21st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110124403 | SEARCH ENGINE PROVIDING AN OPTION TO WIN THE ITEM SOUGHT - A system and method of enhancing shopping search engines and games of chance by permitting the user to search for and locate the prize the user seeks to win or buy, and then playing a game of chance to win the specified item, or going to the web site to buy. The system calculates a dynamic probability of winning the item based on several factors. The system randomly generates a trial outcome of an event trial and an outcome indicator, with the probability of the event trial generating a winning trial outcome corresponding to the calculated probability of winning. The outcome indicator represents either a winning trial outcome or a losing trial outcome. In response to a winning trial outcome, the system purchases the item for the user from the independent third-party retail vendor at no cost to the user. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124404 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUCTIONING AN ITEM VIA A GAMING DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for auctioning an item via a gaming device are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a gaming device player (e.g., a slot machine player) to select one or more auction items the player is interested in bidding on. As the player plays the gaming device, a portion of each bet and/or a portion of each win is allocated to an accumulating bid on the selected auction item(s). In one embodiment, other players, connected via a network, also bid on the auction item(s) in a similar fashion. At the end of an auction, the highest bidder is awarded with the auction item. In one embodiment, the auction item is a physical auction item physically displayed at the gaming device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124405 | GAME SYSTEM - A game system is provided which is capable of continuing a game without a player feeling inconvenience even in a case where a basic currency at hand is lost. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124406 | AUTOMATED WAGERING GAME MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND RECOVERY - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining one or more casino events that request a configuration for one or more wagering game machines, generating one or more automated configuration tasks, assigning one or more properties to the tasks, and storing the one or more automated configuration tasks and the one or more properties so that the one or more properties are persisted on the gaming network. The operations can also include recovering a wagering game machines operational state if the automated configuration tasks encounter problems during execution that affect the wagering game machines playability. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124407 | METHOD OF PLAYING A GAME OF CHANCE AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING THE PLAY THEREOF - A method for playing a game of chance and system for facilitating the play of the game are disclosed. The method of playing the game of chance includes receiving a ticket containing a set of playing cards. The method of playing the game of chance further includes viewing a display screen that displays a second set of playing cards. The method of playing the game further includes receiving a prize if the combination of the playing cards on the ticket and the playing cards on the display matches a predetermined pattern. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124408 | Gaming System Having Time Period Based Progressives - A method of awarding a progressive comprises displaying a progressive award which increments over time as wagers are received and activating the progressive award for a predetermined first time period. During the first time period, a first portion of each eligible wager received is added to the progressive award, each eligible wager associated with a corresponding player inputting the wager. For each eligible wager received, a first number of entries are allocated into a selection for awarding the progressive award. The method further comprises selecting a winning entry from all entries received during the first time period and awarding the progressive award to a player associated with the selected winning entry. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124409 | GRAPHICAL OBJECT CUSTOMIZATION BASED ON PERFORMANCE METRICS - System, method and article for modifying graphical objects in a gaming environment based on performance metrics. The appearance and/or performance of a vehicle, avatar or other graphical object automatically changes depending on player performance, without the need for a user to make a manual selection. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124410 | CONTROLLER FOR INTERFACING WITH A COMPUTING PROGRAM USING POSITION, ORIENTATION, OR MOTION - Methods and systems for interfacing a controller device with an interactive program executing at a computer are presented. A controller includes a camera for capturing images of a display. The position of the controller is determined based on the perspective distortion, size, location and orientation of the display in the captured images. The controller may additionally include an IR projector and an IR camera. The IR projector generates an IR beam, which creates a projection on a surface. The IR camera captures IR images of the projection. The distance of the controller from the surface and its relative orientation are determined based on analysis of the IR images. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124411 | Gaming machine with a light guiding plate subjected to a light scattering process and having a light deflection pattern - A gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display | 2011-05-26 |
20110124412 | MEDIA REPRODUCTION DEVICE - It is possible to generate a game element in accordance with the customization state of a media reproduction device, which exhibits a uniqueness of user. Provided is a media reproduction device which acquires related attribution information from stored media data, selects an object corresponding to the attribution information from a list, and generates the object during a game. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124413 | HAPTIC-SIMULATION HOME-VIDEO GAME - A home-video game equipped with a haptic-simulation seat configured to operate on gaming data generated by the user and gaming-feedback data utilized by a force-feedback gaming console. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124414 | GAME APPARATUS HAVING GENERAL-PURPOSE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION - A game apparatus is capable of controlling infrared radiation emitters for radiating infrared light. The game apparatus executes game processing using imaging information on the infrared light obtained from an input device. The input device takes an image of the infrared light radiated by the infrared radiation emitters, and also receives an input from a user. The game apparatus comprises pattern storage means; selection means; and radiation control means. The pattern storage means stores at least one signal pattern of an infrared signal usable by a control target device. The selection means selects at least one of the at least one signal pattern stored by the pattern storage means, using the input received by the input device. The radiation control means causes the infrared radiation emitters to output an infrared signal of the signal pattern selected by the selection means. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124415 | ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SERVER SYSTEM - A preferential winning item that has a high selection probability is set to each user from candidate items | 2011-05-26 |
