42nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090255123 | Razor with blade heating system - In a razor having a handle and a blade cartridge containing one or more blades, a system is provided for selectively heating the blades to a controlled temperature range. The blade heating system includes an electric circuit with a battery power source for controlled direction of current flow through the one or more blades in order to heat the blades. The electric circuit further includes an on/off switch, a visual indicator for indicating on/off status, a heat controller for selectively adjusting the temperature of the blades, and an automatic turn off switch for opening the circuit after an elapsed period for preserving battery life. In one embodiment, all of the components of the electric circuit are housed on the blade cartridge, with the battery power source, switches and heat controller contained within a waterproof casing. In another embodiment, all of the components of the electric circuit, with the exception of the one or more blades, are carried in the handle of the razor and an inductive coupling is provided at the connection of the handle and blade cartridge for electrically connecting the one or more blades to the electric circuit. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255124 | Cartridge for a Shaving Razor - The present invention is a blade cartridge for use in a shaving razor having a handle. The blade cartridge has a housing having a front, a rear, opposite upper and lower sides and opposite first and second ends. An elongated guard is formed on the front of the housing adjacent the lower side and extends between the first and second ends. A header is formed on the housing adjacent the upper side and extends between the first and second ends. At least one blade having a cutting edge is supported in the housing between the guard and the header with the cutting edge exposed on the front and extending between the first and second ends. An elongated channel is formed on the housing between the cutting edge and the guard and extends across the housing between the first and second ends. The channel has an elongated opening which separates the cutting edge from the guard. The channel also has opposite first and second side openings formed on the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. The cartridge further includes a trimming blade having a cutting edge mounted in the header with the cutting edge exposed on the rear. Portions of the header are made of a transparent material so that portions of the header can be sufficiently see through to permit a user to see the cutting edge of the trimming blade. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255125 | Cable sheath splitter - The cable sheath splitter has an elongate body forming a lower portion handgrip and an upper portion tool structure. An end cap is rotatably attached to lower end of the handgrip. An elongate arcuate hand guard member extends from an edge of the end cap. A cutting blade is depth adjustable and extends laterally from the tool structure. A pair of rollers disposed in the tool structure outwardly extend from the structure on opposite sides of the blade. A pair of adjustable cable guide arms forms a claw that extends from the tool structure. The claw is rotatable and may also have at least two rotatably lockable positions. The claw when configured according to either of the rotatably lockable arm positions, guides the cable along a path that contacts the blade to cut the cable sheath. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255126 | Lemon fork a salutary utensil for serving lemon wedges - Bar tenders and waitresses serve lemon with a beverage. There has been at least one case of polluted lemon wedges attributed to handling and numerous other cases of undesirable service. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255127 | UTILITY KNIFE MULTI-TOOL - A utility knife multi-tool carries a razor blade as a primary cutting blade. The tool has a handle and a blade. The blade has a flat body with an edge and a flat, each of which have grooves cut therein to provide file, rasp or saw functionality for the blade. The forward end of the blade is pointed and carries a razor blade. The multi-tool has a handle with a striking cap at an end thereof and can have a storage tray for holding at least one spare cutting blade and a folding blade with a blade lock mechanism in the handle to releasably lock the blade in operating position. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255128 | KNIFE WITH REPEATING ACTUATION - A knife is described that is capable of extending a blade from a front end of the blade, and subsequently retracting the blade into the body of the knife. Actuation of the blade from extended to retracted conditions is accomplished by way of an actuation element located external to the knife. A user may strike the knife backwards onto a work surface to extend the blade and, subsequently, to retract the blade. The same action by the user may be used to achieve the extended and the retracted blade condition. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255129 | MULTIFUNCTION CARTON TRAY CUTTER - A guided utility knife that alternates between a carton tray cutter and a conventional utility knife is provided herewith. The knife comprises two rotatable guide portions that are hingedly attached to the housing. Each guide portion flips laterally, away from the cutting blade from its unfolded position to its folded position. Each guide portion further occupies a channel on the exterior surface of the housing. Magnets are provided in the housing to secure the guide portions in both the folded and unfolded positions. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255130 | INSTRUMENT - An instrument having two branches such as a pair of scissors, or the like. The two branches thereof are connected with a coupling element, which is attached to one of the branches and extends through a hole in the other branch. The coupling element has a locking body situated on the outside of the other branch. Both the locking body and the hole are out of round so that the locking body can be brought through the hole in a certain angular position but not in another. According to the invention, the coupling element is screwed into the first branch. Furthermore, the locking body has a shape that is adapted in such a way to the shape of the hole that the coupling element can be turned by means of the second branch. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255131 | FRINGE CUTTER FOR TIE AND CUT BLANKETS AND PILLOWS - A fabric cutter for making a fringe on an edge of a fabric having a base member, a lever member; and a row of blades for cutting a fringe in the edge of a fabric, the lever member being pivotally attached to said base member and having suspended there from the row of blades; the base member having rectangular cutting slots with sharp edges corresponding in position to a lower end of each blade of the row of blades, the cutting slots being adapted to permit penetration there through of the plurality of blades upon lowering the lever member toward the base member to cut a fringe in the edge of a fabric located between the row of blades and the rectangular cutting slots. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255132 | CARBIDE UTILITY SCORE - A carbide utility score tool has a carbide scoring blade as a primary cutting blade. The blade of the tool also has an edge file or saw and a flat file and the end of the tool handle has a striking cap for setting nails or the like. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255133 | SECURE KNIFE LOCKER AND SANITIZING SYSTEM - The present application is directed to a knife locker and sanitizing system consisting of a unique combination of one or more knife storage lockers that can individually be locked with a pad lock by the person using that set of knives. The incorporation of a locking bar that is attached to the knife locker by the means of a locking fixture and having a separate padlock facilitates a means where by a knife maintenance employee can open all the locker doors at one time to service the knives. Adjacent to the knife lockers will be located a sanitizing chamber where the knife blades and handles along with other food processing implements can be immersed in a sanitizing liquid. An alternate embodiment of the sanitizing chamber will incorporate ultraviolet lights on either side of the unit for the sanitizing process, enabling the ultraviolet light to not only disinfect the implement blades, but also the handles. The system will be mounted on a wall by the means of a system mounting bar with top and bottom rails attached to the lockers and the sanitizing chamber, thereby enabling the scaling up or down of the number of units as required. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255134 | Cutting blade holder - A holder including a main section; a plurality of pockets on a first side of the main section, wherein each pocket is sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a tool cutting blade therein; and mounting pins on the main section at respective entries into each of the pockets. Each of the mounting pins are sized and shaped to be inserted into a mounting hole of the cutting blade when the cutting blade is inserted into the respective pocket. Each pair of the pockets and mounting pins are adapted to cooperate to hold the respective cutting blades on the holder until the blades are removed by a user. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255135 | Serrated knife - A knife has a cutting blade with an elongate planar body having a front and a back, a first and second opposite edges, the elongate body having a centerline extending between the first and the second edges, each of said first and second edges being provided with a plurality of angularly-oriented notches defined by beveled surfaces, which intersect to form cutting edges. The notches have a generally V-shaped configuration and have one or more sides that extend at an acute angle in relation to the centerline. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255136 | Safety Razors - A safety razor blade unit mounted for pivotal movement relative to a razor handle is biased to a normal rest position by a magnetic return force generated by a pair of magnetic that are so disposed that the return force increases as the pivotal displacement of the blade unit from the rest position increases. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255137 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING A TOOL - The present invention provides an apparatus, system and computer program for scribing or otherwise controlling a tool to be applied to one or more objects. The apparatus comprises a pantograph for controlling the tool, the pantograph having a range of motion to accommodate different size objects. The system is operable to receive a data feed and control the tool on the basis of the data feed. The system preferably comprises a computer with a computer program including an algorithm for controlling tool contact and pressure and an algorithm for controlling the tool trajectory. The present invention is implemented as an improved realtime remote robotic writing system, having improved capabilities for writing on different media such as books of varying size and thicknesses. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255138 | Tool, method and marking system - The present invention pertains generally to marking and/or measuring surfaces adjacent to the curved and/or off angle object's surface, positioned perpendicularly to the working surface or positioned on the same surface plane as the object's surface. Particularly, the present invention should and/or will be useful for the hardwood/laminate/parquet/engineering flooring installers and/or any kind of residential and/or commercial construction workers and/or for amateur performers. As the level of difficulty during the wood flooring installation around curved and/or off angle surfaces arises, and there are limited number of workers who can perform such trade, the TOOL, METHOD AND MARKING SYSTEM, will enable anyone who is familiar with the trade to perform the complicated assignment in a shorter period of time and without waste of material; moreover, it will allow performers to acquire the craftsmanship results. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255139 | SURFACE SENSING DEVICE - An apparatus for measuring a surface of a workpiece is described. The apparatus comprises a support, attachable to the moveable arm of a machine, such as a coordinate positioning machine, and rotatable about first and second axes of rotation, the axes driven by first and second motors respectively. The apparatus additionally comprises a surface sensing device for sensing the surface of a workpiece, rotatable about a third axis of rotation. This third axis of rotation is alignable with the first axis of rotation, and when aligned, rotation of the support relative to the surface sensing device is actuatable by the first motor. A method for using an apparatus for measuring a surface of a workpiece is also described. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255140 | Invisible Mounting System - A method of construction, assembly, and suspension that allows for the mounting of properly cut, placed and independently hanging pieces of sheet material to form a complete image of any size, on drywall or other substrate, without any visible means of support and minimal wall damage. Applicable to any image that best describes itself in only two colors, such as black and white, or simply, positive and negative. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255141 | Clothes treating apparatus - A clothes-treating apparatus is disclosed. According to the clothes treating apparatus, it is easy and convenient for a worker to have access to a mechanism compartment for maintenance and repair of the components. In addition, if the user chooses an easier method of accessing the components of the clothes treating apparatus the maintenance repair costs may be lowered. Furthermore, it is easy for a worker to remove and replace the components of the mechanism compartment. In addition, according to the clothes treating apparatus, the assembly line of the mechanism compartment may be separate from an assembly line of the clothes treating apparatus, which may enhance work efficiency. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255142 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYING CLOTHES - A drying apparatus and method are disclosed. The drying apparatus includes a drying compartment and a heating device that heats air to be provided to the compartment. The heating device includes a coil through which is conducted a heated liquid, and the air is heated as it passes along the coil. The heated liquid can be provided from a source internal or external to the drying apparatus and in at least some embodiments is heated water provided from a hydronic heating device located internal to the drying apparatus. In at least some embodiments, the heated air provided through the drying compartment is returned to the heating device and recirculated through the compartment. In at least some of these embodiments, the heated air emanating from the drying compartment passes through a condensing device that removes moisture from the air before it is returned to the heating device. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255143 | Electric Hair Dryer - The present invention relates to a functional hair dryer, which sufficiently utilizes heat emitted by a heater, such as a heater lamp, thus improving thermal efficiency, and eliminating harm occurring during the use of the hair dryer, and which prevents damage, such as the bursting of the heater, thus extending the lifespan of the hair dryer. The functional hair dryer of the present invention includes a main body ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255144 | Process and system for drying and heat treating materials - This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255145 | CLOTHES DRYER APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED LINT REMOVAL SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for removing lint from air that is discharged from a clothes dryer uses a lint filtration housing mounted on the frame of the clothes dryer, the filtration housing having an interior that contains a filter for removing lint from the dryer exhaust air flow stream. The housing provides an influent fitting for transmitting heating exhaust air from the drying chamber to the housing interior. An ambient air supply enables ambient air to be added to the filtration housing interior. One or more vanes is provided that create an annular vortex within the filtration housing interior. The flow of the annular vortex within the filtration housing interior can be between about 500 and 3,000 cubic feet per second. A flow line transmits pre-heated air from the filtration housing interior to the dryer interior. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255146 | STEAM SUPPLYING METHOD AND TREATMENT APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method of supplying steam ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255147 | Foot-stabilizing shoe inserts - An article useful as an insert in a shoe for preventing undesirable motion of the foot of a human subject within the shoe. In one embodiment the article comprises a substantially-planar base portion having a length dimension, a width dimension, a thickness dimension, a toe end, a heel end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a circumferential edge. A first elevated portion is provided comprising at least one edge and having a top surface, an overall length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, with the first elevated portion being disposed on the top surface of the base portion sufficiently to have a closest edge that is closest to the toe end of the base portion. A second elevated portion is present having a top surface, an overall length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, with the second elevated portion being disposed on the top surface of the first elevated portion. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255148 | DEVICE FOR HIGH-HEELED SHOES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HIGH-HEELED SHOE - A device for insertion in a high-heeled shoe has a first crescent shaped raised area in a region underlying the forward edge of a wearer's heel bone and a second raised area underlying the metatarsals of the wearer is described. Also described is a method for constructing a shoe using the device and the resulting shoe. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255149 | Multifunctional telemark boot - A Multifunctional telemark boot ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255150 | Snowplow and mount assembly for use with a wheelchair - A snowplow and mounting assembly having a mounting frame for use with a wheelchair wherein the mounting frame has one side with a V-shape or other shape snowplow facing away from the wheelchair and has another side that faces the wheelchair and is adapted to cooperate with the wheelchair in use to plow snow. A particular snowplow and mounting assembly has a mounting frame for releasable connection to a wheelchair; a snowplow blade disposed on one side of the frame; first and second pivotal linkages disposed on the other side of the frame for releasably engaging first and second wheels of a wheelchair; and at least one handle disposed on the frame adapted to be operated by user of the wheelchair. Snowplow and mounting assembly can easily be connected and disconnected by the wheelchair user. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255151 | Coupling Configuration with a Device for Connecting Energy Transmission Lines - A coupling apparatus having a device for automatic connection of power lines, in particular of hydraulic lines, for the attachment of working tools to a tool mount of a excavator boom by means of a quick-action coupling, wherein, in order to connect the tool mount to the working tool, the quick-action coupling has a hook connection and a blocking unit with a movable bolt element which is operated by an actuating unit. Supply connecting pieces are fixed to the tool mount, and the corresponding power take-off connecting pieces of the working tool are fixed on a mount, which is mounted on the working tool such that it can move between a moved-forward position and a drawn-back position, wherein the mount has a driver piece for engagement with an operating element which is coupled to the movable bolt element. When the blocking unit is closed, the power take-off connecting pieces are connected to the corresponding supply connecting pieces and, when the blocking unit is open, they are detached from the supply connecting pieces. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255152 | FRONTAL PANEL DISPLAY WITH ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY AUTOMATIC SYSTEM - Frontal panel display with assembly and disassembly automatic system where a display receives, in the rear side ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255153 | GROUP CALENDAR INTERFACE - Technologies are described herein for providing an improved group calendar. Information is received from a central server. A group is generated based on the information. The group is provided in the group calendar interface. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255154 | Framable Greeting Card Arrangement - A greeting card which can be manipulated to more prominently display an image contained thereon is provided. The greeting card has a plurality of panels with a first panel containing an image and a second panel having a removable perforated section. Removing the perforated section creates a hole in the second panel and the first panel can be folded along a fold edge so that at least a portion of the image is visible through the hole in the second panel with a front face of the second panel acting to frame the image. The card may further contain a third panel which may have an easel projection for supporting the card is a display position on a flat surface. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255155 | DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE - A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255156 | ILLUSIONARY LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - An illusionary light source device is disclosed. The illusionary light source device includes a light emitting unit and a picture layer. The picture layer can partially block and partially transmit the light from the light emitting unit. Blocking areas and transmitting areas of the picture layer can be properly arranged to form a picture. The picture is therefore presented by the transmitting light. The illusionary light source device further includes a partial-light-blocking layer. The partial-light-blocking layer also can partially block and partially transmit the light from the light emitting unit. The partial-light-blocking layer is disposed between the light emitting unit and the picture layer. Light is emitted through the partial-light-blocking layer and then presented on the picture layer. By the relative motion between any two of the light emitting unit, the partial-light-blocking layer and the picture layer, the picture layer presents a wonderful light show. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255157 | Signboard for Vehicle - Provided is a signboard for use in a vehicle, which is installed in the rear portion of the inside of the vehicle to thus deliver a message to a driver or passengers in other vehicles which follow. The vehicle signboard includes a support member having a support plate which is adhered on one side of the inner surface of a rear glass window in the vehicle and a support bar supported by the support plate; a display unit connected to the support member; a motor unit which is fixed to the support member and makes the display unit connected with a rotating member rotate; and a power supply unit which supplies electric power to the motor unit. Accordingly, the vehicle signboard provides an effect of conveying the proper expressions such as thanks and sorry to the drivers and passengers in the other vehicles which follow without obstructing the driver's rear field of view during running. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255158 | Flag Warning System and Method to Use - A flag warning system is paramount because it increases the safety of a dock-loading area. Often times, workers and machinery are moving in and out of trailers to either load or load trailers, and it is important to insure that the truck is not moved inadvertently, thereby preventing damage to individuals and equipment. This is a simple dock warning system that will alert the driver by simply rotating a flag so that the flag is either visible or not visible to alert the driver to move or not move the trailer. When the flag is visible to the driver when he or she looks in the rearview mirror, the load is safe to be pulled. If the driver does not see the flag, he or she should not pull the load. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255159 | KIT FOR SIGNAGE SUSPENSION - A kit for suspending a sign is disclosed herein. The kit includes first and second column anchors operable to be mounted in the ground. Each column anchor has a plurality of fins facing in different directions from one another and a conical tip. The kit also includes first and second columns individually receivable in one of the first and second column anchors and selectively removable. Each of the columns has a plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of sets of eye-bolts and nuts, each individually receivable in one of the plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of cable members having latches or S-hooks at both ends and a stretchable member extending between the latches or S-hooks. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255160 | WEAPON CONTROL DEVICE - A weapon control device is provided and is coupled within a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device includes a processor and a connector operably engaging a selector switch of a weapon. The processor receives a signal from the connector in response to movement of the selector switch. The weapon control device further includes one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver send a signal in response to the processor receiving a signal from the connector. The weapon control device further includes a weapon accessory, wherein the weapon accessory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and transceiver. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255161 | Stock Mounted Load Bearing Assembly - The invention is an improved load bearing arrangement for use with firearms. The system comprises a cylindrical body with a sealing cap, mounting structure on the body including a plurality of mounting tabs and a âTâ rail with matching structure on the stock. The mounting tabs are only partially fastened on the body so as to form hooks which will secure the body from behind the structure on the stock. The âTâ rail interfaces with a corresponding notch on the rear of the stock and is secured with the stock's butt pad. A water-tight cap is also provided, which is also capable of removal and replacement without removing the remaining structure from the stock. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255162 | Range finder for weapons - A range finder includes housing, circuitry, a lens, a display, and a plurality of threaded apertures. The housing has a front end, a rear end, and a bottom portion extending between the front end and the rear end. The range finder circuitry is located within the housing. The lens is located at the front end of the housing. The display is located at the rear end of the housing. The plurality of threaded apertures are located in the bottom portion of the housing. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255163 | Device mounting system for a weapon - A mounting system includes an electronic device, a support plate, and a scope ring. The electronic device has a bottom surface. The support plate is engaged with the bottom surface and has a first mounting rail extending along a first side. The scope ring has a first clamp for coupling to the first mounting rail and a second clamp for surrounding the scope thereby attaching the electronic device to the scope. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255164 | APPARATUS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN ATTRACTANT - There is disclosed an apparatus for dispersing an attractant having a housing ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255165 | Fishing line stop - What is disclosed is a fishing line stop for use with a method know in the art as slip bobber fishing. A main body shaped like a cone oval, round or cylindrical shaped is slid able along a fishing line, placed on a fishing line and above a fishing bobber or lure. A second part of the fishing line stop in the form of a prettied knot, string or rubber band encircles the main body completing a fishing line stop assembly. A fishing line from a fishing pole is inserted into and through the main body and the knot is release from the main body and onto the fishing line toward the fishing pole. The knot is secured firmly on the fishing line to determined the fishing depth. The main body of the fishing line stop assembly slides freely along the fishing line and is located above the bobber or lure and below the secured knot on the fishing line. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255166 | Hand net - A hand net comprises a rod body, of which one end has a handle portion and the other end supports a net portion through a hoop, in which the hoop includes: a T-shaped member of which one end is connected to the rod body and the other two ends form a pair of opposite support ends, each support end being provided with a pivot bearing portion; a pair of flexible rods passing through a roll-rim channel of the net portion respectively. One end of each flexible rod has a ball stud pivotally mounted in the pivot bearing portion. The other ends of the flexible rods can be detachably connected with each other through a pair of connection bars. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255167 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING A FISHING REEL UPON A ROD - This invention is directed toward a reel seat kit and method of use which allows a particular rod to be modified to accept a plurality of reels, and wherein reproducible and predictable rod action may be achieved via judicious placement of a particular reel in relationship to the rod. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255168 | FISHING LURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255169 | Finesse Head Fishing Lure - A finesse head fishing lure comprises a head, which is relatively spherical, having a relatively spherical surface. The head comprises four hemispheres, a top hemisphere, and an opposing bottom hemisphere, wherein the top and bottom hemispheres are divided by a first plane, and a front hemisphere, and an opposing back hemisphere wherein the front and back hemispheres are divided by a second plane. The head has a recess in the top hemisphere. The head also comprises a fishing hook having an eye, a body, and a hook portion. The fishing hook is integral to the head, such that the eye is exposed in the head recess. The recess is sized such that the eye is flush with the head surface, or slightly recessed therefrom, and further such that there is room around the eye such that a fishing line may be secured to the eye. The hook portion is on the same side of the first plane as the eye. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255170 | LOCKING SWIVEL APPARATUS - A unified swivel snap device provides optional rotational motion for use as fishing tackle to couple lures, bait hooks, and weights to a main fishing line. Embodiments include a rod rotatably held within a housing and a snap configured to lock the swivel by attaching to both the housing and the rod. Embodiments of the swivel can be unlocked by attaching the snap to the rod alone and allowing the rod to swivel relative to the housing. The swivel snap can be used for enhancing a variety of fishing mechanisms including the shank of jigs and the spindle of lures and other apparatus attached to fishing lines. Embodiments of the locking swivel snap can be used in other applications which call for selective locking of swivel motion. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255171 | SINGLE-REACTOR PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID-PHASE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM BIOMASS - Disclosed is a method for preparing liquid fuel and chemical intermediates from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons. The method includes the steps of reacting in a single reactor an aqueous solution of a biomass-derived, water-soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon reactant, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, and Au, at a temperature, and a pressure, and for a time sufficient to yield a self-separating, three-phase product stream comprising a vapor phase, an organic phase containing linear and/or cyclic mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons, and an aqueous phase. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255172 | Aviation Fuel Composition - The present invention relates to an aviation fuel composition comprising
