05th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100025392 | BAG FOR USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN AND HEAT/PRESSURE COOKING METHOD WITH THE BAG - There is provided a bag for use in a microwave oven enables heat/pressure cooking, and a heat/pressure cooking method using the bag. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025393 | Microwave Heating Apparatus - A construct comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of opposed side panels that define an interior space. The top panel includes a movable portion including a microwave energy interactive element on a side of the movable portion facing the interior space. The construct also includes a cross member adapted to extend at least partially across the movable portion for urging the movable portion toward the interior space. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025394 | Apparatus for heating moldings, in particular dental ceramic molding - The invention relates to an apparatus for heating moldings, in particular dental ceramic moldings, with the aid of microwaves or a magnetic field, the apparatus having a susceptor surrounding the molding, in particular according to the type of a container that is closed, said susceptor absorbing microwave radiation or being heated by a magnetic field and emitting heat to the molding. Further, a shielding for electrical and/or magnetic fields is arranged in the path between the microwave oven or the induction coil and the molding, in particular at the inner wall of the susceptor. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025395 | Apparatus for the heating of molding, in particular dental-ceramic moldings - This invention relates to a device for heating moldings, in particular dental ceramic moldings with the aid of a microwave generator that impinges a susceptor with microwave radiation, said susceptor being arranged between the molding and the microwave generator. Preferably, the susceptor at least partially forms both an inner ring and an outer ring, and the molding is arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025396 | COMPOSITE BARREL - A composite barrel for storing wine comprising a polymer body, at least one removable wooden head for attachment to an end of the polymer body, each wooden head having an interior surface, the interior surface configured to increase the surface area of the interior surface of the wooden head for contact with wine to be stored, and a sealing mechanism for sealingly securing each removable wooden head to the polymer body. A wooden head may be used at both ends of the barrel for sealing the barrel and bringing more wood into contact with the contents of the barrel. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025397 | Portable container with integral folding mechanism - A foldable portable container provided with an integral mechanical mechanism for folding or unfolding the container is described. The integral mechanical drive mechanism is utilized to simultaneously angularly displace the opposing container end walls and the container roof attached thereto to fold or unfold the portable container. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025398 | Foldable portable container - A foldable portable container is described. The container end walls are hinged to the floor of the container and are attached to the roof by a hinged slide mechanism whereby vertical displacement of the roof causes the simultaneous folding or unfolding of the opposing container end walls. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025399 | PACKAGING UNIT - A packaging unit has a container ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025400 | BOX LID AND BLANK THEREFOR - Some embodiments relate to a box lid blank comprising side panels and end panels adapted to be connected to form a rectangular structure, side flaps and end flaps extending from the respective side panels and end panels and connected thereto along fold lines or score lines, folding portions of said end flaps being adapted to be secured to opposed facing portions of the side flaps and to extend outwardly from the side and end panels when the rectangular structure is folded flat, said end flaps and the secured folding portions being shaped such that the secured folding portions draw the end and side flaps inwardly towards a closed position with respect to the side and end panels when the rectangular structure is formed from its folded flat condition to thereby form a lid. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025401 | RELIEF VALVE - A relief valve including a generally cylindrical housing with first and second openings. The first opening is defined by a flange having an internal shoulder located adjacent the first opening. A pin is provided in the housing and has a first end and a second end opposite of the first end. A spring is positioned about the pin. A seal is located at the second end of the pin and adjacent the second opening of the housing. A clip is located at the first end of the pin and engages the internal shoulder of the flange to compress the spring between the clip and the seal. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025402 | Pushdown openings with purchase, leverage and gas-tight resealability for can ends - An easy-to-open and optionally resealable beverage can end provides opening by pressing downward. An actuator lies flat initially to conform to stackability requirements, but is readily repositionable to a ready-to-open state. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025403 | PRESSURE VESSEL HEAD WITH INVERTED NECK - A pressure vessel for transporting compressed gas at very high pressure without failing is disclosed. The pressure vessel includes an inverted neck at the head so that pressure from compressed gas is applied to the neck in a converging manner. A plug valve is inserted into the opening defined by the neck to seal the pressure vessel. As pressure from the compressed gas enclosed in the pressure vessel increases, engagement between the neck and the plug also increases. Therefore, the pressure vessel can withstand higher levels of pressure from compressed gas before failing during hydro and burst testing. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025404 | Yoke Type Quick Opening Closure - A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025405 | Portable Equipment Container - An equipment container for use with heavy machinery, the equipment container having a base, opposing lateral ends, back wall and front lip defining an internal carrying space, wherein one or more vertical dividers separate the carrying space into two or more compartments. The portable equipment container may be use with an industrial vehicle, and is adapted to carry in separate compartments a fuel tank, a ground packing machine, and a bucket, each accessible to an operator from the operator's position in the vehicle. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025406 | Vertical Storage Vessel - A vessel for containing liquefied petroleum gas and a method for loading a semitrailer with a plurality of vessels is disclosed. The vessel may include a tank with an outside diameter that is greater than thirty inches and less than thirty-four inches. The tank may be configured to contain at least 119 water gallons, and may be further configured to contain liquefied petroleum gas. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025407 | Method Of Converting Shipping Containers To Fluid Tanks - A method of constructing a moveable storage tank for the temporary storage of liquids at a fixed location, including the steps of obtaining a moveable shipping container having a bottom section, a top section, two side sections and two end pieces, and removing the end pieces to form a container housing having two end openings. The method further includes installing a shaped floor panel over the bottom section of the container housing to form a reservoir bottom, followed by installing a pair of side panels to the shaped floor panel and two side sections of the container housing to form the reservoir sidewalls. The method also includes the step of installing a pair of bulkheads to the shaped floor panel and the side panels at the two end openings to form a liquid-tight liquids reservoir that is integrated within and substantially conforms to the box-like shape of the container housing. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025408 | TANK FOR STORING A REDUCING AGENT - The invention relates to a tank for storing a reducing agent, in particular a liquid reducing agent. The reducing agent reduces the nitrogen oxides from the waste gases of the internal combustion engine to nitrogen and water. The tank includes an external container in which an internal container is accommodated. A heating element is provided in the internal container and the liquid reducing agent can be removed by a removal device. The internal container is connected to the external container in such a way that the liquid reducing agent can flow out from the internal container into the external container. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025409 | MODULAR PANELS FOR ENCLOSURES - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to energy generating modules. More particularly, embodiments relate generally to energy generating modules that comprise energy generating devices and pluralities of modular panels comprising fuel chambers. The modular panels respectively comprise one or more multi-functional inter-panel coupling ports positioned to facilitate multi-purpose modular interconnection of complementary modular panels and exhibit a degree of structural rigidity sufficient to contribute to immobilization of interconnected complementary modular panels relative to each other. The complementary modular panels are interconnected via the multi-functional inter-panel coupling ports to form an enclosure such that the fuel chambers of the interconnected complementary modular panels are disposed between an exterior of the enclosure and an interior of the enclosure. The energy generating device is in fluid communication with one or more of the fuel chambers and is configured to generate an energy output with fuel received from the fuel chambers. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025410 | CONTAINER - The present invention relates to an improved container, which is applicable to heating an object to be heated inside the container by radiation or conduction of thermal energy. The container has an outside surface on which at least one heat collector is provided and the heat collector is made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity, whereby the overall heat absorbing surface area of the heat absorbing section of the container is increased. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025411 | PRESSURE CONTAINER - A pressure container includes a metal socket and a CFRP layer that contacts the metal socket. A metal oxide layer is formed on a first contact area where the socket contacts the CFRP layer. The socket may be made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, and the oxide layer may be formed by anodizing the socket. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025412 | PART MANUFACTURING METHOD, PART, AND TANK - A method for manufacturing a part having a resin-impregnated fiber layer ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025413 | HIGH PRESSURE TANK HOLDER AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM - A high pressure tank holder automatic locking mechanism comprising a casing mounted to a outside portion of a rim of a high pressure tank bottle rack, a lever brace having at its upper end a lever extending downwardly from the casing into an interior opening of the rim of the bottle rack, and the lever is configured and made from a spring formed flat material. The lever extends downwardly at an angle of 30-60 degrees from said brace. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025414 | Hot beverage cup sleeve - A hot beverage cup and sleeve bring together two modes of heat transfer, conduction and radiation. The sleeve has an inner face with a plurality of high reflectivity surfaces for radiating heat back to the cup. The sleeve also has a plurality of insulating members for containing insulating air. Each of the insulating members is positioned to space the high reflectivity surfaces away from the cup. A low emissivity film can be adhered to the cup without touching the insulating members. The film can also be attached to the sleeve facing but spaced from the high reflectivity surfaces. This cup and sleeve arrangements minimize thermal contact and reduce heat transfer. Thus, the hot beverage cup and sleeve protect a person's hand as well as extend the time of keeping the beverage hot. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025415 | BAG DISPENSING MACHINE FOR UPWARD DISPENSING - The present invention relates to a device for dispensing plastic bags from a stack of bags, one at a time, for use in stores and shopping areas. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device includes at least one conveyor belt mounted about at least two rollers and is adapted and configured to engage a plastic bag from the stack of bags, a pressure mechanism for pressing at least one bag against the belt so as to cause the belt to engage the bag, means for rotating one of the rollers so as to cause it to drag an engaged plastic bag upwards to a dispensing area, and means for automatically stopping rotation of said belt after a single bag has been dispensed. If desired, the rate at which the bags are dispensed can also be set and controlled. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025416 | Cleansing Wipe Container Having Content-Specific Display - A cleansing wipe container includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels and a lid. The cleansing wipe container may be filled with a plurality of cleansing wipes that are contained in a cartridge. The cartridge and container interact such that a message is displayed on or through a panel of the container. The message is based on the cartridge of wipes and may include a type of wipe, a list of ingredients of the wipes, and/or instructions for using the wipes. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025417 | DISPENSING DEVICE - The invention pertains to a time-controlled dispensing device comprising at least a tray and a cover, which may be lockable, for example via snap fitting, for consecutive dispensing of doses of medicaments. The device comprises a desired number of storage compartments and/or cartridges, for example disposable cartridges, each containing a predetermined dose of one or several medicaments. The tray is fitted with a transporting means for displacing the tray to a position where a desired compartment and/or cartridge will be in the only dispensing position suitable for removal of the dose, as a response to a signal from a timing means. The timing means is connected to a reminder and/or an alarming means, directed to the person using the device and a person at a distance, respectively. By way of the alarming means, removal of doses is indicated, for example through the manipulation of a lever or a hatch, and a signal may be sent for example via GSM or via the internet. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025418 | VENDING MACHINE WITH VIDEO DISPLAY - Methods and apparatus are disclosed relating to the provision of a video display device within an article vending machine, such video display being used to provide one or more of an “entertainment”, “advertising” and/or an “interactive product selection” enhancement to the vending machine. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025419 | Moist Towelette Dispensing Apparatus - A moist towelette dispenser device adapted for use in combination with a toilet paper holder assembly having an elongated cylindrical spindle with two ends engageable which mount on a conventional toilet paper fixture to support a roll of toilet paper. The device provides for concurrent dispensing of toilet paper and moist towelettes and an air freshener. A housing provides a dispensing site for the towelettes and is engageable to the room mount by two elongated members. The toilet paper is operatively mounted on the spindle engaged between the members. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025420 | STACK OF INTERFOLDED ABSORBENT SHEET PRODUCTS - A stack of interfolded absorbent sheet products comprises a plurality of absorbent sheets each of which is itself folded at least twice about axes that are perpendicular to one another. The absorbent sheets have an embossed surface relief of a predetermined pattern or design. Each of the absorbent sheets within the stack comprises at least one pair of panels sandwiched between a pair of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent sheets in the stack. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025421 | Method and apparatus for removing sutures from a suture package - In a method of removing sutures from a suture package, a suture package is retained in a suture package retainer. The retainer includes a housing having an opening at the top, such as defined in a cover, through which sutures may be accessed. A suture package support located in the housing is biased upwardly towards the top of the housing so that a top-most suture package is located adjacent the opening, whereby a user may remove a suture associated with the top-most suture package through the opening while the suture package is securely restrained. In one embodiment, the suture package retainer is reusable and includes a single use cover and support. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025422 | Food Automate and Method for Automatically Supplying and Heating Food Packages - The invention relates to a method for automatically supplying and heating individual portions stored in a chilled or frozen condition, and a food automate ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025423 | LOTTERY TICKET MACHINE HAVING FUNCTION OF PREVENTING TICKETS FROM BEING ILLEGALLY DRAWN OUT - A lottery ticket machine having function of preventing tickets from being illegally drawn out includes a machine base provided thereon with a driving device, two press rollers and a control device. One of the two press rollers is disposed with a shaft extending out of the machine base for assembling the control device, which consists of a rotary gear with engage holes, a bushing and a control wheel bored with a bushing hole to be fitted on the bushing and provided with engage teeth and projecting bars to be respectively engaged with the engage holes of the rotary gear. An outer cover covered on the control device is disposed inside with engage teeth to be correspondingly engaged with the engage teeth of the control wheel, and a spring has its opposite ends respectively pushing against the control wheel and the inner wall of a bushing cover. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025424 | Automatic screw feeder - An automatic screw feeder serves to automatically align a plurality screws laying in disarray and feed the aligned screws one by one to a power screwdriver so as to avoid screw clogging. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025425 | STRIP SUPPLY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a strip supply device including: a strip accommodation member having a cassette part having a plurality of rows of vertically laminated strips accommodated side by side therein and a cover part adapted to be slidingly movable to the cassette part so as to open and close the opened portion on the lower side of the cassette part; a take-out module having a plurality of mounting parts each formed to a depth corresponding to the height of one strip, so as to take out the strips mounted on the mounting parts by the number of units and to move them to a predetermined position; and a moving module adapted to move the strip accommodation member in one direction so as to place one of the plurality of strip rows correspondingly to the mounting parts of the take-out module. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025426 | DOSING DEVICE - A system for withdrawing a quantity of a product from a product stream may include a product flow channel through which a volume of products may flow, a chamber for receiving a quantity of the product, an opening through which the products may flow from the product flow channel into the chamber. The system preferably also includes a sealing assembly for selectively sealing the opening. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025427 | DUAL SUBSTANCE DISPENSER - In one embodiment, at least two spray containers are used of the type having push button valves that control the delivery of spray from the containers. Each container retains a different type of spray such that activation of one container dispenses a different substance than activation of the other container. In one embodiment the substances are differentiated by their fragrances such that the substance from one container smells different than the substance from the other container. A controller controls actuation of the nozzles such that the pattern of dispensing of the different sprays may be preset. The containers can be actuated automatically in a variety of different patterns. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025428 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MEASURED QUANTITIES OF LIQUID - A liquid dispensing apparatus is provided which has a syringe for storing and dispensing a liquid, and a connector passage connected to the syringe. A positive pressure passage is connected to an air source for supplying positive pressure to the syringe, and there is a pressure valve located along the positive pressure passage that is operative to control the flow of air along the positive pressure passage. A vacuum passage is connected to a vacuum generator for supplying vacuum pressure to the syringe, and there is a vacuum valve located along the said vacuum passage that is operative to control the flow of air along the vacuum passage. The positive pressure passage and vacuum passage are connected to the connector passage. A pressure sensor is also provided to measure the pressure in the connector passage. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025429 | Three Seal Sachet With A Dispensing Device - A three seal sachet and method of manufacturing the sachet. The sachet includes a film having first and second longitudinal sheet edges and opposed first and second sheet faces. The film is folded to form opposed first and second sachet faces where the film is sealed to itself along marginal portions of the first and second longitudinal sheet edges on the first sheet face thereby forming a tube with a longitudinal seal on the second sachet face. First and second transverse seals bond the film along the marginal portions of the first and second transverse edges of the sheet, thereby closing the tube at each end. The sachet also includes a dispensing device disposed on the first or second face. The disposed device includes a flange which is inserted into the first sachet face and secures the device to the sachet and a dispensing orifice enabling product to be dispensed from the sachet. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025430 | PREVENTION OF LINER CHOKE-OFF IN LINER-BASED PRESSURE DISPENSATION SYSTEM - To avoid problems associated with choke-off of a collapsible liner (e.g., disposed within a rigid overpack) during pressure dispensing of fluid therefrom, a pressure dispense package includes a choke prevention element comprising any of a perforated flange within the liner, a channel-defining flange within the liner, a film defining at least one liquid channel along an inner surface of the liner, a radial stiffening element coupled to the liner, an orifice-defining hollow internal support disposed within the liner, one or more magnetic and complementary magnetically responsive elements associated with the liner and surrounding container, or differential collapse characteristics between liner panels. Methods for preventing choke-off of a collapsible liner adapted for pressure dispensing are also provided. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025431 | Multiple brand ice beverage dispenser - A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverages includes a touch panel assembly, removable fittings in a carbonator, a carbonator probe, and a carbonator pump assembly removable from a front of the beverage dispenser. The touch panel assembly includes a light source for backlighting a user interface and providing the dispenser with a visual presence. Electrode traces in the touch panel assembly detect interruptions in electrode fields and are accepted as user inputs for dispensing a beverage. A controller conducts the lighting, dispensing, and reconfiguring operations for the flavor selection areas on the user interface. The touch panel assembly further includes provisions for increasing a user interface area to increase visibility of a particular flavor, as well as bonus flavors on a beverage dispenser. The removable fittings each include an orifice for entry of water to be carbonated into the carbonator. The carbonator probe is a single wire probe with timed refill. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025432 | WRISTBAND-MOUNTED DISPENSER FOR LIQUIDS AND POWDERS WITH AN IMPROVED DISPENSING MECHANISM - An apparatus for dispensing material includes: a chamber for the material, the chamber sealed by a flexible seal; a nozzle coupled to the chamber and residing at a front end; and a pump, the pump comprising: a piston that moves in a tube, and an activator. When a user presses the activator, the piston moves toward or away from the front end, and a portion of the material is emitted onto the user's palm or fingers. The pump emits the portion of the material regardless of a direction of gravitational pull. In one embodiment, the piston emits the material by directly contacting the material in the chamber. In another embodiment, air is allowed into the chamber through a weep hole, which resides between the piston and the material. The air is used to expel the material through the one-way valve. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025433 | VESSEL FOR STORING PARTICULATE MATTER AND DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR USE IN THE SAME - The invention pertains to a vessel ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025434 | Ice Dispenser - An ice dispenser including an ice supply container; a shaft extending into the supply container; a stirrer rotatable about the shaft which extends into the supply container, the stirrer being connectable to a rotation drive device that rotates the stirrer; an output chamber communicated with the supply container, the output chamber having an ice outlet opening; a slider rotatable in the output chamber, a rotation of the slider in a predetermined manner operating to bring the slider into moving engagement with ice located in the output chamber; and a coupling selectively disposable between an active coupling disposition in which the coupling operatively interconnects the stirrer and the slider to one another such that the slider rotates in correspondence with a rotation of the stirrer and a decoupling disposition in which the coupling does not operatively interconnect the stirrer and the slider to one another. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025435 | Grease Gun Used by Cooperating with a Rotary Tool - A grease gun used by cooperating with a rotary tool comprises a connecting rod, a transmission mechanism and a push rod. The rotary tool drives the connecting rod to rotate, and then the connecting rod rotates the transmission mechanism, so as to make the push rod extrude grease from the grease gun. Since the grease gun is used by cooperating with the rotary tool, it is unnecessary to provide a power source in the grease gun, so that the cost is reduced. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025436 | Dispensing device arranged to reduce the risk of strain and injury during use - A device for dispensing flowable materials to low locations without the user being required to bend over or kneel down during dispensing provides relief from back strain or other injuries. The device includes a cylinder having a piston mounted therein which reciprocates between forward ejecting and return directions. A driven rod, connected to the piston, extends through a front wall of the cylinder. Upon actuation, a trigger mechanism supplies a pressure medium within the cylinder for displacing the piston in the forward ejecting direction to dispense flowable material from the dispensing device. The trigger mechanism is oriented to enable the user to hold the dispensing device like a suitcase and is spaced a sufficient distance from where the flowable material is dispensed to enable a user to remain standing erect while dispensing to low areas such as where a floor and wall meet. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025437 | TRIGGER TYPE HEAD CAP FOR AN AEROSOL SPRAYER - A trigger type head cap for an aerosol sprayer is provided which when in discharging and eliminating a residual gas inside of an aerosol container, allows the residual gas to be easily and reliably discharged and eliminated. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025438 | BOW MAKING TEMPLATES AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed is a bow making template that includes a non-rectangular body, a main slot within the body, a first angular slot within the body, a second angular slot within the body, and a plurality of ribbon positioning surfaces disposed on the body. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025439 | NESTABLE HANGER WITH INTEGRATED CASCADE HOOK - A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025440 | MULTIPLE CLIP WRAPAROUND HANGER - The present invention is a multiple clip wraparound garment hanger with a body having a first arm and a second arm extending laterally outward in opposing directions to a first end and a second end, and a hook extending upward from the body for suspending the garment hanger from a support. A first pair of garment clips is secured to the first and second arms at the first and second ends, respectively. A second pair of garment clips is secured to the body inward of the first and second ends, and a third pair of garment clips secured to the body inward of the second pair of clips. The second and third pairs of garment clips have a first support member and a second support member, each support member having a different thickness. The first support member is substantially flexible and permits deflection of the first support member in a direction into and out of a plane of the body. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025441 | Drinking Cup Tethering Device - A drinking cup tethering device includes a strap, a first end and a mid-portion of the strap being connected to a releasable two-part connector forming a first loop of the strap. The other end of the strap is connected to a slide connector, another mid-portion of the strap passing through aligned slots through both parts of the slide connector forming a second loop which fits around the cup. A spring between the base and a release button in the base produces a gripping force between the slots in the base and aperture in the bottom to grip the strap which is manually releasable to tighten the second loop securely around the bottle. A rubberized strip on the inward facing side of the second loop helps insure that the cup remains securely tethered. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025442 | TOOL RETAINING DEVICE - A tool retaining device and method of manufacture comprises an attachment area having an interior sheet of material and an exterior sheet of material. A plurality of magnetic devices is arranged into a two-dimensional pattern with each of the plurality of magnetic devices being placed into individual pockets formed between the interior sheet and the exterior sheet of material. Each of a plurality of magnetic amplifiers is arranged concentrically and in proximity to individual ones of the plurality of magnetic devices. Each of the plurality of magnetic amplifiers is shaped to control an amount of magnetic force applied laterally along a face of the external sheet of material of the tool retaining device. The plurality of magnetic devices are magnetized only after being placed into the individual pockets. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025443 | Mounting Assembly for a Vehicle Accessory - A mounting system for removably mounting an accessory on a fender of a motorcycle includes a mounting bracket, mounting tab, and latch. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on the fender. The mounting bracket includes a base plate, cover plate, standoff, mounting slot, upper recess and lower recess. The base plate is disposed upon the fender. The cover plate is configured to cover a portion of the base plate. The standoff is sandwiched between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is disposed between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is generated by the standoff being disposed between the base plate and cover plate. The upper recess is disposed at an upper edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The lower recess is disposed at a lower edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting tab is configured to mate with the mounting slot. The mounting tab is affixed to a first accessory. The latch is affixed to a second accessory. The latch includes an upper jaw configured to mate with the upper recess and a lower jaw configured to mate with the lower recess. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025444 | Hands-Free Viewing Assemblies for Portable Media Players - Viewing assemblies are configured to hold and support a portable media player (PMP) and allow a user to view the PMP screen hands-free. Hands-free viewing assemblies can be user-supported and configured to be worn around a user's neck area or free-standing and configured to be placed on a solid surface. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025445 | THREE PIECE LIFTING DEVICE - A three piece lifting system for lifting loads such as furniture during a move. The system has a first elongated strap that has a plurality of loops at its first and second ends that receive second and third elongated straps. The second and third elongated straps each have shoulder loops that go on the shoulders of workers such that when assembled the first elongated strap engages the load so that the workers are enabled to lift the load off the ground. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025446 | BACKPACK WITH INCORPORATED GUN SCABBARD - A backpack and a method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundry cargo while moving about. The backpack is devised in such a way as to permit easy and rapid access to and retrieval of said firearm from the storage. It is equipped with dual padded shoulder straps. In an ideal embodiment, a waist belt is included to facilitate the stabilization of the scabbard when the firearm is being withdrawn, as well as to contribute to the load bearing functions of the backpack. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025447 | BANDOLIER - A bandolier comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, at least one first storage region on the outer surface and at least one second storage region on the inner surface is disclosed and described. In one aspect, the bandolier comprises a wearing configuration presenting the corresponding outer surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region, and a non-wearing configuration presenting the corresponding inner surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region arranged substantially flat and substantially adjacent to each other. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025448 | Device for manually perforating a sheet of aluminum foil and a method of use - A device and a method are disclosed for manually perforating a sheet of aluminum foil. The device includes a first member having a first surface with a plurality of apertures formed therein and a first guide member extending upwardly above the first surface. The device also includes a second member having a lower surface with a plurality of projections extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the projections can be simultaneously inserted into one of the plurality of apertures. A second guide member is formed on the second member and cooperates with the first guide member to permit the second member to move vertically relative to the first member. A sheet of aluminum foil can be placed between the first and second members, when they are spaced apart from one another, and the sheet of aluminum foil can be perforated by pressing the second member against the first member. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025449 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY ACTIVATING DESTRUCTION OF A GLASS WINDOW - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for activating destruction of window glass. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for remotely destroying a glass by providing a glass window having a resonant vibration frequency; identifying a frequency channel on the glass window; positioning a resonator at or near the embedded frequency channel, the resonator providing one of an acoustical vibration or mechanical vibration to the glass window, the acoustical vibration or mechanical vibration substantially matching the resonant frequency of the glass window; detecting an external event necessitating destruction of the window glass; activating the resonator to deliver the acoustical vibration or mechanical vibration substantially matching the resonant frequency of the glass to the frequency channel. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025450 | Method of controlling printing in a printer, and a printer - A printer enables setting roll paper in a center-referenced position based on received paper width information, and printing correctly to the printing area of the paper set to the centered position. When the paper width of the paper | 2010-02-04 |
20100025451 | GAS COMBUSTION TYPE DRIVING TOOL - A gas combustion type driving tool is provided with a combustion chamber; an electric motor; a rotary fan connected to a shaft of the electric motor for stirring and mixing a combustible gas and air within the combustion chamber; an accommodating portion formed in a wall of the combustion chamber for accommodating the electric motor; a shaft inserting tubular portion which is formed in the accommodating portion and through which the shaft of the electric motor penetrates; and a seal member interposed between an inner surface of the shaft inserting tubular portion and the electric motor. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025452 | EXPANDING PARALLEL JAW DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVER DEVICE - A cutting and stapling device for use as an attachment to an electromechanical device driver comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw which separate and close against one another in a continuously parallel alignment. The upper jaw includes a series of staple guides corresponding to one or more staples in a removable staple tray disposed within a lower jaw, whereby a blade and wedge having a threaded bore travel upon a matching threaded shaft in a channel disposed in the lower jaw below the staple tray, such that rotation of the threaded shaft causes movement of the wedge through the channel while a sloped surface of the wedge contacts the staples to push the staples against the staples guides, closing the staples. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025453 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE GENERATION OF ULTRASONIC WIRE BONDS - A method for generating a wire bond between a wire and an electrical contact member is provided. The method comprising the steps of: pressing a first surface of a portion of the wire against a second surface of the electrical contact member with a first force while vibrating the portion of the wire along the second surface in order to generate a bond; measuring the time dependent vibration amplitude of the portion of the wire at a number of discrete time steps during the generation of the bond; measuring the time dependent deformation of said portion of the wire due to said applied first force and said vibration at a number of discrete time steps during the generation of the bond; and generating a time dependent first signal from at least said vibration amplitude and said deformation at a number of discrete time steps during the generation of the bond that is a direct measure of the stability of the bond at the respective time step. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025454 | SOLDER ALLOYS AND PROCESS FOR REPAIRING A COMPONENT - Many known solder alloys according to prior art utilize silicon or boron as melting point reducers, which, however, form brittle phases that have an undesirable effect on the thermo-mechanical properties. The invention relates to a solder ally that comprises gallium and/or germanium, preferably forms the Y′ phase and has improved mechanical properties. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025455 | PACKING BOX - The invention relates to the trapezium packing box made of the cardboard, which comprises a rectangular upper board, a rectangular bottom board, two relative rectangular side boards and two relative trapezium side boards; said upper board, said bottom board and said four side boards are connected together by respective tongues and engaging grooves and enclose the chamber therein. The present invention improves the space using rate and fits for packing non-quadrate goods such as irons. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025456 | CONTAINER WITH SIDE POCKETS, HANDLES, AND RESEALABLE OPENING - A collapsible container for holding popcorn that is comprised of a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. The front and rear panels have pockets mounted at the base of the container. The container also includes carrying handles incorporated into the top of the front and rear panels. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening that maybe sealed by a number of different methods and mechanisms. When the container is open, the user may add a topping, and then seal and shake the container in order to distribute the flavoring agent. Additionally, the user may seal the container, thereby trapping heat so as to maintain an elevated temperature for the popcorn. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025457 | CARTON WITH REINFORCED HANDLE - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a top end flap foldably connected to the top panel, and a side end flap foldably connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The carton includes a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton. The side end flap comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and an extension panel foldably attached to the main panel an the top end flap. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025458 | Universal Collection and Support Column for Diverse Electronic Candle Arrays - A column alternatively supports one of a plurality of arrays of different pluralities candles in different configurations. A plurality of donation or payment mechanisms are mounted on the column for alternative modes of receiving diverse monetary transactions elements, such as cash, credit card and debit card, with resultant automated actuation of the at least one of the electronic candles upon receipt of one of the monetary transaction elements. The column includes jimmy-proof, pilfer-proof and tamper-proof features for securing cash collected in an authorized accessibly collection box. A replaceable paperboard collection box is removably disposed in the secured column. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025459 | DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A display device includes a display unit ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025460 | Mobile Banking Architecture - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for interfacing a user device to a transaction system. An interface is provided in order to call a function on the transaction system for performing the transaction. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025461 | DOUBLE CONVERSION CHEQUE-CLEARING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A cheque clearing process includes the steps of: receiving, in a computer system, first payment information based on digital ink generated by an optically imaging pen, the digital ink identifying a unique cheque identity and representing handwritten information entered on the cheque by the pen; receiving, in the computer system, second payment information based on independently reading visible information on the cheque; and comparing the first payment information with the second payment information. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025462 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AND PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF STORED-VALUE CARDS - A method of providing and processing a plurality of stored-value cards includes providing a stored-value card assembly including the plurality of stored-value cards in a housing. The plurality of stored-value cards includes a first stored-value card and a last stored-value card. Each of the plurality of stored-value cards is associated with a different account identifier linking each one of the plurality of stored-value cards to a different financial record or account. The different account identifiers collectively define a series of account identifiers. The method further includes scanning the different account identifier associated with the first stored-value card using a point-of-sale terminal, and scanning the different account identifier associated with the last stored-value card using the point-of-sale terminal. The housing indicates which of the different account identifier associated with the first stored-value card and the last stored-value card should be scanned first. Other card assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025463 | Digital transmission system (DTS) for bank automated teller machines (ATM) security - This invention describes a hand held digital transceiver to transmit a signal as light (visible and invisible) or sound (audible and inaudible) or other digitized code for alphanumeric in any language, special characters or symbols or graphic or pictures or any combination thereof, to the ATM that is equipped with a compatible digital transceiver card. This card can transmit and receive the said signals and codes using a driver and/or firmware for the operation, management and maintenance of this security system. Upon verification, of the transmitted code, by the ATM, access is granted. The ATM then transmits a randomly selected new code of any combination of the codes or signals stated above to the transceiver for storage in the said transceiver and recording on the client card. The said transmission from the ATM cannot be stored in any other hand held transceiver located within range of the transmission. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025464 | Method and System to Localise and Identify Test Tubes - A method and a system to localise and to identify at least one of a plurality of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025465 | System for Locating and Taking Inventory of Objects - The invention relates to a system including individual identifier devices ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100025466 | Method and System for Verifying Election Results - The invention pertains to a method and system for verifying election results, in association with an election process and a particular election. One useful embodiment of the invention is directed to a method, wherein a plurality of voters are each authorized to cast a ballot by using a specified voting device of a voting system, wherein the specified device may have one of a number of states, and the process is under the supervision of an Election Authority (EA). The method includes the step of publishing a number of certificates, wherein each certificate corresponds to one of the specified device, and contains one or more public keys associate with its corresponding device and also contains an Election Configuration (EC) that indicates the expected state of its corresponding device during the election process. The method further includes generating a voter authorization token (VAT) for each authorized voter, wherein each VAT enables one of the authorized voters to anonymously cast only one of the ballots in the particular election. A set of voting results is generated in response to the use of a given one of the VATs to cast a given ballot, wherein the set of voting results includes the given VAT, the cast given ballot, and the state of the voting device when the given ballot was cast. The set of voting results is also signed by a unique private key that corresponds to one of the public keys that is associated with the specified voting device. A further step of a method comprises publishing a set of items that include at least lists of all VATs and all sets of voting results that are respectively generated in connection with the particular contest, wherein the published items are available, together with the published certificates, for use by members of the public to verify election results. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025467 | STRUCTURE FOR READING THE INFORMATION OF THE RFID TAGS - A table is disclosed which incorporates one or more antenna for reading RFID tags attached to articles which are on the table. The table has legs which enables its height to be adjusted either to bring it level with other components such as conveyor belts in a materials handling line. The table itself can include a conveyor belt. In one form the table has top and bottom panels with a gap therebetween in which the antenna are located. In another form the antenna are embedded in a resin plate which constitutes the table's top. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025468 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A READ/WRITE DEVICE - In an apparatus for operating a read/writer, including an antenna and a read/write unit, for communication with an identification medium via a communication link, a read/writer supply and a read/writer have a breakable connection arranged between them. When there is a contactless (operative) interconnection between the external power supply and the read/writer, the connection between the read/writer supply and the read/writer is open and the read/writer can be operated with the identification medium. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING OMNIDIRECTIONAL LIGHTING IN A SCANNING DEVICE - A system and method is provided for selectively controlling the illumination, and particularly dark field illumination, applied to a symbol to be decoded, and for determining a suitable or optimized level of lighting for decoding the symbol. A ring-shaped illuminator is provided, and is segmented into a plurality of individually-controllable lighting portions which can be, for example, quadrants. Initially, illumination is provided to the symbol through an initial set of lighting conditions. Feedback from acquired image data is then used to determine whether the lighting is suitable for decoding the symbol and, if not, a controller varies the lighting applied to the symbol, and additional image data is acquired. This process is continued until suitable conditions are met. Alternatively, activation and deactivation of the lighting segments can be manually selected by an operator to provide suitable conditions. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025470 | BAR CODE READER, OPTICAL MOUSE, AND BAR CODE READING METHOD - A photo-transistor | 2010-02-04 |
20100025471 | BARCODE READING MECHANISM, READING METHOD, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A barcode reading apparatus include a barcode reader for reading a barcode, a moving mechanism for defining a movement position of the barcode reader in a plane, an angle adjusting mechanism for adjusting a reading angle of the barcode reader in a direction orthogonal to a longitude direction of the barcode, a controller for controlling the moving mechanism upon reading the barcode to adjust a position of the barcode reader to a barcode reading position, and controlling the angle adjusting mechanism in the adjusted position to adjust the reading angle of the barcode reader. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025472 | COLORED BARCODE DECODING - In an exemplary embodiment, a method is employed to read an overprinted barcode. An RGB pixel map is obtained from an overprinted color barcode that contains a plurality of disparate colors. A pixel map is allocated for each of the colors detected and each pixel is classified in the one or more pixel maps according to color. One or more barcodes are extracted from the overprinted barcode that correlates to each color detected. Each of the extracted barcodes are then filtered, decoded and read. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025473 | PORTABLE TERMINAL AND PISTOL GRIP SLED WITH OPTIMIZED SCAN ANGLE - A portable terminal, handheld computer and handle are provided. The portable terminal includes a handheld computer operable as a stand-alone device, including operational components having a display and a scanner, and an expansion connector capable of detachably coupling to a peripheral. The peripheral includes at least a handle held by an operator of the portable terminal. The handheld computer is electrically and mechanically coupled to the handle so that the angle between the viewing area of the display and a scanner beam from the scanner is optimized without tilting the viewing area of the display. The portable terminal includes: a handheld device operable as a stand-alone device, including: one or more operational components; and an expansion connector being capable of detachably coupling to a peripheral directly or via an external device connectable to the peripheral, the handheld device being electrically coupled to the peripheral via the expansion connector and identifies the peripheral. The handle for a handheld device, includes: a housing including a grip held by an operator of a handheld device, the handheld device being operable as a stand alone device; a coupling assembly being capable of mechanically and operationally coupling to the handheld device directly or via an external device connectable to the handheld device; and an actuator coupling to the coupling assembly for actuating at least one function of the handheld device, the actuator being configured so that the user operates the actuator while holding the grip. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CARD ADORNMENT - A card adornment system, an adornment, and methods of adorning a card are described. The card adornment system includes a card member including a front face and a rear face. The card member defines at least one aperture passing from the front face of the card to the rear face of the card. At least one adornment is removably attached to the card member through the aperture. The adornment includes a deformable card penetration fitting attached or integral to a shaft. The shaft passes through the at least one aperture of the card member. A faceplate having a decorative front surface or decorative feature may be attached to the adornment. A sticker with a decorative surface may also be attached or affixed to the adornment. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025475 | Transaction card - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is preferably an infrared ink comprising an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025476 | SECURITY LABEL LAMINATE AND METHOD OF LABELING - A labeling method for marking a product with invisible information. The label includes a removable laminate formed from a light transmissive layer, and a light transmissive adhesive that detachably affixes the label to a product. The label includes an invisible marker that contains information, detectable by light of selected wavelength. The amount of marker selected is sufficient to allow information in the marker to be detected only when the laminate is affixed over a surface with a selected optical background. The label laminate is removed from the surface of the product and affixed to a surface having the selected optical background and is exposed to light that renders the information in the marker detectable. The method allows covert information in the label laminate to be reliably detected and read with the use of minimal quantities of marker material. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025477 | SECURITY DOCUMENT INCLUDING AN RFID DEVICE - The invention relates to a security document including a fiber inner layer including at least one security element, a recto outer layer and a verso outer layer, the two outer layers being made of a transparent thermoplastic material, and an RFID device, the RFID device being housed within at least one inner layer of transparent or translucent material. The invention also provides a method of fabricating the security document. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025478 | Printing Currency Documents - A method of printing a security document having a security feature, the method including, receiving the security document, and encrypted identity data at least partially indicative of an identity of the security document. The identity is decrypting using a secret key associated with the public key, allowing a signature to be generated using the determined identity. The signature is a digital signature of at least part of the identity. The signature is used in generating coded data at least partially indicative of the identity of the security document and at least part of the signature. The coded data is then printed on the security document. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025479 | Doped Implant Monitoring for Microchip Tamper Detection - A method and apparatus include conductive material doped within a microchip that accumulates a detectable charge in the presence of ions. Such ions may result from a focused ion beam or other unwelcome technology exploitation effort. Circuitry sensing the charge buildup in the embedded, doped material may initiate a defensive action intended to defeat the tampering operation. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025480 | IC CARD AND IC CARD SOCKET - A technique for an IC capable of achieving the large expandability of the memory capacity, a memory capacity and cost burden in accordance with the requirements of users is provided. The IC card of the present invention is a flash memory card | 2010-02-04 |
