text: 15th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 28
  20110086498 Quantum Tunneling Devices and Circuits with Lattice-Mismatched Semiconductor Structures - Structures include a tunneling device disposed over first and second lattice-mismatched semiconductor materials. Process embodiments include forming tunneling devices over lattice-mismatched materials. 2011-04-14
  20110086499 METHOD FOR REMOVING PHOTORESIST - A method for removing a photoresist is disclosed. First, a substrate including a patterned photoresist is provided. Second, an ion implantation is carried out on the substrate. Then, a non-oxidative pre-treatment is carried out on the substrate. The non-oxidative pre-treatment provides hydrogen, a carrier gas and plasma. Later, a photoresist-stripping step is carried out so that the photoresist can be completely removed. 2011-04-14
  20110086500 IMPURITY IMPLANTATION METHOD AND ION IMPLANTATION APPARATUS - An impurity is implanted by ion implantation into an object to be processed. The ion implantation is performed using an ion beam which is diverged after being temporarily converged. 2011-04-14
  20110086501 Technique for Processing a Substrate Having a Non-Planar Surface - A method of processing a substrate having horizontal and non-horizontal surfaces is disclosed. The substrate is implanted with particles using an ion implanter. During the ion implant, due to the nature of the implant process, a film may be deposited on the surfaces, wherein the thickness of this film is thicker on the horizontal surfaces. The presences of this film may adversely alter the properties of the substrate. To rectify this, a second process step is performed to remove the film deposited on the horizontal surfaces. In some embodiments, an etching process is used to remove this film. In some embodiments, a material modifying step is used to change the composition of the material comprising the film. This material modifying step may be instead of, or in addition to the etching process. 2011-04-14
  20110086502 METHOD FOR FABRICATING A GATE STRUCTURE - An method of fabricating the gate structure comprises: sequentially depositing and patterning a dummy oxide layer and a dummy gate electrode layer on a substrate; surrounding the dummy oxide layer and the dummy gate electrode layer with a nitrogen-containing dielectric layer and an interlayer dielectric layer; removing the dummy gate electrode layer; removing the dummy oxide layer by exposing a surface of the dummy oxide layer to a vapor mixture comprising NH3 and a fluorine-containing compound at a first temperature; heating the substrate to a second temperature to form an opening in the nitrogen-containing dielectric layer; depositing a gate dielectric; and depositing a gate electrode. 2011-04-14
  20110086503 METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH BURIED GATES - A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate including cell regions and peripheral regions; selectively forming a gate conductive layer over the substrate in the peripheral regions, forming a sealing layer over the substrate with the gate conductive layer formed thereon, forming an insulation layer over the sealing layer to cover the substrate with the gate conductive layer formed on the substrate, planarizing the insulation layer to expose the sealing layer formed over the gate conductive layer, and forming a plurality of plugs in the cell regions, the plurality of the plugs penetrating the insulation layer and the sealing layer. 2011-04-14
  20110086504 METHODS FOR FORMING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method for forming an integrated circuit is provided. The method includes forming a gate dielectric structure over a substrate. A titanium-containing sacrificial layer is formed, contacting the gate dielectric structure. The whole titanium-containing sacrificial layer is substantially removed. 2011-04-14
  20110086505 METALLIC BUMP STRUCTURE WITHOUT UNDER BUMP METALLURGY AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The metallic bump is directly formed on a semiconductor wafer's I/O pad without UBM. First, a zinc layer is formed on the I/O pad or an anti-oxidation layer of the I/O pad is selectively etched off. Then, an isolative layer and a copper foil are arranged sequentially in this order above the I/O pad. The isolative layer is originally in a liquid state or in a temporarily solid state and later permanently solidified. Then, a via above the I/O pad is formed by removing part of the isolative layer and the cooper foil. Subsequently, a thin metallic layer connecting the copper foil and the I/O pad is formed in the via and a plating resist on the copper foil is formed. Then, a metallic bump is formed from the via whose height is controlled by the plating resist. Finally, the plating resist and the copper foil are removed. 2011-04-14
  20110086506 METHOD FOR FABRICATING DAMASCENE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE HAVING AIR GAPS BETWEEN METAL LINES - An exemplary method for fabricating a damascene interconnect structure includes the following. First, providing a substrate. Second, depositing a multilayer dielectric film on the substrate. Third, forming a patterned photoresist on the multilayer dielectric film. Fourth, etching the multilayer dielectric film to form a plurality of trenches, a portion of each of the trenches having an enlarged width at each of sidewalls thereof. Fifth, filling the trenches with conductive metal to form conductive lines such that air is trapped in extremities of the enlarged width portions of the trenches. 2011-04-14
  20110086507 METHOD FOR PROVIDING OXIDE LAYERS - A method for providing an oxide layer on a semiconductor substrate is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes obtaining a semiconductor substrate. The substrate may have a three-dimensional structure, which may comprise at least one hole. The method may also include forming an oxide layer on the substrate, for example, on the three-dimensional structure, by anodizing the substrate in an acidic electrolyte solution. 2011-04-14
  20110086508 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING METAL WIRINGS OF LAMINATED STRUCTURE - A semiconductor device that includes a metal wiring formed on the insulating film and having a main wiring portion laminated with a plurality of metal films and a metal protection film formed at least on the upper surfaces of the main wiring portion and made of a precious metal material. 2011-04-14
  20110086509 PROCESS FOR FORMING COBALT AND COBALT SILICIDE MATERIALS IN TUNGSTEN CONTACT APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods for forming cobalt silicide. In one embodiment, a method for forming a cobalt silicide material includes exposing a substrate having a silicon-containing material to either a wet etch solution or a pre-clean plasma during a first step and then to a hydrogen plasma during a second step of a pre-clean process. The method further includes depositing a cobalt metal layer on the silicon-containing material by a CVD process, heating the substrate to form a first cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi at the interface of the cobalt metal layer and the silicon-containing material during a first annealing process, removing any unreacted cobalt metal from the substrate during an etch process, and heating the substrate to form a second cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi 2011-04-14
  20110086510 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A semiconductor device relating to the present invention has multiple gate electrodes arranged on a semiconductor substrate at a narrow spacing and an interlayer insulating film covering the gate electrodes. The interlayer insulating film consists of a hygroscopic insulating film filling gate electrode spacing with a thinner thickness on the gate electrodes than the film thickness on the flat surface of the semiconductor substrate and low-hygroscopic insulating film formed on the hygroscopic insulating film. This structure enables suppressing an increase of contact resistance due to H 2011-04-14
