28th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140190224 | CONVERSION OF ORGANIC WASTE FROM PLANT AND ANIMAL SOURCES INTO A MICRONIZED FERTILIZER OR ANIMAL FEED - A process for the conversion of organic materials raw waste and other marine plants and animals into a stable powder form, without high heat or cooking A raw waste is ground and then optionally hydrolyzed or enzymatically reduced to form a hydrolysate and transferred to a blender for nutrient mixing, to form a raw product that is dried in a high velocity air dryer and micronizer, which can simultaneously dry and grind the raw product within a ball mill's work chamber with a high velocity exhaust stream from an inline pulse engine. The finely ground raw fish or animal waste may be pressed or blended with other nutrients to satisfy feed and fertilizer requirements. The final product may be further milled, granulated, pelletized or classified to meet market suspension standards for drip, pivot, and other applications for feeding plants and animals. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190225 | ALTERING ANIMAL WASTE COMPOSITION - A method of altering the composition of animal waste including introducing internally to an animal one or more treatment substances that can directly or indirectly affect the conversion of nitrogen containing compounds in animal waste, such that animal waste acts as a carrier so that the one or more substances affect the conversion of nitrogen containing compounds once the waste has been excreted from the animal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190226 | NANO-LEUCITE FOR SLOW RELEASE NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND GREEN ENVIRONMENT - To compete with the increasing global food demand, it is necessary to increase the food production. Fertilizers which are in practice now a days has major disadvantage that 50% of nutrient contents loss due to leaching and also leads to ground water contamination. Slow release nitrogenous fertilizers are good in this regard in that they have minimum nutrient loss due to leaching. Potassium aluminium silicate (Leucite) nanoparticles occluded by calcium ammonium nitrates are slow release fertilizers and are synthesized by hydrothermal method. Its application as slow released nitrates fertilizers was determined by observing nitrate release for 16 days. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190227 | FERTILIZER FOR FOLIAR USE - The invention relates to a potassium sulphate powder wherein about 80 wt % or more of the powder has a particle size of about 0.2 mm or lower, preferably about 0.13 mm or less. The particle size preferably is such, that about 80 wt % or more is about 0.02 mm or higher, more preferably about 0.04 mm or higher. This potassium sulphate powder dissolves easily in water, more in particular, 50 gram of said potassium sulphate powder dissolves in 1 litre of water without stirring within 1 minute, preferably within 30 sec. This potassium sulphate powder is very suitable as foliar fertilizer, in particular for broad acre crops. Further, the invention relates to the use of foliar potassium fertilizer, to enhance the uptake of potassium from the soil. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190228 | Method and Device for Compensating Deviations during a Deforming Operation between Two Beams of a Press - The invention relates to a method for compensating deviations in a deforming operation between two beams of a press, comprising of arranging one or more compensating element at a suitably chosen location in the press, detecting the deviations and moving the compensating element(s) relative to the beams by (electro) mechanical means during the deforming operation such that the detected deviations are compensated. The compensating elements can be moved here to an over-compensating position prior to the deforming operation and pressed out of their over-compensating position during the operation by the load on the beam, wherein each compensating element exerts an adjustable resistance force on surrounding parts of the press. It is conversely possible for the compensating elements each to be pressed stepwise to a position compensating the detected deviations during the deforming operation. It is possible to use (piezoelectric) actuators to exert the resistance force and/or to move the compensating elements. The invention further relates to a device with which this compensation method can be performed. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190229 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING LIGHT GAUGE BUILDING MATERIALS - A process is described in which non-structural galvanized steel studs are sequentially chemically treated with a permanganate coating to improve oxidation resistance, followed by treatment with a silicate coating sealant, optionally with zinc surface activation using an acid treatment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190230 | NICKEL-TITANIUM CORE GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire for use in a medical procedure having a shapeable tip integral with and made from the distal end of a superelastic nitinol distal section of the guide wire, wherein the shapeable tip can be finger kinked. Such a guide wire includes an elongated core made from a superelastic nitinol alloy at the distal end, the distal end of the elongated core having a tapered section leading to a shapeable distal tip. The shapeable tip is an extension of the distal end of the nitinol distal section, and includes permanent strain hardening from at least two different radial directions imparting crystallographic texture in the radial directions that eliminate superelasticity so that permanent deformation can be achieved with finger pressure. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190231 | WING PANEL AND AIRCRAFT MAIN WING - There is provided a wing panel having improved formability at the time when the wing panel is curvedly formed by the peen forming method, and an aircraft main wing provided with the said wing panel. For a stringer member | 2014-07-10 |
20140190232 | STRIP PROCESSING DEVICE - A strip processing device includes a strip processing cartridge and is intended for a rolling mill, and relates to a method for removing the strip processing cartridge from the strip processing device. The strip processing cartridge is mounted on a bearing region on one or more rockers on a frame. The bearing region is open for insertion or removal of the strip processing cartridge sideways and/or upwards out of the frame. A fixing mechanism fixes the strip processing cartridge on the bearing region. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190233 | METAL MOLD FOR HOT PRESSING - A metal mold for hot pressing according to the present invention includes a fixed mold and a movable mold disposed such that molding surfaces of the fixed mold and the movable mold face each other. The metal mold sandwiches a heated workpiece between the fixed mold and the movable mold to press the workpiece while, at the same time, cooling the workpiece by keeping the molding surfaces of the fixed mold and the movable mold in contact with surfaces of the workpiece. A layer formed by a shape-memory alloy is formed at least at a portion, on which fitting during pressing is tight, of the molding surface of the fixed mold. According to the metal mold for hot pressing of the present invention, formation of a gap between the metal mold and the workpiece is suppressed and uniform contact between the metal mold and the workpiece can be achieved. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190234 | Method for Producing a Press-Hardened Molded Part, and Press-Hardening Tool - The invention relates to a method that is used to produce a press-hardened molded part ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190235 | Draw and Iron Apparatus - An apparatus for forming a container body from a metal blank has a ram, a blank holder, an annular die, an annular die holder, an insert and a plurality of ironing rings. The ram is centered about a longitudinal axis. The blank holder has an aperture through which the ram passes, The annular die is substantially axially aligned with the ram and adapted to allow the ram to pass therethrough. The annular die holder has a recessed portion adapted for receiving the annular die therein. The recessed portion has an annular, arcuate concave surface. The insert is located within the recess between the annular, arcuate concave surface and the annular die. The insert has a support surface for supporting the annular die thereon opposite an annular, arcuate, convex surface in operative engagement with the annular, arcuate concave surface and swivelable thereon. The plurality of ironing rings is substantially axially aligned with the ram. