39th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 68 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100248850 | Amusement ride system and method - An amusement ride system includes: a shooting device adapted to shoot a projectile; an aiming facility operable by a user to aim the shooting device; and a triggering device operable by the user to fire the shooting device. The user rides the vehicle, aims the shooting device, and fires the device to shoot the projectile. A method for a ride includes: providing a shooting device; providing a plurality of projectiles; and aiming and shooting the projectiles utilizing the shooting device. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248851 | AMUSEMENT RIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - One embodiment of the invention discloses a method for animating an advertising device. The method comprising multiple steps such as providing a track system and a tower that is operatively coupled to the track. The tower can comprise one or more substantially transparent sections. The method further comprises providing a base support system that is operatively coupled to the tower. The base can be operatively coupled to a facade with one or more substantially non-transparent sections. The method further includes providing a vehicle system comprising a passenger-carrying vehicle that is operatively coupled to the track. Finally, the method includes animating the advertising device by transporting the vehicle between the substantially transparent section of the tower and the substantially non-transparent section of the facade. The vehicle movement can, for example, simulate fluid movement between the tower and the facade. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248852 | Golf Club Head and Head Cover Combination Providing Enhanced Functionality - A golf club head has structure for assisting a golfer, and a head cover has structure for supporting the golfer-assisting structure. In one aspect, the golfer-assisting structure provides a visual indicator, such as an alignment marker, a ball impact indicator, a temperature indicator, or the like. In another aspect, the golfer-assisting structure includes sensor(s) and/or other electronic components for measuring swing characteristics, course conditions, global position, or the like. The supporting structure may provide a source of energy, such as a power source, a light source, or a heat source. In some aspects, the supporting structure may include a processor for receiving data from the golfer-assisting structure, and may transmit data to a display on the head cover and/or to an external source. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248853 | Bat lag and bat extension instant feedback training system - A training system is disclosed which indicates to a baseball/softball hitter that he/she does not have the proper bat lag and will indicate to the hitter that the bat was properly extended after hitting the ball. The system may also be used for the training of golfers or other sports enthusiasts. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248854 | Method and apparatus for executing repeatable golf swings - The present invention is a method and apparatus that helps golfers consistently execute the ideal golf swing. To consistently execute the ideal swing, golfers must be able to consistently align the shafts of their clubs at the ideal angle with respect to the ground during setup, prior to executing the swing. The present invention helps golfers achieve such consistency by mating the golf club with a level-indicating device that shows when the golf club angle matches the ideal angle. The level-indicating device is a small, lightweight bubble tube, of the type commonly found in carpenter level tools, that quickly clips onto an off of the golf club shaft. The level-indicating device is sufficiently small and lightweight that it can be used during both practice and actual play. The same device may be used on different golf clubs to show the ideal angle for the club in use. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248855 | Golf swing training aid - A golf swing training aid to assist golfers with multiple skills required in the game of golf and assist the golfer in creating a repeatable impact position with all golf shots. A short portion and a parallel long portion both connect to a rear portion and define a channel. The short portion is shorter than the long portion to form a J-shaped mat. A golf ball is placed between the two portions at designated markers depending on the type of golf iron used, and the size of the divot resulting from impact can be estimated using the one or more other markers along the short and long portion to help evaluate the swing and direction of the golf club as a result of the size and direction of the divot. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248856 | Weighted and extended golf putter shaft - A stabilizing, weighted golf putter shaft, with the weight embedded within an extended shaft, that conforms with the rules of the United States Golf Association. The weight is adjusted prior to assembly in response to any given putter head so as to move the balance point of the club to a specific and optimum height above the sole of the club when in use by the golfer. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248857 | IMPLEMENT GRIP ASSEMBLY WITH HARD CAP - An implement grip assembly with an open ended tubular flexible grip assembled over a tubular implement handle. An end cap with deflectable portions is inserted in the open end of the handle and the deflectable portions frictionally engage the tubular handle for retention. The cap may also have surfaces detentably engaging corresponding surfaces on the flexible grip. A decorative medallion may be received on the cap and frictionally or magnetically retained thereon. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248858 | Grip For Sporting Equipment - A grip for sporting equipment is provided having at least one grip end, a grip end portion extending from each of the at least one grip ends, and a center portion adapted to receive the gripping end of the equipment. Each grip end portion defines a receiver for receiving one or more layers substantially overlaying the center portion. Typically, the grip end portions are fabricated of durable material for protecting the grip ends from damage. The receivers reduce adhesive leakage from between the center portion and the layers and from between the layers. The receivers also protect opposed ends of the layers from damage. The layers may be fabricated of lightweight materials. The thickness of layers formed of lightweight materials may be increased without greatly increasing the grip's weight, thereby increasing the grip's size without greatly increasing its weight. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248859 | SOFT GOLF CLUB HEAD - Provided is a soft golf club head that forms a striking surface with a plurality of strings fixed to a body of the head and a tension adjusting screw to enable adjusting of string tension, so that shock transferred to a golfer is reduced, flight distance of the golf ball can be adjusted, and a broader demography can enjoy golfing with less restrictions. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248860 | ADVANCED HYBRID IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB - The present invention is a unique advanced hybrid iron type golf club. The club is characterized by a long blade length with a long heel blade length section, while having a small club moment arm, Zcg, and volume, and producing a high moment of inertia. The golf club incorporates the discovery of unique relationships among key club head engineering variables that are inconsistent with merely striving to obtain a high moment of inertia using conventional golf club head design wisdom. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248861 | GOLF BALL-FORMING COMPOSITION, GOLF BALLS PREPARED FROM THE COMPOSITION AND THE PROCESS FOR PREPARING THEREOF - A golf ball-forming composition, golf balls prepared from the composition and the process for preparing thereof. The golf ball-forming composition is composed of the following: polyvinyl alcohol resin 5-80 wt %; filler 0-90 wt %, natural high polymer material 0-60 wt %, and plasticizer 5-50 wt %. The filler is the common filler known by the skilled person in the art; the natural high polymer material is celluloses or amyloses; the plasticizer is the common substances used by the skilled person in the art. The golf ball-forming composition is water soluble and biodegradable. The water soluble and biodegradable golf ball has a hollow inside, and has a surface which is disposed with at least one through hole communicated with the hollow. When the golf ball is hit into water, water will enter the hollow via the through hole, thereby increases the contact area between water and the ball and accelerates the dissolution of the ball, so that the ball may eventually completely biodegraded in the environment. