34th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140231416 | RADIO FREQUENCY ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE SHORTING PLUG AND RELATED METHODS - A radio frequency (RF) antenna assembly configured to be positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation for hydrocarbon resource recovery may include an RF transmission line and an RF antenna coupled to the RF transmission line. The RF antenna assembly may also include an adjustable balun that may include a tubular balun housing surrounding the RF transmission line and defining a space therebetween. The adjustable balun may further include an adjustable shorting body slidably movable within the space and contacting the tubular balun housing and the RF transmission line at an adjustable shorting position. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231417 | INTEGRATED AND MODULAR APPROACH FOR CONVERTING ELECTRICAL POWER TO IONIC MOMENTUM AND HIGH DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE POTENTIAL - An integrated and modular approach is provided to convert electrical power to ionic momentum and a resulting high differential voltage field potential using an integrated multi-planar or axial microwave array and energetically sympathetic dielectric antennae to convert distilled liquid water to steam plasma and propagate the resulting water derived ions and electrons, steam and microwave energy into a modular energetic planar arrangement for integration into reactor vessels of various designs for the reduction of waste stream and fossil sourced feedstocks into their fundamental gaseous components and simultaneous reformation into desired synthesis or methane gas. The formed steam plasma (initiating plasma) generates electrons and ions which are propagated differentially to create a high differential voltage field potential which in conjunction with dielectric heating and far infrared radiation induced feedstock ionic polarization effects creates a series of primary feedstock reducing plasma fields for efficient plasma gasification with simultaneous product gas reformation. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231418 | MICROWAVE HEATING DEVICE - An aspect of the present invention provides a microwave heating device for an object having a plurality of parts, the microwave heating device including: a plurality of antennas which emits microwaves to a heating chamber inside; a sensor which detects information from a block model assigned the information indicating a characteristic of each of the parts; a display and input operation unit configured to receive an input of heating conditions for the object; an electromagnetic field analysis unit configured to derive a heating profile by electromagnetic field analysis based on the information detected by the sensor and the heating conditions inputted to the display and input operation unit, the heating profile including microwave emitting conditions for the object; and a control unit configured to control performance of the microwaves emitted from the antennas based on the derived heating profile. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231419 | MICROWAVEABLE FOOD PRODUCTS AND CONTAINERS - Embodiments of the invention include food products and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a food product. The food product can include a container and a food composition. The container can include a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall can include a microwave reflector. The side wall can include a material that is substantially transparent to microwaves. The microwave reflector can cover at least about 80 percent of the surface area of the bottom wall. In an embodiment, the invention includes a microwaveable food container. The microwaveable food container can include a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall can include a microwave reflector. The side wall can include a material that is substantially transparent to microwaves. The microwave reflector can cover at least about 80 percent of the surface area of the bottom wall. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231420 | Tool For Forming A Three Dimensional Article Or Container - A forming tool assembly and method for forming a cooking element. The forming tool assembly has an upper tool assembly and a lower tool assembly that cooperate to shape the cooking element from an annular cutout. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231421 | COOKER - A cooker capable of fixing a rail assembly to the inside of a cooking compartment by a fixing device includes a cooking compartment in which food is placed for cooking, a fixing bracket mounted at an inner wall of the cooking compartment, a rack provided so as to be withdrawn from the cooking compartment, a rail assembly mounted on the rack and enabling the rack to be inserted and withdrawn from the cooking compartment, and a locking device mounted on the rail assembly, and having one side locked with the fixing bracket such that the rail assembly is fixed without being moved inside the cooking compartment. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231422 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides a hinge, a freight container that includes the hinge and a freight container that includes a locking rod and optionally the hinge. The hinge includes a locking pin, a first wing, a second wing and a first hinge pin that pivotally connects the first wing to the second wing. The hinge further includes a pair of hinge lugs each having a first set of surfaces defining openings through which a second hinge pin passes and at least one of the pair of hinge lugs having a surface defining an opening through which a locking pin reversibly travels. The locking rod is mounted to the door of the freight container, where the locking rod includes a cam that can move between a first predetermined position where the cam can engage the cam keeper and a second predetermined position where the cam is disengaged from the cam keeper and can travel past the end frame of the freight container and the cam keeper as the door travels into the volume of the freight container. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231423 | ELECTRICAL CORD CONNECTION COVERING TECHNIQUES - According to techniques of the present application, an apparatus for covering at least a portion of a cord includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion may include a bowl region having an upper rim. The lower portion may also include flexible tabs that substantially surround or completely surround the upper rim. Each of the flexible tabs may extend outwardly or downwardly from the upper rim. The upper portion may have a lower rim that extends below the outer edges of each of the flexible tabs when the upper portion is engaged to the lower portion. The upper portion may contact each of the flexible tabs when the upper portion is engaged to the lower portion. The apparatus may include a securing member extending downwardly from the lower portion to secure the apparatus to a resting surface. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231424 | LIQUID CONTAINER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A FUEL CONTAINER - The invention relates to a liquid container ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231425 | HINGE SYSTEM AND COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A hinge system comprises a first component and a second component. Arranged on the first component, a first pin ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231426 | FOAMED AND STRETCHED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A foamed and stretched plastic container having a basic structure which includes a mouth portion and a body wall continuous to the mouth portion and is stretch-formed, the body wall forming a foamed region where foamed cells are distributed, and the mouth portion being an unfoamed region where no foamed cell is present, wherein the foamed cells present in the foamed region have a flat shape being stretched in the direction of stretch, and the foamed cells positioned in the central portion in the direction of thickness of the container wall have the largest lengths in the direction of maximum stretch. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231427 | LINER-BASED SHIPPING AND DISPENSING CONTAINERS FOR THE SUBSTANTIALLY STERILE STORAGE, SHIPMENT, AND DISPENSE OF MATERIALS - A liner-based assembly including an overpack, a liner disposed within the overpack, and a filling connector securable to at least one of the overpack and the liner and ineloding a membrane for substantially aseptic filling. The membrane may be an elastomeric stopper, which may be configured, for re-sealing with or without the assistance of heat The liner-based assembly may further include a dispense connector that is operably connected with the overpack and/or the liner. The dispense connector may comprise or be operably connected to a one-way valve, the one-way valve having —an elastomeric portion defining an opening and generally operably coupled with a plug member positioned within the—opening. In a closed position, the elastomeric portion may be sealed against the plug member, and when a pressure is applied against the elastomeric portion, the elastomeric portion may flex in a manner configured —to permit only one—way flow through the opening. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231428 | Disposable Cap for Carbonated-Beverage Can - The present invention is a simple, two-piece device that is placed and properly positioned over the top of an open can of carbonated beverage. The Disposable Cap invention significantly slows the escape of carbonation gas from a canned beverage and its container over a period of several days, when the canned beverage, with Disposable Cap, is duly placed in a refrigerated environment. In this way, the beverage remaining in the opened can maintains its desirability for the consumer much longer than when the cap is not used. The device is most effective when covering an open can within which at least half its content remains. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231429 | Rigid Urethane Self-Skinning Foam Top Frame, Pallet Support Board, and Pallet and Integrally Formed Grommets - The present invention provides a transport item for shipping goods. The transport item includes a body having first outer surface and a second outer surface, and a thickness therebetween. The body is formed from a thermoset foam material. The transport item also includes a first insertable component having a first portion located within the thickness of the body and a second portion that extends outside of the body beyond the first outer surface. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231430 | CLOSURE FOR A PRODUCT-RETAINING CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to a closure for a container, such as, for example, a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the closure includes an oxidant releasing agent that is adapted to release oxygen into an interior portion of the container according to a predefined desired profile. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a gas containing reservoir, a membrane and a barrier layer, said membrane allowing an at least partial exchange of gas between the inside of said reservoir and the inside of said container, and said barrier layer at least partially preventing exchange of gas between the outside of said closure and the inside of said reservoir. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231431 | Internal Floating Roof for Covering Fluid Bodies in Storage Tanks - An internal floating roof for use in large volatile or hazardous liquid storage tanks constructed of a plurality of open-top panel systems including C-shaped beams each having a vertical sidewall and flanges extending inward along the top and bottom of the beams with a bottom flange extending the vertical wall downward beyond the bottom. The panel systems are secured together using top and bottom brackets to construct a rigid, non-flexing roof structure to contain the hazardous gases and vapors beneath the floating roof without creating alternative escape pathways along the respective joints or seams between the panel systems. An additional seal in the form of a weld or resilient sealing member may be used along the joint between adjacent beams to further secure against leaking. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231432 | Container Lid and Container, and Method for Producing a Container Lid - The present disclosure relates to a container lid, comprising a lid surface having an area for an outlet opening that is defined by a circumferential edge, a lifting tab for opening the area, said lifting tab being fastened to a top side of the lid surface by a fastening means, possibly in the form of a rivet. The lid surface has a first locking element protruding from the lid surface or protruding into the lid surface, wherein the lifting tab has a second locking element that interacts with the first locking element such that a rotation of the lifting tab about the fastening means is prevented. The fastening means is configured to interact with element and/or the second locking element such that a rotation of the fastening means is prevented. The disclosure further comprises a container and a method for producing a container lid. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231433 | Tear-Away Tamper-Evident Packaging - A packaging container that has a tamper-evident feature is described whereby an effort to tamper with the packaging is evident to a later consumer. The packaging includes a lid that is securely attached to a tub. The lid includes an inner portion and an outer portion which are connected by a line which will tear when force is applied to the lid to remove it, thus causing the outer portion to separate from the inner portion of the lid, and thus indicating that an attempt was made to open the packaging. The force required to remove the outer portion of the lid from the inner portion of the lid is preferably less than the force required to remove the inner portion of the lid from the tub. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231434 | COMPOSITE FILM - A composite film for closing a container by sealing the composite film against a circumferential sealing surface of the container or of a cap ring to be connected to the container has a support layer made of a metal film and a sealing layer connected to the metal film. The sealing layer comprises a coextruded layer with a cohesively breaking intermediate layer and adhesion promoter layers arranged on both sides of the intermediate layer. The composite film is suitable for tight sealing against sealing surfaces made of polished tinplate. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231435 | Attachment Device - An attachment device includes an expandable element, the expandable element having a first end, a retaining element engaged to the first end, an elongate portion, a tubular element in surrounding engagement to at least a portion of the elongate portion, a looped end, and a grasping element engaged to the looped end. The tubular element may be disposed between the retaining element and the grasping element. The attachment device is constructed and arranged to releasably secure a liner within a receptacle. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231436 | LID WITH INTEGRATED CONTAINER - Lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup/can. The lid and cup/can form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup/can without disengagement of the lid from the cup/can. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231437 | CAP DRAIN PLUG - A cap assembly includes a plunger mounted to a retainer pin and a latch operable to retract the retainer pin. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231438 | FOOD AND DRINK PLATE - A plate includes a main body having a top surface, a first physical depression formed on the top surface, a second physical depression formed on the top surface at a position at one side of the first physical depression, and a through thumbhole formed on the main body at a position which is spaced apart from the first physical depression and the second physical depression, wherein the thumbhole and the second physical depression are formed on the same side with respect to the first physical depression. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231439 | PLASTIC STAND AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT TO A PRESSURE VESSEL - A stand for supporting a pressure vessel includes a support body having an upper wall and a sidewall extending downwardly from the upper wall. A locking aperture is defined in the upper wall to permit passage of pressure vessel components therethrough. A plurality of locking latches is disposed along an inner dimension of the locking aperture. The locking latches are configured and adapted to couple with a pressure vessel retaining ring passing through the locking aperture. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231440 | PRODUCT PACKAGING AND METHODS THEREFOR - An impression taken of the hand of a celebrity or notable person holding a product wherein the negative of the hand impression is transferred to the consumer packaged good. The negative hand impression permits consumers to place their hand in the impression to fix in the consumer's mind certain positive aspects of the product. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231441 | BEVERAGE CAN HOLDER AND COOLER TECHNOLOGY - A cooler for holding two cans, particular beverage cans containing beer, soft drinks or the like, in a stacked or tandem arrangement. The cooler holds the cans snuggly, keeping them safe from bumps and the like, and also insulates the cans to preserve cold or hot temperature of can contents as long as practicable. The cooler has a cylindrical configuration including a body with an open top, a closed bottom, and as interior space. The body has a cylindrical sleeve and a bottom, which is either in the form of a separate panel or unitary with the sleeve. The bottom has an aperture for preventing or reducing vacuum on the inside of the cooler. A method of using the cooler is also disclosed. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231442 | Systems for Storing Beverages - Systems for storing beverages are disclosed, which include a container for storing, transporting and dispensing a beverage, e.g. beer. In some implementations the container includes a pressure-tight lid closure system including wire bails. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231443 | Handle for Cookware - The present invention relates to a handle for cookware, and more particularly, to a handle for cookware that is easy to assemble and simple to operate, wherein an upper grip and a lower grip can be naturally brought together (to firmly close top and bottom vessels) or disengaged (to mutually separate the top and bottom vessels), by means of a cylindrical button that is longitudinally reciprocating along the sliding surface by elasticity of a spring. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231444 | CLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESEALING A CAULKING TUBE NOZZLE - There is provided a closure system for resealing a caulking tube nozzle of a caulking tube, the caulking tube nozzle having a straight cylindrical portion located near the caulking tube and a frusto-conical end portion located away from the caulking tube, the closure system comprising a hollow adaptor adapted to be removably secured to the caulking tube nozzle, the hollow adaptor comprising a first open end for sealingly receiving the caulking tube nozzle, a second open end and a passageway extending therebetween; and a plug for sealingly engaging the second open end to prevent caulking from exiting the passageway through the second open end. There is also provided a method for resealing a caulking tube nozzle. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231445 | WATERTIGHT CLOSURE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a resealable closure system that may be incorporated into a container for storing and dispensing moisture sensitive product, such as a dry wiping substrate and more preferably a dry wipe useful for facial cleansing or the application of make-up. The closure system is not only resealable, but is also substantially watertight as a result of the lid having a sealing flange and an overhang. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231446 | MEDICINE DISPENSER, METHOD OF DISCHARGING MEDICINE, AND AUTOMATIC MEDICINE PACKING MACHINE INCLUDING THE DISPENSER - The present disclosure provides a medicine dispenser, which can detect the number of medicines such that an accurate number of medicines can be discharged for packing, a medicine discharging method, and an automatic packing machine including the medicine dispenser. The medicine dispenser includes a frame and a medicine transfer unit attached to the frame and transferring medicines one pill at a time to an outside of the medicine dispenser. The medicine transfer unit includes a detection unit that detects the number of medicines dropping from a medicine container to be packed, and a transfer unit that pushes the medicines, the number of which is detected by the detection unit, into a packing passage connected to a packing unit to transfer the medicines to the packing unit. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231447 | PRIZE DISPENSER AND PRIZE DISPENSING HOOK ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A prize dispensing hook assembly is provided for retaining a prize suspended from a base of a prize dispenser and releasing the prize therefrom at a predetermined release location. The hook assembly includes a hook structure mounted on the base for movement relative thereto. The hook structure is engageable with the prize in a prize retaining position and is disengagable from the prize in a prize releasing position corresponding to the predetermined release location. The biasing arrangement is continuously engaged with both the base and the hook structure, and provides a biasing force continuously urging an open of the hook structure into direct engagement with the base. An actuator arrangement is mounted within the prize dispenser and is provided with a movable release element which is selectively engageable with the hook structure to move the hook structure to the prize releasing position. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231448 | REFILL CONTAINER LABELING - Among other things, one or more systems and/or techniques for labeling a refill contain and/or for enabling operation of the refill container by a dispensing system based upon one or more indicia of the label satisfying a dispensing key are provided. In an example, a label may be applied to a refill container. The label may comprise a first region having a first indicia that may correspond to a shape, color, and/or texture (e.g., a yellow star indicia). A dispensing system may enable operation of the refill container (e.g., installation and/or dispensing of material from the refill container) based upon the first indicia satisfying a dispensing key (e.g., a yellow key component and/or a star shape component). Otherwise, the dispensing system does not enable operation of the refill container (e.g., the refill container is not genuine or is not an appropriate refill container type). | 2014-08-21 |
20140231449 | REFILL CONTAINER LABELING - Among other things, one or more systems and/or techniques for labeling a refill contain and/or for enabling operation of the refill container by a dispensing system based upon one or more indicia of the label satisfying a dispensing key are provided. In an example, a label may be applied to a refill container. The label may comprise a first region having a first indicia that may correspond to a shape, color, and/or texture (e.g., a yellow star indicia). A dispensing system may enable operation of the refill container (e.g., installation and/or dispensing of material from the refill container) based upon the first indicia satisfying a dispensing key (e.g., a yellow key component and/or a star shape component). Otherwise, the dispensing system does not enable operation of the refill container (e.g., the refill container is not genuine or is not an appropriate refill container type). | 2014-08-21 |
20140231450 | ELECTRONIC SOAP DISPENSER - An electronic soap dispenser includes an upper dispensing head supported above a sink deck, and a liquid soap reservoir and a pump assembly supported below the sink deck. A capacitive sensor is operably coupled to the dispensing head. A controller is in electrical communication with the capacitive sensor and activates the pump assembly in response to input from the capacitive sensor. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231451 | TEMPORARY LIQUID SOAP OR SANITIZER SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND DISPENSER SYSTEMS - Temporary support structures for holding fluid dispensing systems and removable refill units are disclosed herein. The temporary support structures are formed out of flat stock that is cut into desired shapes and has predetermined fold lines. The flat stock may be folded along the predetermined fold lines and assembled into a temporary support structure that includes a base and a tower. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231452 | Dispensing Container and Method - The present disclosure provides a container for dispensing a liquid from the container. The container includes a flexible body having a closed top and an open bottom and a base attached to the open bottom of the body. The body and base define a chamber for holding a liquid. The base includes a floor and a peripheral rim extending below the floor. A nozzle extends from the floor. A closure slidingly engages with the nozzle. The closure includes a panel-cap having an aperture through which the liquid is dispensed. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231453 | Flexible Pouch and Dock System - The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231454 | Pouch Having A Flexible Casing Delimiting A Reservoir Wherein A Product To Be Dispensed Is Intended To Be Conditioned - The invention relates to a pouch ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231455 | Multi-Tower Modular Dispensing System - The disclosure concerns a system including a multi-tower modular dispensing system comprising at least a first dispensing head and a second dispensing head at a counter, a transfer unit located remotely from the counter, piping extending from the transfer unit to the counter, the transfer unit comprising a centralized ingredient system having a plurality of beverage ingredient sources, the centralized ingredient system configured to supply beverage ingredients to the piping for the dispensing of a first beverage at the counter, the piping comprising a main micro bundle, the main micro bundle comprising at least two separate beverage ingredient lines. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231456 | DISPENSER WITH TWIST LOCK FITTING - A dispenser for dispensing a unit measure of a product includes a twist-locking mechanism. The twist-locking mechanism included on the dispenser engages a twist-locking mechanism on a dispensing accessory device, locking the accessory device to the dispenser. The disposable dispenser may include a cap frangibly coupled to the housing of the dispenser, the cap to be removed when dispensing the product. The disposable dispenser may be formed of a single material that is suitable for a blow-fill-seal process. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231457 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231458 | Liquid Dispensing System - A liquid-dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a container associated with a base, the container and base being mounted within an enclosure (e.g., a cabinet) or on a ground surface, the container having an inlet and an outlet and being movable relative to the base from a first position to a second, different position to present the inlet for refilling of the container with a liquid. The container is also fluidly connected with a dispenser through its outlet so that liquid can be dispensed to a user. Methods of refilling the container are also disclosed. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231459 | FLUID DISPENSERS WITH INCREASED MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE - A fluid dispenser includes a dispense mechanism that provides for increased mechanical advantage. The dispense mechanism includes a lever member and an actuator. The lever member includes a first lever section that receives application of an input force and a second lever section that applies an output force to the actuator. The lever member and/or the actuator are configured to provide at least two contact points between the actuator and the second lever section during the course of a dispensing stroke such that the mechanical advantage provided at a first one of the at least two contact points is greater than the mechanical advantage provided at a second one of the at least two contact points. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231460 | FOCUSING LOCATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ADDITIVES IN FLUID DISPENSERS - A fluid dispenser includes focused location of antimicrobial resins to one or more high touch surfaces of the dispenser. In one example, an antimicrobial resin is incorporated into a first contact receiving surface, such as a push bar of a manually operated hand soap dispenser. In another example, an antimicrobial additive is incorporated in a second contact receiving surface, such as a cover release mechanism of a hand soap dispenser. In another example, an antimicrobial additive is incorporated into one or more high touch points on the dispenser. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231461 | Unit For Dispensing A Product Comprising A Case And A Cassette - The invention relates to a unit for dispensing a product comprising a case ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231462 | METERED DOSE SQUEEZE DISPENSER - Exemplary metered dose dispensers are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a container and a one-dose dispenser secured to the container. The one-dose dispenser includes a dosing chamber; a shuttle member movable within the dosing chamber; an outlet valve located at an end of the dosing chamber and an outlet located downstream of the outlet valve. A liquid inlet is also included for allowing liquid to flow into the dosing chamber to an area between the shuttle member and the outlet valve. Pressurizing liquid in the container moves the shuttle member from a first position to a second position and dispenses the liquid in the dosing chamber; and when the shuttle member is in the second position, the shuttle member seals off the outlet valve. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231463 | DISPENSER FOR DELIVERING LIQUID TO PASTY SUBSTANCES - The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing liquid to pasty substances, with a pumping chamber and a dispensing tube ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231464 | LIQUID-CONTAINER EQUIPPED WITH ROTARY DISCHARGER - The present invention relates to a liquid-container equipped with a rotary discharger for discharging liquid whilst rotating. To this end, the present invention comprises: a main housing; a rotating shoulder section which is rotatably connected to the main housing; a moving cam section which is provided on the rotating shoulder section and which moves up/down in accordance with the rotation of the rotating shoulder section; a moving container section which is provided in the main housing, is connected to and moves with the moving cam section, and is provided with liquid therein; a pumping device section which is provided inside the moving cam section, and which both rotates the rotating shoulder section and moves the moving cam section up/down and thus causes the liquid to flow in or be discharged according to the pressure; a discharge cover section, which is connected to the pumping device section and has a discharge opening/closing section that opens and closes according to the pressure from the pumping device section; and an elastic member which is provided between the moving cam section and the discharge cover section, and which has an elasticity that allows the up/down movement of the moving cam. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231465 | PUMPING-TYPE TUBE CONTAINER - A pumping-type tube container includes a suction pipe which is extended downwardly from the pumping member and has a lower end dipped into the content contained in the tube container, thus minimizing idle operation during a pumping operation of a pumping member and providing user convenience. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231466 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A fluid dispenser device having a dispenser member mounted on the neck of a container, with a neck gasket interposed. The dispenser member is mounted by a fastener element having a fastener portion and a compression portion. The compression portion includes a projecting profile that exerts stresses on the neck gasket. After assembly, the neck of the container generates first stresses in the neck gasket, and the projecting profile of the fastener element generates second stresses in the neck gasket, the first stresses approximately axially opposite the second stresses. The neck includes a top curved margin and defines an edge in contact with the neck gasket, the first and second stresses approximately axially opposite but radially offset, such that said first and second stresses are balanced at least in part. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231467 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - An actuator cap ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231468 | TELESCOPING SPOUT FOR LIQUID CONTAINER WITH FLOW CONTROL - The telescoping spout includes a base through which a flexible tube extends and a sleeve fixed to the distal end of the tube. The sleeve is frictionally received on the base and is moveable to a position remote from the base to extend the tube. The sleeve has an open end with a protrusion. A cap with a small aperture in its top surface is received on the sleeve. The cap is rotatable from a position where the sleeve protrusion seals the cap aperture to prevent all liquid flow to a position where the liquid flow rate through the spout is controlled by the location of the sleeve protrusion relative to the cap aperture. Flow rate control by rotating the cap can take place regardless of the extension of the tube. Removal of the cap permits liquid flow at the maximum flow rate. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231469 | FLUID DISPENSE TIPS - A fluid dispense tip includes a bevel at an opening to reduce the amount of surface tension, or “land”, at the opening. The bevel is formed by grinding in a longitudinal direction such that any tooling scars resulting from the grinding operation are likewise longitudinally oriented, further reducing the amount of surface tension in the tip, thereby leading to heightened dispensing accuracy. The tip may be machined from stock as a unitary piece, to increase its lifetime, and may be formed with a bore of a relatively large diameter that is tapered down to a smaller diameter near the tip opening, to allow for delivery of fluid through the tip body at a decreased pressure. The tip may optionally be formed with a Luer™-style fitting on the body, such that the tip is compatible with pumps that utilize such a fitting. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231470 | SHOE COVER REMOVAL APPARATUS - An apparatus which includes a trough for receiving a user's shoe. The trough includes a removal portal. The apparatus includes a vacuum capable of causing a shoe cover to be removed from the shoe of a user when a user places a shoe covered by a shoe cover into the trough. An actuator is triggered by the placement of an object in the trough, the triggering of the actuator causing the vacuum to activate. The vacuum activation causes the shoe cover to be sucked through the removal portal and into a primary chamber. The primary chamber collects the removed shoe covers and is disposed in a remote from the trough for preventing debris and other contaminants from being stored in a clean room. The apparatus may also include multiple troughs connected to one or more primary chambers. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231471 | Customizable Pack and System and Method for Constructing and Using Same - The present invention is generally directed to a pack, such as a backpack or daypack, that is customizable in size, functionality and features, and appearance. The pack has two physically separate portions, the front of the pack and the back of the pack, that are releasably connected together to form the pack and an accessible space therein. An optional middle portion or expandable panel can be added between the front and back portions to further expand the size of the accessible space. The pack can be customized through the selection of material and design of the material, shoulder straps, a waist belt, a pull handle or cart and wheels, and detachable pockets of different sizes and shapes. The pack can also be personalized through the addition of various design elements. A pack system is also provided that allows complete customization of a pack and its features. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231472 | STRAP-ON CHILD CARRIER WITH SUPPORT SEATING ELEMENT - A child carrier device includes a support seat affixed to a fastening strap adapted to be worn around a waist area and wherein the support seat is configured to substantially support the weight of a child, and a restraining strap detachably coupled above the support seat and configured to provide upper body support. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231473 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier including a back panel, a first strap, and a second strap. The first strap extends from a first upper location of the back panel to a first lower location of the back panel. Similarly, the second strap extends for a second upper location of the back panel to a second lower location of the back panel. The back panel, the first strap, and the second strap define a garment configured to be worn by a user. The back panel, the first strap, and the second strap define a cavity that is configured to receive and secure a baby between the user and the first and the second straps. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231474 | SUPPORT MEMBER FOR WEARABLE INSTRUMENT AND HEAD-MOUNTED WEARABLE DEVICE - A support member for a wearable instrument which is mounted on a user's head part in cooperation with an eyeglass frame includes a head-contact portion that comes in contact with the user's head part, a temple-contact portion that comes in contact with a temple part of the eyeglass frame on a surface opposite of the head-contact portion, an instrument-connection portion for a wearable instrument that is disposed on the side of the temple-contact portion. Here, the temple-contact portion | 2014-08-21 |
20140231475 | WEARABLE UTILITY CARRYING STRAP - An inventive wearable utility carrying strap is provided for improved user access and experience with devices mounted thereon. The wearable utility carrying strap enables a user to configure an arrangement of devices that maintains the user's desired set of device orientations even during user movement. Embodiments of the strap have one or more spring loaded stud securements that hold a device in a user specified position. Embodiments of the strap used in the inventive utility carrying strap may be formed from natural or synthetic materials including but not limited to cotton, leather, suede, polypropylene, nylon, rubber, neoprene, plastic, etc. The strap may be fitted to a user limb by adjusting the strap slack with a buckle. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231476 | HIP MOUNTED CARRYING AID | 2014-08-21 |
20140231477 | Toolbox with Vertical Drawer - An improved toolbox is disclosed. Said improved toolbox comprising a first toolbox selectively attaching to a truck. Said first toolbox having a body having a top, bottom, front, back, first side, a second side and a one or more openings. Said body attached to a portion of a truck. A one or more doors selectively covering said one or more openings in said body. A center rack selectively sliding into and out of said body through said one or more openings. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231478 | STOWABLE MOTORCYCLE COVER - A system for storing a cover for a motorcycle comprises a storage case mounted to a motorcycle, wherein the storage case includes a main housing and a lid, and a storage pouch defining an inner cavity and at least one opening, wherein the storage pouch is configured to be mounted to the lid of the storage case. The system further comprises a cover that is stowable in the inner cavity of the storage pouch in a stowed mode of operation and configured to extend around at least a portion of the motorcycle in a deployed mode of operation, a mounting bracket mountable to an inner surface of the lid of the storage case, and a retaining member including a first portion mountable to the mounting bracket and a second portion mountable to the main housing of the storage case. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231479 | AERODYNAMIC WATER BOTTLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - An apparatus for mounting a water bottle to the aero bars of a bicycle in an aerodynamic position is provided. The aero bars include a first extending bar portion and a second extending bar portion. The apparatus includes a front mechanism and a rear mechanism. The front mechanism has a front base portion and first and second front tethering portions. The front base portion receives a top portion of the water bottle. The first and second front tethering portions are removably coupled to the first and second extending bar portions, respectively. The rear mechanism has a rear base portion and first and second rear tethering portions. The rear base portion receives a bottom end of the water bottle. The rear tethering portion is removably coupled to the first and second extending bar portions. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231480 | READY ACCESS FIREARM RELEASE - An apparatus adaptable for use within a vehicle that secures a firearm and enables rapid release of the firearm. The apparatus possesses intuitive and accessible controls permitting hands free operation requiring no visual inspection during use so a user can maintain his or her gaze on a perceived threat and rapidly obtain access to the firearm in the ready state. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231481 | BACKPACK WITH AN ELASTIC BREATHABLE FABRIC - A backpack with an elastic breathable fabric contains a body and an elastic breathable fabric. The body includes an outer surface, a back surface, at least one strap connected with the back surface, a receiving space defined between the outer surface and the back surface, and a contacting portion formed on a central position of the back surface. The elastic breathable fabric, is formed in a mesh shape, has a pre-set tension, and is fixed on the contacting portion of the back surface of the body. Also, the elastic breathable fabric includes a plurality of tiny holes so that the elastic breathable fabric communicates with the receiving space. Thereby, when the elastic breathable fabric contacts with the user's back, it provides breathable wicking function. Also, the elastic breathable fabric has the pre-set tension to recover elasticity quickly, thus reducing carrying pressure to user's body. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231482 | CAMERA CARRYING DEVICE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises a bag having a plurality of straps and a female connector integrated into one of the straps. The female connector has a U-shaped slot defined by a curved pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. There is a male connector which has a plate and threaded member extending from the plate for engaging a threaded female tripod receiver of a camera. The plate is slidably received by the U-shaped slot of the female connector and the plate is freely rotatable within the U-shaped slot of the female connector. The plate has a first rotatable position within the pocket of the female connector in which the male connector is secured to the female connector, and a second rotatable position within the pocket of the female connector in which the male connector is releasable from the female connector. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231483 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIELD-POLE MAGNET - A field-pole magnet manufacturing apparatus fractures a magnet fixed on a die serving as a lower tool by causing a punch of an upper tool to press the magnet while in contact with the magnet. At least one projection is formed in the punch of the upper tool symmetrically with respect to the central position of the magnet in the width direction of the magnet. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231484 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FILM SHEETS, APPLICATION APPARATUS FOR POPULATING ARTICLES WITH FILM SHEETS - An apparatus for providing self-adhesive film sheets includes a film dispenser that provides a film strip with at least one carrier film and a film for use that is self-adhesive on at least one side. A conveying device conveys the film strip from the film dispenser together with the carrier film on a guide track to a removal station, at which the film for use is removed from the carrier film. The removal station has a carriage with a separating edge over which the carrier film can be drawn by the conveying device. An actuator displaces the carrier film along the guide track. The removal station includes a gripper for gripping a film sheet located in front of the separating edge and holding the film sheet stationary while the carriage is displaced on the guide track by the actuator counter to the conveying direction of the carrier film. Simultaneously, the carrier film is drawn away over the separating edge for detachment from the film sheet. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231485 | PNEUMATIC NAILER COMPRISING A MANUALLY ACTUATABLE TRIGGER AND A CONTACT FEELER - Pneumatic nailer comprising
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20140231486 | STAPLER - A stapler may generally include a main body having a front side and a bottom side extending from the front side, a staple discharge opening being defined on the bottom side proximate the front side; and a staple puller projecting from the front side. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231487 | STAPLER - To provide a stapler for fastening even a large number of sheets of paper whether used as a desktop or hand-held stapler, there is provided a stapler having above a base portion a clincher portion where sheets of paper are placed and a housing portion including a magazine portion accommodating staples and a driving blade driving out the staples, including within the base portion a desk resting lever actuated when the base portion is placed on a desk, a plate which slides when the desk resting lever is actuated and a slider receiver, wherein with the base portion placed on the desk, the desk resting lever is actuated, causing the plate to slide to thereby cause the slider receiver integral with the plate to move slightly, so that the movement towards the base portion of the clincher portion operating in association with rotation of the handle portion is delayed. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231488 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A CARTRIDGE HAVING MULTIPLE STAPLES SIZES - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231489 | MULTI-FIRE STAPLING SYSTEMS - A staple housing includes an array of staples each in a staple delivery position or “ready position” ready to be fired into target tissue. A staple driver is advanceable to drive the ready position staples from the staple head into the tissue using staple pushers. During use, the staples in the ready positions are simultaneously fired into the target tissue using the staple pushers, forming an array of staples in the target tissue. After the array has been fired, one or more feed mechanisms within the staple housing advance a second group of staples from one or more staple storage locations into the ready positions in preparation for firing of the second group of staples. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231490 | FRICTION STIR WELDING APPARATUS - A friction stir welding apparatus includes a rotating tool provided with an upper rotating body arranged to be axially adjustable in position by an upper actuator, a lower rotating body integral with a rotating main rod extending through the upper rotating body and arranged to be axially adjustable in position by a lower actuator, and a stirring part formed in the rod. The upper rotating body and the lower rotating body clamp therebetween a joint of members to be joined placed with their end faces butting each other. The stirring part is rotated to stir the joint by frictional heat to join them. The rotating tool includes a slide plate attached, through a thrust bearing, to one or both of end portions of the upper rotating body and the lower rotating body facing each other to provide good finished surfaces of the joint. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231491 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT UNIT - An electronic component unit manufacturing method includes: preparing a circuit board including a heat generating element mounted thereon and a bonding metal foil layer formed thereon, a heat transfer board including an insulative layer formed on one face thereof and a heat transfer metal foil layer formed on the insulative layer, and a heat sink; applying a cream solder to form a solder layer on the board bonding metal foil layer or the heat transfer metal foil layer; superimposing the bonding metal foil layer and the heat transfer metal foil layer with each other via the solder layer; re-melting the solder layer to solder the bonding metal foil layer and the heat transfer metal foil layer; and superimposing the other face of the heat transfer board with the heat sink to thereby assemble the circuit board with the heat sink via the heat transfer board. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231492 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PLACEMENT MACHINE, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an electronic component mounting method including the steps of: providing a first electronic component having a principal surface provided with a plurality of bumps; providing a substrate having a plurality of first electrodes corresponding to the plurality of bumps; applying flux to the plurality of bumps; placing the first electronic component on the substrate such that the bumps land on the corresponding first electrodes via the flux; dispensing a thermosetting resin to at least one reinforcement position on the substrate with the first electronic component placed thereon, the at least one reinforcement position corresponding to a peripheral edge portion of the first electronic component; and heating the substrate with the first electronic component placed thereon, to melt the bumps and cure the thermosetting resin, followed by cooling, thereby to join the first electronic component to the substrate. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231493 | Package Assembly with Tear Away Film and Manufacturing System - A package assembly includes a number of containers, a heat-shrink wrapping disposed around the containers and tear strip; the tear strip aids in opening the heat-shrink wrapping. The tear strip can be defined by perforations disposed through the heat-shrink wrapping and arranged in pathways. The perforations are cut in the heat-shrink wrapping with a packaging apparatus having a cutting member. The cutting member is used in combination with a die to leave a chad attached to heat-shrink wrapping. Thereafter, the heat-shrink wrapping is shrunk with a heating source in order to bundle containers together within the package assembly. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231494 | Reclosable Food Tray and Tray Blank with Yang's Notch Cut as Fastening Mechanism;and Carrying Strap for Carrying Single or Multiple Food Trays - A reclosable food tray is disclosed comprising a receptacle portion and two pairs of opposing closure flaps. The receptacle portion has substantially trapezoidal volume defined by a rectangular shaped bottom panel and two substantially upstanding pair of opposing side panels. The opposing side panels defined four pairs of adjacent panels which are hingedly connected in liquid-sealed manner by four folded gussets secured by three pairs of notch cuts. The notch cut is a curved and hook-like cut serves as interlocking mechanism to hold the food tray together. The pair of notch cuts can also be disconnected from each other to open the penal(s). The notch cut enable the food tray shipped in blank and erected by end user, also eliminates metal wire and adhesives that are commonly used by prior arts. A carrying strap purposely designed for carrying one or multiple food trays is a component of the invention. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231495 | FOLDABLE BOXES - A foldable box that is interchangeable from a flat configuration to a three-dimensional configuration. The foldable box includes a first set of panels, a second set of panels and a third set of panels. The second set of panels and the third set of panels can be adhesively and foldably connected to the first set of panels to form the foldable box. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231496 | Plastic Corrugated Container with Sealed Edges - A reusable plastic container is provided. The container includes a plastic container body having opposing side panels and opposing end panels. The container body also includes top side panel flaps attached to a top portion of each side panel, and bottom side panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each side panel. The container body has top end panel flaps attached to a top portion of each end panel, and bottom end panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each end panel. The top and bottom side panel flaps are each defined with respect to the side panels by a fold line. The fold lines including at least one scored portion and at least one welded portion. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231497 | Plastic Corrugated Container with Manufacturer's Joint Adding Zero Extra Thickness - A reusable plastic container is provided. The container includes a plastic container body having opposing side panels and opposing end panels. The container body also includes top side panel flaps attached to a top portion of each side panel, and bottom side panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each side panel. The container body has top end panel flaps attached to a top portion of each end panel, and bottom end panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each end panel. The top and bottom side panel flaps are each defined with respect to the side panels by a fold line. The fold lines including at least one scored portion and at least one welded portion. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231498 | FOLDABLE BOXES - A foldable box that includes a cover; a bottom; a right side; a front side; a left side; a rear side; an outside connector; a front connector; and a rear connector. The cover and the bottom can be foldably connected to the outside connector. The right side, the front side, the left side and the rear side can be foldably connected to each other. Also, a portion of the front connector can be foldably connected to a bottom edge of the left side, a portion of the front connector can be foldably connected to a bottom edge of the front side, a portion of the rear connector can be foldably connected to a bottom edge of the rear side and a portion of the rear connector can be foldably connected to a bottom edge of the right side. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231499 | GEOGRAPHIC LOCATOR FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY - A system obtains and transmits and stores information, including location information of a potential economic event associated with visual information provided locally with respect to a geolocator. The system may contain at least: an article intimately associated with an electromagnetically interrogatable geolocator a hand-held information receiving and transmitting device that can interrogate the geolocator such as a chip; the chip containing communicable information relating to the article; a distal server in wireless two-way communication with the hand-held information receiving and transmitting device, the distal server capable of receiving, storing and transmitting information from the chip transmitted through the hand-held device. Upon interrogation of the chip by the hand-held device, the hand-held device communicates data received in response from the interrogation of the chip to the server, the server containing information transmitted to and receive by the hand-held device. The information contained in memory may include information specific to the article. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231500 | OPTICAL READER HAVING AN IMAGER - There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including imaging data can be obtained utilizing the hand held device. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231501 | OBJECT TRACKING METHDO AND APPAPRATUS - An object tracking method and device of an electronic device are provided. The object tracking method of the electronic device includes tracking an object recognized in at least one digital image, wherein the tracking of the object includes generating a reference object using at least a part of the object recognized in the at least one digital image, and tracking the object using the reference object. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231502 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SURVEY CONTENT TO A USER WITH SCANABLE CODES - Disclosed are methods, systems and computer program products for surveying a user using a scan-code tag, such as a quick response code. In one embodiment, a mobile communication device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other mobile computer is adapted to include a survey client module for scanning and communicating scan code information, where the information can be used to identify a surveying entity and a subject-specific survey area or other auxiliary information. The survey client module communicates the scanned survey scan code information to an associated server. In response to receiving the information, the application server is adapted to select survey content related to the specified survey subject area and to communicate this selected subject-specific survey content to the user. The user responds to the provided subject-specific survey content and provides associated survey response information to the application server. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231503 | Universal IC Tag, Method of Manufacturing Same, and Communication Management System - A universal IC tag comprises a metal sheet M | 2014-08-21 |
