49th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100307299 | TORQUE-LIMITING DEVICE - A torque-limiting driver has a handle, a body, a torque-limiting assembly and a work-piece engaging tip. The torque-limiting assembly includes an upper and lower shank that have a plurality of teeth circumferentially spaced. The teeth have a vertical face, an inclined face and a flat peak. The inclined face is defined by a radius of curvature that transitions to the flat peak. There is a spring for applying pressure across the upper and lower shank. The teeth engage for relative rotation when the handle is turned and disengage when a predetermined value of torque is exceeded. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307300 | MACHINE TOOL - There is provided a machine tool capable of housing workpieces of different sizes in a same workpiece storage unit without requiring a new workpiece storage unit. In a machine tool including a workpiece storage unit having a plurality of housing spaces housing workpieces and a processing machine processing a workpiece supplied from one of the housing spaces, the workpiece storage unit is structured so that the size of each housing space is changeable. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307301 | Configurable Tooling Block - A configurable tooling block for a CNC turret lathe holds a plurality of tools at a single index position of the turret. The tooling block includes a main body, a mounting flange, and a coolant manifold removably mounted on the main body on either a first side face or a second side face of the main body. The main body has a plurality of tool-receiving openings, at least one of which is a rectangular opening for receiving an OD tool. The manifold may be provided with individually operable valves for controlling coolant flow to output ports associated with the tool-receiving opening, and may be made of a material that is lighter than the material used to form the main body to reduce overall weight. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307302 | FEATHERBOARD ASSEMBLY - A featherboard assembly for use with a work table. The featherboard assembly includes a featherboard having a body and an axis. The featherboard assembly further includes an adjustment mechanism associated with the featherboard for attaching the featherboard to the work table. The adjustment mechanism permits the featherboard to be adjusted on the table along a first axis and permits the featherboard to be adjusted along a second axis. The adjustment mechanism is capable of locking the featherboard against movement along the second axis while the featherboard is moved along the first axis and locking the featherboard against movement along the first axis while the featherboard is moved along the second axis. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307303 | Apparatus and method for the slicing of food products - An apparatus for the slicing of food products has a product feeder which includes a plurality of belt conveyors arranged parallel next to one another. The belt conveyors each include an elastic endless belt serving as a product support for a product to be sliced and they are drivable together in order simultaneously to feed a plurality of products which each lie on one of the belts to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves. The belt conveyors have a common drive with a drive shaft. For the setting of an individual single conveying speed for each belt conveyor, a respective setting apparatus is associated with them which is made to individually change the degree of stretching of the belt. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307304 | Apparatus and method for the slicing of food products - An apparatus for the slicing of food products has a product feeder which includes a plurality of belt conveyors arranged parallel next to one another. The belt conveyors each include an endless belt serving as a product support for a product to be sliced and they are drivable together in order simultaneously to feed a plurality of products which each lie on one of the belts to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves. The belt conveyors have a common drive with a drive shaft. For the setting of an individual single conveying speed for each belt conveyor, a respective setting apparatus is associated with them which is made to individually change the running diameter of the drive shaft in the region of the belt. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307305 | Methods and Apparatus for Singulating Micro-well Tape - An apparatus ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307306 | CUTTING DEVICE FOR CUTTING METAL TUBES AND RELATIVE CUTTING METHOD - A cutting device for cutting metal tubes moving in a direction (X) is disclosed. Each of the tubes contains inside it residual welding elements made of material with a ferrous base. The cutting devise includes a movement trolley which moves, at a speed substantially equal to the speed of the tubes, a cutting head on which a cutting tool is mounted, and electromagnetic means mounted on the trolley, disposed upstream of the cutting tool with respect to the direction (X) of movement or mounted fixed immediately after the forming zone of the tubes, the means being able to be selectively activated to generate an electromagnetic field inside the tube, the function of which is to move the residual welding elements to a position of non-interference with the cutting tool during the cutting step. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307307 | HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A TABLE SAW - An improved health and safety system for a table saw includes one or more of: a blade guard that protects the operator from the saw blade, and contains and collects sawdust; a proximity detector and emergency saw motor braking means for use in connection with such blade guard; an anti-kickback device for use in connection with such blade guard, a rip fence adapter for use in connection with such a blade guard, and hoses and fittings to connect the dust containment and collection system of said blade guard to a shop dust collection blower or vacuum system. The system protects the saw operator from potential traumatic injury to a hand, and from ingesting potentially carcinogenic sawdust. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307308 | BLADE ENCLOSURE FOR A TABLE SAW - A below-table blade enclosure for a table saw protects the health and safety of the person operating the saw, by enclosing the saw blade, and thereby protecting the operator from exposure to hazardous and potentially carcinogenic saw dust. The blade enclosure contains and collects the saw dust, which is removed from the blade enclosure by an external dust collecting system, for example via a vacuum hose. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307309 | SEPARATING DEVICE - The invention relates to a separating device for cutting off individual containers ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307310 | Tiles and Apparatus, System and Method for Fabricating Tiles and Tile Patterns - A router template for fabricating a contoured tile from a workpiece is provided. The router template includes a body that defines a cavity in which a nest is formed for retaining a workpiece during a cutting operation. A bearing path is defined within the body that engages a bearing of the router bit to guide the workpiece relative to the router bit. A cutting path is formed within the body to provide clearance within the body for a rotary cutting portion of the router bit. The cutting path and bearing path are aligned with each other and correspond to the desired size and contour of the tile. A method of cutting a contoured tile by following a template is also disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307311 | PCB CUTTER MODULE WITH DETACHABLE CUTTERS - A PCB cutter module is disclosed to include a base panel having locating grooves arranged on one side thereof subject to a predetermined layout and mounting through holes arranged along the border, fastening members mounted in the mounting through holes for fastening the base panel to a worktable, positioning devices, for example, permanent magnets or electromagnets mounted in the locating grooves for detachably securing cutters at the base panel for cutting a workpiece, for example, PC board, and supplementary holder blocks selectively attached to the cutters to hold a respective alignment rod for securing the PC board in position for cutting by the cutters accurately. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307312 | Counter-Die Band For The Cylinders of Rotary Die Cutting Machines - The rectangular counter-die band, ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307313 | Digital Instrument with Physical Resonator - In an implementation of this invention, a stringed musical instrument has a resonator comprised of a bridge and a soundboard. Vibrations from the strings are transmitted through the bridge to the soundboard. A plurality of sensors are attached to or embedded in the soundboard. The sensors measure primarily the vibrations of the soundboard, rather than primarily the vibrations of the strings. Preferably, three or more sensors are used. Piezoelectric sensors sample vibrations in the soundboard. The resonator includes a printed circuit board that amplifies the signal from each sensor separately. Also, a signal processing device that is “onboard” the musical instrument processes the separate input signals to create one output signal. The resonator may be easily removed, enabling resonators to be interchanged. Also, the physical characteristics of a particular resonator, such as its mass or its boundary condition, may be adjusted, thereby changing the acoustic qualities of the soundboard. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307314 | Stringed instrument with keyboard - A musical instrument includes a body, a neck attached to the body, a plurality of strings having first ends secured to the body and second ends secured to the neck, and a keyboard secured to the body. Optionally, each of the strings is associated with a plucker. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307315 | Instrument Attached Cappers - The invention provides an instrument or instrument-like device with an attachment capper to personalize and enhance the aesthetic value of a musical experience. Thus the invention provides an instrument attachment capper adapted to connect to an instrument or instrument-like device. The instrument attachment capper has a body that defines a pair of spaced apart faces, one of the faces adapted to be secured to the instrument or instrument-like device, and another of the faces adapted for protective, educational, or decorative purpose(s). The body includes a cup, which may also contain a slit. The invention also provides an instrument attachment capper that is characterized as an acoustic guitar bridge pin. The invention further provides an instrument attachment capper that can be affixed to the instrument with a hook or hangar. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307316 | DRUM MOUNT - A mount for mounting and affixing an object to a supporting structure, for example, a drum to a drum stand. The mount includes a hanger plate that mounts to the drum and a bracket that mounts to the drum stand. The hanger plate has a downwardly depending L-shaped flange that is received by a cavity in the bracket. Once inserted into the cavity, the weight of the drum translates through the flange to form a locking engagement of the drum to the drum stand such that the drum is supported substantially adjacent to the drum stand. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307317 | Hinged Drumstick - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307318 | HINGED DRUMSTICK - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307319 | PLAY ASSIST DEVICE - The invention provides a play assist device which allows a player to efficiently learn how to read and play a score. The device includes display means for displaying the upper and lower staves of a grand staff independently by a predetermined range, projecting means for projecting the images of the upper and lower staves of a grand staff above or onto the keyboard, pressed key detection means for detecting the pressed key, and control means for shifting the upper and lower staves so that the note to be played in the upper and lower staves is positioned above or on the key corresponding to the note. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307320 | FLEXIBLE MUSIC COMPOSITION ENGINE - An apparatus, method and system for generating music in real time are provided. A pipeline for coordinating generation of a musical piece is created. At least one producer is loaded into the pipeline, the at least one producer for producing at least one high level musical element of the musical piece, independent of other producers in the pipeline. At least one generator is called by the at least one producer, the at least one generator for generating at least one low level music element of the musical piece. The at least one low level musical element and the at least one high level musical element are integrated, such that the musical piece is generated in real time. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307321 | System and Method for Producing a Harmonious Musical Accompaniment - An apparatus for enhancing audio comprising a first interface and a harmonizing module is disclosed. The first interface receive a first audio segment from a first source. The harmonizing module is coupled to the first interface. The harmonizing module is configured to identify at least one musical property of the first audio segment; calculate a subset of notes that are harmonious with the first audio segment based on the at least one musical property; and select from the subset of notes to generate an audio track to be played substantially synchronously with the first audio segment. A second interface may also be provided to receive a second audio segment from a second source. In this case, the harmonizing module may be configured to generate the audio track by transforming one or more notes of the second audio segment. A method is also provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307322 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING TONE SIGNAL AND TONE SIGNAL GENERATING SYSTEM - An electronic piano includes a tone signal synthesizing system implemented by software, keys and key sensors monitoring the keys and reporting the key positions to the tone signal synthesizing system, and the tone signal synthesizing system includes damper model calculating modules for determining resistance against vibrations of wires of an a piano, a hammer model calculating module for determining force exerted on the wires, string model calculating modules for determining force exerted on an instrument body of the piano by the wires on the basis of the resistance and force exerted on the wires, an instrument body model calculating module for determining displacements of instrument body on the basis of the force exerted on the instrument body and an air model calculating module for determining a sound pressure at an observation point from the displacement of instrument body. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307323 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A percussion instrument may include a plurality of coupling device for operatively connecting a first hoop member, which may be configured to hold down a head arranged across a first end of a shell, with a second hoop member, which may be arranged on a second end of the shell. A sensor adjacent the head configured to detect vibration of the head may be operatively connected to the second hoop member. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307324 | PICKUP UNIT OF ELECTRIC STRINGED INSTRUMENT - A pickup unit of an electric stringed instrument is constituted of a vibrator supporting strings, a support which is installed inside the recess of a lower bridge so as to support the vibrator, and a plurality of piezoelectric elements which convert vibrations of strings transmitted thereto via the vibrator into electric signals. At least one presser member is interposed between the vibrator and the support. The presser member is constituted of a screw that is put into the lower surface of the vibrator from the lower surface of the support, thus upwardly pressing the piezoelectric elements onto the vibrator. This makes it possible to efficiently transmit vibrations of strings to the piezoelectric elements, thus improving the tone color and sound quality of an electric stringed instrument. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307325 | GUITAR, TUNER, AMPLIFIER AND EFFECTS CIRCUIT, CABLES AND CASE - A system for playing music includes an guitar with two audio output channels, a cable to connect to the two output channels to an amplifier, an amplifier having two channels, an effects apparatus, and a guitar tuner mounted within the guitar. A looping circuit is connected to record instrument performances and play a looped playback of the performance, permitting the performer to accompany his earlier performance. Multiple channel looping circuits are provided. A guitar strap is provided with a vocal microphone that is connected through the strap end for amplifying the vocal signal. An alternate guitar strap includes an instrument input, an amplifier, battery and speaker positioned near the player's ear. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307326 | COUNTERMINE DART SYSTEM AND METHOD - An anti-mine dart includes a body containing an explosive payload and having a flyer-plate port. The dart is operable responsive to the payload being detonated to propel through the flyer-plate port a flyer plate having sufficient energy to detonate an explosive material surrounding the dart. The darts may include a plurality of explosive payloads, flyer-plate ports and flyer plates. The darts may be formed in a stack arrangement within a missile such that the flyer-plate port of each dart is not aligned with the flyer-plate ports of any of the adjacent darts in the stack arrangement. The darts may contain a simplified safe-and-arm mechanism or no safe-and-arm mechanism at all. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307327 | BLAST EFFECT MITIGATING ASSEMBLE USING AEROGELS - An assembly for protecting against explosions and explosive devices is formed with aerogels and frangible components. The basic configuration forms a space between an object to be protected by an aerogel having a frangible backing layer. Such assemblies may be mounted on vehicles and structures, and alternatively used as barriers without attachment to other objects. Different geometries for the rear surface of the assemblies enhance the ability of deflecting gas produced by explosions away from objects to be protected. Flowable attenuating media may be introduced into the space behind the aerogel and in gratings placed in the front of assemblies in order to increase blast energy dissipation in intense blast conditions. Armor components may be added to the rear surface to protect against fragments and projectiles. Aerogels, metal foams, and dense ceramic beads may be incorporated to enhance protection against explosively-formed penetrators and other projectiles. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307328 | Protection system - A net deployment system which, in one example, includes a manifold assembly including multiple weight ducts and a bladder port. A weight is disposed in each weight duct and each weight is tied to the net. A bladder is behind the net and is over the bladder port. At least one inflator charge is associated with the manifold for inflating the bladder and firing the weights out of the weight ducts to deploy the net in the path of an incoming threat. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307329 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING A VEHICLE SHIELD - A shock absorber system for use with a vehicle having a shield to reduce the effects of a shock event. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307330 | AXIAL PISTON MACHINE - The invention relates to an axial piston machine comprising a swivel cradle ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307331 | TELESCOPIC COMPOSITE CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOIST - The present invention is a telescopic composite cylinder that functions as a hydraulic hoist incorporating multiple cylinders formed of composite materials. The walls of the multiple cylinders may be formed of pultruded composite material, or a combination of composite materials. The cylinders of the hydraulic hoist may incorporate a plurality of piston and sleeve assemblies that are mounted so as to invoke a telescopic relationship between the multiple cylinders. The materials that the cylinders are formed of may create walls having a smooth surface that can eliminate problems facing hoists formed of other materials, for example, such as a honing process, fluid leakage and seal wearing problems. The hoist may be run on diesel fuel drawn from the tank of a vehicle. Additionally, the present invention may be releseably attached to a surface by way of a saddle mounting system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307332 | SUPERCHARGED ELECTROSTATIC AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - A synchronized supercharge electrostatic field UV germicidal air filtration device is a high efficiency absolute air cleaner. It incorporates a dual function ionization system, electrostatic field filtration system UV light germicidal function within one system. This invention allows the physical size of air cleaning device to be substantially reduced while the absolute filtration efficiency is highly improved. This device provides a filtered and sterilized air output quality down to submicron size with quantifiable results; while it can be physically fit into an office partition wall. Secondly, both high voltage power supporting ionization and high voltage power supporting the electrostatic energy field are provided by one high voltage transforming circuit making it the most cost effective air filtration system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307333 | SUPPORTED METAL MEMBRANE WITH INTERNAL COOLING FOR H2 SEPARATION - A method and apparatus for separation of H | 2010-12-09 |
