33rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100205709 | ANTI-MICROBIAL COMPOUNDS USED IN GARMENTS FOR WATER BASED ACTIVITIES - The invention includes compounds used to manufacture garments for use in water based activities that comprise a rubber, synthetic rubber, or neoprene compound. The compound comprises primarily polychloroprene or other suitable polymers and at least one metal of nanoparticle size. The compound composition includes a metal concentration that is sufficient to provide anti-bacterial properties that retard or eliminate bacterial growth on any surface of the composition used to produce the garment. The composition may include a sub-micron metal composition including sub-micron sized silver, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and boron nitride particles as well as a polyol ester, wherein the thermal conductance of said submicron composition is >350,000 W/m | 2010-08-19 |
20100205710 | Protective Sports Garment - There is disclosed a protective sports garment that is intended to prevent the tearing of hamstring muscles by easy-to-use means and to improve the recovery of the user in the event of injury. In one aspect of the invention, the sports garment is formed like trousers with an upper waist and two lower tubular extensions, for passing and housing the legs, the garment being made of an elastic fabric both in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction. The garment includes flat longitudinal reinforcements in the rear part intended to act on the hamstring muscles and arranged from the waist towards the lower area. The reinforcements have considerable longitudinal elasticity, but reduced or nil transverse elasticity. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205713 | Athletic Wear - An athletic wear | 2010-08-19 |
20100205714 | Cushy Wrap - The Cushy Wrap represents the first blanket which provides the user with full coverage and support, while enabling full range of motion for arms and hands. The Cushy Wrap was designed to be used while sitting up in bed, on a couch or on the floor. Current blankets available in the market that provide the user with full range of motion for arms and hands do not provide full coverage like the Cushy Wrap. The Cushy Wrap is uniquely designed with strategically positioned insulation sections that provide support to the entire body when wrapped in the blanket. The shape and dimensions of the insulation sections are determined to provide optimal comfort to each of the main body parts, head and neck, arms, back, and legs. The insulation section shapes include squares and rectangular shapes with a size that provides focused comfort to the body part it is positioned to support. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205717 | WADER BOOT - A first embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hip, waist or chest height wader comprising attached boots made of blown EVA. A second embodiment of the present disclosure provides a boot having an interchangeable outsole wherein the boot may comprise a felt outsole, a heavy lug outsole, a sticky outsole or the like and said outsoles may be interchangeably attached to the bottom of the boot using a hook and loop fastener and a lip extending around the periphery of the bottom surface of the boot. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205718 | Convertible Bag and Vest Combination - A combination of a vest and a versatile, adaptable bag allows a person to comfortably carry articles, even while physically active. The vest is contoured to the shape of a person's body, limiting the jostling of the vest and integrally attached bag as the person moves. One advantageous feature of the convertible bag is that its size can adapt to the desired contents: the upper portion of the bag acts either as a flap for the lower portion, or as a vertical extension of the lower portion when the bag contents are more voluminous. Further, the vest portion sits high on the chest of the person wearing the vest. This increases comfort to the person by distributing the weight better, and reduces sweating, particularly during physical activity such as riding a bicycle. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205723 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURED SPUN YARN, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND, FABRICATED FROM THE YARN, HEAT-RESISTANT FABRIC AND HEAT-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE SUIT - The multilayer-structured spun yarn of the present invention is a multilayer-structured spun yarn C composed of a core fiber A and a cover fiber B that wraps around the core fiber; the core fiber A is in a range of 20 to 50 wt %; the cover fiber B is in a range of 50 to 80 wt %; the core fiber A contains a para-aramid fiber and is a stretch breaking twist yarn; the cover fiber B contains a flame-retardant acrylic fiber, a polyetherimide fiber, or a meta-aramid fiber; the direction of twist of the stretch breaking yarn and the direction of twist of the multilayer-structured yarn are the same; and the multilayer-structured yarn C has a twist number 1.2 to 1.6 times greater than that of the stretch breaking yarn. The heat-resistant textile of the present invention uses the aforementioned multilayer-structured spun yarn. The heat-resistant protective suit of the present invention uses the aforementioned heat-resistant textile. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205724 | Energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment - An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205726 | TOILET FLUSHER HAVING A LOW-VISCOSITY SUBSTANCE - Toilet flusher ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205727 | Toilet Flusher having Substance Dispensing Activated By Sensor Directed at Flush Water - Toilet flusher comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and may be coupled with the toilet flusher, wherein the sensor unit detects an initiation of the flow of flushing water without engaging in the flow of flush water and generates a signal that is conducted to the control unit that converts the sensor signal into a control signal for dispensing at least one preparation. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205728 | Toilet Cleaner Dispenser with an Adjustable Substance Dispensing Amount - Toilet cleaner dispenser for adding at least one substance preparation to a toilet bowl, comprising at least one first container having a first preparation that may be coupled to the dosing device of the toilet cleaner dispenser, wherein the toilet cleaner dispenser comprises at least one control unit and a dispenser element and/or a pump that cooperate such that at least two different, defined dispensing amounts of at least one substance preparation may be released. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205731 | TOILET FLUSHER WITH THE TIME-OFFSET RELEASE OF TWO SUBSTANCES - Toilet flusher for adding at least two different substance preparations to a toilet bowl or into the surroundings of a toilet bowl, comprising a first container containing a first preparation and at least one second container containing a second preparation, wherein the toilet flusher comprises one or more means that release two different substance preparations at consecutive time points t | 2010-08-19 |
20100205732 | TOILET FLUSHER HAVING ELECTROMECHANICALLY INDUCED RELEASE OF ACTIVE AGENT - Dosing mechanism for free-flowing preparations, comprising a dosing device having an energy source, a control unit, and a sensor unit, and at least one first tank containing a first preparation and that can be coupled to the dosing device, the dosing device comprising a micropump controllable by the control unit and having a specific delivery rate of less than 500 l/min. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205739 | THERMOREGULATION EQUIPMENT FOR PATIENT ROOM - An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205740 | X-RAY TRANSPARENT BED AND GURNEY EXTENDER FOR USE WITH MOBILE COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) IMAGING SYSTEMS - A support for supporting anatomy of a patient during scanning, comprising:
