32nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140217077 | WELDING WIRE PREHEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a welding system, a preheating process is carried out prior to initiation of a welding arc, such as upon depression of a trigger or switch on a welding torch. The preheating process involves generation and application of desired currents and voltages to a welding electrode from a power supply. Preheating is continued until the welding electrode reaches a desired temperature or resistance, which may be determined by reference to an increasing voltage, a decreasing current, a peaked and declining voltage, resistance and/or power measurements, and so forth. Following preheating, a desired welding process may begin with initiation of the welding arc. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217078 | WELDING ELECTRODE STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a welding power supply. The welding power supply includes circuitry configured to produce power for a welding operation. The welding power supply also includes a compartment interior to the welding power supply and configured to hold one or more welding electrodes. In addition, the welding power supply may include a covering configured to be removably disposed in an opening of the compartment to allow access to the welding electrodes in the compartment. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217079 | SYSTEM FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL - A system for removing frozen precipitation that has accumulated on an upper exterior surface of a road vehicle. In an embodiment, the system includes a hydrophobic and/or low friction sheet attached to an upper exterior surface of the road vehicle. The system may further include a heating array attached to the surface and a power source. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217080 | ZONAL VEHICLE GLASS HEATING STRATEGY - A vehicle glass heating system may include a vehicle glass having two or more electrically heated zones. The system may also have a controller, which determines an output based on an input signal and selectively actuates at least a portion of the heated zones to heat the vehicle glass according to the output. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217081 | ELECTRICALLY-HEATED WEARABLE BLANKET WITH AUTO SHUT-OFF SWITCH - An electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch that includes a blanket portion disposed between a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the blanket portion having a front surface and a back surface, wherein a person wearing the electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch is in operational communication with a boustrophedonic heating element disposed within the blanket portion by means of a control pad disposed on a first cord in circuit with the heating element, and a second cord releasably interconnects the heating element alternately among at least three external power sources including a rechargeable battery pack. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217082 | ELECTRIC BLANKET AND A LOW VOLTAGE AND CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention relates to temperature control field, and particularly to an electric blanket and a low voltage and constant temperature controlling device thereof. In the present invention, because the high voltage rectifying and filtering unit power, the changing unit, the working parameter setting unit, and the temperature controlling unit are provided in the low voltage and constant temperature controlling device, the electric element can be heated by the low voltage DC, and the low voltage and constant temperature controlling device can automatically adjust the output voltage of the power converting unit according to the presetting work parameters of the user and the temperature of the electric element and can make the temperature of the electric element rapidly reaches to the presetting temperature value and keeps constant, further the low voltage and constant temperature controlling device has multiple safety protection function and simple circuit structure, thereby solving the problems of low temperature constancy, high cost, low safety, and electromagnetic radiation existing in the known technology. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217083 | Oven Cavity Temperature Lowering By Forced Air - A matchbox oven is disclosed. The matchbox oven includes a housing, a slider, a mover, a heat source and a blower. The housing includes a cavity having two openings. The mover moves the slider in and out of the cavity through the two openings. The heat source provides heat to the cavity for heating up any food item placed within the cavity. The slider includes multiple stoppers to serve as oven covers for preventing heat within the cavity from escaping through the two openings. The slider can also be utilized as a heat sink for lowering the cavity's temperature during oven operation. When a new cook temperature is substantially lower than the temperature of the cavity, the blower forces heated air within the cavity to exit through the two openings before the starting of and/or during the initial portion of a new cook cycle. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217084 | Sandwich Making Appliance and Method of Making a Sandwich with the Same - A small cooking appliance comprises a bottom housing, a top housing, and a ring assembly. The bottom housing has a top surface that forms a bottom cooking surface. The top housing has a bottom surface that forms a top cooking surface. The top housing is movably attached to the bottom housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position. The ring assembly is positioned between the top and bottom cooking surfaces when the top housing is in its closed position. The ring assembly comprises a top ring, a bottom ring, and a center cooking plate. The center cooking plate is adapted to be removably inserted between the top ring and the bottom ring such that a space defined by the ring assembly is divided into top and bottom cooking cavities when the center cooking plate is inserted between the top ring and the bottom ring. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217085 | Combination Electric Lighter and Portable Vaporization Device - A combination electric lighter and portable vaporization device that functions as a dual purpose apparatus permitting a user to carry a portable vaporization apparatus that additionally functions as an electric lighter. The apparatus includes an integrated electrical source and a versatile heating element. The apparatus allows the user to ignite a plurality of smoking products but provides the option of vaporize the smoking products through the use of a vaporization device. The vaporization device can heat vaporizable material against the versatile electrically powered heating element in a manner that prevents ignition. The versatile heating element can function as a lighter, without requiring extensive configuration to light a smoking product. The apparatus is rechargeable. The component arrangement of the apparatus allows it to function as a portable electrical ignition device that can be utilized as a general purpose ignition device. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217086 | ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT, HEATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEATING UNIT - An electrical heating unit for a heating device for a vehicle is provided comprising a heating layer and a heat conducting body. The heating layer may comprise at least one heating resistor, and the heat conducting body may comprise a heat absorbing face for absorbing heat from the heating layer and a heat releasing face for releasing heat to a heat carrier fluid. The heat conducting body may comprise a base body and at least two heat releasing bodies, wherein the base body and the heat releasing body may be connected to each other by substance bonding or integrally formed, wherein the heat absorbing face is a surface of the base body facing the heating layer and extending parallel to the heating layer, and the heat releasing face is a surface of the heat releasing bodies. A heating device and method for producing a heating unit is provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217087 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT HEATERS - A temperature monitoring system for a heater having a flexible, thin-film graphite heater element includes a temperature sensing component that uses the heater element to sense temperature. The temperature sensing component includes a current sensor and a voltmeter circuit for determining a resistance and temperature of the heater element. A temperature control component associated with the heater element receives at least one set point value associated with the heater and controls the temperature of the heater element based on a comparison of at least one of the resistance and temperature of the heater element to the at least one set point value. The temperature of the heater element is calculated, in Ohms, using the following equation: | 2014-08-07 |