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248862 | GOLF BALL HAVING MOISTURE BARRIER LAYERS MADE FROM POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS - A multi-layered golf ball having a core, moisture vapor barrier layer, and outer cover, wherein the moisture barrier layer is preferably made from a non-ionomeric polyolefin composition is disclosed. The moisture barrier layer is applied at very low thickness, preferably in the range of 0.0001 to 0.010 inches, so that the playing performance properties of the ball are not altered. Preferably, the moisture vapor barrier layer is applied over the core material using powder coating or solution coating methods. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248863 | GOLF BALL HAVING A THERMOSETTING INTERMEDIATE AND OUTER COVER AND THERMOPLASTIC INNER COVER - A golf ball is formed including a core and a cover. The cover includes a thermoplastic inner cover layer and having a hardness between 55 and 60 Shore D, an outer cover layer having a hardness between 55 and 60 Shore D, and a non-ionomeric thermosetting polyurethane or polyurea intermediate cover layer disposed between the inner and outer cover layers. The intermediate cover layer has a hardness greater than the inner cover layer hardness and the outer cover layer hardness. The inner cover is formed from a partially- or fully-neutralized ionomer and the outer cover layer is formed from a polyurethane, a polyurea, or a urethane-urea blend. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248864 | GOLF BALLS HAVING AT LEAST TWO CORE LAYERS FORMED FROM HNP COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover. The multi-layer core consists of a center and an outer core layer that are both soft relative to a hard intermediate core layer. The outer core layer is preferably thin relative to the center and the outer core layer. The multi-layer core includes at least one layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248865 | Golf Ball Mark Repair Tool - This invention is a hand tool for use by a golfer to repair a ball mark including a flat handle and long axes of two parallel blades. The said blades have an angle against the soil to constrain the direction of the blades movements. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248866 | BASKETBALL REBOUNDER - A basketball rebounder may releasably attach to a backboard. The basketball rebounder may include a frame for supporting the basketball rebounder off the floor at a substantially fixed position relative to the backboard. The basketball rebounder may further include a plurality of nets which may be attached to the frame allowing the basketball rebounder to return a basketball substantially in a direction away from the backboard. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248867 | PRACTICE BAT - A practice bat including a free sliding region provides a means for training batters to improve swing quality. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248868 | Portable Pitching Rubber - A portable pitching rubber adapted to be firmly but removably mounted to an underlying surface without damaging the underlying surface. The pitching rubber includes a pad having a top surface, a bottom surface, two longitudinal side surfaces, two transverse side surfaces and a plurality of spikes extending from the bottom surface of the pad. The spikes are directed at acute angles towards adjacent longitudinal side surfaces. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248869 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head includes sidewalls having an open frame construction. The sidewalls include an upper rail and a lower rail, along with a cross member joined with the upper rail and the lower rail. The cross member defines multiple holes corresponding to multiple pocket configurations so that a user can attach a lacrosse net to selected ones of the holes and achieve a desired pocket profile. Optionally, at least one of the upper and lower rails can be void of any string holes. Further optionally, the cross member can branch into one or more secondary members that also define string holes to provide additional pocket profiles. Even further optionally, the holes defined by the cross member can be of polygonal shape. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248870 | Contoured Hand Grip Constructions For A Racquet - A handle configuration for a stringed racquet includes a handle shaft having a defined exterior shape and plural mounting apertures, with a butt cap being provided at a base end thereof. A contour assembly has an exterior of designed contour, including an upper protrusion and a lower trigger. The contour assembly is mountable on the racquet handle shaft at a plurality of discrete locations defined by the mounting apertures. The contour assembly has an interior shape conforming to the handle shaft shape to allow the contour assembly to be received on the handle shaft for attachment thereto. One or more mounting elements on the contour assembly align with the handle shaft mounting apertures for attachment of the contour assembly thereto. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248871 | DETACHABLE TRACKABLE ARROW NOCK - A detachable, trackable arrow nock, comprising a proximal end for detachably coupling to a hollow distal end of an arrow shaft, a distal end for receiving a bow string, a plurality of fins for engaging the hide of an animal to prevent the nock from penetrating the hide, an electronic tracking device, and an anchor tethered to the nock, wherein the anchor is positioned within the hollow distal end of the arrow shaft when the proximal end of the nock is coupled to the distal end of the arrow shaft. As the arrow shaft moves through the animal, the nock is operable to detach from the arrow shaft when the fins engage the hide of the animal and the anchor is operable to engage internal tissues of the animal to secure the nock to the animal. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248872 | ARROW POINT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - An arrow apparatus is disclosed comprising an arrow point alignment structure having a tapered leading end disposed on an outer surface of an arrow shaft. The arrow point may also comprise a tapered aperture defined therein for receiving and mating with at least a portion of the tapered leading end of the arrow point alignment structure in order to bring the arrow point into axial alignment with the arrow shaft. The arrow point alignment structure may be integrally formed with, or affixed to, the outer surface of the arrow shaft or affixed to a portion of the arrow point. The arrow apparatus may also further comprise an insert at least partially disposed within the arrow shaft. The insert may comprise a first insert portion removably attached to a second insert portion that weighs less than the first insert portion. Various arrow points and corresponding methods are also disclosed. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248873 | Novelty article with flexible and waterproof display carrying membrane - A novelty article comprises a flexible and waterproof display carrying membrane that is elastically stretchable and contoured to define at least a portion of the shape of the novelty article. The flexible and waterproof display carrying membrane has at least one inner display layer and at least one outer transparent gripping layer disposed over the inner display layer. The inner display layer includes a fabric layer and a graphic design that is formed on a surface of the fabric layer and that is visible through the outer transparent gripping layer. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248874 | BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A belt type continuously variable transmission includes a continuously variable shift mechanism having a primary pulley, a secondary pulley and a belt wound around the respective pulleys, a pulley thrust calculation unit that calculates a pulley thrust, which is used to bias the respective pulleys in a direction for reducing the pulley width, so as to include a predetermined margin, a hydraulic control unit that controls an oil pressure supplied to each of the pulleys on the basis of the calculated pulley thrust, and an upshift determination unit that determines whether or not an upshift, during which the speed ratio is reduced, is underway. The pulley thrust calculation unit sets the predetermined margin to be smaller when an upshift is determined to be underway than when an upshift is determined not to be underway. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248875 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A transmission controller permits a 2-1 shift, in which a gear position of a subtransmission mechanism is changed from a second speed to a first speed, when an accelerator pedal has been depressed to or above a predetermined opening. The gear position of the subtransmission mechanism is changed from the second speed to the first speed when an actual through speed ratio passes a mode switch line from a High side to a Low side while the 2-1 shift is permitted in the subtransmission mechanism. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248876 | MOUNTING UNIT OF A TRACTION ENGINE DRIVE - A traction engine drive ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100248877 | DRIVING MECHANISM FOR LABELING MACHINE - A driving mechanism for a labeling machine aims to drive a transmission assembly thereof from a power source through a linking member such as a belt. The transmission assembly concurrently drives rotation of an axle assembly so that a feeding wheel coupled on an axle can draw and convey a roll of film. A belt with teeth formed on two sides serves as a transmission member of the transmission assembly to transmit rotation to two axle wheels. The transmission assembly can transmit rotation accurately, rapidly and concurrently. The structure of the transmission assembly is simplified. Wearing can be reduced. Repair and maintenance also are easier. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248878 | BELT INSTALLATION JIG AND A BELT INSTALLATION METHOD USING SAME - The combination of: a) first and second spaced pulleys; b) an endless belt; and c) a belt installation jig having a body with: a pulley pressing part; a belt holding part; and a belt pressing part. The belt installation jig and belt cooperate so that with the belt operatively wrapped against the second pulley and partially operatively wrapped against the first pulley, turning of the first pulley causes the belt to progressively wrap around the first pulley to a fully operatively wrapped state, whereupon further turning of the first pulley situates the belt installation jig for separation from the belt and pulleys. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248879 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITION FOR CHAINS, AND CHAIN - A chain is constructed by alternately connecting a pair of outer link plates connected together with pins and a pair of inner link plates connected together with bushings into which adjacent pins of adjacent pairs of outer link plates are inserted. On the outer and inner surfaces of component parts of the chain, a lubricant composition for chains containing 95% to 80% by mass of a lubricant which is liquid at room temperature and 5% to 20% by mass of a wax which is solid at room temperature and having a consistency of from 60 to 475 and a dropping point of from 60° C. to 120° C., is adhered. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248880 | CYLINDRICAL ROLLER-INCORPORATED ROLLER CHAIN - A cylindrical roller-incorporated roller chain, which can reduce wear of the side plates and also can reduce radial wear. A roller chain for a conveyor in which a plurality of cylindrical rollers are composed of either a casehardened steel cylindrical roller | 2010-09-30 |
20100248881 | POWER TRANSMISSION CHAIN - The invention provides a power transmission chain in which abnormal noise can be reduced. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248882 | 8-SPEED HYBRID TRANSMISSION - The hybrid transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The hybrid transmission includes a motor/generator, three planetary gear sets, five torque-transmitting devices, three external gear sets and a final drive gear set. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with the final drive gear set. The five torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various planetary and external gear members, the input shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248883 | 8-SPEED HYBRID TRANSMISSION - The hybrid transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The hybrid transmission includes a motor/generator, three planetary gear sets, five torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection, three external gear sets and a final drive gear set. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with one of the external gear sets. The five torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various planetary and external gear members, the input shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248884 | Transmission for an Electrically Powered Vehicle - A simple, lightweight transmission for use in an electrically powered vehicle is disclosed. The transmission is symmetric in both weight and power distribution, and provides two input-to-output gear ratios, a neutral setting, and a park setting. A single “dog” clutch operates in splined relationship with a first shaft, and a single planetary gear assembly is connected to a second shaft. Sliding the dog clutch among four positions serves to shift the transmission among direct shaft engagement for direct drive, engagement through the planetary gear assembly for overdrive, disengagement for neutral, and double engagement for park. Preferred embodiments include reduction gears in the planetary gear assembly. Other embodiments include a synchronizer so as to synchronize the shaft rotation speeds when they are not exactly matched. Further embodiments include a dual-servo shift mechanism that prevents shifting into park unless a park servo is in its park position. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248885 | DUAL INPUT PLANETARY FINAL DRIVE - The present invention provides a final drive assembly having a differential driven by a planetary gear set having two inputs. The ring gear of the planetary gear set is stationary. One of the inputs is coupled to and drives the planet gear carrier which, in turn, is coupled to and drives the cage of the differential. The other input is coupled to and drives the sun gear of the planetary gear set. Incorporated into a suitable powertrain, for example, one having a dual clutch transmission (DCT) with two outputs, one associated with higher ratio (lower speed) gears and another associated with lower ratio (higher speed) gears, the sun gear carries power in the lower speed gears and provides torque multiplication. In the higher speed gears, power is carried by the planet gear carrier directly to the differential cage, bypassing the speed reduction, torque multiplication and gear mesh losses of the planetary gear set. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248886 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A continuously variable transmission includes a variator capable of varying a speed ratio continuously, and a subtransmission mechanism provided in series with the variator. When an actual through speed ratio passes a predetermined mode switch speed ratio, a transmission controller performs a coordinated shift in which a gear position of the subtransmission mechanism is changed and a speed ratio of the variator is varied in an opposite direction to a speed ratio variation direction of the subtransmission mechanism. When the rapid deceleration is determined to be underway, the transmission controller decreases a speed ratio variation amount of the variator in the direction of a High side accompanied by a downshift of the subtransmission mechanism compared with the coordinated shift. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248887 | Twin Variator Transmission Arrangement - A transmission arrangement is disclosed which comprises first and second variators ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100248888 | TANDEM AXLE HAVING TWO DRIVABLE AXLES AND A DRIVETRAIN WHICH CAN BE PARTIALLY DISCONNECTED - A tandem axle having two drivable axles, each axle including a differential gearing with a drive input gearwheel, drivable by a shaft, as a differential gearing input and with two drive input semi-axles driving the wheels of the axle using axle shaft wheels. The wheels of the first axle are permanently positively coupled to the drive input gearwheel of the axle. An activatable distributor wheel is seated on a drive input shaft of the drive input gearwheel of the first axle. The distributor wheel meshes with a through drive shaft wheel which is arranged in a rotationally rigid fashion on a through drive shaft. The output of the through drive shaft is coupled to the input-side drive input gearwheel of the second axle by means of intermediate members. Switchable clutches are arranged in the second axle between the axle shaft wheels and their adjacent wheels. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248889 | 8-SPEED HYBRID TRANSMISSION - The hybrid transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The hybrid transmission includes a motor/generator, three planetary gear sets, five torque-transmitting devices, three external gear sets and a final drive gear set. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with one of the external gear sets. The five torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various planetary and external gear members, the input shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248890 | EIGHT SPEED PLANETARY KINEMATIC ARRANGEMENT - A multiple speed power transmission comprising: four epicylic gearing assemblies each having first, second, and third rotating elements with specified interconnections, an input shaft, an output shaft, three clutches, and two brakes. Clutches and brakes are applied in combinations of three to produce eight forward ratios and one reverse ratio. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248891 | 8-SPEED HYBRID TRANSMISSION - The hybrid transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The hybrid transmission includes a motor/generator, three planetary gear sets, five torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection, three external gear sets and a final drive gear set. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with one of the external gear sets. The five torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various planetary and external gear members, the input shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248892 | SHIFT CONTROL METHOD FOR A MULTI-MODE HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A method for regulating operation of a hybrid transmission selectively connectable to an engine includes deactivating an offgoing clutch to place the transmission in a first EVT mode. The transmission is then placed in an ETC mode and an oncoming clutch is actuated to place the transmission in a second EVT mode. An engine-on state is maintained during deactivation of the offgoing clutch and actuation of the oncoming clutch. Transitioning from the first to second EVT mode may be characterized by lack of a transition through a fixed-gear mode. The transmission may be configured to continuously produce output torque during the transition from the first to second EVT mode. The oncoming clutch may be synchronized to zero clutch slip prior to actuating the oncoming clutch. Engine speed may be varied while the offgoing clutch is disengaged and prior to actuating the oncoming clutch. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248893 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control apparatus of hybrid vehicle has a drive mode change section, a temperature detection section detecting a second engagement element temperature, and a second engagement element protection control section. The drive mode change section changes drive modes of a first drive mode in which the first engagement element is disengaged and the second engagement element is engaged then the vehicle travels by only a driving force of the motor, a second drive mode in which the first and second engagement elements are respectively engaged then the vehicle travels by both driving forces of the engine and motor, and a third drive mode in which the second engagement element is slip-engaged then the vehicle travels by a driving force transmitted through the second engagement element. The second engagement element protection control section keeps an engine rotating state regardless of the drive mode when the second engagement element temperature is high. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248894 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A continuously variable transmission includes a variator capable of varying a speed ratio continuously, and a subtransmission mechanism provided in series with the variator. On the basis of an operating condition of a vehicle, a transmission controller sets a destination through speed ratio, which is an overall speed ratio of the variator and the subtransmission mechanism to be realized in accordance with the operating condition, and controls the variator and the subtransmission mechanism on the basis thereof. When shifts are prohibited in the subtransmission mechanism, the destination through speed ratio is limited to a speed ratio range that can be realized only by a shift in the variator. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248895 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The transmission controller changes the gear position of the subtransmission mechanism and varies the speed ratio of the variator in an opposite direction to a speed ratio variation direction of the subtransmission mechanism when the actual through speed ratio passes a predetermined mode switch line. When the improvement in the shift response of the continuously variable transmission is determined to be required and the actual through speed ratio passes the mode switch line from a Low side to the High side, the transmission controller increases a shift speed of the subtransmission mechanism compared with a normal coordinated shift. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248896 | SHIFT TO DIRECT DRIVE DURING COAST CONDITIONS - A method and system for automated manual transmission shift methodologies for coasting conditions are disclosed. A coast condition is detected in a vehicle having a transmission that couples prime mover power from a transmission input to a transmission output at a plurality of different gear ratios. A target gear ratio is selected based on the power loss attributes associated with each gear ratio. Each gear ratio is associated with a power loss attribute indicative of a power loss between the transmission input and transmission output when prime mover power is coupled from the transmission input to the transmission output using that gear ratio. The transmission is shifted from a current gear ratio to the target gear ratio if the target and current gear ratios differ. By selecting the target gear ratio, vehicle fuel efficiency is improved, while keeping the vehicle under constant prime mover braking or continuous prime mover control. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248897 | Bicycle Generator Mounting Structure - A bicycle generator mounting structure comprises: a base, an adjusting member, a connecting member, and a flexible member. The adjusting member is disposed on and adjustable in position with respect to the base mounted on a bicycle frame. The connecting member is disposed on the adjusting member. The generator is connected to the connecting member via the flexible member which is capable of returning to its original shape after deformation, hence, the flexible member can absorb the noise caused when the bicycle is running and keep the generator in optimal contact with the wheel. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248898 | SECURITY APPARATUS FOR TREADMILL - A treadmill is provided with a security apparatus. The security apparatus includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes a casing and a conductive card. The conductive card includes a first portion disposed in the casing and a second portion extended from the casing. The socket includes a casing and two conductive elements. The casing includes a slot defined therein. The conductive elements are disposed in the casing so that the conductive elements are isolated from each other normally but connected to each other through the conductive card when the conductive card is inserted into the casing through the slot. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248899 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE FOOT MOTION - An elliptical exercise apparatus includes a frame, a pair of footpads, and a linkage coupling the footpads to the frame and for guiding the footpads in closed paths when a user's feet apply forces to the footpads. The linkage, which includes a rotatable member having an angular position indicative of the positions of the footpads within their closed paths, responds to input control signals by adjusting length and height dimensions of the closed paths. A control system senses the angular position of the rotatable member, senses the forces the user applies to the footpads, and generates the control signals to increase or decrease the path dimensions when it senses particular combinations of angular position and user forces, thereby permitting the user to control the path dimensions by controlling the forces applied to the footpads. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248900 | EXERCISE SYSTEMS FOR SIMULATING REAL WORLD TERRAIN - An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device to simulate terrain found at a remote, real world location. The exercise programming can include images/videos of the remote, real world location. The control signals and the images/videos can be synchronized so that a user of the exercise device is able to experience, via the changing operating parameters, the topographical characteristics of the remote, real world location as well as see images of the location. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248901 | EXERCISE SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL FEEDBACK AND METHOD OF GAUGING FITNESS PROGRESS - A system and method for providing visual feedback to a user of an exercise machine for gauging fitness progress of the user. The system provides a user of an exercise machine with a virtual competition in which the user competes against virtual competitors based on his past performances or those of other users, either as an individual or as a member of a team. The team may also be part of a league. For an individual competing against his own past performance(s), the system may raise the level of performance required to win the virtual competition, and may also lower the level of performance required if the user is not performing well on a particular day. For an individual competing against others in either real-time or against designated results, either as part of a team or a league, the system may reduce the isolation, disconnection, and tedium often experienced by users of cardiovascular exercise equipment and provide a social outlet. The system attempts to keep the user engaged and motivated to achieve desired fitness goals by providing real-time performance data and historical performance data displayed in a graphical manner coupled with the entertainment and excitement of competition and social interaction. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248902 | HORSE-RIDING SIMULATING PHYSICAL FITNESS DEVICE - A horse-riding simulating physical fitness device includes a bottom rack and a movable frame. The bottom rack includes a base positionable on ground and forms a front support that is rotatably coupled to a movable frame with a connection link and a rear support that is rotatably coupled to two crank arms extending in the same direction. The two crank arms are rotatably coupled to the movable frame with two rocker arms. The movable frame includes a seat bar and a head bar respectively supporting a seat cushion and a handlebar. When a user rides on the movable frame, using feet to tread the crank arms, the movable frame is caused to swing frontward and rearward along a predetermined motion trace to generate a horse riding like motion. Thus, a new style of exercise is provided, which offers versatile effects of training. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248903 | Apparatus for Rehabilitation of Patients Suffering Motor Dysfunction - An apparatus for rehabilitation of patients with motor disorders affecting the legs and standing dysfunctions, the apparatus comprising a couple of bars moving along a closed loop representing a walking step for the patient, with each bar including a plate to affix a foot of the patient and the plate being slidably arranged in the bar, with a motor connected to the bars to move the bars along the closed loop, the apparatus also having an harness to support the patient. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248904 | TREADMILL DECK LOCKING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for use with exercise treadmills capable of being selectively configured in an operating configuration or a storage configuration. The locking mechanism may utilize various configurations of engagement devices and/or locking members to allow a user to selectively lock a treadmill frame in a fixed position relative to a base frame. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248905 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise machine includes a frame, a saddle, at least one crank arm, at least one pedal, a force measurement, an angle detector, a processor, and an adjustment mechanism. The saddle is connected to the frame. The crank arm is pivotally connected to the frame, and the pedal is pivotally connected to the crank arm. The force measurement measures a force applied to the crank arm, and the angle detector detects a crank arm angle. The processor is programmed to calculating a work value according to the force and the crank arm angle. The feedback mechanism returns the work value to a user. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248906 | Simulated Rowing Machine - The present invention relates generally to rowing machines, and, more particularly, to such rowing machines with internal environments that duplicate actual Olympic-class rowing shells in terms of both dimensions and appearance, and simulate the specific rowing motion and technique that occurs on the water. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248907 | DOUBLE DUTCH JUMP ROPE - A jump rope having a rope section having two ends, and a connector attached to one end of the rope section, the connector having a hook section, a middle section connected at one end to the hook section, and a flange section integral with the other end of the middle section. An end cap is attached to another end of the rope section. The first handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size fixedly connected to the end cap. The second handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size configured to slide over the flange section of the connector and abut against the middle section of the connector allowing the connector to spin freely in the handle when the jump rope is in use and the connector is not connected to another jump rope. When the jump rope is connected to another jump rope, the second handle can be locked to the first handle so as not to be sliding around on the jump rope when the jump rope is in use. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248908 | PORTABLE BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a hand-eye coordination training apparatus designed for all sports enthusiasts and martial artists seeking hand speed timing and accuracy. The apparatus offers unpredictable vertical and horizontal target movement, as well as instant adjustability to change the tension and height of the target. This allows the target to travel at varied heights, speeds and distances. The apparatus is effective in isolating the skill of hand eye coordination because it provides minimal resistance. The apparatus is completely portable and can be assembled in any environment in a matter of seconds. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248909 | Isometric exercise apparatus and storage rack therefor - The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically, to an isometric exercise apparatus and a storage rack therefor. The isometric exercise apparatus includes a frame which has a base and a sidewall joined to the base. The base has an exercise platform for supporting a user's body. Also provided is a restraint arm assembly connected to the frame. The arm restraint assembly includes a swing arm pivotally connected to the base, a restraint arm carried by the swing arm and positionable above the exercise platform to inhibit movement of a portion of the user's body so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. An indexing assembly is provided to fix the swing arm in a predetermined angular position selected from a set of discrete angular positions relative to the base. At least one limb restraint accessory is positionable at predetermined locations along the base for inhibiting movement of the user's limb so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. The apparatus can rapidly be adapted or configured to target a plurality of joint angles to work different muscle groups (or different muscles within the same muscle group) for an enhanced isometric workout. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248910 | VARIABLE-WEIGHT KETTLEBELL - A kettlebell having a hollow interior portion, and a substantially flat surface upon which the kettlebell may rest. The interior portion is lined with a water-impervious coating. Additionally, or alternatively, the interior portion may have a water-impervious bladder disposed therein. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248911 | Attachments and accessories for a collapsible exercise device - An exercise device accessory package comprised of stabilizing attachments and accessories for a collapsible exercise device. A set combination of extension bars, cables and grips provide strength and support for increased weight and resistance. The accessory attachments may include push pins for securing the additional attachments. New contoured weights offer unique advantages for this type of exercise device in that they mount outboard the existing seat slide and are contoured to match the elongated seat slide. The added elongated weights are designed to evenly distribute the weight throughout the seat slide to avoid being centered in any one single point along the exercise devices slide frame. This combination of attachments increases the resistance and stability for lower body exercises. The stabilizing attachments and accessories may also include permanent hand grips that pivot 90 degrees to accommodate stability when in use and for storability when not in use. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248912 | Isolated curl machine and method of training therefor - An isolated curl machine and method therefor is disclosed herein. Generally, the isolated curl machine provides a resistance having a force which is directed upward and away from the user. The machine may also support the user's upper arms, or a portion thereof. In this manner, training on the machine is highly focused on the biceps. The machine may comprise a frame, a seat, an arm rest, and a resistance device. The user may engage the machine by sitting in the seat and placing his or her arms on the arm rest. In this position, the user may engage the resistance device such as by grasping a handle of the resistance device. The resistance device provides the resistance which resists movement of the user's arm during a bicep curl and may be configured such that the force of the provided resistance is directed upward and away from the user. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248913 | TECHNIQUE PLATES - An apparatus for weightlifting. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of technique plates. Each technique plate of the plurality of technique plates is an Olympic weightlifting technique plate. Each technique plate is formed as one piece of solid plastic-based composite, wherein a given technique plate is a different color from other technique plates of a different weight. Each technique plate has a color that is provided by the solid plastic-based composite. Each technique plate comprises a hole that is configured to receive a bar, wherein the hole of a given technique plate is rugged due in part to the given technique plate being one piece and made of solid plastic-based composite, wherein the hole of each technique plate has a hole tolerance and hole width that maintains sliding with ease and minimum teetering of the technique plate on the bar. Each technique plate is secure on the bar preventing damage to the technique plates when dropped on the floor. The plurality of technique plates being rugged, ease of use, and secure on the bar enables a user to focus on technique during weightlifting. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248914 | Exercising Device - A sporting goods includes a body formed with at least one groove to be fitted to a front of an ankle, wherein a sit-up exercise or lower body training is enabled without settling the body on a certain place. The sporting goods further includes fastening means to fit and fasten a sole of a foot and an ankle thereon when the ankle is placed in the groove; the body is separatable into left and right bodies; and a weight may be inserted in or mounted to the inside or the outside of the body. With this configuration, a user can get various exercises in a stable posture without straining his/her ankle even though the sporting goods is not settled on a floor. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248915 | METHODS FOR WEIGHTING GARMENTS OR ORTHOTICS AND GARMENTS AND ORTHOTICS THEREFOR - Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological disorders. The methods described herein involve the use of body positioning and perturbation techniques. These methods may be manual, computer assisted, or some combination thereof. In some variations, video recording equipment or other electronic equipment is used. The apparatuses of the present invention comprise a variety of weighted garments or orthotics. These garments or orthotics may take on any number of configurations. In some variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a vest, in other variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a brassiere, corset, shoulder pad, undergarment, belt, seating device to be used in combination with a wheelchair, tee shirt, body suit, or combinations thereof. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248916 | Power stride apparatus and method of training therefor - The power stride apparatus and method therefor is directed to training the quads and gluts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises rotatable pedal assemblies having articulating pedals which may be engaged by a user's feet. The apparatus may include a seat to support the user. Resistance devices, such as one or more springs, may attach to the pedal assemblies to provide resistance to the movement of the pedal assemblies and to return to pedal assemblies to their initial position. The user may push the pedal assemblies and resist the return of the pedal assemblies thus training the user's quads and gluts. The articulating pedals allow training to be focused on the quads and gluts and provide a safer workout for the user. In some embodiments, return mechanisms may be used to allow the articulating pedals to follow the rotation of the user's foot during training. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248917 | Calf extension training device - A calf extension training device which focuses training on the calf muscles is disclosed herein. The training device may comprise a frame, base, riser, sled, and one or more springs. The sled may comprise a sled frame and shoulder extensions, and is configured to move along the length of the frame while attached to one or more springs. Generally, the user stands on the riser leaving the user's heels unsupported while the user's shoulders are engaged by the shoulder extensions of the sled. The user may then lift and lower the sled using his or her calf muscles. This occurs by the user raising or lowering his or her body by extending and flexing the ankles. Resistance may be provided by one or more springs attached to the sled and the frame. The springs may provide variable resistance against the force of the user's calf muscles. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248918 | Exercise Assisting Tool - An inexpensive exercise assisting tool of a simple structure comprising a base portion ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100248919 | PROSTRATE GRABBLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A prone crawling exerciser comprises upper limp support, left and right leg slides, track means and pulley and cable means, wherein, left and right leg slides each is mounted with wheels; track means comprises two parallel left and right tracks and track brackets, left and right tracks mounted on track brackets with a space from ground, upper limp support located on left and right track or track brackets; left and right leg slides are mounted on left and right tracks and are able to slide on left and right tracks through said wheels; pulley and cable means comprises pulley and cable, said pulleys mounted on track means, said cable reeving about said pulleys connecting at least left and right leg slides. This invention enables users to simulate an animal prone crawling motion. With its adjustable loading, it is suitable for various kinds of users with different physique and age, even for the upper limb disabled person. The user can specifically exercise his lower back and abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs with different load. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248920 | Ergonomic pushup base - Described herein is an article of manufacture designed to allow the performance of pushups comfortably, ergonomically, and in a balanced manner on a ground surface. The article in reference is composed of a pair of hand supports (left and right) made of plastic or similar material, and a plurality of cushions made of rubber, cloth, or similar materials. The supports have a base or bottom portion designed to contact the floor, and a top portion at an elevated position relative to the base and above the floor. The top portion of the supports provide space for the user's hands to rest in a position that is more ergonomic than if resting directly on the floor. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248921 | EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - This invention produces an exercise assisting apparatus which is configured to vary user's weight which acts on the user's leg and the user's buttocks at a great ratio. The exercise assisting apparatus comprises a base, a pair of foot supports, and a pair of guides. A pair of the foot supports is configured to bear the user's left foot and the user's right foot respectively. Each guide comprises a guide rail for guiding each the foot support. Each the guide rail allows each the foot support to move along the front-back direction. Each the guide rail is configured to swing about one of a front-back axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis. The front-back axis extends along the front back direction of the base. The lateral axis extends along a lateral direction of the base. The vertical axis extends along a vertical direction. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248922 | EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - To provide an exercise assisting apparatus that is capable of stimulating user's feet by means of an external physical approach and effortlessly and effectively training the muscles to balance and stay on the feet. The exercise assisting apparatus of the present invention, therefore, has a foot-support | 2010-09-30 |
