27th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100170422 | Custom concrete top for indoor/outdoor table and method of manufacture - A concrete table top constructed from a composition of a concrete bonding agent, a powder concrete mix, a fiberglass particle mix and a marble dust mix provides strengthening against cracking for both indoors and outdoors use, and allows custom designing of its top surface with a painting or drawing as a work of art to be thereafter sealed as a display conversation piece beyond its mere utilitarian employment. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170423 | Foldable table with anti-torsion arrangement - A foldable table includes a table top, two leg frames foldably coupling with a bottom side of the table top, and a torsion resistance frame including two longitudinal side frames parallelly provided along two longitudinal side portions of the table top respectively, and two lateral side reinforcing members laterally extended between the longitudinal side frames at two lateral side portions of the table top to form an anti-torsion frame for encircling with a peripheral portion of the table top. The torsion resistance frame is integrated with the bottom side of the table top, making it a one-piece table frame structure with increased rigidity at its maximum level, resistance to the external force of torsion and distortion. The table, having the maximum utility with minimum materials, has increased durability, comfort in usage and convenience for transportation and has lowered energy consumption in the manufacture of household furniture. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170424 | ANCHORING BASE FOR FIXING BANKING EQUIPMENTS - “ANCHORING BASE FOR FIXING BANKING EQUIPMENTS”, presents a base for anchoring for fixing banking equipment that essentially comprises a metallic plate, a kit for fixing the base on the ground, and one kit for fixing banking equipment to the referred metallic plate; one of the main functions of the anchoring base for fixing banking equipments is to avoid the leverage of banking equipment; by using the anchoring base for fixing banking equipments, object of the present patent of Privilege of Invention, the protection of the referred banking equipments is much higher. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170425 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE DRY EXTRACTION OF HEAVY ASHES FROM BOILERS - The present invention relates to an additional cooling system ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170426 | Transplanting Apparatus - A transplanting apparatus which can plant virtually 100% of the seedlings from a nursery tray, while avoid skips when planting which may happen when seeds in a tray row fail to grow into seedlings. This is accomplished by picking up an entire row of seedlings from a tray, transferring the seedlings to a mechanism which eliminates gaps between seedlings, and then discharging the seedlings one at a time to the ground with a desired spacing between the seedlings while having full physical control of the seedlings. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170427 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE ENTRY OF FLUID INTO A TUNNEL - The device for controlling the flow of fluid passing in front of an orifice or cavity produced in the hull of a vessel has at least one deflector ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170428 | INTERCONNECTING TOW MEMBERS OF A MARINE SEISMIC SYSTEM - A marine seismic system having a tow vessel; a first tow member connected to the tow vessel; a second tow member connected to the tow vessel; a first distance member having a first end connected to the first tow member and a second end connected to the second tow member; and a first attachment device connecting the first end to the first tow member, the first attachment member operational between an engaged position securing the first end of the distance member in a fixed position relative to the first tow member and a disengaged position permitting the first attachment device to move along a portion of the first tow member. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170429 | Method for Transporting, Erecting and Replacing a Nacelle Including the Rotor of an Offshore Wind Turbine and Watercraft for Carrying Out the Method - Method for installing (or replacing) a unit on the tower of an offshore wind turbine, which unit comprises a rotor including a hub and one or two rotor blades, and a nacelle receiving a gearbox and a generator. The method is characterized by pre-assembling the substantially functional unit ashore or on a platform, placing the functional unit on a watercraft in such a manner that the center of gravitation of the unit lies in the region of the longitudinal axis of the watercraft and the rotor blades extend in the longitudinal direction of the watercraft, transporting the functional unit to the site of the offshore wind turbine, lifting the functional unit from the watercraft using a crane aboard the watercraft, placing the functional unit on the tower of the offshore wind turbine, and fastening the functional unit on the tower of the offshore wind turbine. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170430 | BOAT DOOR - A boat hull having a door that can swing to an open position and closed position. The door can be used for entering or exiting the boat. The door can remain closed by a latch, or a door handle. A seal may be disposed between the door and the door frame to keep water out. A ramp may be used when the door is open to allow for easier entry for people using wheeled luggage, wheelchairs, or walkers. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170431 | AIR-FLOATING DEVICE FOR RESCUE - The present invention discloses an air-floating device for rescue, which comprises a portable box divided into several compartments, a gas bottle containing a gas lighter than the air, a reel having an appropriate length of string, balloons, and ribbons of different colors. The gas bottle, balloons, reel, and ribbons are respectively arranged inside the compartments. When a disaster or disorientation occurs during an activity like mountain-climbing or rafting, the balloon is filled with the gas from the gas bottle and tied with the ribbon and string at the mouth, and then let the balloon float high above to make a conspicuous mark for the rescue team. Further, the color of the ribbon indicates the status of casualty, such as injury or death. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170432 | APPARATUS FOR PULLING SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL - An apparatus for pulling a silicon single crystal, comprising: a crucible that stores a silicon melt; a heater that heats the crucible; a crucible driving unit for rotating and/or lifting up and down the crucible; a chamber that holds the crucible and the heater; and a magnetic field applying unit that is provided outside the chamber and applies a magnetic field to the chamber, wherein the magnetic field applying unit is formed along the outer peripheral surface of the chamber such that substantially concentric circle-shaped equi-strength lines of the magnetic field are formed about a center axis of the crucible. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170433 | PAINTING APPARATUS - A painting apparatus ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170434 | Method for controlling the volume of a molecular beam - A molecular beam source for use in thin-film accumulation, which enables the adjustment of the volume of a molecular beam, which is discharged per hour by using a needle valve, to be constant irrespective of a decrease in a thin-film element-forming material remaining within a crucible, contains heaters | 2010-07-08 |
20100170435 | DEVICE FOR THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF THE SURFACE TEMPERATURES OF SUBSTRATES IN A CVD REACTOR - The invention relates to a CVD reactor having a plurality of rotary tables ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170436 | Substrate treatment equipment and manufacturing method of substrate - The invention aims to provide substrate treatment equipment that can automatically collect a substrate in a normal condition without needing manual operation. The equipment includes a substrate holder | 2010-07-08 |
