33rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120204804 | Livestock Breeding System - A livestock breeding system including a breeding place enclosed by a fence for breeding livestock; layers of wood chips spread over and stacked up on the surface of the earth in the breeding place; and a feedstuff for breeding the livestock, and in this system, the feedstuff is prepared by mixing wood fine chips containing sawdust and/or wood fibers with large quantities of fermentation tubes. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204805 | Vision System for Facilitating the Automated Application of Disinfectant to the Teats of Dairy Livestock - In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204806 | TREADMILL FOR DISINFECTING PET PAW PADS - A TREADMILL FOR DISINFECTING PET PAW PADS, having a mechanical treadmill built from a rectangular structure that houses two transversal axles at opposite ends and mounted upon which are two rollers which feed an adhesive strip. The adhesive strip is coiled in such a way that the distance between the rollers forms an upper surface walking belt including an adhesive area that provides adherence to residual waste when coming into to contact with pet paws (cats and dogs). Said adhesive area is the exposed surface of the adhesive strip that when submitted to an applied force it reacts by spinning both rollers installed on the axles in the same direction, thus moving the adhesive strip. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204807 | Vision System for Facilitating the Automated Application of Disinfectant to the Teats of Dairy Livestock - In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204808 | Exercise Pad For Declawed Cats - An exercise pad for declawed cats utilizes corrugated cardboard or similar materials formed into a pad having a ledge and rims designed to allow a declawed cat to properly scratch, stretch and exercise. The corrugations are stacked vertically and a rectangular block is created. On three sides of the block, a ledge is formed. This creates a tiered appearance and provides the cat with multiple edges or rims upon which to hook its paws. These specially provided rims provide the declawed cat some texture that gives a unique resistant yet satisfying “give” to the paws when used in the normal scratching action. The ledge can be formed on two sides and an overhang created on the other two sides so regardless of whether the top or bottom is face-up, the cat has access to both the rims created by the ledge and the overhang edges. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204809 | ANIMAL CHEW INCLUDING INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - An animal chew including a body and an end assembly. The body may include a first rotating mechanical fastener. The end assembly may be removably affixed to the body and may include a nut, an end knob and a resilient member. The nut may include a second rotating mechanical fastener and a first coupling feature. The end knob may include an opening defined in a first end wherein at least a portion of the nut is received, the opening defined by a side wall and an end wall, including a structure in the side wall to retain the nut. The end knob may also include a second coupling feature to engage the first coupling feature of the nut. A resilient member may bias the first and second coupling features in a disengaged configuration. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204810 | ANIMAL CHEW WITH VARYING DURABILITY COMPONENTS - An animal chew for an animal, comprising a body having a first outer shape and comprising a first relatively less durable composition, the shape including an opening extending at least part way through the body; a holder having a second shape and comprising a second material, the second material comprising a relatively more durable polymer, the second shape including a shaft portion complementary in shape to the opening in the body to provide an interference fit. The relatively more durable composition of the holder is characterized as having one or more of a variety of features that characterize the more durable composition with respect to the chewing behavior of an animal. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204811 | CELL COLLAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for animal training, tracking, and monitoring are provided. The systems and methods include a command initiation system, a command receiving system, and a communication network. Through the components of the system, one can wirelessly control a device attached to an animal. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204812 | SEATBELT HARNESSES FOR PETS SUCH AS DOGS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE SEATBELT SYSTEM TO RESTRAIN THEM FOR PROTECTION DURING THEIR TRAVEL IN A VEHICLE - For protection of a dog during travel in a motor vehicle, in one embodiment, a seatbelt harness may include a restraint portion coupled to an attachment portion that may have first and second connectors which are either fixedly or removably attached to the restraint portion. The first connector may be adapted to attach to a seatbelt or a first belt connector in their default positions and the second connector may be adapted to attach to a second belt connector or an anchor. The positions of first and second connectors may be selected for aligning them with the restraint portion such that the attachment portion to act in conjunction with the restraint portion to enable positioning of the pet on a vehicle seat at an intermediate point along a longitudinal path between the first belt connector and the second belt connector or between the first belt connector and the anchor. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204813 | Universal Dog Leash - A dog leash that is capable of serving a multitude of purposes. The dog leash is made of resilient material, allowing it to stretch, which decreases the stress on both the user and the dog. The leash can be configured to lead one dog or two dogs at the same time. The leash can be used as a hands free lead, worn around the user's waist or shoulder. When worn around the waist, it allows 360 degrees of movement by the dog. The lead is also capable of being used as a seat restraint in a motor vehicle or as a tether. The leash is readily adjustable, suited for all size dogs, and can be especially useful for service dogs. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204814 | Pulse Detonation Combustor Heat Exchanger - The present application provides a pulse detonation combustor heat exchanger. The pulse detonation combustor heat exchanger may include one or more pulse detonation combustors creating combustion gases therein, one or more inner pathways positioned about the pulse detonation combustors, and a working medium flowing in the inner pathways so as to exchange heat with the combustion gases in the pulse detonation combustors. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204815 | STEAM BOILER - A steam boiler, comprising a boiler body accommodating water and steam therein and a burner throwing flames toward a central through-hole of the boiler body and water pipes formed to cross the inside of the central through-hole of the boiler body, and directly heated by the flames of the burner and an internal cylinder formed to cover the outside of the boiler body so as to form a space between the internal cylinder and the outer wall surface of the boiler body where burned discharge gas flows from the lower side to the upper side and an external cylinder formed to cover the outside of the internal cylinder so as to form a space between the external cylinder and the outer wall surface of the internal cylinder where air for combustion flow such that heat exchange between the air for combustion and the discharge gas is performed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204816 | Control System For Modulating Water Heater - A control system is provided for a modulated heating system including a plurality of modulating water heaters, which may be modulating boilers. A deadband control scheme provides for reduced cycling of the modulating heater when total system heat demand falls between the maximum output of one heater and the sum of the maximum output of that one point and the minimum firing point of the next subsequent heater. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204817 | CONFIGURATIONS AND METHODS OF GENERATING LOW-PRESSURE STEAM - Low-pressure steam for a steam consuming device, and particularly a steam reboiler, is generated at the steam consumption pressure to maximize the heat recovery from a utility fuel and/or waste heat source. Most preferably, steam is generated at the lowest possible pressure by fluidly coupling the steam generator to the steam consuming device (e.g., by integrating the condensate drum with the steam drum). Therefore, it should be appreciated that the steam generator pressure in such configurations and methods will ride on the reboiler pressure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204818 | COOLANT PUMP WHICH EXHIBITS AN ADJUSTABLE DELIVERY VOLUME - A coolant pump for delivering a coolant in a coolant circuit of a combustion engine, including: a housing; a drive shaft, rotatably mounted by the housing and rotationally driven by the combustion engine; a radial feed wheel, rotationally driven by the drive shaft, for delivering coolant from a radially internal inflow region into a radially more external outflow region; a setting structure, adjustable into different positions relative to the housing by control fluid, for adjusting a flow geometry which influences the delivery volume of the pump at a given rotational speed; a control valve for setting a pressure or volume flow of the control fluid which determines the position of the setting structure; and a servo pump, which is a rotary pump including at least one servo pump wheel and can be rotationally driven by the drive shaft, for delivering the control fluid to the control valve. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204819 | Vehicle Cooling System With Directed Flows - A cooling system for internal combustion engines provides directed flows of heated or cooled coolant to various engine components and/or accessories as needed. By providing directed flows, the overall coolant flow volume is reduced from that of conventional cooling systems, allowing for a smaller capacity water pump to be employed which results in a net energy savings for the engine. Further, by reducing the overall coolant flow volume, the hoses and/or galleries required for the directed flows are reduced from those of conventional cooling systems, providing a cost savings and a weight savings. Finally, by preferably employing an impellor type water pump, the expense of an electric water pump and its associated control circuitry can be avoided. The direct flows are established by a multifunction valve which, in a preferred implementation, comprises a two-plate valve wherein each plate is operated by a wax motor. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204820 | ENGINE COOLING APPARATUS - The cooling apparatus | 2012-08-16 |
20120204821 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A ringed coolant water passage | 2012-08-16 |
20120204822 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HAVING A PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR - A camshaft adjuster arrangement, which has a stator, a rotor, and a pressure accumulator, which is controlled by control vanes. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204823 | OIL SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil supply apparatus includes an oil pump that is driven by an internal combustion engine; a supply passage that is connected to a discharge side of the oil pump; a lubricant passage that leads hydraulic fluid from the supply passage to a portion to be lubricated that is provided in the internal combustion engine; a hydraulic passage that leads hydraulic fluid from the supply passage to a variable valve mechanism; a flow regulating valve capable of regulating a flowrate of hydraulic fluid that flows through the lubricant passage; and a control apparatus that controls the flow regulating valve in a closing direction at startup of the internal combustion engine such that a pressure of hydraulic fluid that is led to the variable valve mechanism when the internal combustion engine is being cranked comes to be equal to or greater than a predetermined target pressure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204824 | VALVE GEAR OF ENGINE - A valve drive system of an engine includes a camshaft that is supported by a cylinder head of the engine and on which a plurality of cams having different valve lift characteristics are formed at predetermined intervals (pitches), a rocker shaft that is supported by the cylinder head so as to be parallel to the camshaft, and a rocker arm that is swingably supported by the rocker shaft. The rocker arm is arranged between one of the cams and an intake valve or an exhaust valve and is arranged so as to be movable in an axial direction of the rocker shaft. A presser of the rocker arm that presses the intake valve or the exhaust valve extends in the axial direction with a length greater than a formation interval (pitch) between the cams. The valve drive system includes a drive unit that moves the rocker arm toward one side or toward an opposite side in the axial direction by the formation interval between the cams. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204825 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE UTILIZING HYDRAULIC VALVE ACTUATORS - This invention will provide a means for the lobe separation angle of the camshaft between the intake and exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine, or any other piston type machine, using a camshaft and valves to control the air flow into and/or out of the engine or piston type pumping or power machine, to vary as the engine or machine operates. This invention will effectively reduce or increase the angular measurement from the intake lobe centerline to the exhaust valve lobe centerline during operation. This modulation of the valve events may be controlled by a computer, manually or automatically. This modulation of the valve events may be controlled by an operator, whether manually or semi-automatically. This modulation of the valve events may be controlled by some other means. The invention will be commanded by an external command to change the valve events as the engine or machine operates and the invention will then change the valve events of the intake valve(s), the exhaust valve(s) or both. In an internal combustion engine, whether spark ignited or combustion ignited, this invention will greatly modify the operating characteristics of the engine as to power output, operation speeds, fuel economy, emissions output, heat production of the engine and other operating characteristics. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204826 | METHOD FOR MESHING A STARTING PINION OF A STARTER DEVICE WITH A TOOTHED RING OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a method for meshing a starting pinion of a starter device with a toothed ring of an internal combustion engine, during the engagement process, characteristic vibrations are measured in the internal combustion engine, wherein in the event of a vibration parameter lying outside an admissible value range, the actuation of the starting pinion is varied. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204827 | METHOD, CONTROL UNIT, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION FOR A START-STOP OPERATION HAVING DIRECT START - A method for restarting an internal combustion engine with the aid of direct start and cylinder deactivation, a control unit, and such an internal combustion engine are provided, it being possible to switch between a cylinder deactivation mode, in which at least one cylinder of the internal combustion engine is deactivated, and a full count mode, and the internal combustion engine being operatable in an automatic start-stop strategy having subsequent direct start. The method includes an automatic stop, the cylinders which participate in the subsequent direct start are operated without combustion in the cylinder deactivation mode during the previous driving operation. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204828 | OIL PAN - The present invention is provided with a configuration which makes it possible to inhibit contact between an oil (L) and a gas in an oil pan ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204829 | Rotary engine - A rotary engine comprises a substantially circular hollow chamber including an outer wall portion and an inner wall portion. A piston moves through the chamber in response to combustion of a fuel and air mixture in the chamber, the piston being connected to a piston rod which drives a shaft outside the chamber. A gate is formed in the chamber to provide a transverse seal therein, the gate and piston being configured so that the piston or gate are movable relative to each other between a first position in which the chamber is sealed by the gate and a second position in which the piston avoids the gate as it moves through the chamber. The inner wall of the chamber comprises a fixed wall portion which does not move relative to the piston and a traveling wall portion which moves with the piston, the fixed wall portion and traveling wall portion of the inner wall forming a substantial seal therebetween. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204830 | METHOD FOR CYLINDER EQUALIZATION IN A MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method is provided for equalizing the cylinders of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is configured as a reciprocating engine having direct injection and spark ignition. A fuel mass is injected in a cylinder-specific manner, and a cylinder-specific air mass and a cylinder-specific ignition time are each adjustable. An injection amount is equalized, then a charge is equalized and then a mean combustion pressure is equalized. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204831 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES HAVING ACOUSTICAL FORCE MODIFIERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure is directed to fuel injectors that provide efficient injection, ignition, and combustion of various types of fuels. One example of such an injector can include a sensor that detects one or more conditions in the combustion chamber. The injector can also include an acoustical force generator or modifier that is responsive to the sensor and can be configured to (a) induce vibrations in the fuel in the injector body and/or in the combustion chamber, (b) induce vibrations in air in the combustion chamber, (c) induce vibrations in a valve driver or other injector component to actuate a flow valve, and/or (d) control patterning of fuel injected into the combustion chamber. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204832 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DECREASING TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS DURING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION - A control system for an engine includes a first spark control module and a second spark control module. The first spark control module retards spark timing for M of N cylinders of the engine to a first spark timing during a period before deactivating or after reactivating the M cylinders, wherein M is an integer greater than or equal to one, and wherein N is an integer greater than M. The second spark control module advances spark timing for (N−M) active cylinders of the engine to a second desired spark timing during the period before deactivating or after reactivating the M cylinders, wherein the second spark timing is greater than the first spark timing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204833 | FUEL INJECTION DEVICE - A fuel injection device includes a fuel supply pump, an injector, a filter, a circulation flow passage, an introduction valve, a circulation flow valve and a check valve. The injector supplies fuel discharged from the fuel supply pump to an engine, and the filter is arranged upstream of the fuel supply pump. The circulation flow passage introduces high-pressure fuel into the filter from a high-pressure flow passage provided between the fuel supply pump and the injector by opening of the introduction valve. The circulation flow valve is provided in the circulation flow passage and allows or interrupts inflow of fuel from the circulation flow passage into the filter depending on a fuel temperature. The check valve is provided upstream of the circulation flow valve to prevent backflow, and opens when a fuel pressure in the circulation flow passage is higher than a predetermined pressure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204834 | Injection System for an Internal Combustion Engine - An injection system for an internal combustion engine ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204835 | Dual Fuel Common Rail System And Engine Using Same - A dual fuel system for an engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors that each include an injector body with a tip component defining a plurality of gas nozzle outlets and a plurality of liquid nozzle outlets positioned for direct injection into one of the engine cylinders. Each of the fuel injectors is fluidly connected to a gaseous fuel common rail through a quill and an outer passage defined between an inner tube and an outer tube. Each of the fuel injectors is fluidly connected to a liquid fuel common rail through the quill and an inner passage defined by the inner tube. Each combination of an inner tube and outer tube extend into the engine housing between the quill and one of the fuel injectors. Each of the inner tubes extends through one of the outer tubes and is compressed between a conical seat on the quill and a conical seat on one of the fuel injectors. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204836 | LINEAR FREE PISTON COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH INDIRECT WORK EXTRACTION VIA GAS LINKAGE - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a linear free piston combustion engine with indirect work extraction via gas linkage, comprising: a cylinder with two opposed free pistons disposed therein that form a combustion section in a center of the cylinder, each free piston comprising a front face facing the combustion section and a back face facing the opposite direction: two opposed extractor pistons disposed in their own cylinders at opposite ends of the free piston cylinder, each extractor piston comprising a front face facing the combustion section and a back face facing the opposite direction; and two gas linkages, each gas linkage comprising a volume sealed between the back face of a free piston and the front face of an extractor piston; wherein each extractor piston is connected to a rotary electromagnetic machine. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204837 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A fuel injector assembly for use with an engine block of a direct injection engine. The fuel injector assembly includes an elongated tubular fuel rail which is fluidly connected to a high pressure fuel source. At least two fuel cups are attached to and extend downwardly from the fuel rail and each fuel cup is adapted to receive one fuel injector. First fasteners attach a bracket to the engine block while second fasteners attach the bracket to the fuel rail. These second fasteners, furthermore, are positioned so that the second fasteners are coplanar with a plane extending through a longitudinal axis of each fuel injector. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204838 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A RESONATING NEEDLE INJECTION DEVICE - A device for injecting fuel over a cylinder head of an engine, including a tubular body, an injection nozzle forming an extension of the tubular body, a needle extending coaxially to the nozzle in a form of a rod, an end of which includes a head forming a valve on a seat supported by the injection nozzle, and an actuator configured to cause a movement of the head so as to open the valve, the needle configured to axially resonate when the same is subjected to axial pulses at a predetermined nominal frequency by the actuator. A system for mounting the device includes a spacer for bearing on the cylinder head, as well as on a front surface of the tubular body at the connection to the nozzle. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204839 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL INJECTION VALVE - Provided is an electromagnetic fuel injection valve capable of reducing fuel injection amount fluctuations by flattening chromium-coated impact surfaces of a movable core that impact with a stationary core or a valve plug. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204840 | ENGINE - An engine includes a crank chamber in which pressure fluctuation occurs and a carburetor including a diaphragm fuel pump. The diaphragm fuel pump includes a pump chamber configured to suck in and eject fuel and a diaphragm chamber to which a pressure that drives the pump chamber is supplied. The diaphragm chamber and the crank chamber communicate with one another in a state in which a negative pressure is created in the crank chamber. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204841 | Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder Engine With Collinear Cylinders - An opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder OPOC engine is disclosed in which the central axis of the two cylinders is collinear. In four-stroke engines, this is possible with a built up crankshaft. Disclosed are connecting rod configurations that are suitable for a two-stroke engine that can be assembled to a unitary crankshaft, including both pullrods in tension and pushrods in compression. The configuration includes pistons arranged symmetrically, but with offset timing of the intake and exhaust pistons. The offset timing leads to a slight imbalance which can partially overcome by having the center of gravity of the crankshaft offset from the axis of rotation. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204842 | EVAPORATIVE FUEL TREATMENT DEVICE - A purge valve and an atmosphere opening valve are closed at a timing for stopping purge, so that a canister is sealed from an atmosphere. Thus, even when purge is stopped, the interior of the canister can be held in a negative pressure state. Therefore, adsorbed fuel does not return to inner depths of pores of an adsorbent, thus maintaining a state where the fuel is present on a surface side of the adsorbent. Thus, when purge is resumed, fuel vapors are swiftly discharged to an intake passage of an internal combustion engine via a purge passage. Thereafter as well, fuel vapors continue to be discharged due to the fuel rising to the surface from the inner depths of the pores of the adsorbent. When purge is thus resumed, fuel vapors are immediately discharged from the canister with no time lag. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204843 | FUEL HEATER SET WITH FUSE EFFECT - A device is provided to heat fuel with a safety feature (fuse effect). The heating device can be operated with ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of ethanol and gasoline. The heating device is an integrant part of the electronic injection system of internal combustion engines. The heating device is assembled inside the fuel rail and serves to increase fuel temperature before, during and after ignition at temperatures specified by the engine calibration strategy. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204844 | Dedicated EGR Control Strategy For Improved EGR Distribution And Engine Performance - The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatuses and systems to manage exhaust gas expelled from cylinders of an internal combustion engine. An exemplary system may comprise at least one cylinder of the engine configured to operate as a dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cylinder, and wherein substantially all exhaust gas expelled from the dedicated EGR cylinder is recirculated to an intake system of the engine. In one embodiment, the system may include a flow restrictor configured and arranged to restrict a flow of the recirculated exhaust gas to the dedicated EGR cylinder without restricting a flow of the recirculated exhaust gas to the remaining cylinders of the engine. In another embodiment, exhaust gas may be expelled from the dedicated EGR cylinder in pulsations, and the intake system may be configured to reduce an amplitude of the pulsations of the exhaust gas expelled from the dedicated EGR cylinder. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204845 | EGR Distributor Apparatus For Dedicated EGR Configuration - The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatuses and systems to manage exhaust gas expelled from an internal combustion engine. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an exhaust gas recirculation apparatus to distribute recirculated exhaust gas in an air stream to be introduced to an internal combustion engine, with the apparatus comprising an intake passage defined by a wall structure, the wall structure including a plurality of apertures therein configured to distribute recirculated exhaust gas into the intake passage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204846 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENGINE - An engine includes a breather conduit, an intake conduit, and an air filter assembly. The air filter assembly includes a case and a filter element. The case includes a first opening for receiving the breather conduit, and a second opening for receiving the intake conduit. The filter element includes a first aperture, a second aperture, and filter media at least partially defining an interior chamber of the filter element. The first and second apertures of the filter element are at least partially aligned with the first and second openings of the case, respectively. The filter element is positioned in the case such that the breather conduit and the intake conduit are directed to or from the interior chamber of the filter element, such that air filtered by the filter media mixes with unfiltered gases from the breather conduit in the interior chamber of the filter element prior to entering the intake conduit. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204847 | CAM COVER COIL ON PLUG RETENTION VIA OIL SEPARATOR - A system for a cylinder head is provided. The system comprises a cam cover mounted on the cylinder head and including an oil separator and a coil on plug (COP) coupled to the oil separator via a snap-fit connection. The snap-fit connection holds the coil-on-plug in position and may provide a lower cost alternative to existing systems of retaining coil-on-plugs on a cam cover. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204848 | CRANKSHAFT FOR A TWO-STROKE ENGINE - A crankshaft has a receiving platform for catching lubricant dropping from a main bearing assembly. The receiving platform has at least one wall disposed thereon. The wall has one point that is the furthest from the rotational axis of the crankshaft. One channel is defined in the platform and has an inlet disposed close to the point of the wall that is furthest from the rotational axis of the crankshaft. The channel has an outlet in the vicinity of a connecting rod bearing assembly, so that lubricant dropped on the receiving platform will flow to the connecting rod bearing assembly. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204849 | Integrated Cocking Device - A cocking device for drawing the bowstring of a crossbow that can be selectively installed on an existing crossbow. The cocking device comprises a shape designed to prevent the cocking device from being improperly installed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204850 | COMPOUND BOW WITH RIGID DEFLECTING STOP - Bow having a centrepiece, two flexurally elastic limbs, a string, at least one string pulley, mounted in one end of a limb and intended for accommodating the string, and at least two cable pulleys, connected rigidly to the string pulley and intended for accommodating and guiding compensating cables, and in each case at least one cable pulley is arranged on both sides of the string pulley, and the subassembly made up of the string pulley and cable pulleys is mounted in a rotatable manner in each case, and at least one deflecting stop is present for the purpose of limiting the deflection of the string, and this deflecting stop, when the string is deflected, strikes against a limb or against a stop element connected rigidly to the limb. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204851 | Flexible Cable Guard - In some embodiments, a compound archery bow comprises a riser, first and second limbs and first and second rotatable members. A bowstring extends between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A power cable is biased in a direction away from the riser by a cable guard comprising a mounting portion attached to the riser, a flexible portion and a cable engaging portion. In some embodiments, the cable guard comprises a roller. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204852 | COLLAPSIBLE COOKING DEVICE - A fire-resistant collapsible enclosure can include three or more sidewalls coupled with a cross plate internal to the enclosure. A top portion of the enclosure can include a non-linear edge configured to be an airflow outlet, or a bottom portion of the enclosure can include a non-linear edge configured to be an airflow outlet. The fire-resistant collapsible enclosure can be configured for use as an oven, a stove, or a smoker. In an example, two or more of the fire-resistant collapsible enclosures can be used together, such as where one enclosure is configured as a heat source and a second enclosure is configured as a smoker. In an example, the cross plate can include a throttle to control airflow through the enclosure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204853 | HOUSEHOLD GAS APPLIANCE WITH A MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - A household gas appliance includes a gas supply valve which is operated using a magnetic key. The gas supply valve itself may be magnetically operable. In this instance, when a magnetic key is placed adjacent the magnetically operable gas supply valve, the gas supply valve would open. When the magnetic key is removed, the gas supply valve would close. In other embodiments, a magnetic sensor may sense the presence or absence of a magnetic key. If the magnetic key is present, the magnetic sensor would generate an opening signal which causes the gas supply valve to open. When the magnetic key is removed, the magnetic sensor would generate a closing signal which causes the gas supply valve to close. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204854 | CONTROL KNOB FOR STOVES AND OVENS - The control knob for stoves and ovens includes a timer coupled with an automatic power shut-off feature and that also includes a control for setting the temperature of the stovetop burner or oven. A single knob or controller having a variety of embodiments is disclosed and incorporates both the timer and a temperature controller. After the set time has expired, the oven or burner is turned off. An alarm is also provided to indicate that the time has expired. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204855 | Cooking Device with Ventilation and Filtration System - A cooking device with a ventilation and filtration system is disclosed that may be a mobile cart. The ventilation and filtration system provides removal of heated and effluent-laden air from the vicinity of the cooking device utilizing a manually telescoping vent having a handle for positioning the vent. The telescoping vent piece may be easily manually removable and reattachable for cleaning. Further, the downdraft ventilator is in communication with a filtration and effluent removal system that may have one or more filters and may also have a drip tray. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204856 | RADIANT LIQUID HEATING CONTAINER - A radiant liquid heating device includes a container for holding a liquid. The container includes an opening for dispensing the fluid and a closed bottom. A base member is mounted relative to the closed bottom. The base member is spaced a predetermined distance relative to the closed bottom to provide an air gap there between. The base member is exposed to a heat source wherein the base member shields the bottom of the container from being in direct contact with the heat source to provide a source of radiant heat for maintaining a liquid disposed within the container at a predetermined temperature. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204857 | FIREPLACE UNIT - A fireplace unit includes a pair of spaced apart opposite, upright sidewalls defining an interior compartment of the fireplace unit. The sidewalls each have a forward end and rearward end substantially aligned along lines that converge rearwardly. The sidewalls are one of (1) joined directly together at the rearward ends and (2) joined together at the rearward ends by an upright rear wall having a transverse width that is less than ¾ of the transverse width of each of the sidewalls for at least a majority of the rear wall's length. The upper end of each of the sidewall slopes upward from the forward end toward the rearward end. A floor extends between the sidewalls for closing the lower end of the interior compartment. A cover is coupled to the upper ends of the sidewalls for closing the upper end of the interior compartment. A flue is also provided. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204858 | FIRE GRATE FOR ENHANCED COMBUSTION WITH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL EXPANSION SLEEVES - An improved fire grate may provide fresh oxygen rich air to a secondary combustion zone, created by the improved fire grate, of a combustion chamber where a combustion gas stream is typically oxygen starved assisting in the burning process of incompletely burned particulates and reducing other harmful emissions. A baffle plate may be introduced in the secondary combustion zone to increase a combustion chamber temperature, encourage mixing of oxygen starved air with oxygen rich air and increase a residence time of the combustion gas within the combustion chamber. These aspects of the baffle plate promote more efficient burning of the biomass/fuel. Additionally, log lighter(s) may be disposed in the secondary combustion zone to increase a temperature of the combustion chamber for the purposes of reducing harmful emissions. The improved fire grate may be horizontally and vertically adjusted to fit within different sized fireplace combustion chambers. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204859 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A FOCAL LENGTH OF A CURVED REFLECTOR IN REAL TIME - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to control a focal length of a curved reflector in real time. An energy generation system includes curved reflectors, a tower, and an energy storing unit connected to the tower. The curved reflectors reflect and concentrate light from a light source onto the tower. The tower converts the received light into usable energy which is stored in the energy storing unit. Each of the curved reflectors can include a curved body, a stand, and/or an actuation unit. The curved body reflects the light from the light source to concentrate it onto the tower. When the light source moves, the curved body pivots about the stand to track the light source. The actuation unit is activated to adjust a focal length of the focal point of the curved body to ensure that the reflected light is concentrated at the tower. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204860 | EVACUATED TUBES FOR SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY COLLECTION - An evacuated tube solar thermal collector uses a set of evacuated solar thermal collector tubes in heat exchanging contact with a fluid flowing through a header tube. Two heat pipes are provided in each evacuated thermal collector tube, and the condenser ends of the heat pipes are positioned in the header tube with a spacing that provides improved heat transfer from the heat pipes to the header tube. When 14 mm heat pipes contained in 58 mm collector tubes are used in a header tube having a capacity of about 0.5 gallons with a heat transfer liquid that is flowing at a rate of about 0.3 gpm, the spacing between heat pipes in each collector tube is about 24 mm, center to center, and the spacing between corresponding heat pipes of immediately-adjacent collector tubes is about 80 mm. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204861 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector, includes a glass sheet provided with a fired metal frit; a metal frame or another glass sheet provided with a fired metal frit and a metal frame; a brazed seal between the metal frit or frits and the metal frame; an absorber and pipes in which a heat-transfer fluid circulates, the pipes being in contact with the absorber, and the absorber and the pipes being placed between the glass sheet and the metal frame or between the two glass sheets. The invention provides a solar collector which is compact and simple and improves solar radiation transmission. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204862 | LOW COST PARABOLIC SOLAR CONCENTRATOR AND METHOD TO DEVELOP THE SAME - The present invention relates to a low cost parabolic solar concentrator and method to develop the same. The parabolic solar concentrator can be formed by deforming a hybrid plate. Force can be placed on an edge portion of the hybrid plate and/or a middle portion of the hybrid plate. The selective application of the force deforms the hybrid plate into a parabolic solar concentrator, instead of a sinusoidal shape. The hybrid plate can be formed from a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate attached to each other. The characteristics of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate, can be chosen to allow the hybrid plate to be deformed into the parabolic shape with the selective application of forces. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204863 | Solar Collector - This invention presents a trough-shaped solar collector. The solar collector includes a trough-shaped reflector for concentrating incoming solar rays upon a focal axis. The reflector includes a flexible reflective film having a concave reflective surface. The reflective film is braced by a bulkhead-and-rod frame that is disposed inside the concave space created by the reflective surface of the reflective film. The reflective film is placed in longitudinal tension using spring clamps, and is intermediately held against bulkhead members using straps. The solar collector has a variety of support rod patterns to maintain the integrity of the bulkhead-and-rod frame. The solar collector may be collapsed into a smaller space for shipping or storage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204864 | KLAPPGRILL - The invention relates to a compact barbecue grill apparatus with a handle (G) attached to a wedge-shaped firebox (GW) serving for the preparation of food over an open heat source (WQ). The design variants A and B differ with respect to their size and as far as their footing systems are concerned, e.g. whether hinged feet (KF) or ground spikes are provided. In both variants basically smoothly and steplessly transitioning temperature zones (HY) are available with only a single grate level (R) being provided. For transportation and storage the apparatus are very compact and of space saving design since the support (S) is carried on a pivoting axis (SA) and during use is in essentially diagonal position with respect to the horizontal grate level (R) located above. Due to their integral form of construction the apparatus are quickly ready for use and can be easily cleaned. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204865 | SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PERFORMING GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURES - A system for performing minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures includes an excision device | 2012-08-16 |
20120204866 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF INTUBATION - The system of the present invention includes an instrument including a tube and one or more devices configured to improve patient comfort during intubation and to achieve proper tube placement in a patient's body. Embodiments of the present invention include a device configured to enter a patient's body in a collapsed state. In such embodiments, the device may achieve an erected state to facilitate positioning a tube into a patient's body. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204867 | Introducer for Surgical Airway Catheters - An introducer for a surgical airway catheter has a proximal handle; a curved, rod-shaped main section; a cutting region; and a rod-shaped distal tip, all (except the handle) sized to receive the catheter tube. After making an initial opening in a patient's trachea, the operator inserts the distal tip of the introducer into the initial opening up to the cutting region. The operator uses the cutting region to sufficiently widen the opening by moving the introducer from side to side to enable the widened opening to receive the tube and cuff of the catheter. The operator rotates the introducer and catheter into the trachea through the widened opening and then removes the introducer leaving the catheter in place. The introducer and catheter can be pre-configured in a surgical kit that includes a retractable scalpel that can be configured onto the introducer's handle and used to excise the initial tracheal opening. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204868 | CASE FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS - A case for an emergency escape breathing apparatus including a substantially rigid hollow shell defining a cylinder housing portion for retaining a cylinder of breathable gas and a delivery device housing portion for removably housing a delivery device for the breathable gas supplied by the cylinder. An access opening is provided which provides access to the interior of the delivery device housing portion through which a delivery device, such as a hood or mask, can be inserted and removed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204869 | MASK AND HEADGEAR CONNECTOR - A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part is formed into the rigid mask frame, with a mating second connector attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204870 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204871 | Stable, non-corrosive formulations for pressurized metered dose inhalers - Pharmaceutical pressurized metered dosing inhalers (MDIs) are disclosed containing at least one dissolved halide substance, a suspended drug substance and a co-solvent, stabilized chemically and also against metal corrosion by the addition of an acid, an unsaturated suspending agent and water. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204872 | INHALATION APPARATUS - An inhalation device utilizing a controlled oxygen concentration selected which entrains air to modify a source gas, such as pure oxygen at 100% down to different selected levels of lower oxygen concentrations with a high total gas flow being achieved for inhalation without being perpendicular to the breathing orifices and allowing eating and suctioning without interference thus maintaining a constant uninterrupted oxygenation supply during eating and or suctioning is provided, which is adapted for disposal adjacent a nose and a mouth of a subject, including a nose hood connected to a chamber. The chamber has a central portion defining a longitudinal axis oriented perpendicular to the nose hood. A mixing section delivers fluid to a first end portion of the chamber in a fluid flow path configured to travel in a direction along the longitudinal axis and exit from a second end portion, coaxial with the first end portion. The central portion defines an opening aligned with and facing the nose in a configuration such that the fluid is inhalable from the central portion to the nose without direct impact by said fluid to the breathing orifices. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204873 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR A THERAPY DEVICE AND PROCESS - A monitoring device for monitoring a therapy device, for example, an anesthesia device or a respirator, is provided by which an alarm device for triggering an alarm when the value drops beyond a warning limit ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204874 | PRESSURE SUPPORT SUSTEM WITH INDUCTIVE TUBING - A pressure support system includes a gas flow generating system a patient interface device, and a tubing. The s flow generating system includes a gas source, a controller, and a first inductive coil. The patient interface device includes a second inductive coil and an input element. The tubing is disposed between the flow generating system and the patient interface device to carry a flow of gas from the gas source o to the patient interface device. The tubing includes a third inductive coils structured to transmit power and/or a signal between the first inductive coil of the pressure support system controller and the second inductive coil of the patient interface device. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204875 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH DATA DISPLAY - A mechanical ventilation system includes at least one processor in communication with a display device and at least one sensor configured to measure an aspect of the air carried by the ventilation system. The at least one processor is configured to receive and process data received from the at least one sensor. The processor is configured to generate and display on the display device a first graph of a measured aspect of the air corresponding to a first time period and a second graph of a measured aspect of the air corresponding to a second time period subsequent to the first time period. The at least one processor is configured to display the second graph superimposed over the first graph. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204876 | FLUID FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD AND PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - A fluid flow control apparatus for use in, for example, a patient interface, is provided that includes a main conduit structured to receive a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly coupled to the main conduit. The nozzle assembly includes an external nozzle element having a contoured top surface and a main bore in fluid communication with an interior of the main conduit, an internal nozzle element received within the main bore, wherein a gap is provided between the internal nozzle element and the external nozzle element, and a switching element selectively moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the switching element is positioned below the contoured top surface of the external nozzle element, and wherein in the second position, at least a portion of the switching element is positioned adjacent to or above the contoured top surface of the external nozzle element. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204877 | ANTISEPTIC MASK AND METHOD OF USING ANTISEPTIC MASK - The invention is an antiseptic mask, comprising a canister configured to store an antiseptic agent, one or more filters adapted to receive the antiseptic agent and a housing comprising a passageway from an air intake through the one or more filters and to a nose/mouth port. Further, the present invention describes an antiseptic mask and method for treating breathable air contaminated with pathogens through a facial mask filter system using an antiseptic agent to be distributed to a filter through which the air may pass. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204878 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE HEADGEAR AND FRAME - A patient interface device includes a main frame and a headgear. The main frame includes a central support portion for supporting a cushion component and first and second arms extending from the central support portion. The headgear includes a support portion, and first and second straps extending therefrom. The first strap has a first pocket and the second strap has a second pocket, wherein the first arm is received and moveable within the first pocket along a longitudinal axis of the first strap and the second arm is received and moveable within the second pocket along a longitudinal axis of the second strap. The headgear also includes first and second fastening mechanisms for securing the headgear to the main frame, holding the first arm in a selected position within the first pocket and holding the second arm in a selected position within the second pocket. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204879 | CUSHION-TO-FRAME COMPONENT FOR AN INTERFACING STRUCTURE - An interfacing structure for a mask system includes a cushion component adapted to contact the patient's face in use and a cushion-to-frame component provided to the cushion component. The cushion-to-frame component is structured to secure the cushion component to a mask frame of the mask system. The cushion-to-frame component includes a cushion side adapted to interface with the cushion component and a frame side adapted to interface with the mask frame. The cushion side includes a platform to engage and support the cushion component. The platform provides an engagement surface to engage the cushion component and inner and outer flanges provided to opposing ends of the platform to guide, support and/or retain the cushion component on the platform. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204880 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE CHEEK SUPPORT - A patient interface device includes a main frame having a central support portion and first and second arms extending from the central support portion. A cushion component is coupled to the central support portion. A first cheek support element is coupled to the first arm. The first cheek support element includes a first cheek support portion that engages the face and is selectively moveable relative to the first arm to adjust the linear distance between the first cheek support portion and the cushion component. A second cheek support element is coupled to the second arm. The second cheek support element includes a second cheek support portion structured to engage the patient's face and is selectively moveable relative to the second arm to adjust the linear distance between the second cheek support portion and the cushion component. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204881 | PAD FOR A MASK - A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, includes a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion an upper attachment portion extending from a top of the main body portion, and a lower attachment portion extending from a bottom of the main body portion, the upper attachment portions adapted to attach to an upper portion of the mask and a the lower attachment portion adapted to connect to a lower portion of the mask. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204882 | NECK FLANGE ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES - Various embodiments of tracheostomy tube assemblies including a cannula and a flange are provided. One of the cannula and the flange includes a pair of slots and the other of the cannula and the flange includes a pair of protrusions adapted to be received by the pair of slots. The pair of slots and the pair of protrusions enable two or more degrees of freedom of movement of the flange with respect to the cannula. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204883 | Transtracheal Catheter Apparatus - A catheter apparatus ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204884 | Endotracheal tube cuff pressure regulator - An inflated endotracheal tube cuff maintained at a desired inflation using a constant air source. The constant air flow source is connected to a pressure regulator that is connected to the endotracheal tube cuff via the endotracheal tube cuff lumen. The regulator includes a bleed valve used to control the air pressure to the cuff so that a constant desired air pressure is maintained. The regulator may also include a manometer for visually displaying the pressure in the regulator, and thereby the cuff. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204885 | EXTENSION DEVICE - In an extension device comprising a patient support surface and an extension beam ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204886 | TONGUE RETENTION SYSTEM - A tongue retaining system is disclosed herein generally having, in one variation, a two-part system. A covering can be sized to fit at least partially over or upon a tongue of a patient, where the covering has an engagement mechanism positioned thereon. A retaining device, sized to fit within a mouth of the patient, may be positioned upon the teeth and have a corresponding engagement mechanism positioned thereon tor temporarily coupling with the engagement mechanism on the covering. Such a system can be used to maintain or hold a natural position of the tongue within the mouth of the patient to maintain patency of the airway passages. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204887 | Adjustable Snore-Attenuating Pressure (ASAP) - This invention is a device and method to reduce snoring that: is wearable, self-contained, and largely energy self-sufficient; and enables iterative adjustment of airflow characteristics to reduce soft tissue vibration. It is also well-suited to being remotely controlled by the snoring person's bed partner. This invention may be embodied as a device that includes: an airflow-constraining member that directs, reduces, or blocks respiratory airflow during sleep; an airflow channel that allows airflow through or past the airflow-constraining member; and an airflow-adjusting mechanism that enables adjustment of one or more airflow characteristics of airflow through the airflow channel in order to reduce or prevent vibration of soft tissue along the person's airway that causes snoring. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204888 | Portion regulated multiple-bowl smoking device - The present invention is a smoking device which departs from a traditional “bowl and stem” design utilized for centuries, and rather comprises a series of generally cylindrically shaped layers that when stacked and secured together provide the user an effective means to safely store, transport and smoke a plurality of smoking materials. The smoking device may incorporate a bowl selection ranging in number between seven (7) to an unlimited amount, depending upon the size, desired portability and intended use. A rotatable bowl selector dial which positions a flame inlet over one of the plurality of bowls in an adjacent smoking material retention cartridge offers a means for easy bowl selection. The user may draw from the plurality of smoking materials without inhaling smoke from, or through excess burnt ash. The smoking device may further be utilized as a practical means of proportionally and consistently regulating each draw of tobacco smoke. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204889 | Combined Multifunctional Electronic Simulated Cigarette - The invention claims a combined multifunctional electronic simulated cigarette, comprising an indicator, wherein the indicator is provided with a air inlet hole; one end of the indicator is connected with one end of an aroma generator; a first switch and a first battery are arranged between the indicator and the aroma generator; a solid aromatic substance is arranged in the aroma generator and is provided with electric heating wires; the other end of the aroma generator is connected with one end of a smoke capsule; solid adsorption cotton adsorbed with nicotine is arranged in the smoke capsule; the other end of the smoke capsule is connected with a suction nozzle which is provided with a suction hole. The invention can provide users with aromatic gases, nicotine component and simulated smoke simultaneously; and the users can respectively choose to inhale the aromatic gases, the nicotine component and the simulated smoke according to the needs, and the invention can meet the needs of the users or the smoking quitters in different stages, help the users to gradually reduce the suction amount of nicotine, and finally achieve the purpose of not taking in nicotine. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204890 | HIGHLY-ORDERED NANOSTRUCTURE ARRAYS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - Highly-ordered nanostructure arrays and methods of preparation of the highly-ordered nanostructure arrays for adsorption of pollutants are disclosed. The highly-ordered nanostructure arrays can be vertically aligned metal oxide nanotube arrays having metal-deposited carbon nanotubes within the nanostructures. The metal-deposited carbon nanotubes within the nanostructures increase the adsorption of the pollutants, as discussed in greater detail below. The highly-ordered nanostructure arrays can be included in various filters, such as cigarette filters, to adsorb carcinogens and pollutants from the tobacco smoke. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204891 | NAIL CLIPPER HOLDING DEVICE - A fingernail clipper holding device includes a housing having a hollow interior and having a generally ellipsoid ergonomic configuration that is easy to grip. An upper portion of the housing may include a channel having a configuration to receive the housing of a fingernail clipping device and to hold it securely. The housing defines a receiving area on which a user may position his finger adjacent the cutting head of the fingernail clipping device. A gripping member is attached to a lower portion of the housing to receive a user's fingers or hand. Stabilizing members may be attached to the bottom surface of the lower portion to hold the housing stationary on a flat surface. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204892 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING FINGERNAIL POLISH - A disposable nail polish removing device | 2012-08-16 |
20120204893 | TOOTHPASTE DROPLETS - A method for delivering toothpaste to a user includes providing a toothpaste droplet having a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume with toothpaste inside the volume, where the outer membrane includes a body portion configured to anchor to bristles of a toothbrush, where the outer membrane is formed from dissolvable film strip technology and a plurality of extensions on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane, placing the droplet onto the bristles of the toothbrush, releasing the toothpaste from the outer membrane into the bristles of the toothbrush, and cleaning the teeth with the toothpaste. In one aspect of this embodiment, the plurality of extensions forms irregularities on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204894 | HAIR GROWTH CONDITIONER - A solution to be applied topically to the human scalp in order to encourage hair growth, well-conditioned hair, control of dandruff, and overall health of the scalp. The present invention accomplishes these goals through a mixture of ingredients precisely proportioned to achieve a unique chemical composition that brings about maximum results. The ingredients in the solution include shea butter, extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, brahmi and amla oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil, sesame oil, vitamin E (tocopherol), vegetable glycerin, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender oil. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204895 | HAIR TREATMENT AGENTS COMPRISING POLYQUATERNIUM-72 - Hair treatment agents include polyquaternium-72 and at least one amine and/or cationized amine, in particular an amidoamine and/or a cationized amidoamine. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204896 | POLYAMIDES OF FATTY ACID DIMERS AND DIAMINES FOR FIXING A HAIRSTYLE - Use of a cosmetic product for fixing a hairstyle containing at least one polyamide in a cosmetic carrier, wherein the polyamide is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The invention also relates to a corresponding hair treatment method, and to cosmetic products containing at least one reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and at least one foaming agent. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204897 | Foam Hair Colorant Composition - A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204898 | All in One - An architecture is presented that provides a toothbrush device designed for consumer use, when traveling or away from home. The toothbrush device comprises a handle comprising a first end and a second end, and a brush head and a flossing device. The brush head is secured to the first end of the handle, and the flossing device is secured to the second end of the handle. Furthermore, the toothbrush device can be used as a single use device or a multiple use device. The single use toothbrush device comprises a predetermined amount of toothpaste in the center of the brush head, and a predetermined amount of floss attached to the flossing device. The multiple use toothbrush device comprises a hollow, interior cavity comprising a predetermined amount of toothpaste to be dispensed from the brush head via an actuator, and a coil of floss that is dispensed via the flossing device. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204899 | LIP COSMETIC APPLICATOR DEVICE - A lip cosmetic applicator device ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120204900 | Reversible Tube Towel Device - An ergonomically designed cylindrically configured wiping towel forming a tube with two open ends, forming a mitt with two openings, and further capable of being constructed with multiple, pre-selected exterior areas of varied colors and patterns for user awareness of soiled portions in order to discourage possible cross contamination. The cylindrically structured tube towel is designed to provide the same amount of cleaning surface as a flat conventional towel in a tubular cavity which encompasses and compacts into a more maneuverable, controlled and tubular device. The cylindrically configured wiping towel turns inside out in order to utilize all towel surfaces. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204901 | BRUSH DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SUBMERGED SURFACE - A brush device is provided for cleaning an interior of a pool. The brush device includes a brush component having a base with a back portion and a front portion. Bristles are configured to extend from the front portion. Additionally, the brush device includes a flap portion pivotally mounted to the back portion of the base. During the cleaning of the interior of the pool, the flap portion pivots from a first position to a second position, during a first direction of motion of the brush component along the interior of the pool. Additionally, during the cleaning of the interior of the pool, the flap portion pivots from the second position to the first position, during a second direction of motion of the brush component along the interior of the pool. The second direction is opposite in direction to the first direction. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204902 | VEHICLE SPROCKET CHAIN MAINTENANCE APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING THE SPROCKET CHAIN MAINTENANCE APPARATUS - A vehicle sprocket chain maintenance apparatus that includes a brush for cleaning the vehicle sprocket chain and a device for applying lubricant to the vehicle sprocket chain is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle and used on the vehicle sprocket chain while running the vehicle. The vehicle sprocket chain maintenance apparatus includes a mechanism for individual remote control of actuating the brush and the device for applying lubricant on the vehicle sprocket chain while running the vehicle. | 2012-08-16 |
20120204903 | LOOP REACTOR FOR EMULSION POLYMERIZATION - A polymerization reactor comprising one or more circulation loops with one or more inlets for raw material, one or more outlets, and a circulation pump for circulating a reactor charge within the circulation loop. A by-pass line for by-passing the circulation pump connects a point of the loop upstream of the pump with a point downstream of the pump. | 2012-08-16 |