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190236 | SUPPLY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING BAND-LIKE MEMBER - A feeding device ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190237 | OUTPUT SPECIFICATION CALIBRATING APPARATUS FOR CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - An output specification calibrating apparatus for a capacitive pressure sensor. The output specification calibrating apparatus enables adjustment of non-linearity, offset, and gain of the capacitive pressure sensor in a software manner at the time of shipment. Accordingly, it is feasible to easily adjust output specifications of the capacitive pressure sensor and to thereby meet various needs of customers. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190238 | VIBRATORY METER AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING RESONANT FREQUENCY - A vibratory meter ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190239 | CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide a corrosive environment monitoring apparatus and a corrosive environment monitoring method for evaluating the corrosiveness of an ambient environment simply and accurately in a short time period. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190240 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING CLOGGING OF A FILTER - The invention discloses a method and device for detecting clogging of a filter. The method comprises obtaining an ambient parameter, obtaining a threshold associated with the ambient parameter, and obtaining a speed of a fan which is located near the filter. The method further comprises comparing the fan speed with the threshold and outputting an alarm signal indicative of the clogging if the fan speed exceeds the threshold. The ambient parameter may comprise at least one of ambient temperature, atmosphere pressure and supply voltage. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190241 | Deflection Sensitive Coolant Activated Drain Plug Detection System For High Voltage Battery Packs - A battery pack with a drain plug and a circuit to detect when a liquid coolant has entered the battery pack. The drain plug includes a carrier defining a cavity internal to the carrier, an inlet disposed on a first surface of the carrier and an outlet disposed on a second surface of the carrier where the first surface and the second surface fluidly displaced from one another and coupled to the cavity. A soluble plug may be disposed within the cavity of the carrier; the soluble plug is configured to at least partially dissolve when fluidly coupled with a coolant allowing a portion of the coolant to flow between the inlet and the outlet and out of the battery pack. A strain gauge cooperative with the carrier such that a measured resistance change in the strain gauge corresponds to the soluble plug in contact with the liquid coolant. An associated circuit with the drain plug provides notification of the activation of the drain plug to the on-board computer systems. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190242 | Method and Apparatus For Testing Consistency of Frozen Beverages - A method and apparatus using sample test container filled with beverage, a penetrator holder, a penetrator and release means is disclosed. In the method a sample, is drawn into the test container and the penetrator dropped into the sample, and a reading of the stiffness of the sample is made based on the depth of penetration of the penetrator onto the sample. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190243 | FLUORESCENCE SPECTROPHOTOMETER - A fluorescence spectrophotometer according to the present invention includes: a light source | 2014-07-10 |
20140190244 | System and Method for the Determination of Mixture Averaged Molecular Weight of Complex Mixtures - An apparatus and method for determining the average molecular weight of a complex mixture from a plurality of test samples of the complex mixture are disclosed. The method includes a) providing a chamber having two fixed conditions and one variable condition selected from three state variables of temperature, pressure and volume; b) introducing a test sample of known mass into the chamber; c) setting operating conditions of the state variables such that the test sample will be fully vaporized into a gaseous state without decomposition or chemical reaction; and d) measuring the change of the variable condition after full vaporization of the test sample is achieved. Steps b-d are repeated for several test samples having different masses. The average molecular weight of the complex mixture is determined as a linear gradient (slope) of the relationship for the change of variable condition as a function of test sample mass. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190245 | REDUCED PRESSURE LIQUID SAMPLING - Processing a liquid sample ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190246 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING COMPONENT FAILURE IN A SADDLE-TYPE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY - A method for diagnosing a component failure in a saddle-type fuel tank assembly is provided. The method includes a) updating a maximum amount to a subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is greater than the maximum amount, b) updating a minimum amount to the subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is less than the minimum amount, c) determining a fuel consumption amount, and d) determining that one or more of a first fuel level sender and a second fuel level sender have failed if the difference between the maximum amount and minimum amount is less than a first threshold, and the fuel consumption amount is greater than a second threshold. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190247 | Device For Inspecting a Fibre-Composite Component For Contaminations - A device and method for testing a fibre-composite component, which is to be processed by means of bonding, for the presence of at least one substance out of a selection of possible contaminants. A surface heating device for regional heating of a part-zone of the fibre-composite component to be bonded is performed for desorption of contaminants. A sensor array with a plurality of sensors detects contaminants in the gas phase, and a control device ascertains and signals contaminations which are found. An extractor device can be employed to extract machining dust from the fibre-composite component to a desorption device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190248 | Data Collection Method and Apparatus - An illustrative embodiment of a data collection method and apparatus comprises at least one sensor that may be configured as a mobile data collection apparatus, which sensor may be in communication with a controller. The data collection apparatus may include one or more sensors, including but not limited to air pressure, air humidity, air temperature, road surface temperature, lightning distance, light level, precipitation rate, ozone level, carbon dioxide level, nitrous oxide level, and methane level; all of which may be in communication with a controller. One or more sensors may be positioned on or within a main assembly. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190249 | FLUID-CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC GAMES AND MEASUREMENT DEVICES - A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190250 | Water Meter Including Variable Orifice Device - A fire hydrant water meter having a flow restricting device that creates back pressure to restrict the flow of water through the fire hydrant water meter. The flow restricting device includes a plurality of flexible vanes that combine to define a variable orifice. As the flow of water through the meter increases, the individual flexible vanes move away from each other to expand the size of the flow orifice. The flow restricting device provides a source of back pressure to water flowing through the meter to restrict the flow rate of water and thus protect the metering device contained within the fire hydrant water meter. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190251 | Micromachined Flow Sensor Integrated with Flow Inception Detection and Make of the Same - This invention is related to a microfabricated microelectromechanical systems (a.k.a. MEMS) silicon thermal mass flow sensor integrated with a micromachined thermopile temperature sensor as a flow inception detection sensor. The micromachined thermopile sensor is used to detect the inception of mass flow and therefore to trigger the operation of mass flow sensor from its hibernating mode. By this method, the battery-operated flow speed measuring apparatus can save great deal of electricity and significantly extend the life span of battery. A new design of micromachined thermopile sensor with serpentine shape is used to reduce the complexity of microfabrication process and to increase the flexibility and options for material selection. In order to enhance the sensitivity of the thermopile temperature sensor, a method to maximize the quantity of the junctions is provided as well. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190252 | MEMS MASS FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A silicon mass flow sensor manufacture process that enables the backside contacts and eliminates the conventional front side wire binding process, and the assembly of such a mass flow sensor is disclosed in the present invention. The achieved assembly enhances the reliability by eliminating the binding wire exposure to the flow medium that may lead to detrimental failure due to the wire shortage or breakage while the miniature footprint could be maintained. The assembly further reduces flow instability from the flow sensor package including the bump of wire sealing. The invented mass flow sensor assembly can be a flow sensor module if the supporting sensor carrier is pre-designed with the control electronics. Without the control electronics, the said mass flow sensor assembly is easy to install into desired flow channels and connect to the external control electronics. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190253 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING MALFUNCTION THEREOF - An automatic analyzer which performs a suction operation a plurality of times on a same sample has a sample dispensing unit | 2014-07-10 |
20140190254 | COLD ATOM GRAVITY GRADIOMETER - A cold atom gravity gradiometer system includes a laser source that generates a laser beam that propagates along a propagation direction. The system further includes a reflector that reflects a portion of the laser beam and transmits another portion of the laser beam (the transmitted portion). A second reflector spatially separated from the first reflector along the propagation direction reflects the transmitted portion of the laser beam. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190255 | ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION GRAVITY GRADIOMETERY TECHNIQUE - A method and system provide the ability to measure relative displacement and rotation. A first light is continuously shined from a first light source that is fixed on a first entity to a first two-dimensional (2D) plate fixed on a second entity. The first direction of propagation of the first light does not change relative to the first entity. A second light is shined from a second light source that is fixed on the first entity to a second 2D plate fixed on the second entity. A second direction of propagation of the second light does not change relative to the first entity and is different from the first direction of propagation. The displacement of the lights on plates is directly monitored to determine a 3D displacement vector that represents a relative displacement between the first entity and the second entity. Thus, a three dimensional gravity gradient tensor is constructed. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190256 | VIBRATORY GYRO SENSOR SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a vibratory gyro sensor system, including: a driving unit shifting a signal output from a first sensing element of a gyro sensor by a preset shift phase, amplifying the phase shifted signal to a preset gain, and self-oscillates the amplified signal to generate and feedback a driving signal; an automatic gain control unit converting and amplifying capacitance output from a second sensing element of a gyro sensor into voltage; and a signal detection unit converting and amplifying the capacitance output from the first sensing element and the second sensing element into voltage. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190257 | MEMS DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A method of using a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism. A magnetic field is generated by a magnetic source, and is detected by a magnetic sensor. The magnetic field varies at the location of the magnetic sensor; and the variation of the magnetic field is associated with the movement of the proof-mass of the MEMS gyroscope. By detecting the variation of the magnetic field, the movement and thus the target angular velocity can be measured. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190258 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL GYROSCOPE WITH COMPENSATION OF QUADRATURE SIGNAL COMPONENTS - A gyroscope includes: a mass, which is movable with respect to a supporting body; a driving loop for keeping the mass in oscillation according to a driving axis; a reading device, which supplying an output signal indicating an angular speed of the body; and a compensation device, for attenuating spurious signal components in quadrature with respect to a velocity of oscillation of the mass. The reading device includes an amplifier, which supplies a transduction signal indicating a position of the mass according to a sensing axis. The compensation device forms a control loop with the amplifier, extracts from the transduction signal an error signal representing quadrature components in the transduction signal, and supplies to the amplifier a compensation signal such as to attenuate the error signal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190259 | MEMS TUNNELING MICRO SEISMIC SENSOR - A tunneling accelerometer that can be implemented as a MEMS micro sensor provides differential sensing that minimizes large forces resulting from undesired environmental effects. Used as a seismic sensor, for example, the accelerometer exhibits maximum sensitivity for small seismic waves and suppresses very large seismic activities occurring at shallower depths. In one embodiment, detected current decreases from its maximum for stronger forces and is maximized for small vibrations. In another embodiment, separation of columns of top and bottom tunneling tip pairs, one column from the next, increases gradually so that the tunneling accelerometer suppresses sensitivity to large accelerations such as large seismic activity. A manufacturing process for the accelerometer provides reduced complexity for better yield. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190260 | MEMS APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a MEMS apparatus comprising a substrate with an etched area, a proof mass disposed at the center of the etched area, and beams supporting the proof mass. The beams are disposed between peripheries of the substrate and the proof mass. The substrate comprises first and second electrodes that are parallel to an axis and extend respectively from opposite regions on the substrate. The proof mass comprises third and fourth electrodes that are parallel to the axis and extend respectively from opposite edges of the proof mass. The first and third electrodes are opposite to and interlaid with each other. The second and fourth electrodes are opposite to and interlaid with each other. With the proof mass constructed as an oxide layer optionally enclosing a connecting layer or as a silicon substrate optionally with a covering layer, the MEMS apparatus is not susceptible to the variation of temperature. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190261 | FAN VIBRATION TESTING APPARATUS - According to an example, a fan vibration testing apparatus includes a beam. The fan vibration testing apparatus further includes a fan mounting head disposed at a first location on the beam and including a cut-out, and a rod including first and second opposite rod ends. The rod may be attached at the first rod end to the fan mounting head, and the second rod end may be exposed to retain a fan within the cut-out. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190262 | FEEDING DEVICE FOR AN ULTRASOUND INSPECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a feeding device for an ultrasound inspection system, with means for transporting a test object ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190263 | ACOUSTIC FLUID VALVE CALIBRATION - Methods and apparatus for acoustic fluid valve calibration are disclosed herein. An example method involves rotating a closure member of a valve to a involves rotating a closure member of a valve to a plurality of positions along a valve stroke, obtaining acoustic emission signals generated by a fluid passing through the valve using a sensor when the closure member is in the positions, and identifying, using a processor, a zero position of the closure member based on the acoustic emission signals. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING AND MONITORING PIPE - An ultrasonic sensor assembly detects a characteristic of a pipe. The ultrasonic sensor assembly includes first and second transducer rings spaced apart along a length of the pipe. Each of the first and second transducer rings can transmit a first wave longitudinally along the pipe and receive a reflection of the transmitted first wave from the characteristic. The first transducer ring can use results related to the reflection of the transmitted first wave to guide a second wave along the pipe that is received by the second transducer ring. Methods of detecting a characteristic of the pipe are also provided. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190265 | ACCOMMODATION OF DIFFERENT TYPE OF SENSORS IN VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEM USING EXTERNAL INPUT OR DAUGHTER BOARD WTIH INTERCHANGEABLE OPERATING HARDWARE - An apparatus and method for a monitoring system for operating equipment is provided. The monitoring system includes a first sensor having first operating parameters. A first printed circuit board includes an electrical circuit and signal processing hardware. A first sensor is in electrical communication with a second printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board includes signal processing hardware configured to process the signal. The second printed circuit board is in electrical communication with the first printed circuit board through a connector. The connector is configured to permit insertion and removal of a third printed circuit board to operate a second sensor having second operating parameters that differ from the first operating parameters of the first sensor. In another aspect, the first printed circuit board includes no processing circuit, the first printed circuit board includes an analog-to-digital hardware circuit, processor, controller or microprocessor and an output circuit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190266 | FOOT WARE AND PADS WITH VIBRATIONAL SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Vibration sensing wear for soldiers or law enforcement officers include at least one sensing system having vibration sensors, at least one processing unit, and a user interface unit capable of altering the wearer of surface vibration (e.g., ground, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.), object size, and direction. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190267 | FASTENER TENSION MONITORING SYSTEM - The fastener tension monitoring system provides for automatic notification when a structural tensile fastener, such as a bolt, is loosened. The system incorporates piezoelectric material in the core of the fastener shank or deposited around the shank. The piezoelectric material communicates electrically with an electrical storage device, a microprocessor, and a transmitter installed on the fastener head. Vibration or other changes in the tensile force developed by the fastener result in electrical impulses being generated by the piezoelectric material, generating electrical energy that is stored in the storage device and used to operate the microprocessor. In the event that an out of tolerance condition is sensed by the microprocessor, the transmitter is activated to send a signal to that effect. A receiver and computer are provided to monitor any such signals. The piezoelectric material may include pyroelectric material as well for the generation of electrical energy due to temperature changes. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190268 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FATIGUE CAPITAL OF A CABLE - The invention relates to a method for determining the fatigue capital of a cable supporting a civil engineering structure, the method including: a measuring step (S | 2014-07-10 |
20140190269 | BOND STRENGTH TESTER WITH SWITCHABLE BACKLASH CONTROL - A testing apparatus for testing the strength of a material connection to a substrate. A drive mechanism couples a test tool mount to a main body and allows for relative movement between the test tool mount and the main body in an axial direction. A biasing element is coupled between the main body and the test tool mount, that, in operation, biases the test tool mount relative to the main body in an axial direction. The biasing element is switchable between a first state in which the test tool mount is biased either toward or away from the substrate and another state in which the biasing element provides one of: no biasing force to the test tool mount toward or away from the substrate, or a biasing force in a direction opposite to the direction of bias applied in the first state. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190270 | GAS FLOW RATE MEASURING APPARATUS - Gas flow rate measuring apparatus comprising resistive element disposed in a gas flow path, a gas flow rate detection circuit, and a gas temperature detection element or a substrate temperature detection element. The detection circuit detects a current flowing through the resistive element, or a voltage generated in response to the current to output a gas flow rate detection signal in accordance with a flow rate of gas flowing. The apparatus corrects characteristics of the gas flow rate detection signal on the basis of a temperature detection signal obtained from these elements and includes signal conversion means for correcting a characteristic bend displaced by more than a certain fixed amount from target characteristics. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190271 | HIGH-PRECISION DETERMINATION OF THE MASS PROPORTION OF A COMPONENT IN A MULTI-COMPONENT FLUID - A method to determine a mass proportion of a first component of a multi-component fluid is provided that includes separating the first component in a separation step at least in part from the multi-component fluid, determining at least two reference flow rates, selected from a flow rate of the multi-component fluid supplied to the separation step, a flow rate of a residual fluid resulting from the separation of the first component, and a flow rate of a separation fluid accumulating in the separation step, and determining the mass proportion of the first component from the selected reference flow rates, taking into account a non-separated residual content of the first component in the residual fluid. An extraneous content of an additional separated component of the multi-component fluid is additionally taken into account. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190272 | Conditioner, Apparatus and Method - The present invention pertains to a flow conditioner for displacing and mixing fluid flow to minimize the effects of thermal gradients on the accuracy of a transit time ultrasonic flowmeter and defines an envelope in a cross sectional direction in a pipe having a first ramp adapted to be disposed in the pipe and extending from the outside of the envelope inward toward the center of the pipe in a downstream direction with respect to the fluid flow and forming an angle between 0° and 90° relative to the pipe's inner surface. The conditioner has a second ramp adapted to be disposed in the pipe and in juxtaposition with the first ramp, the second ramp extending from the outside of the envelope inward toward the center of the pipe in an upstream direction with respect to the fluid flow and forming an angle between 0° and 90° relative to the pipe's inner surface. An apparatus for determining fluid flow in a pipe having ultrasonic transducer sites. A method for determining fluid flow in a pipe. A method for affecting fluid flow in a pipe. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190273 | Flow Sensor and Manufacturing Method of the Same and Flow Sensor Module and Manufacturing Method of the Same - Technique of suppressing performance variations for each flow sensor is provided. In a flow sensor FS | 2014-07-10 |