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20100205741 | Activation Means for Position Adjustment of a Therapeutic Table - The present invention is a therapeutic table with an improved position adjustment mechanism and to a method for adapting a therapeutic table to include an improved mechanism for position adjustment of a table. In an embodiment, the improved position adjustment mechanism is a ribbon switch on the top surface of a frame forming the base of the table and a ribbon switch on the bottom surface of a frame forming the base of the table, which ribbon switch when pressure is applied activates the movement of the table up and down, respectively. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205742 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH NECK SUPPORT MEMBER - A patient support apparatus that is moveable between an upright configuration and a reclined configuration can include a unitary cushion member having a lower portion and an upper portion, a neck support receiving area, and a neck support member. The lower portion is configured to contact at least a portion of the lower back of a patient when the patient occupies the apparatus and the upper portion is configured to contact at least a portion of the head of the patient when the patient occupies the apparatus. The unitary cushion member can also have an intermediate portion between the lower and upper portions. The neck support member can have a front side configured to contact at least a portion of the back of the neck of the patient a portion of a back side configured to be received in the neck support receiving area. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205747 | PORTABLE BABY CHANGING STATION FOR USE IN AUTOMOBILES - A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material such as vinyl or nylon for changing diapers in automobiles. It is primarily designed to be used in the hatch back section of an SUV, minivan or station wagon. However, it can also be used in a sedan. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold. In a sedan, when not in use, the changing station is compact enough to be placed in the rear seat pocket or under a seat. A parent can leave the house without a diaper bag, knowing that if a baby needs a change, the supplies are already in the car. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205748 | Bed Lifting System - A bed lifting system is provided for lifting a bed above a surface. The system comprises a frame adapted for supporting the bed. The frame is arranged for interacting with a lifting mechanism capable of elevating the frame. A base that is adapted for inter-engaging with the frame whereby the base can support the frame over the surface independently of the lifting mechanism. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205749 | Flexible air cushion unit and assembly structure - The present invention provides an air cushion unit that can be assembled into any shape and dimension, and more particularly to an innovative one which is prefabricated with interconnected air rings, air pipes and air chambers along with close-packed air columns and air nozzles, allowing to adjust flexibly the pressure value. So, it can be widely applied to meet different sitting or lying demands under various stress states. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205750 | INFLATABLE CELLULAR MATTRESS WITH ALTERNATING ZONES OF INFLATED CELLS - A cushion or mattress comprising a base and a plurality of linearly aligned individual air cells across the base. Groups of individual air cells can be interconnected and in fluid cooperation with an inflation source, such as a pump. In one aspect of the invention, the inflation of adjacent cells is staggered, for example, in a checkerboard-like inflation pattern that helps diffuse load over a wider area. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205753 | WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING METHOD - A washing machine and associated washing method are provided. The washing machine may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet, and a spray nozzle provided inside the cabinet to spray washing fluid into the drum. A spraying direction of the spray nozzle may be varied based on a rotation direction of the drum to improve washing performance of the washing machine. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205754 | Multi-Copper Oxidase CueO with Dyeability - Modified CueO having excellent enzymatic activity and a composition for dyeing keratin fiber which contains the enzyme. A recombinant protein having an enzymatic activity for oxidizing p-phenylenediamine, the protein is obtained by removing from CueO at least one member selected from the group consisting of helix 5, helix 6, and helix 7; and the composition for dyeing keratin fiber containing the recombinant protein and an oxidation dye. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205757 | BYPASS PIG - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bypass pig. In one embodiment, a pig for cleaning a tubular string includes a cylindrical body and two or more scrapers disposed along an outer surface of the body. The scrapers are operable to engage and clean an inner surface of the tubular string. The pig further includes a bypass formed between the scrapers. The bypass is operable to: intake a portion of propellant from a tail of the body, conduct the portion of propellant along an outer surface of the body, and discharge the portion of propellant in front of the body. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205758 | FLAT MOP WITH ABRASIVE PAD - A cleaning device that includes a first component, a second component and a handle is provided. The first component is configured to hold a first portion of the cleaning device. The second component is configured to hold a second portion of the cleaning device. The first and second components are connected and are configured so that the first portion and the second portion on the respective first and second components are independently replaceable. The handle is coupled to the second component to control an application of at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the cleaning device on a surface to be cleaned. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205759 | TOOL FOR CLEANING SURFACES - A tool for cleaning surfaces includes a supporting element that holds a plurality of bristles, or groups of bristles, and a handle for gripping and maneuvering the tool, the tool further including a coupling element that can be removably connected to the supporting element and to which the handle can be removably connected. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205760 | Toothbrush - A manually driven toothbrush creating the same force, effect and rotation as the electric powered toothbrush. The oval head is smaller in circumference to the handle, to allow the flexible movement between the two pieces and stimulate the pushing of the stem against the pillar of the first rotator cog, thereby creating the rotating motion of the three brushes. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205761 | Cleaning implement - A cleaning implement wherein a mono-fabric material is woven into a structure that provides a plurality of holes throughout the body of the cleaning implement such that the flow of water or other cleaning fluid is easily facilitated throughout the body of the cleaning implement thus removing both foreign contaminants and any added cleaning agent more efficiently saving natural resources while not scratching the surface of the item being cleaned. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205762 | Grout Application Device - A rectangular paddle having a uniform thickness is capable of attaching to the rotor of a power trowel device. In one embodiment of the invention, the paddle is made of India rubber. The paddle is oriented on the rotor such that the angle between the paddle and the flooring surface is, in one embodiment of the invention, less than 45°. The paddle efficiently consolidates grout into the joints of a flooring material. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205769 | SURFACE TREATING HEAD ASSEMBLY - A surface treating head assembly for an appliance such as a vacuum cleaner includes a head and a drivable agitator in the form of a brush bar, rotatably housed in a housing. A motor is arranged to drive a mechanism, such as cams arranged to adjust the position of the brush bar with respect to the housing. An electro-mechanical feedback arrangement, which may include an actuator, is arranged to bear against microswitches to control operation of the motor. Different faces of the actuator are arranged to act against different ones of the microswitches in accordance with different positions of the brush bar. The height of the brush bar is selectively controllable between the predetermined positions, such that the depth of penetration of the bristles of the brush bar may be optimized for different types of carpet. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205770 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus is generally composed of a suction unit provided with a suction source, a suction nozzle equipped with a suction port adapted to suck dust or like from a surface to be cleaned, a suction hose connected at one end to the suction nozzle and connected at another end to the suction unit, a low-center-of-gravity support member provided for the suction hose so as to serve as a fulcrum when the suction hose is bent and deformed, a wire member supported at a distal end by the suction nozzle and arranged along the suction hose, and a control unit used to bend and deform the suction hose by manipulating the wire member with the low-center-of-gravity support member serving as a fulcrum. This cleaning apparatus is specifically usable for a bottom surface of a reactor pressure vessel. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205771 | Grommet Assembly - A grommet assembly includes a retainer including a sleeve, and a boot secured to the retainer, including a first and a second series of pleats aligned with the sleeve, each pleat of the second series decreasing in size as distance from the retainer increases, each pleat of the first series having a substantially uniform size and spaced from a consecutive pleat of the first series by a distance that is less than a space between consecutive pleats of the second series. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205772 | CARRIAGE FOR A SEPARATION ELEMENT, SEPARATION ELEMENT AND DEVICE - The carriage provided to hold a displaceable separation element comprises a carriage body provided with at least two running wheels, which carriage body is connected to a carrier profile, which serves to carry the separation element. According to the invention the threaded shank of an adjusting screw is rotationally held in the carriage body, which adjusting screw comprises below the screw head a flange ring, which supports a flange element provided in the carrier profile, which flange element comprises an opening, through which the screw head is guided. By rotating the adjusting screw the carrier profile can thus be optionally adjusted in height. In a preferred embodiment a tool channel is provided in the carrier profile, into which tool channel a conventional tool can be introduced. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205775 | FURNITURE HINGE DECELERATION DEVICE AND FURNITURE HINGE HAVING SAID DECELERATION DEVICE - The device for decelerating at least the closing rotation of a furniture hinge, comprises a container housing a first rotating friction element in contact at a first friction surface with the bottom of the container, a second fixed friction element overlapped to the first rotating friction element with which it is in contact at a second friction surface, and at least a third rotating friction element overlapped to the second fixed friction element with which it is in contact with at least a third friction surface, constraint means between the first friction element and the third friction element, a slider moveable along a direction of transition at least during the closing rotation and kinematic means for the conversion of the transition of the slider into a rotation of the first and third friction element in such a manner as to create a dragging friction at the first, second and third friction surface. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205776 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE - A hinge, comprising a cup having a rim and an arm pivotably connected to the cup, wherein the arm is permitted to pivot between a closed position and an open position, the open position defining a opening angle between the cup and arm. An adjustable stopper coupled to the arm is engagable with the rim whereby the opening angle is controlled by adjustment of the stopper. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205777 | ROUTING FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD THROUGH HINGE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A hinge is configured for routing electrical wiring therein. The hinge includes a pair of opposing bosses aligned along a rotational axis and a hollow portion having ends respectively engaging the bosses. The hollow portion is rotatable about the rotational axis, relative to the bosses. Wiring, such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) has a portion thereof inserted into the hollow portion. A rod is inserted into the hollow portion and aligned along the rotational axis. The rod fixes the inserted portion of the wiring in a neutral position, and thus, reduces wear and tear on the wiring caused by the hinge action. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205778 | WASHER FOR HINGE ASSEMBLY - A washer is for a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a shaft. The washer is placed around the shaft. The engagement between the washer and the shaft is a clearance fit. By the clearance engagement between the washer and the main shaft, the mechanism efficiency is greatly improved. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205783 | Money band apparatus - An improved pocket money band apparatus made of a resilient material adapted to hold bill money and credit cards. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205784 | FAST LOOPING-UP AND RELEASING ROPE LOOP ASSEMBLY - A fast looping-up and releasing rope loop assembly includes two one-way locking devices, at least one band, and a buckle. The one-way locking device includes a body constituted by a base and a cover. The one-way locking device allows the pull rope to extend therethrough and to move with respect thereto along a single direction. By inserting the pull rope through a rope entry opening of the base of the one-way locking device and further extending the rope around a rotary disk and a rotary wheel arranged inside the locking device and extending out of the locking device, the one-way locking device that locks the movement of the rope in an opposite direction is completed. When the rope is jammed due to excessive tightening, a presser of the buckle is depressed to release the one-way locking device from the jamming condition so that efficient loop-up and release can be realized. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205787 | Retaining apparatus used to prevent bed sheets entanglement during tumble drying - An anti-entanglement apparatus that is intended to prevent bed sheet entanglement during machine tumble drying, is provided and includes a hub with at least four radially extended arms attached. The distal end of each arm is permanently attached to a readily releasable holding device. To utilize the apparatus the operable portion of a said holding device is attached to a bed sheet at, or near, the center of one edge. The remaining edges of a said bed sheet are connected to the hub using the same method. The apparatus thereby holds the center of the four bed sheet edges in close proximity to one another during a tumble drying cycle. This arrangement prevents a bed sheet from enveloping other laundry during the drying cycle. No tangles equate to a shorter drying time and reduced power requirements. The end user saves money while producing a smaller carbon foot print. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205788 | Child-Safe Fastening Device - A child safe fastening device comprises a clip, one or more than one padded layer covering one or more surfaces of the clip and one or more than one cover layer secured to the padded layer. The clip, the padded layer, and the cover layer form a plush device. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205789 | Buckle attachment device - A buckle attachment device is provided for removably securing a buckle and a strap to form a unified strap object, such as a belt. The buckle attachment device enables a user to select one of a wide variety of buckles to be coupled with one of a wide variety of straps that may be custom cut to a desired length. The selected buckle and strap are then removably secured by the user to the buckle attachment device without the need for specialized tools or additional binding components. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205790 | RATCHET BUCKLE WITH C-SHAPE BAR - The tie-down provides an adjustable strap under control of a ratchet during retraction and pay-out. The tie-down is provided with a strap issuing rearward from a transverse bar between base sides, the bar being an integral part of the base, three sides having been rolled up from the base bottom into a C-shaped bar opening rearward. A forward strap issues forward from the tie-down secured to a spindle to which ratchet wheels attach. The forward strap wraps the spindle during tie-down strap retraction. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205795 | Folding Stack Plate for Foregrips - Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension. The adapter can allow for the fore grip/gun handle to move from a fold back position along the bottom of the firearm so that the firearm can be easily carried, and the adapter to can allow for the handle to move down to a vertical support position beneath the firearm when the firearm is to be used. The adapter can also support a light in both a folded position and in a downwardly extended position, where light can be aimed forward, rearward to the side and/or pointed down from the firearm. The adapter can allow for a dual functioning component that can be either or both a fore grip and/or a light source. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205796 | METHOD TO ASSEMBLE WASH LIQUID SPRAY NOZZLES FOR A PULP MAT - A method to assemble a nozzle-fastener assembly including: inserting a hollow stem through a wash liquid direction device; inserting the hollow stem through a mounting block; positioning an inside surface of the mounting block against a curved surface of a wash liquid distribution pipe and an outside surface of the block against the wash liquid direction device; attaching the nozzle-fastener to an aperture in the pipe such that an inlet to the hollow stem is in fluid communication with a wash liquid passage in the pipe, wherein the stem extends through the mounting block and the wash liquid direction device, and the stem includes a outlet for the wash liquid passing through the hollow stem and to the wash liquid direction device, and wherein the wash liquid direction device and mounting block are held together by the attachment of the nozzle-fastener to the aperture in the wash liquid pipe. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205803 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205804 | Thick Conductor - A method of manufacturing a plurality of thick conducting lines for display devices by means of plating method whereby low resistivity for fabricated conductors and at the same time low manufacturing cost are realized. Plating method can be electroplating, electroless plating or combination of both. Substrate in displays can be flat or can have predefined grooves therein. Over this substrate, a thick layer of conductor is applied by means of plating method. The instant invention can reduce row resistance to more than one fourth of original value and in the same time reduce total cost of completed panel. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205805 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE REPAIR METHOD - A turbine rotor blade repair method which reduces the occurrence of cracks due to welding is provided. A turbine rotor blade repair method for repairing damage of a fin at a tip of a turbine rotor blade includes overlaying a damaged portion of the fin with metal by welding (step S | 2010-08-19 |
20100205806 | Method To Produce Suspension Module And Frame That Reduces Need For Final Alignment - A method of assembling a frame and suspension module includes determining locations of first and second suspension member supports on the frame. Target positions of first and second connections between the frame and third and fourth suspension members are defined based on the locations of the first and second suspension member supports. Target positions of third and fourth connections between a fifth suspension member and the first and second suspension members are defined based on the locations and the target positions of the first and second connections. The first and second suspension members are connected to the frame at the locations. The third and fourth suspension members are connected to the frame at the first and second target positions. The fifth suspension member is connected to the first and second suspension members at the third and fourth target positions. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205809 | PIPE DISCONNECTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a pipe disconnecting device, comprising a disconnecting device, which has a rotary body. The rotary body comprises a tool carrier for a disconnecting tool. A protrusion projects transversely to the rotational axis of the rotary body away from the rotary body or away from the tool carrier. At least one handle is attached to the protrusion, the handle extending across a region of the surface of the protrusion and forming a reach-through opening between the handle and the surface of the protrusion for a hand reaching for the handle. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205810 | Household Press - A household press for material that is to be pressed, comprising a nut and a screw. The nut has a head part in the shape of a hollow cylinder. One end of the nut part is delimited by a base and an opposite end continues as a coaxially extending half shell having an internal thread provided with an undercut. The screw has a base at one end and a threaded part delimited by the base, with a thread of the threaded part having an undercut. A grip part adjoins the threaded part remote from the screw base. The threaded part can be placed into the thread of the nut to form a receiving chamber between the bases. The receiving chamber is closed down or shortened upon rotation of the nut and screw relative to one another. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205811 | Blade assembly of a hedge trimmer - A blade assembly of a hedge trimmer ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205812 | Dual-Blade Film-Cutting Device - This invention relates to a dual-blade cutting device used for cutting strips from films and sheets. Particularly, in the cutting device of the invention, the blades are not exposed to the outside during the non-use position. Also, in the use position, the exposure is minimal to the operator. Therefore, using the cutting device of the invention renders the operation safe for the cutting operator. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205815 | Method for Calibration of a Measuring Table of a Coordinate Measuring Machine - A method is disclosed which is suitable for the calibration of a measuring table ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205816 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTIMODAL INSPECTION WITH A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE - A method for integrating a measurement device for use in measuring a machine component includes providing a coordinate measuring device, such as a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), and integrating with a plurality of nondestructive examination (NDE) capabilities with a plurality of coordinate measuring device capabilities to form an inspection probe. The method further includes integrating the NDE inspection probe with the coordinate measuring device such that the inspection probe substantially simultaneously measures a plurality of NDE measurements and external/internal geometry and defects of machine component, which are linked to actual component dimensional information provided by CMM. The inspection data can be simultaneously linked to and/or displayed together with a CAD model to enable a direct comparison between the inspection data and the nominal requirements carried on the CAD model. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205817 | Multifunctional Airway Evaluator For Orotracheal Intubation - A multifunctional airway evaluator for oratracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205818 | CONTOUR MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING ASPECTS OF OBJECTS - A contour measuring device includes a guide rail, a slidable assembly, and a measuring probe. The slidable assembly is slidably engaged with the guide rail. The slidable assembly includes a weight adjusting unit connected to the slidable assembly. At least part of the weight adjusting unit is detachable from the slidable assembly. The measuring probe is fixed on the slidable assembly. A weight of the slidable assembly provides a measuring force and a weight of the weight adjusting unit is adjustable to adjust a value of the measuring force. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205823 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH FLUFFING-STATE-BASED IMAGING CONTROL - The invention relates to a method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum defining a laundry treating chamber. The laundry in the laundry treating chamber may be imaged and a fluffing state of the laundry determined based on the imaging of the laundry. The operation of the laundry treating appliance may be based on the determined fluffing state. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205824 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH FLUFFING-STATE DETECTION - The invention relates to a method of determining a fluffing state of laundry based on a determined temperature indicative of the surface of the laundry. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205825 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BULKY ITEM DETECTION - A laundry treating appliance and method for controlling the operation of a laundry treating appliance comprising a treating chamber by determining the presence of a bulky laundry item based on image data of the laundry. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205826 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH IMAGING CONTROL - A laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum defining a laundry treating chamber, where the laundry in the laundry treating chamber may be imaged and a motion condition of the laundry determined based on the imaging of the laundry. The operation of the laundry treating appliance may be based on the determined motion condition. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205833 | Anti-Static Sole - An anti-static sole is provided with a pad body between a midsole and an insole. In the pad body is provided a chip resistor. The chip resistor includes a connecting pin at each of two opposite ends thereof. The two connecting pins of the chip resistor are electrically connected to the insole and the midsole, respectively. Since the chip resistor has no exposed wires, damage to the wires is avoided. Further, the anti-static effect can be improved since the resistance of the chip resistor is stable. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205834 | MULITFUNCTIONAL DEVICE FOR CLEARING SNOW - An apparatus and a method of clearing an accumulation of matter from a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a collecting section, a casting section, and a shifting section. The shifting section is at least one of a diverting section, a sweeping section, and an air blowing section. The collecting section includes a blade and is in matter communication with the casting section. The diverting section includes an auxiliary blade oriented at an angle about an axis transverse to a direction of travel. The sweeping section includes a rotatable broom with bristles. The air blowing section is configured to blow air in a predetermined direction. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205835 | Cutting tooth for a trench wall cutter - The invention relates to a cutting tooth for a trench wall cutter having a tongue-shaped tooth base for reception in a cutting wheel, whereby the tongue-shaped tooth base has a circumferentially surrounding holding groove, and at least one cut-ter which is arranged at the head-side of the tooth base. Provision is made for the cutting tooth with the tooth base and the cutter to be designed mirror-symmetrically to a plane of symmetry so that at least two opposite arranged cutters are present on the tooth base. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205836 | STEAM GENERATING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A HYDROPHILIC COATING - The invention relates to a steam generating device comprising a steam chamber provided with a hydrophilic coating. The hydrophilic coating comprises an acid phosphate compound and boron, preferably a salt of boron with a metallic element. The coating promotes steaming and is resistant to flaking. The invention also relates to a method of producing the hydrophilic coating in the steam chamber of a steam generating device, and to an iron comprising the steam generating device. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205837 | In-Store Marketing Sign - A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material. The sheet material includes a free portion, a base portion and a connecting portion that couples the base portion to the free portion. The base portion includes an engaging piece and a support piece. The engaging piece is coupled to the support piece at a base bend line and configured to engage with a portion of a product display structure having a price holder. The connecting portion is defined between a first connecting bend line spaced apart from a second connecting bend line by a first distance. The first connecting bend line is adjacent the support piece of the base portion and the second connecting bend line is adjacent the free portion. The first distance substantially corresponds with a top edge thickness of the price holder. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205838 | Electric Fireplace Flame Curtain with Fixed Simulated Carbon Bed - The invention relates to an electric fireplace flame curtain with fixed simulated charcoal bed comprises a transparent plate, a imaging mechanism and a charcoal bed being disposed on the transparent plate, and a number of fixed light-holding charcoals with plurality of transparent surfaces being disposed on the charcoal bed. The charcoal bed is fixed directly on the transparent plate with imaging mechanism, so the image of charcoal flame after optimization appears on the image screen, which has the best visual effect. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the monotone flame and poor visual effect of the exiting electric fireplace. Meanwhile, the problems such as constant charcoal flame brightness, lack of reality are solved as well. The present invention could simulate a plurality of independent charcoal burning spots, with various styles. The light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205839 | Electric Fireplace with Flame Curtain - The invention relates to a An electric fireplace with a flame curtain comprises a housing, a light source, a flame curtain with integral structure being disposed on the electric fireplace and in front of an electric fireplace flame generator, an imaging mechanism and a charcoal bed being disposed on the flame curtain, and a number of light-holding charcoal with a plurality of transparent surfaces being disposed on the charcoal bed. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the problems of constant charcoal flame brightness, the lacking of reality and the bad charcoal flame simulation effect in conventional electric fireplaces. Meanwhile, the problems of constant charcoal flame shape, dull appearance and poor visual effect in conventional electric fireplace are solved as well. The present invention is of simple structure and easy assembly process, while the charcoal flame structure can be arbitrarily changed, the light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205840 | Electric Fireplace Flame Curtain with Flexible Simulated Carbon Bed - The present invention relates to an electric fireplace flame curtain with flexible simulated charcoal bed, the flame curtain is a structure of vessel, comprises a front wall and a rear wall with transparent structure, an imaging mechanism disposed on the front wall of the vessel, a number of movable light-holding charcoals with a plurality of transparent surfaces disposed in the vessel. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the monotone flame, dull appearance and poor visual effect of the exiting electric fireplace. Meanwhile, the problems such as constant charcoal flame brightness, lack of reality, bad simulative effect are solved as well. The present invention could simulate a plurality of independent charcoal burning spots, with various styles. The light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205849 | LURE - A lure of the present invention comprises a lure body formed as a hollow body by using a transparent material, wherein a plurality of long projections are arranged parallel at predetermined intervals on an inner face of the hollow lure body, a first coloring part is provided on one side face of the long projection, and a second coloring part expressing a color different from the first coloring part is provided on the other side face of the long projection. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205850 | INSECT BAIT STATION WITH SNAP-OPEN CARTRIDGE AND CRADLE - An insect bait station that is pre-filled with a suitable bait, preferably a combination of attractant and toxicant, and is activated for use by a snap-open closure that exposes an entrance/exit disposed on the upper part of the bait station for providing insects with access to the bait. The entrance is disposed above the level of the contained bait and an internal ramp structure allows insects to traverse downward to the bait from the opening, as well as upward to exit the bait station. Providing a ramp structure ensures continual access even as the level of the bait within the station drops, due to evaporation, consumption, spillage etc. By enabling egress from the bait station, the ramp further prevents the accumulation of dead insects inside the bait station, the scent of which, would nullify effectiveness. A cradle is provided for receiving the bait station in two alternate configurations, namely a non-activated and sealed stowed configuration and an activated and un-sealed deployed configuration. The cradle further provides a structure that stabilizes the bait station while providing additional mounting options, and a ramp that leads upward from the underlying surface to the bait station entrance. The cradle may be structured such that the bait station is activated by opening of the closure upon insertion of the bait station into the cradle. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205857 | BUTANOL PRODUCTION IN A EUKARYOTIC CELL - The present invention relates to a eukaryotic cell capable of producing butanol and ethanol at a ratio butanol:ethanol of between 1:2 to 1:100. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of butanol and ethanol comprising fermenting a eukaryotic cell in a suitable fermentation broth, wherein butanol and ethanol are produced at a ratio butanol:hethanol of between 1:2 to 1:100 and a process for the recovery of butanol and ethanol from an aqueous solution comprising butanol and ethanol wherein the ratio butanol:ethanol is between 1:2 to 1:100 comprising, separating an ethanol/butanol/water mixture from the aqueous solution; separating an ethanol/water mixture from the ethanol/butanol/water mixture; separating a butanol/water mixture from the ethanol/butanol/water mixture; and recovering of butanol and ethanol. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205858 | MODIFIED BIOMASS COMPRISING SYNTHETICALLY GROWN CARBON FIBERS - Biomass particles are modified by associating the particles with carbon fibers. The carbon fibers may be coated onto the biomass particles, or may be embedded within the biomass particles. As a result of the association with carbon fibers the particles are more susceptible to conversion to bioliquid. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205859 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING GAS HYDRATE PELLET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GAS HYDRATE PELLET WITH THE SAME - In producing gas hydrate pellets by compression-molding a gas hydrate powder, heat generated in a compressing part is removed with a simple method so as to reduce the degree of gas hydrate decomposition, and a gas hydrate aggregate blocking the compressing part is promptly and easily removed. A gas-hydrate-pellet production apparatus A is characterized by including: a roll-cooling mechanism which causes cooling water to flow through outer peripheral portions and/or insides of rolls | 2010-08-19 |
