10th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090056189 | System and method for displaying information - System and method for displaying information in low ambient light. A display includes a support backing to provide structural support, an illuminated backing coupled to the rigid backing, an information sheet coupled to the illuminated backing, a power source coupled to the illuminated backing, and a switch to control the power source. The illuminated backing provides a substantially even and diffuse light across a surface of the illuminated backing. The information sheet containing information to be illuminated by the illuminated backing and the power source to provide electrical power to illuminate the light. The light provided by the illuminated backing illuminates the information to enable reading of the information in situations where there is low ambient light. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056190 | Label Holder for a merchandise display shelf - A label holder, that can be selectively mounted to an associated merchandise display shelf/includes a front panel and a rear panel. A hinge connects the front panel to the rear panel, creating a pocket between the front panel and the rear panel for receiving an associated label. A retaining member projects rearwardly from the rear panel. A first lip extends rearwardly from the rear panel, in a manner spaced from the retaining member. The first lip engages an angled forward portion of the associated display shelf when the label holder is in an installed position. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056191 | FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM - A firearm having a barrel and an accessory mounting system. The accessory mounting system has a hand guard surrounding a portion of the barrel and fastening features coupled to the hand guard. Peripheral device mounting rails are coupled to the fastening features and located in a generally “Y” shape pattern. The generally “Y” shape pattern has a first peripheral device mounting rail located on a lower portion of the hand guard and second and third peripheral device mounting rails located on opposing sides of an upper portion of the hand guard. The peripheral device mounting rails are placed where peripheral devices mounted on the peripheral device mounting rails do not interfere with a line of sight of the firearm. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056192 | Firearm handgrip with a horizontal angle tracking bipod - A firearm handgrip includes a housing and a bipod movable between stored and deployed positions. The bipod is adapted for panning (horizontal rotation), tilting (up-down) and canting (right-left) movements when deployed and includes a torsion spring enabling tracking a horizontal angle for quick leg realignment. The bipod includes a piston, a deployment spring between the piston and the housing, and a locking assembly for holding the bipod in the stored position. The locking mechanism preferably first and second magnet pieces respectively located on a release ram near the top of the housing and on the piston. Alignment between the magnet pieces in a first ram position holds the bipod in the stored position while movement to a second ram position creates magnet misalignment for bipod release. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056193 | Bait launcher - A device is disclosed that pneumatically propels a fishing lure or bait/weight combination a great distance. Pneumatic pressure is provided in combination with a conventional ice chest. A pneumatic tube is releasably provided from the ice chest. The pneumatic tube also operates as a handle to pull the ice chest on wheels when the pneumatic tube is in storage position. A power piston located within the pneumatic tube propels the fishing lure or bait/weight combination with pneumatic pressure is released with a valve mechanism. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056194 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure comprising
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20090056195 | Fishing lure with iridescent members - An apparatus for attracting fish including at least one iridescent member forming an iridescent tail extending from the shank of a fish hook. The iridescent tail includes one or more layers of a translucent film. The layers have an elongated shape with a longitudinal fold. The forward end of the layers is folded over the shank of the hook and secured to the hook. In various embodiments, the iridescent tail includes one or more colored translucent layers, trailing ribbons, and/or a worm-shaped member. The outboard end of the iridescent tail is configured to be pointed or have a V-shape. In another embodiment, the layers have one or more slits parallel to the longitudinal fold. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056196 | Diamond jig fish lure assembly, and components thereof - A refurbished diamond jig fish lure consists of the jig body and separate tubular sleeve member and wing piece components mounted thereon. Tapered portions on the jig body, the sleeve member, and the wing piece cooperate to facilitate assembly and maintenance of the assembled unit. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056197 | HOOK-SETTING DEVICE FOR FISHING - A hook-setting device, including a flange that is fixed and generally transverse to a fishing line or leader, is adapted to resist the force of a fish strike on a hook or fly and to also indicate a strike by its movement in the water. The flange preferably floats at or near the top of the water, in a partially-submerged position, with a generally concave front surface facing the hook or fly. The front surface forms an open cup-shape that partially or completely fills with water, thereby providing resistance to the flange being pulled through the water and thereby setting the hook/fly in the fish's mouth. The preferred flange also features a generally convex rear surface facing away from the hook or fly, which rear surface is the leading surface during fly-casting, reducing air resistance during the cast and contributing to proper laying-out of the fly at the end of the cast. The preferred flange is fixed to the line or leader so that it does not move relative to the line/leader during casting, lay-out, fish strike, or at any time during use. A float or other ring member may be attached to the flange, to increase adjust or orientation buoyancy of the device; preferably, the float or other ring member is preferably coaxial with the flange and fixed to the rear surface of the flange so that there is no movement of the float or ring member relative to the flange or to the line/leader. Preferably, there is no structure between the flange front surface and the fly or hook, especially no stricture that resides in, or slides into or out of the generally concave interior space of the flange, that would interfere with the interior space immediately filling with water upon lay-out and immediately providing resistance to a fish strike. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056198 | Bristle stone aquarium worm trap - A bristle stone worm trapping device is made from or concealed within a rock, which may be a live rock. The trapping device may be made by cutting a rock in two, drilling a bait holding cavity within the rock, and drilling bait access tunnel holes in the rock. Alternately the trapping device may be made by simply drilling a cylindrical opening in the rock forming an inner bait holding cavity and means for accessing the bait holding cavity. Bait is placed within the cavity or cylindrical opening. Alternately a plastic or PVC bait holding tube or pipe having end caps and sidewalls with bait access holes therein may be placed inside the cavity or cylindrical opening drilled in the rock. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056199 | Integral Rivets Formed Of An Adhesive For Fastening Rodenticide Bait Stations To A Substrate And Ballasted Bait Station - A rivet formed of an adhesive to form a mechanical attachment to a bait station which is then adhered by the adhesive to a substrate at the intended location of use. In another embodiment, adhesive rivet is also mechanically attached to the substrate. The invention also comprises a ballasted bait station of a sufficient weight to immobilize the bait station. The ballasted bait station may then simply be placed in the intended location. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056200 | Apparatus and Methods for Producing Biodiesel Using an Alkali Ion Donating Catalyst - Methods and apparatus for synthesizing biodiesel using an alkali ion donating material are disclosed. Generally, the methods include placing an alcohol and a triglyceride in a container having the alkali ion donating material. A biodiesel reaction driving force is applied to the contents of the container. This force may cause the ion donating material to release alkali ions that react with the alcohol to form an alkali alcoholate. In turn, the alkali alcoholate reacts with triglycerides to form biodiesel and an alkali salt of glycerine. When the driving force is removed and where the alkali ion donating material comprises a catalyst with a high affinity for alkali ions, the alkali ion in the alkali salt of glycerine returns to the alkali ion donating material. Accordingly, the apparatus and methods may produce substantially pure biodiesel and glycerine. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056201 | Production of Ester-based Fuels Such As Biodiesel From Renewable Starting Materials - Production of ester-based fuels such as biodiesel or jet fuel from renewable starting materials such as lignocellulosic material or algae is disclosed. Pulping and saccharification of the renewable starting materials produces carboxylic acids such as fatty acids or rosin acids, which are esterified via a gas sparged, slurry form of heterogeneous reactive distillation to yield ester-based fuels. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056202 | FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a fuel additive composition, and more particularly, to the fuel additive composition comprising hydrogen peroxide, silicate, borax, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and water. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056203 | BRANCHED CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AS FUEL LUBRICITY ADDITIVES - Certain branched carboxylic acids may serve as improved lubricity additive compositions in distillate fuels, and in particular for cold weather applications. Suitable branched carboxylic acids may include, but are not necessarily limited to, isostearic acid, neodecanoic acid, isononanoic acid, neononanoic acid, neoundecanoic acid, isovaleric acid, pivalic acid, and the like and mixtures thereof. The branched carboxylic acids may be used alone or together with straight chain carboxylic acids, and optionally with an aromatic solvent. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056204 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RAW MATERIALS AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is to provide a novel method for manufacturing various organic compounds from 2 or more kinds of alcohol, or 1 kind of alcohol having 3 or more carbon atoms. It is a method for synthesizing 1 kind of, or 2 or more kinds of organic compounds comprising allowing 2 or more kinds of alcohol or 1 kind of alcohol having 3 or more carbon atoms to contact hydroxyapatite (except those supporting metal catalysts or metal ion catalysts acting on alcohol). | 2009-03-05 |
20090056205 | PLANT BIOMASS SOLID FUEL - A solid fuel is formed in a cuber to form body pieces formed of materials extruded through a die with a density greater than 35 lbs/cu ft; an energy content greater than 6500 BTU/lb; transverse dimensions less than 1.5 inches; and a length less than 4 inches; from plant biomass material which contains components when extended of greater than 1.0 inch. Primarily the materials are paper or other cellulose product and crop residue such as wheat straw. The cellulose and lignin from these materials act without additional binders as binders and encasing materials. The moisture content is maintained at a target value by mixing selected quantities of the materials without drying. The cubing machine has a feeding system where the space between the inner rotor and outer casing is smaller than 4 inches and the height of the outer flight is less than 1 inch. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056206 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF PLANT BIOMASS SOLID FUEL - A solid fuel is formed in a cuber to form body pieces formed of materials extruded through a die with a density greater than 35 lbs/cu ft; an energy content greater than 6500 BTU/lb; transverse dimensions less than 1.5 inches; and a length less than 4 inches; from plant biomass material which contains components when extended of greater than 1.0 inch. Primarily the materials are paper or other cellulose product and crop residue such as wheat straw. The cellulose and lignin from these materials act without additional binders as binders and encasing materials. The moisture content is maintained at a target value by mixing selected quantities of the materials without drying. The cubing machine has a feeding system where the space between the inner rotor and outer casing is smaller than 4 inches and the height of the outer flight is less than 1 inch. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056207 | Fuel conditioner and method for improving fuel combustion - A composition for improving the combustion efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon fuel and an organometallic soap selected from among several cerium-containing and ferric compounds. The cerium-containing compound or compounds increase the energy released during combustion of the fuel. The ferric compound or compounds coat an interior wall of a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine to increase the power output of the engine by reducing the accumulation of residues deposited on the interior wall which interfere with the combustion of fuel. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056208 | CUBING MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURE OF PLANT BIOMASS SOLID FUEL - A solid fuel is formed in a cuber to form body pieces formed of materials extruded through a die with a density greater than 35 lbs/cu ft; an energy content greater than 6500 BTU/lb; transverse dimensions less than 1.5 inches; and a length less than 4 inches; from plant biomass material which contains components when extended of greater than 1.0 inch. Primarily the materials are paper or other cellulose product and crop residue such as wheat straw. The cellulose and lignin from these materials act without additional binders as binders and encasing materials. The moisture content is maintained at a target value by mixing selected quantities of the materials without drying. The cubing machine has a feeding system where the space between the inner rotor and outer casing is smaller than 4 inches and the height of the outer flight is less than 1 inch. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056209 | BIODEGRADABLE AGRICULTURAL FILM - A degradable plastic film for use as an agricultural mulch film comprises two longitudinal bands each adjacent to a respective longitudinal edge of the film, and a middle section between the bands. The bands and middle section contain degradants. In use, the bands along the edges of the mulch film are buried in the soil and the middle section is exposed to sunlight. By reason of different degradants in the bands and middle section respectively, or different levels of the same degradants, the entire film degrades by the time of the next cycle of cultivation. The film is produced by means of extrusion from two extruders through one circular die which has a die opening with one segment which receives resin with one degradant and another segment which receives resin with a second degradant. The extruded cylindrical film is blown and then slit longitudinally. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056210 | FLOWER TRANSPORTING DEVICE - A flower transporting container and method for transporting one or more flowers is provided. The flower transporting container includes a flower receptacle that defines at least one opening, and optionally, a plurality of such openings. Each opening is configured to receive one or more flowers, such as arranged in a bouquet or other flower arrangement. A recess formed in the flower receptacle receives a cooling medium, which cools the plants, flowers, or bouquets of the same during transportation. The flower transporting container protects and cools such plants, flowers, or bouquets of the same to reduce the risk of disarrangement and damage during transportation. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056211 | WEARABLE FLORAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD - A wearable floral display device such as a corsage for displaying a decorative item such as a flower that includes a wire through at least a portion of the decorative item and wherein the device includes a penetrateable member for receiving at least a portion of the wire attached to the decorative member, a strap to attach the device to the wearer, and a protective member for attachment to the lower surface of the penetrateable member, wherein a portion of the wire will be located between the protective member and the lower surface of the penetrateable member when the decorative item is attached to the device. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056212 | Adjustable plant stake assembly with improved ground anchors and kit therefor - An adjustable plant stake assembly having cross braces, stake anchors and couplers is provided that can be used with conventional plant stakes. The cross braces extend between two adjacent plant stakes and are adjustable in length to adjust the spacing between the stakes. The stake anchors support the stakes and include a step portion that enables the anchor to be driven into the ground by stepping on the step. As the plant grows in height, each plant stake can be lengthened by connecting an additional plant stake to the top of the existing stake using one of the couplers. A kit including the plant stakes, cross braces, stake anchors and couplers is also included. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056213 | Method for repairing, regrassing or establishing a green - The invention provides a method for repairing, regrassing or establishing a green, which method comprises incorporating in the soil surface of the green and/or putting in holes in the surface of the green an/or applying at the soil surface of the green a flowable primed grass seed which displays physiological activity. The invention also relates to the use of primed grass seed to repair, regrass or establish a green which grass seed displays physiological activity. Further, the invention provides a flowable primed grass seed displaying physiological activity. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056214 | Method for enhancing the soil crust formation - An environmentally friendly method is provided for supporting the formation of microfloral soil crust, particularly in disturbed or contaminated areas, by treating soil with suspension containing microfloral propagules collected with runoff water on undisturbed sites. The method reduces spreading of contaminations from afflicted areas. Also provided is a composition of microfloral propagules for supporting the soil crust formation, which composition is in the form of suspension or powder. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056215 | PLANTATION POT THAT FACILITATES REPLACEMENT OF SOIL - A plantation pot includes a primary pot body having a side wall and a bottom delimiting a first interior space for containing a first amount of soil for growing a plant or a flower. The bottom of the primary pot body forms a plurality of openings for drainage of water. A circumferential rim is formed on the bottom of the primary pot body and forms external threads. A lower pot body has a side wall and a bottom defining a second interior space containing a second amount of soil. The lower pot body has a top opening forming internal threads engageable with the external threads of the rim fit into the top opening to secure the primary and lower pot bodies together. The plant is allowed to extend roots thereof into the lower pot body through the openings defined in the bottom of the primary pot body. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056216 | STAND FOR PLANTS OR THE LIKE - A support for plants pots is defined by a tubular post with a top plate engaging a ceiling surface and a bottom base member formed by two plates interconnected at right angles engaging a floor surface. A nut and screw threaded rod allow the post to be adjusted in length and a spring engages between the nut and the post to act as a force gauge to prevent over-tightening and to apply sufficient force for stability. Two collars are mounted on the post at spaced positions along the post for vertical and rotational adjustment each carrying a plurality of outwardly extending wire hangers. The post is formed of separate pieced connected end to end by a connector formed from two plates connected at right angles by inter-engaging slots to form a longer leg which is a sliding fit and a shorter leg which is a press fit. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056217 | Staking system for growing container - A staking system for use with a self-watering growing container includes an outrigger structure at each longitudinal end. Each outrigger structure is mountable on the bottom of the growing container to provide stability. Two vertical stakes are attached to respective outrigger structures. Connectors at the top of each stake thus mount a horizontal stake element between the two connectors. A rim clamp secures the vertical stakes, clamping them on the lip of the plant growing container. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056218 | COVER FOR A POT FOR PLANTS OR THE LIKE - The invention relates to a cover for a pot for plants or the like, which cover is made up of a sheet-like material and which comprises a bottom and a circular side wall extending upwards from said bottom. The cover is combined with a liquid-impermeable tray placed on the bottom of the cover, which tray comprises a bottom plate placed on the bottom of the cover and a circular side wall extending upwards from said bottom plate. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056219 | SELF-WATERING PLANT CONTAINER - A self-watering plant container for a flower pot. The container base defines a cavity for holding the flower pot and an interior chamber for retaining water therein. The base has a first aperture in its outer wall that opens into the chamber and water is introduced therethrough. A plug seals the same. A channel extends between the chamber and cavity allowing water to flow therebetween. Water accumulates in the cavity and flows through openings in the bottom of the flower pot. The base includes a second aperture through which a hollow tube extends into the chamber. The tube provides a mechanism for bringing the system into equilibrium by permitting atmospheric air pressure to balance the water levels in the chamber and cavity. The container includes an electronic sensor that transmits a signal to a remote electronic device to indicate when water must be added to the container. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056220 | GROWING CONTAINERS - A growing apparatus in which a plant is grown includes a container having a bottom and a surrounding wall member attached to the bottom, and a perforated partition located in the container above the bottom to define a water reservoir space. The container further includes a plurality of holders extending upwardly from the bottom and attached to the surrounding wall. Each holder includes a first portion which vertically engages the perforated partition to hold the partition a predetermined distance above the bottom, and a second portion which horizontally engages the perforated partition to hold the surrounding wall member adjacent the partition. The perforated partition further includes a planar base and a skirt depending from the base, whereby the skirt is engaged by the first portion and the second portion of the container. The apparatus has various cover elements to be placed over a plant growing medium which in use is filled in above the perforated partition. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056221 | HYBRID COMPOSITE HYDROPONIC SUBSTRATE SYSTEM - A porous glass plant growth support structure, including a porous glass substrate and a plurality of interconnected pores distributed throughout the substrate. The substrate is typically formed from foamed glass and/or fused glass spheres and is characterized by a porosity of at least about 80 percent. The pore size is substantially between about 0.2 and about 5 millimeters and the substrate is sufficiently chemically stable such that water filling the plurality of interconnected pores experiences a pH shift of less than 0.5. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056222 | CYCLONIC REACTOR WITH NON-EQUILIBRIUM GLIDING DISCHARGE AND PLASMA PROCESS FOR REFORMING OF SOLID HYDROCARBONS - A reactor for reforming a hydrocarbon, and associated processes and systems, are described herein. In one example, a reactor is provided that is configured to use non-equilibrium gliding arc discharge plasma. In another example, the reactor uses a vortex flow pattern. Two stages of reforming are described. In a first stage, the hydrocarbon absorbs heat from the wall of the reactor and combusts to form carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water. In a second stage, a gliding arc discharge is use to form syngas, which is a mixture of hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide. The heat generated by the combustion of the first stage transfers to the wall of the reactor and heated products of the second stage mix with incoming hydrocarbon to provide for partial recuperation of the reaction energy. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056223 | QUENCH RING RIM AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING - A quench ring rim and methods of fabrication are described. In one aspect, a method for fabricating a rim for use in a gasification system includes providing a hollow pipe, forming the pipe into a circular pipe, wherein a first end of the pipe is coupled to an opposite second end of the pipe, and cutting the pipe to form a rim having a desired circumference. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056224 | Method for gasifying hydrocarbon materials for the production of hydrogen - A process for gasifying hydrocarbon-containing materials and separating the resultant stream into hydrogen gas and other useful products. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056225 | Process for Introducing Biomass Into a Conventional Refinery - The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems for processing biomass into usable products, wherein such methods and systems involve an integration into conventional refineries and/or conventional refinery processes. Such methods and systems provide for an enhanced ability to utilize biofuels efficiently, and they can, at least in some embodiments, be used in hybrid refineries alongside conventional refinery processes. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056226 | Rotating shaft of louver blade for shutter assembly - A rotating shaft of louver blades for shutter assembly interconnected between a louver blade and a frame is provided, which includes a bushing and a shaft. A body of the bushing has a through hole and a plurality of slots, such that the body can be deformed flexibly. A front section of the shaft is fitted with the through hole. After the bushing is combined with the frame, the fixing hole is relatively small, which forces the end of the bushing having the slots to be compressed inwards, and after the front section passes through the bushing, the flexibly-deformed portion is expanded outwards, such that the bushing can be engaged with the frame. Moreover, the flexibly-deformed portion of the bushing generates a clipping force to the front section, such that the shaft and bushing are tightly fitted with each other, thereby making the louver blade be easily rotated and positioned. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056227 | Adjustable slide door assembly - A slide door assembly includes a U-shaped rail box which includes two support plates in a first space so that a roller unit on a slidable door is movably on the support plates. A fixed door has one end engaged with a second space in the rail box and the slidable door is slidable relative to the fixed door. An adjustable part is mounted to one end of the rail box and includes at least one elongate slot, at least one fastening member extends through the at least one elongate slot and is fixed to the rail box so that the adjustable part is movable by releasing the at least one fastening member to fit the distance between two walls. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056228 | Cantilevered Sliding-Style Door - Disclosed is a system for use with a wall having a longitudinal length, a height and a lateral thickness and a door having a width, a height and a thickness. The system comprises a support assembly and a support. The assembly includes: a first portion secured, in use, to said wall, to define an axis; and a second portion secured to said door in use and mounted to the first portion to support said door, when said door is supported otherwise than by the second portion at least as against pivotal movement about the axis, for axial movement between a retracted position whereat a portion of said door is disposed laterally from the wall and an extended position whereat said portion cantilevers axially beyond said wall. The support secures, in use, said door to said wall to support said door at least against pivotal movement about the axis. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056229 | Door weatherstrip - A door weather strip is attached round a circumferential edge of a door of an automotive vehicle. An extruded portion | 2009-03-05 |
20090056230 | Door Module With Integrated cable bundle - Door systems and core modules are provided. The core module can include a body having a cable tree disposed thereon and a recess formed in at least a portion thereof. The cable tree can extend from a perimeter of the body and can include one or more cables disposed therethrough. A reinforcement member can be disposed on the body from where the cable tree extends. The recess can be formed in at least a portion of the perimeter of the body. The recess can be adapted to receive at least a portion of the cable tree. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056231 | Copper CMP composition containing ionic polyelectrolyte and method - The CMP compositions of the invention comprise not more than about 1 percent by weight of a particulate abrasive, a polyelectrolyte, which preferably has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 grams-per-mole (g/mol), a copper-complexing agent, and an aqueous carrier therefor. The polyelectrolyte can be an anionic polymer (e.g., an acrylate polymer or copolymer) or a cationic polymer (e.g., poly(2-[(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] trimethyl-ammonium halide). When an anionic polyelectrolyte is utilized, the copper-complexing agent preferably comprises an amino polycarboxylate compound (e.g., iminodiacetic acid or a salt thereof). When a cationic polyelectrolyte is utilized, the copper-complexing agent preferably comprises an amino acid (e.g., glycine). Preferably, the particulate abrasive comprises metal oxide such as titanium dioxide or silicon dioxide. Methods of polishing copper-containing substrates with the compositions are also disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056232 | CUBIC BORON NITRIDE COMPACT - A CBN compact comprises CBN and a matrix phase incorporating a secondary hard phase selected from TiCN, TiC, TiN and mixtures and solid solutions thereof and a maximum amount of titanium diboride where the XRD peak height of the ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056233 | Inflatable Passageway Apparatus and Method for Use - The present invention is an apparatus and method for providing a unitary passageway for protection from inclement weather and the elements for the protection of workers and property particularly during moving. The unitary passageway of the invention extends from inside a cargo hold of a vehicle, under a canopy, and through an inflatable passageway. In an embodiment of the invention, multiple inflatable tunnels are utilized and their angle with respect to one another may be plus or minus 135 degrees. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056234 | Eavestrough cover with clip - An eavestrough cover for use with an eavestrough, the eavestrough cover having a central horizontal portion, a plurality of apertures formed in the central horizontal portion, a first side of the central horizontal portion having a structure for engaging an eavestrough recess, and a downwardly extending wall formed along the second side of the eavestrough cover, the arrangement being such that water from a drip edge of the house may enter the eavestrough. In preferred embodiments, clip members are utilized for securing the eavestrough cover (and eavestrough) to the facia of an adjacent structure on which the eavestrough is mounted. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056235 | DECK FLASHING TRIM SYSTEM - An article of flashing for a deck includes a channel with a back leg, a first side leg, and a second side leg and further includes an attachment flange fixedly connected to the channel where the channel is adapted to receive decking. A deck flashing system includes a deck with a surface and at least one edge, decking forming the surface of the deck, and flashing extending along the at least one edge, the flashing having a channel adapted to receive the decking. A method of trimming a deck includes erecting deck framing, installing decking on the framing, and installing flashing on at least one edge or the entire perimeter of the deck. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056236 | Baffle Vent with Integral Drift Blocker - A baffle vent incorporates an integral drift blocker portion that is connected to the main body portion of the baffle vent by a generally planar transition portion to allow the drift blocker portion to move relative to the main body portion. The main body portion is formed with transversely extending stiffening ribs, while the drift blocker portion is formed with longitudinally extending stiffening ribs with the transition portion being devoid of stiffening ribs to maintain flexibility in the transition portion. The baffle vent structure can be formed in large sheets that span several roof rafters with multiple integral drift blocker portions formed to be positioned between the roof rafters. A deck baffle panel is also provided in a configuration similar to the main body portion to be installed beneath attic flooring in manufactured housing to allow an air flow to remove moisture from beneath the attic flooring. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056237 | SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A shelter comprises a roof, a floor, and a plurality of side walls secured to the floor and the roof. At least one of the floor, the roof, and the plurality of side walls comprises an exterior panel, an interior panel, and an attachment device secured to the exterior panel and the interior panel for relative movement of the exterior panel and the interior panel between collapsed and expanded positions. An associated method of assembling the shelter is disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056238 | Kit for assembling a device for protecting junction boxes on the outside walls of buildings and/or utility service units near the outside walls of buildings from the effects of weather, etc. - The invention relates to a kit for making a device for protecting junction boxes on the outside walls of buildings and/or utility service units near the outside walls of buildings from the effects of weather, etc. To create a kit which can be used very quickly and easily to protect the previously mentioned junction boxes and utility service units from the effects of the weather, etc., where the cost of a kit of this type is very low, the kit consists of a U-shaped frame ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056239 | CONNECTOR FOR GEODESIC DOME STRUCTURES - A dome connector including a hub portion and at least one pair of strut portions. The at least one pair of strut portions attached to and extending from the hub portion. Each of the strut portions has an upper end, a lower end and an intermediate region between the upper end and the lower end. The intermediate region has a greater thickness than the upper end and the lower end. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056240 | Differential Expansion Roof Joint - A sliding bracket assembly permits adjacent metal roof panels to move relative to one another to accommodate differential thermal expansion. The assembly includes a center element which is bolted across a purlin, and a pair of wing elements, one on either side of the center element. Roof panels are attached to the wing elements on either side. The wing elements can side lengthwise on the center element; thus the wing elements and their attached roof panels can move lengthwise relative to one another as the roof panels differentially expand and contract. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056241 | MOISTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING OPENINGS - Moisture management systems and methods are provided for managing moisture in a vicinity of an opening in a building wall. Such systems comprise a sill pan mountable in the building wall atop a horizontally-extending lower frame member of the opening. The sill pan may include: a base section having an upper surface which slopes downwardly and outwardly from a location interior to a lower flange portion of a window frame to an interstitial space between a sheathing layer of the building wall and an external building wall layer for directing moisture received thereon toward the interstitial space; and a plurality of transversely spaced-apart window-support members having upper surfaces located above the upper surface of the base section and oriented substantially horizontally for receiving a lower portion of the window frame. Such systems also comprise a lower vent mountable in the building wall outwardly of the sill pan. The lower vent may include: a vent component which defines a plurality of apertures that provide fluid communication between an exterior of the building wall and the interstitial space; and a hood shaped to extend downwardly and outwardly from a location above the apertures in the vent component and interior to the exterior building wall layer to a location external to the building wall. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056242 | Structural panel system - A structural panel has unitary load transfer members with their length subdivided into shorter, stiffer load-transfer portions separated by stabilization zones. These members are in mutually inclined back-to-back relation, and can be flexible or substantially rigid, with plain or profiled section, being of board, metal or plastic to provide an integrated high load-bearing capacity. A concertina assembly of such lightweight struts can replace a number of orthodox studs. The strut members are fastened together, and mutually secured, in back-to-back pairs or stabilized by the adjoining frame and/or the panel face members. Reinforcement by tension elements, strapping and foamed plastic may be used. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056243 | Method and apparatus for retrofitting existing escalator systems - A method and apparatus for retrofitting existing escalator systems in a manner to positively limit relative movement between the escalator and the spaced-apart floors of a building during an earthquake. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056244 | GROUNDED MODULAR HEATED COVER - The grounded modular heated cover is disclosed with a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer, wherein the outer layers provide durable protection, an electrical heating element between the first and the second outer layers, the electrical heating element configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy, a heat spreading layer, and a thermal insulation layer positioned above the active electrical heating element. Beneficially, such a device provides radiant heat, weather isolation, temperature insulation, and solar heat absorption efficiently and cost effectively. The modular heated cover quickly and efficiently removes ice, snow, and frost from surfaces, and penetrates soil and other material to thaw the material to a suitable depth. A plurality of modular heated covers can be connected on a single 120 Volt circuit protected by a 20 Amp breaker. The modular heated covers are grounded for safety using the conductive heat spreading layer. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056245 | MODULAR STAIRCASE SYSTEM AND KIT FOR ERECTING A STAIRCASE - The present invention relates to a novel method and modular assembly for producing a staircase. The modular staircase allows one with little to no skill to quickly and easily order and install a modular staircase at reasonable cost with no specialized technical skill necessary. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056246 | IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOW ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An impact-resistant window assembly includes a window frame, glazing having opposed major surfaces arranged within the window frame, window film arranged on at least one of the glazing opposed major surfaces, and sealant arranged to secure the window film to the window frame. Methods of making an impact-resistant window assembly and anchoring an applied window film to a window frame are also disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056247 | Panel Assembly For Decoration Glass - A panel assembly for decoration glass is disclosed herein, which is to be attached to a side of a pane of transparent glass. The panel assembly includes a panel piece and at least one embedding piece. The panel piece is a thin plate and has at least one through hole. The embedding piece is corresponding to and fitted in the through hole. The embedding pieces are configured as a pattern or a character and have various colors. When the panel assembly is attached to the glass, it gives the glass a vivid appearance. The individual embedding pieces or the whole panel assembly may be replaced with other colors or patterns to make the glass present a diverse appearance. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056248 | ENCLOSURE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An enclosure includes a base. A frame includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members are coupled together and to the base using clips. Each clip includes a base coupled to a side surface of a first frame member. The clip further includes at least one lip extending from the base. The lip is sufficiently raised from the side surface of the first frame member to accept at least a portion of a second frame member between the lip and the side surface. A plurality of panels is coupled to the frame members. At least one panel is coupled to the base. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056249 | Modular space dividing system - A modular space dividing system comprising at least one panel comprising two parallel surfaces and at least one cover-plate adapted to be connectable to the at least one panel. The at least one cover-plate is detachably mountable to the at least one panel and spaced apart therefrom by a distance defined by connecting members whereby an interstice is formed providing a raceway for conduits. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056250 | Cable assembly and method for wall-anchoring purposes - An assembly and method for anchoring a wall frame to the foundation of a building utilizes an anchor member which can be threaded upon a threaded shank which is connected to and extends upwardly from the foundation, a cable, a first cable vice which is connectable to one end of the cable and being anchorable to a top member of the wall frame which is positioned upon the foundation, a second cable vice which is connectable to the other end of the cable, and a cap member. The second cable vice is anchorable to the cap member, and the cap member is connectable to the anchor member so that when the cable is anchored between the top member of the wall frame and the cap member by way of the first and second cable vices, the cap member can be connected to the anchor member to thereby tension the cable between the top member of the wall frame and the foundation. A spring can be embodied within the assembly for providing a visual indication of the amount of tension applied to the cable upon connection of the cap member to the anchor member. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056251 | Log wall connector system - A building structure comprises a post having a vertically extending longitudinal face. A plurality of horizontal logs extends from said longitudinal face and has an end face in abutment with said longitudinal face. The post having an undercut channel in said longitudinal face and extends along said post. At least one of said end faces has a recess aligned with said undercut channel, and a spline assembly extends between said post and said log to secure said log to said post. The spline assembly includes a key located in and extends between said channel and said recess and an insert in one of said undercut channel and said recess. The insert co operates with said key to facilitate relative sliding movement therebetween. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056252 | EXTERIOR TRIM SYSTEM WITH CORNER TRIM PIECE - An exterior trim system is described. The exterior trim system comprises a pair of J-channel members for mounting to an exterior surface of a building. The exterior trim system includes a number of different corner trim pieces for securing to the J-channel members. The corner trim pieces include an outside corner trim piece, an inside corner trim piece, and a universal corner trim piece capable of being used for both outside and inside corners of a building. The corner trim pieces provide an aesthetically appealing appearance to the corners of the building. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056253 | Low elevated slab system - A system and method is provided for construction of an elevated foundation slab to support residential, commercial, and/or industrial structures or equipment. The components used to construct the system are modular, so that different foundation slab area sizes and shapes may be assembled with the same size and type components. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056254 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING INSULATION TO FOUNDATION WALLS - A system for applying insulation to foundation walls, including a plurality of partitions, each partition defining a longitudinal axis and including a base configured to be fastened to an interior surface of a foundation wall and a baffle extending from the base along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the partition. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056255 | Rigid wall panel system - The invention is a prefabricated rigid wall panel assembly constructed of a plurality of C-shaped studs inserted into kerfs in a foam block. The closed ends of the C-shaped studs and the foam block form substantially planar longitudinal edges of the panel assembly capable of abutting an adjacent panel assembly. Optionally, a header and/or footer plate inserted is into a transverse kerf such that the plate overlaps the ends of the studs, and the header and/or footer plate and the foam block form a substantially planar transverse edge of the panel assembly. Adjacent panel assemblies are preferably secured to one another using a clip, the shape of which depends on the angle at which the panel assemblies abut. Each panel assembly may also have a wire chase. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056256 | STRUCTURAL PANEL SYSTEM - The invention includes a structural panel having a panel core. A truss with a plurality of rebar receiving bends that project beyond a surface of the panel core and a mesh proximate a surface of the panel core can be provided. Rebar can be received within the rebar receiving bends. A mesh can be provided proximate to the panel core, with a portion of the mesh extending beyond a surface of the panel core. The panel core can define a structural member receiving channel, and a structural member can be received with the structural member receiving channel. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056257 | FOAMING OF SIMULATED STONE STRUCTURES - Simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products such as siding having a foam backing or with the hollow parts injected with foam or molded with foam in one or more steps, obtained when specially selected materials are properly admixed and formed via molding techniques. The foam backing is applied to the product in either a one or two step process. The foam backing may be used on panels, wall structures, and other products that may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearance of conventional building and construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, brick, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The foam backing provides improves thermal insulation, improved sound reduction, improved rigidity, and improved dimensional stability. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056258 | Forming Apparatus and System - A forming system is provided for retaining a conformable material. The conformable material is, in one embodiment, concrete. The forming system includes one or more forming members, some comprising at least two panels connected in spaced relation so as to define a substantially linear passageway adapted to retain a first supply of concrete. In other embodiments, the forming member may comprise one or more panels forming various configurations so as to define substantially non-linear passageways or an end forming member to retain a conformable or settable material such as concrete which hardens in place. Each of at least two panels of the forming member further preferably comprises at least one interconnectable end defining an interconnectable element. The at least one interconnectable end, in some embodiments, forms an interengageable slot with the interconnectable element adapted to be interconnectable with at least one other structure. The one other structure, in some embodiments, comprises one or more forming members being configured similarly. Additionally, the at least two panels, in one embodiment, are preferably adapted to be disconnectable after use to subsequently receive a second supply of conformable material. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056259 | CONCRETE LOAD-BEARING WALL WITH COMPOUND HEAT-INSULATING LAYER - A concrete load-bearing wall with compound heat-insulating layer includes wall body ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056260 | Temperature Limit Switch - A thermal barrier includes a thermal insulating block, a layer of ultra-high performance fibered concrete integrated with the block, reinforcements embedded in the layer of ultra-high performance fibered concrete, the reinforcements protruding from the ultra-high performance fibered concrete on either side of the block. Embodiments of the invention further provides a building that includes the barrier, a process of manufacturing the barrier and a manufacturing process of the building. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056261 | Roofing membrane comprising microspheres - A foam suitable for use in roofing systems is provided. Roofing membranes comprising the foam have superior flowing properties at high temperatures without sacrificing low temperature performance. A particular useful roofing membrane comprises an upper surface layer, a reinforcement layer, and optionally a lower self-adhesive layer, wherein expanded microspheres are provided in one or more of said layers in an amount of between 0.01 and 10% based on the total weight of the roofing membrane. Moreover a method of making roofing membranes is provided. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056262 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATERPROOFING PARAPET WALLS - Disclosed is a system for waterproofing interior surfaces of parapet walls disposed on a roof, wherein the parapet walls include an interior surface counter flashing and a surface cap. The system includes at least one waterproofing membrane configured to allow moisture to escape from a space between the at least one waterproofing membrane and the interior surfaces of the parapet walls, wherein the at least one waterproofing membrane is disposed to extend at least a portion of a distance along the interior surfaces from the surface cap to the roof from which the parapet walls extend. The system also includes a flap valve defined by the at least one waterproofing membrane, the flap valve being positioned between the surface cap and the roof. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056263 | Cavity wall spacer, building structure and method - A cavity wall spacer, building structure, and method are disclosed. The cavity wall spacer determines a separation of building elements of two leaves of a wall. The cavity wall spacer comprises: a support body; and a plurality of spaced projections upstanding from the support body and operable to extend across a cavity between the leaves, each projection having a recessed channel operable to inhibit transfer of moisture from one end of each projection to another. The recessed channel prevents the passage of moisture along the length of the projection to prevent moisture from traveling between the two leaves of the wall, and reduces the amount of moisture which drips into the cavity. The recessed channel has no external obstructions and thus allows significantly improved stacking density. The projections are less prone to any damage since there are no external protrusions. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056264 | RETAINER CLIP FOR GRID SIMULATING MUNTINS - A grid simulating muntins is retained or secured by clips within a spacer frame between glass sheets. The clips include a spacer-engaging member having a platform, and upright walls bendable toward one another, and a grid-engaging member. The grid-engaging member is mounted on the platform, extends upward between and spaced from the upright walls, and is received into one of the ends of the elongated members of the grid. The platform and portions of the upright walls of the spacer-engaging member are positioned within the spacer frame such that the ends of the elongated members of the grid are below the sight line of the unit. The spacer-engaging member and the grid-engaging member can be a monolithic piece, or the grid-engaging member can be detachably secured to the platform of the spacer-engaging member. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056265 | MUNTIN GRIDS FOR TRANSPARENCIES AND TRANSPARENCIES HAVING MUNTIN GRIDS - A grid simulating muntins for a multi-sheet unit includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal elongated members. The ends of the elongated members are shaped to engage interior surface of a spacer frame to position the grid within the spacer frame. Shaping the ends of the elongated members eliminates the need for muntin clips. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056266 | EXTERIOR-WALL STRUCTURE - The exterior-wall structure comprises two or more kinds of exterior panels. The two or more kinds of exterior panels have the same outline shape, the same dimensions, and the same surface texture, and, the two or more kinds of exterior panels have respectively a different number, including zero, of grooves on each surface. Each groove runs an entire length of each exterior panel continuously in a longitudinal direction of the exterior panel. The two or more kinds of exterior panels are arranged side by side to form an exterior-wall surface. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056267 | EXPANSIBLE HOLE ANCHOR - An expansible anchor is adapted for inserting into a hole formed with a structure. The anchor includes a load cable and a center chock attached to an end of the load cable. At least one side chock resides adjacent to the center chock, and is adapted for movement between an anchor-contracting position and an anchor-expanding position. In the anchor-contracting position, the anchor is readily inserted into and removed from the hole of the structure. In the anchor-expanding position, the anchor is locked inside the hole of the structure. A chock-release column bears against the center chock or may bear against the at least one side chock. The chock release column is in a fixed relation to the center chock via a fastener and has an enlarged head adapted for locating outside of the hole. The enlarged head defines a striking surface adapted for receiving a sudden force. This force is transferred through the chock-release column to the center chock and the at least one side chock, such that the at least one side chock is movable from the anchor-expanding position to the anchor-contracting position to thereby dislodge the anchor from the hole of the structure. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056268 | STAIR HANGER - A concealed connection mechanism for connecting a pair of stair stringers to the front face of a rim joist. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056269 | ANCHORING DEVICE - The invention provides an anchoring device for anchoring an elongate guide element of an architectural covering. The anchoring device includes a body having a rear surface. The body is suitable for attachment to a support structure with the rear surface in close contact with the support structure. The body includes a receiving cavity for receiving the elongate guide element, a first entrance to the receiving cavity and a second entrance to the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity can receive the elongate guide element selectively either through the first entrance, with the rear surface having a first orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, or through the second entrance, with the rear surface having a second orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, and wherein the second orientation is substantially different from the first orientation. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056270 | Prefabricated Custom Patios and Method - A custom patio fabricated by constructing, at a first location, a patio customized for a second location, and cutting the patio into sections. The patio preferably is customized for the second location in one or more of size, shape, color, and surface pattern. Preferably, the patio is constructed at the first location under controlled conditions. The conditions can be controlled by constructing the patio indoors, for example for temperature, humidity, or temperature and humidity, or can be controlled by constructing the patio outdoors but only under certain weather conditions. The conditions also can include controlling a grade of a base on which the patio is constructed to be level, as well as other conditions. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056271 | Method for Obtaining Glass Panels for Curtain Walls - A method for obtaining glass panels for curtain walls, which comprises the following steps: positioning a first pane on spacers associated with a table which can move longitudinally and is provided with a vertical support; resting the lower perimetric edge of the first pane on the vertical support; temporarily locking the first pane fixing a spacer profile at a chosen distance from the perimetric edge of the first pane; moving the support away from the lower perimetric edge of the first pane; treating the surfaces of the mutually contiguous regions of the first pane, of the spacer profile and of the frame by means of a plasma torch; positioning said second pane so that it rests against the spacer profile, so as to be arranged approximately parallel to the first pane, and applying a chosen pressure to the second pane toward the first pane; applying a structural sealant in a cavity formed between the spacer profile, the first pane, the second pane and the frame. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056272 | BULKHEADS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING A PANEL WITH A MITERED CORNER - The present invention relates to bulkheads and brackets for use a part of a bulkhead. The bulkhead includes an upstanding portion including a bracket-mounting end, a mitering portion including a bracket-engaging end, and a bracket including a seat cavity adapted to receive the bracket-engaging end of the mitering portion. The bracket is configured to orient the mitering portion at an acute angle with respect to the upstanding portion with the bracket-engaging end of the mitering portion adjacent the bracket-mounting end of the upstanding portion. Methods are also provided that comprise the steps of arranging a plurality of upstanding portions to define a casting area, pouring uncured precast material into the casting area, and curing the precast material to provide a panel with a mitered corner. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056273 | DEVICE FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF MODULAR ARCH CENTERING IN CONCRETE WALLS - This invention is related to a device for the proper alignment of falsework structures for concrete walls cast, the device has guide and support elements which facilitate the operator the appropriate installation and fixing on the “layout” which are usually in the underframe templates for walls lifting; it is a body of one piece, made form plastic resine. The configuration of the device of this invention permits that an operator fixes, manually or by using a pneumatic pistol, several devices, in order to align paralley each other, the falsework “walls” being the projected wall thickness, which corresponds to the device lenght, able to be secured in the segment which is between the guide devices. Due to its manufacturing design and material, the device has a appropriate performance with the falsework, the concrete and the steel armature. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056274 | RESEALABLE DISPLAY PACKAGE - An apparatus | 2009-03-05 |
20090056275 | ANTI-ROTATION NECK SUPPORT KNIFE - A neck support knife for supporting a bottle during capping includes an arcuate planar surface having a plurality of elongated cleats extending away from the planar surface and arranged in a radial pattern. The cleats have a tooth-like vertical cross-section. An inner arcuate face adjoins the planar surface and engages the bottle neck during operation. On each cleat, the corner nearest the inner arcuate face is shaped to reduce contact with the bottle flange/neck junction. In a preferred embodiment, the cleats are all canted from the radial orientation in the same direction so that the bottle is biased against the inner arcuate face during capping. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056276 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING ARTICLE LAYERS - A system for packaging articles includes a first collection area for receiving and arranging a plurality of articles having a substantially non-uniform geometry. A transport device is included and a consolidation area for constructing an article layer, each article layer constructed from the plurality of arranged articles transported from the first collection area by the transport device. The consolidation area includes a stabilizer providing substantially continuous lateral support along the periphery of arranged articles of the article layer being constructed to substantially prevent tipping of the plurality of arranged articles. A portion of the arranged articles transported by the transport device is oriented differently from the other arranged articles. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056277 | Floral sleeve with constriction element - A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the function of the sleeve has been completed. The sleeve has a plurality of folds, some constricted by a constriction element, the folds comprising expansion elements for allowing portions of the base portion to expand, when a pot is disposed within the sleeve. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056278 | Dual hot melt adhesive systems - The present disclosure relates to the use of first and second adhesives for the attachment of zipper flanges to reclosable packages. A first adhesive is typically a reactive, cross-linkable hot melt adhesive while the second adhesive is typically non-cross-linkable hot melt adhesive, typically, but not limited to, either EVA-based or polyamide-based. Alternatively, the second adhesive can be a coextrusion layer including a resin that is typically used as a sealant layer in zipper extrusion, such as metallocene type linear low density polyethylene. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056279 | Method of packing silicon and packing body - When packing a polycrystalline silicon with a two-layer structured packing body comprising an inner bag ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056280 | Automobile part shipping system and method - Plies of paperboard are laminated to form a paperboard laminate having a front and a back. An automobile part is placed on the front of the paperboard laminate leaving exposed the front of the paperboard laminate. The automobile part and the exposed paperboard laminate are shrink-wrapped with plastic shrink-wrap material. For automobile window glass, some of the front side plies of the paperboard laminate have been cut out to form a cavity in the configuration of the glass product being packaged. The glass product is disposed in the cavity and a glass product conforming reinforcing block is placed against the backside of the paperboard laminate during the shrink-wrap operation. For automobile fenders, hoods, the paperboard laminate need not be cut out and the sides of the paperboard laminate are folded upwardly to form a carton bottom to which a lid is affixed for shipping. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056281 | Shaped Flexible Pouch With Elongated Neck And Method Of Manufacture - Accordingly, the present invention is an improved flexible pouch for a product and an improved apparatus and method for manufacturing the pouch. The flexible pouch, apparatus and methodology for a pouch includes an upper edge and side edges extending therefrom. The upper edge includes an elongated spout portion extending therefrom. The elongated spout portion can have shape representative of a bottle cap attached to a top of bottle throat. In addition, the elongated spout portion can have an opening element that affords for tearing off the bottle cap shaped portion and allow access to the product. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056282 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING A CONTAINER POSITIONED ABOUT A FILLING SPOUT - An apparatus for filling at least one container includes a filling spout in flow communication with a source of filling material. The filling spout is configured to enable the opening of the at least one container to fit about the filling spout. Two sensor assemblies are positioned about the filling spout. The two sensor assemblies are configured to detect whether a container is positioned about the filling spout. A controller operatively coupled to each sensor assembly of the two sensor assemblies is configured to initiate a filling process. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056283 | Method For Filling Cells Of A Blister Strip With Articles And An Apparatus For Implementing The Method - A method for filling cells of a heat-formed strip with corresponding articles, the strip being continuously advanced at a predetermined operating speed, comprising: collecting a plurality of articles which are in contact with each other and arranged in parallel rows; adjusting the position occupied by the collected articles in such a way that the articles are arranged in a same spatial arrangement as a same number of empty cells in a longitudinal region of the blister strip to be filled; transferring the articles to a position above the blister strip, the speed of advancement of the articles being gradually synchronized with the speed of advancement of the strip, in a centered position relative to corresponding underlying empty cells of the longitudinal region; releasing the articles into the empty cells of the longitudinal region; repeating these operating stages in order to fill at least a further longitudinal region, which is identical and adjacent to the longitudinal region, in such a way as to complete the filling operation for a longitudinal tract of the blister strip. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056284 | Storage Case Media Clip - A case for holding a DVD or other device may include a flexible clip arm for, e.g., retaining printed information about the DVD, holding the DVD, and/or locking one or more DVDs in place. An apparatus includes a body configured to retain a first disc. The apparatus further includes a retention device coupled to the body and configured to apply pressure to material disposed between the retention device and the body and thereby to assist in retaining the material between the retention device and the body. A method includes inserting a first disc into a container configured to retain the first disc. The method further includes securing material within the container using a retention device coupled to the container and configured to apply pressure to the material and thereby to assist in retaining the material within the container. Other implementations focus on holding or locking a DVD, or other device. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056285 | DECAPPING SYSTEM - Decapping system for opening or closing reagent containers or cartridge systems closed by a lid the which is removed and secured by a rotational movement and method thereof are disclosed. The decapping system has a centering unit that the at its lower end provides a snap-in element which engages the lid, and a plurality of simultaneously driven and vertically movable screwing heads which compensates for variable heights and/or sizes of cartridge systems to be processed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056286 | Dispensing system with material spill prevention system - A material spill prevention system with feed location sensing system to reduce the possibility of material spillage relative to the film being utilized for bag formation. The material spill prevention system monitors whether there is a proper film feed situation and, if not, precludes the release of material from the dispenser as in by precluding a flow controller opening and the release of material to the bag intended to receive the release chemical (e.g., a foam packaging bag). The prevention system is applicable to a variety of film feed arrangements as in a C-fold film drawn by a nip roller arrangement from a roll source with the dispenser mechanism positioned intermediate the nip and film source relative to film travel. An embodiment of the spill prevention system also features an absolute position transducer for monitoring position of a flow controller which controls output of material from the dispenser. | 2009-03-05 |
20090056287 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR LOLLIPOPS - Packaging machine for lollipops ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090056288 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS AND FOR DIAGNOSING DAMAGE THERETO - An apparatus for pneumatic cleaning of diesel particulate filters (DPF). First and second nozzle members direct flows of compressed air into the axially-extending filter cells from both ends of the filter, the nozzle members generally being offset so as to avoid blowing directly towards one another. The flows form the nozzles impinge only relatively small areas of the end faces of the filter media, e.g., only one or a few cells at a time. The nozzle members are moved over substantially the entirety of the first and second end faces, so that as cleaning progresses compressed air is directed into substantially all of the filter cells from opposite directions. The nozzles may be translated on reciprocated arms while the filter is rotated simultaneously on a turntable or rollers, so that the nozzles sweep over the whole surface of each end; other mechanisms, such as various combinations of gears or pistons, may be used for relative movement between the nozzles and filters. Also, the nozzle members may have single or multiple nozzles. The filter and nozzles are housed within a cabinet having one or more windows therein, which enable an operator to view progress of the cleaning process and determine when it is complete. Visual observation and also enables an operator to identify filters having damaged media, as indicated by particulate material billowing from both ends of the filter due to cracked or broke axial cells. The dislodged particulate material is withdrawn from the cabinet by an exhaust duct system. | 2009-03-05 |