20140190274 | Inferential Coriolis Mass Flowmeter - The present invention relates to an inferential coriolis mass flowmeter characterized by: a power supply ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190275 | Load Cell for Screw Pililng Power Head - A load pin having a pair of opposing pockets milled a certain distance from the pin's surface, but not extending through the pin. A strain gauge sensor is mounted within the each pocket to measure force. In one embodiment differential bridge network is used to obtain a measurable signal from the strain gauge. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190276 | TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF METAL SHEET - The present invention provides a testing system of metal sheet, and the system at least comprises a clipping apparatus, a hydraulic press apparatus and a measuring apparatus. The clipping apparatus comprises a first mold, a second mold and a hyperelastic plate. The hydraulic press apparatus connects to the clipping apparatus and transfer a hydraulic pressure via the second mold to the one of the testing sheet set to let it bulge along an orientation toward the first mold. The measuring apparatus connects with the clipping apparatus and the hydraulic press apparatus separately to measure a momentary pressure of the hydraulic pressure and the bulge height of the one of the testing sheet set. A testing method using the abovementioned system is also disclosed in the present invention. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190277 | EXAMINATION PRETREATMENT APPARATUS - An examination pretreatment apparatus includes a moving unit configured to place a tip portion of a rod member housed in a first container in a second container different from the first container through an opening in the second container; a position detection unit configured to detect a position of the tip portion; a position correction unit configured to correct the position of the tip portion; and a control unit configured to control the position correction unit so that the tip portion is housed in the second container, based on a result of detection by the position detection unit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190278 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT WITH TRACE ELEMENTS FOR IMPROVED DEFECT TRACING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor manufacturing equipment comprising trace elements and method of manufacture are disclosed. The semiconductor manufacturing equipment includes one or more components, wherein at least one component is made from an alloy comprising one or more materials and one or more rare earth elements (REEs). The alloy comprises predetermined quantities of the respective REEs. The method for manufacturing a component includes forming an alloy comprising at least one material and one or more selected rare earth elements (REEs) and building the component with the alloy. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190279 | SHOULDER AND UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - A shoulder and upper arm assembly for a crash test dummy includes a shoulder assembly having a spring housing and a shoulder pivot member pivotally connected to the spring housing. The shoulder assembly includes a spring element disposed in the spring housing and an adjustable member to adjust the friction of the spring element. An upper arm assembly includes a bone assembly having one end connected to the shoulder assembly and another end for connection to a lower arm assembly. The bone assembly includes a bone member made of metal and a load cell connected to the bone member to measure a load on the bone member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190280 | SHOULDER ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a shoulder assembly having a spring housing and a shoulder pivot member pivotally connected to the spring housing. The shoulder assembly includes a spring element disposed in the spring housing and an adjustable member to adjust the friction of the spring element. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190281 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING ULTRASONIC SENSORS - An improved sensor assembly is provided that allows for close proximity detection of one or more objects by isolating a first sensor from a second sensor within the sensor assembly using isolation boots and a unique mounting structure. Each sensor has at least a portion positioned within an isolation boot, and the isolation boots are supported between a base plate and a support plate by one or more base plate ribs and one or more support plate ribs. The sensor is therefore prevented from otherwise contacting the base plate or the support plate. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190282 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR TOUCH PANEL AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A testing apparatus for a touch panel is disclosed, which includes a control system, a plurality of supporting members and a plurality of contact members. The supporting members are respectively connected to the control system, wherein one side of each of the supporting members includes at least one contact member, which is configured to be used to touch the touch panel. The contacting members are capable of being moved relative to the touch panel when the supporting members are driven by the control system. Also a method for using the same apparatus is disclosed. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190283 | FRICTION CONTROLLED DAMPER FOR A TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A flange forming an input for the device and including a damper stop tab extending radially outward; a plate including first and second curved slots; and a curved friction assembly including a first end disposed in the first curved slot, a second end disposed in the second curved slot, at least one curved engagement plate including an engagement tab extending radially inward, at least one curved friction plate rotationally fixed to the plate, and a resilient element urging the at least one curved engagement plate and the at least one curved friction plate into contact. The device includes at least one elastic element engaged with the flange. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190284 | Driving System for Engine Auxiliary Power - Systems and methods for driving engine auxiliaries are provided. A front drive power take-off system is used to drive an auxiliary unit mounted on the engine. A pulley and belt drive assembly includes a drive sprocket mounted on the engine crankshaft, a toothed belt interconnecting the drive sprocket, and a pulley mounted on a drive shaft of the auxiliary unit to transmits power from crankshaft to the auxiliary unit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190285 | Oscillatingly Driven Power Tools With Toothed Belt Drive - The invention discloses an oscillatingly driven power tool, having a motor shaft that can be driven rotationally by a motor and that is coupled via a toothed-belt drive and an eccentric coupling drive to a tool spindle, for the purpose of driving the latter. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190286 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR A CAROUSEL DOOR - The present invention discloses drive device for a rotor of s carousel door, In addition to a main drive motor ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190287 | BALL SCREW SEAL - a ball screw seal assembly which includes at least one energizer and a seal body, the ball screw seal assembly being configured for being positioned in a housing groove, the seal body including at least one outer diameter lip and two inner diameter lips, the at least one outer diameter lip being configured for contacting and optionally sealing against the housing groove, the inner diameter lips being configured for wiping or scraping an outer surface of a threaded rod including a plurality of threads, the inner diameter lips being wipers or scrapers and being spaced apart from one another, the at least one energizer being configured for energizing and thereby biasing each of the inner diameter lips radially inwardly. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190288 | ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An electric power assisted steering system for vehicles is disclosed. The system includes an electric motor drive having a motor housing, a motor shaft, and at least a first bearing and a second bearing for mounting the motor shaft. At least one bearing plate receives one of the first and second bearings and the other of the first and second bearings is fixed in place on the motor housing in a radial direction. The system further includes a worm gear shaft operably connected to the motor shaft so as to be driven by the motor shaft, a worm gear wheel received in a transmission housing, the worm gear shaft meshing with the worm gear wheel, and at least one elastic element elastically coupling the at least one bearing plate to the motor housing such that the motor housing can tilt with respect to the at least one bearing plate. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190289 | MOTORIZED DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARTICULATING A JOINT - A motorized drive system and method for articulating an articulated joint having a motor and an elastic cable. The elastic cable is operatively connected to both the motor and the articulated joint such that the motor articulates the joint via the elastic cable. In addition, the elastic cable is adapted to be sufficiently elastic such that the motorized drive system is configured to use one motor for each degree of freedom through which the articulated joint moves. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190290 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING PARK BRAKE CABLES - A method of tensioning a park brake system of a vehicle includes providing an adjustment mechanism having a nut in threaded engagement with a rod that defines a signal to noise ratio therebetween. The nut is advanced on the rod to remove slack until torque applied to the nut indicates that the park cables include a tension equal to an offset tension level. The nut is then retracted on the rod to introduce slack into the park cables and reduce the tension in the park cables to a target slack tension level. A signal to noise ratio between the nut and the rod is improved so that the cable tension may be predicted by the torque required to turn the nut on the rod, thereby allowing a torque indicating tool to measure the tension in the park cables my measuring the torque required to turn the nut on the rod. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190291 | FLIGHT-CONTROL ACTUATORS HAVING A SECONDARY NUT - The invention relates to a flight-control actuator comprising a control screw ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190292 | Caulking apparatus - During a caulking process, a pressure is applied to a pressure receiving shoulder portion in the same direction as a direction of a clamping force generated by a caulking portion. The clamping force for holding an outer race can thereby be increased. Also, a pressure receiving surface of the pressure receiving shoulder portion is set higher than an end face. Thus, no pressure resulting from plastic deformation in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the clamping force of the caulking portion is generated. In addition, a groove is formed between the pressure receiving shoulder portion and an end serving as the caulking portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190293 | Step Actuator - Disclosed is a step actuator. The step actuator includes a housing; a stator installed in the housing; a rotor positioned radially inward from the stator, the rotor rotating and protruding from one side of the housing; a bearing installed at one side of the housing so as to be coupled with the rotor; a bearing cover coupled with one side of the housing to restrain movement of the bearing; a screw member coupled with the rotor to linearly move according to rotation of the rotor; and a mounting member coupled to the bearing cover to support the screw member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190294 | MOVABLE BASE WITH CONTROL SURFACE - In a further embodiment, a method of controlling a base assembly can be provided. An actuation member can be pumped to deploy one or more wheels to lift a base assembly on said wheels. Further, a pin can be received in a holding portion on a semi-planar contoured surface in response to the pumping of the actuation member. The wheels can be held in a deployed position via the pin being held in the holding portion. Further pumping of the actuation member can separate the pin from the holding portion and retract the wheels from the deployed position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190295 | Oil Field Pump Unit Hybrid Gear Reducer - An oilfield pumping unit two-stage transmission gear reducer includes a low speed stage having a low speed shaft configured to receive motion from an intermediate shaft. A first gear pair includes a low speed shaft double circular arc gear mounted on the low speed shaft and configured to be driven by an intermediate shaft double circular arc gear mounted on the intermediate shaft. A high speed stage includes a high speed shaft configured to receive motion from an intermediate shaft. A second gear pair has a high speed shaft involute gear mounted on the high-speed shaft and configured to be driving an intermediate shaft involute gear mounted on the intermediate shaft. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190296 | REVERSE IDLER SUPPORT - A reverse idler support article includes a reverse idler support body that has a disk member, a plateau and a hollow cylinder. The disk member is connected to and in facial contact with the plateau that projects from a first disk member surface and the hollow cylinder that projects from a second disk member surface to define an interior space. The disk member and the plateau have an offset hole formed therethrough that is in communication with the interior space. The offset hole is oriented offset from a central axis of the reverse idler support body which extends generally centrally through the disk member and the interior space of the hollow cylinder. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190297 | Oil Field Pump Unit Hybrid Gear Reducer - An oilfield pumping unit two-stage transmission gear reducer includes a low speed stage having a low speed shaft configured to receive motion from an intermediate shaft. A first gear pair includes a low speed shaft double circular arc gear mounted on the low speed shaft and configured to be driven by an intermediate shaft double circular arc gear mounted on the intermediate shaft. A high speed stage includes a high speed shaft configured to receive motion from an intermediate shaft. A second gear pair has a high speed shaft involute gear mounted on the high-speed shaft and configured to be driving an intermediate shaft involute gear mounted on the intermediate shaft. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190298 | WAVE GEAR DEVICE - The interior space of a cup-shaped flexible externally toothed gear of a cup-type wave gear device is divided into a front interior space and a rear interior space by a partition mechanism. A lubricant is filled in the front interior space at the side of a wave generator, to which lubrication is required. The volume of the front interior space is set so that a necessary amount of lubricant is filled. Since the lubricant is not necessary to fill in the entire interior space of the flexible externally toothed gear, the amount of lubricant to be filled can be reduced. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190299 | FOLLOW FOCUS - A follow focus for cameras, in particular film cameras, comprising a bevel gear having a first rotary axis ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190300 | TONER DRUM GEAR PROJECTION - A toner drum drive assembly is configured to engage a drive mechanism of a printer. The assembly includes a support portion defining an axis, and a drive projection extending axially from the support portion. The drive projection includes three radially outwardly and circumferentially extending arm portions, with each arm portion having an end. The drive projection defines three undercuts, and each undercut is positioned axially between the support portion and a respective arm portion end. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190301 | POWER TAKE OFF GEAR WITH A HYDRAULIC IMPACT DAMPER - A power take off (PTO) gear including: an input flange including an outwardly extending protrusion; a ring gear; and a piston including an inwardly extending protrusion and a circumferential end. The PTO gear includes first and second cover plates fixedly secured to the ring gear; at least one elastic element engaged with the flange and the first and second cover plates; and a chamber bounded by the circumferential end of the piston and material forming the ring gear and sealed in first and second axial directions by the first and second cover plates, respectively. For first torque applied to the flange, the flange is arranged to rotate with respect to the ring gear such that: the inwardly and outwardly extending protrusions contacts; the flange displaces the circumferentially curved piston; and the circumferential end of the curved piston displaces fluid disposed in the chamber to dampen motion of the flange. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190302 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE SELECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for operating a multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system of a motor vehicle transmission. The multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system includes a multi-stable selector which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission, an arrangement of illuminated labels indicating the selector mode and an indexing mechanism for maintaining the immobilization of the selector in its different positions. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190303 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle control device of the present invention includes a supporting member, a brake lever and a pivot axle mounted between the supporting member and the brake lever, and an electrical shift control unit, which includes a main body mounted in the pivot axle, and an input module electrically coupled with the main body and having a part exposed to the outside of the supporting member. The electrical shift control unit has the advantages of excellent structural stability and high durability, and enables the bicycle rider to control gear shifting of the bicycle by means of the input module. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190304 | AIRCRAFT THROTTLE CONTROL DEVICE INCLUDING AN ENGAGING ROLLER COUPLING - An aeroengine control device comprising a mount, having pivotally mounted thereon a code wheel together with a main lever and a secondary lever, both for turning the code wheel, each lever being movable between a rest position and a maximum actuation position, the secondary lever being mounted to pivot on the main lever. A connecting rod connects the secondary lever in permanent manner to the code wheel and the main lever is provided with a connection member arranged to co-operate with a portion in relief secured to the code wheel and with a portion in relief secured to the mount in such a manner that the connection member attaches to the code wheel when the main lever is moved while the secondary lever is in its rest position and attaches to the mount, thereby releasing the code wheel to turn, when the secondary lever is moved while the main lever is in its rest position, while movement of either lever is prevented when the other lever is away from its rest position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190305 | INTRODUCING DEVICE SYSTEM - An introducing device system includes: an insertion portion; a bending portion which is provided at the insertion portion; an operation portion through which an input operation is performed for bending the bending portion; a pulling member connected to the bending portion and pulled in accordance with the operation through the operation portion; a detection section that detects a moving state of the pulling member; a driving unit that rotationally drives; a driving force transmitting unit including an inner circumferential surface configured to be able to contact an outer circumferential surface of the driving unit, and an outer circumference on which the pulling member is wound, the driving force transmitting unit being reduced in diameter in accordance with pulling of the pulling member; and a driving unit control section controls the driving unit when the moving state detected by the detection section is different from a state determined in advance. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190306 | BICYCLE HANDLE - A bicycle handle which is suitable in particular for curved handlebars has an inner part which has an opening for receiving the handlebar. The inner part merges into an outer part. To compensate for the curvature of the handlebar, the outer part is angled relative to the inner part. An ergonomic hand position is attained in this way. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190307 | RAILCAR HANDBRAKE WHEEL - A railcar handbrake wheel of polymeric composition including an outer ring connected to a hub by at least two spokes. The hub containing an insert or core molded into the hub. The core is a shaft member having a first end and a second end, with a head connected to the first end. The head on the first end of the core having a greater cross-sectional area than the second end of the core. The core containing an opening extending from the first end to the second end. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190308 | RELEASABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connection system having at least one male engagement component configured to engage with a female engagement component. The male engagement component is configured to interact with the female engagement component so that when pressure is applied, the at least one male engagement component embeds into the material of the female engagement component and generates sufficient friction to lock the relative positioning of the two components in at least one direction. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190309 | MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN - A drive train for a motor vehicle, having a drive unit which comprises a prime mover, a multi-step transmission and a power-splitting device which distributes the driving power between a first and a second drive shaft of a driven axle. The transmission comprises a transmission input and a first sub-transmission and a second sub-transmission. The prime mover is directly connected to the transmission input, wherein each of the two drive shafts is assigned a first and a second friction clutch. The first friction clutches connect the respective drive shaft to the first sub-transmission. The second friction clutches connect the respective drive shaft to the second sub-transmission. The first friction clutches and the second friction clutches form the power-splitting device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190310 | Binder Composition For The Agglomeration Of Fine Minerals And Pelletizing Process - The instant invention relates to a binder composition for pelletization of fine mineral particles comprising
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20140190311 | METHOD FOR FORMING ZINC ALLOY POWDER FOR USE IN ALKALINE BATTERY - A method for forming a zinc alloy powder for use in an alkaline battery includes: obtaining a zinc molten metal in which zinc is melted; melting a zinc-aluminum master alloy in the zinc molten metal, thereby obtaining an aluminum-contained zinc alloy molten metal; and producing an aluminum-contained zinc alloy powder by powdering the aluminum-contained zinc alloy molten metal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190312 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPHOSPHORISING LIQUID HOT METAL SUCH AS LIQUID BLAST FURNACE IRON - A method for dephosphorising liquid hot metal, such as liquid blast furnace iron or liquid metal with a composition equivalent to blast furnace iron. A pouring stream of the hot metal discharges from a vessel containing the hot metal into a refining unit. In the refining unit one or more streams of additives for forming a molten slag and one or more gaseous streams for breaking up the pouring stream of hot metal into molten metal droplets are directed into the pouring stream. One or more of the gaseous streams and/or one or more of the streams of additives includes oxygen in gaseous form or in compounded form, to allow a dephosphorisation reaction between the metal droplets. The oxygen and molten slag during the fall of the molten droplets before collection into a receiving vessel positioned below the refining unit. An apparatus for performing the method. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190313 | MOTORIZED CASKET/COFFIN KEY/CRANK - A motorized casket/coffin crank raises and lowers a casket/coffin bed effortlessly and with minimal sound emission. The casket/coffin crank can be used similar to a drill to be inserted into the bed device's hole and, with its long shaft, turning the key, which is typically hidden underneath the fabric lining in both the head and foot ends of the casket/coffin, allow the raising and lowering of the casket bed at an accelerated rate without requiring the effort typically required with manual cranks. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190314 | TIGHTENING SYSTEM - A tightening system for tightening a fastening member includes: a driving section producing torque for tightening the fastening member; an extension bar coupled to the driving section and rotating by the torque; a spindle to which the torque is transmitted via the extension bar and which is connected to the extension bar such that the spindle moves forward or backward in a rotational axis direction of the extension bar with respect to the extension bar; a socket provided at a tip of the spindle and engages in the fastening member; a spindle case housing the spindle and helically spline-engaging with the spindle along a rotational axis direction of the spindle; an outer case housing the spindle case; and a switch for switching between held and separated states between the spindle case and the outer case. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190315 | Gear head socket tool - A non-ratcheting socket tool for loosening or tightening nuts or bolts, especially when the nut or bolt head is located in a crowded area where there is inadequate space to pivot or rotate a handle of a wrench or ratchet. The gear head socket tool includes a slim streamlined housing including a straight beveled gear coaxially arranged around a sleeve or ring having a plurality of internal nut/bolt gripping wrench teeth, wherein the straight beveled gear teeth mate with beveled pinion gear teeth perpendicular thereto. An extension bar is inserted into the end of the gear head housing perpendicular to the gear head. Rotation of the extension bar with a ratchet, a breaker bar, strong arm or a power tool such as a pneumatic or electric impact wrench, or drill motor provides perpendicular torque to drive the gear head socket rotating the teeth turning the nut or bolt. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190316 | Magnetic oil drain plug apparatus and method of use - A magnetic oil drain plug removal apparatus is provided. After the drain plug has been loosened manually, the ratcheting mechanism, such as a wrench, would clamp or magnetically attach to the drain plug; the clamp or magnetic holder would then be rotated by the user to turn the screw via a thumb-actuated ratchet mechanism. Using the ratcheting mechanism, the user would then remove the drain plug from the oil pan without the risk of spilling oil on himself or herself, or dropping the drain plug into the hot oil that has drained out of the oil pan. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190317 | Universal Propeller Wrench Multi-tool - A propeller wrench for easily removing and installing boat motor propellers is described. The wrench is equipped with specially sized extensions and socket in order to expedite the job at hand. Up to seven tools are incorporated into the propeller wrench, including tools designed for both Mercury Inboard/Outboard propellers and the Volvo Penta propeller setups, making it easy to use only a single tool to accomplish the entire removal or installation of a boat propeller. The propeller wrench is designed to be universal in nature, and expedite the process of propeller installation and replacement. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190318 | RAPID ADJUSTABLE WRENCH - The present invention relates to a rapid adjustable wrench, the wrench is provided with a worm rotation window on the lower side of the fixed wrench head, the support holes are provided on the both sides of the window, the support holes are the elongated aperture holes that enable the pin shift can radially moving up and down, the spring locating holes are provided on the lower side face of the elongated aperture holes respectively, the spring holds up the pin shaft to prompt the engagement of the teeth of the worm with the teeth of the adjustable wrench head; the length of the spring after the depress at least ensure that the length of the radial displacement of the worm teeth does not exceed the height of the adjustable wrench head teeth, the adjustable wrench head teeth have at least one tooth on the top end of the clamping face side, which height higher than that of the subsequent other teeth. The invention has a simple structure, convenient to use, holding the handle of the wrench with hands and pinching the worm with thumb and forefinger simultaneously to pull it down, such that it can quickly adjust the opening size of the clamping face, improving the using efficiency of the adjustable wrench; the settings for the different teeth height of the adjustable wrench head, in the case of the adjustable wrench head does not removed when achieve the adjustment of the opening size of the clamping face, reducing the processing operation to the adjustable wrench, saving the expense. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190319 | Adjustable wrench - An adjustable wrench is provided with a handle including a head; a fixed jaw formed with the head; a slot through the head; a cavity in the head and communicating with the slot, a shaft channel through the cavity; a forward recess in the fixed jaw; a rearward well in the head; a head cover including an opening aligned with the cavity, a forward protrusion fitted in the recess, and a rearward protuberance fitted in the well; a joining assembly for joining the head and the head cover; a moveable jaw including an adjustable shank received in the slot, and serrated teeth along the adjustable shank; a thread screw adjustment driver in both the cavity and the opening; and a assembly shaft in the shaft channel and through the thread screw adjustment driver. The thread screw adjustment driver is threadedly secured to the serrated teeth. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190320 | WRENCH FOR PROVIDING A FIXED ADJUSTABLE MAXIMUM TORQUE | 2014-07-10 |
20140190321 | PIPE MACHINING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes an advancement mechanism coupled to a frame and adapted to move relative to the frame between a first position, in which the advancement mechanism is in a travel path of an advancement member and is adapted to be engaged by the advancement member to advance a tool, and a second position, in which the advancement mechanism is positioned out of the travel path of the advancement member and is not adapted to be engaged by the advancement member. In another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes multiple motors and pinion gears engaged with a gear rack of a tool carrier. In a further aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race wiper. In yet another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race lubrication member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190322 | PIPE MACHINING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In some aspects, a pipe machining apparatus may include a hinge to allow two sections of the pipe machining apparatus to move relative to one another. In another aspect, a support member may be provided to support a pipe machining apparatus on a surface. In a further aspect, a support member may be provided that allows lifting of a pipe machining apparatus in either a horizontal position or a vertical position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190323 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING MULTICOMPARTMENT UNIT DOSE ARTICLES - The need for a means to recycle multi-compartment unit dose articles, while avoiding significant cross-contamination between the contents of the individual compartments, is met by recycling the contents of each compartment of the unit dose article separately. | 2014-07-10 |