Author: claimsbot

1. A system for determining a shaft misalignment in a train of components with serially coupled rotating shafts, comprising:
a sensor affixed to a component of the train proximate a rotating shaft, wherein the sensor collects vibration data along an axial direction of the rotating shaft;
a frequency analyzer for generating frequency domain data from the vibration data; and
an analysis system for analyzing a frequency component of the frequency domain data at one times a rotational frequency of the rotating shaft to identify a misalignment between the rotating shaft and an adjacently coupled rotating shaft.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is affixed to a bearing housing proximate the rotating shaft.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein a peak magnitude at about one times the rotational frequency of the rotating shaft indicates a misalignment.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the component comprises a clutch that allows the rotating shaft to be disengaged from the adjacently coupled rotating shaft.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the analysis system evaluates trends in the frequency domain data to predict a possible misalignment.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the analysis system outputs alignment information in a continuous manner.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the analysis system outputs a warning if a misalignment is detected.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the frequency analyzer utilizes a calculation selected from a group consisting of: a Fourier transform, a fast Fourier transform, a Cepstrum analysis, and a Z transform.
9. The system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of sensors for collecting axial vibration data from a plurality of locations in the train.
10. A train, comprising:
a plurality of components with serially coupled rotating shafts;
a sensor affixed to at least one component proximate a rotating shaft, wherein the sensor collects vibration data along an axial direction of the rotating shaft;
a frequency analyzer for generating frequency domain data from the vibration data; and
an analysis system for analyzing a frequency component of the frequency domain data at one times a rotational frequency of the rotating shaft to identify a misalignment between the rotating shaft and an adjacently coupled rotating shaft.
11. The train of claim 10, wherein the sensor is affixed to a bearing housing proximate the rotating shaft.
12. The train of claim 10, wherein a peak magnitude at about one times the rotational frequency of the rotating shaft indicates a misalignment.
13. The train of claim 10, wherein the at least one component comprises a clutch that allows the rotating shaft to be disengaged from the adjacently coupled rotating shaft.
14. The train of claim 10, wherein the analysis system evaluates trends in the frequency domain data to predict a future misalignment.
15. The train of claim 10, wherein the analysis system outputs alignment information in a continuous manner.
16. The train of claim 10, wherein the analysis system outputs a warning if a misalignment is detected.
17. The train of claim 10, wherein the frequency analyzer utilizes a calculation selected from a group consisting of: a Fourier transform, a fast Fourier transform, a Cepstrum analysis, and a Z transform.
18. The train of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of sensors for collecting axial vibration data from a plurality of locations in the train.
19. An apparatus for determining a shaft misalignment in a train of components with serially coupled rotating shafts, comprising:
a sensor affixed to a component of the train proximate a rotating shaft, wherein the sensor collects vibration data along an axial direction of the rotating shaft;
a frequency analyzer for generating frequency domain data from the vibration data; and
an analysis system for analyzing the frequency domain data to generate alignment information of the rotating shaft with respect to an adjacently coupled rotating shaft.
20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the sensor is affixed to a bearing housing proximate the rotating shaft.

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 skin tanning chamber, the improvement comprising at least one light emitting diode emitting a UVA light, wherein the light emitting diode (LED) emits essentially only UVA light, and wherein the LED is incorporated into a rigid form.
2. The skin tanning chamber of claim 1 wherein the chamber is a bed or booth.
3. The skin tanning chamber of claim 1 further comprising at least one LED emitting a UVB andor a UVC light.
4. The skin tanning chamber of claim 3 wherein the LED emitting the UVA light is under independent control from the LED emitting UVC light.
5. The skin tanning chamber of claim 1 the improvement comprising a plurality of LEDs emitting UVA light.
6. The skin tanning chamber of claim 5 further comprising a means for controlling the electric current to each LED to maintain a constant total radiant flux over the life time of each LED.
7. The skin tanning chamber of claim 5 further comprising a means for controlling the LEDs to allow radiation to selected portions of the skin.
8. The skin tanning chamber of claim 5 further comprising a means for controlling the period of exposure.
9. The skin tanning chamber of claim 8 further comprising a means for storing records of use.
10. The skin tanning chamber of claim 1 wherein the LED is incorporated into a form which is adapted to fit into a standard fluorescent bulb fixture.
11. The skin tanning chamber of claim 10 wherein the form farther comprises an internal power converter.
12. The skin tanning chamber of claim 1 wherein the LEDs are ventilated.
13. The skin tanning chamber of claim 12 wherein the LEDs are ventilated by a fan directing air longitudinally across the LEDs.
14. The skin tanning chamber of claim 13 wherein the LEDs are disposed within a transparent tube characterized by one or more perforations which provide for air flow out of the tube.
15. The skin tanning chamber of claim 14 wherein the tube is characterized by a closed end and an open end, wherein the air is directed through the open end and out the perforations.
16. The skin tanning chamber of claim 15 wherein the density of perforations on the distal end of the tube, with respect to the open end, is greater than the density of perforations on the proximal end.
17. The skin tanning chamber of claim 15 wherein the perforations on the distal end of the tube, with respect to the open end, are larger than the perforations on the proximal end.
18. The skin tanning chamber of claim 15 comprising a bed and a circuit board characterized by an array of UVA LEDs.
19. The skin tanning chamber of claim 18 wherein the circuit board is selected from the group consisting of (a) rigid, (b) curved, and (c) flexible.

