40th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140291327 | GAME CAMERA SECURITY BOX - A security box system for securely housing a game camera includes a mount portion having a rear surface conforming to curvature of and secured to a tree with at least one aperture for a fastener passing therethrough, and a sleeve extending from the mount portion rear surface toward the tree. The sleeve surrounds the fastener aperture and is rotatable when contacted by a cutting implement. The cover portion has an opening for the camera to permit the photographing of game. The cover portion is securable to the mount portion to house the camera therebetween. An internal pin on the cover portion is positionable within a pin aperture on the mount portion to secure the cover portion to the mount portion and prevent removal therefrom. The pin and pin aperture are inaccessible from outside the security box system. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291328 | BAG RETENTION SYSTEM AND FIELD CONFIGURABLE WASTE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES AND SYSTEMS EMPLOYING SAME - A bag retention system and field configurable waste and recycling receptacle and receptacle systems that employ same. The bag retention system includes a peripheral side wall element having an upper portion defining an opening for receiving at least one bag, the peripheral side wall element having a bag opening and support member (e.g. an outwardly extending flange) about which an upper portion of a bag can be wrapped, and a tensioning element located below the flange and coupled to and extending outwardly from the side wall element, the tensioning element having means for releasably securing excess material from an upper portion of a bag, whereby a bag can be inserted in the opening with an upper portion thereof folded over and tightened around flange by pulling the upper portion of the bag taut around the flange and releasably securing the excess material to the tensioning element. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291329 | REUSABLE AND DISPOSABLE GROCERY BAGS - Embodiments described herein are related to a reusable grocery bag with a set of disposable liners coupled to an inner surface of the reusable grocery bag. Embodiments disclosed herein utilize disposable liners to reduce, limit or eliminate the spread of bacteria and germs while a consumer is shopping for various items. In embodiments, the disposable liner may be comprised of biodegradable materials. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291330 | DYNAMIC BLADDER TANK ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to an environmentally sensitive mobile cleaning system; and more specifically relates to a holding tank that includes at least one internal bladder for high or ultra-high pressure mobile cleaning apparatus. The holding tank with internal bladder works in combination with a mobile pressure cleaning apparatus for cleaning surfaces while minimizing water usage and containing contaminants before they enter a storm water drain system. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291331 | FLUID STORAGE TANK - A fluid storage tank includes a plurality of tank sub-units disposed in an array. Each tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units has an aperture defined in at least one wall overlapping with another aperture defined in at least one adjacent tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units. Each tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units is in fluid communication with a single outlet port for selectively extracting a stored fluid from the tank. Each of the plurality of tank sub-units is in fluid communication with a single fluid fill port. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291332 | Self-Supporting Double Wall In Situ Tank System - A liner, a double-walled tank including such a liner, and a method for retrofitting or creating such a liner wherein the liner is designed to be self-supporting. Specifically, the liner is formed by adding structures to the inner surface of an existing single-walled or double walled tank which project from the inner surface of the tank into the internal volume. The combination of the surfaces of the structures and the remaining inner surfaces of the tank form a modified inner surface which then has a liner placed adjacent thereto. The liner is hardened or other fixed in form to provide for an internal liner which retains negatives of the shapes of the structures and is capable of resisting deformation should the original tank be removed and the liner be filled with material that originally would occupy the tank. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291333 | SPOONWRAP FOR CONTAINER - A system and method for associating a constructible utensil with a container. The system may use a thin-walled plastic cup container with a stiffer paperboard overwrap. A constructible utensil is integrated into this overwrap. A free end of the wrap overlaps and covers the utensil-end of the overwrap, so that the utensil is protected. The overwrap is sealed at the free end with an easy to release adhesive, so that the consumer would pull back the overwrap to expose the utensil. The utensil would be perforated on the overwrap, so the consumer could easily remove it for use. There is an option for more copy under the overwrap as well. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291334 | WATER COOLER APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES - A water cooler apparatus can be configured to be removably positioned on the top surface of a water cooler bottle. The water cooler apparatus can define at least one compartment that is configured to receive at least one type of item. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291335 | EASILY PORTABLE WINE GLASS - The present invention relates to an easily portable wine glass, and more specifically, to an easily portable wine glass comprising an accommodation portion into which wine to be drunk is poured, and a supporting plate having a proturded handle, in which the accommodation portion and the supporting plate are detachably coupled using a magnet. When carrying the wine glass, the supporting plate serves as a stopper covering the upper portion of the accommodation portion, thereby preventing infiltration of foreign matter. In addition, since there is no need for forming a hole at the bottom of the accommodation portion by coupling the accommodation portion and the handle using a magnet, it is unnecessary to worry about the leakage of wine when pouring wine into the accommodation portion of the wine glass. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291336 | Steel Drum And Method For Manufacturing Such A Steel Drum - A steel drum ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291337 | Injection-Molded Composite Construct - A frame is injection molded onto a group of panels to form a container. The panels extend at least partially around, and at least partially define, a cavity of the container. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291338 | Drinking-Cup Lid with Drinking Aperture - According to the invention, a drinking-cup lid with at least one drinking aperture ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291339 | Insulating Drink Holder with Level - An insulated beverage holder or koozie that features a bubble level set into its base in disclosed. The bubble level is visible through a pair of openings in the sides of the base. The device may be used practically by people working on construction or furniture building to both keep drinks cool and check the levelness of just-completed work. Alternatively, the device may be used socially for those consuming beverages together to comment on the levelness of the surfaces around them. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291340 | RESIN CASING - A resin casing includes a resin case and a resin cover attached to the resin case. A plurality of depressions is formed respectively on an outer surface and an inner surface of a top plate of the resin cover. The depressions are alternately arranged on the outer surface and the inner surface along a predetermined direction as seen in a plan view. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291341 | OVERMOLDED ECU DEVICE - A sealing device which is used to seal a leak test aperture in an ECU. The sealing device is selectively disposed in the leak test aperture, and an inner surface is formed as part of the leak test aperture. The sealing device has a first portion, and a second portion connected to the first portion. The sealing device is press-fitted into the leak aperture such that the first portion is in contact with the inner surface, securing the position of the sealing device in the leak test aperture, and the second portion is also in contact with the inner surface to prevent moisture and debris from passing through the leak test aperture. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter such that the second diameter of the second portion applies a pressure to the inner surface of the leak test aperture, forming a seal. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291342 | SUPPLY PACKAGE HAVING SUPPORT ELEMENT WITH RFID - An apparatus for dispensing sheet material pertains to a housing arranged for receiving a supply of sheet material, a feed mechanism for advancing said sheet material through a discharge opening of said housing, a motor for driving said feed mechanism and a controller for powering the motor to drive the feed mechanism. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291343 | DISPENSING APERTURE FOR WIPES - There is provided a method of use and a canister closure member configured to selectively enclose a canister containing a continuous web of we towelettes defining individual wet towelettes by a plurality of perforations so that the web of towelettes can be separated into individual sheets. The canister closure member includes a dispensing structure and a single wipe dispenser structure defined in the dispensing structure. The single wipe dispenser includes three fingers defined in the dispensing structure. The fingers define a dispensing orifice with the three fingers configured to prevent more than one individual sheet of towellete to exit the canister. Each finger has a characteristic of flexibility, of sufficient pliability, to allow the towelettes to move through the dispensing orifice and a characteristic of strength sufficient to restrain the towelettes until a single towelette separates from the continuous web at the perforations. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291344 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FOOD PRODUCTS, SUCH AS BREAD AND THE LIKE - A device for dispensing food products, such as bread, comprising a container body with a front opening, which is adapted to be loaded with a food product such as bread, further comprising an inclined plane which is arranged fixed within the container body and is connected to the opening of the container body, plate-like elements being able to slide on the inclined plane and being actuatable by a lever, the plate-like elements being adapted to pass from an initial position for closing the opening of the container body to an active position in which the passage of the food product is allowed for the dispensing thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291345 | DISPENSING DEVICE IN VENDING MACHINE - A dispensing device includes a cabinet and a dispensing module. The cabinet includes a bottom plate for holding a number of products and defines a product channel. The dispensing module includes a first blocking plate rotatably mounted to the cabinet. An obtuse angle is defined between the bottom plate and a direction of gravity. The first blocking plate is rotatable relative to the cabinet between an initial position and a dispensing position. When the first blocking plate is in the initial position, the first blocking plate blocks the products from sliding out of the product channel. When the first blocking plate is in the dispensing position, the product channel is open to allow the products to slide out of the product channel. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291346 | INVENTORY STORAGE AND DISPENSING MECHANISM - A vending arrangement for computerized vending machines, retail displays, automated retail stores, utilizes a centralized, robotic gantry associated with companion modules for vending selectable products. The modularized design enables deployment of half-sized or full-sized machines. The robotic gantry is deployed in a centralized module disposed adjacent display and inventory modules. The inventory modules can be fitted to both gantry sides, and doors can be fitted to the gantry front or rear. The gantry comprises an internal, vertically displaceable elevator utilizing a central conveyor for laterally, horizontally moving selected items from associated display and inventory positions to a vending position. The inventory modules comprise dispensing modules adjustably configurable to adjust the storage density of items to be vended. Computerized software enables the display and vending functions, and controls movement of the gantry elevator and dispenser module conveyor to dispense products from twin sides of the gantry by controlling the gantry conveyor. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291347 | PRODUCT DELIVERY DEVICE - A product delivery device includes a receiving tray. The receiving tray includes a bottom plate, a pushing plate, and a shielding plate. The pushing plate is toward the shielding plate, and the shielding plate is rotatably attached to the bottom plate. A product exit is defined in the bottom plate and is covered by the shielding plate. The pushing plate pushes a product onto the shielding plate. The shielding plate rotates to allow the product to drop out of the receiving tray via the product exit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291348 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR VENDING MACHINE - A dispensing device for a vending machine includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and output plate. A product channel and an outlet are defined between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The outlet is located on bottom of the product channel. The output plate is located on the outlet. The output plate is movable from the outlet. A first damping board extends to the product channel and is located on top of the outlet to dampen at least one vertically moving product. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291349 | DISPENSING ASSEMBLY IN VENDING MACHINE - A dispensing assembly includes a mounting plate with a plurality of openings, a rotatable shaft located adjacent to the mounting plate, a plurality of blocking plates pivotably attached to the mounting plate, and a plurality of jacking members attached to the rotatable shaft. Lengths of the plurality of jacking members are different from each other. When the shaft is rotated to an initial position, the plurality of jacking members disengages away from the plurality of blocking plates, and the plurality of blocking plates are received in the plurality of openings. When the shaft is rotated to a working position, the plurality of blocking plates is rotated out of the plurality of openings to positions slanted relative to the mounting plate by the plurality of jacking members. Slanting angles of the plurality of blocking plates relative to the mounting plate are different from each other. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291350 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A liquid dispensing system for use with a bag having a pre-attached spigot includes a cavity arranged to receive the bag of liquid. A spigot-recess is configured to engage the spigot of the bag of liquid. A top plate assembly is locatable at or near the top of the system, the top plate assembly including a pressure plate arranged to apply a downward force on the bag of liquid. The system also includes a lifting plate arranged to apply an upward pressure on the bag of liquid. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291351 | VACUUM CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a vacuum container in which a periphery of an inner container, a periphery of a film container, and an inner container cover are bonded through ultrasonic wave fusion and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291352 | Water Dispenser for Instant-Beverage Vending Machines and Instant-Beverage Vending Machine Including said Dispenser - Water distributor comprising: a first hot water inlet pipe with two outlets; a second pipe with first inlets, each of them being connected to the corresponding first outlet by means of a third pipe, said second pipe further comprising several second outlets; a rod having at least one narrowing and sliding within said second pipe by action of some actuating means; and water tightness means situated on both sides of each of the second outlets. The positioning of the narrowing of the rod with respect of the water tightness means of each outlet determines whether water will be allowed to flow through said outlet or not. Advantage: guaranteeing that the opening and closure of the different water outlets correspond with the selection made by the user. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291353 | AEROSOL DISPENSER - The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291354 | GREASE GUN INCLUDING A TRIGGER LOCK ASSEMBLY - An electrical tool includes a trigger lock assembly having a trigger lock member, a detent assembly, and a return spring. The trigger lock member is movable relative to a trigger between a neutral position, in which the trigger is movable between an off position and an on position, a lock-off position, in which the trigger is prevented from moving from the off position, and a lock-on position, in which the trigger is maintained in the on position. The detent assembly is operable to releaseably retain the trigger lock member in each position and includes a recess associated with each position. The detent assembly also includes a projection selectively engageable in one of the recesses to releasably retain the trigger lock member in the associated position, and a biasing member biasing the projection into engagement. The return spring is operable to bias the trigger lock member toward the neutral position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291355 | Hand-Actuated Fluid Delivery Device - A handle assembly ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291356 | Inner Container Made Of Plastic As Well As Transport And Storage Container For Liquids Having Such An Inner Container - An inner container for transporting and storing liquids includes an outlet neck and a bottom wall. The bottom wall connects two side walls, one rear wall and one front wall of the inner container to one another. The outlet neck is arranged in a funnel bottom of an outlet funnel embodied in the bottom wall, and includes one front funnel wall, two lateral funnel walls and one rear funnel wall, wherein the lateral funnel walls are inclined from a lower edge of a side wall towards the funnel bottom in each case, in such a way that the outlet funnel has the shape of a truncated pyramid above the funnel bottom. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291357 | DISPENSER WITH SANITARY DISCHARGE - A dispenser for flowable product is provided having a container body defining a storage chamber. A discharge tube is provided having an inlet positioned within the storage chamber and an outlet positioned within a recess formed in the top wall of the container. A cap is releasably secured to outlet of the discharge tube and positioned within the recess when in the closed position. A removable patch is secured to the top wall and covers the recess, the discharge tube outlet and the cap. Removal of the patch exposes the cap within the recess. The sealing member is released from its closed position to expose the outlet of the discharge tube. The dispenser is selectively rotated for discharge of the product through the tube outlet. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291358 | DOSING SYSTEM AND DOSING METHOD - A dosing system for a liquid or viscous dosing material, including an actuator system, that has at least one actuating element and a nozzle with an outlet opening. The dosing system is designed so that during a movement in a closure direction the actuating element is initially moved in a first partial movement in such a way that the actuating element is separated from the closure element at a stop location, intended for that purpose, and then comes into contact with the closure element at the stop location and exerts an impulse on the closure element. This also relates to a corresponding dosing method. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291359 | PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ATTACHMENT MEANS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Provided is a portable container system for holding and dispensing a quantity of fuel. The container includes an attachment for attaching the container to a support area, such as a belt loop, and a self-closing dispensing cap for dispensing the gasoline contained within the container. Additionally, the container is constructed of an approved material for storing gasoline, is painted bright red, and includes a warning that indicates the contents of the container. The internal volume of the container holds between 16-32 ounces of fuel, which provides extended use of conventional lawn equipment while being light enough to attach to a belt loop or other support area for hands-free use. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291360 | UNIVERSAL BOTTLE DISPENSING CAP - The invention includes an assembly for dispensing liquid having an inlet configured to receive liquid from a bottle, at least two attachment means, a first attachment having a first fixed diameter and a second attachment having a second fixed diameter, and an outlet for dispensing liquid passing through said assembly. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291361 | CASTING MACHINE - A casting machine having a furnace body, a first heater, a first surface and pressure means. The furnace body has a melting portion and a holding portion, material being supplied and melted to form the molten metal in the melting portion, the holding portion holding the molten metal which has flowed out from the melting portion. The first heater heats the material supplied to the melting portion to melt it. The first surface is provided on a hearth surface of the melting portion and has concavities and convexities, the material to be heated being laid on the first surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291362 | TOOL HOLSTER FOR ATTACHMENT TO LEG - A tool holster includes a connector of a clip is provided for detachably securing a tool to a leg harness. A fastener stud is attachable to the tool. The holder rotatably receives the fastener stud for movements between a first angular orientation that permits the fastener stud to be selectively received and removed from the holder and a second angular orientation that prevents the fastener stud received within the holder from being separated or removed from the holder. A support member is attached to the fastener stud for sharing common rotational movements therewith and connectable to a tool to be supported. The support member is oriented to move the fastener stud to the second angular orientation only when the tool is freely suspended on the holder under the action of gravity regardless of the position or orientation of the user's leg. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291363 | Holster Including Trigger Guard Lock - Trigger guard lock device for retaining a firearm in a holster and enabling unlocking and removing the handgun from the holster in a single motion. In an aspect, a trigger guard device comprises a device body having a channel for receiving a firearm trigger guard, a lock automatically locks upon insertion of the guard and is positioned within the channel for retaining the guard and a release lever to permit the lock to pivot. The release is positioned at the top rear of the holster such that the release is actuated by finger of a user during the natural withdrawal motion. In this manner, the user may unlock and remove the handgun in a single motion. Also, the device includes an adjustable stabilizer for the handgun | 2014-10-02 |
