Author: claimsbot

1. An image display device, which is a liquid display panel (LCD) comprising: an LED backlight comprising:
a light-emitting diode (LED) to emit light of wavelength of 430 to 480 nm as an excitation source;
a phosphor comprising: a nitride or oxynitride crystal having a \u03b2-type Si3N4 structure including Al and Eu as a solid solution wherein an oxygen content contained in the crystal is 0.8 wt % or less and emitting luminance having a peak wavelength in a range of 520 nm to 535 nm upon irradiation of the excitation source; and
a red phosphor comprising CaAlSiN3 activated by Eu.
2. The image display device according to claim 1 wherein the oxygen content contained in the crystal is 0.5 wt % or less.
3. The image display device according to claim 1 wherein the phosphor emits luminance derived from divalent Eu included in the crystal upon irradiation of the excitation source and a half-value width of a peak of the luminance is 55 nm or less.

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 washing system configured for use in the interior storage area of a vehicle, the washing system comprising:
one or more guide rails disposed on an interior portion of the storage area of the vehicle;
a washing unit disposed in the storage area of the vehicle operatively connected to the one or more guide rails, the washing unit having a frame including a channel extending therethrough and one or more nozzles in communication with the channel;
at least one drive mechanism movably connected to the one or more guide rails and the washing unit configured to move the washing unit through the storage area of the vehicle;
a washing supply unit in communication with the washing unit; and
a controller in communication with the washing unit, at least one drive mechanism and washing supply unit,
wherein the controller instructs the washing supply unit to direct a washing solution under pressure to the washing unit that is expelled through the one or more nozzles on to the storage area of the vehicle as the at least one drive mechanism moves the washing unit through the storage area of the vehicle.
2. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the washing system is configured for use in the interior storage area of a tractor trailer.
3. The washing system of claim 2 wherein the washing unit is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position wherein the washing unit is positioned in a front bulkhead disposed on a front portion of the trailer body.
4. The washing system of claim 2 further comprising a cooling unit mounted to a portion of the trailer body, wherein the cooling unit is a power source in communication with the washing, at least one drive mechanism and washing supply unit.
5. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the one or more guide rails further comprises a pair of guide rails disposed on opposing walls of the storage area and extending the length of the storage area.
6. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the one or more guide rails further comprises a single guide rails disposed on a top surface of the storage area and extending the length of the storage area.
7. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the frame of the washing unit comprises a pair of transversely spaced vertical members and a generally horizontal member extending therebetween.
8. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the one or more drive mechanism further comprises a motor in communication with at least one drive wheel configured for use with one or more guide rails.
9. The washing system of claim 8 wherein the motor of the at least one drive mechanism allows the washing unit to travel bidirectionally along the one or more rails in the storage area.
10. The washing system of claim 8 further comprising motors disposed at each end of the one or more rails allowing the washing unit to travel unidirectionally along the one or more rails in the storage area.
11. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the washing unit further comprises a plurality of nozzles formed on the outer periphery of washing unit.
12. The washing system of claim 1 wherein the washing supply unit is disposed on the vehicle and includes a pressurized air source and a washing solution container.
13. A trailer washing system comprising:
a first washing unit configured for use along one or more guide rails disposed in the interior storage area of the trailer, the washing unit having a frame including a channel extending therethrough, a plurality of nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel and at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more guide rails and the first washing unit to move the first washing unit through the interior storage area of the trailer;
a second washing unit configured for use on one or more rails extending about an exterior surface of the tractor trailer, the second washing unit including a frame having a channel extending therethrough, one or more nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel and at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more rails and the second washing unit to move the second washing unit about the exterior of the trailer;
a washing supply unit in communication with the fist and second washing units; and
a controller in communication with the first and second washing units and the washing supply unit,
wherein the controller instructs the washing supply unit to direct a washing solution under pressure to the first and second washing units that is expelled through the one or more nozzles on to the storage area of the trailer as the at least one drive mechanism moves the first washing unit through the storage area of the vehicle and onto the exterior of the trailer as the at least one drive mechanism moves the second washing unit about the exterior of the trailer.
14. The trailer washing system of claim 13 wherein the first washing unit is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position wherein the washing unit is positioned in a front bulkhead disposed on a front portion of the trailer body.
