01st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110000702 | CIRCUIT BOARD - A signal line ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000703 | CARBON NANOTUBE SUPPORTING BODY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE CARBON NANOTUBE SUPPORTING BODY - Disclosed is a CNT nanodevice using small-diameter CNT having a monolayer, two-layer or other structure produced by virtue of strong CNT fastening treatment under high vacuum of an environment having a very low residual hydrocarbon content. Also disclosed are a CNT supporting body such as a CNT holding body necessary for the production process of the CNT nanodevice, and a process for producing the CNT supporting body. A supporting portion ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000704 | Printed Circuit Board and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Provided is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board including, disposing first and second insulating members and first and second conductive films on both sides of a separating member to perform a thermocompression bonding process on the first and second insulating members and the first and second conductive films on the both sides of the separating member, so as to attach the first member to the second member with the separating member therebetween and attach the first insulating member to the first conductive film and attach the second insulating member to the second conductive film, selectively removing the first and second conductive films to form first and second circuit patterns, and cutting the separating member and the first and second insulating members to separate the first and second insulating members with the first and second circuit patterns from the separating member. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000705 | DISPLAY DEVICE SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD FOR FORMING MULTI-LAYER WIRING, AND MULTI-LAYER WIRING SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a display device substrate that enables microfabrication of lines and is capable of reducing faulty connection and enhancing the reliability of display devices including the display device substrate, a method for producing the display device substrate, a display device, a method for forming a multilayer wiring structure, and a multilayer wiring board. The display substrate of the present invention includes an insulating substrate and includes at least one of a terminal area having a connection terminal to be connected to an external connection component and a peripheral circuit region having a peripheral circuit formed thereon, on the insulating substrate. The display device substrate includes an organic insulating film and an inorganic insulating film, and the inorganic insulating film is stacked directly on and above the organic insulating film such that an organic-inorganic film stacked body is formed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000706 | MULTILAYER WIRING SUBSTRATE - A multilayer wiring substrate includes a center wiring layer arranged in a center of the substrate in a thickness direction, and wiring layers stacked on one side of the center wiring layer and the other side of the center wiring layer via an insulating layer. The wiring layers on one side of the center wiring layer and the wiring layers on the other side are provided in a same layer number. The insulating layers on one side of the center wiring layer and the insulating layers on the other side are provided in a same layer number. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000707 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT UNIT - An electronic circuit unit includes a multi-layer substrate in which high frequency circuits are provided on two different layers and a ground layer is formed between the two layers, and grounding lands connected to peripheral conductive members through connection bars formed on a plurality of layers of the multi-layer substrate. The grounding lands are connected to each other through a via hole and conducted to the ground layer, and the connection bars protruding radially outward from at least two grounding lands provided on different layers are arranged in different directions with respect to a circumferential direction such that the connection bars do not overlap each other along a thickness direction of the multi-layer substrate. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000708 | WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING SUBSTRATE - [Subject Matter] To provide a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate where rigidity is enhanced in an insulative portion made by oxidizing aluminum. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000709 | Junction Box For Connecting A Solar Cell, Electrical Diode, Guiding Element And Fixing Means - A junction box for connecting a solar cell to a housing. The junction box includes a diode and an electrical contact formed of a conductive foil strip. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000710 | IN-CEILING ZONE CABLING ENCLOSURE - An in-ceiling cabling enclosure for supporting communications network equipment and cables interconnecting the network equipment including a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls extending between the front wall and the rear wall creating a volume inside the enclosure. An access door assembly is pivotally connected to either the rear wall or the two side walls. The access door assembly pivots through an arc of ninety degrees between a first position opening the enclosure and a second position closing the enclosure. An equipment mount plate is attached to an interior portion of the access door assembly, and opposed equipment mount rails are removably attached to the equipment mount plate. The equipment mount rails are adapted to receive the network equipment and to secure the network equipment to the access door assembly. A cable slack management tray extends between the opposed equipment mount rails, and the slack management tray has a surface adapted to support and maintain the position and the contour of cable bundles located in the enclosure. A thermal management system is also disposed in the housing to provide efficient exhaust of hot air generated by active equipment in the enclosure to the space outside of the enclosure. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000711 | Power Supply Assembly - A power supply assembly includes a housing having side walls, end walls, and a bottom wall defining a rectangular box with an interior space and an open top. A first dividing wall and a second dividing wall are positioned in the interior space of the housing which divides the interior space into first, second, and third compartments. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000712 | SEAL STRUCTURE, METHOD OF FORMING SEAL STRUCTURE, WIRE BODY, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A seal structure capable of achieving a waterproof structure at low cost while being flexibly adaptable to design change of a wire member, a method of forming the seal structure, a wire body and an electronic apparatus using them are provided. A seal structure | 2011-01-06 |
20110000713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRILLING USING DRILLING FLUIDS - A method and a system for detecting or measuring influxes of formation water or brine into a drilling fluid being used to drill a borehole through an earth formation are described. The method and system comprising using an electrode based sensor system to determine changes in capacitance and/or conductance of the drilling fluid. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000714 | STABILIZING MEMBERS FOR FIXED CUTTER DRILL BIT - A drill bit for drilling a borehole in an earthen formation. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a first blade having a cutter-supporting surface. In addition, the bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements with cutting faces mounted to the cutter-supporting surface. The cutting profiles of the cutting faces define an outermost cutting profile P | 2011-01-06 |
