29th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100180758 | EXTREME CHOKE - Disclosed is a manifold device containing two equidistant manifold openings which adapt to shotgun chokes to counteract muzzle rise, felt recoil, and muzzle blast in addition to the selectable shotgun choke which controls the shot pattern. The two manifold openings are located in the upper 180 degree portion of the manifold to counteract forces by discharging gases substantially upwards and backwards. A manifold saddle with sufficient curvature for accommodating a second barrel can be utilized for double barrel weapons. The manifold is held in place to maintain the upper 180 degree direction by a choke stop, clamp, or other attachment. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180759 | ENERGY SUPPRESSORS - A suppressor for a firearm includes a first gas expansion section of relatively large size sufficient to reduce the temperature and pressure of the gas expelled from a muzzle during discharge of the firearm to a level that avoids rapid degrading of structural members such as baffles in the suppressor that are downstream of the muzzle. The gas is channeled through multiple paths to distribute its energy more equally. Preferably, the suppressor is formed with a lightweight, thermally-conductive composite portion. The composite portion provides lightweight, bursting strength with good thermal conductivity and little contribution to vibrational instability of the muzzle to which it is attached. The composite portion may be of a carbon fiber, silicon, boron, or metallic base. In one embodiment, a first expansion chamber is in communication with the muzzle and with a second expansion chamber and in another embodiment, the first expansion chamber communicates with the muzzle and with the second expansion chamber The composite portions of the suppressor provide good bursting strength and heat conductivity with light weight. In some embodiments, a series of baffles creates turbulence in the gas, slowing its motion and distributing the energy more evenly over space. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180760 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIRING CLOSED BOLT-TYPE CARBINE ANTI-JAMMING CARTRIDGE LOADING SYSTEM - A semi-automatic firing carbine anti-jamming cartridge loading system is provided wherein no feed lips or a portion of said feed lips are removed, wherein the cartridge to be loaded is feed to the carbine breach along a feed ramp. A bolt enclosing the firing pin includes a pivot plate mounted on the bolt nose, rotating about an axle. A recess formed in the bolt nose provides spacing for the pivot plate to rotate about said axle. If the firing pin protrudes through an aperture formed in the pivot plate, while the pivot plate is still in its collapsed state, then the weapon will jam by the firing pin hanging on the top part of a rim portion of the next loading round, thereby thwarting attempts at reconfiguring the weapon, that employs my novel system, to be re-converted as a fully-automatic weapon. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180761 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydraulic control arrangement for supplying a pressure medium to at least one consumer. The forward line and/or the return line of the consumer comprises a distributing valve that can be continuously controlled and that has two switch positions, and a lowering brake valve that can be placed in an open position due to the pressure in the supply line. The distributing valve is in an open neutral position and can be displaced, electrically or electrohydraulically, from said neutral position into the direction of the second switch position thereof. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180762 | IMPROVED SCOTCH YOKE ENGINE OR PUMP - An improved scotch yoke engine of pump including a piston joined to a yoke structure wherein the piston ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180763 | Air Cleaner Having Regenerative Filter, and Method for Regenerative of Air Cleaner Filter - The invention relates to an air cleaner, and more particularly to an air cleaner which includes a regenerative deodorizing filter to purify and treat gaseous substances contained in air, thus enabling efficient regeneration of the regenerative deodorizing filter, and a method of regenerating the filter of the air cleaner. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180764 | ABSORBENT, CO2 OR H2S REDUCING APPARATUS, AND CO2 OR H2S REDUCING METHOD USING ABSORBENT - An absorbent according to the present invention absorbs CO | 2010-07-22 |
20100180765 | CONTINUOUS DROPLET GENERATOR DEVICES AND METHODS - Continuous droplet generators and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a continuous droplet generator includes an outer housing that defines a working liquid reservoir configured to maintain a working liquid. The continuous droplet generator also includes one or more heaters configured to change the phase of the working liquid and an evaporation-condensation tube positioned at least partially within the outer housing. The evaporation-condensation tube includes a gas inlet configured to receive a particle-containing gas flow, a gas outlet configured to export generated condensed droplets, a wall, an outer wall surface configured to be in contact with the working liquid, and an inner wall surface in contact with the particle-containing gas flow. The vapor is transported to the particle-containing gas flow through the evaporation-condensation tube by diffusion and vapor pressure difference to increase a relative humidity and grow particles within the particle-containing gas flow by nuclei heterogeneous condensation. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180766 | PACKING STRUCTURE FOR FLUID CONTAINING COLUMN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A packing structure according to the invention for a fluid contacting column forms a volume comprising an ordered arrangement of bundles of tubes of diameter ranging between 5 and 50 mm. The walls of the tubes comprise orifices which promote circulation and mixes fluids in the structure. The orifices are inscribed in rectangles whose sides range between 2 and 45 mm, and each one of the orifices extends over a surface area greater than 2 mm | 2010-07-22 |
20100180767 | SYSTEMS FOR DEGASSING ONE OR MORE FLUIDS - Systems and methods to degas fluids are described herein. A fluid degassing treatment system may include a reservoir and/or one or more fluid treatment systems. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180768 | Separator Tank for Separation of Fluid Comprising Water, Oil and Gas, use of such a Tank , and a Method for Separating a Fluid Including Water, Oil, and Gas - A separator tank ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180769 | SUBSEA INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF LIQUID AND GAS - The present invention relates to a subsea installation for treatment of hydrocarbons from a subsea well, having a pipe system comprising a first manifold ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180770 | Maritime Vessel Black and Gray water tank vent gas adsorption filter - The objective of the unit | 2010-07-22 |