20100025481 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OR FOR PRODUCING A PRELAMINATE FOR SUCH AN APPARATUS - In a method for producing an apparatus for wireless communication, particularly a contactless card, a E-passport, a Smart label or the like, or for producing a prelaminate for such an apparatus, an antenna is produced by applying an antenna structure to a substrate using an additive method, such as metal deposition. The substrate can be made of a PVC or polycarbonate material. A transponder is then produced by connecting a bare chip to the antenna using a direct assembly process, such as a flip-chip process. In a next step, the apparatus or the prelaminate for the apparatus is produced by connecting the transponder to further layers using a laminating method, wherein at least one of the further layers in directly adjoining relationship to the substrate is made of a same material as the substrate. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025482 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING AN ITEM AND AN ENCODED OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT THAT IS PHYSICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM - A composition including an item and an optical identification element that is physically associated with the item. The optical identification element includes a binder material and one or more materials embedded in the binder material. The one or more materials provides a composite X-ray diffraction pattern when illuminated by an X-ray beam. The composite X-ray diffraction pattern being indicative of a code. The code relating to information about the item. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025483 | Sensor-Based Occupancy and Behavior Prediction Method for Intelligently Controlling Energy Consumption Within a Building - A method for controlling energy consumption within a building includes providing at least one environment sensing device and at least one energy consumption sensing device associated with the building. Current data is collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device along with associated time-of-day data. A value of a future energy consumption parameter is predicted based upon the collected current data, the associated time-of-day data, and historic data collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device. A profile of future costs per unit of energy consumption as a function of time is determined. Energy consumption is controlled dependent upon the predicted future energy consumption parameter value and the determined profile of energy consumption costs. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025484 | Fuel Economizer - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system conserves fuel consumption and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. A heating system includes a burner that heats water and a room thermostat. The electronic circuit comprises an override thermostat which has a setting for a lower temperature limit and an upper temperature limit below those of the room thermostat. The override thermostat is operable to activate continuous operation of the burner until the upper temperature limit of the override thermostat is reached when the indoor temperature falls below the lower temperature limit of the room thermostat. The electronic circuit further comprises a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while the room thermostat is calling for heat. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025485 | FORCED DRAFT DIRECT VENT TYPE ROOM HEATER - A vent hole | 2010-02-04 |
20100025486 | LIQUID HEAT GENERATOR WITH INTEGRAL HEAT EXCHANGER - Disclosed herein is an exemplary supplemental heating system including a hydrodynamic heater and a heat exchanger. The hydrodynamic heater includes a hydrodynamic chamber disposed within an interior cavity of the hydrodynamic heater. The hydrodynamic chamber is operable for selectively heating a fluid present within the hydrodynamic chamber when the heating apparatus is connected to a fluid supply source. The hydrodynamic heater includes an inlet port fluidly connected to a discharge port of the heat exchanger, and a discharge port fluidly connected to an inlet port of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger core disposed within an interior cavity of the heat exchanger. A wall at least partially defines the interior cavity of the hydrodynamic heater and the interior cavity of the heat exchanger. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025487 | FORCED DRAFT DIRECT VENT TYPE ROOM HEATER - The room heater has, in an outer case | 2010-02-04 |
20100025488 | Hot water circulation system associated with heat pump and method for controlling the same - Disclosed is a hot water circulation system associated with a heat pump and a method for controlling the same. The present invention is advantageous in that heating or hot water supply can be performed smoothly even when an outdoor unit performing a heat pump cycle performs a defrosting operation. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025489 | Fuel Economizer Improvements - An electronic circuit for a hot water heating system an override thermostat; a timer operable to deactivate and reactivate the burner while a room thermostat is calling for heat; a differential temperature switch configured to disconnect the electrical supply to the water pump when the difference in temperature between the water at the boiler inlet and the water at the boiler outlet falls below an adjustable set point; and, a temperature switch configured to prevent operability of the timer until the temperature of the water at the burner outlet rises above an adjustable set point. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025490 | AIR CARE UNIT ALLOWING FOR CUSTOMIZATION OF FRAGRANCE STRENGTH AND CHARACTER - An air freshener with customizable fragrances is disclosed. The air freshener accepts a plurality of fragrance modules, which allow a user to create customized fragrant environments. A fan and/or heating element are included to increase fragrance dispersal. Additional components may be included into the air freshener to provide enhancements to the user experience, including but not limited to a clock, timer, or a music player. The air freshener obtains power from a number of sources, such as AC mains or DC batteries. Energy storage devices located on board the air freshener may be charged by inductive or solar power. The air freshener may also include lighting elements and styling cues to integrate into the local environment. | 2010-02-04 |
20100025491 | Player key for an instant-win lottery ticket and method for validating same - A game ticket is disclosed. The game ticket includes a first and second indicia concealed by a removable opaque covering and indicating visually whether the game ticket is a winning ticket. The first indicia is located with a game play area. The second indicia includes a first player key located within the game player area and a second player key located in a customer key area, wherein whether the game ticket is a winning ticket is determinable upon a comparison of the first and second player keys. A method and apparatus for using the game ticket is also disclosed. | 2010-02-04 |