15. The trailer washing system of claim 13 further comprising a cooling unit mounted to a portion of the trailer body, wherein the cooling unit is a power source in communication with the first and second washing units and the washing supply unit.
16. The trailer washing system of claim 13 wherein the at least one drive mechanism of the first drive mechanism includes a motor which allows the washing unit to travel bidirectionally along the one or more rails in the trailer storage area.
17. The trailer washing system of claim 13 wherein the at least one drive mechanism of the first drive mechanism further comprises motors disposed at each end of the one or more rails allowing the first washing unit to travel unidirectionally along the one or more rails in the trailer storage area.
18. A method for cleaning an interior storage area of a vehicle using an integrated washing system comprises:
providing a washing unit configured for use along one or more guide rails disposed in the interior storage area of the trailer, the washing unit having a frame including a channel extending therethrough, a plurality of nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel;
providing a washing supply unit in communication with the washing unit;
instructing at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more guide rails and the first washing unit with a controller to move the first washing unit through the interior storage area of the trailer to begin at least one washing cycle;
instructing the washing supply unit with the controller to direct a washing solution under pressure to the washing unit that is expelled through the one or more nozzles of the washing unit on to the storage area of the trailer; and
instructing the washing unit and washing supply unit with the controller to cease operation upon completion of the at least one washing cycle.
19. The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of:
instructing the at least one drive mechanism to move the washing unit from a stored position wherein the washing unit is positioned in a front bulkhead disposed on a front portion of the trailer body to a deployed position upon activation of a washing cycle and to return the washing unit upon completion of the at least one washing cycle.
20. The method of claim 18 wherein the step of instructing the at least one drive mechanism to complete at least one washing cycle further comprises instructing the at least one drive mechanism, washing unit and the washing supply unit with the controller to complete four washing cycles.

1. A computer enclosure, comprising:
a front panel having a flange, the flange defining a slot;
a side panel having a flange holder corresponding to the flange; and
a latch attached to the side panel, the latch having a clasp corresponding to the slot,
wherein the clasp is engaged in the slot for preventing the side panel from moving in a first direction, and the flange holder cooperates with the flange for restricting movement of the side panel in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
2. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the side panel defines an opening, and the latch has a button accessible through the opening.
3. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the front panel.
4. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein at least one tab is formed on the clasp.
5. The computer enclosure as described in claim 4, wherein a bevel edge is formed in a front portion of the tab.
6. The computer enclosure as described in claim 5, wherein a vertical engaging edge opposite to the bevel edge is formed on the tab for engaging with an edge of the slot.
7. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the latch further comprises a fixing portion for attaching the latch to the side panel.
8. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the latch is attached to an inner side of the side panel.
9. The computer enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein a restricting clip is perpendicularly bent from the side panel with a free distal end parallel to the side panel for restricting movement of the latch.
10. A latch assembly of a computer enclosure, comprising:
a front panel defining a slot therein; and
a side panel having a latch thereon, the latch being flexible in a direction perpendicular to the side panel, a clasp being formed at an end portion of the latch, wherein the clasp has a bevel portion for lifting up the clasp and a vertical portion for engaging with an edge of the slot.
11. The latch assembly as described in claim 10, wherein the front panel has a flange perpendicular thereto, and a slot is defined therein.
12. The latch assembly as described in claim 11, wherein the engaging portion has a tab, and the bevel portion and the vertical portion are formed thereon.
13. The latch assembly as described in claim 12, wherein a plurality of flange holders is formed on the side panel for holding the flange of the front panel.
14. The latch assembly as described in claim 10, wherein the side panel defines an opening, and the latch has a button accessible through the opening.
15. The latch assembly as described in claim 10, wherein the latch further comprises a fixing portion for attaching the latch to the side panel.
16. The latch assembly as described in claim 10, wherein the latch is attached to an inner side of the side panel.
17. The latch assembly as described in claim 10, wherein a restricting clip is perpendicularly bent from the side panel with free distal end parallel to the side panel for restricting movement of the latch.
