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With Thanksgiving vacation coming, we only have two days during the week of November 21, so this entry covers the week of November 28, as well.
These Weeks in Physics
Morning classes: Your quiz over elastic force is on Monday. (Keep reading.)
Afternoon classes: Do assignment 3 as homework, due Monday 11/21 at the start of class. (8th/9th, you are basically done. Just be sure you've got it 100% complete.) Your quiz over elastic force will be Tuesday. (Keep reading.)
Morning classes: Please take notes on PODCAST 4: Newton's Laws of Motion – First Law (Inertia) for Monday. (Keep reading.)
Afternoon classes: This podcast is due for you on Tueday. (Keep reading.)
All classes: We will discuss this podcast in class and will then complete assignment 4 together followed by a quiz as announced. When announced please take notes on PODCAST 5: Newton's Laws of Motion – Second Law. We will discuss this in class and will then complete an activity and assignment 5 together followed by a quiz as announced. As discussed in class, we are delaying the friction lab until right after Thanksgiving break so that it's fresh in your minds while you write the lab report. Expect to do this experiment on Monday or Tuesday upon returning, with a formal lab report due the following week.
Cool Science of these Weeks
Meet the Balloonatics! This is the team of people who engineer the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and believe it or not, they use PHYSICS…some of the same physics we've been learning, in fact! Here's a short video from Science Friday that shows you how it's done! Below the video I've included the science of cranberries, which I think is really cool.
The science of CRANBERRIES! I don't know about you, but I LOVE to make homemade cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. Did you know that cranberries are grown in BOGS? They're grown on vines like strawberries, but they thrive if those vines are planted in wetlands. That's cool. Also, 60% of our cranberries come from Wisconsin, while 25% come from Massachusetts, and if you have the chance to head out to those states, you can go to a cranberry farm (like we go to blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry farms here.) Here's a little more information and a couple of awesome pictures.


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Boy, 17, was running drug dealing business in Limerick village
A TEENAGE boy who admitted operating a drug-dealing business in a County Limerick village was sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Jamie Ryan, aged 18, with an address at Castle Erkin, Pallasgreen pleaded guilty to possession of quantities of cannabis and ecstasy for the purpose of sale or supply at the Old Creamery, Turagh, Cappamore on October 10, 2011.
During a sentencing hearing, Det Garda Michael Reidy said he and a colleague, Garda Bill Collins, were carrying out a surveillance operation during which they observed the accused and another youth arriving at the Old Creamery in a blue Nissan Micra.
A short time later, Ryan, who was 17 at the time, was observed hiding a sports bag in undergrowth, which was found to contain the drugs.
Det Garda Reidy said cannabis, worth €8,132, was recovered along with 280 ecstasy tablets, worth €560.
The defendant made "full and frank admissions" following his arrest telling gardai he had started selling drugs around six weeks earlier.
Judge Carroll Moran was told Ryan admitted he was operating a "business venture for gain" and that the second youth was employed by him.
John O'Sullivan BL, prosecuting told the court, the Director of Public Prosecutions had initially consented to matter being dealt with before the district court but that Judge Eugene O'Kelly had refused jurisdiction because of the value of the drugs seized.
In mitigation, Michael Fitzgibbon BL told the court his client has been "on the straight and narrow" and has not been in trouble since the incident.
He said he had learned a "salutary lesson" and that he believed it was "one and only foray into criminal activity".
Mr Fitzgibbon said Ryan, who now lives in County Tipperary, is in a stable relationship and that his partner is due to have their first child this summer.
Imposing sentence, Judge Moran said there were a number of aggravating factors in the case such as the fact that he was "acting on his own behalf" and was the owner of the drugs.
He said the quantity of drugs seized was "substantial enough" and that he had great sympathy for Ryan's parents.
"It is the sort of case that breaks my heart," he said as he sentenced Ryan to two years imprisonment.
There were emotional and tearful scenes in the courtroom as the sentence was handed down and the accused was being led from the courtroom.
Previously at Limerick District Court, the second accused, who can't be named, was placed on probation for his role in the offence.


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You had better start minding your Ps and Qs because Ryan Murphy's Feud is planning on taking a trip to the land of afternoon tea, corgis, and red phone boxes. We haven't even seen Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange lock horns as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, but the master of the anthology #RyanMurphy is already queuing up a second season of #Feud.