What is claimed is:

1. A decorative molding assembly for a vehicle door frame having a window opening for a transitional window pane moveable between an open position spaced from the window opening and a closed position abutting the window opening, said assembly comprising;
a window door seal having a retaining portion for engagement with the door frame and having a channel for selective sealing engagement with the window pane,
a molding strip having an exterior facing surface for creating an outer peripheral border for the window opening of the door frame and an inwardly projecting arm mating with said window door seal, and
a retaining member engaging said arm of said molding strip and said window door seal for securing each of said molding strip and said window door seal within the window opening of the door frame such that the window pane is securely sealed within the window opening when the window pane is in the closed position.
2. An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said arm of said molding strip includes an upper surface and a lower surface and said window door seal further includes an outwardly extending flange portion engaging one of said upper and lower surfaces of said arm, said retaining member wedging said flange portion of said window door seal between said arm and the door frame.
3. An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retaining member is a clip extending around said retaining portion of said window door seal and said arm of said molding strip to mount said window door seal and said molding strip to the door frame.
4. An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retaining member is a bolt extending through said arm of said molding strip and said flange portion of said window door seal to mount said window door seal and said molding strip to the door frame.
5. An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said window door seal further includes a resilient flap extending from said flange portion with said flap engaging said lower surface of said arm and mounting to said molding strip.
6. An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said retaining member is disposed between said arm of said molding strip and said flap.
7. An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said retaining portion of said window door seal includes a first sealing lip and said flap includes a second sealing lip such that said first and second sealing lips define said channel of said window door seal.
8. An assembly as set forth in claim 7 wherein said flap of said window door seal further includes a tubular seal portion for selective sealing engagement with an upper distal end of the window pane.
9. An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retaining portion includes a resilient appendage for engagement with a flange extending from the door frame.
10. An assembly as set forth in claim 9 further including an attachment cord integrally molded to said resilient appendage for assisting in mounting said appendage to the flange.
11. An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further including at least one window guide channel extending downwardly from said molding strip for guiding the window pane between the open and closed positions.
12. A method of installing a molding assembly comprising a window door seal and a molding strip into a window opening of a vehicle door frame, said method comprising the steps of;
mounting the window door seal around a portion of the molding strip;
positioning a lower section of the molding strip within the window opening;
moving the molding strip and door seal toward the window opening to abut the door seal against the door frame;
fastening a retaining portion of the door seal to the door frame to secure the door seal to the door frame; and
engaging a retaining member against the molding strip to secure the molding strip and door seal to the door frame.
13. A method as set forth in claim 12 wherein the fastening of the retaining portion of the door seal to the door frame is further defined by providing an attachment cord detachably secured to the retaining portion of the door seal; aligning the cord with a flange of the door frame; extending a portion of the cord and attached door seal around the flange and then removing the cord from the retaining portion of the door seal to automatically secure the remaining portions of the door seal to the door frame.
14. An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein the window seal comprises a belt line seal.
15. An assembly as set forth in claim 14 wherein said window seal has a pair of sealing lips for engaging opposite sides of said window pane.
16. An assembly as set forth in claim 15 wherein said window seal has a tubular portion for engaging a peripheral edge of said window pane.
17. A decorative molding assembly for a vehicle door frame having a window opening for a translating window pane moveable between an open position and a closed position, said assembly comprising;
a window seal having a retaining portion for engagement with the door frame and having a channel for selective sealing engagement with the window pane,
a molding strip having an exterior facing surface for creating an outer peripheral border for the window opening of the door frame and an inwardly projecting arm engaging said retaining portion, and
a retaining member engaging said arm of said molding strip for securing each of said molding strip and said window seal about a portion of the window opening of the door frame, said portion of said channel concealing said retaining member and movable for enabling access for the retainer member to engage said arm and said retaining portion.

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

What is claimed is:

1. Valve control device for controlling a valve unit with
a housing (8) which comprises the circuit carrier,
at least one spool (5) which is located in the same housing (8) and is used to operate the valve domes (11) of the valve unit (12), and
at least one yoke arrangement (6, 15, 16) located above the spool (5),
wherein the yoke arrangement (6, 15, 16) is mounted externally on the housing.
2. Valve control device according to patent claim 1 wherein the yoke arrangement (6, 15, 16) is located movably in relation to the embedded spool (5).
3. Valve control device according to Patent claim 2, with
spool (5) comprising a spool body (3), and where the spool body features a spool body aperture for entering the valve dome, and
the yoke arrangement featuring a yoke aperture for accepting the valve dome,
wherein the diameter (ds) of the spool body aperture is larger than the diameter (dj) of the yoke aperture.
4. Valve control device according to patent claim 1 wherein a bell-shaped yoke arrangement (15) is located above the spool (5).
5. Valve control device according to patent claim 1 wherein a U-shaped yoke arrangement (16) is located above the spool (5).
6. Valve control device according to patent claim 1 wherein a C-shaped yoke arrangement (6) is located to one side of the spool (5).