22nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090137286 | CONTROLLING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND RECORDING MEDIUM USING THE SAME - A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137287 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SOLAR CELL MODULE - A portable electronic device includes a main body and a solar cell module. The main body has electric components. The solar cell module is mountedin the main body. The solar cell module is configured for supplying electric energy to the electric components of the main body. The solar cell module includes a solar cell, a cell cover and a light diverging lens. The solar cell has a light-absorbing surface. The cell cover faces the light-absorbing surface. The cell cover defines a through hole therein. The light diverging lens is engaged in the through hole. The light diverging lens faces toward the light-absorbing surface and is configured for diverging light transmitted therethrough. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137288 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL HAVING AROMATIC FUNCTION AND COMMUNICATION TERMINAL CHARGER HAVING AROMATIC CHARGE FUNCTION - Provided is a mobile communication terminal having an aromatic function and a terminal charger for the same. The terminal charger for charging a mobile terminal having an absorbent material disposed therein includes a charger body having a mounting space formed at one part thereof and in which the terminal is mounted; and an aromatic supply part installed in the charger body for supplying an aromatic agent into the absorbent material. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137289 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING OF PUSH TO TALK OVER CELLULAR SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method for charging of the Push to Talk over Cellular, PoC, service includes: a charging system, initializing charging of a PoC session and sends a response message of PoC Box charging; monitoring a trigger condition of PoC charging according to the response message; and judge, when a PoC user joins the PoC session, whether the user participates in the session as a PoC Box, and if so, setting a PoC Box identification for the user and send charging information to the charging system so as to charge the PoC session of the user, wherein the information includes the identification. The present invention also discloses a communication system, a charging system and a PoC server. With the present invention, the accuracy of PoC charging can be significantly improved. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137290 | Wireless Telephone Housing Providing Enhanced Heat Dissipation - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a wireless telephone generally includes a housing and a heat spreading member. The housing encases a plurality of electrical components of a wireless telephone. The heat spreading member is in thermal communication with at least two distally located portion for reducing a thermal gradient over the surface of the housing. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137291 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device includes a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls, a display associated with the front wall, and a keyboard associated with the front wall. Each of the side walls includes a recessed channel that extends along at least part of the length of the side walls. In addition, a reduced key keyboard has arcuate rows, with a top row that includes a send, end, and web browser key. The top row of the keyboard is also arcuate. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137292 | Recessed hinge - An apparatus including a first housing section having a first one-piece housing member; a second housing section having a second one-piece housing member; and a hinge rotatably connecting the first and second housing sections to each other. The hinge includes the first housing member forming a first hinge section at a first end of the first housing section which is pivotably connected to a second hinge section formed by the second housing member at a second end of the second housing member. The first and second hinge sections form opposite outer lateral ends of the hinge. The first and second hinge sections are spaced from outer lateral sides of the first and second housing sections. An axis of rotation of the hinge extends generally between the outer lateral sides. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137293 | PORTABLE SLIDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A mobile terminal for use in a wireless communication includes a first slide member, a second slide member, and a shielded cable. The first slide member includes a first surface having a display module and a second surface having a circuitry for controlling the mobile terminal, and opposite side edges configured to operate as slide guides. The first slide member is substantially covered with a front case. The second slide member includes opposite facing slide rails to slidably engage the opposite side edges of the first slide member. The first and second slide members are operatively coupled using an elastic module to bias the first and second slide members to one of open and closed positions. The shielded cable electronically couples a battery disposed in the second slide member to the circuitry disposed in the first slide member. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137294 | SLIDING MECHANISM - A sliding mechanism ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137295 | SEPARATING COBS FROM GRAIN IN A CORN HARVESTER - A combine harvester for corn is adjusted so that the threshing system maintains the grain and cobs together and there is provided a first sieve to separate the grain and cobs from residue material which is discharged from a rear of the first sieve and a second sieve to separate the grain which passes through the second sieve from the cobs which are discharged from a rear end of the second sieve. The grain is transferred to a clean grain tank and the cobs are conveyed to a tank on a towed cart. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137296 | Game apparatus, game system and game progression control method - Disclosed is a game system capable of introducing a distinctive feature into each of a processing of designating offensive and defensive locations and a processing of determining a competition result so as to provide a game having a high level of playability. The game system comprises a plurality of game apparatuses each equipped with a touch panel | 2009-05-28 |
20090137297 | GAME SYSTEM AND GAME MACHINE - A present invention provides a game system in which a battle game according to a game skill of a player is realized in a target hitting game. In the game system, the target hitting game is played with a game machine. The game system includes a criterial strength determination device for determining criterial strength of the player, win-loss influence information control device for changing the information having the influence on win or loss of the opponent based on measurement strength measured for the hit in the game, the win-loss influence information control device changing the information having the influence on win or loss of the player based on the criterial strength when the target is not hit, and a win-loss judgment device for judging the win or loss of the game based on the information having the influence on win or loss of the player and the opponent. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137298 | Collaborative Virtual Coaching - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide opportunities for non-participants of an event to participate in the event as virtual event participants. According to various embodiments, virtual event participants are provided with available actions for the actual event participants that may be chosen by the virtual event participants. The results are analyzed and an action is selected and presented to an actual event participant or directly implemented. Success data corresponding to the selections of the virtual event participants is tracked and may be used during subsequent participation opportunities to select virtual event participants and to weigh selections by the virtual event participants. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137299 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ADVICE REGARDING GAMING STRATEGIES - Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137300 | Methods of playing games of chance and gaming devices with temporally limited or sequentially limited chances for enhanced payouts activated by winning outcomes - A video card game wherein if a player receives one of a preselected plurality of winning hands, a timer is activated which measures a predetermined time period. If the player attains a hand of equal value during the predetermined time period, then the player receives an enhanced payout. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137302 | CLIENT-SERVER NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS FOR GAMING SYSTEMS - Method and apparatus are provided wherein a plurality of gaming system clusters are positioned in a casino, wherein each cluster includes a server computing system and a plurality of client computer systems arranged in proximity to one another. A plurality of client computer systems are provided, wherein each client computing system includes a client software program, a display device and random access memory. A plurality of wagering game machine program components are used by the client software program to provide a game to a user. The server computing system includes one or more server software components and one or more data storage devices, with the server computing system in communication with the client computer systems. One or more of the wagering game machine program components are stored in the one or more data storage devices. With the one or more server software components adapted to provide gaming program components to one or more of the client computer systems. A server computing system in at least one of the gaming system clusters communicates with a server computing system in at least one other gaming system cluster. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137303 | Amusement game using vertical rotating wheel - This invention is directed to an amusement device consisting of a vertically oriented hollow wheel that is rotated at a constant rate and that has a series of cavities provided along the inner surface of the outer wheel rim. The wheel has front and rear enclosures that prevent game pieces, such as elastic balls, from falling out of the wheel. A player attempts to time the release of game pieces from a holding area located within the wheel to try to have the pieces come to rest in preselected adjoining cavities. If the pieces are detected within the cavities in a winning orientation, a signal is transmitted to a central processing unit which then activates a ticket dispenser. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137304 | System and Method for Operating Governmental Lottery Games with Television-Based User Terminals - A method for facilitating governmental lottery play over television includes receiving a lottery ticket purchase request from a player terminal including a television over a television service provider communication network. Personal information pertaining to a player is retrieved from a subscriber database of the television service provider. It is then verified that the player satisfies predetermined criteria based on the retrieved personal information. The purchase of a lottery ticket is processed based on the received lottery ticket purchase request when it is verified that the player satisfies the predetermined criteria. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137305 | Bingo Game System and Method - Presented is a system and method for generating bingo game bonuses that are non-banked, for use with pooled bingo games. The system generates pools of money for use in bingo games by deducting a percentage of the amount used to purchase bingo cards (in the present invention, virtual bingo cards). Each bingo game automatically enrolls active players in one or more bonus games, exemplified by “4 corners,” where the amounts to be given away to players as bonuses are calculated to be equal, over time, to the amount taken in from players buying bingo cards. The house has no stake in the bonus awards. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137306 | Gaming Machine - In a gaming machine, when the routine proceeds to a bonus game, display doors D | 2009-05-28 |
20090137307 | GAMING SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A PLURALITY OF GAMING MACHINES AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system comprising plural gaming apparatuses capable of communicating with one another via a communication line, each of the gaming apparatuses comprising an input device which enables an input of a BET and a controller programmed to execute processing of: (a) receiving a BET on the basis of an input from the input device; (b) executing a game; (c) determining a result of the game; and (d) providing an award, when a total result based on the results of the games in the respective gaming apparatuses is a predetermined result. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137308 | METHOD OF GAMING AND A GAMING SYSTEM - A gaming system has a display ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137309 | Wagering Game With Symbol Array Defined By Multi-Symbol Objects - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display for displaying a plurality of multi-symbol objects having a plurality of sides so that the objects appear as three-dimensional objects. Similar to the reels in a traditional gaming machine, the multi-symbol objects randomly move into locations on the display forming an array wherein one side of each multi-symbol object is displayed, the displayed side having a symbol. The location of the multi-symbol objects in the array and the side of each multi-symbol object that is displayed is based on a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137310 | ENHANCED MECHANICAL REEL GAMING SYSTEM WITH TOUCH CONTROLS - An enhanced mechanical gaming system ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137311 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A system for dynamically changing the graphical content on mechanical slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes mechanical slot reels, flexible display panels, and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the spinning mechanical reels in a slot machine. In one system for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reels at any time, even while the reels are spinning. The system may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137312 | SELECTIVE RESET FOR GAMING DEVICE - A gaming device offers the illusion of control to a player by selectively offering the player the opportunity to request that the gaming device reset itself. Criteria may be imposed about which players may make the request and how frequently a player may make such requests. Techniques for making the reset request vary by embodiment. Once the gaming device receives the request, the gaming device may, depending on embodiment, undergo a number of different reset processes that fall along a continuum from merely informing the player that the gaming device has been reset (e.g., a faux-reset) to a full operating system reboot with or without power interruption to components of the gaming device. In at least one embodiment, any credit balance associated with the player is preserved through the reset procedure. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137313 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRESENTING GAME FEATURE INFORMATION IN A GAMING MACHINE - A method includes displaying a button graphic on a touch screen video display device associated with a gaming machine. The button graphic defines a button display area on the touch screen video display device which may be touched to cause a touch screen controller associated with the touch screen video display device to generate a game feature input. In response to the game feature input, a game feature in a game offered through the gaming machine is modified in some fashion. In addition to displaying the button graphic, the button graphic is modified to add a first message regarding the game feature. This modification of the button graphic is performed in association with a modification of the game feature, and the first message includes text indicating that the game feature has been modified. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137314 | GAME SOUND OUTPUT DEVICE, GAME SOUND CONTROL METHOD, INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM - A first sound volume calculation unit ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137315 | Game console remote controller integration - A set of components is designed for use with proprietary game console controllers. The proprietary controllers include a first hand-held controller having a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting first control signals corresponding to user-input at the first controller to the game console. It also includes a socket. A second hand-held controller has a cable with a plug which would ordinarily be inserted into the socket of the first controller whereupon the first transmitter would hereinbefore relay second control signals corresponding to user-input at the second controller via the cable to the game console. The set of components “unties” the two controllers and includes a wireless receiver having a plug for insertion to the socket; a cradle for receiving the second controller and including a second transmitter having a second socket into which the plug of the cable is received. The second transmitter transmits the second control signals. The receiver is tuned to receive the second control signals and the first transmitter also transmits the second control signals to the game console. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137316 | Gaming System and a Method of Gaming - A gaming controller arranged to conduct a game having an overall return to player (RTP) and including a base game and a feature game. The gaming controller is arranged to conduct a base game and a feature game and includes an RTP controller arranged to operate in response to a player RTP instruction to configure a relative contribution of the base game and the feature game to the overall RTP. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137317 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, GAMING CONTROLLER AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH MILLIMETER WAVE TRANSCEIVER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - An integrated circuit includes a millimeter wave transceiver section that is coupled to generate a first modulated RF signal from a first outbound symbol stream and to convert a first inbound RF signal into a first inbound symbol stream. A wireless transceiver section is coupled to generate a second modulated RF signal from a second outbound symbol stream and to convert a second inbound RF signal into a second inbound symbol stream. A processing module is coupled to convert first outbound data into the first outbound symbol stream, convert second outbound data into the second outbound symbol stream, convert the first inbound symbol stream into first inbound data, and to convert the second inbound symbol stream into second inbound data. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137318 | Interface Protocol and API for a Wireless Transceiver - A wireless protocol may be implemented in a smart transceiver device that contains the physical (PHY) and media access control (MAC) layers of the wireless protocol stack. In various embodiments, a serial peripheral interface (SPI) based design may be used. Disclosed is an embodiment of a protocol which may be used to provide control and data transfer to and from the smart transceiver. In particular, an exemplary format of the protocol, the commands, and responses is disclosed. In a further embodiment, an application programming interface (API) is disclosed. The API may provide hardware independent services that can be used to establish, maintain, and transport data to and from the system and the smart transceiver device. In particular, an exemplary and non-limiting set of services, function calls, configuration methods, events, and parameters is disclosed. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137319 | Command Distribution Method, and Multimedia Apparatus and System Using the Same for Playing Games - A command distribution method, and multimedia apparatus and system using the same for playing games are concerned. The game system includes a game platform, a signal transmission module and an audio/video playing device. The audio/video playing device, coupled to the game platform via the signal transmission module, receives a command from the signal transmission module, and processing the command by way of a driver. The command is then transmitted to a data processing engine to be executed so as to generate an output signal. The command distribution method comprises steps of receiving a command from a game platform by an audio/video playing device, identifying a type to which the command corresponds among a plurality of types, and transmitting the command to be processed by a corresponding data processing engine according to the identified type, thereby generating an output signal. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137320 | NETWORK GAME SYSTEM AND PROGRAM - Disclosed is a network game system that allows a plurality of players to enter a network game without imposing a lot of load on a server apparatus for managing the entire progress of the network game. A game is played in different battle zones, and video game apparatuses which play the game in the same battle zone form each of video game apparatus groups. A server apparatus designates one of the video game apparatuses belonging to each of the video game apparatus groups as a front end server. The video game apparatus designated as the front end server controls decision of motions of non-player characters, calculation of change values of parameters of player characters, and transmission/reception of information regarding the progress of the game between the video game apparatuses belonging to each of the video game apparatus groups in a unified manner. Transmission of information regarding the progress state of the game in each battle zone to the server apparatus is performed in a unified manner. Designation of the front end server is changed for every predetermined time. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137321 | ONLINE GAME SYSTEM AND ONLINE GAME PROGRAM - In an online game server, an updater updates at least one of a game program and game data for server stored in a storage section in accordance with an update operation for data to be utilized when to execute a sub game other than a main game in an online game. Updated portion data are a shared library format that can be utilized in the client terminal. A transmitter transmits updated data including at least the updated portion data to the client terminal. In a client terminal, a rewriter rewrites at least one of a game program and game data for client stored in a memory. In the case where there is a specification operational input by a player, a controller controls progress of the online game using the game program or the game data for client without carrying out communication with the online game server. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137322 | METHOD FOR STORING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A VIDEO GAME - A method for storing data associated with a video game is provided. The method includes receiving position data indicative of a position of a wireless input device over a time interval at a video game controller. The method further includes generating a plurality of digital images associated with the video game over the time interval based on the position data, utilizing the video game controller. The method further includes storing a file having the position data and the plurality of digital images in either a central server or the wireless input device, utilizing the video game controller. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137323 | Toy with memory and USB Ports - A system and method for a toy with memory (flash memory) storage capabilities and a method for the toy to connect to other like toys and to a computer and he internet for online virtual play and simulation. Connection to a computer system allows the user the ability connect to the internet and register the toy allowing the user access to interact with a virtual activities and scenarios including a virtual computer image and animation of the toy connected to a computer which is connected to the Internet. User may also purchase or win a USB (Universal Serial Bus) node or dongle with codes that attach to the USB connection on the toy to allow access to special rooms and events in the virtual world on the website. The status of the game is saved back to the memory storage in the toy. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137324 | AXIAL IMPACT SHAFT SYSTEM - A stub shaft of a main rotor shaft of a generator has its flange or shoulder removed from its outer portion so in the event of a bending failure of the stub shaft the resulting axial load of the stub shaft is not transmitted to the main rotor shaft. Instead of a retention plug adjacent the distal end of the inside portion of the stub shaft, a knock out plug is lightly press-fit into the main rotor shaft. In the event of a failure, the outside portion of the stub shaft enters the main rotor shaft without applying an axial load onto the main rotor shaft, moves axially and displaces the knock-out plug without exiting the main rotor shaft. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137325 | CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - A constant velocity universal joint is provided, having a hollow outer joint member, an inner joint member, an outer roller including a cylindrical surface, an inner roller including a concave sphere, and plural leg shafts each including a convex sphere formed in a tip portion and engaging with the concave sphere, where the cylindrical surface of the outer roller satisfies the following: | 2009-05-28 |