  20110086511 PHOTOMASK HAVING A REDUCED FIELD SIZE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A photomask used for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a substrate; and one or more layers disposed over the substrate, the one or more layers defining a full field area and a reduced field area with a primary pattern being formed in the reduced field area, wherein the full field area is defined by a width of at least 90 mm and a height of at least 100 mm, and the reduced field area is defined by a width within the range of approximately 20-80 mm and a height within the range of approximately 20-80 mm, a center point of the primary patterned area being spaced a predetermined distance from a center point of the photomask so that the primary patterned area avoids photomask defects. 2011-04-14
  20110086512 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A resist pattern ( 2011-04-14
  20110086513 UPPER ELECTRODE BACKING MEMBER WITH PARTICLE REDUCING FEATURES - Components of a plasma processing apparatus includes a backing member with gas passages attached to an upper electrode with gas passages. To compensate for the differences in coefficient of thermal expansion between the metallic backing member and upper electrode, the gas passages are positioned and sized such that they are misaligned at ambient temperature and substantially concentric at an elevated processing temperature. Non-uniform shear stresses can be generated in the elastomeric bonding material, due to the thermal expansion. Shear stresses can either be accommodated by applying an elastomeric bonding material of varying thickness or using a backing member comprising of multiple pieces. 2011-04-14
  20110086514 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A substrate processing method is arranged to perform a heat process on a substrate with a coating film formed thereon to bake and cure the coating film. At first, the substrate, with the coating film formed thereon, is held at a preparatory temperature lower than a lower limit of temperature for baking and curing the coating film, to adjust distribution of a predetermined component in the coating film. Then, the substrate, with distribution of the predetermined component thus adjusted, is subjected to a heat process at a temperature not lower than the lower limit of temperature. 2011-04-14
  20110086515 MASK PATTERN VERIFICATION APPARATUS, MASK PATTERN VERIFICATION METHOD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one embodiment, a mask pattern verification apparatus is disclosed. The mask pattern verification apparatus can include a library registration portion registered a clean circuit pattern, a memory portion saved a design circuit pattern, a verification circuit pattern, a verification mask pattern, and a verification wafer pattern, a mask verification portion performing mask verification to the verification mask pattern, a lithography verification portion performing lithography verification to the verification wafer pattern, and a CPU including a library registration circuit registering the clean circuit pattern to the library registration portion, a pattern matching circuit verifying the clean circuit pattern being set or not in the design circuit pattern, a verification pattern extraction circuit extracting the verification circuit pattern from the design circuit pattern, an OPC circuit performing OPC to the verification circuit pattern, a mask verification circuit controlling the mask verification portion, and a lithography verification circuit controlling the lithography verification portion. 2011-04-14
  20110086516 METHOD OF DEPOSITING DIELECTRIC FILM HAVING Si-N BONDS BY MODIFIED PEALD METHOD - A method of forming dielectric film having Si—N bonds on a semiconductor substrate by plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD), includes: introducing a nitrogen- and hydrogen-containing reactive gas and a rare gas into a reaction space inside which the semiconductor substrate is placed; introducing a hydrogen-containing silicon precursor in pulses of less than 1.0-second duration into the reaction space wherein the reactive gas and the rare gas are introduced; exiting a plasma in pulses of less than 1.0-second duration immediately after the silicon precursor is shut off; and maintaining the reactive gas and the rare gas as a purge of less than 2.0-second duration. 2011-04-14
  20110086517 PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICON NITRIDE FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICON NITRIDE FILM LAMINATE, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND PLASMA CVD DEVICE - Disclosed is a plasma CVD device. In the plasma CVD device, in producing a silicon nitride film while controlling the size of a band gap by CVD, microwaves are introduced into a treatment vessel by a flat antenna having a plurality of holes. The plasma CVD is carried out under a given treatment pressure selected from a pressure range of not less than 0.1 Pa and not more than 1333 Pa at a flow ratio between a silicon-containing compound gas and a nitrogen gas (silicon-containing compound gas flow rate/nitrogen gas flow rate) selected from a range of not less than 0.005 and not more than 0.2, whereby the Si/N ratio in the film is controlled to form a silicon nitride film having a band gap size of not less than 2.5 eV and not more than 7 eV. 2011-04-14
  20110086518 POST CHROMIUM ALLOY PLASMA ETCH ASHING PROCESS - A method for ashing hardened resist from a photoresist patterned chromium alloy post etch using a plasma ashing chemistry which contains no gaseous source of hydrogen and contains a gaseous source of oxygen and a gaseous source of nitrogen with an oxygen to nitrogen atomic ratio of at least 5. 2011-04-14
  20110086519 Wireless transmitter with securely adjustable pivotal plug for connecting to musical instrument - A battery-powered wireless transmitter for connecting to a musical instrument comprising an antenna; a cover comprising a well at one end and a first gear on one side of the well; a T-shaped plug having a horizontal section pivotably disposed in the well and a vertical section projecting out of the well, the plug comprising a spring member at one end of the horizontal section, a second gear on the other end of the horizontal section being urged by the spring member to mesh with the first gear, and an electrically conductive rod projecting out of the vertical section; and an adapter comprising an end socket. Pivoting the rod about the horizontal section by rotating the second gear about the fixed first gear will adjust an angle of the plug with respect to the cover and fix the angle after stopping the pivoting. 2011-04-14
  20110086520 Interface Retention and Support Apparatus and Method of Use - An information handling system includes a printed circuit board and an extension card. The printed circuit board includes a first expansion terminal. The extension card includes a first coupling interface, a retention mechanism, and an access terminal. The first coupling interface is operable to engage the first expansion terminal. The retention mechanism is operable to be coupled to at least a first exterior portion of the first expansion terminal to secure the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The access terminal is operably coupled to the first coupling interface, and the access terminal is electrically coupled the first expansion terminal to access terminal. 2011-04-14
  20110086521 INSERTING CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR UNIT, AND BACKPLANE - An inserting connector includes a plurality of plug electrodes where plug connecting terminals are provided at first ends of the plug electrodes and plug terminals are provided at second ends of the plug electrodes, the plug connecting terminals being configured to be connected to a board, the plug terminals being configured to be connected to jack terminals; wherein the plug connecting terminals extend in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the board; the plug terminals extend in a movable direction where the plug terminals are attached to or detached from the jack terminals; the plug electrodes are bent at an angle α in longitudinal directions of the plug electrodes, the angle α being greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees. 2011-04-14
  20110086522 SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORTING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT - A connector assembly includes a printed circuit having a component surface, and an electrical connector having a bottom side mounted on the component surface of the printed circuit. The electrical connector extends a length from a mating face to a rear side that is opposite the mating face. The electrical connector is configured to mate with a mating connector at the mating face. The assembly includes a support member that includes a body having a connector face and a circuit face. The support member is positioned such that the connector face engages the rear side of the electrical connector and the circuit face engages the component surface of the printed circuit to support the electrical connector on the printed circuit. 2011-04-14