20110000715 | HARDFACING MATERIALS INCLUDING PCD PARTICLES, WELDING RODS AND EARTH-BORING TOOLS INCLUDING SUCH MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USING SAME - Hardfacing materials include particles of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) material embedded within a matrix material. The PCD particles comprise a plurality of inter-bonded diamond grains. Material compositions and structures used to apply a hardfacing material to an earth-boring tool (e.g., welding rods) include PCD particles. Earth-boring tools include a hardfacing material comprising PCD particles embedded within a matrix material on at least a portion of a surface of a body of the tools. Methods of forming a hardfacing material include subjecting diamond grains to elevated temperatures and pressures to form diamond-to-diamond bonds between the diamond grains and form a PCD material. The PCD material is broken down to form PCD particles that include a plurality of inter-bonded diamond grains. Methods of hardfacing tools include bonding PCD particles to surfaces of the tools using a metal matrix material. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000716 | DRILL BIT WITH A FLOW INTERRUPTER - A drill bit is disclosed, comprising: a drill bit head having a cutting face with one or more fixed cutting elements; a flow passage extending through the drill bit head to the cutting face; a flow interrupter within the drill bit head and positioned to interrupt flow of fluid through the flow passage; and a power section connected to drive the flow interrupter and cause, in operation, variable flow of fluid through the flow passage. A method of drilling is also disclosed comprising: flowing fluid through a flow passage extending through a drill bit head to a cutting face of the drill bit head, the cutting face having one or more fixed cutting elements; and driving a flow interrupter within the drill bit head with a power section to interrupt the flow of fluid through the flow passage and cause variable flow of fluid through the flow passage. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000717 | DRILL BIT FOR A ROCK DRILLING TOOL WITH INCREASED TOUGHNESS AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE TOUGHNESS OF SUCH DRILL BITS - Drill bit ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000718 | INTEGRATED CAST MATRIX SLEEVE API CONNECTION BIT BODY AND METHOD OF USING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A drill bit including a bit body and an upper portion, wherein the bit body and the upper portion are comprised of a matrix material, and wherein the upper portion includes a threaded connection comprised of a machineable matrix material is disclosed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000719 | PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT AND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR LOAD SENSOR - A lower rail is fixed to a vehicle floor, and an upper rail is movable in a rear and front direction with respect to the lower rail. A load sensor is fixed to an upper surface of the upper rail. A rectangular frame is attached onto the load sensor, a rod of the load sensor sequentially penetrates a web of the rectangular frame and a spring holder upward, and a coil spring is wound around the rod. A nut is screwed to the rod, and the nut tightens a bottom of a cup portion of the spring holder. The coil spring is sandwiched between a flange of the spring holder and the web and is compressed by tightening the nut. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000720 | Flexible Tablet - A flexible tablet is disclosed, and particular disclosed a flexible tablet having both of a hard housing structure and a soft housing structure. The flexible tablet fix a control board in the hard housing structure for preventing the control board form bending and break resulting from external force. In the flexible tablet, the soft housing structure is applied instead of the hard housing of a conventional tablet to fix a sensing board therein. Therefore, the soft housing structure and the sensing board are integrated to form a flexible writing member of the flexible tablet. As a consequence of foregoing structure, the tablet is flexible and convenient to be stored and carried, and the cost of the tablet is reduced. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000721 | HYBRID PARALLEL LOAD ASSIST SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for providing electrical powered load assist to an internal combustion engine of vehicle. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000722 | HYBRID OPERATING MACHINE - A motor generator selectively performs a power generation operation and an assisting operation. A torque transmission machine performs mutual transfer among a torque of an engine, a torque of the motor generator, and a torque to be applied to an external load of the engine. A speed sensor measures the rotating speed of the engine. A control device controls the engine and the motor generator. The control device stores a speed command value for the engine, calculates the torque generated by the motor generator based on the power required for the external load, to perform the torque control of the motor generator, and performs the speed control of the motor generator based on the difference between the rotating speed measured by the speed sensor and the speed command value. The torque control and the speed control of the motor generator can be switched. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000723 | High efficiency vehicle - Here invented are efficient road vehicles having special aerodynamic shapes, with stabilizing provisions that enable aerodynamic efficiency. It is a vehicle that is configured to include a carriage part that encloses a driver and passenger riding in tandem. This car width is for persons seated in single file, enabling a narrow width that makes a body shaped like an airship practical, where that shape is characterized by a very low drag coefficient in free flow conditions. This body is elevated on struts above a wheel system to enable such free flow aerodynamic conditions, thus, the drag coefficient of the airship is made applicable to this road vehicle. The wheel system includes wheels on each side of the vehicle that are arranged in horizontal columns, to which the struts are attached. The horizontal columns act as individual aerodynamic entities that function independently of the carriage aerodynamic operation. Because this car has both low frontal area and low drag coefficient it will require minimal energy for high speed operation. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000724 | Wheel Provided with Driving Means - The invention relates to a wheel provided with electric driving means in the wheel, the electric driving means comprising a rotor and a stator coaxially within the rotor and connectable to a vehicle, with an air gap provided between said rotor and said stator, wherein said wheel is provided with an air gap controlling bearing. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000725 | HYBRID VEHICLE - In a hybrid vehicle including an engine; a generator for generating electrical power from the engine; a battery charged with electrical power generated by the generator; and a motor driven by electrical power generated by the generator or by electrical power output by the battery, and with a view to reducing energy consumption from the battery without using complicated control operations while preventing overcharging of the battery, the hybrid vehicle further includes a motoring control unit for starting motoring, i.e., mechanical driving of the engine, in addition to regenerative power generation when a state of charge of the battery reaches a first set value and stopping the motoring of the engine when the state of charge of the battery reaches a second set value. A battery management unit is also provided for starting power generation from the engine when a state of charge of the battery becomes higher than a third set value and stopping the engine when the state of charge of the battery reaches a fourth set value. Engine motoring control during regeneration and control of power generation by the engine can be separately performed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000726 | VEHICLE AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING THE SAME - Provided is a practical plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle as well as a charge system, a fuel consumption measurement system, and an environment protection system for the vehicles. The charge system includes an electric power source charging a vehicle having a battery, a power supply unit for supplying electric power from the electric power source to the vehicle, and a power cable communication unit for performing power cable communication concerning the vehicle and the charging via the power supply unit. The vehicle includes a fuel tank for receiving oil from outside, a storage unit for storing oil supply information, a power source which consumes the fuel in the fuel tank and provides a travel power, a travel distance information acquisition unit, and a control unit which automatically calculates the fuel consumption according to the oil supply information in the storage unit and the travel distance information in the travel distance acquisition unit. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000727 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000728 | COOLING AIR GUIDE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A cooling air guide device is provided for a motor vehicle which, viewed in the travel direction of the vehicle, can be situated in front of at least one cooling component of the vehicle and has at least one first guide component, which can be situated on a load-bearing structural part of the vehicle and one second guide component, which is upstream from the first guide component in the travel direction. The second guide component protrudes at least regionally up to a bumper fascia and has a material which is more easily deformable than the first component. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000729 | FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A floor structure of a motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a mounting for a starter battery in a cross member adjoining wheel arches for rear wheels. The cross member comprises two stiffening webs and is designed tub-shaped between the stiffening webs. Because of this, the starter battery is reliably protected against a crash. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000730 | MOTORHOME WITH ONBOARD TOURING CAR, ELEVATOR, AND CREW CABIN - The invention relates to a two-level motorhome with, on the lower level: a receptacle for a car, accessed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the motorhome; and, on the upper level: two independent living areas. One is at the front, with three slide-outs, two of them right above the car receptacle, served by a staircase and an elevator car that goes right down to the ground, and adapted to accommodate four people enjoying a living room that can be converted into a room with twin beds closed off by rigid partitions. One is at the rear, used as a cabin to house a two-person crew, served by an independent staircase. The motorhome according to the invention is adapted for land tours for four individuals who wish to have use of a car and elevator, and to leave all the operating logistics to a crew. It is particularly suited to time-sharing and rental. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000731 | SELF-PROPELLED POOL SERVICE CART WITH SULKY - A self-propelled pool service cart specifically adapted for transporting a battery powered pool cleaning vacuum powered by an on-board rechargeable battery, along with other pool cleaning equipment and accessories. The cart is adapted an electric motorized transaxle with integrated transmission for powering the cart wheels. The electric motor receives power from the rechargeable battery that is used to power the vacuum. The cart is adapted with a handle assembly that includes a thumb actuated throttle that allows the user to selectively control the speed of the cart. In an alternate embodiment, a wheeled platform or sulky is provided for removable attachment to the cart in trailing configuration. The wheeled platform includes a pole mount for removably receiving a telescopic pool cleaning pole therein when in operation. A self-propelled cart in accordance with the present invention may be used either with or without the wheeled platform. The cart is further adapted for simple attachment and removal to a vehicle. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000732 | Amphibious all terrain vehicle with track assemblies - An amphibious all terrain vehicle having a body and at least three wheel and axle assemblies on each side and a pair of ground engaging track assemblies which are mounted on tires on either side of the vehicle. Each of the wheel and axle assemblies include an axle shaft supported by and positioned transverse to the vehicle body so that the wheel and axle assemblies form a front assembly, a rear assembly and at least one middle assembly. Each of the axle shafts has an axle extension with the axle extensions of the front and rear wheel and axle assemblies being fixed extensions and the axle extensions on at least the middle assemblies are idler axle extensions to permit the wheels on such assemblies to move in a free wheeling mode relative to their respective axle shafts. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000733 | ENHANCING TIRE PERFORMANCE UTILIZING RELEASABLE ELEMENTS - An adaptive tire employable by a vehicle traveling upon a surface, including a releasable element operable to selectively modify a performance characteristic of the tire, such as traction, and methods of enhancing the performance of a tire by selective introduction of a substance. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000734 | EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE EXHAUST MUFFLER - An exhaust system ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000735 | STEERING LINKAGE - The invention relates to a steering linkage for a vehicle, in which the steering linkage ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000736 | AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An auxiliary power supply device that can always supply stable auxiliary power at the time of using an auxiliary power source and an electric power steering device employing the auxiliary power supply device are provided. In the auxiliary power supply device | 2011-01-06 |
20110000737 | VEHICLE STEERING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a vehicle steering apparatus ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000738 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An electric motor ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000739 | SHIPPABLE SPEAKER BOX - A speaker box, or enclosure, and kit with five panels connected by flexible couplings is shipped in a stack of four of the five panels, plus two side panels. The flexible couplings may be provided by a single sheet of fabric coupled to the five panels. When the kit is assembled into a speaker box, the five coupled panels circumferentially engage the two side panels, which are shaped as isosceles trapezoids. One side of the assembled speaker box includes two coupled panels, of the five coupled panels, joined with a flat rabbet joint. The assembled speaker box is held together with bundle ties, adhesive, or preferably, both. Openings for a speaker and a connector cup are provided. The kit includes adhesive, instructions, bundle ties with bundle tie locks, a connector cup, and hardware. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000740 | SHIPPABLE SPEAKER BOX - A speaker enclosure, or enclosure, and kit with plural linearly aligned panels connected by flexible couplings are shipped in a parallel stack with all the coupled panels still coupled during shipment, plus additional panels, also stacked parallel. The flexible couplings may be provided by a single sheet of flexible substrate coupled to the linearly aligned panels. One side of the assembled speaker enclosure includes a middle panel of the coupled panels, having at least one flat rabbet joint. The external length of the middle panel is long enough to permit folding of at least one of the outermost of the panels, with flexible substrate and a covering, under the middle panel. The assembled speaker enclosure is held together with a flexible substrate, adhesive, clamps, or preferably, any two thereof. Openings for speakers and connector cups are provided. The kit includes adhesive, instructions, at least one connector cup, and hardware. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000741 | Process for Audible Acoustic Frequency Management in Gas Flow Systems - A sound insulation process comprises (a) providing at least one sound barrier comprising at least one composite resonator element; and (b) placing the at least one sound barrier in at least one gas stream that is at least partially enclosed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000742 | Device for Evacuating People from a Building | 2011-01-06 |