20100248923 | Twisting and leaping exercise apparatus - A twisting and leaping exercise apparatus includes a base, at least one fixed seat, one or more sets of upper and lower swinging arms, a pedal set, a connecting plate and an elastic module. If an exerciser applies a force onto the pedal set, the pedal set will press onto the elastic module, such that the restoring resilience of the elastic module allows the exerciser to have an up-and-down leaping exercise, and the exerciser can also turn the pedal set to left and right to achieve the function of a waist twisting exercise, so as to achieve an all-round exercise and a better exercise effect. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248924 | FOLDED BOX GLUING MACHINE FOR PRODUCTION OF FOLDED BOXES FROM BLANKS - A folded box gluing machine for making folded boxes from blanks includes several processing stations and a conveying mechanism for delivering the blanks through the individual processing stations. The machine also includes an embossing mechanism that includes embossing dies for embossing a script for the blind in the blanks and that is preferably arranged between two processing stations. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248925 | Rolling mechanism for having an opening perforation line on a plastic packaging film and method thereof - A rolling mechanism for having an opening perforation line on a plastic packaging film is disclosed, including a carriage frame, a pressure bearing unit, an impact cushioning mechanism, and an opening cutter assembly. The pressure bearing unit includes a pressure bearing seat, an anvil roll, and a retention plate, wherein the retention plate comprises a receptacle channel. The retention plate is used to position the anvil roll in the receptacle channel of the pressure bearing seat. The impact cushioning mechanism is coupled between the carriage frame and the pressure bearing seat. The opening cutter assembly is arranged adjacent to the anvil roll, which includes an opening cutter shaft and at least one opening cutter blade attached to the periphery of the opening cutter shaft. The opening cutter assembly is driven to rotate so as to have the opening cutter blade rolling on the anvil roll of the pressure bearing unit and an impact applied to the anvil roll or the pressure bearing unit is absorbed by the impact cushioning mechanism. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248926 | Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248927 | Dielectric ceramic composition - To provide a dielectric ceramic composition which is free from variation in breakdown voltage, and has excellent electric properties. The dielectric ceramic composition according the present invention includes: as a main component, a component represented by a composition formula {α(xBaO-yNd | 2010-09-30 |
20100248928 | GLASS STRANDS WITH LOW ALUMINA CONTENT CAPABLE OF REINFORCING ORGANIC AND/OR INORGANIC MATERIALS - The invention relates to reinforcing glass strands, the composition of which comprises the following constituents within the limits defined below expressed as percentages by weight: | 2010-09-30 |
20100248929 | SILICON CARBIDE CERAMIC COMPONENTS HAVING OXIDE LAYER - A ceramic component is provided, including a ceramic body containing silicon carbide, and an oxide layer provided on the ceramic body, the oxide layer being formed by oxidizing the ceramic body in the presence of alumina having a submicron particle size. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248930 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND BODIES INCLUDING SILICON CARBIDE AND TITANIUM DIBORIDE AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Methods of forming composite materials include coating particles of titanium dioxide with a substance including boron (e.g., boron carbide) and a substance including carbon, and reacting the titanium dioxide with the substance including boron and the substance including carbon to form titanium diboride. The methods may be used to form ceramic composite bodies and materials, such as, for example, a ceramic composite body or material including silicon carbide and titanium diboride. Such bodies and materials may be used as armor bodies and armor materials. Such methods may include forming a green body and sintering the green body to a desirable final density. Green bodies formed in accordance with such methods may include particles comprising titanium dioxide and a coating at least partially covering exterior surfaces thereof, the coating comprising a substance including boron (e.g., boron carbide) and a substance including carbon. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248931 | PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY A PROCESS FOR DIFFUSING TITANIUM AND NITRIDE INTO A MATERIAL HAVING A GENERALLY COMPACT, GRANULAR MICROSTRUCTURE - A method for diffusing titanium and nitride into a base material having a generally compact, granular microstructure (e.g., carbide). The method generally includes the steps of providing a base material having a generally compact, granular microstructure; providing a salt bath which includes sodium dioxide and a salt selected from the group consisting of sodium cyanate and potassium cyanate; dispersing metallic titanium formed by electrolysis of a titanium compound in the bath; heating the salt bath to a temperature ranging from about 430° C. to about 670° C.; and soaking the base material in the salt bath for a time of from about 10 minutes to about 24 hours. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the base material may further be treated with conventional surface treatments or coatings. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248932 | METHOD OF PRODUCING TRANSPARENT CERAMICS - The method of making a transparent ceramic includes making a molded body from a powder mixture of starting materials, which include one or more sintering aids. The sintering aids can include SiO | 2010-09-30 |
20100248933 | FIREPROOF CERAMIC MIX, FIREPROOF CERAMIC MOLDED BODY FORMED OF SAID MIX AND USE THEREOF - The invention concerns a fireproof (refractory) ceramic mix (batch), a fireproof (refractory) ceramic molded body (workpiece) formed of that mix and the use of the molded body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248934 | REDUCED STRAIN REFRACTORY CERAMIC COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A composition is disclosed comprising a fine zircon component having a median particle size of less than 5 μm, a medium zircon component having a median particle size of from 5 μm to 15 μm, and a sintering aid, wherein the composition, after firing, has a strain rate of less than about 1×10 | 2010-09-30 |
20100248935 | ALUMINA SINTERED BODY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS MEMBER - A method for manufacturing an alumina sintered body of the present invention comprises: (a) forming a mixed powder containing at least Al | 2010-09-30 |