One is sure to not be amused at the theme for Season 2, as Murphy is reportedly focusing on a very public scandal and the fall out between Prince Charles and Diana Princess of Wales. Moving from Scream Queens to the actual Queen, Feud is set to follow affairs, newspaper leaks, and tragic accidents. With Murphy at the helm, the premise sounds like it is sure to be a sexier version of The Crown, but just please don't tell me that Sarah Paulson is going to be practicing her British Audrey accent!
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Away from the monarchy's stiff upper lip, the battle between Charles and Diana became a public affair, while both sides used their public image and media contacts to their advantage. Married on on July 29, 1981, Charles and Diana became the nation's sweethearts, with mugs and plates still knocking around my grandma's cabinet. The ceremony was watched by 150 million people, however, it wasn't to last, and their marriage descended into a bitter battle by 1992.
Problems were cited as early as 1985, partially to do with their 13-year age difference and with both sides accusing the other of extra-marital affairs with the likes of Camilla Parker Bowles and Major James Hewitt. Scandals were made public in books, while various tapes were "leaked" to the papers.
It was a very public situation, which shocked the Royal Family and was met with the disapproval of the monarchy, however, it took until 1996 for the pair to finally divorce. Sadly, that still wasn't the end of the tale. As we all know, things came to a head when Diana was tragically involved in a car accident on August 31, 1997. It is unknown whether Feud will cover the accident, but expect it to probably serve as a penultimate episode to the season.
See also:
- Happily Never After: Other Notorious Celebrity Feuds That Would Make Excellent Stories For 'Feud'
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- From 'Casper' To 'The Conjuring': Ranking The Ghosts From 'American Horror Story: Roanoke'
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In terms of casting, John Travolta actually danced with Di at the White House, so he could play some time-traveling version of himself, but it is currently unknown who will be flying the flag high for Rule Britannia. Despite rumors he is moving away from the likes of Paulson and Lange in favor of new acting talent, don't be so sure — we can expect Murphy to pull from his usual cast of American actors despite it being a British affair. Also, if Jessica Lange doesn't play Queen Elizabeth II, I'm out already!
How on Earth Murphy can plan this far ahead is beyond me. He is currently juggling the Presidential Election themed #AmericanHorrorStory Season 7, a Hurricane Katrina #AmericanCrimeStory, and planned epics on the Versace murder and the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal, and then there is Feud. You have to hand it to the 51-year-old though, he can sure make a watchable commentary on the f*ck ups of the human race.
Clearly there is a market for Anglophilia, with Netflix's #TheCrown bowling over audiences last year and planning to run for six seasons. The beauty of The Crown was its superb casting with the likes of Claire Foy, Matt Smith, and John Lithgow. However, if any show can top that for a stellar cast, it will surely be a Murphy one. Feud's second season has been commissioned for a 10-episode run, which will air sometime in 2018 under the title of Charles and Diana — someone should probably make sure Emma Roberts isn't available.
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It may have stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and five-star elegance, but the real draw at the Hotel Napoleon in Paris also it its delightful portraits of royal dogs.
Parisian hotels have a way of making guests feel like royalty, with gilded rooms, ornate furniture, and bold colors often found at high-end hotels. One establishment in particular, Hotel Napoleon, caught our eye—and it wasn't just because of the perfect view of the Arc de Triomphe. We knew we had found our home away from home the moment we discovered that the hotel houses the world's most royal dogs.
The Hotel Napoleon hangs these quirky paintings in a quiet hallway near the lobby. They are tucked away from the main entrance, so it takes a little peeking around to spot them. But trust us, they are worth the search.
Each of the six paintings features a dog donning the clothing of French aristocracy. Although the original artist is unknown, the hotel found the art through a merchant in Paris and has displayed the potraits ever since the space was renovated in 2008.
Since these royal dogs are dressed in such fancy garb, it only makes sense that the hotel they stay in is equally stylish.
The entrance to Hotel Napoleon sits on a quiet street in Champs-Élysées. Its prime location and Art Deco decorations evoke the feeling of early 1900s Paris.
