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The Surface Type Cover is a slim keyboard that has moving keys. Use it to get the speed and feel of a classic keyboard and to go from tablet to laptop. Type Covers click magnetically into place and provide protection for your Surface touchscreen.
Multi-touch sensing display through frustrated total internal reflection
InactiveUS20080029691A1Cut surfaceReduce glareBeam/ray focussing/reflecting arrangementsMaterial analysis by optical meansMulti inputTotal internal reflection
High-resolution, scalable multi-touch sensing display systems and processes based on frustrated total internal reflection employ an optical waveguide that receives light, such as infrared light, that undergoes total internal reflection and an imaging sensor that detects light that escapes the optical waveguide caused by frustration of the total internal reflection due to contact by a user. The optical waveguide may be fitted with a compliant surface overlay to greatly improve sensing performance, minimize the affect of contaminants on and damage to the contact surface, to generally extend system life and to provide other benefits. The systems and processes provide true multi-touch (multi-input) and high-spatial and temporal resolution capability due to the continuous imaging of the frustrated total internal reflection that escapes the entire optical waveguide. Among other features and benefits, the systems and processes are scalable to large installations and are well suited for use with rear-projection and other display devices.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Method and apparatus for atomic layer deposition using an atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma
InactiveUS20100255625A1Comparable and good performanceSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingChemical vapor deposition coatingPlasma generatorProduct gas
Apparatus and method for atomic layer deposition on a surface of a substrate (6) in a treatment space. A gas supply device (15, 16) is present for providing various gas mixtures to the treatment space (1, 2). The gas supply device (15, 16) is arranged to provide a gas mixture with a precursor material to the treatment space for allowing reactive surface sites to react with precursor material molecules to give a surface covered by a monolayer of precursor molecules attached via the reactive sites to the surface of the substrate. Subsequently, a gas mixture comprising a reactive agent capable to convert the attached precursor molecules to active precursor sites is provided. A plasma generator (10) is present for generating an atmospheric pressure plasma in the gas mixture comprising the reactive agent, the plasma generator being arranged remote from the treatment space (1, 2).
Owner:FUJIFILM MFG EURO
Method and apparatus for atomic layer deposition using an atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma
InactiveUS20090324971A1Increase response rateImprove productivitySynthetic resin layered productsChemical vapor deposition coatingPlasma generatorProduct gas
Apparatus and method for atomic layer deposition on a surface of a substrate (6) in a treatment space. A gas supply device (15, 16) is present for providing various gas mixtures to the treatment space. The gas supply device (15, 16) is arranged to provide a gas mixture with a precursor material to the treatment space for allowing reactive surface sites to react with precursor material molecules to give a surface covered by a monolayer of precursor molecules attached via the reactive sites to the surface of the substrate. Subsequently, a gas mixture comprising a reactive agent capable to convert the attached precursor molecules to active precursor sites is provided. A plasma generator (10) is present for generating an atmospheric pressure plasma in the gas mixture comprising the reactive agent.
Owner:FUJIFILM MFG EURO
Semiconductor laser apparatus and optical apparatus
InactiveUS20120033695A1Improve sealingPromote absorptionSolid-state devicesSemiconductor lasersPolyvinyl alcoholSemiconductor chip
This semiconductor laser apparatus includes a package constituted by a plurality of members, having sealed space inside and a semiconductor laser chip arranged in the sealed space, while surfaces of the members located in the sealed space are covered with a covering agent made of an ethylene-polyvinyl alcohol copolymer.
Owner:SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD
Apparatus and method for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing a heat exchange assembly mounted to an outlet door cover of the electronics rack
Apparatus and method are provided for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing a heat exchange assembly mounted to an outlet door cover hingedly affixed to an air outlet side of the rack. The heat exchange assembly includes a support frame, an air-to-liquid heat exchanger, and first and second perforated planar surfaces covering first and second main sides, respectively, of the air-to-liquid heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is supported by the support frame and includes inlet and outlet plenums disposed adjacent to the edge of the outlet door cover hingedly mounted to the rack. Each plenum is in fluid communication with a respective connect coupling, and the heat exchanger further includes multiple horizontally-oriented heat exchange tube sections each having serpentine cooling channel with an inlet and an outlet coupled to the inlet plenum and outlet plenum, respectively. Fins extend from the heat exchange tube sections.