20140291364 | Clip-On Pill Holder - A clip-on pill holder provides quick and easy access to potentially life-saving medication. Medication is contained by a pill canister and a lid. A plurality of ridges on the lid provide grip for facilitating removal of the lid. A spring clip connected to the pill canister allows attachment to a belt, pocket or other location on an individual's person for convenient carrying. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291365 | VEHICLE COVERING AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A vehicle covering and storage system is provided. The vehicle storage system may include a motorized vehicle having an outer surface. The present invention may further include an attachment component. The attachment component includes a fabric panel having a front surface and a back surface. At least one strap is attached to the front surface of the fabric panel. The at least one strap is attached to the fabric panel at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the strap forming a plurality of loops in between the attachment points. The back surface of the fabric panel is attachable to the outer surface of the motorized vehicle. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291366 | REMOVABLE ENCLOSURE FOR REAR OF VEHICLE - The removable enclosure for the rear of a vehicle provides additional storage space or cover for the open rear end of a vehicle, such as an open tailgate of a pickup truck or the open hatch of an SUV. The removable enclosure includes a housing having at least one sidewall and an upper wall defining an open lower end and an open front end. An internal frame is disposed within and supports the housing. The internal frame includes at least one elastic cord extending laterally across the housing. A pair of laterally opposed diagonal supports each extend from an upper edge of the front end of the housing to a lower edge of a rear face of the at least one sidewall. The at least one elastic cord is secured to, and extends between, the pair of laterally opposed diagonal supports. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291367 | SADDLEBAG REMOVAL ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A saddlebag removal system and a saddlebag attachment assembly comprise a fastener assembly with a fastening member comprising a base portion and an axially extending central portion adjacent to the base portion. A securing member surrounds the central portion and contacts the central portion in an interference fit. A tether member comprises a first end coupled to the fastener assembly and a second end coupled to an anchoring surface and is configured to structurally connect the fastening member and the anchoring surface. Additionally, a plurality of pads may be coupled to a lower surface of the saddlebag to prevent contact between the lower surface and a surface upon which the saddlebag rests. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291368 | Reward System And Decorative Bike Frame Insert - A system for rewarding a rider for achieving milestones having an insert attached to a top support member, front support member and rear support member of a frame of a non-motorized personal vehicle; a removable section removably attached to said insert so that when rider achieves a milestone, the rider can receive a reward in the form of a removable section from the vendor and attach the reward to the insert; and reward components taken from the group consisting of printed material, beads, lights, LED lights, streamers, ornamentation, colors, logos, pinwheels and pockets. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291369 | ELECTRONIC TAG HOLDING DEVICE - An electronic tag holding device is provided. The electronic tag holding device includes a back plate support having a front side, a rear side, an upper portion and a lower portion. A receptacle may protrude from the front side of the back plate support forming an opening into the receptacle. The opening is formed to receive the electronic tag. The present invention may include a securing device configured to releasably secure the electronic tag within the receptacle. The present invention may further include at least one suction cup protruding from the rear side of the back plate support, which may attach to an inside of a car windshield. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291370 | RECEIVER MOUNTED SPORTING EQUIPMENT RACK WITH LONGITUDINAL LOAD BARS... - A sporting goods carrier combines the standardized racks and flexibility of a car top carrier with the ease of access and gas conservation of a hitch mounted carrier by providing standard roof rails extending parallel to the mount (and thus parallel to the vehicle) so that sporting equipment such as bicycles, skis and so on may be carried cross-wise to the vehicle at the rear. Using standardized load bars allows the hitch mounted device to accept the many types of roof rack sports equipment carriers already on the market. Load bars may be tilted, U-shaped, moved in and outward and the mount may be rotated below bumper level to allow easy loading and unloading of the vehicle. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291371 | TRUCK MOUNTED FIREFIGHTING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY - A firefighting platform assembly that is attachable to the rear of existing fire vehicles outfitted with a self-contained firefighting apparatus or skid unit. The platform assembly comprises a platform base, upstanding side walls, and a means for attaching the platform assembly to a trailer hitch. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291372 | DUAL ACCESS VEHICLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle storage assembly can cover a vehicle storage area such as an interior console or a cargo box. The storage assembly can include a base and a lid. The lid can be opened from two sides to allow easy access for a driver and passengers to an interior storage compartment. The base includes at least two rods, which can act as axles for the lid to pivot about. The lid includes at least one rotation member or guide which can be released from the rod only when the lid is in a desired position, for example, a closed position. The lid can include a latch for each rod. The lid can have a lock to secure one or both of the latches with the lid in a closed position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291373 | FOLDABLE BICYCLE CARRY RACK - A foldable bicycle carry rack includes a frame, a support member, a connection member and two plates. The support member is connected to the first end of the frame. The connection member has an installation hole to receive the first end of the frame and the two plates are connected to two sides of the connection member. Each plate has a first end protruding from the connection member and the support member is connected to the two respective first ends of the two plates. The plates and the support member are synchronically pivoted about a pivot unit which extends through the plates, the connection member and the frame. The plates and the support member are pivoted about the pivot unit until the plates and the support member are parallel to the frame to fold the bicycle carry rack. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291374 | TENSION MEMBER FEEDING DEVICE - The present invention concerns a tension member feeding device for feeding a tension member into a channel in a construction element. The feeding device comprises: tension member feeder and a resistance or speed detector. The feeding device is arranged to stop feeding of the tension member once the resistance or speed detector detects that the tension member meets a given resistance. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291375 | RECORDING DEVICE AND CONVEYANCE DEVICE - A recording device includes a recording unit that performs recording on a recording medium with the recording medium being stored in a rolled state and unrolled from one end. The recording device includes a pair of abutting rollers, a support roller and a movable mechanism. The abutting rollers face each other, and convey the recording medium while the recording medium is nipped between the abutting rollers. The support roller is arranged on a downstream side of the abutting rollers in a conveyance path of the recording medium. The support roller abuts the recording medium to support the recording medium. The movable mechanism changes a position of at least one of the abutting rollers to switch between an abutting state in which the other of the abutting rollers abuts the recording medium and a released state in which the other of the abutting rollers does not abut the recording medium. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291376 | FLAT-CLINCH STAPLER - A flat-clinch-stapler comprises: a base portion ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291377 | ANVIL CAP OF A MULTIPLE UMBRELLA TYPE FOR CIRCULAR STAPLERS - An anvil cap providing secure anastomosis in the circular staplers having a main body, a clamping arm configured on the body, a punch section and a punch surface corresponding to the punch section; characterized in comprising a movable inner shaft on which a pulling movement is applied by means of a command wire, upper wings which are made to open by means of the joint points of the movable inner shaft, lower wings which are made to open when the upper wings apply a pressure on the lower wings after they open and apply a pulling movement, and an anvil cap configured upon the combination of these two-level wings. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291378 | INTERLOCK AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING SAME - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes an end effector comprising a moveable cutting instrument to cut an object and a motor coupled to the end effector. The motor actuates the cutting instrument in response to a current therethrough, causing the cutting instrument to move between a proximal-most position and a distal-most position. The instrument includes an interlock coupled to the end effector and to the motor to prevent actuation of the cutting instrument based on the current through the motor. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291379 | TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR COMPRISING A CUTTING MEMBER PATH - A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners. In use, the fastener cartridge can be arranged in a jaw of a surgical fastening device. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward an anvil wherein the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. The cartridge body can further comprise a first knife path configured to receive a cutting member and the tissue thickness compensator can further comprise a second knife path aligned with the first knife path. The second knife path can comprise different portions configured to apply different resistances to the cutting member as the cutting member is advanced through the fastener cartridge. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291380 | FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR AND A GAP SETTING ELEMENT - A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be arranged in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. The fastener cartridge can further comprise a gap setting element which can be configured to control the distance between the anvil, the support portion, and/or the tissue thickness compensator. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291381 | FASTENER CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLIES - A fastener cartridge assembly. The fastener cartridge assembly can comprise a fastener, a cartridge body, and a tissue thickness compensator. The fastener can comprise a base, a first leg extending from the base, and a second leg extending from the base. The cartridge body can comprise a fastener cavity for receiving the fastener and a trajectory control for controlling the trajectory of the first and second legs of the fastener. The fastener can be removable from the fastener cavity along a fastener axis. The trajectory control can extend inwardly toward the fastener axis and can bias the first leg and the second leg toward alignment with the fastener axis when the fastener is positioned in the fastener cavity. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291382 | FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR INCLUDING OPENINGS THEREIN - A fastener cartridge assembly. The fastener cartridge assembly can comprise a cartridge body, a tissue thickness compensator releasably secured relative to the cartridge body, and a fastener removably positioned in a staple cavity of the cartridge body. The tissue thickness compensator can comprise a first clearance aperture extending along a first predefined trajectory and a second clearance aperture extending along a second predefined trajectory. The fastener can comprise a first leg aligned with the first clearance aperture and moveable along the first predefined trajectory, a second leg aligned with the second clearance aperture and moveable along the second predefined trajectory. The first and second predefined trajectories can be parallel. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291383 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVELY ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR - Devices and systems are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device by means of a robotic system. In one embodiment, systems and devices are provided for moving an end effector on a distal end of a surgical fastening device. Movement can include rotational movement of the end effector about an axis of the shaft, articulation of the end effector relative to the shaft, and actuation of an end effector, e.g., closing, firing, and/or cutting. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291384 | Solder wire dispenser, a portable hand-held device to apply solder accuratel and without touching the solder wire. - A hand-held device shaped as a pencil used for dispensing solder wire onto a soldering point. Such device contains a roll of solder wire that can be gradually extracted through a hole on the tip by pressing a button in forward motion to extract the solder without touching it. The device can be held in one hand and the dispensing of the solder wire is performed by an internal servo-mechanism that controls the amount of solder and the speed at which it is dispensed. The extracted solder can be pulled back into the device in order to retrieve small portions of the already extracted solder by pressing the same or a different button in backward motion in order to maintain a desired amount of solder outside the device. The device can be electrically powered by “AA” size batteries, or by an external power supply. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291385 | CERAMIC CIRCUIT BOARD AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - According to one embodiment, a ceramic circuit board includes a ceramic substrate, a copper circuit plate and a brazing material protrudent part. The copper circuit plate is bonded to at least one surface of the ceramic substrate through a brazing material layer including Ag, Cu, and Ti. The brazing material protrudent part includes a Ti phase and a TiN phase by 3% by mass or more in total, which is different from the total amount of a Ti phase and a TiN phase in the brazing material layer that is interposed between the ceramic substrate and the copper circuit plate. The number of voids each having an area of 200 μm | 2014-10-02 |
20140291386 | CARTON FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES, BLANK AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A package includes a carton ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291387 | ACOUSTIC TAGS FOR E-WASTE TRACKING - Methods, systems and acoustic tags for tracking, locating and identifying an object are disclosed. An acoustic tag may include a power source and a transmitter in electrical communication with the power source. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an acoustic signal. The power source and the transmitter may be configured to be affixed to and/or embedded in an electronic component. The acoustic signal may include a unique acoustic code that is configured to provide information pertaining to one or more of the electronic component and the recyclability of the electronic component. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291388 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO A RECIPIENT OF A PHYSICAL MAIL OBJECT - A system and method is provided for transmitting information over a wide area network, such as the Internet, in response to receiving at least a portion of mail data. In one embodiment of the present invention, information is stored in a memory. Mail data is then affixed to a mail object. The mail object is then manually delivered to a recipient. The mail data is then provided to a reception device. The reception device then uses the mail data to retrieve the information from a mail device in communication with the memory. In a preferred embodiment, the mail data includes data corresponding to the recipient of the mail object, and the information includes data on a content of the mail object (e.g., data that is included inside an envelope portion of the mail object). | 2014-10-02 |
20140291389 | POSITIONING, AND ENCODED LABEL GENERATING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a positioning method and a system thereof, an encoded label generating method and a system thereof. The present invention sets forth a solution of using encoded label to determine coordinate, so as to perform positioning. The positioning method, includes: acquiring a normalized map and a first identification code for identifying the map; acquiring, by scanning a first encoded label, a second identification code and a first coordinate indicated by the first encoded label; and determining a first location in the map corresponding to the first coordinate in response to the second identification code matching with the first identification code. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291390 | RFID TAG, RFID SYSTEM, AND PACKAGE INCLUDING RFID TAG - Disclosed is an RFID tag to be attached to a metal member including a slit, the RFID tag including conductive members attached to a surface of the metal member at corresponding sides of the slit in a width direction of the slit through an isolator; and an IC chip that receives power through the conductive members. When a frequency of radio waves is f, the power induced between the sides the slit is Wa, voltage induced between the sides of the slit is V, an area of each of the conductive members is S, thickness of the isolator is d, a dielectric constant of the isolator is ∈ | 2014-10-02 |