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Living in a ramshackle Wisconsin farmhouse—faced with thirty-seven acres of fallen fences and overgrown fields, and informed by his pregnant wife that she intends to deliver their baby at home—Michael Perry plumbs his unorthodox childhood for clues to how to proceed as a farmer, a husband, and a father.
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Beneath Easter Island, in a giant factory that manufactures the world's Easter candy, the popular rabbit is preparing to pass the mantle to his son, E.B. (Russell Brand). But E.B. has no interest in the job and would rather be a drummer. He runs away to Los Angeles, where an unemployed slacker named Fred O'Hare (James Marsden) accidentally runs into him. Feigning injury, E.B. tricks Fred into giving him shelter, but an oversized chick is planning a coup back on Easter Island.
We watch this movie every Easter. A fun-filled adventure that your whole family will enjoy. James Marsden is very believable as the fun-loving Fred O'Hare who is holding out for that perfect job. A great cast that play funny characters. The animated E.B. is so real looking and adorable. A must watch movie at Easter.
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Welcome back to Marriage Monday! I'm so glad you've joined me as we focus on strengthening and promoting godly marriages, both in our nation and in our own backyards.
After spending the previous nine months of this year on my godly wife series, I am seeking the Lord's direction concerning what series to tackle next! (If you have a suggestion, please feel free to email me or comment here!) Until I receive my marching orders, I'll just trod along blogging about whatever happens to come my way each week!
Today I'm going to examine the role that a tube of toothpaste plays in marriage.
You may think I'm going to address the age-old problem of couples fighting over whether to squeeze the toothpaste tube from the middle or the bottom. No, actually not. That issue is very easily solved, in my opinion, by buying his and her toothpaste tubes! Togetherness doesn't have to include what brand of toothpaste to use or how to squeeze the tube!
No, I'm thinking more along the lines of the object lesson I used with my homeschool co-op character class last week when teaching them about Kindness and Sensitivity to the feelings of others.
I asked one student to squeeze all of the toothpaste out of a tube and onto a paper plate. Then, I directed another student to put all of the toothpaste back into the tube. His incredulous look said it all! That's an impossible task!
None of us are above such a sticky situation. I regret to confess that last weekend when I was visiting my parent's house that I quite unexpectedly made a sarcastic and disrespectful comment to my husband. I was shocked when the comment escaped out of my lips, as I don't usually speak that way to my husband. But, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh . . . and that thought had been milling around in my heart for quite some time before he "stepped on the tube" and it suddenly squirted out.
My husband was gracious and forgave me (when I finally got around to humbling myself and asking for forgiveness), but even then, there was no way of putting that sticky mess back into the tube.
That's why we are exhorted to put a guard over our lips (a cap on our tubes) and to bridle our tongues. Because those sticky messes we make for ourselves can ruin relationships and destroy marriages . . .
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Fraps are the definition of summer to me. Sipping that delicious concoction through the iconic green straw on a patio. Taking that strategically positioned selfie that includes the mermaid and pretty sandals with your perfectly manicured toes peeking out. I know I'm not the only one.
Let's talk orders. I am always the creepy person that wants to know what other people order. One of my faves is the regular caramel. My husband loves the new s'mores one. However, I'm here today to share some fun frappuccino flavours that might not be on the standard menu.
- Cotton Candy Frappuccino: vanilla bean frappuccino + raspberry syrup
- Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino: vanilla bean frappuccino + white mocha syrup + cinnamon dolce syrup + cinnamon dolce powder
- Peach Cobbler Frappuccino: vanilla bean frappuccino + peach syrup + cinnamon dolce syrup + cinnamon dolce powder
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream Frappuccino: 1/2 hazelnut 1/2 vanilla bean frappuccino + whipping cream + hazelnut syrup
- Nutella Frappuccino: regular coffee frappuccino + mocha syrup + hazelnut syrup + whipping cream
Are you going to take advantage of the frappy happy hour this weekend? Can we petition to have this sale going year-round?
Now PLEASE tell me what your go-to order is! I have to know!


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|7 Jul 1987
|Filing date
|7 Jun 1984
|Priority date
|27 Dec 1982
|Fee status
|Publication number
|John E. Scolari, Robert T. Warner, Joe E. Deavenport
|Original Assignee
|Life Light Systems
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (13), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (141), Classifications (13), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 453,355 filed Dec. 27, 1982, now abandoned.