20140217088 | HEATING SYSTEM, HEATER, AND METHODS OF HEATING A COMPONENT - A heater includes at least one heating element having a resistance that varies non-linearly with respect to a temperature of the heating element. The heating element includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a third surface extending between the first and second surfaces, and a fourth surface extending between the first and second surfaces, opposite the third surface. The heating element has a height defined between the first and second surfaces, and a width defined between the third and fourth surfaces, and wherein the width is less than the height. The heater also includes at least one electrode coupled to the first surface and configured to generate an electric field across the heating element and cause a current to flow through the heating element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217089 | HEATING ROD - The invention relates to a heating rod, comprising a housing made of metal, a heating element disposed in the housing, and a contact plate, which is seated against the heating element with a front and which protrudes from the housing. It is provided according to this disclosure that the contact plate is an aluminum sheet having an anodized back and the contact plate comprises projections for positioning the heating element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217090 | INDUCTION COOKING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An induction cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus is a vessel, such as a pot, for holding food. One or more ferrous elements are mounted outside the walls of the vessel. The ferrous elements receive electromagnetic radiation from an electromagnetic radiation source and they therefore become heated. Heat from the ferrous elements is transferred to food located inside of the vessel. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217091 | WIRELESS HEAT GENERATION DEVICE AND WIRELESS HEAT GENERATION SYSTEM - A wireless heat generation device includes an antenna, a controller, a heating element, and a temperature sensor. The antenna is used for receiving a radio wave and converting the radio wave into electric energy. The controller is used for receiving the electric energy and providing an electric power to the heating element. After the electric power is received by the heating element, the electric power is converted into heat. The temperature sensor is used for sensing a temperature within the wireless heat generation device. If the temperature reaches a preset temperature, the controller stops providing the electric power to the heating element. Consequently, the possibility of causing an overheating problem of the wireless heat generation device will be eliminated. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217092 | COMPOSITE SHEET AND CARGO CONTAINER COMPRISING SAME - This invention is directed to a non-rigid composite sheet comprising in order a first component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a first fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and a UV and weather impervious first polymeric layer, a second component having an areal density of from 10 to 170 gsm comprising a flame resistant inorganic refractory layer adjacent to at least one protective polymeric layers, and a third component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a second fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and an impact and scratch resistant second polymeric layer, the second fabric of the third component being adjacent to the refractory layer of the second component. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217093 | APPARATUS FOR STORING ARTICLES - An apparatus for storing articles comprises one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags and a container. The one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags are configured for storing the articles therein. The container configured for storing the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags therein. The container has soft sides made of soft materials. In operation, when air within the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags is evacuated, the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags, and any articles stored therein, collapses into the container. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217094 | CLOSURE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a closure system on a fuel tank ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217095 | Tool Caddy Carrier, Organizer, and Storage Device - The present invention is a device embodying a container and container lid or lid shaped device with incorporated slits, grooves, pockets, netting, meshing, compartments, baskets, notches, trays and/or cut outs for the organizing, holding, storing, and carrying of tools. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217096 | POPCORN LID - A popcorn container lid can include a concave upper surface that is connected to a side wall surface. The sidewall surface extends from the concave upper surface to a rim interface disposed at a lower portion of the popcorn container lid. The rim interface can include a semi-circular channel extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid. Additionally, the rim interface can comprise an air channel extending from the side wall surface to a bottom edge of the popcorn container lid. The air channel can comprise a portion of the rim interface that protrudes such that it does not engage with a lip of the popcorn container. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217097 | WALL-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROLLER - The wall-mount remote controller includes a base fixable to a wall W and a cover releasably attached to the base, having a box shape with an open rear, and covering a front surface of the base. The cover includes a bottom surface having an insertion opening therethrough. In a lower front of the base, a spring hook is disposed. The spring hook includes a support extending frontward from the front surface of the base and a hook section extending downward from an end of the support and then extending rearward. A hook protrusion is disposed on a lower surface of an extending rear portion of the hook section. The hook protrusion is engageable with the insertion opening of the cover. The hook protrusion is disengageable from the insertion opening by upward bending of the hook section caused by pressing of the hook protrusion by the tool inserted through the insertion opening. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217098 | CLOSURE WITH TAMPER EVIDENT PUSH-PULL TETHER - A closure comprising a main portion and a flip-top portion are provided. The main portion comprises a tab and at least one rib. The flip-top portion is operatively connected to the main portion and is movable with respect to the main portion. The tab can be configured to break at least partially away from the at least one rib as a result of downward force applied to the tab. The at least one rib can be configured to spiral partially away from the tab and the main portion when the tab is pulled in an upward direction away from the main portion. The tab and the at least one rib comprise a tamper evident seal. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217099 | PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a package, and more particularly to a package for sterile fluids, such as contrast media. More particularly the invention relates to a package comprising a container, a stopper ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217100 | RESEALABLE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID HAVING A TAMPER EVIDENT TEAR AWAY BAND - A tamper evident package for food products is provided having a tray and a lid, which may or may not be permanently attached to each other, and includes a plastic tray for receiving a plastic lid for mating the lid and the tray, wherein the plastic lid is integrally formed with a plastic tear away band at the periphery of the lid, and a perforated section on the lid removably connects the lid and the tear away band in order to tear away the band from the lid. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217101 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE OF FRAME MEMBER AND VIEWING COVER FOR FOOD CONTAINER COVER - The invention relates to a combination structure of a viewing cover and a frame member for a food container cover. The combination structure includes: a viewing cover having a combining slot, which has a uniform depth and extends along a periphery of a surface of a viewing cover body, and an engaging flange extending outward at a position above the combining slot; and a frame member including a plurality of locking wings connected to a frame member body via a living hinge, a wall portion extending upward from the living hinge by a predetermined height, and an engaging hook provided on an inner surface of the wall portion. The engaging flange is engaged with an upper portion of the engaging hook. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217102 | TWO CELL CHAMBERED CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED FLOW POURING SYSTEM - According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a container includes a bottom, a top opposing the bottom, and a plurality of sides extending from the bottom to the top. The bottom, the top and the plurality of sides define an enclosure. The container includes a partition panel extends from a first one of the plurality of sides to a second one of the plurality of sides thereby dividing the enclosure into a first chamber and a second chamber. The container further includes a pass-through opening in the partition panel configured to permit flow of contents from the second chamber into the first chamber. The container also includes a pour spout configured to permit egress of the contents from the first chamber out of the enclosure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217103 | Apparatus for Laser Transmission Welding, Method for Laser Transmission Welding, and a Receptacle Which is Produced Thereby and is Closed by Sheet - A method for producing a receptacle which is closed by a sheet by transmission laser welding, and to an apparatus suitable to carry out same. The method and the apparatus are configured in such a way that a weld seam is formed between the wall structure of the receptacle and the sheet so as to be wider than the end faces of the wall structure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217104 | Kitchenware Item with a Handle Which Works with a Cover - Provided is a kitchenware item comprising a pan provided with a side wall, a cover suitable for covering the pan and a handle comprising attachment means for attaching to the side wall. The handle comprises an electrical energy source, and an electromechanical device fed by the electrical energy source and controlled by control means, and the electromechanical device is suitable for driving an actuating device that acts on the cover in order to move same. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217105 | DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTACT ARTICLE WITH LIGHT REFLECTIVE DESIGN - A disposable food contact article includes a food-contact member having a food surface for contacting food. A peripheral border extends from the food surface, and the peripheral border includes a plurality of design elements which are more light-reflective than a remainder of the peripheral border. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217106 | Replaceable Handle and Support/Base Ring Elements for a Pressurized Container and Pressurized Container - The present invention refers to replaceable upper or handle ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217107 | MODULAR FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM - Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217108 | STAND FOR CARBON DIOXIDE HORN AND ACCESSORY - A stand for a hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. The stand can retain the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn without having to be stored near the compressed gas source. The stand also includes a protrusion for storing an accessory associated with the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. Also disclosed is a kit containing a stand, hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn and an accessory for hand-operated discharge horn. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217109 | A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE OF A FUEL SYSTEM OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method of controlling pressure of a fuel system of a hybrid vehicle including an engine fed with fuel stored in a tank made of plastics material, and an electric motor, the method including, when the engine is stopped, relaxing pressure inside the fuel tank in full or in part after a given safety duration and as a function of at least one stress accumulation parameter, each stress accumulation parameter being associated with an element of the fuel system and being defined by information concerning temperature, information concerning exposure duration, and information concerning a level of stress on the element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217110 | HANDLE UNIT OF A DETACHABLE GRILLING PAN - A handle unit of a detachable grilling pan includes: a lock element, which is disposed in the body of the grill; and a handle module, which is disposed in the grilling pan of the grill; thereinto, the handle module having a housing, a lock catch element and a repositioning element, the lock catch element is movably forward and backward laterally disposed inside the housing, one end of the lock catch element is disposed with a catch portion, the catch portion extends out of the housing, the repositioning element abuts against the lock catch element and the housing therebetween, the catch portion is locked to the lock element. The catch portion is locked to the lock element. To disassemble the grilling pan, pressing the lock catch element laterally to detach the lock element and the lock catch element. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217111 | HAND-HELD PROJECTILE DISPENSER - A projectile dispenser apparatus used as a novelty device to aim and rapidly dispense multiple pieces of materials such as currency at a target under the exclusive actuation and control of the user. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217112 | Napkin Dispenser - A cover, carriage, or faceplate for a napkin dispenser is provided. The cover, faceplate or carriage defines one or more pick zones that facilitate manual extraction of different numbers of multiple napkins from the dispenser during each dispensing event. Preferably, the cover, carriage or faceplate cooperates with a container configured to receive a stack of napkins and is maintained adjacent an end or edge of the stack. More preferably, the cover, faceplate or carriage is configured to cooperate with containers having various shapes and/or configured for countertop, hanging, or in-counter implementation of the container to allow retrofitting of currently available single quantity dispensing napkin dispensers. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217113 | Container For Articles - The present invention is a container for storing, selection, and dispensing many types of articles. In one embodiment, the container comprises a body having a cavity to store the articles and an open end having an inside surface for access to the articles. The container further comprises a flexible sheet having a body portion and first and second end portions. The first end portion is secured to the inside surface of the body. The flexible sheet can be moved between a first position where the flexible sheet is fully disposed within the body and a second position where the flexible sheet is disposed outward of the body with the articles resting on the body portion of the flexible sheet upon raising and tilting of the body to provide easy selection and dispensing of any article. The container and flexible sheet may be configured in many shapes and/or materials for different applications. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217114 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE WITH BUFFERING DEVICE - An automatic vending machine includes a cabinet, a transporting device secured to the cabinet, a driving device, and a buffering device moveable received in the transporting device. The cabinet comprises a bottom panel and a first passageway located above the bottom panel. The bottom panel defines an opening. The buffering device is engaged with the driving device and comprises a hollow box. The hollow box comprises an entrance and an exit opposite to the entrance and located on the bottom panel. The entrance is aligned with the first passageway. The buffering device is moveable relative to the bottom panel by the driving device in a direction that is substantially parallel to the bottom panel, so that the hollow box is removed from the first passage to align with the opening, for the first product to move out of the bottom panel. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217115 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE - An automatic vending machine includes a cabinet, a supporting tray secured to the cabinet, a number of transporting devices, and a number of driving devices. Each transporting device comprises a securing member secured to the supporting tray and a transporting belt secured to the securing member. A number of separating panels is located on the transporting belt. An accommodating space is defined between every two adjacent separating panels. Each driving device comprises an engaging post engaged with the transporting belt. The transporting belt is moveable by the engaging post to dispense a product received in the accommodating space. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217116 | LIQUID DISPENSER - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a dispensing system for dispensing a cryogenic fluid. The dispensing system may include a cryogenic fluid dispenser, a pump, and a conduit connecting the pump to the dispenser. The system may also include a processor and a vehicle detection subsystem configured to detect a vehicle. When the vehicle detection subsystem provides to the processor a signal reflecting detection of a vehicle, the processor may initiate a pre-chill operation that prepares at least one of the pump or the dispenser to dispense the cryogenic fluid. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217117 | Base Grooved Collapsible Bottle - A thin walled collapsible container having an outlet end and a closed base end intermediate which there are provided walls extending longitudinally of the container from the outlet end to the base end, the walls including at least a front wall and an opposite wall opposite the front wall and walls joining the front wall with the opposite wall, and in which an inwardly extending medial groove is provided between the front wall and the opposite wall, the groove extending downwardly within a bottom wall forming the base end inwardly towards the outlet end. Visible indicia such as a printed label may be provided on the front wall which label, in an uncollapsed container held by its outlet end, is disposed to be directed in a particular direction for viewing by a user and in which during collapse of the collapsible container by withdrawing fluid therefrom, the container collapses with, to a large extent, the front wall carrying the labelling to continue to be directed roughly in the same direction. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217118 | DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR AN ELASTIC PACKING CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING AN ELASTIC CONTAINER - Discharge device for discharging a container containing viscous substances and having an elastic shell material, has a winding roller, a counter pressure roller, an actuator for rotating the winding roller and a control part for controlling the actuator. The inner part of the winding roller is hollow and includes therein an attaching arrangement, where the shell material of the container to be discharged is attached. The shell of the winding roller has an opening, in which opening there is a lid part having a shape for the shell material of the container attached to the attaching arrangement. The winding roller is rotated so that the shell material of the container attached to the attaching arrangement is wound around the winding roller. The winding roller and counter pressure roller are pressed against each other so that the shell material of the container winding around the winding roller passes between the rollers. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217119 | PACKAGE BAG, PACKAGE BODY USING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAID PACKAGE BAG - A package bag having: a flexible main package bag body formed by fusion-joining a sealant layer of a packaging film of laminated structure including a base film layer and the sealant layer; and a one-way pouring nozzle having a self-sealing function, which is constructed by a planar laminated film having thin thickness including sealant layers on front-back both sides. The one-way pouring nozzle is projected laterally from the flexible main package bag body by fusion-joining a base end portion of the one-way pouring nozzle to an inner surface of a side portion of the main package bag body, including: a projection portion extending continuously from the flexible main package bag body, with which whole one-way pouring nozzle is covered from both of front surface side and a back surface side; and a tear-inducing flaw extending across a center portion in a projection direction of the one-way pouring nozzle. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217120 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND MULTI-PURPOSE AIR FRESHENER AND CLEANER - A multi-compartmented dispensing system for dispensing fluids from multiple compartments of a single container is provided. The container comprises a main housing having multiple reservoirs, each configured to store a different fluid. The dispensing system further includes a spray head, which is removably coupled to the main housing, and includes a pump and a nozzle in a fluid flow path. The spray head is switched between each of the reservoirs to allow a user to select one of the reservoirs, and dispense a fluid from the selected reservoir. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217121 | Movable fluid dispenser system for refrigerator - The system is a movable, portable fluid dispenser that attaches to an appliance like a refrigerator. The system is comprised of a non-refrigerated fluid source located in a non-refrigerated area; a fluid container with fluid located within a refrigerated area; fluid passage device and; a base and bracket that house dispenser valves located in the non-refrigerated area. The fluid dispenser base and bracket has movable attach device allows it to be attached on the refrigerator door. The dispenser valve housing can be moved to any position on the refrigerator door. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217122 | System and Method for Creating Ink Art - A system, method and apparatus is disclosed for coloring a substantially wicking substrate comprising applying to a substantially wicking substrate an ink comprising a first dye and a second dye to define a region of reference; applying a first solvent to the substantially wicking substrate to move the first dye and the second dye within the body of the substantially wicking substrate; moving the two dyes in a defined direction to carry the two dyes outside of the defined region to color an area of the wicking substrate to color at least a portion of the substantially wicking substrate. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217123 | Outer Bore Pump - An improved piston pump assembly including a liquid pump having a variable volume liquid compartment and an air pump having a variable volume air compartment in which the pump assembly is secured to the neck of a bottle to the inner chamber-forming part of the fluid compartment inside a neck of a container and an air compartment for the air pump defined within an air chamber having a diameter greater than a diameter of the neck of the bottle and located external of the neck. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217124 | SPRAY PUMP - A spray pump is provided where two seal caps are arranged in an upper portion and a lower portion within a cylinder housing so as to prevent the contents from leaking, the cylinder housing a wall surface with one or more leakage discharge holes so that the content which can be accumulated within the cylinder housing is discharged through the leakage discharge holes rather than a content flow path, thereby enabling an efficient operation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217125 | SPRAY DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR USING - A spray dispenser. The spray dispenser has a spray mechanism and a bottle. The spray mechanism includes a sprayer and a siphon tube. The siphon tube defines a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the siphon tube is in fluid communication with the sprayer. The bottle defines an inverted catchment therein adjacent a wall of the bottle. The siphon tube defines a generally U-shaped portion therein proximal to the distal end of the siphon tube. The distal end of the siphon tube is positioned within the inverted catchment. There is also a spray product and a method for spraying a liquid formulation onto a surface. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217126 | Roving Beverage Dispensing Unit - A roving beverage dispensing device having a beverage container in a cooled compartment and a flexible beverage dispensing line with connecting device coupling its inlet end to the container is disclosed. A pressure line is releasably connected to the container and to a source of pressurized gas. An elongated tapping column fixed to the top of the compartment includes an elongated inner channel bringing in communication the interior of the compartment with tapping valve element suitable for receiving a portion of the outlet end of the dispensing line and for controlling the flow of liquid therethrough. The largest diameters of the dispensing line and the connecting device are sufficiently small so that the dispensing line can be introduced from the top end of the tapping column through the elongated channel into the compartment and connected to the container. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217127 | DROPLET DISCHARGE DEVICE AND METHOD - An example of droplet discharge device includes a discharge path ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217128 | DISPENSING MEANS - A dispensing closure assembly for a container including a main body member ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217129 | No-Spill Drinking Cup Apparatus - An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly which provides an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the cup spout. An initially blocked opening in a flexible material moves up along a protruding member until the opening is unblocked, so as to allow fluid flow. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217130 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH VALVE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURING - A closure assembly for a container includes a closure cap having an open ended body with a peripheral wall and a top wall provided with a dispensing passage which is defined by a collar arranged to the top wall. A self-closing valve is arranged in the closure cap. The valve includes a slit central portion and a skirt extending downwardly from the central portion, which has an outwardly extending flange. The skirt is arranged in the collar and the flange is located below the collar and extends radially outwardly beyond it. On a lower surface of the top wall, a plurality of lips is formed outward from the collar. The lips are folded over the flange such that the latter is partly enveloped between the lips and the top wall so as to secure the valve in the closure cap. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217131 | CONTAINERS WITH SEVERABLE CLOSURES - A container ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217132 | FULL OPEN DISK DISPENSING CLOSURE - A dispensing closure comprising a body portion and a flap portion is provided. The body portion comprises an end wall, a skirt that depends from end wall, and an opening about the same size as end wall. Flap portion comprises a lid comprising at least one dispensing opening and a disk comprising one or more dispensing orifices. The disk is in rotatable contact with the lid. A lock portion comprising a surface area formed on the flap portion. Lock portion also comprises a first substantially vertical piece formed on a first side of surface area, a second substantially vertical piece formed on a second side of surface area, and a substantially horizontal piece formed at a bottom of the first substantially vertical piece and the second substantially vertical piece. Surface area, first substantially vertical piece, second substantially vertical piece, and the substantially horizontal piece form a latched opening. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217133 | DRIP STOP DEVICE - A drip stop device ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217134 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING JETTING STABILITY IN A JETTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for maintaining and/or restoring the jetting stability in a jetting device, the jetting comprising fluid chamber body having arranged therein an orifice, the jetting device being configured to comprise a quantity of an electrically conductive fluid. The jetting device comprises actuation means, comprising a magnetic field generating means and an electrical current generating means for, in operation, applying an actuation pulse to the electrically conductive fluid. The method for maintaining and/or restoring the jetting stability comprises applying an maintenance pulse to at least a part of the electrically conductive fluid. The invention further relates to a jetting device, employing the described method. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217135 | FLEXIBLE FINGER STRAP AND SURFACE MOUNT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a system comprising a connection apparatus and mount designed for easier and more secure transport of a mobile phone or other hand-held electronic device, and wherein an electronic device can be secured to a surface. The connection apparatus includes a flexible strap, a rigid base, and an adhesive. The mount includes a mount faceplate, a stem, and a surface attachment system. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217136 | Holster Mechanism - Holster mechanism techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a holster configured to secure a device, a hood connected to the holster, and a locking mechanism. The hood comprises a biasing portion configured to receive a force to cause the hood to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion configured to engage the first locking portion to secure the hood in the closed position or the open position. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217137 | Gun Holder - A gun assembly for carrying a gun having a gun holder main body having a first end, a second end and a trigger guard post,
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20140217138 | SHOULDER-MOUNTED MULTIFUNCTIONAL HANGING DEVICE HAVING A BODY-FITTING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device having a structure for fitting onto the body of a user. The shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device having a body-fitting structure comprises: a first support unit having a connection portion extending in the lateral direction, and a concave portion contacting the acromion; a second support unit extending from the first support unit and mounted on supraspinatus; and a recess unit that is recessed up to the area in which the first support unit and the second unit are connected. The shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device of the present invention is shaped to fit to the structure of the shoulder of a user, and the user may thus be administered an infusion solution in a more comfortable manner without inconvenience to the shoulder. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217139 | REMOVABLE STORAGE MODULE FOR GOLF CART - A storage unit capable of being mounted on a shelf on the rear of a vehicle is designed to protrude from the rear of the vehicle to provide more storage space. The storage unit is further designed to be removable, and may be subdivided with movable partitions. The storage unit may be further designed to provide a controlled temperature environment inside. It may be further designed specifically for use on the rear of a golf cart type vehicle, which may include adjustable feet to help hold the storage unit on the rear of the golf cart type vehicle. The storage unit may also be designed to allow for foldability, such that it can be more compactly folded and shipped, stored or transported. There may also be a storage box provided to store the folded storage unit above a vehicle such as a golf cart. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217140 | Movable Utility Rack - A movable utility rack is provided. The utility rack presents an ergonomic and easily accessible configuration to a user. One embodiment of the movable utility rack includes a base frame and first and second spaced apart track assemblies mounted on the base frame. The first and second spaced apart track assemblies have a curved shape and each define a channel at a first radius of curvature. A first support member is carried by the first track assembly within the channel thereof, and a second support member is carried by the second track assembly within the channel thereof. A drive arrangement is operatively connected to the first and second support members to move the support members within the channel defined by each track assembly along an arcuate path that has a second radius of curvature that is substantially equal to the first radius of curvature. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217141 | BICYCLE CARRIER - A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle. A mounting assembly is positionable on the support arm to hold the bicycle in place during travel. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217142 | CORD GUIDING DEVICE FOR A WINDOW BLIND - A cord guiding device for a window blind includes a wheel holder, a guiding wheel and a cord-blocking unit. The guiding wheel is rotatably mounted on the wheel holder, and includes two protruding flanges that are spaced apart from each other, and has a wheel surface that is defined and disposed between the protruding flanges and that is adapted for a cord of the window blind to wind thereon. The cord-blocking unit is mounted on the wheel holder, and has a blocking surface that faces and is disposed proximate to the wheel surface of the guiding wheel for preventing the cord from slipping off the wheel surface and out from the protruding flanges. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217143 | Staple Remover - An automatic staple remover in a gun-shaped housing comprises a trigger that engages a series of levers and one or more springs that ultimately engage a rotating tumbler. Alternatively, the trigger engages an electric motor and gears, or a pneumatic motor and lever arrangement, or a combination of levers and motors to engage the rotating tumbler. Around the perimeter of the tumbler are one or more teeth capable of sliding under a staple. Positioned below the tumbler a removable receptacle catches removed staples. Additionally, the automatic staple remover can include stapler components side-by-side in the same housing that can be engaged by a common trigger. Stapler components comprise a series of levers and springs, a blade assembly, and a plurality of staples in a sleeve. Alternatively, stapler components can include pneumatic motor components or electric motor components. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217144 | Ratcheting Mechanism for Surgical Stapling Device - A surgical stapling device comprising a housing, an elongated portion, an end effector, and a movable handle disposed in mechanical cooperation with the housing and movable between a first open position and a second approximated position for affecting a function of the end effector. A ratchet mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the movable handle and is configured to substantially prevent the movable handle from moving towards its first open position until the movable handle reaches a predetermined position | 2014-08-07 |
20140217145 | Cartridge Assembly - The present utility model provides a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge having a plurality of staple-containing slots for containing surgical staplers; a stapler driver with a plurality of tips for driving the surgical staplers; and a casing for housing the stapler driver, wherein the casing is provided with openings for delivering a medium in its side area corresponding to the plurality of tips. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217146 | Surgical Stapler - A surgical fastener applying comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners, an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge, the cartridge and anvil sections clamping tissue therebetween. The first and second cam members are movable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners. A cam member supporting member fixed within the cartridge section has an upper surface on which the cam members are slidable. The upper surface of the cam member supporting member has a first upper surface portion on a first plane and a second lower surface portion in a different substantially parallel second plane such that the first and second cam members slide in offset planes on the upper surface to fire the fasteners. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217147 | Circular Stapling Device Including Buttress Material - An anvil assembly includes a circular anvil head that supports a crush ring, an anvil cap that supports an o-ring, and a circular anvil buttress member. The cap connects to the head and is movable relative to the head between approximated and unapproximated positions. The crush ring is spaced from the cap when the cap is in the approximated position and movable into engagement with the cap to move the cap to the unapproximated position. The buttress member includes a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion is supported on the head and the extension portion is secureable between the o-ring and the head when the cap is in the approximated position. The extension portion is releasable from between the o-ring and the head when the cap is disposed in the unapproximated position so that the body portion separates from the head. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217148 | Buttress Attachment for Circular Stapling Device - A circular stapling device includes a circular anvil assembly and a circular cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly includes a cap and head. The cap is movable relative to the head. The head supports a crush ring member that is movable into engagement with the cap to move the cap to an unapproximated position relative to the head to release a portion of an anvil buttress member supported between the anvil cap and the anvil head. The cartridge assembly includes a housing, a pusher member, a retaining ring member, and a fastener cartridge. The retaining ring member releasably secures a portion of a cartridge buttress member to one or both of the housing and the fastener cartridge. The retaining ring member releases the cartridge buttress member when the retaining ring member moves from a radially constricted condition to a radially expanded condition in response to a movement of the pusher member. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217149 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217150 | VALVE, PIPE AND PIPE COMPONENT REPAIR - In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217151 | FRICTION STIR WELDING TOOL - Disclosed is a friction stir welding tool ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217152 | LEAD FRAME SUPPORT PLATE AND WINDOW CLAMP FOR WIRE BONDING MACHINES - A lead frame support plate 200 and a window clamp 400 for wire bonding machines are disclosed herein. In a described embodiment, the lead frame support plate 200 includes a network of suction grooves 218 provided on a support surface 212, each suction groove 218 being arranged to be in fluid communication with at least a vacuum hole 216 to enable a suction force to be created, in response to a vacuum force, along the network of suction grooves for holding a lead frame against the support surface. A window clamp 400 having slots for compensating deformation of the window clamp and a method of fabricating the lead frame support plate are also disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217153 | BONDING APPARATUS AND BONDING METHOD - To provide a bonding apparatus capable of increasing product quality by realizing high-precision control of a pressing force applied upon mounting of an electronic component on a substrate by bonding, and to a bonding method capable of providing high-quality products stably. The bonding apparatus includes: at least a bonding head | 2014-08-07 |
20140217154 | FRICTION STIR WELDING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TANDEM TOOL AND ANVIL - Friction Stir Welding (FSW) devices and methods for simultaneously welding both sides of an arcuate joint are described. The FSW method includes the step of operating a FSW tool and an anvil on the exterior surface of the joint and simultaneously operating another FSW tool and anvil on the interior surface of the joint. The anvils are positioned in a juxtaposing manner to the FSW tools, and move in tandem with the FSW tools, thus providing a supporting force to the FSW tools during their operation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217155 | High Density Welding - Methods for welding motor vehicle body component subassemblies at a weld stations are disclosed. First and second pallets may be arranged for reciprocal movement between a load/unload station and the weld station and the pallets are alternately moved from a load/unload station to the weld station while the other pallet is moved from the weld station to a load/unload station. Each pallet may have a plurality of substations for receipt of component subassemblies and, while each pallet is at the load/unload station, the component subassembly at each substation is moved to the next successive substation and a further component is added to the moved component. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217156 | JOINING METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A joining method that allows joining processing to be carried out simultaneously at a plurality of portions without being influenced by a supply time restriction on a joining material, and a semiconductor device manufacturing method using the joining method are provided. A chip and a lead frame are tentatively assembled having a solid solder block interposed therebetween. The solder block is provided with protruding parts that protrude in one direction. The protruding parts are inserted into solder supply ports of the lead frame, whereby the chip and the lead frame are tentatively assembled. Subsequently, the chip and the lead frame are fed into a reflow oven, and the solder block is melted and thereafter solidified. Thus, the chip and the lead frame are joined to each other. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217157 | REMOVAL OF ELECTRONIC CHIPS AND OTHER COMPONENTS FROM PRINTED WIRE BOARDS USING LIQUID HEAT MEDIA - Systems and methods for the removal of electronic chips and other components from PWBs using liquid heat media are generally described. The systems and methods described herein can be used to remove solder, electronic chips (including those in which an integrated circuit is positioned on a piece of semiconductor material, such as silicon), and/or other electronic components from PWBs. In some such embodiments, the liquid heat medium may be at least partially separated from the solder and, in some cases, recycled back to a vessel in which the liquid heat medium is stored. The PWBs may be pre-heated, in some embodiments, prior to being immersed in a liquid heat transfer medium in which the solder is removed. In certain embodiments, an additional liquid heat medium may be used to remove underfill from PWBs. In certain embodiments, the electronic components separated from the PWBs may be at least partially separated according to size, density, and/or optical characteristics. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217158 | STORAGE BOX - The storage box is formed from a sheet provided with a plurality of folding lines defining a parallelepiped provided with six faces. One of the faces is a hinged lid, and it is characterised in that the opposed face to the hinged lid comprises a first sector provided with an oblique folding line that defines a first joining zone. A second sector also provided with an oblique folding line that is joined to the first sector in the first joining zone; and a third sector is provided with an oblique folding line that defines a second joining zone; and a fourth sector that is joined to the third sector in the second joining zone. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217159 | GIFT CARD APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Gift card apparatus and methods of producing the same are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a substrate including a first panel and a self-erecting box having a lid, a first line of weakness defined by substrate to separate the first panel from the self-erecting box, the first panel to be folded about the first line of weakness to position a first surface of the first panel immediately adjacent the self-erecting box, a card to be coupled to a second side of the panel. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217160 | BOX WITH INTEGRATED COLLAPSIBLE DIVIDERS - A specialized box with integrated dividers is suitable for transporting multiple rectangular products, such as set top boxes. The box is formed of a single sheet of material, scored in six panels so that a leading panel forms a partition around which the other panels are folded and secured, with the final panel partially overlapping the second panel to form a joined side of the box. An insert with two walls, formed of a single sheet of material, can be folded into a rectangular shape and inserted in the box to create walls between the partition and each parallel side of the box. Cushioning pads can be attached to bottom flaps of the box. When flat, multiple boxes can be compactly stored or transported on a pallet. When folded into a cube, the box holds up to four rectangular products in four separate, protected compartments within the box. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217161 | FOLDABLE SEALING CONTAINER APPARATUS - An airtight, water tight sealing and resealing system for food products and other such perishables. The sealing system may include one sheet of material or a combination of materials divided into panels, including corner foldable panels, which when folded link a set of side panels together to encompass a sealed storage container. A series of corner folding and side panels are secured wherein the corner panels are adhered together by numerous methods. In a reusable alternative, corner folding panels easily join and separate for ease of use and reuse and to minimize the required space for container storage. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217162 | FOLDABLE SEALING CONTAINER APPARATUS - A sealed container storage system. The storage system may include one sheet of material or a combination of materials divided into panels, including corner foldable panels, which when folded link a set of side walls together to encompass a sealed storage container. A base and folding panels or side walls comprise extension wings, with snap closure, friction, Velcro® or the like retain a closed position for reversibly or irreversible. From a flat configuration, the side walls rotate in relation to the base to form a box or bowl like configuration. Simultaneously, the wings slide onto outside walls or into adjacent pockets. Pockets provide guided closure and limit opening. In a reusable alternative, corner folding panels easily join and separate for ease of use and reuse and a cover is provided that snaps onto the base of the container to make it easy to find and store. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217163 | TEAR TAB CLOSURE STRIP - A closure device may include a backing and a closure strip removably provided on the backing, wherein the closure strip includes a permanent adhesive on a back face thereof adapted to affix the closure strip to a package, wherein a breakout portion of the backing is configured to separate from the backing and remain adhered to the closure strip when the closure strip is removed therefrom. A product package may include a carton having a flap movable between an open position and a closed position, and a closure device affixed to a portion of the flap and a separate portion of the carton when the flap is in the closed position, wherein a first portion of the closure device is removable from the separate portion of the carton while the first portion remains attached to the portion of the flap. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217164 | System and method for downloading a live performance through use of a QR code - A system and method for downloading a live performance held at a venue using a QR code comprising a server, including a memory, processor, and content management system, and a computer, including a memory, processor, scanner, and software. The content management system is stored in the memory and adapted to run on the processor of the server, and is adapted to provide a website, transmit a corresponding link to the computer, receive information from the computer relating to a QR code, and transmit data to the computer through the internet. The software is stored in the memory and adapted to run on the processor of the computer, and is adapted to scan a QR code, associate it with a link for a live performance download, communicate, through the internet, with the content management system, receive, from the content management system, data pertaining to the download; and download the live performance. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217165 | MEDICINE ISSUING DEVICE AND CONTAINER IDENTIFYING DEVICE - This medicine issuing device is a container identifying device for identifying tubular medicine containers ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140217166 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CHANGE A FEATURE SET ON DATA COLLECTION DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices. e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s). The encoded authorization file is transmitted to one or more data collection devices. Each data collection device that receives an encoded authorization file attempts to decode of the license using its identifier(s), if the authorization file is successfully decoded, a license key on that device is updated to implement the new configuration. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217167 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR TRANSFERRING A COLLABORATION SESSION - A method for transferring a collaboration session from a handheld device to a multimedia endpoint by encoding session data for the collaboration session and/or instructions into an optically machine-readable representation of data, displaying the data on a display of the handheld device, and optically providing the data to a multimedia endpoint the collaboration session is to be transferred to. The multimedia endpoint may send a message to a server upon detecting the data, causing the server to transfer the collaboration session, based on the session data in the message. Alternatively, the multimedia endpoint establishes a session with another multimedia endpoint based on the instructions and/or session data. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217168 | IDENTIFIER GENERATION FOR VISUAL BEACON - A visual beacon, such as a Quick Response (QR) code or other type of artificial visual beacon is identified based on a coarse position and content information, and optionally, type of the visual beacon. For example, position may be based on latitude and longitude, e.g., from a satellite positioning system, or the CellID from a cellular network. The content information may be based on a sampling of the content before or after decoding. Content information may alternatively be all of the decoded content or an image of the visual beacon. Thus, for example, a mobile platform may generate a visual beacon identifier using the position and content information, which is transmitted to a navigation assistance server. The server can access and transmit to the mobile platform a navigation assistance message associated with the visual beacon identifier. If no visual beacon identifier is found, the server may enter the information. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217169 | BANKING MACHINE CONTROLLED RESPONISVE TO DATA READ FROM DATA BEARING RECORDS - A banking system operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system includes an automated banking machine comprising a card reader. The card reader includes a movable read head that can read card data along a magnetic stripe of a card that was inserted long-edge first. The card reader includes a card entry gate. The gate is opened for a card that is determined to be properly oriented for data reading. The card reader can encrypt card data, including account data. The card data is usable by the machine to authorize a user to carry out a financial transfer involving the account. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217170 | CONTACTLESS PREPAID PRODUCT FOR TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION - Transaction processing in an offline environment for a prepaid product comprising a portable consumer device includes responding to presentation of the prepaid product at a reader for offline processing by initiating operation of the prepaid product, receiving data from the prepaid product at the reader that indicates the prepaid product is associated with a prepaid account balance, determining that the prepaid product is in a negative balance condition, and taking preventive action in response to the negative balance condition such that future acceptance of the prepaid product at a reader is prevented. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217171 | X-Ray Security System - The present invention is directed to security systems that utilize electromagnetic radiation. The security system includes an authentication security document, an authentication system, and a process for authenticating security documents. The security document includes a document body with an RFID and body information pertinent to the security document. The RFID inlay includes a radiopaque material or other material that is opaque to ranges of electromagnetic radiation. The authentication system for secured documents includes an electromagnetic scanning device, a document with a document body, and the RFID device. The scanning device includes a secured device inlet suitable to accept the document body and a display that shows the results of the electromagnetic bombardment of the document body. The process for authenticating security documents includes positioning within the scanning device the security document to create a radiated image thereof that displays the inlay information. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217172 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING AND SECURING RETAIL TRANSACTIONS - An apparatus, system and method of stimulating a retail transaction. The apparatus, system and method may include obtaining, via an opt-in to an in-store wireless network, of consumer device data regarding a plurality of consumer mobile devices, the consumer data comprising device use data, prior purchase data, and location data; receiving video surveillance data related to at least one consumer having the consumer device data; providing digital signage data to a plurality of in-store items available for purchase; interrelating, from at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium storing at least the consumer device data, the video surveillance data, and the digital signage data, of at least the consumer device data, the video surveillance data, and the digital signage data by at least one computing processor; and applying, by the computing processor, of a plurality of business rules to the interrelated datas to communicate uniquely with a one of the at least one consumers via at least the digital signage. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217173 | LABEL FOR ENABLING VERIFICATION OF AN OBJECT - A label for enabling verification of an object includes a scannable region that enables determination of auto-acquired unique spatial orientation of the scannable region with respect to a reference thereby enabling determination of a spatial orientation of the label with respect to the reference. The label is applied onto the object and a change in the spatial orientation of the label indicates tampering of the label, thereby enabling verification of the object. Further, a method for detecting tampering of an object includes providing label on the object. The label has at least a portion which is scannable region with a plurality of patterns and is associated with an external reference point. Further, the method includes determining a first and a second spatial orientations of the label based on computation between the patterns and the reference point, and generating an alert on noticing a change between first and second spatial orientations. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217174 | MAGNETIC STRIPE READER WITH CARD SWIPE INFORMATION FEEDBACK - A magnetic card reader module includes a magnetic sensor and an adjacent groove, a microcontroller and an application. The magnetic sensor is configured to pick-up an analog magnetic signal generated by swiping a magnetic stripe through the groove. The magnetic stripe is attached to a card and comprises tracks with magnetically encoded data. The microcontroller is configured to convert the analog magnetic signal into a digital signal. The application is configured to analyze the digital signal, and to perform soft-decision decode of the digital signal and to generate an output comprising the magnetically encoded data and side information providing card swipe information feedback. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217175 | Radio Frequency Identification Tagging - A RFID tag or label comprises a RFID tag module (comprising an electronic identification circuit and a coupling means) and an antenna structure coupled to the coupling means. The RFID tag module is separate from, separable or arranged to be severable from, the antenna structure. The tag module can be placed in or on an object and the antenna structure in or on packaging material for use with the object. A patch antenna type RFID tag antenna structure has a ground plane spaced from the patch antenna so as to increase the range of the tag. The ground plane is not substantially larger than, and electrically insulated from, the patch antenna. The ground plane is flexible, so the RFID tag structure can be worn by a human, and can be incorporated into a piece of clothing. A RFID antenna structure for use with a tag reader is made flat and robust so that it can be mounted on the ground to be walked upon or driven over. A bi-directional YAGI type RFID tag antenna structure has director elements on two opposite sides so that the YAGI antenna radiates in two opposite directions. An object includes a gain increasing metallic structure for increasing the gain of a RFID tag when placed near the object so as to form a RFID tag antenna structure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140217176 | Method for Interaction of a Data Carrier with an End Device - A method is provided for interaction of a portable data carrier with an end device. The data carrier comprises a transducer arrangement having at least one or a set of capacitive transducer elements which are arranged on or in the data carrier at defined positions in relation to the geometry of the data carrier, at least one contactless interface, and a dedicated energy supply. The end device comprises a capacitive display screen having a touch-sensitive display, wherein the data carrier generates via the capacitive transducer elements signals which, when the data carrier is placed onto the display screen, are picked up by the display screen of the end device and evaluated as input signals through the end device. | 2014-08-07 |