20100170437 | Dynamic Film Thickness Control System/Method and its Utilization - A dynamic film thickness control system/method and its utilization consisting of a minimum of one mask plate arranged between a substrate and a vapor source. A film thickness control device is utilized for real-time control over deposited film thickness and gradually moves the mask plate according to the film thickness control value acquired by the film thickness control device, enabling the mask plate to mask film zones on the said substrate to achieve the film thickness of a design objective. When the required zones of deposition are masked, the deposition of a particular film layer is completed. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170438 | GAS DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF DIFFUSION-WELDED PANES AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A GAS DISTRIBUTOR - The invention relates to a gas distributor ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170439 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - Contamination of organic EL device is prevented. After a colored layer of the first color is formed, a positioning device moves relatively a substrate and a mask inside the same vacuum chamber, and an opening of the mask is moved to a position above the region where a colored layer of the next color is to be formed. As a result, since the colored layers of two or more colors can be formed without changing the mask and the moving distance of the substrate during deposition becomes short, dust is not generated and contamination of the organic EL device is prevented. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170440 | Surface treatment apparatus - The present invention has an object to provide a surface treatment apparatus, which can form a high-quality film at a high speed while preventing deterioration of the film due to collisions of charged particles. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170441 | Method of Forming Metal Oxide and Apparatus for Performing the Same - In a method and an apparatus for forming metal oxide on a substrate, a source gas including metal precursor flows along a surface of the substrate to form a metal precursor layer on the substrate. An oxidizing gas including ozone flows along a surface of the metal precursor layer to oxidize the metal precursor layer so that the metal oxide is formed on the substrate. A radio frequency power is applied to the oxidizing gas flowing along the surface of the metal precursor layer to accelerate a reaction between the metal precursor layer and the oxidizing gas. Acceleration of the oxidation reaction may improve electrical characteristics and uniformity of the metal oxide. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170442 | REMOTE PLASMA APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATE WITH TWO TYPES OF GASES - In a plasma CVD apparatus, a plate formed with a plurality of perforated holes is arranged to separate a plasma generation region and a processing region. The aperture ratio of the perforated holes to the plate is not greater than five percent. Plasma including radicals and excited species is generated from an oxygen (O | 2010-07-08 |
20100170443 | FILM MANUFACTURING DEVICE - A film manufacturing device for forming a film on a substrate includes a vaporizing device, a container, an absorption tower and a film deposition device. The vaporizing device is configured for vaporizing a dopant containing solution. The container is configured for containing a film forming solution. The absorption tower is configured for mixing the film forming solution with the vaporized dopant containing solution to obtain a precursor solution. The film deposition device is configured for forming the film on the substrate using the precursor solution. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170444 | ORGANIC MATERIAL VAPOR GENERATOR, FILM FORMING SOURCE, AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - A thin film having a uniform film thickness is formed without increasing the film deposition rate. When an organic material is supplied from a supply unit to an evaporation chamber and evaporated on an evaporation surface of an evaporation device, a heating filter provided in advance is heated, and a carrier gas is made to flow therein to be heated and is introduced into the evaporation chamber. Organic material vapor thus produced and the carrier gas are mixed; and the mixed gas is introduced into a discharger. Whereas a molecular flow is formed in the discharger in a case that only the organic material vapor is introduced into the discharger, the pressure inside the discharger is raised by the carrier gas so that a viscous flow is formed. Thus, the mixed gas is filled in the discharger and uniformly discharged. It is preferable that the organic material be supplied by a small amount so as not to make the film deposition rate too high. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170445 | METHOD OF AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING A GROUP OF DAIRY ANIMALS, AS WELL AS A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT THEREFOR - The invention provides a method of managing a group of dairy animals including individually recognizing each animal by an animal identification system, milking the animals to give actual milk yields for each animal, and feeding the animals with an predetermined individual ration, collecting data regarding the group of dairy animals, which data comprise for each animal at least the actual milk yield and an amount of the individual ration consumed by the animal, wherein subsequent individual milk yields are estimated using a model on the basis of said data, and wherein, for one or more animals, at least one of the individual ration and the milking of individual dairy animals is adjusted in a regulatory step of the model using a precondition. The invention also provides a device and a computer program product, arranged to perform such a method. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170446 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING AN ANIMAL - The present invention relates to a method in which an animal is cooled and to apparatus for cooling an animal, in particular a cow. The method includes the step of determining the condition of the animal ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170447 | PEST DETERRENT PET BOWL - An animal feeder is disclosed for preventing pests from accessing food contents of the animal feeder. The animal feeder includes an upper bowl for receiving food contents and a lower bowl disposed below the upper bowl so that a cavity is provided between the upper bowl and lower bowl for receiving a pest deterrent. The cavity and pest deterrent prevents pests from crawling from the lower bowl to the upper bowl to access the food contents of the upper bowl. An attachment assembly is provided for connecting the upper bowl to the lower bowl. The attachment assembly includes a first threaded fastener attached to a first supporting flange and a second threaded fastener attached to a second supporting flange. The first supporting flange is attached to the lower bowl and the second supporting flange is attached to the upper bowl. A center support post connects the lower and upper bowl by receiving the first threaded fastener in a first threaded hole on a first end of the center support post and receiving the second threaded fastener in a second threaded hole on a second end of the center support post. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170448 | e-PAWS electronic pet automated watering system - Improvements in pet care or animal hydration are disclosed. According to the broadest aspect the invention is an electronic pet automated watering system, to be known as EPAWS, used in the pet or animal care, which includes a housing that contains the electronics, a water solenoid valve and vessel for filling with water. The electronically controlled water solenoid valve that is operated by a capacitive proximity sensor to fill and monitor the water level in the vessel, the housing that connects to the either, a residential or commercial water supply with a power source of 110 volts A/C (Alternating Current). Connect the housing to the vessel, a safety switch is provided to ensure the housing and vessel are connected. Once the water supply is connected and the water supply valve is opened, the housing is plugged into an A/C outlet, a switch is provided in the housing to turn the EPAWS system on or off. When the system is turn on the capacitive proximity sensor will not sense the presence of the water there by closing a relay which turns on the solenoid water valve, once the water in the vessel has reached the capacitive proximity sensor it will close the solenoid water valve, until the level water is consumed by the pets or animals, to which the process starts again. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170449 | LIQUID-ABSORBING SHEET FOR ANIMAL LITTER BOX - An animal litter box system that can be used for a long time about 3 to 10 days and can prevent the occurrence of undesirable odors is to be provided, particularly to provide a liquid-absorbing sheet used for the animal litter box system. A liquid-absorbing sheet used for an animal litter box is characterized by comprising an antimicrobial and bacteriostatic part having both an antimicrobial property and a bacteriostatic property; or both of an antimicrobial part having an antimicrobial property and a bacteriostatic part having a bacteriostatic property. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170450 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR GROWING CRUSTACEANS AND OTHER FISH - A recirculated marine aquaculture system and process for growing crustaceans or other fish within a body of water. Water from the body of water is treated by stripping carbon dioxide and biological byproducts and by oxygenating the water. A water treatment unit may be provided to treat the water and provide movement to the body water. The water treatment unit can be configured to provide cavitation to the water, which aids in the removal of carbon dioxide and biological byproducts. Water may also be cycled through a deflocculation tank to reduce the floc of bacteria within the body of water to acceptable levels for optimal growth of crustaceans or other fish within a body of water. Using the system and the deflocculation tank has the advantage of significantly reducing the water exchange rates and even the water effluent, while maintaining acceptable water quality for growing crustaceans or other fish. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170451 | Anti-cribbing horse collar - An anti-cribbing collar for a horse. The collar includes an elongate rigid member defining a longitudinal axis. The collar includes at least one elongate flexible support member having a front edge and a rear edge and which defines a majority of the collar's circumferential length. The rigid member is positionable proximate a lower jaw depression and throat of the horse with its longitudinal axis extending in a generally front-to-back direction. The flexible support member extends laterally outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis proximate an intermediate longitudinal location on the rigid member and the first end of the rigid member projects forwardly of the front edge of the flexible support member and the second end of the rigid member projects rearwardly of the rear edge of the flexible support member. A portion of the rigid member is positioned below a tensile loop defined by the collar. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170452 | WATER HEATING APPARATUS, ESPECIALLY FOR POOLS - A water heater for heating water includes a burner assembly ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170453 | STEAM GENERATION PROCESS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - The present invention is a system and method for steam production for extraction of heavy bitumen. The method includes mixing fuel and oxidizing gases, combusting the mixture, mixing combustion gas with water containing solids and organics, separating solids, using heat from the separated gas to produce distilled water, recycling the distillation facility brine with the combustion gas and removing solids thereof, generating steam from the distilled water and injecting the steam through an injection well or using it above ground for oil recovery. The system includes a combustion boiler, a direct contact steam generator, a gas-solids separator, and a heat exchanger with a water treatment facility like a distillation facility. The water feed of the present invention can be water separated from produced oil and/or low quality water salvaged from industrial plants, such as refineries and tailings as make-up water. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170454 | HYDROGEN SUPPLEMENTATION FUEL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A hydrogen supplementation fuel apparatus and method having a power source, a hydrogen generator and an accumulator for supplementing hydrogen gas to improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines. The hydrogen generator uses electrodes that are helically wound about a separator to increase the hydrogen generation output. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170455 | COOLER ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVE TRAIN IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a cooler arrangement for a drive train ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170456 | SADDLE-RIDE VEHICLE - A saddle-ride vehicle includes an engine with a front cylinder extended forward and diagonally upward from a crankcase. The engine is mounted between a front wheel and a rear wheel. A space gradually vertically extended forward is provided between a fuel tank arranged on the upside of the front cylinder and a front head cover provided to an upper part of the front cylinder. A radiator upstream water passage extended backward from an upper part of a radiator is provided in front of the front cylinder and is arranged in the space. The radiator upstream water passage is covered with a front overhead cover attached to the front cylinder. With this configuration, vehicle body components are not exposed, thereby protecting the vehicle body components. In addition, the appearance of the vehicle is efficiently enhanced. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170457 | Diesel Engine - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture that can comprise: a V-type water-cooled diesel engine comprising: a first cylinder and a second cylinder disposed in a V-shape; a plurality of injection pumps adapted to serve each respective cylinder; and a fuel governor adapted to control fuel from the injection pumps, said fuel governor disposed between said cylinders; wherein said governor is an electrical governor and disposed outside a crankcase that is located between the cylinders, and said plurality of injection pumps are mounted on a cover of said crankcase. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170458 | CONCENTRIC CAM WITH CHECK VALVES IN THE SPOOL FOR A PHASER - A camshaft assembly for an internal combustion engine has a hollow outer shaft with slots along its length and an inner shaft with holes along its length. The holes on the inner shaft are aligned with the slots on the outer shaft. A first set of cam lobes are fixed to the outer shaft and a second set of cam lobes are placed on the slots of outer shaft with a clearance fit. A means fixes the second set of cam lobes to the inner shaft, while simultaneously allowing the second set of cam lobes to be a clearance fit to the outer shaft. The means fixing the second set of cam lobes to the inner shaft may be a hollow pin which is hydroformed or a rivet insert which is expanded by insertion, pulling, and removal of a threaded rod. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170459 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes a valve timing change mechanism that changes the phase of an intake cam, and a lift amount change mechanism that changes lift amount by causing displacement of a control shaft. An electronic control unit performs a coordinated control in which the lift amount change mechanism is operated such that the position of the control shaft that is detected by a position detection sensor becomes the target position, and the valve timing change mechanism is operated according to a control state of the lift amount change mechanism. When a discrepancy between the actual position of the control shaft and the detected position thereof is estimated to be large, coordinated control is forbidden and the valve timing change mechanism is operated based on engine load. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170460 | ENGINE VALVE DURATION CONTROL - Systems and methods for controlling air flow in an engine including a turbocharger are provided. One example method includes during a first operating range, operating the engine with a first exhaust valve duration at a first exhaust valve timing, during a second operating range, operating the engine with a second exhaust valve duration at a second timing, and during a third operating range, operating the engine with the first exhaust valve duration at a third timing, where engine load of the second operating range is higher than engine load of the first operating range, which in turn is higher than engine load of the third operating range, and where the first exhaust valve duration is longer than the second exhaust valve duration, and where the first timing is retarded to a greater extent than either of the second and third timings. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170461 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS - An intake VVT mechanism includes: link mechanisms and connected to an intake camshaft and operated to change a phase of an intake valve; and a control pin sliding on a guide plate along a guide groove to allow the link mechanism to operate; a control pin sliding on the guide plate along a guide groove to allow the link mechanism to operate. The control pin is detached from an end of the guide groove when the control pins and are moved in a direction allowing the phase to be retarded until the control pin abuts against an end of the guide groove. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170462 | OFFSET ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR THRUST LOAD APPLICATIONS - The bearing for a rocker arm assembly has rolling elements positioned between an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve for supporting the radial load between the support pin and the rocker arm and an inner and outer bearing wall that abut one another and supports the axial load in the assembly. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170463 | POWDER METAL ROCKER ARM - A powder metal rocker arm is provided. The rocker arm may be connected to a cylinder head of an engine to assist in transferring motion between engine components. The rocker arm includes a pivot aperture formed therein to facilitate pivoting of the rocker arm with respect to the cylinder head. The rocker arm is formed of a metal alloy powder. The metal alloy powder is compacted to form an intermediate member. Secondary features, such as apertures and other weight reducing features may be formed in the intermediate member. The intermediate member is then sintered to form the rocker arm. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170464 | CLEAN AIR DUCT NOISE SILENCING - An air intake system for reducing air induction noise, which includes an air duct housing that has a lower shell and an upper shell, each having a first end and a second end and a plurality of tuning holes formed therein. The air intake system further includes an air duct that is connected to the air duct housing and includes a circumferential wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The circumferential wall defines an aperture between a first end and a second end. A venturi is formed between the first and second ends and restricts the amount of sound passing from the first end to the second end of the air duct. The circumferential wall has a predetermined thickness that enables sound to pass through the circumferential wall and into the air duct housing. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170465 | RECOIL STARTER SYSTEM - A recoil starter system. The system may include a drive member engageable with an engine, the drive member including a plate having a first spring support having a first outer surface with a first outer diameter, a pulley member rotatably coupled to the drive member and including a second spring support, the second spring support having a second outer surface with a second outer diameter, and a spring member coupled between the drive member and the pulley member, the first spring support and the second spring support cooperating to provide a radially-inner support for the spring member. The system may include a rotation limiting arrangement provided between the drive member and the pulley member, the rotation limiting arrangement including a pair of travel stops, and a rotation limiting member. The system may include a rope retention recess for receiving an end of the pull rope and a rope retention bar. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170466 | OPPOSED PISTON DIESEL ENGINE - An opposed piston engine includes a valve mechanism for regulating fluid flow through an opening formed in a cylinder of the engine. The mechanism includes a valve operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be rotatable to a first position to seal the opening and to a second position to unseal the opening, and at least one cam surface operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be movable with respect to the cylinder to engage the valve so as to produce rotation of the valve. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170467 | BALANCER OF ENGINE, ENGINE, AND OUTBOARD MOTOR - A balancer of an engine includes a rod and a balancer piston. A first end portion of the rod includes a joining portion which is arranged to be joined to a crankshaft of the engine at a position that is eccentric relative to a rotation axis of the crankshaft. A second end portion of the rod is arranged to reciprocate inside a cylinder according to a rotation of the crankshaft. The balancer piston is fixed to the second end portion of the rod. The balancer piston is arranged to reciprocate inside the cylinder, while rocking between a contact state in which the balancer piston is in contact with an inner wall surface of the cylinder and a non-contact state in which the balancer piston is separated from the inner wall surface. The balancer piston includes a cylindrical outer peripheral portion that is curved so as to swell toward the inner wall surface. The outer peripheral portion is arranged such that lines of intersection with planes perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a central axis of the balancer piston define circles. The outer peripheral portion includes a contact start portion which is arranged to come into contact first with the inner wall surface when the balancer piston switches from the non-contact state to the contact state. A distance from a center of a maximum outer diameter circle with the largest radius among the circles to the contact start portion is larger than the radius of the maximum outer diameter circle. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170468 | BEARING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE - The bearing system for an automotive engine includes a first bearing support structure formed in a cylinder block bulkhead and having a first bearing insert. A second bearing support structure is removably mounted to the first bearing support structure and contains a second bearing insert. A lubrication channel formed in an inside diameter of the first bearing insert and an inside diameter of the second bearing insert extends along a portion of the first bearing insert from a smaller bearing clearance position offset from a first bearing parting line and into a smaller bearing clearance portion of the second bearing insert extending past a second bearing parting line. The lubrication channel provides an improved flow of oil to a drilled passage formed in a shaft, such as a crankshaft, to feed oil to various bearings, such as connecting rod bearings, while reducing oil leakage from such a bearing system. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170469 | ROTARY ENERGY CONVERTER WITH RETRACTABLE BARRIER - A rotary internal combustion engine includes an outer housing and an inner housing and an enclosure defined therebetween. At least one of the outer and inner housings is rotatable relative to the other and at least two barriers are disposed in the enclosure and divide the enclosure into a combustion chamber and an exhaust chamber. At least one barrier is rotatable relative to at least one other barrier and at least one barrier comprises a retractable barrier mounted along a pivot axis and is pivotable between an extended position and a retracted position. An intake port, exhaust port, and ignition source are also provided. A method of combusting a fuel comprises rotating a drive member to expand a combustion chamber and substantially isolate the combustion chamber from an exhaust chamber, and introducing and combusting a combustion fluid and a fuel in the combustion chamber as the combustion chamber is expanding. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170470 | FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FUEL ENGINE - A fuel delivery system for an engine and a method of its operation are described. The fuel delivery system includes a first fuel injector for delivering a first fuel to a cylinder of the engine; a second fuel injector for delivering a second fuel to the cylinder; an electrical relay system disposed between a first electrical potential and each of the first and second fuel injectors; an electronic driver disposed between a second electrical potential and each of the first and second fuel injectors; and a control module. The control module is configured to switch the electrical relay system between first and second positions to select one of the first and second fuels, respectively. The electronic driver is closed by the control module to deliver the selected one of the first or second fuel to the first cylinder via a respective one of the first or second fuel injectors. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170471 | ENGINE BRAKING APPARATUS WITH TWO-LEVEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES - Apparatus and method are disclosed for converting an internal combustion engine from a normal engine operation ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170472 | INTEGRATED ENGINE BRAKE WITH MECHANICAL LINKAGE - Apparatus and method are disclosed for converting an internal combustion engine from a normal engine operation ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170473 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED THROTTLE VALVE UNIT - An electronically controlled throttle valve unit includes a valve shaft supported by a throttle body, a throttle valve provided on the valve shaft rotatably therewith, an actuator for controlling the valve shaft, and a mechanical valve opening/closing mechanism. The mechanical valve opening/closing mechanism comprises: a valve lever provided on the valve shaft rotatably therewith; a cam lever supported rotatably with respect to the valve shaft so as to be directly operated through a throttle operation; and a link lever supported rotatably by the throttle body and transmitting a rotation of the cam lever in a direction of opening the throttle valve to the valve lever so as to rotate the valve lever and the valve shaft in a throttle valve opening direction with a predetermined rotation angle characteristics. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170474 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A fuel injection control system in which an appropriate command is obtained both before and after learning a correction amount. Command storage means | 2010-07-08 |
