01st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120000401 | Metal pallet and method of making same - A pallet made up of plural hollow sections of generally rectangular transverse profile formed from metal tubes, the sections having upper walls facing in the same direction and being secured together in side-by-side and/or end-to-end array to constitute a load-bearing platform. The lower wall of each section may have a longitudinal central rib projecting toward the upper wall for additional strength. The tubes can be hollow transversely corrugated cylinders of metal such as aluminum, used as cores for winding strip material. A method of making the pallet includes the steps of deforming plural metal tubes with generally radially directed pressure to produce the pallet sections, and securing the sections together. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000402 | TABLE FRAME - Table frame that can be adapted to table tops ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000403 | PROCESS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY, LOW POLLUTION FUEL CONVERSION - A process for reducing the CO | 2012-01-05 |
20120000404 | Stack-Fold Implement Having Bulk Fill System - A stack-fold implement having a central bulk fill hopper assembly is provided. The bulk fill hopper assembly is mounted to the center frame section of the stack-fold implement and does not affect the narrowness of the stack-fold implement when it's in a stacked, transport position. The hopper assembly includes a pair of bulk fill hoppers or tanks supported by cradle that is in turn supported by a pair of wheels. The cradle is removably coupled to the center frame section by a plurality of rigid frame members. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000405 | Central Bulk Fill System Having Stowable Ladder For Stack-Fold Farm Implement - A stack-fold implement having a central bulk fill hopper assembly is provided. The bulk fill hopper assembly is mounted to the center frame section of the stack-fold implement and does not affect the narrowness of the stack-fold implement when it's in a stacked, transport position. The hopper assembly includes a pair of bulk fill hoppers or tanks supported by cradle that is in turn supported by a pair of wheels. The cradle is removably coupled to the center frame section by a plurality of rigid frame members. A retractable ladder may be stowed beneath the hopper assembly. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000406 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NATURAL FIBER STRIPE-QUILTED FABRIC HAVING PROTRUDED WRINKLE PATTERNS ON ITS SURFACE - The method for manufacturing a natural fiber stripe-quilted fabric having protruded wrinkle patterns on its surface is disclosed, in which a quilting machine is installed by fixing a sewing machine support member in a diagonal direction at 70˜85° with respect to a running direction of a quilted fabric on an upper plate | 2012-01-05 |
20120000407 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING AND PLACING A BRIDGE OF AN OFFSHORE OIL RIG FOR SEA OPERATION ONTO A FLOATING OR STATIONARY STRUCTURE - A device for transporting and placing a bridge ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000408 | MARINE VESSEL - The invention relates to a marine vessel comprising a hull and a propulsion arrangement. The marine vessel is further provided with at least one vertically arranged cylinder ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000409 | MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR MODULE - A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000410 | SAIL SYSTEM - The invention concerns a sail system comprising a substantially isosceles-triangle-shaped sail ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000411 | ANCHOR DEVICE FOR CORAL ROCK - An anchor comprising; a shank cylinder, a crossbar, the crossbar projecting outwardly of the shank cylinder; and a mass filler, the mass filler enclosed in the shank cylinder wherein the mass filler assists in the easy release of the anchor from coral rocks. Wherein the mass filler is one of the following: a liquid substance and an additive, a dumbbell shaped mass, sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead and lead pebbles. A method of lodging/dislodging a vessel to coral rock comprising deploying of an anchor, the anchor further comprising of a mass filler enclosed in a shank cylinder and, a crossbar protruding from the shank cylinder and allowing for the anchor to lodge/dislodge to the coral rock by moving on the mass filler. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000412 | Method Of Colouring Tin And Tin-Containing Articles - A method of colouring the surface of a tin-containing article is provided, the method comprising contacting at least a portion of the surface of the article with a solution comprising a thiosulphate, preferably under substantially neutral or acidic conditions. In one embodiment, the solution contains sodium thiosulphate and citric acid and further comprises a copper salt, together with acetone and/or glycerol. The method is preferably conducted at elevated temperatures, in particular by heating the solution to a temperature of from 45 to 85° C. The method is particularly suitable for the colouring of pewter articles, but may be applied to a wide range of tin-containing materials and tin alloys. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000413 | POINTER-TYPE METER - A pointer-type meter is provided in which, even when a pointer has a meandering shape, the influence thereof on the operation characteristics of the pointer can be minimized. The meter includes a display | 2012-01-05 |
20120000414 | GROWTH OF LARGE ALUMINUM NITRIDE SINGLE CRYSTALS WITH THERMAL-GRADIENT CONTROL - In various embodiments, non-zero thermal gradients are formed within a growth chamber both substantially parallel and substantially perpendicular to the growth direction during formation of semiconductor crystals, where the ratio of the two thermal gradients (parallel to perpendicular) is less than 10, by, e.g., arrangement of thermal shields outside of the growth chamber. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000415 | Large Area Nitride Crystal and Method for Making It - Techniques for processing materials in supercritical fluids include processing in a capsule disposed within a high-pressure apparatus enclosure. The invention is useful for growing crystals of: GaN; AN; InN; and their alloys, namely: InGaN; AlGaN; and AlInGaN; for manufacture of bulk or patterned substrates, which in turn can be used to make optoelectronic devices, lasers, light emitting diodes, solar cells, photoelectrochemical water splitting and hydrogen generation, photodetectors, integrated circuits, and transistors. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000416 | SINGLE CRYSTAL COOLING APPARATUS AND SINGLE CRYSTAL GROWER INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a single crystal cooling apparatus and a single crystal grower including the same. The single crystal cooling apparatus includes an upper flange having a circular shape and a lower flange extending downward from the upper flange, the lower flange having a diameter less than that of the upper flange. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000417 | Polyurethane Roller Coating Device for Carpet Backing - A device for applying a polyurethane mixture to a backstitch side of a greige includes: a tensioning roller rotatable in a first direction; an application roller arranged adjacent to the application roller and rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the tensioning roller and the application roller positioned transversely and adjacent to a path of travel of the greige on the backstitch side of the greige, the tensioning roller rotatable against a feed direction of the greige, the application roller rotatable in the feed direction of the greige; and a dispenser configured to create a puddle of the polyurethane mixture between the tensioning roller and the application roller. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000418 | SPINDLE MOTOR TRAY ADHESIVE DISPENSING METHOD AND SUPPLEMENTARY APPARATUS - A spindle motor tray adhesive dispensing method and supplementary apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base block and a pressure block. The base block supports the tray to be processed, having a blind hole for receiving one end of the center axle of the tray and three adhesive troughs around the blind hole. The pressure block pressed on the tray above the base block and axially movable relative to the base block, having a guide hole for receiving the other end of the center axle of the tray. An open space is defined above the base block around the pressure block within which an adhesive dispenser is movable to dispense a polymer adhesive to the through holes on the tray and the adhesive troughs of the base block to form rubber pads at the tray when cured. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000419 | MULTI-SLOT APPLICATOR WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and methods for applying liquid onto a substrate include a nozzle configured to be connected to a liquid source. The nozzle further includes a distribution passage with a length that can receive the liquid. A piston is positioned in the distribution passage and a slit-shaped nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the distribution passage. The piston is movable in the distribution passage so as to vary the length that can receive the liquid. The nozzle opening communicates with the distribution passage via a plurality of spaced apart outlet channels having respective outlet ends. The outlet channels are formed between first and second nozzle pieces each having a tip portion at the outlet ends. At least one of the first or second nozzle pieces is flexible at the tip such that the outlet ends open when under positive fluid pressure and close when the fluid pressure is reduced. An application valve is coupled to the nozzle for selectively interrupting or enabling a flow of liquid to the distribution passage. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000420 | SUBSTRATE COATING DEVICE - The substrate coating device ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000421 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR PLASMA IMMERSION ION IMPLANTATION OF A DIELECTRIC SUBSTRATE - A control apparatus for plasma immersion ion implantation of a dielectric substrate which includes an electrode disposed above a generated plasma in a plasma chamber. The electrode is biased with negative voltage pulses at a potential that is higher than a potential of a substrate or cathode configured to receive ion implantation. The electrode is more negative to give the electrons generated as secondary electrons from the electrode sufficient energy to overcome the negative voltage of the high voltage sheath around the substrate thereby reaching the substrate. These electrons are accelerated toward the substrate to neutralize charge build-up on the substrate. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000422 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses and methods for atomic layer deposition (ALD), such as plasma-enhanced ALD (PE-ALD). In some embodiments, a PE-ALD chamber is provided which includes a chamber lid assembly coupled with a chamber body having a substrate support therein. In one embodiment, the chamber lid assembly has an inlet manifold assembly containing an annular channel encompassing a centralized channel, wherein the centralized channel extends through the inlet manifold assembly, and the inlet manifold assembly further contains injection holes extending from the annular channel, through a sidewall of the centralized channel, and to the centralized channel. The chamber lid assembly further contains a showerhead assembly disposed below the inlet manifold assembly, a water box disposed between the inlet manifold assembly and the showerhead assembly, and a remote plasma system (RPS) disposed above and coupled with the inlet manifold assembly, and in fluid communication with the centralized channel. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000423 | HDP-CVD SYSTEM - An HDP-CVD system is described, including an HDP-CVD chamber for depositing a material on a wafer, and a pre-heating chamber disposed outside of the HDP-CVD chamber to pre-heat the wafer, before the wafer is loaded in the HDP-CVD chamber, to a temperature higher than room temperature and required in the deposition step to be conducted in the HDP-CVD chamber. The pre-heating chamber is equipped with a heating lamp for the pre-heating. The wafer has been formed with a trench before being pre-heated. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000424 | COOLED DARK SPACE SHIELD FOR MULTI-CATHODE DESIGN - A cooled dark space shield for a multi-cathode, large area PVD apparatus is disclosed. For multi-cathode systems, a dark space shield between adjacent cathodes/targets may be beneficial. The shields may be grounded and provide a path to ground for electrons present within a sputtering plasma. Because the shields are between adjacent targets, the grounded shields may contribute to the formation of a uniform plasma within the processing space by acting as anodes. As the temperatures in the chamber fluxuate between a processing temperature and a downtime temperature, the shields may expand and contract. Cooling the shields reduces the likelihood of expansion and contraction and thus, reduces the amount of flaking that may occur. Embossing the surface of the shields may reduce the amount of material deposited onto the shields and control the expansion and contraction of the shields. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000425 | Apparatus for Processing Substrate - A substrate processing apparatus that simultaneously forms thin films on a plurality of substrates and performs heat treatment includes: a plurality of substrate holders, each including a substrate support that supports a substrate and a first gas pipe having one or a plurality of injection holes; a boat where the plurality of substrate holders are stacked and including a second gas pipe connected with the first gas pipe of each of the substrate holders; a process chamber providing a space in which the substrates stacked in the boat are processed; a conveying unit that carries the boat into/out of the process chamber; a first heating unit disposed outside the process chamber; and a gas supply unit including a third gas pipe connected with the second gas pipe and supplying a heated or cooled gas into the second gas pipe. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000426 | INTEGRATED GEARBOX AND ROTARY FEEDTHROUGH SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM CHAMBER STRUCTURE - A vacuum chamber structure includes a rotary feedthrough configured on a chamber wall to provide rotational drive to the interior of the structure. The rotary feedthrough includes a gearbox having a housing and a shaft rotationally supported by bearings contained within the housing. A motor is operably coupled to the gearbox housing to drive the shaft, which extends from the gearbox. A seal assembly is operably disposed between the gearbox housing and the chamber wall, with the shaft disposed through the seal assembly and extending through a bore in the chamber wall and into the interior of the structure. The shaft is rotationally supported with bearings only via the bearings in the gearbox housing. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000427 | MILKING PARLOUR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for milking an animal and provides a milking parlour includes first and second robotic manipulation devices and a plurality of milking stalls provided on a platform moveable relative to the robotic manipulation devices. The robotic manipulation devices are positioned so that each of the robotic manipulation devices is able to simultaneously service two neighbouring milking stalls on the platform. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000428 | SMALL ANIMAL BEDDING SYSTEM - An animal bedding system having a hydrophilic fiberboard substrate and hydrophobic fiberboard bedding disposed on top of the fiberboard substrate. The fiberboard bedding can be hogged or chopped to provide a soft nesting area for the animal and also keep the animal dry. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000429 | Livestock Feeder - A livestock feeder receiving one or more large bales therein includes a base, a bunk wall extending upwardly from the base to surround a lower bunk area, a hopper wall spaced above the bunk wall to surround an upper hopper area while allowing the large bale to fall through to the lower bunk area. The bottom end of the hopper wall is spaced upwardly and inwardly in relation to the top end of the bunk wall therebelow to allow access of the head of feeding livestock therebetween. The feeder construction permits bales to be readily centered within the bunk area by the hopper for even feeding access by animals about the perimeter. Also by allowing the bales to fall through the hopper, the bales can be fully recessed below the height of the hopper wall for protection from wind erosion. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000430 | BARRIER STRUCTURE AND CONFINEMENT CRATE - A crate or barrier structure utilizes frames forming the sides of the crate or part of the barrier which include vertical or horizontal wires spaced apart from one another and extending codirectionally. Discrete structural design elements are welded, or otherwise fastened, to two or more of the wires, but not all, such that at least two of the wires are interconnected over a given one of the design elements. By placing a plurality of such design elements at various locations within a given one of the frames comprising the crate or barrier so as to interconnect different ones of the wires, enhanced support is provided without having to provide continuous wires crosswise to the vertical or horizontal wires. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000431 | Electronic Pet Containment System - The present invention relates to an electronic containment system including one or more site units and one or more pet units. The site unit couples to a geographic site, while the pet unit is worn by a pet. Each unit includes a transceiver, and may be paired such that a unit connected to a facility or site selectively activates an alarm on the pet unit to direct the pet away from the facility. Specifically, a user enters user-defined parameters such as pet identification, permitted access level, and type of notification. A first pet unit may be programmed to permit a first pet access to the site, while a second pet unit may be programmed to deny a second pet access to the site. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000432 | BEHAVIOR-CORRECTING ANIMAL LEASH - An adjustable animal harness designed to apply pressure to an animal's body and tug at its collar when it pulls against its leash, inducing the animal to exhibit good behavior when being walked. The harness attaches to an animal collar via an adjustable strap designed to accommodate animals of different sizes. The adjustable strap has a ring on one end to which a second strap is also attached. The second strap wraps around the body of the animal and is passed through the ring. On the other end of the second strap is a smaller ring which can pass through the larger ring. When wrapped around the body of an animal and passed through the larger ring, a leash can attach to the second strap via the smaller ring. The harness tightens around an animal's body and tugs at its collar when the animal pulls against the leash. As the animal pulls against the leash with more exertion, the harness becomes tighter around its body and more resistance is applied to its collar. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000433 | INSERT FOR A GATED CHUTE FOR SMALLER LIVESTOCK - A livestock chute insert that adapts a livestock chute for use with smaller livestock. One embodiment of the insert reversibly modifies existing gated livestock chutes to prevent smaller livestock from turning around in the chute or jumping up and hurting themselves. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000434 | METHOD OF OPERATING STEAM BOILER - Boiler water is heated in a steam boiler while feed water, which has a hardness of 5 mgCaCO | 2012-01-05 |
20120000435 | Engine systems and methods of operating an engine - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique method for operating an engine. Another embodiment is a unique engine system. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for engines and engine systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000436 | CAM AND ASSOCIATED CAMSHAFT - A cam for a camshaft of an internal combustion engine may include an axial extension with a holding contour for receiving a holding tool. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000437 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - Provided is a valve timing control apparatus configured to realize a locked state before an engine is stopped by controlling a restricting mechanism and a locking mechanism while the engine is operating. The apparatus includes a partitioning section provided in a driven-side rotary member for partitioning between an advanced angle chamber and a retarded angle chamber, a restricting member disposed in the driven-side rotary member and capable of projecting/retracting relative to a driving-side rotary member, a restricting recess portion formed in the driving-side rotary member and receiving the restricting member projected therein for restricting a relative rotational phase within a predetermined range, a locking member disposed in the driven-side rotary member and capable of projecting/retracting relative to the driving-side rotary member, a locking recess portion receiving the locking member projected therein for locking the relative rotational phase to a predetermined phase, and a communication passageway capable of feeding fluid releasing the restriction by the restricting member to the locking member and incapable of feeding fluid releasing the locking by the locking member to the restricting member. The restricting member switches over the communication passageway to a communicating state or to a non-communicating state. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000438 | AIR-INTAKE APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In order to provide a small air-intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine, which can satisfactorily control an air flow and can reduce energy loss in a rotary valve, the air-intake apparatus includes a surge tank; a first air-intake passage communicating with the surge tank; a second air-intake passage communicating with the surge tank; a casing including a first port connected to the first air-intake passage, a second port connected to the second air-intake passage, and an outlet port connected to an air-intake portion of the internal combustion engine; a rotary valve including a rotor housed in a valve casing portion of the casing to be rotatable about a rotational axis, the rotary valve being configured to control air intake directed to the air-intake portion by rotation of the rotor; and a first seal for sealing between the rotor and a surface of the valve casing portion facing the rotor with at least either one of the first port, second port and outlet port being closed. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000439 | Piston for an internal combustion engine - A piston for an internal combustion engine has an upper and a lower piston part. The upper piston part has a cooling cavity on its underside, and the lower piston part has a ceiling element with a cover hood, which closes off the cooling cavity. The cover hood is securely attached on the ceiling element if the central part of the cover element has an oil drain opening, the top of which is formed as a neck, the upper edge of which neck has a circumferential bead having an underside configured as a circumferential undercut, and if the cover hood has a centrally located opening, the edge of which has slits that are distributed over the circumference and lie radially. The cover hood is attached on the neck so that the sheet-metal tabs are snapped in below the undercut, between the slits, and form a secure snap-in connection with the neck. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000440 | Intake Temperature Reducer - Any method used to place a cold, frozen or freezing element on, in or near the intake system, filter element, etc. of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of lowering the intake temperature to increase horse power thereby lowering fuel consumption. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000441 | DIESEL ENGINE FOR VEHICLE - A diesel engine for a vehicle comprises an engine body mounted in the vehicle having a plurality of cylinders that is supplied with fuel, a plurality of fuel injection valves for directly injecting the fuel into the cylinders, and an injection control module for controlling a mode of injecting the fuel into the cylinders through the fuel injection valves. The injection control module sets a fuel injection amount per cylinder at least according to a load on the engine body, performs a main injection, and performs at least one pre-injection where fuel is injected prior to the main injection. The injection control module further executes a cylinder-cutoff operation mode where the fuel supplies to the cylinder or the cylinders are stopped when the engine body is under a low load condition where the fuel injection amount per cylinder is below a predetermined amount. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000442 | Electronic governor system and control device of the same - When control to maintain a constant engine rotation number is executed, the electronic control unit constantly monitors an error of detected throttle position data with respect to a desired throttle control value, executes a first stage of a failure judgment method to judge that a failure of a throttle control system has occurred in a case where an absolute value of the error exceeds a predetermined threshold value continuously for a predetermined time or longer, and executes a second stage of the failure judgment method to judge that a serious failure has occurred in the system in a case where a detected engine rotation number exceeds a predetermined rotation number continuously for a predetermined time or longer, to perform predetermined operations in accordance with the judgment results. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000443 | ADJUSTABLE THROTTLE BORE RESTRICTOR - An adjustable restrictor device for controlling flow of induction air into an engine. The restrictor device may comprise a generally flat compact housing which is installed between a carburetor and intake manifold of an engine. The housing may have throughbores to allow air flow, which coincide in location to carburetor bores. The restrictor device may have two individual restrictors enclosed therein, each movable to positions which progressively obstruct and open the throughbores to control flow of inducted air. Each restrictor may be manually controlled in common by a rotatable control shaft. Threading of the knobs may be opposite handed, thereby enabling the restrictors to move similarly in effect as to controlling air flow but in opposite directions. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000444 | VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO APPARATUS - A variable compression ratio apparatus may include a connecting rod rotatably connected to the piston and the other end being eccentrically and rotatably connected to the crankshaft, an eccentric bearing link, a control link having both ends and a middle portion, the one end being rotatably connected to the other end of the eccentric bearing link, a first shake link having both ends, the one end being rotatably connected to the middle portion of the control link, a second shake link having both ends, the one end being rotatably connected to the other end of the control link, and a control shaft eccentrically connected to a first eccentric cam rotatably connected to the other end of the first shake link and a second eccentric cam rotatably connected to the other end of the second shake link respectively, and rotating together with the first and second eccentric cams. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000445 | Method and Control Apparatus for Controlling a High-Pressure Fuel Supply Pump - The present invention relates to a control apparatus | 2012-01-05 |
20120000446 | TORQUE PULSE DAMPENER - A torsional pulse dampener including a pulley rotationally coupled to a piston that is axially displaceable and adapted to give torsional compliance from an engine for at least one-half revolution of an angular differential displacement between the pulley and the piston. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000447 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM - The invention relates to an internal combustion engine system, especially in a motor vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine, a make-up gas installation for supplying make-up gas to the internal combustion engine, an exhaust gas installation for evacuating the exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine, and an exhaust gas recirculation installation for extracting exhaust gas from the exhaust gas installation and introducing the extracted exhaust gas into the make-up gas installation. In order to improve the exhaust gas recirculation, two make-up gas paths through which make-up gas can flow in parallel are formed in a control section of the make-up gas installation, a make-up gas valve being arranged in each make-up gas path, for controlling the cross-section of the respective path through which gas can flow. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000448 | DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR A DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM - A diesel engine system includes a cylinder, an exhaust manifold, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) manifold, and a valve. The exhaust manifold is fluidly coupled with the cylinder and directs exhaust generated in the cylinder to an exhaust outlet that delivers the exhaust to an external atmosphere. The EGR manifold is fluidly coupled with the cylinder and recirculates the exhaust generated in the cylinder back to the cylinder as at least part of intake air that is received by the cylinder. The valve is disposed between the cylinder and the exhaust manifold and between the cylinder and the EGR manifold. The valve has a donating mode and a non-donating mode. The valve fluidly couples the cylinder with the EGR manifold when the valve is in the donating mode and fluidly couples the cylinder with the exhaust manifold when the valve is in the non-donating mode. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000449 | LITHIUM CONDITIONED ENGINE WITH REDUCED CARBON OXIDE EMISSIONS - This invention relates to an internal combustion engine combusting hydrocarbon fuel having a lithium conditioned combustion chamber for reduced carbon oxide engine emissions. The condition chamber is formed by combusting therein a hydrocarbon fuel containing a lithium salt. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000450 | Solid-to-Hybrid Transitioning Armature Railgun With Non-Conforming-To-Prejudice Bore Profile - An improved railgun, railgun barrel, railgun projectile, and railgun system for accelerating a solid-to-hybrid transitioning armature projectile using a barrel having a bore that does not conform to a cross-sectional profile of the projectile, to contact and guide the projectile only by the rails in a low pressure bore volume so as to minimize damage, failure, and/or underperformance caused by plasma armatures, insulator ablation, and/or restrikes. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000451 | ADJUSTABLE DRAW STOP FOR ARCHERY BOWS - A draw length adjustment system including a draw stop, an adjustment element and a fastener that joins the draw stop and/or adjustment element with a cam or pulley of an archery bow. The draw length adjustment system is micro-adjustable so that an archer can make minute and/or incremental adjustments to the draw stop, and thus the draw length of the archery bow. The draw stop can be of an eccentric construction that is eccentrically rotatable relative to the cam or pulley to alter the draw length. Alternatively, the draw stop can be selectively moveable relative to the cam assembly via a rack and pinion gear to alter the draw length. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000452 | Archery Bow With Force Vectoring Anchor - In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member configured for rotation about a first rotatable member axis. A cable anchor is attached to the rotatable member and rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about an anchor axis. The anchor axis is offset from the rotatable member axis. The bow can further comprise a power cable anchored to said cable anchor. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000453 | FIRING DEVICE OF SIDE-HANDLE BATON - A firing device of a side-handle baton includes first and second shaft portions, a magazine portion, a trigger housing, a gas chamber portion, and a nozzle portion. Pressure from a CO | 2012-01-05 |
