49th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150345014 | BARRIER LAMINATE AND GAS BARRIER FILM - A barrier laminate includes at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, the organic layer is a layer formed of a polymerizable composition including a polymerizable compound, and the polymerizable compound has a condensed polycyclic hydrocarbon structure. A gas barrier film includes a polymer, in which the barrier laminate is provided on a support and the support includes a cyclic olefin as a repeating unit structure. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345015 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A film deposition apparatus includes a vacuum chamber and a turntable provided in the vacuum chamber. A concave portion is formed in a surface of the turntable to accommodate a substrate therein, and a pedestal portion is provided to support a location inside a periphery of the substrate in the concave portion. At least one communication passage is formed in a wall portion of the concave portion to cause a first space around the pedestal portion in the concave portion to be in communication with a second space outside the turntable provided in an end area of the concave portion located opposite to a first center of the turntable when seen from a second center of the concave portion. An exhaust opening is provided to evacuate the vacuum chamber. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345016 | SUSCEPTOR - A susceptor, comprising: a base part; multiple holders distributed on the base part for accommodating wafers; an inner ring connected to the base part; and an outer ring detachably connected to the base part and separated from the inner ring; wherein the inner ring and the outer ring separate the holders from one another. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345017 | IN-SITU CORROSION RESISTANT SUBSTRATE SUPPORT COATING - Corrosion resistant substrate supports and methods of making corrosion resistant substrate supports are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of making corrosion resistant substrate supports includes exposing the substrate support disposed within a substrate processing chamber to a process gas comprising an aluminum containing precursor; and depositing an aluminum containing layer atop surfaces of the substrate support. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345018 | Methods for Obtaining Hydrophilic Fluoropolymers - A method is described for providing a hydrophilic effect to a fluoropolymer, e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material. The method comprises obtaining an at least partly hydrophobic fluoropolymer material, applying a plasma and/or ozone activation step and depositing an inorganic coating using an atomic layer deposition process. Plasma activation step and/or said atomic layer deposition process thereby comprises using process parameters determining a high interaction probability between one or more precursors for the atomic layer deposition process and the fluoropolymer material so as to obtain a coated fluoropolymer material having a contact angle with water below 30°. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345019 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING GAS FLOW IN A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING CHAMBER - Embodiments of methods and apparatus for improving gas flow in a substrate processing chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate processing chamber includes: a chamber body and a chamber lid defining an interior volume; a substrate support disposed within the interior volume and having a support surface to support a substrate; a gas passageway disposed in the lid opposite the substrate support to supply a gas mixture to the interior volume, the gas passageway including a first portion and a second portion; a first gas inlet disposed in the first portion to supply a first gas to the first portion of the gas passageway; and a second gas inlet disposed in the second portion to supply a second gas to the second portion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345020 | HOLLOW CATHODE DISCHARGE (HCD) SUPPRESSING CAPACITIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ELECTRODE AND GAS DISTRIBUTION FACEPLATE - A faceplate for a gas distribution system of a plasma processing chamber includes a faceplate body having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a side surface. A first plurality of holes in the faceplate body extends from the first surface to the second surface. At least some of the first plurality of holes has a first size dimension and a second size dimension in a plane parallel to the first surface. The first size dimension is transverse to the second size dimension. The first size dimension is less than 3 plasma sheath thicknesses of plasma generated by the plasma processing chamber. The second size dimension is greater than 2 times the first size dimension. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345021 | PULSED PLASMA DEPOSITION DEVICE - A pulsed plasma deposition device, including an apparatus for generating a beam of electrons, a target and a substrate, the apparatus being suitable for generating a pulsed beam of electrons directed towards said target to determine the ablation of the material of said target in the form of a plasma plume directed towards said substrate. The device includes a transportation and focussing group of the beam of electrons towards said target, arranged between said apparatus and said target and including a transportation cone, the transportation and focussing group also including a focussing electrode directly connected to the transportation cone and shaped substantially like a loop. The axis of symmetry of the focussing electrode is perpendicular, or substantially perpendicular, to the surface of the target. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345022 | Apparatus And Methods For Injector To Substrate Gap Control - Described are apparatus and methods for processing a semiconductor wafer in which the gap between the wafer surface and the gas distribution assembly remains uniform and of known thickness. The wafer is positioned within a susceptor assembly and the assembly is lifted toward the gas distribution assembly using actuators. The wafer can be lifted toward the gas distribution assembly by creating a fluid bearing below and/or above the wafer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345023 | WINDOW COOLING USING COMPLIANT MATERIAL - Embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatus for processing substrates. The apparatus generally include a process chamber including a lamp housing containing lamps positioned adjacent to an optically transparent window. Lamps within the lamp housing provide radiant energy to a substrate positioned on the substrate support. Temperature control of the optically transparent window is facilitated using cooling channels within the lamp housing. The lamp housing is thermally coupled to the optically transparent window using compliant conductors. The compliant conductors maintain a uniform conduction length irrespective of machining tolerances of the optically transparent window and the lamp housing. The uniform conduction length promotes accurate temperature control. Because the length of the compliant conductors is uniform irrespective of machining tolerances of chamber components, the conduction length is the same for different process chambers. Thus, temperature control amongst multiple process chambers is uniform, reducing chamber-to-chamber variation. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345024 | METHOD FOR REGENERATING PLATING SOLUTION - The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a method for facilitating the regenerating a waste plating solution as a plating solution. This method for regenerating an acidic waste plating solution containing, as ions, Fe and at least one plating metal element selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ni, Zn, Co, and Mn by removing Fe therefrom is characterized in having an addition step in which phytic acid is added to the waste plating solution to yield a phytic-acid-containing solution in which Fe ions are precipitated, and a removal step in which the precipitate is removed from the phytic-acid-containing solution to yield a regenerated plating solution. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345025 | GOLD NANOSTRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - An electroless process for depositing gold (Au | 2015-12-03 |
