47th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080283541 | Dispensing apparatus - Dispensing apparatus for delivery product from a dispensing container received in use within said dispensing apparatus, the dispensing apparatus comprising a housing defining a socket for said dispensing container and an outlet for product dispensed from said dispensing container, the apparatus further comprising a dose counting mechanism wherein at least a part of the dose counting mechanism is formed from copolyester. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283542 | Apparatus for smart medical care - An apparatus, method and system for dispensing medication in a personal health management system are described. The apparatus for dispensing medication is shown. The apparatus includes one or more storage compartments for storing-one or more medications, an input device for inputting data related to the medications, a data storage device configured to store at least the data, an output device operable to message information related to the medications, and a computing device configured to respond to the data, select one or more of the storage compartments for dispensing of the medication, provide information for the output device, and record quantity and frequency of the dispensing in the data storage device. A method is also provided for dispensing medication in accordance with an aspect of the invention. A system utilizing the apparatus in a personal health management system is also shown. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283543 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES - A method is provided for dispensing solid pharmaceutical articles using an apparatus including a housing and a sensor system, the housing defining a dispensing passage having a dispensing inlet and a dispensing outlet downstream of the dispensing inlet, the sensor system including first and second sensors spaced apart along the dispensing channel such that the second sensor is located downstream of the first sensor. The method includes: forcing at least one article along a path through the dispensing passage; generating detection signals using the first and second sensors responsive to articles passing through the dispensing channel; and using the detection signals from the first and second sensors to monitor dispensing performance of the apparatus. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283544 | Device for Offloading Capped Vials Useful in System and Method for Dispensing Prescriptions - An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled, capped pharmaceutical vials includes: at least one chute including a receiving section and a pick-up section. The receiving section and the pick-up section are divided by an inlet. The receiving section has a concave sloping ramp and side walls. The pick-up section has a trough with a floor that slopes relative to a horizontal surface and a front wall at one end of the trough. The inlet is defined by a rear wall and the upper edge of the trough. The chute also includes dividers mounted to and rising above the trough and attached to the rear wall. The inlet and dividers are configured and positioned such that an object as defined in UL 61010A-1, 1740 cannot pass through the inlet from the trough. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283545 | COMMODITY CARRYING OUT DEVICE - The present invention provides a commodity carrying out device that can reliably carry out a vertically-long shaped commodity in an upright state from a commodity storage column to a bucket. More specifically, since a commodity positioned at the front end side of a commodity storage column is tilted forward to be moved into a bucket, when moving a vertically-long shaped commodity in an upright state into a bucket, it is possible to move the commodity without the commodity toppling backwards. Thus, the commodity can be reliably moved into the bucket. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283546 | Paper Dispenser - The dispenser according to the invention is a paper dispenser, particularly for toilet paper, comprising a casing ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283547 | Dispenser for Multiple Rolls of Lottery Tickets - A lottery ticket dispensing system includes a housing having a plurality of lottery ticket rolls carried therein. At least one wall of the housing defines a common dispensing face having a respective dispensing slot for each of the lottery ticket rolls. A leading end of each of the lottery ticket rolls is pulled and dispensed independently of the other lottery ticket rolls. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283548 | Dispensing Apparatus - This invention relates to dispensing apparatus for dispensing a variety of a similar item. The dispensing apparatus includes a cabinet, being adapted to enclose multiple compartments. Each compartment is capable of retaining multiple substantially similar beverage items. The dispensing apparatus also includes dispensing trigger means to trigger release of a preferred item and at least one delivery port where the item is delivered for collection. The dispensing apparatus further includes dispensing control assembly configured to offer at least one service from a range of services as defined. The beverage items dispensed include miniature bottles capable of holding up to or more than 50 millilitres of a beverage. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283549 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES - An apparatus for dispensing pharmaceutical articles includes a housing and a gas source to provide a positive pressure supply gas flow. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing channel fluidly connected to the hopper chamber, a drive jet outlet, and an agitation outlet. The dispensing channel has an inlet and an outlet and defines a flow path therebetween. The gas source is fluidly connected to each of the drive jet outlet and the agitation outlet to provide: a pressurized drive jet gas flow through the drive jet outlet to convey articles through the dispensing channel along the flow path; and a pressurized agitation gas flow through the agitation outlet to agitate articles in the hopper chamber. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283550 | Beverage Dispenser - A method and apparatus for dispensing a post-mix beverage in which a disposable concentrate unit | 2008-11-20 |
20080283551 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADMINISTERING MICRO-INGREDIENT FEED ADDITIVES TO ANIMAL FEED RATIONS - A method and apparatus are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations. The apparatus may be referred to as a system which includes a number of discrete components which cooperate together to ultimately deliver micro-ingredients to a desired location, such as a feed mixer containing a feed ration. Structure is provided for storing, measuring, dispensing, and conveying the micro-ingredients. Measuring of the micro-ingredients may be achieved by loss in weight, gain in weight, or volumetric metering methods. Transport by a liquid carrier such as water may be achieved by providing one or a plurality of conveyance pumps connected to a transport line. The system is operated by a control unit which controls components of the system to achieve delivery of specified amounts and types of micro-ingredients to the feed ration. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283552 | Molded preform and container having integrated pour spout - A one-piece plastic container includes a body defining a longitudinal axis and having an upper portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion has a spout defining an opening into the container and a finish offset radially outwardly from the spout. A trough defines a passage into the body. The trough slopes toward the passage and defines a non-orthogonal angle relative to the longitudinal axis. According to other features, the sidewall portion is integrally formed with and extends from the upper portion to the base portion. The base portion closes off an end of the container. The finish defines a means, such as at least one thread, for attaching a closure thereon. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283553 | Closure for a Dispensing Device - A closure is provided for use with a dispensing device which comprises a housing having a dispensing outlet, a supply of a substance and a dispensing member mountable in the housing in a rest position relative to the housing and movable from the rest position to an actuated position, said movement from the rest position to the actuated position causing dispensing of said substance out of the dispensing outlet. The closure is adapted to close the dispensing outlet in two different orientations of the closure. Moreover, the closure has a restricting member which, when the closure closes the dispensing outlet in either orientation, prevents movement of the dispensing member from the rest position to the actuated position so that dispensing of the substance is prevented when the closure closes the dispensing outlet. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283554 | Portable Dispensing Systems - A disposable dispensing device for storing and dispensing fluids, such as liquids and gels is disclosed. The dispensing device is a scalable packaging solution including an outer protective housing or shell, optionally a fluid reservoir, and an orifice from which the materials are expelled. The dispensing device can also include a dispensing button that activates an internal pumping system via an actuator mechanism that translates a force in a first direction into a force in a second direction. The dispensing device is particularly useful for liquids such as fragrances or colognes, gels, purified water, dry powders, creams, and pharmaceutical products such as eye ear drops or sprays. The device by design has many uses, is highly portable, and can include an outer reusable and decorative case. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283555 | Dosage-Dispensing Device For Substances In Powder-Or Paste Form - A dosage-dispensing device, for substances in powder- or paste form, includes a supply container and a dosage-dispensing head that is connected or connectable to the supply container. A housing has an outlet orifice of circular cross-section and a delivery- and closure element with a closure portion serving to close off the outlet orifice. The device further has a conveying tool with at least one conveying element that serves to direct the substance to the outlet orifice, wherein the outlet orifice and the delivery- and closure element are arranged on the central lengthwise axis of the dosage-dispensing head. The conveying tool is rotatable about the central lengthwise axis in relation to the housing and the at least one conveying element is designed to move on a circular path about the central lengthwise axis. The delivery- and closure element includes a delivery portion which serves to deliver a substance that is to be dispensed, and the delivery- and closure element is configured to be rotatable about the central lengthwise axis in relation to the housing and to be capable of translatory displacement along the central lengthwise axis relative to the outlet orifice. The at least one conveying element of the conveying tool which serves for the delivery of substance is slanted in the direction of its rotation at an acute angle to the plane of its circular path. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283556 | Keyed dispensing cartridge system - A dispensing system for dispensing cleaning product for hand washing at a faucet comprises a cartridge having an internal reservoir for containing hand wash cleaning product, a nozzle configured in one of a plurality of key shapes, and a dispenser having a receptacle opening adapted to receive and engage the nozzle of the cartridge when the receptacle opening is configured in one of a plurality of key shapes corresponding to the key shape of the nozzle, the dispenser having a fluid communication passage for dispensing fluid for hand washing, whereby only cartridges and dispensers which have matched key shapes will engage each other for operative discharge of the hand wash cleaning product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283557 | SPOUT FOR FOOD STUFF CONTAINER | 2008-11-20 |
20080283558 | GARMENT HANGER WITH A COLLAPSIBLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT HOOK - A garment hanger with a hook that pivots between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. The body of the hanger having detents for securing the hook in either the vertical or horizontal position. The hook capable of being alternately attached and detached from the body of the hanger. The hook additionally capable of being rotated along a substantially vertical axis. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283559 | REVERSIBLE INFANT CARRIER - A reversible infant carrier adaptable for selectively carrying the infant in the front or the back of the wearer with proper back and abdomen support includes an anterior support panel and a posterior support panel linked thereto. There is further provided a pair of adjustable shoulder harnesses attached to the anterior support panel, and a support belt slidably extendible through the anterior support panel including a lumbar support pad and an abdomen support sleeve. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283560 | SIDE SEATING INFANT CARRIER - A side seating infant carrier which is adapted to support an infant or young child on an adult wearer's hip and is provided with a retention strap arrangement which is specifically adapted to hold the infant or young child within a seat portion defined by the carrier. The infant carrier of the present invention is further provided with a waist belt arrangement adapted to provide optimal support to the lower back/lumbar of the wearer, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap arrangement which is configured to promote enhanced comfort and sizing flexibility. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283561 | SIDE SEATING INFANT CARRIER - A side seating infant carrier which is adapted to support an infant or young child on an adult wearer's hip and is provided with a retention strap arrangement which is specifically adapted to hold the infant or young child within a seat portion defined by the carrier. As a supplement to the retention strap, the carrier is also provided with a pair of leg straps which are extensible about respective ones of the infant's legs. The infant carrier of the present invention is further provided with a waist belt arrangement adapted to provide optimal support to the lower back/lumbar of the wearer, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap arrangement which is configured to promote enhanced comfort and sizing flexibility. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283562 | Stress-Reducer for Shoulder and the Use Thereof - A stress-reducer is provided for reducing stress on a user from a load of a carried item or object. The stress-reducer is shaped as a yoke and worn over a shoulder of a user and supports the carried item or object. The yoke bridges or spans the shoulder of the user, substantially the upper part of the trapezius muscle and/or the collarbone. The yoke is in contact with either side of the upper part of the user's shoulder on an anterior and/or posterior side. The stress-reducer can be used with strap means. A carried item, equipped with a stress-reducer, a brassiere fitted with a stress-reducer and a garment having a stress-reducer attached thereto are also provided, as well as an arm carrier comprising a stress-reducer, a cradle being attached to an arm and a string being connected between the stress-reducer and the cradle. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283563 | Holder for Tape Measure - A holder for a tape measure includes an upper portion including an attaching section to attach to a belt, and a lower portion connected to the upper portion, the lower portion being substantially rigid and including a slot to receive a clip of the tape measure. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283564 | Cargo or luggage basket rack for a vehicle - This describes a cargo or luggage carrying basket assembly which attaches to an existing rack assembly on a vehicle roof. The existing rack assembly consists of two bar frame assemblies with coupling to attach to the car roof. The main difference in configuration is whether the bars or rack assemblies run perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of the car (one side of the car the other) or parallel to it. (Front of car to back of car) This invention can attach itself to either of the above described configurations. The basket consists of pipe sections and fittings made of tubular, hollow plastic pipe with certain members reinforced with wire. The primary use of this invention is for luggage and material normally stored in a vehicle trunk. It is not intended to allow the mounting of other sports equipment to the underlying, existing load bars or rack assembly. This invention can hold sports equipment if the sports equipment fits into the basket and is properly secured however this invention's use is not designed to hold sports equipment such as snow skis, snowboards and adult size bicycles. This invention is designed to attach to nearly all existing rack systems and is not designed to attach directly to the roof. One of this invention's primary improvements is the use of plastic pipe and other manufactured products to reduce the cost to make one compared to other similar inventions. As well no additional skill such as welding is needed to construct this device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283565 | APPARATUS FOR CLOSING GAPS - An apparatus for obstructing gaps present between front seats and dividing consoles of automobiles comprising an elongated member, having a pliable, malleable character, that can accommodate a wide range of automobile makes and models. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283566 | Backpack-Style Strap Carrier Tote - A unique strap carrier tote carries a rolled yoga mat, collapsed hula hoop, towel, prayer rug, poster/drawing case, or other piece of equipment in a backpack style on the user's back. Two adjustable straps encircle the piece of equipment—typically proximate opposing ends of the rolled mat or opposing sectional sides of the collapsed hoop—and two adjustable shoulder straps extend therefrom. The user can sling the piece of equipment across her back so that her hands will be free, and the equipment will be securely and easily carried during walking, running, climbing, biking, etc. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283567 | Inertia Compensating Dancer Roll For Web Feed - A printing apparatus, an associated method, and computer program of designing a floating roller in a tensioning system adapted to supply a web of material from a web supply to a processing machine, or to send out a web of material from a processing machine such as printing device to another processing machine such as finishing device, comprises inputting an external radius of the floating roller, a measure of elasticity of the material, a thickness of the material, a width of the material, and angles at which the material contacts the floating roller; and adjusting a mass of the floating roller and a rotational inertia of the floating roller such that the floating roller maintains a constant tension on the web of material as the material is passing through the tensioning system based on the following equation: | 2008-11-20 |
20080283568 | Fastening Driving Tool with Pivotally Mounted Magazine and Magazine Therefor - The apparatus comprises of a barrel and means ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283569 | Expulsion Device Actuated by a Pressure Medium - The invention relates to an expulsion device which is actuated by a pressure medium and which is used to expel objects or liquid materials from a reservoir by means of a drive piston which is impinged upon by a pressure medium, comprising a pressure medium container which is exchangeable via a pressure connection device and which connected to a drive device, enabling the pressure medium to impinge upon the drive piston which is used to connect the pressure medium container ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283570 | Gentle touch surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283571 | Sensing surgical fastener - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical fasteners by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple or fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283572 | Surgical stapling instrument with chemical sealant - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical staples, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical staples containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283573 | Surgical Fastener Applying Apparatus - A surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided including a cartridge half-section and an anvil half-section, the cartridge half-section and anvil half-section being relatively movable from an unclamped position to a clamped position; and a loading unit receivable in the cartridge half-section and having a plurality of staples and a plurality of staple pusher members. The cartridge half-section includes a frame; a member being longitudinally movable through the loading unit to interact with the plurality of staple pusher members to fire the staples; and a lockout mechanism arranged to block advancement of the member in a locked-out position of the lockout mechanism. In use, after loading of the loading unit in the surgical fastener applying apparatus and subsequent clamping of the cartridge and anvil half-sections, the lockout mechanism is moved to an unlocked position to allow advancement of the member. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283574 | Maneuverable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283575 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical stapling device for sequentially applying a plurality of fasteners to body tissue and simultaneously incising tissue is provided. The surgical stapling device is adapted to receive disposable loading units having staples in linear rows whose length can be between about 30 mm and 60 mm. The disposable loading unit includes a proximal body portion, a mounting assembly and a tool assembly. The mounting assembly is secured to the proximal end of the tool assembly and pivotally mounted about a pivot axis to the distal end of the proximal body portion. A support member or blow-out plate assembly is positioned on opposite sides of the pivot avis and extends between the proximal body portion and the mounting assembly. An axial drive assembly is slidably positioned between the support members and is translatable through the cartridge assembly to eject staples from the cartridge assembly. The support members prevent outward buckling of the axial drive assembly during actuation of the device especially when the tool assembly is articulated. Preferably, a protrusion is provided in the proximal body portion of the disposable loading unit at a position to frictionally engage an articulation link. Engagement between the protrusion and the articulation link retains the articulation link at a fixed position within the proximal body portion to maintain the tool assembly in a desired orientation until a predetermined axial force is applied to the articulation link. The disposable loading unit also preferably includes a locking member which is operably connected to the axial drive assembly. The locking member provides an audible and/or tactile indication that the device has been actuated. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283576 | Surgical fastening device with cutter - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical fastening device includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical fasteners by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283577 | Steerable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283578 | Methods and Apparatus for Wire Bonding with Wire Length Adjustment in an Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit is wire bonded in a manner such that there is consistent RF performance from integrated circuit package to integrated circuit package. Bond distances within the integrated circuit are measured, each corresponding to a wire bond to be formed. An area under a hypothetical wire bond profile is calculated as a function of the bond distances, a baseline wire length, and a baseline loop height. A wire is bonded across a given one of the bond distances to form a given one of the wire bonds. A wire bond profile for the given wire bond is provided having an area thereunder that is substantially equal to the calculated area. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283579 | Method for bonding electronic components - A first electronic component, e.g., a semiconductor die and a second electronic component, e.g., a substrate, each with a main surface, are bonded to each other by applying at least one metal layer comprising an indium layer on each of the main surfaces. Then the semiconductor die and the substrate are aligned against each other with their main surfaces facing each other. The die and substrate with the metal layers in between form an arrangement, which is introduced into a compression means. Afterwards the arrangement is compressed in the compression means at a pressure in a range of 10 to 35 MPa, and heat in a range of 230 to 275° C. is applied to the arrangement, by which temperature and pressure the electronic components are bonded to each other. The compression process is performable in oxygeneous gas atmosphere inside the compression means. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283580 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board having a bump. The method includes forming a solder-resist layer having a small-diameter aperture and a large-diameter aperture, each aperture exposing a respective conductive pad of the printed wiring board, and printing a solder paste in the large-diameter aperture in the solder-resist layer, but not printing the solder paste in the small-diameter aperture in the solder resist layer. The method also includes loading a solder ball in each of the large-diameter aperture and the small-diameter aperture using a mask having aperture areas that correspond to the small-diameter aperture and large-diameter aperture of the solder-resist layer, and forming a small-diameter bump from the solder ball in the small-diameter aperture and a large-diameter bump from both the solder paste and the solder ball in the large-diameter aperture. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283581 | Apparatus and method for connecting copper tubes - An apparatus and method for connecting copper tubes are developed to facilitate welding operation in the refrigerating device. The new apparatus will reduce the poor welding rate so that it will effectively prevent clogging of the copper tubes and leaking the refrigerant. It also has merit to easily determine a suitable heating time while the copper tubes are welding. Thus, the rate of poor welding is reduced, as well as a method for connecting copper tubes by using the tube connecting apparatus. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283582 | Secret Postcard and Method of Fabricating the Same - A secret postcard in accordance with the present invention is comprised of a single sheet, and a released paper. The sheet is foldable about a return line, and has a first area and a second area. A first perforation, and a second perforation are formed at a front surface of the second area. A first adhesive layer is formed at a rear surface of the second area in an area sandwiched between the return line and the first perforation. A second adhesive layer is formed at the rear surface of the second area in an area sandwiched between the second perforation and an edge of the second area extending in parallel with the return line. The second adhesive layer has such an adhesive force that the rear surfaces of the first and second areas cannot be released from each other after they were adhered to each other. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283583 | Reusable container - A reusable container comprises a base provided with a plurality of cut-outs, a lid provided with a plurality of cut-outs, and at least one wall panel comprising a plurality of tabs formed as unitary extensions of the wall panel, wherein the plurality of tabs engage the plurality of cuts-outs, securing the at least one wall panel to the base and to the lid. A back wall, a front wall brace, and at least one side wall brace provide support for the product. A method for electro-mechanically loading the container is also provided. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283584 | Method and Terminal for Presenting in Speech Format Product Descriptions Attachable to Products - The invention is especially intended for visually impaired persons who are not able to read text printed on products or product containers. With the invented method at least a part of a product description, which corresponds to a bar code read and which is fetched from a product information database, is stored in at least one memory accessible to the terminal. After this, in response to a command ordered by a user of the terminal, the RFID identifier attached to the terminal is read and the product description is presented in speech format so that the information readable in the memory and the RFID identifier is utilized in the presentation. The terminal is preferably a mobile station equipped with a speech synthesizer. A visually impaired person can point with the terminal to one or more products and listen via an audio system of the terminal to the product descriptions related to them. When RFID identifiers are attached to the product, the products need to be pointed to as precisely when reading bar codes. The products are, for example, foodstuff or medicine. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283585 | SELECTIVE LAUNDERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for selective laundering. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283586 | Integrated database for tracking shipping information - Systems and methods of the present invention for using an integrated database for shipping information are provided. Information gathered or entered during shipping label generation may be stored in a database. The label information may concern shipping labels associated with multiple shipping vendors. Information concerning shipping invoices may be received from the multiple shipping vendors are received, and a report may be generated based on the stored label information and the invoice information. The invoice information may also be stored in the database. Further, the invoice information may include electronic data interchange files received through vendor-specific interfaces. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283587 | Method and system for retrieval of consumer product information - A system comprising a product tag, a consumer receiver and software for the receiver enables a consumer to electronically retrieve information about commercial product. Each product would have a tag that could contain any amount of description information about the product. The tag has the capability of transmitting this information to a consumer. A customizable and programmable receiver can read the product tag and interpret the information according to the consumer's preferences programmed on the receiver. The software would allow the receiver to interpret the product tag information into an understandable format and present it to the consumer. This system enables a consumer to more efficiently and effectively obtain information about a commercial product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283588 | Method and system for tracking unfinished ceramic structures during manufacture - A system and method is provided for virtually tracking unfinished ceramic structures moved by a conveyor system through a plurality of manufacturing loops which reliably and accurately preserves both identification and manufacturing information during all steps of manufacture, and in particular during mark-obliterating steps such as firing or contouring. The method includes the steps of loading the marked, unfinished ceramic structure at a selected position on the conveyor system; relaying both the information in the identification mark and the selected position of the unfinished ceramic structure on the conveyor system; conveying the unfinished ceramic structure through at least one mark-obliterating manufacturing step, and identifying the ceramic structure after completion of the mark-obliterating step by relaying and processing information relating to its position on the conveyor system. The ceramic structure is then re-marked with a second mark after completing all mark-obliterating steps of manufacturing, such as firing and contouring. The second mark includes all of the identification and other data carried by the first mark. Both the first and second marks include the combination of a machine-readable and human-readable component, such as the combination of a two-dimensional bar code and an alpha-numeric code. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283589 | Method for Identifying Banknotes Origin - The invention relates to a method for verifying the origin of bank notes from an automatic teller. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283590 | SECURE PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTIONS - Payment card transactions at a point of sale (POS) are secured in certain embodiments by intercepting, with a POS security layer installed on a POS terminal, payment data from the POS terminal, transmitting the payment data from the POS security layer to a server security application installed on a POS server, and providing false payment data from the POS security layer to a POS terminal application installed on the POS terminal. The false payment data in various embodiments is processed as if it were the payment data, such that the POS terminal transmits an authorization request to the POS server using the false payment data. In addition, the authorization request may be transmitted from the POS server to a payment gateway. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283591 | SECURE PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTIONS - Payment card transactions at a point of sale (POS) are secured in certain embodiments by intercepting, with a POS security layer installed on a POS terminal, payment data from the POS terminal, transmitting the payment data from the POS security layer to a server security application installed on a POS server, and providing false payment data from the POS security layer to a POS terminal application installed on the POS terminal. The false payment data in various embodiments is processed as if it were the payment data, such that the POS terminal transmits an authorization request to the POS server using the false payment data. In addition, the authorization request may be transmitted from the POS server to a payment gateway. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283592 | SECURE PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTIONS - Payment card transactions at a point of sale (POS) are secured in certain embodiments by intercepting, with a POS security layer installed on a POS terminal, payment data from the POS terminal, transmitting the payment data from the POS security layer to a server security application installed on a POS server, and providing false payment data from the POS security layer to a POS terminal application installed on the POS terminal. The false payment data in various embodiments is processed as if it were the payment data, such that the POS terminal transmits an authorization request to the POS server using the false payment data. In addition, the authorization request may be transmitted from the POS server to a payment gateway. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283593 | Compromised Account Detection - Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying a compromised account. A compromised account may be identified by identifying a first unique identifier and associating the unique identifier with a fraud behavior. A second unique identifier may be identified and associated with a fraud behavior as well. The first unique identifier and the second unique identifier may be linked if at least a portion of the fraud behavior of the first unique identifier corresponds to at least a portion of the fraud behavior of the second unique identifier. Information relating to the fraud behavior of the first unique identifier, information relating to the fraud behavior of the second unique identifier, and information relating to the link between the fraud behavior of the first unique identifier and the second unique identifier may be stored in a data file. The first and/or the second unique identifiers may be an Internet protocol address. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283594 | Systems and methods for implementing debit card account restrictions - A method includes receiving from a remotely located computer information identifying at least one purchase category, wherein the information is transmitted by the computer responsive to user input provided to the computer by a bank customer having a debit card account with a bank; after receiving the information identifying the at least one purchase category, receiving an authorization request for a transaction corresponding to the debit card account; and causing the authorization request to be declined responsive to the at least one purchase category. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283595 | Authentication Information Management System, Authentication Information Management Server, Authentication Information Management Method and Program - There is provided an authentication information management system including: an information processing terminal mounted with an IC chip capable of non-contact communication with a reader/writer; and an authentication information management server capable of communication with the information processing terminal, wherein the information processing terminal includes: a plurality of memory areas provided in the IC chip for each of functions of the IC chip; and a plurality of applications for achieving each of the functions of the IC chip, and the authentication information management server includes: an authentication information setting portion for setting authentication information in the first memory area in response to a request sent from the first application of the information processing terminal; and an authentication information notifying portion which in response to a request sent from a second application of the information processing terminal, notifies the second application of the authentication information of the first memory area. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283596 | Storing System - A storing apparatus ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283597 | Verification System for Dry Cleaners and the Like - An apparatus for verifying inventory grouping comprises a scanner to scan codes on labels, and a computer having a computer readable storage media storing a computer program product. The product includes instructions for causing the computer to verify that articles in a grouped order belong in the grouped order by examining codes on tags associated with each article in the group to determine that the article belongs in the group. Most dry cleaning establishments have built up over the years efficient ways to manually assemble garment articles into orders. This invention capitalizes on that investment. Rather than throwing away an established manual system to regroup, this invention establishes a verification system that can catch the infrequent but costly regrouping mistakes that occur. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283598 | Election - Voting System - This system includes modified ATM machine, resetting machine and voter's log. This system integrates the stages of voter's verification, casting, collecting votes, prevents voter's fraud, has safeguard in place to prevent multiple voting, creates hard copy for possible recount, and verifies that every vote counts and counts correctly without exposing the selection of candidate to any person other than the voter. This system tracks and verifies votes in four different ways. 1st by hard copy of the votes, 2 | 2008-11-20 |
20080283599 | Systems for and Methods of Assigning Priority to Reader Antennae - Methods, storage media, and systems for assigning priority to reader antennae are disclosed. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, reader antennae identify the location of an object by detecting a tag or other identifier associated with each object. Sensors can be provided to provide additional information regarding the environment of the objects or their surroundings. A priority order is assigned to the reader antennae based on the location and other characteristics of the objects and/or their environment. A polling sequence for reading the reader antennae is determined according to the priority order. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283600 | Tag Anti-Collision Rfid System and Method for Tag Identification - The present invention relates to a tag anti-collision Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system and a method for tag identification. The method for tag identification consists of a first step of initializing a queue (Q) field and storing a prefix of a candidate queue (CQ) field in the queue field; a second step of transmitting a query including the prefix stored in the queue field to the RFID tags, and deleting the transmitted prefix from the queue field; a third step of inserting a prefix, in which prefixes 0 and 1 are inserted into a rear portion of a prefix of a previously transmitted query, into the queue field if two or more tags respond to the previously transmitted prefix and, therefore, the tags cannot be identified, and inserting the prefix of the previously transmitted query into the candidate queue field and deleting an unnecessary prefix stored in the candidate queue if there is no response or only one tag responds with respect to the previously transmitted prefix; and a fourth step of determining whether a prefix stored in the queue field exists, and returning to the second step if there is a prefix stored in the queue field. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283601 | MECHANISM FOR ATTACHING RFID TAG, TRANSFER DEVICE AND TRANSFER SYSTEM USING RFID TAG - In a mechanism for attaching to a cart an RFID tag used for transmitting and receiving data to and from an RFID reader/writer, a holding pocket retains the RFID tag. The orientation of the pocket is kept constant in such a manner that a surface of the RFID tag from which data can be read highly accurately faces an antenna for the RFID reader/writer while keeping the distance between the RFID tag and the antenna within a certain range regardless of the transfer direction of the cart. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283602 | Space efficient card readers and electronic devices incorporating same - A space-efficient card reader for various electronic devices includes a plurality of adjacent, spaced-apart electrical connector pins extending outwardly from a portion of a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. A cover is configured to overlie the PCB portion, and includes a plurality of adjacent, spaced-apart apertures formed therein. Each aperture is configured to receive a respective one of the connector pins therethrough when the cover is in a secured position overlying the PCB portion. A receptacle is secured to an outer surface of the cover, and is configured to removably receive a card therein such that electrical contacts on the card make contact with the connector pins extending through the apertures in the cover. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283603 | BARCODE SCANNER OPERATOR INTERFACE - A barcode scanner operator interface capable of providing enhanced information. The interface includes a visual indicator including positions capable of being individually illuminated, and control circuitry for monitoring states of the barcode scanner and for illuminating the positions of the visual indicator to produce codes indicative of the states of the barcode scanner. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283604 | DRIVING CONTROL OF SCANNING DEVICE - Disclosed are an apparatus for controlling a driving of a scanning device included in a scanning display apparatus and a method thereof. The apparatus for controlling a driving of the scanning device can include a sensing unit, sensing an operation status of the scanning device and outputting a sensing signal corresponding to the operation status; a sensing signal determining unit, determining whether the sensing signal is within a predetermined range; a mode selecting unit, selecting an open loop mode or a close loop mode according to a result determined by the sensing signal determining unit; and a processing unit, controlling the driving of the scanning device by outputting a driving signal according to the selected mode. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283605 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR A LOW NOISE PHOTODIODE IN A BARCODE SCANNER - An apparatus and system that uses an improved photo detector in a laser scanner to scan bar codes. The photo detector has an increased signal to noise ratio, which improves the ability to detect faint reflected laser light. The signal to noise ratio is increased by reducing the thermal noise of the photo detector. The increased signal to noise ratio improves the laser bar code scanner's ability to read smaller bar codes as well as improving the read range of the scanner. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283606 | Digital image capture and processing system supporting a periodic snapshot mode of operation wherein during each image acquistion cycle, the rows of image detection elements in the image detection array are exposed simultaneously to illumination - A digital image capture and processing system including a housing having an imaging window; and an image formation and detection subsystem supporting a periodic snap shot mode of the operation. The system includes image formation optics for projecting a field of view (FOV) through said imaging window and upon an object within the FOV, and forming an image of the object on an area-type image detection array having a plurality of rows of image detection elements, and detecting 2D digital images of the object while object illumination and imaging operations. The system also includes an LED-based illumination subsystem, with a LED illumination array, for producing a field of narrow-band illumination within the FOV, and illuminating the object detected in the FOV, so that the illumination reflects off the object and is transmitted back through the light transmission aperture and onto the image detection array to form the 2D digital image of the object. During the periodic snap shot mode of the operation, the image detection array supports periodic image acquisition cycles, and during each image acquisition cycle, substantially all image detection elements in the image detection array are exposed simultaneously to the illumination. In the illustrative embodiment, each image acquisition cycle has a predetermined time duration followed by a decode-processing cycle having a time duration approximately equal to the duration of the image acquisition cycle so that at least ten (10) image frames can be acquired per second. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283607 | Hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system employing visible targeting illumination beam projected from an array of visible light sources on the rear surface of a printed circuit (PC) board having a light transmission aperture, and reflected off multiple folding mirrors and projected through the light transmission aperture into a central portion of the field of view of said system - A hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system including a hand-supportable housing having an imaging window. A printed circuit (PC) board is mounted in the hand-supportable housing, and has front and rear surfaces and a light transmission aperture formed centrally therethrough. An image formation and detection subsystem has image formation optics for projecting a field of view (FOV) through the imaging window and upon an object within the FOV, and an area-type image detection array for forming and detecting 2D digital images of the object during object illumination and imaging operations. A first FOV folding mirror is supported above the rear surface of the PC board over the light transmission aperture, and a second FOV folding mirror is supported above the rear surface of the PC board and over the area-type image detection array. These mirrors fold and project the FOV through the light transmission aperture and the imaging window. An automatic targeting illumination subsystem is disposed in the hand-supportable housing, and has a plurality of visible light sources mounted on the rear surface of the PC board for generating a targeting illumination beam, which reflects off at least one beam folding mirror, and then off the first FOV mirror and then projects the targeting illumination beam through the light transmission aperture and the imaging window, into a portion of said FOV extending outside of the hand-supportable housing and onto the object therein. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283608 | Method of illuminating objects on a countertop surface using an automatically-triggered digital image capture and processing system which maintains illumination rays substantially within the field of view (FOV) of said system, above which the field of view (FOV) of human operator and spectating customers are positioned - A method of illuminating objects on a countertop surface using an automatically-triggered digital image capture and processing system having a single array of LEDs disposed near and behind the upper edge portion of its imaging window, which is provided with an illumination-focusing lens structure integrated therein. During object detection, illumination and imaging operations on the countertop surface, typically at a retail point of sale (POS) station, visible illumination generated by the LEDs is focused and projected by the illumination-focusing lens structure so that the system maintains its illumination rays substantially within the field of view (FOV) of said system, and above which the field of view (FOV) of human operator and spectators are positioned, so that the field of illumination extends substantially across the working distance of the FOV of the system, and in a way to illuminate objects located anywhere within the working distance of said system, while minimizing annoyance to the system operator, as well as others in the vicinity thereof during system operation. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283609 | Media Storing Code Detecting Program, Code Detecting Method, and Image Forming Apparatus - A medium storing a program to make a computer to function as a code detecting device, the code detecting device comprises a base line specifying section to extract edges from a scan image obtained by a process of scanning a printed matter in which at least a one-dimensional bar code or a two dimensional code are printed, to extract straight lines from the extracted edges, and to specify the longest straight line as a base line among the extracted straight lines; and a code detecting section to perform a pattern matching for the scan image based on the base line and to detect the one-dimensional bar code or the two dimensional code. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283610 | SYSTEM SURFACE FOR DECODING CODED DATA - A system for decoding coded data provided on or in a surface is provided. The coded data includes at least one data portion arranged on or in the surface and alignment data at least partially indicative of at least one clock indicator. The system includes a sensor which senses data provided in a sensing region and a decoder. The sensor senses at least part of the alignment data and at least part of the at least one data portion. The decoder determines, using the sensed alignment data part, the clock indicator, updates, using the clock indicator, a PLL, determines, using the PLL, a relative position between the sensing region and the at least one sensed data portion part, and at least partially decodes, using the relative position, the at least one data portion part. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283611 | Digital image capture and processing systems for supporting 3D imaging volumes in retail point-of-sale environments - Digital image capture and processing systems and methods for generating and projecting coplanar illumination and imaging planes and/or coextensive area-type illumination and imaging zones, through one or more imaging windows, and into a 3D imaging volume in a retail POS environments, while employing automatic object motion and/or velocity detection, real-time image analysis and other techniques to capture and processing high-quality digital images of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, and intelligently controlling and/or managing the use of visible and invisible forms of illumination, during object illumination and imaging operations, that might otherwise annoy or disturb human operators and/or customers working and/or shopping in such retail environments. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283612 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PRODUCT COUNTERFEITING AND DIVERSION - A method for use in determining product counterfeiting and diversion is provided. The method includes locating an overlay on a label associated with a product. The overlay delineates areas of the label, each area having an identifier associated therewith. Presence of a taggant is detected within one or more of the areas using a reader. The taggant is hidden from sight and provides an indication of its presence that is detectable by the reader. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283613 | Card Receiving Device - A car receiving device has a receiving opening for insertion of a chip card, a closure for closing the opening, a locking unit having a locking element transferable to a locking position by way of a closing movement and a blocking unit having a blocking element transferable to a blocked position in which it blocks the locking unit brought into the locking position. A sensor system detects the locking position and monitors the course of the closing movement, wherein a sensor has a stationary sensor element. A first mobile sensor element is associated with the locking element and triggers a switching process of the sensor in a first relative position. A second mobile sensor element is associated with the blocking element and triggers a switching process of the sensor in a second relative position so that the sensor can detect the course of the closing movement. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283614 | Laminated transaction card with attached auxiliary member - A transaction card assembly having a transaction card portion and an auxiliary member portion. The auxiliary member portion is attached in an edge-to-edge fashion between an edge of the transaction card and an edge of the auxiliary member portion. Both the transaction card and the auxiliary member are integrally formed from a substrate and a superposed layer. A line of weakness is formed in the substrate between the transaction card and the auxiliary member, such that, when the transaction card and auxiliary member are folded at the line of weakness, the superposed layer substantially resists breaking without the use of excessive force. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283615 | DUAL INTERFACE INLAYS - A dual interface inlay having a bottom sheet; an antenna wire mounted to the top surface of the bottom sheet; end portions of the antenna wire formed with squiggles or meanders forming contact areas of increased surface area for subsequent attachment of a chip or chip module to the antenna wire; conductive material applied to the end portions of the antenna wire; a top sheet disposed over the bottom sheet for lamination thereto; and recesses formed in a bottom surface of the top sheet, at positions corresponding to the contact area. The antenna wire may be insulated wire, and insulation may be removed from the end portions of the antenna wire. Silicon cushions may be disposed in the bottom sheet under the contact areas. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283616 | Memory Device and Semiconductor Device - It is an object of the present invention to provide an involatile memory device, in which additional writing of data is possible other than in manufacturing steps and forgery and the like due to rewriting can be prevented, and a semiconductor device having the memory device. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive involatile memory device and a semiconductor device having high reliability. According to the present invention, a memory device includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and an insulating layer interposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, where the first conductive layer has a convex portion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283617 | CONTACTLESS CARD AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a contactless card in smart card field and a control method thereof. The contactless card comprises a card chip, an antenna resonant circuit, and a confirmation unit. The confirmation unit, being separated from the antenna resonant circuit and connected to the I/O interface of the card chip, is used for confirming a card operation command by a cardholder so as to send a confirmation message to the card chip. The control method can be realized according to the following steps: putting a contactless card into a valid range for its reader; determining by the contactless card whether a command transmitted from the reader needs to be confirmed by the cardholder, if not, responding to the command by the contactless card, otherwise waiting for confirmation message by the contactless card; and receiving the confirmation message from the cardholder and responding to the command by the contactless card. The present method provides the cardholder with the light on the control of command execution and prevents the information stored in the card from being stolen or mis-operation to the card, which improves the usability of the contactless card and eliminates the impedance and enhances the continuity of the antenna resonant circuit and brings the convenience to the cardholder. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283618 | Contactless Transmission System and Method for Producing the Same - A contactless transmission system comprises a carrier substrate, an antenna on the carrier substrate, a semiconductor chip and a connecting means on the carrier substrate. In this case, the antenna and the semiconductor chip are fitted to the connecting means such that an electric current flow can take place between the antenna and the semiconductor chip. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283619 | IC CARD - An IC card is prevented from falling off readily an electronic device while maintaining the mechanical strength of the IC card. A recess for preventing a memory card from falling off an electronic device is provided at the side of one side of a principal surface of a cap of the memory card which is configured by fitting a memory body in a recess formed on a parts mounting surface of the cap. The bottom of the recess is terminated in the middle of the thickness of the cap. This construction makes it possible to prevent the memory card from falling off readily an electronic device while maintaining the mechanical strength of the memory card. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283620 | Thermostatic mixer device for sanitary use - A thermostatic mixer device for sanitary use with a body, an inlet passage for hot water, an inlet passage for cold water, and a distribution passage for mixed water; a thermometric element installed partly within the distribution passage; a valve connected to the thermometric element and arranged so as to open or throttle, in a complementary fashion, the inlet passages, and a spring arranged so as to bias the valve; in which the spring is formed of a corrugated section. Illustratively, the spring is housed in an opening that extends peripherally around the distribution passage in which is installed the thermometric element, and this peripheral opening may constitute the internal portion of the inlet passage for the hot water. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283621 | OCCUPANT CONTROLLED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN A MULTI-UNIT BUILDING - A system and a method for allowing an occupant of a single unit of a multi-unit building to select an operating state of the unit which consumes less energy than a normal operating state. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283622 | METHOD FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HEAT ENERGY AND APPARATUS FOR THE CARRYING OUT OF SUCH A METHOD - The invention relates to a method for the transport of heat energy from at least one heat source to at least one heat sink, in particular for a district heating network, by means of a working fluid which includes a mixture of at least one first component having a first boiling point and of a second component having a second boiling point, with the first boiling point being lower than the second boiling point. The method includes the step of an at least partial vaporization of the first component of the working fluid by the supply of heat from the heat source. The vaporized portion of the first component is transported separately from the working fluid depleted by the vaporization with respect to the first component from the heat source to the heat sink by means of a transport means. Subsequently, the vaporized first component is absorbed by the depleted working fluid while emitting the heat absorbed on the vaporization to the heat sink. The temperature of the first component and of the depleted working fluid on the transport from the heat source to the heat sink substantially corresponds to a temperature prevailing in the environment of the transport means. The invention further relates to an extraction apparatus to increase the efficiency of the extraction of a component of the working fluid and to a district heating network for the transport of heat energy. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283623 | WATER EVAPORATION SYSTEM USING NOZZLES ATTACHED TO A SUSPENDED CABLE - A water evaporation system and method for disposing of excess water left over from oil or gas drilling, fracturing, and production operations and from other wastewater producing operations. The system comprises a pumping system for pumping the wastewater from a pond through a filtration system and then to one or more nozzle arrays attached to cables suspended over the pond. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283624 | MULTIPLE NOZZLE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DELIVERY HEAD - A multiple nozzle differential fluid delivery head is disclosed. The fluid delivery head includes a body that defines a fluid chamber having a longitudinal axis. The body includes an inlet for connection to a fluid source, and the inlet is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a plurality of outlet ports connected to and extending away from the body. Each outlet port has an interior space in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a nozzle insert removably secured in an outer end of each outlet port. At least one nozzle insert has a fluid delivery aperture in fluid communication with the interior space of its associated outlet port for delivering fluid out of the interior space of its associated outlet port. One or more of the outlet ports is angled away from a plane normal to the axis of the fluid delivery head. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283625 | Spraying Apparatus and Method of Using the Same - An outlet head ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283626 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ELIMINATING MICROBIAL GROWTH AND PREVENTING ODORS IN VEHICLE HVAC SYSTEMS AND PASSENGER CABIN AND TRUCK ENVIRONMENTS - A mist-generating device that can be connected to a vehicle's Low Direct Current Voltage (LDCV) power supply is disclosed. The device can be used to treat mold, bacteria and clean or remove odors on exposed and hard-to-reach surfaces of the interior of a car. The device can include a unique filling system that can be used to prevent foreign materials from entering into the unit, including fluids or substances that would deteriorate the performance of the unit or the components of the device itself. The inside of the device can include an internal anti-foam and anti-splash structure designed to keep electronic components dry and reduce the foaming and turbulence of the fluid being misted. Further, the inside of the device in one embodiment is split into three adjacent areas, which govern efficient flow of air and atomized chemicals through the device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283627 | Fuel Injector - A fuel injector for internal combustion engines, the injector a nozzle needle axially guided for movement in a nozzle body to opens or close off at least one spray hole for a fuel injection, having a valve piston is guided so as to be axially moveable in a holding body and controls the opening and closing movement of the nozzle needle, having a valve piece in which the valve piston delimits a control space which is connected to a high-pressure side and which is connected by means of a control valve to a low-pressure side, and having a leakage oil return line which discharges leakage oil out of the region of the holding body. The leakage oil return line runs at least partially in the valve piece. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283628 | Spray Nozzle Assembly of a Window Washing System, Especially For a Windshield of a Vehicle - A spray nozzle assembly of a window washing system, especially for a windshield ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283629 | VEHICLE WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet; and a control circuit for energizing at least a portion of the heating element with a voltage to heat the fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283630 | Purge Arrangement for Fast Powder Change - Purge arrangement for powder coating system includes a gun manifold ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283631 | Shower Head - A shower head according to the invention comprises a rotor with a closing plate which bears against a jet disk with jet passage openings and, when the rotor is rotated, alternately opens and closes said jet passage openings. Pulsed massage jets are generated at the outlet of the jet passage openings as a result. A further jet outlet disk with jet out let openings is arranged downstream of said jet disk, with said jet outlet openings being aligned axially opposite the jet passage openings of the jet disk. Ventilation chambers are arranged between the two disks, said ventilation chambers being connected to the outside of the shower head. The pulsed jets are ventilated downstream of the jet passage openings as a result. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283632 | Fuel injector director plate having chamfered passages and method for making such a plate - An improved fuel injection spray director plate including conically chamfered entries to the flow passages through the plate. The conical chamfer may extend part way or all the way through the plate. In a currently preferred embodiment, the chamfer extends only part way through the plate, and the remaining cylindrical portion of the passage provides desirable directional capability for the spray. Preferably, the conical chamfer axis forms an angle with the cylindrical portion axis. Preferably, a flow passage is positioned in the director plate such that the main flow direction of fuel exiting the fuel injector valve is received into the chamfer of the passage. Preferably, a second conical portion is formed in the passage between the first conical portion and the cylindrical portion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283633 | Fuel Injection Valve - A fuel injection valve ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283634 | Device for the Injection of Fuel Into the Combustion Chamber of an Internal Combustion Engine - In a device for the injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, including an injector nozzle ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080283635 | High pressure nozzle and method for the manufacture of a high pressure nozzle - 1. High pressure nozzle and method for the manufacture of a high pressure nozzle. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283636 | Spray Electrode - An electrostatic spraying device comprises a capillary spray electrode having a spraying end, a reference electrode, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the spray electrode. In use, the electrodes are connected across a generator in order to establish an electric field between the electrodes and cause fluid in the reservoir to be sprayed from the spray electrode. The spray electrode has a focus that defines a point at which the electric field is focussed on the spraying end. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283637 | FLUSH VALVES, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING FLUSH VALVES, AND METHODS FOR FLUSHING DEBRIS FROM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - Valves for use in irrigation systems include a moveable sealing member disposed within a valve body. The moveable sealing member is configured to close automatically the valve when the magnitude of a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet of the valve body reaches a predetermined threshold value and to open automatically the valve when the magnitude of the pressure differential falls below the predetermined threshold value. Irrigation systems include such valves and methods for flushing debris out of the irrigation systems using such valves. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283638 | Method of Manufacturing Toner - A process for preparing a toner including the step of pulverizing a resin composition with a jet type pulverizer comprising a venturi nozzle and an impact member arranged so as to face the venturi nozzle, wherein r | 2008-11-20 |
20080283639 | Method for Operating a Fragmentation System and System Therefor - The invention relates to a method for operating an electrodynamic fragmentation system. The fragmentation product arranged in the process fluid is permanently suspended and forms a suspension with the process fluid. The portion of the processed fragmentation product which attains the target particle size or smaller is discharged from the reaction vessel and the fragmentation product exceeding the target particle size is supplied to the reaction area. The fragmentation system comprises a chargeable electric energy store, a pair of electrodes connected thereto, and both ends thereof are arranged at a distance from each other in the process fluid contained in the reaction vessel. The fragmented product is separated in a solid and liquid manner in a separator in the electrode intermediate chamber until it reaches the target particle size and is smaller than the target particle size and the prepared process fluid is guided back into the reaction vessel. | 2008-11-20 |
20080283640 | Article-Destruction Apparatus and Method of Article Destruction - Apparatus for destruction of articles and any information associated therewith. Embodiments include an article-destruction chamber and a rotating head for repeated striking of articles and article fragments in the chamber. The head includes a body portion and a shaft. The body portion has plural striking elements extending radially outward therefrom. Each striking element has a forward-facing radial striking surface with an area. High-speed rotation of the head causes the striking surfaces to violently contact and destroy articles and article fragments in the chamber and to render any associated information unusable. | 2008-11-20 |