16th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120093569 | Searchable binder - A binder management system having a cabinet with shelves for removable storage of searchable binders. Each binder has a body with front and rear covers and a spine. Inside the body is a binder mechanism for removably retaining sheet media. Each binder has externally extending upper and tower ohmic contact members which ohmically engage conductive members mounted on the shelf surfaces near the front. Each binder has a binder identification circuit coupled to an LED mounted on the binder spine in a location visible when the binder rests on a shelf. When a binder identification signal from a host computer is presented to the shelf conductive members it is transferred by the binder contact members to the binder identification circuit. If the signal matches, the LED is activated to aid the user in finding the binder. An LED and an optional audible indicator are mounted on the shelves to further aid the user in finding the sought binder. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093570 | FOLDER WITH ENHANCED PAPER BINDING FIXTURES - A folder having at least one paper binding fixture affixed to it. Further, the paper binding fixture can be capable of being opened and closed such that when opened sheets of paper can be placed on a male protrusion and when closed the sheets of paper can be bound by releasably coupling the male protrusions to a female opening. Further, the paper binding fixture can have enhanced safety benefits that substantially reduce the risk of injury to a user. Also, the paper binding fixture can reduce the risk of tearing sheets of paper bound by it. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093571 | Cutter mat coupling device - A cutter mat coupling device includes two or more cutter mats each having a series of indicia and each having a lock member formed on a corner area, and one or more coupling members engaged with the lock members of the cutter mats for coupling the cutter mats together and for preventing the cutter mats from being disengaged from each other, the lock members are lock holes each having a greater inner space and a narrowed neck portion, and the coupling member includes two catches for engaging with the lock holes of the cutter mats and for stably or solidly coupling the cutter mats together and for preventing the cutter mats from being disengaged from each other. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093572 | ATTACHMENT COUPLER FOR HEAVY MACHINERY - An attachment coupler for heavy machinery, which detachably installs an attachment to an arm of the heavy machinery, includes a coupler body coupled to the arm of the heavy machinery, a fixed hook formed on the coupler body and coupled to the attachment via a first coupling pin, a movable hook rotatably coupled to the coupler body via a hinge axis and coupled to the attachment via a second coupling pin, a hydraulic cylinder that rotates the movable hook to be coupled to or disengaged from the second coupling pin, and a locking device that includes a locking hook and an engagement device. The locking hook is rotatably coupled to the coupler body via a hinge axis and closes an open end of the fixed hook while being coupled to the first coupling pin. The engagement device rotates in association with the rotation of the movable hook. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093573 | Premium preformance ball joint and system - Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093574 | UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an upper ball joint assembly for connecting an upper axle housing to a steering knuckle of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the upper ball joint assembly comprises a plurality of components including a tapered ball joint pin (or stud), a ball joint cup and a threaded cap configured to assemble together into an upper ball joint assembly. In an assembled configuration, a proximal, or head component, of the ball joint pin may be housed within one or more chambers (or tiers) of the ball joint cup. The cap may reversibly engage with the ball joint cup to complete the assembly. The ball joint assembly may have a hardness characteristic of between forty (40) and one-hundred (100) Rockwell. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093575 | COUPLING ELEMENT FOR AN EXTERNAL FIXATOR - Coupling element for an external fixator which connects a pin or rod to a second pin or rod. The coupling element comprises a first coupling section to clamp the first pin or rod in engagement with a second clamp for clamping the second pin or rod and a pivoting section for adjusting the orientation of the first coupling section relative to the post section in the space. The pivoting section extends along a third axis. The first coupling section is rotatable around a first axis with respect to the pivoting section and wherein via the pivoting section the first coupling section is pivotable around a second axis with respect to the post section, wherein the second axis is arranged at an angle to the first axis. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093576 | Method And System of Molding Integral Joint - A method is provided for molding an integral joint including a stationary member and an enclosure rotatable about the stationary member. The method utilizes a joint formation assembly defining an inner cavity, a first passageway connected to the inner cavity, an outer cavity surrounding the inner cavity, and a second passageway connected to the outer cavity. The method includes the steps of: introducing moldable material into the inner cavity from the first passageway to form the stationary member; introducing moldable material into the outer cavity from the second passageway to form the enclosure; and divorcing the inner cavity from the outer cavity for separately and independently forming the enclosure around the stationary member to allow rotatable movement of the enclosure about the stationary member. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093577 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING A FIRST HARDWARE COMPONENT AND A SECOND HARDWARE COMPONENT, PARTICULARLY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT, RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER - A device for locking and unlocking a first hardware component and a second hardware component relative to each other, particularly for a motor vehicle seat, wherein the first hardware component the second hardware component form a housing having an interior and are disposed on a common axis, wherein at least one latching device is disposed in first plane perpendicular to the axis and at least one second latching device is disposed in a second plane also perpendicular to the axis and displaced along the axis relative to the first plane, wherein the first lathing device comprises a first latch and first retaining cam and the second latching device comprises a second latch and a second retaining cam. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093578 | JOINT BETWEEN THE GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT AND THE ROTOR ROTATION SHAFT - The joint between the gearbox input shaft and the rotor rotation shaft is made with a banded flange that combines an interference joint between the horizontal surface of the rotor shaft ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093579 | TAPER COUPLING STRUCTURE AND ROTATING MACHINE - There is provided a taper coupling structure in which a taper shaft can easily be fitted in and removed from a hub. In a taper coupling structure | 2012-04-19 |