20150345026 | High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel - An electroless nickel plating bath comprising: i) a source of nickel ions; ii) an effective amount of thiourea; iii) an effective amount of saccharin; iv) a source of hypophosphite ions; v) one or more chelating agents; and vi) optionally, other additives and a method of using the same to provide a high phosphorus electroless nickel plating deposit on a substrate. The high phosphorus electroless nickel deposit is capable of passing an RCA nitric acid test, whereby the substrate with the high phosphorus nickel deposit thereon is immersed into concentrated nickel acid for 30 seconds and a deposit that does not turn black or grey is deemed to have passed the RCA nitric acid test. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345027 | Aqueous Electroless Nickel Plating Bath and Method of Using the Same - An electroless nickel plating solution and a method of using the same to produce a nickel deposit having a phosphorus content that remains at about 12% throughout the lifetime of the electroless nickel plating solution is disclosed. The electroless nickel plating solution comprises (a) a source of nickel ions; (b) a reducing agent comprising a hypophosphite; and (c) a chelation system comprising: (i) one or more dicarboxylic acids; and (ii) one or more alpha hydroxy carboxylic acids. The electroless nickel plating solution may also comprise stabilizers and brighteners. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345028 | OXIDE AND METAL REMOVAL - Methods are described herein for etching metal films which are difficult to volatize. The methods include exposing a metal film to a chlorine-containing precursor (e.g. Cl | 2015-12-03 |
20150345029 | METAL REMOVAL - Methods are described herein for etching metal films, such as cobalt and nickel, which are difficult to volatize. The methods include exposing a metal film to a chlorine-containing precursor (e.g. Cl | 2015-12-03 |
20150345030 | Copper Plating Method - A method of removing copper oxide from copper surfaces is disclosed that comprises application of vapor generated by an ultrasonic wave nebulizer. The energized vapor droplets include water and a weak organic acid such as acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, uric acid, oxalic acid, or formic acid that have a vapor pressure proximate to that of water. The weak organic acid preferably has a pKa high enough to avoid Cu etching but is sufficiently acidic to remove copper oxide at a rate that is compatible with high throughput manufacturing. In one embodiment, weak acid/water vapor is applied to a substrate in a spin bowl and is followed by a deionized water rinse step in the same spin bowl. Improved wettability results in improved uniformity in subsequently plated copper films. Considerable cost savings is realized as a result of reduced chemical consumption and higher product yields. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345031 | SPECIFIC 3-ALKYLAMINO-2-HYDROXYSUCCINIC ACIDS AND THEIR SALTS AS CORROSION INHIBITORS FOR FERROUS METALS - Corrosion inhibitors and methods for inhibiting or reducing corrosion of metallic surfaces are provided. A corrosion inhibitor composition may include a 3-alkylamino-2-hydroxysuccinic acid compound. A method of inhibiting corrosion of a metallic surface in an aqueous system includes the step of contacting the surface with an effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor composition. The corrosion inhibitor composition may include other components, such as zinc, and it may also exclude phosphorus. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345032 | CONTROL OF SUGAR EVAPORATOR SCALE USING SUGAR OR SUGAR MOIETIES - Methods of cleaning sugar evaporators with a cleaning composition comprising a sugar or sugar-moiety containing compound are disclosed. The methods are capable of improved scale and fouling removal from treated surfaces, including scale containing calcium oxalate, calcium dihydrogen phosphate, silica and/or other components from sugar evaporators. The methods reduce time required for scale removal without the need for highly alkaline cleaning compositions, elevated temperatures and/or mechanical force applied to the scale. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345033 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR RECOVERING HYDROCHLORIC ACID FROM METAL SALT SOLUTIONS - The present invention relates to an electrochemical process for generating or recovering hydrochloric acid from metal salt solutions such as acidic metal salt solutions and saline solutions. The process is useful for treating acidic salt solutions that are waste products from mineral processing or other industrial processes such as metal finishing, water softening, water treatment, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, coal seam gas extraction, shale gas extraction and shale oil extraction, to generate high purity hydrochloric acid, metal salts and recycled water that may be re-used in the industrial process. An apparatus for performing the electrochemical process is also described. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345034 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MATERIALS FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBONS FROM CARBON DIOXIDE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods to effectively convert carbon dioxide to hydrocarbons by electrochemical and/or photoelectrochemical methods. In one embodiment, a photoelectro-chemical cell may include an anode, a cathode comprising a carbon material, wherein the carbon material is surface functionalized with at least one poly(ionic) liquid, and wherein at least one metallic nanoparticle is disposed on the functionalized carbon material surface, and an energy source configured to irradiate the anode. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345035 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECOMPOSING NITROGEN OXIDE - A method for decomposing nitrogen oxide includes: contacting a gas stream comprising nitrogen oxide with a device, the device comprising: a first electrode, an opposite second electrode, an electrolyte between the first and the second electrodes, and a power supply; and applying in a pulse mode an electrical current from the power supply to the first and the second electrodes to decompose nitrogen oxide. An associated apparatus is also described. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345036 | ATOMIC LAYER EPITAXY OF HEMATITE ON INDIUM TIN OXIDE FOR APPLICATION IN SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION - A method to provide an article of manufacture of iron oxide on indium tin oxide for solar energy conversion. An atomic layer epitaxy method is used to deposit an uncommon bixbytite-phase iron (III) oxide (β-Fe | 2015-12-03 |
20150345037 | Divided Electrochemical Cell and Low Cost High Purity Hydride Gas Production Process - This invention is an apparatus and a method for continuously generating a hydride gas of M | 2015-12-03 |