20100170475 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - When a control valve | 2010-07-08 |
20100170476 | FUEL INJECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to an injection device for injecting high-pressure fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, said device comprising an injection valve assigned to a discrete reservoir chamber ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170477 | Coupling Device - Coupling device for hydraulically and mechanically coupling a fuel injector to a fuel rail of a combustion engine. The fuel injector has a central longitudinal axis. The coupling device has a fuel injector cup being designed to be hydraulically coupled to the fuel rail and to engage a fuel inlet portion of the fuel injector, a first plate element being fixedly coupled to the fuel injector cup, the first plate element comprising a recess, and a second plate element being fixedly coupled to the fuel injector and being arranged in the recess and being fixedly coupled to the first plate element to retain the fuel injector in the fuel injector cup in direction of the central longitudinal axis. The fuel injector comprises a groove. A snap ring is arranged in the groove of the fuel injector and is designed to fixedly couple the second plate element to the fuel injector. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170478 | DETERMINING AND CORRECTING THE PHASING OF THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A FOUR-STROKE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH INDIRECT INJECTION AND TIME-CONTROLLED SEQUENTIAL REINJECTION/SEQUENTIAL INJECTION CUTOFF - A method for determining the phasing of the angular position of a four-stroke internal combustion engine with indirect injection and time-controlled sequential reinjection/sequential injection cutoff, characterized in that it includes, with the engine running, the following steps:
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20100170479 | FUEL PUMP FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A combination dynamic balancer and fuel pump for an internal combustion engine includes a common housing having at least one balancer shaft and a fuel pump, with the fuel pump having the pumping element mounted directly within a working chamber formed within the housing for the balancer shaft and fuel pump. A pumping element may include a reciprocating or a rotary pumping element. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170480 | HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITH ROLLER TAPPET - A radial piston pump with a roller tappet in which the service life of the tappet is increased by delivering fuel to the contact faces between the tappet and the roller by way of a hydraulic connection between the tappet chamber and the engine chamber. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170481 | Fog carburetor - A conversion system for a gasoline engine based generator enables the use of heavier fuels. A vertically disposed vortex separation chamber includes an inlet proximate the bottom of the chamber and tangential to the longitudinal axis of the chamber for delivering to the chamber partially vaporized fuel in an air-fuel mixture from a carburetor associated with the engine. An outlet proximate the top of the chamber also tangential to the longitudinal axis of the chamber for delivering vaporized fuel from the chamber to the engine. An electric heater is in communication with the bottom of the chamber for heating the chamber wall to vaporize any fuel thereon so vaporized fuel is reintroduced in swirling air-fuel mixture in the chamber. A battery source charged by the generator provides power to the electric heater. A jacket is disposed about and spaced from the chamber wall creating an annulus between the jacket and the chamber wall. An inlet through the jacket is connected to receive exhaust gas from the engine and to deliver the exhaust gas into the annulus for heating the chamber. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170482 | INTEGRATED COVER AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An integrated engine cover and exhaust gas recirculation cooler for an internal combustion engine includes a cover for enclosing a portion of an engine and an EGR cooler having a housing formed as one piece with the cover. The EGR cooler includes at least one cooler section located within the housing and EGR and bypass valves for controlling the flow of exhaust gases either though the cooler or around the cooler. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170483 | FILM RESISTOR IN AN EXHAUST-GAS PIPE - The invention relates to the arrangement of a film resistor (chip) in an exhaust-gas pipe or exhaust-gas recirculation pipe, wherein the film resistor is fixed in a carrier, which is sealed against a shield or a housing, wherein this shield or housing is connected tightly to the exhaust-gas pipe or exhaust-gas recirculation pipe, wherein the carrier and the shield or the housing are sealed against each other spaced apart from the exhaust-gas pipe or exhaust-gas recirculation pipe radially outside of this pipe. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170484 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A CRANKCASE FOR A PLURALITY OF CYLINDERS - An internal combustion engine has a crankcase for a plurality of cylinders, which has hollow vertical reinforcements in the area of the side walls of the crankcase in the area of the main bearing planes, at least a part of the vertical reinforcements being implemented as oil recirculation passages between cylinder head and crankcase. At least one vertical reinforcement which conducts blow-by gas has a connection for a blow-by gas line leading to an oil separator. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170485 | TWO STROKE COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention related to a two-stroke internal combustion engine ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170486 | Crossbow Accessory for Lower Receiver of Rifle and Related Method - A crossbow accessory for coupling to a modular lower receiver of a rifle includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end, and coupled above the lower receiver at its second end. An upper housing secured to the second end of the frame includes a rope spool and winding gears for retracting the bowstring toward a drawn position. A rope extends from the rope spool to a bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate the modular lower receiver for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls the trigger of the lower receiver. A method for creating a crossbow using the modular lower receiver is also disclosed. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170487 | Release Assembly for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A movable bowstring release is used both to retract the bowstring into a drawn position, and to release the bowstring under the operation of a trigger assembly. The bowstring release is initially positioned near the bowstring at rest, and a bowstring hook is engaged therewith. A bowstring retractor includes a retractor rope secured to the bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. An upper housing is secured to the second end of the elongated frame, and supports a rope spool used to wind the retractor rope. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate a trigger assembly for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls a trigger. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170488 | Compact Winding Mechanism for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof and attached to an upper housing at its second end generally above the trigger region. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A bowstring retractor is provided within the upper housing and includes a rope spool used to wind a retractor rope for retracting the bowstring. First and second spool gears surround the rope spool for rotation therewith. A spur gear mounted on a drive axle engages one of the spool gears, and a crank can be engaged with the drive axle. A pawl engages the other spool gear to prevent unintentional unwinding of the retractor rope from the rope spool. A pawl release member disengages the pawl from its associated spool gear. Drawing the bowstring beyond its full draw position also disengages the pawl. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170489 | Crossbow Stock Having Lower Floating Rail - A crossbow has a riser, flexible limbs, a bowstring extending between the tips of the limbs for propelling an arrow, and an elongated frame extending from the riser. A bowstring release proximate the rear end of the elongated frame includes a trigger for releasing the bowstring, and firing an arrow. A first grip is disposed proximate to the trigger for being grasped by the user's first hand. A “Picatinny” type support rail extends along and below the elongated frame, secured at its rearmost end to the elongated frame, but otherwise spaced herefrom. The support rail can receive fore-grips, a bi-pod, or can be rested against a support surface to help steady the crossbow during firing. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170490 | SLINGSHOT POUCH - A slingshot pouch is disclosed. The pouch is configured to minimize contact with a projectile when it is being shot, thereby eliminating spin imparted on the projectile. This is accomplished using a pouch design configured to spring open immediately after release of the projectile. Several embodiments of such a pouch are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments comprise hinged members having various shapes, sizes and combinations of slits, opening and pockets configured to avoid imparting spin on the projectile. Also disclosed is a locking clip configured to secure such pouches to a slingshot band. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170491 | ARCHERY BOW SAFETY QUIVER METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention comprises an archery bow safety quiver apparatus and method for the application thereof. An archer's bow-stock hand is freed from the task of holding the arrow in a loaded position by an arrow support holding an arrow in a loaded position without interfering with launching of the arrow during release of the arrow by the archer. As the archer draws the arrow back, the support releases the arrow tip and automatically moves the arrow support out of the arrow's launch/flight path. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170492 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIRING COMPRESSED-GAS GUN - A pneumatic gun sized and designed to appear like and operate in a manner similar to a conventional handgun. The gun may include a removable magazine storing projectiles and propellant. The entire magazine may be small enough to fit into a handle of the gun (e.g., with a pistol grip). The magazine may be integrated with propellant and projectile portions locked together or separable. Standard carbon dioxide cartridges fit within the magazine. Projectiles may be staggered to increase the maximum magazine load. A user may selectively release just the projectile portion of the magazine, in order to leave the propellant undisturbed until fully expended. The magazine may be completely removed from the gun without substantial loss of propellant. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170493 | Apparatus for detecting the position of the paintball of a paintball gun - An apparatus for detecting the position of the paintball of a paintball gun includes an induction plate responsive to electrostatic capacity. The induction plate is positioned at a corresponding side of the ball-falling tube within the firing area of the gun barrel, and the induction plate consists of a conductive terminal piece and equivalent electrostatic capacity. An insulated body is interposed between the terminal piece and the gun barrel. Besides, an electrostatic capacity detection circuit is electrically coupled to the induction plate for detecting the change of the electrostatic capacity of the induction plate. Moreover, the signal of the change of the electrostatic capacity is transmitted to the paintball-firing circuit for a reliable detection if the paintball accurately reaches the firing area such that the push tube may be actuated in accordance with this information. In this way, an accurate detection is ensured without being disturbed by other light sources. Moreover, an undesired firing action is avoided when the paintball is still not fed in position. In addition, it is not required to clean up the firing area. Furthermore, a low power consumption is achieved. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170494 | AIMING SYSTEM FOR SLINGSHOTS AND PROJECTILE-LAUNCHING DEVICES - An aiming system is disclosed. The aiming system may be used with various slingshot and projectile-launching devices, but is particularly useful for use with “shoot-over” slingshots. The aiming system comprises a clip or other device with an integrated aiming or sighting system. In the preferred embodiment, the integrated aiming system comprises a plurality of fiber optic strands disposed within the clip and terminating at the rearward face of the clip. In this matter, the tips of the fiber optic strands provide a series of illuminated points allowing the user of a device to look forward while shooting and to align the points with the target. The points may be color coded to aid in the aiming process. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170495 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING WAFER-LIKE SLICES FROM A SUBSTRATE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method and a system for manufacturing wafer-like slices from a body of a substrate material, especially for use in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170496 | LIGHTING EFFECTS IN A HEATING APPLIANCE - A fireplace includes a first enclosure defining a combustion chamber and having a front that allows viewing within the combustion chamber, one or more back panels opposite the front, a plurality of side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel. At least one of the one or more back panels and plurality of side panels includes a plurality of optically transmissive regions. A second enclosure includes a plurality of panels that are secured together to surround the plurality of side panels. A flame-generating element is disposed within the combustion chamber adjacent the bottom panel and is adapted to generate a flame. A lighting assembly between the first enclosure and the second enclosure is operable to project light onto portions of the second enclosure facing the first enclosure to passively illuminate an interior of the combustion chamber through the plurality of optically transmissive regions. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170497 | Reciprocating solar engine - A reciprocating solar engine includes a) a seesawing platform having a central fulcrum support upon which the platform is moveably positioned to reciprocally rotate through a predetermined arc b) a first solar heat-receiving closed container located on the platform on one side of the support and a second solar heat-receiving closed container located on the platform on a second side of the support; c) a connecting tube connecting the first container and the second container; d) a fluid contained within at least one of the first and the second container, the fluid being evaporable from solar heat and condensable from shading from solar heat; e) a roof above the platform, having at least one window of which is located above the first container and at least one window of above the second container; f) shuttering devices connected to the roof and movable so that one window is closed while the other is open and vice versa; and, g) shutter device controls functionally connected to the shutter device and the platform such that the shutter device controls activate the shutter devices to a first rest position when the second solar heat-receiving closed container is at its arc base, and to the second rest position when the first solar heat-receiving closed container is at its arc base. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170498 | AIR INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - An air quality instrumentation system for a concentrated solar power generation system using a fluid heat transfer medium includes a pipe, a window and a spectroscope. The pipe extends from the concentrated solar power generation system and contains system air from within the concentrated solar power generation system. The window is positioned within the pipe to permit light to pass through the pipe and the system air. The spectroscope is positioned adjacent the window to assess concentration of a constituent within the system air, the concentration of the constituent providing an indication of an operating condition of the concentrated solar power generation system. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170499 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING WATER FROM ATMOSPHERIC AIR AND UTILIZING THE SAME - A new and unique apparatus for extracting water out of humid air is disclosed. There is also disclosed utilization of the apparatus and method in a specific and unique design so as to establish building blocks in building construction in order to cool indoor air in spaces in which the designated building blocks are combined. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170500 | AIR DRYING SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - An air drying system for use in a concentrated solar power generation system using a fluid heat transfer medium includes a first vent pipe and a first desiccant pack. The first vent pipe extends from the concentrated solar power generation system and includes a first inlet open to ambient air, and a first outlet open to an interior of the solar power generation system in fluid communication with the fluid heat transfer medium. The first desiccant pack is positioned within the first vent pipe between the first inlet and first outlet and is positioned to reduce moisture content of ambient air flowing into the first vent pipe. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A THERMAL SOLAR SYSTEM USING A REVERSE MOTOR CONFIGURATION - A solar energy system. The system includes a thermal solar system comprising a plurality of thermal modules spatially configured as an N by M array. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of thermal modules are configured to form an aperture region and a backside region. The system has an air moving device comprising a drive device coupled to a blower device. In a specific embodiment, the drive device is spatially disposed within a fluid drive region. The system has a controller operably coupled to the air moving device. The controller is configured to operate the blower device in a first direction to cause fluid flow from at least the fluid flow intake region to the fluid flow exit region and to maintain a temperature of no greater than about 200 Degrees Fahrenheit within the fluid drive region by at least changing the first direction of operation of the blower device to a second direction to cause fluid from a third region to flow into the fluid drive region to initiate removal of thermal energy from the fluid drive region, which prevents the drive device from overheating. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170502 | Reciprocating solar engine with solar reflectors - A reciprocating solar engine includes a) a seesawing platform having a central fulcrum support upon which the platform is movably positioned to reciprocally rotate through a predetermined arc; b) a first solar heat-receiving closed container located on the platform on one side of the support and a second solar heat-receiving closed container located on the platform on a second side of the support; c) at least one solar reflector located adjacent said first solar heat-receiving closed container and positioned so as to reflect solar energy from said reflector to said first solar heat-receiving closed container and at lease one solar reflector adjacent said second solar heat-receiving closed container and positioned so as to reflect solar energy from said reflection to said second solar heat-receiving closed container; d) a connecting tube connecting the first container and the second container; e) a fluid contained within at least one of the first and the second container, the fluid being evaporable from solar heat and condensable from shading from solar heat; a roof above and connected to the platform, having at least one window of which is located above the first container and at least one window of above the second container; g) shuttering devices connected to the roof and movable so that one window is closed while the other is open and vice versa; and, h) shutter device controls functionally connected to the shutter device and the platform to activate the shutter devices to a first rest position when the second solar heat-receiving closed container is at its arc base, and to the second rest position when the first solar heat-receiving closed container is at its arc base. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170503 | HEATER CONFIGURED TO OPERATE WITH A FIRST OR SECOND FUEL - A heater can be configured to operate with either a first fuel at a first pressure or a second fuel at a second pressure and can include a fluid flow controller. In some embodiments, the fluid flow controller is configured to permit flow of fuel to a first passageway and to direct a first fuel to a first oxygen depletion sensor line when the controller is in a first position and permit the flow of fuel to a second passageway and to direct a second fuel to a second oxygen depletion sensor line when the controller is in a second position. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170504 | CELLULOSE-SOLVENT-BASED LIGNOCELLULOSE FRACTIONATION WITH MODEST REACTION CONDITIONS AND REAGENT CYCLING - Embodiments of the present invention overcome the well-known recalcitrance of lignocellulosic biomass in an economically viable manner. A process and system are provided for the efficient fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass into cellulose, hemicellulose sugars, lignin, and acetic acid. The cellulose thus obtained is highly amorphous and can be readily converted into glucose using known methods. Fermentable hemicellulose sugars, low-molecular—weight lignin, and purified acetic acid are also major products of the process and system. The modest process conditions and low solvent/solid ratios of some embodiments of the invention imply relatively low capital and processing costs. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170505 | DEVICE FOR ENHANCING WELL-BEING - A method of creating well being using an inhaling device. The inhaling device is provided which has an inlet for oxygen or air containing oxygen, and an outlet in the form of a mouthpiece. A permanent magnet of strength between about 1500 and 3000 gauss is located between the inlet and the mouthpiece so that the user can draw oxygen through the device into the mouth past the magnet which induces paramagnetism to the oxygen. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170506 | Oral device to facilitate the artificial pulmonary ventilation to an unconscious edentulous patients - A helper device for placement into a mouth cavity to facilitate the artificial pulmonary ventilation for an unconscious edentulous patient comprises a U shaped plate, which comprises upper, lower and side coupling surfaces for intra-mouth fixation, as well as a configured central orifice for housing an oropharynx cannula. Such device allows medical personnel to control and perform ventilation operations while the patient is wearing a facemask. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170507 | PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED PATENCY SENSOR AND METHOD - A flexible pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The pneumostoma management device includes a pneumostoma vent having a tube which enters the pneumostoma to allow gases to escape the lung, a flange and a filter/valve to control flow of materials through the tube. The flange is a thin flexible patch comprises of multiple thin layers of materials and which conforms and attaches to the chest of the patient. The flange includes a filter, a protective outer layer and an inner hydrocolloid layer. The flange secures the tube in position in the pneumostoma. An indicator responsive to gases exiting the pneumostoma is integrated into the device and provides and external indicia of the patency and efficacy of the pneumostoma. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170508 | NASAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A nasal drug delivery device includes a pump that supplies drug containing fluid to a spray port. The pump is actuated by the user pressing on an externally accessible actuator. The actuation force from the user can be transmitted to the pump in a controlled fashion such that the pump sees a more consistent actuation force. Additionally or alternatively, the forward direction of the device's housing and/or the direction of actuator motion can be oriented with respect to the device's direction of spray so that the device can be conveniently held by a user for optimum results. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170509 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A pressure regulating device includes a housing having a gases inlet adapted to in use be in fluid communication or integrated with a breathing assistance apparatus which conveys gases to an infant or a neonate requiring breathing assistance, an outlet adapted to be in use in fluid communication with said infant, and an aperture which enables the venting of a portion of gases that in use are passing through the housing from the inlet to the outlet. A tube inlet on the housing is adapted to receive a surfactant delivery device therethrough to enable administration of surfactant to the infant or neonate. A sealing mechanism seals around the surfactant delivery device and is adapted to normally fluidically seal the tube inlet and in use allow the surfactant delivery device to pass through the tube inlet. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170510 | WATER RESERVOIR BAFFLE - TThe present invention provides a water reservoir for humidification of the gas delivered by a gas-delivery device. The water reservoir comprises of a container having at least one opening for gas movement, and a means to prevent water escape through the aperture while allowing passage of gas to be humidified and delivered to a subject. Preferably the means to prevent water escape is a baffle. Preferably the baffle is disposed opposite at least a portion of the opening. The baffle may be continuous with a wall of the container. The container may be comprised of a deformable material. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170511 | HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBERS - A valve for controlling the level of liquid within a chamber ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170512 | Improvements to Electrically Operable Resuscitators - The present invention relates to an electrically operable resuscitation device comprising a pump including a rigid cylinder including at least one gas inlet and at least one gas outlet, a piston to travel in said cylinder, and at least one valve, the or each valve configured to allow gas to be displaced into said cylinder through said at least one gas inlet during at least one of a first stroke direction and second stroke direction of said piston in said cylinder, and for allowing gas to displaced through said at least one gas outlet during an opposite of said at least one of the first stroke direction and second stroke direction of said piston in said cylinder; a motor, selected from one of a stepper motor and feedback motor and stepper motor with feedback and linear motor, operatively connected to said piston to move said piston in said cylinder; a patient interface in ducted fluid connection with said pump to receive gas via said at least one gas outlet and to deliver said gas to said patient. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170513 | Self-contained, intermittent positive airway pressure systems and methods for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and other respiratory disorders - Systems and methods provide a self-contained, intermittent positive airway pressure system for treating sleep apnea, snoring, and other respiratory disorders. The systems and methods provide an air flow director that can be worn in or over the nose of the individual in communication with an upper airway. The systems and methods provide an airflow regulation assembly that can also be worn in its entirety by the individual in communication with the air flow director. The airflow regulation assembly includes a source of positive pressure. The airflow regulation assembly intermittently operates the source of positive pressure to increase positive air pressure in the air flow director sufficient to resist tissue collapse in the upper airway during only a portion of the respiratory cycle less than the entire respiratory cycle. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170514 | AIR FILTER FOR A MASK ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a gas-delivery system for delivering breathable gas to a subject, comprising a source of pressurised gas, a mask cushion, a means for positioning the mask cushion for delivery of gas, and a filter for filtering particles from exhaled air. Preferably, the filter filters exhaled air only. The filter may engage a mask frame on any suitable surface of the frame in relation to the mask cushion. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170515 | BREATHING APPARATUS STRUCTURE WITH TWO-STAGE REDUCED-PRESSURE SPARE AIR BOTTLE HEAD - A breathing apparatus structure with a two-stage reduced-pressure spare air bottle head is provided, which includes an air bottle head mounted at an outlet end of a spare air bottle and an inhalation mouthpiece, so as to provide an air at a suitable pressure to a diver or drowning person for emergency use. The air bottle head is sequentially provided with an air bottle head switch, a high pressure reducing valve, and a low-pressure valve connected in series on an air passage thereof. Thus, an air leakage of a high-pressure air in the air bottle can be avoided when the high-pressure air is not used, and the service life of elastic elements of the low-pressure valve can also be prolonge | 2010-07-08 |
20100170516 | INFLATABLE FACE SEAL FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - An inflatable face seal ( | 2010-07-08 |
20100170517 | CLOSED SUCTIONING AND RINSING METHODS AND TRACHEAL DEVICES - Described herein is a method and apparatus that may be used in various applications, such as medical treatment of humans and animals. In one embodiment, the subject matter discloses a method for evacuation of secretions in the tracheal tube of a patient during endotracheal intubation by incorporating the use of a novel closed suction tracheal device containing a dedicated primary liquid reservoir, and a volume liquid chamber for supplying the liquid for lavage. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170519 | STERILE INTERFACE APPARATUS - A robotic surgical system configured to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures. In one variation, this robotic surgical system includes an instrument driver configured to steer an elongate instrument of an instrument assembly in one or more degrees of motion. A drape is disposed between the instrument driver and the instrument assembly. A drive interface apparatus is operatively coupled to the drape. The drape and drive interface apparatus may form a fluid barrier between the instrument driver and the instrument assembly. Drive interface apparatus may be disposed on a top surface of the instrument driver and on a bottom surface of the instrument assembly. The drive interface apparatus may transmit torque from the instrument driver to the instrument assembly. The input torque drives a pulley in the instrument assembly that operates one or more control wires to steer an elongate instrument of the instrument assembly for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170520 | ANGIOGRAPHY SURGICAL DRAPE - A surgical drape including a clear plastic substrate which is substantially impervious to liquids. The substrate is positionable over a patient with a first surface of the substrate generally engaging the patient. The substrate has an aperture formed therein which affords access to a location to which an incision is to be made in the patient. The drape further includes an absorbent lamina which overlies a second surface of the substrate which faces in a direction opposite that in which the first surfaces faces. A clear plastic patch, also substantially impervious to liquids, is sealed relative to the substrate along a line encircling the aperture. The patch can have a hole, either initially provided at manufacture or created by a surgeon during the procedure, which is at least partially coextensive with the aperture. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170521 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING A SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER - Methods and apparatus described herein may utilize activation of an SMP material to install medical devices with respect to a surgical site. Activation of the SMP material may be performed with the use of a triggering force and/or a constraint applied to the SMP material. Activation using a triggering force and/or a constraint may be used to create varied activation rates in an SMP material and may be combined with temperature or other activation stimuli to create the varied activation rates. | 2010-07-08 |
20100170522 | Tobacco Granules and Method of Producing Tobacco Granules - A smokeless tobacco product includes a plurality of orally disintegrable granules. Each granule has a core and at least one layer surrounding the core. The at least one layer includes tobacco particles and a binder. Also disclosed are methods of making tobacco granules that comprise a core and at least one layer having tobacco particles and a binder. | 2010-07-08 |