20120093580 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A locking apparatus for a vehicle seat, particularly for a motor vehicle seat, includes a locking mechanism ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093581 | Pivot Swivel Cable Barrier - A light weight, high strength cable supported by a longitudinal device that is capable of stopping a 15,000 lb. vehicle at speeds exceeding 30 mph and provides for manual operation by one (1) person, whereas the barrier may pivot, move vertically, or swivel horizontally to control vehicle passage. During normal operations where the vehicle barrier is moved, there is no tension on the cable and it remains unfastened. If a vehicle impact occurs, the cable immediately engages and fastens to the end support structures to resist vehicle impact forces. The light weight cable and longitudinal support device also minimizes the counterweight size. The barrier may be moved by an operator from either side of the vehicle travel path. Both fixed and unfixed end support structures may be utilized. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093582 | ASPHALT DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A system for distributing asphalt includes a vehicle and a distribution compartment coupled to the vehicle. The distribution compartment includes a support member, a laterally elongated element coupled to the support member, and two or more lateral containment members operatively coupled to the support member for inhibiting the escape of asphalt from the distribution compartment when asphalt is contained therein. At least one of the lateral containment members is laterally movable towards or away from one at least one other lateral containment member. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093583 | Detachable and Adjustable System of Submerged Wave-Breakers, Method of Assembly of a Submerged Wave-Breaker and Fastening System - The present invention relater to a system of detachable and adjustable wave-breakers composed of rubber mattresses ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093584 | METHOD FOR CONTAINING AND SEALING AN OIL LEAK - The present invention pertains to a method for containing and sealing an underwater oil leak comprising the steps of: (a) providing a quantity of particulate positioned on a platform located at a surface of the water; (b) providing a conduit having an inlet positioned on the platform and an outlet positioned near the oil leak; (c) delivering the particulate through the conduit to the oil leak; (d) depositing the particulate atop the oil leak; and (e) compacting the particulate over the oil leak. The platform can comprise a boat, a rig, or any other suitable structure. Likewise, the particulate can comprise a metal and/or a malleable material, and preferably comprises lead. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093585 | PIPE-LAYING VESSEL AND METHOD OF LAYING A PIPELINE - A pipe-laying vessel ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093586 | PORTABLE WINCH - A portable winch and method of use is shown. One advantage of winches shown includes an ability to lower a boom or boom sections into limited access exit pit for winching operations such as pipe bursting. Sectional boom designs shown provide the ability to easily raise and lower a boom large distances without the need for a single long boom. Selected winch designs shown include flexible inserts between the boom and the winch frame that help resist damage from unforeseen shifting of the device during operation. Designs and methods shown also include multiple pulleys on a boom end unit. Fasteners are shown that reduce build up of debris. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093587 | OFFSHORE TOWER FOR DRILLING AND/OR PRODUCTION - An offshore structure comprises a hull having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the structure comprises an anchor coupled to the lower end of the hull and configured to secure the hull to the sea floor. The anchor has an aspect ratio less than 3:1. The hull includes a variable ballast chamber positioned axially between the first end and the second end of the hull and a first buoyant chamber positioned between the variable ballast chamber and the first end of the hull. The first buoyant chamber is filled with a gas and sealed from the surrounding environment. Further, the structure comprises a ballast control conduit in fluid communication with the variable ballast chamber and configured to supply a gas to the variable ballast chamber. The structure also comprises a topside mounted to the first end of the hull. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093588 | Protective Apparatus For Marine Structures - An apparatus for inhibiting damage from impact between a marine structure and an adjacent watercraft, and a related method, are described. The apparatus includes a cushion body forming a mounting surface and a watercraft-engaging surface substantially opposing the mounting surface, at least one rigid support member, the rigid support member defined by or configured for contact with the mounting surface of the cushion body and disposed, during use, between the cushion body and the portion of the marine structure, and attachment means for detachably attaching the cushion body to the portion of the marine structure. The cushion body, when attached to the portion of the marine structure, is sized and configured to prevent destructive contact between the marine structure and a watercraft when the watercraft-engaging surface is contacted by the watercraft. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093589 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY CONVERTOR, CORRESPONDING TO AN OFFSHORE WIND POWER GENERATING FACILITY - A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093590 | Methods of Providing a Support Column - A primary earth penetrating mandrel formed of a hollow shell steel plate octagonal in cross-section has an upper end and a blunt lower end joined by an upwardly and outwardly tapered wall. The mandrel is driven down in the earth to simultaneously form a vertical tapered cavity while compacting the sidewall of the cavity to provide structural integrity. The mandrel is then moved upwardly from the bottom of the cavity and aggregate is deposited in the bottom of the cavity then the mandrel is lowered so that its blunt lower end densifies the aggregate by vertical vibratory action and static force and repeating these until the pier top is near the surface of the earth at which time the upper aggregate portions are densified by the primary mandrel or a secondary mandrel having a substantially larger lower end surface than the lower end surface of the primary mandrel. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093591 | HYDRAULIC ELEVATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The hydraulic transportation apparatus and method of the present invention incorporate a multiple chamber framework internally disposed preferably within at least one single shaft structure, which facilitates movement of object transport containers within the multiple chamber framework. Preferably, fluid elevation is employed to elevate and lower object transport containers and their contents within the multiple chamber framework. Each single shaft structure may be constructed from an existing rehabilitated shaft, or a newly drilled shaft. The present invention may be utilized in vertical or incline lifting environments, and an auxiliary hoist chamber may be incorporated into the multiple chamber framework for use as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, elevating objects by employing fluid elevation. The present invention may be employed in a variety of heavy lifting scenarios, including underground mining or in above ground lifting environments. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093592 | Tool for Machining Workpieces - The tool has a clamping part ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093593 | Knife for the Machining of Spot Welding Electrodes, Cutting Tool and Cap Cutter | 2012-04-19 |
20120093594 | FACE MILLING CUTTER - The invention relates to an end mill ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093595 | Cutting Tool and Cutting Insert for the Same - A cutting tool for machining large workpieces having relatively a large cutting amount and a cutting insert configured to be used with the cutting tool. The cutting tool includes a cutting insert and a wedge for clamping the cutting insert. The cutting insert has a polygonal top surface, which comprises a recessed portion having a plurality of inclined abutment surfaces which are inclined toward the center of the top surface. The outline of said recessed portion is twisted at a predetermined angle with respect to the outline of the top surface. The wedge includes a projecting portion that contacts the inclined abutment surface and pushes the cutting insert so that two side surfaces of the cutting insert can be supported by a radial inner side surface and a lateral supporting surface of an insert seat. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093596 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MACHINED PRODUCT USING THE SAME - A cutting insert of the present invention includes an upper surface; a lower surface; a side surface connected to the upper surface and the lower surface; and a cutting edge which is located along an intersection of the upper surface and the side surface, and includes a major cutting edge, a flat cutting edge, and a minor cutting edge located between the major cutting edge and the flat cutting edge. The upper surface includes a flat part located away from the cutting edge and being perpendicular to a central axis of the cutting insert, and a rake face inclined downward from the cutting edge to the flat part. In at least a part between the major cutting edge and the flat part, a groove part lies along the major cutting edge. The groove part includes the rake face and a rising face which is inclined upward from the rake face to the flat part and connects the rake face and the flat part. A connection part where the rake face and the flat part exist continuously extends from the minor cutting edge to a boundary of the minor cutting edge and the major cutting edge. A cutting tool including the cutting insert, and a method of manufacturing a machined product using the cutting tool are also provided. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093597 | Cemented Carbide Tools - The present invention relates to a cemented carbide with a homogeneous and dense microstructure of hard constituents in a well distributed binder phase based on Co and/or Ni with a porosity of AOO-BOO according to ISO 4505. The cemented carbide has a nanoporosity of less than 2.5 pores/1000 μm | 2012-04-19 |