20090137326 | Constant velocity joint - A joint outer ring ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137327 | Shaft apparatus with bearing - Blocks and inner rings of rolling bearings are arranged on the outer surface of a hollow shaft at predetermined intervals in the axial direction thereof. The outer surface of the hollow shaft is plastically deformed in its diameter enlarging direction so as to be press-fit to the inner surface of the blocks and inner surface of the inner rings of the rolling bearings. In this state, the blocks and inner rings of the rolling bearings are fixed to the outer surface of the hollow shaft. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137328 | Elevated hand-held merry-go-round - An elevated hand held merry go round provides a hand hold elevated a distance above a playing surface to which a user may grab and rotate through an unobstructed zone between the hand hold and the playing surface. In the preferred embodiment the hand hold may be tilted at an angle relative to the playing surface so the user may pump themselves to maintain the round momentum in a manner somewhat similar to an individual pumping themselves on a swing to maintain themselves swinging. Alternative embodiments lack the tilt may be made in various dimensions to accommodate various numbers of users and may have more than one set of locations for hand holds. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137329 | DASHER BOARDS - Dasher board assemblies and methods for making the same. An example dasher board assembly may include a dasher board frame. A facing panel may be coupled to the frame. An adhesive member may be disposed between the frame and the facing panel. The adhesive member may attach the facing panel to the frame. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137330 | Inflatable car-wash-configured water toy and method - A method for preparing an inflated car-wash-configured slide assembly for recreational purposes. The method includes inflating a deflated car-wash-configured slide assembly to produce an inflated car-wash-configured slide assembly comprising a tunnel including a tunnel side wall; passing a slide mat through the tunnel such that after the slide mat passes through the tunnel, the slide mat is detached from the tunnel side wall; and dispersing water inside the tunnel onto the detached slide mat. An inflated car-wash-configured water slide assembly comprising an inflated climb section; an inflated platform section coupled to the inflated climb section; and an inflated slide section coupled to the inflated platform section. The inflated car-wash-configured water slide assembly further comprises an inflated pool section coupled to the inflated slide section and a tunnel assembly having a tunnel which extends through the inflated car-wash-configured water-slide assembly. The tunnel has a tunnel side wall. The inflated car-wash-configured water slide assembly also further comprises a detached slide mat disposed within the tunnel such as to remain detached from the tunnel side wall; and a water-dispersing member which contacts the detached slide mat and passes into the tunnel for dispersing water onto the slide mat. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137331 | Ferrule and hole cup for golf flag - A ferrule ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137332 | Golfing Aid - A golfing aid | 2009-05-28 |
20090137333 | Golf putter assembly - A golf putter assembly includes a putter including a head, a display unit disposed in the putter, and a detecting unit disposed in the putter and electrically coupled to the display unit. The detecting unit is operable to detect and record a stationary starting position of a golf ball. The detecting unit is further operable to detect, during a practice swing, an instantaneous speed of the head as the head moves past the starting position, and to calculate what would be an initial speed of the golf ball if the golf ball was actually hit by the head with reference to the instantaneous speed of the head detected thereby. The detecting unit further performs control such that the initial speed of the golf ball as calculated is displayed on the display unit. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137334 | Method and apparatus for striking golf balls simulating the angular stances frequently found during play on a course - An efficient, low cost and versatile golf practice device, which stimulates the angular stances frequently found during play on a course. The practicing golfer stands on top of a turf practice platform. This platform sits flat on top a region comprising a plane. The plane cuts off a slice of the area of a sphere. The plane faces north towards the sky while the opposite side is comprised of a curved arc portion that faces south, towards the earth. The spherical slice, (containing the flat platform), fits as a male portion into and on top of a female inverted dome region. The female spherical slice itself encompasses a space less than a full hemisphere. The female spherical slice is set inside the top surface of a rectangular box of length and width proportions roughly similar to an average driving range mat. The golfer stands on the platform and is capable of simulating a plurality of hitting conditions using the simple process of manual adjustment. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137335 | GOLF ACCESSORY - A golf accessory operates as a golf ball retrieval and marking device. The golf accessory includes an opening for receiving the golf ball and grasping arms for holding the ball therein. The golf accessory also includes an arm which carries a magnet and a mark magnetically coupled to the magnet. The magnet is moved away from the mark in response to the golf ball being received by the opening. The mark falls to the ground in response to the magnet being moved away from it and marks the location of the golf ball. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137336 | Golf Club - A golf club includes a shaft body, a head body connected to the shaft body, and a thermochromic portion provided on at least one of the shaft body and the head body and including a thermochromic blend. The thermochromic blend is made by blending a coating material or a molding material with a thermochromic material. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137337 | Golf putter with an adjustable handle and a shaft that rotats about the handle and method for using the same - An improved putter having an adjustable handle, shaft, and putter head. The adjustable handle is configured for a first position or a second position. The shaft is connected with the adjustable handle and configured to rotate about the handle. The putter head is connected with the shaft and configured to move in a pendulum motion as the shaft rotates about the handle. The adjustable handle can be placed at a first position such that the handle is substantially perpendicular with respect to the shaft. The adjustable handle can be placed at a second position such that the handle is positioned in a vertical or upright position so that the golfer can easily place the improved putter into the golf bag after putting. In the first position, the golfer can use the pendulum motion of the putter head to putt a golf ball into the hole. Because the pendulum motion provides a stable motion for a putter head, the putter head can strike a golf ball with a higher degree of accuracy by moving along a target line and not deviating from that line. The improved putter also has a slidable grip on the shaft that allows the golfer to have a free flowing putting stroke. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137338 | WOOD-TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - According to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes: a face portion; a sole portion; a crown portion; a leading edge defined between the face portion and the sole portion; an upper edge defined between the face portion and the crown portion; wherein, at a basic state that the golf club head is set on a horizontal plane, a contact point between the horizontal plane and the sole portion is defined as a ground point, wherein a plane passing through the ground point and extending in a direction of a target line is defined as a vertical plane, wherein a height from the horizontal plane to a first intersection point where the face upper edge intersects the vertical plane is defined as a face height H | 2009-05-28 |
