32nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140216576 | GAS LOCK DEVICE AND EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT GENERATION APPARATUS - A gas lock device may include a chamber having a passage section and a connection hole that connects a surface to the passage section, an optical element that is attached to the chamber and seals the passage section, a gas supply apparatus, and a pipe that is attached at one end to the gas supply apparatus and attached at the other end to the chamber, and may define a flow channel communicating with the connection hole. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216577 | GAS RELEASE DEVICE FOR COATING PROCESS - A gas release device is formed of two plates combined together. Each of the plates includes an intake groove. Each of the intake grooves is linked with a first distribution groove. Each of the first distribution grooves is linked with two second distribution grooves. Each of the second distribution grooves is linked with two third distribution grooves. Each of the third distribution grooves is linked with two fourth distribution grooves. Each of the fourth distribution grooves is linked with two fifth distribution grooves. Each of the fifth distribution grooves has a venthole. After a gas of a vapor deposition source enters the intake groove, the gas passes through the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth distribution grooves in order and then substantially equal amount of the gas is finally released out of each of the ventholes. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216578 | COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS - A compressed air supply apparatus includes a control unit configured to operate an air compressor when a measurement value of the pressure measurement unit reaches a first pressure or less, and configured to stop the air compressor when the measurement value reaches a second pressure higher than the first pressure, and a plurality of relief valve apparatuses installed in each of the connection flow path between the air compressor and each of a plurality of air tanks, wherein the relief valve apparatus configures to open the connection flow path to the atmosphere when the measurement value reaches a third pressure higher than the second pressure and close the connection flow path when the measurement value reaches a fourth pressure higher than the second pressure and lower than the third pressure after the opening. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216579 | SYSTEM FOR EMULSION ASPIRATION - System, including apparatus and methods, for aspirating at least a portion of an emulsion from a well using a tip. In some embodiments, the tip may have a flat end and an inlet surrounded by the flat end. The well may have a floor with one or more surface features that prevent uninterrupted circumferential contact of the flat end of the tip with any region of the floor. In some embodiments, the tip may not have a flat end. In some embodiments, the well may have a port that guides the tip to the floor with the tip slanted with respect to the floor. Methods of making a device that includes the well are also disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216580 | HYDRAULIC STEERING AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A VALVE POSITION - The invention concerns a hydraulic steering ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216581 | GAS VALVE UNIT - A gas valve unit includes a plurality of individually actuatable throttle sections which are arranged in parallel relation for setting a throughflow rate of a gas volumetric flow that is fed to a gas burner of a gas appliance. Each throttle section has a plurality of throttle points which are arranged in series, with the throttle points arranged in series having an opening cross section that increases along the series. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216582 | APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING FLUID FLOW PATH - An apparatus for diverting a fluid flow path automatically diverts a fluid flow path in accordance with inclining of a main body, and includes two or more selectable fluid flow paths through which an external air stream is drawn, a fixed fluid flow path to be selectively connected to one of the selectable fluid flow paths, a path selecting unit to connect the fixed fluid flow path to one of the selectable fluid flow paths, and a driving member to provide a driving force for path selecting of the path selecting unit. If mounted in an external apparatus, the driving member causes the path selecting unit to move and connect to the fixed fluid flow path in accordance with inclining of the external apparatus. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216583 | WATER DRAIN ACCELERATING DEVICE - A water drain accelerating device has a base with a discharge port connected to a flush way assembled inside a water tank. An overflow hole is connected to the discharge port. An overflow pipe is plugged to the base. The bottom of the overflow pipe is connected to the overflow hole. A negative pressure pipe is connected to the overflow pipe. Negative pressure generates inside the overflow pipe when the base is draining. Water inside the water tank flows out of the discharge port when water drains. The water level inside the cavity of the negative pressure pipe falls down with the water level inside the water tank. Negative pressure generates inside the overflow pipe, so air inside the overflow pipe can't enter into the discharge port through the overflow hole. An air pipe extends from the overflow hole to the flush way. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216584 | FLUID FLOW CONTROL VALVE - The invention provides a fluid flow control valve ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216585 | GAS INJECTION APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESS CHAMBER INCORPORATING SAME - Methods and apparatus for mixing and delivery of process gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas injection apparatus includes an elongate top plenum comprising a first gas inlet; an elongate bottom plenum disposed beneath and supporting the top plenum, the bottom plenum comprising a second gas inlet; a plurality of first conduits disposed through the bottom plenum and having first ends fluidly coupled to the top plenum and second ends disposed beneath the bottom plenum; and a plurality of second conduits having first ends fluidly coupled to the bottom plenum and second ends disposed beneath the bottom plenum; wherein a lower end of the bottom plenum is adapted to fluidly couple the gas injection apparatus to a mixing chamber such that the second ends of the plurality of first conduits and the second ends of the plurality of second conduits are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216586 | POWDER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND POWDER PROCESSING METHOD - A processing space is provided in a reaction container. One gas inlet port is provided at the lower end of the reaction container. A distribution plate is attached to the one gas inlet port. Another gas inlet port is provided at a lower side surface of the reaction container. Powder that is an object to be processed is stored on the distribution plate in the reaction container. The distribution plate is configured to let a gas pass and not let the powder pass. A nitrogen gas is introduced into the processing space through the distribution plate from the one gas inlet port, and a processing gas is introduced into the processing space from the other gas inlet port without passing through the distribution plate. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216587 | PIPELINE LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR DEVICE - The pipeline leak detection and repair device is an autonomous machine that travels through a pipeline to detect very small leaks therein. The device also repairs those leaks with an on-board repair component. The repair occurs nearly simultaneously with the leak detection as the device passes the leak. The device includes a plurality of thin, flexible sensor leaves in a radial array. The leaves are positioned to place them nearly in contact with the inner surface of the pipe wall. Each leaf includes two sensors installed on its opposite surfaces. Flexure of the leaf due to changes in pressure gradient as the leaf passes a leak results in signals from the sensors being sent to an onboard processor. The processor determines the position of the affected leaf, and rotates a repair component to apply a pressure-sensitive tape patch over the leak as the repair component passes the leak. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216588 | System and Method for Irrigating Liquids Over an Obstacle - A system, apparatus, and method for use in liquid fertilizer irrigation to transport liquid fertilizer, such as manure, over an obstacle. A raised pipeline apparatus includes a raised pipeline for transporting liquid fertilizer having a first end and a second end, and a first support structure operably connected to the raised pipeline near the first end and the second support structure operably connected to the raised pipeline near the second end. The first and second support structures suspend the arched pipeline in an upright position so as to enable the transport of liquid fertilizer over the obstacle. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216589 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ENERGY SAVING AND CARBON REDUCTION APPARATUS - A multifunctional energy saving and carbon reduction apparatus includes an outer pipe and a foam layer. The outer pipe includes an inlet and an outlet, and each of the inlet and outlet is connected to an outer-pipe connector, inside the outer pipe is formed an inner space in communication with the inlet and the outlet. The foam layer is stuffed in the inner space and formed with a plurality of orifices and contains small amount of natural radiation ore powder. The multifunctional energy saving and carbon reduction apparatus allows the reactants, such as liquid fuel and oxidizer or gaseous fuel and oxidizer, to come into direct contact with the radiation element layer, when the reactants flow through the energy saving and carbon reduction apparatus, so as to enhance combustion efficiency. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216590 | DUCT ELEMENT FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A duct element for the exhaust system of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, including at least one flexible duct part, preferably a bellows. The flexible duct part is embodied at least partially from a first type of steel with a Mo-content ≧4% or ≧6% and with a N-content from 0.3% to 0.6% or from 0.18% to 0.25%, preferably embodied from steel of the type 1.4565 or the type 1.4547. Furthermore a decoupling element is provided for motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine and a respective use of steel embodied with a Mo-content ≧4% or ≧6% and a N-content from 0.3% to 0.6% or from 0.18% to 0.25%, preferably steel of the type 1.4565 or 1.4547. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216591 | Reinforced Hose - A hose comprising a tubular body of flexible material arranged between an inner and outer helically wound wire. The hose further comprises an elongate member having opposing longitudinal edges, the elongate member being helically wound around the tubular body such that the opposing longitudinal edges of the layer are in an adjacent or overlapping arrangement, wherein each longitudinal edge includes a formation capable of interengaging with a cooperating formation on the opposing longitudinal edge, wherein the elongate member is provided at least one reinforcing member which extends along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216592 | UMBILICAL HOSE WITH IMPROVED CYCLIC OVALISATION RESISTANCE - A high pressure hose for use within an umbilical includes a hose liner tube surrounded by a first reinforcement layer comprised substantially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibres and a second reinforcement layer surrounding the first reinforcement layer. The second layer comprises at least 50% aramid fibres. The hose has an outer thermoplastic extruded hose jacket. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216593 | Tubular Component with an Internal Wear-Resistant Surface - A tubular component is for a pipe system. The tubular component comprises an external shell. and an internal wear element which is attached to the inner jacket surface of the shell by a bonding mass in a first annular space formed between the outer jacket surface of the wear element and the inner jacket surface of the shell, the bonding mass being constituted by a hyperelastic bonding mass. A method is for attaching the wear element to the tubular component. Use of a hyperelastic bonding mass is for such attaching. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216594 | WIRE STRAIGHTENING APPARATUS - A wire straightening apparatus that straightens kinks of a wire that is fed along a wire feeding path includes one or a plurality of straightening mechanisms. Each straightening mechanism includes a plurality of first straightening rollers and one or a plurality of second straightening rollers. Each roller has a groove along its outer periphery, the groove gradually deepening toward a bottom portion. The bottom portion of the groove of each first straightening roller is spaced from the wire feeding path in a first direction, and the bottom portion of the groove of each second straightening roller is spaced from the wire feeding path in a second direction opposite to the first direction. With this structure, the wire can be made to follow a path that meanders as viewed from a direction perpendicular to axes of the straightening rollers. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216595 | Double Stage Bottled Soda Dispenser - The present invention relates to a method and a device to dispense carbonated beverage from bottled soda while preventing the carbonation from escaping the soda bottle. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216596 | Vehicle Fuel Dispensing System for Dwellings - Vehicle fuel dispensing system for a dwelling unit includes a fuel source and a fuel supply conduit for the unit connected to the fuel source. The fuel supply conduit has an in-line meter for measuring fuel flow characteristics and provides readouts of the characteristics. Vehicle fuel dispensing system for a plurality of dwelling units includes a fuel source and a fuel supply conduit for the plurality of units connected to the fuel source. The fuel supply conduit has an in-line meter for measuring fuel flow characteristics and provides readouts of the characteristics. Method of dispensing vehicle fuel to one or more dwelling units includes steps of: providing a fuel source; providing a fuel supply conduit for the one or more units for connecting the fuel source to the one or more units; and providing an in-line meter for measuring fuel flow characteristics and providing readouts of the characteristics. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216597 | FILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FILLING MACHINE - A filling machine for filling containers includes a rotor, a transport element, a vertical machine axis, and filling positions, each of which comprises a filling element, a container support, and a closure element, and a common actuating drive for all closure elements of the filling machine. The transport element revolves on the rotor about the machine axis. The filling positions are on the transport element. The closure element is a rinsing cap or a rinsing sleeve. Each closure element is movable by the common actuating drive between a parking position and a working position. In the parking position, the closure element is within a movement path of the filling elements. In the working position, the closure element is coaxial with the associated filling element and below the filling element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216598 | STERILE SAMPLING METHODS AND APPARATUS - An apparatus and method that allow multiple samples of a liquid in a primary container (here called a ‘pouch’) to be taken with minimal danger of contaminating the liquid in the container during the sampling process are disclosed. In an embodiment, a closed sterile sight chamber is connected with the pouch in a sterile manner to allow fluid to flow into the chamber white at the same time allowing air within the chamber to be displaced through a bacterial fitter to atmosphere. The connection between the sight chamber and the pouch is then terminated (severed or closed), isolating the pouch from the sampling apparatus. Only then are samples of liquid withdrawn from the sight chamber, while allowing air to flow into the chamber through the bacterial filter. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216599 | HYDROGEN DISPENSER TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and a method for testing a hydrogen dispenser is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first tank, a supply channel fluidly coupled to the first tank, the supply channel configured to be fluidly coupled to the hydrogen dispenser, a backpressure system fluidly coupled to the first tank, and a controller operatively coupled to the backpressure system. The controller is configured to receive a target fill profile, and control the backpressure system to effect a fill profile according to the target fill profile. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216600 | Inflation Work Station - An inflation work station for inflating a tire-wheel assembly including a tire mounted to a wheel is disclosed. The inflation work station includes at least one inflation probe including a female portion and a male portion. The male portion is arrangeable with respect to the female portion in one of a non-mated orientation such that the at least one inflation probe is arranged in an offline orientation and a mated orientation such that the at least one inflation probe is arranged in an online orientation. The inflation work station further includes a working device including a controller, at least one movement actuator connected to the controller and the at least one inflation probe. The at least one movement actuator imparts movement to the male portion to result in the online/offline orientation of the at least one inflation probe. The inflation work station includes at least one valve connected to the controller and the at least one inflation probe. The inflation workstation includes at least one pressurized fluid source connected to the at least one inflation probe by way of the at least one valve to permit or deny communication of a pressurized fluid of the at least one pressurized fluid source to a cavity formed by the tire-wheel assembly for inflating the tire-wheel assembly. A method is also disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216601 | Method and Device for Refilling a Storage Tank - The present invention relates to a method and a device for refilling a stationary storage tank with a subcooled cryogenically liquefied gas from a tanker. A subcooler, comprising a cooling bath and connected between the tanker and an inlet of the storage tank, is filled with the liquefied gas from the tanker up to a filling level and cooled to a bath temperature. The storage tank is subsequently refilled with the liquefied gas from the tanker by the liquefied gas being pumped through a heat exchanger in the cooling bath of the subcooler into the storage tank by using a delivery pump, during which it is cooled to the bath temperature of the cooling bath. After the end of the filling process, the subcooler is no longer supplied with liquefied gas and therefore heats up. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216602 | AUTOMATED FUEL QUALITY DETECTION AND DISPENSER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, PARTICULARLY FOR AVIATION FUELING APPLICATIONS - A fuel quality monitoring system and method to automatically and/or continuously monitor quality of fuel dispensed and control the operation of the fuel dispenser. The control system monitors fuel quality to prevent unsafe refuelings when the fuel quality is unacceptable. In one embodiment, a combination of a differential pressure sensor and a fuel quality monitoring device. If fuel quality is at an acceptable level although not ideal, the control system can allow fueling with the generation of reports and alarms. If the fuel quality is unacceptable, fuel flow can be stopped. If the differential pressure across the filter indicates a high degree of debris and/or water retention, the control system can automatically lower the flow rate to reduce the risk of filter breakdown without completely preventing fueling until the filter can be replaced. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216603 | Method and Apparatus for Vending a Containerized Liquid Product Utilizing an Automatic Self-Service Refill System - A method and apparatus for vending a containerized fluid includes placing a machine-readable indicia on the container identifying the base fluid. The container may be filled and then distributed or distributed prior to filling through various distribution channels to consumers. When a consumer wishes to fill or re-fill the container, the consumer places the container adjacent a reader that interprets the indicia to identify the base fluid to be dispensed. A dispenser then fills the container through a movable fill probe that elevates as the liquid within the container rises. In some embodiments, and prior to filling, the dispenser apparatus may also query the consumer about options are provided at the time of dispensing for further dispensing various optional ingredients, including scents, flavors, colors, nutritional supplements or other additives together with the base product. In further embodiments, the dispenser may also print discount tickets or coupons that may discount the purchase of the containerized fluid or other promotional merchandise. The machine-readable indicia may include affiliate codes that permit crediting or compensating various affiliates in relation to the container filling. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216604 | LIFTING ELEMENT WITH EXTENSIBLE RINSE SLEEVE - A supporting-and-lifting device for filling stations on a filling machine has a base element, a container carrier including a component that moves parallel to a filling-element axis, an auxiliary lifting element integrated in the container carrier, and a further piston mounted centrally in the auxiliary lifting element. The piston has a head plate. The auxiliary lifting element has, at its upper end, a container plate made from its collar-shaped upper and the head plate. The lifting element can be raised for cleaning or disinfecting. The lifting element is movable by the filling element into a sealed position. The piston is movable independently of the lifting element in a direction parallel to the filling element axis. In a work position, which represents a vertically lower end position, the piston and the lifting element in the sealed position define a rinse sleeve. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216605 | NEGATIVE RAKE SCRAPER - A negative rake scraper with a cutting blade and a cutting blade housing assembly that securely houses the cutting blade such that the blade can extend, retract, and be easily removed from the housing. The housing and the blade may have coplanar bottom and/or top surfaces providing reduced vibration and uninhibited movement of the tool across a tool rest. The cutting blade and housing may be removably attached to a vibration-dampening bolster that can be removably attached to handles of various dimensions. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216606 | Non-oriented Electrical Steel Strip Having Excellent Magnetic Properties and Production Method Thereof - The present invention relates to a non-oriented electrical steel strip, which is used as a core for electrical devices such as motors and transformers, and a production method thereof. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for producing a (100) [0vw] non-oriented electrical steel strip having excellent magnetic properties, in which a slab having a composition comprising 0.0001-0.035 wt % of S and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, thereby showing a ferrite structure throughout the entire temperature range, is hot-rolled, pickled and cold-rolled, and the cold-rolled steel strip is annealed so that the selective growth of (100) grains on the surface of the cold-rolled steel strip occurs and the surface of the annealed steel strip is composed of the (100) [0vw] orientation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216607 | BIOCOMPATIBLE COPPER-BASED SINGLE-CRYSTAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS - We describe herein biocompatible single crystal Cu-based shape memory alloys (SMAs). In particular, we show biocompatibility based on MEM elution cell cytotoxicity, ISO intramuscular implant, and hemo-compatibility tests producing negative cytotoxic results. This biocompatibility may be attributed to the formation of a durable oxide surface layer analogous to the titanium oxide layer that inhibits body fluid reaction to titanium nickel alloys, and/or the non-existence of crystal domain boundaries may inhibit corrosive chemical attack. Methods for controlling the formation of the protective aluminum oxide layer are also described, as are devices including such biocompatible single crystal copper-based SMAs. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216608 | METHOD FOR COOLING METAL PARTS HAVING UNDERGONE A NITRIDING/NITROCARBURISING TREATMENT IN A MOLTEN SALT BATH, UNIT FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD AND THE TREATED METAL PARTS - Before the end of the treatment of metal parts in a molten salt bath nitriding/nitrocarburizing station, a chamber, arranged so that the oxygen contained in the chamber can be discharged in order to create an inert atmosphere, is filled with a refrigerant in liquid form and with a strong capacity for volume expansion as it evaporates. All the parts treated are transferred into the chamber. The chamber is closed, and the parts are left in the chamber for a preset length of time to reach a temperature at which the salt congeals and forms a protective barrier. The parts are then removed and subjected to a rinsing operation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216609 | HIGH STRENGTH HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET FOR WELDED STEEL LINE PIPE HAVING EXCELLENT SOURING RESISTANCE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME (AS AMENDED) - A steel material containing 0.01% to 0.07% C, 0.40% or less Si, 0.5% to 1.4% Mn, 0.1% or less Al, 0.01% to 0.15% Nb, 0.1% or less V, 0.03% or less Ti, and 0.008% or less N on a mass basis, Nb, V, and Ti satisfying Nb+V+Ti<0.15, Cm satisfying 0.12 or less, is heated to a heating temperature of 1,100° C. to 1,250° C., finish-rolled in such a way that the accumulative rolling reduction at a temperature of 930° C. or lower is 40% to 85% and the finished rolling temperature is 760° C. to 870° C., cooled to a cooling stop temperature of 500° C. or lower in terms of surface temperature at an average cooling rate of 30° C./s to 200° C./s in terms of thickness-wise center temperature, naturally cooled for more than 10 s after cooling is stopped, and coiled at a coiling temperature of 400° C. to 620° C. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216610 | HOT-PRESSED MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A hot-pressed member includes a steel sheet, a Ni-diffusion region present in a surface layer of the steel sheet, and an intermetallic compound layer and a ZnO layer which are provided in order on the Ni-diffusion region, the intermetallic compound layer corresponding to a γ phase present in a phase equilibrium diagram of a Zn—Ni alloy, wherein a spontaneous immersion potential indicated in a 0.5 M NaCl aqueous air-saturated solution at 25° C.±5° C. is −600 to −360 mV based on a standard hydrogen electrode. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216611 | HOT-PRESSED MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A hot-pressed member includes a steel sheet, a Ni-diffusion region present in a surface layer of the steel sheet, and an intermetallic compound layer and a ZnO layer which are provided in order on the Ni-diffusion region, the intermetallic compound layer corresponding to a γ phase present in a phase equilibrium diagram of a Zn—Ni alloy, wherein a spontaneous immersion potential indicated in a 0.5 M NaCl aqueous air-saturated solution at 25° C.±5° C. is −600 to −360 mV based on a standard hydrogen electrode. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216612 | Steel, for Hot Forming or Quenching in a Tool, having Improved Ductility - The invention relates to a steel part, the composition of the steel of which comprises, the contents being expressed by weight: 0.040%≦C≦0.100%; 0.80%≦Mn≦2.00%; Si≦0.30%; S≦0.005%; P≦0.030%; 0.010%≦Al≦0.070%; 0.015%≦Nb≦0.100%; 0.030%≦Ti≦0.080%; N≦0.009%; Cu≦0.100%; Ni≦0.100%; Cr≦0.100%; Mo≦0.100%; and Ca≦0.006%, the balance of the composition consisting of iron and inevitable impurities resulting from the smelting, the microstructure of the steel consisting of at least 75% equiaxed ferrite, martensite in an amount not less than 5% but not exceeding 20%, and bainite in an amount not exceeding 10%. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216613 | METHOD FOR HEAT TREATMENT OF COLUMNAR WORK - The present invention relates to a method for heat treatment of a columnar work. In order to provide the method for heat treatment of a columnar work being able to attain a high productivity, a reduction of cost, and an improvement of quality, as compared with the prior art, the method for heat treatment of a columnar work of the present invention includes a quench-hardening step and a tempering step being carried out after the quench-hardening step, the quench-hardening step includes a first quench-hardening step and a second quench-hardening step being carried out after the first quench-hardening step, the entire region of the columnar work from an outer circumferential surface to a core thereof, or a partial region thereof, is heated up to a temperature not lower than a transformation temperature Ac | 2014-08-07 |
20140216614 | FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL PLATE WHICH HAS EXCELLENT RIDGING RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - The present invention focuses on Sn and has as its problem to not only improve the corrosion resistance and rust resistance of Cr-containing ferritic stainless steel but also improve the ridging resistance. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216615 | STAINLESS-STEEL SEAMLESS BELT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, FIXING BELT AND HEAT FIXING APPARATUS - Provided is a stainless-steel seamless belt formed by subjecting a stainless-steel plate to a plastic forming process and having a thickness of 50 μm or less. The seamless belt has a bending durability of 100,000 or more times in a specific bending test and has a Vickers hardness of 450 (Hv) or more. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216616 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR NITRATE PRILLS - Compositions, methods and systems involving nitrate compounds are disclosed and described. A method of dissolving a nitrate compound having an additive can comprise dissolving the nitrate compound to form an aqueous nitrate solution and adding a surfactant to the aqueous nitrate solution, where the surfactant disperses the additive. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216617 | TIRE - A tire provided with a plurality of land portions formed by a main groove extending along a tire circumferential direction, wherein the main groove is formed with one intra-groove recessed in a tire inner direction from a surface of the main groove, the intra-groove comprises: a first circumferential groove portion extending along the tire circumferential direction on the first groove wall; a first inclined portion extending from the first groove wall toward the second groove wall on a groove bottom of the main groove; a second circumferential groove portion extending along the tire circumferential direction on the second groove wall; and a second inclined portion extending from the second groove wall toward the first groove wall on the groove bottom of the main groove. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216618 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR AN AUTO MOTORCYCLE - Provided is a pneumatic tire for an auto motorcycle, in which a plurality of different grooves are formed as three different oblique lug grooves ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216619 | PNEUMATIC TIRE TREAD - A pneumatic tire tread capable of mitigating air column resonance and maintaining drainage performance while ensuring that the flexible fences are abraded to a similar extent to the tread portion is formed from a rubber composition and has a tread portion, in which is formed at least one primary groove of depth D and width W having a base surface and two opposing walls, and multiple flexible fences of thickness E, which extend inside the primary groove such that at least 70% of the cross-sectional area of the primary groove is blocked and which are disposed at intervals such that at least one of the multiple flexible fences is in the primary groove in the tread contact patch when the tire is rolling, wherein the multiple flexible fences are formed from at least a rubber composition for fences that is different from the rubber composition for the tread portion; and the rubber composition for fences has an abrasion index that is more than or equal to twice the abrasion index of the rubber composition of the tread portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216620 | HEAVY DUTY PNEUMATIC TIRE - A heavy duty pneumatic tire includes a tread portion provided with at least one circumferentially extending main groove, at least one circumferentially extending sub groove, and a plurality of lateral grooves to form repeated pitch elements each of which consists of one lateral groove and a block element. The sub groove includes a shallow bottom part with a depth smaller than that of the main groove. The shallow