20120093598 | MONITORING METHOD AND MONITORING APPARATUS FOR MACHINE TOOL, AND MACHINE TOOL - The monitoring apparatus includes vibration sensors that detect vibration accompanying machining, a rotation detector and a rotation detection section that detect rotation of a main spindle, and a stability limit and vibration distribution calculation section that creates, on the basis of vibration information obtained from the vibration sensors and a rotation speed of the main spindle detected by the rotation detector and rotation detection section, both a stability limit diagram illustrating a relationship between the rotation speed and a stability limit of the machining and a vibration distribution diagram illustrating a relationship between the rotation speed and the vibration, and displays the created diagrams on a monitor in a vertical arrangement. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093599 | CUTTING TOOL - A rotary cutting tool for use with a power tool includes a generally cylindrical body having a closed end and an open end, and a cutting portion formed at the open end of the generally cylindrical body. The cutting portion includes a plurality of main tooth bodies and a plurality of main gullet areas formed between the plurality of main tooth bodies. Each main tooth body includes a first secondary tooth having a first tip, a second secondary tooth having a second tip and a similar shape and size to the first secondary tooth, and a secondary gullet area formed between the first secondary tooth and the second secondary tooth. Each main gullet area is generally larger than each secondary gullet area. Each main tooth body only includes a single first secondary tooth and a single second secondary tooth. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093600 | CUTTING TIP AND ROTARY CUTTING TOOL EMPLOYING SAME - A rotary cutting tool for performing hole-cutting operations on a workpiece includes a first end structured to engage and perform cutting operations on the workpiece. The first end is defined by a cutting profile. The cutting tool also includes an opposite second end structured to be mounted in a machine tool, a central longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends, and a generally cylindrical body disposed about the central longitudinal axis between the first end and the opposite second end. The cutting profile comprises a first portion adjacent the central longitudinal axis and disposed generally at a first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a second portion adjacent the first portion and disposed generally at a second angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; and a third portion adjacent the second portion and disposed generally at a third angle relative to the central longitudinal axis. The second angle is greater than both the first and third angles. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093601 | MACHINE TOOL WITH PROTECTIVE FENCE - The present invention relates to a machine tool in which a column including a main spindle with a working tool mounted thereon is movable in a direction along an edge part of a machine platen, wherein a protective fence is provided on the edge part of the machine platen. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093602 | MACHINING HEAD REPLACEABLE ROTATING TOOL, HOLDER, AND MACHINING HEAD - A machining head replaceable rotating tool having a fastening male screw and a fastening female screw disposed on respective shaft centers of one and the other of a machining head and a holder, the fastening male and female screws being threadably engaged with each other to concentrically and removably attach the machining head to a tip portion of the holder, the machining head and the holder being disposed with abutting surfaces abutted against each other in a fastened state when the fastening male and female screws are threadably engaged, the machining head replaceable rotating tool being integrally and rotationally driven via the holder in a tool rotation direction causing the fastening male and female screws to be fastened by a machining load to perform predetermined machining with the machining head, the abutment of the abutting surfaces preventing the fastening male and female screws from being further fastened by a machining load, the fastening male and female screws being saw-tooth buttress screws having a following flank angle α smaller than a leading flank angle β. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093603 | VIBRATION SUPPRESSING METHOD AND VIBRATION SUPPRESSING DEVICE FOR USE IN MACHINE TOOL - In a machine tool having a rotary shaft for use in rotating a tool or a workpiece, a plurality of stable rotation speeds at which the chatter vibrations are expected to be suppressed, and at least one switching rotation speed across which a dynamic characteristic of a rotary shaft system changes are stored. The plurality of stable rotation speeds may be determined from chatter vibrations detected using a vibration detection unit. Optimum rotation speed that is a rotation speed to which a rotation speed of the rotary shaft is changeable without crossing the switching rotation speed is selected from the plurality of stable rotation speeds, and the rotation speed of the rotary shaft is changed to the optimum rotation speed. Thus, chatter vibrations generated during rotation of the rotary shaft can be suppressed effectively. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093604 | MECHANISM FOR DELIVERING CRYOGENIC COOLANT TO A ROTATING TOOL - A rotary coolant adapter that is compatible with commercially available tool holders attaches to a rotary tool holder to supply coolant to a flow path in a rotary tool. The rotary coolant adapter has a stationary outer housing and a stationary supply tube for supplying coolant to an annular coolant manifold that surrounds a portion of the rotary tool holder. An internal radial feed tube supplies coolant from the annular coolant manifold to the flow path in the tool. Bearings support the stationary outer housing on the rotary coolant holder, and seals are located between the annular coolant manifold and the bearings to prevent coolant leakage from the annular manifold reaching the bearings. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093605 | Lance Unit And Spindle Comprising The Same - A spindle which can be used by using the two-channel minimal quantity lubrication. The feeding of the lubricating oil is done by way of a central oil tube which is rotationally fixedly joined to a fixed base piece and which is radially supported on the revolving spindle in the radial direction by way of at least one pivot bearing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093606 | AUTOMATED LOADING OF WORK PIECES VIA STAGING REGIONS INTO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH MILLING MACHINES AND CONTROLLERS AND METHODS FOR SAME - Embodiments relate generally to milling machines and milling techniques, and more particularly, to apparatuses, milling machines and methods to control automatic loading and/or unloading of work pieces in relation to the adverse milling machine environments. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a subset of guide members constituting a staging region, a loader member configured to impart a loading force unto the work piece to transition the work piece from the staging region, and an effector coupled to the loader member. The effector is configured to apply a cleaning force to a path in a first interval of time and is configured further to transfer the loading force from the loader member to the work piece in a second interval of time, and an alignment device configured to align the subset of guide members and the effector to form a portion of the path in a first mode. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093607 | Core joiner and cutter apparatus - An automatic core joiner and cutter apparatus for use in the recycling of used cores and the manufacture of new conjoined cores is disclosed. The apparatus combines an infeed unit, a milling unit, and an outfeed unit, all controlled by a PC. The infeed unit includes at least two infeed rollers for supporting a used core member. An infeed pusher bar moves these core member into and out of contact with the milling unit. The outfeed unit includes at least two rollers for supporting a core remnant. An outfeed pusher bar moves the core remnant into and out of contact with the milling unit. The milling unit, positioned between the infeed and outfeed unit includes an infeed cutter and an infeed milling bit, an outfeed cutter and an outfeed milling bit. The infeed cutter removes the damaged end of the used core and the outfeed cutter removes the damaged end of a core remnant. The used core is milled by the infeed milling bit and the core remnant is milled by the outfeed milling bit. A glue applicator applies glue to at least one of the milled surfaces and the milled surfaces are mated together to produce a new conjoined core. The infeed cutting and milling operations and the outfeed cutting and milling operations are controlled by the controller and performed at the same time. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093608 | Device for Securing Several Pipes Relative to One Another During Storage and Transport - A securing device for securing several pipes during storage and transport has pipe securing bodies that in an operating position are positioned above and below each pipe layer. The pipe securing bodies have a top side and a bottom side with oppositely positioned, spaced-apart recesses for pipes. A clamping arrangement is arranged at both end faces of the pipe securing bodies and clamps the pipe securing bodies to a clamped unit. The clamping arrangement has a first hook and a second hook at opposite ends. A lever device is arranged between the first and second hooks and acts on the hooks so as to transfer them with a leverage force from a released position, in which the securing device can be mounted and demounted, into an operating position. A relative spacing of the first and second hooks in the operating position is smaller than in the released position. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093609 | Screw Captivator - A device for captivating a variety of fasteners relative to a first member. A captivator includes a body adapted to be secured to the first member and a retainer received within the body and having a surface engaging a captured fastener. Together the body and retainer maintain the captivated fastener in place relative to the first member. Keyway surfaces are provided upon the body or retainer or both and an external or internal key engages the keyway surfaces to selectively lock the body and retainer together, such as during installation or replacement of the captured fastener. Upon removal of the key, the retainer is free to rotate and translate relative to the body. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093610 | DECOMPRESSION SEAL WITH SCREW CONNECTION FOR HOLDING COMPONENTS TOGETHER - Decompression seal ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093611 | SLIP WASHER - The present invention relates to a slip washer comprising a flat metal disc having a center hole for placing around a bolt shaft and a cut channel allowing the washer to be installed without slipping it over the end of the shaft. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093612 | FASTENERS FOR COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A fastener has a shaft, a head at a first end of the shaft, and a point at the other end of the shaft. A first portion of the shaft adjacent the point is threaded. The first portion typically extends about one-half the total length of the shaft. A second portion of the shaft (adjacent the head) is not threaded, but has a plurality of spaced rings. A knurled portion can be provided between the first and second portions, if desired. Conventional symmetrical or asymmetrical thread can be used in the threaded portion, or a three lobe thread can be used. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093613 | BOOKBINDING APPARATUS AND BOOKBINDING SYSTEM - A bookbinding apparatus including: a stacking section for stacking sheets to form a bundle of sheets; a sheet-conveyance shifting section for conveying a sheet, or a cover sheet to become a cover of a booklet to a predetermined position; a melt tank for storing a hot-melt adhesive, and a bookbinding control section configured to execute a bookbinding mode in which a booklet is formed by coating adhesive inside the melt tank onto an edge surface of a bundle of sheets and adhering the cover sheet to the edge surface, onto which the adhesive has been coated, of the bundle of sheets, and an adhesive discharging mode in which the adhesive inside the melt tank is discharged outside the melt tank. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093614 | PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A racking assembly for receiving and storing at least one pipe. The racking assembly comprises a set back assembly including a selectively rotatable member having a plurality of radial slots sized for receiving a portion of the pipe(s) in sliding engagement, and a base for supporting the pipe(s). The base is coupled to the selectively rotatable member so as to permit mutual rotation. A barrier is located about a peripheral edge of the base, such that the setback assembly rotates relative to the barrier. The barrier is arranged to prevent the pipe(s) from moving radially from the base. The barrier has a gap sized to permit selective lateral movement of the pipe(s). Mutual rotation of the selectively rotatable member and the base permit alignment of the gap and a selected slot of the selectively rotatable member, and thus permits the pipe stands to be moved laterally into the setback assembly. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093615 | ROUND BALE LOADER FOR TRANSPORT FRAME - A work vehicle includes a telescoping boom extending outwardly from the vehicle. An attachment is operably connected to the boom, the attachment including opposed forks configured to be both urgable toward each other and urgable away from each other. The attachment is configured to be positionable over and substantially laterally surround at least one pair of round bales arranged substantially side by side and having corresponding diameters in close proximity of each other. The opposed forks are urgable toward each other with sufficient compressive force applied to opposed portions of the diameters of the at least one pair of round bales, at least elastically deforming the cylindrical profile of at least one of the at least one pair of round bales, so that the at least one pair of round bales can be vertically lifted and manipulated by at least the boom to a predetermined destination. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093616 | PROCESSING THIN WAFERS - There is described a wafer processing system for thinned wafers that are easily broken during handling. The system protects against breakage during handling and provides for temperature controls during processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093617 | VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS AND VACUUM PROCESSING METHOD - A vacuum processing apparatus including a processing chamber for processing a sample to be processed, a cooling chamber for cooling the high-temperature sample processed in the processing chamber, and a vacuum transfer chamber for establishing a connection between the processing chamber and the cooling chamber, a vacuum transfer robot equipped inside the vacuum transfer chamber, wherein the cooling chamber includes a gas-exhausting unit for reducing pressure inside the cooling chamber, a gas-supplying unit for supplying a gas into the cooling chamber, a pressure-controlling unit for controlling the pressure inside the cooling chamber, a supporting unit for supporting the high-temperature sample, and a mounting stage for proximity-holding the sample supported by the supporting unit, the mounting stage having a temperature-adjusting unit for adjusting the temperature of surface of the mounting stage into a temperature which is capable of cooling the high-temperature sample, the supporting unit having an ascending/descending-speed varying unit. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093618 | Method And An Apparatus For Transferring Fragile Receptacles From A Container To A Packing Machine - A method and an apparatus (A) are disclosed, for transferring a plurality of tubular receptacles ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093619 | TAPE CARTRIDGE HANDLER - A tape cartridge handler for transmitting a tape cartridge in a tape library. The handler comprises a deck for supporting a tape cartridge thereon; a gripper assembly in translatable engagement with the deck; and at least one arm in rotatable engagement with the gripper assembly, the arm being rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the arm and having a catch for engaging an aperture in a tape cartridge. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093620 | STOCKER - A stocker includes a main body provided with an opening; a port which is adjacent to the opening outside the main body and on which a FOUP can be placed; a plurality of rack portions arranged in one horizontal direction at each of a plurality of levels within the main body and configured such that articles moved by an internal movement apparatus can be put in place; a movable rack portion including a first buffer and a second buffer which are linked to each other; a shift mechanism that can be shifted between a first position where the first buffer is adjacent to the opening and a second position where the second buffer is adjacent to the opening; and a conveyor capable of moving the FOUP, via the opening, between the port and the first buffer or the second buffer positioned at a position adjacent to the opening. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093621 | TENNIS BALL RETRIEVAL DEVICE - A ball retrieval device that picks up tennis balls from the ground and vertically elevates them into a cart. The ball retrieval device includes an L-shaped frame including a first section and a second section. A feeder system is located on the horizontal section of the L-shaped frame and a paddle wheel system is connected to the feeder system. A lift system is located on the vertical section of the L-shaped frame. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093622 | Grain cart with container having a pivotable side wall extension panel - A grain cart includes a wheel supported frame supporting a container having front and rear walls connected by an inclined left side wall and an inclined right side wall. An auger conveyor has a lower section having an inlet to receive grain from the container and an upper section pivotable between a storage position adjacent the container and an extended discharge position projecting laterally outwardly from the cart. A side wall extension panel is pivotally connected to the inclined right side wall of the container and is movable from a retracted position projecting above the right side wall and an inclined extended position projecting laterally outwardly from the right side wall beyond a right support wheel. A set of inclined brace members are pivotally connected to the extension panel and are adjustably connected to a corresponding set of horizontal tie members rigidly connecting the side walls of the container. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093623 | Power lift system and method - A power lift system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the mobility device in and out of a vehicle from a position adjacent to a user or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093624 | WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINES - In a work machine, a control unit controls a pilot control valve for controlling the opening area of a first direction switch valve in executing the combined operation to be less than or equal to that in executing a single operation. The combined operation represents an operation of simultaneously operating first and second actuators. The single operation represents an operation of operating only the first actuator. Further, the control unit determines the opening area of the first direction switch valve in the combined operation based on a hydraulic pressure detected by a hydraulic pressure detector unit. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093625 | Method For Transferring Articles Picked Up From Several Channels To A Supply Line Of A Packing Machine - In the present method, which includes use of an operating head, groups of articles are intermittently picked up from a plurality of identical flanked channels ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093626 | Container Auto-Lock System - A container according the present application includes a container auto-lock system. The container auto-lock system is integrated into the outboard apertures of the lower castings of a domestic sized container. The container auto-lock system includes a locking mechanism which is configured to recess when the container is lowered onto a surface lacking an acceptable receiving aperture. The locking mechanism is also configured to automatically lock when placed on top of a domestic sized container. The container auto-lock system is configured to be compatible with international sized container by allowing the inboard apertures on each lower casting to be available for attaching the domestic container on top of an international container with a conventional locking device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093627 | METHOD FOR SITE SPECIFIC ENERGY CAPTURE OPTIMIZATION THROUGH MODULAR ROTOR BLADE TIP EXTENSION - A power generating system wherein a turbine ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093628 | FLUID PUMP CHANGEABLE IN DIAMETER, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION - The invention relates to a fluid pump device, in particular for the medical application, with a compressible pump housing ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093629 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly includes a nozzle and a system for creating a primary air flow through the nozzle. The nozzle includes at least one outlet for emitting the primary air flow, and defines an opening through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the emitted primary air flow and which combines with the primary air flow to produce a combined air flow. The nozzle includes a user operable device for allowing a user to adjust selectively at least one parameter, for example at least one of the profile, the orientation and the direction, of the combined air flow. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093630 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly includes a nozzle and a system for creating a primary air flow through the nozzle. The nozzle includes an outlet for emitting the primary air flow, and defines an opening through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the primary air flow emitted from the outlet. To allow a parameter of an air flow, formed from the combination of the primary and secondary air flows, to be adjusted by a user, the nozzle has an adjustable configuration. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093631 | MULTI-STAGE TURBOCHARGER ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a multi-stage turbocharger arrangement ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093632 | VARIABLE TURBINE NOZZLE SYSTEM - A nozzle is disclosed for use in a turbine or compressor. In an embodiment, each of a plurality of vanes is supported by an outer shroud including a plurality of outer shroud segments disposed adjacent to adjoining segments in end-to-end relationship. Each segment includes a hole therethrough, dimensioned to receive a vane extension sleeve. This system may be used in conjunction with a modulated cooling system and may allow for improved removal for overhaul. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093633 | TURBOMACHINE SEAL ASSEMBLY - A turbomachine seal assembly includes a plurality of sealing strips configured and disposed to inhibit a flow of fluid from passing through a channel defined by a first member and a second member. At least one of the plurality of sealing strips includes a paddle element that is configured and disposed to create a fluid recirculation zone at the channel. The fluid recirculation zone further inhibits the flow of fluid through the channel. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093634 | BONDED TURBINE BUCKET TIP SHROUD AND RELATED METHOD - A turbine bucket includes an airfoil portion and a tip shroud at a radially outer end of the airfoil portion. The tip shroud includes a first radially inner tip shroud component formed integrally with the airfoil portion and composed of a first metal material, and a second radially outer structural tip shroud component composed of a second metal material bonded to the first radially inner tip shroud component. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093635 | AXIAL FLOW FAN - An axial flow fan includes an impeller rotatable about a central axis with a plurality of rotor vanes, a motor that drives the impeller, a base portion that supports the motor, a housing that includes an intake vent, an exhaust vent, and an inner peripheral surface surrounding the impeller and the motor, and a plurality of stator vanes that respectively connects the base portion and the housing, wherein the inner peripheral surface includes a first inner peripheral surface arranged to increase a distance from the central axis toward the intake vent or the exhaust vent in an axial direction, and a recess provided between the first inner peripheral surface and a stator vane included in the plurality of stator vanes and facing the first inner peripheral surface. Thus, airflow is allowed to smoothly pass through the housing, resulting in a decrease in noise generated in the fan. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093636 | TURBOMACHINE AND IMPELLER - Turbomachine for increasing the pressure of a fluid or mixture of fluids, comprising an inlet and an outlet, a casing, a rotatable shaft arranged in the casing, diffusers or similar operatively arranged in the turbomachine, and a means for rotation operatively connected to the shaft. The turbomachine is distinguished in that it comprises: at least one impeller of a mixed flow type arranged on the shaft, the impeller having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is closer to an axis of rotation than the outlet; and at least one further impeller arranged on a common or operatively connected shaft, chosen from the group consisting of axial impellers arranged upstream of the mixed flow type impeller and radial impellers arranged downstream of the mixed flow type impeller. Impeller for use in a turbomachine for increasing the pressure of a fluid or mixture of fluids, the impeller comprising at least one blade, distinguished in that it comprises at least one fluid passageway fluidly connecting the pressure side of the blade with the leeward side of the blade. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093637 | Axial Compressor - An axial compressor includes a plurality of stator vanes attached to an inner surface of a casing defining an annular flow path and a plurality of rotor blades attached to a rotating rotor defining the annular flow path. A flow path is defined between a pressure surface of a stator vane and a suction surface of a stator vane, the vanes being circumferentially adjacent to each other, or between a pressure surface of a rotor blade and a suction surface of a rotor blade, the blades being circumferentially adjacent to each other. The flow path is formed so that a throat portion at which a flow path width is minimized is provided on the upstream side of 50% of an axial chord length. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093638 | Plug-In Fan - A plug-in fan is assembled at a periphery of an electronic device. By an operation of the plug-in fan, temperature resulted when the electronic device is operating is decreased. An assembly plane of the periphery of the electronic device is formed with a plurality of plug-in holes, and corresponding assembly planes of the plug-in fan are assembled with a plurality of corresponding plug-in devices. When they are assembled correspondingly, each plug-in device corresponds with each plug-in hole and both are fixed quickly by pushing in or latching in. In addition, the assembling can be quickly accomplished without requiring an assistance of any hand tool. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093639 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING A TURBINE CASING - A casing includes an inner shell and an outer shell that surrounds the inner shell and comprises a plurality of inflection points. An annular flange is between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a plurality of joints attach the inner shell to the annular flange. A connector is between the annular flange and the outer shell at each of the plurality of inflection points. A method for assembling a casing includes joining a plurality of curved sections to one another to generally define an arcuate inner shell and surrounding the arcuate inner shell with an outer shell. The method further includes attaching the arcuate inner shell to an annular flange at first attachment points and connecting the annular flange to the outer shell at second attachment points spaced approximately equidistantly from the first attachment points. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093640 | MICRO TURBINE - The present invention discloses a micro turbine which can be a power source of a distributed pneumatic turbine generator and comprises: a first outer casing comprising a gas inlet, a first accommodating space and a first connecting part; a second outer casing comprising a second accommodating space, a second connecting part and a bearing seat, wherein the second outer casing is connected with the first outer casing by the connection between the second connecting part and the first connecting part; a stator being disposed in the first accommodating space; and a rotor being disposed in the second accommodating space and comprising a rotor body and a rotating shaft, wherein one end of the rotating shaft is pivotally coupled to the center of the stator, and another end of the rotating shaft being pivotally coupled to the center of the bearing seat of the second outer casing and extending toward the outside of the second outer casing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093641 | TURBINE CASING - A casing includes an inner shell and an outer shell that surrounds the inner shell and comprises a plurality of inflection points. An annular flange is between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a plurality of joints attach the inner shell to the annular flange. A connector is between the annular flange and the outer shell at each of the plurality of inflection points. A method for assembling a casing includes joining a plurality of curved sections to one another to generally define an arcuate inner shell and surrounding the arcuate inner shell with an outer shell. The method further includes attaching the arcuate inner shell to an annular flange at first attachment points and connecting the annular flange to the outer shell at second attachment points spaced approximately equidistantly from the first attachment points. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093642 | STRUT AND A GAS TURBINE STRUCTURE COMPRISING THE STRUT - A strut for application between an outer ring and an inner ring in a gas turbine structure and a gas turbine structure including such a strut are provided. The strut includes an end portion which has a diverging shape so that an internal space is formed in the end portion for receiving at least part of an engine mount. Engine mounting lugs can be positioned at such struts. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093643 | MULTISTAGE TURBOCOMPRESSOR - A multistage turbocompressor is provided for compressing a process gas. The turbocompressor has includes a rotor and a casing. A gas seal is associated in each case with a first turbocompressor stage and a last turbocompressor stage for sealing a penetration of a rotor shaft through a wall of the at least one casing, against a respective stage inlet pressure or stage discharge pressure. The gas seals are connected to a sealing gas line via which they are supplied with a sealing gas. A pressure chamber on a pressure side of the gas seal of the last stage which provides sealing against pressure discharge to the environment is connected to a relief line which opens into a pressure sink. A plurality of sealing gas lines are connected to a sealing gas feed line in which at least one control valve is arranged between junctions of different sealing gas lines. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093644 | System and Method for Generating Energy from a Streaming Fluid - A system for generating energy from a streaming fluid having a mean streaming direction, comprising a generator and an assembly arranged to be entrained in the streaming fluid and which is moveably connected to a fixed point upstream of the assembly, wherein a generator is arranged to generate energy from movement of the assembly, parallel to and in the same direction as the mean streaming direction, against the fixed point, wherein the assembly comprises at least two interconnected blades, their surfaces extending substantially perpendicular across the mean streaming direction, wherein each of the blades has a conical cross section and a second blade extends at a distance downstream and staggered in a direction perpendicular to the mean streaming direction with respect to a first blade. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PITCHING A ROTOR BLADE IN A WIND TURBINE - A system and method for pitching a rotor blade in a wind turbine are disclosed. The method includes collecting in an individual pitch controller for the rotor blade a pitch offset angle relative to a collective pitch angle. The method further includes determining a synchronized pitch offset angle. The method further includes, after an emergency condition occurs, pitching the rotor blade towards the synchronized pitch offset angle. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093646 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A CROP PROTECTION WIND MACHINE ARRAY - A system for arranging and operating an array of wind machines to protect crops from damaging weather conditions, such as freezing frost, rain and heat. The method includes a wind machine positioned to force air across the crop. The wind machine is preferably a propeller/tower configuration. The operational method of the wind machine array includes the steps of sensing ambient meteorological and the hardiness of the crop to withstand a particular adverse weather condition and operating the wind machines in response to these factors. Multiples of wind machines are employed in the preferred embodiment of the method, the siting of the wind machines preferably based upon topographic and historical meteorological conditions. The operation of the wind machines can be automatically and remotely operated with the aid of satellite communications including internet links. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093647 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING EVENTS IN WIND TURBINES OF A WIND POWER SYSTEM - Methods of registering events in a wind power system comprising at least two data processors. The data processors of said wind power system are mutually time synchronized. Events are registered in said at least two data processors. The timing of said events registered in different of said at least two data processors is established according to said time synchronization. Events may be registered and preferably analyzed according to a common timing. The event analysis makes it possible to establish an analysis where events of different wind turbines are basically interrelated and where information regarding such interrelation may be important or crucial for establishment of control or fault detection based on correctly timed events from different wind turbines. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093648 | FLOATING, ANCHORED INSTALLATION FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION - A floating, anchored installation for energy production where the installation comprises at least one windmill, and where the installation is provided with at least one float driven pump. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093649 | TURBINE BLADES AND TURBINE ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - A turbine blade includes an airfoil defined by a convex suction side wall, a concave pressure side wall, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a root, and a tip, the walls and the tip each including an interior surface that defines an interior with the root, the interior including an airfoil cooling circuit for directing airflow through the blade, and a platform supporting the airfoil and having a leading side edge, a trailing side edge, suction side edge, a pressure side edge, an airfoil-facing wall, and a root-facing wall, the platform including a platform cooling circuit having an inlet on the leading side edge and an outlet. The turbine blade may be included in a turbine rotor assembly. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093650 | FAN WHEEL FOR A BLOWER MODULE - The invention relates to a fan wheel ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093651 | WIND TURBINE BLADE HAVING A HINGED CONNECTION APPARATUS PROVIDING ELECTRICAL PROTECTION - A hinged connection apparatus is described for securing a first wind turbine component to a second. The first wind turbine component may be a wind turbine blade and the second wind turbine component may be a control surface such as an aileron. The first or second wind turbine component comprises at least one hinge housing ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120093652 | UNDUCTED PROPELLER WITH VARIABLE PITCH BLADES FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A turbomachine including at least one unducted propeller with variable pitch blades, the blades being carried by respective plates mounted to pivot in radial housings of a rotor element and connected to a control ring that is driven in rotation about the axis of the turbomachine together with the rotor element, and that is movable in translation along the axis to pivot the plates about their axes, the control ring being centered and guided in rotation about the axis on a mechanism that is stationary in rotation and movable in translation along the axis by an actuator carried by the stator of the turbomachine. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093653 | TURBINE YOKEPLATE FLYWEIGHTS TO IMPROVE RAT STARTUP - A turbine having a cam follower operable to control turbine blade pitch in association with a position thereof is provided and includes an axially movable plate, a rotational and axially movable flyweight and a system operably coupled to the plate and the flyweight whereby, at low RPMs, the system prevents flyweight rotation such that the plate and the flyweight position the cam follower at a first position, at medium RPMs, the system permits flyweight rotation such that the plate and the flyweight position the cam follower at a second position, and, at high RPMs, the system prevents further flyweight rotation and permits initial axial movement of the plate and the flyweight such that the plate and the flyweight position the cam follower at a third position. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093654 | Rotor blade for an axial flow turbomachine and mounting for such a rotor blade - A rotor blade for an axial flow turbomachine, preferably a turbine, and to a mounting for such a rotor blade is provided. In the rotor blade, the two opposing lateral walls of the blade base are continuously curved along their extension between platform and bottom side of the blade base in order to reduce the mechanical load in the blade base and that of the walls supporting the blade base of a rotor. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093655 | IMPELLER - An impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blades. The blades are disposed around an outer periphery of the hub. Each of the blades includes a connecting end, a sweep-back part and a sweep-forward part. The connecting end is coupled with the hub. The sweep-back part is disposed at an edge of the blade and extended from the connecting end. An extending direction of the sweep-back part is opposed to a rotating direction of the impeller. The sweep-forward part is extended from the sweep-back part. An extending direction of the sweep-forward part is the same as the rotating direction of the impeller. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093656 | WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIND TURBINE BLADE - A wind turbine blade having a spar cap disposed between layers constituting an outer skin or disposed on an inner side of the outer skin and a method of manufacturing the wind turbine blade are provided, wherein in manufacture of the wind turbine blade, generation of manufacturing defects, such as misalignment and wrinkles in fabrics, can be suppressed and the time required for repairing the defects as well as for laminating the layers can be reduced. In the method of manufacturing the wind turbine blade having the spar cap as a main structural member of the blade disposed between the layers constituting the outer skin or disposed on the inner side of the outer skin, the spar cap is formed as a separate piece from the outer skin, and the spar cap, dry fiber fabrics for the layers constituting the outer skin, and a sandwich core member are collectively impregnated with resin under a vacuum process. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093657 | IMPROVED COATING COMPOSITION FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES - The present application discloses a wind turbine blade having on the outer surface thereof a polyurethane-based coating including a polyurethane binder prepared from polyol(s) having an average functionality of ≧2.0 and <8.0; at least 50% (w/w) of the polyols have aliphatic polyester segments included therein and have a Mw of 300-3,000 g/mol; and polyisocyanate(s) having an average functionality of <3.0; at least 50% (w/w) of the polyisocyanate(s) are selected from: (i) polyisocyanates having aliphatic polyester segments included therein, and having a molecular weight of 500-3,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0; (ii) polyisocyanates of the allophanate type having a Mw of 250-2,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0; and (iii) polyisocyanates of the uretdion type having a Mw of 250-2,000 g/mol and a functionality of ≧2.0 and <3.0. The application also discloses corresponding coating compositions and a method for coating a substrate. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093658 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A core for a composite structure is described. The core has first and second core layers, and an interlayer region between the first and second core layers. At least one of the first and second core layers has hinge portions that facilitate draping of the core without interrupting the interlayer region. The interlayer region may include functionality such as a radar reflecting layer and/or optical fibres. Alternatively, the core may be a bonded core in which the interlayer region includes an adhesive layer for bonding the first and second core layers together. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093659 | ROTOR BLADE, ROTOR BLADE ELEMENT AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A rotor blade or rotor blade element for a wind power installation is provided having a surface film and a hardenable resin, wherein the surface film has been reacted with the resin to form an integral portion of the rotor blade or rotor blade element. Production and repair processes for the rotor blade or the rotor blade element are also provided. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093660 | Blade Orientation of an Impeller or Propeller - Efficient impeller or propeller wherein at least one blade in a set of blades on a hub of said impeller is oriented with respect to the tilted plane rotated clockwise or counter clockwise in an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said impeller. At least one blade in a set of blades of the multi-set impeller may have the same or different sizes or the same or different tilted plane angle compared to at least one blade of the adjacent set or the blade of one set may have the same or different angle as viewed from the second end of the impeller from a reference plane along the longitudinal axis of the impeller compared to the angle of at least one blade of the adjacent set. The invention also includes: blade arrangement for multi-set impeller, inner hub length variations, and hub shapes for better efficiency and utility. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093661 | THERMALLY INSULATING TURBINE COUPLING - A rotor assembly, including at least one driven member, e.g., a compressor rotor, and at least one driving member, e.g., a turbine. At least one rotating thermal insulator rigidly attached to either the driven member or the driving member. A coupling feature that includes mating geometric surfaces on the driven member and the driving member, wherein the geometric surfaces are configured to allow radial sliding, relative centering, torque transmission, and axial constraint between the driven member and the driving member. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093662 | AUTO-STOP AIR PUMP - An auto-stop air pump has a housing, a blower and an auto-stop device. The housing has an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a main inlet and an outlet. The upper chamber and the lower chamber communicate with each other. The main inlet and the outlet are formed through the housing respectively and communicate with the upper chamber. The blower is mounted in the housing and has a motor connected to a dual-sided impeller. The auto-stop device is mounted in the housing and has a shell, a film, a micro switch and an actuating unit. The film and the micro switch are mounted in the shell. The actuating unit is mounted movably through the shell. Owing to deformation of the film by pressure, the film presses the micro switch to close the micro switch so the air pump can stop working automatically. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093663 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM TO ACTUATE AND PUMP WELL BORE LIQUIDS FROM HYDROCARBON WELLS - Pump apparatus and pump systems for use with hydrocarbon wells are actuated in response to a working fluid delivered at a high pressure to pump a fluid to be pumped or production fluid. The pump advantageously employs translation motion of a piston. Some embodiments employ working fluids at two ports. Other embodiments employ working fluid at one port and a spring. Working fluid may be provided via one or more hydraulically powered piston subassemblies, which may be controlled via one or more hydraulic power supplies. A flush system may include flush pump, flush valve and may be responsive to a characteristic of a fluid in a line. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093664 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A continuously variable transmission apparatus includes an input shaft, an output shaft, a continuously variable transmission mechanism, a differential gear mechanism and a bypass shaft. The continuously variable transmission mechanism is placed between the input shaft and the output shaft and is adapted to conduct rotation of the input shaft to the differential gear mechanism after changing a speed of the rotation. The bypass shaft is placed coaxially with the input shaft and the output shaft and is adapted to conduct the rotation of the input shaft to the differential gear mechanism while bypassing the continuously variable transmission mechanism. The differential gear mechanism is adapted to conduct the rotation from the continuously variable transmission mechanism and the bypass shaft to the output shaft. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093665 | Light Weight Crankcase Casting for Compressor - A compressor, as well as a lightweight and strong casting for a compressor, are disclosed. The compressor, which may be a reciprocating compressor for use in compressing high-pressure refrigerants such as CO | 2012-04-19 |
20120093666 | Systems and Methods for Insulating Y-Points of Three Phase Electric Motors - Systems and methods for insulating the Y-points of three-phase electric motors commonly used in ESP systems, in which the Y-points are not grounded or tied to a reference voltage, and may consequently experience high voltages. One embodiment is an apparatus for insulating the Y-point of the motor using an electrically insulating enclosure. The enclosure has apertures that extend from a cavity therewithin the to the exterior of the enclosure. The cavity accommodates the Y-point of the motor. The conductors which are connected at the Y-point junction extend from the cavity to the coils of the three-phase motor, and possibly to an instrument package. Seals are formed at the apertures to provide an electrically insulating barrier between the Y-point and the exterior of the enclosure. The cavity may be filled with an insulating material such as potting compound or oil. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093667 | Power Cable For High Temperature Environments - An electrical power cable for high temperature environments comprises two or more sheathed conductors; each sheathed conductor comprising an electrical conductor, an electrical insulator surrounding the electrical conductor, and a sheath surrounding the electrical insulator; and a bonding material interconnecting the sheaths of the two or more sheathed conductors positioned adjacent to one another to form a cable. | 2012-04-19 |
20120093668 | RIM DRIVEN THRUSTER HAVING PROPELLER DRIVE MODULES - A rim driven thruster comprises an annular housing, a propulsor assembly, a magnetic rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The annular housing defines a flow path extending along an axis. The propulsor assembly is supported within the housing and comprises propeller blades extending radially from the axis of the flow path. The propeller blades are configured to rotate about the axis. The magnetic rotor assembly is mounted to radially outer ends of the propeller blades. The stator assembly comprises spaced propeller drive modules mounted to an inner circumferential surface of the annular housing. The propeller drive modules are configured to provide electromagnetic torque to the magnetic rotor assembly. | 2012-04-19 |