07th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100037564 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY PACKAGE METHOD - The present invention discloses a flat panel display package method. Firstly, a flat panel display and an electronic baseplate are prepared; the electronic baseplate is assembled to the flat panel display to provide a driving signal for the flat panel display and form a display module, and the display module defines a module package plane. Next, a first package film and a second package film are respectively provided for the flat panel display and electronic baseplate; the first package film and the second package film both outside the module package plane are respectively defined to be a first join region and a second join region. Next, a hot-pressing machine is used to apply a hot-pressing temperature and a hot-pressing pressure to the first and second join regions and seal them airtightly. Thereby, the present invention can prevent external humidity entering and damaging the flat panel display and the electronic baseplate. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037565 | MEDICAL WASTE CONTAINER LID - The present invention provides a lid for a waste container having a first portion pivotably connected to a second portion. The first portion includes a first handle and a first protrusion and the second portion includes a second handle and a second protrusion. The first protrusion engages the second protrusion to prevent the first portion from rotating relative to the second portion past a threshold angle. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037566 | DEVICE FOR MINIMIZING OXYGEN CONTENT - The invention relates to a device for minimizing the oxygen content in containers to be filled, wherein the containers can he provided with a displacement medium by means of a feed unit ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037567 | VERTICAL FILLING AND PACKING MACHINE - A vertical filling and packing machine comprises film feed roller ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037568 | BAG MAKING AND PACKAGING APPARATUS - A bag making and packaging apparatus is adapted to bend a film and to form a packaging bag. The bag making and packaging apparatus includes a former and a supporting member. The former is configured and arranged to form the film into a tubular shape. The supporting member removably supports the former. The supporting member is configured and arranged to allow movement of the former from a first position, in which a packaging operation is performed, to a second position, which is lower than the first position. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037569 | Self-Propelled Bagging Machine For Storing Grain In A Sleeve - A self-propelled bagging machine for storing grain in a sleeve (unfolding plastic film pipe or silo bag) made up of an upper receiving hopper which outlet leads to a grain discharge tunnel over which such folded sleeve fits, all of this mounted on a chassis equipped with running gear and dragging pole, where such hopper outlet comprises a wall that is transversally connected to the hopper according to a downward slant plane leading to the discharge tunnel arranged under the vertical projection of the mouth of said hopper, and where such running gear comprises a back single-shaft running gear that is connected to the wheels, and a smaller front steering running gear; such grain bagging machine further includes: a dual compensated braking device made up of an adjustable primary hydraulic braking mechanism and an adjustable secondary hydraulic braking mechanism which act simultaneously on the back shaft of the bagging machine, and where a mechanic articulation mounted on the chassis in such a way that it is sensitive to pulling variations during the machine operation activates an inverted operation hydraulic pump for reception/release of braking fluid from/to the secondary braking mechanism circuit for braking compensation. Dual compensated braking device to be applied to the self-propelled grain bagging machine described above. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037570 | Air cleaner assemblies; filter cartridges therefor; features; and, methods - Air cleaner assemblies and serviceable filter cartridges therefor are described. Example filter cartridges described which include a first end cap with a air flow aperture therethrough, having an outer axial surface and axial seal ring thereon. Example arrangements are provided with air flow inlet tube section defining the aperture through the first end cap. Also, water seal arrangements, typically positioned radially inwardly from the air seal arrangement, are described. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037571 | DUST COLLECTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dust collection device for a hand-held power tool having a sanding or cutting tool and a dust extraction connection ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037572 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE DUST COLLECTOR WITH A DUST RECEIVING BAG SMOOTHLY INFLATABLE - A negative pressure dust collector with a dust receiving bag smoothly inflatable includes a ventilation hood and an exhaust device. The ventilation hood has a motor fixed on its top, fan blades confined in it to connect with the motor, and a first exit formed at its bottom. A dust collection tank is positioned below the first exit, having its interior put with a dust receiving bag. The exhaust device includes a ventilation tube fixed in the ventilation hood, and a flexible tube connected with the ventilation tube and positioned outside the ventilation hood. The flexible tube is connected with the dust collection tank so that the air existing between the inner wall of the dust collection tank and the dust receiving bag can effectively be sucked out to keep the dust receiving bag inflated to closely contact the inner wall of the dust collection tank. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037573 | FILTER ELEMENT AND SOOT FILTER HAVING GEOMETRICALLY SIMILAR CHANNELS - A filter element and a soot filter are provided, in which resistance against thermal shocks is improved due to the channel geometry. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037574 | Adjustable Filter Racks - Filter racks are disclosed that are adjustable to accommodate filters of various thicknesses. The filter racks may include an insert that can be positioned within the base of the filter rack in two or more positions to adjust the receiving width of the filter rack. A perforated tab of the insert may be unbent to position the insert within the base at a smaller width, and the tab may be bent to position the insert within the base at a larger width. The insert also may include a divider that can be positioned within the base to reduce the width of the filter rack. Further, a rotating guide may be attached to detents within walls of the filter rack compartment. The guide may be biased at various angles to accommodate filters of different widths. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037575 | Rotate-Once Outlet fitting for a Filter Housing - A filter apparatus includes a filter housing having at least one opening and a plurality of retention tabs positioned proximate to at least one of the openings and secured to the filter housing. Also included is a connection fitting having a tube segment sized and configured to be received into at least one opening of the filter housing, orientation tab or tabs secured to the connection fitting and positioned to be engageable between a portion of the plurality of retention tabs when in the installed position. A retention flange extends radially from the tube segment and is configured to retentively engage with the retention tabs to secure the connection fitting to the filter housing. The connection fitting is rotatable when the tube segment is received into the filter housing but is then rotationally locked relative to the filter housing when in the installed position. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037576 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MICRON AND SUBMICRON FIBERS AND NONWOVEN WEBS BY MELT BLOWING - This invention is a method for fabricating fibers by melt-blowing a melt of a molecularly self-assembling material, the melt being at a temperature of from 130° C. to 220° C., thereby forming a fiber set having a distribution of fiber diameters wherein at least 95% of the fibers have a diameter of less than about 3 microns. The invention further comprises collecting the fiber set so as to form a fibrous non-woven web. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037577 | Crop Anti-Wrapping Method and Apparatus - An oversleeve for preventing crop material from wrapping around an agricultural implement shaft. The oversleeve is disposed over the implement shaft and affixed to a stripper pan so it does not rotate with the shaft. The oversleeve is preferably made of a polymer composite material. Removal of dirt between the shaft and oversleeve is effected by a helical groove arranged so the dirt is driven to the ends of the oversleeve. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037578 | HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR ROTARY CUTTING DECK - A height of cut adjustment mechanism is provided for a rotary cutting deck mounted on a lift arm extending from a traction vehicle. The mechanism includes a front axle and a rear axle, at least one roller mounted on each axle, and a pair of height of cut arms extending from each axle to a pivot axis on the rotary cutting deck. A notch lock on each height of cut arm may be moved between a locked position in which the notch lock engages a notch plate at a desired cutting height, and an unlocked position in which the notch lock disengages the notch plate so that the height of cut arm can pivot with respect to the rotary cutting deck. A lever attached to each notch lock can be operated to move the notch lock between the locked and the unlocked positions. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037579 | COTTON PICKER SPINDLE WITH GREASE RESERVOIR AND A GREASE AND DIRT SEAL - A spindle assembly includes a spindle with a blind bore extending along the spindle axis from the drive gear towards the outer end to reduce spindle weight and provide a lubrication reservoir in the spindle. Cross-formed holes extend from the blind bore through to the bearing surface of the spindle. Lubricant from the spindle bars passes into the bore where it is stored and distributed to the journal areas through the small metering apertures. A very low friction seal between the outer bushing and dust collar is pressed into the spindle nut and seals against the polished chrome spindle surface. The seal allows a slight amount of lubricant passage outwardly from the bushings while limiting inward movement of dust towards the bushings. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037580 | FLEXIBLE DRAPER AND CUTTER BAR WITH TILT ARM FOR CUTTERBAR DRIVE - A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a draper assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes a center draper that delivers crop material to a feeder house of the harvesting machine and oppositely spaced side drapers that deliver crop material to the center draper. The harvesting header is operable to flex and thereby follow an uneven terrain. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037581 | LATCH MECHANISM FOR RETAINING GRASS CATCHER ON REEL MOWER CUTTING UNIT - A latch mechanism is disclosed that retains a grass catcher on a reel mower cutting unit. The latch mechanism includes a latch plate releasably holding a rod end of the grass catcher in a slot on the reel mower cutting unit. The latch plate pivots on a horizontal axis. A clip is fastened to the horizontal axis to lock the latch plate in either a locked position retaining the grass catcher or an unlocked position allowing removal of the grass catcher. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037582 | HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE POTENTIOMETER INPUT - A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a draper assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes a center draper that delivers crop material to a feeder house of the harvesting machine and oppositely spaced side drapers that deliver crop material to the center draper. The harvesting header is operable to flex and thereby follow an uneven terrain. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037583 | MOBILE SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE PICKING AND PRELIMINARY PROCESSING OF APPLES, CITRUS, STONE FRUIT AND LIKE OBJECTS - A mobile system for improving the picking and preliminary processing of apples, citrus, stone fruit and the like is disclosed and claimed. The system comprises a mobile chassis upon which can be mounted picking stations, pneumatic tube transport subsystems, receiving and conveying subsystems, object scanning subsystems, cull diverter subsystems, labeling subsystems, and subsystems for relatively gently placing the objects in a predetermined location in a receiving bin. The system can also include a subsystem for gently placing diverted objects in a receiving bin. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037584 | Windrow merger - A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037585 | CHAIN CONNECTING LINK - The invention relates to a chain connecting link, which has two link brackets ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037586 | Method and system for feeding a gas-turbine engine with liquid fuel - A method is provided for supplying a liquid fuel to a gas-turbine engine, e.g. aviation engine. It includes selective fuel delivery through several fuel delivery lines for different engine operating modes based on a required engine power, providing, e.g. feeding the engine operating at minimal power with base or traditional for this type of engine fuel through a base fuel delivery line; in other operating modes the fuel is fed to the engine either through conditioned fuel delivery line with preliminary conditioning of base fuel or through both said fuel delivery lines simultaneously with mixing both fuel flows directly before entering an engine combustion chamber, e.g., in a line connecting intake manifold for the base fuel and each individual fuel injector. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037587 | Turbojet Nacelle Equipped With Means For Reducing The Noise Produced By Said Turbojet - This nacelle ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037588 | VARIABLE FAN NOZZLE USING SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL - A gas turbine engine ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037589 | COMPONENT CONFIGURED FOR BEING SUBJECTED TO HIGH THERMAL LOAD DURING OPERATION - A component configured for being subjected to a high thermal load during operation includes a wall structure with cooling channels adapted for handling a coolant flow. At least one first cooling channel is adapted to convey the coolant from a first portion of the component to a second portion of the component. At least one second cooling channel in the second portion is closed so that the coolant is at least substantially-prevented from entering the closed second cooling channel from a cooling channel in the first portion. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037590 | LOW VELOCITY INJECTOR MANIFOLD FOR HYPERGOLIC ROCKET ENGINE - A fuel manifold for a thrust chamber assembly includes a main fuel chamber which is generally frustro-conical in shape. The main fuel chamber provides a resonance frequency that is at least an order of magnitude lower than an acoustic resonance frequency of a combustion chamber. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037591 | Method and Device for Purifying an Exhaust Gas Flow of a Lean-Burning Internal Combustion Engine - A method and device for purifying an exhaust gas flow of a lean-burning internal combustion engine, with a particle filter which stores particles both in rich and lean operation of the internal combustion engine and which has at least one catalytically active component on which in lean operation of the internal combustion engine defined exhaust gas components, in particular carbon monoxides and/or hydrocarbons are oxidized, the particle filter furthermore having at least one catalytically active component on which in rich operation of the internal combustion engine defined nitrogen oxides are converted into ammonia using hydrogen present in the exhaust gas flow, the ammonia being temporarily stored in at least one SCR catalytic converter which is connected downstream to the particle filter in the exhaust gas flow direction, and the SCR catalytic converter having at least one catalytically active component on which in lean operation of the internal combustion engine defined nitrogen oxides are reduced using the ammonia which has been temporarily stored in the SCR catalytic converter by selective catalytic reduction (SCR). | 2010-02-18 |