20140231504 | DECISION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - Decision devices, systems, and methods to provide a product resource are provided herein. The decision devices include an analysis engine. The analysis engine receives an information resource and at least one product parameter. The analysis engine searches the information resource to identify at least one search result and dynamically analyzes the at least one search result to provide the product resource. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231505 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC LOCATION-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT OF A REMOVABLE METER UNIT - A meter apparatus and method of operating a removable meter apparatus are described. The meter apparatus includes a tag associated with unique tag identification information and configured to be permanently affixed to a location housing at a unique physical location, and includes a removable meter unit configured to mate with the location housing and receive the tag identification from the tag and report the tag identification to a data manager configured to associate an identifier of the removable meter unit with the tag identification and unique physical location, and associate configuration information for the physical location with the removable meter unit and the tag identification. The unique physical location can comprise a single-space parking location. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A USER ENVIRONMENT AND EVALUATING DATA OF INTEREST - According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231507 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED TOOL MANAGEMENT - A system of using machine readable labels affixed to tools for managing information related to those tools. The barcode is affixed to a tool so that the barcode does not interfere with the tool. By scanning the barcode on the specific tool, a user is able to access pertinent information related to that tool. Examples include specifications, recalls, hours of usage, liens, etc. Also, a method of reporting metrics of the history of a tool that includes the ability to create, report, store, and communicate machine tool details, parameters, usage, issues, maintenance actions, and or problems. Also, a method of generating a Preventative Maintenance alert report. Additionally, a method of tracking the lifecycle count of a tool. Also, a method of auto-populating a tool database. Finally, a method of tracking tool locations and updating tool metrics utilizing a GPS- and camera-enabled cell phone. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231508 | DEVICE FOR HANDLING BANKNOTES COMPRISING A HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE USER INTERFACE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2014-08-21 |
20140231509 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RETAILER AND CUSTOMER - Communication between a retailer and a customer is disclosed. A payment card and a communication identifier addressing a wireless transceiver of a mobile apparatus are registered to an electronic service. The mobile apparatus receives, with the wireless transceiver, a plurality of packets relating to payments with the payment card of a plurality of trades of various commodities between the user and a plurality of various retailers, from the electronic service, extracts from the received plurality of the packets transaction information relating to the payments and supplementary information, and communicates, with a user interface, the extracted transaction information and the supplementary information to the user. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231510 | Tracking Customer Loyalty Information Using an Incremental Information Object - A method for tracking customer loyalty information using an incremental information object (IIO) includes capturing an information object (IO), wherein the IO include a number of tiles, and wherein the number of tiles include a standard code. The method also includes analyzing the IO to identify the standard code and analyzing the IO to determine if the IO is an IIO containing a progressive code, wherein the progressive code does not interfere with the reading of the standard. The method further include confirming the progressive code and, if the progressive code is successfully confirmed, obtaining customer loyalty data from the progressive code within the IIO. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231511 | SECURITY ELEMENT FOR MARKING OR IDENTIFYING OBJECTS AND LIVING BEINGS - A security element for marking, authenticating or identifying objects or living beings, such as people, animals or plants is provided that includes one or more layers of materials that are arranged next to or on top of each other or that overlap, which have security markings. At least one layer of the security element has, at least regionally, a crackle pattern in form of tears or cracks, nicks, wear areas or shrinkages and possible impurities, which can be scanned and detected together or separately as security features. A method for producing such a security element and to a use thereof for authenticating a person or an object, or for authorizing, triggering, continuing, carrying out and ending an action is also provided. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231512 | COMPUTERIZED VOTING SYSTEM - Officials using computers research and create lists of Certified Registered Voters and Proxies whom are sent computer encoded ballots and return containers. Each Ballot and correlated Receipt(s) share a unique Random Symbolic Identifier (RSID) and use embedded Security Elements to prevent counterfeiting. For privacy, before voting, Voters-Proxies optionally exchange ballots and return containers within their Voting Region, validating ballots electronically or in-person by submitting Ballot Validation RSID to Officials. Voter-Proxy completes ballot(s), adds Personal Security Identifier(s), receives ballot receipt, delivery receipt upon sending ballot to Officials via postal mail, Interactive Television, Internet, Telephone, Fax, Email, In-person. Received ballots are electronically-optically recorded; if timely and authentic, voter selections are extracted, tallied if properly marked, and published to Voters' private data area accessed via Receipt RSID. Official devices, communications computer processing partially managed and optimized by computers running artificial intelligence software programs. After voting ends, Officials publish all data for integrity verification. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231513 | UNIVERSAL VOTING STATION AND TABULATION DEVICE - A voting system including a universal voting station and a tabulation device. The voting station is operable to receive an activation card on which it prints a voter's voting selection. The voter may choose to have the voting station transmit the voting selection to the tabulation device and deposit the activation card into a ballot box, or return the activation card to the voter. The tabulation device is operable to scan and tabulate the voting selections on both marked paper ballots and printed activation cards. The ballot box is preferably a common ballot box that is positioned to receive activation cards from the voting station and paper ballots and activation cards from the tabulation device. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231514 | SHORT-WAVE INFRARED BASED SCOPE - An infrared-based scope configured to obtain and display video imagery that allows a user to estimate wind speed and direction over a trajectory to a target based on observed air motion in the video imagery. In certain examples, the scope further includes electronics configured to calculate the wind speed using video image processing techniques. | 2014-08-21 |
20140231515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BALLISTIC SOLUTIONS - Disclosed embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, are directed towards providing a system, device and method for calculating comprehensive ballistic solutions, or portions thereof, via a varying magnification optical range determining and ballistic trajectory calculating apparatus referred to as a ballistic solutions device. Advantageously, embodiments of a ballistic solutions device may drastically reduce marksman error in milling targets by employing a measurement component configured to measure angular movement of a projectile launching device, such as a rifle, thus delivering consistently accurate distance to target estimations. Additionally, embodiments of a ballistic solutions device may also comprise features and aspects that enable a user to leverage available real-time field data such that error associated with the measurement of those variables is minimized prior to calculating and rendering a comprehensive ballistic solution derived from stored DOPE. | 2014-08-21 |