20090137339 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprises a head main body made of a metal material and having a club face for striking a ball, and a vibration absorber made of a viscoelastic material and attached to the head main body. The vibration absorber is provided with a cut having a width of not more than 1.0 mm. Preferably, the cut is substantially parallel with the club face, and the surface at which the cut is opened, comes into contact with the head main body. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137340 | Traceable Playing Ball and Tracking system for the same - Disclosed are a ball for use in a sporting activity, and a tracking system for tracking the ball. The ball comprises a microchip embedded in the ball. The microchip is adapted to transmit an information specific to a location of the ball to the tracking system. The tracking system is configured to locate the ball based on the information specific to the spatial location of the ball. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137341 | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL HAVING THERMOSET RUBBER COVER - An all rubber golf ball with one or more thermosetting rubber core layers and one or more thermosetting rubber cover layer. At least one of the ball's layers has moisture vapor barrier property, and in one aspect the moisture vapor barrier layer is an intermediate layer. In one embodiment, the thermosetting rubber layers follow a cis- or a trans-polybutadiene gradient from the center of the ball to its cover. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137342 | Golf Ball Layers Formed of Polyurethane-Based and Polyurea-Based Compositions Incorporating Block Copolymers - A golf ball including a core and a cover, wherein cover is formed from a composition comprising the reaction product of a prepolymer including a soft-segment comprising an amine-terminated polyether and a hard segment including a uretdione of hexamethylene diisocyanate; and an amine-terminated curing agent; wherein the amine-terminated polyether has the structure: | 2009-05-28 |
20090137343 | GOLF BALL WITH TRANSLUCENT COVER - The present invention is directed a golf ball having at least a transparent or translucent cover and a core. The golf ball may also comprise an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover. The transparent or translucent cover may comprise a plurality of dimples on its surface as well as depressions other than dimples, such as stripes, text, or logos. Both the cover and the core may comprise an amount of dye or dyes. The cover may additionally comprise an amount of reflective particulates. The core may include a plurality of projections and/or depressions on its surface to provide more surface area for the adhesion of the cover to the core. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137344 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE, HEAT RESISTANCE, AND RESILIENCY - Golf ball compositions, and components formed therefrom, including trifunctional materials, such as trifunctional isocyanates, polyols, and amines, that have improved performance and durability characteristics, e.g., improved heat resistance, improved resiliency, and dimensional stability. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137345 | Adjustable Golf Tee - An adjustable golf tee with anchoring system that provides a simple adjustable golf tee for use on driving ranges. The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a new and simple adjustable golf tee that can be rotationally adjusted in height and contains a plurality of screw threads that add stability and durability to the golf tee. The inventive device includes an adjustable unit and a base supporting unit which contains a base and a planar bottom surface that can be embedded underneath a commercial mat of a driving range. The adjustable unit and base support unit contains a plurality of screw threads which provides stability, durability and allows for the adjustable unit to be rotationally adjusted in height, while retaining its user customizable height position despite enduring constant and repeated strikes from a typical golf club. The top end of the adjustable unit contains a concave structure to accommodate a golf ball and a lower end having an arrowhead or dome like structure. Optionally, the lower end has a plurality of washers, a circular shock absorber, and a metal ring. The base support unit has a threaded bore, bore, bore walls, a main cylinder, and a planar bottom surface which is preferably circular but can be of any configuration. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137346 | GOLF ACCESSORY - A golf accessory operates as a golf ball retrieval and marking device. The golf accessory includes an opening for receiving the golf ball and grasping arms for holding the ball therein. The golf accessory also includes an arm which carries a magnet and a mark magnetically coupled to the magnet. The magnet is moved away from the mark in response to the golf ball being received by the opening. The mark falls to the ground in response to the magnet being moved away from it and marks the location of the golf ball. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137347 | RETURN MACHINE FOR SPHERICAL GAMEBALLS AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a basketball return machine which may be utilized with either a goal unit or a stand-alone basketball goal. Either or both of the basketball return machine and goal unit may be fixed in location or transportable. The machine collects basketballs that are shot in the direction of a basketball goal and returns them to the user at one or more locations around the return machine's perimeter. The present disclosure eliminates the need for persons or other means being deployed to capture and return balls to persons practicing or playing a game of basketball. The present disclosure also contemplates features that permit its use in low level light or even unlighted environments. Lastly, the present disclosure contemplates a fully functional basketball system that is adaptable to varying user skill levels. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137348 | ROBOT FOR COLLECTING TABLE TENNIS BALLS - A robot for collecting table tennis balls on the ground includes a body, a rotor mounted at a front of the body, a driving module mounted on the body, and a control device. The body is configured for receiving the picked table tennis balls therein. The driving module drives the body to travel and drives the rotor to rotate for picking up the table tennis balls. The control device is configured for controlling the driving module to drive the robot to travel on the ground along a predetermined route. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137349 | Device for Training and Improving a Volleyball Spike Technique - The invention relates to sports training devices and can be used for training a volleyball spike-motion. The inventive device comprises a bearing frame, a ball, and a unit for returning the ball to the initial position thereof, which unit is provided with an elastic stretching connected to the frame by one end thereof, a rod whose one end is fixed to the frame in such a way that it has at least two degrees of freedom, whereas the second end of the rod is connected to the ball, and the second end of the stretching is connected to the rod. The frame is also provided with a limiter of traveling the rod. The device enables the ball to be moved along an arc, thereby increasing the quality of the spike-motion training, and improves effectiveness and safety of the training. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137350 | Game Ball with Enhanced in Flight Movement - A game ball with a generally spherical inner ball and a cover substantially covering the inner ball. The inner ball has first and second halves divided by an imaginary equatorial plane. There are circumferentially spaced openings in the first half of the inner ball and openings in the cover aligned with the openings in the inner ball. The game ball curves away from the openings when thrown and thus may be used for learning how to throw and hit breaking pitches. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137351 | Substantially fluid tight game racket including a spring suspension module - A game racket frame is provided including at least one substantially fluid tight portion. The racket includes a handle and a head frame with strings laced through and held in tension to form a stringed hitting surface. Alternatively, the game racket of the present invention could be formed of at least one substantially fluid tight part including a handle portion and a head frame portion. The head frame includes at least one substantially fluid tight portion and has at least one unitary multi-component spring suspension module disposed on its periphery to cooperate with at least one string. The profile of the generally tubular, spring suspension module is formed by at least two components, having at least one common wall. The profile includes a first side portion and a second side portion, is closed on at least two ends, and can have at least one communicating means in common with the racket. Alternatively, when the racket is comprised of more than one substantially fluid tight part, there can also be at least one communicating means located on at least one common surface between the parts to form the substantially fluid tight game racket of the present invention. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137352 | Padded sports ball - A sports ball includes a ball cover having a ball cavity and a valve hole, and an inflatable ball bladder. The inflatable ball bladder, which is disposed in the ball cavity of the ball cover and is adapted to be inflated through the valve hole to support the ball cover, includes an outer bladder portion layer, an inner bladder portion layer disposed in the outer bladder portion layer, and a webbing layer. The webbing layer is disposed between the inner and outer bladder portion layers, wherein the inner and outer bladder portion layers are treated to integrally embed the webbing layer therebetween to enhance the strength of the ball bladder such that the webbing layer allows the ball bladder to be fully inflated for evenly distributing air pressure therein to support the ball cover. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137353 | Expandable pulley - An expandable pulley comprising a plurality of adjacent segments, each segment being radially moveable, each segment slidingly engaged with a pin member, each pin member having an engagement with each segment such that each segment is moveable in a direction substantially at an angle (α) to a radial along each pin member, a moveable guide member engaged with each segment for spatially locating each segment with respect to another segment, a counterweight cooperatively connected to each segment and cooperatively engageable with each pin member, each counterweight exerting a force opposing a segment centripetal force, and each pin member connected to a hub. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137354 | BICYCLE REAR DERAILLEUR - A bicycle derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a linkage assembly movably coupled to the base member, a movable member movably coupled to the linkage assembly, and a chain guide movably coupled to the movable member. The movable member includes a resin main body, a metallic coupling member fixed to the resin main body and a pivot axle having a first end coupled to the metallic coupling member. The chain guide pivotally coupled to a second end of the pivot axle of the movable member. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137355 | Coating Liquid for Coating Glass Fiber and Rubber-Reinforcing Glass Fiber Using the Same - A coating liquid for coating glass fiber codes, containing: a chlorophenol-formaldehyde condensate (A) obtained by condensing a chlorophenol (D) and formaldehyde (E) in water; an emulsion of a vinylpyridine-styrene-butadiene copolymer (B); and an emulsion of a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (C). | 2009-05-28 |
20090137356 | Continuously variable transmission with external cam - A continuously variable transmission includes: (a) at least one external, three-dimensional cam; (b) at least four follower assemblies, each including a planet pulley, a roller shaft, and at least one follower roller, the roller shaft being mounted on the planet pulley, the roller shaft being connected to the follower roller; (c) at least two sun assemblies, each including a sun pulley, at least one sprag clutch, and a differential pulley, the differential pulley being mounted to the sun pulley, the sun pulley driving the sprag clutch; (d) an input assembly including a sun pulley shaft, the sun pulley shaft being connected to the at least two sun pulley assemblies through the respective sprag clutches; and (e) at least one differential mechanism connecting each of the sun pulleys to at least two of the planet pulleys; wherein the cam is external to the follower assemblies. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137357 | METHOD FOR MAKING VEHICLE AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASING AND RESULTANT PRODUCT - A method for making a differential gear casing ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137358 | POWER FLOW CONFIGURATION FOR DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A transmission mechanism with a pair of selectively engageable clutch systems is disclosed that has an upstream gear ratio and a downstream gear ratio that combine to provide an effective gear ratio. A different clutch drive member is associated with an input side of each of the pair of clutch systems. The clutch drive members are driven for rotation by an engine input member. The upstream gear ratio is determined by the gear ratio between the engine input member and one of the clutch drive members. Output sides of each of the clutch systems drive an associated one of a pair of non-coaxial layshafts. Pinions are located on and selectively driven by the layshafts. A countershaft is spaced from both of the layshafts, and has a plurality of gears. Each of the gears is driven for rotation by one of the pinions of the layshafts. The downstream gear ratio is determined by the gear ratio between the selected pinion and the intermeshed gear. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137359 | VARIABLE MOTION CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Variable motion control devices and methods of use. The devices and methods relate to providing an output, such as a rotational shaft output, transmitted from a rotational shaft input, with the output varying based on a control input. The devices and methods are used, for example, to provide a variable output for use with a compressor, power take off, or transmission or differential application. To provide the variable output, the devices and methods include use of mechanical component systems, such as spur gear planetary systems, ring gear planetary systems, bevel gear arrangements, or combinations of such features. The control input is implemented, for example, by arrangements of bindably meshed gears, tension between pulleys joined by belts or similar arrangements of sprockets and chains, use of magnetic clutches, hydraulic or pneumatic controls, or braking devices. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137360 | CONTROLLER OF VEHICLE DRIVING DEVICE - To execute a manual speed change to apply an engine brake in good response, and to ensure sufficient braking force in a drive unit having a continuously variable speed change unit and a geared speed change unit. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137361 | CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A control system for a drive unit of a vehicle, including a reaction force establishing device controlling a speed change ratio of a continuously variable transmission, and a clutch mechanism arranged on a power transmission route from the continuously variable transmission to a wheel and in which a torque capacity thereof is controllable. A first input torque control mechanism lowers a torque to be inputted to the clutch mechanism through the continuously variable transmission, by controlling a torque of the reaction force establishing device while the torque capacity of the clutch mechanism is being controlled. The system reduces a change in a torque inputted to a clutch mechanism, in case of carrying out a speed change operation of a continuously variable transmission and engaging the clutch mechanism. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137362 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A control device of an automatic transmission includes a motor control portion to control an output of a motor that executes a control operation on a clutch control portion. The motor control portion includes a target motor current computation portion that computes a target motor current according to a desired driving state, a motor current detection portion that detects plural motor currents respectively corresponding to plural detection timings, a selection portion that selects a motor current corresponding to the desired driving state among the detected plural motor currents, and a motor driving portion that applies feedback control on an output of the motor according to a difference between the target motor current and the selected motor current. Hence, not only can the most suitable clutch control be applied for each gear-change interval at gear change, but also the comfortable feeling during the driving and the fuel efficiency can be enhanced. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137363 | METHOD FOR SHIFTING GEARS IN A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A method for shifting gears in a dual clutch transmission within a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle implementing said method are suggested providing a smooth transition between gears particularly in the starting phase. The dual clutch transmission comprises a first clutch and a second clutch as well as a first partial transmission having a first and other gears and a second partial transmission having a second and other gears. The clutches are controlled to a) decrease a torque transmitting capacity of the first clutch; b) increase a torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch; c) adapt the rotational speed of the motor in direction of a rotational speed of an input shaft of the second partial transmission via increasing the torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch; and d) control the torque transmitting capacity of the second clutch to a final torque value. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137364 | VEHICLE SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle shift control apparatus is basically provided with an engine, a drive wheel, a transmission and a controller. The transmission is operatively disposed between the engine and the drive wheel for shifting gears by executing a clutch switch operation so as to change a drive transmission path of the transmission. The controller is operatively to the transmission to control a gear shifting of the transmission. The controller includes an engine speed suppressing section that is configured to execute an engine speed suppression control when a driver performs an accelerator operation during the clutch switch operation associated with downshifting while coasting. The engine speed suppression control is further configured to reduce a torque capacity decrease rate of a clutch being released in comparison with a torque capacity decrease rate that would occur if shifting was taking place during normal coasting in which the accelerator operation is not performed. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137365 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLUTCH - A method of controlling a clutch in a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle adapted to perform this method are suggested, in particular resulting in a good starting phase action for supercharged diesel motors. The method comprises the method steps of: setting a clutch torque that is transmitted by a clutch by a plurality of clutch characteristics; determining by a respective clutch characteristic the clutch torque for a particular motor load depending on the rotational speed of the motor; dividing the clutch characteristics into a low speed range and into a full load range; increasing within the low speed range at a constant rotational speed of the motor the transmitted clutch torque with increasing the motor load; and transmitting in the full load range in comparison to the low speed range lower clutch torques at the same rotational speed of the motor. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137366 | EXERCISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for managing exercise of an animal such as a human being so that the motion of the animal is induced with an appropriate scale and rhythm in accordance with the physiological conditions of the animal is provided. According to the exercise management system ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137367 | INCLINING TREADMILL WITH MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM - A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137368 | SQUAT RACK - An exercise device for supporting a barbell and weights thereon. The exercise device includes a pair of support members that are independently selectively engageable on a support beam. Each support member includes an elongated post with a first end positioned adjacent a floor surface and a second end having an adjustable clamp assembly for engaging the support beam. The clamp assembly suspends the post from the beam and is selectively engaged between a first clamping position and a second movable position. Each support post further includes an adjustable bar support assembly for retaining the barbell thereon. A leveling assembly may be provided on the first end of the post to orient the post at right angles to the floor and beam. The exercise device may further include a safety catch assembly mounted on each of the support members and one or more optional weight support assemblies for storing weights thereon. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137369 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING AND MONITORING THE MOVEMENT OF HUMAN LIMBS - An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, the user, together with the user's physician and therapist, can develop a rehabilitation plan based on accurate measurements. Progress is based on tangible results rather than the user's ability to tolerate pain. This knowledge provides the incentive the user needs to work toward and achieve the user's goal. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137370 | Endless Cord Exercise Machine with Rotary Viscous Dampers - An endless cord exercise machine in which a user applies a continuous pulling motion to a cord that is attached to a resistance mechanism is disclosed. The machine may be arranged to simulate the acts of rope climbing or of scaling a wall with the assistance of a rope, or may be arranged to provide other types of upper and lower body muscle development. The resistance mechanism is ideally comprised of a plurality of rotary viscous dampers of differing viscosities housed in a rotating drum. A spring-loaded adjustment key mechanism extending through the hub of the drum and dampers allows the user to selectively engage any combination of dampers to provide exercise resistance. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137371 | EXERCISE AND FITNESS SYSTEM - An exercise fitness system involves an apparatus comprising a rigid movable booster bar having two flexible elastic elements attached to the booster with an attachment. The attachments are spaced from each other and configured to allow winding the elastic element upon the booster bar by rotating the booster bar. Each flexible elastic element comprises at least two stages of flexible shock cords, with the stages disposed serially along the length of the flexible element, with adjacent stages having a different elastic stiffness. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137372 | TRAINING BENCH - A training bench supports a user performing upper and lower body exercises and is comprised of a base, a seat, a main and adjustable support column, a pivoting support plate with angular adjustments, locking pins and rubber feet. The bench has multiple vertical height adjustments independent of the seats' incline adjustments. All seat angles support a user's upper torso, lower torso or entire body. The use of ergonomics was a basis for the present invention. Many types of people are able to use the compact functional training bench regardless of their, height, size or exercise level. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137373 | Trench Compacting Apparatus - A compacting device ( | 2009-05-28 |
