39th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140284274 | METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS FROM A BLOOD PRODUCT - A method for the reduction or elimination of one or more components from a blood product or a fluid is disclosed. The method comprises continuous addition of the blood product to a filter containing an inlet and an outlet for the blood product in which one or more components have been reduced or eliminated. Hollow fiber membranes are arranged with a space between them and with pores through which one or more components and a blood plasma pass outwardly. A loop is arranged between a blood plasma inlet and an outlet. The space between hollow fibers and the loop contains an adsorbent which specifically binds one or more components. Pores of the hollow fibers do not allow passage of the adsorbent into the hollow fiber membranes and the blood plasma is continuously recirculated via the loop back to the space between the hollow fibers. The addition of blood product is stopped when the concentration of one or more components which exits the filter via the outlet reaches a predetermined value. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284275 | ZERO EMISSION DIALYSIS CLINIC - The present invention provides a zero-emission dialysis clinic including a building envelope, daylight concept, lighting concept, mechanical ventilation ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284276 | Sea Water Reverse Osmosis System to Reduce Concentrate Volume Prior to Disposal - The present invention includes systems and methods for treatment of seawater RO system for recovering most of the water (i.e., 85-90%) from the concentrate of a brackish groundwater reverse osmosis treatment system that may use, e.g., a batch method. With proper pH control and antiscalant dosage, the batch-treatment SWRO system of the present invention can be used to recovery water from silica-saturated RO concentrate without fouling the membranes. Silica concentrations of over 1,000 mg/L are attainable with relatively minimal pre-treatment of the silica-saturated feed solution. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284277 | PROCESSING BIOMASS MATERIALS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials. Process streams can be upgraded, e.g., by removing undesired components utilizing simulated moving bed systems such as simulated moving bed chromatography, improved simulated moving bed chromatography, sequential simulated moving bed chromatography and/or related systems. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284278 | CATIONIC DISPLACER MOLECULES FOR HYDROPHOBIC DISPLACEMENT CHROMATOGRAPHY - A process for separating organic compounds from a mixture by reverse-phase displacement chromatography, including providing a hydrophobic stationary phase; applying to the hydrophobic stationary phase a mixture comprising organic compounds to be separated; displacing the organic compounds from the hydrophobic stationary phase by applying thereto an aqueous composition comprising a non-surface active hydrophobic cationic displacer molecule and about 10 wt % or less of an organic solvent; and collecting a plurality of fractions eluted from the hydrophobic stationary phase containing the separated organic compounds; in which the non-surface active hydrophobic cationic displacer molecule comprises a hydrophobic cation and a counterion, CI, having the general formula A or B, as defined in the disclosure: | 2014-09-25 |
20140284279 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MASS DIRECTED CHROMATOGRAPHY - The present invention provides an apparatus that can be used to connect a flash chromatography instrument to a fraction collector and a mass detector to perform mass-directed flash chromatography. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284280 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A POLLUTING SUBSTANCE FROM A WATER SOURCE - A method for removal of a hydrocarbon substance floating on a body of water, in particular petroleum and/or its derivatives, characterized in that it envisages the use of greasy animal wool, with a fibre having a diameter greater than 25 μm, to absorb said substance. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284281 | NOVEL ADSORBENT COMPOSITE FROM NATURAL RAW MATERIALS TO REMOVE HEAVY METALS FROM WATER - An adsorbent composition for removing heavy metals from contaminated water is described. The composition comprises of a mixture of kaolin clay, cellulose powder, silica powder, magnesite powder, bentonite powder and water. The adsorbent is mixed with contaminated water and allowed to react. Once the reaction is finished a reduced contaminant containing water is gathered and reused. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284282 | IN-LINE MAGNETIC PARTICLE FILTER - A magnetic particle filter for a hydraulic control line is disclosed. A filter array is positioned to surround a portion of the hydraulic control line and includes alternating magnets and spacers having different interior diameters forming a ribbed interior surface. The corners between the spacers and magnets trap particles, magnetic and non-magnetic, thus removing them from the hydraulic control line. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LIQUID CONTAINING IMPURITIES - A method and an apparatus for treating a liquid containing impurities may include a filtering chamber configured to permit granular media to interact with liquid containing impurities, thereby removing impurities from the liquid to produce filtrate; a filtrate section for receiving the filtrate; a gas supplying system for delivering gas to the granular media in the filtering chamber for transport of a portion of the granular media to a granular media washer; a reject section in fluid communication with the granular media washer for receiving a reject mixture comprising liquid and impurities from the granular media washer; and a control unit that is configured to determine whether the portion of the granular media is being transported properly based on an amount of reject mixture in the reject section. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284284 | Apparatus to dispense immiscible liquid from an inverted bottle - A device, an improvement upon a funnel, to enable immiscible liquids to be dispensed from an inverted bottle to augment a new, in-situ method to extract chemicals from water directly within sampling containers. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284285 | Separation Method for Immiscible Fluids - A wash separator comprises a vessel containing a first fluid and a second fluid whereby the second fluid has a different density from the first fluid. The first fluid ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284286 | System and Method for Filtering Fuel Within Fuel Tank - A system and method for filtering fuel using a fuel filtration system are disclosed. The fuel filtration system may include a fuel filter, a siphon mechanism and a filter shaft. A first end of the filter shaft may be connected to the fuel filter and a second end of the filter shaft may be connected to the siphon mechanism, each of the fuel filter, the siphon mechanism and the filter shaft may be positioned within a fuel tank. Fuel within the fuel tank may be filtered using the fuel filtration system by a siphon action. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284287 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a handle, and a latching member. The bracket is configured for receiving a data storage device. The handle is rotatably mounted to the bracket. The latching member is secured to the handle and includes an elastically deformable connecting piece and a latching block extending from an end of the connecting piece. The bracket defines a latching slot. A pressed portion extends downwards from the connecting piece. The handle is rotatable relative to the bracket to engage the latching block in the latching hole. The pressed portion is capable of being pressed to elastically deform the connecting piece to disengage the latching block from the latching slot. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284288 | Bicycle Stand - A stand for maintaining a bicycle in an upright position, wherein the stand consists of non-movable parts comprising a base having a front end, a back end, and a middle portion, wherein each of the front end, back end and middle portion comprise at least one inclined member and wherein the inclined members are configured along an axis of the base that bisects the front and back ends and middle portion, and wherein the inclined members are positioned relative to each other and in a shape that allows the distal ends of the inclined members to be tangent to the circumference of the tire of one of the wheels of the bicycle and to contact different portions of the tire thereby holding the wheel in place and maintaining the bicycle in an upright position. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284289 | BOTTLE SUPPORT INSERT - A bottle support system designed for commercial and residential storage of single bottles. The design consists of one or more wavy surfaces that have a section with the shape of a periodic wave, where the distance representing the period of the wave allows bottles to sit in secure manner. The first row of bottles sitting on the wavy surface, creates the base for the second row. Multiple rows can be stacked on each other creating an space efficient bottle storage. This simple and inexpensive design, allows transforming any horizontal surface like a wood shelf, wire-frame shelf or cabinet space into a high density bottle storage, adding strength to the structural base and creating a solid support for several rows of bottles. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284290 | PRODUCT MANAGEMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A merchandise display system having a pusher structure slidably-coupled to a track. The pusher structure comprises a lock arm configured to selectively engage with a ratchet rack to allow for selective unidirectional motion of pusher structure upon application of a manual force to a pusher face of the pusher structure. Further, selective disengagement of the ratchet rack from the lock arm is facilitated by a manually-actuated pull strip having a ramp structure that slidably engages with the lock arm to lift a pawl out of the ratchet rack. This selective disengagement allows for bidirectional sliding of said pusher structure along said track, thereby allowing displayed products to be moved towards a front of a display shelf, or for products to be reloaded into the merchandise display system. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284291 | ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SYSTEM FOR CLOTHING - A system for storing unfolded garments, such as shirts and sweaters, on multiple shelves. The shelves may be curved from side to side and raised in the middle. The shelves may be placed at intermittent variable points along a vertical support member which attaches to a wall or to a base. The multiple shelves attach to brackets which extend from the vertical support member at vertically spaced points along the length of the vertical support member. The system permits the shelves to slide out from the vertical support member for convenient access. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284292 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SUPPORT WITH WHEELS - A photovoltaic panel support system is provided. The panel support may include a surface frame and a support frame. The surface frame may be mounted to a surface. The support frame may be attached to the surface frame and may support photovoltaic panels. The present invention may further include a plurality of vertical posts. Each vertical post may include a top end and a bottom end. The top end may connect with the support frame and the bottom end is supported by at least one of the surface frame and the surface. At least a portion of the plurality of vertical posts includes a wheel on the bottom end. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284293 | Shower Storage Caddy - A shower storage caddy is provided that includes a frame with a top portion, a bottom portion, and two longitudinally extending sides extending therebetween. One or more trays are supported by at least a portion of the frame, each tray extending outward from the frame; and one or more removable baskets are configured to removably fit in one or more of the one or more trays. The baskets being removable allows for transporting the baskets and cleaning the baskets. The baskets have a drainage stop configured to drain fluid while in one of the trays and prevent fluid drainage when removed from one of the trays. Other features of the shower storage caddy include a pivoting hook for hanging the caddy, a flip-out base for supporting the caddy on the floor, movable suction cups for securing the caddy, and various shelves and hooks for holding items. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284294 | Shelving Support Bracket for a Storage Rack - A support bracket configured to be detachably connected to a vertical support post of a shelving unit and a crossbeam extending between two shelving units is provided. In one embodiment, the support bracket includes a first body portion having a front surface and a rear surface, a second body portion having a front surface and a rear surface, at least one interlocking member extending rearward from the rear surface of the first body portion, the at least one interlocking member configured to detachably engage at least one of a plurality of openings in the vertical support member, and at least one aperture in the second body portion, the at least one aperture configured to detachably receive at least one interlocking member on the crossbeam. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284295 | Repositionable Wire Deck Assemblies for a Storage Rack - Storage systems are described comprising wire shelves and brackets, which are configured to increase the storage capacity of a storage rack by utilizing or converting the space between adjacent shelves into additional storage space is provided. In one embodiment, a storage system utilizes a full-width wire rack and a partial-width wire rack to convert a space between a first shelf panel and a second shelf panel on a storage rack into usable storage space. The full-width wire rack comprises a plurality of longitudinal rods, at least one transverse rod interconnected with at least some of the plurality of longitudinal rods, and a plurality of downwardly turned prongs configured to detachably engage a plurality of keyhole-shaped openings in at least one of the first and second vertical support members to detachably connect the full-width wire rack to the storage rack. The partial-width wire rack is suspended from the full-width wire rack by at least one S-shaped bracket. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284296 | VESSEL AND CRANE WITH FULL DYNAMIC COMPENSATION FOR VESSEL AND WAVE MOTIONS AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF | 2014-09-25 |
20140284297 | Automated Coupler Positioning Device - A coupler for a railway car including a coupler anchor, a coupler mechanism pivotable relative to the coupler anchor from an on-center position to an off-center position in a substantially horizontal plane, and a coupler positioning device for pivoting the coupler mechanism relative to the coupler anchor. The coupler positioning device includes a controller adapted for receiving signal information from a bogie relating to an angular position of the bogie relative to a body of the railway car, and at least one pneumatic cylinder for pivoting the coupler mechanism. The controller controls the operation of the at least one pneumatic cylinder in response to the signal information received from the bogie. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284298 | FEEDING BOTTLE FOR PREPARATION OF A NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a single-use feeding bottle ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284299 | CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINERS - A child-resistant closure system for a container includes an overcap having a pair of levers, each opposite the other and formed into a side facing of the overcap, each lever including a lower vertical member on a rear side thereof, the overcap including a pair of partial threads extending horizontally along an inner surface at the bottom of the overcap, each partial thread 180 degrees from the other, and a cylindrical collar configured to receive the overcap thereon, the collar having an opening configured to receive a dispenser tip and bottleneck of the container therethrough, the collar forming a mechanical bond with the bottleneck, the collar including a neck having a pair of neck threads formed around an external surface thereof, each neck thread 180 degrees apart from the other on the neck, each neck thread terminating at a truncated vertical wall formed on the neck external surface. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284300 | LIQUID SPRAY DISPENSER SUCTION TUBE DEFLECTOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus for deflecting an angle of a flexible suction tube of a spray dispenser (or bottle). In particular, an insert can be located between a cap and a neck of the spray dispenser to deflect, at an angle, the flexible suction tube makes as it descends into a body of the spray dispenser. The angle can be such that the flexible suction tube is directed toward an off-center portion of the bottom of the spray dispenser or to a bottom corner or rim of the spray dispenser. As such, the spray dispenser, as modified by the insert, can siphon the last remnants of liquid in the dispenser, which are often not accessible via traditional spray dispensers (e.g., when used in a tilted fashion) where the flexible suction tube is directed toward a bottom center of the dispenser. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284301 | Insulated Beverage Bottle Holder With Spill-Proof Top or Stopper - An insulated bottle container or “koozie” with a top or stopper that remains with or is attached to the container to prevent the top or stopper from being lost or misplaced. The top or stopper may be integrated with the koozie, such as at the end of a flap extending from the of the koozie, or may be removably attached by means of a strap, chain, string or cord that can be affixed or fastened to the koozie. The top or stopper has a friction fit with a plurality of flanges or ribs along the sides of the insertion element to resist accidental removal. The exterior element of the top may comprise a ridged or patterned element to assist with removing and inserting the top. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284302 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTING HEAD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PATTERNING PIEZOELECTRIC FILM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - Provided is a method for manufacturing a liquid ejecting head having a flow path formation substrate that is provided with a liquid flow path communicating with a nozzle opening for discharging liquid and a piezoelectric element that is provided on the flow path formation substrate and applies pressure to the liquid flow path. The method includes forming a piezoelectric film for the piezoelectric element containing a perovskite oxide which does not contain lead and patterning the piezoelectric film by applying a resist on the piezoelectric film and wet etching the piezoelectric film with an etching solution containing either hydrochloric acid or hydrofluoric acid. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284303 | GRAPHENE TRANSFER METHOD - A graphene transfer method comprising: attaching a first end of a first stacked structure, including a catalyst metal, graphene, and a supporting body stacked in the order stated, to a point of a target film that is transported in a roll-to-roll manner in a first direction; forming a second stacked structure by removing the catalyst metal of the first stacked structure, the second stacked structure having a surface whereon the graphene is exposed; and transferring the exposed graphene to a transfer surface of the target film by transporting the target film in a roll-to-roll manner and the second stacked structure in the first direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284304 | METHOD OF FABRICATING TEST STRIP OF BIOLOGICAL FLUID - The invention provides a method of fabricating test strips for measuring biological blood. The method comprises steps: preparing an insulating membrane material; printing a metallic circuit layer on the insulating membrane material by a metallic ionic ink; performing a surface treatment for the metallic circuit layer expose metallic ions of the metallic ionic ink; chemical plating for the exposed metallic ions of the metallic circuit layer to form an electrode section on the metallic circuit layer; providing a sensing reagent on the electrode section to form a sensing reagent layer; sequentially adhering an intermediate layer and a cover to the insulating membrane material to cover the metallic circuit layer and expose part of the metallic circuit layer; and cutting the insulating membrane material to form a plurality of insulating sheets. The test strip is provided to enhance the stability of resistance and the test accuracy. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284305 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTING HEAD - A piezoelectric actuator which is provided on the flow path formation substrate, and a protection substrate which is bonded to the flow path formation substrate on the piezoelectric actuator side, the method including: bonding the flow path formation substrate on which the piezoelectric actuator is formed, and the protection substrate to form a bonded body; bonding a sealing member to the protection substrate of the bonded body on the surface side opposite the flow path formation substrate, and disposing a protection material containing a nitro compound in a space between the sealing member and the protection substrate. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284306 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POROUS STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN - A pattern forming material contains a block copolymer or graft copolymer and forms a structure having micro polymer phases, in which, with respect to at least two polymer chains among polymer chains constituting the block copolymer or graft copolymer, the ratio between N/(Nc−No) values of monomer units constituting respective polymer chains is 1.4 or more, where N represents total number of atoms in the monomer unit, Nc represents the number of carbon atoms in the monomer unit, No represents the number of oxygen atoms in the monomer unit. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284307 | FOCUSED ION BEAM SYSTEM, SAMPLE PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME, AND SAMPLE PROCESSING PROGRAM USING FOCUSED ION BEAM - A focused ion beam system includes a focused ion beam irradiation mechanism which irradiates a sample, on which a protective film is formed, with a focused ion beam from above the sample, a processing control unit which performs a removal process on both sides of a region to be a thin piece portion of the sample by the focused ion beam and sequentially forms observation surfaces parallel to an irradiation direction of the focused ion beam so as to achieve the thin piece portion, and an observation surface image generation unit which generates an observation surface image. The processing control unit terminates the removal process when a height of the protective film in the irradiation direction of the focused ion beam becomes a predetermined threshold value or less in the observation surface image. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284308 | PLASMA ETCHING METHOD AND PLASMA ETCHING APPARATUS - There are provided a plasma etching method and a plasma etching apparatus, capable of suppressing occurrence of local bias in etching rate and suppressing occurrence of charge-up damage. The plasma etching method of etching a silicon layer of a substrate to be processed using the plasma etching apparatus sets the pressure in a processing chamber to 13.3 Pa or more and applies, to a lower electrode, a first high-frequency power with a first frequency and a second high-frequency power with a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency and is a frequency of 1 MHz or lower. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284309 | Metal Oxide Activated Cement - A cement including: an alkali silicate; an organic silicate; a compound selected from a group consisting of Pozzolanic compounds and synthetic Pozzolanic substitutes; a metal oxide; an activator. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284310 | SWITCH FOR DIRECT CURRENT OPERATION HAVING AT LEAST ONE CIRCUIT BREAKER CHAMBER - A switch for, in particular, direct current operation, having at least one circuit breaker chamber, each circuit breaker chamber having two contact pieces having respectively a first contact area, an electrically conductive bridge circuit which can be moved by means of a contact bridge and which has two contact regions for establishing an electrically conductive connection between the first and second contact regions and for separating at least one of the two contact regions from the respective first contact region, in addition to at least two magnets for generating a magnetic field. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284311 | WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE HAVING FUNCTION FOR DISCRIMINATING STATE IN WORK TANK - The wire electric discharge machine determines whether machining is submerged machining or flushing machining. If the machining is the submerged machining, when a fluid level of working fluid is lower than a predetermined height, the wire electric discharge machine prohibits a machining power from being applied. Thus, it is possible to prohibit the machining power from applied in a state in which the working fluid is insufficient and the submerged machining cannot be appropriately performed, thereby preventing an electric shock due to contact with a wire electrode and machining parts of a workpiece and preventing the working fluid from scattering to the air, and improving safety. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284312 | Consumables for a Plasma Arc Torch for Bevel Cutting - A consumable set is provided that is usable in a plasma arc torch to direct a plasma arc to a processing surface of a workpiece. The consumable set comprises a nozzle and an alignment surface. The nozzle includes: 1) a nozzle body defining a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, and 2) a nozzle exit orifice disposed in the nozzle body for constricting the plasma arc. The nozzle exit orifice defines an exit orifice axis oriented at a non-zero bevel angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The alignment surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and substantially planar. The alignment surface is dimensioned to orient the nozzle exit orifice such that the plasma arc impinges on the processing surface of the workpiece at the bevel angle while the plasma arc torch is substantially perpendicular to the processing surface. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284313 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SHAFTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A method of manufacturing a shaft of a surgical instrument including forming a proximal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a first component of the surgical instrument, forming a distal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a second component of the surgical instrument and forming an intermediate segment of the shaft. The proximal segment is welded to a proximal end of the intermediate segment; and the distal segment is welded to a distal end of the intermediate segment. The proximal and distal segments are welded to the intermediate segment such that the one or more features thereof are aligned in a pre-determined orientation relative to one another. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284314 | TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF HEATED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN PASSENGER ROOMS - A passenger compartment with an air distribution system for a means of transport and a method for regulating an air outlet temperature of an air distribution system in a passenger compartment of a means of transport are provided. In this arrangement the passenger compartment comprises a multitude of temperature zones in each case with several temperature regions with different heat loads. The air distribution system is designed to calculate the heating energy for a heating element in such a manner that the temperature in the entire temperature zone is as uniform as possible. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284315 | Sensor Element and Exhaust Gas Sensor having a Sensor Element - A sensor element includes a sensor arrangement and a heating arrangement. The sensor arrangement can be heated by the heating arrangement. The heating arrangement has an electrically conductive heating structure which is at least partially electrically insulated from the sensor arrangement by electrical insulation having an electrically insulating material. The electrically insulating material has gas-tight sintered particles which have forsterite particles, spinel particles, or a mixture of forsterite particles and spinel particles. Such particles may have an average size D50 of less than or equal to about 200 nm. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284316 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DETECTING TEMPERATURE AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are an apparatus and method of detecting a temperature through a pyrometer in a non-contact manner, and an apparatus for processing a substrate using the apparatus, and more particularly, an apparatus and method of detecting a temperature, which precisely measures a temperature without any effect by humidity, and an apparatus for processing a substrate using the same. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for detecting a temperature includes a humidity sensor configured to measure a humidity value, a temperature compensation database configured to store a temperature compensation value for each humidity value, and a pyrometer in which, assuming that a wavelength band including a transmittance limiting wavelength band as a wavelength band having a transmittance less than a first threshold value due to the humidity and a transmittance allowing wavelength band as a wavelength band having a transmittance more than a second threshold value due to the humidity is a wavelength band to be compensated, a non-contact temperature is calculated by adding a temperature compensation value corresponding to a humidity value detected by the humidity sensor to a temperature to be compensated calculated by measuring a wavelength intensity of the wavelength band to be compensated radiated from an object to be measured. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284317 | HEATER DEVICE AND HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed is a heater device. The heater device includes: a cylindrical insulating member; a heater element which is spirally wound plural times and disposed on an inner circumference side of the insulating member; and a supporting member having one or more first members disposed on inner circumference side of the heater element and extending in an axial direction of the insulating member, and a plurality of second members which extend from the first members to an outside of the insulating member in a radial direction and pass through gaps between turns of the heater element which are adjacent to each other in the axial direction of the insulating member such that end portions of the second members are formed to be embedded in the insulating member, in which the first members have expansion allowance portions which allow thermal expansion in the axial direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284318 | Water Heater Jacket - Water heaters comprising: (A) a tank, (B) a layer of insulation, e.g., polyurethane foam, and (C) a polyurethane water heater jacket wrapped about the layer of insulation, exhibit less heat loss per unit length than water heaters alike in all aspects except comprising an ABS water heater jacket. The water heater jacket can be made using RIM technology. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284319 | ELECTRIC HEATER - An electric heater includes a base, a bracket, a working head and a protecting structure. The bracket is disposed on the base. The working head is disposed on the bracket. The working head includes a supporter and a heating module. The heating module is disposed on the supporter. The heating module includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected with the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The protecting structure covers the heating module. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284320 | CERAMIC HEATER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An electrostatic chuck | 2014-09-25 |