20110000743 | TREE STAND - A tree stand is provided, the tree stand including a platform support, first and second clamps rotatably attached to the platform support, and a platform attached to an upper portion of the platform support. Also provided is a climbing portion adapted to allow a user to enter and leave the tree stand. In some aspects of the invention, the various components of the tree stand can be easily assembled and disassembled for transporting and setting up the tree stand. The first and second clamps include openings for fasteners, which are used to secure the clamps to a tree. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000744 | STAIRLIFTS - The invention provides a enhancement to stairlift safety by separately monitoring the angular movement of a stairlift chair levelling motor, and the angular position of a chair leveled by that motor. By comparing the angular positions, any failure in the levelling system can be readily determined and, in response, a seat locking device can be deployed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000745 | MOTORCYCLE LIFT FOR CAR WASH - A motorcycle lift for a wash service bay which is specifically adapted for cleaning motorcycles is provided. The lift includes a lift bed having guide rails and supports for holding a motorcycle on the lift bed. At least one actuator is provided connected to the lift bed and are recessed in a well below the ground level of the wash service bay so that the motorcycle can be moved along the ground level onto the lift bed, where it is then secured in position. Preferably, there are a plurality of actuators that are staged cylinders connected in series for coordinated lifting of the lift bed to raise the motorcycle to an elevated position, to allow easier access for washing and waxing or other cleaning. The actuators are connected to a controller for controlled raising and lowering of the lift bed between a first, ground level position, for loading and unloading the motorcycle, and a second, raised level which provides easier access for cleaning. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000746 | ROPE FOR A HOISTING DEVICE, ELEVATOR AND USE - A hoisting device rope has a width larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material, said composite material comprising non-metallic reinforcing fibers, which include carbon fiber or glass fiber, in a polymer matrix. An elevator includes a drive sheave, an elevator car and a rope system for moving the elevator car by means of the drive sheave. The rope system includes at least one rope that has a width that is larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material. The composite material includes reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000747 | DISPATCHING SYSTEM FOR CAR ASSIGNMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is related to a dispatching system for car assignment method. The method includes: (a) setting a set number based a history data, wherein the history data records a time and a location of each dispatching car event happening, the set number is an average number of dispatching car events that happen in a special time segment and in the region; (b) determining whether or not the first number is larger than the set number; (c) not issuing a dispatching car information when the first number is larger than the set number; and (d) issuing a dispatching car information and assigning a second number of cars to the region when the first number is less than the set number. Moreover, a dispatching apparatus to perform the dispatching car method is also disclosed in the disclosure. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000748 | BOLT FOR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE CALIPER - A bolt for use with a hydraulic disc brake caliper. The bolt includes a head and a shaft extending outwardly from the head. The shaft includes a threaded portion having a diameter, at least one channel defined at least partially in the outer surface of the threaded portion, and a reduced diameter portion defined at least partially circumferentially around the shaft and located between the head and the threaded portion. When the bolt is threaded into an opening, the at least one channel and the reduced diameter portion are in fluid communication. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000749 | ONE PIECE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE CALIPER WITH ONE WAY PLUMBING - A hydraulic disc brake caliper that includes a housing that has first and second side portions and first and second end portions that cooperate to define a braking opening. The housing also includes first and second piston receiving openings and first and second fluid openings. The caliper also includes a bolt received in the second fluid opening that includes a shaft having a portion of a fluid path defined in the outer surface thereof that includes at least one channel and at least one reduced diameter portion. The fluid path extends from the first fluid opening to the second fluid opening. The at least one channel and the at least one reduced diameter portion are part of the fluid path and are in fluid communication between the first and second piston receiving openings. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000750 | Wet brake cooling fluid system - A wet brake cooling fluid system includes a cooling fluid supply line that is divided into a plurality of parallel paths. One path is in fluid communication with the motive side of a venturi eductor pump. Another pump is directed into the brake after passing through a fixed orifice that restricts flow. At least on path is in fluid communication with the brake after passing through a valve that is piloted to a brake piston, the valve only opening upon actuation of the brake. A drain hose connects the brake to the suction side of the venturi eductor pump, thereby causing evacuation of the fluid from the brake. Due to the restriction of fluid flowing into the brake by the valve, the brake chamber remains substantially empty during non-braking conditions, and is flooded upon actuation of the brake and opening of the valve. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000751 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE FOR CONTROLLING MOTION - An electromagnetic brake system and brake for controlling motion between a first machine body ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000752 | DISC BRAKE WITH SYSTEM FOR CHECKING THE POSITION IN WHICH BRAKE PADS ARE INSTALLED, AND BRAKE PAD - Provided is a disc brake with a system for checking the position in which brake pads are installed, and brake pads having, in both halves, notches defining a point of correspondence for fitting with respective projections formed in the housings for holding the brake pads, such that the notches in the two halves of each brake pad define spaces of equivalent volume, said notches in the halves of the brake pad being positioned at different distances (S | 2011-01-06 |