Owner:VETTE TECH
Floor Covering With Interlocking Design
Surface coverings, such as floor coverings, with an interlocking design are described. Methods of making the surface coverings are further described.
Owner:VÄLINGE INNOVATION AB
Apparatus and method for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing a heat exchange assembly mounted to an outlet door cover of the electronics rack
Apparatus and method are provided for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing a heat exchange assembly mounted to an outlet door cover hingedly affixed to an air outlet side of the rack. The heat exchange assembly includes a support frame, an air-to-liquid heat exchanger, and first and second perforated planar surfaces covering first and second main sides, respectively, of the air-to-liquid heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is supported by the support frame and includes inlet and outlet plenums disposed adjacent to the edge of the outlet door cover hingedly mounted to the rack. Each plenum is in fluid communication with a respective connect coupling, and the heat exchanger further includes multiple horizontally-oriented heat exchange tube sections each having serpentine cooling channel with an inlet and an outlet coupled to the inlet plenum and outlet plenum, respectively. Fins extend from the heat exchange tube sections.
Owner:VETTE TECH
Multi-touch sensing through frustrated total internal reflection
InactiveUS20080179507A2Simple and inexpensive and scalableCut surfaceBeam/ray focussing/reflecting arrangementsMaterial analysis by optical meansMulti inputTotal internal reflection
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Display device
ActiveUS20090015747A1Improve reliabilityImprove legibilityNon-linear opticsLiquid-crystal displayLight guide
A liquid crystal display panel formed by using a TFT substrate and a color filter substrate is polished to decrease the thickness thereof so that it can be curved. The liquid crystal display panel and various optical sheets are sandwiched between a frame forming a curved surface and a light guide plate forming a curved surface, to thereby form a curved surface. An upper polarizer plate and a lower polarizer plate are, respectively, sandwiched between the surface cover and the liquid crystal display panel, and between the liquid crystal display panel and the optical sheet, and are not adhered or are partly adhered to the liquid crystal display panel.
Owner:PANASONIC LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CO LTD
Surface covering panel
InactiveUS20040086678A1Sophisticated and delicateLamination ancillary operationsCovering/liningsBiomedical engineeringSupport surface
A surface covering is described wherein the surface covering includes at least one support surface, such as a core, with at least one base coating located on the support surface. The support surface preferably has a textured top surface. A printed pattern is located on the base coating and preferably the printed pattern is in register with the textured surface. At least one protective layer is located on the printed pattern. Methods of making the surface covering are further described.
Owner:MANNINGTON MILLS
Vehicle seat air conditioning system
InactiveUS20040090093A1Less discomfortAir-treating devicesSeat heating/ventillating devicesEngineeringAir conditioning
In a vehicle seat air conditioning system, when air blows, discomfort in seating caused by the presence of an air-blowing unit is reduced and a depression is nearly avoided in the surface cover material. The system utilizes a surface cover material, a cushion member positioned on a backside of the surface cover material, an air-blowing hole penetrating through the thickness of said cushion member, an air-blowing unit positioned on a backside of said cushion member to supply air to said air-blowing hole, and a support portion, which is integral with the cushion member and that supports the surface cover material, provided in a position of said air-blowing hole. The size of an air-blowing hole proximate to the support portion is smaller than the size of an air-blowing hole proximate said air-blowing unit.
Owner:DENSO CORP
Light redirecting films and film systems
The light redirecting films of the present invention have a pattern of individual optical elements that may intersect and / or interlock each other to achieve substantially complete surface coverage of at least one of the surfaces occupied by the optical elements. At least some of the optical elements may have at least one flat surface and at least one curved surface that may intersect each other to a greater extent on the curved surface than on the flat surface to increase the relative percentage of flat surface area to curved surface area of the intersecting optical elements to increase the on axis gain of light passing through the film.
