34th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080196637 | Interactive safe for vehicles - An interactive safe that can be permanently attached to a vehicle is any location; it is capable of holding different items, designed in various shapes and sizes, customizable to interact with car manufacturers, and can be placed in various locations in a vehicle; the built-in electronic system may be connected to the vehicle's computer system, alarm system, or power source. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196638 | Fire Protection Gate and Correlated Fire Protection Inset - At a fire protection gate with an encompassing structure and bilateral steel plate shells, between which a fire protection inset is provided, consisting of at least an insulating element in the form of a plate of mineral fibers, soluble in a physical milieu and reinforced with a binding agent, the composition of the mineral fibers of said insulating element features an alkali/earth alkali-mass relation of <1 and the fiber structure of said insulating element is determined by an average geometrical fiber diameter of ≦4 μm, a gross density in the range of 60 to 130 kg/m | 2008-08-21 |
20080196639 | INTRODUCTION OF CYANIDE WASTE AS A NOX REDUCTANT - The present invention is directed to systems and methods of reducing nitrogen oxides from an air stream by introducing cyanide into the air stream and reacting the cyanide with the nitrogen oxides. In some embodiments, the reacting takes place at a temperature between 1200 and 1640° F. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196640 | Gas Combustion Arrangement Using Circular Stream - Disclosed is a gas combustion arrangement using a circular stream, which is capable of fully burning gas discharged from waste incinerated (by flame-broiling, high-temperature, thermal decomposition, etc.) in an incinerator provided at a front stage of the gas combustion arrangement by passing the discharged gas through a coil-shaped circular combustion pipe heated at a predetermined temperature. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196641 | Furnace Insulation - Furnace insulation comprising fibre modules in the form of at least two cylinder segments ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196642 | Movable incinerator - A movable incinerator comprises: a first combustion chamber, a material feeder, a second combustion chamber behind the first combustion chamber, a dust collector behind the second combustion chamber, a wind blower behind the dust collector, an air cleaner behind the wind blower, a hydrogen generator, a power generator and a vehicle. The first combustion chamber and second combustion chamber uses hydrogen and oxygen as energy source and thus the movable incinerator is suitable for environmental protection. The efficiency for burning waster materials is increased. Especially, the movable incinerator has a very small size so that it can be installed on the vehicle to be transferred to a desired place for burning the polluted waste materials so as to avoid the spreading of diseases. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196643 | Hemming system and method for hemming a fabric without using seams, by introducing an adhesively processed resilient element into one or two opposite surfaces of the fabric - A hemming system for hemming a fabric, without using seams, and by introducing an adhesively processed element into a surface or between two opposite surfaces of the fabric, comprises an adhesive applying module for applying two adhesive materials to an elastic or resilient element and to the fabric, and a second hemming module, for hemming the fabric at the resilient element. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196644 | Embroidery data processing apparatus, embroidery data processing program, and recording medium - An embroidery data processing apparatus includes a main data loading device that loads main data, which is original data of a principal pattern, and a main data disposition device that disposes in an embroidery sewing region the main data loaded by the main data loading device. The apparatus also includes a sub-data loading device that loads sub-data, which is original data of one or more patterns other than the principal pattern, and a sub-data disposition determination device that determines a position and a size of the sub-data loaded by the sub-data loading device, in accordance with a position and a size of the main data disposed by the main data disposition device. The apparatus further includes an embroidery sewing data generating device that generates embroidery sewing data based on the main data disposed by the main data disposition device and the sub-data determined by the sub-data disposition determination device. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196645 | Multimedia information selection apparatus, sewing machine, and multimedia information selection program and sewing program recorded on computer-readable recording medium - A multimedia information selection apparatus includes a memory that stores a plurality of multimedia information including at least one of sound information, moving image information, and still image information to be played in a sewing machine that performs sewing based on sewing data for forming stitches on a work cloth and stores the sewing data and unique information added for each of the sewing data and a controller that selects one of the sewing data stored in the sewing data storage device and selects the multimedia information corresponding to the sewing data selected from among the plurality of multimedia information stored based on the unique information added to the selected sewing data. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196646 | Sewing machine and computer-readable recording medium with recorded sewing machine control program - A sewing machine includes a needle bar that is equipped with a sewing needle at a lower end of the needle bar, a presser bar that is equipped with a presser foot at a lower end of the presser bar, which holds down a work cloth, a sewing machine motor which is a driving source that drives the needle bar in an up and down direction, and a switching device that switches between a normal mode in which the needle bar is driven in the up and down direction to form stitches and a practice mode in which the sewing machine is operated in a condition where at least the needle bar is not driven. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196647 | SEWN GLOVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A sewn glove capable of enhancing a wearing feeling and functionality, and a method of manufacturing the same, in which, after a crotch between the sections for the thumb and each finger, particularly, the index finger is formed under predetermined pressure and temperature in a three-dimensional shape, at least one seam inevitably created at the crotch is removed using a pattern cutting a sheath member for the palm of the hand having the crotch formed in the three-dimensional shape. The method includes: cutting a crotch pre-form section from a sheath member; forming the crotch pre-form section into a three-dimensional crotch form section having a crotch form face and a cut line; and sewing a sheath member for the palm of the hand, which is cut from the sheath member so as to have the crotch form section, with a sheath member for the back of the hand, whereby the sewn glove has no seam at a crotch between sections for the thumb and each finger. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196648 | Mechanism for collapsible catamaran - A method of folding the bridge structure between a catamaran's hulls so that the bridge structure can retract and expand laterally on the water. The structure is made from easy to manufacture panels and provides increased amenity for the crew of the catamaran as well as increased interior room compared with other folding methods for catamarans. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196649 | Hatch assembly with seat and storage bin - A hatch assembly for a boat including a base pivotally attached to a boat deck, whereby the base can pivot between an open position and closed position to provide access to a power source within a boat hull. The base defines a storage bin with a compartment for storage. A lid pivotally attaches to the base, whereby the lid can pivot from an open position to a closed position to provide access to the storage bin. A seat attaches to the lid and is supported by the base. A backrest pivotally attaches to the base and pivots between a sitting position and a reclining position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196650 | Mooring Strap - A mooring strap for vessels includes a first loop for engaging a dock mounted cleat and a second loop for engaging a cleat on a vessel. A strap extending from each of the two loops is interconnected with a cam lock to permit drawing the two loops toward one another to draw the vessel toward the dock and to secure the vessel with the dock. A sleeve attendant each loop is slid toward a loop engaged cleat to reduce the functional size of the loop and thereby prevent the loop from becoming inadvertently disengaged from the cleat. Upon release of the cam lock and drawing the sleeves away from the respective engaged cleats, the mooring strap may be disengaged from the cleats. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196651 | Towing Device - An apparatus for towing behind an underwater vehicle has a body and a yoke pivotally connected to the body at a pivot point and having a tether remote from the pivot point by which the apparatus us towed. The yoke has wings which generate a resultant force on the body when the apparatus is towed. By varying the orientation of the yoke relative to the body, the magnitude of the resultant force may be varied. The resultant force tends to reduce the displacement of the tether relative to the pivot point in at least one plane, thereby generating a force to counter the buoyancy of the apparatus, and so stabilize the apparatus when it is being towed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196652 | BOAT THAT IS PROVIDED WITH FLOATING TUBES IN A MULTI-LAYER DESIGN - A boat that is provided with floating tubes in a multi-layer design is composed a plurality of floating tube devices which are installed respectively at a left and a right side of a hull, and is provided with an air bag, a buffer, and a surface layer unit. The buffer is provided with a holding space and an assembling slot hole; whereas, the surface layer unit is provided with a sealing element which is used to seal the assembling slot hole, such that the floating tube devices are configured as a multi-layer design to facilitate balance, anti-collision, and increase of chance of survival. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196653 | Windshield including vented walk-through door - A windshield assembly for a covered vessel includes a door section forming part of the windshield. The door section includes a door section securable to the vessel and being substantially contiguous with the windshield. The door section includes a door frame pivotable between a closed position and an open position, and a door panel mounted in the door frame. The door panel includes a selectively vented opening. The windshield assembly including the door section provides access to a bow area on a front side of the windshield and also improves air circulation, cooling and ventilation through the cabin. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196654 | FIXING GROUP FOR FACILITATED ATTACHMENT OF A WATERCRAFT APPLIANCE ONTO A BOAT AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING THE SAME - A fixing group of a watercraft appliance for the attachment thereof to an outer side of a deck wall of a boat comprises a base of the watercraft appliance and at least one seat formed in the base and suitable for receiving a respective threaded fastening element, so that said element has a free end projecting from the base for insertion into a respective through hole formed in the deck wall, so as to be accessible from the inner side of such a deck wall for fixing the watercraft appliance to it. The at least one seat comprises an access at a peripheral surface of the base and a retaining portion suitable for cooperating through shape coupling with said threaded fastening element to prevent the rotation and axial sliding thereof with respect to the base. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196655 | Vessels - In a process of construction of a twin-hulled vessel ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196656 | Crucible for the Crystallization of Silicon - A crucible and method for the crystallization of silicon utilize release coatings. The crucible is used in the handling of molten materials that are solidified in the crucible and then removed as ingots. The crucible does not require the preparation of a very thick coating at the end user facilities, is faster and cheaper to produce, presents an improved release effect and allows the production of silicon ingot without cracks. The crucible includes a base body, a substrate layer containing silicon nitride, an intermediate layer containing silica, and a surface layer containing silicon nitride, silicon dioxide and silicon. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196657 | BATTER APPLICATOR WITH VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE SUBMERGER OR COATING MECHANISM - A batter applicator with an adjustable coating mechanism is disclosed which includes a frame, a main batter tank, a structure comprising a submerger or an overflow structure positioned proximate the main batter tank and actuatable means for positioning the structure vertically relative to the main batter tank. The actuatable means for positioning the structure vertically relative to the main batter tank includes a rotatable shaft operably coupled to a gear box, a screw lift assembly operably coupled to the gear box and a hand wheel operably coupled to the shaft. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196658 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING A SUBSTRATE REVERSING REGION - A substrate processing apparatus that is arranged adjacent to an exposure device includes a processing section including a first processing unit and a second processing unit. The first processing unit includes a development region, a first cleaning region, and a first transport region. The development region and the first cleaning region are arranged opposite to each other with the first transport region interposed therebetween. The second processing unit includes a reversing region, a second cleaning region, and a second transport region. The reversing region and the second cleaning region are arranged opposite to each other with the second transport region interposed therebetween. The second processing unit is arranged between the first processing unit and the exposure device. The substrate processing apparatus also includes a transfer section coupled to the processing section and an interface configured to receive and transfer the substrate between the processing section and the exposure device. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS PROCESSING OF BUFFER LAYERS FOR GROUP IBIIIAVIA SOLAR CELLS - A deposition method which deposits a CdS buffer layer on a surface of a solar cell from a process solution including all chemical components of the CdS buffer layer material. CdS is deposited in a deposition chamber by heating the surface of the solar cell absorber to cause the transfer of heat from the solar cell absorber layer to at least a portion of the process solution that is in contact with the surface. Used solution is cooled, and replenished in a solution container and redirected into the deposition chamber. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196660 | Resin Impregnating Apparatus - The present invention provides a resin impregnating apparatus which enables a fiber feeding speed to be increased without increasing the size, complicatedness, or costs of the apparatus. A resin impregnating apparatus | 2008-08-21 |
