38th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130239885 | FILM FORMATION MASK - Provided is a film formation mask capable of preventing slit-like openings from being closed by vibrations so as to form a highly precise patterned film with stability. In a film formation mask formed by providing multiple slit-like openings in a metal foil, the shape of the opening of at least one end of the slit-like openings is asymmetrical with respect to a center line of the width direction of the slit-like openings. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239886 | Stencil for locating openings for electrical conduits and electrical conductors - A device for locating holes in an electrical box comprising a stencil including hole through the center point of the stencil, whereby a mark can be made on the surface of the electrical box, through the hole at the center point of the stencil. The stencil further includes a circular outline marked on the surface of the stencil, corresponding to the diameter of the hole to be made through the electrical box. A mark concentrically surrounding the circular outline, corresponds to the required clearance for a electrical connection to the box. In use, the operator merely has to attach the stencil to the surface of the electrical box, and easily locate the center of a hole to be made in the box, and simultaneously determine if the hole is located at a point where there is adequate clearance for an electrical collar. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239887 | COATING TREATMENT METHOD, COATING TREATMENT APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - In a coating step, a substrate is rotated at a high speed, and in that state a resist solution is discharged from a first nozzle to a central portion of the substrate to apply the resist solution over the substrate. Subsequently, in a flattening step, the rotation of the substrate is decelerated and the substrate is rotated at a low speed to flatten the resist solution on the substrate. In this event, the discharge of the resist solution by the first nozzle in the coating step is performed until a middle of the flattening step, and when the discharge of the resist solution is finished in the flattening step, the first nozzle is moved to move a discharge position of the resist solution from the central portion of the substrate. According to the present invention, the resist solution can be applied uniformly within the substrate. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239888 | Apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes an apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239889 | VALVE PURGE ASSEMBLY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TOOLS - A semiconductor manufacturing tool and method for operating the tool are provided. The semiconductor manufacturing tool includes a process chamber in which plasma operations or ion etching operations are carried out and a valve assembly for opening and closing a valve that provides for loading and unloading substrates into and out of, the semiconductor manufacturing tool. While a processing operation is being carried out in the chamber, a valve assembly purge operation also takes place. The valve assembly purge operation involves inert gases being directed to the valve assembly area to prevent the buildup of particles and contaminating films in the valve assembly. Because the valve assembly is maintained in a clean condition, particle contamination is reduced or eliminated. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239890 | Method for Coating a Substrate and Metal Alloy Vacuum Deposition Facility - The present invention provides a process for coating a substrate. A metal alloy layer including at least two metallic elements is continuously deposited on the substrate by a vacuum deposition facility. The facility includes a vapor jet coater for spraying the substrate with a vapor containing the metallic elements in a constant and predetermined relative content, the vapor being sprayed at a sonic velocity. The process may advantageously be used for depositing Zn—Mg coatings. The invention also provides a vacuum deposition facility for continuously depositing coatings formed from metal alloys, for implementing the process. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239891 | DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND RECOVERY APPARATUS - At least a part of a shield plate ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239892 | BEAM CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR RIBBON BEAM OF IONS FOR ION IMPLANTATION - A beam control assembly to shape a ribbon beam of ions for ion implantation includes a first bar, second bar, first coil of windings of electrical wire, second coil of windings of electrical wire, first electrical power supply, and second electrical power supply. The first coil is disposed on the first bar. The first coil is the only coil disposed on the first bar. The second bar is disposed opposite the first bar with a gap defined between the first and second bars. The ribbon beam travels between the gap. The second coil is disposed on the second bar. The second coil is the only coil disposed on the second bar. The first electrical power supply is connected to the first coil without being electrically connected to any other coil. The second electrical power supply is connected to the second coil without being electrically connected to any other coil. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239893 | STABILIZATION METHOD OF FILM FORMING APPARATUS AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - A method for stabilizing a film forming apparatus, which can selectively perform a boron-containing nitride film forming process or a non-boron-containing nitride film forming process on at least one target object to be processed in a vacuum-evacuable processing chamber, the method includes performing a heat stabilization process to heat the interior of the processing chamber under an oxygen-containing gas atmosphere, between the boron-containing nitride film forming process and the non-boron-containing nitride film forming process when the non-boron-containing nitride film forming process is performed after the boron-containing nitride film forming process. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239894 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus includes at least one susceptor mounted in a non-horizontal position, and at least one holder rotatably mounted on a first surface of the susceptor for holding wafers. The holder may be rotatable around a holder axis. A showerhead may be mounted at or near a center of the susceptor. The showerhead may release a reaction gas that flows radially toward a periphery of the susceptor. The holder may have a mass center that is eccentric from the holder axis to allow movement relative to the susceptor when the susceptor rotates. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239895 | EGG TRAY ADVANCEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an advancement system is configured to advance an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly. The advancement system includes a guide assembly configured to receive the egg carrier and provide support thereto during advancement of the egg carrier. A manual advancement device slidingly engages the guide assembly such that the manual advancement device is movable along the guide assembly. The manual advancement device is capable of interacting with a trailing end of the egg carrier to advance the egg carrier to an injection position. At least one stop is positioned to interact with the manual advancement device during advancement of the egg carrier so as to prevent progression of the manual advancement device beneath the injection assembly, thereby locating the egg carrier at the injection position. An associated method is also provided. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239896 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATED FERTILIZED AVIAN EGGS - The methods and compositions provide for increasing the productivity of quality hatchery eggs by applying a coating to the outer surface of the eggs. The liquid coating compositions and methods described herein facilitate mechanical enforcement of the shell, protection against adverse environmental conditions, prevention of contamination, differentiation of egg parentage and allow for appropriate gas exchange during storage or shipping periods. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239897 | MILKING PARLOUR FOR ANIMALS - A milking parlour for animals comprising at least one milking stall arranged to receive an animal in a predetermined milking position, teat cups arranged to be used in milking the animal in the milking stall, a teat cup carrier arranged to store the teat cups in the milking stall when they are not used, and at least one robot arm provided with at least one gripping member arranged to grip a teat cup in the teat cup carrier and attach the teat cup on the teat of an animal in the milking stall. The teat cup carrier stores the teat cups in a storing area located at least partly in front of the front legs of the animal with respect to the direction of the animal when it stands in the predetermined milking position in the milking stall. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239898 | DAIRY ANIMAL TREATMENT SYSTEM - There is provided a method and system for connecting a teat cup ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239899 | TEATCUP LINER AND A TEATCUP - A teatcup ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239900 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHIFTING SCATTERED MATERIAL TOWARDS A BARRIER - A material-shifting system for shifting scattered material, such as lifestock feed, closer to a barrier. The system includes at least one traveling unit having an angled push-head which is coupled to a shuttle. Preferably, the shuttle is driven along a rail by a remote driving. As the shuttle travels along the rail, the push head pushes material scattered over a surface towards the barrier. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239901 | MODIFIED ANIMAL LITTER - A chemically modified animal litter that is comprised of at least one acid-activated liquid absorbing material and at least one peroxide, wherein the litter provides a surprisingly steady and consistent malodor inhibition. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239902 | PET CAGE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A VEHICLE - There is provided a pet cage for attachment to a trailer hitch of a vehicle, the cage comprising a floor, one or more sidewalls and a top panel, the floor, the sidewalls and the top panel being attached together and defining an enclosed space for accommodating a pet; a door fitted in one of the sidewalls; and a support attached to the floor, the sidewalls and/or the top panel for supporting the cage above ground, the support having a coupling end for attachment to the trailer hitch of the vehicle. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239903 | VIBRATORY HAIR GROOMING TOOL - A hair grooming tool including a housing defining a cavity and including a grooming end, a vibratory motor assembly positioned within the cavity and configured to vibrate the housing, and a pet-engaging member coupled to the housing at the grooming end. Vibration of the housing enables constant motion of the hair tool and movement of the pet-engaging member as the pet-engaging member is pulled through hair to remove loose hair without cutting the hair. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239904 | HAND CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC TRAINER - A controller of a training system is disclosed. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a controller defines an inner curved surface and includes a strap or clip so that the controller may be worn by the user comfortably and securely on either the backside of the hand, on the fingers, in the palm of the hand, on a wrist, arm or leg. The controller includes programmable control elements that allow a user to specify what functions are activated on a trainer by selection or depression of the control elements. In one embodiment, the controller may be programmed via a remote computing unit such as a computer or a smart phone. Alternatively, the controller can be programmed manually. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239905 | HAND CONTROLLER AND SMART PHONE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC TRAINER - A controller of a training system is disclosed. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a controller defines an inner curved surface and includes a strap or clip so that the controller may be worn by the user comfortably and securely on either the backside of the hand, on the fingers, in the palm of the hand, on a wrist, arm or leg. The controller includes programmable control elements that allow a user to specify what functions are activated on a trainer by selection or depression of the control elements. In one embodiment, the controller may be programmed via a remote computing unit such as a computer or a smart phone. Alternatively, the controller can be programmed manually. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239906 | DOG CARRIER - The present invention relates to a device for carrying a small four-legged animal. The device wraps around the body of the animal and provides handles for carrying the animal. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239907 | CORE-TEMPERATURE-BASED HERD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & METHODS - A system and method for managing a herd of animals possibly requiring medical treatment, such as cows in a feedlot. The animals are herded individually into a chute, where identification data is collected from a tag, and core temperature data is collected using a special non-contacting core temperature sensor. The animal is tagged with a color coded tag representing a range of temperatures into which that animal's temperature falls. The animal is then delivered to a pen corresponding to that range of temperatures, where appropriate medicinal treatment is automatically dosed and applied to the animal. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239908 | Helical Coil Steam Generator - A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239909 | ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE SUITABLE FOR INVERTED PULVERIZED COAL BOILER WITH ULTRA-HIGH STEAM TEMPERATURE STEAM PARAMETERS - The disclosure provides an arrangement structure suitable for an inverted pulverized coal boiler with ultra-high steam temperature steam parameters, including a hearth, wherein the hearth is communicated with a middle uplink flue, and the top of the middle uplink flue is communicated with that of a tail downlink flue. In the arrangement structure suitable for an inverted pulverized coal boiler with ultra-high steam temperature steam parameters, the hearth is connected with the middle uplink flue by a hearth outlet horizontal flue at the bottom, so that the high-temperature gas at the hearth outlet is drained to a low elevation and then flows upwards through the middle uplink flue; a final heating surface may be arranged at the low position of the hearth outlet horizontal flue and the middle uplink flue so as to reduce the length of the high-temperature steam pipeline between the final heating surface and the steam turbine, lower the manufacturing cost of the boiler as well as the frication and radiation loss of the pipe, improve the efficiency of the power generating unit and make the power generating unit possible to adopt ultra-high steam temperature steam parameters and/or double reheat system. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239910 | ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE AND ENGINE CONTROL METHOD - A control device is provided for an engine equipped with an electric oil pump for circulating coolant, and having a flow rate of the coolant restricted, when a temperature of the coolant is lower than a threshold value, as compared to a case where the temperature of the coolant is equal to or higher than the threshold value, and the engine control device includes a coolant temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the coolant, and a control unit stopping the engine in accordance with the temperature to be detected by the coolant temperature sensor after the pump is driven so as to increase the flow rate of the coolant, in a case where the flow rate of the coolant is restricted. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239911 | ENGINE POWER TOOL - An engine for rotating a saw chain serving as a rotating tool includes an engine main body including a crank case and cylinder. A cooling fan for generating forced cooling air is attached to a protruding end of a crank shaft. An engine cover for covering a top of the cylinder is provided in the engine, and an air guiding rib extending in a direction of crossing the cooling air is provided in an inner circumferential surface of the engine cover. In the engine cover, opening portions for exhausting the cooling air outside are provided. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239912 | Cooling Apparatus of Internal Combustion Engine for Vehicle - A control device includes target temperature setting means, feedback control means, and shortcut control means. The target temperature setting means sets a target temperature (γ) of a coolant according to a temperature state of an internal combustion engine. The feedback control means controls a control valve in such a manner that a coolant temperature is the target temperature (γ). The shortcut control means controls the control valve in such a manner that, when the internal combustion engine is in a cold state, the target temperature setting means sets as the target temperature (γ) a warming-up temperature (α) higher than a feedback control temperature (A or B) which is set during feedback control. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239913 | Thermal Management System, Vehicle, and Associated Method - A system is provided that includes an engine coupled to an alternator; a radiator fan motor in electrical communication with the alternator, and that is mechanically decoupled from the engine; an energy storage device in electrical communication with the alternator and the radiator fan motor; and one or more traction motors in electrical communication with the energy storage device, the radiator fan motor, or both. Electricity provided through dynamic braking can power the radiator fan motor upon generation of the electricity, or it can be stored in the energy storage device for use later in powering the radiator fan motor. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239914 | ENGINE AND ENGINE POWER TOOL - The cooling effect of an engine is improved. An engine, which rotationally drives a saw chain serving as a rotating tool, is provided with a crankcase, in which a crankshaft is rotatably built, and a cylinder, in which a piston coupled to the crankshaft via a connecting rod is reciprocatably built. Atop part of the cylinder is covered with a cylinder cover, and a cooling wind toward the cylinder is generated by a cooling fan attached to a projecting end of the crankshaft. The cooling wind is guided by heat-dissipating plates extending along the crankshaft. Exposing parts bulged to outside than a lateral side of the cylinder cover are provided to tips of the heat-dissipating plates. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239915 | Engine Assembly - An engine cylinder head is provided. The engine cylinder head includes a portion of a first combustion chamber, an upper coolant core and a lower coolant core directing heat from the first combustion chamber and including a first coolant passage and a second coolant passage, the first coolant passage and the second coolant passage laying along a lateral axis, at least a portion of the first coolant passage separated from the second coolant passage via first and second walls. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239916 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine including at least one cylinder, at least one in-block camshaft, at least one overhead intake valve and at least one overhead exhaust valve, as well as at least one rocker arm bracket per cylinder, the rocker arm bracket having an in particular tubular shaft on which are mounted at least one exhaust rocker arm and at least one intake rocker arm. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239917 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided is a control apparatus for an internal combustion engine which can successfully determine whether or not a failure concerning a stopping operation of an exhaust valve has occurred, without the need of providing a dedicated sensor for the failure determination. An intake variable valve operating apparatus ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239918 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - In a variable valve actuation system capable of changing the angle of action of intake valves by using an actuator whose movement range is between a high end and a low end at which the movement of the actuator is mechanically stopped, it is determined that a fixation is present on condition that the actual amount of movement of the actuator in response to a command A for movement toward the low end that is issued when the present movement position of the actuator is unknown is not more than a prescribed movement criterion value a and that the actual amount of movement in response to a command B output subsequently to the command A in order to cause the actuator to operate in a direction opposite to the direction of the movement in response to the command B is not more than a prescribed movement criterion value b. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239919 | THREE ARM FINGER FOLLOWER WITH CAM SWITCHING PROFILE AND COMPRESSION LOST MOTION SPRINGS - A switchable roller finger follower is provided having an inner lever and two separate outer arms mounted at one end to a swing pivot axle that extends through the inner lever. A roller is mounted in the inner lever. The outer arms extend longitudinally along sides of the inner lever and include high lift cam contact surfaces. The inner lever includes a compression spring support extending out from each of the sides. The outer arms each include a corresponding spring support facing the respective spring support of the inner lever. A compression spring is located on each of the sides of the inner lever between the corresponding spring supports. A coupling arrangement is located between the inner lever and the outer arms which in a locked position, locks the outer arms in position on the inner lever, and in an unlocked position, allows the outer arms to pivot. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239920 | ROTARY ENERGY TRANSDUCER - An energy transducer comprising: a body; a crankshaft; a rotor mounted to the crankshaft and housed within the body such that the rotor may rotate within the body along an axis defined by the crankshaft; one or more chambers located circumferentially around the rotor and angled inward toward the direction of travel of the rotor; an injector connected to the body such that the injector injects fuel into the one or more chambers; and an igniter connected to the body such that the igniter ignites the fuel in the one or more chambers, which causes the rotor to rotate. The fuel may be hydrogen or a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239921 | ENGINE START ASSIST SYSTEM - An arrangement and a method are provided for improving performance of a start assist system for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising: a start/stop system, a primary source of electrical energy, a secondary source of electrical energy, an electrical starter motor, an engine control unit, and additional vehicle electrical loads. A start controller is arranged such that the starter motor and engine control unit are operable with power supplied from the primary source of electrical energy at an initial cold starting attempt. If reset of the engine control unit occurs during the first cold starting attempt, the start controller is arranged such that the starter motor is operable with power supplied from the primary source of electrical energy and the engine control unit is operable with power supplied from the secondary source of electrical energy for an additional cold starting attempt. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239922 | STRUCTURAL OIL BAFFLE FOR ENGINE COVERS - An oil baffle, a system, and a method are disclosed for separating a gaseous component from oil in a blow-by vapor for an internal combustion engine. An example system may include a cam cover configured to be mounted on a cylinder head. The system may also include an oil baffle that may have a generally planar body with a first face and a second face opposite the first face. The first face may be coupled to the cam cover and may define an oil separation chamber between the cam cover and the first face. The oil baffle may include one or more stiffening members coupled to and extending from and substantially normal to the second face. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239923 | HEAT PIPE ASSEMBLY IN AN ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM - An engine lubrication system is provided. The engine lubrication system includes an oil pan housing a lubricant, an oil pump having a pick-up tube including an inlet submerged in the lubricant, and a heat pipe assembly including a fluidly sealed heat pipe coupled to the oil pan adjacent to the inlet of the pick-up tube. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239924 | HEAT-SHIELDING FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A heat-shielding film formed on the wall surface of a metal base material contains a plurality of ceramic hollow particles ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239925 | Piston Having Combustion Bowl Shaped To Balance Combustion Efficiency And Emission Properties - A piston for a compression ignition internal combustion engine includes a piston body having a combustion face defining a combustion bowl, and the combustion face including a compound bowl surface and a compound rim surface. The combustion face is profiled to balance a combustion efficiency property of the piston with emissions properties of the piston. A ratio of a diameter of the combustion bowl to a diameter of the cylinder bowl bore is from 0.68 to 0.74. Other dimensional and proportional features of the piston support low smoke and NOx production during operation. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239926 | DRIVE TRAIN AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A drive-train of a motor vehicle, with a drive aggregate comprising at least an internal combustion engine ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239927 | SINGLE ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR FOR MULTIPLE ENGINES - A governor system is provided that includes a governor having an actuator, and a coupler link configured to couple at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to a throttle of an engine being controlled. One or more mechanical characteristics of the coupler link, the throttle, an actuator arm of the actuator, or some combination thereof, are specific to the engine and configured such that each position of the actuator causes a given output of the engine independent of particular characteristics of the engine. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239928 | FUEL SUPPLY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle fuel supply structure with an improved fuel filter for easy maintenance of the fuel filter. A vehicle fuel supply structure includes fuel in a fuel tank that is sucked by a fuel pump and supplied to a fuel injection valve disposed in a throttle body via a secondary fuel filter adapted to filter the fuel to remove foreign matter therein. A regulator is provided for regulating fuel pressure. The secondary fuel filter, the regulator and the fuel injection valve are connected by fuel pipes. A third fuel filter is installed at least in an inlet side connecting portion between the regulator and a regulator inlet side fuel pipe, of the fuel pipes, on the side where fuel enters the regulator. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239929 | Method for Actuating a Piezo Injector of a Fuel Injection System - A method for actuating a piezoelectric actuator and a piezo injector of a fuel injection system having a nozzle needle which can be moved between the closed position and an open position by the piezoelectric actuator are disclosed. Current is applied to the piezoelectric actuator from a source for the duration of a charging time as a function of a required quantity of fuel, in order to move the nozzle needle into its opened position for a time period which is dependent on the required quantity of fuel. The charging time is selected according to the following relationships: t | 2013-09-19 |
20130239930 | DUAL CRANKSHAFT ENGINE - A dual-crankshaft engine is presented. In one embodiment, the engine includes a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft. The second crankshaft is coupled with the first crankshaft such that the first crankshaft and the second crankshaft are horizontally coplanar. The engine further includes a first piston that is operable to reciprocate in a first horizontal cylinder via coupling with the first crankshaft, and a second piston that is operable to reciprocate in a second horizontal cylinder via coupling with the second crankshaft. The second horizontal cylinder is horizontally collinear with and opposing the first horizontal cylinder. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239931 | FUEL TANK AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An object of the invention is to increase efficiency in an operation of joining an upper shell and a lower shell and to enhance reliability of a fuel tank against leakage. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239932 | Crankcase Ventilation Device - A crankcase ventilation device features a closing valve with a valve body. The valve body executes a positioning movement between a closed and an opened position. A sensor device for detecting the positioning movement of the valve body is disposed in the housing. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239933 | TWO-CYCLE ENGINE - A pair of suction-side scavenging ports introduces a working gas containing fuel into a combustion chamber, and the working gases are caused to collide with each other to thereby form a working gas layer in a state of two vortexes rotating in opposite directions to each other, and a pair of exhaust-side scavenging ports introduces a non-working gas having a lower fuel content rate than the working gas into the combustion chamber, and the non-working gases are caused to collide with each other to thereby form a non-working gas layer in a state of one vortex. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239934 | CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - Provided are a controller and a control method for a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine, which are capable of obtaining a highly efficient and stable combustion state over a wide range of load condition. A correction factor computing section executes combustion control with an excess air ratio smaller than approximately 3 when a predetermined condition is satisfied and computes a correction factor for correcting deviations between execution values of valve-opening timings and valve-opening periods of an intake valve and an exhaust valve and basic valve-opening timings and basic valve-opening periods of the intake valve and the exhaust valve which are previously determined for each operation condition, based on a timing at which an ion current becomes maximum detected by a combustion-timing detection section, in the combustion control with the excess air ratio smaller than approximately 3. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239935 | TOY WITH PROJECTILE LAUNCHER - A toy having a housing; a cover pivotally mounted to the housing for movement between a first position wherein an internal cavity of the housing is covered and a second position wherein access to the internal cavity is provided; a launching mechanism located within the internal cavity; a first projectile configured to be launched from the launching mechanism; a plurality of second projectiles configured to be launched from a plurality of projectile launchers secured to the housing; an actuation mechanism coupled to the cover, the launching mechanism and the plurality of projectile launchers, wherein operation of the actuation mechanism causes the cover to move from the first position to the second position and simultaneously launch the first projectile and the plurality of second projectiles from the launching mechanism and the plurality of projectile launchers. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239936 | TOY PROJECTILE LAUNCHER APPARATUS - A toy launch apparatus for projectiles having a soft exterior and an open bottom with a bordering strong inner wall. The projectile's open bottom is positioned atop a slot, with respect to a launch deck and a carriage in a housing assembly. A cocking assembly includes a pivotal launch arm and a launch spring connected to the carriage movable with an engaged slide, a slide link and carriage lock, which are cocked when a user pulls the slide rearward. At a first rearward position of the slide the carrier is restrained in a cocked configuration. On the way to a second rearward position of the slide, the slide, slide link and carriage lock disengage from the carriage, launch arm and launch spring. When the carriage and launch arm are triggered, the launch spring releases and the launch arm impacts the inner wall of the projectile for discharge. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239937 | RESCUE AND RETRIEVAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An system is disclosed which incorporates a projectile delivery launcher which may assume numerous forms and perform numerous functions, including launching a water rescue preservation device such as a life jacket, military supplies, survival supplies, fire extinguishing supplies, or the like. The device includes a unique barrel having a low friction chrome plated inner surface which provides maximum range deployment of a safety projectile. A unique clutch-type crank mounted below the barrel and houses a thin stainless high strength steel ribbon to provide deployment of a projectile, and retrieval of a victim, supplies or the like. A C02 cartridge system, which incorporates a novel explosive chamber is also used. A method and apparatus of rescuing a victim or delivering supplies in emergency situations, or even establishing a line contact, is also disclosed. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239938 | AIR PATH AND SAFETY VALVE SYSTEM FOR TOY LAUNCHERS - An air path and improved safety valve combination for toy air guns including a housing in the shape of a gun, multiple barrels mounted to the housing, a piston, cylinder and spring combination for generating blasts of compressed air mounted to the housing, an air passageway structure with an air path channel mounted in the housing, and multiple valve elements movable in the air path channel between open rearward positions and closed forward positions. When in the rearward position, each valve element directs a blast of compressed air to an associated barrel because the barrel is loaded with a soft foam dart of proper shape. When the valve element is in a forward position indicating an empty barrel, the valve element causes the blasts of compressed air to cascade to the next valve element of a dart-loaded barrel in sequence and in a very efficient manner. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239939 | SAFETY VALVE FOR TOY AIR GUNS - An improved safety valve for a toy air gun apparatus in which the toy air gun includes a piston and a drive spring mounted in a grip portion of the air gun. A handle extends from the bottom of the grip portion and is manipulated by the user to cock the air gun by compressing the drive spring. When the user pull a trigger the piston is released and surges upward because of the expanding drive spring. A valve element located to the rear of a barrel section of the air gun receives a blast of compressed air in a direction lateral to the longitudinal axis of the valve element and lateral to valve element movement between an open, rearward position and a closed, forward position. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239940 | POWER CUTTER - A power cutter powered by a single cylinder internal combustion engine, the power cutter including: a tool unit having at least one tool, which can be rotated about an axis of rotation; a drive unit including an engine, the engine including an engine cylinder having a cylinder bore centerline, a piston, a crankshaft with a crankshaft axis of rotation and a flywheel, the crankshaft running in a counter clockwise direction as seen towards the flywheel; a cutter arm attached to the drive unit in its inner end and its outer end carrying the tool unit, a centerline of the cutter arm essentially follows a connection line between the axis of rotation of the tool and the axis of rotation of the crankshaft. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239941 | BLOCK SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING WALL BLOCKS - The invention provides a block splitter assembly comprising first lower and second upper opposed splitter blade assemblies. The splitter blade assemblies have a splitting blade and two or more first forming blades. One forming blade is disposed to the right of and one forming blade is disposed to the left of the first splitting blade. The forming blades have forming edges. The splitting blade has a splitting edge that is straight, and the splitting blade has a greater maximum vertical dimension than the maximum vertical dimension of the forming blades. The splitting edge of the first splitting blade is opposed to the splitting edge of the second splitting blade. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239942 | SUPPORT AND HANDLING APPARATUS OF SLAB AND METHOD FOR FEEDING SLABS TO A MACHINE FOR MACHINING THE SAME - A support apparatus of slab materials includes a support structure, defining a horizontal work plane of a slab; a plurality of first supporting and sliding rollers of the slab on a first horizontal lying plane and a plurality of second supporting and sliding rollers of the slab on a second horizontal lying plane beneath the first lying plane. The first supporting and sliding rollers and the second supporting and sliding rollers are movable along a vertical direction with respect to the support structure, to bring the first and second lying plane beneath the, or at the, work plane and to load or withdraw a slab onto/from the work plane. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239943 | Mounting Apparatus For Attaching A Heating Device To A Tabletop - A heater apparatus mounted on a tabletop using an existing hole in the tabletop, such as an umbrella hole, includes a clamp shaft shaped for insertion through the hole. A clamp plate extends generally radially from the clamp shaft. An energy supply line, such as an electrical cord or a fuel hose, extends from a heating unit above the tabletop through an axial bore in the clamp shaft to a location below or near the table for attachment to an external energy source such as an electrical outlet or a fuel tank. One or more clamp plates may be positioned on the clamp shaft to stabilize the heating apparatus by applying a clamping force against the tabletop. A clamp fastener may also be disposed on the clamp shaft for applying a clamping force against the table between the clamp plates. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239944 | Oven With Door Having A Convex Shaped Surface - An oven is provided that includes an internal surface that faces a cooking area of the oven. An oven door is present that has a convex surface. The oven door is movable from a closed position in which the oven door blocks access to the cooking area from outside of the oven to an open position in which the oven door does not block access to the cooking area from outside of the oven. The oven may also include a receiving compartment that receives at least a portion of the oven door when the oven door is in the open position. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239945 | DUAL FUNCTION AIR CHANNEL FOR GAS BURNER - A gas oven includes an oven cavity, an upper gas burner disposed within the oven cavity, a venturi assembly coupled to the upper gas burner, a lower gas burner disposed within a lower burner combustion chamber. The channel member is communicatively coupled between the lower burner combustion chamber and the venturi assembly for the upper gas burner to provide an airflow path therebetween. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239946 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING AN INSULATED BARRIER WITHIN A FIREPLACE - A method and apparatus for creating an insulated barrier within a fireplace is described. A compressible insulator may be placed in a fireplace. Within the fireplace, the compressible insulator may be placed above a lintel on the inside of a firebox opening. The compressible insulator may also be placed below a damper. The compressible insulator may be used to insulate a fireplace and increase the temperature differential between the living space and air trapped between the compressible insulator and the damper. The trapped air may also increase the temperature differential between the living space and the chimney above the damper. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239947 | SOLAR SYSTEM CLEANING APPARATUS - Solar system cleaning apparatuses and methods of cleaning solar systems are described. A solar system cleaning apparatus includes a vehicle. A first basin is mounted on the vehicle, the first basin to supply a cleaning medium to a solar module. A second basin is mounted on the vehicle, the second basin to collect the cleaning medium from the solar module. A filter is coupled to the first basin and the second basin, the filter to transfer the cleaning medium from the second basin to the first basin. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239948 | LINEARLY CONCENTRATING SOLAR COLLECTOR AND METHOD FOR REFLECTOR TRACKING IN SUCH A SOLAR COLLECTOR - The basis for the function of a linearly concentrating solar collector lies, in simple terms, in the fact that reflectors reflect incident sunlight onto a receiver tube through which a heat-absorbing medium flows. Owing to the rotation of the Earth, the reflectors need to be adjusted regularly, however, in order to ensure that the sunlight hits the receiver tube. Known tracking methods use calculated positions of the sun for this purpose, which, in the case of structural deviations, for example as a result of expansion and material stress, results in inaccuracies and losses in efficiency. The invention is intended to improve the tracking of the reflectors in such a linearly concentrating solar collector. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the radiation intensity in the region on both sides next to the receiver tube is measured and, by means of regulation, in the case of uneven emission on both sides of the receiver tube, the reflectors are tracked to such an extent that the radiation intensity on both sides of the receiver is the same and thus the maximum of the radiation intensity is on the receiver tube. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239949 | SOLAR WATER HEATER - A solar water heater including an outer housing and a heat absorbing water tank fixed onto the interior surface of the outer housing. The heat absorbing water tank may have a water entrance and a water exit. A heat insulating layer may be filled underneath the heat absorbing water tank between the heat absorbing water tank and the outer housing, and a transparent heat insulating board may be placed on top of the heat absorbing water tank. The heat absorbing water tank may have web system formed by tubules, or may be in a rectangular shape with reinforced concaves. The heat absorbing water tank may be manufactured by using plastic materials. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239950 | DEVICE, PLANT AND METHOD WITH HIGH LEVEL OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR STORING AND USE OF THERMAL ENERGY OF SOLAR ORIGIN - A device for storing and releasing heat energy for an electrical power production plant is described. The device has: at least one bed of fluidisable particles, arranged at least partly at receiving surfaces for such radiation; means for feeding a fluidisation gas for the fluidisation of said particles; and heat exchange elements flown through, in use, by an operating fluid and arranged at or in proximity of said bed of fluidisable particles. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239951 | Retrofittable tankless passive solar water heater - A tankless solar water heater for heating domestic pressurized water having a flexible insulated heat exchanger housing that contracts to accommodate volume reduction when the solar heating fluid cools. A check valve releases gas and solar heating fluid if interior pressure exceeds ambient pressure by more than one pound per square inch, without admitting air into the container or the heat exchanger when volume of the solar heating fluid reduces due to cooling. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239952 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING SOLAR TOWER SYSTEMS - A solar energy system can be controlled and operated responsively to detected and/or predicted changes in insolation conditions. By placing an imaging aperture of an imaging device as part of an external surface of a solar receiver, an orientation of each heliostat in a heliostat field can be determined. The imaging device can be used to image at least a portion of the heliostat field based on light passing through the imaging aperture, which is proximate to, adjacent to, or at least partially within the capture area of the solar receiver so as to acquire at least one image indicating a change in a distribution of insolation levels falling on the portion of the field. Characteristics of heliostats within the portion of the field can be calculated based on the at least one image. Aiming directions of one or more can be changed based on the calculated characteristics. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239953 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING THE COLOR OF SUGAR - This invention refers to a method for reducing the color of any intermediate of a process for obtaining sugar, and sugar and a process for the production of low color sugar. This invention also refers to the use of components and combinations thereof for reducing the color of sugar and/or any intermediate of a process for obtaining sugar. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239954 | PRODUCTION OF FERMENTABLE SUGARS AND LIGNIN FROM BIOMASS USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS - Methods are disclosed for the continuous treatment of biomass comprising a pretreatment step, wherein said biomass is contacted with a first supercritical, near-critical, or sub-critical fluid to form a solid matrix and a first liquid fraction; and a hydrolysis step, wherein said solid matrix formed in said pretreatment step is contacted with a second supercritical or near-supercritical fluid to produce a second liquid fraction and a insoluble lignin-containing fraction. Also disclosed are apparatuses for the continuous conversion of biomass comprising a pretreatment reactor and a hydrolysis reactor associated with said pretreatment reactor. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239955 | METHOD FOR THE ACID-CATALYZED DEPOLYMERIZATION OF CELLULOSE - A method for the acid-catalyzed depolymerization of cellulose comprises a mechanical treatment of cellulose in the presence of an inorganic and/or organic acid. The catalytic conversion of cellulose into water-soluble products is virtually completely achieved in that celluoligomers, cellubiose, glucose and glycerol are obtained without significant byproduction. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239956 | AEROSOL GENERATOR - Aerosol generator having a liquid reservoir ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239957 | ACTUATOR DEVICES FOR INHALERS - An actuator for attachment to an inhaler of the type including a pressurized canister of medicine, the actuator comprising a sensor for detecting the presence of a patient to whom medicine is to be delivered from the pressurized canister; and the actuator comprising an electrically driven mechanical linear motion to trigger a lever which is moveable between an at rest position and an in use position in which the lever exerts a force on the canister so as to operate the inhaler and thereby release medicine from the pressurized canister to provide ease of use of the inhaler for patients with reduced or limited dexterity and grip/co-ordination. The actuator device can provide data logging using non-volatile internal memory; the data being capable of being downloaded via physical interface or Bluetooth. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239958 | BREATHING PROTECTOR - A breathing protector may include an inlet and an outlet, wherein an air flow may be configured to pass from the inlet to the outlet into a trachea. A filter housing may include an inner housing part, an outer housing part, and a filter body. The inner housing party may include the outlet, a tracheal tube fitting and a support structure extending longitudinally and distally from the tracheal tube fitting. A base plate may be arranged in a proximal zone of the tracheal tube fitting and extend radially outwards from the tracheal tube fitting. The outer housing part may include the inlet and form a cage enclosing the support structure. The filter body may be arranged between the support structure and the outer housing part. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239959 | LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY DEVICE - The invention relates to a laryngeal mask airway device ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239960 | MODULARIZED RESPIRATORY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A modularized respiratory treatment apparatus provides various respiratory pressure treatments. The apparatus may be formed by discrete connectable modules such as a flow generator module, alarm module and/or humidifier module. Each module may include its own external casing or housing to independently retain or enclose the respective components that serve the function of the module. Different modules may be adapted with different components and functionalities and may be readily coupled using standardized gas and electrical connection configurations that have flow and communication paths that extend through the modules. When coupled, operation of the respiratory treatment apparatus may be controlled by detection of different modules, such as the alarm module that generates visual and/or audible alarms based on detected conditions, so as to selectively enable or disable different respiratory treatments. The discrete modules of the medical treatment apparatus may include tamper resistant locking mechanisms to impede unauthorized separation of some modules. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239961 | APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE BREATHING ASSISTANCE - An apparatus, a computer program, a method and a system for portable breathing assistance. The apparatus, computer program, method, and system are directed to a portable breathing system for providing pulmonary medical care to a patient, for obtaining a plurality of metrics associated with the breathing system and the patient, and for wirelessly communicating the metrics to one or more external computing devices. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239962 | Methods Of Administering High Concentrations Of Nitric Oxide - Described are methods of administering therapeutic gases comprising high concentrations of nitric oxide, particularly concentrations above 2000 ppm. Also described are methods of administering a therapeutic gas comprising nitric oxide to a patient, wherein a dose of nitric oxide is administered from a portable device that includes a delivery system and a mini-cylinder. Methods of intermittent administration of nitric oxide pulses are also described. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239963 | Methods Of Administering High Concentrations Of Nitric Oxide - Described are methods of administering therapeutic gases comprising high concentrations of nitric oxide, particularly concentrations above 2,000 ppm. The therapeutic gas may be administered at a certain dosing rate, such as less than 166 micrograms of nitric oxide per second. Also described are methods of administering a therapeutic gas comprising nitric oxide to a patient, wherein a dose of nitric oxide is administered from a portable device that includes a delivery system and a mini-cylinder. Methods of intermittent administration of nitric oxide pulses are also described. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239964 | Medicated Module for an Inhaler - A medicated module containing a medicament is configured for removable attachment to the mouthpiece of an inhaler. The inhaler may contain a first medicament such that a single firing of the inhaler will deliver both medicaments to the user. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239965 | HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM WITH SIGNAL TRANSMISSION OPTIMIZATION - A pressure support device configured to provide pressure support therapy includes a humidifier that holds an enhanced amount of liquid without significantly mitigating sensitivity of respiratory event detection. The humidifier includes a chamber configured to hold liquid, and a partition that divides the chamber such that the volume of the chamber through which a flow of gas generated by the pressure support device flows is reduced. The reduction in the volume of the chamber through which the flow of gas flows preserves respiratory event detection sensitivity. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239966 | HEATING ELEMENT, HUMIDIFIER FOR RESPIRATORY APPARATUS INCLUDING HEATING ELEMENT, AND RESPIRATORY APPARATUS - An apparatus for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator to generate a flow of breathable gas; a humidifier chamber to contain a supply of water; a first flow path to deliver the flow of breathable gas from the flow generator to the humidifier chamber; a second flow path to deliver the flow of breathable gas from the humidifier chamber to a patient interface; and a wicking element and/or a flat, elongate heating element provided at least in the humidifier chamber. A method of delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes generating a flow of breathable gas; and humidifying the flow by passing the flow over a supply of water. Humidifying the flow includes heating the supply of water and/or the flow with a heating element in thermal contact with the water and/or the flow before passing the supply of water, the flow over the supply of water, and/or the flow after passing the supply of water; and controlling a voltage applied to the heating element to control the humidity of the flow. A tube for use in delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a circuit including electrically conductive ink provided on an inner surface and/or an outer surface. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239967 | FLOW RATE COMPENSATION FOR TRANSIENT THERMAL RESPONSE OF HOT-WIRE ANEMOMETERS - Systems and methods are described for application of a transitory corrective modification to a hot-wire anemometer flow voltage and/or calculated flow rate to compensate for transient thermal response of the anemometer during a change in mixture of a mixed gas being measured. According to one embodiment a method of applying the transitory corrective modification is provided. An output signal of an exhalation flow sensor of a medical ventilator is received. The flow sensor includes a hot-wire anemometer. The output signal is indicative of a rate of flow of expired gas by a patient. Transient thermal response of the hot-wire anemometer is compensated for by applying a corrective modification to the output signal or a value based thereon. The corrective modification is based at least in part on a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) being supplied by the medical ventilator to the patient. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239968 | LUNG VENTILATOR AND/OR ANAESTHESIA MACHINE - Lung ventilator ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239969 | CLOSED LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATION VENTILATOR - A control system for a high frequency oscillating ventilator (HFOV) includes an oscillator controller and a mean airway pressure (MAP) controller. The HFOV includes a reciprocating piston which is adapted to generate positive and negative pressure waves for delivery to a patient airway. The oscillator controller comprises a pair of closed loop control circuits including an oscillator pressure loop and a centering loop which are collectively adapted to regulate frequency and amplitude of piston reciprocations and centering of the piston. The MAP controller comprises a closed loop control circuit that is adapted for regulating MAP at the patient utilizing feedback in the form of patient circuit pressure. Likewise, the oscillator controller utilizes patient circuit pressure as well as piston displacement feedback in order to regulate movement of the piston. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239970 | NASAL CANNULA ADAPTER - A nasal cannula adapter. The nasal cannula adapter includes a chamber having cannula clips, and a connector having an opening and a connector lumen in communication with the chamber and the opening. Systems for administering a gas to a patient comprise the nasal cannula adapter, a nasal cannula, and an airway device. Methods for administering a gas to a patient comprise administering a gas through a nasal cannula operably connected to the nasal cannula adapter operably connected to an airway device inserted into the airway of the patient. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239971 | FLOW REGULATION VENT - A flow regulation vent includes a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit and a spring force biased movable portion connected by a hinge to the fixed portion and flowingly connected to the pressurized gas supply. The fixed portion includes a gas flow orifice. The movable portion is pivotably movable between 1) a relaxed position, wherein at a specified minimum operating pressure, the movable portion is pivoted by the spring force away from the fixed portion to a position to establish a first gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice; and 2) a fully pressurized position, wherein at a specified maximum operating pressure, the pressurized gas offsets the spring force to pivot the movable portion to a position adjacent the fixed portion to establish a minimum gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239972 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A mask assembly for use as part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user is disclosed. The mask assembly includes a mask body having an inlet through which said flow of respiratory gases are provided to the interior of said mask body. A mask seal assembly comprising a seal of flexible material and a clip of rigid material is attached to the body. The seal has a first side and a second side. The first side of the seal is shaped to approximately match the contours of a user's face and in use substantially seal against a user's face. The second side is attached to the clip. The clip provides an interface extending substantially the full perimeter or periphery of the mask seal assembly for releasably attaching the mask seal assembly to the mask body. The clip comprises a bridging portion spanning outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body to space at least a portion of the second side of the seal outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239973 | CUSHION FOR MASK SYSTEM - A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a frame including a channel and a cushion provided to the frame. The cushion includes an end portion that is inserted and retained within the channel. The frame includes a recess that communicates with the channel and a hole that connects the recess to a frame exterior. The hole and recess provide an exit route for air contained within the channel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239974 | CERVICAL CERCLAGE ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A medical device configured for assistance with the cervical cerclage procedure is provided. The medical device includes a barrier structure with a finger and a therebetween. A hub is fixed to a distal end of the catheter and defines an extension with a second void between an end surface of the hub and the extension. The barrier structure and the hub are releaseably attached with the extension disposed within the first void and the finger within the second void. A wire guide withdrawably extends through coaxial holes within the hub, extension, finger, and a portion of the barrier structure to fix the hub and barrier structure together. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239975 | IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE - Devices and methods are disclosed for the delivery of a compressible implant into a bodily lumen. The delivery device includes an enlarged section that is configured to house the implant during delivery thereof into a patient. In certain embodiments, the implant is kept within the delivery device in a substantially uncompressed configuration prior to the delivery thereof. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239976 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FLUIDIZED LOWER LEG PROTECTION - The present invention relates to a fluidized lower leg protection and support system and method. The system can include an inner positioner. The inner positioner can displace and contour three-dimensionally as though it was fluid to the sides and top of the leg while not having flow characteristics that would result in migration of the medium under the force of gravity. The system can also include an outer support which is received over the inner positioner. The outer support can be in the shape of an open boot. The outer support can include an ultra low pressure plenum. The ultra low pressure plenum is filled at a predetermined low pressure for distributing pressure along the length of the outer support, but not providing significant elevation of the lower leg and heel by itself. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239977 | High Adhesion Antimicrobial Skin Prep Solution and Related Methods - Antimicrobial skin prep solutions of the invention comprise: a major amount of at least one organic solvent, wherein at least about 80% by weight based on total weight of the solvent comprises at least one fugitive organic solvent; an antimicrobially effective amount of at least one antimicrobial agent; and an amount of at least one adhesive effective to increase adhesion of surgical drapes and medical dressings to skin prepped with the antimicrobial skin prep solution, wherein the at least one adhesive is distinct from the at least one antimicrobial agent and is a liquid at room temperature. Coated substrates, applicators, and related methods are also disclosed. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239978 | DENTAL DEVICE - A dental device which comprises both an upper part fitted to the upper jaw of a wearer and a lower part fitted to the lower jaw of the wearer, wherein the upper part includes an upper magnet, the lower part includes a lower magnet, and the magnets are arranged so as to establish a magnetic repulsion between the magnets which opposes the closing of the jaw, thereby opposing direct contact between the upper part and the lower part. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239979 | ANIMAL RESTRAINT DEVICE AND METHOD - An animal restraining device and method provide dual capability for restraining an animal and administering medications. A first embodiment provides an administration tube connected to a body with handles which can be grasped by user to position the device either for restraining or administering medications. A second embodiment is a continuous hook-shaped member having a hollow passageway in order to introduce medications. The second embodiment is reversible to place either end of the device in the animal's mouth for restraining or administering medications, depending upon the size of the particular animal. The method of restraint includes positioning the device in the animal's mouth and applying a force to elicit a natural response by the animal which causes the animal to pause or remain motionless for a period of time while a caregiver may treat or examine the animal. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239980 | Apparatus and Method for Making a Smoking Article - An apparatus for making a smoking article, the smoking article having a rod of smoke able material ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239981 | METHOD FOR SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION OF CHARACTERISTIC FRAGRANT SUBSTANCES IN DIFFERENT FRAGRANT TOBACCO LEAVES - A supercritical extraction of characteristic fragrant substances in different fragrant tobacco leaves, which involves the following steps: 1) cutting the tobacco leaves into shreds and placing the shreds into an extraction vessel with supercritical CO | 2013-09-19 |
20130239982 | Method and Apparatus for Smoking and Drinking - A smoking and drinking apparatus includes a body member defining an air chamber. A drink reservoir is situated in the air chamber defining a liquid impermeable drink chamber. The drink reservoir is inwardly displaced from the body member to form an air chamber therebetween. A bezel is mounted to the upper edge of the body member that defines a bore in communication with the inner reservoir. The bezel includes an inhalation port through which air is selectively inhaled from the air chamber and an exhalation port through which air is selectively exhaled by a user into the air chamber. The inhalation port is configured to receive a cigarette into the air chamber. A lighting element is positioned in the air chamber for lighting the cigarette when energized. A filter and fan assembly are positioned in the air chamber to filter and exhaust air from the air chamber. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239983 | Smoke Filters for Smoking Devices with Porous Masses Having a Carbon Particle Loading and an Encapsulated Pressure Drop - Disclosed are filters, smoking devices, related articles and apparatus, and related methods. The filters include porous masses that have an active particle and a binder particle, wherein the active particle comprises carbon and the porous mass has a carbon loading of at least about 6 mg/mm and an encapsulated pressure drop of about 20 mm of water or less per mm of porous mass. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239984 | TOBACCO SMOKE FILTER - A tobacco smoke filter or filter element comprising: a rod ( | 2013-09-19 |