Owner:INNOVATIVE DISPLAY TECH
Helical antenna
ActiveUS7038636B2Light weightReduces dielectric lossLogperiodic antennasAntenna supports/mountingsLocking mechanismEngineering
A helical antenna has a helix supported by a helix support. The helix support includes at least one piece of flexible sheet having its two surfaces covered with a layer antistatic material. The flexible sheet is curlable into a revolution surface configuration to form a revolution surface-shaped support section for at least partially supporting a portion of the helix component there around. A grounding mechanism electrically grounds the external sheet surface to the helix and the two sheet surfaces to one another when in the revolution surface configuration while a locking mechanism locks the flexible sheet in the revolution surface configuration. The combination of the helix and the flexible support renders the antenna structurally relatively rigid in all directions.
Owner:MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOC CORP
Moving buttons
ActiveUS20080316181A1Improve user friendlinessReduces learning curveDetails for portable computersInput/output processes for data processingHand held devicesHuman–computer interaction
A device is provided with a housing that has a substantial portion covered by a touch sensitive surface. The touch sensitive service is capable of detecting multiple simultaneous points of touch. The handheld device determines to which finger or fingertip of the user the points of touch correspond and the handheld device associates an input or control function with of the fingers of the user.
Owner:NOKIA TECHNOLOGLES OY
Nasal dilator
A nasal dilator that prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages of the nose from drawing in during breathing includes a flexible strip of material having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate segment. The dilator further includes first and second resilient bands secured to one surface of the strip the first and second end regions, and a third resilient band secured to a second surface of the flexible strip adjacent the intermediate segment. The ends of the third resilient band overlie the inward ends of the first and second resilient bands whereby the third resilient band extends over and at least partly beyond the bridge on both sides of the bridge of the nose. A first adhesive surface covers the first surface of the strip of material so that there is a perimeter of space formed around and between the first and second resilient bands which are inset centrally on the strip. Adhesive or auxiliary supports can be used to secure the ends of the third band to the second surface of the strip.
Owner:RUCH JEFFREY T
Method of coating a folded medical device
A non-polymeric or biological coating applied to a radially expandable interventional medical device in a collapsed, wrapped, or folded configuration. Properties of the coating material applied to the medical device are adjusted or varied to result in a desired combination of coverage of the surface of the medical device, drug loading, and coating thickness. The coating is sterile, and is capable of being carried by a sterile medical device to a targeted tissue location within the body following radial expansion. The therapeutic coating transfers off the medical device due in part to a biological attraction with the tissue and in part to a physical transference from the medical device to the targeted tissue location in contact with the medical device.
Owner:ATRIUM MEDICAL
Gaming peripheral apparatus for a gaming computing device
InactiveUS20060148563A1Video gamesSpecial data processing applicationsReflective layerComputer science
A gaming peripheral apparatus for a gaming computing device includes a passive marker and an interactive input device. The passive marker has a surface covered with a reflective layer for reflecting light invisible to human eyes. The interactive input device includes at least one light source, an image sensing module, a filter unit, and an interface module. Each light source emits light that is invisible to human eyes and that is to be reflected by the passive marker. The image sensing module generates image data corresponding to images that include the passive marker and that are sensed thereby. The filter unit is disposed in front of the image sensing module, and filters light visible to human eyes from the images sensed by the image sensing module. The interface module is coupled electrically to the image sensing module, and is adapted for transmitting the image data to the gaming computing device.
Owner:PIXART IMAGING INC
Surface coverings containing aluminum oxide
InactiveUS6291078B1Decorative surface effectsDuplicating/marking methodsSurface coverAluminium oxide
A surface covering comprising at least one layer containing aluminum oxide is disclosed. Preferably, the aluminum oxide is present in the outermost layer of the surface covering which is exposed to the environment. A method to improve wear and / or stain resistance to a surface covering is also disclosed and includes adding an effective amount of aluminum oxide to a top coat layer or outermost layer of a surface covering. Methods of making the surface covering are also disclosed.
Owner:MANNINGTON MILLS
Non-squeaking wood flooring systems and methods
ActiveUS20130008118A1Avoid squeakingAvoid squeaking of the floorboardsFloorsLaminationTectorial membraneEngineering
Wood-based flooring systems with click-type interlocking joint systems include a protective film system covering the contact surfaces of the click system. The protective film system includes one or more sheets of a material with low moisture transmissivity and a low coefficient of friction. In this way, the contact surfaces of the click system are protected against undue humidity absorption and frictional rubbing to thereby avoid squeaking after installation. In some embodiments there are four film sheets covering the entirety of all four click surfaces, in others there is one film sheet covering the entirety of all four click surfaces, in others there is film covering the entirety of only the two longitudinal click surfaces, in others there is film covering the entirety of only the two tongue click surfaces, and in others there is film covering only the contact surfaces of the click surfaces.