20080196661 | PLASMA SPRAYED DEPOSITION RING ISOLATOR - A substrate processing chamber component including a deposition ring for protecting exposed portions of a substrate support pedestal, wherein the deposition ring includes a metal portion and a ceramic isolator portion. The ceramic isolator portion may be a plasma coated ceramic isolator coating, and the metal portion may be made of stainless steel. The ceramic isolator portion may be made of a ceramic such as alumina, yttria, aluminum nitride, titania, zirconia, and combinations thereof. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196662 | Film guide for an embossing device - A device for transferring an image-forming layer from a transfer film to a printing sheet, including an applicator unit for applying a coating of glue in the form of an image to the printing sheet; and a coating unit including an impression cylinder for guiding the printed sheet with the coating of glue facing away from the impression cylinder, and a pressure roller for guiding the transfer film with the image-forming layer facing away from the pressure roller. The impression cylinder and the pressure roller form a transfer gap therebetween so that the transfer film and the printing sheet are pressed against each other when guided through the transfer gap so that the image-forming layer remains adhered to the printing sheet in the area of the coating of glue and is lifted off from the transfer film after leaving the transfer gap. A process is also disclosed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196663 | Electrostatic Coating Device - An electrostatic coating device ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196664 | MOISTURE BARRIER COATINGS FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICES - A process for fabricating an amorphous diamond-like film layer for protection of a moisture or oxygen sensitive electronic device is described. The process includes forming a plasma from silicone oil, depositing an amorphous diamond-like film layer from the plasma, and | 2008-08-21 |
20080196665 | BATTER APPLICATOR WITH ADJUSTABLE TILT CONTROL FOR SUBMERGER OR COATING MECHANISM - A batter applicator with an adjustable coating mechanism is disclosed which includes a frame, a main batter tank, a structure comprising at least one of a submerger and an overflow structure that is adapted to be positioned proximate the main batter tank and actuatable means for tilting the structure relative to a reference horizontal surface. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196666 | Shower head and cvd apparatus using the same - The showerhead for a CVD apparatus can be easily produced and is capable of forming a film efficiently. The showerhead comprises: a shower plate being made of a metal; and a porous plate contacting a rear face of the shower plate. A plurality of gas diffusion holes are formed in a plate section of the shower plate, which faces a workpiece, and penetrate the plate section in the thickness direction, and the porous plate covers all of the gas diffusion holes. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196667 | EVAPORATION DEVICE FOR EVAPORATING VAPOR DEPOSITION MATERIALS - An evaporation device for evaporating vapor deposition materials by heating is disclosed. The evaporation device includes deposition vessels each containing a different vapor deposition material, a heating unit for heating the vapor deposition materials contained in the deposition vessels, and a common opening area including a common opening, through which the vapor deposition materials evaporated in the deposition vessels exit together. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196668 | Animal feeder assembly - The animal feeder combines a heated water basin with an automatic water level control valve and a separate feed basin in an elevated feeder housing. The diner includes a plastic housing, which has a flat top and a peripheral side wall. The diner housing is supported by four corner feet, which raises the top above the ground level. The housing top has two large depressions, which from a feed basin and a water basin. The diner can be connected to a water supply by a standard garden hose. A float valve mounted to the housing maintains the water level inside the basin. An electrical heating element mounted under the water basin prevents water from freezing when ambient temperatures drop below freezing. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196669 | Animal Feeder - A feeder for providing food to a plurality of animals comprises a generally horizontal base having a periphery. A central conical spreader is located above the base. An outer wall extends upwardly from said periphery of the base to an upper edge and defines a plurality of feeding apertures located to allow an animal to access feed located upon the base. A roof extends outwardly from the upper edge of the peripheral wall and over the feeding apertures. The roof defines a filling aperture located above the conical spreader. A door is adapted to selectively seal the filling aperture. Feed poured through the filling aperture is directed outwardly to the feeding apertures by the spreader to provide feeding animals with access through the feeding apertures to substantially all of the feed filled into the feeder. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196670 | Heated animal-actuated water feeder - This water feeder includes a heating element interposed between the fluid reservoir and a heater base. The fluid reservoir is press fit onto a heater base, which includes a bottom tray and an upright back. The heating element includes a length of electrical resistance heating wire affixed to a sheet of pliable thermal conductive foil. The heating element covers both the inside of the base tray to contact the bottom of the fluid reservoir and the inside face of the base back to contact the back wall of the fluid reservoir. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196671 | Device for Detecting, Containing, and Indicating the Presence of Fluidic Animal Waste Product at a Defined Location - Described is an animal waste product notification device for detecting the occurrence of an animal excreting animal waste product at a defined location, containing the waste product such that the animal cannot track the waste product from the defined location, and notifying a local or remote individual of the occurrence. The animal waste product notification device includes a grate, a bin, and a notification device. The grate includes a detector that is responsive to fluidic animal waste product such that when the waste product passes through apertures defined by the grate, the detector generates a detection signal. When the detector generates the detection signal, the notification device notifies a user of the animal waste product notification device. The bin defines a receptacle that receives the waste product after it passes through the grate. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196672 | Metabolic Cage For Small Rodents - The invention concerns a metabolic cage ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196673 | Magnetic cage - A strong and secure magnetic cage framed in a lightweight material such as aluminum with a plastic polymer bottom and detachable panels allowing for an innovative and versatile cage construction. All detachable panels work to secure the caged animal with strong yet lightweight material preventing escape while keeping with the lightweight intent for the design. The cage includes a screened front region with a hinged door structure. The door includes an integrated knob with a locking mechanism. The front region is completed by a detachable screened support panel to further secure the animal. The frame is secured with high-powered magnets housed in plastic connectors with protruding pegs reinforcing the connection between the screened panels. This assembly also encloses and secures the plastic polymer bottom. This invention is easy to clean, store and transport because of its lightweight materials and fully detachable design. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196674 | Foot bath kit - The present invention is directed to a kit for a bovine foot treatment bath for being attached to a foot bath. The kit includes: a chemical and water inlet and/or a downstream drain assembly for being attached to a foot bath. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196675 | Collapsible pet furniture - Pet furniture and a kit of parts for assembling pet furniture. The pet furniture includes a lower cap sized to define the base of the pet furniture, a plurality of side clips for removable insertion within said lower cap, the side clips substantially defining the height of the pet furniture. A plurality of structural side walls are provided for removable engagement with the lower cap and side clips, at least one of the structural side walls having an opening sized to enable a pet to enter and exit the pet furniture once assembled. An upper cap is provided for removable engagement with the side clips and structural side walls and lower support discs and upper support discs complete the pet furniture which are each supported by and removable from the lower cap and upper cap, respectively. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196676 | Self supporting pet toy - A pet activity toy which includes an attachment, extender and base. The attachment is in the form of, for example, a pet toy for attracting and engaging a pet. The extender is in the form of a flexible wand releaseably appended to the attachment by use of a first snap fit connector. The base is employed as a stabilizer element for maintaining the proper orientation of the wand, the base being releaseably connected to the wand by use of a second snap fit connector. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196677 | Chicken-loading vehicle - A fowl-loading vehicle is described, said vehicle comprising: a chassis, wheels or tracks for supporting the chassis relative to the ground; a pick-up conveyor belt for picking up fowl from the ground and a storage conveyor belt which receives fowl from the pick-up conveyor belt and which is movable in the same direction as the pick-up conveyor belt, the speed of the pick-up conveyor belt, during loading of the fowl, being greater than the speed of the storage conveyor belt. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196678 | Radiator-Shroud Structure | 2008-08-21 |
20080196679 | Cooling System For a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a cooling system for a motor vehicle comprising a first heat exchanger ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196680 | Engine brake apparatus - Apparatus and methods for hydraulic valve actuation of engine valves are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a lost motion piston assembly that transfers motion between first and second rocker arms to selectively provide auxiliary engine valve actuation motions to the engine valves for engine operations such as engine braking and exhaust gas recirculation. The lost motion piston assembly may reduce or eliminate transient loads that may otherwise be transmitted to engine valve train elements during the times that lost motions systems are turned on and off for auxiliary valve actuations. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196681 | MOUNTING OF AN SCP CAMSHAFT ON AN ENGINE - A method disclosed for mounting a camshaft and a phaser on an engine, the camshaft being an SCP camshaft formed of concentric inner and outer rotary members each fast in rotation with a respective one of two groups of cams and the phaser enabling the phase of at least one of the rotary members of the camshaft to be varied dynamically relative to the phase of the engine crankshaft and the other rotary member. The method comprises first securing the phaser | 2008-08-21 |
20080196682 | Connection Element For The Secure Fixing Of A Lever-Type Cam Follower - Connecting element ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196683 | HIGH PERFORMANCE OVERHEAD VALVETRAIN ASSEMBLY - A high performance overhead valvetrain assembly includes a hydraulic lash adjuster which is received within and supports a trunnion. The trunnion, in turn, is received within a cylindrical passageway in one end of a rocker arm. The opposite end of the rocker arm engages a valve stem. Between the trunnion and the valve stem is a roller adapted the engage a cam of a camshaft. The trunnion stabilized rocker arm permits significantly increased valve lift and improved engine performance. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196684 | HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER - A hydraulic lash adjuster includes a cylindrical body having a central cylindrical bore. A hollow plunger is reciprocable in the bore and includes a reservoir chamber therein. The plunger has a close clearance with the bore. A high pressure chamber is defined by the plunger and a closed end of the bore. An orificed wall of the plunger separates the reservoir chamber from the high pressure chamber. A check valve is disposed in the orifice for allowing one-way flow of oil from the reservoir chamber to the high pressure chamber. A plunger spring disposed in the high pressure chamber urges the plunger away from the closed end of the bore. A seat is disposed at an end of the plunger distal from the high pressure chamber. The plunger includes a circumferential groove proximate the seat for holding oil to maintain an oil seal in the clearance to limit leakage of air through the clearance. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196685 | Starter Device - A starter device for an internal combustion engine has a drive element and a output element. The drive element enables driving the starter device in rotation. The output element is supported rotatably about an axis of rotation and has a coupling device for releasably coupling the starter device to the crankshaft. A coil spring is arranged operatively between drive element and output element in an axial direction between a first abutment at the drive element and a second abutment at the output element. The first and second abutments have a first spacing relative to one another at least at one circumferential location in a first area and a second spacing relative to one another in a second area. The first and second spacings are measured parallel to the axis of rotation. The first spacing is smaller than the second spacing. The first area is radially outside of the second area. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196686 | Air gap insulation at cylinder liner - A cylinder liner for an internal combustion engine, especially a gasoline motor, in which a piston can move between a lower and an upper dead center in an axial direction K, and the cylinder liner has a thrust collar, by which the cylinder liner can be fixed in a housing of the internal combustion engine, and there is provided a recess at the cylinder head end, in which there is installed an insert ring with a height h | 2008-08-21 |