  20110086523 Battery Connector - A battery connector is mounted on a printed circuit board which defines a holding hole therein. The battery connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of conductive terminals and a fastening member disposed in the insulating housing respectively. The insulating housing defines a plurality of terminal recesses each extending vertically and longitudinally to pass through a top surface and a front surface thereof. The front surface defines a shallow depression. Each of the conductive terminals has a contact portion and a soldering portion exposed from the front surface for being soldered on the printed circuit board. The fastening member has a base board engaged in the shallow depression and exposed from the front surface for being soldered on the printed circuit board. A soldering tail is extended opposite to the insulating housing from a portion of the base board for being inserted into the holding hole. 2011-04-14
  20110086524 ELELCTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING BOARD-LOCKING CONTACTS - An electrical connector secured to a PCB having welding areas and through holes, includes an insulative housing defining a receiving cavity and a plurality of contacts arranged in the housing. Each contact defines a contacting portion received in the receiving cavity, a soldering portion extending out of the housing to be connected with the welding area and a connecting portion perpendicular to the soldering portion which is connecting the contacting portion and the soldering portion. At least one contact further includes a board-lock portion bending from a distal end of the soldering portions which is adapted for inserting in the through hole of the PCB. 2011-04-14
  20110086525 Circuit Board Arrangement and Electric Connection Module - The invention relates to a circuit board arrangement and to an electric connection module having a carrier module and at least one electric contact, and to an attachment module, wherein the invention provides that the attachment module is used for the protection against the touch of the at least one electric contact, and is made of an elastic plastic, and wherein further the carrier module is provided for accomodating the at least one electric contact. For this purpose the carrier module is made of another temperature-resistant plastic in order to be suitable for a soldering process at high temperatures. During the soldering process, at least one electric contact can be soldered to a circuit board. 2011-04-14
  20110086526 ILLUMINATING DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An illuminating device is provided with a cold cathode fluorescent tube (discharge tube) ( 2011-04-14
  20110086527 THREE-POLE ADAPTER SET WITH A PLUG PART AND A SOCKET PART WHICH MAY BE PLUGGED IN THE PLUG PART - The invention relates to an adapter set ( 2011-04-14
  20110086528 Spark Plug Socket - A spark plug socket has an elastic base member and a contact element secured in the base member. The base member has a spark plug receptacle for a spark plug and the contact element has a contact receptacle for a terminal of the spark plug. The spark plug socket is removable in a removing direction from the spark plug. In an unloaded state of the spark plug socket arranged on the spark plug, a section of the contact receptacle engages behind the terminal of the spark plug in the removing direction of the spark plug socket. A longitudinal center axis of the contact receptacle is slanted relative to a longitudinal center axis of the spark plug receptacle. The contact element is adjustable against an elasticity of the base member such that an angle between the longitudinal center axis of the contact receptacle and the longitudinal center axis of the spark plug receptacle is reduced. 2011-04-14
  20110086529 LEVER-TYPE CONNECTOR - A lever type connector includes a lever which includes a pair of parallel plates and a grip portion connecting parallel plates each other and is attached to a connector housing. Each of the parallel plates is formed with a reception hole into which one of shafts is inserted and a cam groove. First and second retaining projections which retain the lever by engaging with a retaining portion provided on the lever are provided at opposite ends of the opposite sides of the connector housing. The lever is retained by the first retaining projection so as to be located at a position where a rear face is exposed so that a terminal connected with a wire can be inserted through the rear face, and is retained by the second retaining projection so as to dispose the cam groove at a position where the cam groove can receive a cam pin of a mating connector. 2011-04-14
  20110086530 MULTILAYER ELECTRONIC CARD CONNECTOR WITH EJECTOR - An electronic card connector includes a base, upper and lower terminals and an ejector including a core, a sliding sheet, a guiding rod and an elastic member. A baffle separates the base into upper and lower slots for respectively accommodating upper and lower cards. The core has a sliding slot, which has one end having a concave positioning point, and the other end having a starting point, such that unidirectional circulation successively from the starting point to the positioning point and then to the starting point is formed. The sheet may slide relatively to the base and has first and second pushing portions respectively disposed in the lower and upper slots. The rod has one end engaged into the sliding slot and is slidable along the sliding slot. The elastic member provides elasticity for moving the sliding sheet into the base and then returning the sheet to a home position. 2011-04-14
  20110086531 BUS BAR - The invention is a bus bar comprising a cover part made of an insulating material, and a bottom part comprising two chambers each for the reception of one pole connector. A chamber partition wall is arranged between each set of chambers, wherein at least one connecting lug is arranged on a corresponding pole connector. The cover part can be set on the bottom part in such a way that each of the pole connectors is covered, and each of the connecting lugs extends out through corresponding openings in the cover part. At least one partition wall is arranged on the cover part, which is positioned between two adjacent connecting lugs when the cover part is set on the bottom part. The bottom part is closable on its front side by a set of one or more end caps. 2011-04-14
  20110086532 Electrical Conduit Coupling Apparatuses and Adapters - Electrical connection coupling apparatuses are provided that can include a male component encompassing an end of a first electrical conduit; a female component encompassing an end of a second electrical conduit, wherein when coupled the components define apposing parabolas with the wide ends of the parabolas opposing one another, and each parabola tapering to the electrical conduit. Electrical connection coupling apparatuses can include a recess extending along a lateral portion of the component; and a clasping assembly comprising a member having an end pivotably engaged within the recess, the member extending along its length to a flange. Receptacle adapters are provided that can include a body extending from a male coupling end to a female coupling end, the body defining sidewalls extending between the ends; a flange configured to couple the body to an electrical outlet; and a recess extending from the female coupling end along the body. 2011-04-14
  20110086533 LEVER ENGAGEMENT TYPE CONNECTOR - A lever engagement type connector includes a first connector housing having a retaining portion and a second connector housing. A lever formed with a cam groove is rotatably attached to the first connector housing. An engagement pin engaged with the cam groove is projected on the second connector housing. A wire cover is attached to the first connector housing. An engagement portion engaged with the retaining portion is provided in the wire cover. The lever is formed with a jig insertion hole at a position where an engagement area between the retaining portion and the engagement portion is covered by the lever in a state that the lever is disposed at a position other than a predetermined position. 2011-04-14