20140291391 | RENDERING PAYMENTS WITH MOBILE PHONE ASSISTANCE - Methods and arrangements for effecting payments via a mobile phone. A purchase request is received from a merchant on behalf of a customer. A code is provided to the customer via the merchant, via a first communication path. A purchase confirmation is directly received from the customer, the purchase confirmation being prompted by provision of the code to the customer. The purchase is validated via using the purchase confirmation from the customer via a second communication path different from the first communication path. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291392 | DIGITAL WALLET BRIDGE - A smartcard communicating simultaneously with a smart phone and a point of sale, thereby allowing the smartcard to act as a bridge between the point of sale and the smart phone. The smart card is typically powered by the point of sale and typically communicates with the smart phone using BLUETOOTH Low Energy (BLE). | 2014-10-02 |
20140291393 | Method Performed by a Card Reader and a Card Reader - A card reader and a method performed by a card reader, comprising receiving in the card reader a card comprising data stored on the card, indicating the identity of a person, obtaining data from the card, detecting any valid primary account number in the data, upon detecting a valid primary account number in the data, truncating the data by redacting parts of the detected valid primary account number to remove sensitive data while maintaining the issuer identification number of the primary account number and the last four digits of the valid primary account number. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291394 | METHOD OF SCANNING CODES AND PROCESSING DATA WITH HANDHELD SCANNING JACKET - A method of reading codes with a reader mounted at least partially within a jacket and communicating the read codes to a handheld device also mounted at least partially within the jacket. The codes may identify a medicine, identify a patient, run an inventory, run a patient safety application, or other process control application located on the handheld device. The jacket includes an opening configured to align and engage with a display surface of the handheld device to simultaneously display being read. The jacket is portable and small and light enough to be carried by a user while working in a healthcare facility. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291395 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REMOTELY ISSUE PROXIMITY PAYMENT DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for issuing a payment device from a remote dispensing device are provided. In an embodiment, a dispensing device receives a purchase request including a load amount, to purchase a proximity payment device. The dispensing device reads proximity payment device information from a stored pre-personalized proximity payment device, establishes a secure communications channel with a security terminal, encrypts a personalization data request, transmits it to the proximity device issuer server, and receives an encrypted personalization message. The dispensing device then decrypts the encrypted personalization message to obtain personalization data, writes the personalization data and the load amount to the pre-personalized proximity payment device, and then dispenses the personalized proximity payment device. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291396 | Headheld Scanner and POS Display with Mobile Phone - Headheld scanners are described for use by cashiers in connection with customer checkout at grocery, retail or other stores, as well as, headheld scanners for use by customers to augment the shopping experience. Such headheld scanners will typically include a camera, display and mobile phone, including a microphone and speaker to recognize voice commands and provide audible responses, as well as, calling others. A projector may be employed to project virtual peripherals at checkout, such as a virtual keyboard or scale display. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291397 | REAL-TIME INVENTORY RE-SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method for managing the contents of a medical storage container that has a required inventory of medical articles. A Faraday cage enclosure is used to isolate, scan, and inventory a tray or other container of medical articles each of which has an RFID tag. The enclosure having a size smaller than the size needed for a resonant frequency at the RFID frequency of operation. A robust electromagnetic field is nevertheless developed in the enclosure and a program compares the scanned present inventory of the tray to the required inventory database and indicates any differences. Expired and recalled articles are identified. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291398 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS FOR READING AND DECODING MACHINE-READABLE MATRIX SYMBOLS - There is provided an apparatus and method for reading matrix codes comprising an ultrasound transducer | 2014-10-02 |
20140291399 | TOKEN STORAGE DEVICE - Provided is a chip tray which is capable of accurately reading out an IC tag for use in RFID without increasing a magnitude of a magnetic field generated by an antenna. A magnetic field generating antenna is disposed along a direction in which a plurality of tokens having embedded therein feeder antennas of IC tags for use in RFID are stacked. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291400 | TUNNEL OR PORTAL SCANNER AND METHOD OF SCANNING FOR AUTOMATED CHECKOUT - Systems and methods for data reading, which in one example configuration is directed to an automated optical code data reader in the form of a tunnel or portal scanner having an open architecture configured with front and rear inverted U-shaped arches, a plurality of cameras (some or most of which have multiple fields of view) in each of the arches for reading the top live sides of an item being passed by a conveyor through a read region formed by the arches, and a bottom reader including one or more cameras under the conveyor for reading a bottom side of the item through a gap in the conveyors as the item is passed over the gap. Also disclosed are specific imaging schemes for providing effective views of the items with a minimum number of cameras. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291401 | SYMBOL INFORMATION READER, SYMBOL INFORMATION READING METHOD AND PROGRAM TO EXECUTE IT - A symbol information reader may include an imaging device configured to image the medium; an image memory configured to store image data of the medium; and a position detection processor configured to retrieve the image data and detect the position of symbol information recorded on the medium. The position detection processor may include a temporary area judging unit; a correlation map creating unit; a labeling unit configured, and a position determining unit configured to detect the position of the symbol information recorded on the medium. When searching the correlation map for a predetermined basic pattern and labeling, the labeling unit judges whether the basic pattern is present or not according to the ratio of high correlation area to the area subject to judgment or the position of high correlation area in the basic pattern. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291402 | STACK BARCODE READER AND STACK BARCODE READING METHOD - A stack barcode reader may include an imaging section configured to image the stack barcode in which character information is expressed with a bar and a space; an image memory configured to store image data of the stack barcode; a data processing section including a decoding unit and configured to decode the barcode of the stack barcode into the character information. The decoding unit may include a low-level decoding unit, a high-level decoding unit, and a decoded result selection unit for selecting a decoded result. The high-level decoding unit may include an error-correction unit. The decoded result selection unit may include a counter unit configured to count the number of error corrections and a selection unit configured to select a decoded result having the less number of corrections. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291403 | INDICIA READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING DIGITAL GAIN CONTROL - A scanning code symbol reading system includes an analog scan data signal processor for producing digitized data signals, wherein during each laser beam scanning cycle, a light collection and photo-detection module generates an analog scan data signal corresponding to a laser scanned code symbol, an analog scan data signal processor/digitizer processes the analog scan data signal to generate digital data signals corresponding thereto, and a synchronized digital gain control module automatically processes the digitized data signals in response to start of scan (SOS) signals generated by a SOS detector. The synchronized digital gain control module generates digital control data which is transmitted to the analog scan data signal processor for use in controlling the gain of a signal processing stage in the light collection and photo-detection module and/or analog scan data signal processor, during the corresponding laser beam scanning cycle. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291404 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes a housing, an opening, an NFC antenna and a contactless charging coil. The NFC antenna is arranged to surround the opening. The communication device further includes a first magnetic sheet which is arranged between the NFC antenna and a main board and between the opening and the main board, and a second magnetic sheet which is arranged between the contactless charging coil and the main board. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291405 | REUSABLE ELECTRONIC BAG TAG - The invention provides a dual-display reusable electronic bag tag that can wirelessly receive bag tag data via RFID (HF) or via other wireless means, that is backward compatible with visual bag tag data and barcode in-line-of-sight scanning and tracking technology, that is compatible with track & tracing technology and that is adaptive to fit other (emerging) wireless communication technology regardless of whether nor not this requires a local power supply. The invention further provides a suitcase with an integrated electronic bag tag. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291406 | Programmable Electronic Card and Supporting Device - A programmable electronic card is provided. The electronic card comprising a card body having a graphical user interface screen positioned on a front surface of the card body, a reprogrammable magnetic stripe positioned on a rear surface of the card body, a processor positioned within the card body and in electrical communication with the reprogrammable magnetic stripe and the graphical user interface screen and a memory positioned within the card body in communication with the processor, said memory storing information relating to a plurality of card accounts owned by a user, wherein the graphical user interface screen allows a user to select one of the plurality of card accounts for use and displays a graphical emulation of a physical card on the user interface screen corresponding to the selected card account, which electronically reprograms the magnetic stripe to include information relating to the selected credit card for subsequent use of the card at a point of sale. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291407 | DATA CARRIER PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST TWO DECODING STAGES - In a data carrier ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291408 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND FACE PANEL - A financial transaction product includes a housing, an electrical assembly, a button, a face panel, and an account identifier. The housing includes a panel having an outside surface. The electrical assembly is maintained within the housing and includes an activation switch and at least one of a light and a speaker. Movement of the activation switch causes activation of the electrical assembly including at least one of illumination of the light and audio emission via the speaker. The button is separate from the housing and the electrical assembly and positioned over the activation switch. The face panel is formed separately from the housing and secured to the outside surface extending over the button such that user interaction with the activation switch is performed at least partially via the face panel and the button. The account identifier is coupled with the housing and associates the product with an account or record. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291409 | RFID TAG FOR FLEXIBLE MATERIAL PRODUCT, RFID ANTENNA OF RFID TAG FOR FLEXIBLE MATERIAL PRODUCT, AND RFID ANTENNA CONTINUUM OF SAME - An RFID tag for and attachable to a flexible material product. The tag includes an RFID antenna that is not susceptible to disconnection, and is close to the flexible material. An RFID antenna for the RFID tag, and there is an RFID antenna continuous body for the RFID tag. The tag base | 2014-10-02 |
20140291410 | SENSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS - A sensor temperature control apparatus ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140291411 | HEAT PUMP HEATING AND HOT-WATER SYSTEM - A heat pump heating and hot-water system includes a water heating heat exchanger for heating water by heat exchange with a heating medium heated by a heat pump unit, an indoor heating unit, a heating circulation circuit for selectively pumping the heating medium to either of the water heating heat exchanger and the indoor heating unit using a heating medium pump, and a hot-water accumulating circuit that sends water in a hot-water storage tank to the water heating heat exchanger and returns water having passed through the water heating heat exchanger to the hot-water storage tank using a water pump. The volumetric flow rate of the heating medium pumped to the water heating heat exchanger by the heating medium pump is higher than or equal to the volumetric flow rate of the water pumped to the water heating heat exchanger by the water pump. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291412 | SUNLESS TANNING DEVICE - A spray device and system for delivering a cosmetic composition to a user. The system includes an enclosure booth with an open front, a spray bar with a plurality of spray nozzles configured to deliver a constant volume of cosmetic composition to a user, and a set of heaters designed to deliver warm air to a user during the spray cycle. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291413 | NUCLEATOR FOR GENERATING ICE CRYSTALS FOR SEEDING WATER DROPLETS IN SNOW-MAKING SYSTEMS - The present invention is an improved nucleator for generating ice crystals for seeding water droplets in snow-making systems. Atomized water droplets can more easily be converted to snow at higher temperatures by using a nucleator. Embodiments of a snow-making gun including the novel nucleator are also described. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291414 | DISPENSING AEROSOLS | 2014-10-02 |
20140291415 | SPRAY DEVICE - A fluid container spray device having a trigger lock mechanism with trigger tabs extending outwardly from the trigger and cleats extending inwardly from a moveable shroud. The cleats obstruct the tabs when the shroud is in a trigger lock position. A lever extending from beneath the shroud can be depressed, thereby moving the shroud from the trigger lock position to a trigger release position. The movement of the shroud to the trigger release position moves the connected cleats from their obstructive position to a position out of the trigger tabs' path of movement, thereby permitting use of the trigger to pump fluid from the container. The shroud is biased toward the trigger lock position. Thus, release of the container by the user restores the locked configuration, thereby preventing use by children. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291416 | JET SPRAY NOZZLE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PHOTO MASKS AND SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A jet spray nozzle for cleaning a photolithographic mask or semiconductor wafer and method for cleaning the same. The jet spray nozzle in one embodiment includes a water supply inlet, a gas supply inlet, a first row of gas injection nozzles communicating with the gas supply inlet, a mixing cavity defining a jet spray nozzle outlet, and a flow mixing baffle disposed in the cavity. The mixing baffle preferably is configured and arranged to combine gas and water in the jet spray nozzle for delivering a concentrated stream of gas with a cluster of micro water droplets entrained in the gas for removing contaminant particles from the mask. The jet spray nozzle is capable of cleaning photo masks or wafers without the use of chemicals. In one embodiment, the water may be deionized water and the gas may be nitrogen. In another embodiment, the jet spray nozzle further includes a second row of gas injection nozzles spaced above or below the first row of gas injection nozzles that communicate with the gas supply inlet. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291417 | LIQUID ASPIRATOR AND RESERVOIR FOR SHOWER HEAD - For the mobility impaired, it can be difficult to reach the hair and face to apply shower products such as soap, shampoo, and conditioner in a shower. Examples described herein can facilitate automatic dispensing of liquid shower products into a stream of water through a showerhead. Additionally, the flow of the liquid shower products into the stream of water can be manually controlled at a height lower than the shower head, so that a user with a limited range of motion can control the flow without needing to reach up to the height of the shower head. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291418 | MULTI-CIRCUIT AIRBLAST FUEL NOZZLE - Provided is a nozzle for an injector including a nozzle body disposed interiorly of an air swirler, the nozzle body including a plurality of sets of multiple exit orifices arranged in an annular array with the orifices of one set alternating with the orifices of another set, wherein the plurality of exit orifices terminate at an end face of the nozzle body upstream of a common prefilmer orifice. Fuel may be directed through the orifices at varying angles and flow rates to allow for varying fuel metering and fuel swirl during staging. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291419 | Multifunction Faucet Spray Head - The disclosure includes a faucet assembly with a unique multifunction spray head. The spray head is capable of at least four spray functions, and has an outer shell; a flow body extending within the shell, a first end extending out of the shell for attachment to a faucet and a second end in fluid communication with a spray selector assembly The flow body defines a flow path from the first end of the flow body to a flow selector assembly. The spray head includes a flow selector assembly comprising: a selector valve housing body having at least four valve recesses therein; at least four flow selector valves seated within the recesses in the selector valve housing body; and a rotating selector valve ring. A sprayer seat has a faceplate thereon and a flow diversion conduit corresponding to each selector valve to provide flow paths from a selector valve to a sprayer outlet or an aerator outlet. An outer selector ring having a selector assembly seat is included for seating the flow selector assembly and engaging the rotating selector valve ring. The spray head provides aerated spray, and at least a shower spray, a jet sprayer and a misting sprayer each of which is selected by turning the outer selector ring and/or using an optional toggle selection valve for direct aerated spray if desired. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291420 | ARTICLES FOR MANIPULATING IMPINGING LIQUIDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - This invention relates generally to an article that includes a non-wetting surface having a dynamic contact angle of at least about 90°. The surface is patterned with macro-scale features configured to induce controlled asymmetry in a liquid film produced by impingement of a droplet onto the surface, thereby reducing time of contact between the droplet and the surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291421 | Substrate Treating Apparatus - Provided is a substrate treating apparatus including a housing; a plurality of opening-and-closing members configured to provide a driving force for opening and closing the housing; a fluid storing member supplying a fluid to the opening-and-closing members; and a fluid distribution unit connected to the fluid storing member via a supply conduit to distribute the fluid supplied from the fluid storing member to the opening-and-closing members. The fluid distribution unit includes a distribution conduit diverging from the supply conduit and connected to a corresponding one of the opening-and-closing members; and a fluid distribution member provided at a junction between the supply conduit and the distribution conduit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291422 | INJECTION NOZZLE - An injection nozzle for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine comprises a nozzle body having a bore for receiving fuel from a supply line for pressurised fuel, an outlet from the bore for delivering fuel to the combustion chamber, in use, and a valve needle defining a needle axis and being slidable within the bore. The needle comprises a needle guide portion arranged to guide the needle within the bore. The injection nozzle further comprises a restriction within the bore for restricting fuel flow through the bore, and a restrictive element moveable with the needle and located upstream of the needle guide portion. At least a part of a downstream side of the restrictive element comprises a bevelled surface that extends to a peripheral edge of the restrictive element, the bevelled surface being non-perpendicular to the needle axis. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291423 | Cup-shaped Nozzle Assembly with Integral Filter Structure - A filtering nozzle assembly or spray head has a conformal nozzle component engineered to generate a filtered spray and configured as a small cylindrical member having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially closed distal end wall with a centrally located discharge orifice defined therein. Optionally, cup-shaped filtered orifice defining member also includes a fluidic circuit's oscillation inducing geometry molded into the cup or directly into the distal surface of a sealing post and the one-piece filter cup provides the fluidic circuit's discharge orifice. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291424 | Spray Nozzle and Coating System Using the Same - Provided herein is a spray nozzle and a coating system using the same, the spray nozzle and the coating system comprising a liquid nozzle injecting liquid towards a substrate; a gas nozzle for injecting gas to collide with the liquid on an injection path of the liquid to perform a primary atomization of the liquid; and a voltage supply connected to the liquid nozzle, the voltage supply for applying voltage to the liquid nozzle to generate an electric field between the liquid nozzle and substrate to perform a secondary atomization of the liquid. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291425 | CARBON MATERIAL AND ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE - Achieved is an electricity storage device having a low internal resistance and a high energy density. In a pore distribution, which is obtained for a carbon material using a BJH method and is plotted on a graph with a pore diameter D on the abscissa and a derivative ΔV/ΔD of a pore volume per unit mass or unit volume with respect to the pore diameter D on the ordinate, a ratio M1/M2 of the maximum value M1 of the derivative ΔV/ΔD in an interval of the pore diameter D from 10 to 100 nm with respect to the maximum value M2 of the derivative ΔV/ΔD in an interval of the pore diameter D from 2 to 10 nm is 1.5 or more. | 2014-10-02 |
20140291426 | INDIVIDUAL FROZEN DRINK DISPENSER - An individual frozen drink dispenser includes a bottom shelf configured to support a blender cup. The bottom shelf has a blender drive to drive the operation of blades provided in the blender cup. The dispenser further includes a dispensing chamber including a cartridge receptacle configured to receive a frozen beverage cartridge, and a dispense plunger. The dispenser further includes a water reservoir having a water pump to drive the movement of water from the water reservoir to the dispense plunger of the dispensing chamber and into the blender cup. A controller coupled to the blender drive, the dispenser plunger, and the water pump controls the operation of the individual frozen drink dispenser. Other embodiments of the dispenser and methods of dispensing frozen drinks are further disclosed. | 2014-10-02 |