20100205860 | BIOCOKE PRODUCING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A biocoke producing apparatus that realizes efficient mass production of biocoke; a method of controlling the same; and a process for manufacture thereof. The apparatus includes a horizontal tubular reaction vessel ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205861 | PLANTER - A planter having a body ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205862 | MARCOTTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A marcotting device includes a housing for housing a predetermined portion of a predetermined branch therein. Such housing includes two sides hingedly attached to each other, an open first end formed when such sides are joined in a closed position, a pair of bottom members, each perpendicularly attached to one side closely adjacent a second end of such housing, each of such bottom members including a cut out portion such that when such sides are closed such bottom members align to form a housing bottom and such cut out portions form a first aperture therein. A cover member is engageable with such housing closely adjacent such first open end. An access mechanism connected to such housing enables water dissemination into such housing. A securing mechanism secures such housing at least one of on such predetermined branch, to such predetermined branch, around such predetermined branch, and a combination thereof. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205863 | Process to Produce a Methane Rich Gas Mixture From Gasification Derived Sulphur Containing Synthesis Gases - A method for converting a raw gas into a methane-rich and/or hydrogen-rich gas includes the following steps: a) providing the raw gas stemming from a coal and/or biomass gasification process, thereby the raw gas comprising beside a methane and hydrogen content carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, tar, especially benzole and naphthalene, COS, hydrogen sulfide and organic sulfur compounds, especially thiophenes; thereby the ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide ranges from 0.3 to 4; b) bringing this raw gas into contact with a catalyst in a fluidized bed reactor at temperatures above 200° C. and at pressures equal or greater than 1 bar in order to convert the raw gas into a first product gas, thereby simultaneously converting organic sulfur components into hydrogen sulfide, reform tars, generate water/gas shift reaction and generate methane from the hydrogen/carbon monoxide content; c) bringing the first product gas into a sulfur absorption process to generate a second product gas, thereby reducing the content of hydrogen sulfur and COS from 100 to 1000 ppm down to 1000 ppb or less; d) optionally bringing the second product gas into a carbon dioxide removal process to generate a third product gas at least almost free of carbon dioxide; e) bringing the third product gas into a second methanation process to generate a fourth product gas having a methane content above 5 vol %; f) optionally bringing the fourth product gas into a carbon dioxide removal process to generate a fifth product gas at least almost free of carbon dioxide g) bringing the fifth product gas into an hydrogen separation process in order to separate a hydrogen rich gas from a remaining methane-rich gas, called substitute natural gas. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205864 | Controlled Rigging - A method of adjusting a hinged linkage that has at least one linear actuator coupled to it, wherein one end of the actuator couples to the linkage and another end fastens to a stationary mounting by way of a rod with a threaded end that mates with a threaded aperture in a ferrule nut that has a threaded section passing through an aperture in the stationary mounting, comprises the steps of: extending the actuator to open the linkage; placing at least one elastic element with a desired force constant over the threaded section of the ferrule nut; threading an adjustment nut onto the threaded section of the ferrule nut with a desired gap between the adjustment nut and the stationary mounting; retracting the actuator to close the linkage; and rotating the adjustment nut and the ferrule nut together to compress the elastic element against the stationary mounting; extending the actuator to open the linkage; and rotating the adjustment nut to compress the elastic element against the stationary mounting. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205865 | SLIDING DOOR DEVICE - A sliding door device has a first pin body provided, at a floor surface; a guide member provided at the door and having a guide groove in which the first pin body fits when the door is closed; and a second pin body that is provided on the floor surface and can be fit in a door groove formed at the door bottom. When the closed door slides in an opening direction and toward the back side of the wall surface, the guide member moves relatively along the first pin body while the first pin body is fit in the guide groove of the guide member. When the door slides further in the opening direction, the second pin body gets in the door groove of the door, and the door slides along the second pin body while the second pin body is fit in the sliding groove of the door. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205866 | Double Hung Window with Improved Water Management System - A water management system for a double hung window prevents leakage between the lower sash and the frame of the window in a blowing rainstorm. The water management system comprises interior pressure-drop seals disposed between the vertical stiles of the lower sash and the jambs of the window frame and an interior pressure drop seal disposed along an interior edge of the bottom rail of the lower sash and the sill of the frame. Exterior shingling seals are disposed at least between outside edges of the sash and the jamb and the exterior shingling seals and the interior pressure-drop seals at least partially bound vertical channels. A vent communicates between the vertical channels and the outside environment to maintain the pressure in the vertical channels substantially the same as that of the outside environment. This prevents rainwater in a blowing rainstorm from violently breaching the exterior shingling seals and splashing onto the interior pressure-drop seals, which, in turn, prevents leaks into a home. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205873 | SELF CENTERING SHAFT WALL SYSTEM - A J-runner, used in the construction of shaft walls in buildings is provided with a lifting element or ledge or both to permit simple centering of studs or shaft walls or both. By providing a lifting member in a lower J-runner, the studs or shaft walls or both can rest upon the lifting member to assist in vertically centering the studs or shaft walls or both when the shaft is fully constructed. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205874 | AIR TIGHT ACCESS FLOOR ASSEMBLY - An air tight panel support assembly for an access floor having a plurality of panels ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205875 | POLE ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING THEREOF - A pole assembly comprising a column, a support assembly having a plurality of upstanding support members, and a plurality of elongate base members of constant cross section, wherein in use each base member is fastened to said column and to a respective one of said upstanding support members and extends adjacent the column near its base end such that the longitudinal axis of each base member is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said column. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205876 | CAST STRUCTURAL YIELDING FUSE - A yielding fuse device is provided for use in association with a brace member in a bracing assembly for a structural frame. The device includes arms or elements that yield flexurally when a bracing member moves in an axial direction, with the bracing assembly under either tension or compression loading conditions. The device of the present invention is particularly useful as a mass customized cast device. The device is well suited for seismic bracing applications. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205881 | PANE MODULE FOR USE IN A WINDOW - The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205882 | REINFORCED CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT - A construction element of reinforced-concrete panel ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205883 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A WALL SYSTEM - Disclosed is a wall system employing one or more stackable connectors that are capable of engaging one with another independent of fasteners and being mountable to a respective wall panel. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205884 | SELF-FASTENING SYSTEMS FOR SECURING ORNAMENTAL CAPITALS AND/OR BASES TO ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Self-fastening systems for securing ornamental capitals (and/or bases) to architectural columns include a plurality of spring retention members for frictionally retaining the capitals on the column shafts. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoplastic material with relatively thick (i.e., rigid) walls, the spring retention members may comprise a plurality of integral spring tabs for frictionally engaging the exterior wall surface of the column shafts. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoplastic material with relatively thin walls, the spring retention members may comprise spring clips on the uppermost end of the column shafts for frictionally engaging the uppermost end of a tubular inner wall portion of the capitals. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoset foam material, the spring retention members may comprise spring clips anchored to the body members for frictionally engaging the exterior wall surface of the column shafts. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205885 | POCKET ASSEMBLIES FOR SPORTS FLOORING SUB-FLOOR SYSTEMS - A subfloor assembly for supporting a floor on a substrate includes a plurality of lower subfloor panels and a plurality of upper subfloor panels. The lower subfloor panels are resiliently disposed over the substrate while the upper subfloor panels are disposed over the lower subfloor panels. Each of the upper subfloor panels has at least one pocket and the pocket is disposed over a void that is provided between adjacent lower subfloor panels. An anchor is positioned in each pocket and is attached to the substrate. The anchor also engages a surface of a shoulder of at least one of the lower subfloor panels that is exposed under the pocket to thereby limit resilient upward movement of the subfloor assembly. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205886 | Fixing System for Cladding - A fixing system ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205889 | FLOOR COVERING SYSTEM - A floor covering system ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205890 | Systems And Methods For Building Construction - Systems and methods for building construction that utilize frame members (e.g., studs) having attachment portions to which construction panels can be secured. In one embodiment, a stud designed to support vertical wall panels consists of a pair of metal C-channel studs that are oriented back-to-back with a stiffener plate between them. The stiffener plate extends outward from the stud so that it can be used to secure the wall panels against the stud. The stiffener plate has slots through it that allow biscuits to be placed through the stiffener plate and into the edges of the wall panels that abut the stiffener plate. The biscuits hold the edges of the wall panels in alignment with each other and, because the biscuits extend through the slots in the stiffener plate, the wall panels are held against the stud, thereby stiffening the wall formed by the panels. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205895 | Deck fastener and method of use - A clip device for fastening first and second structural members typically decking members. The clip device has a base portion with first and second opposed ends and a thickness a first vertical leg portion integral with the leg base portion is horizontally spaced apart from a second vertical leg portion integral with the base portion. Arm flange portions integral to the first and second vertical leg portions are horizontally spaced from the base and aligned respectively towards said first and second opposed ends. A fastener receiving hole in the base is used to attach the clip device to the joist. The base portion, vertical leg portion and arm flange portion define diametrically opposed U-shaped jaw elements for holding the structural member to the joist. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205896 | METHOD OF ADHERING EPDM MEMBRANES TO NON-POROUS SUBSTRATES - A method of adhering a roofing membrane to a roof surface including providing a roofing membrane including a hygroscopic dusting agent on at least one planar surface of the membrane. A water-borne adhesive is applied to the at least one planar surface of the membrane or the roof surface and the roofing membrane is then mated to the roof surface while the adhesive retains a majority of its original water content. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205901 | COLUMN ASSEMBLY - A kit of parts for a column assembly includes a sleeve having a first end portion, and a second opposed end portion. The kit further includes a collar having a collar aperture therethrough for receiving the first end portion of the sleeve in sliding fit. The kit further includes a skirt having skirt a first end and a skirt second end opposed to the skirt first end. A skirt aperture extends through the skirt for receiving the first end portion of the sleeve in sliding fit to position the skirt second end is adjacent the collar. A base is positionable adjacent the first end portion. The collar is selectively securable to the either the base or the skirt second end, and the skirt first end is selectively securable to the base, such that the column assembly is selectively assemblable with or without the skirt. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205902 | Topside Beam - The invention provides a topside beam. The topside beam comprises: an upper topside beam that is comprised of an upper web beam ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205903 | Apparatus and Method for Molding and Assembling Containers with Stoppers and Filling Same - A stopper and container body are molded in the same molding machine. An assembly device, such as a pick and place robot, transfers the stopper from one mold cavity into the opening in the container body located within another mold cavity, or vice versa, to assemble the stopper and container body. Then, the assembled container body and stopper are removed from the molding machine and transported to a needle filling and laser resealing station for filling and laser resealing. A laminar flow source directs a substantially laminar flow of air or sterile gas over the mold surfaces, stoppers and container bodies, and assembly device, to prevent contamination during assembly. | 2010-08-19 |
20100205904 | CAPPING MACHINE - Containers are closed with screw caps by a carousel machine of which a central drum ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100205907 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FILLING PLANT HAVING A BEVERAGE BOTTLE OR CONTAINER TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A BEVERAGE BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FILLING PLANT - A beverage bottle or container filling plant having a beverage bottle or container treatment arrangement and a method of operating a beverage bottle or container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-08-19 |