20110124416 | PLAY RESULT PROCESSING SYSTEM - A play result processing system includes a first storage part for storing player identifiers, each of which is unique to a player of a computer game and for storing medium identifiers each of which is unique to an information storage medium used for playing the computer game, each one of the player identifiers being associated with at least one of the medium identifiers in the first storage part. The play result processing system also includes a second storage part for storing the player identifiers and data-generation information elements, each of the data-generation information elements being necessary for generating a data element that indicates a message in a manner that is unique to the player corresponding to the message, the player identifier for each single player being associated with the data-generation information element for the player in the second storage part. The play result processing system receives data indicating a set including a play result and a medium identifier for an information storage medium used for the play; generates a message that indicates the play result contained in the set indicated by the data received at the receiver in a manner that is unique to a player, the manner depending on the data-generation information element associated in the second storage part with the player identifier that is associated in the first storage part with the medium identifier received at the receiver; and transmits the generated message to a webpage production system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124417 | COLLABORATIVE ONLINE RANKING - A system, method and article for ranking a gaming session between a plurality of independent player game components. A method includes receiving one or more gaming session metrics determined at each of a group of the game components participating in a gaming session; calculating a quality metric for the gaming session based on the one or more gaming session metrics received from the group of game components; and storing the quality metric for ranking the gaming session. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124418 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAMING DONGLES - Some embodiments are associated with gaming dongles. Some gaming dongles may store value that is utilized to play a video game and/or to participate in a video game tournament. Some gaming dongles may determine and/or store gaming signatures, biometric information, and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) information. Some gaming dongles may be removably coupled. Some gaming dongles may have two or more portions that may be substantially irreversibly separated, such as by snapping-off one portion from the other. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124419 | REPLACEABLE COSMETIC PANELS FOR MACHINE CABINETS - A machine cabinet system is provided. The system includes a machine cabinet with a top face and a front face. In one embodiment, a removable panel is included that is removably coupled to at least one of the top face and the front face of the machine cabinet. In another embodiment, the removable panel is removably coupled to the machine cabinet without use of a tool. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124420 | CAGE FOR CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - To achieve both cost reduction and strength enhancement of a cage by appropriately managing, at the time of forming pockets through a punch-pressing process in a base material made of medium-carbon steel, a size of a secondary fracture portion formed in a shear surface of the base material. Provided is a cage ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124421 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TUBULAR DRIVE SHAFT, IN PARTICULAR A CARDAN SHAFT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for producing a tubular drive shaft is described, comprising a first section with a first diameter and a second section with a second diameter, said second diameter being smaller than the first diameter, and a transition section in which a diameter of said drive shaft diminishes from the first diameter to the second diameter and which is provided with an annular bead which coaxially surrounds a longitudinal axis of said drive shaft, and in the process of which method, a tube with the first diameter is reshaped and reduced in diameter to form the second section and the transition section. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124422 | FLUID TRANSFER TUBE - A torque-transfer assembly includes a fluid transfer tube located within a bore of a shaft. The fluid transfer tube seals to the shaft and includes at least one fluid groove that communicates between a plurality of fluid ports located in the shaft. The fluid groove is defined by an outer surface of the fluid transfer tube. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124423 | MARCHABLE AND STEERABLE ROCKING HORSE - A marchable and steerable rocking horse includes a main frame having a seat and an arcuate frame spaced from the seat in a vertical direction. Upper ends of left and right legs are pivotably connected to a front end of the seat. Lower ends of the left and right legs slightly extend beyond the bottom face of the arcuate frame. The main frame moves forward in the longitudinal direction when the lower ends of the left and right legs contact the ground while the main frame rocking in the longitudinal direction. A steering mechanism is provided to keep one of the left and right legs above the ground, so that the rocking horse can turn rightward or leftward. A movable plate is provided to keep both of the left and right legs above the ground, so that the rocking horse can rock on the site. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124424 | Method and system for playing a bowling game in combination with a secondary card game - A method and system for playing a bowling game in combination with a poker-type card game is disclosed. The method and system comprising the steps of initiating a conventional bowling game, filling at least one bowling frame, dealing one or more hole cards to a player, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing one or more community cards, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing another set of one or more community cards, continuing the bowling game for one or more additional frames, dealing a final set of community cards, completing the bowling game by filling a final bowling frame, determining a final bowling score, determining if a poker hand formed from a combination of hole cards and community cards is a winning hand, providing a poker award if the poker hand is a winning hand, and combining the poker award with the final bowling score to create an enhanced bowling score. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124425 | Bowling game apparatus - A bowling game apparatus that combines some of the features of Bowling, Miniature Golf and Pinball concepts into an integrated game of skill and chance that can be played indoors. The game apparatus is played on lanes such that each lane is distinctly different such as Miniature Golf holes wherein ten lanes are played sequentially, as Miniature Golf, such that each lane comprises a frame and the ten played lanes comprises a single game or string. The game apparatus is scored the same as Candlepin and Duckpin bowling. Each unique lane is not like a bowling alley but can be free formed in different shapes, lengths and proximity to one another as found in Miniature Golf. The game apparatus can be installed in a center where more than one 10 lane set can be located. In addition, the each ten lanes of the apparatus can be set up in the same or differing themes such as pirates, jungle, western, etc. The bowling game apparatus can be accomplished without the need for expensive wooden or synthetic lanes that must be critically leveled and assiduously maintained. Further, there is no need for special shoes for the players to prevent damage to the playing surfaces. Other features found in Miniature Golf and Pinball machines make the game more fun, faster and exciting. The game can be challenging for adults but permits children to compete on a equal footing with adults; and gives the players the feeling that they playing a bowling type of game while standing inside a Pinball machine. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124426 | Golf ball dispensing and teeing apparatus - This invention is an apparatus which provides the operator a method of setting golf balls onto a golf tee (which is also a part of the mechanism) using their own foot pressure on a lever and their golf club to guide the ball into place thereby enabling the user to shoot continuous golf balls without the need to replace a tee, retrieve a new ball and bend down to place the ball onto the tee manually. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124427 | INDOOR GOLF GAME AND TRAINING EQUIPMENT - A golf training apparatus is provided that includes one or more components, such as a chipping mat, a putting mat, and a chipping basket. The chipping mat includes a base and at least one section of artificial turf disposed over the base and at least one section of artificial turf includes at least one simulated divot disposed therein. The chipping mat may include a plurality of sections of artificial turf, each simulating a different type of grass found on a golf course, such as the fairway, rough, and deep rough. The putting mat has a section in a first geometric shape that tapers toward or into a section in a second geometric shape smaller than the first geometric shape having the hole disposed therein. The chipping basket has a plurality of sides with at least one of the sides having a variable sized hole disposed therein. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124428 | GOLF HOLE ENLARGEMENT DEVICE - A golf hole enlargement device is provided. The golf hole enlargement device includes a collar and a flange. The collar includes a first surface extending from a first edge to a second edge, a second surface extending from a first edge to a second edge, and a bottom surface extending from a first edge to a second edge. The first surface slopes upwards from the first edge to the second edge is configured to rest on a horizontal surface. The second surface slopes downwards from the first edge to the second edge and mounts to the first surface. The first edge of the bottom surface is mounted to the first edge of the first surface. The flange is mounted to the second edge of the bottom surface and the second edge of the second surface and forms an open ring in a center of the collar for positioning over a golf hole of a golf green. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124429 | GOLF CLUB AND BALL PERFORMANCE MONITOR HAVING AN ULTRASONIC TRIGGER - An ultrasonic trigger for a golf equipment performance monitor is described. In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic trigger comprises at least one emitter and receiver. The emitters periodically generate sound waves at an ultrasonic frequency. The sound waves are targeted towards an object or objects within a target area. The sound waves are reflected by the objects within the target area, and are detected by at least one receiver. The receiver may be connected to a computational device to determine the position and/or velocity of the objects within the field of view. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124430 | GOLF PUTTERS - A golf putter, comprising: a head assembly which includes a putting head which has a striking face, and at least one alignment beam generator unit which includes an alignment beam generator for generating an alignment beam; and a shaft assembly which comprises a shaft which is connected to the head assembly and a grip unit by which a user grips the fitting device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124431 | Grip structure with weight and golf club - [Subject] The objective is to provide a golf club where a separation of a weight for swingweight adjustment can be certainly prevented and the weight can be easily detached/attached and replaced; concurrently, the center of gravity is slanted toward the shaft side, and the center of gravity position can be stabilized. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124432 | Golf Club with a Reinforcing Structure - A cavity back golf club and golf club head having a reinforcing member is disclosed. The reinforcing member includes a connecting member, a first truss member, and a second truss member. The reinforcing member is engaged with a rear surface of a striking face of the golf club head and is at least partially located in a rear cavity of the golf club head. The reinforcing member provides structural integrity to a thin striking face on the golf club head. Additionally, a discretionary weight is engaged with a perimeter weight member at the toe portion of the golf club head. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124433 | Golf Club with a Support Bracket - A cavity back golf club and golf club head having one or more support brackets is disclosed. Each support bracket includes a first portion engaged with the rear surface of the striking face, a second portion engaged with the perimeter weighting member, and a third portion that is curved. The one or more of the support brackets are engaged with a rear surface of a striking face and a perimeter weight member of the golf club head. The one or more support brackets are at least partially located in a rear cavity of the golf club head. The support brackets provide structural integrity to a thin striking face on the golf club head. Additionally, a discretionary weight is engaged with the at least one of the support brackets at the toe portion of the golf club head. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124434 | Golf Putter Head Design - The present disclosure relates to a putter head for a golf putter club, having a striking face ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124435 | FACE STRUCTURE FOR A GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having a multiple material face is disclosed herein. The golf club head has a coefficient of restitution value greater than 0.83 and a characteristic time value of less than 257 milliseconds. The golf club head is preferably composed of a titanium alloy with a polymer layer disposed over a titanium alloy front wall. A preferred polymer is a polyurethane polymer. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124436 | Golf clubs - Golf clubs having improved features and a golf swing training device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the golf club has a club head made of at least one material having a first specific gravity, and at least one weighting portion that has a higher specific gravity than the first specific gravity of the material forming the main body of the club head. In another embodiment, the golf club has a club head of the “iron” type, and the club head has a sole that is provided with “bounce” thereon. In another embodiment, the golf club has a club head of the “iron” type that has a configuration that provides it with improved ability to cut through the “rough” on the golf course. In another embodiment, the golf club has a club head having a club face with at least one portion thereof that has a thickness that is modified to account for a groove in the striking surface of the club face. In another embodiment, correlated golf clubs are provided in which the club face is opened or closed relative to at least one other club within a set of golf clubs. The golf swing training device has a structure that is attached to the golf club and extends outward from the front of the golf club that makes the rotation of the golf club shaft and/or club face more visible to the golfer. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124437 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE - A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a weight of about 1.39 oz to about 1.62 oz, and at a Reynolds number of about 207,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.095, the golf ball has a lift-to-weight ratio of greater than about 1.7 and a drag-to-weight ratio of greater than about 2.7. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124438 | GOLF BALL HAVING VISUALLY ENHANCED NON-UNIFORM THICKNESS INTERMEDIATE LAYER - A golf ball with at least one core layer, at least one intermediate layer, and at least one cover layer. Any combination of the layers of the golf ball may feature a visually enhancing means. The cover layer is preferably translucent and provides a view to the intermediate layer and/or the core layer. The intermediate layer has a non-uniform thickness. The core may comprise a non-spherical insert. The intermediate layer and the core layer may affect the spin rate of the golf ball. The intermediate layer may be used to indicate the alignment of the golf ball. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124439 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND GOLF BALLS WITH REDUCED YELLOWING - The present invention concerns reduced-yellowing thermoplastic or thermoset polymer compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The present invention also concerns golf balls comprising the reduced-yellowing thermoplastic or thermoset polymer compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The present invention also relates to a method for making a golf ball which includes using reduced yellowing compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The resulting golf balls have similar processability and physical properties (such as resiliency and shear resistance) as golf balls made from conventional polyurethane or polyurea formulations, while exhibiting substantially improved resistance to yellowing. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124440 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING HIT FEELING - A valuation method of the present invention quantitatively estimates hit feeling of a sport hitting tool. The evaluation method includes: a first step of using a measuring means M | 2011-05-26 |