bottom part of the sub groove is provided with a groove bottom sipe. The lateral grooves include a shallow bottom part with a depth smaller than that of the main groove. The shallow bottom part of the lateral groove is provided with a groove bottom sipe. The lateral grooves have groove widths W2 in a range of from 5% to 15% in relation to a circumferential length L1 of the pitch element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216621 | AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE - The present invention is directed to an air maintenance tire and pump assembly comprising: a tire having two spaced inextensible beads; a ground contacting tread portion; a pair of individual sidewalls extending radially inward from the axial outer edges of said tread portion to join the respective beads; a supporting carcass for the tread portion and sidewalls; an innerliner disposed radially inward of the carcass, the innerliner having a innerliner surface facing an interior cavity of the tire; an elongate substantially annular air passageway enclosed within a bending region of the tire, the air passageway operatively closing and opening segment by segment as the bending region of the tire passes through a rolling tire footprint to pump air along the air passageway; an air inlet port assembly coupled to and in air flow communication with the air passageway at an inlet air passageway junction, the air inlet port assembly operable to channel inlet air from outside of the tire into the air passageway, the air inlet port assembly comprising a regulator assembly, the regulator assembly having a mounting surface; the mounting surface adhered to the innerliner surface with a silicone adhesive. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216622 | TIRE COMPRISING A HIGH-CONTRAST PATTERN AND RIBS FOR PROTECTING THE PATTERN - The invention relates to a tire made of rubbery material comprising a sidewall on which there is formed at least one pattern that contrasts with this sidewall. The pattern comprises a plurality of strands distributed through the pattern with a density of at least five strands per square millimetre (mm | 2014-08-07 |
20140216623 | TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire in which a display part of the tire is made less susceptible to dirt and damages and is also improved in appearance. The tire of the present invention includes, on a tire side portion ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216624 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic tire which can be easily manufactured and can reliably reduce cavity resonance sound. Specifically, the present invention provides a pneumatic tire at least having: a tread portion | 2014-08-07 |
20140216625 | PNEUMATIC TIRE CARCASS HAVING AIR BLOCKING STABILIZING FABRIC SYSTEM - A pneumatic tire carcass having a radial direction and a circumferential direction. The tire carcass comprises at least one ply of stabilizing fabric and an air-blocking layer attached to the stabilizing fabric. The stabilizing fabric contains a plurality of reinforcing yarns and is disposed within the carcass such that the reinforcing yarns are arranged in the radial direction of the carcass. The reinforcing yarns comprise monoaxially drawn tape elements having a rectangular cross-section, an upper surface, and a lower surface. The tape elements contain at least a first layer having a draw ratio of at least about 5, a modulus of at least about 2 GPa, and a density of at least 0.85 g/cm | 2014-08-07 |
20140216626 | PNEUMATIC TIRE CARCASS HAVING AIR BLOCKING STABILIZING FABRIC SYSTEM - A pneumatic tire carcass having a radial direction and a circumferential direction. The tire carcass comprises at least one ply of stabilizing fabric embedded into an air-blocking layer. The stabilizing fabric contains a plurality of reinforcing yarns and is disposed within the carcass such that the reinforcing yarns are arranged in the radial direction of the carcass. The air-blocking layer contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyisobutalyene or polyurethane, polyamide, polyester, co-polymers of PA and PES, dynamically vulcanized alloy resin, co-polymers, and mixtures thereof. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216627 | SURFACE COVER - A surface cover assembly includes a body, the body including at least one grasping point and surface covering material dispensably attached to the body. A method of applying a barrier over a use surface includes obtaining a surface cover assembly, the surface cover assembly including: a body including at least one grasping point and surface covering material dispensably attached to the body; grasping the grasping point of the body; and applying surface covering material to the use surface. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216628 | WOOD MATERIAL BOARD HOT-PRESSING DEVICE AND OPERATION PROCESS FOR SUCH A DEVICE - A wood material board hot-pressing system with a primary circuit includes a supply pipe for discharging of hot heat transfer fluid from a heat generator and a return pipe for supplying cooled heat transfer fluid to the heat generator. A secondary circuit features a pressing device for pressing wood material boards. A supply channel supplies heat transfer fluid to the pressing device and a return channel returns cooled heat transfer fluid to the primary circuit. A controlling device contains a control valve and is configured to control a flow of heat transfer fluid from the primary circuit to the secondary circuit. A secondary circulation pump with variable output is set up to circulate the heat transfer fluid in the secondary circuit. The controlling device features a heat output recording device and is configured to automatically control a level of heat output (P) supplied to the pressing device. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216629 | LABEL APPLICATION DEVICES - Label application devices and methods of printing and applying labels are described herein. One label application device can comprise a feed component configured to deliver a sheet of label material to a position, a product identification component configured to identify a type of a product that is approaching the position, a printing component configured to print data onto the sheet of label material, the data based on the identified type of product, a stripping component configured to remove a liner portion of the sheet of label material from a label portion of the sheet, and an applicator component configured to apply the label portion to the product. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216630 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD - A method of manufacturing a liquid discharge head in which a device substrate having an energy generating element and a supply port and a supporting member having a supply passage are bonded with each other an adhesive agent includes:
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20140216631 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A method for producing an electrode assembly includes: obtaining a porous active material molded body by molding a constituent material containing a lithium multiple oxide in the form of particles by compression, and then performing a heat treatment at a temperature of 850° C. or higher and lower than the melting point of the used lithium multiple oxide; forming a solid electrolyte layer by applying a liquid containing a constituent material of an inorganic solid electrolyte to the surface of the active material molded body including the inside of each pore of the active material molded body, and then performing a heat treatment; and bonding a current collector to the active material molded body exposed from the solid electrolyte layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216632 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACTIVE MATERIAL MOLDED BODY, ACTIVE MATERIAL MOLDED BODY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM BATTERY, AND LITHIUM BATTERY - A method for producing an active material molded body includes molding a constituent material containing LiCoO | 2014-08-07 |