20100180771 | FLUIDIZED BED SYSTEM FOR REMOVING MULTIPLE POLLUTANTS FROM A FUEL GAS STREAM - A system includes an adsorber having a fluidized bed of a plurality of adsorption materials. The adsorber is configured to receive the gaseous fuel stream including the plurality of pollutants and adsorb the said plurality of pollutants in a single unit from the gaseous fuel stream to generate a clean gas stream substantially free of the pollutants. Different adsorption materials are designed to remove different pollutants over a similar temperature range. The pollutants include at least one of sulfur compounds, chlorine, ammonia, mercury, arsenic, selenium, cadmium, or combinations thereof. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180772 | Particulate Filters and Methods for Regenerating Particulate Filters - A particulate filter may comprise an inlet end, an outlet end, and a plurality of channels disposed and configured to flow fluid from the inlet end to the outlet end, wherein the channels are defined by porous walls configured to trap particulate matter. The porous walls may have a cell density less than about 200 cpsi, a wall thickness of less than about 14 mils, a median pore size that ranges from about 13 micrometers to about 20 micrometers, a total porosity greater than about 45%, and a pore size distribution such that pores less than 10 micrometers contribute less than about 10% porosity. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180773 | PORT SYSTEM FOR FASTENING A CONTAINER TO A CONNECTION SYSTEM - The invention concerns a port system ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180774 | CAPSULE WITH INTEGRATED PIERCING MEMBER - The present invention proposes a capsule for containing beverage ingredients. The capsule includes a sealed ingredients compartment, an inlet face, an outlet face, and an opening member which is positioned at the inlet face outside the compartment and which is provided with piercing members directed towards the ingredients compartment. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180775 | CAPSULE WITH DELAMINATABLE INJECTION MEANS - The present invention proposes a capsule for containing beverage ingredients comprising a sealed ingredient compartment, an inlet face, an outlet face, an aperture in the inlet face of the capsule, a membrane attached to the inner side of the portion of the inlet face surrounding the aperture, wherein the membrane is attached to the inlet face by a first circumferential section in a detachable sealing engagement. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180776 | LIFTING-COVER TYPE FRYING-ROASTING DEVICE - A lifting-cover type frying-roasting device is provided. The frying-roasting device comprises a bottom base ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180777 | Device to Prevent the Leakage of Froth from A Cooking Apparatus | 2010-07-22 |
20100180778 | SLICING DEVICE - A food slicing device includes a container for containing a food product for slicing. The container has an open bottom end and is arranged so that a food product can be fed by gravity in a direction towards the bottom end. A movable slicer is provided as well as driving means to move the slicer. Supporting means support the food product contained within the container. The supporting means includes at least two supports, a first of the supports having a fixed position relative to the container and a second of the supports being movable with the slicer. The second support being arranged to slide across a downward facing surface of the food product as the slicer slices through the food product. The supporting means is arranged so that as the slicer slices through the food product, the food product slice can fall away from the food product under gravity. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180779 | KNEADED DOUGH DIVIDING APPARATUS - A kneaded dough dividing apparatus has a divider vessel body ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180780 | APPARATUS FOR THE MANUAL CUTTING OF FOODS - An apparatus for the manual cutting of foods includes a first basic element and a second basic element, wherein the first and second basic elements are pivotably movable relative to one another about a pivot axis from a non-usage setting into a work setting, wherein the first and second basic elements each have a front side and a rear side, each of the front and rear sides having a functional surface configured as a guideway and as a cutting zone for food, and wherein the first and second basic elements lie one against the other in the non-usage setting. The apparatus also has an integrated latching device disposed in a region of the pivot axis configured to secure defined angular settings of the first and second basic elements. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180781 | Apparatus and Method For Embossing Braille Types Onto Laminar Elements - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for embossing raised dots (B) on plate elements (A), at least partly plastically deformable. The apparatus comprises at least one punch ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180782 | Printing in a Medium - A method for transferring a pattern from an elastic stamp to a substrate in the presence of a third medium is described. A proximity contact is achieved between the stamp and the substrate. A layer of the third medium between the stamp and the substrate is controlled to a predetermined thickness. Stamps for carrying out this method are also described. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180783 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A LATERAL PROTECTION FOR THE SELF-ADHESIVE UNDERCOATING PLASTIC SHEET OF A COATING (METAL-BACK PRINTING BLANKET) OF A TYPOGRAPHIC PRINTING ROLL - Described herein is a method for providing a metal-back printing blanket with self-adhesive plastic sheet, made to adhere to the metal layer of the printing blanket with adhesive of the PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) type, comprising a step of sealing one or more edges of the plastic sheet via application of an adhesive tape on said edges. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180784 | RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording apparatus includes: a recording unit that performs a recording operation on a recording medium; a transport unit that transports the recording medium; and a drying unit that promotes drying of the recording medium by ejecting gas to the recording medium. The drying unit includes a main passage through which the gas flows on a surface of the recording medium along the transport direction of the recording medium, and a sub-passage that merges with the main passage and extends in a direction crossing the surface of the recording medium when merging with the main passage. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180785 | IMAGE HEATING APPARATUS - An image heating apparatus including: a heating rotary member, which heats an image on a recording material in a nip portion; an air blowing unit, which blows air toward an air blowing port to cool a predetermined area of the heating rotary member; and a shutter, which opens and closes the air blowing port, wherein a cooling operation can be performed continuously with the shutter opened after image heating processing is completed, whereby a downtime required for making the temperature distribution over the entire heating area uniform after the continuous sheet supply of small-size recording materials is reduced remarkably. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180786 | INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVES MATERIALS - A detonator free blasting system, which comprises: a bulk explosive; a confined explosive; a fiber optic adapted to deliver laser light to the confined explosive, wherein the confined explosive is provided relative to the bulk explosive such that detonation of the confined explosive causes initiation of the bulk explosive. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180787 | IGNITION MIXTURES - A firing mixture which contains explosives, oxidizing and reducing agents is characterized in that it contains one or several explosives which can be fired by laser light. Also disclosed is a process for producing the same and its use. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180788 | METHOD OF COMMUNICATION AT A BLAST STIE, AND CORRESPONDING BLASTING APPARATUS - Blasting operations for mining frequently involve a large number of detonators for a single blasting event. An important step in the execution of a blast is to perform a roll-call to check that all detonator assemblies placed at the blast site are in communication with a blasting machine, and forming operative components of the blasting apparatus. Disclosed herein are blasting apparatuses and methods of blasting that streamline this roll-call step, thereby reducing time consumed in the blasting process. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180789 | DISK-SHAPED SABOT - A disk-shaped sabot is provided for accelerating a projectile body fired from a smoothbore barrel, the projectile body having the same caliber as the barrel. The sabot is configured so that it is supported only in sections on the rear zone of the projectile body to transmit gas pressure forces impacting the projectile body, at least one cavity remaining between the sabot and the rear of the projectile body. At least one pressure-relieving bore extends through the bottom of the sabot, through which bore propelling gases penetrate the cavity when the projectile unit is fired and produces a defined excess pressure in relation to the outer ambient pressure, which causes the sabot to separate from the projectile body as soon as the projectile unit, consisting of the projectile body and the sabot, passes the muzzle of the barrel and without impairing the further trajectory of the projectile body. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180790 | PLATFORM GATE FOR TRAIN STATIONS - A platform screen door system ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180791 | Snowboarder's Chair for Use on a Ski Lift - The present invention relates to a ski lift chair specifically designed for use by snowboarders. The chair comprises a plurality of seats facing perpendicular to the line of travel direction and can be either in-line back to back, in-line front-to-back or a combination of the two. The chair can be mixed on a ski lift with chairs designed for skiers or used alone with only snowboarder chairs. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180792 | CABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND RELATIVE DRIVE METHOD - A cable transportation system has rails and a draw cable, both extending along a transportation path, a drive member for driving the draw cable; at least one vehicle, which moves along the transportation path and has wheels which roll along the rails, and a coupling device for connecting the vehicle to the draw cable, at least one passenger station where the vehicle is stopped and an electric machine located on the vehicle and driven by the wheels to generate electric power. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180793 | ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT FOR CONVERSION LAYERS - The invention relates to a method for producing a coating layer protecting against corrosion wherein a surface which is to be treated is brought into contact with an aqueous treatment solution containing chromium(III) ions and at least one phosphate compound, wherein the ratio of the molar concentration of the chromium(III) ions to the molar concentration of the at least one phosphate compound (calculated as orthophosphate) lies between 1:1.5 and 1:3. The method improves the corrosion protection of metallic, in particular, zinc-containing, surfaces provided with conversion layers. The decorative and functional properties of the surface are maintained or improved. Furthermore, the known problems resulting from the use of chromium(VI)-containing compounds or from post-treatments with polymer dispersions are avoided. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180794 | PIGMENT PREPARATION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND ITS USE - Pigment preparation containing at least one pigment and at least one compound of the general formula CH | 2010-07-22 |
20100180795 | Non-aqueous inkjet ink - A non-aqueous inkjet ink comprising a coloring material and a water-insoluble solvent, wherein the coloring material is water-soluble or water-dispersible, and the amount of water within the ink is less than the amount of water required to dissolve or disperse the coloring material. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180796 | BLACK BRIGHT PIGMENT, AND COSMETIC, PAINT, INK OR RESIN COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE BLACK BRIGHT PIGMENT - The black bright pigment of the present invention includes a scaly inorganic base | 2010-07-22 |
