Author: claimsbot

1. A bearing anti creep system comprising:
a) an anti creep ball;
b) a first socket defined in a mounting surface of a bearing for partially receiving the anti creep ball therein;
c) a second socket is defined in a mating surface, the second socket for partially receiving the anti creep ball therein;
d) such that when said mounting surface of the bearing mounted onto the mating surface and the anti creep ball mounted simultaneously in adjacent first and second sockets, the anti creep ball prevents rotational creep of the bearing mounting surface relative to the mating surface, wherein the mounting surface is a bearing face of an outer race of the bearing.
2. The bearing anti creep system claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting surface is a bearing face of an inner race of the bearing.
3. The bearing anti creep system claimed in claim 1 wherein the mating surface is a shoulder defined in a housing for receiving the bearing therein.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A method for processing an image to increase sharpness of the image without changing hue characteristics, the method comprising:
(a) performing a transformation process to transform an original image signal into CIE XYZ colorimetric channels;
(b) forming a luminance channel Y;
(c) applying a filter on the luminance channel Y to obtain a processed luminance channel Y\u2033;
(d) computing processed colorimetric channels X\u2033 and Z\u2033 based on the processed luminance channel Y\u2033; and
(e) performing an inverse transformation process to transform the processed colorimetric channels X\u2033Y\u2033Z\u2033 into a processed image signal.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the filter applied in step (c) is an unsharp masking (USM) filter.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the filter applied in step (c) is a sharpness filter.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein in step (a) the transformation process comprises transforming RGB values of the original image signal into CIE XYZ colorimetric channels.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein in step (e) the inverse transformation process comprises transforming the processed colorimetric channels X\u2033Y\u2033Z\u2033 into R\u2033G\u2033B\u2033 values of the processed image signal.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein in step (a) the transformation process comprises transforming CMYK values of the original image signal into CIE XYZ colorimetric channels.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein in step (e) the inverse transformation process comprises transforming the processed colorimetric channels X\u2033Y\u2033Z\u2033 into C\u2033M\u2033Y\u2033K\u2033 values of the processed image signal.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein in step (d) a relationship between the processed colorimetric channel X\u2033 and the colorimetric channel X satisfies the equation
X\u2033=(XY)*Y\u2033.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein in step (d) a relationship between the processed colorimetric channel Z\u2033 and the colorimetric channel Z satisfies the equation
Z\u2033=(ZY)*Y\u2033.
10. An image processing apparatus for implementing the method of claim 1.

1. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod, the threaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis, and the locking nut including an unthreaded portion approximately one half inch (1.25 cm) long below the first threaded portion, the threaded portion and unthreaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis, and a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member to secure the lower fastener to the bottom wall member and wherein the threaded portion of the locking nut comprises a tapered surface opening at an end of the threaded portion for receiving the rod to facilitate attachment of the rod to the lower fastener;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member;
an actuator positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member, the actuator comprising a spring;
a spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate having at least one hole for at least one spring support plate fastener, and
at least one the spring support plate fastener passing through a hole in the spring support plate thereby attaching the spring support plate to the top wall member.
2. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod, the threaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially alone the first axis, and a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member to secure the lower fastener to the bottom wall member and wherein the threaded portion of the locking nut comprises a tapered surface opening at an end of the threaded portion for receiving the rod to facilitate attachment of the rod to the lower fastener;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member;
an actuator positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member, the actuator comprising a spring;
a spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate having at least one hole for at least one spring support plate fastener, and
at least one the spring support plate fastener passing through a hole in the spring support plate thereby attaching the spring support plate to the top wall member.
3. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod, the threaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis, and a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member to secure the lower fastener to the bottom wall member and wherein the threaded portion of the locking nut comprises a tapered surface opening at an end of the threaded portion for receiving the rod to facilitate attachment of the rod to the lower fastener;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member; and
an actuator positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member, the actuator comprising a spring and a spring support plate, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member.
4. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the lower surface of the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod and an unthreaded portion approximately one half inch (1.25 cm) long below the threaded portion, the threaded portion and unthreaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis, and the locking nut including a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member thereby securing the lower fastener to the bottom wall member;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member;
an actuator positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member, the actuator comprising a spring;
a spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate having at least one hole for at least one spring support plate fastener, and
at least one the spring support plate fastener passing through a hole in the spring support plate thereby attaching the spring support plate to the top wall member.
5. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the lower surface of the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod and an unthreaded portion approximately one half inch (1.25 cm) long below the threaded portion, the threaded portion and unthreaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis, and the locking nut including a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member thereby securing the lower fastener to the bottom wall member;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member;
an actuator positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member, the actuator comprising a spring and a spring support plate, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member.