  20110086534 ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for securing a first electrical connector to a second electrical connector, comprising a bracket body; and at least one engaging portion extending from the bracket body to the second electrical connector and coupling to a portion of the second electrical connector. Also provided is a method of securing one electrical connector to another electrical connector and an interconnect system comprising a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, and an engaging device. 2011-04-14
  20110086535 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a first male connector, a second male connector, and a female connector. The female connector defines two receiving slots side by side. The first male connector includes a first body, a first inserting terminal, extending downwardly from the first body, and a first securing portion. The first inserting terminal engages one of the receiving slots of the female connecter. The second male connector includes a second body; a second inserting terminal, extending downwardly from the second body; and a second securing portion, engaging the slot of the first male connector. The second inserting terminal engages the other one of the receiving slots of the female connecter. 2011-04-14
  20110086536 CONNECTOR - A connector comprises a connector body ( 2011-04-14
  20110086537 CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH A DETACHABLE POSITIONING MECHANISM - A cable assembly ( 2011-04-14
  20110086538 PULL THROUGH MODULAR JACK - The present invention relates to a pull-through modular jack and method of use thereof. The modular jack allows wires to be fed through the housing and pulled tight prior to terminating. This ensures that the wires terminate with the insulation displacement contact very close to the point at which the wires are still twisted. Termination is made by moving a pressing portion to a pressed position, which then pushes the wires into the insulation displacement contacts that displace the wire insulation to make contact. 2011-04-14
  20110086539 Cable end connectors - A cable end connector has a main body portion and male connector portions extending therefrom. The male connector portions are respectively receivable in recesses in an end portion of a cable connection component. The cable end connector is adapted to display status light signals emitted from between the recesses at the end portion of the cable connection component. 2011-04-14
  20110086540 Cable and connector identifying tags - A connection-identifying tag for electronic connectors comprises a coupling portion and a tag portion. In one embodiment, the coupling portion of a tag is adapted to mate with either or both of the male and female connectors in a connection. The tag portion of a tag bears connection-identifying indicia for distinguishing one connection from another among a plurality of connections. 2011-04-14
  20110086541 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector comprising a housing provided with an opening through which an FPC is inserted into the housing, a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on the housing for coming into contact with signal connecting terminals on the FPC inserted in the housing, and a conductive shell mounted on the housing and provided therein with a holding member operative to hold the FPC inserted in the housing and a releasing member extending from the holding member to be operative to release the FPC from holding by the holding member, wherein the holding member includes an engaging projection for engaging with an engaging edged portion provided on the FPC inserted in the housing and the releasing member includes a handle portion positioned on the outside of the housing to be handled for causing the engaging projection of the holding member to disengage from the engaging edged portion on the FPC inserted in the housing. 2011-04-14
  20110086542 POWER STRIP - A power strip has a power cord socket having a main electric receptacle provided on a face panel and a side electric receptacle provided on a stepped sidewall thereof, and an extension socket having a main electric receptacle provided on a face panel and a side electric plug provided an inverted stepped sidewall thereof, wherein the side electric plug is insertable into the side electric receptacle in a direction perpendicular to the base of the power cord socket, thereby connecting the extension socket to the power cord socket. The extension socket further includes an opposite stepped sidewall wherein two extension sockets can be connected together. The power strip includes an end piece with a plug insertable into the receptacle of the power cord socket or extension socket. Projection-and-groove and catch-and-trough engagements are formed on mating stepped sidewalls of the sockets and end piece. 2011-04-14
  20110086543 F-Style Coaxial Connectors Having Internally Threaded Nuts that Exhibit Increased Drag and Mechanical Resistance - Coaxial connectors include a connector body and an inner contact post mounted therein. These connectors further include a compression element that is configured to impart a generally circumferential compressive force to secure one or more elements of a coaxial cable between the connector body and the inner contact post, and an internally threaded rotatable nut that is configured for attachment to the connector body. In some embodiments, the nut has a first set of threads and a second set of threads that is immediately adjacent to the first set of threads, where the threads of the second set of threads are configured to provide increased drag and mechanical resistance as compared to threads of the first set of threads when the rotatable nut is threaded onto a female coaxial cable port. In other embodiments, an internal diameter of the threaded portion of the nut varies along the axial direction. In still other embodiments, a bushing is mounted within the threaded region of the nut. 2011-04-14
  20110086544 FLUIDPROOF CONNECTOR - A retainer ( 2011-04-14
  20110086545 SEAL STRUCTURE - A seal structure includes a housing and a waterproof member provided in the housing. The waterproof member includes a body and electric wire insertion holes formed in the body for passing through electric wires respectively. Each of the electric wire insertion holes has a first insertion part and a second insertion part. An inner diameter of the second insertion part is larger than an inner diameter of the first insertion part. The first insertion part is adapted to hold a first electric wire and the second insertion part is adapted to hold a second electric wire. An outer diameter of the first electric wire is larger than an outer diameter of the second electric wire. An elastic portion attached to an outer periphery of the second electric wire is positioned at the first insertion part or the second insertion part in an intimate contact state. 2011-04-14
  20110086546 LOW PROFILE CONNECTOR WITH COMBO SOLDER TAILS - A low profile connector for mounting on a PCB comprising: an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals, a shielding shell and an auxiliary member. Each terminal is provided with a contacting section and a solder portion extending beyond insulative housing for connecting with the PCB. The shielding shell defines a mating opening surrounding the contact portion, and the auxiliary member defines a main portion attached to a bottom surface of the shielding shell and at least one horizontal portion located at one end thereof for mounting on an upper surface of the PCB. The shielding shell further includes a vertical portion perpendicular to the horizontal portion for inserting a hole of the PCB, and the horizontal portion of the auxiliary member has a concavity for receiving the vertical portion which decreasing space that the connector located on the PCB. 2011-04-14
  20110086547 CONNECTOR FOR CAPACITOR MICROPHONE - A compression sleeve is combined to a microphone cable. A small-diameter cylindrical portion is compressed on the outer peripheral side of a folded portion of a shielding cable. Thus, the compression sleeve is electrically connected to the shielding cable. A large-diameter cylindrical portion covers a connection portion between a connector and the microphone cable. The large-diameter cylindrical portion and a connector housing are fitted with each other. A bush covers the compression sleeve. Inner periphery of the connector housing is in contacts and presses the outer periphery of the large-diameter cylindrical portion. The large-diameter cylindrical portion has a flange on the outer surface. The flange contacts and presses an end of the connector housing on closer to the microphone cable by the shoulder portion of the bush. 2011-04-14