The present invention relates to a toy light sword and particularly to one that generates a flash of high-intensity light similar to a laser and the circuit for use therewith.
Toy swords are popular and a sword that emulates a laser is very desirable because of the popularity of spaceage technology, movies, and television programs. Also, there is no good way to indicate in a simulated sword duel that a person has made contact with the opponent. It is desired to have an indication that is readily visible so that those that are playing can decide when contact has been made. Such a toy sword is particularly appealing to the toy market.
Power supplies have been proposed for electronic flash purposes where the circuit, operating from a power source, functions with means for charging and discharging a capacitor for operating the flash lamp. Typically, many of the systems have had means of some type for sensing the capacitor voltage and disabling or turning off the charging circuit after the capacitor has been fully charged, to save power.
The prior art systems mentioned above generally have limitations which make them not suitable for use with toy weapons which require an immediate bright flash in response to trigger actuation, rapid recharging to afford as much realism as possible for children playing with such toys, and relative light weight. These prior systems typically have a relatively long charging time, between 6 and 30 seconds, or have relatively large sources of power, such as large or bulky batteries, or are connected to an AC source and are thereby non-portable. Also these systems, in order to achieve the desired results, are frequently quite complex as well as being too large to be employed in a children's toy. Another problem with many prior art systems is that the voltage sensing mechanism is not precise so there is a relatively large swing between full charge of the flash capacitor and the voltage level at which the charge again builds up. They often use a linear technology or a flyback transformer in the feedback circuit.
The desired characteristics of a toy light sword are accomplished by a preferred embodiment of the present invention wherein a high-intensity burst of light is generated along the blade of the sword. Further, inertial switch means can be actuated when the sword is moved sideways against an object to provide a bright impulse of high-intensity light on the blade.
The circuit of this invention comprises a controlled high voltage generator with a rapid charge rate operating at high efficiency while using a low voltage DC power source. The circuit employs an oscillator to drive a DC/AC inverter connected to a low voltage DC power supply, such as a battery, to switch the power supply on and off at the desired frequency. The inverter also boosts the voltage by a factor of 10 to 15 and then a rectifier and voltage multiplier convert the signal to a high level DC voltage which is applied to a storage capacitor. A feedback circuit senses the output of the voltage multiplier and applies that voltage to a Schmitt trigger comparator, the output of which controls the operation of the oscillator.
The efficiency and low power loss aspects of the circuit and its components help make this voltage generator particularly adaptable for small toys where a rapid recharging rate is necessary, and for portable emergency flash units.
The objects, advantages and features of this invention will be better understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the toy light sword of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a basic block diagram of circuitry for generating the light burst;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the hilt of the sword sectioned to show internal construction;
FIG. 4 is an elevational, partial sectional view of the toy light sword of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the inertial switch used with the second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram similar to FIG. 2 showing the circuitry for generating a burst of high intensity light when the inertial switch is actuated;
FIG. 7 is a partial view of the hand shield and hilt, partially sectioned to show the sound generator;
FIG. 8 is a more detailed block diagram of a controlled high voltage generator employed in the light sword of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a generalized schematic diagram of the generator of FIG. 8; and
FIG. 10 is a specific schematic diagram of the generator of FIGS. 8 and 9 configured for use in a toy light sword.
The toy light sword of the present invention is shown at 10 in the drawing. The sword includes a blade 12 preferably coated with a fluorescent material 13 on the inside, a hand-protecting shield 14 and a hilt 16. The blade may also be semi-transparent or translucent and tend to glow when illuminated. The blade 12 is made of a transparent material such as a suitable non-brittle plastic. A battery 18 is disposed in the hilt and is connected to a strobe lamp actuating unit 20 enable contacts 22 and 24 switch (FIG. 2). Strobe lamp actuating unit 20 is connected to the strobe lamp 26 through switch 28 which is used to selectively energize the strobe lamp actuating unit 20 and fire the strobe flash lamp 26. A slide switch is shown and a push button or other type of hand actuating switch can be used. A simulated ruby 30 is positioned at the back end of the hilt 16. When the strobe flash lamp 26 is fired, light travels through the hollow hilt 16 and lights the simulated ruby 30. The burst of light from the strobe flash lamp 26 also lights the fluorescent coating 13 on the interior of the sword blade 12. The fluorescent coating retains a glow after the strobe flash lamp has been fired.