20120000454 | REGENERATIVE FIRING SYSTEM - A regenerative firing system is disclosed which functions in a heat treating furnace or other high temperature technology. The system comprises a plurality of regenerator heat transfer boxes which absorb the heat contained in high temperature exhaust from the furnace. Each regenerator box transfers this absorbed heat to a flow of ambient air. The now heated air flows from the regenerator box into a common air stream which is then fed to a plurality of burners. The preheated air stream is supplied to a common air stream that is then simultaneously provided to each of a plurality of burners. The design of the current system allow for the regenerators to be placed in any convenient location around the furnace. The regenerative system may also be adapted to current heat treating furnaces. In addition, the current invention comprises a method of heat recovery for a furnace utilizing the inventive system. The regenerators produce a common preheated combustion air supply which then flows to a plurality of burners. The heated air produced from each regenerator flows to each of the burners. Each regenerator performs a different step of the method at any given time, allowing each of the burners to continuously fire. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000455 | OVEN ILLUMINATION AND OVEN - The invention in particular relates to an oven illumination ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000456 | DOOR WITH A BUILT-IN BURNER FOR A HEATING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a door provided with a gas burner on the inner surface thereof and with a system for carrying a combustible gas to the burner on the outer surface thereof, and which can be inserted and attached into a frame of a wall of the device (AC); the door comprises a pair of metal sheets rigidly connected to one another at the edges thereof, with input openings and output openings for the gas mixture, respectively, and which are mutually separated, in order to leave an inner space receiving a deflector plate serving as a thermal shield to be swept over on either side by the flow of the gas mixture supplying the burner. Said arrangement reduces heat loss through the door, making it possible to keep the outer surface cold, thus also avoiding the risk of burns, while at the same time preheating the gas mixture. The invention can be used in heating appliances. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000457 | Cooking appliance - This invention relates to a cooking appliance, namely of the gas grill type, comprising a cooking shaft ( | 2012-01-05 |
20120000458 | Tankless Solar Water Heater - A fluid storage unit suitable for a tankless solar heater system. The storage unit has an elongated cylindrical hollow vessel having a sealing ring fit within an open end of the vessel abuting a ridge formed on the vessel and a cover attached to the open end of the vessel and abutting the ring to compress it against the ridge to form a fluid tight seal between the cover and the vessel. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000459 | NASAL DEVICES - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of a subject; a delivery unit comprising a substance supply unit and a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the substance supply unit for generating an aerosol spray for delivery to a nasal airway of the subject; and an aerosol interactor operable to interact with an aerosol spray as generated by the at least one nozzle. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000460 | Method and Device for Nasal Drug Delivery and Nasal Irrigation - The present invention incorporates a liquid reservoir incorporated within a main canister that also has an air inlet and at least one air outlet. An insert mates with the air outlet, forming a nozzle that can be inserted into the nasal cavity above the nasal valve. There is a space between the air outlet and the insert. As pressurized air is forced through the air outlet, fluid in the reservoir is drawn up into the space between the insert and air outlet and is atomized in an aerosol mist that is released above the nasal valve independent of the user's breathing. The airstream is sufficient to penetrate the nasal cavity above the inferior turbinate so as to deposit the fluid and provide a washing or irrigation to the upper reaches the nasal cavity. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000461 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer, in one embodiment, includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. The nebulizer also includes a fluid return channel to a fluid source, such as a removable vial, containing fluid to be aerosolized. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000462 | Portable Oxygen Delivery Device - Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods, including an oxygen delivery device that includes an oxygen delivery module to produce at least concentrated oxygen, a gas moving device to deliver air to the oxygen delivery module, at least one motor to controllably drive the gas moving device, an energy source to power at least the at least one motor, a pressure sensor to determine a pressure level, and a purity sensor to determine oxygen purity value. The device also includes a controller to control, based on the oxygen purity value and the pressure level, at least the gas moving device's operations and the oxygen delivery module's operations to cause the pressure resulting from gas moving device to be substantially at a pre-determined pressure value and to cause the purity level of the oxygen produced by the oxygen delivery module to be substantially at a pre-determined purity value. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000463 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPIES - The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A mask in fluid communication with the blower is configured to communicate pressurized air produced at least in part by the blower to the airways of a user. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000464 | Ventilator Monitoring and Control - A computer-implemented patient information provisioning method is disclosed. The method includes automatically extracting with a computer system, from records maintained for a patient under care in a healthcare facility, information from a electronic medical record; obtaining with the computer system information about a medical ventilator treating the patient; using the information from the electronic medical record and the information about the medical ventilator to determine whether a potentially dangerous condition exists with respect to the ventilator; and electronically alerting a caregiver if it is determined that a potentially dangerous condition exists. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000465 | Indicator Arrangement, Regulator Release Button, and Breathing Apparatus - An indicator arrangement for a regulator removably connectable to a facemask in a breathing apparatus, the indicator arrangement including: at least one release button comprising a body operationally engaged with at least one component of the regulator and configured to be actuated by a user to detach the regulator from the facemask, wherein at least a portion of the body is configured to facilitate transmission of light from at least one light source; and wherein the light is visible on or through at least one external surface of the body of the at least one release button. A regulator release button and breathing apparatus are also disclosed. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000466 | System and Method for Improved Treatment of Sleeping Disorders using Therapeutic Positive Airway Pressure - Described is a method and system providing therapeutic positive airway pressure to a particular area of patient's airways. The system may include a flow generator and a processing arrangement. The flow generator supplies an airflow to an airway of the patient. The processing arrangement is connected to the flow generator to control a supply pressure at which the airflow is generated by the flow generator. The processing arrangement continuously adjusts the supply pressure to maintain a pressure in a predetermined portion of the patient's airway substantially constant. The predetermined portion of the patient's airway includes a collapsible portion of an upper airway of the patient. The processing arrangement also controls the supply pressure to maintain the pressure in the collapsible portion of the patient's airway at a value at least as great as a tissue pressure below which the collapsible portion collapses. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000467 | Ventilator-Initiated Prompt Regarding Auto-PEEP Detection During Volume Ventilation Of Triggering Patient Exhibiting Obstructive Component - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent multiple ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a triggering patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue notifications and recommendations suitable for a triggering patient to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000468 | Ventilator-Initiated Prompt Regarding Auto-PEEP Detection During Volume Ventilation Of Non-Triggering Patient Exhibiting Obstructive Component - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent multiple ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a non-triggering patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue notifications and recommendations suitable for a non-triggering patient to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000469 | Ventilator-Initiated Prompt Regarding Auto-PEEP Detection During Pressure Ventilation Of Patient Exhibiting Obstructive Component - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. Modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during various types of pressure ventilation of a patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000470 | Ventilator-Initiated Prompt Regarding Auto-PEEP Detection During Pressure Ventilation - This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. Modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during various types of pressure ventilation. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000471 | TRACHEAL TUBES WITH IMPROVED SECRETION REMOVAL SYSTEMS - Various embodiments of a tracheal tube having a tubular body with an open distal end and a tube wall with a variable thickness are provided. The tube wall may include a thickened section comprising a void. The tracheal tube may also include an offset ventilation lumen disposed in the tubular body and adapted to facilitate airflow to and from a patient. Embodiments of the tracheal tube may also include a suction lumen disposed in the thickened section of the tube wall and terminating in a port opening into the void for removal of secretions from the patient's trachea. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000472 | ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARD AND BREATHING TRAINER - An athletic mouth guard and breathing trainer having arcuate buccal wall, an arcuate lingual wall spaced apart from the arcuate buccal wall, a tooth bed disposed between the arcuate lingual wall and arcuate buccal wall, a valve box including an air passage with an opening in the front portion of the arcuate buccal wall, and a one-way valve disposed in the valve box opening. The valve has an open position and a closed position and can be opened with an exhalation through the valve insert opening, though not with an inhalation, such that after exhalation the valve returns to a closed position, thus encouraging the user to inhale through the nose and to engage in circular breathing. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000473 | MASK - Provided is a mask which can be folded small and has improved portability and storability. A mask which can be folded small characterized in that, as | 2012-01-05 |
20120000474 | VESTIBULAR CANAL PLUG - An apparatus to reduce the sensitivity of the vestibular system to stimulation. The apparatus comprises a plugging device configured to constrain the movement of endolymph fluid within a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the plugging device that causes the plugging device to maintain a set actuated position. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000475 | IN SITU SYNTHESIS OF COMPOSITE NANOSCALE PARTICLES - A method of making composite nanoscale particles comprising subjecting a starting material to laser energy so as to form a vapor and condensing the vapor so as to form the composite nanoscale particles, wherein said composite nanoscale particles comprise a first metal and/or a first metal oxide incorporated in nanoscale particles of an oxide of a second metal, the first metal being different than the second metal. The starting material can comprise first and second metals or compounds of the first and second metals. The composite nanoscale particles can be formed in a reaction chamber wherein a temperature gradient is provided. The atmosphere in the chamber can be an inert atmosphere comprising argon or a reactive atmosphere comprising oxygen. The composite nanoscale particles are useful for low-temperature and near-ambient temperature catalysis. The composite nanoscale particles can be incorporated in the tobacco cut filler, cigarette paper and/or cigarette filter material of a cigarette to catalyze the oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000476 | PORTABLE CIGARETTE SNUFFER - A portable cigarette snuffer for snuffing a lit cigarette comprising: a top cap; a bottom portion; a means to connect the top cap to the bottom portion, where said top portion includes a hollow space extending above the bottom portion after connection thereto; and a means to snuff a lit cigarette within the bottom portion. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to connect includes threads within the top cap and the bottom portion or alternatively a lip within the top cap. The portable cigarette snuffer may also include a clip on the top cap. The means to snuff may include a cigarette encasement for storing a cigarette within snuffer. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000477 | DEGRADABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - A filtered smoking article is provided, which includes a tobacco-containing rod surrounded by a wrapping material; a filter element surrounded by a plug wrap adjacent to the tobacco-containing rod; and a tipping material securing the tobacco-containing rod to the filter element, the tipping material overlying the plug wrap of the filter element and a portion of the wrapping material of the tobacco-containing rod, wherein at least one of the plug wrap, the tipping material, and the wrapping material surrounding the tobacco-containing rod are secured by an adhesive composition comprising a thermoplastic starch polymer. The adhesive composition can include a blend of the thermoplastic starch polymer with a second biodegradable polymer, such as polyvinyl alcohol, aliphatic polyesters, aliphatic polyurethanes, cis-polyisoprene, cis-polybutadiene, polyhydroxy alkanoates, polyanhydrides, and copolymers and blends thereof. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000478 | Inline vapor cooling and filtering apparatus - A vapor inhalation device includes a first body portion defining a first chamber and a second body portion defining a second chamber provided at least partially within the first chamber, where the second body portion has at least one aperture placing the second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. An intake conduit defines a first air passageway from an exterior of the first body portion to within the second chamber. An output conduit has a proximal end located within the first chamber, a distal end opposite the proximal end and located at the exterior of the first body portion, is physically coupled to the first body portion at a location different from the proximal end of the output conduit, and defines a second air passageway extending from within the first chamber to the exterior of the body portion. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000479 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) may be coated with cellulose acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable fiber, but will generally be subject to improved degradation time in a variety of disposal environments. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000480 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) and/or biodegradable paper substrate may be coated with cellulose acetate and/or plasticized cellulose acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000481 | DEGRADABLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - A filter material configured for use as a filter element of a smoking article is provided, the filter material including at least one segment of fibrous tow having a plurality of superabsorbent objects dispersed therein, the superabsorbent objects comprising a starch material. Exemplary starch materials include naturally-occurring starch, hydroxyalkylated starch, starch esters, ionically modified starch, oxidized starch, hydrolyzed starch, plasticized starch, gelatinized starch, grafted starch, crosslinked starch, transglycosylated starch, starch ethers, and mixtures thereof, as well as blends of starch with other polymers. Filter elements and smoking articles, such as cigarettes, that contain the filter material are also provided. A method of preparing polymer fibers for use in filter elements is also provided, the method including adding the starch material to a fiber precursor solution prior to fiber extrusion or dry-blending the starch material with the polymer material to be formed into fibers. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000482 | FILTER DESIGN FOR IMPROVING SENSORY PROFILE OF CARBON FILTER-TIPPED SMOKING ARTICLES - A filter for a smoking article, which includes an upstream segment having a carbon filter and a downstream segment of filtering material. The upstream segment includes a carbon filter with a hollow tubular member concentrically positioned within the carbon filter, and one or more holes around an outer circumference of the hollow tubular member to allow mainstream smoke to bypass the carbon filter during the first puff. During use, the hollow tubular member has a lower resistance to draw than the carbon filter during an initial puff or puffs, and after the initial puff or puffs, mainstream smoke is drawn through the carbon filter. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000483 | Dual Tip Oral Care Implement - A disposable oral care implement that provides various oral care functions in a compact form is disclosed therein. The disposable oral care implement includes a body, a polishing block attached to a first end of the body, and one or more oral care tools coupled to a second end of the body. The one or more oral care tools may include a tongue scrapper, an inter-dental pick, a brush, a floss holder, and/or a gum stimulator. The body of the disposable oral care implement may be formed by injection molding. The oral care tool may be formed on the second end of the body by over-molding while the polishing block may be attached to the first end of the body by way of press-fit. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000484 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device, a depression is formed in a semiconductor substrate made of silicon or silicon compound semiconductor, and foreign substances including a protection layer in the depression is removed with a cleaning solution. The cleaning solution includes a mixed solution of hydrogen peroxide water to which a chelator is added, a basic solution, and water. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000485 | CLEANING AGENT FOR SUBSTRATE AND CLEANING METHOD - The present invention provides a cleaning agent for a substrate and a cleaning method thereof, which can effectively remove fine particles (particles) present on a surface of substrate or impurities derived from various kinds of metals (metallic impurities), without causing roughness surface of a substrate, in particular, a semiconductor substrate, and without causing corrosion or oxidation of metal wirings, in particular, copper wirings, provided on a surface of substrate, and can further remove at the same time a carbon defect present on a surface of substrate, without removing a metal corrosion inhibitor—Cu film, in particular, a Cu-BTA film. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000486 | EMITTER WIRE CLEANING DEVICE WITH WEAR-TOLERANT PROFILE - An apparatus for cleaning an emitter electrode in electrohydrodynamic fluid accelerator and precipitator devices via movement of a cleaning device including complementary contoured cleaning surfaces positioned to frictionally engage and elastically deform the emitter electrode. The opposing cleaning surfaces laterally distort an otherwise linear longitudinal extent of the electrode under tension. The opposing cleaning surfaces are subject to wear, but maintain frictional engagement despite wear depths that exceed a radius of the electrode due at least in part to the at least partially complementary surface contours engaging the electrode under tension. The cleaning device causes respective cleaning surfaces to travel along a longitudinal extent of the emitter electrode to remove detrimental material and optionally to condition the electrode to at least partially mitigate ozone, erosion, corrosion, oxidation, or dendrite formation on the electrode. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000487 | CANNULA CLEANING DEVICE - A method for making a device for cleaning the cannula of a medical instrument and for cleaning a cannula with the device in which the distal end of an elongated support and guiding member, having proximal and distal ends, is secured in a cleaning element formed of a substantially reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam having a plurality of pores within its structure which define surfaces in the foam. The surfaces of the polyurethane foam are coated with a hydrophilic polyurethane coating and a liquid enzymatic cleaning solution is absorbed in the coating and then dried. When used to clean a cannula the cleaning element is immersed in water to wet the enzymatic cleaner inserted into the cannula and manipulated from the proximal end of the elongated support. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000488 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR CONTROLLING CONCENTRATIONS OF ELECTROLYZED WATER IN CIP APPLICATIONS - Control systems for use of electrolysis solutions for automated recirculating or single-pass cleaning systems, such as clean-in-place (CIP) applications are disclosed. Control systems and methods for using automated chlorine output solutions for various cleaning applications are measurable over broad pH ranges. The control systems generate consistent and predictable electrolytic solutions and include a measurement system that identifies chlorine oxyanion concentration across broad ranges of pH, overcoming the sensitivity of chlorine monitors to pH and permitting use of the control systems to control cleaning systems. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000489 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR CLEANING PLASTICS-PROCESSING MACHINE - The present invention presents a resin composition for cleaning a plastics-processing machine, containing a tracer substance and a thermoplastic resins, wherewith the plastics-processing machine is cleaned. After the plastics-processing machine finishing with processing of a resin is cleaned with the resin composition, the resin composition remaining in the processing machine is discharged with a subsequent resin. The residue of the said resin composition is checked by detecting fluorescence on the surface of a molding after the molding containing the subsequent resin is obtained in the discharging process of the said resin composition remaining in the processing machine. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000490 | METHODS FOR ENHANCED PROCESSING CHAMBER CLEANING - Methods and apparatus for cleaning a showerhead and other chamber components used in a chemical vapor deposition process are provided. The methods comprise establishing a thermal gradient in a chamber having a showerhead assembly with deposited material thereon, providing a halogen containing cleaning gas to the chamber, wherein the thermal gradient causes a turbulent or convective flow of the cleaning gas, removing the coating of deposited material from the showerhead assembly by reacting the halogen containing cleaning gas with the deposited material, and exhausting reaction by-products from the chamber. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000491 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning an Electronic Device - Apparatus which has an electronic device housing; components housed within the housing; and a fluid flow conducting conduit within the housing and communicating with one of the components housed within the housing. The conduit enables conduction to the one component of a flow of pressurized fluid which removes accumulated debris from the one component. Method of cleaning in which a flow of pressurized fluid is directed to remove debris. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000492 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING AND/OR PROCESSING LIQUID PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING COMPONENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS - System for treating and/or processing liquid products, in particular beverages, having at least two system components, having a cleaning and rinsing system for cleaning and rinsing of at least product-carrying regions of the system components with at least one liquid cleaning and rinsing medium, and having at least one source for providing the cleaning and rinsing medium. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000493 | CONTINUAL FLOW PIN WASHER - A multi-chambered deposition pin wash station is provided. The wash station includes a lower chamber and an upper drain basin connected by a plurality of wash tubes. Cleaning fluid is provided to the lower chamber and passes through the cleaning tubes into the upper drain basin. The cleaning tubes are adapted to clean a single deposition pin with a single tube per wash cycle. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000494 | WET BENCH APPARATUS AND METHOD - A wet bench system comprising a plurality of sequentially aligned containers. A first rail positioned generally horizontally adjacent a first side of the container and a first arm having a first end moveable on the first rail. A second rail positioned generally horizontally and adjacent a second side of the container and having a second arm having a first end moveable on the second rail. The arms being capable of moving articles to be treated by chemicals in containers by movement in a back and forth leap frog fashion. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000495 | OSCILLATING FLUID JET ASSEMBLY - A fluid jet assembly for washing out material from a cavity. The fluid jet is capable of oscillating in a overlapping revolutions to ensure complete washout of the material in the cavity, preferably an energetic-containing material. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000496 | Sit down and stand up walker with seat assembly - A sit down and stand up walker for assisting a user during walking and when not walking in a standing, partially standing or sitting positions with partial or full weight bearing support and with means to change from standing, partially standing to sitting positions with partial weight bearing support to a fixed elevation with full weight bearing support in any varied or repeated sequence. The partial or full weight bearing means supports a seat assembly which includes a seat and front body support with adjustable positioning to provide pelvic stability. The angle of the seat assembly relative to a flat ground surface is maintained at any elevation of the seat assembly between a standing and sitting position. The weight bearing means is responsive to the variable force supplied by the user as the user walks, stands or sits allowing the seat assembly to move up or down. The weight bearing means in a preferred embodiment is an enclosed gas spring cylinder with piston rod that can be locked at differing elevations or released to respond to a user's body force as the user walks, stands or sits. The walker is intended to be moved without the user's hands holding onto the frame thereby promoting a normal gait and posture. The walker enables the user to expend less energy as the body's center of gravity with partial or full weight bearing support rises and falls with each stride. The walker facilitates transfers from a sitting to standing positions and vice versa by the user independently without the intervention of caregivers. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000497 | FIXING DEVICE OF SPORTS STICK WITH VARIABLE LENGTH - The present invention relates to a sports stick with a variable length including an upper tube to which a hand grip is connected, a lower tube adapted to be inserted into and withdrawn from the upper tube, and fixing means adapted to securely fix the lower tube to the upper tube, wherein the fixing means includes: a rod body disposed inside the lower tube at one side periphery thereof in such a manner as to be mounted inside the upper tube at the other side periphery thereof by the sequential formation of a screw thread portion and a flat portion along the outer periphery thereof; a tapered member adapted to be fixed to the flat portion formed along the outer periphery of the rod body and having a tapered surface formed along the outer periphery thereof; and a pressurizing member mounted at the screw thread portion formed along the outer periphery of the rod body in such a manner as to encompass the tapered member. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000498 | OVERHEAD COMBINED TENT STRUCTURE - An overhead combined tent structure having a snap ring sleeved securely onto a vertical columnar object and which contains an adjustable clamping portion. A soft lining is assembled between the snap ring and vertical columnar object. A tent skeleton is composed of a plurality of racks and is extended outwards by taking the snap ring as a pivot and assembled crisscross to define a floor area. A plurality of single-opening connectors are used to connect the snap ring with various racks of the tent skeleton. The vertical plate is clamped by the snap ring and abutted externally onto the soft lining. A supporting leg assembly is linked to the floor area of the tent skeleton, made of a plurality of adjustable supports and protruded vertically to form a landing end. A universal swinging footstand is mated with the landing end of the adjustable support in a universal swinging state. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000499 | Outdoor canopy - An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter is waterproof and is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter to serve as an additional entrance, which includes a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter and comprises at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall. The roof frame further comprises an addition support arrangement cooperatively and detachably engaged with the horizontal bars for creating a three-point support to reinforce the canopy frame. | 2012-01-05 |
20120000500 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - Provided is a thermoelectric conversion element which enables improvement in yield and durability, is easy to secure a temperature difference between the both ends and is easy to be bonded to an electrode without tilting, resulting in improvement of mass productivity. Also provided is a thermoelectric conversion module using the thermoelectric conversion element. | 2012-01-05 |