16th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110088291 | DIG UNDER APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A soil removal apparatus in one embodiment has a motive power unit and an excavator joined to the motive power unit by a coupler, the excavator extending laterally of the motive power unit. The coupler includes a manipulator for manipulating the excavator to loosen and displace soil material in a path lateral to a path of movement of the motive power unit. The method relates to undercutting an object with a motive power unit, selectively halting and moving the motive power unit, and loosening and displacing soil lateral to the path of travel of the motive power unit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088292 | TOY AND/OR PACKAGING AND / OR OTHER ITEM INCLUDING A LIGHT ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to the provision of a toy and/or packaging and/or another item which includes a light illumination system to allow one or more features provided on at least one sheet of material provided as part of the item, to be rendered more viewable when the light sources are illuminated. The feature is formed on a surface of the sheet material and into the same, typically by etching or another material removal operation. Animated effects can be created by the sequential illumination of the light sources. Audio means can also be provided to be operated in conjunction with the light sources. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088293 | GREETING CARD WITH RECORDABLE SOUND MODULE AND IMAGE RETAINING WINDOW - A greeting card is provided. The greeting card comprises a card having an image viewing window and a sound module attached to the card. The sound module comprises a microphone, a first switch for activating a recording function of the sound module, and a second switch for activating a playback function of the sound module. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088294 | GREETING CARD AND GREETING CARD DISPLAY FRAME ARRANGEMENTS - Disclosed is a greeting card arrangement including a greeting card fixed in place within a display frame and a greeting card display frame for separate or interchangeable greeting cards. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088295 | Device and method for animal identification - Methods and device for marking animals are disclosed. An ear tag configurable for attachment to a rodent ear, e.g., a mouse ear, is presented, wherein the ear tag includes a color-coded image, an alphanumeric character string, a bar code and/or a visual signage. The tag may include the visual identifier and an RFID device. A card may be provided that redundantly displays some or all of the visual identifier. An applicator is alternately or additionally provided that removes separated elements of the tag from a tray force generated by manual compression of a pair of handles of the applicator, and additionally includes jaws that compress towards each other when the handles are initially compressed, yet splay and release the tag elements as additional compressive force is applied to the handles. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088296 | MAGICAL IMAGE CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH 3D DISPLAYS - An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088297 | ELECTRIC MULTIPLAYER FRAME FIREPLACE WITH AN INTERNAL CHARCOAL BED AND AN EXTERNAL CHARCOAL BED - An electric multiplayer frame fireplace with an internal charcoal bed and an external charcoal bed comprises a housing, an imaging light source arranged on the lower side of the housing, a light processing device and simulated charcoal beds arranged above the imaging light source and an imaging screen, the imaging screen is arranged close to the simulated charcoal beds, a front simulated charcoal bed is arranged on the front side of the lower end of the imaging screen, and a rear simulated charcoal bed higher than the front simulated charcoal bed is arranged on the rear side of the lower end of the imaging screen. In addition, the electric fireplace can simulate the sound of charcoal combustion. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088298 | Signage apparatus having simple magnet-based structure for ease of modification - A readily modifiable modular sign apparatus is especially useful for fast food restaurants as backlighted menu boards in both indoor and outdoor applications. The apparatus comprises a preferably translucent substrate or mounting board which is preferably planar and has a front surface and a back surface. Precisely positioned holes are prepared at selected locations. These holes are formed to be aligned with thin metal shims which are affixed on the back surface of the mounting board and receive cylindrical magnets on the front surface. The magnets are attached directly to the rear of printed sheets, each of which may have wording or pictorial information or both. The magnets contact the metal shims through the mounting board holes, and are held firmly in position by virtue of both the magnetic attractive force and the shape of the walls of the mounting board holes. The printed sheets may be provided with price carriers to permit personnel to change just food prices without the requirement to replace the entire printed sheet. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a free-standing unitary LED backlighted sign, employs the magnet-based features hereof to secure an advertising display in a framed configuration wherein a magnet-secured frame adds to securely positioning a printed sheet. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088299 | PLASTIC SHEET, AND DECORATIVE ILLUMINATION SIGNBOARD - An object of the present invention is to provide a decorative illumination signboard capable of effectively downwardly emitting light while suppressing an upward emission of light with a simple configuration and a plastic sheet used in the decorative illumination signboard. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088300 | DEPLOYABLE ADVERTISING MEDIUM FORMED BY A PLANE PANEL - Advertising display unit formed by a flat blank adhering in the interior spaced defined by two advertising blanks which are equal and adhering to each other by means of tabs arranged along its length, where the flat formation blank is divided into three sections with two ends equal and one central, provided on the upper and lower edges of the end sections with notches for housing elastic means for the folding out and retention in folded position, where, due to the simplicity of the formation blank, the total width of the display stand when it is folded out may be simply defined, and place in relation the width of the advertising blanks in order to achieve the desired concavity, thus enabling definition of a unit with a circular support base. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088301 | CONVERTIBLE DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND WALL DISPLAY - The present invention generally relates to a multi-purpose, double paneled, convertible apparatus which may be used as a protective holder and/or wall display for a diploma, certificate, photograph or the like. The apparatus may provide a safe and secure manner for receiving, holding, transporting, protecting, and/or storing, for example, the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like and further may quickly be converted to provide an attractive display for hanging the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like on a wall. The apparatus may have a first panel which may be connected to a second panel. Further, the first panel may rotate with respect to the second panel. The second panel may store the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like while the first panel may provide a cover for the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like. The second panel may have at least one strap which may secure the first panel, when rotated behind the second panel. In an embodiment, the apparatus has a memory page for writing notes and a light and speaker feature for which may be used to view the diploma and play a message or song. The apparatus may have a double-faced mat to accommodate diplomas of different sizes. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088302 | One-Piece Photograph Display Assembly and Methods of Use - A light-weight display easel assembly for use with photographs and photographic greeting cards is described, wherein the display device is a substantially planar sheet or panel of paperboard or similar cellulose-containing material having a plurality of die-cut flaps thereon, each of the die-cut flaps having one scored edge which allows for the outward folding of the flap. The display easel further comprises a plurality of adhesive strips on the front face of the paperboard, for attachment of a photograph or photographic greeting card thereto. The display easel, once assembled, is lightweight enough such that it can be mailed without the need for excess postage fees. Additionally, due to the attachment of the display easel to substantially the entire back face of a photograph, the entire photograph is fully supported and is therefore resistant to creases, indentations, warping, and other damages which can occur during the mailing process. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088303 | FRAME BLOCK FOR FLAT RECTANGULAR PLANAR OBJECTS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHS - A frame block for use in displaying typically flat planar rectangular objects such as photographs comprises two parallel planar areas, at least one such area having a plurality of grooves and associated ridges. The grooves and ridges each have a predetermined width and an associated length. The grooves are cut into a surface of the frame block and have a predetermined depth for receiving a clear plastic protector frame for an object to be displayed. The grooves and ridges form an area for display in which a two- or three-sided clear plastic protector frame may be mounted, each of which protects the object to the displayed. When standing on a side with the grooves horizontally aligned to said side, the frame block area is adapted to receive a three-sided protector and associated object at a location within the area selected by a user, two opposite sides of the three-sided protector being received into two horizontally aligned grooves. Similarly, when lying down, the frame block area is adapted to receive a two-sided protector frame and associated object at a location within the area selected by the user, one side of the two-sided protector being received in one groove. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088304 | FIREARM WITH ENHANCED HANDLING BY DISSIPATING THE EFFECTS OF RECOIL AND MUZZLE CLIMB - A firearm having reduced recoil including a front slide connected to a rear slide by way of a slide link. Firing the firearm causes the rear slide to recoil and transfer energy, by means of the slide link, to the front slide. The front slide moving in the direction opposite the rear slide thereby reducing the recoil of the firearm. After reaching full recoil, the front and rear slides return to their resting positions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088305 | HANDGUN CONVERTER - A handgun converter enclosing a handgun and allowing the user to operate the handgun with full and increased functionality and enhanced safety. The combined weapon endows the handgun with increased stability and accuracy due to additional supports, versatility by adding rails, and with an additional mechanical latch mechanism supporting safe use. The handgun converter is constructed to allow quick mounting and release of the handgun, to enhance weapon versatility. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088306 | ADJUSTABLE TACTICAL GUN SIGHT - A sight for a firearm including a front sight portion and a rear sight portion. The front sight portion includes a front sight, at least one shim and a front sight and shim pocket whereby at least the elevation of the firearm can be adjusted by changing the shim. The front and rear sight portions are further provided with replaceable colored plastic inserts. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088307 | ANIMATED BIRD DECOY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A bird decoy comprises a body and at least two appendages extending from the body. The appendages can be shaped to approximate an appearance of a wing of a bird. Each appendage can have at least two distinct moveable members, each of which is independently controllable relative to the other. An associated method of luring a live bird to a predetermined location comprises positioning the bird decoy in the vicinity of the predetermined location. The method further includes independently acting, in one or more defined sequences, movement of the body and movement of the at least two appendage to replicate the appearance of a live bird. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088308 | Mole Trap - A mole trap has a tough plastic base with downwardly extending fixed blades. Movable plastic blades are pivotably connected to the base and urged into a sprung condition by springs. A two-segment lever extends between the base and a catch which is pivotably mounted to the base. A trigger extends through a central opening in the catch and has a post which protrudes beneath the catch where it can be actuated by the targeted mole. Operation of the trigger post causes the lever to release from its engagement with the catch so that the movable blades close on and strike the mole positioned beneath the trap. The trigger has a release tab extending from the lever, allowing convenient release from the set position, and an upwardly protruding set arm allowing trigger depression from a point exterior to the handle into its desired set configuration. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088309 | DEVICE FOR CAPTURING INSECTS - In one aspect, a device for capturing at least one living subject is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device has a housing means with a body portion defined between a first end and a second end and forming a bore inside along the longitudinal axis. An airflow generation means and a connected driving means are disposed within the housing means, and a collection means with a filter portion is received at least partially within the housing means. A handle means is connected to the housing means, and a power source means is connected to the driving means and physically separated from the housing means. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088310 | CRAWLING INSECT BAIT STATION WITH INTERNAL BAIT RESERVOIR SEAL AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTABLE INSECT ACCESS PORT AND CRAWLSPACE DIMENSIONS - A fully adjustable, crawling insect bait station is provided that is sealable for use with liquid, gel or solid baits, and wherein movement of a cap relative to a base portion simultaneously dimensions both the insect access port(s) and an internal crawlspace at the top of the inner reservoir wall to a selected size for particular insects. The bait station of the present invention is distinct and significantly improved over prior bait stations in that there is no antechamber between the insect access port(s) and the inner bait reservoir where crawling insects may unproductively congregate. Once insects enter the bait station of the present invention they encounter a sloped access means that leads them directly over the inner reservoir wall to the poisoned bait. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088311 | Mesitylene As An Octane Enhancer For Automotive Gasoline, Additive For Jet Fuel, And Method Of Enhancing Motor Fuel Octane And Lowering Jet Fuel Carbon Emissions - A motor fuel providing higher gas mileage comprising gasoline produced from petroleum and from about 1 to 30 wt % of mesitylene. This fuel can advantageously contain conventional additives used in gasoline. The use of mesitylene in gasoline blend yields a fuel blend with a higher research octane number and motor octane number. In addition, an improved jet fuel is provided, having from 1-10 wt % biomass-derived mesitylene added thereto, having improved carbon emission characteristics while maintaining required specifications. Further, an improved bio-fuel is provided, which may function as a replacement for conventional Jet A/JP-8 fuel and has lowered carbon emission specifications, the bio-fuel comprised of 75-90 wt % synthetic parafinnic kerosene (SPK) and 10-25 wt % mesitylene. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088312 | BIODIESEL PRODUCTION METHOD - The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a mixture of fatty acid esters, suitable as a combustible or fuel in diesel cycle engines, comprising: a) the obtaining of a microbial biomass with a triglyceride content equal to or greater than 20% by dry weight, by means of the use of an oleaginous microorganism using glycerin as a carbon source; and b) the conversion of the triglycerides contained in the biomass obtained in step a) into a mixture of fatty acid esters. The invention likewise relates to said oleaginous microorganism, to a process for its selection and to polynucleotides obtained therefrom. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088313 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CULTIVATING FRUIT - A method of growing fruit such as papaya commercially, the method including the use of a structure having a covering adapted to permit sufficient light, nutrients and moisture, while substantially precluding access by potentially virus-carrying insects; together with seeds that are obtained, germinated, planted, and grown in a manner that permits plants to grow and bear seedless fruit suitable for harvest. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088314 | SHADING DEVICE - The invention relates to a shading device ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088315 | System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation - A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088316 | TUBING, A SYSTEM CONTAINING TUBING FOR AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SAP FROM A TREE - A system for removing sap from a plurality of trees includes a main tube supported at least in part by a plurality of drain tubes without the use of a spinal support. The main tube as supported can negotiate a path between a plurality of trees. The drain tubes are adapted to be supported at the trees. The drain tubes are in fluid communication with the main tube for removing sap through a drain tube into the main tube. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088317 | Retractable Reflective Wall - A retractable high-reflectivity wall provides improved lighting conditions for growing plants. The wall is retractable, so that it does not get in the way when the user wishes to work in the grow area. The wall can also be retracted so that it is easier to move, carry, reposition, resize, and/or remove as needed. The wall may be implemented as a sheet including a reflective surface adhered or otherwise mounted onto a flexible backing such as a vinyl surface for additional support/reinforcement. The resulting flexible reflective wall is mounted onto a roller assembly which allows the wall to be extended or retracted. A support bar can be affixed to the roller assembly via brackets or other hardware. The entire apparatus can be suspended from or affixed to a ceiling, wall, fixture, or other object, or it can be supported by a stand or other assembly. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088318 | UPRIGHT PLANTING APPARATUS - An upright planting apparatus includes a row of juxtaposed mesh pipe units disposed uprightly and a fixing unit. Each of the mesh pipe units includes an outer mesh pipe, and a liquid supply pipe. The outer mesh pipe has an upright tubular wall formed with a plurality of mesh holes extending through inner and outer surfaces of the upright tubular wall, and a groove that extends around said outer surface of the upright tubular wall to receive a plant culture medium. The liquid supply pipe is disposed axially inside the outer mesh pipe and has a plurality of liquid-seeping holes. The fixing unit fixes together the outer mesh pipes of the mesh pipe units. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088319 | GREEN WALL PLANTING MODULE, SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A green wall planting module has a rear wall, two side walls and a top and bottom wall, the top wall having a concave shape for receiving within its cross section a bottom wall of a green wall planting module mounted approximately one to four millimeters above it on a grid wall structure to suppress splashing and retain rain water. The grid wall structure comprises horizontal rods associated with a vertical wall structure of, for example, a building. The top wall of a lower mounted green wall module comprises an integral slot adapted to receive a horizontal irrigation pipe or hose which may lie horizontally in and longitudinally along the slot when the green wall modular apparatus is mounted to the grid wall. Tapered louvers are provided within the green wall planting module slanting upward from the rear wall at a predetermined angle within the module so as to collect and retain water as does the bottom concave wall of the apparatus. A controlled irrigation system including a cistern and rain barrel is provided to re-circulate collected rain water to plantings horizontally displayed by the green wall planting module. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088320 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS VIA FLASH PYROLYSIS AND GASIFICATION IN A MOLTEN LIQUID - Disclosed are a method and a corresponding apparatus for converting a biomass reactant into synthesis gas. The method includes the steps of (1) heating biomass in a first molten liquid bath at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is at least about 100° C., but less than the decomposition temperature of the biomass, wherein gas comprising water is evaporated and air is pressed from the biomass, thereby yielding dried biomass with minimal air content. (2) Recapturing the moisture evaporated from the biomass in step 1 for use in the process gas. (3) Heating the dried biomass in a second molten liquid bath at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is sufficiently high to cause flash pyrolysis of the dried biomass, thereby yielding product gases, tar, and char. (4) Inserting recaptured steam into the process gas, which may optionally include external natural gas or hydrogen gas or recycled syngas for mixing and reforming with tar and non-condensable gases. (5) Further reacting the product gases, tar, and char with the process gas within a third molten liquid bath at a third temperature which is equal to or greater than the second temperature within the second molten liquid bath, thereby yielding high quality and relatively clean synthesis gas after a relatively long residence time needed for char gasification. A portion of the synthesis gas so formed is combusted to heat the first, second, and third molten liquid baths, unless external natural or hydrogen gas is available for this use. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088321 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF GASIFICATION UNDER THE INTEGRATED PYROLYSIS REFORMER SYSTEM (IPRS) - The present invention relates to a gasification system where a bulky carbonaceous feedstock is pyrolyzed at lower temperature (600-1000 C) to bring about a significant reduction in it's volume; and the pyrolysis products are transferred into a smaller reformer at 1200 C to carry out an efficient conversion to syngas. Carbonaceous material constitutes all forms of carbon-containing substance and it includes all fossil fuel, biomass, marine vegetation, animal waste, and industrial organic wastes. Pyrolysis reaction at 600-1000 C produces C1-C8 flue gas and solid char and cokes. Reforming reaction here is more specifically defined as that carbon atom reacts with steam or carbon dioxide gas at 1200 C and reforms into CO gas and all hydrogen atoms are reduced to H | 2011-04-21 |
20110088322 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES FOR FIRE DOORS, FIRE DOORS INCLUDING SUCH CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF LOCKING FIRE DOORS - In one embodiment, a closure assembly for a fire door, including a first lead post having a longitudinal cavity located therein, an opening extending through a wall of the first lead post into the longitudinal cavity and a locking member may be positioned within the longitudinal cavity that is configured to obstruct the opening into the longitudinal cavity upon reaching a predetermined temperature, is disclosed. In additional embodiments, fire doors including such closure assemblies and methods of locking fire doors are disclosed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088323 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A CHILD SAFETY GATE - A child safety gate having a locking device and a flexible retractable barrier sheet is disclosed. The locking device comprises a locking means having at least a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking means is configured to in its locked position prevent further extraction of the flexible retractable barrier sheet, and the locking means is configured to in its unlocked position allow at least extraction of the flexible retractable barrier sheet. Further, the locking device comprises a timer means configured to upon activation let a delay time elapse and then bring the locking means into its locked position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088324 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLAR HEAT GAIN REDUCTION IN A WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly having at least one pane is presented for use in a building. Positioned within the pane are a plurality of spaced-apart micro-louvers which extend substantially across the length of the pane. The micro-louvers are positioned to block transmission of direct sunlight through the pane when the sun is at a selected angle above the horizon or higher. The angle at and above which direct light is blocked can be selected to be approximately 30 or 45 degrees above the horizon, for example. The angle can be selected based on the latitude of the location of the window assembly, the time of day during which direct sunlight is blocked, etc. The micro-louvers may have reflective surfaces, be colored as desired, be opaque or translucent. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088325 | Motor Vehicle Door Comprising a Window-Lifting Rail Retained by a Module Support - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door comprising a window pane that is movable therein and at least one window-lifting rail for guiding the window pane. A module support receiving elements such as loudspeakers or similar is disposed in the interior space of said motor vehicle door. Said module carrier and/or window-lifting rail is/are provided with at least one seat so as to retain the window-lifting rail in a non-positive manner within the module support. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088326 | SPACE ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - An enclosure system includes a set of independent panels ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088327 | OVERHEAD DOORS AND ASSOCIATED TRACK AND GUIDE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH SAME - Overhead door assemblies having both interlocking and releasable guide assemblies, and guide track assemblies for use with same are disclosed herein. An overhead door track configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a first side portion spaced apart from a second side portion to define a channel or gap region therebetween. The first side portion has a first guide surface and a first retention surface. Similarly, the second side portion has a second guide surface and a second retention surface. In this embodiment, the first and second guide surfaces diverge outwardly from the gap region in a first direction, and the first and second retention surfaces diverge inwardly from the gap region in a second direction, opposite the first direction. An overhead door configured in accordance with another embodiment of the invention can include a first guide member configured to extend through the gap region and movably engage the first and second retention surfaces, and a second guide member configured to be removably engaged with the first and second guide surfaces. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088328 | OPERATING MECHANISM FOR PARKING BRAKE - The invention relates to a drive system for a door, the door leaf of which is guided at the sides in respective guide tracks. A carriage that is guided along a guide track is connected to the door leaf. The carriage contains an intergrated drive with an autonomous power supply. The drive can be charged at a stationary charging station a wireless power supply unit. A safety device is connected via a wireless signal transmission path to a control unit that is allocated to the drive. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088329 | Keyless lock for doors - What has been developed is a keyless door lock that prevents young children from opening doors their parents or caretakers do not wish them to open. The lock is a bolting mechanism type lock or a latching type lock having no keyed lock access side to it, but rather, a means for locking and unlocking the lock, such as a knob, on one or both sides of the door that when turned, unlocks the door. The lock is positioned within the door at a height that is unreachable by small children. The lock is useful for locking doors internal to the home (e.g., doors to medicine closets, cleaning supply closets, garage doors, doors at the top of stairs) as well as doors that provide access to the exterior of the home and therefore access to leave the premises of the home without supervision. Adults and older children, however, are never locked in or out of the room or house as no key is required for operating the lock, merely the turning of a knob. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088330 | Abrasive Tool - Abrasive material such as diamonds are transported onto a ferromagnetic tool blank from a suspension of brazing flux and diamonds coated with ferromagnetic material. The tool blank is prepared by coating a receptor site with brazing alloy. A magnetic field is applied to the tool blank, and the coated receptor site is placed in contact with the suspension. The receptor site is heated to brazing temperatures to liquefy the coating, allowing diamonds from the suspension to be transported by magnetism to load the liquefied brazing alloy, forming a matrix at the receptor site. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088331 | Wind Turbine Tower, A Wind Turbine, A Wind Turbine Tower Elevator And A Method For Assembling A Wind Turbine Tower - The invention relates to a wind turbine tower comprising at least two annular tower rings placed vertically on top of each other. The wind turbine tower is characterized in that, a first tower ring overlaps at least a further tower ring of the at least two tower rings. The invention further relates to a wind turbine, a wind turbine tower elevator for use in a wind turbine tower and a method for assembling a wind turbine tower. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088332 | Modular Closet Unit - A modular closet unit comprising a structure of upright frame members connected between a floor and a ceiling of an occupied space, a horizontal track between the upright frame members, and bifold doors for closing the space between the upright frame members and between the horizontal track and the floor. The modular closet unit further includes fascia panels positioned above the bifold doors and side panels positioned at one or more ends of the modular closet unit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088333 | PREFABRICATED ELEMENT FOR A DWELLING UNIT - This invention relates to a prefabricated element ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088334 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE - An attic tray made from a breathable membrane for use in controlling moisture in a building attic and improving the energy efficiency of the building achieved by installing the tray above the roof rafters thereby providing the presence of an air gap between the breathable membrane and the roof deck such that energy that normally passes from the living space into the attic and out the top of the building is conserved. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088335 | Integrated Housing Mounting System - The present invention is an integrated housing mounting system for mounting ornamentation to buildings. Mount components are attached to a building in place of J-channel, J molding, drip edge, gutter apron or siding. Rail components are assembled to the desired length using connector components and lights or signage are attached to a rail component using hooks. A guide member is placed at each end of the assembled rail and the rail is guided through an opening in the mount component securing the lights or signage to the building. The rail components are then guided through an opening in the mount component. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088336 | Integrated post and jack system - An adjustable leveling system for leveling foundations subject to subsidence and frost heave and is particularly suited for use in permafrost and cold regions as characterized by an adjustable leveling system comprising a base for supporting a hydraulic leveling jack wherein the leveling jack has a hollow support tube mounted thereon and the support tube extends upwardly from the hydraulic jack. A lifting sleeve having a first tube and a second tube wherein said first tube is located within said second tube wherein each of the first and second tubes having at least one wall wherein said at least one wall of said first tube is located within said at least one wall of said second tube and a space is formed between said at least one wall of said first tube and said at least one wall of said second tube wherein the space being of sufficient width so that the support tube is slidably received within said space and the lifting sleeve having a cap at the lower end thereof wherein the hydraulic leveling jack includes a portion that raises and engages the cap. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088337 | SUPPORT PANEL FOR MASONRY - A support panel for masonry objects that includes an inner surface, an outer surface, at least one stiffening channel formed longitudinally along the support panel, a plurality of substantially c-shaped claws extending from the outer surface, the claws being disposed in spaced apart relation to one another to form a grid, wherein the claws are configured to contactingly support at least a portion of a masonry object, and wherein the support panel is attachable to a wall of a structure via at least one fastener inserted into through the at least one stiffening channel into the wall of the structure such that the panel is spaced apart from the wall of the structure. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088338 | CONSTRUCTION PANEL - There is provided a construction element comprising a frame ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088339 | Disaster shelter and shelter system - A disaster shelter and disaster shelter system. The disaster shelter includes a substantially hollow shelter cell having an interior and an exterior. The shelter cell is made up of three parts; a shelter body, an end cap section and an entranceway section. The shelter body is made up of a plurality of cell sections, each having a substantially identical double elliptical toroid shape, with the endmost cell sections forming an entrance end and a cap end respectively. The end cap section is joined to the cap end of the shelter body an entranceway section is joined to the entrance end of the shelter body. An entranceway is attached to the entranceway section of the shelter cell. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088340 | PANEL FOR COLLECTING SOLAR ENERGY FROM A BITUMINOUS SURFACE COVERING ON A BUILDING HEATED BY SOLAR RADIATION - A solar energy collector panel intended for invisible incorporation behind and in thermal contact with a climate shield ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088341 | STAIRS ADAPTABLE FOR USE BY DISABLED PERSONS - Especially designed to allow the wheelchairs in which disabled persons move to pass from a lower level to a higher level and vice-versa, although it is also valid for mothers, with trolleys whether of babies, shopping, etc. or for any other similar application; the stairs have steps which can move upward and/or downward to be positioned coplanarly and establish a platform, whereto the disabled person's wheelchair can directly access, allowing this by horizontal raising and/or lowering of this platform to pass from one floor level to another. For this purpose, it is provided that each step is supported by a scissor structure, associated to a mechanism, preferably formed by a motor and a spindle, making it possible to simultaneously raise and/or lower, and in controlled fashion, all the steps to form the platform of direct access of the disabled person's chair. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088342 | Firestopping bushing - A relatively inexpensive bushing easily installed extending through walls, particularly, gypsum board membrane walls for providing firestopping around a limited number of linear penetrating members such as cables or wires. This grommet construction includes first and second half sections for facilitating attachment around cables more easily. A split internal seal preferably of resilient foam material is positioned within a split mechanical shell which facilitates placing of the bushing around penetrating members prior to placement thereof through walls or after positioned thereof penetrating through a panel such as wallboard. A split mechanical shell with a two-piece foam insert retained within a bore extending therethrough can be formed as two separable half cylindrical shells. Barbs are included on the outer portion of the shell to facilitate mounting thereof. The foam firestopping seal portion can be intumescent. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088343 | Arch Drywall Trim Product - A notched drywall trim piece that can take the form of a bead, hinged trim piece or bullnose piece that generally is constructed from a semi-rigid core that forms two flanges. At least one of the flanges is notched allowing the piece to follow the shape of an arch or arbitrarily curved corner. The product can generally be installed without any mechanical fasteners since the inner or wall-facing surface of the product is prepared or treated to bond directly with drywall mud or other mastic. In this manner, the piece can be installed using only wet mud or other mastic. The installation process can be aided by the used of a corner roller common in the industry to help set and align the material with the corner being trimmed. The outer or room-facing surface can optionally be treated or prepared to bond with the mud or can be prepared to directly receive paint or texture. The preparation of the flange surface can take the form of a paper or other fibrous layer, scoring, frocking (bonding a powered fibrous material), roughing, protrusions, or a water-activated adhesive or pressure sensitive (or any other) adhesive may be used. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088344 | MECHANICAL LOCKING OF FLOOR PANELS WITH A FLEXIBLE BRISTLE TONGUE - A tongue for a building panel, said tongue is of an elongated shape, wherein the tongue has at least two protrusions that extend in the same direction at a first long edge of the tongue, and the protrusions are bendable in a plane parallel to the upper surface of the tongue and extending essentially in the parallel plane and, the tongue has a second long edge, which is essentially straight over substantially the whole length of the tongue, and, a vertical protrusion is arranged at the upper side and/or at the lower side of the horizontal protrusions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088345 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088346 | PANEL AND FASTENING SYSTEM FOR SUCH PANEL - The invention relates to a fastening system ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088347 | JOINT ELEMENTS FOR SLABS - A system for transferring loads across a joint between cast-in-place slabs, more particularly at crossover point of a joint between cast-in-place slabs, includes at least one dowel plate and joint elements and includes elements or abutments for limiting the relative movements of the dowel plate towards the joint elements along three orthogonal directions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088348 | FRAMING STRUCTURE - A framing structure ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088349 | Bracket assembly for facilitation the installation of a concrete wall on a concrete footing and a method of forming the wall - A bracket assembly is disclosed for facilitating the installation of a concrete wall on a concrete footing, as well as a method of forming the concrete wall. The bracket assembly includes a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface, and first and second upwardly extending flanges. A first aperture is formed through the base member and a sealant is positioned in the cavity. A retainer and shock absorber assembly is secured to the upper surface and an aperture is formed therethrough which is coaxially aligned with the first aperture. A fastener having a shank with a pointed end is inserted through the aperture such that the pointed end is initially encased in the sealant. The fastener is inseparable from the bracket assembly and is capable of being driven into the concrete footing. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088350 | SUSPENDED CEILING WITH MEASUREMENT INDICIA - A main tee member having a measurement indicia system for use with a suspended ceiling includes a support flange and a web extending upwardly from the support flange. The web has first and second sides and a plurality of receiving channels extending from the first side of the web to the second side of the web. The receiving channels are configured to receive a cross tee member. A plurality of first indicia are marked on the first side, and a plurality of second indicia are marked on the second side, and are disposed at the same incremental distances along the length of the main tee member for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a first selected cross tee member, and for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a second selected cross tee member to be introduced from the opposite side. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088351 | Packaging Machine and Packages Made Therewith - Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088352 | Packaging Machine and Packages Made Therewith - Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088353 | DOCKING DEVICE COMPRISING TWO COUPLING CLOSURES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED TRANSFER OF BULK MATERIAL, HAVING AT LEAST ONE LOCKING UNIT - The invention relates to a docking device for transferring the contents of, filling, and/or emptying containers, comprising first and second coupling closures flushly applicable or positioned flush to one another via the respective closing sides thereof. The docking device is equipped with at least one locking unit suitable for locking the pipe socket of the first and second coupling closure, said locking unit comprising at least one movable first locking means present in a passage having an opening to the exterior of the second coupling closure, particularly in the form of a ball, and being suitable to cooperate with a corresponding second locking means present on the exterior of the pipe socket of the second coupling closure. The docking device further comprises a pin movable in a cylinder, said pin comprising a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second diameter that is less than the diameter of the first section. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088354 | Packaging Apparatus and Processes - Systems and processes for packaging a product. In one implementation a process involves transporting the product in a first direction, printing information on a film by use of a first printer prior to the film being applied to the product, the film having a width that is less than a width of the product and shrinkable only in a longitudinal direction. In one implementation the film is then applied to the product to produce at least a partial film sleeve around at least a first portion of the product as the product is advanced in the first direction. In one implementation heat is then conveyed to at least a section of the film applied to the product to cause the film to shrink in the longitudinal direction. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088355 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPSULE PRESSURE-RELIEF - An system and method for coupling a capsule body and cap is provided. The system and method provide a first conduit configured to align a capsule body and a second conduit configured to align a capsule cap. The system and method provide for a pressure-relief cavity in at least one of the first conduit and the second conduit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088356 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG CUSHIONS WITH DEPLOYMENT FLAPS AND METHODS FOR FOLDING - A deployment flap can be used with inflatable airbag to reduce the risk of the airbag getting caught between the instrument panel of a vehicle and an out of position occupant. The manner in which the airbag and deployment flap are folded prior to deployment alters their deployment characteristics, such as trajectory. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088357 | METHOD FOR CANNING FOOD MATERIAL HAVING A CYLINDRICAL FORM, AND DEVICE INTENDED TO IMPLEMENT THIS METHOD - A process for the automatic filling of cans with foodstuff that is in the form of a continuous cylinder, characterized in that it includes transporting and inserting a portion of the cylinder into a can that is positioned vertically, and then slicing the cylinder so that it is level with the can. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088358 | Method and device for forming packages - The invention relates to a device for forming packages. The device comprises at least two transverse seam jaws, which are movable relative to each other, for forming a transverse seam constituting a bottom in a first package to be formed and, simultaneously therewith, forming a transverse seam constituting an upper side of a second package to be formed in said second package. The transverse seam jaws additionally form two connecting seams extending transversely to the transverse seams, to which connecting seams the two longitudinally extending transverse seams are connected, preferably near the ends thereof. The connected packages define a collecting space between said connecting seams and said transverse seams. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088359 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WRAPPING PRODUCTS - There is described herein a wrapping machine for wrapping a web of at least two stretchable films around a product. The wrapping machine comprises a dispenser for dispensing the at least two stretchable films with a longitudinal overlap. Each of the at least two stretchable films has a film edge in a longitudinal direction. The wrapping machine further comprises a roper for roping the film edges of the at least two stretchable films; a stretching device for stretching, after the roping, the at least two stretchable films; and a frame structure on which is disposed the dispenser, the roper and the stretching device for delivering the web for wrapping around the product. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088360 | Hot-Fill Container Having A Tapered Body and Dome - A hot-fill container has a body portion that may utilize interchangeable dome-like top portion. A top portion is located above the body portion and has a bumper portion located thereon. A bottom portion is located below the body portion and has a bumper portion located thereon. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088361 | NOVEL TOMATO PLANTS - The present invention relates to a new and distinct inbred tomato lines and hybrids. This invention also relates to plants and seeds of such inbred tomato lines and hybrids, and to parts thereof. The invention also relates to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such inbred tomato lines and hybrids with themselves or other tomato plants. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088362 | MOWER - A cordless mower includes a deck, a rechargeable battery, a blade for cutting grass, a blade motor and a drive motor. The deck is supported by front and rear wheels and has a top side, a bottom side, a front end and a rear end. The rechargeable battery is supported on the deck. The blade is on the bottom side of the deck and is coupled with a blade motor. The drive motor is connected to the rear wheels for driving said rear wheels to move the mower. The drive motor is located in a chamber at the rear of the mower adjacent the rear wheels. The chamber has an opening therein to allow air to flow through. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088363 | HARVEST AID MACHINE AND METHOD OF USE - A harvest aid machine and method of use is provided comprising a self-powered vehicle having a main chassis upon which a crate storage unit may be mounted. The harvest aid machine has improved maneuverability and may have a near zero-point turning radius. Crate storage unit may comprise a platform for receiving packed crates and a second platform for receiving empty crates. Alternatively, crate storage unit may include a chute assembly for receiving empty crates and/or a roller table for receiving packed crates. A harvest aid machine may further include harvest modules that may be removably mounted to a main chassis and are width-adjustable such that the harvest modules are adaptable to different crop row spacing, and optionally different crate sizes. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088364 | LETTUCE HARVESTING FOR CUP-SHAPED PORTIONS OF HEADS - Lettuce can be commercially harvested by removing the bottom portion of a head of lettuce to obtain only the top portion of the head. After the top portion of the head is obtained, a center section of the top portion of the head is removed to leave a cup-shaped portion of the head. The bottom portion of the head is removed and the center section of the top portion is removed in the field in which the head is harvested. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088365 | OFFSET PICKUP TINES TO IMPROVE FEEDING PICK UP - An improved pickup comprising offset pickup tines for improved feeding of balers or harverters. The offset mounting of the rotor tines and auger tines of the pickup reduces and/or substantially eliminates the “dead area” between the pickup and the rotor during the handing off of crop from one feed mechanism to another feeding mechanism resulting in improved control of the crop as the crop travels through the machine. The rotor tines and the auger tines may comprise the same structure providing improved efficiencies in manufacturing, inventory and maintenance of the pickup equipment. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088366 | ROTARY RAKING OR SWEEPING IMPLEMENT - The present invention provides an improved raking or sweeping implement such as a yard and trail rake that is configured to be pulled by an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), lawn mower, or the like. Rake can include a frame portion connected to a rotary portion. Frame portion can include an attachment mechanism for attachment to a pulling mechanism, such as an ATV. Rotary portion can include a drive shaft, a plurality of rotary shafts with raking tines, and a planetary gear system for driving the rotary shafts as the rotary portion is rotated. Rotary portion can be rotated by engaging a tire of frame portion with a drive mechanism connected to drive shaft such that rotation of the tire caused by pulling the rake causes the rotary portion to rotate. As rotary portion rotates, planetary gear system causes raking tines to rotate forwardly, raking up debris. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088367 | LINK CHAIN - A link chain comprises a chain link including two shank portions and two arc portions connecting the two shank portions. The two shank portions and the two arc portions define an interior space of the first chain link; and a dividing element extends inwardly from an inside surface of one of the two shank portions and extends inwardly from the inside surface of the other shank portion. The dividing element divides the interior space into two movement spaces, and the dividing element has a centerline, and the centerline is not a straight line perpendicular to the shank. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088368 | THERMALLY-INTEGRATED FLUID STORAGE AND PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM - A propulsion system may be operated by determining pressure in a cryogenic liquid tank storing a fluid and cooling the cryogenic liquid tank in response to determining that the pressure is greater than a predetermined value. The cryogenic liquid tank may be pressurized by admitting a gaseous form of the fluid into the cryogenic liquid tank in response to determining that the pressure in the cryogenic liquid tank is less than a predetermined value. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088369 | METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE ACTUATORS OF A MOVABLE THRUST REVERSER COWL - The invention relates to a method for controlling a plurality of actuators ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088370 | PULSED DETONATION ENGINE - According to the invention, the engine (I) includes a means for supplying fuel to the combustion chamber ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088371 | System And Method For Inhibiting Regeneration Of A Diesel Particulate Filter - A system and method for initiation and control of passive regeneration ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088372 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust gas purification apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes an exhaust passage through which exhaust gas flows, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst provided in the exhaust passage, a urea water supply device and a control unit for controlling amount of urea water to be supplied into the exhaust passage upstream of the SCR catalyst at predetermined intervals. The control unit further estimates amount of ammonia converted from adsorbed deposit which is converted from the urea water and adsorbed on the SCR catalyst during the predetermined interval based on a physical quantity of the internal combustion engine or the exhaust gas purification apparatus, and determines amount of urea water to be supplied into the exhaust passage based on the estimated amount of ammonia converted from the adsorbed deposit on the SCR catalyst. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088373 | METHOD AND AFTERTREATMENT CONFIGURATION TO REDUCE ENGINE COLD-START NOx EMISSIONS - Systems and methods for reducing NOx emissions using a branched exhaust system with a first and second turbine including an emission-control device containing a zeolite, are described. In one example approach, a method comprises: during a first duration when exhaust temperature is below a first temperature threshold, directing exhaust gas through the second turbine and the emission-control device, and adjusting the second turbine to control intake boost; and during a second duration following the first, directing exhaust gas through the first turbine, and adjusting the first turbine to control intake boost. The emission-control device may be purged when exhaust temperature is above a second temperature threshold higher than the first temperature threshold, where during the second duration exhaust gas does not flow through the emission-control device. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088374 | TELEMETRY-BASED REGENERATION STRATEGY FOR AN ENGINE EXHAUST AFTER-TREATMENT DEVICE - A method for timing performance of a maintenance function, in particular the timing of regeneration of a diesel particulate filter ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088375 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Disclosed is an exhaust purification device for an internal combustion engine provided with a venturi-shaped mixing chamber ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088376 | EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE - An object of the invention is to provide an exhaust emission control device capable of favorably dispersing urea water for improved mixing with exhaust gas even if a flow rate of the exhaust gas is increased. An entry end of a mixing pipe is formed with a first opening at a position near an exit side of a particulate filter and is formed with a second opening at a position away from the exit side of the particulate filter and diametrically opposite to the first opening. Arranged in a downstream end of a gas gathering chamber are a first partition which guides all of the flow of exhaust gas from the particulate filter into a one-way swirling flow around the entry end of the mixing pipe, a second partition which divides the flow of the exhaust gas guided by the first partition into two to cause an inner one of the divided swirling flows to tangentially enter into the first opening and a third partition which causes the remaining outer swirling flow to tangentially enter into the second opening. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088377 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an exhaust purification device of an internal combustion engine, a pair of upstream side NO | 2011-04-21 |
20110088378 | EXHAUST HEAT RECOVERY FOR TRANSMISSION WARM-UP - An exhaust heat recovery system (EHRS) for a vehicle is provided that is operable to direct coolant heated by exhaust heat to a vehicle transmission under certain operating conditions after the engine is adequately heated by the exhaust heat and without further heating the engine with the exhaust heat. Thus, recovery of exhaust heat is increased as the transmission is heated to a higher operating temperature than the engine using the heated coolant. The EHRS may also operate in a bypass mode during which exhaust heat is not directed to the engine or the transmission. A method of managing exhaust heat is also provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088379 | EXHAUST GAS DIFFUSER - An exhaust gas diffuser includes a center body having an inlet adapted for coupling to a gas turbine, an outer wall, an inner wall and an end downstream from the inlet. The inner wall forms a continuous curve from an entry location to the end. The diffuser also includes a second portion coupled to the end of the of center body. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088380 | DAMPER ASSEMBLY WITH COULOMB DAMPENING AND RIVET ACCESS - A torque converter, including: a turbine shell; a turbine hub fixedly connected to the turbine shell; and a damper assembly. The damper assembly includes: a damper hub; first and second cover plates fixedly connected to one another and engaged with a first plurality of springs, the second plate fixedly connected to the turbine hub; third and fourth cover plates fixedly connected to one another and engaged with the plurality of first springs and with a second plurality of springs disposed radially inward of the first plurality of springs; a third spring for displacing the third cover plate in a first axial direction such that the first and third cover plates are in contact and the turbine and damper hubs are in contact. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088381 | DRIVE TRAIN WITH A HYDRODYNAMIC MACHINE ARRANGED ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a drivetrain, in particular a motor vehicle drivetrain, comprising: an engine; a gearbox comprising a main output and at least one auxiliary output; a hydrodynamic machine disposed at the auxiliary output on the gearbox output side; the hydrodynamic machine comprises a housing, stator vanes, and a rotor blade wheel; the rotor blade wheel can be driven by an input shaft; the input shaft is the output shaft of the auxiliary output or a shaft coaxially connected thereto. The drivetrain, in particular motor vehicle drivetrain, according to the invention is characterized by the following features: the housing of the hydrodynamic machine is designed in at least two parts, comprising a first housing part comprising the rotor blade wheel and the input shaft and mounted on the gearbox or integral to the same, a second housing part comprising the stator vanes and connection channels for feeding/discharging the working medium, wherein the second housing part is supported by the first housing part and is rotatably mounted on the first housing part or can be mounted on the first housing part at various rotated positions relative to the first housing part. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088382 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING WIND ENERGY - A device for converting wind energy into a reciprocating motion. The device has a sail that extends in a main wind direction and pivotally oscillates when subjected to wind. The sail is connected to a first support that is configured to move in a first direction when the sail during its oscillation moves towards any of two outermost positions from a neutral position, and move in a second direction opposite the first direction when the sail during its oscillation moves towards its neutral position from any of its outermost positions, thereby creating a reciprocating motion of the first support when the sail is subjected to the wind. A further device, a method and a system are also described. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088383 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A hydraulic system for aircraft wherein at least one circuit includes two hydraulic pumps, at least one of which is driven by an engine that may suffer uncontained failure that can damage hydraulic lines close to the pump, is equipped with pressure sensors for the hydraulic fluid in the lines close to the pump and a sensor for the hydraulic fluid level in a hydraulic tank of the circuit supplied by the pump. A control system for a cut-out valve installed on a suction line wherein the fluid arrives at the pump includes logic that determines the occurrence of an uncontained engine failure requiring the isolation of the pumps from line elements that may have been damaged from measurements of the fluid pressures in the lines, from measurement of the level of fluid in the tank and from information supplied late by a uncontained engine failure detection system to command the closure of the cut-out valve. The disclosed embodiments allow achieving a simplified hydraulic architecture wherein two independent circuits are supplied by two pumps each mounted on propulsion engines. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088384 | Apparatus and Methods for Controlling Hydraulically-Powered Apparatus - In one aspect, the disclosure herein provides an apparatus that in one configuration includes a first hydraulic power unit for supplying a first fluid under pressure to a first chamber for controlling motion of a first movable member and a second hydraulic power unit for supplying a second fluid under pressure to a second chamber for controlling motion of a second movable member, an input device configured to provide an input signal for controlling the motions of the first and second movable members and a processor configured to: receive the input signal from the input device; and independently set, in response to the input signal from the input device, a first electrical actuator to control an amount and flow rate of the first fluid to the first hydraulic power unit and a second electrical actuator to control an amount and flow rate of the second fluid to the second hydraulic power unit for controlling the motion of the first and second movable members. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088385 | Fluid pressure actuator unit - A fluid pressure cylinder ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088386 | CONFIGURATIONS OF A STIRLING ENGINE AND HEAT PUMP - A configuration of heat engine, a stirling engine, is presented that utilizes an even number of axially opposed, axially aligned cylinders and that can be made using almost unlimited variations in the number of cylinder pairings, size, length, operating temperatures and pressures, materials, heating and cooling sources, etc. The axially opposed configuration of the cylinder pairs maximizes engine efficiency by minimizing dead space, maximizing thermal isolation of the hot and cold sides, maximizing regenerator efficiency, maximizing the free flow of the working fluid and allowing the engine speed (rpm) and power output to be rapidly and precisely altered and controlled. When driven, the engine acts as a heat pump, with all of the aforementioned improvements and advantages over previous kinematic heat pumps and wherein the piston timing can be varied for precise temperature control and to provide a method of defrosting that requires no additional parts or heat source. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088387 | Methods of manufacturing highly integrated SMA actuators - A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator assembly is provided that includes an SMA component. The SMA component is used to impart motion in an output shaft. Also provided is a return force component that provides a variable, tailored return force to the SMA component. Additionally, a variety of protective mechanisms are disclosed and utilized to prevent damage to the internal workings and components within the SMA actuator assembly as well as provide protection and safety for external workings. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088388 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WITH ADAPTIVITY A WASTEGATE IN A TURBOCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for controlling the wastegate in a turbocharged internal combustion engine including the steps of: determining, during a design phase, a control law which provides an objective opening of a controlling actuator of the wastegate according to the supercharging pressure; determining an objective supercharging pressure; measuring an actual supercharging pressure; determining a first open loop contribution of an objective position of a controlling actuator of the wastegate by means of the control law and according to the objective supercharging pressure; determining a second closed loop contribution of the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate; and calculating the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate by adding the two contributions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088389 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WASTEGATE IN A TURBOCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for controlling the wastegate in a turbocharged internal combustion engine including the steps of: determining, during a design phase, a control law which provides an objective opening of a controlling actuator of the wastegate according to the supercharging pressure; determining an objective supercharging pressure; measuring an actual supercharging pressure; determining a first open loop contribution of an objective position of a controlling actuator of the wastegate by means of the control law and according to the objective supercharging pressure; determining a second closed loop contribution of the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate; and calculating the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate by adding the two contributions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088390 | METHOD FOR ZONE CONTROLLING A WASTEGATE IN A TURBOCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for controlling the wastegate in a turbocharged internal combustion engine including the steps of: determining, during a design phase, a control law which provides an objective opening of a controlling actuator of the wastegate according to the supercharging pressure; determining an objective supercharging pressure; measuring an actual supercharging pressure; determining a first open loop contribution of an objective position of a controlling actuator of the wastegate by means of the control law and according to the objective supercharging pressure; determining a second closed loop contribution of the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate; and calculating the objective position of the controlling actuator of the wastegate by adding the two contributions. | 2011-04-21 |