20110124441 | Tethered objects and games - The present invention provides apparatus and methods for playing. A apparatus for playing comprises at least one tethered object and at least one free object, said tethered object comprises a tether and an object which securely connects to one end of said tether. A tethered object may have a handle. The apparatus may further include at least one free object supporter for supporting free objects. To play, put a said free object on a playing surface or on a free object supporter on a playing surface, hold the free end of the tether or the handle of a tethered striking device, and swing or vertically orbit the tethered object to strike the free object to make the free object move. The apparatus may further include at least one goal. One may play in the way of playing golf: strike a free object with a tethered object again and again until the free object targets a goal. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124442 | Multiple sport training device - A one player sports training apparatus which allows for the user to play multiple sports alone. The game is played between two telescoping poles and utilizes an elastic return system of which a ball is attached. Each pole has a bearing assembly on top that makes it stable and does not allow the game to tangle. The user hits the ball and has the ball return close to the original position because of the elastics stretching and retracting which creates velocity. The balls used are tennis ball, soccerball, football, hockey puck, Frisbee, golf ball, and rugby ball. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124443 | MOTION TACKLER - A motion tackler for simulating an opponent during tackle training. The motion tackler has an elongated frame with a first side and a second side. A dummy module is attached to the first side of the elongated frame. A handle frame is attached to the second side of the elongated frame. A plurality of wheels are attached to the elongated frame. The motion tackler further has a resistance bar capable of engaging with the ground upon the dummy module being lifted. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124444 | VIDEO-BASED SYSTEM FOR TENNIS TRAINING INCORPORATING MATS - In accordance with the invention, the inventive mat comprises a planar member. A first marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the ball of the foot of the first foot at a first swing first point in time during the execution of a first tennis swing. The first swing first point in time is relatively proximate to the commencement of the execution of the first tennis swing. The first foot is the right foot of a right-hand dominant player or the left foot of a left-hand dominant player practicing a two-handed backhand. The first marking may comprise an indication of the sole of a first shoe and indicate the placement of the heel of the first shoe. A second marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the sole of the second foot at the first swing first point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. A third marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the first foot at a first swing second point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. The second marking corresponds to the position of the second foot at the first swing second point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. The first swing second point in time is after the first swing first point in time. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124445 | VIDEO-BASED SYSTEM FOR TENNIS TRAINING - The inventive system comprises a first plurality of cameras disposed around a first point in a practice area to generate a plurality of first images of an individual positioned at the first point in the course of the execution of a swing by the individual. A second plurality of cameras is disposed around a second point in a practice area, the second point being displaced from the first point. The second plurality of cameras is symmetrically positioned with respect to the first plurality of cameras about an axis defined by the position of a first theoretical line positioned between the first and second plurality of cameras, and transverse to a second theoretical line extending between the first and second plurality of cameras. The second plurality of cameras generating a plurality of second images of an individual positioned at the second point in the course of the execution of a swing by the individual. The inventive mat is placed in the practice area at a position below that damaged by the cameras, in order to guide the movements of an individual practicing tennis swings. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124446 | Reinforced Objects - A reinforced object of the invention comprises: at least one structural layer; and at least one reinforcing rod positioned on or within the at least one structural layer, wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof. A method of manufacturing the reinforced object comprises steps of: providing a mold; and positioning the at least one reinforcing rod such that it is positioned on or within the at least one structural layer in the reinforced object formed in the mold. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124447 | BALL BAT INCLUDING INTEGRAL BARREL FEATURES FOR REDUCING BBCOR - A ball bat includes a barrel having one or more integral features for selectively stiffening regions of the barrel. The barrel may include an indented region forming a rib projecting inwardly into the barrel. Alternatively, one or more inwardly projecting lips may be formed on adjoining barrel sections that are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached to each other, such that an integral, internal rib is formed in the barrel. The internal rib stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. One or more integral ribs may be provided at any desired barrel locations for selectively limiting the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the moment of inertia of the ball bat. In another embodiment, a joint, to which two barrel sections are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached, includes an inwardly projecting member that stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124448 | Molded sportsball without molding mark and manufacturing method thereof - A sportsball includes a ball carcass having an air cavity therein, wherein the ball carcass includes two ball shells, each of the ball shells having an outer surface, a plurality of channels indented on the outer surface to form a plurality of panel contours thereon, and a contouring edge defining a starting point at one of the channels to continuously extend from the channel to another the adjacent channel until the contouring edge is extended back to the starting point, wherein the two ball shells are integrally bonded with each other to form the ball carcass that the contouring edges of the ball shells are alignedly linked to form a common edge of the ball carcass, such that the common edge of the ball carcass, which is a molding line thereof, also forms as the channels of the ball carcass to invisible the molding line thereat. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124449 | DECELERATION MECHANISM AND TRANSMISSION DEVICE UTILIZED THEREBY - A deceleration mechanism comprises a base, a transmission device rotatably connected to the base, and a driving device fixed to the base. The transmission device includes a driving assembly having a driving wheel and a driven assembly having a driven wheel. Diameter of the driven wheel is greater than that of the driving wheel. The driving device provides power to rotate the driving wheel. The transmission device further includes a transmission member wound on the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The transmission member winds on the driving wheel at least one winding, then criss-crosses and winds on the driven wheel. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124450 | Stepless variable transmission device with parallel low gear wheel group - The present invention relates to a stepless variable transmission device with parallel low gear wheel group, which is the first case that a low gear transmission wheel group equipped with a one-way transmission unit, which transmits with fixed speed ratio in same rotary direction, is installed between the input shaft and the output shaft of a stepless variable transmission device; and which is installed with the clutch device | 2011-05-26 |