20150345038 | HYDROGEN GAS DIFFUSION ANODE ARRANGEMENT PRODUCING HCL - The present description relates to an anode arrangement for use in an electrolysis production of metals comprising an anode having a hollow body comprising a cavity, the body having at least one gas outlet connected in flow communication with the cavity. A gas inlet is connected in fluid flow communication with the cavity of the anode, the gas inlet being connectable to a source of hydrogen gas for feeding hydrogen gas into the cavity of the anode. The anode arrangement also comprises an electrical connector and a hydrogen chloride (HCl) recuperator surrounding at least a portion of the anode for recovering HCl gas released through the at least one gas outlet at an outer surface of the anode during electrolysis. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345039 | COMPOSITION HAVING ALKALINE PH AND PROCESS FOR FORMING SUPERCONFORMATION THEREWITH - A composition includes a solvent; a metal ion disposed in the solvent; an accelerator disposed in the solvent; and a suppressor disposed in the solvent, a pH of the composition being alkaline and effective to form a superconformation comprising a damascene deposit that includes an electrochemically reduced form of the metal ion. A process for forming a superconformation includes: contacting a substrate with a composition, the composition including: a solvent; a metal ion disposed in the solvent; an accelerator disposed in the solvent; and a suppressor disposed in the solvent; controlling a pH of the composition to be alkaline; and producing a damascene deposit on the substrate to form the superconformation, the damascene deposit including an electrochemically reduced form of the metal ion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345040 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NICKEL-BASED ALLOY BARRIER LAYER OF WIRING CONNECTION TERMINAL - A method of manufacturing a nickel-based alloy barrier layer of a wiring connection terminal includes providing a substrate having a metal wiring; electroplating a nickel or a nickel-based alloy to the metal wiring at a deposition rate of 15-30 μm/hr to form a first layer thereon, wherein the first layer is of a thickness of 0.5 μm-5 μm, and the nickel-based alloy layer has nickel content of at least 50%; and plating a gold layer to the first layer to form thereon a second layer of a thickness of 0.03 μm-0.3 μm. The surface of the nickel-based alloy electroplated layer features a crystalline-phase structure full of micro-protuberances, and the thickness of the gold plated layer is reduced to 0.03 μm. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345041 | IRON STRIKE PLATING ON CHROMIUM-CONTAINING SURFACES - The present disclosure provides materials that include a stainless steel layer with a consistent or substantially consistent composition diffusion bonded to a carbon steel substrate. The material can have the corrosion resistance associated with the explosively welded stainless steel and the deep diffusion bonding observed typical of chromizing applications. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides materials having metal layers deposited onto a chromium surface and methods for depositing metal layers onto chromium surfaces. The present disclosure recognizes certain advantages to depositing metal layers onto chromium, such as more rapid diffusion of metals when heated to provide a stainless steel layer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345042 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICROSTRUCTURES OF METAL LINES - A method of manufacturing a metal line microstructure is provided. Firstly, a substrate is provided. Then, a seed layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. Then, a photoresist layer is formed on a surface of the seed layer, and a photolithography and etching process is performed to form a trench in the photoresist layer, wherein the trench has a specified width. Then, an electroplating process is performed to fill a conductive layer into the trench. Afterwards, the photoresist layer and a portion of the seed layer uncovered by the conductive layer are removed, so that the metal line microstructure is produced. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345043 | Method for Electrodeposition of an Electrode on a Dielectric Substrate - A method for the electrodeposition of an electrode including a metallic electrode material ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345044 | METHOD OF ELECTROPLATING COBALT ALLOY TO WIRING SURFACE - A method of electroplating a cobalt alloy to a wiring surface includes providing a substrate having a metal wiring; electroplating a cobalt-based alloy to the metal wiring at a deposition rate of 15-30 μm/hr to form thereon a cobalt-based alloy electroplated layer 0.5 μm-5 μm thick, wherein the main constituent element of the cobalt-based alloy is cobalt; plating gold to the cobalt-based alloy electroplated layer to form thereon a gold plated layer 0.03 μm-0.3 μm thick. The surface of the cobalt-based alloy electroplated layer features a crystalline-phase structure full of micro-protuberances, and the thickness of the gold plated layer is reduced to 0.03 μm. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345045 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY DEPOSITING METAL ON A REACTIVE METAL FILM - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for depositing metal on a reactive metal film on a workpiece includes electrochemically depositing a metallization layer on a seed layer formed on a workpiece using a plating electrolyte having at least one plating metal ion, a pH range of about 1 to about 6, and applying a cathodic potential in the range of about −0.5 V to about −4 V. The workpiece includes a barrier layer disposed between the seed layer and a dielectric surface of the workpiece, the barrier layer including a first metal having a standard electrode potential more negative than 0 V and the seed layer including a second metal having a standard electrode potential more positive than 0 V. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345046 | FILM-FORMING DEVICE - A CVD device equipped with a container chamber ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345047 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING DRUG COMBINATIONS FOR REDUCED DRUG RESISTANCE IN CANCER TREATMENT - Methods and systems are presented herein for creating and using cell type-specific, quantitative network models of signaling in cells, such as melanoma, to predict cellular response to untested combinational perturbations. The methods involve performing a set of perturbation experiments with cells of a particular type to produce phosphoproteomic and/or phenotypic profiles for the cells; automatically extracting prior pathway information from one or more known databases to build a qualitative prior model; building a signaling pathway model from (i) the phosphoproteomic and/or phenotypic profiles produced from the perturbation experiments and (ii) the qualitative prior model from the known database(s); and performing in silico perturbations using the signaling pathway model to predict responses to a set of perturbation conditions not yet experimentally tested, and identifying one or more candidate drug combinations from the predicted responses. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345048 | MAGNETOSPINNING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide magneto-spinning apparatus, methods of use, magnetospun material (e.g., a fiber such as a magnetic fiber), and the like. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345049 | MAGNETOSPINNING APPARATUS FOR LOW-MAGNETIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide magneto-spinning apparatus, methods of use, magnetospun material (e.g., a fiber such as a low- or non-magnetic fiber), and the like. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345050 | VIBRATIONAL SPREADER BAR FOR SPREADING UNIDIRECTIONAL YARNS - A fiber processing system includes a fiber spreader that has a spreader bar that extends in a lengthwise direction between first and second ends. The spreader bar carries at least one radiused surface between the first and second ends. At least one mechanical vibration device is operable to vibrate the spreader bar. The at least one mechanical vibration device is connected to input mechanical vibration into the spreader bar at a location between the first and second ends. A method for spreading at least one fiber bundle includes moving at least one tensioned fiber bundle over a radiused surface of the spreader bar. During the moving, mechanical vibration is input into the spreader bar at a location between the first and second ends, to transversely spread and flatten the at least one tensioned fiber bundle. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345051 | LOOM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AN ARTICLE - A device comprising: (a) housing structure; (b) a plurality of pegs in communication with the housing structure; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of pegs extend at an angle relative to a plane so that the extends between at least a portion of the plurality of pegs, and wherein the angle of the plurality of pegs are in different directions so that the at least a portion of the plurality of pegs are movable from a first side of the plane to the second side of the plane. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345052 | Independently Controlled Rollers For Take-Down Assembly Of Knitting Machine - A knitting machine includes a take-down assembly that includes a first take-down roller and a second take-down roller. The first take-down roller is configured to rotatably contact and apply tension to a first portion of a knit component. The second take-down roller is configured to rotatably contact and apply tension to a second portion of the knit component. The knitting machine further includes a first actuator that actuates to selectively adjust tension applied by the first take-down roller on the first portion of the knit component. Furthermore, the knitting machine includes a second actuator that actuates to selectively adjust tension applied by the second take-down roller on the second portion of the knit component. Additionally, the knitting machine includes a controller that is operably coupled to the first actuator and the second actuator to selectively and independently control actuation of the first actuator and the second actuator. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345053 | COMPOSITE ROPE AND MESH NET MADE THEREFROM - The invention provides a composite rope ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345054 | THERMOCOMPRESSION-BONDING FILAMENT NONWOVEN FABRIC HAVING EXCELLENT MOLDING PROPERTIES - Provided is a thermocompression-bonding filament nonwoven fabric, which is inexpensive, has excellent molding properties and design properties, and is suitable as surface materials for automotive acoustic absorbing materials. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345055 | NONWOVEN FABRIC STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a nonwoven fabric structure containing an odd-shaped fiber. The odd-shaped fiber has bubbles inside and has a cross-sectional shape that is an irregular, non-circular cross-section. Further, it is preferable that the cross-sectional shape of the odd-shaped fiber changes in the fiber length direction, the odd-shaped fiber has a crystallinity of 40% or less, and the odd-shaped fiber is made of at least two kinds of thermoplastic resins. It is also preferable that that the nonwoven fabric structure contains a heat fusible fiber, the odd-shaped fiber is present in the form of a net-like fiber sheet, and the odd-shaped fiber is in the form of short fibers. In addition, a method for producing such a nonwoven fabric structure is a method in which a thermoplastic resin containing a foaming agent is extruded through a slit die to give an odd-shaped fiber having bubbles inside, followed by three-dimensional shaping. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345056 | SEWING MACHINE - A sewing machine includes a sewing portion, an image capturing portion, a first memory, a processor, and a second memory. The sewing portion is configured to sew an embroidery pattern on a sewing workpiece. The image capturing portion is configured to capture an image. The first memory is configured to store embroidery pattern data, editing parameters, and first feature information. The second memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the sewing machine to perform processes that include causing the image capturing portion to capture an image including the sewn embroidery pattern, extracting second feature information from a captured image, identifying the sewn embroidery pattern, based on the first feature information and the second feature information, identifying an editing parameter corresponding to the identified embroidery pattern, and causing the sewing portion to sew the identified embroidery pattern using the identified editing parameter. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345057 | SEWING MACHINE SYSTEM, SEWING MACHINE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM STORED THEREIN - Provided is a sewing machine system including: a container case having a plurality of containers partitioned in a grid pattern; a detecting unit configured to detect a type of a thread spool contained in any of the containers and a contained position of the thread spool in the container case in association with each other; a detection result transmitting unit configured to transmit a result of the detection by the detecting unit to the sewing machine; a sewing machine provided separately from the container case; a detection result receiving unit provided for the sewing machine, and configured to receive the detection result from the detection result transmitting unit; and a display unit configured to display a type of a thread spool to be required during sewing and a contained position of the thread spool in the container case. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345058 | CONTAINER AND SEWING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH THE CONTAINER - A container includes a cover body and a holding body, and is removably mounted on a needle plate of a sewing machine including a horizontal shuttle. The horizontal shuttle includes an inner shuttle that includes a bobbin containing portion. The cover body is plate-shaped, is removably mounted in the needle plate in a position above the horizontal shuttle, and includes a through-hole and a first face that occupies the same plane as a top face of the needle plate when the cover body is mounted in the needle plate. The holding body is disposed inside the bobbin containing portion and includes a side wall and a bottom wall. The side wall encircles an area of a second face in which the through-hole is formed. The second face is a face on the opposite side of the cover body from the first face. The bottom wall is opposite the second face. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345059 | Kits and Methods of Treating a Substrate Prior to Formation of an Image Thereon - Methods and kits for treating a fibrous substrate prior to forming an image thereon are provided. The method can include positioning a treatment sheet adjacent to the fibrous substrate, transferring a salt (e.g., calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or a mixture thereof) from the treatment sheet to the fibrous substrate using a wetting solution (e.g., an aqueous solution, such as water) to carry the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate, and drying the fibrous substrate such that the salt remains in the substrate. For example, the transfer of the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate can be accomplished via pressing the backside of the treatment sheet such that the wetting solution flows from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate while carrying the salt. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345060 | FOREIGN OBJECT TRAP FOR A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a foreign object trap located in a bottom of a wash basket underlying a clothes mover, the bottom of the wash basket having an upwardly extending wall, with at least the wash basket rotatable about an axis of rotation, the method including radially expelling liquid through an outlet opening of the foreign object trap. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345061 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. A tub is provided in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A drum is rotatably provided in the tub, and a through hole is formed through an upper surface of the tub. The laundry treatment apparatus also includes a recovery unit that is configured to recover moisture discharged from the tub out of the through hole, and to return the moisture back into the tub through the through hole. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345062 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345063 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an upper surface, the upper surface being configured to receive an object thereon, a drawer adapted to be drawn from the cabinet, a drum disposed in the drawer and defining a space for receiving laundry, a driving unit configured to rotate the drum, a control unit configured to control the driving unit, and a connector unit configured to impact an ability of the control unit to control operation of the driving unit based on whether or not the object is placed on the upper surface of the cabinet by preventing the control unit from controlling operation of the driving unit based on the object being absent from the upper surface of the cabinet and by allowing the control unit to control operation of the driving unit based on the object being placed on the upper surface of the cabinet. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345064 | COIN WASHING MACHINE WITH CHARGING FUNCTION - A coin washing machine includes a laundry module, a washing machine door, a controller, a door-closing detection unit, and a power converter. The laundry module is for washing clothes. The washing machine door is arranged at a position corresponding to the laundry module. The controller is coupled to the laundry module via a power supply path, for controlling an external AC voltage source to supply power to the laundry module during a power supply period. The door-closing detection unit is arranged on the power supply path, for enabling conduction of the power supply path when the washing machine door is closed. The power converter is coupled between the laundry module and the door-closing detection unit, for generating a DC voltage according to the external AC voltage source when the conduction of the power supply path is enabled during the power supply period, in order to charge an external electronic device. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345065 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes an object sensor for sensing movement of an object within a predetermined distance, an input unit for receiving a user command, a door for opening and closing an entrance for introducing the laundry into the drum, and a controller configured to activate the input unit when the object sensor senses movement of the object and perform an operation corresponding the user command received by the activated input unit. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345066 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE AND TUB ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING - A laundry appliance for treating a load of laundry according to a cycle of operation comprises a cabinet and a tub assembly housed within the cabinet and comprising a front tub section, a rear tub section and at least one middle tub section provided between the front and rear tub sections. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345067 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH DYNAMIC BALANCER - A dynamic balancer device for mounting to and balancing a rotatable drum in a laundry treating appliance comprises an enclosed non-metal annular housing having a radial circumferential wall, an annular metal race within the non-metal annular housing disposed against the radial circumferential wall, and a mass disposed in the annular race and movable therein. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345068 | USER CONTROL INTERFACE FOR AN APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A touchscreen user interface and is provided for controlling an appliance. The appliance includes a controller device configured to direct operation of at least one operational component associated with the appliance in response to at least one user selection via a touchscreen user interface in communication with the controller device. The touchscreen user interface has a display screen for displaying a series of cycle icons, each cycle icon being associated with a respective cycle capable of being implemented via the controller device. The series of cycle icons may be scrollable across the display screen in opposing first and second scrolling directions. Each cycle icon may be individually selectable via the at least one user selection via interaction with the touchscreen user interface such that a selected one of the cycle icons may be centered and enlarged within the series of laundry cycle icons. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345069 | DISPENSING APPARATUS WITH LABYRINTH SEAL - A fluid additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided. The dispenser includes a housing, a dispenser drawer, and a plate. The housing and the plate form a seal to prevent water introduced into the dispenser from prematurely entering a compartment and to prevent a fluid additive in one compartment of the dispenser drawer from entering another compartment. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345070 | Laundry recirculation and filtration system - A laundry filtration system for a washing machine that combines water and one or more chemical agents to form a wash mixture. The washing machine receiving laundry with at least one contaminant. The washing machine washing the laundry during a washing operation and separating the at least one contaminant from the laundry to be in the wash mixture. The system including an extraction system in communication with the washing machine. The extraction system filtering at least part of the wash mixture to remove the at least one contaminant from the wash mixture to form a filtered wash mixture. The filtered wash mixture can be recirculated into the washing machine during the washing operation. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345071 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345072 | GARMENT PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a garment processing apparatus comprising: a hot-air supply unit having a circulation flow path for directing the air drawn out from the interior of a garment receiving unit into the interior of the garment receiving unit, a heat exchange unit provided to the circulation flow path, for condensing and heating the air introduced into the circulation flow path, and a blower for circulating the air in the interior of the garment receiving unit through the circulation flow path; and a dryness detection unit having a flow rate detection means for measuring the amount of condensate water formed in the heat exchange unit, and a control section for determining the amount of moisture contained in the laundry on the basis of the flow rate data provided by the flow rate detection means. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345073 | AUTOMATIC IRONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic ironing system and method comprise a volumetric enclosure configured to receive an article to be steamed, and a base configured to support, power, and provide steamed water to the volumetric enclosure. The system also comprises a rotary engine configured to rotate the article when activated, and at least one steam nozzle configured to direct steam towards the article. The system also comprises a receptacle configured to receive condensed steam from the volumetric enclosure and to recirculate the condensed steam for re-use, and a controller configured to monitor one or more variables of the automatic ironing system and adjust parameters according to instructions. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345074 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METALLISED FABRIC, AND RESULTING FABRIC - The invention relates to a method for producing a metallised fabric, including a step of washing a woven substrate, the method including, after the washing step, the following steps: calendering the substrate by applying a compression force to the substrate, and vacuum-metallising the substrate in a rarefied atmosphere by depositing metal particles so as to form a layer of metal on the substrate. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345075 | DAMPING LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A damping layer comprises a large number of yarns combined to form a textile, wherein at least some of the yarns are foamed synthetic yarns. Such a textile, which consists of a mix of foamed and non-foamed synthetic yarns, is relatively strong and light and can lead to more efficient use of the foamed material. The foamed synthetic yarn may be formed into upstanding loops which provide additional resiliency and damping. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345076 | CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR THE PRECIPITATION OF LIGNIN FROM BLACK LIQUOR - In a method for the continuous precipitation of lignin from black liquor black liquor is provided so as to flow as a pressurized flow in a reactor with a dwell time of less than 300 s. An acidifying agent selected from the group of carbon dioxide, acid and their combinations is led to the flow at one or more feeding sites to lower the pH of black liquor. The pH is allowed to decrease by the effect of the acidifying agent in the pressurized flow to the precipitation point of lignin, the pressure of the pressurized flow is abruptly released, and lignin particles are separated from black liquor. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345077 | SCREENING APPARATUS, ROTOR, WING PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - Screening apparatus for screening pulp suspensions are provided. The screening apparatus includes a casing, a cylindrical screen member is arranged on the casing for dividing the pulp into accept and reject portions, an inlet for the pulp, an outlet for the accept, an outlet for the reject, a rotor with a rotor body, and at least one pulsator located on the inside of the screen, so that a screening chamber is formed between the rotor and the screen. The rotor is provided with a detachable pulsator package including at least one attachment ring attached to the rotor body, at least one support ring attached to or supported by the rotor body and the at least one pulsator attached to the at least one attachment ring and the at least one support ring. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345078 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A SOFTWOOD LIGNIN DERIVATIVE - The present invention relates to softwood lignin derivatives having an aliphatic hydroxyl content of from about 2.5 mmol/g to about 7 mmol/g lignin, and the preparation method thereof. The lignin derivatives have a desired antioxidant activity characterized by radical scavenging index (RSI). Another aspect of the invention relates to compositions comprising the softwood lignin derivative. Another aspect of the invention relates to a use of the softwood lignin derivatives comprising incorporating the softwood lignin derivatives into polymer compositions. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345079 | Polymer and its preparation and use - The present invention relates to a water-soluble cationic acrylamide-based polymer having one or more acetoacetate groups. The invention also relates to a method for producing the water-soluble polymer which comprises polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous phase, wherein the monomers comprise (a) (meth)acrylamide, (b) ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomer, (c) ethylenically unsaturated monomer having one or more acetoacetate groups, and (d) optionally other ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The invention further relates to the use of the water-soluble polymer as a strength agent in the production of paper and board. The invention further relates to a process for producing paper and board which comprises providing an aqueous cellulosic suspension, adding to the suspension water-soluble polymer having one or more ketone groups, and dewatering the obtained suspension. The invention further relates to paper and board comprising the water-soluble polymer of the invention, as well as paper and board produced by the process of the invention. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345080 | METHOD OF USING AN ANTI-SOILING AGENT COMPOSITION - [Object] To provide an anti-soiling agent compound that can sufficiently prevents adhesion of pitch to a dry part region. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345081 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD - Process for the Manufacture of Paper and Paperboard The present invention relates to a process of making paper or paperboard in which a cellulosic thin stock is provided and subjected to one or more shear stages and then drained and a moving screen to form a sheet which is dried, wherein the process employs a retention system which is applied to the thin stock, said retention system comprising as components i) a blend of different cationic polymers and ii) a microparticulate material, in which the blend of cationic polymers comprises, a) a cationic polymer having a charge density of from 0.5 and below 3 mEq per gram and a molar mass of greater than 700,000 Da, which cationic polymer is selected from polymers containing vinyl amine units and polyethylenimine, b) a cationic polymer having a charge density of below 3 mEq per gram and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 3 dl/g, wherein one of the components of the retention system is dosed into the thin stock after the final shearing stage and the other is dosed into the thin stock before the final shearing stage. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345082 | OPTICAL BRIGHTENING COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH QUALITY INKJET PRINTING - The instant invention relates to liquid compositions comprising derivatives of diaminostilbene, binders and ink fixing agents such as divalent metal salts for the optical brightening of substrates suitable for high quality ink jet printing. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345083 | Vibration Absorber Arrangement - The invention relates to a vibration absorber arrangement ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345084 | RAIL-BOUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR A TRACK BUILDING MACHINE - In a method for restoring, renovating or rebuilding a railway which comprises a substructure, a track bed and a track grid which is laid thereon and has rails and sleepers, a substructure or part of a substructure is installed, a track bed is installed and a track grid is installed and/or an existing track grid is extended, an existing track bed is extended and an existing substructure or part of a substructure is extended. There is provision that the installation of the track grid, the installation of the track bed and the installation of the substructure or part of the substructure takes place in a single working process and/or in that the extension of the existing track grid, the extension of the existing track bed and/or the extension of the existing substructure or part of the substructure takes place in a single working process. Track bed material and/or substructure material is transported to the site and/or away from the site by rail. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345085 | MULTIPLE-ENTRY HOT-MIX ASPHALT MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hot-mix asphalt manufacturing system for recycled asphalt coated aggregate (RAP) has a rotary dryer and burner operable to heat the dryer to create a maximum gas temperature at a location between first and second ends of the dryer. A first inlet is upstream and a second inlet is downstream of the maximum temperature. A first coarse aggregate is introduced through the first inlet, fine RAP is introduced through the second inlet, and the aggregates are heated and mixed forming a mixture outputted at an outlet. For 100% RAP processes, the first and second aggregates can consist of RAP. For less than 100% RAP processes, virgin aggregate can be introduced through the first inlet, located adjacent the first end of the rotary dryer, and a third inlet can be located between the maximum temperature and the first inlet, with fine and coarse RAP introduced through the second and third inlets. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345086 | Apparatus And Method For Rapidly Deflating Tires To Disable A Land Vehicle - An apparatus and a method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle includes at least one penetrator configured to breach the traction device, an articulated strap configured to move the apparatus between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, a mass configured to deploy the apparatus to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the apparatus to the retracted arrangement. The penetrators can be arranged in sections and the penetrators can be arranged so as to be multi-directional within each section. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345087 | PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AVOIDING OBSTACLES IN ROADSIDE DITCHES - The present invention refers to a protection system for avoiding obstacles in roadside ditches that comprises: some beams deployed over the ditch, with an end on the base of the ditch and the other at a height equal to or greater to that of the ditch, on which the separating structure is fixed to the base of the ditch and separated from the beams. Said beams are supported over the separating structure by an end fixed in the ditch. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345088 | Camouflage Winter Tools - The invention is winter tools such as show shovels. These tools are designed to fit in and be concealed by its surroundings and environment but with a bright colored handle such as red or orange so they can be easily found. The winter tool could be painted and have texture added to match the environment such as snow. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345089 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A DEBRIS DEFLECTOR - Methods and systems for a mounting device for mounting debris deflector to transportation vehicles such as light rail which helps to position the deflector at the front or rear end of vehicles are disclosed. The mounting device is located between the deflector and transportation vehicle and includes a longitudinal member having a proximal end and a distal end, a first base plate rigidly connected to the proximal end of the longitudinal member, and a second base plate rigidly connected to the distal end of the longitudinal member. Further, the first base plate may be connected to understructure of the transportation vehicle, and the second base plate may be connected to the debris deflector. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345090 | GRANULAR SPREADER ASSEMBLY - An auger may have a spiral blade that extends radially outwardly from a shaft and that has resiliently-deformable material at the radial outer edge that physically contacts the inner surface of the tube in which the auger is positioned. When the auger is not rotated, the physical contact of the resiliently-deformable material on the inner surface of the tube may prevent granular material from flowing through the opening in the tube. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345091 | METHODS OF MARSH RESTORATION VIA RESUSPENSION OF SEDIMENT - Methods for restoring tidal areas adjacent to a tidal water area are provided. The method can comprise: pumping water from the tidal water area; and directing a high-pressure water stream, using the water pumped from the tidal water area, to the bottom surface of the tidal water area during an incoming tide period. The high-pressure water stream impacts the bottom surface of the tidal water area with sufficient force to dislodge sediment from the bottom surface into the tidal water area. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345092 | Pneumatic Fender - Provided is a pneumatic fender that suppresses damage to a flexible hollow body and an energy-absorbing body and exhibits improved ship sway reduction effects. A pneumatic fender is provided with an orifice that allows for communication between an interior space of a flexible hollow body and the interior space of the casing, and a safety valve that opens and allows for communication between the internal space of the flexible hollow body and the internal space of the casing by opening when the internal pressure of the flexible hollow body reaches a predetermined pressure. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345093 | OIL COLLECTOR - The invention relates to an oil collector including a brush ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345094 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PIPE PILING - Apparatus and methods for the installation of pipe pilings into the ground for use as structural building foundations, geothermal piles, or both, are disclosed. In addition to specialized fittings for pipe pile assemblies, the inventions include specialized drive mechanisms used in conjunction with rotary or vibratory motors. Methods of installing pipe pilings are further improved with the disclosure of methods of adding grout or similar materials during or after installation of the piles. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345095 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PIPE PILING - Apparatus and methods for the installation of pipe pilings into the ground for use as structural building foundations, geothermal piles, or both, are disclosed. In addition to specialized fittings for pipe pile assemblies, the inventions include specialized drive mechanisms used in conjunction with rotary or vibratory motors. Methods of installing pipe pilings are further improved with the disclosure of methods of adding grout or similar materials during or after installation of the piles. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345096 | END PLATE FOR CONCRETE PILES - The present invention discloses a pair of identical top end plate ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345097 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PIPE PILING - Apparatus and methods for the installation of pipe pilings into the ground for use as structural building foundations, geothermal piles, or both, are disclosed. In addition to specialized fittings for pipe pile assemblies, the inventions include specialized drive mechanisms used in conjunction with rotary or vibratory motors. Methods of installing pipe pilings are further improved with the disclosure of methods of adding grout or similar materials during or after installation of the piles. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345098 | SCREW ANCHOR PILE FOR EARTH REINFORCEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention relates to a screw pile for reinforcing the ground, and in particular, a pile for reinforcing the ground which can dig the ground. The screw pile includes: a bar-shaped body with a pile hole that is a passage of air and grouting solution; a screw that is formed spirally and integrally around the body; one or more grouting holes formed around the body so that grouting solution can be sprayed; a tip expanding-reinforcing plate that has a plate shape, is coupled to one end of the body on its top, and has an air discharge hole formed through the top and the bottom in the same line as the pile hole; and a excavation bit that has one end coupled to a side of the bottom of the tip expanding-reinforcing plate and the other end with a blade, in which when the bit | 2015-12-03 |