  20110086548 CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE CABLE COUPLED TO DUAL INTERFACES AND METHODE OF MAKING THE SAME - An cable assembly includes an external cover; two printed circuit boards accommodated in the external cover; a cable including a plurality of wires, a metallic braiding enclosing the wires and an insulative jacket enclosing the metallic braiding, an axial slit defined in the metallic braiding and the insulative jacket of a front segment of the cable for exposing the corresponding wires outside, the corresponding wires separated into two groups of wires respectively soldered to the two printed circuit boards; an outer shielding layer enclosing the axial slit; and a shrinkable tube mounted to the outer shielding layer. 2011-04-14
  20110086549 Methods and Apparatus for Reducing Crosstalk in Electrical Connectors - A communication jack having crosstalk compensation features for overall crosstalk interference reduction is disclosed. In one embodiment, the jack is configured to receive a plug to form a communication connection, and comprises jack contacts disposed in the jack, with each contact having at least a first surface and a second surface. Upon the plug being received by the jack, the plug contacts interface with the first surface of the jack contacts. The jack further includes a first capacitive coupling connected between two pairs of jack contacts to compensate for near end crosstalk, with the first capacitive coupling being connected to the pairs of jack contacts along the second surface adjacent to where the plug contacts interface with the jack contacts. A far end crosstalk compensation scheme is also set forth. 2011-04-14
  20110086550 HEADSET AND HEADSET CABLE - A headset is provided which comprises a cable ( 2011-04-14
  20110086551 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONNECTOR - A connector interface system for a communication device is disclosed. The interface includes a docking connector. The docking connector includes first make/last break contacts that minimize internal damage to the internal electronics. The docking connector also includes specific keying arrangement to prevent noncompliant connectors from being plugged in, and thereby minimizes potential damage to the multi-communication device. The connector interface system also includes a remote connector which provides for the ability to output audio, input audio, provides I/O serial protocol, and to provide an output video. Embodiments of the present invention allow for a standard headphone cable to be plugged in but also for special remote control cables, microphone cables, video cables could be utilized in such a system. The connector interface system also includes a serial protocol to control device features. These controls help a user sort and search for data more efficiently within the device. 2011-04-14
  20110086552 CARD EDGE CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED COVER - A card edge connector comprises an insulative housing defining a front mating face and a central slot recessed rearwardly from the mating face. A plurality of contacts each has a contact portion exposed into the central for mating with a complementary connector and a solder tail exposed to outside of the housing. A cover is assembled to a rear side of the housing. A spacer sandwiched between the housing and the cover along a front-to-rear direction. The spacer defines a plurality of through holes through which the solder tails of the contacts passing. 2011-04-14
  20110086553 CONNECTOR HAVING CONTACTS WITH A LINKAGE PORTION HAVING A WIDTH SMALLER THAN THAT OF THE CONTACT PORTION - A connector capable of maintaining contact reliability even with reduced arrangement pitch of contacts. First and second contacts are alternately arranged on a housing along contact arrangement direction orthogonal to direction of fitting the housing to a receptacle connector. A first contact portion, first bending portion, and first connecting portion connected to a coaxial cable, of each first contact are disposed on an upper surface, front portion and rear portion of the arranging portion, respectively. A linkage portion connecting the first bending and connecting portions, and a second contact portion continuous with a second connecting portion of each second contact are disposed on a lower surface of the arranging portion. A second bending portion disposed on the front portion is continuous with the second contact portion. The linkage portion is smaller in width in the arrangement direction than the first and second contact portions. 2011-04-14
  20110086554 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET DEVICE AND MODULE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an electrical power outlet device and a module thereof. The electrical power outlet device includes an electrical power outlet section and a main body section. The electrical power outlet section has an electrical power outlet unit with a plurality of sockets, and an electric plug is inserted into the sockets and is remained firmly in an electrical power outlet. The main body section is connected with the electrical power outlet section and has a circuit device and an output unit, wherein the circuit device is connected with the corresponding plurality of sockets of the electrical power outlet unit to receive a power signal and converts the power signal to produce a converted signal, and the output unit is connected to the circuit device to send out a converted signal. 2011-04-14
  20110086555 ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BLOCKS AND ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - An electrical terminal block including a mating face and a loading surface that are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis. The mating face extends along a lateral axis. The terminal block also includes first and second sidewalls that face in opposite directions and extend between the mating face and the loading surface. Each of the first and second sidewalls includes a wing member that projects therefrom along the lateral axis and a recess configured to receive a wing member from another terminal block. The wing members and the recesses have matching complementary cross-sections taken along the longitudinal axis such that the wing member on the first sidewall of one terminal block is slidably and securely received within the recess on the second sidewall of another terminal block. 2011-04-14
  20110086556 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH CAM ACTUATED LOCKING MECHANISM - A connector assembly includes a housing defining an interior area therein. The housing has one or more mounting portions disposed in the interior area. The connector assembly includes one or more terminals having a first securing portion thereon. At least a portion of the terminal is disposed in the interior area. One or more clamping members are disposed in the housing, each of the clamping members define a coupling portion and a second securing portion thereon. The coupling portion is in electrical communication with the terminal. The connector assembly includes one or more locking mechanisms defining a cam portion which is pivotally coupled to one or more of the mounting portions. The cam portion engages the clamping portion so that a lead of a wire is releasably secured between the first and second securing portions. 2011-04-14
  20110086557 FEMALE TERMINAL FITTING - A female terminal fitting ( 2011-04-14
  20110086558 ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL AND METHOD MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electrical contact material includes a base material, a first number of plating layers forming a contact section and a second number of plating layers forming a soldering section, respectively. The second number of plating layers is provided on the base material and includes a Ni-plating layer directly on the base material and an organic antioxidant-plating layer on said Ni-plating layer. 2011-04-14