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20090255173 | PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PRODUCING SOLID FUEL BY USING COAL AS RAW MATERIAL - The present invention provides a process and an apparatus for producing a low-pyrophoricity, transportable, storable dewatered solid fuel from a low rank coal, in which the amount of heavy oil added can be reduced. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255174 | Landscaping device - The present invention includes a landscaping apparatus for inhibiting plant growth on the ground, the apparatus containing a member including an elongated strip having a longitudinal axis and sides spaced apart from the longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis and the sides are substantially within a plane containing the member when the member is substantially flat. One or more projections extend from the member and are used to fix the member to the ground by inserting the projections into the ground. In one embodiment, the projections are integrally formed with the member and the member is made from a substantially flexible material. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255175 | Kiss cut tree ties - Pairs of tree ties are made from a section of flexible tube, each comprising a shorter tube head section at one end and a longer half tube tail extending from the tube head section and terminating at a threading tip at the opposite end of the tail for making a self tie loop through the tube head section for securely holding a tree to a support. Two parallel units in a tree tie pair are temporarily joined along a score line in a diametrically opposite orientation with respect to each other, wherein a cycle of die cutting forms a kiss cut that creates the score line and a separation indenture between a leading tree tie pair and a trailing tree tie pair. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255176 | Decontamination process of wide land areas - Procedure for the decontamination of a large area of land from organic pollutants, including the phases of: a) sowing and cultivating an annual and/or perennial plant on the land to be decontaminated; b) inoculating the plant with a microbiological consortium of the rhizosphere; and c) applying to the land at least one surfactant substance, where the metabolic activity of the microbiological consortium of the rhizosphere causes the decomposition of the organic pollutants present in the soil. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255177 | RENEWABLY BUOYANT, SELF-PROTECTIVE FLOATING HABITAT - A floating habitat designed to be renewably buoyant, self-sustaining and optionally specialized for waterfowl nesting. The first embodiment comprises one or more flotation units, a source of compressed air, and a means for connecting the source of compressed air to the flotation units. Each flotation unit comprises an individual supply hose, an inflatable bladder, a relief valve, a diffusing manifold, bottom mesh, top mesh, and buoyant growth medium. An alternative embodiment comprises a self-compensating buoyancy system. In the waterfowl nesting embodiment, the floating habitat includes one or more waterfowl nesting structures and construction material selected to optimize the nesting habitat. The floating habitat can be comprised of scrap pieces or layers of polyester mesh material. The floating habitats can be combined to provide safe habitat for juvenile waterfowl, encourage colony nesting, or allow a variety of waterfowl or shore bird species to enjoy suitable habitat on the same floating habitat. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255178 | PLANT PAIL - A plant pail includes a base and a wall extending upwardly from a periphery of the base. The wall includes an upper portion defining a mouth of the container and a body portion below the upper portion. The upper portion includes opposite portions of increased width, such that the opposite portions protrude outwardly relative to the body portion, thereby defining upper handles. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255179 | Plant retainer for retaining a plant for growth from the side or bottom of a planter - A planter for growing a transplantable plant includes a container having a sidewall and a bottom and further includes a retainer member for retaining a plant which has been transplanted within the container through the sidewall or bottom thereof. The retainer member defines an expandable opening which is movable between expanded and normally-collapsed conditions so that by urging a plant root system end-first against the retainer member, the expandable opening is moved to an expanded condition to permit the root system to pass through the expandable opening into the container interior. Upon passage of the root system through the expandable opening, the expandable opening is permitted to return toward its normally-collapsed condition about the stem of the plant to thereby prevent the withdrawal of the root system of the plant from the container interior through the plant retainer. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255180 | Nutrient-holding and flow control system for in-line connection with water flow to plants or planters - A nutrient-holding and flow control system ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255181 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE FOR SEQUESTRATION - A method of generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising converting hydrocarbon molecules from a gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, separating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide, blending the hydrogen back into the gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream to generate a hydrogen-enriched fuel gas, and utilizing the carbon dioxide for storage or sequestration. A system for generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising an inlet handling system, a syngas and water-gas shift system, a water-gas compression system, a carbon dioxide recovery system, a dehydration system, and a carbon dioxide compression system. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255182 | GASIFICATION PROCESS AND PRODUCER GAS - A gasification process for making producer gas is disclosed. A consistent quality of raw carbon source material is supplied for gasification. The impurity content of the raw carbon source material to is adjusted to within an acceptable consistent range of impurity content. The raw carbon source material is heated in a non-oxidizing environment to adjust the tar content and to remove volatile hydrocarbon constituents and to produce a devolatilize carbon source material. The devolatilized carbon source material is gasified by heating the carbon source material to a gasification temperature in a gasification generator, supplying steam, and supplying enhanced oxygen content air to react with the devolatilized carbon source material and to thereby form consistent, high energy value, low impurity producer gas. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255183 | SELF-LOCKING MANHOLE COVER - A manhole cover having an integrated locking system that is self-locking and easy to open. The device includes a cover plate adapted to rest on a manhole cover support surface of a manhole frame so as to be substantially flush with a top portion of the manhole frame and a surrounding surface in which the manhole frame is situated. An anchor on the cover plate is adapted to engage the manhole frame at a first location in a manner that resists lifting of the cover plate proximate to the first location. A locking member on the cover plate is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking member is adapted to engage the manhole frame at a second location in a manner that resists lifting of the cover plate proximate to the second location. In the unlocked position, the locking member is disengaged from the manhole frame. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255184 | ROLL-UP DOOR ASSEMBLY, BLOW MOLDED PANEL THEREFOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A roll-up door has a plurality of panels and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted to ends of the panels for mounting the panels in channels. At least some of the panels are formed of blow-molded thermoplastic material and have a relatively flat outside face and an inside face including ribs that extend longitudinally and transversely on the panel. A reinforced panel of thermoplastic material is made by blow molding a panel with a thermoplastic material to form a relatively flat outside face and a ribbed inside face, and with elongated channels along upper and lower walls thereof. The panel is trimmed while it is still warm to open the channels at one end. While the panel is still warm, reinforcing members are inserted into the elongated channels. The panels are cooled to shrink the channels onto the reinforcing members. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255185 | DEVICE FOR THE TRANSFER OF TORQUE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255186 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS FOR VEHICULAR OPENING/CLOSING BODY EMPLOYING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR - Connector side terminals | 2009-10-15 |