20100248936 | Calcined ceramic body for dental use - It is provided a calcined ceramic body for dental use that is manufactured such that a formed body mainly containing zirconium oxide is worked in a degreasing process and in a calcining process, having a linear contraction coefficient upon full burning ranging from 19.0% to 22.0%. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248937 | MATERIALS COMPRISING BARIUM ZIRCONATE AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method for manufacturing barium zirconate particles includes providing a mixture of materials that includes barium, zirconium and a sintering aid, wherein the sintering aid includes at least one of barium tungstate, potassium niobate, tungsten oxide, barium molybdate, molybdenum oxide, potassium tantalate, potassium oxide, sodium niobate, sodium tantalate, sodium oxide, lithium niobate, lithium tantalate, lithium oxide, copper oxide, manganese oxide, zinc oxide, calcium zirconate and strontium zirconate; and heating the mixture of materials to produce barium zirconate particles that include the sintering aid. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248938 | PASSIVE OPTOCERAMICS WITH CUBIC CRYSTAL STRUCTURE, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND THEIR USES - The optoceramics are transparent to visible light and/or infrared radiation. The optoceramics each consist of a crystal matrix, i.e. of polycrystalline material, wherein at least 95% by weight, preferably at least 98% by weight, of the single crystallites have a cubic pyrochlore or a fluorite structure. Refractive, transmissive or diffractive optical elements made with the optoceramics, their uses and an optical imaging system comprising at least one of the optical elements are also disclosed. Methods of manufacturing the optoceramics are described. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248939 | METHOD OF SURFACE TREATING PARTICULATE MATERIAL USING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A method of surface treating particulate materials with electromagnetic radiation that is carried out with a so-called roll reactor comprising a rotating roll and an irradiation source. Radical former molecules can be applied on the surface of superabsorbent polymer particles, which are fed onto the surface of the roll and irradiated while moved with the rotating roll. The irradiation source is provided such that the radiation is able to reach at least part of the particulate material that has been fed onto the surface of the roll. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248940 | REGENERATION OF ACIDIC CATALYSTS - A process for regenerating a used acidic catalyst which has been deactivated by conjunct polymers by removing the conjunct polymers so as to increase the activity of the catalyst is disclosed. Methods for removing the conjunct polymers include addition of a basic reagent and alkylation. The methods are applicable to all acidic catalysts and are described with reference to certain ionic liquid catalysts. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248941 | USE OF IRON ORE AGGLOMERATES FOR ACID GAS REMOVAL - A regenerable sorbent for the removal of acid gas from a fluid stream. The regenerable sorbent is made from raw materials such as iron mineral, expansive clay and starch. Acid gas is removed from the fluid stream by a process where the raw materials are obtained, crushed, sifted, possibly pelletized, calcined and contacted with the fluid stream containing the acid gas. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248942 | CATALYST REGENERATION PROCESS FOR IMPROVING CATALYST SELECTIVITY - The object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst regeneration process which can improve catalyst selectivity. A first aspect of the invention is characterized in that a spent catalyst from a reactor is introduced into a first fluidized bed regenerator and contacted with an oxygen-containing gas stream and optional steam to carry out a coke combustion reaction, wherein the resultant mixture of the partially regenerated catalyst and flue gas is introduced into a second fluidized bed regenerator and contacted with steam and an optional oxygen-containing gas stream to carry out a further regeneration reaction, and then the regenerated catalyst is introduced into the reactor. A second aspect of the invention is characterized in that a spent catalyst from a reactor is introduced into a fluidized dense bed regenerator and contacted with an oxygen-containing gas stream and steam to carry out a coke combustion reaction, and then the regenerated catalyst is introduced into the reactor. The inventive processes result in a more uniform distribution of the regenerated catalyst activity; due to the exposure of the catalyst to a low temperature for a long time, a part of the heavy metals are buried by the matrix and the remaining are passivated. Thereby dry gas and coke yields decrease sharply when hydrocarbons are subjected to a catalytic cracking reaction on the regenerated catalyst. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248943 | Integrated Regeneration of Non-Noble Metal Catalysts - Regeneration flue gas streams containing unacceptable levels of CO can be effectively combusted (i.e., for more complete combustion or oxidation of CO to CO | 2010-09-30 |
20100248944 | Lightly Branched Higher Olefin Oligomerization with Surface Modified Zeolite Catalyst - A substantially surface-deactivated catalyst composition that is stable at least to 300° C. The catalyst includes a zeolite catalyst (e.g., ZSM-22, ZSM-23, or ZSM-57) having active internal Brönsted acid sites and a surface-deactivating amount of a rare earth or yttrium oxide (e.g., chosen from lanthanum oxide or lanthanides oxide). This to catalyst is preferably used in a process for producing a higher olefin by oligomerizing a light olefin, wherein the process includes contacting a light olefin under oligomerization conditions with the substantially surface-deactivated catalyst composition. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248945 | BULK CATALYST COMPOSITION COMPRISING BULK METAL OXIDE PARTICLES - The invention relates to a process for preparing bulk metal oxide particles comprising the steps of combining in a reaction mixture (i) dispersible nanoparticles having a dimension of less than about 1 μm upon being dispersed in a liquid, (ii) at least one Group VIII non-noble metal compound, (iii) at least one Group VIB metal compound, and (iv) a protic liquid; and reacting the at least one Group VIII non-noble metal compound and the at least one Group VIB metal in the presence of the nanoparticles. It also relates to bulk metal hydroprocessing catalysts obtainable by such method. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248946 | HYDROCARBON CONVERSION SYSTEM, AND A PROCESS AND CATALYST COMPOSITION RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for making a catalyst including an effective amount of iron for catalyzing one or more reactions in a hydrocarbon conversion system. The process can include grinding and coating the particles. The ground particles can have an effective amount of iron, and substantially all the particles may have a maximum dimension no larger than about 130 microns. The coating can have an effective amount of one or more hydrocarbons to provide the catalyst with improved flowability. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248947 | PROCESS FOR HOMO - OR COPOLYMERIZATION OF CONJUGATED OLEFINS - Metal complexes, catalyst compositions containing the metal complexes, and processes for making the metal complexes and the catalyst compositions are described for the manufacture of polymers from ethylenically unsaturated addition polymerizable monomers. The metal complexes have chemical structures corresponding to one of the following formulae: | 2010-09-30 |
20100248948 | PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSION ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSION ELEMENT, PHOTOCATALYST BODY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOCATALYST BODY - A photocatalyst dispersion element includes: a photocatalytic material; a solvent; and an ion additive. The ion additive generates a cation having a smaller ion radius than a tetramethylammonium ion in the solvent. | 2010-09-30 |
20100248949 | Method for photocatalytic activation of structural component surfaces - A method for photocatalytic activation of at least one surface of a structural component having a porous mineral binder matrix, which is produced from an aqueous mixture of at least one mineral, inorganic binder, and generally at least one aggregate, additive and/or admixture, applies water to the surface of the structural component to be photocatalytically activated, until a film of water forms, immediately afterward applies dry fine-particle binder meal particles and fine-particle photocatalytically active particles in meal form to the water film, reacts the binder meal particles with water of the water film, and allows the water film disappear. The binder meal particles harden to form binder stone having a hydrate crystal matrix so that the photocatalytically active particles are bound into the binder stone, with surfaces remaining free, and the hydrate crystal matrix of the binder stone firmly combines with the surface matrix of the structural component. | 2010-09-30 |