  20110086559 MOUNTING BASE FOR A TROLLING MOTOR FOOT PEDAL - A boat includes a boat deck having upper and lower deck portions and a deck transition portion. A mounting base is positioned so it extends proximate to the upper and lower deck portions and the deck transition portion. A foot operated trolling motor controller is carried by the mounting base and held at a desired orientation. 2011-04-14
  20110086560 Steering Control Arrangement for Boats - An arrangement for providing the low-speed steering control of a boat having at least two outboard thruster motors ( 2011-04-14
  20110086561 Flotation vest for body surfing - A sleeveless, torso-encircling vest having an open front to facilitate donning the vest useful for body surfing. Closures, for example a hook-and-loop fastening system, secure the two front portions of the vest to one another after the vest is in place on a wearer's body. Flotation material is placed only in a back panel of the vest to help properly orient a wearer while body surfing. The garment is lightweight, easy to put on, and streamlined in the water when on the wearer's body. The hook-and-loop closure system provides adjustability so that a single size vest properly fits a large range of body sizes. However, the vest may be provided in different sizes such as adult and child sizes. 2011-04-14
  20110086562 SPORTS BOARD - A sports board comprises a top surface for supporting a rider, a bottom surface, a leading edge portion and a following edge portion with a central axis extending between the leading edge portion and the following edge portion, a first side edge portion and a second side edge portion located on respective first and second lateral sides of the central axis of the sports board. The lateral width of the sports board between the first side edge portion and the second side edge portion may be equal to, or greater than, the distance between the leading edge portion and the following edge portion. A first-side part of the bottom surface may be inclined upwardly towards the first edge portion, and a second-side part of the bottom surface may be inclined upwardly, in a lateral direction, towards the second edge portion. 2011-04-14
  20110086563 ADHESIVE STRAPPING TAPE - Adhesive strapping tape having improved stability toward UV light for an extended time period, and being removable without residue after such extended time period, having a carrier with an adhesive applied to at least one side, the adhesive being composed of at least one block copolymer P1 having one or more vinylaromatic terminal blocks and at least one block of conjugated dienes, more than 80% of the terminal double bonds formed by 1,2-linkage being hydrogenated while less than 30% of the double bonds in the main chain, formed by 1,4-linkage being hydrogenated, and at least one block copolymer P2 having one or more terminal blocks of vinylaromatics and at least one block of conjugated dienes wherein at least 95% of the double bonds are hydrogenated. 2011-04-14
  20110086564 Toughened thermoplastic polyamide compositions - Disclosed are high frequency-active blends comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and (b) ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers such as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers and ethylene/(meth)acrylate/carbon monoxide terpolymers; and films, powders, multilayer structures, and articles prepared therefrom. 2011-04-14
  20110086565 Woven Preform, Composite, and Method of Making Thereof - A three dimensional woven preform, a fiber reinforced composite incorporating the preform, and methods of making thereof are disclosed. The woven preform includes two or more warp steered fabrics. The warp steered fabrics include a darted portion and an un-darted portion. The darted portions of the warp steered fabrics are joined to un-darted portions of one another so as to provide continuous fiber in the circumferential and radial directions of all portions of the preform. An un-darted portion in one steered fabric reinforces a darted portion in the other. The warp steered fabrics can be woven on a loom equipped with a differential take-up mechanism. The warp steered fabrics can be single or multilayer fabrics. The final preform can be a portion of an aircraft window frame. 2011-04-14
  20110086566 Woven Preform, Composite, and Method of Making Thereof - A three dimensional woven preform, a fiber reinforced composite incorporating the preform, and methods of making thereof are disclosed. The woven preform includes one or more layers of a warp steered fabric. A portion of the warp steered fabric is compressed into a mold to form an upstanding leg. The preform includes the upstanding leg and a joggle in a body portion. The body portion and upstanding leg are integrally woven so there is continuous fiber across the preform. A portion of the warp steered fabric includes stretch broken carbon fibers in the warp direction, and another portion includes conventional carbon fibers. The warp steered fabric can be woven on a loom equipped with a differential take-up mechanism. The warp steered fabric can be a single or multilayer fabric. The preform or the composite can be a portion of an aircraft window frame. 2011-04-14
  20110086567 BIO-BASED BINDERS FOR INSULATION AND NON-WOVEN MATS - An aqueous binder composition is provided that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous insulation products is also provided. 2011-04-14
  20110086568 SPUNBOND NONWOVENS MADE FROM HIGH-CRYSTALLINITY PROPYLENE POLYMER - The present invention relates to fibers comprising at least 98 wt % of a propylene polymer having, in particular, a specific molecular weight distribution M 2011-04-14
  20110086569 METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A step of forming wiring using first solution ejection means for ejecting a conductive material, a step of forming a resist mask on the wiring using second solution ejection means, and a step of etching the wiring using an atmospheric-pressure plasma device having linear plasma generation means or an atmospheric-pressure plasma device having a plurality of linearly-arranged plasma-generation-means using the resist mask as a mask are included. 2011-04-14
  20110086570 Inflatable or spring loaded thumb and/or finger(s) - A novelty inflatable and/or spring loaded thumb and/or finger or fingers would be constructed in one of two (2) ways: 1) with an internally concealed air bladder or pouch, and elongated spring throughout the length of the thumb and/or finger(s), or 2) with just an internally concealed elongated spring. In both versions the air bladder/pouch and/or the spring would be molded within a soft, stretchable, rubber-like material comprising the thumb and/or finger(s). In the inflatable version, the thumb and/or finger(s) would be connected to a battery-operated mini air compressor that would fill the internal bladder to a limited pressure thereby extending the thumb and/or finger(s) to their maximum length and width. In the spring only version, the thumb and/or finger(s) would have a release button that would lock the compressed spring in place until the user presses it, thereby releasing the spring and projecting the thumb and/or finger(s) to their maximum height. In the inflatable version, the internal spring would be implemented to retract the thumb and/or finger(s) back to its/their original shape & length. In the spring released design, the spring would be directly opposite to the inflatable version, in that it would be in a compressed state so that it would project the thumb and/or finger(s) outward, to its/their maximum height, when released by the user. The thumb and/or finger(s) could be constructed in a variety of options such as the "thumbs up" version, the "flip the finger" version, the "number one" version, the "peace sign" version, and the "Texas Longhorns" version, among others. 2011-04-14
  20110086571 TOY - A toy figure is disclosed herein, the toy figure having: an upper body portion; a lower body portion, the upper portion being rotatably secured to the lower portion; at least one appendage movably secured to the lower portion; and a drive mechanism coupling the at least one appendage to the upper portion, wherein movement of the at least one appendage causes rotation of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion. 2011-04-14