A second embodiment of the present invention is demonstrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 of the drawing. In this embodiment of the invention, the strobe flash lamp actuating unit 20 is connected to an inertial switch 32 through wire 34 and the inertial switch 32 is connected through wire 36 to the strobe flash lamp 26. The inertial switch 32 includes the base of insulating material 38 mounted in the sword blade 12 at a position such as shown at 40 in dotted line in FIG. 4 of the drawing. Referring back to Figure 5, a support post 42 is mounted on the base 38 and includes contact ring 44. The support post and ring are electrically conductive and form one contact of the inertial switch 32. An upright wire 46 of relatively stiff material, such as piano wire, is mounted on the base 38 and connects with the strobe flash lamp 26. A mass such as a ball 48 is disposed on the end of the wire 46 so that the wire will move sideways when the sword is moved sideways.
With the switch 22 turned on, when the sword blade 12 is moved sideways and its movement is interrupted, the ball 48 carries the wire 46 into contact with contact ring 44. This closes the circuit shown in FIG. 6 and the strobe flash lamp 26 fires, causing the blade 12 to glow. This is an indication that contact has been made with the sword.
A sound can be generated if desired when the flash lamp fires. FIG. 7 shows an embodiment wherein a sound generator 50 is positioned within the hollow shield 14 and is connected through electric lead 52 to the strobe lamp actuating unit 20. Thus, an audio signal as well as a visual signal is produced when the circuit is closed.
The high voltage generator used to create the desired short duration, high-intensity flash is shown in FIGS. 8-10. FIG. 8 shows a generalized block diagram of the system for generating flashes. Flash lamp 61 has a high voltage, approximately 450 volts, applied to it from storage capacitor 62. The lamp flashes upon actuation by a signal from trigger circuit 63 which discharges the storage capacitor across the flash lamp causing a substantially instantaneous bright flash. The trigger circuit is actuated by a signal from trigger control 64 which essentially comprises a trigger switch.
A control signal is applied to the input of oscillator 65 which operates at an appropriate frequency, in the range of 20 to 200 KHz, preferably about 25 KHz. A low DC voltage is applied to terminal 66 of DC/AC inverter 67 and, in conjunction with the switching engendered by oscillator 65, the inverter has a substantially amplified AC voltage output, approximately 10 to 15 times its input voltage. The AC output is applied to AC/DC converter/multiplier 71 where the voltage is rectified and multiplied to approximately 450 volts at output 72. This voltage may range from 400 to 475 volts and is applied across storage capacitor 62 to fire the flash lamp when triggered. A feedback loop 73 couples the output of multiplier 71 with feedback network 74, the output of which is applied to comparator 75. When the voltage on storage capacitor 62 reaches the desired level, it is sensed by the feedback network and comparator, and the comparator switches to disable the oscillator. When the voltage on the storage capacitor has been reduced, at least by a predetermined value, either by leakage or by discharge, a lower voltage appearing in the feedback network causes the comparator to switch the oscillator to an oscillating condition and quickly recharge the storage capacitor.
The schematic diagram of FIG. 9 shows a basic example of the components in the blocks of FIG. 8. Feedback network 74 comprises a resistor 76 in series with a potentiometer 77 and another resistor 81. The potentiometer enables the level of voltage detected by the feedback network to be adjusted. Resistors 81 and potentiometer 77 are shunted by capacitor 82.
The feedback network is connected to comparator 75 comprised of Schmitt trigger elements 83 and 84. For convenience, element 84 is shown with a positive voltage input terminal 85 and a ground terminal 86. Actually, each such element in a single chip of many such elements would have the positive and ground terminals.The output of the comparator is fed to diode 87 in oscillator 65, which also comprises a Schmitt trigger element 91. Elements 83, 84 and 91 are part of a single CMOS chip 40106 which is available from a number of different sources. The other diode, resistors and capacitors comprising the oscillator are common elements, typically arranged, and need not be described in detail here.