20110124451 | VEHICLE ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICE HAVING A CONTINUOUS LOOP OF SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY - An energy harvesting system comprises a first region having a first temperature and a second region. A conduit is located at least partially within the first region. A heat engine configured for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy includes a shape memory alloy forming at least one generally continuous loop. The shape memory alloy is disposed in heat exchange contact with the first region and the second region. The shape memory alloy is driven to rotate around at least a portion of the conduit by the response of the shape memory alloy to the temperature difference between the first region and the second region. At least one pulley is driven by the rotation of the shape memory alloy, and the at least one pulley is operatively connected to a component to thereby drive the component. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124452 | VEHICLE ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICE HAVING A CONTINUOUS LOOP OF SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY - An energy harvesting system comprises a first region and a second region having a temperature difference therebetween. A plurality of heat engines are located proximate to the conduit and configured for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. The heat engines each include a shape memory alloy forming at least one generally continuous loop. The shape memory alloy driven to rotate by heat exchange contact with each of the first region and the second region. At least one pulley for each of the plurality of heat engines is driven by the rotation of the respective shape memory alloy, and each of the at least one pulleys is operatively connected to a component to thereby drive the component. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124453 | POWER TRANSMISSION BELT - A power transmission belt ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124454 | Power Transmission Mechanism for an Electric Bicycle - A power transmission mechanism | 2011-05-26 |
20110124455 | HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle which comprises a combustion engine with a drive shaft and an electric machine which operates as either a motor or generator. The electric machine has a stator and a rotor and surrounds a planetary automatic transmission. The combustion engine drive shaft communicates, via a controllable separating clutch, and the rotor of the electric machine communicates, via the input transmission section, with the automatic transmission input shaft. The electric machine, the separating clutch, and the input transmission section are coaxially combined within a module enclosure of a preassembled hybrid module that has input and output elements. The input element is connected with the drive shaft of the combustion engine and the output element is connected with the input shaft of the automatic transmission, and the hybrid module maintains the dimensions of a conventional hydrodynamic torque converter. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124456 | TORQUE SPLIT TYPE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A torque split type automatic transmission which transmits torque output from an engine through two paths, adds the torque passing through and increased in each path, and outputs a final torque, may be provided wherein the torque of the engine is dividedly transmitted to first and second power delivery paths, a launching device for converting the torque and a transmission device for achieving multiple-shift are disposed on the first power delivery path in series, and a torque combining device is disposed on the second power delivery path, and wherein the first power delivery path is connected to the torque combining device such that output torque of the first power delivery path is added to output torque of the second output path to output the final torque. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124457 | TORQUE SPLIT TYPE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A torque split type automatic transmission which transmits the torque output from an engine through two paths, adds the torque passing through and increased in each path, and outputs a final torque, wherein the torque of the engine is divided into two portions by a torque split device and each portion of the torque is transmitted respectively to first and second power delivery paths and wherein the first power delivery path is connected to a launching device, the second power delivery path is connected to a transmission device, and outputs of the launching device and the transmission device meet such that the torques increased at each power delivery path is added to each other and the final torque is output. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124458 | TORQUE SPLIT TYPE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A torque split type automatic transmission which transmits the torque output from an engine through two paths, adds the torque passing through and increased in each path, and outputs a final torque is provided, wherein the torque of the engine is divided into two portions by a torque split device and each portion of the torque is transmitted respectively to first and second power delivery paths, wherein the first power delivery path is directly connected to a driving wheel, and wherein the second power delivery path is provided with a launching device and a transmission device disposed in series so as to increase the torque, and output of the second power delivery path is added to the torque of the first power delivery path to output the final torque. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124459 | POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A power transmission apparatus mounted on a vehicle is provided with a motor that transmits power from the motor to an axle through a friction engagement element. The power transmission apparatus is further configured with a mechanical pump that pressure-feeds a fluid to a fluid pressure servo for the friction engagement element, and an electric pump that pressure-feeds the fluid to the fluid pressure servo of the friction engagement element. Furthermore, a lubrication supply passage is configured to connect to a flow passage extending from the electric pump to the fluid pressure servo. A first valve switches between opening and closing the lubrication supply passage such that, during a stop of the motor, so as to supply the fluid to the fluid pressure servo when in a driving position, and to the component to be lubricated when shifted to a neutral position. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124460 | ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM - An electric drive system including an electric motor arranged to rotate a drive shaft. A differential includes a first planetary gear being drivingly connected to a first output assembly. A second planetary gear configuration is in driving engagement with the first planetary gear configuration via an output shaft. The second planetary configuration is drivingly connected to a second output assembly. The motor is disposed between the first and second planetary gear configuration. The first planetary gear configuration is arranged to co-act with the second planetary gear configuration so as to provide a differential function. The ring gears of the first and second planetary gear configurations are engaged via a reversing assembly for the differential function. Also, a motor driven unit, such as a motor vehicle. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124461 | LUBRICATING STRUCTURE OF SPEED CHANGE MECHANISM - A lubricating structure for a speed change mechanism, which includes a planetary gear that supports a pinion gear, the pinion gear revolving around a sun gear while rotating, by a carrier via a pinion shaft. The lubricating structure configured with an oil receiver integrally attached to the carrier, and having a collecting portion for collecting oil, which is scattered from an inner diameter side, on a side opposite to the pinion gear with respect to a side plate of the carrier, and a guide portion for guiding the oil collected by the collecting portion. Furthermore, the guide portion extends through the side plate of the carrier, and has an opening on an inner diameter side of a center of the pinion shaft to supply the oil to a tooth surface of the pinion gear. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124462 | Multi-Speed Transmission - A multi-speed transmission may include an input member and an output member disposed in a housing. A first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, and a fourth planetary gear set may also be disposed in the housing, each planetary gear set including a sun gear, a planet carrier, and a ring gear. Six control elements may be operably coupled to the planetary gear sets and selectively engageable to create a set of different gear ratios between the input member and the output member, the set of different gear ratios including at least nine forward gear ratios and at least two reverse gear ratios. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124463 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission includes an input shaft rotatable by power from a driving source. A transmission unit is capable of changing a speed of rotation of the input shaft to any one of speeds at gears. The transmission unit includes at least one planetary gear mechanism having three elements. An output member outputs the transferred power with a speed changed by the transmission unit. A transfer mechanism switches between a transfer state of power between a motor connection element and the output member and an open state of no transfer of power. The transfer mechanism is in the transfer state in a low-speed gear range and in the open state in a high-speed gear range. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124464 | TORQUE SPLIT TYPE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A torque split type automatic transmission which transmits the torque output from an engine through two paths, adds the torque passing through and increased in each path, and outputs a final torque is provided, wherein the torque of the engine is divided into two portions and each portion of the torque is transmitted respectively through first and second power delivery paths, and wherein the first power delivery path is connected to a launching device, the second power delivery path is connected to a transmission device, and outputs of the launching device and the transmission device are met at a torque combining device such that each torque increased through each power delivery path is added and the final torque is output through the torque combining device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124465 | AUTOMOBILE DUAL-POWER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BOX - An automobile dual-power automatic transmission box supplies two different power sources to a wheel to drive an automobile and includes a first power source for rotating a first drive shaft, a second drive shaft rotated by the first drive shaft, a third drive shaft for rotating the wheel, a second power source, a clutch unit for driving the second power source to rotate the third drive shaft when the wheel speed is less than a predetermined value, or driving the second drive shaft for rotating the third drive shaft if the wheel speed is greater than the predetermined value, and a speed change unit for retarding the second drive shaft if the wheel speed reaches the predetermined value, and the clutch unit will drive the first power source to rotate the third drive shaft until the wheel speed approaches the rotating speed of the third drive shaft. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124466 | PARTLY-INLAID TREADMILL - A partially-inlaid treadmill system includes a running deck, a wide belt assembled on two parallel rollers to slide over the running deck, side handrails, a panel for controlling and monitoring the treadmill system, a partition that separates a first part of the treadmill system positioned for access to the user from a second part of the treadmill system that includes mechanisms and electro-electronics for driving the belt, incline devices, belt lubrication, ventilation and regulating devices, an emergency control lever, a drawer, a plurality of directional ventilation openings, and an aisle provided on the same side of the partition as the second part of the treadmill for accessing components of the second part of the treadmill system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124467 | PARTLY-INLAID ELLIPTICAL GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT - A partially-inlaid elliptical gymnastics equipment system includes a plurality of pedals connected to moving arms that move in synchronism with said pedals, at least one fixed member configured within a reach of a user, a panel for controlling and monitoring the equipment system, a mechanical and electric assembly that connects at least one pair of pedals and moving arms to define an elliptical system and promotes an alternating displacement of the at least one pair of pedals and arms, a vertical partition that includes a first pair of vertical windows through which distal end parts of bars pass, each bar connecting one the pedals to the elliptical system and a pair of vertical windows through which the moving arms pass, the moving arms being synchronized with the movements of the pedals, and an aisle providing access to the mechanical and electric assembly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124468 | REVOLVING FOOTBOARD FOR RUNNING AND STRUCTURE INCORPORATING SUCH FOOTBOARD - An apparatus for carrying out a motor activity for playing or sporting purposes, comprising a cylindrical structure ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124469 | Method for Comparing Performances on Remotely Located Courses - A method and system are disclosed for comparing the performance of a participant in an event that includes movement along a course to another performance. The performance by the participant is monitored. Using a geographic database that represents the area in which the course is located, the participant's performance is compared to another performance. Then, the participant is provided with information comparing the performances. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124470 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING DEVICE - A respiratory muscle training device includes a chamber ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124471 | DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING HAND MUSCLES - The invention relates to a device for developing hands muscles, formed by a body comprising a partially or fully hollow container ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124472 | Machines and Methods for Combined and Isolated Upper and Lower Body Workouts - An elliptical exercise machine allowing a user to move between a first position (standing on a stationary platform and using the machine's exercise arms), a second position (using the machine's footskates and holding a stationary handlebar), and a third position (using the machine's footskates and exercise arms), or any variation thereon. The machine may include a computer that directs the user's movements between those positions and others. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124473 | LOWER LEG AND FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for a lower leg and foot is provided. The exercise device provides a user with the ability to exercise multiple muscles in both lower legs and both feet, and provides the user with multiple exercises with a single exercise device. Additionally, the exercise device is capable of providing variable resistances during exercise to accommodate users of different strength and to accommodate a user's increase in strength. To provide variable resistance, the exercise device includes a plurality of resilient resistance member interchangeably coupled to a housing of the exercise device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124474 | Hip Thrust Sled - A hip thrust sled may include a pair of spaced apart runners configured in generally parallel relation to each other. A first cross member extends between and is connected to the spaced apart runners proximate to a distal end of the hip thrust sled. A second cross member extends between and is connected to the spaced apart runners near a proximal end of the hip thrust sled to receive removable weights. A pendulum arm is rotatably attached at its distal end to the first cross member and is configured at a proximal end to move vertically relative to the spaced apart runners. The pendulum arm extends towards the proximal end of the hip thrust sled at an upward angle. An adjustable stop may limit the vertical movement of the pendulum arm. A handlebar may be attached to the proximal end of the pendulum arm. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124475 | FULL BODY TWISTING EXERCISE MACHINE - A full body twisting exercise machine has a support frame comprising a lower layer portion and an upper layer portion, a bearing respectively installed at the lower and the upper layer portions, a revolving shaft disposed though both bearings, one end of the revolving shaft protruding from the upper layer portion and connected to a crank and having an extension bar, a free end of the extension bar having a connecting portion; a connecting rod, a driving rod and a handle, an aperture of the connecting rod pivoted to the connecting portion of the extension bar and secured to one end of the driving rod; another end of the driving rod connected to a handle; and a flywheel disposed between the lower layer portion and the upper layer portion and jacketing the revolving shaft, and the lower layer portion of the support frame having a damping device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124476 | WHOLE BODY EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ELASTIC SPHERICAL BALL - Disclosed is an exercise apparatus for use in developing strength and flexibility in all muscular groups of a person's core as well as the major muscle groups of in the arms, legs and neck. The device uses an elastic ball and ball support to evenly distribute contact forces between the person's body and the device while preventing ball motion during stretching, exercising, and physical therapy. The exercise apparatus also comprises a torso support and a foot ladder to that are configured to provide stability and comfort to a user while enabling the user to undertake a multitude of optimal stretching, exercising and rehabilitation regimens. Additionally, the device may be used with free weights or elastic members. In some embodiments the exercise device further comprises elastic members comprised of elastic straps, wherein the exercise apparatus is configured to provide resistance directions, planes of motion, and range of motion to a user that are not achievable with other devices. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124477 | SUSPENSION TRAINING DEVICE - A suspension training device, system and method for using the same is disclosed. A suspension training device includes an elongated strap, a handle at a first end of the elongated strap, a harness at a second end of the elongated strap, and one or more stops, each stop being affixed at a position along a length of the elongated strap between the handle and the harness. A gravity training system includes two or more suspension training devices. The suspension training devices can be suspending with a stationary object by the stops, such as the elongated strap being threaded between a door and a doorframe, to a desired length to allow a user to accomplish any number of exercises or gravity-resistant movement. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124478 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ROLLER - An electrically conductive roller which may easily obtain a desired surface roughness, and which has good setting property without problems such as high cost and compression set is provided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124479 | Bag-making device - The invention deals with a bag-making device for cross base bags. The task of the invention is to suggest a device that restricts the quality defects brought about by the fabrication tolerances of the conveyor belt. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124480 | DEVICE FOR FORMING SLEEVE-LIKE FOIL ENVELOPES FROM A FLAT STRIP OF FOIL MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device for forming sleeve-like foil envelopes from a flat strip of foil material ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110124481 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A centrifugal separator comprises a frame, a spindle and centrifuge rotor on the spindle. The centrifuge rotor comprises a rotor casing, which forms an inner separation space, an inlet for supply of a fluid and an outlet for discharge of a separated component. An electrical drive motor having a stator and a rotor drives the spindle and the centrifuge rotor. The rotor of the drive motor is supported by a first bearing and second bearing. A coupling member connects the rotor of the drive motor and the spindle for transmitting a rotary movement. A third bearing supports the spindle so that it is radially elastic in relation to the frame for transmitting a first part of radial forces between the spindle and the frame. The coupling member comprises a lamella coupling or a universal coupling, and transmits a second part of the radial forces, which exists between the spindle and the frame, to the frame via the rotor of the drive motor and at least one of the first and the second bearing. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124482 | SINTERING AIDS - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include a sintering aid composition that has a material useful for sintering, an amine, and optionally a carboxylic acid. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124483 | CERAMIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS CONTAINING CARBON NANOTUBE-INFUSED FIBER MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - In various embodiments, composite materials containing a ceramic matrix and a carbon nanotube-infused fiber material are described herein. Illustrative ceramic matrices include, for example, binary, ternary and quaternary metal or non-metal borides, oxides, nitrides and carbides. The ceramic matrix can also be a cement. The fiber materials can be continuous or chopped fibers and include, for example, glass fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, ceramic fibers, organic fibers, silicon carbide fibers, boron carbide fibers, silicon nitride fibers and aluminum oxide fibers. The composite materials can further include a passivation layer overcoating at least the carbon nanotube-infused fiber material and, optionally, the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The fiber material can be distributed uniformly, non-uniformly or in a gradient manner in the ceramic matrix. Non-uniform distributions may be used to form impart different mechanical, electrical or thermal properties to different regions of the ceramic matrix. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124484 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALUMINUM TITANATE-BASED CERAMICS - The invention is to provide a process for producing an aluminum titanate-based ceramic such as aluminum titanate or aluminum magnesium titanate having excellent thermal decomposition resistance and having a smaller coefficient of thermal expansion. The invention is a process for producing an aluminum titanate-based ceramic, comprising firing a starting material mixture containing a titanium source compound, an aluminum source compound and preferably a magnesium source compound, and a glass frit having a deformation point of 700° C. or more and/or a viscosity at 900° C. of 1.0×10 | 2011-05-26 |