20100037592 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DIAGNOSING AN EXHAUST GAS CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A first exhaust gas sensor signal (vls_up) of a first exhaust gas sensor (AS | 2010-02-18 |
20100037593 | FIXED AUGER ASSEMBLY - A fixed auger assembly ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037594 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine wherein exhaust gas from the cylinder groups ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037595 | CONTROL DEVICE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The control device of the internal combustion engine appropriately controls plural exhaust valves to effectively perform sulfur poisoning recovery in an exhaust gas purifying catalyst. The control device controls the internal combustion engine which performs lean burn. The exhaust system of the internal combustion engine includes: first exhaust valves and second exhaust valves provided in each of the plural cylinders; a first exhaust passage communicating with the first exhaust valves; a second exhaust passage communicating with the second exhaust valves; a first exhaust gas purifying catalyst provided at least one of the first exhaust passage and the second exhaust passage; and a second exhaust gas purifying catalyst provided on an exhaust passage downstream of a junction of the first exhaust passage and the second exhaust passage. The control means controls the exhaust valves such that an effect of rich combustion occurs more to the second exhaust gas purifying catalyst than to the first exhaust gas purifying catalyst, when performing rich combustion. By this, the consumption of the exhaust gas in the first exhaust gas purifying catalyst can be suppressed, and the temperature of the second exhaust gas purifying catalyst can be effectively risen. Therefore, the sulfur poisoning recovery and the like can be effectively performed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037596 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION DEVICE OF COMPRESSION IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an internal combustion engine, an NO | 2010-02-18 |
20100037597 | EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LEAN ENGINES AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SYSTEM - An emission control system for the cleaning of the exhaust gases of a lean burn engine with two or more cylinders comprises a first exhaust leg for the exhaust gases of a first group of cylinders and a second exhaust leg for the exhaust gases of a second group of cylinders. A nitrogen oxide storage catalyst is arranged in each exhaust leg. The two exhaust legs are combined downstream of the storage catalysts at a confluence to form a common exhaust leg. The common exhaust leg contains an SCR catalyst. The first and second groups of cylinders are each supplied alternately in periodic intervals with lean and rich air/fuel mixtures. Lean or rich exhaust gases are thus obtained in the combustion in the cylinders and released into the corresponding exhaust legs. Lean and rich exhaust gases are adjusted with respect to one another so as to result in a lean exhaust gas after the combination of the exhaust gases in the common exhaust leg. The regeneration of the storage catalysts may result in the formation of ammonia, which is stored by the SCR catalyst and reacted with nitrogen oxides which pass through the storage catalysts in an unwanted manner during the storage phases. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037598 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING AMMONIA FOR THE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NITROGEN OXIDES AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A method and a device for providing ammonia for the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, include the following steps: a) recording at least one actuating variable for influencing the state of the internal combustion engine; b) calculating a possible nitrogen oxide emission of the internal combustion engine on the basis of an evaluation of the at least one measured variable; c) calculating an ammonia quantity which corresponds to the possible nitrogen oxide emission; and d) initiating the provision of the corresponding ammonia quantity by exhaust-gas-external evaporation in an evaporator and exhaust-gas-external hydrolysis of aqueous urea solution, wherein at least one of the following values: i) the heating power of the evaporator or ii) the quantity of aqueous urea solution supplied to the evaporator, is regulated on the basis of the ammonia quantity calculated in step c). | 2010-02-18 |
20100037599 | Exhaust purification device of internal combustion engine - In an internal combustion engine, an NO | 2010-02-18 |
20100037600 | Particle Separator, Especially a Particle Filter, for the Separation of Particles from the Exhaust Gas Stream of an Internal Combustion Engine - A particle separator for the separation of particles from the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine. The particle separator includes different heat transfer zones arranged at least in the main flow direction of an exhaust gas stream through the particle separator, different, that is, with respect to heat storage capacity and/or thermal conductivity and/or the heat-transfer properties from the exhaust gas stream to the particle separator. Each of these different zones makes it possible for a precisely defined amount of heat to be transferred from the exhaust gas stream to the individually assigned sections of the particle separator. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037601 | EGR system having multiple discharge locations - An exhaust gas recirculation system for a use with an engine having a plurality of cylinders is disclosed. The exhaust gas recirculation system may have an intake passage configured to direct combustion air to all of the plurality of cylinders, and an exhaust passage configured to receive exhaust from fewer than all of the plurality of cylinders. The exhaust gas recirculation system may also have a plurality of separate exhaust conduits in parallel communication with the exhaust passage and configured to direct exhaust from the exhaust passage to the intake passage at multiple locations along a length direction of the intake passage. The multiple locations may be separated from each other by a volume within the intake passage, and the volume may be a function of a total number of the plurality of cylinders, a number of the plurality of cylinders contributing exhaust to the exhaust passage, and a number of the multiple locations. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037602 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP - A variable displacement pump includes: a rotor mounted in a body; a cam ring mounted radially outside of the rotor, and arranged to move with a change in an eccentricity of the cam ring with respect to the rotor, wherein change of the eccentricity causes a change in a specific discharge rate; and an electromagnetic actuator arranged to actuate the cam ring for regulating the eccentricity. During control of operation of the electromagnetic actuator, a first response is set slower than a second response, wherein the first response is a response of movement of the cam ring to a change of an input signal in a direction to request a decrease in the specific discharge rate, and the second response is a response of movement of the cam ring to a change of the input signal in a direction to request an increase in the specific discharge rate. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037603 | HYDRALIC TWO-CIRCUIT SYSTEM AND INTERCONNECTING VALVE SYSTEM - A hydraulic two-circuit system ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037604 | FLUID POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A fluid power system comprises a pump with multiple independently variable outlets ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037605 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBINE - A variable geometry turbine has a gas inlet chamber and a gas flow inlet passage downstream of the inlet chamber and upstream of said turbine wheel. The inlet passage is defined between a moveable first wall and a second wall and an actuator is operable to control displacement of the first wall in order to vary the size of the gas flow inlet passage. A piston member defining the first wall or being connected to it is received in a piston chamber and serves to move the first wall as a result of displacement of the piston member in the piston chamber. A bypass passage defined in the housing and extends between the piston chamber and a location in the turbine upstream of the inlet passage for delivering gas to the piston chamber. The bypass passage is disposed such that gas introduced through the bypass passage pressurises the chamber and applies a force to displace the piston member in a direction that causes the first wall to move towards the second wall. The gas, which may be the exhaust gas from an engine, thus serves to assist the operation of the actuator. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037606 | MULTISTEP TURBOCHARGER ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a multistep turbocharger arrangement ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037607 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE REGENERATION OF A PARTICLE FILTER ARRANGED IN THE EXHAUST GAS TRACT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method and to a device for the regeneration of a particle filter arranged in the exhaust gas tract of an internal combustion engine with at least one NO oxidation catalyst for the oxidation of NO, especially to NO | 2010-02-18 |
20100037608 | Combined High Temperature Exhaust Gas and Charge Air Cooler with Protective Internal Coating - A combined diesel engine exhaust gas and charge air cooler utilizes an all-aluminum construction and a high temperature and corrosion resistant internal coating. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037609 | Motor Vehicle and Method for Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Exhaust-Gas Heating Apparatus - A method for operating a motor vehicle which has, as components, a drive device, an exhaust system for exhaust gases of the drive device, at least one heating apparatus of the exhaust system and at least one energy converter, includes at least the following steps: (a) detecting a possibility of energy recovery, (b) activating the at least one energy converter, (c) feeding energy recovered by the at least one energy converter to the heating apparatus, (d) operating the heating apparatus for heating the exhaust gas with the recovered energy, and (e) detecting an end of the possibility of energy recovery, after which the energy converter is deactivated and the recovery of energy is ended. A motor vehicle for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037610 | Bended pre-tensioner tube - A pre-tensioning device for a seat belt with a piston which is guided in a bent tube, and which in case of triggering is influenced by gas generated by a gas generator located in one section of the tube, to which a cable led into the tube by a cable opening is attached. The gas generator section ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037611 | Heat Exchanger Tube, Heat Exchanger and Use - According to the invention, in order to prevent a film from forming which obstructs the transfer of heat in heat exchanger pipes, the heat exchanger pipe comprises an external side which is adjacent to the external surface and which is impinged upon by a steam medium, and an inner side which is adjacent to an inner surface and which is impinged upon by a coolant, such that the outer surface is provided with a first layer which reduces the adhesion of the steam on the outer surface and/or the inner surface is provided with a second layer which reduces the adhesion of a coolant to the inner surface and which is embodied as a biocidal layer. The invention relates to a heat exchanger and to the use thereof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037612 | FUEL DIVIDER SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fuel divider system includes a housing assembly and a flow passage network having an inlet, a primary outlet, and a secondary outlet. A fuel divider piston is slidably disposed within the housing assembly and movable between a flow biasing position and a flow equalizing position. A control chamber is fluidly coupled to the flow passage network and fluidly communicates with the piston. An inlet chamber, at least partially defined by the piston and the housing assembly, is fluidly coupled to the inlet. At least one channel is provided through the piston and configured to cooperate with the flow passage network to port the FD control chamber to: (i) the fuel pressure at the secondary outlet when the FD piston is in the flow biasing position, and (ii) the fuel pressure within the inlet chamber when the FD piston is in the flow equalizing position. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037613 | FUEL INJECTOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes a nozzle, a cooling assembly, and a tip coupled to the nozzle. The tip includes a base including a cooling channel defined therein, a first transition member extending outwardly from the base and in flow communication with the cooling channel, and a second transition member extending outwardly from the base and in flow communication with the cooling channel, wherein the base, the first transition member, and the second transition member are formed integrally together. The tip is configured to couple to the cooling assembly to channel a flow of cooling fluid through the cooling channel via the first transition member and the second transition member. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037614 | ULTRA LOW INJECTION ANGLE FUEL HOLES IN A COMBUSTOR FUEL NOZZLE - Disclosed is a fuel nozzle for a combustor including a mixing passage through which fluid is directed toward a combustion area and a plurality of swirler vanes disposed in the mixing passage. Each swirler vane of the plurality of swirler vanes includes at least one fuel hole through which fuel enters the mixing passage in an injection direction substantially parallel to an outer surface of the plurality of swirler vanes thereby decreasing a flameholding tendency of the fuel nozzle. Further disclosed is a method of operating a fuel nozzle for a combustor including flowing a fluid through a mixing passage past a plurality of swirler vanes and injecting a fuel into the mixing passage in an injection direction substantially parallel to an outer surface of the plurality of swirler vanes. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037615 | MULTI-STAGE CHECK VALVE - A multi-stage check valve includes a valve housing defining an internal valve chamber. A main valve member within the valve chamber of the valve housing has an internal valve chamber. In the first position thereof the main valve member blocks fuel below a predetermined main pressure from flowing through a main fuel path. In the second position thereof the main valve member is displaced to allow fuel above the predetermined main pressure to flow through the main fuel path. The multi-stage check valve also includes a pilot valve member within the valve chamber of the main valve member. In the first position thereof, the pilot valve member blocks fuel below a predetermined pilot pressure from flowing through a pilot fuel path. In the second position thereof, the pilot valve member is displaced to allow fuel above the predetermined pilot pressure to flow through the pilot fuel path. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037616 | Diffuser for Decelerating a Compressed Fluid - A diffuser for decelerating a compressed gas, is provided, which includes a ring divided at circumferential positions around the ring into several arcuate sections, the complete ring is assembled from these sections. The ring defines one or more passages, the cross-section of which increases in the direction of flow of a fluid through the diffuser. The interface between adjacent sections is configured so that relative movement between the sections is prevented. The interface is configured to have a series of interlocking serrations along the axial length of the diffuser. In an embodiment, there are two arcuate sections involving two interfaces, and the peaks and troughs of the serrations of each of the two sections are arranged at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the diffuser. A small relative movement between the sections is achieved when the two angles at the two interfaces have opposite signs. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037617 | TRANSITION WITH A LINEAR FLOW PATH WITH EXHAUST MOUTHS FOR USE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A transition duct for routing a gas flow from a combustor to the first stage of a turbine section in a combustion turbine engine is disclosed. The transition duct may have an internal passage extending between an inlet to an outlet. An axis of the transition duct body may be generally linear such that gases expelled from the transition duct body flow in a proper direction into the downstream turbine blades. The linear transition duct may include an outlet with exhaust mouths that are configured such that sides of the transition duct are coplanar with adjacent transition ducts, thereby eliminating destructive turbulence between adjacent, linear transition ducts. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037618 | TRANSITION WITH A LINEAR FLOW PATH FOR USE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A transition duct for routing a gas flow from a combustor to the first stage of a turbine section in a combustion turbine engine is disclosed. The transition duct may have an internal passage extending between an inlet to an outlet. An axis of the transition duct body may be generally linear such that gases expelled from the transition duct body flow in a proper direction into the downstream turbine blades. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037619 | CANTED OUTLET FOR TRANSITION IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A transition duct for routing a gas flow from a combustor to the first stage of a turbine section in a combustion turbine engine has an internal passage from an inlet to an outlet. The outlet may include canted sides that reduce formation of damaging vibration in downstream turbine blades caused by downstream wake between adjacent transition ducts and by pressure differentials between adjacent transition ducts that include turning sections. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037620 | Impingement and effusion cooled combustor component - A cooling arrangement for cooling a first turbine combustor component surrounded by a second component includes a first plurality of impingement cooling holes in the second component, the impingement cooling holes directing cooling air onto designated areas of the first turbine combustor component; and a second plurality of effusion cooling holes in the first turbine combustor component located to cool by effusion other areas of the first turbine combustor component. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037621 | Thermal Machine - A thermal machine, especially a gas turbine, includes an annular combustor which is outwardly delimited by an outer shell and an inner shell ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037622 | Contoured Impingement Sleeve Holes - A combustor for use with a gas turbine. The combustor may include liner, an impingement sleeve, and with the liner and the impingement sleeve defining an airflow channel. The impingement sleeve may include a number of contoured holes therethrough. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037623 | High Efficiency Turbine Engine - A by-pass turbofan gas turbine engine, comprises: a by-pass fan with a by-pass fan outlet; a generally annular core engine duct with a core engine duct inlet coupled to the by-pass fan outlet and a core engine duct outlet; a generally annular by-pass duct situated in a generally coaxial relationship with the core engine duct with a by-pass duct inlet coupled to the by-pass fan outlet and a by-pass duct outlet; an upstream axial compressor with an axial upstream compressor inlet coupled to the core engine duct outlet and an axial upstream compressor outlet; a downstream radial compressor with an axial downstream compressor inlet coupled to the upstream compressor outlet and a radial downstream compressor outlet; a generally annular recuperator with a cool side inlet coupled to the downstream compressor outlet, a cool side outlet, a warm side inlet and a warm side outlet; a generally annular combustor with a combustor inlet coupled to the recuperator cool side outlet and a combustor outlet; a radial turbine with a radial turbine inlet coupled to the combustor inlet and a turbine outlet coupled to the recuperator warm side inlet; at least one exhaust nozzle with an exhaust nozzle inlet coupled to the recuperator warm side outlet and an exhaust nozzle outlet that discharges into the by-pass duct between the by-pass duct inlet and outlet; and a propelling nozzle coupled to the by-pass duct outlet. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037624 | ELECTROCALORIC REFRIGERATOR AND MULTILAYER PYROELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATOR - In accordance with the invention, there are electrocaloric devices, pyroelectric devices and methods of forming them. A device which can be a pyroelectric energy generator or an electrocaloric cooling device, can include a first reservoir at a first temperature and a second reservoir at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The device can also include a plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir and one or more active layers disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir, such that each of the one or more active layers is sandwiched between two liquid crystal thermal switches. The device can further include one or more power supplies to apply voltage to the plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches and the one or more the active layers. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037625 | Article for Magnetic Heat Exchange and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Article for magnetic heat exchange and method of manufacturing the same Article for magnetic heat exchange comprising a mantle enveloping at least one core, wherein the core comprises a plurality of grains comprising a magnetocalorically active material or a plurality of particles comprising precursor of a magnetocalorically active material. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037626 | TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION DEVICE HAVING RECONFIGURABLE HEATING/COOLING MODULES TO PROVIDE WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE - A temperature calibration device uses Peltier cells for heating and cooling. The Peltier cells are connected to a relay that connects the cells to each other in one configuration for heating and a different configuration for cooling. The Peltier cells also receive supply voltages having different magnitudes and polarities for heating and cooling. By changing the manner in which the Peltier cells are connected to each other and using different supply voltages for heating and cooling, the cells are able to operate closer to their specified maximum temperature differential without sacrificing the useful life of the cells. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037627 | CAPTURE AND REMOVAL OF GASES FROM OTHER GASES IN A GAS STREAM - A method for the selective capture and removal of gases and vapors from a gas stream using a thermo-acoustic device includes the steps of first cooling the gas stream using at least one heat exchanger and then passing the stream to a thermo-acoustic refrigeration process and removing gases in a cascade process. The gases that are captured and removed, such as CO | 2010-02-18 |