20100180797 | Ceramic Fire Protection Panel and Method for Producing the Same - The present invention relates to a heat-resistant material based on calcium hydrosilicate, a process for producing it and the use of the material as fire protection material or insulation material. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180798 | EXHAUST PIPE PAINT, METHOD FOR FORMING SURFACE COAT LAYER ON EXHAUST PIPE BASE, AND EXHAUST PIPE - An exhaust pipe paint for application to an exhaust pipe base includes an inorganic glass particle, an inorganic particle, and at least one of an inorganic binder and an inorganic binder precursor. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180799 | EXHAUST PIPE PAINT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING EXHAUST PIPE, AND EXHAUST PIPE - An exhaust pipe paint for application to an exhaust pipe base includes an inorganic glass particle, an inorganic particle, and at least one of an inorganic binder and a precursor of the inorganic binder. The inorganic binder partially softens at a softening temperature of the inorganic glass particle. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180800 | PREPARATION OF COATING DISPERSIONS - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of coating dispersions for use in the paper industry by co-grinding natural calcium carbonate (GCC) and precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), characterized in that powdery GCC is co-ground with a slurry containing from 5 to 70% by weight of PCC to obtain a particle size distribution of the calcium carbonate with at least 90% by weight of smaller than 5 μm, at least 70% by weight of smaller than 2 μm, and at least 20% by weight of smaller than 1 μm, with a weight average particle size within a range of from 0.7 to 3 μm. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180801 | ALUMINIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE AS WHITE PIGMENT IN PAINTS - The present invention provides white pigments of crystalline aluminium orthophosphate dihydrate, their use as white pigment in paints and also processes for their production. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180802 | C10 ALKANOIC ACID GLYCIDYL ESTERS AND USE THEREOF - Glycidyl 2-propylheptanoate, glycidyl 4-methyl-2-propylhexanoate or a mixture of these (referred to collectively for short as glycidyl ester). | 2010-07-22 |
20100180803 | Method and Plant for the Simultaneous Production of Electricity and Cement Clinker - Described is a method as well as a plant for the simultaneous production of electricity and cement clinker by which method cement raw meal is calcined in a calciner ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180804 | LOCKING ENCLOSURE - A cash box for storing paper notes and coins is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cash box includes a housing having a base and four side walls, a lid fixed to the housing and movable between opened and closed positions to restrict access to a tray within an upper cavity of the housing, a drawer movable between a closed position within a lower cavity of the housing and an opened position at least partially extending from the housing. A locking mechanism may prohibit access to the tray when locking the lid in a closed position. A coin storage holder may be included which is detachably engaged to one of the four side walls. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180805 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMASS FRACTIONING - A biomass fractionator and method are described for inputting ground biomass and outputting several vapor streams of bio-intermediate compounds along with syngas and biochar. In one embodiment, a method for biomass fractioning, comprises dispensing biomass into thin sheets of ground biomass; subjecting the thin sheets to ramps of temperature; and selectively collecting various groups of compounds as they are released from the thin sheets. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180806 | Refractory Brick and Tapered Mortar Joint - A refractory brick and mortar joint comprise a cold face of the refractory brick; a hot face of the refractory brick opposite the cold face, wherein the hot face is shorter in length than the cold face; and at least one tapered mortar joint extending from the hot face to the cold face, wherein the at least one tapered mortar joint is thicker at the hot face of the refractory brick than at the cold face of the refractory brick. A refractory brick comprises a cold face; a hot face opposite the cold face, wherein the hot face is shorter in length than the cold face; and at least one surface extending from the cold face to the hot face, wherein the at least one surface is angled to accommodate the difference in length between the cold face and the hot face. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180807 | PLANT AND METHOD FOR DRY EXTRACTING/COOLING HEAVY ASHES AND FOR CONTROLLING THE COMBUSTION OF HIGH UNBURNT CONTENT RESIDUES - The present invention relates to a system for dry extracting/cooling heavy ashes and for controlling the combustion of high unburnt content residues, allowing to: extract heavy ash from the boiler bottom ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180808 | Pressure Sensing System For A Planter - A pressure sensing system for a seeding machine such as a planter to measure the down force on a planter row unit uses a wireless pressure sensor embedded in a load carrying wheel of the row unit. In a preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor is a passive piezoelectric pressure sensor that is a transmitter only, transmitting both pressure and RFID the information that identifies the particular sensor. Multiple sensors may be employed in each wheel and sensors may be employed in more than one wheel of the row unit, such as the gauge wheels on opposite sides of the trench opening disks. The sensors may be made of a PVDF, a known piezoelectric material. A wireless receiver is located on the planter frame or could be located elsewhere to receive the signals from the pressure sensor. A controller determines from the signal, any change in down force and commands the change to a down force generator on the row unit. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180809 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED STITCH GENERATION - A method for creating an altered embroidery design, the method comprising altering an embroidery design to create an altered embroidery design, the altered embroidery design comprising an at least one design element, determining a size of the at least one design element, selecting a stitch type for the at least one design element by comparing the size of the at least one design element to a set of values, wherein the stitch type can be selected from the set of values based on the size of the at least one design element, and generating a stitch pattern for the at least one design element. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180810 | Sea Water System and Floating Vessel Comprising Such System - A sea water system comprises, an inlet conduit assembly, a ballast tank and an overflow arrangement arranged in fluid communication with the inlet conduit assembly. The inlet conduit assembly provides a fluid communication between ambient environment and the ballast tank. A first pump assembly is arranged in the inlet conduit assembly for pumping sea water through at least a first conduit portion towards the ballast tank. A second pump assembly is arranged in fluid communication with the ballast tank and is arranged for pumping sea water from the ballast tank through an outlet conduit assembly arranged after the second pump assembly. The second pump assembly and the outlet conduit assembly are separate from the inlet conduit assembly. The sea water system may be arranged on a floating vessel. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180811 | WATER LEVEL DETECTOR - According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a chamber, a flotation device inside the chamber, a magnetic sensor circuit, a timing circuit, and a switch circuit. The chamber may be configured to receive water through a first opening and allow water to exit through a second opening. The chamber may also be configured to prevent water from exiting the chamber other than through the first opening or the second opening. The flotation device may include a magnetic material. The magnetic sensor circuit may be configured to determine whether the flotation device is in proximity with a top portion of the chamber. The magnetic sensor circuit may be configured to output a water level signal to a timing circuit based on the determining. The timing circuit may be configured to output an alarm signal to a switch circuit based on the water level signal continually indicating a low water level for a predetermined period of time. The switch circuit may be configured to remove power from an external device based on the alarm signal. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180812 | TRANSLUCENT ILLUMINATED SWIM PLATFORM - The present invention provides a system for illuminating a swim platform including a translucent swim platform and an illumination system including at least one light source optically coupled to the translucent swim platform operable for illuminating from within at least a portion of the translucent swim platform causing it to glow. The system further includes a supportive frame for reinforcing the swim platform. The illumination system includes a controller and remote user interface for providing inputs to the controller. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180813 | LITTLE REMINDER - A reminder device for an automotive vehicle has a hand pivotally attached to a base which is attached to the driver's side door of the vehicle. The reminder device is positioned in a manner so that the hand pivots outwardly upon opening of said door into a position such that a finger of the hand interferes with closing of the door. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180814 | FABRICATION OF SIC SUBSTRATES WITH LOW WARP AND BOW - A method of fabricating an SiC single crystal includes (a) physical vapor transport (PVT) growing a SiC single crystal on a seed crystal in the presence of a temperature gradient, wherein an early-to-grow portion of the SiC single crystal is at a lower temperature than a later-to-grow portion of the SiC single crystal. Once grown, the SiC single crystal is annealed in the presence of a reverse temperature gradient, wherein the later-to-grow portion of the SiC single crystal is at a lower temperature than the early-to-grow portion of the SiC single crystal. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180815 | CRUCIBLE AND METHOD FOR PULLING A SINGLE CRYSTAL - A crucible for pulling a silicon single crystal has a double structure comprising a silica crucible and a graphite crucible covering an outside of the silica crucible, wherein the silica crucible is provided at its opening end portion with an inward falling prevention means for imparting a radially outward force to a body portion of the silica crucible. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180816 | PAINTING APPARATUS - A painting apparatus comprising a paint module, an applicator assembly having an applicator surface, and a pump, the paint module having a container receiving section, the applicator assembly being fluidly connectable to the container receiving section such that the pump can supply liquid contained in the container receiving section to the applicator assembly, in which the apparatus can operate in a painting cycle where the container receiving section receives a paint container with a supply of paint such that the paint can be supplied to the applicator assembly, and in a cleaning cycle where the container receiving section receives a liquid in the form of a cleaning fluid, such that the cleaning fluid can be supplied to the applicator assembly (FIG. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180817 | PAINT ROLLER - An improved paint roller ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180818 | 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. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180819 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS - In a film-forming apparatus in which two or more gases are used, a uniform film is formed. In a film-forming apparatus provided with a film-forming chamber and a shower head, the shower head is provided with a material gas diffusion chamber and a reactive gas diffusion chamber. A gas passage which communicates the material gas diffusion chamber and a material gas introduction pipe is constituted into multi-stages of one stage or more. Each stage has a gas passage represented by 2n-1 (where n is the number of stages). The first-stage gas passage has connected to the center thereof the material gas introduction pipe. Each of second-stage and subsequent-stage gas passages has connected to the center thereof connection holes which are provided on both ends of the previous-stage gas passages so as to be in communication with the previous-stage gas passages. Each of the final-stage gas passages is connected to the material gas diffusion chamber by connection holes formed on both ends of each of the gas passages. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180820 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING POWDER - This invention provides an apparatus for treating powder that can enhance the efficiency of powder stirring by a simple mechanism and can uniformly coat all the powder surfaces with a metal catalyst and the like. The apparatus | 2010-07-22 |
20100180821 | Device With Drivable Means For Injecting A Fluid Substance Into An Egg And Equipment Including Same - The invention relates to a device for injecting at least one fluid substance into an egg, of the type that comprises an injector body equipped with a protruding piercing needle for injecting said substance into the amniotic liquid of said egg and/or into the embryo contained therein, the body being connected with external means for supplying said substance, characterized in that drivable means are integrated in the body for expelling towards said needle one or more adjustable variable and parametered amounts of substance from said supply means. The invention also relates to equipment including a plurality of such devices. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180822 | MILKING SYSTEM - A milking system for extracting milk from milk producing animals and especially with elements for taking samples of the extracted milk includes in a flow direction from the animal: milk extracting elements for attachment to the animal, a milk conduit and a suction source, wherein the suction source is arranged to provide a vacuum to draw milk from the animal to a container. The milk extracting elements are adapted to provide air and milk intermittently into the milk conduit and are connected to the container via the milk conduit. The system also includes a milk sample conduit which is connected to the milk conduit. The milk conduit includes a bend for creating acceleration forces in the flow, and the sample conduit is connected to the milk conduit at the bend so as to sample milk subjected to the acceleration forces. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180823 | Portable Milking Apparatus - Embodiments of a portable milking apparatus configured according to principles of the invention include a milking unit that is mobile and configured for milking an animal; a service unit that is mobile and configured for receiving milk; and a connector that selectably operably connects and/or permits fluid communication between the milking and service units. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180824 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND/OR APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A SELECTION SYSTEM - Computer executable instructions adapted to control an animal's access to a channel leading to a remote resource, the instructions being adapted to execute steps of: retrieving a specific animal record based on the output of an identification component, and issuing a control signal to an animal selection system to allow an animal access to the remote resource if the retrieved animal selection record indicates priority animal status, and that an existing number of animals present in the channel is below a queue threshold value. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180825 | ANIMAL FEEDER WITH ADJUSTMENT OF A FEED DISCHARGE OPENING - An animal feeder includes a hopper above a shelf onto which feed can fall to be taken by the animal or dropped into a trough below the shelf. The height of the shelf is adjustable in a course movement to move the shelf from a low height for smaller animals to a raised height for the animal after they have grown. The shelf is also adjustable in fine movement to change the width of the opening through which the feed passes to control feed rate. The shelf is carried on straps which extend along the end walls of the hopper and are movable by an adjustment linkage defined by a plate carried on the end wall and a manually adjustable lever mounted for pivotal movement on the plate. The lever has two pivot positions on the plate providing the two course adjustments and two graduated scales for the fine adjustment each cooperating with a respective pivot position. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180826 | Auto pet - It is common knowledge that dogs require access to water several times a day to maintain good health. Dogs are also a important part of the family and often travel with the family in the car on a daily basis. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180827 | PET FEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING SPILLED FOOD AND WATER - A pet feeding system for separating spilled food from spilled water comprises a housing having a contained feeding area and at least one opening used to separate spilled food from spilled water. The system may include a sloped surface extending downward from a bowl region toward a collection region. A method for collecting spilled food and spilled water from a pet feeding system includes the step of separating spilled water from spilled food. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180828 | Portable Pet Refreshment Device - A single-serving, liquid or water filled, disposable container, particularly suited to provide portable refreshment for pets during walking or exercising. The device includes an integrated clip, particularly suited for easy attachment and removal from a pet's leash, pet owner's belt loop, fanny-pack, pocketbook, exercising equipment, etc. To provide pet refreshment, the device is unclipped from its tether, and a peel-back lid reveals the liquid, provided in a flat-bottomed container, suitable for placement on ground or floor. When the pet has consumed the liquid, the device can be discarded. The intention is for the device to be provided in multi-packs, and that all materials used can be recycled. The container size and serving portion are intended to be enough to provide refreshment, but must be lightweight enough to not hinder either the pets or owners movement during walking or exercising. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180829 | SKIMMER FOR AQUARIUMS - In a skimmer ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180830 | ANIMAL LITTER AIR TREATMENT DEVICE CONTAINING ACTIVATED CARBON - Disclosed herein is a portable deodorizing air treatment device adaptable for use in a litter box. The device is activated by the presence of the animal in the litter box. After the animal uses the box, the device intakes dirty air, treats it with odor-absorbing activated carbon and optionally fragrance, expelling clean unscented or scented air. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180831 | Handheld Device for Cleaning an Animal's Paw and Method of Use - The present invention relates to a device for cleaning an animal's paw. Specifically, the paw cleaning device easily and efficiently removes dirt and debris from the paw of a pet. The paw cleaning device includes an elongated body with a splashguard designed to receive the paw of a pet and further the method for using the paw cleaning device to clean the pet's paw. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180832 | PLUSH PET TOY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THEREOF - A durable pet toy and a method of constructing thereof, where the toy is constructed by first forming pieces of three-layered material by bonding together an inside layer, a middle layer and an outside layer. The pieces of the three-layered material are then sewn together with a seam and a binding is applied to stress points of the pet toy. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180833 | DOG TRAINING BUMPER COVER SUITABLE FOR WATER TRAINING - A dog training bumper cover having a porous manufactured sleeve is disclosed and described. The porous manufactured sleeve can have an inner surface and an outer surface. A layer of feathers can be attached to the outer surface via an attachment member. The feathers can be attached in either a random or imbricate pattern. Further, the sleeve is configured to at least partially cover a corresponding dog training bumper. These bumper covers can allow for substantially improved marking abilities while also providing a reusable training device suitable for use in water environments which can dry quickly sufficient to substantially reduce growth of mildew, fungus or attraction of insects, as well as substantially reduce rot and degradation of the bumper cover. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180834 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Heat exchanger ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180835 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR THERMO BOILER - Heat exchanger for thermo boiler | 2010-07-22 |