18. An electronic device comprising:
an enclosure of said electronic device enclosing said electronic device;
a panel removably attachable to said enclosure and extending along a side of said enclosure in order to cover said side of said enclosure when said panel is attached to said side of said enclosure, and to reveal an interior of said enclosure via said side of said enclosure when said panel is detached from said side of said enclosure;
a latch selectively attachable to one of said panel and a portion of said enclosure neighboring said side of said enclosure, and installable to be flush with said side of said enclosure without disturbing in a first position thereof, said latch being movable between said first position thereof where said latch is able to engage with the other of said panel and said portion of said enclosure to secure said panel to said enclosure, and a second position thereof where said latch moves toward said interior of said enclosure to release said panel from said enclosure, said latch defining a button thereat to be exposable from said one of said panel and said portion of said enclosure in order to be user-accessible for triggering movement of said latch from said first position thereof to said second position thereof.
19. The electronic device as described in claim 18, wherein said portion of said enclosure is another panel of said enclosure extending perpendicular to said side of said enclosure.
20. The electronic device as described in claim 18, wherein said button of said latch is exposable from an opening formed at said one of said panel and said portion of said enclosure, and is flush with an inner bottom of said opening without protruding therefrom.

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 particulate filter for a vehicle exhaust system, comprising:
a primary filter, a secondary filter, and a quenching agent injection nozzle arranged upstream of the primary filter; and
an exhaust-gas path running through the primary filter in a normal mode and through the secondary filter in a fail-safe mode;
wherein in the fail-safe mode, the quenching agent injection nozzle delivers pressurized nitrogen or water to the primary filter.
2. The particulate filter of claim 1, wherein the particulate filter is operated in the fail-safe mode during an overload of the primary filter.
3. The particulate filter of claim 2, wherein the secondary filter surrounds the primary filter.
4. The particulate filter of claim 3, wherein a valve for diverting the exhaust-gas path is arranged upstream of the primary filter.
5. The particulate filter of claim 4, wherein a further valve for diverting the exhaust-gas path is arranged upstream of the secondary filter.
6. The particulate filter of claim 3, wherein the quenching agent injection nozzle is arranged in an inlet region of the primary filter, and wherein the inlet region of the primary filter is downstream of an inlet region of the secondary filter.
7. The particulate filter of claim 6, wherein the primary filter comprises either a wall-flow filter or a through-flow filter, andor wherein the secondary filter comprises either a wall-flow filter or a through-flow filter.
8. The particulate filter of claim 1, further comprising an exhaust-gas path running through the primary filter and an exhaust-path running through the secondary filter in a mixed mode, wherein the quenching agent injection nozzle delivers quenching agent to the primary filter in the mixed mode.
9. A method for purification of an exhaust-gas flow of an engine of a vehicle, comprising:
flowing exhaust gas through a primary filter; flowing exhaust gas through a secondary filter during an overload of the primary filter; and
injecting a quenching agent into the primary filter during the overload of the primary filter;
wherein the quenching agent comprises pressurized nitrogen or water.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the exhaust-gas flow is distributed between the primary filter and the secondary filter by means of a valve.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the valve regulates an oxygen concentration in the exhaust-gas flow.
12. The method of claim 9, wherein the quenching agent regulates an oxygen concentration in the exhaust-gas flow.
13. The method of claim 9, wherein the quenching agent forms a heat sink for the exhaust-gas flow.
14. The method of claim 9, wherein the primary filter is a wall-flow filter and the secondary filter is a through-flow filter.
15. The method of claim 14, further comprising regenerating the primary filter during the overload and adjusting injection of the quenching agent if engine shutdown is initiated during the regeneration.
16. A method for purification of engine exhaust, comprising:
flowing exhaust through a primary filter; and when regeneration of the primary filter is desired:
flowing at least some of the exhaust through a secondary filter surrounding the primary filter while regenerating the primary filter;
injecting a quenching agent into the primary filter; and
adjusting the quenching agent injection if engine shutdown is initiated during the regeneration;
wherein the quenching agent comprises pressurized nitrogen or water.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein a rate of the quenching agent injection is based on one or more of exhaust pressure, exhaust temperature, exhaust composition, and an opening degree of a valve distributing exhaust flow between the primary filter and the secondary filter.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein adjusting the quenching agent injection if engine shutdown is initiated during the regeneration comprises increasing the rate of the quenching agent injection.
19. The method of claim 16 further comprising, if engine shutdown is initiated during the regeneration, continuing the quenching agent injection after shutdown if a temperature of the primary filter exceeds a threshold at shutdown, and stopping the quenching agent injection once the temperature of the primary filter falls below the threshold.