  20110086572 TOY - A toy figure is disclosed herein, the toy figure having a main body portion; a pair of appendages movably secured to the main body portion for movement from a first position to a second position and back to the first position; and a removably body portion removably secured to the main body portion, wherein the pair of appendages grasp the removably body portion when they are moved to the second position and the removably body portion is removably secured to the main body portion, wherein the removably body portion is subsequently removed from the main body portion by the pair of appendages as they are moved back towards the first position from the second position. 2011-04-14
  20110086573 Toy systems with separate accessory pieces engageable by part of a plaything - A toy system with a body part insertable into a self-supported opening in a separate plastic piece self-supportable on a surface. The part frictionally engaging the piece with a protrusion projecting from one of the part or piece. Another part fits into the opening without engaging the piece and telescopes against a spring into the part engaging and picking up the piece upon release of the spring. An audible sound is produced upon inserting the part, releasing the spring, or both. Attaching the piece onto the part is done by placing the piece on a surface, positioning the biased parts over the opening with the lower proximate and pointed toward the opening, pushing down on the upper telescoping it over the lower and inserting the upper into the opening, then releasing the bias to move the two parts apart with the piece picked up by and retained on the upper. 2011-04-14
  20110086574 VIRTUAL LOOP PERFORMANCE TRACK FOR TOY VEHICLES - A toy vehicle track set is provided. The track set, designed to be used with non-motorized toy vehicle, enables a toy vehicle to travel in a vertical loop without a loop track segment. The track set includes base with an entrance ramp and an exit ramp that enables a toy vehicle to enter and exit a vehicle carrier located at the end of a pendulum arm. The pendulum arm rotates in a vertical loop as a result of the kinetic energy of the toy vehicle and the spring energy of a coil spring located in an axle that couples the pendulum arm to a pillar. 2011-04-14
  20110086575 Toy Vehicle Having Fanciful Facial Expression - A toy vehicle includes a body supported by a plurality of wheels. The body also includes a roof and rear window supporting a plurality of user inputs. Within the toy vehicle body, a microprocessor controller drive and steering mechanism is operative. The operation of the microprocessor is set by the user inputs. The body further supports a movable bumper mouth and movable eyes and eyebrows behind the windshield. 2011-04-14
  20110086576 Toothbrushing Entertainment Center - A toothbrushing entertainment center is disclosed having a pivotable harness member for storing a toothbrush, which harness member activates or deactivates a switch which, in turn, triggers the initiation or ceasing of an internet-based audio and/or visual signal of pre-determined duration for effectuating or enhancing the brushing of teeth. 2011-04-14
  20110086577 POST-SURGERY BRA - A post-surgery bra is disclosed. The bra is for use by a patient after breast surgery. The bra includes an inner lining, an outer decorative layer, and a partial cup portion disposed between the layers. The partial cup portion is preferably made of a molded foam, and does not extend above the apex of the cup position of the bra. Thus, the bra helps prevent irritation of sore areas and remains cooler over the upper cup area. In various embodiments, the seems are inverted to prevent an abrasive edge from forming. A pocket is provided on the inner portion of the cup area for a prosthesis. Ideally, a wide lower band is provided to help hold the bra in place, and for comfort. 2011-04-14
  20110086578 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL MANUFACTURING - An apparatus and method for lens surfacing. The apparatus includes a voice coil, piezo stack and cutter connected by a connection mechanism and regulated by a hierarchical sliding mode control system. The invention allows for both coarse and fine movements of the cutter during surfacing. 2011-04-14
  20110086579 WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEMS HAVING LIGHT ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Various embodiments of waterjet cutting systems are described herein. In one embodiment, a waterjet cutting system includes a high-pressure water source and a waterjet cutting head coupled to the high-pressure water source via a high-pressure water supply. The waterjet cutting head has an orifice and a mixing tube. The orifice forms a waterjet from the high-pressure water. The mixing tube has an inlet aperture through which the waterjet enters the mixing tube, an exit aperture through which waterjet exits the mixing tube, and a passage between the inlet and exit apertures. The waterjet cutting system further includes a light alignment device operably coupled to the waterjet cutting head. In one aspect of this embodiment, the light alignment device is configured to generate a light beam that enters the mixing tube through the inlet aperture, passes through the passage, and exits the mixing tube through the exit aperture. 2011-04-14
  20110086580 WAFER BACK SIDE GRINDING PROCESS - A wafer back side grinding process. A workpiece comprising a first assembly having a first semiconductor wafer and a second assembly having a second semiconductor wafer is provided. A first back side of the first semiconductor wafer is grinded by using the second assembly as a carrier. Thereafter, a second back side of the second semiconductor wafer is grinded. 2011-04-14
  20110086581 Thread inspection and polishing device - A system and method providing improved capability for inspecting and repairing threads of bolts and threaded holes is disclosed. Polishing stones comprised of epoxy and metallic oxide are used in conjunction with dye to identify threads in need of repair and make them visible to a maintenance worker. 2011-04-14
  20110086582 MOUNTING DEVICE FOR DISK-SHAPED ROTATING TOOL - An annular retaining groove is formed on the inner circumferential portion of the disk-shaped rotating tool, and a ringlike cushioning member is fitted in this annular retaining groove so as to be partially exposed. Both sides of the inner circumferential portion of the disk-shaped rotating tool are held by first and second holding members through the annular cushioning member. An axial portion of the first holding member is engaged with an output shaft of an electric rotary machine so that the disk-shaped rotating tool is rotated through the first holding member by the output shaft. 2011-04-14
  20110086583 POWER TOOL, PARTICULARLY A HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - The invention relates to a power tool, comprising a protective guard, and a clamping band to be positioned about a clamping collar for attaching a protective guard to the clamping collar of the power tool. The clamping band is tensioned by a fastening device associated with the protective guard by way of a screw. A section of the clamping band is designed as a pivoting section, which is held at an adjoining section of the clamping band in an articulating manner. 2011-04-14
  20110086584 Glass Setting Plate For Glass Polishing System - A glass setting plate for a glass polishing system supports a lower surface of a glass in a glass polishing system for polishing a glass used for liquid crystal displays. The glass setting plate is made of a composite material obtained by molding and curing a mixture of granite particles and thermosetting resin. 2011-04-14
  20110086585 Pipe Tool - A pipe tool comprises a head mounted on a shaft. The head has a primary channel having a circular profile of a primary channel diameter and a secondary channel having a circular profile of a secondary channel diameter. The secondary channel diameter is smaller than the primary channel diameter. The head has an intermediate wall having an intermediate wall outside surface defining an inside boundary of the primary channel, and the intermediate wall has an intermediate wall inside surface defining an outside boundary of the secondary channel. An intermediate wall gap passes between the primary channel and the secondary channel. An intermediate wall outside corner is disposed on the intermediate wall gap. An outside wall has an outside wall inside surface bounding the external periphery of the primary channel. 2011-04-14
  20110086586 Industrial finishing files - An industrial file is constructed by securing a non-woven abrasive impregnated fabric material to one or both sides of a structural support. The non-woven abrasive impregnated fabric material provides for an industrial file that may be used to contour, smooth and generally prepare a surface. 2011-04-14