20140284321 | MAGNETIC ANNEALING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a magnetic annealing apparatus which performs a magnetic annealing on workpieces held in a workpiece boat by using a horizontal superconducting magnet as a magnetic field generating unit. The magnetic annealing apparatus includes a carrier configured to accommodate the workpieces before the magnetic annealing process; and a workpiece conveyance mechanism configured to convey the workpieces held in the carrier to the workpiece boat. The workpiece conveyance mechanism is capable of holding the workpieces in either a horizontal state or in a horizontal state. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284322 | INDUCTION DRYER - In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284323 | WIRELESS SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THEFT OF WELDING-TYPE DEVICES - A welding-type device has wireless communications to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification information. The information may be transmitted either automatically or in response to request signals. Such a welding-type device may be configured to communicate with other welding-type devices, a monitoring device, or both. A wireless communication system has at least one welding-type device, at least one wireless communication assembly, and at least one monitoring device and is capable of assisting a user in preventing theft of welding-type devices. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284324 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE - A temperature control device which can control the temperature of an object to be processed even after supply of radio waves or electromagnetic waves from a high-frequency heating apparatus is stopped. The temperature control device includes a temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the object to be processed heated by radio waves generated from the high-frequency heating apparatus, a signal processing circuit comparing the temperature detected by the temperature sensor with a standard temperature, a rechargeable battery charged by electric energy generated by reception of the radio waves by an antenna, a charging circuit controlling charging of the rechargeable battery, and a heater supplied with electric power from the rechargeable battery to heat the object to be processed so that the temperature thereof gets closer to the standard temperature, in accordance with a comparison result by the signal processing circuit. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284325 | SOLID STATE HEATING SOURCE AND PLASMA ACTUATORS INCLUDING EXTREME MATERIALS - Solid state flow control devices, solid state heating sources, and plasma actuators are provided. A plasma actuator can include at least one powered electrode separated from at least one grounded electrode by a dielectric material. The dielectric material can be a ferroelectric material or a silica aerogel. Solid state flow control devices and solid state heating sources can include at least one such plasma actuator. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284326 | UTILITY BOX AND LID ASSEMBLY - A lid assembly, for a floor mounted utility box allowing data/electrical cable connections, including: a frame, a lid, and a flap, wherein the frame is mounted upon the utility box so that, it lies substantially flush with the floor. The lid including rear, front panels hingedly connected; the rear edge of the rear panel hingedly connected to the rear edge of the frame. The flap is hingedly connected to the front panel, so that when the lid is closed, at least the rear/front panels lay flat and substantially flush with the level of the floor. When opened, the lid bifolds about the hinged connection between the rear/front panels, causing the forward edge of the front panel slide towards the rear edge of the frame, so that when the lid is moved to its fully opened position, the rear/front panels substantially overlay one another in the vicinity of the rear of the frame. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284327 | TOTE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A tote assembly and methods of use including, in general, a bag or tote configured with two or more sides fastened together to form two or more edges, wherein at least one edge is curved or arcing, one or more straps configured to center contents or load therein and, thus to enable a single person to lift, maneuver, transport, and remove a decommissioned toilet bowl from a premise without causing injury. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284328 | Portable Liquid Storage Tank - A collapsible portable tank for storing liquids has a liquid impervious liner. The side walls of the liner are supported by a collapsible frame. A plurality of hand grips in a zigzag pattern on the floor panel of the liner facilitates manipulation of the liner to collapse the liner with the frame. The liner floor panel is of heavier material than the side walls and is heat sealed along its entire perimeter to the liner side walls, affording a more durable floor while eliminating clumsy excess liner material at the corners of the tank. Another hand grip on the floor panel opposite a drain in the liner side walls facilitates evacuation of stored liquid from the tank prior to collapsing the tank. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284329 | FUEL-DISPENSING NOZZLE INHIBITOR - A nozzle inhibitor is adapted to be arranged in a filler neck included in a fuel tank fill tube and is configured to allow only a diesel fuel nozzle having an outer diameter that is greater than a specified minimum diameter to be inserted into the fill tube to a depth sufficient so that a user may dispense diesel fuel from that nozzle into the fill tube. The nozzle inhibitor inhibits insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the fill tube, yet allows insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the fill tube so that only diesel fuel is dispensed into a diesel fuel tank coupled to the fill tube. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284330 | LIGHTED LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A lid for a beverage container or travel mug is provided that has one or more visual indicators to identify the location of the pour spout opening of the container or mug in low light conditions. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284331 | Sealing Member With Removable Portion For Exposing And Forming A Dispensing Feature - A sealing member or inner seal for a sealing to a rim of a container is described herein that is capable of initially providing sealing for the container and subsequently for providing a dispenser or dispensing feature having a cleanly formed opening or other passage therethrough for dispensing container contents. The sealing members or inner seals herein are constructed from flexible sheets or laminates defining one or more integrated or preformed dispensing feature(s) or element(s) for dispensing contents from the container. The one or more integrated dispensing feature(s) or element(s) are initially covered on both sides to be exposed for use upon removal of a portion of the sealing member. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284332 | Toppless Trash Can - The Topless Trash Can is a durable, temper resistant receptacle that includes a Shade made of clear rubber plastic. The Shade has an embedded mesh interior to keep out intruders. The unit also has a Handle for hand-free lifting and emptying by municipal devices. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284333 | Detachable Sealable Lid, Container Comprising the Same and Sealing Ring For Use with the Lid - The present invention relates to a lid for a container, which lid is capable of sealing and being removed from the container through simply rotating a handle mounted on the lid. The lid comprises two parts to provide the ease of cleaning of the lid. The two parts of the lid can be conveniently disassembled by pushing at least one locking plate provided on the lid, and can be easily re-assembled. The present invention also provides a sealing ring which provides better sealing effect and easier mounting. A container comprising the sealable lid and the sealing ring is also provided. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284334 | CASE WITH RETRACTABLE CLASP HOOK - A case is provided, notably for cosmetic products. The case includes a base and a lid which are articulated relative to one another. The case includes locking means allowing the lid to be kept in a position in which it is closed onto the base, characterized in that the locking means are articulated relative to the base and/or to the lid in such a way as to be retracted inside the base and/or the lid via the opening of the lid. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284335 | RECEPTACLE FOR FASTENERS AND AN ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION METHOD - A receptacle for a fastener is provided that may be relatively light weight and compact, may reduce the number of parts required for mounting an object to a surface, and may allow for greater flexibility in positioning the fastener. Additionally, a corresponding method for installing a receptacle and mounting an object is provided. The receptacle has an outer housing and a floating insert, and the floating insert is positioned within an internal cavity of the outer housing. A fastener may be inserted into an internal cavity of the floating insert through apertures in the outer housing and the floating insert. The floating insert is configured such that it is movable within the outer housing. As a result, the location of the aperture of the floating insert is adjustable, providing greater tolerances during the installation process. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284336 | OIL TANK MOUNT WITH LOCK - An engine has an oil tank mounted to an engine wall with clevis ears formed on both the oil tank and a mount bracket secured to the engine wall. A link connects the mount bracket clevis ears to the oil tank clevis ears. The link has a pair of spherical bearings providing a connection allowing movement between the link, the oil tank clevis ears, and the link and the mount bracket clevis ears. The link is provided with a stop such that movement of the oil tank relative to the mount bracket in one direction is stopped when the stop is engaged. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284337 | FLEXIBLE CAP DEVICE AND METHODS - A cap device for use with a container includes a chamber for containing a composition and a shell for adapting to the container. The composition is kept safe from the environment by means of a film. The chamber has a piercer which, when actuated, breaks the film, permitting the flow of composition from the chamber into the shell. The composition can be mixed with liquid just prior to consumption in order to, for example, maximize stability, taste, and activity of the ingredients. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284338 | MULTI-CHAMBERED LID APPARATUS - A lid apparatus for a multi-chambered container. The lid apparatus has a top-lid that is hingedly attached to a bottom-cap. The top-lid includes one or more openings for fluid filling multiple passages that extend from the bottom-cap. A lower bottom-cap includes welding features for welding to the multi-chambered container. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284339 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS FOR WATER TREATMENT TANK - A tank for processing wastewater has reinforced side and end walls, a top wall and a floor. A flexible liner is mounted inside the tank. Regions of the top wall have reinforcing elements fixed thereto. The reinforcing elements have fixture elements integral therewith for suspending and supporting items in the interior of the tank. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284340 | Cocktail Plate - Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284341 | THERMAL CONTAINER STRUCTURE - A thermal container structure includes an upper cover and a container main body. The upper cover and the container main body have corresponding metallic sealing surfaces and threads, respectively. At least the bottom of the upper cover or the whole upper cover is made of a metallic material. All the inside of the container main body is made of a metallic material. When the upper cover is screwed to the container main body, the metallic sealing surfaces contact with each other and are tightened by the screwed force from the upper cover and the container main body, so that the interior space of the thermal container is an all-metal containing space so as to avoid the plastic material from releasing harmful substances and to prevent an accumulation of dirt, residual odors, the growth of bacteria, and so on. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284342 | INSULATED BEVERAGE APPARATUS AND COOLING DEVICE - A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284343 | Travel Mug Apparatus - A travel mug apparatus having a mug body, an insert straw component and a lid. The mug body includes a base and an upstanding wall. A body straw component is associated with the mug body. Together with the body straw component, the insert straw component defines a straw with an elongated channel for drawing fluid from the storage volume defined by the mug body. The lid extends over and sealingly engages the upstanding wall. Advantageously, the upstanding wall is configured to facilitate the use of the mug without affecting the field of vision of a user. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284344 | DRINK CUP LID - A drink cup lid includes a liquid-discharge outlet through which a consumer can drink a liquid stored in a cup while the lid is mounted on the cup. The drink cup lid also includes a closure for the liquid-discharge outlet. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284345 | Detachable Handle For A Container Having A Bail - A detachable handle for holding or carrying a paint can or other similar container having a bail provides multiple handgrip positions to allow full access to the opening of the container, while allowing for distortion of the bail. The design may accept containers of varying sizes and shapes and requires a minimum number of steps and effort to secure the device to the container. A detachable handle according to the invention may remain secured to the container when not actively in use by the user. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284346 | Tamper Resistant Container - A clamshell container has a lid connected to a base by an integral hinge. The lid has a perimeter projecting member which engages with a peripheral base sealing wall in a closed configuration so that it is difficult for a user to open the container without tearing the lid along a weakened region of material along the hinge. To aid in resisting undetectable tampering, the container has a post which projects from the side wall and extends less than the length of the side wall within the container. The post has an engaging wall which faces towards a base sealing wall and which is spaced from the sealing wall to define a gap which receives the closed lid's projecting member. Distortion of the closed container which tends to urge the lid projecting member away from the base sealing wall engages it with the post engaging wall to resist tampering. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284347 | CLOSING ELEMENT FOR CONTAINERS - The present invention is a closing device ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284348 | MEDICINE PACKET DISPENSING DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC REMINDER FUNCTION - A medicine packet dispensing device with an automatic reminder function comprises a box having a medicine discharge hole; a control device arranged in the box; and a medicine discharge module arranged in the box. The control device includes a processor used to set at least one medication time; at least one reminder unit controlled by the control device to emit an alert according to the medication time; and a plurality of medicine discharge operating interfaces used to input an instruction to the processor to enable the processor to generate a medicine discharge signal to the medicine discharge module. The medicine discharge module has medicine packet accommodation spaces for accommodating medicine packets and sends one medicine packet to the medicine discharge hole according to the medicine discharge signal. The present invention reminds the user to take medicine at designated times and allows the user to change the medication times. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE - A method and system for managing the dispensing of beverages from an automatic beverage dispensing unit. The beverages may be comprised of a single or multiple ingredients, including a first plurality of liquids, a second plurality of liquids, and/or a combination of one or more first and second plurality of liquids. In addition, garnishes and sides may be included in the beverage. The beverages are dispensed according to a pouring schema. The pouring schema may be a beverage recipe and may be preprogrammed by a system manager, or alternatively, be chosen by a consumer during operation of the system. The first plurality of liquids may include liquors and the second plurality of beverages may include mixers which are mixed with the liquors to create the beverage. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284350 | Reusable Baby Food Pouch - This invention is drawn to a reusable baby food pouch. The baby food pouch is flexible with a strong rigid nozzle. The pouch has a top, a bottom, and at least one side. A zipper on at least one of the top, the bottom, and the at least one side of the pouch that provides access to the inside of the pouch when open for adding food and cleaning the inside of the pouch. The zipper when closed provides a liquid and airtight seal. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284351 | APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING WINE - Implementations described and claimed herein provide for an apparatus for storing and dispensing a fluid from a flexible portable fluid container. The apparatus includes a bottom surface and at least one sidewall that defining a cavity configured to receive a flexible portable fluid container. A support member extends from the bottom surface of the body into the cavity to help support the flexible portable fluid container. An extruding member extends outwardly from the outside portion of the sidewall and defines a channel that extends from the inside portion of the sidewall through the extruding member. The channel is sized to receive the spout of the flexible portable fluid container | 2014-09-25 |
20140284352 | METERING DEVICE FOR THE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED METERING OF A LIGHT-CURING MATERIAL, KIT, AND METHOD - The invention relates to a metering device ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284353 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPERSING CHIA SEEDS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for dispersing, measuring, and regulating chia seeds. The chia seeds are configured to provide a Mila blend of chia seeds, containing high nutrient and vitamin counts. The chia seeds are loaded into a container configured to hold and disperse the chia seeds. A base supports the container, while a dispersion end provides a surface for dispersing the chia seeds. A plurality of apertures allows the chia seeds to at least partially pass through. Each aperture can be sized and dimensioned differently to allow different sizes of chia seed to pass, and to measure the amount of chia seeds dispersed. A barrier rotates on the dispersion end to regulate access to the plurality of apertures. An access aperture positioned on the dispersion end provides a space sufficiently sized for loading/unloading the chia seeds. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284354 | RECONSTITUTION DEVICE - A reconstitution device ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284355 | TWO-PART DISINFECTANT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure is drawn to a disinfectant system which can be used to disinfect surfaces. The system includes a first chamber containing a first solution and a second chamber containing a second solution. The first solution can include an alcohol, an organic carboxylic acid, and from 0.01 ppm, to 1,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy thereof based on the first solution weight content. The second solution can include hydrogen peroxide. The system further includes a dispenser through which the system is configured to mix and dispense the first solution and the second solution immediately before being dispensed. A peracid composition is formed upon mixing of the first and second solutions. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284356 | Reservoir Fluid Automatic Dispenser - A reservoir fluid automatic dispenser includes a reservoir delimiting a space for receiving a fluid, including a top edge delimiting an opening, and including a fluid exit. A dispensing mechanism includes a fixing end to fix with the reservoir, a pushing end to force the liquid out of the reservoir through the fluid exit, and a biasing member to automatically move the pushing end. The biasing member is restrained between the fixing end and the pushing end. The pushing end is disposed and moving inside the space under a tension of the biasing member. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284357 | EXPANDABLE GRAVITY-FEED BIN - A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin that has a storage reservoir and an open end. A first generally hollow extension section is selectably coupled to the open end of the main bin. The first extension section is in communication with the reservoir, and the storage capacity of the reservoir is increased by the first extension section. In some embodiments a seal element is intermediate the open end of the main bin and the first extension section, the seal element providing a substantially air-tight seal between the main bin and the first extension section. A plurality of extension sections and seal elements may be selectably coupled together in a stacked arrangement upon the main bin to increase the storage capacity of the reservoir. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284358 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus including a fluid reservoir and a compressible metering chamber including a first end coupled to the fluid reservoir and a second end. The apparatus further including a valve coupled to the second end of the metering chamber and a nozzle coupled to the valve. A system including linearly translatable cartridge mounting assembly having a plurality of fluid dispensing cartridge mounting stations and a plurality of fluid dispensing cartridges mounted to respective fluid dispensing cartridge mounting stations. The system further including a plurality of compression assemblies coupled to respective fluid dispensing cartridges and a receiving assembly positioned beneath the mounting assembly. A method includes positioning a fluid dispensing cartridge comprising a fluid reservoir and a metering chamber over a sample retaining member, applying a compressive force to the metering chamber to eject a predetermined amount of fluid and removing the compressive force to refill the metering chamber. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284359 | Garment Donner and Doffer - Principles of the present disclosure contemplate use of a flexible sleeve to aid in donning and doffing garments, for example compression garments. The compression garment may be rolled around the sleeve via an eversion process. The compression garment may be unrolled from the sleeve and onto a limb via a reverse eversion process. Likewise, the compression garment may be unrolled from around a limb and onto the sleeve via an eversion process. By utilizing an eversion-based approach, compression garments may be donned and/or doffed more quickly and easily. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284360 | BOTTLE DOCKING DEVICE - A bottle docking device, to attach a bottle to an object, such as a garment or a carried personal possession. The bottle docking device includes a base plate, a clasp assembly to grip a bottle, a hinge assembly to pivotably connect the clasp assembly to a distal side of the base plate, and a clip mechanism operatively connected to a proximal side of the base plate, to attach the bottle docking device to an object. A method of attaching a bottle to an object, including the steps of sliding the clip of a bottle docking device over the object, attaching the bottle docking device to the object, pivoting a bottle clasp of the bottle docking device from a resting position against a base plate of the bottle docking device to an open position perpendicular to the base plate, and inserting a bottle into the bottle clasp. A docking device to attach an item to an object, including a base plate, an attachment device for attaching the item, a hinge assembly to pivotably connect the attachment device to a distal side of the base plate, and a clip mechanism operatively connected to a proximal side of the base plate, to attach the docking device to an object. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284361 | APPARATUS FOR A BABY CARRIER - An apparatus comprises a seat flap to support a baby's buttocks and thighs in a sling like fashion. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges. A first means joins the top edge to an upper portion of a baby carrier with the seat flap being positioned on an interior portion of the baby carrier. The baby carrier is configured to carry the baby on the front or back of a caregiver's body with the baby facing outward or inward. The baby carrier is operable to support the baby in an upright position without the use of the seat flap. A second means joins the bottom edge to a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright and the baby's legs are supported at an angle of at least ninety degrees. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284362 | Infant Carrier Garment - Generally, a garment. Specifically, a garment having a flexible tubular body and a receptacle configured to supportingly engage an infant. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284363 | TOWEL HOLDER - A towel carrying device is provided. The towel carrying device includes an upper body portion. The upper body portion includes a clip that is attachable to a user's apparel. The towel carrying device further includes a towel ring extending from the upper body portion. Therefore, a user may attach the towel carrying device to their apparel and place a towel within the towel ring to carry a towel on their person. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284364 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR STORING HOLDING RODS ON A CRANE - The present disclosure relates to a holding device for storing holding rods on a crane, with at least two holders, at least one securing piece and at least one lock, wherein the at least two holders comprise at least one toothed connecting surface each and at least four lead-throughs each, at least one of which each is designed as oblong hole. According to the present disclosure, the at least two holders are connectable with each other via a connector through the one oblong hole each and are connectable with the crane through at least one further lead-through each, wherein the at least two holders together comprise a common U-shaped deposition region for accommodating and horizontally fixing holding rods, and wherein the holding rods are vertically fixable by means of the at least one securing piece and the at least one lock inside the U-shaped deposition region. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284365 | Truck Storage System - A truck storage system may include a deck configured to span substantially a total width of a truck bed, four support feet, each support foot situated at a respective corner of the truck bed and configured to support the deck, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and configured to support the deck. Alternatively, the truck storage system may be configured to span approximately half a total width of a truck bed, and include two support feet situated in corners on a same lateral side of the truck bed, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and an opposing side of the truck bed not spanned by the deck. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284366 | METHOD OF CUTTING A TEMPERED GLASS SUBSTRATE - A method of cutting a tempered glass substrate, which is capable of cut a tempered glass substrate without mechanical breaking process and cooling process , is disclosed. The method of cutting a tempered glass substrate, includes, forming an initial crack at a cut-starting point of the tempered glass substrate; forming a heated line at the tempered glass substrate by irradiating laser beam from a point different from the cut-starting point with the initial crack to the cut-starting point with the initial crack through optical heater; and automatically propagating the intimal crack along the heated line to cut the tempered glass substrate. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284367 | TAPE DISPENSER - The present disclosure provides improved tape dispensers that include a case featuring a pair of opposing main plates each coupled to two circumferential wall plates. The main plates, and corresponding circumferential wall plates, are rotatable relative to one another to expose a support structure for a tape roll. A cutting blade may be provided on one of the circumferential wall plates and may include a substantially arc shaped support surface. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284368 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR LEADS - The invention relates to a conveying device for conveying electrical or optical lines ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284369 | STAPLE-EJECTING TYPE STAPLER - An embodiment of the present application provides a staple-ejecting type stapler, which can use an energy storing and energy releasing assembly to store energy by means of the lever principle and to generate an elastic force by releasing the elastic potential energy. Under the action of the elastic force, a staple driver pushes a staple to pierce through paper, and legs of the staple are bent by an anvil plate, thereby realizing the binding function in a convenient and labor-saving manner. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284370 | CIRCULAR STAPLER HAVING A FOLDABLE ANVIL - A foldable anvil provides secure anastomosis in circular staplers and has an anvil cap with a main body, a clamping arm configured on the main body, a punch section and a punch surface corresponding to the punch section. The anvil cap includes multiple foldable wings, a command wire connected with the wings, and a wire wrap pulley directing the command wire. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284371 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED END EFFECTOR - A surgical end effector can comprise a first jaw, a staple cartridge supported by the first jaw, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples removably stored therein, a second jaw comprising an anvil, wherein the second jaw is rotatable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position, and wherein the anvil is configured to deform the staples when the staples are deployed from the staple cartridge. The surgical end effector can further comprise a sensor configured to detect when the anvil is in its closed position. The second jaw can be rotatable relative to the first jaw toward a closed position and the surgical end effector can comprise detection means for detecting if the anvil is in its closed position. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284372 | MICRO SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND LOADING UNIT FOR USE THEREWITH - A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The loading unit comprises a proximal body portion and a tool assembly. The proximal body portion defines a longitudinal axis. The tool assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion and includes a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. At least one of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position to engage tissue therebetween. The cartridge assembly is configured to house a plurality of fasteners therein. The diameter of the tool assembly is less than or equal to about 8 mm. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284373 | TISSUE ACQUISITION ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES - A surgical instrument that includes an elongated shaft that defines defining a central axis. The elongated shaft may have a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. A tissue acquisition shaft may be axially movable within the elongated shaft such that a distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft may be distally advanced beyond the distal end portion of the elongated shaft. At least one tissue acquisition member may be pivotally attached to the distal end portion of the tissue acquisition shaft such that at least one tissue acquisition member is selectively pivotable about a corresponding acquisition axis that is substantially parallel to the central axis from a retracted position to deployed positions upon application of a deployment motion thereto. Various embodiments include an annular cutting member that is supported by the distal end of the elongated shaft for selective axial travel relative thereto. | 2014-09-25 |