20150345099 | Portable Removable Trailer Anchor System - A portable removable trailer anchor system is presented. portable removable trailer anchor system is able to be transported to various and difficult geographical areas, placed on the surface and able to provide support for vertically elevated objects. The portable removable trailer anchor system can be hauled via the trailer portion and the anchor weight portion can be removed from the trailer portion. Both the trailer anchor and the removable anchor have deployable spikes for penetration of the earth surface creating additional stability and security. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345100 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING AN ANIMAL TRAP - The present invention is directed to one or more anchors that can be used to stabilize various types of animal traps to the ground. The invention comprises a clamping structure having at least two holes formed therein. The holes are axially aligned and formed in the top and bottom members of the structure. The invention further comprises a stake for anchoring the invention and trap to the ground. The clamping structure is designed to engage an edge or flange of an animal trap by positioning the flange in a groove in the structure and securing the structure to the flange using a threaded fastener such as a set screw. A threaded stake may be secured to a flange of the trap to anchor and stabilize the trap on the ground. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345101 | Reinforcement Assemblies, Fixtures, and Methods - Reinforcement assemblies, reinforcement fixtures, methods of constructing a reinforcement assembly, and methods of constructing a reinforcement fixture are described herein. An example embodiment of a reinforcement assembly comprises a plate, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of elongate members. The plate comprises a plate lengthwise axis, a plate center axis, a plate top surface, a plate bottom surface, and a plate outer surface. Each connector of the plurality of connectors is attached to the plate outer surface and each elongate member of the plurality of elongate members is attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345102 | Sealed Interconnected Mat System for Spill Containment - A sealed mat system that protects an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material is disclosed as well as a method for deploying the sealed mat system. The sealed mat system for spill containment comprises interconnected channels, seals, and a composite panel structure that secures solid and liquid waste products on the mat system, thereby preventing release of such products into the environment. The leak resistant system is field useable such that it is able to withstand the harsh environments associated with a field job site while also providing a safe working surface for personnel. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345103 | LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINE - A machine is disclosed. The machine includes a lift arm attached to a frame of the machine. The machine also includes a cylinder assembly. The cylinder assembly includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the cylinder assembly is coupled to the lift arm. The machine further includes a work implement coupled to the second end of the cylinder assembly and the lift arm. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345104 | UNIVERSAL QUICK COUPLER FOR BACKHOE - A universal coupler for a backhoe assembly in which a first link is pivotally connected to the articulation joints of the backhoe assembly. Mounting holes for a first and third style bucket with equal pin spacing are provided on the first link. A second link is connected to the first position and is pivotal between a first position in which the mounting holes are exposed and a second position in which the second link covers the holes on the first link and provides the mounting hole diameter and pin spacing for a bucket having a greater pin spacing. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345105 | DIPPER FOR A MINING SHOVEL - A dipper for a mining shovel includes a back wall, a first side wall extending from the back wall, a second side wall extending from the back wall, a front wall disposed opposite the back wall and extending between the first and second side walls, and a dipper door pivotally coupled to a bottom end of the dipper. The dipper door is movable between a latched and an unlatched position relative to the dipper. The dipper door is angled relative to the front wall at an acute angle when the dipper door is in the latched position. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345106 | EQUALIZER FOR A MINING SHOVEL - An equalizer assembly for a mining machine includes a single piece cast equalizer having a first end and a second, opposite end. The assembly also includes a first end cap configured to be coupled to a dipper of the mining machine, the first end cap including a first bushing configured to receive the first end of the equalizer. The assembly also includes a second end cap configured to be coupled to the dipper of the mining machine, the second end cap including a second bushing configured to receive the second end of the equalizer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345107 | CUTTING DREDGER - A method for operating a cutting dredger in open water, in particular to control a ground reaction force during dredging operations, the dredger including; | 2015-12-03 |
20150345108 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A CUTTING DEVICE IN THE GROUND USING A MOBILE CARRIAGE - The invention relates to an excavator machine ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345109 | DRIVE WHEEL FOR A TRACK ASSEMBLY OF A WORK VEHICLE - A track assembly for a work vehicle includes an endless track and a drive wheel, the drive wheel defining an inboard side, an outboard side, and a central plane extending therebetween. The drive wheel includes a partition extending between an outer wall and an inner wall. The partition defines an inboard division substantially closed off from an outboard division to reduce an amount of debris or other material from reaching the work vehicle adjacent to which the track assembly may be positioned. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345110 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - An electric power storage device ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150345111 | WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - A target-input-torque determination unit determines the target input torque on the basis of the transmission required horsepower. The target input torque is a target value for the torque to be inputted to a power-transmission device. A target-output-torque determination unit determines the target output torque, which is a target value for the torque to be outputted by the power-transmission device. A command-torque determination unit uses torque-balance information to determine command torque for the motor from the target input torque and the target output torque. The target-input-torque determination unit determines the upper limit of the target input torque on the basis of an upper-limit-target-input-torque line and the engine rotation speed. The upper-limit-target-input-torque line sets a value smaller than the target output torque of the engine determined using the engine required horsepower and the engine rotation speed for the upper-limit value of the target input torque. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345112 | WORK VEHICLE AND WORK VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A hydraulic excavator is provided with an arm cylinder, an arm switching valve, a sixth pilot pressure control valve, a sixth electromagnetic proportional valve, a sixth upstream pilot flow path, a sixth hydraulic pressure sensor, and a control section. The control section selects at least one item of current value information from a plurality of items of current value information on the basis of a hydraulic pressure that is detected by the sixth hydraulic pressure sensor. The control section is configured to set a current value of a current that is output to the sixth electromagnetic proportional valve on the basis of the current value information that is selected. | 2015-12-03 |
20150345113 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - The present disclosure relates to an automatic transmission control unit for construction machinery and a control method therefor, and when a load pressure detecting unit detecting a load pressure of hydraulic pressure supplied from a main hydraulic pump to an actuator, such as a cylinder and a hydraulic motor, is in an abnormal state, the automatic transmission control unit receives an electronic control pressure signal having little concerns of a breakdown or a malfunction, and automatically changes a travel speed of construction machinery based on the received electronic control pressure signal. | 2015-12-03 |