Owner:CFL HLDG LTD
System and Method for Fingerprint-Resistant Surfaces for Devices Using Fingerprint Sensors
InactiveUS20090155456A1Risk minimizationImprove securityElectric signal transmission systemsImage analysisSystems designLatent fingerprint
The invention is an enhanced security fingerprint scanner method and system designed to minimize the risk of fingerprint “spoofing” by minimizing the probability that latent fingerprints from authorized users will be inadvertently left on the device. In a preferred embodiment, surfaces of the device where the probably of authorized users inadvertently leaving latent fingerprints is particularly high are covered with fingerprint resistant or camouflaging material.
Owner:SYNAPTICS INC
Display device using semiconductor light emitting device
ActiveUS20150255505A1Provide flexibilityCircuit optical detailsDigital data processing detailsDisplay deviceAuxiliary electrode
A display device including a wiring substrate having a first substrate layer and a second substrate layer, a conductive adhesive layer configured to cover the wiring substrate, a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices coupled to the conductive adhesive layer and electrically connected to a first electrode and a second electrode. Further, the first electrode is disposed on the first substrate layer, and the second substrate layer has one surface facing the conductive adhesive layer and the other surface covering the first electrode, and an auxiliary electrode electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on one surface of the second substrate layer.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Stepped polycrystalline diamond compact insert
InactiveUS6904984B1Reduces rock strengthLess riskDrill bitsConstructionsPolycrystalline diamondEngineering
The present invention addresses this need in the art by providing a cutter insert comprising a plug section and a cutter pedestal. The cutter insert is preferably formed of tungsten carbide, except for two exterior surfaces covered with PDC. The plug section may be circular or oval in cross section perpendicular to the axis of the insert. The plug section and the pedestal each defines a shoulder which is coated with a PDC layer. In this way, two cutting surfaces are applied to the formation, enhancing the cutting ability of the insert.
Owner:GEN ELECTRIC CAPITAL
Irregular, rotational tessellation surface covering units and surface covering
ActiveUS6881463B2Smooth connectionEasy constructionCovering/liningsSingle unit pavingsEngineeringSurface cover
A surface covering unit comprises x primary elements, wherein x is an integer equal to or greater than 1. Each primary element is a rotational tessellation having a plural pairs of sides extending in a generally radial direction from plural vertices, respectively. In each pair, the two sides are rotationally spaced by an angle of 60, 90, 120 or 180 degrees, and each side is substantially a rotational image of the other side. The sum of the plural vertices angles is 180, 240, 270, 300 or 360 degrees. Preferably, all of the sides are irregularly shaped, but one or more sides could be wholly or partially straight. Optionally, one or more edges of each unit are marked with indicia to facilitate matching mating sides of adjacent units. A wide variety of units may be constructed having different numbers and arrangements of primary elements. As all the units are combinations of primary elements, they readily mate with each other. A surface covering comprises a multiplicity of surface covering units assembled to form a continuous surface without overlap between units and without substantial gaps between units. Because of the irregular side configurations, and different sizes and shapes of individual units, one can construct a continuous surface that has a natural, random and apparent custom appearance. Optionally, minor surface and edges variations are made from unit to unit to further enhance the natural appearance of the surface covering.
Owner:KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYST
Building block with a cement-based attachment layer
A building block has a cement-based attachment layer on one or both exterior surfaces of the block that can receive and hold a penetrating fastener such as a nail, screw, staple, or the like. This allows surficial coverings such as wallboard, siding or other materials to be easily attached to a block wall made of the building blocks. The block includes substantially semi-cylindrical concave portions that form a cross-linked structure of channels when the blocks are assembled into a wall. Once the blocks have been stacked in place in a wall, grout or other suitable filling material is poured into the cross-linked structure of channels. When the filling material hardens, the blocks are locked together. Surficial covering materials may then be nailed, screwed, or stapled directly to the attachment layer.