20080196687 | Combustion Engine Powered Working Machine - A portable, hand-held, combustion engine powered working machine comprises a tool unit ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196688 | Internal Combustion Engine - An engine with expansion piston located on the end of a motion arm connected to the engine shaft. On the shaft, rotating compression pistons are mounted. The distance between the two piston types allows for the production of great torque. The geometry of expansion chamber and compression chamber is concentric toroidal. A pressure chamber stores the air-fuel mixture coming from the compression chamber to the expansion chamber and is therefore interposed between the two. The timing of the two or more sliding ports attached to the compression chambers determines the compression volume, while the valves control the communication of the pressure chamber with the other chambers. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196689 | Method and Apparatus for Incorporation of a Flame Front - Type Ignition System Into an Internal Combustion Engine - Method for installation and functioning of a flame front type ignition system in the conventional throughbore through the wall of the head of an internal combustion engine. This installation is effected from a location external of the head and while the head is affixed in covering relationship to one or more combustion chambers of the internal combustion engine. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196690 | Internal combustion engine with auxiliary combustion chamber - An internal combustion engine, including a main combustion chamber serving as a main combustion chamber, an auxiliary combustion chamber adjacent to the main combustion chamber and smaller in capacity than the main combustion chamber, and a partition wall between the main combustion chamber and the auxiliary combustion chamber, the partition wall including an injection hole by which the main combustion chamber and the auxiliary combustion chamber communicate. A fuel supply device supplies fuel to the main combustion chamber and the auxiliary combustion chamber. A mixture forming device forms a mixture of air and the supplied fuel in the main combustion chamber, away from the partition wall before ignition. An ignition device ignites the fuel in the auxiliary combustion chamber, propelling an ejecting torch flame into the mixture of air and fuel in the main combustion chamber through the injection hole, thereby burning the mixture of air and fuel in the main combustion chamber. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196691 | Direct Injection Internal Combustion Engine and Injector Used for Direct Injection Internal Combustion Engine - It is necessary to attain the combustion stability when performing ignition retarding in order to reduce exhaust gas and raise the exhaust gas temperature under a cold start condition, as well as soot reduction under a fully open throttle valve condition. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196692 | CONTROLLER FOR BOAT PROPULSION UNIT - A boat propulsion unit controller includes a switch arranged to switch between a long intake duct and a short intake duct for drawing air into an engine of a boat propulsion unit, a motor-operated driver arranged to drive the switch, a duct length switching position sensor arranged to detect the position of the switch at the time of switching the duct length, a fuel supply arranged to supply fuel to the engine, a sensor failure detector arranged to detect failure of the duct length switching position sensor based on its output, and a controller arranged to compensate the fuel supply rate based on the position of the switch detected at the time of duct length switchover. A controller, when the duct length switching position sensor fails, takes the action of switching to the long intake duct and compensates the fuel supply rate using a sensor output quasi value corresponding to the time of switchover to the long intake duct. Engine performance may be maintained as much as possible even when duct length switchover fails due to frequent duct length switchover actions. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196693 | MULTIPLE INJECTION BLEND FOR DIRECT INJECTED ENGINES - A fuel injection system for a direct fuel injection engine is provided. The system includes an injection mode module that selects a fuel injection mode to be one of a single injection mode and a dual injection mode during engine operation and a fuel injection command module that commands fuel injection events based on a crankshaft position, the fuel injection mode and a fuel percentage blending schedule. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196694 | MULTIPLE INJECTION BLEND FOR DIRECT INJECTED ENGINES - A fuel injection system for a direct fuel injection engine includes an injection mode module. The injection mode module selects a fuel injection mode to be one of a single injection mode and a dual injection mode. A fuel injection command module transitions between the single and dual injection modes by varying the timing of fuel injection events relative to a crankshaft position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196695 | EVENT-BASED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE STARTING WITH A VARIABLE NUMBER OF INJECTIONS - A method for starting an internal combustion engine having direct fuel injection into a cylinder, comprising of only for a first combustion event under selected conditions during an engine start, directly injecting fuel to the cylinder at least twice, where each of said two injections at least partially occur during a compression stroke. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196696 | DIRECT INJECTION EVENT-BASED ENGINE STARTING - A method for starting an internal combustion engine having direct fuel injection, comprising of adjusting a number of direct injections per combustion cycle based on a cylinder event number from a first cylinder event. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196697 | Method of Controlling the Start-Up of an Internal Combustion Engine - A method of controlling the start-up of an engine in which:
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20080196698 | Evaporative Emission Control Apparatus and Method - A system of mechanical components that operate cooperatively to control evaporation of fuel or hydrocarbon leakage from engines is disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the system of mechanical components comprises a first valve assembly and a second valve assembly. The first valve assembly, which functions as a fuel-shut off valve assembly, governs whether fuel can proceed from a fuel bowl into a carburetor, and when closed, prevents fuel vapors from developing within the carburetor. The second valve assembly, which functions as a “vapor venting control valve assembly,” has an input port that is coupled by way of a fuel tank vapor hose to both a fuel tank and to the fuel bowl. When in a closed state, the second valve assembly controls the fuel vapors, which are provided to its input port from the fuel tank and the fuel bowl, from being communicated to an output port of the second valve assembly. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196699 | Gravity-controlled constant-pressure and pressure-regulation device - A gravity-controlled constant-pressure and pressure-regulation device includes a canister, a weight block, and a seal head. The canister includes a metal layer, an epoxy resin layer, and a plastic sheet layer. The metal layer serves as an inner lining. The epoxy resin layer surrounds an outer circumference of the metal layer. The plastic sheet layer surrounds an outer circumference of the epoxy resin layer. The weight block is movably received in the canister. The metal layer has an inner surface movably and receivingly engages the seal head. The weight block is mounted to the seal head. The weight block is movable upward and downward inside the canister by being acted upon by a gravity force of weight thereof and a lifting force induced by an internal pressure inside the canister to effect mass storage of air inside the canister and stable supply air at constant pressure. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196700 | Diesel Fuel Cooling System and Control Strategy - A fuel cooling system for a diesel internal combustion engine system having a set of engine cylinders, a fuel storage tank, and a common rail fuel injection system comprises of a fuel distribution circuit for carrying fuel from the fuel storage tank to the engine cylinders; a fuel recycling circuit for recycling un-injected fuel; a temperature sensor for sensing fuel temperature; a fuel to coolant heat exchange system for cooling the fuel wherein the fuel to coolant heat exchange system comprises a coolant reservoir, an electric coolant pump, and a heat exchange manifold; a mechanism for controlling the electric coolant pump operation; an air to coolant heat exchange system coupled to the fuel to coolant heat exchange system for cooling the coolant in the fuel to coolant heat exchange system wherein the air to coolant heat exchange system is exposed to vehicle ram air and includes a heat exchange manifold and a cooling fan; and a mechanism for controlling the cooling fan. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196701 | Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine with Enhanced Scavenging - The engine has at least one cylinder ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196702 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor diagnostic method includes: a fuel supply detecting step of detecting an interruption of a fuel supply to the internal combustion engine, and a restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; a response time period accumulating step of determining a response time period by accumulating a first time period that the sensor output value reaches from a first threshold value to a second threshold value after the detection of the interruption of the fuel supply, and a second time period that the sensor output value reaches from a third threshold value to a fourth threshold value after the detection of the restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; and an abnormal state diagnosing section of determining an abnormal state of the gas sensor when the response time period is greater than a predetermined time period. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196703 | VAPOR FUELED ENGINE - A fuel supply assembly is provided that may allow for use of vaporized fuel to power an engine and enhance fuel efficiency. The fuel supply assembly may include a vaporizing tank, a heating source, a temperature control and a monitoring and control system configured to control intermixing of ambient air and vaporized gasoline to maintain a desired hydrocarbon level in an exhaust. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196704 | Tool For Machining a Workpiece Made of a Hard Material - There is described a tool as well as a method for machining a workpiece made of a hard material by means of a geometrically determined blade. In order to obtain an improved surface quality of the machined workpiece when machining such a hard and brittle material, a tool is provided which has a cutting angle of less than 10°. According to the associated machining method, rotational speeds exceeding 1300 rpm are used. There is further described a machine that is to be used in such a tool and is utilized in such a method. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196705 | Cutting means for a slate cutter - This invention discloses a cutting means for slate cutter, comprising: a base, a blade and a electric motor, a support arm is mounted on the base, the support arm comprises a bracket which is able to rotate perpendicularly to the surface of the blade, and a frame is attached to the bracket, the electric motor is secured to the frame, one side of the frame is fixed to the bracket by a dowel pin pin, which is located eccentrically with respect to the axis of the blade; not only the cutting angle of the cutting means, but also the height of the blade could be adjusted, which is good in elaborate cutting and improving efficiency. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196706 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING STONE - An apparatus for cutting stone is described. The apparatus may include a structural member. The apparatus may include a first chisel. The first chisel may be rigidly connected to the structural member. The first chisel may include a tip. The apparatus may include a second chisel. The second chisel may be moveable with respect to the first chisel. The second chisel may include a tip. The second chisel may be configured to move from a first position to a second position. The first chisel and the second chisel may be oriented within approximately the same plane. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196707 | Blocking Device For the Door of a Pyrolitic Oven - A door blocking device including a retaining member movable, along a given path, between a work position and a rest position, in which it respectively cooperates with and does not cooperate with a coupling member of the door when the door is in a closed position; and controlled-actuation means for controlled actuation of the retaining member, and which include elastic means for pushing the retaining member into the rest position; means for moving the retaining member into the work position in opposition to the elastic means; a rotary member having at least one radially projecting peripheral lobe; and an electrically controlled actuator for moving the rotary member selectively between a first angular position, in which the at least one lobe does not interfere with the given path (T), thus allowing the retaining member to move between the work position and the rest position, and a second angular position, in which the lobe interferes with the given path to lock the retaining member in the work position in opposition to the elastic means. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196708 | Object For Guiding and Reflecting Heat and Grill-Roaster - A thermal diffusion apparatus as an object for guiding and reflecting heat, which is provided between grill and heat source and is configured so as to diffuse the heat supplied directly upwards from the heat source for uniform dispersion thereof, is disclosed. The disclosed thermal diffusion apparatus includes a heat inducing diffuser for diffusing the heat supplied directly upwards from the heat source to induce it in a 360 degree radial direction of the grill; and a support for supporting the heat inducing diffuser so as to place said heat inducing diffuser between heat source and grill. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196709 | COMBINATION GRILL HANDLE AND LIGHT - A grill handle and light assembly is disclosed, the handle being attached to the lid of the grill and the light being detachably secured to the handle for use while grilling or, when detached, as an auxiliary light. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196710 | Sideward Ignition Apparatus for Barbeque Grill - A sideward ignition apparatus for a barbeque grill includes a sideward burner head, and an ignition mechanism. The sideward burner head includes a support seat, a gas conveyor connector, a hollow gas conducting pipe, a front frame, at least one ceramic board, and a front wind shield hood. The ignition mechanism includes an igniter, a conducting wire, a constant fire nozzle, and a guide pipe. Thus, when the flame from the gas conducting pipe of the sideward burner head extinguishes due to a larger wind, the constant fire nozzle of the ignition mechanism produces a constant fire (or mother fire) so as to maintain stability of the flame. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196711 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING AN ADDITIVE WITH A CPAP MACHINE - The present invention is a method and apparatus for delivering an additive with a continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) machine. The invention includes mixing an additive with humidifier water and providing the additive to the patient with the CPAP machine. According to certain embodiments, the additive can be an aromatic additive or a therapeutic additive. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196713 | Inhalation Devices - An inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation comprises a canister which comprises a body which includes a base and a head and defines a chamber containing medicament, and a valve stem which extends from the head of the body and from which medicament is in use delivered on actuation of the canister. The inhaler further comprises an actuator comprising a main body comprising a housing receiving the canister, and an actuation mechanism for actuating the canister. The actuation mechanism comprises a loading member which is fitted to the head of the canister body and includes a loading section which is located at a distance spaced from the base of the body of the canister and, in use, acted upon to drive the loading member in an actuating direction from a first, rest position to a second, actuated position in which the canister is actuated to deliver medicament. The actuation mechanism further comprises at least one actuating member which is actuatable by a user to drive the loading member in the actuating direction to the actuated position, such as to actuate the canister to deliver medicament. The at least one actuating member is pivotally coupled to the housing for pivotal movement relative to the housing from a first, rest position to a second, actuated position in which the loading member is driven in the actuating direction to the actuated position, such as to actuate the canister to deliver medicament. The at least one actuating member comprises a gripping element which extends along a length of the housing and is configured to be gripped and depressed by the user in actuating the canister. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196714 | Dive mask with flexible portions on sides of nose enclosure - In one embodiment a dive mask for use in swimming, diving including, or one of other water sports activities, includes a flexible skirt adapted to sealingly cover the face; a frame mounted around a front opening of the skirt for covering the eyes and including one or two lenses fitted therein; a flexible strap interconnecting two ends of the frame, the strap adapted to hold the dive mask on the head; and a nose enclosure formed with the skirt and disposed under, the nose enclosure being adapted to sealingly cover the nose. The nose enclosure includes a flexible portion at either side such that a pressing of the flexible portions with the hand, as a first step of “ear pressure equalization” act prior to diving, will stretch same substantially without causing movement of a peripheral edge of the skirt. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196715 | NASAL MASK FOR CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MEASUREMENT - A nasal mask is adapted to attached on a face of a subject so as to cover a nose of the subject. A shell has a contact edge adapted to be brought into close contact with the face of the subject, thereby forming a sealed space therein. An attachment portion is disposed in the shell and has an inner space. The attachment portion is configured to detachably engage with a sensor disposed outside the shell and operable to measure concentration of carbon dioxide gas expired from the nostrils. A guide member is disposed inside the shell and forming a passage adapted to introduce expired gas from the nostrils into the inner space. The shell is formed with an inlet adapted to introduce external gas into the sealed space. The expired gas is guarded by the guide member from the external gas introduced through the inlet. The attachment portion is formed with an outlet adapted to discharge the expired gas from the inner space to the sealed space. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196716 | Mouthpiece and Flow Rate Controller for Intrapulmonary Delivery Devices - This invention relates to a therapeutic device and method of administering precisely measured doses of a therapeutic substance via inhalation to pediatric and adult patients. More specifically, the invention relates to a therapeutic device and method of administering inhaled medication which delivers a controlled flow rate to a mouthpiece for administration of medicament to young children and adults with a diminished capacity, at a rate of about 25.8 L/minute to 30.2 L/minute. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196717 | Powder Inhaler - The invention consists of a powder inhalator for administrating medications. The inhalator, according to the invention, has a chamber with a mechanism for opening the medication capsule and an aerodynamic chamber in which the medication particles are separated from the currier capsules. In the aerodynamic chamber. On the opposite side to the mouthpiece opening, there are air inlet ducts which form a multidirectional system of air ducts. The air ducts are shaped in a way which makes the air that flows through them create at least three streams. Due to the intersecting of the air streams the air flow is strongly turbulent even if low speeds are involved. Consequently the separation of the active substance particles form the carrier surface is very effective. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196718 | Medicament Dispenser - A medicament dispenser for use with at least one medicament carrier carrying multiple distinct medicament portions, said medicament dispenser comprising | 2008-08-21 |
20080196719 | SUPPLEMENTAL AIR DIFFUSION DEVICES, KITS AND METHODS - A supplemental air diffusion device is shaped and configured to be attached to the body or clothing of a patient below the head and deliver supplemental air toward the mouth and nose of the patient. The supplemental air diffusion device includes a frustroconicoidal air diffusion body that has a smaller inlet opening at an inlet end and an enlarged diffusion opening at a diffusion end. An air inlet stem is integrally attached to the air diffusion body and includes a plurality of ribs and/or recesses for releasably locking a female connector of an air supply hose over the inlet stem. A pair of spaced-apart slits are provided through a flange extending laterally from an outer surface of the air diffusion device. Initially separate accessory patient attachment clamps are looped through the slits and provide for releasable attachment of the air diffusion device to a patient's clothing. A kit may include an air diffusion device, one or more accessory patient attachment clamps, and an air supply hose for establishing fluid communication between the air diffusion device and an air supply. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196720 | Mobile medical ventilator - A ventilatory system for providing ventilatory support to a patient without the need for an external source of pressurized drive gas. The ventilatory system comprises a drive pump and a controller such that the drive pump collects ambient air and may pressurize it to a pressure determined by the controller. The controller may signal to the drive pump to pressurize the collected ambient air to a first pressure for delivering ventilatory support to a patient and a second pressure for providing PEEP support to a patient. The controller may signal to the drive pump to deliver a targeted flow and/or volume of collected ambient air to the bellows to provide volumetric ventilatory support during inhalation and a PEEP support during exhalation. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196721 | QUICK CONNECT PRESSURE REDUCER/CYLINDER VALVE FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different lengths may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196722 | Breathing Assistance Apparatus With a Manifold to Add Auxiliary Gases to Ambient Gases - The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196723 | Breath responsive powered air-purifying respirator - A system for regulating the airflow to a closed environment using feedback control for the position of a control valve and blower speed. The system provides a control apparatus that regulates airflow to a closed environment, such as the mask of a breathing apparatus, to ensure sufficient breathing air for a wearer of such mask. In order to provide fast response to a change in condition in the breathable environment, the airflow regulator includes a valve control and a blower control. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196724 | Gas Supply Device for Sleep Apnea - An apparatus is provided for controlling air supplied under pressure to a patient suffering from sleep disorders such as apnoea. The apparatus measures and/or calculates the inspiratory air flow, volume and pressure to the airway. Controlled pressurized air is supplied to the patient's upper anatomical airway, wherein the apparatus measures the air flow and pressure to the airway. The apparatus determines whether to increase or decrease the pressure to the patient's airway based on a determination of one or more factors, such as the occurrence of hypopnoea, hyperventilation, obstructive or central apnoea, air leakage and acoustical vibrations. Occurrences of events representing a sleep problem may be stored by the apparatus and retrieved by a clinician at a later date. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196725 | QUICK CONNECT PRESSURE REDUCER/CYLINDER VALVE FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different lengths may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196726 | APPARATUS FOR HYPOXIC TRAINING AND THERAPY - Breathing equipment to mimic the training of athletes at high altitude comprises a mouthpiece connected to a chamber containing a carbon dioxide absorber which is connected to the atmosphere by a tube. In use the air breathed out passes through the carbon dioxide absorber into the conduit where it mixes with atmospheric air and the mixture re-breathed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196727 | Patient Interface Assembly And System Using Same - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196728 | Nasal Interface - A patient interface includes a body portion configured to communicate with at least one fluid path, and at least one nostril interface extending from the body portion. The nostril interface includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted into a nostril of a patient and to be in communication with the at least one fluid path. In an embodiment, the insertion portion includes a plurality of laterally directed openings configured to communicate fluid between the fluid path and the nostril. The patient interface also includes a seal portion that is constructed and arranged to provide a seal between the patient interface and the nostril. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196729 | Implant for Treatment of Vaginal and/or Uterine Prolapse - An implant suitable for treatment of treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction. The implant comprises a vaginal support member substantially sized or shaped to the portion of the vaginal wall to be supported and at least two extension portions projecting from the support member, wherein at least one extension portion has fixation means for anchoring the extension portion into pelvic paravaginal fibro-fatty issue without being faxed into defined structural tissues. A method of treating treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction using the implant is also provided. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196730 | Smokeless Tobacco Product - The present invention relates generally to a smokeless tobacco product in the form of a completely dissolvable vehicle ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196731 | Processing of Tobacco Materials Containing a High Proportion of Tobacco Fines - The invention relates to a method of processing tobacco fines, whereby the tobacco preparation for producing smoking articles from an initial material to be processed, which contains tobacco fines and tobacco material, is subjected to an increased mechanical pressure in order to bind the tobacco fines permanently to the tobacco material, and no extra or external binding agents are added the material to be processed in order to bind the tobacco fines to the tobacco material. It further relates to smoking articles containing smoking material produced on the basis of one of the methods proposed by the invention. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196732 | Flexible Eyelash Glue for an Artificial Eyelashes Extension System - Disclosed is a quality controlled artificial eyelashes extension system having a method and materials for the application of artificial lash hairs onto existing natural eyelashes of a human subject to extend the length of the natural eyelash. The system provides the training and materials to attach the eyelash extensions on a hair-by hair basis to a subject's existing natural eyelash, as well as a quality control feature which provides for assuring that practitioners of the system are appropriately trained, and the consumable materials utilized by the system are safe for human use. Included in the system is a fluent eyelash glue which forms a flexible, bio-compatible bond between two hairs to be adhered together. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196733 | METHOD COMPOSITIONS AND KIT FOR COLORING HAIR - A method for altering the color of hair comprising applying a bleach composition containing persulfate salts and at least one oxidizing agent to the desired strands of hair for a period of time sufficient to bleach the hair, removing the bleach composition from the hair but leaving at least some residual oxidizing agent on the bleached hair strands, then treating the hair with a colorant composition containing at least one dye operable to color hair in the presence of the residual oxidizing agent found on the bleached hair strands, said colorant composition being free of any oxidizing agents operable to react with the dye present therein to form color, whereby upon-contact with the colorant composition, the hair strands treated with the bleach composition having residual oxidizing agent thereon will react with the dye present in the colorant composition to cause the bleached hair strands to become colored, while any remaining unbleached hair will not become colored by contact with the colorant composition and a kit and shampoo composition for use with the method. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196734 | Device for Dispensing a Barrier Material to a Lock of Hair - A hand-held device ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080196735 | Cosmetic Applicator with Torque Limiter - A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a magnetic coupling, the magnetic coupling being coupled to at least one of the drive and the applicator head such that the torque applied via the applicator head does not exceed a predetermined allowable torque. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196736 | Cosmetic Applicator with Torque Limiter - A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a fluidic or viscous coupling, the fluidic or viscous coupling being coupled to at least one of the drive and the applicator head such that the torque applied via the applicator head does not exceed a predetermined allowable torque. | 2008-08-21 |
20080196737 | Method of applying cosmetics - A method for forming or shaping an eyebrow. The method consists of selecting a concealer having a color that matches the color of the skin surrounding the eyebrow and then applying the concealer, preferably by the use of a pencil containing the concealer, to the skin surrounding the eyebrow, and if necessary to portions of the eyebrow, to form an outline of a desired eyebrow. The concealer creates an adhesive surface. An eyeshadow is then selected that that matches the desired hair color for the eyebrow. Preferably the eyeshadow is in pencil or powder form. The eyeshadow is applied to the eyebrow within the formed outline and to portions of the adhesive surface to create the desired eyebrow. | 2008-08-21 |