20100307334 | FLUID SEPARATION METHOD AND FLUID SEPARATION APPARATUS - A fluid separation apparatus suitable for separating a mixed fluid with different properties and capable of separating a complex fluid mixture efficiently is provided. The fluid separation apparatus includes a sampling entrance, a first separation column, a second separation column, a bypass line, a detector and a guide multi-channel valve. A mixed fluid flows into the first separation column via the sampling entrance. The second separation column is connected to the first separation column in series and connected to the bypass line in parallel. The detector is connected to the second separation column and the bypass line. The guide multi-channel valve has different modes to control a flow-through status and a closed status between the first separation column and the second separation column, between the first separation column and the bypass line, between the second separation column and the detector, and between the bypass line and the detector. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307335 | FUEL CLEANING FOR GAS FIRED ENGINES - Gas fired internal combustion engines which are run on contaminated fuel suffer from the buildup of internal deposits and corrosion. This is a particular problem with engines fuelled by biogas, e.g. from waste decomposition. By filtering the fuel via a filter containing an ion-exchange resin substantial improvements can be obtained. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307336 | Porous crystalline materials, their synthesis and use - A porous crystalline material has a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure, M | 2010-12-09 |
20100307337 | LOW SHEAR GAS MIXER - A gas mixer ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307338 | FILTER MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a multilayered filter medium whose air permeability is at least 500 l/m | 2010-12-09 |
20100307339 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGENERATING A CARBON FILTER - The present invention relates to systems for regenerating a plugged diesel particulate filter (DPF) or catalyzed DPF. In certain embodiments, the system includes a fluid container and pulse valve, a heater, and a blower. Other embodiments include methods of regenerating a plugged DPF by directing a fluid at a first face of a DPF, redirecting the fluid at a second face of the DPF, and in some embodiment, heating the DPF. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307340 | Diffuser Assembly - A diffuser assembly for a septic tank may include a top section and a bottom section being heavier than the top section. The top section may be adapted to be connected to a supply of fluid and the top section may include a central member having an aperture being angled downward. The aperture may be angled at an acute angle, and the acute angle may be substantially 35°. The fluid may be air, and the top section may include a plurality of apertures. The central member may be a cylinder, and the top section may include a top member being a cylinder. The top member may be connected to a supply line, and the top section may be detachably connected to the bottom section. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307341 | Water trap - A water trap ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307342 | ELECTROSTATIC DUST CATCHER - The invention relates to electrostatic dust catcher comprising a first ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307343 | COMPRESSOR INCORPORATED WITH OIL SEPARATOR - A compressor incorporated with an oil separator having a separation chamber and communication holes. The separation chamber is placed adjacent to a discharge chamber, has a space formed in the entire inside of the separation chamber, separates oil-containing gas, which is introduced into the separation chamber, into gas and oil by centrifugal separation, allows the separated oil to drop downward, and upwardly extracts the separated gas. The communication holes interconnect the discharge chamber and the separation chamber and introduce the oil-containing gas, coming from the discharge chamber, into the separation chamber. The communication holes are arranged in the separation chamber, in a direction extending from a gas release side to an oil drop side. The structure of an oil separation section is simplified to improve productivity and reduce cost, and a high degree of design freedom of the position of a discharge port is obtained. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307344 | CO2 RECOVERING APPARATUS | 2010-12-09 |
20100307345 | BREWING DEVICE FOR A COFFEE MACHINE - The invention relates to a brewing device ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307346 | STEAM MECHANISM INCORPORATED WITHIN KITCHENWARE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a steam generation and exertion mechanism that is incorporated within a water heating system and specifically attached to a kettle as an example. The steam is built from the water in the water heating system. The present invention allows the user to produce steam for purpose of creaming milk as an example. The present invention takes advantage of the regular features of a kettle in order to produce steam and use the kettle for additional purposes. The steam generation mechanism of the present invention can be an add-on device. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307347 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL POT - The present invention presents a multifunctional kitchenware. The multi functional cooking apparatus is used for cooking in different types of cooking methods such as steaming, frying, deep flying, baking and broiling. The multifunctional pot comprises a base module onto which different utensils can be mounted to allow the different types of cooking styles. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307348 | DISTRIBUTOR FOR GROUND COFFEE DISPENSERS - The invention relates to a distributor for ground coffee dispensers comprising a swinging trapdoor for the temporary retention of the dispensed amount of ground coffee inside an outlet duct, an actuator element associated with the rotating shaft of the swinging trapdoor and able to rotate between two angular end positions, and a motor conveying to said actuator element a rotating movement with a determined amplitude by means of a wheel and a belt; and wherein said actuator element has a configuration in the form of a circular sector the rotating shaft of which is located in correspondence with a point of the bisector close to the angle or vertex of said circular sector; the curved profile of the actuator element forming a support surface for supporting the belt for conveying the rotating movement of the motor and the rotation of the actuator element towards one of the angular end positions being determined. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307349 | DRIVE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A PRESS MACHINE - A drive apparatus includes a movable member, at least one linear electrical actuator for generating a first force, and at least one linear hydraulic actuator for generating a second force. The at least one linear electrical actuator and the at least one linear hydraulic actuator are arranged such that the first force and the second force act in parallel on the movable member in order to result in a combined force. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307350 | SPACE-SAVING IN-FLIGHT TRASH COMPACTOR - A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307351 | DISABLING DEVICE FOR A PRESSING TOOL - A pressing tool includes a tool body having a working end, an actuator held by the tool body and operated during a pressing operation, and a disabling device operable to stop the hydraulic actuator during the pressing operation, wherein the actuator is disabled and locked in a disabled position after the disabling device is operated. Optionally, the disabling device may be configured to be reset to a normal operation position by a key. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307352 | KEYBOARD THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER - A keyboard thermal transfer printer is provided under the working platform of the keyboard thermal transfer printer with a translation drive having an electrically driven ball screw to precisely control the locating point of the lower working die seat on the working platform in a stepless driving manner. The longitudinal supports and load board of the working platform are constructed as a primary and an auxiliary work area, and respectively provided with a spindle system and an impression system. An infrared thermal sensor is disposed in the auxiliary work area to irradiate infrared rays on the press plate impression element and reflects the operating temperature of the impression element. The parameters of each function of the control box are corrected to obtain the optimum operating temperature for keyboard thermal transfer printing, thereby maintaining the consistency of the quality of images produced by keyboard surface thermal transfer printing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307353 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING PRINTING SCREENS, A FRAME SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME, AND A METHOD OF MOUNTING PRINTING SCREENS IN A SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE - A frame assembly ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307354 | DUMPING UNIT FOR A PRESS - A damping unit for a press has means for applying a clamping solution to a printing form and means for setting the quantity of damping solution applied. At least one sensor is provided for registering the quantity of damping solution actually applied to the printing form. By means of a comparison with a predefined quantity of damping solution, the quantity of damping solution on the printing form can be regulated. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307355 | PRINTING UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SIDE FRAME PARTS WHOSE DISTANCE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER CAN BE MODIFIED IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION - A printing unit is comprised of at least two side frame parts whose distance, relative to each other, can be modified in a horizontal direction. Each printing unit receives at least one printing group or parts of a printing group. At least one of the side frame parts can be moved between a closed functional position, in which the side frames are moved together and are fixed relative to one another, and an open position, in which they are spaced from each other. In order to fix or to secure the side frame parts relative to one another, at lease one closure device is provided. The at least one closure device is comprised of a cylinder that can be used to pretension the side frame parts into the closed functional position. The cylinder carries a piston rod that is adapted to carry out a stroke movement. The closure device is configured as a swivel tensioning element. The piston rod is arranged such that it carries out a pivoting movement about a longitudinal axis of the piston rod, in addition to the stroke movement. The piston rod may also be pivoted about a longitudinal arm of the piston rod, in addition to the stroke movement. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307356 | BRIDGED SLEEVE/CYLINDER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME FOR WEB OFFSET PRINTING MACHINES - A method of making a bridged blanket sleeve or bridged blanket mandrel for an offset printing machine or rotary printing machine includes forming an intermediate bridge section between an outermost single blanket layer and an innermost core layer or the outer surface of the mandrel. The intermediate section of the sleeve or mandrel so made can include one or more intermediate bridge layers. A bridged blanket sleeve or a bridged blanket mandrel for an offset printing machine or rotary printing machine includes an intermediate bridge section between an outermost single blanket layer and an innermost core layer or the outer surface of the mandrel. The intermediate section of the sleeve or mandrel can include one or more intermediate bridge layers. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307357 | Anti-marking Jackets Comprised of Attachment Structure and Methods of Using in Offset Printing - In a printing press, a transfer cylinder assembly for transferring a freshly printed substrate is provided. The transfer cylinder assembly comprises a transfer cylinder, a first attachment structure comprising a plurality of loops coupled to the transfer cylinder, and an anti-marking device. The anti-marking device comprises a second attachment structure comprising a plurality of hooks and a flexible jacket to engage the freshly printed substrate as it is transferred over the transfer cylinder assembly. The second attachment structure is at least semi-permanently coupled to the flexible jacket, and the anti-marking device is removably attached over the transfer cylinder by coupling the second attachment structure with the first attachment structure. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307358 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR SCREEN PRINTING MASK AND SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE - A cleaning device for a screen printing mask includes a paper member for rubbing a lower surface of a mask and a backup member for pressing the paper member against the lower surface of the mask via elastic members attached to an upper end portion thereof. As the backup member with the paper member pressed against the lower surface of the mask via the elastic members is relatively moved with respect to the mask, the paper member is served for rubbing the lower surface of the mask to thereby effect the wiping off of paste adhering to the lower surface of the mask. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307359 | HEAT-SENSITIVE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATES - The present invention relates to a heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate requiring no on-press development or no water development, which provides clear printed image, has sufficient printing wear resistance, and has improved scumming, more specifically to a heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate comprising, on a water-resistant support, an image-forming layer containing a thermoplastic resin, a water-soluble polymer compound, and at least one selected from a compound of the following formulae (1), (2), (3) and (4). The present invention also relates to a direct heat-sensitive lithographic printing plate by which the generation of sticking phenomenon has been reduced. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307360 | METHOD FOR MAKING A LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR - A method for making a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising the steps of: (i) providing a grained and anodized aluminum support; (ii) treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a salt of zirconium; (iii) treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a compound comprising a phosphonic acid group and/or an ester or a salt thereof; (iv) applying a coating comprising hydrophobic particles and a binder; (v) drying said coating. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307361 | METHOD OF PREPARING PRINTING FORMS FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING AND A SYSTEM USED IN THE METHOD - A method and a system of preparing a flexographic printing form, and a preparation table used in the method and system, involves placing printing plates in a plate magazine and delivering the printing plates in a predetermined order from the plate magazine to the preparation table. The printing plates are transported by a transporter, such as a conveyor belt, on the preparation table and further to a printing sleeve or a printing cylinder. During transportation, the printing plates are exposed on the backsides to a light source. The printing sleeve is rotated with a speed adapted to the speed of the transporter in such a way that the printing plates are placed staggered in two or more lanes on the printing sleeve. The printing plates placed on the printing sleeve are then imaged, e.g. by laser ablation. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307362 | Setback and Set-Forward Initiated Inertial Igniters and Activated Electrical Switches - A method of igniting one of a pyrotechnic material and primer during or after an all fire setback acceleration. The method including: positioning a mass element along an inclined surface; biasing the mass element in a direction into the inclined surface such that the mass element traverses the inclined surface upon the all fire setback acceleration against the biasing; drawing the mass element toward one of a pyrotechnic material and primer with the biasing after the mass element traverses the inclined surface. The method can further include delaying the drawing until the mass element experiences a set forward acceleration. The delaying can include drawing the mass element into a delay well after the mass element traverses the inclined surface and drawing the mass element across a delay wedge when the mass element experiences the set forward acceleration. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307363 | ULTRA-HIGH VELOCITY PROJECTILE IMPACT SENSOR - An apparatus for detecting the impact of an ultra-high velocity projectile includes: a projectile; at least one optical fiber attached to at least a first area of the projectile; a light source coupled to the optical fiber supplying light into the optical fiber; and a monitor coupled to optical fiber configured to monitor the light in one optical fiber and positioned in a second area of the projectile. A method for operating a circuit in response to a shockwave of ultra-high velocity, includes the steps of deploying at least one optical fiber in a first area in the path of an ultra-high velocity shockwave; coupling a light source to the optical fiber, the light source supplying a light into the optical fiber; and deploying a monitor coupled to the optical fiber to: monitor the light in the optical fiber to detect a change in the light; and positioned in a second area further along the path of the shockwave. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307364 | PYROPHORIC ARROWS - An arrow-type warhead ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307365 | SIMULATED LAND MINE - A simulated land mine for use in a combat simulation or a simulated war game, comprising: a base frame with an opening facing upwards; an inner housing inserted into the base frame and including a first center hole formed vertically therethrough; a gas cylinder mounted in the first center hole and including a second center hole formed vertically therethrough, a gas chamber formed around the second center hole and a discharge aperture communicating the formers and being used for containing compressed gas; a valve mounted in the second center hole for sealing the discharge aperture; a receiving chamber formed at an upper part of the first center hole by the inner housing, the gas cylinder and the valve and being used to contain colored liquid or powder to be ejected; means for supporting the inner housing which enables the movement of the inner housing in relation to the base frame; and a means for actuating the valve to selectively open the discharge aperture to release the compressed gas from the gas chamber into the receiving chamber. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307366 | VARIABLE DISTANCE DETONATION MECHANISM - A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes a primer and trigger coupled to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism is coupled to the trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307367 | GUIDED PROJECTILE - A non-propulsive projectile and method of maneuvering the non-propulsive projectile. The non-propulsive projectile includes a divert system with a multiple of valves to maneuver the projectile in response to a control system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307368 | Motion connection parallel transit - A long distance transit system for transferring passengers at a high rate of speed, the transit system comprises at least one mainline train, at least one station train, a rail system having at least one station with at least one mainline track and at least one station line. At least one mainline train travels exclusively on the at least one mainline track and the at least one station train travels on at least one station line. At least one mainline train travels at a consistent speed on at least one mainline track. At least one station train travels from at least one station to at least one mainline track reaching a speed substantially equal to that of the at least one mainline train and traveling adjacent thereto. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307369 | TRAVELWAY STRUCTURE FOR MAGLEV TRANSPORTATION AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention provides a travelway structure for maglev transportation comprises: a travelway girder having a concrete girder plate extending from two sides of the travelway girder; a pre-embedded member pre-embedded in the concrete girder plate; and a detachable member installed on the pre-embedded member via a fastener, wherein the pre-embedded member is machinable, and a position for installing the detachable member on the pre-embedded member is formed by a machining process after the travelway girder experiences deformations which lead to errors. A method for manufacturing a travelway structure for maglev transportation is also provided according to the present invention. Specifically, after a period of time, during which the travelway girder experiences most of the deformations caused by pre-stressed tension and gradual contraction and the like, the travelway girder along with the pre-embedded pieces are moved to the machine tools for machining the functional pre-embedded member. Consequently, the installing position of the detachable members can be precisely formed on the pre-embedded members. According to the present invention, the precision of the functional section of the travelway girder in each construction stage can be distributed reasonably so that the difficulty in controlling the precision of the functional section of the integral travelway girder can be overcome. Further, the defects of high cost, heavy weight, and inconvenience in transportation of the conventional travelway girder can be overcome. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307370 | Railway vehicle power bogie having a semi-suspended motor - A bogie includes two pairs of wheels ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307371 | Articulated bogie for a railway vehicle - A bogie includes two pairs of wheels ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307372 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAILWAY CAR DOOR REPAIR - A method of repairing a laminate railway car door comprises the steps of forming a plurality of holes through a laminated door, the door having an internal surface and an opposite external surface. A first strip is placed adjacent one of the internal and the external surfaces. A second strip is placed adjacent to the other of the internal and the external surfaces. The first strip is secured to the second strip so that the laminated door is squeezed between the first and the second strips. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307373 | Containment Systems for Use With Railcars - A pressurized tanker railcar is provided. The pressurized tanker railcar includes an inner tank configured to contain a substance therein, an outer jacket configured to define an outer surface of the pressurized tanker railcar, and a containment system positioned between the inner tank and the outer jacket. The containment system is coupled to the inner tank and is configured to at least one of substantially resist penetration of the inner tank by a projectile and seal an opening formed by the projectile penetrating the inner tank. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307374 | CONTAINER COVER SYSTEM - A cover system suitable to cover an open topped container may include a cover and an attachment system. The cover may include a channel pocket that is attached to the cover and that extends across a portion of the cover. The attachment system may include a strap that is received within the channel pocket and that has ends that are attachable to the container. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307375 | SOLID PAINT COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous paint composition comprising by weight of the total composition
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20100307376 | SECURE DOCUMENT COMPRISING LUMINESCENT CHELATES - Aqueous thermal inkjet ink composition for the printing of security documents comprising at least one luminescent water-soluble lanthanide complex. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307377 | Inkjet ink compositions comprising modified pigments - The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a modified pigment, which comprises the reaction product of a non-modified pigment and at least one reagent having the formula H | 2010-12-09 |
20100307378 | CARBAMATE-METHACRYLATE MONOMERS AND THEIR USE IN DENTAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates, generally, to monomers containing carbamate-methacrylates or derivatives of carbamate-methacrylates, processes for making the monomers, and compositions comprising the monomers. The present invention also relates to methods of using the monomers, such as in dental applications, and in particular, dental restorative resins. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307379 | METHOD FOR PREPARING VERY LOW VISCOSITY CELLULOSE ETHER AND PRODUCT - The present disclosure is directed to methods for producing a very low viscosity cellulose ether having little or no discoloration and cellulose ether products resulting therefrom. The method includes contacting a cellulose ether with an oxidizing agent and an acid to form a mixture. The mixture is then heated and neutralized. The method includes adding a second oxidizing agent to the mixture and forming a very low viscosity cellulose ether having a viscosity from 1.2 cP to less than 2 cP. The very low viscosity ether may also have an APHA color value of 1 to 100. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307380 | ASPHALT COMPOSITION USING PYROLYSED CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL - The use of fine agglomerate mixtures and coarse agglomerate mixtures as an agglomerates filler materials in asphalt compositions. The fine agglomerate mixtures and coarse agglomerate mixtures are prepared from pyrolyzed polymeric and/or carbonaceous materials that have been refined into mixtures having consistent particle size and binding affinity with asphalt binders. An asphalt cement composition in accordance with one aspect of the present invention has an asphalt binder combined with an agglomerates filler formed from pyrolized carbonaceous material. The agglomerates filler material is generally about 1% to about 20% of the weight of the mixture of the agglomerates filler and the asphalt binder. The asphalt composition also includes an aggregate material that is mixed with the asphalt binder and the agglomerates filler. The end result is a lower cost asphalt composition that exhibits greater long range durability. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307381 | Rheology Modifying Admixture - Rheology modifying admixture comprising a) from 80 to 99% w/w of hydroxyalkyl guar, cellulose ether, or mixture thereof; b) from 1 to 20% w/w of biopolymer selected from diutan gum and welan gum, and hydraulic compositions containing the rheology modifier admixture together with a superplasticizer. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307382 | COMPUTERIZED SCHOOL DESK - Computerized school desk for education and many other applications comprising a rigid structure to support a transparent tabletop ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307383 | Tilting Tabletop Mechanism - An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307384 | BOTTOM OPENING POUCHES AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS MADE USING SUCH POUCHES - A pouch comprising a first panel comprising a first flap having an interior and a second panel comprising a second flap having an interior. The second panel is attached to the first panel and portions of the first panel and the second panel define a chamber and an outlet. The pouch further comprises a strip removably attached to a portion of the interior of the first flap and a portion of the interior of the second flap and covering the outlet formed by the first panel and the second panel. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307385 | Portable Computer Table With Clear Reading and Writing Surface - A Portable Computer Table with Clear Reading and Writing Surface provides a clear planar support with cooling slots for a computer. A clear elevated horizontal work space above the computer holds work materials and provides a writing surface. Clear vertical supports work with the clear elevated horizontal work space to restrain access to the user interface of the computer from third parties like children and pets. A small footprint space is designed for the computer user who desires to have the flexibility to work in small spaces while still retaining noncomputer workspace in close proximity to the computer. Indented edges on the planar bases reduce blind spots and improve access to the user interface of the portable computer. Access openings allow users to access peripheral ports and drives. The assembly has optional hinged sides so the assembly can collapse to take up less space during storage. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307386 | SUPPORTING PROFILE ARRANGEMENT OF EXPLOSION-INHIBITING DESIGN FOR A FACADE CONSTRUCTION - A supporting profile arrangement of an explosion-inhibiting design for a façade construction. The supporting profile arrangement includes a framework formed by mullion supporting profile arrangements or transom supporting profile arrangement. Also included are framework planar elements fastened to the framework by a pressure profile. Further included is a supporting profile. At least one energy-absorbing component is included in the supporting profile or arranged in the supporting profile. The at least one energy absorbing component is configured to absorb energy released during an explosion. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307387 | COMBUSTION FURNACE CONTROL APPARATUS - A combustion furnace control apparatus for which an operation control system that ensures the combustion safety of the combustion furnace can be constructed easily. Interlocks pertaining to the safe operation of a combustion furnace are classified as a 1 | 2010-12-09 |
20100307388 | FLUE GAS PURIFICATION PLANT - A plant for purifying the flue gases from a furnace, in particular from a rotary cement kiln, has at least one selective reduction catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides present in the flue gas, optionally introduction of a reducing agent and a dust filter or precipitation system. The dust precipitation system is formed by at least one first and one second filter apparatus. The reduction catalyst is arranged between the first and second filter apparatuses. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307389 | REACTOR SYSTEM AND SOLID FUEL COMPOSITE THEREFOR - A reactor system includes a fluidized-bed. A fuel and a sulfur absorbent material are eluted through the fluidized-bed. The reactor system may include a heat exchanger having a heat-exchanging portion within a heating zone of the reactor that is hermetically sealed from the heating zone. The reactor may include loose particles of an inert bed material for forming the fluidized-bed. A feed system may be provided to inject a solid fuel composite that includes a mixture of a solid, carbonaceous fuel and a solid reagent into the reactor. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307390 | Method and Apparatus for Incineration of Combustible Waste - A method and apparatus for incinerating different types of combustible waste in a cement manufacturing process. Two combustion chambers for incinerating waste are arranged in series, with first combustion chamber being a down draft chamber in which there is a downward flow of combustion gas and waste fuel to a waste and gas outlet. The second chamber is adaptable to support waste on a supporting surface incorporated in the compartment, wherein the waste is transported through the compartment from a waste inlet to a waste outlet along a circular path. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307391 | PULVERIZED FUEL BURNER - The invention provides a pulverized fuel burner including a nozzle body | 2010-12-09 |
20100307392 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE GENERATION OF EFFECTIVE ENERGY BY GASIFYING WASTE - Disclosed are a method and an installation for generating effective energy by gasifying waste. In the method and installation, waste such as garbage is introduced into a shaft-type melting gasifier, is dried in a reverse flow, is degassed, and is gasified while the solid residue is melted. The hot crude gases that are withdrawn from the melting gasifier ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307393 | STOKER-FIRED BOILER, A METHOD OF MODERNIZATION OF STOKER-FIRED BOILERS AND A METHOD OF ELIMINATION OF UNCONTROLLED LEAKAGES OF AIR NOT TAKING PART IN THE COMBUSTION PROCESS IN A STOKER-FIRED BOILER - A boiler according to the invention contains an additional air channel ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307394 | VOLUMETRIC METERING SYSTEM WITH SECTIONAL SHUT-OFF - A volumetric metering system for a seeding machine is provided with movable gates disposed downstream from the meter roller but before the product enters a distribution system to selectively stop the flow of product through sections of the metering system. By placing the shut-off gate after the meter but before product enters the distribution system, there will not be a delay in stoppage of product flow while the meter empties of product. Furthermore, by locating the gate before the distribution system, the metered product is not mixed with the air stream or with additional products, causing a need for product redirection into a pressurized tank or separation of multiple products. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307395 | VOLUMETRIC METERING SYSTEM WITH SECTIONAL SHUT-OFF - A volumetric metering system for a seeding machine is provided with a plurality of movable inserts each insert defining a ledge over which the seed falls to the meter outlet. The inserts are selectively movable between an open position in which seed is allowed to flow over the ledge and a closed position in which the inserts close the product flow to the outlet. By locating the product shut-off after the meter but before product enters the distribution system, there will only be a short delay in stoppage of product flow once the shut-off is closed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307396 | METHOD OF TIMBERLAND MANAGEMENT - A method of managing timberland generally includes planting within a plot a first genetic tree crop of a first tree species that is selected for at least a first tree trait in a substantially linear pattern defining a first plurality of adjacent substantially linear beds at a first crop spacing and at a first row spacing between adjacent substantially linear beds. The method further includes interplanting a second genetic tree crop of the first tree species that is selected for at least a second tree trait in the first plurality of adjacent substantially linear beds at a second crop spacing that is shorter than the first crop spacing, such that adjacent substantially linear beds include trees of the first and second genetic tree crops. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307397 | Modular, Self Contained, Engineered Irrigation Landscape and Flower Bed Panel - An ornamental planting landscape irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings are placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water, air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307398 | Method And Apparatus For Regulating Air Flow Through Supply Conduits Through Which Product Entrained In An Air Flow Is Provided To Multiple On-Row Product Containers Of An Agricultural Implement - The present invention provides a method and apparatus to improve seed distribution to a plurality of seed or row units of an agricultural planter. Each row unit is fitted with a seed box having an air/seed inlet and an air outlet through which air is allowed to escape. The present invention effectively closes off or substantially reduces the flow of air out of one or more of the seed boxes to reduce the amount of seed that is fed to the seed boxes. Through the use of restrictor plates, which may be vented to allow some air flow or solid to prevent air flow, the delivery of seed to the seed boxes can be equalized to provide more uniform seed distribution to the row units. | 2010-12-09 |