The output of the oscillator is applied to the gate terminal of field effect transistor (FET) 92, the D and S terminals of which are coupled across a series RC network comprising resistor 93 and capacitor 94. The D terminal of the FET and the RC network are connected to the tap 95 of coil 96. DC voltage from the power supply is applied to one end of coil 96 through terminal 97.
The output of the DC/AC inverter 67 is connected to the input of AC/DC converter and voltage multiplier 71 which serves to rectify the medium level voltage AC signal out of the inverter and increase the voltage applied to storage capacitor 62 to approximately 450 volts. The storage capacitor is shown as being comprised of two capacitor elements 101 and 102 but this is a matter of design choice as to whether one or more capacitors are used. The charge stored in capacitor 62 is applied across tube 103 of flash lamp 61 and provides a bright flash when fired by means of trigger circuit 63 comprising silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) 104 connected through capacitor 105 to the tap 106 of coil 107. The capacitor is also connected through a resistor 111 back to AC/DC converter and voltage multiplier 71. When transistor (SCR) 104 conducts, the charge stored in storage capacitor 105 triggers flash lamp 103 into conduction through trigger coil 107 for an instantaneous brilliant flash.
Trigger circuit 63 is controlled by trigger control 64 comprising DC voltage input terminal 112 connected to lead 113 of transistor 104 through on/off or trigger switch 114.
Power supply 115, which powers the entire high voltage generator, comprises battery 116 shunted by capacitors 117 and 121 through normally closed enabling switch 122. Battery 116 may comprise more than one actual battery element, which would normally be connected in parallel. The B+ voltage, which is contemplated as being a simple 9-volt battery, is applied as indicated to comparator 75 and DC/AC inverter 67, as well as to trigger control circuit 64.
In operation, assuming storage capacitor 62 is fully charged, when on/off switch 114 is closed a positive voltage is applied to gate 108 of SCR 104 causing the SCR to immediately conduct causing the entire voltage on the storage capacitor to be applied across flash lamp 103, resulting in a bright flash of extremely short duration. This conduction is substantially instantaneous and the circuit then senses, through feedback loop 73 and circuit 74, that the voltage is a lower than desired full-charge level and will immediately trigger oscillator 65 into operation to recharge the capacitor. When the capacitor reaches the desired full charge, typically 450 volts, the feedback network 74 and comparator 75 sense that the desired voltage has been reached and disable the oscillator, thereby saving battery power. Due to leakage over a period of time, the charge on capacitor 62 may be reduced somewhat. This circuit can be adjusted to detect as little as four to six volts decrease in the charge in capacitor 62 and again through comparator 75 actuate oscillator 65 to bring the charge up to its full desired value.
As indicated previously, there are some flash lamp devices which turn the charging circuit off when the storage capacitor is fully charged. Many of these systems allow the charge on the storage capacitor to be reduced by twenty to twenty-five volts before recharging occurs, due to several possible factors inherent in their circuitry. Because of the precision, simplicity and efficiency of the components and the circuits of the present invention, a charge reduction of four to six volts will be detected by the feedback network and comparator, resulting in recharging the storage capacitor. Frequent, small increment charging uses very little energy, much less than larger amounts of charging which occur less often. Another advantage of the present system is that the charge on the storage capacitor is always up to or near peak so there is no danger that the flash tube would be actuated at a low point, as much as five percent below peak, which could result in less than the desired brightness of flash.
Basically, the prior art devices having an intended similar function are typically much less precise than the present invention and some of them are very temperature sensitive so that the feedback voltage necessary to actuate the charging oscillator could vary greatly with temperature. This is especially true for those devices which depend on the leakage characteristics of a transistor to terminate the charging function. The feedback network and comparator of the present invention are extremely precise and efficient so that very little energy is used while at the same time the charge on the storage capacitor is maintained at the desired level with an extremely low variation. The switching technology used in this invention is very efficient and precise compared with linear technology or flyback transformers previously used.
With specific reference now to FIG. 10 there is shown a schematic of a circuit constructed in accordance with the principals of FIGS. 8 and 9, where this particular circuit is designed to be used on a toy light sword. The peculiar requirements of such a toy is that the high intensity flash be available for immediate energization upon pulling a trigger or otherwise actuating the circuitry, and that it recharge quickly so that the toy can be repeatedly "fired". Additionally, the circuit of FIG. 10 includes a sound output which is an optional feature.