6. A wall comprising:
a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member, each of said wall members including an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein a through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member;
a rod positioned in the through opening of the wall and having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, the rod extending along a first axis;
a lower fastener attached to the lower end of the rod and attached to the lower surface of the bottom wall member, the lower fastener comprising a locking nut, the locking nut including an internally threaded portion for receiving a threaded portion of the lower end of the rod, the threaded portion of the locking nut extending substantially along the first axis and a tapered surface opening at an end of the threaded portion for receiving the rod to facilitate attachment of the rod to the lower fastener, and a flange extending transversely to the first axis for supporting the threaded portion wherein the flange of the locking nut includes a fastening means attaching the flange to the lower surface of the bottom wall member to secure the lower fastener to the bottom wall member;
a spring support plate attached to the upper surface of the top wall member, the spring support plate having an opening for the rod to pass therethrough and the spring support plate having at least one hole for at least one spring support plate fastener;
at least one the spring support plate fastener passing through a hole in the spring support plate thereby attaching the spring support plate to the top wall member;
an upper fastener attached to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member and
a spring positioned between the upper fastener and the spring support plate for applying a downward force to the top wall member.
7. The wall of claim 6 wherein a shaped recess is formed in the bottom wall member for receiving the flange and preventing rotation of the lower fastener.
8. The wall of claim 6 wherein the rod comprises at least two rod members coupled together to extend along the first axis.
9. The wall of claim 6 wherein the entire length of the rod is threaded.
10. The wall of claim 6 wherein the wall members comprise logs.
11. The wall of claim 6 the upper fastener comprises a washer member, the washer member positioned on the rod above the actuator.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1-20. (canceled)
21. A backlight module, comprising a plurality of light sources, wherein, the plurality of light sources comprise ultraviolet light sources for sterilization and display light sources for display.
22. The backlight module according to claim 21, wherein, the ultraviolet light sources are ultraviolet LED lamps, and the display light sources are display LED lamps.
23. The backlight module according to claim 22, wherein,
the display LED lamps are arranged on a display LED light bar; and
the ultraviolet LED lamps are arranged on an ultraviolet LED light bar.
24. The backlight module according to claim 22, wherein, both the display LED lamps and the ultraviolet LED lamps are arranged on a mixed LED light bar.
25. The backlight module according to claim 21, wherein, the backlight module is a direct-type backlight module.
26. The backlight module according to claim 21, wherein, the backlight module is a side-type backlight module.
27. The backlight module according to claim 23, wherein, the backlight module is a side-type backlight module.
28. The backlight module according to claim 24, wherein, the backlight module is a side-type backlight module.
29. The backlight module according to claim 27, further comprising a light guide plate, which comprises four sides, wherein, the display LED light bar is arranged on one side of the light guide plate, and the ultraviolet LED light bar is arranged on at least one of the other three sides of the light guide plate.
30. The backlight module according to claim 28, further comprising a light guide plate, which comprises four sides, wherein, the mixed LED light bar is arranged on one side of the light guide plate.
31. The backlight module according to claim 21, further comprising a time-delay module, which is connected to the ultraviolet light sources and is used for delaying lighting up the ultraviolet light sources by a set time when the backlight module is turned on.
32. The backlight module according to claim 22, further comprising a time-delay module, which is connected to the ultraviolet light sources and is used for delaying lighting up the ultraviolet light sources by a set time when the backlight module is turned on.
33. The backlight module according to claim 23, further comprising a time-delay module, which is connected to the ultraviolet light sources and is used for delaying lighting up the ultraviolet light sources by a set time when the backlight module is turned on.
34. The backlight module according to claim 24, further comprising a time-delay module, which is connected to the ultraviolet light sources and is used for delaying lighting up the ultraviolet light sources by a set time when the backlight module is turned on.
35. A display device, comprising a display panel and a backlight module, wherein, the backlight module comprises a plurality of light sources, and the plurality of light sources comprise ultraviolet light sources for sterilization and display light sources for display.
36. The display device according to claim 35, wherein, the display panel is a touch panel.
37. The display device according to claim 35, wherein, the display panel comprises a substrate, which is made of borosilicate glass or quartz glass.
38. The display device according to claim 35, wherein, the ultraviolet light sources are ultraviolet LED lamps, and the display light sources are display LED lamps.
39. The display device according to claim 38, wherein,
the display LED lamps are arranged on a display LED light bar; and
the ultraviolet LED lamps are arranged on an ultraviolet LED light bar.
40. The display device according to claim 38, wherein, both the display LED lamps and the ultraviolet LED lamps are arranged on a mixed LED light bar.