07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120037609 | POLYMER TUBING LASER MICROMACHINING - An apparatus for athermal ablation of a workpiece. The apparatus may include a laser device to direct a laser beam at the workpiece to remove a plurality of sections from the workpiece by athermal ablation. The removal may occur in a plurality of discrete motions that cause the laser beam to trace along outer perimeters of the sections in a specific order maintaining mechanical stability of the plurality of sections. The apparatus may further include a process gas nozzle to deliver process gas coaxially with the laser beam to clear debris and cool the workpiece, and a workpiece holder to hold and maneuver the workpiece during the removal of the plurality of sections. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037610 | CERAMIC FIRING FURNACE - A ceramic firing furnace is provided. A uniform gas atmosphere is formed in the ceramic firing furnace to thus minimize a defective ceramic substrate when the ceramic substrate is fired. The ceramic firing furnace includes: a case having an internal space in which a shaped body is disposed; a heating element disposed in the interior of the case and radiating heat; and a plurality of air supply units fastened through the case such that the plurality of air supply units are rotatable by an external force, and supplying a gas to the internal space of the case. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037611 | EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR DIRECT ELECTRIC HEATING CABLE - The present invention concerns an elongated object ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037612 | ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE - An electric heating device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037613 | ELEMENT WIRE CONTACT PREVENTION MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEATER DEVICE - An insulative element wire contact prevention member is installed in a heater device having heater element wires spirally wound around the circumference of an object to be heated. The element wire contact prevention member is interposed between the heater element wires in a portion at which a gap between the heater element wires becomes narrower than that at the time of arrangement of the heater element wires due to deformation of the heater element wires. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037614 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKER - An induction heating cooker including a heating coil, a top plate, an inverter circuit, a temperature sensor provided under the top plate and detecting a bottom temperature of the pot load, an inverter circuit for supplying a high frequency current to the heating coil, a temperature calculating part for calculating the bottom temperature of the pot load based on an output of the temperature sensor, a setting part for a user to set a cooking temperature freely therewith, a controller for controlling an output of the inverter circuit make the bottom temperature of the pot load calculated by the temperature calculating part match the cooking temperature, a cumulative electric power measuring part for measuring a cumulative electric power value of an electric power supplied to the pot load during a second predetermined time period at intervals of a first predetermined time period, and a adjusting part adjusting the cooking temperature to a higher temperature by a second predetermined value when an increased amount of the cumulative electric power value as compared to another cumulative electric power value measured before a third predetermined time period is larger than a first predetermined value. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037615 | Induction Cookware for Keeping Food Warm - An item of induction cookware for keeping food warm comprises a base with ribs, between which the base is coated with a ferromagnetic material. According to the invention, the ferromagnetic material is divided into fields. This prevents constriction points in the ferromagnetic material, at which intense local heating can occur, which can cause the induction cookware to break. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037616 | POWER INVERTER - A power inverter ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037617 | HEATING COOKER WITH SAFETY DEVICE FOR MICROWAVE OVEN - A heating cooker for a microwave oven in which in a main body through which microwaves are transmitted, an upper portion of a metallic pan is closely coupled, and a heating sheet receiving the microwaves and generating heat and an insulating support are coupled in order onto an undersurface of the pan, the heating cooker including a safety device configured such that a silicone packing is provided in a section of the close coupling between the pan and the main body, and so that if internal pressure of the cooker rises abnormally, the silicone packing is decoupled from the main body so as to reduce the pressure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037618 | FLEXIBLE KITCHEN CONTAINER - A kitchen container ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037619 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING LOADS ON LATCHES AND LOADS ON CARGO CONTAINERS - The invention relates to a device for reducing latch loads during the process of loading and flying air cargo containers inside cargo holds of aircraft. The device exhibits a floor plate of a cargo unit of a transport means, an edge profile, a rail bumper as well as a first damping unit. The first damping unit is situated between the edge profile and the floor plate, or between the edge profile and the rail bumper of the cargo unit. The first damping unit is designed for damping a movement by the cargo unit in a direction of movement of the cargo unit so as to reduce the loads placed on the cargo unit. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037620 | SEPARABLE CONTENTS PLATE, AND METHOD FOR MOLDING COSMETICS USING SAME - A separable contents plate, and a method for molding cosmetics using same which makes a pattern stand out on the surface of a multi-colored solid foundation product, wherein a separable contents plate composed of a wall body and a bottom body is provided. The method comprises the steps of: injecting 1st liquid content between the inner side surface of the wall body and the outer side surface of a core, and solidifying the 1st liquid content after the core which matches with the wall body and the pattern is settled at a silicone plate having a pattern formed at an inner bottom surface; and injecting 2nd content having a color different from that of the 1st content into the separated part after separating the core from the silicone plate to fill the pattern with the 2nd content, and solidifying the 2nd content. As a result, a pattern is formed on the surface when content having different colors are put in the separable plate to be molded, and the pattern is formed through engraving or embossing on the surface of a product according to color, thereby distinguishing a product from other products and suiting the consumer's taste for increasing product sales. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037621 | MECHANISM FOR A CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A mechanism for raising or lowering a sidewall of a container. The mechanism has a shaft that extends across a substantial width of the container adjacent an upper frame support. The shaft has two spools fixedly attached to opposing ends of the shaft. The mechanism has two cables each having one end secured to an associated one of the spools, an opposing end secured to the sidewall, and a length wrapped around the spool and extending between the spool and sidewall. The mechanism has a drive for rotating the shaft to unwrap a portion of the cable allowing for the sidewall to rotate away from the container in response to gravity, and to wrap a portion of the cable around the spool, causing the sidewall to rotate toward the container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037622 | ADAPTER PLATE FOR A CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An adapter plate for a container unit that can be coupled to at an additional container unit to form an intermodal container having the approximate dimensions of a standard ISO container. The intermodal container can be handled by a medium tactical vehicle with a load handling system. The container unit has first and second substantially parallel corner posts, an upper frame support extending between first ends of the corner posts, a lower frame support extending between second ends of the corner posts, and a connection block disposed adjacent the second ends of the corner posts. The adapter plate is disposed adjacent the connection block. A proximal end of the adapter plate is connected to the connection block and positioned generally flush with an outer facing surface of the connection block. A distal end of the adapter is angled to connect to an outer surface of the lower frame support. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037623 | Method and Apparatus for Containing Leftover Foods - A method and apparatus for containing leftover foods to bring home from a restaurant. The present invention comprises of a carrying device and a containing device for holding left over foods. The method of using the present invention will reduce the usage of Styrofoam containers used by restaurants and replace it with a environmentally friendly container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037624 | ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURE INCLUDING A FLAME ARRESTOR HAVING A MECHANICAL CHECK VALVE - An electronic enclosure includes a housing having a plurality of walls that define an interior portion. A flame arrestor is mounted to one of the plurality of walls of the housing. The flame arrestor includes a mechanical check valve. The mechanical check valve is configured and disposed to allow a fluid to exit the interior portion of the housing and prevent fluid from entering the interior portion of the housing. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037625 | COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device which is provided at a mouth | 2012-02-16 |
