37th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170261207 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A NATURAL GAS TEMPERATURE FOR A FUEL SUPPLY LINE OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - The method for adjusting a natural gas temperature for a fuel supply line of a gas turbine engine includes measuring by infrared analysis the natural gas percentage content of methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), butane (C4H10), carbon dioxide (CO2), calculating the nitrogen (N2) percentage content as the complement to 100 of the measured percentage content of methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), butane (C4H10), carbon dioxide (CO2), calculating an index indicative of the natural gas energy content and adjusting the natural gas temperature on the basis of the index. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261208 | SUBSTRATE WITH SHAPED COOLING HOLES - A substrate having one or more shaped effusion cooling holes formed therein. Each shaped cooling hole has a bore angled relative to an exit surface of the combustor liner. One end of the bore is an inlet formed in an inlet surface of the combustor liner. The other end of the bore is an outlet formed in the exit surface of the combustor liner. The outlet has a shaped portion that expands in only one dimension. Also methods for making the shaped cooling holes. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261209 | ANTI-COKING LIQUID FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A COMBUSTOR - A liquid fuel cartridge assembly for a gas turbine combustor comprising an elongated stem provided with a fuel injector tip at an aft end of said stem, said injector tip provided with a pilot fuel passage extending to a pilot fuel orifice; a plurality of air channels surrounding said pilot fuel passage and in communication with plural air holes; an annular main fuel passage surrounding said plurality of air channels and in communication with plural fuel exit holes; and a plurality of substantially radially oriented air supply holes in said stem upstream but proximate to a forward end of said tip in communication with said plurality of air channels. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261210 | FIRE PIT CONTROL AND ACCESS PANEL - A fire pit apparatus is provided. The fire pit apparatus includes an enclosure; a burner assembly comprising a burner, wherein the burner is positioned on or at least partially within the surface of the enclosure; at least one control assembly; an elongate hollow member extending from the burner assembly to a distal end, the elongate hollow member being operatively and fluidly connected to the burner assembly and control assembly; and wherein, the enclosure defines a first aperture and a first compartment and a second aperture and a second compartment, wherein the first aperture provides access to the first compartment and the second aperture provides access to the second compartment and wherein the second compartment defines a third aperture that provides access to the first compartment. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261211 | COOKTOP - A six-burner cooktop has front and rear heat sources on a left side, front and rear heat sources on a right side, and front and rear heat sources in a middle between the left side and the right side. A maximum power output of the rear middle heat source is greater than maximum power outputs of the left side and right side heat sources, and a maximum power output of the front middle heat source is less than the maximum power outputs of the left side and right side heat sources. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261212 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSERT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FIREBOX MODULES - An electric fireplace insert assembly includes a fireplace insert, an ember bed module and a candelabra module. The ember bed module and the candelabra module are interchangeably installed within a firebox cavity defined within the front of the fireplace insert. The candelabra module may be separately operable from the fireplace insert, providing an additional decorative display. The electric fireplace insert may further include a projector module configured to project a simulated flame onto a rear wall of the fireplace cavity. The electric fireplace insert further includes a heat/blower unit to provide space heater functionality and a flame simulation assembly. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261213 | OVEN AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an oven. The oven includes a case having a cooking chamber therein, a door unit connected to the case, configured to open or close the cooking chamber, and having a transparent portion configured to enable a user to see the inside of the cooking chamber, a handle protruding from the door unit to the outside, and a camera module configured to photograph the inside of the cooking chamber, and disposed to be biased toward one end of the handle from the center in longitudinal direction of the handle. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261214 | SUPERIMPOSED CONVEYANCE OF DATA AND ELECTRICAL POWER - In a method for superimposed conveyance of data and electrical power, a first switch can cycle to convey the electric power and data from a first device. Binary digits of the data from the first device can be represented by transitions, of a voltage at a node of a second device, between a first voltage and a second voltage. A second switch can cycle to convey data from the second device. Binary digits of the data from the second device can be represented by transitions, of a current through a component of the first device, between being less than a threshold and being greater than the threshold. A voltage regulator of the second device can provide, in response to the voltage at the node being within a range of voltages that includes the first voltage and the second voltage, the electrical power to one or more components. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261215 | AIR CURRENT CHANGEABLE FULL FRONT BLOWING TYPE AIR CONDITIONER - An air current changeable full front blowing type air conditioner is provided. The air current changeable full front blowing type air conditioner includes: a case configured to comprise a heat exchanger disposed inside the case; a main air blower configured to be disposed in rea of the heat exchanger inside the case and discharge a main air current from a full front of the case; and at least one auxiliary air blower configured to be positioned around the main air blower of the case and discharge an auxiliary air current for changing a direction of the main air current. The auxiliary air blower discharges the auxiliary air current in a direction where the auxiliary air current interferes with the main air current discharged from the full front of the case. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261216 | ROTATOR STRUCTURE OF NANOMIST-GENERATING DEVICE - Provided is a rotator structure of a nanomist-generating device which generates a nanomist by rotating a rotator having a conical shape, wherein a lower portion of the rotator is immersed in water and mist-scattering ports are disposed in an upper portion; the device generates a nanomist by scattering the water through the ports, the water being drawn up along an inner wall surface of the rotator by rotating the rotator; and a radius at an upper end of the ports is an upper portion radius R | 2017-09-14 |
20170261217 | AIR EXHAUST APPARATUS - An air exhaust apparatus includes a housing, a shaft, a bearing part, a propeller, and an impeller disposed at a lower portion of the shaft. The housing has a space formed therein and an outlet formed at an upper portion thereof to discharge air flowed into the space. The shaft is installed inside of the housing in a vertical direction. The bearing part supports the shaft to revolve. The propeller is disposed at an upper portion of the shaft to be rotated by an exhaust suction flow in a duct. The impeller includes a rotating plate having a through hole for air inlet and a plurality of fins formed on the rotating plate, and is rotated with the propeller. A funnel-shaped vortex is formed under the impeller when the propeller and impeller revolve. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261218 | AIR CONDITIONER - A switch for switching a function setting of an air conditioner and a memory that stores therein a setting value of the function setting are provided. The setting value stored in the memory is rewritable according to an instruction from a remote controller. The function setting of the air conditioner is defined by the setting value stored in the memory. Regarding functions set in the air conditioner, priority as to whether to give priority to setting with the switch or to validate setting with the remote controller is switched for each function according to setting from the remote controller. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261219 | METHOD FOR MULTIPOINT PURIFICATION BY ROBOTIC AIR PURIFIER - A method for multipoint purification by a robotic air purifier, comprising the following steps: S | 2017-09-14 |