20100037628 | ABSORBENT FOR SPRAY CAN, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ABSORBENT SHEET FOR SPRAY CAN, AND SPRAY CAN PRODUCT - An absorbent adapted to be used in a spray can charged with a liquefied gas, which exhibits excellent absorbing performance and excellent liquid retention. The absorbent is composed of an assembly of pulverized cellulose fibers that includes at least 45 mass % of fine cellulose fibers having a fiber length of 0.35 mm or less. The absorbent is formed into a sheet-shaped or a columnar configuration, or a surface sheet is laminated on a surface of the absorbent. The absorbent composed of 70 through 90 mass % of cellulose fibers that include 45 mass % or more of fine cellulose fibers having a fiber length of 0.35 mm or less, and 5 through 30 mass % of a fusion-bondable resin exhibits good formability. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037629 | Crimped orifice for flare fitting - A flow restriction or metering device for a refrigerant system includes a crimped or otherwise formed tubular insert that is installed within a standard flare fitting. The flare fitting can be similar to those used for coupling two refrigerant lines, or the fitting can be part of a service valve, such as those used for charging, discharging, or servicing refrigerant systems. The insert provides a fixed orifice having a predetermined flow coefficient. The insert is removably clamped within the fitting and extends into a refrigerant line that connects to the fitting. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037630 | Beverage dispensing cooler - The beverage dispensing cooler is a cooler for storing food, drinks, cans, beverages and the like which is divided into a plurality of tubes. Each tube has a slide handle therein which slides the containers outward for easy access via the front of the cooler. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037631 | ICE MAKER AND METHOD, AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an ice maker and method including an ice container to store ice, and a refrigerator having the same. The ice maker includes an ice making unit that receives water and produces ice from the water, a first ice container that receives the ice separated from the ice making unit, and an ice forwarding unit disposed at one side of the first ice container to guide the ice to be discharged to the outside. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037632 | WATER SPILLAGE MANAGEMENT FOR IN THE DOOR ICE MAKER - A refrigerator freezer having an ice maker positioned on a refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment door. The ice maker is arranged to prevent or manage spills from the ice maker in the event the door on which the ice maker is mounted is opened or closed when unfrozen water is present in the ice maker. Spill management embodiments for a number of fixed and movable tray ice makers are disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037633 | WATER SPILLAGE MANAGEMENT FOR IN THE DOOR ICE MAKER - A refrigerator freezer having an ice maker positioned on a refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment door. The ice maker is arranged to prevent or manage spills from the ice maker in the event the door on which the ice maker is mounted is opened or closed when unfrozen water is present in the ice maker. Spill management embodiments for a number of fixed and movable tray ice makers are disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037634 | WATER SPILLAGE MANAGEMENT FOR IN THE DOOR ICE MAKER - A refrigerator freezer having an ice maker positioned on a refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment door. The ice maker is arranged to prevent or manage spills from the ice maker in the event the door on which the ice maker is mounted is opened or closed when unfrozen water is present in the ice maker. Spill management embodiments for a number of fixed and movable tray ice makers are disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037635 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING A REFRIGERANT - A method and a recovery container for collecting a hydrocarbon refrigerant are disclosed. The method includes releasing the hydrocarbon refrigerant from the refrigeration system, and collecting the released hydrocarbon refrigerant with a recovery container containing a hydrocarbon refrigerant adsorptive substance thereby binding the released hydrocarbon refrigerant to the hydrocarbon refrigerant adsorptive substance. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037636 | METHOD FOR SERVICING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A method for servicing a refrigeration system is disclosed. The refrigeration system contains a refrigerant and has a compressor, a high-side section and a low-side section. The method includes the steps of releasing the refrigerant from the refrigeration system from the high-side section; collecting the released refrigerant with a recovery container containing a refrigerant adsorptive substance; charging the refrigeration system with inert gas from the low-side section; and discharging the inert gas from the refrigeration system from the high-side section. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037637 | OIL CIRCULATION OBSERVER FOR HVAC SYSTEMS - An innovative oil observer for estimating oil concentration and oil amount in a refrigerant compressor in a vapor compression cycle is described. The invention ensures the safe operation of the compressor by ensuring that adequate lubricant is present in the compressor. This oil observer is based on oil models for components of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Oil models for HVAC components estimate oil mass and refrigerant mass in each component. With all component oil models and heat exchanger observers which provide the estimation of inner geometric lengths of two-phase flow heat exchangers, a system-level oil observer is established by integrating all component models. Experimental testing has been conducted to verify the performance of this oil observer for steady state operation and dynamic processes. The invention has direct applications in residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037638 | DISPLAY FOR REFRIGERATOR - A display for a refrigerator, which can uniformly form a diffusing area, is provided. The display includes a process unit receiving a variety of operation signals for operating the refrigerator, a front cover provided in front of the process unit and including a pushing portion displaying an input location of a user and a light transmission portion transmitting light, and a diffusion sheet provided in rear of the front cover and uniformly diffusing the light. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037639 | Monitoring The Health Of A Cryocooler - According to certain embodiments, monitoring the health of a cryocooler includes monitoring physical properties of the cryocooler to obtain failure precursor parameters that indicate cryocooler health. A health fingerprint of the cryocooler is accessed. The health fingerprint associates the failure precursor parameters with a health level of the cryocooler. The health of the cryocooler is estimated in accordance with the health level. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037640 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A NATURAL REFRIGERATION CYCLE RATE OF AN AIR CONDITIONER - A method for adjusting a natural refrigeration cycle rate of an air conditioner includes monitoring a time between at least two sequential refrigeration “off” events or at least two sequential refrigeration “on” events, and determining whether the time is below or above a predetermined time. If the time is below the predetermined time, the method further includes increasing a refrigeration “on” temperature threshold. If, however, the time is above the predetermined time, the method further includes decreasing the refrigeration “on” temperature threshold. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037641 | REFRIGERATION DEVICE - A refrigeration device includes a compression mechanism, a radiator, a first expansion mechanism, a liquid receiver, a second expansion mechanism, an evaporator, a pressure detector, a temperature detector, and a control unit. The pressure detector is provided between the refrigerant discharge side of the compression mechanism and the refrigerant inflow side of the first expansion mechanism. The temperature detector is provided between the exit side of the radiator and the refrigerant inflow side of the first expansion mechanism. The control unit controls the first expansion mechanism using the pressure detected by the pressure detector and the temperature detected by the temperature detector so that the refrigerant flowing out from the first expansion mechanism reaches a saturated state. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037642 | COMPRESSOR CAPACITY CONTROL OPERATION MECHANISM AND AIR CONDITIONER PROVIDED WITH SAME - A compressor capacity control operation mechanism includes a pilot valve (flow channel switching valve) having capillary tubes, a suction branching pipe, an intermediate pipe, and a discharge branching pipe. The suction branching pipe is connected to a first capillary tube and branches off from a compressor suction pipe. The intermediate pipe is connected to a second capillary tube and a compressor cylinder intermediate part. The discharge branching pipe is connected to a third capillary tube and branches off from a compressor discharge pipe. Preferably, the suction, intermediate and discharge branching pipes have larger diameters than the first second and third capillary tubes. Also, the pilot valve preferably has a flow channel configuration switchable between first and second states in which the first, second and third capillary tubes are connected differently in the first and second states. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037643 | VEHICULAR REFRIGERATING CYCLE - Provided is a vehicular refrigerating cycle comprising a compressor, which uses carbon dioxide refrigerant and which has a displacement control valve capable of controlling a displacement in response to an external signal. The vehicular refrigerating cycle comprises a falling-off preventing means for stopping a movement of the displacement control valve in a direction in which the displacement control valve comes out of its mounting position on the compressor, disposed at a portion which is positioned in the direction for the displacement control valve to come out of its mounting position on the compressor and positioned on this side of a position for the displacement control valve to completely fall off from the compressor. The displacement control valve can be prevented from exerting unpreferred influences upon the environment, even if the displacement control valve being mounted on the compressor should become so unfixed for some reason as could pop out of the compressor. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037644 | Condensate Pump - A condensate pump for an HVAC system includes a reservoir, a solenoid pump assembly with a solenoid pump, and a solenoid pump electronic control module for limiting the amount of energy delivered to the solenoid pump during one half cycle from an AC current source. The solenoid pump is mounted in the solenoid pump assembly by means of shock absorbing material, and the solenoid pump assembly is mounted on a support member with shock absorbing material interposed between the solenoid pump assembly and the support member. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037645 | CONDENSER FOR A REFRIGERATOR - A condenser assembly for a refrigerator is provided that includes a condenser arranged in a frame, the condenser being configured for a flow of a refrigerant therethrough. The frame has at least one evaporation tray that is arranged above the condenser and one evaporation tray that is arranged below the condenser. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037646 | ICE MAKING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are an ice maker and a refrigerator including the same. The ice maker for making ice is provided on a rear side of a refrigerator door A tray cover, a water flood prevention rib, and a rotation guide are provided to prevent flooding of water stored in an ice tray forming the ice maker while the refrigerator door is opened/closed. According to the ice maker and the refrigerator, reduction in a storage capacity of the refrigerator is prevented, flooding of water for making ice is prevented, and the ice maker can be more easily used. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037647 | REFRIGERATION DEVICE - A refrigeration device includes a compression mechanism, a radiator, a first expansion mechanism ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037648 | LUBRICANT FOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATING MACHINE AND REFRIGERATING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator including a polyvinyl ether-based compound containing an alkylene glycol or polyoxyalkylene glycol unit and a vinyl ether unit in a molecule and having a molecular weight in a range of 300 to 3,000, a metal deactivator, and at least one kind phosphorous compound selected from a phosphate and a phosphite. The lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator of the present invention has high miscibility and high viscosity index, and is excellent in anti-seizure property and corrosion stability under carbon dioxide atmosphere. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037649 | Refrigerant Filtering Device of Air-Conditioner - A refrigerant filtering device of an air-conditioner includes a receiver drier having a communicating hole formed in the vicinity of a head pipe of a condenser so as to bypass refrigerant from the head pipe to the receiver drier, an insert member configured to be inserted into the communicating hole of the receiver drier, wherein a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet are formed at the insert member so that the receiver drier communicates with the head pipe, a wing member extending upwards in a bent shape from both lateral sides of the insert member to substantially receive the receiver drier, and/or a filter which is disposed at the refrigerant outlet inside the receiver drier to filter foreign substances contained in the refrigerant. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037650 | APPARATUS FOR REFRIGERATION CYCLE AND REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed are a refrigeration-cycle apparatus including a plurality of evaporators having various temperature bands, and a refrigerator including a plurality of cooling compartments to enable stable and even cooling operations in various temperature bands with the use of the plurality of evaporators. The refrigeration-cycle apparatus and the refrigerator enable the individual operation of a part of the evaporators, thereby reducing the consumption of energy and enabling the accurate control of an interior temperature of the refrigerator. The refrigeration-cycle apparatus includes a compressor to compress and discharge a refrigerant, a condensing unit including at least one condenser to condense the refrigerant discharged from the compressor, a distributor to distribute the refrigerant condensed in the condensing unit, and a cold air generating unit including a plurality of evaporators each to evaporate the refrigerant distributed by the distributor, the evaporators being connected in series and parallel to one another and operated, respectively, to generate cold air having different temperature bands from one another. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037651 | Device for extracting fresh water from the atmosphere - A water generating system comprising: a pressurized condenser capable of being overpressurized; said pressurized condenser comprising a moisture laden air inlet and a moisture depleted air outlet, each inlet and outlet further having valves, respectively; said pressurized condenser further comprising a cold water inlet attached by a cold water transport conduit to a cold water pump, a warm water outlet and a heat exchanger that is in fluid communication between the cold water inlet and the warm water outlet; a moisture laden air transport conduit attached to the moisture laden air inlet; an air pump/conditioner attached to a distal end of the moisture laden air transport; said air pump/conditioner capable of significant creating a significant overpressurization air pressure in the pressurized condenser; a moisture depleted air transport conduit attached to the moisture depleted air outlet; and a water recovery outlet attached to a water reservoir via a water recovery conduit. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037652 | MULTI-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER WITH MULTI-STAGE EXPANSION - An expansion device for a heat exchanger having a manifold and a plurality of mini- and or micro-channels. The expansion device has an outer element having a plurality of orifices therethrough that is received in the manifold, and an inner element telescopically received in the outer element having at least one orifice therethrough and being in fluid communication with the plurality of orifices. Fluid passing through the at least one orifice and through the plurality of orifices is expanded and reduced in pressure prior to entering the manifold. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037653 | Desalination Method and System Using Compressed Air Energy Systems - The invention relates to a desalination method and system that uses freeze crystallization technology that incorporates the use of compressed air energy as the source for freezing temperatures. When compressed air is released by a turbo expander, chilled air is produced as a by-product, wherein the chilled air is introduced into a crystallization chamber. Also injected into the chamber is a spray cloud of seawater droplets, which has been pre-chilled by heat exchange with the cold chamber walls, and which is then circulated and exposed to the chilled air in the chamber. The sizes of the droplets can vary, but are preferably predetermined, along with the relative temperatures, flows and speeds of the spray and chilled air, such that when the droplets are circulated within the chilled air, and settle at the bottom of the chamber, they are deposited at slightly above the eutectic temperature. This way, the ice/snow mass that forms at the bottom of the chamber will consist of frozen ice crystals, and a residue of salt water brine, which can runoff from the mass, either from the sides, or through any voids or channels that may form within the mass. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037654 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - A hydrocarbon stream ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100037655 | Hydrogen Recovery From A Mixture Of Hydrogen and Hydrocarbons At Low Pressure And Of Low Hydrogen Content - A method for recovering hydrogen from a gas stream is presented. This method includes introducing a feed gas stream comprising hydrogen and methane to a first cold box, thereby producing a first hydrogen-enriched stream, and a first methane-enriched stream; then introducing the first hydrogen-enriched stream to a first feed compressor, thereby producing a compressed first hydrogen-enriched stream. The method includes introducing the compressed first hydrogen-enriched stream to a second cold box, thereby producing a second hydrogen-enriched stream, and a second methane-enriched stream; then introducing the second hydrogen-enriched stream to a second feed compressor, thereby producing a compressed second hydrogen-enriched stream. The method includes introducing the compressed second hydrogen-enriched stream to a third cold box, thereby producing a third hydrogen-enriched stream, and a third methane-enriched stream. This method includes introducing the third hydrogen-enriched stream to a third feed compressor, thereby producing a compressed third hydrogen-enriched stream; then introducing the compressed third hydrogen-enriched stream to a PSA, thereby producing a high pressure, high purity hydrogen stream, and a tail gas stream. This method includes introducing a first part of the tail gas stream to a tail gas compressor, and recycling the compressed tail gas back to the feed gas stream; then combining the first methane-enriched stream, the second methane-enriched stream, the third methane-enriched stream, and a second part of the tail gas stream into a fuel stream. And this method includes introducing the fuel stream to a methane compressor. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037656 | KRYPTON AND XENON RECOVERY METHOD - A method of separating air in which a superheated air stream is introduced into a mass transfer contacting zone associated with a higher pressure column of an air separation unit. Krypton and xenon is washed from a superheated air stream introduced into the mass transfer contacting zone, thereby to form a krypton and xenon-rich liquid. The krypton and xenon-rich liquid is stripped within a stripping column to produce a krypton-xenon-rich bottoms liquid. A krypton-xenon-rich stream composed of the krypton-xenon-rich bottoms liquid from the stripping column is produced for purposes of further refinement. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037657 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GLASS-CERAMICS USING STEEL DUST IN FURNACE - The present invention relates to the method of manufacturing crystallized glass composition stable in an acid solution from electric arc furnace dust wasted as an industrial waste in the course of melting and recycling steel scrap in an iron work, the method of manufacturing crystallized glass composition stable in an acid solution using steel dust wasted from an electric furnace, comprising steps of (1) mixing a silicate type glass frit and steel dust wasted from an electric furnace; (2) heating the mixed mixture and melting it to form the melted product; (3) rapidly chilling the melted product in air to form parent glass; (4) thermally treating the parent glass. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037658 | VEHICULAR UPHOLSTERY POLYPROPYLENETEREPHTHALATE FIBER FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OF FABRIC - A vehicular upholstery fabric is made from a raw tricot fabric which is knitted by using a PPT-multifilament yarn whose single fiber fineness is about 0.5˜6.0 dtex and whose total fineness is about 30˜180 dtex for the ground yarn and the pile yarn. The raw tricot fabric has been transformed into a napped tricot pile fabric by raising the sinker loop of the pile yarn of the raw tricot fabric to form fluffs which are then sheared to form cut piles. A PPT-bulky multifilament yarn is used for the ground yarn. A PPT-non-bulky texturized multifilament yarn or a PPT-bulky texturized multifilament yarn is used for the pile yarn. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037659 | CONTROLLER EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLING THE POWER FOR A WASHING MACHINE OR A DRYER, AND A METHOD FOR DOING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a controller effectively controlling the power for a washing machine and a drier, and a method of doing the same. More particularly, it relates to a controller for a washing machine or a dryer, and a method for supplying the power so that a washing machine and a drier as a one body may perform an optimal efficiency in a range of a current limit, when supplied the power by the same power source. A controller for a washing machine comprising a micom; and communication means for communicating with a controller of a dryer. A controller for a dryer comprising a micom; and communication means for communicating with the controller of the washing machine. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037660 | WASHING MACHINE - In a washing machine, vibration of a cabinet vibrated by a tub is offset by a dynamic vibration absorber. Therefore, vibration of the cabinet is reduced and thus noise of the washing machine is reduced. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037661 | Washing machine to wash laundry with bubbles - A washing machine including a rotational drum into which laundry is input, a water tub to perform a washing operation using bubbles, a water supply device to supply water, a detergent liquid supply device to supply detergent liquid, an air supply device to supply air required for the generation of the bubbles, and a controller to control the water supply device and the detergent liquid supply device to supply the water and the detergent liquid into a space between the rotational drum and the tub, to control the air supply device to generate the bubbles by supplying air to detergent water as a mixture of the water and the detergent liquid, to supply the bubbles into the laundry, and to perform the washing operation using the bubbles. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037662 | ELECTROLYTIC MIST GENERATOR AND WASHING MACHINE USING IT - An electrolytic mist generating device includes electrode parts arranged inside an electrolytic cell, a piezoelectric element that generates mist of electrolytic water, a water supply device that supplies water into the electrolytic cell, a discharging device that discharges the mist generated in the electrolytic cell from an outlet, and a control circuit that controls steps, wherein in an electrolysis step, a voltage that does not permit the mist to be generated is applied to the piezoelectric element to generate a water column. | 2010-02-18 |
20100037663 | Dual-lock type padlock having double reminding function - A lock includes a housing, a locking mechanism and an indicator. The locking mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a first module and a second module both configured to lock or unlock the lock. The indicator is able to move from an original position to an indicative position outside the housing in response to operation of the first module. However, when being located in the indicative position, the indicator is unresponsive to the operation of the first module. | 2010-02-18 |