20110000753 | SHOCK ABSORBER AND ITS HYDRAULIC STOPPER - Disclosed is a hydraulic stopper of a shock absorber. The shock absorber includes a cylinder and a piston rod having a piston valve. The stopper includes a closing member at one side of the piston rod to protect the piston valve, a free piston movable between the closing member and the rod guide to define a fluid passage with the piston rod, a sealing member between the free piston and the cylinder, and a rebound spring between the free piston and the rod guide to elastically support the free piston such that the free piston comes into close contact with the closing member to block the fluid passage when the piston rod moves excessively upward. The stopper may generate buffering effect using oil pressure without being restricted by the length of a rod guide, applied to a general shock absorber, and permit components thereof to be shared with the general shock absorber. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000754 | Luggage With Tow Handle - A luggage bag ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000755 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CLUTCH WITH STAGGERED ROLLER ELEMENTS - A coupling having at least two concentric rings, each having a circumferential surface and a recess, and at least two roller elements. The roller elements are each disposed in a channel formed by the circumferential surface of one of the rings and the recess of another of the rings. In some example embodiments of the invention, the coupling includes a coupling member with a bearing surface, at least one of the rings includes a split and the split ring is urged against the bearing surface when there is relative rotation between the rings. The coupling member is, for example, a shaft or a gear. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000756 | BI-DIRECTIONAL IMPACT ABSORPTION DEVICE FOR A CLUTCH REACTION PLATE - A clutch reaction plate includes an annular device having a plurality of radially configured, alternating inwardly-oriented splines and keys, the splines and keys configured to meshingly engage a coaxial correspondingly-splined second device inserted therein. Selected ones of the splines include a bi-directional impact absorption device configured to engage selected ones of the splines of the inserted second device when a torque load is applied in one of a first rotational direction and a second, opposing rotational direction. The remaining splines engage the remaining splines of the inserted second device when the applied torque load exceeds a reaction force of the bi-directional impact absorption device. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000757 | FRICTION CLUTCH AND METHOD TO REDUCE DRAG LOSS IN FRICTION CLUTCH - A wet clutch includes a rotatable hub and a rotatable drum having an aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of outer clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the drum. A plurality of inner clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the hub and interleaved with the outer clutch plates. A piston is moveable to apply a force to the inner and outer clutch plates to transfer torque between the hub and the drum. A cover is moveable relative to the drum between first and second positions. The cover selectively restricts a flow of fluid through the aperture in the drum when in the first position. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000758 | REDUCED DRAG CLUTCH PLATE - A clutch plate including a first friction ring with an inner circumference and an outer circumference, and a resilient drag reducing element with a formed portion. The formed portion is at least partially radially disposed between the inner circumference and the outer circumference, extends axially beyond the first friction ring, and is compressible to be substantially circumferentially or radially aligned with the first friction ring. In some example embodiments of the invention, the resilient element is arranged to maintain a minimum clearance between the first friction ring and a mating surface. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000759 | BANKNOTE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a banknote identification apparatus capable of reducing the load of a motor for driving a press member. When an amount of stored banknotes becomes larger than a predetermined amount, a banknote support plate moved to a predetermined position by reciprocal movement of a press plate is detected by an on/off operation of a detection switch, when a detected number thereof becomes larger than a predetermined number, banknotes are regulated not to be inserted. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the load of the motor of a press unit compared with the conventional apparatus which detects banknotes fully stored by an output load of the motor. Hence, it becomes possible to effectively prevent the motor from causing trouble and prevent its lifetime being shortened. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000760 | VENDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vending apparatus and method of vending a product. Embodiments of a vending apparatus include a dispense mechanism configured to dispense a product, the dispense mechanism including a chamber that is rotatable relative to an opening of the dispense mechanism for aligning the product with the opening and dispensing the product therethrough. Further embodiments of a vending apparatus include a coin mechanism for receiving at least one coin before the vending apparatus dispenses a product, the coin mechanism including a delay mechanism configured to slow movement of an actuating device for avoiding jamming of the at least one coin in the coin mechanism. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000761 | RELOAD CONVEYOR WITH ARTICULATING CONVEYOR FRAME - A reload conveyor with an articulating conveyor frame | 2011-01-06 |
20110000762 | MOVING RAMP FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE AND/OR GOODS - Moving ramp for the transportation of people and/or goods, comprising a moving belt ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000763 | Conveyor Device for Analyzer, Analyzer, Analyzing System, and Connector for Conveyor Device - A conveyor device | 2011-01-06 |
20110000764 | DEVICE FOR DIVERTING PRODUCTS SIDEWAYS FROM A CONVEYOR - The invention provides a device for selectively diverting products sideways from a load-bearing conveying surface of a conveyor that is moving in a direction of transport, comprising a frame, an elongated diverter element having an upstream end, a downstream end and a deflecting surface there between, pivoting means for pivoting the diverter element in a reciprocal fashion about a vertical pivot axis extending on one side of the conveying surface, between a passive position, in which the diverter element extends beside the conveying surface so as to allow products to pass freely on the conveying surface, and an active position, in which the diverter element extends at least partially above the conveying surface for diverting products present on the conveying surface sideways from said conveying surface, and driving means for driving the deflecting surface with respect to a remaining part of the diverter element at least in the active position, wherein the pivoting means are arranged for translating the diverter element as well during the pivoting movement of the diverter element from the passive position to the active position and vice versa. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000765 | METHOD AND TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSFERRING GLASS ARTICLES - An assembly for transferring glass articles, wherein a powered articulated arm is hinged to a fixed support to rotate about a fixed hinge axis, and moves a pusher between an engage position engaging the articles on a supporting surface, and a release position to release the articles onto a linear conveyor; the pusher, in the release position, projects from the articulated arm, in the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, beyond a plane containing the fixed hinge axis and perpendicular to the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, so that the centre of gravity of the group of articles transferred is located downstream, in the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, from the plane containing the fixed hinge axis. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000766 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT - A device for transporting freight, especially freight containers in the cargo compartments of aircraft, especially to a power drive unit (PDU) having a drive roller ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000767 | CONVEYOR PROVIDED WITH SIDE GUARD, AND SIDE GUARD ELEMENT - A conveyor, comprising a conveying face with a side guard which is formed with a series of wall parts ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000768 | SWITCHGEAR AND SWITCHGEAR OPERATING MECHANISM - An embodiment of a switchgear has: a closing shaft; a main lever fixed to the closing shaft and associated with a movable contact; a cutoff spring; a sub-shaft; a sub-lever and a latch lever which are connected to the sub-shaft; a roller pin mounted to the leading end of the latch lever; a latch; a latch returning spring for urging the latch; a latch pin fixed to the latch; and a ring mounted to the latch pin so as to be movable in the radial direction of the latch pin. In the closed state, the roller pin presses the leading end of the latch. In power cutoff operation, latch is pulled so as to permit rotation of the latch, engagement between the roller pin and the leading end of the latch is disengaged, and the sub-shaft is rotated by urging by the cutoff spring. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000769 | REVERSING AND A METHOD OF MODIFYING A TAP CHANGER TO USE THE SAME - A reversing switch for a tap changer of a transformer is provided. The reversing switch includes first and second contact structures for connection to a winding of the transformer and a mounting structure for connection to a neutral terminal of the transformer. A bus bar connects a third contact structure to the mounting structure. A movable contact arm is secured to a rotatable post. The contact arm includes a contact assembly mounted to an arm. The contact assembly has one or more outward contacts and one or more inward contacts. The one or more inward contacts engage the third contact structure and the one or more outward contacts selectively engage the first contact structure or the second contact structure. The first and second contact structures and the mounting structure are located at about the same radial distance from the post, while the third contact structure is located closer to the post. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000770 | CONTACT ELEMENT AND A CONTACT ARRANGEMENT - A contact element for making an electric contact to a contact member for enabling an electric current to flow between the contact element and the contact member. The contact element includes a body having at least one contact surface thereof coated with a contact layer to be applied against the contact member. The contact layer includes a nanocomposite film having a matrix and crystallites of nano-size embedded therein. Portions of the matrix separating adjacent the crystallites of the nanocomposite film have a thickness providing the matrix and hence the film with an electrical conductivity determined by a substantially two-dimensional character of the matrix. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000771 | THREE-POSITIONS DISCONNECTOR FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE PANELS - A three-positions disconnector comprising, for each phase an insulating casing which comprises a first and a second cavity separated by an insulated partition wall, a through hole being present in said partition wall between said first and second cavity. The first cavity houses: a first fixed contact electrically connected to a corresponding branch conductor (of a bus-bar system; at least a portion of a movable contact pivotally mounted on a support positioned in the first cavity and electrically connected to a first electrical terminal positioned in said second cavity. The disconnector further comprises, for each phase, a second fixed contact suitable for ground connection. Also, the disconnector comprises an operating mechanism and a kinematical chain linking the movable contact with the operating mechanism; the movable contact is movable between a first position in which it is coupled to the first fixed contact, a second position in which it is isolated from both the first and second fixed contacts, and a third position in which it coupled to the second fixed contact. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000772 | POWER SWITCHGEAR - A power switchgear having an action monitoring function by an IC tag with a sensor includes: a main body including a switching section carrying out switching action; an operating mechanism including a switching operation section mechanically connected to the switching section so as to carry out switching operation of the switching section; and an action monitoring section monitoring an action of the switching operation section and wirelessly communicating with an external equipment. The action monitoring section includes an IC tag with sensor attached to a portion of the switching operation section and a case surrounding at least a portion of the switching operation section including the IC tag with a sensor. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000773 | ELECTRIC CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - The invention relates to an electric control device for an automobile, that comprises a touch-surface sensor using pressure-sensitive resistors and to be assembled with a holder ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000774 | APPARATUS FOR KEY ACTUATION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An apparatus for key actuation of an electronic device comprising a linear bearing configured for transmitting user actuation, and a complementary guide portion, wherein the linear bearing and the guide portion are arranged to allow the linear bearing to move reciprocally relative to the guide portion for key activation, and wherein both the linear bearing and the guide portion comprise a material with a hardness substantially between 6 Mohrs and 10 Mohrs. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000775 | SWITCH MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A switch mechanism comprises a switch button(s) to be pushed, a support board having a projecting portion(s) at a position corresponding to the switch button(s), and a switching assembly that is provided between the switch button and the support board and that switches an electrical connection state with the projecting portion in a state where the switch button is pushed. The support board comprises a through hole(s) around a position corresponding to the projecting portion. The through hole(s) is(are) formed such that the projecting portion is displaced in a pushing direction of the switch button in the state where the switch button is pushed. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000776 | TOUCH CONTROL BUTTON APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS UTILIZING THE TOUCH CONTROL BUTTON APPARATUS - A touch control button apparatus including a touch control light emitting surface, a touch sensing conductor, a touch sensing device and a light emitting device, which is under the touch control light emitting surface and surrounded by the touch sensing conductor. The touch sensing device detects the capacitance value variation of the touch sensing conductor when the touch control light emitting surface is touched by the object, to determine how the light emitting device is lightened. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000777 | Vapor compression distillation system - A vapor compression distillation system is disclosed. A pulsed power scale prevention module is provided in a recirculation loop of an evaporation loop and in each of a plurality of pre-evaporation heat exchange loops to nucleate contaminant particles in the liquid. The nucleated contaminant particles are removed from the system by filters in communication with the pulsed power scale prevention modules and by solids collection and discharge ports provided by heat exchangers in the evaporation loop and each of the pre-evaporation heat exchange loops. The evaporation loop and the pre-evaporation heat exchange loops provide a temperature gradient having discreet temperature zones. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000778 | EVAPORATIVE DESALINATION APPARATUS OF SEA WATER, USING PHASE CHANGE MEDIUM - There is provided an evaporative desalination apparatus of sea water using a phase change medium, and more particularly, a desalination method by evaporation, for producing fresh water from sea water by using various high heat sources, such as solar heat, engine heat and the like. Instead of a conventional method in which warm water is supplied to an evaporator of an desalination apparatus to evaporate seawater, the present invention provides the phase change medium capable of supplying a much more amount of heat to the evaporator, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the desalination apparatus to produce a great quantity of fresh water or manufacturing a compact desalination apparatus. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000779 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF FLUID STREAMS THAT OCCUR DURING GASIFICATION - A method and a device for treating fluid streams produced during the combustion of carbon- and ash-containing fuels optimally uses the heat content contained in the system, as well as the amount of water for cooling and condensation required during recirculation of the latter. Suspension withdrawn from the mixing vessel is expanded in at least one subsequent stage during the evaporation of at least part of the water and reduction of the temperature, The vapor produced is cooled by direct contact with water and at least partially condensed out. In the device, a line between a lower section of the mixing vessel leads to a first expansion vessel that is designed as a scrubber tower, the scrubber tower being provided with a condensate collection bottom and a recirculation line towards the mixing vessel for the forming condensate, which mixing vessel is equipped with spray heads. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000780 | TOP PLATE OF MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A plasma generation chamber of a plasma processing apparatus is closed by a top plate | 2011-01-06 |