20140216633 | STITCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention is a stitching apparatus and method of use wherein large spools of material can be used and driven into position in a sewing, embroidery or other stitching machine, thereby decreasing the complexity of the stitching process and reducing breakage and thread depletion. The apparatus generally comprises an upper thread feeding assembly, a lower thread feeding assembly, a stitching surface area and an activation assembly, wherein the activation assembly bonds the upper thread to the lower thread at the stitching surface area. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216634 | Method and Apparatus for Reworking Structures - An area of a structure is reworked from one side of the structure using resin infusion of a dry fiber patch. Entrapped air and excess resin is removed from the patch during the infusion process by inserting a vacuum device into the patch, and forcing the area resin through the vacuum device. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216635 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR AIRCRAFTS, WITH STRESS RELAXATION IN THE ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a method of assembling composite material parts ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216636 | RUBBER/RESIN COMPOSITE SEAL MATERIAL - A rubber/resin composite seal material having a base material of a rubbery elastomer and a fluororesin film that comes into contact with a fluid to be sealed, bonded to the base material with an adhesive. The seal is resistant to deterioration by reactive materials such as plasma, chemicals and heat yet remains flexible and may be repeatedly compressed. The rubber/resin composite seal material may be formed into the shape of an O-ring or other sealing structure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216637 | METHODS OF MAKING MEDICAL DEVICES - Scaffold-supported metal or pseudometallic film covers suitable for use as medical devices are disclosed together with methods of fabricating the devices. Methods for making the medical devices consist of either providing or forming a scaffold, then depositing a metallic or pseudometallic film cover onto the scaffold in such a manner as to form an integral, substantially monolithic junction between the deposited cover material and the scaffold. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216638 | Method and System of Making Composite Structures Having Gap Fillers with Chopped Fiber Material - There is provided in an embodiment a method of making a composite structure. The method includes the step of applying chopped fiber material in varying thicknesses onto a first ply surface of a first composite charge to form a layered composite charge. The method further includes the step of folding the layered composite charge. The method further includes the step of assembling a second composite charge and the folded layered composite charge to form a composite structure. The chopped fiber material forms a gap filler in the composite structure. The gap filler conforms to a shape of the composite structure surrounding the gap filler. The method further includes processing the composite structure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216639 | SORBENT SUBSTRATES FOR CO2 CAPTURE AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - Sorbent substrates for CO | 2014-08-07 |
20140216640 | Compression Device with Structural Support Features - A compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes adjacent flexible sleeve sections. At least one of the sleeve sections has an air bladder therein adapted to inflate for compressing a portion of the leg. A structural component is secured to the sleeve and extends generally between the flexible sleeve sections to maintain a spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. Bladder layers are joined together to form the air bladder. The bladder is joined together at least at two weld points on opposite sides of the structural component to locate the structural component on the sleeve so as to maintain the spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216641 | Indexing Laminating System - A system for laminating glass having an infrared heating module that includes at least two heating zones for heating a laminated material under vacuum where the two heating zones heat different section of a glass laminate. The system has a convection heating module that includes a heating coil that heats the glass laminate at atmospheric pressure and a cooling module. A system for laminating glass having at least one infrared heating unit, the at least one infrared heating unit arranged to provide three concentric heating zones for heating a laminated material, the three concentric heating zones heating different sections of the laminated material, and operation of the first heating module promotes the removal of air and moisture from the laminating glass. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216642 | Laminate Compaction Using Magnetic Force - A device uses magnetic force generated by a magnet to intensify compaction pressure applied to a composite laminate. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216643 | METHOD OF HEATING, METHOD OF PRODUCING PIEZOELECTRIC FILM, AND LIGHTIRRADIATION DEVICE - A method of heating includes a process of forming a layer to be heated on one surface of a light absorption layer; and a process of heating the light absorption layer by irradiating light onto the other surface of the light absorption layer. The other surface of the light absorption layer is a surface opposite to the one surface of the light absorption layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216644 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HEAT-ACTIVATED ADHESIVE COMPOUND - An adhesive film, which can be bonded when heat-activated, comprising a) a polymer-metal blend comprising at least one adhesive which can be bonded when heat-activated, and at least one metal component melting in the temperature range from 50° C. to 400° C., and b) at least one fibrous, electrically conductive filler, the filler being present at least partly in the form of a bound fiber network with the metal component. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216645 | Method for Forming Glass Layer and Method for Manufacturing Sealed Structure - To form a glass layer with high productivity over a substrate provided with a material whose upper temperature limit is low. A method for forming the glass layer includes a first step of providing a frit paste including a glass frit and a binder over a substrate, and a second step of relatively moving a laser light irradiation portion over the frit paste not to overlap with a laser light irradiation start portion. A track of the laser light irradiation portion in the second step has an intersection in an intersection portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216646 | LASER WELDING METHOD - A laser welding method includes positioning two resin molded products that are in contact with each other to a laser head having a mirror, and welding a contact surface of the resin molded products by a laser energy by allowing the laser beam to scan the resin molded products along a welding line with the mirror. The contact surface of the resin products has a first part on which the laser beam is incident at a first angle and a second part on which the laser beam is incident at a second angle larger than the first angle. The welding the contact surface includes controlling a luminous intensity of the laser beam so that the first part and the second part receive a substantially equal quantity of laser energy. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216647 | Welding Method for Substrate and Membrane of Membrane Mobile Polymer Microfluidic Chip - The present invention discloses a welding method for substrate and membrane of membrane mobile polymer microfluidic chip, which relates to the manufacturing technology of membrane mobile polymer microfluidic chip and comprises the following steps: before the welding, the substrate is fixed, the surface of the substrate is covered with the membrane; the membrane is pressed against the surface of the substrate, and in the course of welding, the laser irradiates the welding area on the substrate through the membrane, and the welding area fuses and then welds the substrate and membrane together. The present invention realizes the firm welding between membrane and substrate of membrane mobile polymer microfluidic chip, and ensures that the weld face is flat and uniform. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216648 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER WELDING OF TWO JOINING MEMBERS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - In a method and an apparatus for laser welding of two joining members of plastic material in which a focussed laser beam is emitted into a welding zone in the region of the boundary surfaces of the joining members arranged in such a way as to face one another so as to form a weld seam having a particular seam depth between the joining members, it is provided that the laser power density is modulated during the welding process in a direction of the seam depth in the welding zone. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216649 | THIOL-ENE CURED OIL-RESISTANT POLYACRYLATE SEALANTS FOR IN-PLACE GASKETING APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to thiol-ene curing compositions, which cure upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and/or heat. The compositions include components having alkenyl (or “ene”) functionality and components having thiol functionality, which undergo thiol-ene curing. The compositions also include a cure system. More specifically, in some embodiments, the curable compositions include a vinyl polymer bearing alkenyl or thiol terminal functional group(s) and a cross-linking agent having the opposing functionality, i.e., thiol cross-linking agents with alkenyl-terminated vinyl polymers and vinyl cross-linking agents with thiol-terminated vinyl polymers. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, such as for sealants for in-place gasketing applications. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216650 | COPPER FOIL FOR PRODUCING GRAPHENE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING GRAPHENE USING THE SAME - A copper foil for producing graphene, having 60 degree gloss of 500% in a rolling direction and a direction transverse to rolling direction, and an average crystal grain size of 200 μm or more after heating at 1000° C. for 1 hour in an atmosphere containing 20% by volume or more of hydrogen and balance argon. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216651 | Ballistic Panels and Method of Making the Same - A ballistic panel is described that comprises a ballistic-resistant component and a cover that comprises a laminate comprising (i) a substrate layer and (ii) an inner bonding layer. The cover is bonded to at least one surface of the ballistic-resistant component by the inner bonding layer of the laminate, and is bonded around the perimeter of the ballistic resistant component to form a perimeter seal. A method for making the ballistic panel is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216652 | Ballistic Panels and Method of Making the Same - A ballistic panel is described that comprises a ballistic-resistant component and a cover that comprises a laminate comprising (i) a substrate layer and (ii) an inner bonding layer. The cover is bonded to at least one surface of the ballistic-resistant component by the inner bonding layer of the laminate, and is bonded around the perimeter of the ballistic resistant component to form a perimeter seal. A method for making the ballistic panel is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216653 | FIRE PROTECTION MORTAR - A composition for the preparation of a fire protection mortar comprising
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20140216654 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE COMPOUND AND ADHESIVE TAPE - A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a) a polymer-metal blend comprising at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive and at least one metal component melting in the temperature range from 50° C. to 400° C., and b) at least one fibrous, electrically conductive filler, the filler being present at least partly in the form of a bound fiber network with the metal component. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216655 | SILANE/UREA COMPOUND AS A HEAT-ACTIVATED CURING AGENT FOR EPOXIDE RESIN COMPOSITIONS - Silanes of formula (I): | 2014-08-07 |
20140216656 | LOW SURFACE ENERGY BONDING ADHESIVE FORMULATION AND PROCESS FOR THE USE THEREORF - An adhesive two-part formulation is provided that includes an amount of free-radical curable monomers, each of said monomers containing at least one acrylate moiety. Also preset in the formulation is an amount of a chlorosulfonated polymer; a Lewis acid; a polyfunctional monomer amount of dimethacrylate monomer, trimethacrylate monomer, an elastomer, a thermoplastic additive, or a combination thereof. A borane-amine complex is provided as an activator. A process of applying the formulation to a substrate includes mixing together the formulation components such that each part has a storage stability at 50° C. for 30 days where the viscosity at 30 days is within 40% of an initial viscosity. The mixture is applied to the substrate and then allowed to cure to achieve an initial strength of at least 345 kiloPascals (kPa) within 30 minutes and 40 minutes for adhesive:activator weight ratio of 1:1 and 10:1, respectively. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216657 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SAMPLE STAGE THEREOF - There is disclosed a plasma processing apparatus for processing a wafer put on a sample stage disposed in a processing chamber within a vacuum vessel by the use of a plasma generated in the processing chamber after mounting the wafer on the sample stage. The apparatus has heaters in areas of the interior of the sample stage which are divided radially and circumferentially. At least those of the heaters which are arranged in the areas located in the radially outer position include circumferentially arranged heater portions that are connected in series. The amounts of heat generated by these circumferentially arranged heater portions are adjusted. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216658 | VACUUM PROCESSING DEVICE - To provide a vacuum processing device ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140216659 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THERMOCOMPRESSION BONDING - There are provided a method and device for thermocompression bonding of possibly preventing any warping of a resin member to be caused by thermocompression bonding, and of possibly reducing the time to be taken for processing. The method for thermocompression bonding, includes: preheating a resin member using an infrared radiation section; and subjecting the resin member to thermocompression bonding using a heating section and a pressurization section. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216660 | Transfer Ring Shoe and Transfer Ring Having Varied Shoe Profile - A transfer ring of the type having a plurality of shoes arranged in a substantially circular configuration to define an inwardly-facing segmented cylindrical gripping surface, and a shoe for use in such a transfer ring, are disclosed. Each shoe comprises an arcuate interior surface defining a segment of the cylindrical gripping surface. The interior surface of each shoe has a first arcuate edge and an opposite second arcuate edge arranged substantially parallel to one another, and opposite first and second end edges extending between respective ends of said first and second arcuate edges. Each first and second end edge defines a substantially non-linear shape with each first and second end edge being shaped for mating engagement with an end edge of an adjacent shoe in the circular configuration. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216661 | LABEL ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention includes clamp members, which preliminarily open a tubular label folded in a sheet; openable and closable expansion claws, which expand the preliminarily opened label; and a mounting, on which a bottle is mounted and which can rise and fall. The mounting on which the bottle is mounted rises, thereby inserting the bottle into the expanded label, and the expansion claws are removed from the label, thereby attaching the label to the bottle. A cam included in a rise and fall mechanism, which causes the expansion claw to rise and fall, includes: a fixed portion, of which a height position cannot be changed; a rise and fall portion, of which a height position can be changed; and a connection portion, which connects the fixed portion and the rise and fall portion so as to swing by following a rising and falling motion of the rise and fall portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216662 | Hybrid Pickup Tool - Systems of the present invention relate to apparatus for a multi-aperture vacuum tool that is comprised of a distributed vacuum tool that has a number of apertures distributed across an area for manipulating material portion, such as textile, mesh, cloth, and foam. The multi-aperture vacuum tool is also comprised of a refined vacuum tool. The refined vacuum tool generally has a couple of apertures that allow the refined vacuum tool to manipulate smaller portions of material than that which are handled by the distributed vacuum tool. Further, it is contemplated that an affixing tool, such as an ultrasonic welder, is also incorporated with exemplary aspects of the multi-aperture vacuum tool. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216663 | Window Blind Assembly and Cord Guiding Device Thereof - A window blind assembly includes a securing seat, a blind unit, a blind control device and two cord guiding devices interposing the blind control device. Each of the cord guiding devices includes a wheel holder and a guiding wheel. The wheel holder includes a resilient arm unit and two holder walls. Each of the holder walls is formed with an engaging groove having a receiving portion and a constricted portion. The guiding wheel includes two axle portions rotatably and respectively received in the receiving portions of the engaging grooves in the holder walls, and a cord winding portion interconnecting the axle portions and permitting winding of a corresponding cord thereon. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216664 | CORDLESS CURTAIN ASSEMBLY - A cordless curtain assembly includes a curtain unit, a control unit, a fixed part, a movable part and an operation cord. The curtain is connected between the head box and a bottom bar. The user may pulls the bottom bar to operate the operation cord which is wrapped to the first and second pillars in the fixed part and the movable part. The movable part is moved and activates the spring to lift the curtain. When the user lifts the bottom bar, the spring force is release so that the movable part moves back to its initial position to let the operation cord to pull the curtain upward. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216665 | WINDING APPARATUS FOR COVERING OPENINGS IN WALL PORTIONS - The invention relates to a winding apparatus for covering an opening. According to the invention transmitting means are provided for interaction between a drive unit and a winding element, having a windable pulling element which is received between a first rotatable winding body and a second rotatable winding body in such a manner that the pulling element can be wound and unwound by way of the first winding body which is driveable by the drive unit, wherein the second winding body and the winding element are rotatably coupled together and wherein the cover element can be wound by way of an unwinding operation of the pulling element from the second winding body. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216666 | CORDLESS RETRACTABLE ROLLER SHADE FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - A cordless retractable shade including an operating system for the shade that varies a biasing force of a spring to counterbalance the shade. The bottom rail of a retractable shade can be raised or lowered, and due to the operating system remains in any selected position of the covering between fully extended and fully retracted, without the use of operating cords. The system includes a method of negating and reversing the spring bias effect at a strategic position whereby the flexible vanes of the shade can be adjusted between open and closed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216667 | WINDOW TREATMENT ROLL-UP DEVICE - A window treatment roll-up device has: a support base, a rotation base, at least two power springs, a braking member and a control wheel. The support base comprises a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft and a fourth shaft, the third shaft and the fourth shaft are engaged with each other, a controlling rope wrapped around the second shaft, the rotation base is jacketed onto the second shaft. The control wheel is disposed on the fourth shaft and configured to be wrapped by a rolling rope. The braking member has a first end and a second end, the first end is tapered such that the braking member is cone-shaped; a spiral slot connecting between the first end and the second end is disposed on a surface of the braking member. The first end of the braking member and the power spring both jacket onto the third shaft. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216668 | ROLL BLIND HAVING SAFETY CORD - A roll blind with a single safety cord is provided in which an ascending cord and a descending cord configured to ascend and descend a blind sheet are integrated in a single safety cord. When it needs to descend a blind sheet, the single safety cord is pulled forward, and the clutches are disengaged, so the blind sheet can be fast descended. When it needs to ascend the blind sheet, the single safety cord is repeatedly pulled right downward, the blind sheet can be easily ascended. Once the single safety cord is pulled downward, it can be automatically returned to its original position based on an origin position ascending and returning function, so a user can easily ascend the blind sheet. The single safety cord is made shorter and is positioned higher where a kid's hand does not reach, so it is possible to prevent a kid or a weak person from choking or stumbling over and falling down. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216669 | REMOTE ENGAGEMENT AND ACTUATION APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A tool for reaching, engaging, and/or actuating things such as awnings on the side of recreational vehicles includes a handle, an engagement element remote from the handle, and a connection structure between the handle and the engagement element, various elements of the tool of sufficient size and strength and configuration to permit a user to selectively push or pull the awning or other things. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216670 | METHODS FOR SPEED CONTROL OF A MOVABLE PARTITION - A movable partition system includes a movable partition including coupled panels and a lead post engaged with and movable along a track. A motor control system includes a motor coupled to the movable partition and a switching circuit coupled to the motor and for selectively coupling the motor to a positive power source and a negative power source responsive to one or more PWM signals. An encoder is configured for generating one or more rotation signals indicative of operational direction and operational speed of the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the switching circuit and is configured for improving airflow around the panels of the movable partition when the lead post of the movable partition is between a predefined position and a fully retracted position indicative of a billowing effect for the panels by adjusting pulse widths of the PWM signals to control rotational speed of the motor. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216671 | MODIFIED FILLER COMPOSITION, PULP AND PAPER USING SAME - A modified filler composition used in papermaking is provided. The modified filler composition contains microfibrillated cellulose, and filler having negative charge, and a cationic polymer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216672 | MODIFIED FILLER COMPOSITION AND PAPERMAKING PROCESS USING THE SAME - A modified filler composition used in papermaking is provided. The modified filler composition contains microfibrillated cellulose, filler, and latex having a glass transition temperature of less than 20° C. The dry weight of the microfibrillated cellulose is about 0.1% to about 10% that of the filler; the dry weight of the latex is about 0.1% to about 15% that of the filler. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216673 | MODIFIED FILLER COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, PULP AND PAPER USING SAME - A modified filler composition used in papermaking is provided. The modified filler composition contains nanofibrillated cellulose having a carboxyl content of about 0.05 to about 1.5 mmol/g, and filler having positive charge. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216674 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING DOCTOR BLADES - A device for retaining doctor blades includes a support element and a retaining finger with a doctor blade pocket inserted between the support element and the retaining finger. The support element and the retaining finger are constructed as a single piece. | 2014-08-07 |
20140216675 | Angle and height control mechanisms in fourdrinier forming processes and machines - Improved height and angle adjustment mechanisms and methods for producing paper includes a plurality of height and angle adjustment mechanisms arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. Glide shoes and cam-blocks having sloped grooves are arranged to be driven within a recess of an upper pultrusion assembly to change the angle or height of a particular foil blade. Actuators extend or withdraw a connecting rod, coupled to the cam-blocks, to influence heights and angles of various foils blades. | 2014-08-07 |