Owner:PACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODS
Connecting System For Surface Coverings
ActiveUS20110131916A1Provides appearance and durabilityEasy to layWallsFloorsEngineeringSurface cover
A plank, and system and method for joining surface-covering planks, which includes a disengageable connector(s) for detachably connecting multiple planks simultaneously are described. A plank can include a tongue-profiled edge and an opposite rib-profiled edge, and a disengageable connector can have a groove that can be mated with the tongue on one side edge of the plank, and also has a rib-receiving portion that alternatively can be mated with a downward extending rib on the opposite side edge of the plank. The plank can have a variety of designs on the other edges of the plank.
Owner:MANNINGTON MILLS
Connecting System For Surface Coverings
InactiveUS20090223162A1Quick installationEasy and fast and flexibilityCovering/liningsFlooringEngineeringWood plank
A plank is provided that has opposing first and second ends extending along a width of the plank, opposing first and second longitudinal sides extending along a length of the plank, and opposing top and bottom surfaces. The plank can have a tongue edge at the first end and a groove edge at the second end. The tongue edge can be detachably lockable into the groove edge of an adjacent, identical plank. Surface covering systems having a plurality of the planks connected together are also provided.
Owner:MANNINGTON MILLS
Device to Indicate Priming of an Infusion Line
InactiveUS20100063445A1Measured value indication by color changeInfusion syringesFluid infusionInfusion set
A priming indicator for a fluid infusion system includes a luer cap or other component of the infusion system having an indicator surface covered by a membrane. The membrane exhibits a first visual characteristic, such as being opaque, when dry and exhibits a second characteristic, such as becoming less opaque, when wet. Once the membrane becomes wet, indicia on the surface, which may be provided on a rod at least partially covered by the membrane, becomes visible, thereby indicating an intravenous tube to which the luer cap is secured has been primed or is nearly primed. The indicator may alternately be employed at an upstream end of an infusion set, such as at the port of a medical bag providing a supply of fluid, to indicate a low level of fluid in the medical bag.
Owner:BAXTER INT INC +1
Dual slide portable terminal
InactiveUS20080051161A1Not susceptible to erroneous operationGuaranteed uptimeDevices with multiple keyboard unitsDigital data processing detailsCouplingDisplay device
A dual slide portable terminal includes a first housing having a surface with a display arranged thereon and a rear surface; a second housing having a surface; and a dual slide coupling mechanism coupling the first and second housings to each other. The coupling mechanism includes: a first translation mechanism coupling the first housing to the second housing in a manner allowing longitudinal translation movement of the first housing relative to the second housing between a first posture in which the surface of second housing is covered by the rear surface of first housing and a second posture in which the surface of the second housing is exposed; and a second translation mechanism coupling the first housing to the second housing in a manner allowing lateral translation movement of the first housing relative to the second housing between the first posture and a third posture in which the surface of second housing is exposed. The surface area of the second housing exposed in the second posture is different from the area exposed in the third posture.
Owner:SHARP KK
Stethoscope
InactiveUS6438238B1Minimize phase differenceImprove directional responseUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsStethoscopeTransducerAcoustic wave
A chest piece for a stethoscope has a housing with a cavity. The cavity has a cavity surface which is paraboloid in shape, having an apex, an axis, and a focal point. The cavity terminates at the apex and an opening, and the focal point resides in the cavity. A transducer is positioned at the focal point. The parabolic shape of the cavity surface acts to reflect sound waves transmitted normal to the opening to the transducer, while reflecting other sound waves. A mechanical wave guide with a series of parallel passages preferably extends across the opening. Preferably, a membrane with a convex surface covers the opening. The cavity is preferably filled with a liquid or gel having physical characteristics similar to human flesh. To reduce noise from motion of the chest piece across the skin, the stethoscope can be activated by a pressure switch responsive to fluid pressure inside the cavity.
Owner:CALLAHAN MR MATTHEW G
Surface covering panel
InactiveUS20080176039A1Sharper, deeper, more defined and detailed textured designExquisite designLamination ancillary operationsCovering/liningsBiomedical engineeringSurface cover
Owner:CHEN HAO A +1
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