20110124485 | OPTICAL GLASS - A glass composition being suitable for precision mold press forming, having superior resistance to devitrification, having optical constants (a refractive index, an Abbe number, and the like) required for aspherical lenses, and a low glass transition temperature. There is provided an optical glass comprising 5 mol % to 60 mol % of a B | 2011-05-26 |
20110124486 | Aluminum Titanate-Containing Ceramic-Forming Batch Materials And Methods Using The Same - The present disclosure relates to aluminum titanate-containing ceramic-forming batch materials and methods using the same. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124487 | FORMATION VENTILATION GAS PURIFICATION COATING STRUCTURE USING INORGANIC MEMBRANE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A structure of a carrier used for exhaust gas purification using an inorganic membrane and a method of producing thereof, in which an inorganic membrane made with an alumina film is produced using anode oxidation and the inorganic membrane is applied to a carrier used for exhaust gas purification, whereby the carrier works in stability at all temperatures and shows a high performance when exhaust gas generated from an engine, such as hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and so on, passes through a plurality of shells formed with inorganic membranes. For this, provided is a method of producing a carrier used for exhaust gas purification using an inorganic membrane, including the steps of: (a) applying anode current to each of carrier modules, and loading at least one carrier module in a water tank, in which an electrolyte is circulated and to which cathode current is applied; and (b) forming a porous inorganic membrane on the outer skin of the carrier module. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124488 | Biotemplated inorganic materials - A method of making a metal oxide nanoparticle comprising contacting an aqueous solution of a metal salt with an oxidant. The method is safe, environmentally benign, and uses readily available precursors. The size of the nanoparticles, which can be as small as 1 nm or smaller, can be controlled by selecting appropriate conditions. The method is compatible with biologically derived scaffolds, such as virus particles chosen to bind a desired material. The resulting nanoparticles can be porous and provide advantageous properties as a catalyst. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124489 | CARBON-BASED MATERIAL COMBUSTION CATALYST, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, CATALYST CARRIER, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A carbon-based combustion catalyst is obtained by calcining sodalite at a temperature of 600° C. or more. Alternatively, a carbon-based combustion catalyst is obtained by performing the following mixing step, drying step, and calcination step. In the mixing step, aluminosilicate (sodalite), and an alkali metal source, and/or an alkaline earth metal source are mixed in water to obtain a liquid mixture. In the drying step, the liquid mixture is heated to evaporate the water, thereby obtaining a solid. In the calcination step, the solid is calcined at a temperature of 600° C. or more so that a part or all of the sodalite structure is changed. The thus-obtained catalyst can cause carbon-based material to be stably burned and removed at a low temperature for a long time. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124490 | Method For Producing A Platinum Catalyst Precursor - The present invention relates to a method for producing a precursor of a supported platinum catalyst. To provide a method for producing a platinum catalyst precursor, by means of which supported platinum catalysts can be produced which have a relatively high activity, a method is proposed, comprising the steps of:
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20110124491 | Self-Limiting Catalyst Composition with No Silane - A catalyst composition for the polymerization of propylene is provided. The catalyst composition includes one or N more Ziegler-Natta procatalyst compositions having one or more transition metal compounds and an internal electron donor, one or more aluminum containing cocatalysts, and a selectivity control agent (SCA), The SCA is a mixture of an activity limiting agent (ALA) and selectivity determining agent (SDA) such as a non-silane composition. The present catalyst composition is silane-tree, has high catalyst activity and high stereoselectivity, and is self-extinguishing. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124492 | Multifunctional Nanocomposites - The present invention provides a multifunctional nanocomposite with at least two components, at least one component of which is a nanoparticle that includes a polymer. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124493 | Hydroprocessing Bulk Catalyst and Methods of Making Thereof - A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (R | 2011-05-26 |
20110124494 | Hydroprocessing Bulk Catalyst and Methods of Making Thereof - A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (R | 2011-05-26 |
20110124495 | PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A UREA SOLUTION FOR USE IN SCR PROCESS FOR REDUCTION OF NOX - A process and a plant for the preparation of an acqueous solution of urea suitable for use in a SCR process for nitrogen oxides removal, wherein the urea solution from the recovery section of a urea plant is subject to at least one step of evaporation, separating a vapour stream containing water and ammonia, and obtaining a concentrated and substantially ammonia-free solution, and said concentrated solution is diluted to the concentration of urea suitable for use in the SCR process. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124496 | Hydroprocessing Bulk Catalyst and Methods of Making Thereof - A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (R | 2011-05-26 |
20110124497 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DISTILLATE PRODUCT - Described is a catalyst and process useful in the hydrodesulfurization of a distillate feedstock to manufacture a low-sulfur distillate product. The catalyst comprises a calcined mixture of inorganic oxide material, a high concentration of a molybdenum component, and a high concentration of a Group VIII metal component. The mixture that is calcined to form the calcined mixture comprises molybdenum trioxide, a Group VIII metal compound, and an inorganic oxide material. The catalyst is made by mixing the aforementioned starting materials and forming therefrom an agglomerate that is calcined to yield the calcined mixture that may be used as the catalyst or catalyst precursor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124498 | Hydroprocessing Bulk Catalyst and Methods of Making Thereof - A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (R | 2011-05-26 |
20110124499 | CATALYTIC PLATINUM AND ITS 3d-TRANSITION-METAL ALLOY NANOPARTICLES - Platinum (Pt)-based alloys are effective catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) or fuel oxidation in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). A wet-chemical approach for preparing monodisperse Pt | 2011-05-26 |
20110124500 | CATALYTIC PLATINUM-COPPER ALLOY NANOPARTICLES - High-quality bimetallic Pt | 2011-05-26 |
20110124501 | Active compound combinations - The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazol-4-carbonic acid ester of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110124502 | PEST CONTROL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention provide compositions for controlling a target pest including a first agent and a second agent comprising a pest control product or a signal cascade modulator, wherein the first agent and the second agent act synergistically to control the target pest. The first agent can be capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest. The pest control product can have a first activity against the target pest when applied without the active agent and the compositions can have a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity can be greater than the first activity. Embodiments of the invention can include compositions that modulate the signal cascade initiated by the binding of ligands to, for example, cell surface receptors. Methods of screening such compositions are also disclosed. | 2011-05-26 |