20120037626 | Medical Waste Receptacle - A lid covering an interior of a medical waste receptacle base including a cover for covering the interior of the base. The cover has an opening for passing medical waste through it. The lid includes a chute for directing medical waste into the interior of the base and a closure for blocking the opening operatively connected to the cover for movement between an open position and a closed position. The lid includes a skirt operatively connected to the closure. The skirt sweeps medical waste on the chute toward the waste receptacle base interior as the closure moves from the closed position to the open position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037627 | Disposal Container with Locking Closure - A lid for covering an interior of a medical waste receptacle base. The lid includes a cover having a generally circular opening. The opening including an upper rim surrounding an upper central axis and a lower rim surrounding a lower central axis that is non-co-linear with the upper central axis. The lid includes a generally circular closure sized for blocking the opening. The lid includes a guide extending along the cover. In the open position, the closure is at least partially out of alignment with the opening. In the closed position, a center axis of the closure is aligned with the upper central axis to block the opening. The closure is moveable from the closed position to a locked position in which the center axis of the closure is coincident with the lower central axis. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037628 | Medical Waste Receptable - A lid covering an interior of a medical waste receptacle base. The lid includes an intermediate waste repository connected to the cover. The repository is moveable between a holding position adapted for holding waste segregated from the receptacle base interior, and a dumping position adapted for biasing waste by gravity into the receptacle base interior. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037629 | LID ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR SHIELDED CASK - A lid system for a shielding cask is provided, the system comprising a plurality of contiguous panels, each panel is axially actuated by a first lift piston located laterally from the casks' longitudinal principal axis, and rotated about the cask by a ‘hinge’ piston at approximately 90 degrees along an arc from the first piston, the arc formed by a portion of the lip of the cask. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037630 | Moldable threaded closure with a raised tab for use with a peg-board type store display configured to receive a common household item to facilitate un-tightening of the closure - A moldable threaded closure system which includes a moldable closure formed with an annular sidewall forming a cylindrical member, threaded on one end and closed with a top surface on an opposing end. A receptacle is configured to receive a common household item, such as a pencil, that acts as a lever to facilitate un-tightening and retightening of the closure relative to the container. The closure is easily moldable and having a raised tab with an aperture allowing containers with such closures to hang from a peg-board type store display. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037631 | RECLOSABLE CLOSURE AND BEVERAGE CAN AND BEVERAGE CARTON - There is provided a reclosable closure for a container storing a liquid. The reclosable closure comprises of a fastening insert for inserting the closure into an opening of the container having a hollow truncated-cone shaped bearing formed in the fastening insert, the inner wall of which has at least one passage opening which extends over a section of the inner circumference of the bearing, which opens into a surface of the fastening insert to be turned towards the interior of the container, and which forms a component of a channel extending between the interior of the container to be closed and the interior of a hollow truncated-cone shaped bearing; and a rotary closure comprising a closure cone mounted at least partially rotatably in the bearing, which closure cone has the outer shape of a truncated cone and at least one outlet opening, which extends over a section of the outer circumference of the closure cone and opens into a surface of the rotary closure to be directed towards the outside of the container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037632 | VENTILATED SYSTEM FOR STORING HIGH LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE - A system for storing high level radioactive waste. In one embodiment, the invention can be a system comprising an overpack body extending along a vertical axis and having a cavity for storing high level radioactive waste, the cavity having an open top end and a floor; an overpack lid positioned atop the overpack body to enclose the open top end of the cavity; an air inlet vent for introducing cool air into the cavity, the air inlet vent comprising an annular air inlet plenum and an annular air inlet passageway, the annular air inlet plenum extending radially inward from an outer surface of the overpack body to the annular air inlet passageway, the annular air inlet passageway extending upward from the annular air inlet plenum to an opening in the floor, and an air outlet vent in the overpack lid for removing warmed air from the cavity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037633 | ASSEMBLY HAVING A HOLDING TORIC BODY FOR CLOSING AN ANNULAR COLLAR, OR CONNECTING TO SAME, WHICH CAN BE RAPIDLY POSITIONED AND REMOVED AND USED IN THE BIOPHARAMACEUTICAL FIELD - The invention relates to a piece ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037634 | Portable paint and tool container - A container is provided for carrying a quantity of paint and a plurality of tools; a flange element is comprised having a variety of holes, recesses and magnets to receive tools and supplies; the container optionally comprising a bail type handle, sealing lid and carrying strap. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037635 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A beverage container includes right, left, front, and rear sidewalls that define a closed space there between. The right sidewall defines an opening. The beverage container also includes a bag for storing fluids that is positioned within the closed space. The bag includes a spout for dispensing the fluids. At least a portion of the spout extends through the opening in the right sidewall. The beverage container includes first and second lid members that extend from respective top edges of the front sidewall and the rear sidewall, respectively. The first and second lid members cover the bag when in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, a side edge of at least one of the lid members is positioned behind at least a portion of the spout and is configured to prevent the spout from falling into the closed space. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037636 | Bag retainer - A port and method for retaining a sheet of material within a wall. The port comprises an opening extending through the wall and a single slot extending radially therefrom. The method comprises twisting a free edge of the material into a cylindrical shape, inserting the cylindrical shape of the material through the opening and pulling the cylinder into the slot so as to secure the cylindrical shape therein. A container may also have a sidewall and at least one a port for retaining a sheet of material within a wall of the container extending therethrough. Each port comprises an opening extending through the wall and a single slot extending radially therefrom. The slot may include a stress relieving bore having an inverted tear-drop shape at a distal end thereof. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037637 | DISPENSING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - The invention generally relates to devices, systems and methods for storing and dispensing of a trash bag from the side and/or top of a trash dispenser. More specifically, the devices, systems, and methods disclose trash dispenser that can include at least one sidewall extending vertically from a base, a first opening that can be substantially blocked by a lid, and a second opening that can be substantially blocked by a gate. The first opening can be located at the top of trash dispenser and can be for receiving and/or removing rubbish and/or trash bags. The second opening can be located on at least one sidewall of the second opening and can be for removing and/or receiving trash bags. Further, by displacing the lid and gate, substantially un-blocking the first opening and second opening, trash bags can be laterally removed from the trash dispenser and/or can be removed without being required to be lifted solely vertically. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037638 | Plastic fuel tank with improved creep resistance and method for the manufacture thereof - Plastic fuel tank having a lower wall, an upper wall and at least one reinforcing element connecting these two walls, this reinforcing element comprising a hollow plastic pillar having an opening in its lower part and an opening in its upper part, these openings being situated at locations such that they allow, respectively, the filling of the pillar and the degassing thereof, at least one part of the hollow pillar being a constitutive element of an accessory that has an active role in the tank. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037639 | Interchangeable Pan - A pan and frame system is described that allows one frame to be used interchangeably with a variety of pans for cooking, thus allowing the user flexibility in use. The system cooks a range of foods, and allows one such varied options as stir frying or making toast over a heat source. The system is easy to use, the pans are easy to install and remove from the frame, and the frame with a set of pans is useful in a small space where storage is limited. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037640 | Decorative paper plate storage units - Paper Plates currently have no designated storage space built into any kitchen, craft, or workroom. The Plate-let gives decorative storage solutions for disposable dinnerware. This solution will give convenient storage solutions without having to create additional space in existing cabinets or drawers. The design and multiple mounting abilities give the Plate-let flexible usage possibilities. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037641 | Pressure Vessel Shear Resistant Boss and Shell Interface Element - A pressure vessel has a composite shell; a boss defining a port in the composite shell and having a neck; and an interface element disposed between the composite shell and the boss. The interface element is neither bonded to the composite shell nor to the boss, thereby allowing for movement between the interface element and the composite shell and allowing for movement between the interface element and the boss. The interface element further includes a neck disposed adjacent the neck of the boss. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037642 | Refrigerator - Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including a main body, an outer case forming an external appearance of the main body, an inner case disposed at the inside of the outer case and forming storage chambers, and a heat insulating member formed by filling a space between the outer case and the inner case with foaming resin, wherein the outer case includes a main frame obtained by bending a metal plate into a U shape and forming a lower surface and both side surfaces of the main body, and upper frames installed on the main frame and forming an upper surface of the main body, thereby easily forming main body hinge receipt parts to receive rear ends of upper hinge modules on the upper surface of the main body. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037643 | COOLER WITH TRAY - A cooler with tray product consisting of a rotatably attached tray element located on the exterior body portion of said cooler for providing a flat table surface adjacent to said cooler. A tray cavity for nesting said tray element within the exterior body portion of said cooler. Rotatably mounted leg elements located on the lower tray surface of said tray element for supporting said tray element. Leg cavities for nesting said leg elements located within the lower tray surface said tray element. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037644 | Refrigerator - Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including a main body provided with storage chambers, doors to open and close the storage chambers, and first door side frames, each of which forms one side surface of each door. Each door includes a handle groove stepped so as to be opened forward and sideward and provided on each first door side frame and a handle extended so as to cover the handle groove, and the handle is disposed so as to be substantially parallel with a front surface of each door, thereby providing unity to designs of the handle and the door. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037645 | CONTAINER IN WHICH THE BASE IS PROVIDED WITH A DOUBLE-SEATED FLEXIBLE ARCH - Container of plastic material, comprising a body and a bottom extending from a lower end of the container, the body having a diameter C at the junction with the bottom, in which container the bottom has:
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20120037646 | DOUBLE WALLED CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A double walled container comprising an inner container having a sidewall ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037647 | CRATE WITH COLLAPSIBLE WALL - A crate or container, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall includes an upper section and a lower section having a pair of rails extending upward therefrom. The upper section is selectably slidable on the rails between an upper, closed position and a lower, retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided through the front of the crate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037648 | WIRE FORMED PRODUCTS - Wire formed products are formed of wires of various cross-sectional shapes and sizes shaped and assembled to form containers, holders, dispensers and the like for household and office use. In preferred arrangements, the wire formed product comprises a weldment of frame and connecting wires. The connecting wires form arches that each include an arcuate end extending to spaced legs that overlap with the legs of adjacent wires. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037649 | TAPPING FITTING FOR A TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS AND TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER WITH SUCH TAPPING FITTING - A tapping fitting, particularly a flap or ball cock, with a fitting housing made from plastic for connection to a drain spigot of a plastic container for liquids, particularly an interior container of a transport and storage container, wherein the fitting housing is provided with a conductive device at least part of which is made from electrically conductive plastic for dissipating an electrostatic charge, wherein the conductive device is the conductive device has an integrally conformed earthing conductor for the electrically conductive connection of the conductive device to a ground potential and is also connected integrally with the fitting housing. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037650 | INTERVENING HEAT CONDUCTING MEDIUM - A device for recovering, harnessing and reutilizing heat from along a side wall of a cooking vessel, a cooking vessel comprising such device, and a method of using such device. The device can be constructed as part of the cooking vessel or can be an accessory that attaches to different sized cooking vessels via adjusting means. Specifically, the device is made of a highly conductive and durable metal or metal alloy and comprises a skirt-like body, extending from the side of the cooking vessel and attached to a perforated slip-like portion that may be attached to or integrated into the side wall of the cooking vessel. The device harnesses and reutilizes heat from the underside of the body and safely and efficiently transfers the heat to the cooking vessel through conduction. The device can further comprise diffusers, a bottom portion with a plurality of ventilation openings, and a heat shield. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037651 | SEALED CONTAINER WITH INTEGRAL BUTTON AND ORIFICE SEAL - A cover assembly is capable of attaching to a container and has a dispensing orifice and a substantially perpendicular button opening on a side with a button. A single piece valve beam formed of a deflectable material has the actuator button located on one end and a fulcrum located on another end opposite the actuator button. An inner region of the cover has a retention surface opposite the button accommodating the fulcrum. The single piece valve beam is held inside the inner region of the cover between the button opening and the retention surface by deflection of the beam and rotation about the fulcrum such that the sealing surface moves away from the dispensing orifice when the actuator button is pressed. The deflectable material of the single piece valve beam acts as a spring that exerts force on the sealing surface and exerts force on the actuator against the button opening. The single piece valve beam can be configured to move away from the dispensing orifice when the button is pressed. An integral arm can be alternately cantilevered off of the single piece valve beam so the arm rotates in a same direction as the single piece valve beam rotates at the fulcrum. The arm can be alternatively cantilevered from a stem location so the arm rotates in a direction opposite a direction to which the single piece valve beam rotates at the fulcrum. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037652 | Disposable storage container - The invention is directed to a single use disposable storage container and a lid therefor. The container includes a base and lid. The base includes a generally inverted U-shape rim for mating with the lid to secure the lid to the container base. The container lid includes a composite of paper and plastic. The plastic portion of the lid generally includes an inverted U-shape ring for mating with the base and securing the lid to the base. The plastic ring includes a peripheral ledge and seat extending from an inner side wall of the ring. The paper center panel is secured to the peripheral ledge and seat. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037653 | CONDIMENT AND SAUCE CONTAINER - A container for holding a dipping condiment or sauce and allowing a user to wipe a food item to remove excess condiment or sauce. The container has a base and a side wall having one portion higher than an opposing portion, the wall including at least one ridge, groove or other fluid retention device. The wall also includes a pair of opposing inwardly curved gripping surfaces for facilitating gripping by a user's fingers, the gripping surfaces including ribs or grooves. The container may also include a lid which snap fits onto the lip of the container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037654 | CONTAINER LID - A container lid which seals about a peripheral lip contacting a corresponding container is disclosed. A flexible material, such as a silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, or the like, is attached to at least a peripheral lip formed in a flexible substrate, such as a flexible metal or plastic material, having a first and second surface. The peripheral lip includes notches or slots to create individual sections in the lip to allow inward and outward flexing of the sections. When fitted to a container, the coated flexible substrate forms a seal between the container and the container lid. Preferably, the flexible substrate is formed in such a way that it is bi-stable, thus capable of existing in either a convex or concave state. In one embodiment of the container lid the flexible substrate includes a plurality of grasping teeth (i.e., specialized flexing sections) distributed about the periphery of the flexible substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037655 | Pen Needle Dispensing Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed for storing and dispensing a pen needle for an injection device, including a packaging assembly including a pliable outer cover, the outer cover having a hub portion, a needle portion disposed at a distal end of the hub portion, and a flange disposed at a proximal end of the hub portion, the hub portion having internally protruding splines or other structures for engaging a hub of a pen needle. The hub portion is sufficiently pliable for a user to press gripping portions of the hub portion so that corresponding internal portions of the hub portion between the splines contacts the pen needle hub to increase a surface area contact between the outer cover and a pen needle therein. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037656 | ADHERENT COVER AND DISPENSER - A dispenser for sticky articles and a sticky article, A sticky article comprising: a skin-adherent cover, a first and a second handle and a first and a second protective element, the cover comprising: a side comprising skin-adhesive material, an opposite side and edges; the protective elements protective of the cover, each protective element extending to or beyond all edges of the cover, the first said protective element adhering to the cover opposite side and the second said protective element coupled to the cover side comprising skin-adhesive material, said first handle coupled to the first protective element and said second handle coupled to the second protective element, said first protective element configured to adhere to the cover less than the cover adheres to skin, wherein the article is configured to allow detachment of said second element and second handle from said cover when said first and second handles are pulled apart. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037657 | Method for Discontinuously Emptying a Container - A method serves for discontinuously emptying a container in which liquid collects. The container is emptied via a valve or other such emptying device. The container must never be completely emptied and never overflow. A sensor is arranged in the container to detect a first state in which liquid is present in a predetermined region and a second state in which no liquid is present in the predetermined region. The valve or other emptying device is activated as soon as the sensor detects the first state, and is stopped as soon as the sensor detects the second state. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037658 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING BENEFICIAL LIQUIDS AT STEADY RATE - A method for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a water collection chamber. A water-transporting membrane is provided to communicate with the water collection chamber. An extraction chamber receives water through the water-transporting membrane, expanding the extraction chamber. A dispensing chamber, containing a beneficial agent, is configured to contract upon expanding the extraction chamber. This causes the dispensing chamber to expel the beneficial agent through a subterranean delivery channel, such as a rigid hollow spike. In certain embodiments, a rate adjustment mechanism may control the rate that water is received through the water-transporting membrane, thereby controlling the rate the beneficial agent is expelled. The water-transporting membrane has features that repel osmagent from passing through to the water collection chamber. The method features steady rate performance without refreshing the water chamber and low temperature sensitivity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037659 | DISPENSER FOR A FLOWABLE MEDIUM - A dispenser for a flowable medium has a container with an outlet on the bottom. A pump is connected to the outlet. A replaceable reservoir is placed on top of the receptacle. The container is removably disposed within the dispenser base and includes a valve inside the outlet. The valve closes the outlet when the container is removed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037660 | Apparatus and Method for Delivery of a Dry Mixture - A method of measuring or dosing dry mixture ingredients includes providing separate flow channels for ingredients. The flow channels including at least a first flow channel and a second flow channel configured such that the first flow channel is at least partially disposed around the second flow channel. The first flow channel may include an outer concentric metering screw and the second flow channel may include an inner concentric metering screw. The method further including providing a first material to the first flow channel and a second material to a second flow channel, wherein one of the first and second materials comprises a single dry ingredient and the other of the first and second material comprises multiple dry ingredients. The materials are advanced through the channels to a shared exit where a mixing zone is provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037661 | COLLABSIBLE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USING COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS - A collapsible container and a method of using the collapsible container are provided. In one embodiment of the container, the container comprises a collapsible fold area associating a base portion with a nestable portion, the collapsible fold area being structured such that a collapsing of collapsible fold area results in disposal of at least a portion of the nestable portion within the base volume. In one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the steps of nestling the collapsed containers with one another for efficient space storage when said collapsed containers are not in use, and releasing a vacuum or applying a force to return a collapsed container to its full or expanded position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037662 | Method and apparatus for a sanitizable mixing nozzle - A mixer assembly includes a mixer body and a mixer cover coupled to the mixer body. The mixer body includes an inner wall defining a mixing chamber having an inlet and an outlet. The inner wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed on top of the inner wall that form a plurality of passes therebetween. The mixer body further includes a shell disposed around the inner wall that forms a diluent chamber between the inner wall and the shell. Diluent entering the diluent chamber flows through the plurality of passes and into the mixing chamber for mixing with product entering from the inlet of the mixing chamber. Mixed product exits the mixer body from the outlet of the mixing chamber. The mixer cover includes an angled shelf that closes out the diluent chamber and extends over the plurality of passes such that diluent entering the diluent chamber moves through the plurality of passes along the angled shelf and into the mixing chamber. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037663 | Shroud and Dispensing System for a Handheld Container - A dispensing system includes a shroud for holding a container. The shroud has a gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user and an actuation area. The actuation area is activated by a user upon exertion of a force generally transverse to a central longitudinal axis. The force rotates the actuation area about a rotation point that is on the central longitudinal axis of the dispensing system. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037664 | HANDS FREE SANITARY LIQUID DISPENSER FOR A COMPUTER STATION - A sanitary liquid dispenser for dispensing sanitary liquid and controlling use of an electronic device comprising: an outlet, where said outlet includes a means for the dispensing of sanitary liquid from a container within the dispenser; an emission sensor, where said emission sensor provides a means for dispensing sanitary liquid out of the outlet; a bottom lip, where said lip extends outwardly from the dispenser; and an electronic sensor, where said sensor transmits a signal via USB or other connection device to software residing on the electronic device and upon receipt of the signal, the software activates the electronic device for use. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037665 | FEEDING DEVICE PARTICULARLY FOR POWDERED MATERIALS INTO A DEVICE PROCESSING THE SAME - A feeding device, particularly for feeding powdered materials into a device processing the same, in particular an extruder, the feeding device including a housing with a receiving region for receiving the material, which is movable laterally over at least one flexible wall, which is movable by at least one moving mechanical element acting thereon, wherein the element is movable along the wall. The wall exterior has bumps, is moved via the element, and/or the element is non-round in its motion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037666 | Anti-Drip Valve for Fluid Dispensers - An anti-drip valve assembly for a fluid dispenser is disclosed that includes a valve block and a cylindrical valve body disposed within the valve block. The cylindrical valve body includes a recess for accommodating a valve element. The recess is in communication with the chamber for accommodating a biasing element for biasing the valve element outward and away from the valve body or towards the valve block or dispense port, depending upon the position of the valve body. When the valve body is in a closed position, the valve element is biased against the dispense port. When the valve body is in a dispense position, and there may be a plurality of dispense positions, the dispense port is selectively in communication with a fluid passageway or one of a plurality of fluid passageways for dispensing fluid through the dispense port. The valve assembly is particularly useful for fluid dispensers employing more than one pump for dispensing a common fluid in different amounts. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037667 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Additive Fluids to Refrigerant Circuit - A refrigerant additive supply device can include an outer rigid container, an inner flexible bag positioned in the outer rigid container and defining a space therebetween where the inner flexible bag contains an additive without a refrigerant, a valve in fluid communication with the inner flexible bag, an actuator operably coupled to the valve, and a propellant sealed within the space, where the inner flexible bag has a device pressure that allows flow of the additive into a refrigerant circuit when the actuator is depressed. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037668 | HAND HELD AEROSOL DISPENSER - An ergonomically excellent hand-held aerosol dispenser ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037669 | Dispenser - A dispenser in which an outlet opening is provided in the container lid which is opened by tearing open a sealing membrane in order to open the container. A removal tube is connected to the outlet opening and extends to the container base in order to dispense a portion of goods at the outlet opening when the dispenser is tilted and the removal opening of a rotary slide lid is aligned with the outlet opening in the lid. The rotary slide lid may be rotated into a position in which the outlet opening in the lid is hermetically sealed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037670 | DISPENSING NOZZLE - A nozzle is provided for dispensing a viscous material. The nozzle includes an elongated nozzle body defining a hollow passage formed between a base and the tapered end. The tapered end is initially closed for preventing discharge of material from within the passage. A removable tip portion is formed within the tapered end of the nozzle body. The removable tip is formed by a tear tab projecting from the tapered end and a removable tear strip formed within the sidewall of the nozzle body and connected to the tab. The tear strip is defined by spaced, longitudinally extending tear lines within the sidewall and includes at least two removable sections along the length of the strip. The tear tab forms a starting mechanism for transferring an opening force to the tear strip to remove the sections of the strip to form a discharge opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037671 | MANUAL TRANSPORTATION OF ARTICLES - A garment transportation and storage device comprises a support rod at the bottom, a hook at the top, and a ball-shaped handle between the support rod and the hook for transporting garments supported on the support rod by hangers and for engaging the hook with a support structure. An article transportation and storage device comprises an inverted U-shaped frame, a support rod slidably engageable with the frame, and a hook mounted on the frame for pivotal movement between extended and retracted positions. A garment receiving and supporting hanger is provided with an inflatable garment protection device that prevents wrinkling of garments supported by the hanger. A garment transportation and support device comprises opposed garment engaging arms that pivot outwardly to securely support a garment. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037672 | ARTICLE CARRIER FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE ARTICLES AROUND A NECK OF A WEARER - An article carrier has a first member including a top side and a first arch. The first arch optionally is for receiving a first article. The article carrier also has a moveable second member connected to the first member. The second member is moveable from a first position connected to a lateral side of the first member and to a second position where the moveable second member is not connected to the lateral side. The moveable second member may retain a second article on the moveable second member in the second position. The second member may capture a temple bar of a pair of glasses on the second member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037673 | CLIP-ON PORTABLE CASE FOR CARRYING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A clip-on portable case, which can be clipped on an item of apparel to enable a user to easily and conveniently carry a portable electronic device with him, includes a clip-on mounting frame adapted to be clipped onto the item, and a holding frame having a gate member hinged to a backboard which is turnable relative to the mounting frame between unloading and loaded positions and which defines a receptacle area for the electronic device. A transmitting mechanism is disposed between the gate member and the mounting frame such that, when the backboard is turned from the loaded position to the unloading position, the gate member is swung from a closed position to an open position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037674 | SELF ADJUSTING CONTOURED STRAP DEVICE AND METHOD - Novel devices and methods are provided to dispense the load of a bag or case across a user's shoulder when the user attached a strap to the bag or case. The devices and methods provide a segmented tensile assembly to disperse the load of a bag or case uniformly across the user's body. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037675 | MODULAR OUTDOOR PACKING SYSTEM - Implementations of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for packing equipment that provide for a versatile, comfortable, and convenient modular outdoor packing system that increases the enjoyment of outdoor activities. In general, one or more implementations of the present invention include a modular outdoor pack with multiple interchangeable front packs that are interchangeable with a base back pack. Each interchangeable front pack is configured for a particular outdoor activity allowing the modular outdoor pack to transform into multiple different packs depending on the outdoor activity in which the user is participating. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037676 | Golf Cart Bag Strap Sleeve - A golf cart bag strap sleeve that is capable of protecting a golf bag from damage due to friction between the golf cart bag strap and the golf bag comprising a first layer of durable non-abrasive material, a second layer of foam, neoprene, cloth, or gel padding, and a third layer of durable non-abrasive material suitable for customized advertising. In the first embodiment, the three layers are folded over to form the sleeve with two open ends that engage the strap. In a second embodiment, the sleeve is comprised of two panels, both made of the first layer, second layer, and a third layer. An end cover encloses the three layers to prevent fraying and stitching secures the three layers and the end cover. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037677 | CONTAINER HOLDER FOR A BICYCLE - A container holder for mounting onto a bicycle and for holding a container. The container holder having a receptacle for holding the container and attachment devices for mounting onto a frame or handle bars of a bicycle, particularly without tools. The holder is adapted to hold various bottles of liquid and containers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037678 | Bicycle carrying frame allowing the bicycles to cross over on a tail door of car from front to rear - A bicycle carrying frame includes a main unit rack, front fork fixing seats, bicycle body support brackets, adjustment belts and hook-ring belts. The main unit rack is fixed on a tail door of car with the hook-ring belts; whereas, the front fork fixing seats and the bicycle body support brackets are fixed on the main unit rack. A bicycle front fork, with a front wheel being dismantled, is fixed on the front fork fixing seat and then a bicycle body is fixed on the bicycle body support bracket with the adjustment belt. As the front fork fixing seats are located alternately at different heights from front to rear, bicycle front forks with front wheels being dismantled are fixed and bicycle handles will not collide with each other. Therefore, a space for emplacing the bicycles is reduced that a car can be emplaced with plural bicycles for transportation with the car. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037679 | DEVICE FOR FEEDING A QUASI-ENDLESS MATERIAL WEB - The invention relates to a device for feeding a quasi-endless material web ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037680 | TRANSPORTATION DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A transportation device includes a first roller that transports a sheet-shaped medium from an upstream to downstream in a transporting direction; a guide member that has a guide section extended along the transporting direction and is arranged upstream of the first roller in the transporting direction; and a second roller that is movable between a correcting position where the second roller pinches the sheet-shaped medium with the first roller and corrects a curl of the sheet-shaped medium, and a standby position where the second roller separates from the transporting passage further than the correcting position, wherein the guide member is movable to an escaping position that is separated from a moving passage that is from the correcting position to the standby position of the second roller if the second roller moves to the correcting position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037681 | GAS COMBUSTION TYPE STRIKING MACHINE - In a gas combustion type striking machine, a combustion chamber is opened and closed by moving a movable sleeve in a vertical direction. A safety lever is attached to a trigger, and a switch is switched by being pressed by a switch lever arranged to be engageable with the safety lever. A hold member which is engageable with the movable sleeve is rotatably connected to the trigger. A shaft supporting a base end of the hold member positions between a shaft supporting the switch lever and a cylinder in a right-left direction which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037682 | DUAL SAFETY COMBUSTION POWERED TOOL DEVICE - A dual safety combustion powered tool device includes a push member disposed to be pressed against a targeted surface to bring a lever to turn to be closer to an actuating unit. A trigger body is pulled to move the actuating unit so as to permit an actuating region to abut against the lever and to turn the actuating unit to an orientation where an actuating region is engageable with an ignition switch. Subsequently, a further movement of the trigger body to a final-stage position permits the actuating region to switch on the ignition switch so as to ignite combustion for initiation of a stroke movement of a driver blade. With such construction, undesired firing of the combustion powered tool device can be avoided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037683 | POWDER-ACTUATED FASTENER-DRIVING DEVICE HAVING SOUND-ABSORBING FUNCTION - A powder-actuated fastener-driving device includes a hollow body including a tubular portion and a handle, and an inner tube movable forwardly and rearwardly within the tubular portion and having a front end disposed outwardly of the tubular portion, and a slot. The front end of the inner tube has an outer surface formed with a position-limiting groove. A stop member is disposed within the tubular portion, and extends into the slot. A sound-absorbing sleeve is sleeved movably on a portion of the tubular portion disposed outwardly of the handle, and has an inner surface formed with a position-limiting block, which is movable forwardly and rearwardly within the position-limiting groove. When the front end of the inner tube is pressed forwardly against an object, the sound-absorbing sleeve comes into contact with the handle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037684 | LEVERAGED ACTION STAPLER - A stapler selectively uses enhanced leverage to break a glue bond of a staple to separate the staple from a rack of staples in the stapler. The staple does not press a working surface during this operating stage. The extra leverage stage occurs through a minority of total handle travel, preferably via a pivoting lever linked to the striker at one end and the opposite end traversing between inner spaced apart ribs underneath the handle. A remaining non-leveraged handle travel stage ejects a staple out from the stapler body against a working surface. A track supports staples from an underside of the top of the staples. The track includes an outward extending bottom support for at least one staple on the track to prevent rotation of a short rack of staples. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037685 | STAPLING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a stapling apparatus having an improved structure capable of smoothly rotating a stapler at both lateral sides of the stapling apparatus. The stapling apparatus includes a base frame including a horizontal slot, branch slots branching from the horizontal slot, rotation restricting plates protruding from a branch portion between the branch slots and the horizontal slot, respectively, and a movement guide shaft provided in parallel to the horizontal slot, a movable frame movable to a left or a right on the base frame, and a bucket for rotating a stapler, in which a pair of first guide rollers fitted into the horizontal slot and a second guide roller protruding to an outside of the horizontal slot are fixed to a lower portion of the bucket, and one of the first guide rollers is guided to move to the branch slot from the horizontal slot. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037686 | ENDOSCOPIC PURSE STRING SURGICAL DEVICE - An endoscopic surgical stapler for applying a suture to tissue including an elongated tubular member, a first jaw positioned at the distal end portion of the tubular member and having a longitudinal axis, and a second jaw disposed in substantially parallel relation to the first jaw at the distal end portion of the tubular member. The second jaw is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis toward the first jaw, while maintaining the substantially parallel relation between the first and second jaws. A stapling assembly is disposed in each of the first and second jaws and configured to apply surgical staples to the tissue such that a suture, in combination with the surgical staples, forms a purse string with the tissue when the surgical stapler is activated. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037687 | Capillary and ultrasonic transducer for ultrasonic bonding - A capillary is attached to an ultrasonic transducer of a wire-bonding apparatus. The capillary includes a first part configured to be attached to the ultrasonic transducer, and a second part other than the first part and extending from the first part. The first part has a shape different from a shape of the second part so that the first part has a flexure rigidity larger than the second part. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037688 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE AND TEMPERATURE-CHANGE RESISTANT CONNECTION BETWEEN A SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE AND A CONNECTION PARTNER - The invention relates to a method for producing a connection between a semiconductor component and semiconductor component and semiconductor module resistant to high temperatures and temperature changes by means of a temperature impinging process, wherein a metal powder suspension is applied to the areas of the semiconductor module to be connected later; the suspension layer is dried, outgassing the volatile components and generating a porous layer; the porous layer is pre-sealed without complete sintering taking place throughout the suspension layer; and, in order to obtain a solid electrically and thermally conductive connection of a semiconductor module to a connection partner from the group of: substrate, further semiconductor or interconnect device, the connection is a sintered connection generated without compression by increasing the temperature and made of a dried metal powder suspension that has undergone a first transport-safe contact with the connection partner in a pre-compression step and has been solidified at zero pressure using temperature sintering. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037689 | Puzzle storage - The present invention relates to a storage device for puzzles, especially jigsaw puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a Velcro closure flap on a short side (such as Velcro), a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037690 | REUSABLE GIFT WRAP - A flexible sheet that may be used and reused as a user-friendly and environmentally conscious wrapping material is presented. The sheet has a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and a fourth corner, wherein the first corner and the second corner are connected by a first edge of the sheet and the third corner and the fourth corner are connected by a second edge of the sheet. The first corner and the second corner wrap around an object to enclose the object, and the third corner and the fourth corner wrap around the object, the first corner, and the second corner. A decorative bow is integrated with the sheet. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037691 | FOOD CARTON - A food carton includes a substantially triangular bottom panel with a first, second and third edge. A first, second, and third sidewall connect to the first, second, and third edge, respectively, of the bottom panel. A cover is connected to a top edge of the third sidewall. The bottom panel; first, second, and third sidewalls; and the cover define a substantially closed space therein in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, a first side edge and a second side edge of the third sidewall extend beyond a rear edge of the first sidewall and a rear edge of the second sidewall, respectively, so that the rear edge of the first sidewall and the rear edge of the second sidewall are in frictional contact with an inner surface of the third sidewall. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037692 | Sealed Clamshell Carton - A clamshell carton may be erected from a blank for holding a food product. The blank may include various fold lines and corner features such as gussets or glue tabs that facilitate formation of the blank into the clamshell carton that includes a tray and a lid. The tray may have a bottom panel for supporting a food product. The lid may include a window that allows inspection of the food product held in the carton. The carton may include flanges that project outwardly from the tray and lid. When the carton is closed the flanges may define overlapping pairs that may be sealed together to enclose and seal the food product within the carton. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037693 | Foldable box - A reusable foldable box is disclosed that has a first flat configuration and a second three dimensional configuration. The box consists of a first set and a set of panels that are assembled to form the foldable box. The first set of panels includes at least six panels that are foldably coupled in a predefined sequence. The first set includes a top panel, bottom panel, a pair of side panels, a lip panel and a securing panel. The first set of panels forms a single piece construction to which the side panels of the second set of panels are coupled with triangular inward connectors. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037694 | Envelope Bag - The present invention relates to an envelope bag, comprising a front bag layer and a rear bag layer, which front and rear bag layers define an opening in a spread-apart position of the envelope bag, and with a continuous passage through the front and rear bag layers to be acted upon by a spreader device for the purpose of spreading the front and rear bag layers in order to open up the opening, wherein the passage is substantially aligned through the front and rear bag layers and the passage in the front bag layer has at least one feature from the group at least comprising: dimensions and design which differs from the passage in the rear bag layer. The present invention also relates to a set of envelope bags and to the use of at least one envelope bag in a sleever machine. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037695 | EMBEDDED MEDIA BARCODE LINKS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND USING THEM - Embedded Media Barcode Links (EMBL), are optimally blended iconic barcode marks printed on paper documents that signify the existence of media associated with that part of the document. EMBLs are used for media retrieval with a camera phone. Users take a picture of an EMBL-signified document patch using a cell phone, and the media associated with the EMBL-signified document location is displayed on the phone. Unlike traditional bar code which requires an exclusive space, EMBLs are optimally blended with contents and thus have less interference with the original document layout and can be moved closer to a media associated location. Unlike Embedded Media Makers (EMM) which requires underlying document features for the marker identification, EMBL has no requirement to underlying features. Moreover, EMBL can take the advantage of users' knowledge to traditional barcode. Retrieval of media associated with an EMBL is based on the barcode identification of the captured EMBL. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037696 | Transfer, Link, Bind, Specimen Tube Barcode Information To RFID Specimen Transport Puck In A Continuous Moving Binding Process Method - The present invention relates generally to the process method of transferring/linking/binding specimen tube label barcode information (such as unique accession number along with other useful laboratory information such as test code information, testing department, specimen temperature) using an RFID Specimen Transport Puck moving continuously on a continuously moving conveyor belt and an RFID Reader/Writer that writes the information onto the RFID chip on the RFID Specimen Transport Puck. The process method is to space the specimen transport pucks on the conveyor, rotate the specimen transport puck that is holding the specimen tube with the barcode while the specimen is moving continuously forward using rotating wheels on the side of the conveyor belt and using a dispersed barcode reader to read the barcode information from the specimen tube label, and to transfer/link/bind the information from the specimen tube barcode label to the RFID chip on the specimen transport puck holding the specimen tube using an RFID reader/writer beneath the conveyor belt, a PLC and a database server. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037697 | System and method for using machine-readable indicia to provide additional information and offers to potential customers - A system for using machine-readable indicia to provide additional information and offers to potential customers, the system comprising a network-connected server adapted to receive coded information from mobile devices, a database coupled to the server and containing data pertaining to products, a software application executing on the server for processing the coded information, and a plurality of labels containing machine-readable indicia and posted near products for sale, is disclosed. According to the invention, on receiving coded information from a mobile device, the server provides the data to the software application, and the software application determines from the coded information a location from which the information was obtained and a product to which the information pertains, and, based at least in part on the location and product information obtained, the application obtains additional data from the database and sends it to the mobile device from which the coded information was received. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037698 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY READING INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a novel type of information carrier, on which information is stored in the form of diffraction structures. The information carrier according to the invention can be read by being drawn manually through a reading device. The present invention also relates to a device with which an information carrier according to the invention can be read. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037699 | CODE READING APPARATUS AND CODE READING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a code reading apparatus includes an image pickup section, a reading section, and a storage control section. The image pickup section picks up an image including an image of a commodity to be subjected to sales registration. The reading section reads commodity information indicating the commodity to be subjected to the sales registration from the picked-up image. The storage control section causes a commodity master file, which stores commodity information indicating a commodity and a commodity image of the commodity indicated by the commodity information in association with each other, to store the picked-up image as the commodity image in association with the read commodity information. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037700 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMAGE FILES WITH EMBEDDED INVENTORY DATA - Systems, methods and devices are provided for documenting and tracking assets such as inventory items, contents, structural repairs, administrative line items and instructions and the like, in particular as it pertains to the contents restoration and insurance property claims industry. A mobile device such as a smartphone or digital camera is provided with onboard camera and wireless capabilities and is used to record identifying information and descriptive detail of inventory items on-site, including barcode or other indicia identifying the inventory items. This data is embedded in an image file representing a photograph of the inventory item for uploading to a database or other storage location for later processing. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037701 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURED VOTING TRANSACTIONS - A secured electronic system and method for taking and counting votes. A database of unique ballot security codes, each ballot security code consisting of a ballot code representing the ballot selections of a voter and a security code derived from sensing with a biometric sensor a biometric presentation of a biometric feature of the voter. Each ballot security code is checked before entry into the database to verify that the security code component is not within a voter template of the security code component for any prior ballot security code, to prevent multiple votes being cast by any voter. Recounts are validated by verifying the uniqueness of the security code component of each ballot security code and verifying that each security code is not within a voter template of any other security code. Each ballot security code may also be checked against a registration data base thereby verifying that the voter is registered. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037702 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNTHETIC WEAPON STABILIZATION AND FIRING - In methods and apparatuses, a weapon includes a trigger module for sensing trigger input from a shooter and generating a trigger signal, and a firing module for controlling firing of a projectile responsive to a fire control signal. The weapon also includes an image sensor configured for mounting on the weapon and sensing a series of images over a time period of interest while the trigger signal is in a motion-estimation state. A controller is configured for determining when to fire the weapon by receiving the images from the image sensor and generating a motion estimation history over the time period of interest responsive to changes in the images. The controller is also configured for determining a centroid of the motion estimation history and asserting the fire control signal when the trigger signal is in a fire-enable state and a current image is within an offset threshold from the centroid. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037703 | OPTICAL DEVICE, OPTICAL INFORMATION READING DEVICE AND LIGHT SOURCE UNIT MOUNTING METHOD - When an optical module is manufactured, a module package is used in which a collimating lens is attached, and in which a pedestal is installed to arrange the laser light source unit so that the laser beam is outputted substantially parallel to the optical path passing through the optical axis of the collimating lens. First, the laser light source unit is attached to the pedestal using clips so that it can move only in the direction along the optical path. The laser light source unit is then moved in the direction along the optical path, and its position is adjusted so that the laser beam is parallel light from the collimating lens. Afterwards, the laser light source is secured to the pedestal using an adhesive so that it cannot move in the direction along the optical path. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037704 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL ARRAY CODE - The present invention relates to a two-dimensional array code. The two-dimensional array code comprises a plurality of equal-height code characters arranged into a two-dimensional array, wherein each of the code characters corresponds to a bit group representing information, and the adjacent code characters in the row direction of the two-dimensional array have equal center distances; and a locating mechanism, for defining size and/or direction of the two-dimensional array arranged by the code characters. The present invention greatly reduces the cost for issuing a two-dimensional code, and significantly increases the user convenience. This two-dimensional array code has high compatibility for user mobile terminals. In addition, the entire system apparently improves its safety and stability, and is suitable for the present network application environment. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037705 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBJECT METROLOGY - A system includes a time of flight (TOF) camera or similar device, a processor coupled to the TOF camera, and a sensor. The processor receives TOF data from the sensor. The TOF data is related to an object within range of the TOF device. The processor calculates dimensions of the object using the time of flight data. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037706 | RFID PROXIMITY CARD HOLDER WITH FLUX DIRECTING MEANS - A card holder for an RFID proximity card having a coil loop antenna with an area for interfacing with a flux generating RFID proximity card reader. The card holder includes a flux directing means; and a housing for containing the flux directing means and receiving the RFID proximity card. When the RFID proximity card is received within the housing, the flux directing means influences the flux generated by the RFID proximity reader such that the flux is directed to within the area of the coil loop antenna. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037707 | Security informational article with improved features - The present invention provides a secure identification card | 2012-02-16 |
20120037708 | CARD WITH A DETACHABLE WIRELESS ANTENNA-BASED PAYMENT DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention relate to for a card that includes a detachable wireless antenna-based payment device, such as a contactless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) payment device or the like. The card is configured so as to alleviate or eliminate production problems associated with the adhesive-protecting backing being lifted or otherwise removed during handling of the card by the embossing equipment. In specific embodiments, the detachable wireless communication device is formed vertically along the width of the card, such that the detachment line extends along the width of the card. In such embodiments, by limiting the width of the wireless communication payment device to about one-third of the length of the card, the detachable wireless communication payment device is formed outside of the center region of the card, which is the region handled during the embossing procedure. | 2012-02-16 |