20100180836 | FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH BAFFLES - A fluid storage container with a baffle controls the heat absorption percentage of the container. Fluid that is heated adjacent to the surface of a container rises replacing colder fluid which sinks downward, regardless of the baffle. This behavior is able to lead to onset of oscillations in the temperature and flow fields. Due to blockage effect of a thin baffle, multi-cell recirculating vortex structures are observed. The number and strength of these vortices depend on the position and length of the baffle. For certain placements and lengths of the baffle, the time rate of the rise of the bulk temperature is increased or decreased. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180837 | HYDROGEN CELL FOR MOBILE IMPLEMENTATION - An fuel cell for inducing an electrolytic effect via one or more fluids to decrease the temperature of an internal combustion engine includes, a power supply, a voltage reducer operatively connected to the power supply, and a chamber. The chamber has a cathode, an anode, and a fluid disbursement member which is operatively coupled to an intake of the internal combustion engine. The power supply transmits energy to the voltage reducer to cause the hydrogen to be produced from one or more fluids. The hydrogen is then transmitted into the intake of an internal combustion engine to cause a decrease in temperature. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180838 | ALTERNATIVE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine that includes an engine block assembly, an air intake system coupled to the engine block assembly and an alternative fuel delivery system coupled to the air intake system. The alternative fuel delivery system includes a control module that monitors measurements of operational data of the internal combustion engine from the one or more sensors. In response to the operational data, the control module determines a fuel flow rate of alternative fuel and controls injection of the alternative fuel to provide the determined fuel flow rate of alternative fuel into the air intake system. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CO-GENERATION ON FUEL HAVING A CLOSED-LOOP ENERGY CYCLE - A system is provided that draws heat from an open-loop engine cycle into a closed-loop working fluid circulatory system that utilizes computer-aided feedback mechanisms. The closed-loop working fluid draws engine heat from multiple sources: exhaust stack gases, the engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion. Oxygen from hydrolysis is combined with ambient air to increase combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180840 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR-FUEL RATIO FOR AN ALTERNATING VALVE ENGINE - A method for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine operating with alternating intake valves is presented. According to the method, engine air-fuel ratio can be adjusted by changing valve timings or fuel during a cylinder cycle. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180841 | AIR SPRING SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine has at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve. A first spring biases the at least one intake valve to a closed position. A second spring biases the at least one exhaust valve to a closed position. At least one of the first and second springs is an air spring. An air compressor fluidly communicates with the air spring to supply air to the air spring. The air compressor is operatively connected to a rotating shaft of the engine to be selectively driven thereby. A motor is operatively connected to the air compressor to selectively drive the air compressor. A method of supplying air to the air spring of the above engine is also disclosed. A method of supplying air to an air spring of an engine having both a mechanical and an electrical air compressor is also disclosed. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180842 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AIR SPRING SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT - An internal combustion engine has at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve. A first spring biases the at least one intake valve to a closed position. A second spring biases the at least one exhaust valve to a closed position. At least one of the first and second springs is an air spring. An air compressor is disposed inside the cylinder head and fluidly communicates with the air spring to supply air to the air spring. The air compressor being disposed between a crankshaft and a cylinder head cover in a direction parallel to a cylinder axis is also disclosed. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180843 | Internal Combustion engine valve drive train switching arrangement - In an internal combustion engine valve drive train switching arrangement with a switching unit, the switching unit has at least one actuating unit with at least two switching members and at least one switching device for actuating the two switching members independently in an at least partial chronological offset, so as to perform a first switching process based on a first signal and then a second switching process, independently of an electronic evaluation. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180844 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL DEVICE - A valve timing control device is provided with an electric motor ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180845 | VALVE TIMING CONTROLLER - A valve timing controller is provided with a driving rotor rotating along with a crankshaft, a driven rotor rotating along with a camshaft, a planetary gear performing a planetary motion to adjust a rotational phase between the camshaft and the crankshaft, a motor shaft rotating for controlling the planetary motion, a cylindrical planetary carrier supporting the planetary gear and being connected with the control shaft so that the planetary gear performs the planetary motion, and a lubricating mechanism. The lubricating mechanism includes an introducing port which opens on a side surface of the second rotor axially confronting the planetary carrier. The introducing port extends across a supporting outer surface and a connecting inner surface. The lubricant is introduced into an interior of the first rotor through the introducing port. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180846 | Rocker arm for internal combustion engine - A rocker arm for an internal combustion engine includes a roller brought into contact with a cam thereby to be rotated, an arm body having a storage portion in which the roller is stored, the arm body being swung by rotation of the cam, thereby opening and closing a valve. The storage portion has an opening edge located on an upper surface of the arm body and opposed to a circumferential surface of the roller, and the opening edge includes a part receiving a lubricant flowing along the upper surface of the arm body, the part being formed with a receiving opening edge jutting out so that both widthwise ends thereof are located away from the circumferential surface of the roller and so that a widthwise central portion thereof comes close to the circumferential surface of the roller. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180847 | VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR A SPLIT-CYCLE ENGINE - The present invention provides a valve actuation system comprising a valve train for actuating a valve, the valve train including actuating elements and a valve lash, and a valve lash adjustment system for adjusting the valve lash, wherein the valve train and the valve lash adjustment system do not share any common actuating elements. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180848 | VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR A SPLIT-CYCLE ENGINE - The present invention provides a valve actuation system comprising a valve train for actuating a valve, the valve train including actuating elements and a valve lash, and a valve lash adjustment system for adjusting the valve lash, wherein the valve train and the valve lash adjustment system do not share any common actuating elements. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180849 | SYSTEM FOR RESTARTING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WHEN ENGINE RESTART CONDITION IS MET - In a system, an angle sensor outputs a pulse each time an output shaft of an internal combustion engine rotates by a preset angle, and a calculator calculates speed-change information indicative of a change in a speed of rotation of the output shaft based on the pulses outputted from the angle sensor. A determiner determines, based on the speed-change information, whether at least one of the pulses outputted from the angle sensor represents a proper timing for a preset of a pinion of a starter with a ring gear mounted on the output shaft. A pinion engaging unit shifts the pinion toward the ring gear so that the pinion is engaged with the ring gear when it is determined that the at least one of the pulses outputted from the angle sensor represents the proper timing for the preset of the pinion with the ring gear. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180850 | Actuating device - In an actuating device with at least one electrical or electromagnetic actuation unit, at least two activation sequences performed by different actuation elements of the actuation unit are associated with at least two different electrical and/or electromagnetic states of the actuation unit via electric coil units energized by current flowing in different flow directions. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180851 | PISTON ENGINE COMPRISING MEMBER TO COVER BOTTOM FACE OF VALVE HEAD OF POPPET VALVE - To achieve high compression ratio and lower temperature of the exhaust poppet valve in an engine provided with a poppet valve on an extend part of a combustion chamber outside a main cylinder, disclosed is a valve cover having a cylindrical side face and upper face, an compression ring either the cylindrical side face and an inner wall of the sub cylinder, means to contact closely a bottom face of a poppet valve and the upper face of the valve cover, the upper part of the valve cover occupying most part of the combustion chamber facing with the bottom face, the valve cover moves along with the poppet valve when the poppet valve is lifted, a combination of overhead valves and the poppet valve including one intake valve and one exhaust valve, and total number of the overhead valve and poppet valve is not less than 3. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180852 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to an internal combustion engine ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180853 | AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE BEARING - A bearing for an automotive engine includes a base having a first bearing segment formed therein, and a bearing cap removably mounted to the base, with the bearing cap including fastener towers in contact with the base. A second bearing segment extends between the fastener towers. A number of non-contact stiffening ribs extend parallel to the fastener towers. The stiffening ribs are attached to outboard portions of the fastener towers. The stiffening ribs cause the bearing cap to avoid excessive flexing and distortion, while at the same time avoiding fretting corrosion which would occur were the clamp loads of the cap to the base be reduced by materially increasing the size of the fastener towers. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180854 | SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING OIL MIST FROM THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION GAS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND FUNCTIONAL MODULE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A SEPARATOR - A separator for separating oil mist from the crankcase ventilation gas of an internal combustion engine, especially of a motor vehicle. The separator includes a gas purification chamber inside which a rotatably mounted centrifugal rotor is arranged. The gas purification chamber has a crude gas inlet, a pure gas outlet, and an oil outlet. The crankcase ventilation gas can be conducted into a radially internal zone of the centrifugal rotor via the crude gas inlet, while pure gas that is liberated from oil mist can be discharged from the gas purification chamber via the pure gas outlet, and oil separated from the gas can be discharged from the gas purification chamber via the oil outlet. The separator further includes a rotary drive for the centrifugal rotor. The rotary drive is disposed in a drive chamber of the separator, can be operated using pressurized lubrication oil of the internal combustion engine, and is connected to the centrifugal rotor by means of a shaft extending from the drive chamber into the gas purification chamber, from which the drive chamber is separated. The rotary drive is formed by at least one thrust nozzle which is connected to the shaft and to which the pressurized lubrication oil of the internal combustion engine can be fed. The separator includes at least one part of a base that forms the separation between the gas purification chamber and the drive chamber and extends into the drive chamber, the part of the base being fitted with a seat for a bearing of the shaft. The bearing is located at a distance from the centrifugal rotor. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 2010-07-22 |
20100180856 | AIR FILTER DEVICE - The invention relates to an air filter device ( | 2010-07-22 |
20100180857 | PARTIALLY DEACTIVATABLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A partially deactivatable internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks | 2010-07-22 |