20090255187 | ACTIVE SEAL ARCHITECTURES - Active seal architectures adapted for producing a variable sealing and/or closing force between a closure panel and perimeter, includes a mounting clip, a flexible outer layer fixedly connected to the clip, defining an interior space, and longitudinally extending along the perimeter; and an interior structure comprising and reconfigurable by an active material disposed within the space, and operable to impart differing first and second forces upon the layer and panel when the material is activated and deactivated respectively. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255188 | Drive Unit for a Door or Gate, Particularly for a Garage Door, and Method for Operating Such Drive Unit - A drive unit for a door or a gate includes an electric motor, a detection unit for detecting the position of the door or gate, the detection unit being coupled to the motor and providing an identical pulse sequence with every rotation of the motor, wherein the duration of one pulse in the sequence is different from the duration of the other pulses in the sequence, which are equal. All detected pulses are stored in a non-volatile memory. The drive unit includes an electronic control and regulating circuit including an output stage for the electric motor and at least one memory, in which an operational program is stored providing a programmable learning procedure for an opening and closing movement of the door or gate based on the pulses provided by the detection unit. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255189 | ALUMINUM OXIDE PARTICLES - A collection of nanoparticles of aluminum oxide have been produced by laser pyrolysis have a very narrow distribution of particle diameters. Preferably, the distribution of particle diameters effectively does not have a tail such that almost no particles have a diameter greater than about 4 times the average diameter. The pyrolysis preferably is performed by generating a molecular stream containing an aluminum precursor, an oxidizing agent and an infrared absorber. The pyrolysis can be performed with an infrared laser such as a CO | 2009-10-15 |
20090255190 | Bracket Assembly for Supporting a Rotatable Gutter System - The present invention relates to a rotatable gutter support assembly that can rotate the gutter from an operational position where the gutter is used to collect and divert water from a roof, to a cleaning or rotated position in which the gutter is sufficiently rotated downwardly so that its inside may be accessed from ground level. The cleaning position then enables one to clean the gutter by using a suitable brush or even simply by hosing with water. The present invention also relates to a gutter system using the above assembly. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255191 | ADJUSTABLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable housing assembly for mounting to a wall is disclosed. The assembly generally includes a back plate having a flange that defines an axis extending perpendicularly from the back plate and a front plate disposed in parallel relationship to the back plate. A connector connects the plates in the parallel relationship at various distances longitudinally along the axis. The connector includes co-acting male and female components extending circumferentially about the axis and at least one of the male and female components is spaced longitudinally along the axis for connecting the plates at any one of the various distances in response to relative rotation between the male and female components about the axis. The connector may also include a mounting ring separate from the back plate and the front plate that couples the front plate to the back plate. The mounting ring allows for additional distances to be obtained between the front plate and the back plate. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255192 | METHOD OF ALLOCATING ADVERTISING SPACE & SYSTEM THERFOR - A built structure having an upward facing surface; the built structure supporting a first image and a second image; the upward facing surface overlaid by the first image in the form of first indicia; the first image arranged for visibility from overflying craft; and wherein revenue is derived from the upward facing surface; and wherein the revenue is a function of a cone of legibility; the cone describing an inverted conical section of a sphere whose generator is equal to the distance of resolution of the smallest discrete detail of the image; the second image in the form of a substantially vertically oriented sign having second indicia thereon adapted for viewing from ground level and for which separate signage rights can be negotiated; the upwardly facing surface mechanically associated with both the first image and the second image. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255193 | Mobile Partition - A mobile partitioning wall is disclosed and provided with several wall elements, which are displaceably suspended at running rails. The wall elements have a structure that is simple to manufacture and to mount and is universally usable. The wall elements are formed without supporting frame. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255194 | TRANSPARENT SUSTAINABLE WALL SYSTEM - A sustainable energy saving wall utilizing recyclable materials is disclosed for use in construction where the wall provides natural light to the interior of the structure while also providing support without the need for further load bearing structure. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255195 | Drive-thru system and method - A vehicular drive-thru food ordering and delivering system and method are provided. The system includes a lot, a drive-thru lane and a building for receiving and filling drive-thru orders. The building has a primary food delivery window for passing ready orders to drive-thru customers, and a downstream in-line parking area for drive-thru vehicles having a delayed order. Proximate to and downstream from the primary food delivery window is a doorway for attendant access from the primary food delivery window to the downstream in-line parking area. An attendant runway is proximate and downstream of the doorway and proximate to the in-line vehicle waiting area. A customer with a delayed order can be directed to wait in the downstream in-line waiting area. When the delayed order is ready for delivery, an attendant can deliver the ready order via the proximate doorway and proximate attendant runway to a vehicle waiting in the in-line vehicle waiting area. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255196 | BLIND FRAME FOR A WINDOW OR A DOOR - A blind frame for a window or door, the blind frame including a channel defined by the blind frame, the channel extending at least partially around the periphery of the blind frame and defining a space between the frame and an adjacent wall, the space being adapted and configured to receive an amount of concrete so as to affix the frame to the wall. The blind frame may include an accessory compartment including a housing defining an external surface adapted and configured to support an amount of concrete and embed said housing in said wall opening. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255197 | Fenestration Products Comprising Pultrusion Reinforced Vinyl Polymer Foam - The present application provides improved fenestration products and improved methods of making fenestration products. The product may include (a) an elongated vinyl polymer foam body having a length, a first surface extending the length of the foam body, and a second surface extending the length of the foam body; and (b) an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support engaging the foam body and substantially entirely covering the first surface, wherein at least a portion of the second surface is exposed. The method may include (a) providing an elongated vinyl polymer foam body; (b) covering a first surface extending the length of the body with an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support; and (c) applying traditional woodworking processes to a second exposed surface extending the length of the body. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255198 | Structure Having Multiple Interwoven Structural Members Enhanced for Resistance of Multi-Directional Force - A structural assembly has a first set of first elongate structural members alternately spaced apart from a second set of second elongate structural members by locking blocks, the first set defining a first plane and the second set defining a second plane forming an intersection at an angle with the first plane, the structural members and locking blocks defining an assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection, and a compressive mechanism spanning the assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection. Compressing the adjoined blocks and structural members by the spanning compression mechanism locks the blocks and structural members together in a manner to resist applied forces. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255199 | Concrete Floor System Incorporating Foundation Footing - This invention relates to apparatus for use in a concrete floor system, incorporating a foundation footing, for a building, a foundation footing or a concrete floor system including the apparatus and a method of construction of such a concrete floor system, wherein the apparatus includes a moulding for a foundation footing, including: a first wall section, a second wall section and a bottom section; said sections being connected together to present a substantially u-shaped cross-section, and wherein the first wall section is taller than the second wall section. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255200 | FOUNDATION FOR A WIND TURBINE - This invention comprises a wind turbine foundation with a hollow central body in the shape of a truncated cone which has an upper flange or a pedestal to connect with the tower (not shown), and a lower slab in the shape of a plane ring. In the preferred embodiment, the foundation leans the interior surface of the cone and the lower slab on earth from the local terrain, which takes on the role of permanent formwork; in an alternative embodiment, the interior of the foundation is left hollow and accommodates components of the wind turbine within it; and in a final alternative embodiment, the foundation is placed over the surface of the terrain which supports only the base of the lower slab, the central body not being buried. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255201 | MEMBRANE ROOFING - A foam roofing underlayment is provided with a reinforcement membrane having an array of fastener elements for engaging fastener elements on a flexible roof membrane. The underlayment is formed by molding foam between the reinforcement membrane and a carrier membrane. The underlayment in secured to the roof using washers having fastener elements for engaging the fastener elements of the flexible roof membrane. An anti-peel flap with fastener elements is provided around the periphery of the washers. A slip sheet is used between the underlayment and the flexible roof membrane to permit accurate positioning of the flexible roof membrane prior to engagement of the fastener elements. The interstices between the fastener elements provide lateral moisture paths to vents in the flexible roof membrane. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255202 | Tile Flooring System - An acid-resistant tile floor system for biologically clean environments. A tensile-load-bearing grid is placed on a floor substrate. A mixture of an epoxy resin and a resin set-up agent is poured over the grid. Ceramic tiles are adhesively bonded to the epoxy resin mixture. The epoxy resin mixture forms an acid-resistant barrier on the floor substrate and an uninterrupted adhesive surface for the tiles. The grid is made of fiberglass or other suitable material. The openings in the grid allow the epoxy resin mixture to flow down to the floor substrate. The set-up agent in the mixture ensures that the epoxy resin sets up completely around the grid, To form the uninterrupted bonding surface for the tiles. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255203 | Grid system for supporting a suspended ceiling and ceiling mounted equipment - A grid system for supporting a suspended ceiling and ceiling mounted equipment includes a plurality of grid elements which are interconnected in a orthogonal grid pattern. The grid elements have a wire raceway located at their upper end which is accessible from above the grid element. Flanges located at lower portions of the grid elements engage the equipment supported by the grid system. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255204 | STRAIGHT JOINT FOR SANDWICH PANELS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A straight joint and method for connecting two adjacent construction elements, such as sandwich panels, so as to reduce or minimize thermal bridging across the elements. The sandwich panels each have a core, an outer layer, a cavity defined by a portion of the core, and a pathway through the outer layer to the cavity. The panels are erected such that the panel cores are in contact with one another. Bonding material is injected into the cavity through the pathway to seal the joint and maintain the panels in fixed relation to one another. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255205 | Engineered Molded Fiberboard Panels and Methods of Making and Using the Same - A fiberboard panel is formed from at least one corrugated sheet of molded cellulose fiber material having alternating ribs and grooves. Spaced slits are cut through the ribs on one face of the sheet and terminate short of the opposite face so as to form at least one slotted portion of more flexibility which may be bent to form a curve. The corrugated sheet is sandwiched between two flat sheets of the same material to form a composite panel. The corrugated sheet or panel is formed by a wet processing method including successive cold and hot press steps in which a wet mat is pressed between an opposing perforated platen and non-perforated, elastomeric material platen of cross-sectional shape substantially matching the desired panel shape and dimensions. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255206 | Adjustable Attachment System - An adjustable attachment system is provided for attaching a unit to a base. The adjustable attachment system comprises an embed, a bridging clip and a locking strip. The bridging clip is adapted for receiving an attachment piece, to which the unit may be attached. The embed is positioned in an outward facing surface of the base. The bridging clip is positioned in the embed at a desired in/out position. The position of the bridging clip may be adjusted in two orthogonal directions. The locking strip is inserted between the bridging clip and the embed to fix the bridging clip in place. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255207 | Standardized compression bar system for a braced front construction - A compression bar system for a braced facade structure is disclosed. The system includes a compression bar, and connecting elements connectable to the compression bar. Each connecting element is formed as a pre-fabricated part and is connectable to tie elements. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255208 | Reduced eccentricity guardrail post connector for decking structure - A reduced eccentricity guardrail post connector is provided and includes a connection element having a tensile force resistant portion and a shear resistant portion, where a proximal end of the shear resistant portion is connected at about a normal angle to a distal end of the tensile force resistant portion. The post connector further includes a post coupler disposed at a proximal end of the tensile force resistant portion, where the post coupler compressively joins a post to a rim joist. Additionally, a joist coupler is disposed at a distal end of the shear resistant portion, where the joist coupler compressively joins the connector element to a joist. Further, a joist material strengthening element is disposed into the joist to resist tensile loads in joist material. The tensile resistant portion resists tensile loads and the shear resistant portion resist shear loads when the horizontal forces are imparted on the post. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255209 | POURED WALL UNIT - A method for installing a window in or within a poured concrete wall is disclosed. The method comprises a kit with at least one window block. It also includes a first spacer adapted to abut a first side of the glass block and a second spacer adapted to abut a second side of the window block. The method implementing the kit includes the steps of erecting a wall form comprising of a first and a second form, locating the kit in between the first and second form, placing concrete into the wall form around the window kit, removing the first and second wall forms, and removing the first and second spacers. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255210 | Structure Having Multiple Interwoven Structural Members Enhanced for Resistance of Multi-Directional Force - A structural assembly has a first set of first elongate structural members alternately spaced apart from a second set of second elongate structural members by locking blocks, the first set defining a first plane and the second set defining a second plane forming an intersection at an angle with the first plane, the structural members and locking blocks defining an assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection, and a compressive mechanism spanning the assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection. Compressing the adjoined blocks and structural members by the spanning compression mechanism locks the blocks and structural members together in a manner to resist applied forces. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255211 | Method and means for producing a concrete block - A method and means for producing a concrete block through the use of a urethane form which includes a bottom wall, end walls and side walls with the inside surface of the bottom wall having grooves, indentations and ribs molded therein so that the resultant face of the concrete block will have an irregular surface and brick-like members appearing thereon. The method of this invention also involves the use of placing one or more coloring agents in the cavities of the urethane form so that the face of the concrete block will have a more realistic appearance. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255212 | Variable Angle Mastic Applicator and Method of Applying Mastic - A variable angle mastic applicator features a first panel and a second panel pivotally connected thereto to allow pivoting of the second panel relative to the first along an axis extending therealong. A delivery passage communicates at opposite ends with opposite sides of the first and second panels to allow delivery of mastic from a source side of the panels to an application side of the panels. The pivoting of the second panel relative to the first panel allows change of an angle at which the first and second panels diverge. A method of applying mastic involves changing the angle at which the first and second panels diverge to generally match a corner angle defined by two sheets of drywall and then delivering mastic through the delivery passage of the applicator with each panel having been placed against a respective one of the sheets of drywall adjacent the corner. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255213 | SANDWICH PANEL WITH CLOSED EDGE AND METHODS OF FABRICATING - The edge of a construction element, such as a sandwich panel having a core and two outer layers, is closed such that forces acting on the construction element are directed to the outer layers and generally not through the panel core. A portion of the core may be removed to define a cavity within the construction element. A bonding material closes the edge by filling the cavity and forming a new edge that is substantially coplanar to the edges of the outer layers. The edge also can be closed by inserting the edge into a U-profile bracket and connecting the outer layers of the panel to side walls of the U-profile bracket. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255214 | Closing device for applying screw tops to containers - Proposed is a closing device ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255215 | Zipper registration using eye-mark encoder - The apparatus uses a servo motor and an accumulator dancer arm to buffer the motion of film, with zipper and clips or sliders already inserted, in a zipper-sealing machine. The servo drives the film to an eye-mark and then stops the film. Upstream of the servo motor, the film and zipper stop so that the zipper can be processed, such as by ultrasonic crush stations and clip insertion stations. Downstream of the servo motor, the film runs out of an accumulator to the bagger/wrapper apparatus. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255216 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE SYSTEMS FOR ZIPPER ASSEMBLIES ON LARGE BAG CONSTRUCTIONS OF VARIOUS SUBSTRATES - The present disclosure relates to a high burst slider zipper which allows for bottom filling of reclosable packages, such as large bags, and further provides increased resistance to damage from the dropping or shock loading of the filled package. This is achieved by providing a peel seal or other frangible or separable connection between the zipper profiles, and by sealing a portion of one of the flanges to itself by a hard seal above the peel seal. This causes the external forces on a bag from bottom filling or shock loading to be directed toward the hard seal and further directed so as to cause a shear force against the peel seal, thereby increasing the resistance of the package to external forces. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255217 | Method and Apparatus for Insertion of Uniquely Shaped Packaging Elements - In some embodiments, a method of insertion of uniquely shaped packaging, elements may include one or more of the following steps: (a) transporting, a container along a conveyor, (b) securing the container, (c) aligning a spray cap mechanism over a container opening with a transfer rake assembly, (d) grasping a diptube with a diptube assembly, (e) lowering the diptube assembly and the transfer rake assembly to insert the diptube into the container, (f) securing the container with a timing screw, (g) loading the spray cap mechanism into a sprayer magazine, (h) locking a retractable stop onto the spray cap mechanism, (i) transferring the spray cap mechanism from the sprayer magazine to the transfer rake, (j) locking, a second spray cap mechanism with the retractable stop, and (k) retracting the diptube assembly after inserting the diptube into the container. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255218 | Method and device for packaging of goods in bags - A method and a device for packaging of products ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255219 | METHOD AND DEVICE PACKAGING FLAT OBJECTS - In order to package flat objects ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255220 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PACKS OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, A GUIDE SYSTEM FOR PACKAGING PACKS AND A METHOD FOR PACKAGING PACKS - A packaging machine for packs of containers including a horizontal conveying means for the containers grouped as packs, a means for supplying flat paperboard sheets at the bottom side of the containers, wherein the containers are transported in a standing manner on the paperboard sheet, a means for folding upward front and back, in the transport direction, edge portions of the paperboard sheet, each of which extends beyond the footprint of the pack, at least two opposing lateral guide elements for folding upward lateral edges of the paperboard sheet extending laterally beyond the footprint of the grouped containers, wherein at least portions of the guide elements exert a defined pressing force on the upward-folded edges of the paperboard sheet and the side faces of the pack, and an adhesive is provided with edge portions of the lateral edges overlapping with front and/or back edges of the paperboard sheet. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255221 | Suspended Vacuum Sealer Appliance - A Suspended Vacuum Sealer Appliance is a packaging device for extracting ambient air from a vacuum bag that is filled with foods or other items and then sealing the bag, whereby the vacuum sealer is attached suspended under a shelf, cabinet or the like, a vacuum bag is held suspended vertically for filling with items outside of the appliance and the vacuum bag's open end is held vertically in the vertically oriented vacuum chamber opening by means of adjustable bag clips which holds the vacuum bag suspended in a vertical plane while ambient air is extracted and the bag sealed, and further providing a flat storage tray for vacuum bags within or on the appliance. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255222 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE IN SITU COLLECTION OF NUCLEATED PARTICLES - A particle collection apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a baghouse housing comprising an entrance port, a collection port, a baghouse configured between the entrance port and the collection port, and a vacuum port coupled to the baghouse. The apparatus also includes a collection mechanism coupled to the collection port; and, a compression mechanism coupled to the baghouse. | 2009-10-15 |