20170261220 | ASYNCHRONOUS REPORTING SYSTEM - An asynchronous reporting mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. Using gateway information, such as a device address, report information may be sent to the user account, or using another approach, the information may be sent directly to the user. An asynchronous message may be sent without user intervention or request. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261221 | INTEGRATED HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A combined heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (“HVACR”) system including an HVAC sub-system and a refrigeration sub-system. The HVAC sub-system is in communication with an open space of an indoor environment and includes a first condenser, a first evaporator, and a first compressor at least partially defining a first refrigerant circuit circulating a first refrigerant for selectively conditioning an airflow within the HVAC sub-system that conditions the open space. The refrigeration sub-system is in communication with an enclosed space within the indoor environment and includes a second condenser, a second evaporator, and a second compressor and at least partially defining a second refrigerant circuit circulating a second refrigerant for selectively conditioning the enclosed space. Heat from the second refrigerant is selectively transferred to the airflow within the second condenser to reheat the airflow prior to the airflow being discharged into the open space. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261222 | LIGHTING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through Which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise a plurality of apertures and a second set of illumination devices. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices. Also, a plate can be coupled to the grille so that the plate is adjacent to the second set of illumination devices. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261223 | AIR HANDLER AND INSERT FOR THE SAME - An air handler and an insert for the same are provided. The air handler has a housing, an air conditioning element, and a first air outlet in the housing. The air conditioning element is disposed in an air passage in the housing through which air is moved by a fan. At least one wall of the air passage within the housing tapers the air passage between the air conditioning element and the first air outlet. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261224 | INDOOR UNIT - In a known indoor unit, a casing may move away from a wall surface and a gap may be formed between the casing and the wall surface, with the result that the design of the indoor unit may be deteriorated. An indoor unit includes a mounting board fixed to a wall surface and a bottom frame (casing) attached to the mounting board. The bottom frame (casing) has screw holes (screw fixing portions) for fixing the bottom frame (casing) to the wall surface of the room. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261225 | AIR CLEANER - Provided is an air cleaner including a body; a cover having an intake hole configured to take air in the body; and a detachable member provided to the body and the cover, and configured to detachably apply the cover relative to the body. The detachable member includes a first detachable element provided to the cover; and a second detachable element provided to the body and configured to be detachable with the first detachable element by a magnetic force. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261226 | ACOUSTIC METAMATERIAL NOISE CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DUCTED SYSTEMS - An acoustic metamaterial noise control system of embodiments of the disclosed technology combines acoustic metamaterial principles with absorptive materials, with a result of a significant reduction in sound radiation within, or emanating from, an HVAC duct. Sound waves that impinge on the noise control system placed at the end (terminal opening of an air duct to ambient space within a room/building), or at a predetermined place on the duct, cause the sound waves to reflect back to the start of the noise control system and also to be absorbed by sound waves within the absorptive core. This is accomplished by way of the use of micro-perforated panels (MPPs) placed in periodic manner with absorptive layers and air gaps to achieve anisotropic conditions to reflect and absorb sound waves for optimum sound reduction. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261227 | MODULAR RACK FOR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system includes a high side heat exchanger, a flash tank, a compressor, and eight metal beams. Each of the metal beams extend in a linearly vertical direction. The eight metal beams define ten planar boundaries. The first, second, third, and fourth planar boundaries define a first space. The first, fifth, sixth, and seventh planar boundaries define a second space. The fifth, eighth, ninth, and tenth planar boundaries define a third space. The high side heat exchanger is contained entirely within the third space. The flash tank is contained entirely within the first space. The compressor is contained entirely within the second space. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261228 | HEATING BLOCK FOR AN ELECTRIC CONTINUOUS FLOW HEATER AND ELECTRIC CONTINUOUS FLOW HEATER - The invention is directed to a heating block ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261229 | AUTONOMOUS ENERGY SAVING DEVICE FOR WATER HEATERS - The autonomous energy saving device ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261230 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING WASTE HEAT OF EXHAUST GAS AND REDUCING WHITE SMOKE - The present invention provides a method for collecting waste heat of exhaust gas and reducing white smoke, and an apparatus to which the method can be easily applied, the method comprising the steps of: introducing exhaust gas from an exhaust gas supply source including high-temperature steam to a heat and moisture exchange unit, collecting latent heat of the steam contained in the exhaust gas by making contact between the exhaust gas and a solution containing hydroscopic salts, condensing the collected latent heat, and discharging the processed exhaust gas to the outside of the heat and moisture exchange unit; and concentrating, cooling, and circulating the solution containing the hydroscopic salts by discharging, to a lower part of the heat and moisture exchange unit, a mixture of the solution containing the hydroscopic salts and condensation water. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261231 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING FREEZING WHEN FOUR-WAY VALVE IN HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER IS FAILED, AND HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER - The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for preventing freezing when a four-way valve in a heat pump water heater is failed, which includes following acts: In act S | 2017-09-14 |
20170261232 | HEATING SYSTEM COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a heating system component including a temperature monitoring and/or control unit comprising a lower surface, and a carrier unit comprising an upper surface. At least a part of said lower surface of said temperature monitoring and/or control unit is in thermal contact with at least a part of said upper surface of said carrier unit. Said lower surface of said temperature monitoring and/or control unit and said upper surface of said carrier unit are attached to each other by means of a welded seam, preferably by means of a laser-welded seam. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261234 | KINETIC DOUBLE SKIN FA ADE CONFIGURATED FOR PROVIDING HEATED AIR, AND NATURAL VENTILATION - An improved solar heater and ventilator device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the solar heater and ventilator system is a multi-functional device that can be used in a variety of ways to provide heat, produce and store electricity, and provide natural ventilation. In one embodiment, the device is comprised of a main frame, multiple columns of interconnected movable cubes and a distributor panel. Through the interconnected movable cubes, the solar heater and ventilator system can easily switch functionalities between a solar heater and a ventilator and cooling system. The device is easy and inexpensive to operate, as it does not require any external electricity, and its functionalities can be changed with simple touches of buttons | 2017-09-14 |