While the values of the components might differ to a certain extent, there is no substantial difference between the flash circuitry of FIG. 10 and the generalized form of FIG. 9. Storage capacitor 62 is connected across flash lamp 61 which is actuated by trigger circuit 63. The storage capacitor is charged through AC/DC convertor and voltage multiplier circuit 71, the output of which is typically 450 volts DC. Oscillator 65 provides the switching necessary for operation of DC/AC inverter 67, and feedback and comparator circuits 74 and 75, respectively, function as previously described. The waveform out of the oscillator shows a square wave with a duty cycle having a 4:1 ratio. This is typical but is not an absolute requirement. This enables the FET in inverter 67 to conduct 80% of the time, thus providing for very rapid charging of the storage capacitor. The 20% off time provides short periods to allow stored energy in the magnetic field to be transferred to the voltage multiplier. The inverter output would have a similar form but amplified to 100-150 volts.
The power supply 115 is comprised of two batteries 123 and 124 and the positive terminal 125 is connected to the trigger circuit through on/off or enabling switch 126 and trigger switch 127. For operation of the circuit, the on/off switch will be placed in an "on" position to provide charging of storage capacitor 62 by means of the connection from the on/off switch through wire 131 and wire 132 to the top portion of coil 133 in inverter 67.
For the sound circuit, speaker 134 is powered through an audio driver stage comprising two transistors 135 and 136 which are connected to transistor 137. A set of three Schmitt trigger elements 141, 142 and 143 are connected between power supply 115 and noise chip 144, one output of which is connected to the common bases of transistors 135 and 136. The noise chip is a conventional off the shelf item, one example of which is an SN9428. The chip establishes the character of the noise including frequency and other characteristics. The first two Schmitt trigger elements, 141 and 142, function as a monostable one shot multivibrator. The speaker generates the desired noise, powered by the power supply 115 for about one second. The time for the noise is governed by a timer circuit comprised of resistor 145 and capacitor 146 in the multivibrator. The output of Schmitt trigger element 143 is the actual trigger output, applied to the circuit represented by chip 144.
Each time the trigger switch 127 is closed after enabling switch 126 has been closed, flash lamp 61 emits a short, bright flash and speaker 134 emits a burst of sound simultaneously with the flash. After the storage capacitor is charged a DC voltage of about 350 volts exists on line 147 and line 151 has a steady 450 volts applied to it. At the instant of closing trigger switch 127, the voltage from power supply 115 is applied to gate 152 of SCR 153, causing it to conduct and the lamp to flash. At that instant, time to, the voltage on both of lines 147 and 151 drops to zero, and then builds back quickly asymptotically to the normal values as shown by the associated waveforms. As soon as the flash tube fires, the feedback network and comparator function to commence operation of the oscillator, thereby recharging storage capacitor 62. This is normally accomplished within about one second, whereby the toy is then available for "firing" again with another brilliant flash.
The toy light sword of the present invention provides a simple and enjoyable toy that has significant appeal in the toy market. It is simple and easy to build.
In view of the above description, it is likely that improvements and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art which are within the scope of the accompanying claims.
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|Beleuchtetes Spielzeug Lichtschwert
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|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|7 Jun 1984
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The main characters in the short story "In the American Society" by Gish Jen are the four members of the Chang family. While the story is told from the first person point of view of the elder daughter, Callie, each has his or her concept of the "American Dream" to achieve. What this means to them, collectively, is to fit into society; hence the title of the story.
Ralph Chang does this by starting a business in the form of a pancake house. The restaurant is successful almost from the beginning, and it makes Ralph feel secure and happy in his role as boss. He takes this a bit far, however, and becomes a dictator to his waning staff members. This puts the success of his restaurant in significant jeopardy.
For Mrs. Chang and the daughters, Callie and Mona, social success is measured by membership in a local country club. When Mona mentions, without intent, to a friend that her mother would like to be part of the country club, the friend's mother extends and invitation. Although the club responds that its membership for the year is full, Mrs. Lardner invites the family to a party.
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Due to a range of unfortunate events, Ralph throws his jacket into the swimming pool and storms away with his family in tow, perhaps to permanently set themselves apart as foreigners who would fit into "the American society" only with difficulty.