  20110086587 INDOOR GRILLING CABINET - An indoor grilling cabinet has a metal cabinet with at least one door opening to an interior portion. The cabinet is double walled with a plurality of openings in the interior wall to allow fresh air from outside to be drawn into the cabinet and exhausted through an exhaust hood disposed on top of the cabinet. A double walled exhaust pipe is provided to allow fresh air in to the air space between the double walled cabinet and to exhaust contaminated air to the outside. In one embodiment, a shelf is provided to allow a user to place a table-top grill in the cabinet. The exhaust pipe fits within an opening made in the structure or through a window with an optional window kit. An exhaust fan is disposed within the exhaust hood to draw the contaminated air out of the cabinet. In one embodiment, a light is provided. 2011-04-14
  20110086588 FAN NOZZLE WITH ADJUSTING RING FOR SWIVELING AIR GUIDING ELEMENTS - A fan nozzle for an air outlet of a motor vehicle fan includes, but is not limited to a substantially centrically arranged center piece, at least one air guiding element that can be swiveled about a swivel axis oriented radially to the center piece, an adjusting lever substantially oriented perpendicularly to the swivel axis for swiveling the air guiding element and a rotatable adjusting ring for swiveling the adjusting lever. The adjusting ring includes, but is not limited to a slot substantially oriented perpendicularly to the swivel axis for accommodating the adjusting lever. The slot in an axial direction towards the air guiding element includes, but is not limited to an opening for inserting the adjusting lever, and the adjusting lever is accommodated in the slot. Through the slot opened in axial direction the adjusting lever connected with the air guiding element can be directly actuated by the adjusting ring so that a pin perpendicularly standing away from the adjusting lever is not required and can be saved. 2011-04-14
  20110086589 OUTDOOR COMMUNICATION CABINET INCLUDING FAN TRAY AND FILTER AND METHOD OF DETECTING BLOCKAGE OF COMMUNICATION CABINET FILTER - An outdoor communication cabinet includes a housing having a interior, an opening into the interior and a door connected to the housing at the opening that includes a first aperture and a first fan tray with a plurality of fans, the fan tray being hingedly connected to the door for movement between first and second positions relative to the first aperture. Also a method of detecting blockage of filters in a communication cabinet. 2011-04-14
  20110086590 METHOD AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE FOR PREVENTING UMTS CALL SETUP IN NEARBY MOBILE PHONES - An interference device and method of interfering with signals from a UMTS base station in a particular area are disclosed. The interference device receives a signal from the base station intended for a mobile device to initiate a communication session. The interference device synchronizes to the S-CCPCH and alters the TCFI and/or the data in the data field of the slot so that it is not longer correct. Time-shifted copies of the altered signal are then multiplexed and transmitted to the mobile device as a jamming signal. The jamming signal is received by the mobile device and causes the mobile device to be unable to determine the data of the original signal from the base station. 2011-04-14
  20110086591 METHOD TO MINIMIZE DATA DOWNLOAD DURING SATELLITE RADIO BROADCASTS - A system and method for limiting the amount of satellite radio digital bandwidth used by allowing a vehicle to record and store songs broadcast by the satellite and then play the songs from the vehicle the next times the songs are to be broadcast. When a song is selected to be broadcast, the method determines whether a certain percentage of vehicles will have the song recorded on the vehicle, and if so, will broadcast a song code identifying the song to allow the vehicle to play the recorded song. 2011-04-14
  20110086592 METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CALENDAR DATA - A method and portable terminal for displaying calendar data in by indicating an owner of the calendar data is provided. The method includes generating, by a portable terminal, calendar data where IDentification (ID) information of the portable terminal is stored, transmitting, by the portable terminal, the generated calendar data to a partner portable terminal, and indicating that the displayed calendar data is calendar data of a user of the portable terminal by using the ID information of the portable terminal, when displaying the transmitted calendar data in the partner portable terminal. 2011-04-14
  20110086593 System and method for transmitting data over an audio communication link - The present invention relates to a system and method that allows a user to transfer digital data to and from a mobile device between two or more communication devices, in cases where the communication between the devices is restricted or otherwise limited to audio or audio tone transmissions. Transmitting digital data over such an audio communication link may include establishing a wireless, short-range communication link, converting a digital data set to an audio tone sequence, converting the audio tone sequence to a digitized audio signal, transmitting the digitized audio signal from a first device to a second device over the communication link, converting the digitized audio signal back to the audio tone sequence, and converting the audio tone sequence back to the digital data set. 2011-04-14
  20110086594 Providing A Temperature Dependent Bias For A Device - In one embodiment, a method includes generating a first current in a bias current circuit and biasing an amplifier with the first current when the amplifier is operating in a first temperature range, and generating a second current in the bias current circuit and biasing the amplifier with the second current when the amplifier is operating in a second temperature range. These two currents may correspond to different profiles with respect to temperature, to maintain substantial linearity of the amplifier over the temperature ranges. 2011-04-14
  20110086595 TRANSCEIVER AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A transceiver includes a transmitting/receiving electrode that comes into contact with or is capacitively coupled to a human body, serving as a transmission medium, a receiving mechanism connected to the transmitting/receiving electrode, and a transmitting mechanism connected to the transmitting/receiving electrode. Upon signal transmission, the receiving mechanism is open-circuited as viewed from the transmitting/receiving electrode to allow the impedance on the transmitting mechanism side as viewed from the transmitting/receiving electrode to match that of the human body. Upon signal reception, the transmitting mechanism is open-circuited as viewed from the transmitting/receiving electrode to allow the impedance on the receiving mechanism side as viewed from the transmitting/receiving electrode to match that of the human body. 2011-04-14
  20110086596 SIGNAL SPLITTING DEVICE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A signal splitting apparatus comprises a micro-strip line, a first inductor and a second inductor. A first end and a second end of the micro-strip line are grounded via a first capacitor and a second capacitor, respectively. The first end and the second end of the micro-strip line are electrically coupled to a receiving part of a transceiver and a transmitting part of the transceiver, respectively. One end of the first inductor is coupled to the first end of the micro-strip, and the other end of the first inductor is electrically coupled to an antenna module and grounded via a third capacitor. One end of the second inductor is coupled to the second end of the micro-strip, and the other end of the second inductor is electrically coupled to the antenna module. 2011-04-14
  20110086597 APPARATUS FOR BAND PASS FILTERING AND SIGNAL RADIATION IN MOBILE TERMINAL - A transmitter for band-pass-filtering a transmission signal and radiating the signal is provided. The transmitter includes a communication unit and a filtena. The communication unit generates a transmission signal. The filtena includes a combined filter and antenna, wherein the filter band-pass-filters the transmission signal and the antenna radiates the signal. 2011-04-14