20090137374 | Sheet finisher, image forming apparatus, and sheet processing method - A folding unit folds a sheet. A pressing unit presses a folded side of the folded sheet. A driving unit causes the pressing unit to slide in a direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction. A control unit independently sets number of slides at which the pressing unit is to slide on each of a plurality of sections of the folded side depending on a distance of each of the sections from a reference position, and controls the driving unit so as to slide in each of the sections for the number of slides set for that section. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137375 | Mechanism and method for bonding paper sheets on interfolding machine - In a mechanism and method for bonding two paper sheets on an interfolding machine, pre-compressing mechanisms are provided on each of two folding rollers to produce compress-to-bond areas on overlapped portions of two thick or air-impermeable paper sheets transferred to the two folding rollers, so that all plies of the two paper sheets at the compress-to-bond areas are compressed to bond together. Thereby, when the interfolding machine operates at a high speed, a plurality of the locally compressed and bonded paper sheets may still be smoothly folded to form a stack of interfolded paper sheets, such as a tissue paper stack or a paper towel stack. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137376 | OIL CENTRIFUGE - A centrifuge is employed to continuously remove particulates from a fluid. In one embodiment, the centrifuge removes small particles of soot from lubricating oil of diesel engines. The fluid is introduced into the centrifuge through a distribution rotor so that vortexes are not propagated in the fluid. Laminar flow of the fluid down the sides of the outer rotor may contribute to the soot-removal effectiveness of the centrifuge. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137377 | METHOD FOR SUPERVISING A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - Method for supervising a centrifugal separator with a separating chamber, a radially inner outlet connected to the separating chamber and to an outlet conduit, with a flow detector disposed in the outlet conduit and adapted to detecting a flow in the outlet conduit, and an intermittently openable radially outer outlet connected to the separating chamber. In order reliably and easily to supervise the intermittent discharge of the centrifugal separator, the pressure is measured by a sensor disposed in a portion of the centrifugal separator which is pressure-transmittingly connected to a central portion of the interior of the rotor. If the supervision unit does not detect a pressure drop pulse from the sensor within a predetermined period of time from when an intermittent discharge is initiated, an alarm signal is emitted. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137378 | ROTOR UNIT FOR A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A rotor unit for a centrifugal separator, which centrifugal separator comprises a non-rotatable housing wherein the rotor unit is disposed about a central axis of rotation, an inlet for supply of a mixture of components to be separated, at least one outlet for a component separated during operation, whereby the rotor unit, at least parts of which are made of metal, comprises a separating chamber formed inside the rotor unit, an inlet chamber connected to the inlet and the separating chamber, is formed radially within said separating chamber and is usually shielded from the separating chamber, at least one outlet connected to the separating chamber, a plurality of separating discs disposed at a distance axially from one another in said separating chamber coaxially with the axis of rotation, at least a number of the metal parts of said rotor unit are undetachably joined together to form a composite assembly. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137379 | FLOAT GLASS FOR DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - To provide a float glass for a display substrate, of which the high temperature viscosity is low, without impairing properties for a substrate glass for a display. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137380 | SINTERED ALUMINA PRODUCT TRANSPARENT TO INFRARED RADIATION AND IN THE VISIBLE REGION - The invention relates to a sintered alumina product with a density greater than 99.95% of the theoretical density and made for more than 99.95% of its mass from alpha alumina (Al | 2009-05-28 |
20090137381 | Dielectric ceramic composition and method of production thereof - The object of the present invention is to provide a method of production of dielectric ceramic composition which can lower the firing temperature without compensating the dielectric characteristics. The method of production according to the present invention is characterized by comprising steps of; | 2009-05-28 |
20090137382 | Fine porosity low-microcracked ceramic honeycombs and methods thereof - Disclosed are high-porosity cordierite honeycomb substrates having fine pore size, narrow pore size distribution, little or no microcracking, and a high thermal shock resistance. The porous ceramic honeycomb substrates generally include a primary cordierite ceramic phase as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the cordierite substrates. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137383 | CLASS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING HETEROATOM AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN PREPARING SINGLE-SITE ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST - Organic compounds containing heteroatoms and their use in preparing Ziegler-Natta (Ziegler-Natta) catalyst with single activation center. The Ziegler-Natta olefin polymerization catalyst is preparing by adding organic or inorganic solid carrier or compound of them which is pre-activated by heating or pre-treated chemically, organic compound containing heteroatoms and metallic compound into magnesium compound/tetrahydrofuran solution. The Ziegler-Natta olefin polymerization catalyst prepared in the present invention is fluidizable powder and can prepare ethene homopolymer and copolymer of controllable construction with high catalytic activity, during homo-polymerization and combined polymerization with alpha-olefin of C | 2009-05-28 |
20090137384 | HYDROPHOBIC OIL ADSORBENT MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION AND USE - The subject of the invention is a hydrophobic, oil-adsorbent material separating oil from water as well as methods for production and application of said material, suitable for collecting and removing hydrocarbons and other contaminations of oil content from solid surface and water as well. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137385 | SYNTHESIS OF SUPPORTED TRANSITION METAL CATALYSTS - A highly active and recyclable supported transition metal catalyst can be prepared by a simple process comprising mixing with heating a transition metal complex, a metal-chelating agent and an alkoxide of Ti, Al or Si, followed by treatment with water to induce a sol-gel reaction among the reactants. | 2009-05-28 |
20090137386 | Catalytically coated particle filter and method for producing the same and its use - The invention proposes a particulate filter having a catalytic coating which contains two catalysts arranged one behind the other. The first catalyst is located in the gas inlet region of the filter and contains a palladium/platinum catalyst. The second catalyst is arranged downstream of the first catalyst and preferably contains platinum alone as catalytically active component. The combination of these two catalysts provides the coated filter with a good ageing stability and resistance to sulphur poisoning. | 2009-05-28 |