20110000781 | OPTICAL RELEASE OF HYDROGEN FROM FUNCTIONALIZED FULLERENES AS STORAGE MATERIALS - A method to release hydrogen from a material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerenes involves irradiating the hydrogen fixed fullerenes with electromagnetic radiation of sufficient intensity to release hydrogen rapidly upon irradiation. The intensity of the irradiation and/or the area of irradiation can be adjusted to control the rate and extent of hydrogen release. The hydrogen depleted material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerene can be hydrogenated to regenerate the material. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000782 | ALUMINUM RECOVERY PROCESS - Disclosed are processes and electrolytic cells that can be used to extract and thereby recover aluminum from aluminum-containing waste, including an aluminum dross that is suitable for disposal in a land-fill. The disclosed processes and cells use ionic liquids as an electrolyte. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000783 | ROTARY MAGNET SPUTTERING APPARATUS - Provided is a rotary magnet sputtering apparatus which includes a plasma shielding member and an outer wall connected to the ground and which has a series resonant circuit and a parallel resonant circuit between the plasma shielding member and the outer wall. The series resonant circuit has a very low impedance only at its resonant frequency while the parallel resonant circuit has a very high impedance only at its resonant frequency. With this configuration, the impedance between substrate RF power and the plasma shielding member becomes very high so that it is possible to suppress the generation of plasma between a substrate | 2011-01-06 |
20110000784 | Method and electrode for defining and replicating structures in conducting materials - The present invention concerns an electrochemical pattern replication method, ECPR, and a construction of a conductive electrode for production of applications involving micro and nano structures. An etching or plating pattern, which is defined by a conductive electrode, a master electrode, is replicated on an electrically conductive material, a substrate. The master electrode is put in close contact with the substrate and the etching/plating pattern is directly transferred onto the substrate by using a contact etching/plating process. The contact etching/plating process is performed in local etching/plating cells, that are formed in closed or open cavities between the master electrode and the substrate. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000785 | ELECTRICAL PATTERNS FOR BIOSENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention provides an inventive biosensor that includes multiple regions in which the electrical pattern is formed from different electrically conductive materials. The present invention also provides an inventive method for mass producing biosensors as just described. In one embodiment of this method, first and second different electrically conductive materials are deposited side by side on a portion of an electrically insulating base material, and a plurality of electrical patterns is formed on the portion of the base material. Each electrical pattern includes a first region formed from the first electrically conductive material electrically connected to a second region formed from the second electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive materials can be deposited as layers on the base material and portions of the layers can be removed to form the electrical patterns, or, the electrical patterns can be formed by transferring the conductive material in the shape of the electrical pattern directly to the base material, such as by a laser direct transfer technique. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000786 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRET FINE PARTICLES - The subject invention provides a method which enables easy and efficient production of fine electret fine particles without the conventional pulverization or screening process. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000787 | High Speed, High Resolution Compositions, Methods and Kits for Capillary Electrophoresis - The invention provides compositions, methods and kits for high speed, high resolution of analytes by capillary electrophoresis starting with uncoated capillaries. The compositions comprise a sieving component, comprising a non-crosslinked acrylamide polymer, and a surface interaction component, comprising at least one uncharged and non-crosslinked water-soluble silica-adsorbing polymer. Methods for employing the novel compositions in capillary electrophoresis are provided. Kits comprising the novel compositions for use in the novel methods are also provided. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000788 | ANALYSIS AND ASSAY OF GLYCATED HAEMOGLOBINS BY CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS, BUFFER COMPOSITIONS AND KITS FOR CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS - The invention relates to a method for analysis by capillary electrophoresis of glycated haemoglobins comprising at least one globin chain comprising a glucose residue bound to the amino acid in the N-terminal position, contained in a biological sample, said method comprising using a buffer composition comprising at least one compound which is capable of specifically complexing glucose residues of one or several glycated haemoglobin(s) and of providing said glycated haemoglobin(s) with several negative electric charges at an alkaline pH. By way of example, this compound may be 3,4- or 3,5-dicarboxyphenylboronic acid, preferably 3,5-dicarboxyphenylboronic acid. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000789 | Electrodeionization Method and Device With Hydrodynamic Flow Splitting - Method for the removal of ions and ionizable substances from a polar liquid ( | 2011-01-06 |
20110000790 | TURBOELECTRIC COAGULATION APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000791 | CAPILLARY DRIVEN ASSAY DEVICE AND ITS MANUFACTURE - A method for the manufacture of a capillary driven assay device, includes the steps of: a) providing a capillary substrate, b) modifying the hydrophilicity of the surface of the substrate, c) mixing a matrix and a capturing molecule in a solution to obtain a solution comprising capturing molecules covalently bound to the matrix, and d) depositing the solution in a distinct area in the at least one retaining zone. A capillary driven assay device is obtainable by the method permitting the substrate to be modified with one surface chemistry and capturing molecules to be deposited in an optimal matrix on desired areas. Less matrix material is consumed, permitting several different matrix materials to be used on one chip. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000792 | Arrangement of ion exchange material within an electrodeionization apparatus - An electrodeionization apparatus is provided comprising an ion-concentrating compartment partially bounded by an anion permeable membrane and also partially bounded by a cation permeable membrane, and a first ion exchange material domain disposed within the ion-concentrating compartment, wherein the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous with at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface of one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, and is spaced apart from the other one of the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane. In the case where the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, having the at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface with which the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous, is an anion permeable membrane, the first ion exchange material domain is an anion exchange material predominant domain. In the case where the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, having the at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface with which the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous, is a cation permeable membrane, the first ion exchange material domain is a cation exchange material predominant domain. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000793 | COATING METHOD FOR A WORKPIECE - The invention relates to a coating method for a workpiece, including the following method steps: a) applying a coating liquid to the workpiece, wherein the coating liquid comprises an ionic liquid containing ions of at least one element, b) electrochemically depositing a layer of the at least one element from the coating liquid on the workpiece, c) removing the workpiece from the coating liquid, d) removing excess coating liquid from the workpiece. In order to suggest an industrially suitable coating process, particularly for workpieces having at least a partial metal surface, using stable, durable baths, it is provided that the temperature of the workpiece is set such that the temperature of the coating liquid deviates by no more than 10° C. from a predetermined set temperature during the coating process | 2011-01-06 |
20110000794 | CONTROL OF A CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM - A method in a corrosion protection system for protecting a first and a second metal part of a marine construction is provided. The method includes controlling electrical currents through electrical circuits, including respective anodes, the respective metal parts and an electrolyte, at least partly based on measured electrical potentials of the respective metal parts with an reference electrode as a ground reference. The method further includes repetitively performing the steps of controlling the electrical currents so as to be reduced or eliminated, measuring the electrical potentials while the electrical currents are maintained reduced or eliminated, and, after measuring the first and second electrical potentials, controlling the electrical currents so as to be increased or reestablished. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000795 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DATA REJECTION METHODOLOGY - A method is provided for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample which comprises: a) performing an electrochemical test comprising: (i) contacting the sample with an electrochemical cell comprising at least two electrodes; and (ii) obtaining at least one group of three or more measurements of an electrochemical parameter from the cell, wherein each measurement in each at least one group is obtained at a different time; b) deriving from said at least one group of three or more measurements a single value that is indicative of the time-dependent behavior of the measured parameter; c) comparing the single value indicative of the time-dependent behavior of the measured parameter with a pre-determined range of acceptable time-dependent behaviors; d) determining whether the test is acceptable based on the result of said comparison; e) optionally repeating the above-mentioned steps; and 0 determining the concentration of the analyte from the measurements obtained from the acceptable test or acceptable tests. Also provided is a device on which such a method can be performed and a computer program suitable for performing the data rejection methodology comprised in the method. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000796 | Ion Selective Electrode Module for Clinical Diagnostics - A method of determining an electrolyte in a sample including adding the sample to an electrolyte module, the electrolyte module including a dilution cup, a flow cell, and a pump, the flow cell having a flow channel with a first end and a second end, the first end fluidically coupled to the dilution cup, and the second end fluidically coupled to the pump; combining the sample with a diluent in the dilution cup to produce a diluted sample; operating the pump to aspirate the diluted sample into the flow cell; measuring the electrolyte in the diluted sample in the flow cell; and reversing the pump to dispense fluid through the second end to displace the diluted sample from the flow cell back into the dilution cup. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000797 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LONG-TERM MEASUREMENT OF HYPOHALITES - A method and apparatus measures the presence of total residual oxidant species in aqueous environments. More specifically, the apparatus is operable to measure hypohalites (e.g., hypochlorite and hypobromite) in water containing halide salts using electrochemistry. The apparatus can be a sensor having four electrodes—a reference electrode, a working electrode, and two auxiliary electrodes. The fourth electrode, i.e., the second auxiliary electrode, can be used to generate ionized water near and in contact with the working electrode. The ionized water can clean the working electrode to minimize effects due to scaling or biofilm formation. As such, the working electrode does not need the capability to clean itself. Thus, other elements, originally believed to be unsuitable for use in saline aqueous environments, can be used for the electrodes, for example, gold. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000798 | HYDROGEN STORAGE TANK - A hydrogen containing tank having an inside wall that is uniquely bonded to a hydride core which is a porous hydrogen containing core material. The high hydrogen content capability and high thermal conductivity properties accommodate rapid release and intake of hydrogen gas. Low temperatures and high hydrogen charging discharging rates help to alleviate the use of hydrogen as an energy source in numerous applications. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000799 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels and side panels. The package has retention features in the top panel for retaining the containers. The package has handle features in the end panel for forming a handle for grasping and carrying the package. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000800 | Inverted dome to supply dose - Inverted dome to supply a dose with an inverted dome dispensing closure having a housing, the housing having a septum, a thinner convex dome, and an end plate seal, a main vessel attached to the inverted dome dispensing closure, and a user-actuated for dispensing from the inverted dome dispensing closure into the main vessel. To provide a point of use dispensing devise that will supply fresh healthy ingredients that are stored inside the closure. The devise is used to store ingredients protecting them from UV light and moisture at minimum. The closure will be intuitive for use and easily operated by the end user. The new devise minimizes components and materials while maximizing the dispensing port. | 2011-01-06 |
20110000801 | ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY ELEMENT INSPECTION EQUIPMENT USING SAME - An electric power equipment has a main body case, a plurality of power supply elements provided in the main body case, and a fire-extinguishing agent discharge space disposed facing the plurality of power supply elements. The fire-extinguishing agent discharge space includes fire-extinguishing agent spray space having a plurality of fire-extinguishing agent spray holes for spraying a fire-extinguishing agent toward the plurality of power supply elements, and a fire-extinguishing agent supply space coupled to the fire-extinguishing agent spray space via a plurality of fire-extinguishing supply holes. A fire-extinguishing agent tank is coupled to the fire-extinguishing agent supply space via a shutoff valve. | 2011-01-06 |