20170261235 | SYSTEM FOR COOLING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF A MACHINE - A system for cooling at least one electrical component of a machine. The machine is powered by a liquefied natural gas (LNG). The system includes at least one blower and at least one heat exchanger. The at least one blower is arranged to direct an air flow towards the at least one electrical component. The at least one heat exchanger is arranged upstream of the at least one electrical component. The at least one heat exchanger is using LNG as the coolant for cooling the air flow being directed towards the at least one electrical component. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261237 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PORTABLE CONTAINER - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing temperature control. An apparatus for temperature control comprises a portable housing configured for delivery of items, an insulated storage compartment in the portable housing and configured to hold a plurality of items during a transport of the portable housing, a temperature control device configured to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment, and a host coupler configured to couple with a host temperature control system to allow the host temperature control system to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment. Wherein the temperature control device is configured to affect the temperature inside the insulated storage compartment without the host coupler being coupled to the host temperature control system. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261238 | VEHICLE AND STORAGE LNG SYSTEMS - LNG, for use as a motor vehicle fuel, is stored in a manner that does not require massive tanks, eliminates evaporative loss and reduces refrigeration energy consumption. A Stirling cryocooler extends through a wall of a highly insulated, relatively low pressure container to its cold end located in the vapor phase above the liquid surface. The pressure or temperature of the LNG is sensed and applied to a feedback control that modulates the heat transfer rate of the Stirling cryocooler so that LNG vapor is liquefied at a rate to maintain a desired pressure and temperature within the container. Maintaining a superatmospheric pressure in the container reduces the energy consumption required for re-liquefaction of the LNG vapor. The apparatus is also usable for liquefaction of natural gas for refueling vehicles from the ubiquitous consumer level domestic gas distribution system. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261239 | CRYOSTAT WITH CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATOR - A cryostat includes a cryogenic refrigerator arranged to cool the interior of a cryogen vessel within the cryostat, the cryogenic refrigerator being arranged inside a refrigerator sock. A pipe is controlled by a passive temperature-sensitive valve to selectively provide a path for cryogen gas flow through the refrigerator sock. The passive temperature-sensitive valve is controlled according to a temperature of the cryogen gas supplied from the refrigerator sock to the passive temperature-sensitive valve. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261241 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING - A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel, formed of a thermally insulating material, and having a plurality of thermoelectric elements comprising compacted conductors inside the insulating material and expanded conductors outside the insulating material is combined with other layers for leakage current interception, bodily fluid absorption, and pillars that preserve pressure re-distribution. The thermoelectric device may be integrated into a variety of surfaces or enclosures needing heating or cooling and manufactured using pre-existing automated equipment. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261242 | THERMAL STORAGE AIR CONDITIONER - The control section implements: a utilization cooling operation in which the thermal storage medium absorbs heat from the refrigerant and in which the refrigerant evaporates in the indoor heat exchanger, when the receiving section receives a first signal indicating a request for reduced use of power during an operation in which the room is cooled by the refrigerant evaporating in the indoor heat exchanger; and a cooling and cold thermal energy storage operation in which the refrigerant absorbs heat from the thermal storage medium and in which the refrigerant evaporates in the indoor heat exchanger, when the receiving section receives a second signal indicating a request for accelerated use of power during the operation in which the room is cooled by the refrigerant evaporating in the indoor heat exchanger. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261243 | ABSORPTION COOLING SYSTEM WITH SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar powered absorption cooling system employing refrigerant-absorbent solutions such as water and lithium bromide and hybrid storage capabilities, and a method of employing the system in refrigeration and air conditioning units. The system includes a first temperature control valve and second temperature control valve that together regulate the flow of solar heating fluid into the generator and substantially reduce absorbent crystal formation. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261244 | Fin And Tube-Evaporator With Mini-Slab Circuit Extenders - An evaporator for a cooling system has a slab coil having a plurality of refrigerant circuits with each refrigerant circuit being a fin-and-tube assembly that extends across the slab coil. At least one of the refrigerant circuits has a mini-slab circuit extender that has a fin-and-tube assembly that extends across only a portion of the fin-and-tube assembly of that refrigerant circuit and is disposed in front of that portion of the fin-and-tube assembly of that refrigerant circuit. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261245 | A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE CAPACITY EJECTOR UNIT - A method for controlling a variable capacity ejector unit ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261246 | COMPRESSOR DRIVING APPARATUS AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING THE SAME - A compressor driving apparatus and an air conditioner including the same, whereby the compressor driving apparatus includes a capacitor connected to a DC terminal, an inverter, including a plurality of three-phase switching devices, to convert DC power from the capacitor into AC power to drive a compressor motor, an output current detector to detect output current flowing in the motor, and a controller to output a switching control signal for controlling the inverter based on the output current, wherein the controller performs control such that some of the three-phase switching devices in the inverter are turned on or off in a compressor preheating mode. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261247 | REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed herein is a refrigerator having an ice bucket with a simple structure. The refrigerator may include a main body and an ice bucket provided to supply ice, wherein the ice bucket includes an ice bank provided with an ice storage space therein and an opening, an auger rotatably disposed in the ice bank to rotate about a rotating shaft to transfer ice, and a guide lever rotatably installed in the ice bank to open or close the opening and configured to open the opening by being pushed by ice being transferred in a direction of the rotating shaft. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261248 | REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed herein is an refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a body provided with a storage chamber, a door configured to open or close the storage chamber, a display unit provided on the door, and a heat radiating unit disposed adjacent to the display unit and configured to radiate a heat generated in the display unit via a heat radiating flow path formed inside the door, wherein one end of the heat radiating flow path is communicated with the outside via a first hole formed in an upper end portion of the door, and the other end of the heat radiating flow path is communicated with the outside via a second hole formed in a lower end portion of the door. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261249 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHAMBER AND REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a multifunctional chamber and a refrigerator. The chamber comprises a door body, an inner container enclosed by a plurality of plate bodies, at least one opening provided in at least one of the plurality of plate bodies, a moisture preserving module disposed at the opening and used for regulating and controlling the humidity of the chamber, an upper cover movably disposed on the moisture preserving module, and at least one air port provided in at least one of the plurality of plate bodies and used for discharging moisture from the chamber. When the chamber is at a high-humidity mode, the upper cover moves at the moisture preserving module to expose the moisture preserving module; and when the chamber is at a drying mode, the upper cover completely covers the moisture preserving module. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261250 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator comprising a cabinet comprising a storage compartment provided therein; a first door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the storage compartment; an outer door rotatable opening and closing an opening that is provided in the inner door; and a multi-duct provided in an inner well of the, storage compartment and comprising: a first duct comprising a first upper outlet hole a first middle outlet hole and a first lower outlet hole for exhausting cold air toward the first door of the storage compartment; and a second duct comprising a second upper outlet hole, a second middle outlet hole and a second lower outlet hole for exhausting cold air toward the inner door of the storage compartment, wherein an inlet hole for sucking cold air to the first duct is smaller than an inlet hole for sucking cold air to the second duct. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261251 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator comprises: a cabinet having a refrigerating chamber; a refrigerating chamber evaporator provided to correspond to the refrigerating chamber, and configured to generate cool air by a driving of a compressor; an evaporator temperature sensor mounted to the refrigerating chamber evaporator, and configured to sense a temperature; a blower fan configured to supply cool air generated from the refrigerating chamber evaporator to the refrigerating chamber; and a controller configured to determine whether to stop the blower fan or not, based on a temperature of the refrigerating chamber evaporator sensed by the evaporator temperature sensor when the compressor is stopped. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261252 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A door opening and closing device for a refrigerator includes a door coupled to a main body, an opening and closing unit including a drive unit for generating rotational force by means of a motor and a door rotating mechanism for opening or closing the door, a device for measuring a back electromotive force generated from the motor, a power circuit connected for supplying power to the motor, a circuit for transmitting back electromotive force of the motor to the device, a control switch for selectively connecting the motor to the circuit or the power circuit, and a control unit for connecting the control switch to the power circuit when the motor is activated, and connecting the control switch to the circuit and opening or closing the door when the motor is deactivated, wherein the control unit closes the door when a predetermined back electromotive force is input to the device. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261253 | Filter Assembly and a Refrigerator Appliance - A filter assembly includes a manifold having a male inlet port and the male outlet port and a filter cartridge having a female inlet port and a female outlet port. The male inlet port and the male outlet port are mounted to a spool body such that the male inlet port and the male outlet port extend away from the spool body. The female inlet port and the female outlet port are mounted to a casing at an end portion of the casing. A related refrigerator appliance is also provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261254 | REFRIGERATOR DRAWER AND REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator are provided. The refrigerator drawer includes a drawer body ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261255 | CONTROL UNIT FOR TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION DEVICE - A control unit for a transport refrigeration device comprises a multi-color display for displaying at least one view including at least one graphical element, a memory storing two or more color settings for the multi-color display, wherein the color settings define illumination colors of the multi-color display, and a processing unit operatively coupled with the multi-color display and the memory to cause applying a color setting to the multi-color display of the transport refrigeration device, and displaying the view using the applied color setting, wherein the at least graphical element is illuminated in a color defined by the applied color setting. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261256 | Air Over Air Refrigeration System - A food prep table may include an upper chilling zone and a lower chilling zone, with each chilling zone containing an evaporation coil system, such as a TurboCoil™ system. The two evaporation coil systems are monitored and controlled by a dual thermostat and control unit ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261257 | HEAT PUMP ON C2 SPLITTER BOTTOM TO UNLOAD PROPYLENE REFRIGERATION - A method of cooling an ethylene discharge gas includes the steps of drawing a liquid ethane from a C | 2017-09-14 |
20170261258 | METHOD OF ARRANGING TREATMENT PROCESS - A method includes a step of increasing or decreasing a flow rate of a gas of the a second gas supply system, by a predetermined time from a start of a gas treatment step of the process recipe or a by a predetermined time before a start of the gas treatment step, by using apparatus information regarding a first gas supply system of the first substrate treatment apparatus and the second gas supply system of the second substrate treatment apparatus, and arranging the treatment process, and in this step, the treatment process of the second substrate treatment apparatus performed using the process recipe conforms to the treatment process of the first substrate treatment apparatus performed using the process recipe. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261259 | Device and Process for Eradicating Pests in Wood - A device and process for heating wood for the purpose of eradicating burrowed pests such as gypsy moths and emerald ash borer beetles are disclosed. The device is used for treating firewood and pallets made of wood to insure that burrowed pests are killed before transporting the wood across state lines in following of state regulations. The device comprises a conveyor adapted for transporting firewood or pallets an insulated and heated chamber. The wood core temperature of the wood is monitored using wireless temperature sensors. Conveyor speed is adjusted according to temperature readings in order to achieve a threshold wood core temperature and in order to maintain the threshold wood core temperature for the minimum required period of time. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261260 | METHOD AND MOBILE VEHICLE PLATFORM DEVICE FOR DRYING BIOMASS FUEL - A method for drying biomass fuel, including: 1) collecting and cutting raw biomass fuel into fragments; mechanically squeezing and dehydrating the fragments to yield biomass fuel in the form of filter cake; 2) mashing and loosening the biomass fuel in the form of filter cake; and loading the biomass fuel onto charging carriages of fuel transport vehicles; 3) connecting tails of the fuel transport vehicles and the carrier vehicle of drying equipment; moving the movable drying room of the carrier vehicle of drying equipment onto the fuel transport vehicles; 4) convectively drying the biomass fuel in the charging carriages; 5) exhausting air in the movable drying room following convective drying; and 6) moving the movable drying room to cover and seal the charging carriages of a next fuel transport vehicle following radiant drying. A mobile device for drying biomass fuel is also provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261261 | DRYER CONTROL BY REGULATION OF HOT AIR SUPPLY RATE - Method and apparatus for hot air drying granular polymeric resin material records heating air temperature at a heating air outlet, computes air flow rate through a hopper, maintains desired throughput of granular material being dried in the hopper until heating air outlet temperature is stable, and thereafter maintains air flow rate through the hopper and monitors that air flow rate to adjust the air flow rate to maintain a computed preferred air flow rate through the heating hopper. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261262 | Pot Furnace for Calcining Petroleum Coke at Low Temperature - A pot furnace for calcining petroleum coke at low temperature may include a pot, and a cooling water jacket and a flame path below the pot. The flame path may include eight layers. An inlet of a first flame path layer may be in communication with a volatile channel in the front wall, and is provided with a first flame path layer flashboard. An eighth flame path layer may be in communication with a communication flue. Flue gas may be discharged out of the furnace body through a main flue. A furnace bottom cooling channel may be provided below the eighth flame path layer. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261263 | TAP ON A METALLURGICAL VESSEL, IN PARTICULAR ON AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE - A tap on a metallurgical vessel, in particular an electric arc furnace, is provided with a refractory end brick ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261264 | Fault diagnosis device based on common information and special information of running video information for electric-arc furnace and method thereof - A fault diagnosis method for an electrical fused magnesia furnace includes steps of: 1) arranging six cameras; 2) obtaining video information by the six cameras and sending the video information to a control center; then analyzing the video information by a chip of the control center; wherein a multi-view-based fault diagnosis method is used by the chip, comprising steps of: 2-1) comparing a difference between two consecutive frame histograms for shots segmentation; 2-2) computing a set of characteristic values for each shot obtained by the step 2-1), and then computing color, texture, and motion vector information; finally, evaluating shot importance via entropy; 2-3) clustering shots together by calculating similarity; 2-4) generating and optimizing a multi-view video summarization with a multi-objective optimization model; and 2-5) providing fault detection and diagnosis; and 3) displaying results of the fault detection and diagnosis on a host computer inter face of the control center. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261265 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COPPER ALLOY MATERIAL - There is provide an apparatus for manufacturing a copper alloy metal material, including: a tundish in which molten copper is stored; a pouring nozzle through which the molten copper passes, the molten copper being flowed out from the tundish; a pressure variation device that varies a pressure applied to the pouring nozzle by the molten copper; and a controller that controls the pressure variation device so as to remove inclusions adhered to the pouring nozzle, by increasing the pressure applied to the pouring nozzle by the molten copper. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261266 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, comprising a heat exchanger block and at least one collection box with a tube plate. The heat exchanger block is made of a plurality of adjacent tubes and corrugated rib elements arranged between the tubes, and one of the end regions of the tubes is received in the tube plate of the collection box in a fluid-tight manner. The tube plate of the collection box is made of plastic and is injection molded onto the heat exchanger block. A spacer element through which the tubes are guided is arranged between the tube plate of the collection box and the heat exchanger block, and the corrugated rib elements are spaced from the tube plate of the collection box by the spacer. The invention further relates to a method for producing a heat exchanger. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261267 | AUXILLIARY RESERVOIR FOR A LIQUID SYSTEM - A liquid system for circulating a liquid through a circulation loop includes a liquid pump, a primary liquid reservoir and an auxiliary liquid reservoir. The liquid pump pressurizes liquid within the circulation loop. The primary liquid reservoir has a primary variable volume expandable to accommodate volumetric expansion of pressurized liquid up to a threshold volume. The auxiliary liquid reservoir has an auxiliary variable volume expandable only after the threshold volume is exceeded up to a maximum volume. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261268 | CHARGING SYSTEM WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING HEAT STORAGE MATERIAL OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM WITH THERMAL ENERGY - A charging system with a least one high temperature thermal energy exchange system is provided. The high temperature thermal energy exchange system includes at least one heat exchange chamber with chamber boundaries which surround at least one chamber interior of the heat exchange chamber, wherein the chamber boundaries include at least one inlet opening for guiding in an inflow of at least one heat transfer fluid into the chamber interior and at least one outlet opening for guiding out an outflow of the heat transfer fluid out of the chamber interior. At least one heat storage material is arranged in the heat exchange chamber interior such that a heat exchange flow of the heat transfer fluid through the heat exchange chamber interior causes a heat exchange between the heat storage material and the heat transfer fluid. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261269 | TUBE WITH A RESERVOIR OF PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention relates to a tube ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261270 | COMPACT TUBE AND PLATE CONDENSER WITH COOLING FINS - The compact tube and plate condenser with cooling fins is similar to a conventional compact tube and plate condenser, but with the addition of thermally conductive cooling fins for enhancing heat transfer with the external environment. The compact tube and plate condenser with cooling fins includes a serpentine tube mounted on a thermally conductive plate. The serpentine tube has opposed inlet and outlet ports for respectively receiving and outputting a refrigerant fluid. The compact tube and plate condenser is folded in a substantially spiral configuration. Additionally, a plurality of thermally conductive cooling fins are mounted on the thermally conductive plate. The serpentine tube, which is preferably formed from a thermally conductive material, the thermally conductive plate, and the additional thermally conductive cooling fins each effect heat exchange between the refrigerant fluid and the external environment. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261271 | REMOVABLE HEATSINK FIN ASSEMBLY - A removable heatsink assembly adapted to removably receive a pipe. The removable heatsink assembly includes a first plurality of fins and a second plurality of fins having collar flanges sized to receive a pipe. The fins are received on first and second spacer rods, respectively and are hingedly connected by a hinge rod such that the first and second plurality of fins are pivotally movable about the hinge rod between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the first and second plurality of fins are positionable over the pipe. In the closed position, the collar flanges of the first and second plurality of fins substantially surround the pipe. A fin clamp secures the first and second plurality of fins together in the closed position about the pipe. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261272 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER BY SUPERPOSING PLATES WITH ALIGNMENT MARKS - The main subject matter of the invention is a method for manufacturing at least one heat exchanger ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261273 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SENSOR MODULES - A cooling system for a vehicle sensor module includes an active internal gas circulation system and a cold plate. The sensor module includes a light detector sensor disposed in a sealed housing. The housing is at least partially transparent. A cold plate is disposed on an end of the housing, and seals the housing. The active internal gas circulation system is disposed within the housing, and defines a first fluid flow path across the cold plate. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF A HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATOR - A heat recovery steam generator includes a gas inlet for receiving a flow of exhaust gas from a gas turbine, a gas outlet opposite the gas inlet, at least one heat exchanger intermediate the gas inlet and the gas outlet, the heat exchanger having a plurality of heat transfer surfaces configured to transfer heat from the exhaust gas to a fluid within the heat exchanger, and a valve associated with the heat exchanger and configured to regulate a flow of the fluid through the heat exchanger. The valve is controllable from an open position to a closed position to decrease the flow of the fluid through the heat exchanger in order to effect an increase in a temperature of the heat transfer surfaces of the heat exchanger to clean the heat transfer surfaces. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261276 | RIFLE VENTED UPPER RECEIVER - Methods for directing a casing are provided. The method can include firing a firearm. The firearm can comprise an upper receiver having a bore disposed therein. The bore can extend along a longitudinal axis of the upper receiver. The upper receiver can also include an ejection port disposed through a first side of the upper receiver. The upper receiver can also include a deflector extending from the upper receiver at a first end of the ejection port. The deflector can be designed to direct the casing in a forward direction. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261277 | Side Handle Firearm Actuation System - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a firearm actuation system is provided. The firearm actuation system, comprising a housing, a guide, a contoured actuation handle, and a bolt. The system provides an actuation mechanism for an AR-15 which is engagable by a shooter where the AR-15 is in a shouldered firing position. The contoured actuation handle may be retained in the retaining slot to provide an action-open-position. The housing may also comprise a mounting rail with a plurality of grooves, where each groove may be configured with a unique indicator. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261278 | Gas Key - An improved gas key assembly for a fire arm, such as an AR 15 or a M4 rifle, having a gas key fastened by fasteners on a bolt carrier assembly where the gas key moves with the bolt carrier when the fire arm is fired, wherein the gas key has a slot for receiving a key element in the slot and the key element has a stem which is seated in the slot and a rail which overlays the fasteners to removably secure the gas key to the bolt carrier and holds gas key resisting unintended separation of the gas key from the bolt carrier. Also the invention includes a method for securing a gas key to a bolt carrier in such a fire arm. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261279 | EXTRACTOR FOR A FIREARM - An extractor for a firearm and method of using the same are provided. The extractor comprises a bullet casing edge including a substantially straight portion and a tab portion situated below and extending from the substantially straight portion. The substantially straight portion is configured to engage the casing and enable it to travel vertically along the substantially straight portion while maintaining engagement therewith. The tab portion is configured to engage the casing and to inhibit it from traveling downward along the casing engagement edge below the tab portion. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261280 | ENHANCED METAL-METAL-MATRIX COMPOSITE WEAPON BARRELS AND WAYS OF MAKING THE SAME - Weapon barrels are disclosed which offer improved thermal performance and rigidity with no, minimal or negative weight increase. In general the barrel comprises a barrel core surrounded by a lightweight, thermally conductive sleeve made from metal-matrix composite (MMC) materials, also referred to as metal-matrix material. The increased diameter of the sleeve improves the barrel's stiffness and the sleeve's thermal conductivity and distributes the heat more evenly along the barrel. Manufacturing and joining techniques are disclosed as well as materials and material combinations that allow the barrel to perform at high cadence over the whole temperature range the barrel is used. Hot spots may be reduced and more surface area can contribute to heat dissipation. The increased diameter also allows integration of phase changing and/or vibration dampening materials, which further enhance performance. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261281 | SOUND SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attachment system for attaching an accessory to the muzzle end of a firearm includes an accessory such as a silencer or sound suppressor, a muzzle adapter, and a multi-functional assembly, disassembly and locking device that locks the muzzle adapter onto the body of the suppressor. An end of the device is also configured to mate with the muzzle adapter to provide torque to selectively assemble or disassemble the muzzle adapter to the suppressor. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261282 | BARREL STABALIZING AND RECOIL REDUCING MUZZLE BRAKE - A muzzle brake for high power rifles, hand guns, machine guns, and artillery, exhibiting barrel stabilization and recoil reduction, by capturing gasses against a caliber specific orifice end plate and redirecting these gases both out of the muzzle brake, and into the muzzle brake to fill the partial vacuum left by the exiting high pressure gases, by way of Major truncated socket forms, and to a lesser extent, with the use of Minor truncated socket forms, and their associated vent ports in an asymmetrical pattern that balances barrel lift, and recoil against the expected and recovered gases. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261283 | PORTABLE DRY FIRE PRACTICE SHOOTING SYSTEM - A portable dry fire practice shooting system includes a first base supporting a target. A second base is associated with the first base such that the distance between the first base and the second base can be selectively adjusted. The second base includes a portable electronic device retaining mechanism for holding a portable electronic device on the first base so as to align a camera of the portable electronic device with the target. A software application downloaded onto the portable electronic device utilizes the camera of the portable electronic device to detect light spots reflecting from the target. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261284 | ARCHERY RELEASE DEVICE HAVING SLIDE ADJUSTABILITY FOR A SUPPORT OF A BOWSTRING HOLDER - An archery release device has, in an embodiment, a body, a base, a support, a bowstring holder and a driver. The base is pivotally coupled to the body, and the support holds or supports the bowstring holder. The bowstring holder is pivotally coupled to the support. The support is configured to be slid relative to the base in response to an action of the driver. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261285 | SELF-DEFENSE DEVICE - A self-defense device with a body, a gun barrel, a trigger assembly, at least one forward light, and a switch is disclosed. The body is held by a human hand. The gun barrel can be positioned in the body and include an entry port and an exit port. The trigger assembly includes a trigger and a firing pin. The firing pin is moveable to engage a round in the barrel. The light can be exposed on an outer surface of the body. The light is positioned such that light emitted by the light projects forward, along the axis of the barrel. The switch can selectively activate and deactivate the light. The switch and the trigger are positioned close to one another so as to be concurrently engageable by a single human hand. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261286 | LIGHT WEIGHT, DURABLE, SHOCK ABSORBENT, ADJUSTABLE, MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable mount is disclosed which can hold an electronic recording device on a hunting firearm like a rifle, so as to be able to record a kill and be able to look at the screen of the phone to see the crosshairs in the scope. The device makes it easier for younger kids to be able to make a shot and convenient for older hunters that have problems with their eyes to be able to see. The device enables sharing of the recording over a social computing based network. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261287 | HOLSTER BODY AND RETENTION SYSTEM - A holster body for a gun which may be configurable for left or right dominant hand use and a retention system which may be used with the holster body to form a plurality of retention holster configurations including, without limitation, a Level I retention holster configuration and a Level II retention holster configuration. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261288 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNTING - A plurality of firearm accessory mounting technologies are disclosed. Such technologies enable selective mounting of firearm accessories to firearm rails. Such technologies also enable integration of firearm rail mounting structures into firearms accessories. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261289 | WEAPON SIGHT - A sight configured to properly align a weapon in the left and right direction and in the vertical direction with respect to a target without the need to separately range the target. In particular, once the shooter aligns indicia on the site with structure on the target the weapon is properly aligned and ready firing. Knowledge of the distance between the shooter and the target is not necessary to adjust for projectile drop. Related method of use and manufacture are also provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261290 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Wind Indication - The disclosure generally relates to a wind indicating device. In various embodiments, the device can be used for wind detection and wind direction determination. The device can, in various embodiments, produce visible vapor and/or smoke. The visible smoke can interact with wind such that an operator can see which direction the wind is traveling and/or swirling. This can be beneficial for operators in the pursuit of game for hunting purposes, or in more general application in military actions. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261291 | MOVING SACRIFICIAL VEHICLE HULL - The present invention is directed to new and improved armor protection that can replace the existing crew cabin with a field replaceable armored crew compartment to be attached to the existing body of an HMMWV military vehicle to protect the military personnel within from explosive blasts, roll-over or collisions. In accordance with the concepts of the present invention, in order to provide additional protection to personnel in the HMMWV crew compartment, a sacrificial V-shaped hull is designed to be attached onto the underside of the crew compartment over the HMMWV frame rails. In the event of an explosion underneath the HMMWV, the V-shaped hull will shield the personnel inside the cabin and absorb the force of the explosion. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261292 | INTERDICTION AND RECOVERY FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for drone interdiction. A projectile is capable of being launched to intercept a drone. The projectile may include a set of tethers that deploy from the projectile for securing the drone. The projectile may include a recovery device that deploys from the projectile for controlling a descent of the drone. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261293 | EXPLOSIVE DEVICE SIMULATOR - Embodiments disclosed herein provide an Explosive Device Simulator (EDS). Embodiments of the Explosive Device Simulator may include two or more chemical components that are non-explosive when separated from each other within the EDS, but which form an explosive mixture or substance when combined. Because the individual chemical components are non-explosive, the Explosive Device Simulator may be stored, transported and handled safely for long periods of time and without increased security, protective measures, or special training. Further, the chemical components may be chosen such that the Explosive Device Simulator creates a realistic explosion (e.g. loud and bright), but which produces minimal concussive forces and is therefore safer to use as a training aid. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261294 | FRAGMENTING PROJECTILE HAVING PROJECTILE CORES MADE OF PB OR PB-FREE MATERIALS HAVING FRAGMENTATION IN STEPS - The invention relates to fragmenting projectiles. In order that all projectiles of a*waffe*Bug projectile type have the same point of impact, i.e., the same projectile weight, the same center of gravity and the same geometry, and that the marksman can set the fragmentation behavior solely by selecting the projectile, fragmenting projectiles having defined fragmentation in steps for the same point of impact, designed as two projectile types, namely as partially fragmenting projectiles or as jacketed projectiles, are proposed, wherein all fragmenting projectiles of a projectile type have the same projectile weight, the same center of gravity, and the same geometry, a fragmentable core is arranged in the front nose region for both projectile types, all fragmentable cores of a projectile type have the same density and differ from each other in the weight of the fragmentable core depending on the fragmentation, and all projectiles of a projectile type having the same weight of the fragmentable core have an identical marking that can be seen or felt from the outside. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261295 | Systems and Methods for Locating Arrows - In one aspect, an example system includes an arrow nock configured to couple to an arrow, a transmitter coupled to the arrow nock, and a controller. The controller is configured to (i) determine that the arrow has been shot from a bow and (ii) responsive to determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow, cause the transmitter to transmit a beacon signal at a variable rate that varies based on an amount of time elapsed since determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261296 | METHOD OF MAKING A TWO-PIECE PRIMER INSERT - The present invention provides a method of making a two piece primer insert comprising: an upper primer insert portion comprising an upper primer bottom surface, an upper primer aperture through the upper primer bottom surface; a substantially cylindrical coupling element extending away from the upper primer bottom surface, and an interior surface; a lower primer insert portion comprising a lower primer bottom surface opposite a lower primer top surface having a primer recess, a lower primer aperture through the lower primer bottom surface, and a flange adapted to receive a polymer overmolding that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the lower primer top surface; and an insert joint that links and aligns the upper primer bottom surface and the lower primer bottom surface to form a primer insert. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261297 | Selectively Disabled Ammunition and Remote Ammunition Disabling System and Method of Use - The present invention provides an ammunition disabler with a material capable of being selectively changed in response to an energy wave for preemptively disabling ammunition. In at least one embodiment, the ammunition disabler includes a material selectively structurally changeable from an operative state to a deactivated state upon exposure to an energy wave is provided, where the material is positioned at least partially between the firing pin and the priming compound when the ammunition is chambered within the firearm (with the priming compound positioned between the material and the propellant), and related systems, methods and uses. The material may be contained within the primer cup with the priming compound. The material may be positioned adjacent to the priming compound in direct or indirect contact or in close proximity. The material may be positioned externally from the primer cup. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261298 | Selectively Disabled Ammunition and Remote Ammunition Disabling System and Method of Use - The present invention provides an ammunition disabling system for selectively disabling ammunition that is operatively coupled to a selectively changeable material. In the operative state the material permits transmission of a percussive impact through the material for enabling firing of the ammunition; and in the deactivated state the material inhibits transmission of the percussion wave through the material for preventing firing of the ammunition. The ammunition disabling system includes an energy wave generator with an energy wave source that emits an energy wave at a frequency resonant a natural frequency of the material. When the ammunition with the material are exposed to the energy wave, the energy wave induces a response (physical and/or chemical) in the material that results in a mechanical change in the material from the operative state to the deactivated state by degrading the mechanical structure of the material. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261299 | TWO-PIECE PRIMER INSERT FOR POLYMER AMMUNITION - The present invention provides a multi piece primer insert for ammunition comprising: an upper primer insert portion comprising an upper primer aperture through an upper primer bottom surface; a substantially cylindrical coupling element extending away from the upper primer bottom surface, and an interior surface; a lower primer insert portion comprising a lower primer bottom surface opposite a lower primer top surface, a primer recess in the lower primer top surface adapted to fit a primer, a lower primer aperture through the lower primer bottom surface, and a flange that adapted to receive a polymer overmolding extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the lower primer top surface; and an insert joint that links the upper primer bottom surface and the lower primer bottom surface to form a primer insert. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261300 | MEASURING TAPE - A tape measure marking system includes indicia along the length of a measuring tape positioned at regular distance intervals along the length of the measuring tape, with the indicia located at some regular repeating intervals along the tape being visually discernible relative to indicia at other regular repeating intervals along the tape to allow for easier visual identification of thicker intervals with respect to the other indicia. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261301 | MARKING DEVICE FOR ATTACHING TO A TAPE MEASURE - A marking device for attaching to a tape measure includes an attachment assembly for movably attaching the marking device to a tape measure and a guide housing movably engageable with the attachment assembly. The guide housing receives a marking member and a marking fluid storage member and directs movement of the marking member from a first position contacting the marking fluid storage member to a second position contacting an object to be marked. A compartment receives the guide housing, which directs movement of the marking member from the second position to the first position. At least one aperture enables contact of the marking member with an object to be marked. An energy storage member moves the guide housing and marking member from the first position to the second position. The guide housing may include a gear mechanism that moves the marking member from the first position to the second position. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261302 | Guidance Systems and Methods for Coupling Vehicles - This disclosure includes a guidance system for coupling vehicles. The system has a hub and a first length of material secured to the hub and configured for spacing the hub from a coupling device of a first vehicle. A second length of material is secured to the hub and configured for spacing the hub from a wheel of a second vehicle for coupling with the first vehicle. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261303 | DRAWER SLIDE MOUNTING LOCATOR TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is a mounting point locator tool for positioning a bracket of a drawer slide assembly such that the drawer slide assembly is square with the face frame of a cabinet carcass. The locator tool comprises a base perpendicularly extending from a first end of a rod. A bracket holding fixture is connected to a second end of the rod. In one embodiment, the base, the rod, and the fixture are ridgidly connected. In an alternate embodiment, the base is comprised of a sleeve extending generally perpendicular from a planar plate and slidingly engaged with the rod. The sleeve includes a pair of sides connected at a right angle for alignment with the face frame. The fixture includes a pair of prongs having edges spaced a predetermined distance and a set of slots having a predetermined width for releasably securing the bracket. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261304 | Position measuring device and method for determining positions of a measurement object - In a position measuring device ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261305 | METHOD OF FINDING A FEATURE USING A MACHINE TOOL - A method of finding a feature of an object using an analogue probe mounted on a machine tool. The method includes the analogue probe and/or object following a course of motion which causes the analogue probe's surface sensing region to traverse across the feature to be found a plurality of times whilst approaching the feature over successive traverses so as to ultimately arrive in a position sensing relationship with the feature so as to collect scanned measurement data about the feature along at least part of a traverse. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261306 | EXTENSION SENSOR AND REDUCTION OF A DRIFT OF A BRIDGE CIRCUIT CAUSED BY AN EXTENSION - A circuit comprise a semiconductor substrate of an integrated circuit, comprising at least two resistors arranged in different orientations in, on or at the semiconductor substrate. The resistance value of the respective one of the resistors is substantially independent of an acting magnetic field. An output signal is determinable on the basis of a comparison of the resistance values of the resistors. Moreover, a circuit comprising a bridge circuit is specified, wherein the bridge circuit comprises at least two MR elements arranged on, at or in a substrate, comprising an extension sensor which provides a signal on the basis of a difference in mechanical extensions in two different directions parallel to a plane in which the two MR elements lie, wherein the circuit is configured to combine an output signal of the bridge circuit by means of the signal. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261307 | PHOTODETECTION DEVICE INCLUDING INTERFERENCE ELEMENT - A photodetection device comprises: an image sensor that includes first pixels, second pixels, third pixels, and fourth pixels; an interference element that includes first incident regions and second incident regions; and an optical system that causes light in a first wavelength band to be incident on the first incident regions and causes light in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band to be incident on the second incident regions. The interference element causes first interference of part of the light in the first wavelength band incident on two first incident regions that are included in the first incident regions. The interference element also causes second interference of part of the light in the second wavelength band incident on two second incident regions. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261308 | System for Performing Dual Path, Two-Dimensional Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - Apparatus and methods are described for optically analyzing an object having a plurality of layers, without needing to use a reference mirror. An extended broadband light source produces light, and directs the light toward the object, such as to create respective images of the light source on the respective layers of the object. An imaging system gathers light that is reflected from a point of the object into a conjugate point in the detector. The detector determines the thicknesses of the plurality of layers at the point of the object by analyzing, within the gathered light, interference between light reflected from the plurality of layers of the object at the point. Other applications are also described. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261309 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING 3D IMAGING AND SYSTEM FOR 3D IMAGING - A method for calibrating electromagnetic radiation-based three-dimensional imaging includes: obtaining ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261310 | TESTING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR TESTING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE - An apparatus includes a lighting unit configured to irradiate a light emitting device package including a light transmitting resin containing a light conversion material with light having a certain color; a camera configured to capture an image of the light emitting device package; and a controller configured to determine color coordinates of the light emitting device package using the image, captured by the camera, to determine whether the light emitting device package is defective. | 2017-09-14 |