50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090305818 | GOLF BALL MARKER - A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305819 | GOLF GPS DEVICE - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305820 | GOLF GPS DEVICE - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305821 | UNIVERSAL PULL CART ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD TO ENHANCE GOLF PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to a universal pull cart attachment device and method to enhance golf play. In some cases, a universal pull cart attachment device having a displaceable member is coupled to a motorized golf cart to allow users to displace the member to interchangeably receive a handle of a conventional golf bag pull cart. A method of playing golf using such a universal pull cart attachment device is also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305822 | METHOD TO ESTABLISH A SCORE DATABASE FOR GOLF PLAYERS BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A method for a satellite positioning system to establish a golf player score database, which uses a golf GPS (Global Positioning System) device to receive geographic position satellite coordinate signals, and, based on the results of computational processing of which, map and digital information of the terrain, terrain features and related geographic information of the corresponding hole of the corresponding golf course are displayed on the golf GPS device or other display device for reference by the user. Furthermore, the user can input golf stroke scores and related information into the golf GPS device for recording and storage, and transmit the information to a player score database of a remote computer for storage. After carrying out comparative analysis of the player score database according to user instructions, the results are transmitted back and displayed on the golf GPS device or other display device for reference by the user. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305823 | Sports, Activity Viewing, Sensing and Interpreting System - A sporting activity viewing, sensing, interpreting, and replaying system comprised of a detection equipped grass and turf blade apparatus, system, and method for viewing, sensing, interpreting, seeing, reviewing, and replaying the sporting action occurring, occurred, or replayed regarding the sporting activity. The apparatus may be positioned below, within, or level to the sporting activity surface. The apparatus may incorporate or use optical, fiber, wire, radiation/radiological, physical, sound, motion, reflective, refractive, electronic, smell, feel, computer, technological, digitized or non-digitized, transmitted, transferred, transported, pressure, temperature, mass, content, or other methods to view, sense, or interpret sport activities on grass, turf, soil, clay, silt, sand, concrete, wood, ice, asphalt, glass or plastic, rubber, ground, or components thereof, surfaces including artificial surfaces of these types. The degree to which sports activities are viewed, sensed, interpreted, or replayed may be enhanced considering present modes of the same. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305824 | Special Baseball Training Device called BASEx - A Special Baseball Training Device called “BASEx®” provides methods to teach baseball fundamentals to various skill and age groups. The use of BASEx® assists coaches and players in developing some of the most basic fundamentals of hitting a baseball, such as balance, alignment, stride, swing plane, and keeping eyes on the ball. called BASEx® is comprised of a top piece beam unit with features, a bottom piece beam unit with features, a means to connect the units, batting tees, a means to connect the tees to the bottom unit surface, and other features such as balls and stride pads. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305825 | FOOTBALL PASS RECEIVING TRAINER - The football pass receiving trainer includes a cord extending between a first support and a second support and includes a pad selectively positionable along the length of the cord, wherein the pad is sized so a receiver must catch a football around the pad with the hands and extended arms and elbows. The cord stretches upon contact with the foam pad and is selectively tensioned between the first support and the second support. The football pass receiving trainer is usable as a stand-alone unit via a free-standing base and plurality of slidingly engageable feet or through use of a hook and stabilizing cord that cooperate to selectively secure the support to the chain link fence. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305826 | BASEBALL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - Baseball training devices are provided as well as methods of using same. The training devices include a target, support members, and a weight attachment apparatus for varying the weight of the training device. Methods of training include providing a training device; suspending the training device so that when hit with an incorrect swing a portion of the training device rotates; and observing the rotational motion of the device to assess swing correctness and therefore effectiveness. Training methods also include adding weight to the training device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305827 | SPORTS THROWING TRAINING DEVICE - A sports training device is worn by the trainee for developing skill and minimizing risk of injury in pitching, passing, swinging, kicking, and other such sports-related body movements. An illustrative embodiment includes an anchor member adapted for wear on the torso of a trainee, a first tension device coupled between a trainee's arm and the anchor member, and a second tension device coupled between a trainee's leg and the anchor member. The first tension device may include a bendable rod and elastic cord, the bendable rod selectively rotatable to adjust the rod and cord relative to a trainee's shoulder. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305828 | TRACTION MECHANISM DRIVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a traction mechanism drive for an internal combustion engine, comprising at least one drive pulley, at least one driven pulley, belt means which are embodied as a belt or chain, a tensioning element and a damping element. The invention is characterized in that at least one damping element is arranged on a driven or drive pulley and is embodied as a torsional vibration damper which comprises at least two sections which can be rotated against each other counter to the force of the energy accumulator and a friction element. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305829 | Pocket-type sprocket, and chain drive comprising a pocket-type sprocket - In a pocket-type chain wheel comprising two groups of pockets ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305830 | Hub-Pulley Assembly Having A Rotationally Disengageable Pulley - A hub-pulley assembly comprising a hub adapted to be connected to a rotational member of a motor vehicle and having an axis, a pulley adapted to cooperate with a drive belt and driving means arranged between the hub and the pulley. The driving means comprise bidirectional disengagement means which allow a relative rotation between the hub and the pulley in both directions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305831 | Hubs incorporating a variable ratio transmission system - A hub comprises a cylindrical, hollow hub member ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305832 | Vehicle power transmission system - A vehicle power transmission system includes: an electric differential unit that includes a differential mechanism, having an input shaft and an output shaft, and an electric motor and that allows controlling a differential state between the rotational speed of the input shaft coupled to an engine and the rotational speed of the output shaft by controlling an operating state of the electric motor coupled to a rotating element of the differential mechanism; a transmission unit that is arranged in a power transmission path between the electric differential unit and a drive wheel; and a controller that, when the transmission unit is shifting speeds, prelimits an upper limit of the rotational speed of the engine when the rotational speed of the engine increases because of torque reduction control by the electric motor. With the above control, the rotational speed of the engine is prevented from reaching a high rotational speed region. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305833 | MULTI-GROUP TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A multi-group transmission of a vehicle is arranged in a drivetrain and includes traction force support during gearshift operations. A clutch mechanism, including a frictional clutch and two shifting clutches is arranged between a drive motor with a driveshaft and a transmission input shaft, such that the driveshaft can be connected to the transmission input shaft by one shifting clutch in a first shift position in combination with the frictional clutch or in a second shift position with bridging of the frictional clutch, such that the driveshaft can be directly connected to a main transmission shaft by the other shifting clutch in a shift position in active combination with the frictional clutch. In a method for operating the transmission, the frictional clutch is controlled and operated in combination with the first shifting clutch as a starting clutch and with the second shifting clutch as an intermediate-gear clutch. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305834 | DIFFERENTIAL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a differential apparatus for a vehicle obtaining efficiently differential restricting force necessary and enough for a stable running performance and reducing the total cost and the total length of the apparatus. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305835 | Four Pinion Differential With Cross Pin Retention Unit And Related Method - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305836 | Powertrain of an Automatic Transmission - A powertrain of an automatic transmission includes a first planetary gear set having a double pinion planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set having a single pinion planetary gear set and a third planetary gear set having a double pinion planetary gear set to achieve eight forward speeds and two reverse speeds by combining the three planetary gear sets and six frictional elements. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305837 | PLANETARY GEAR TYPE MULTI-STAGE TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage transmission includes a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a first reduction planetary gear set, a second reduction gear set, a clutch for locking the second planetary gear set. The first reduction planetary gear set has an input member, an output member and a holding member. The input shaft is connected with the first carrier, being connectable with the input member and the second ring gear that are connected with each other. The output shaft is connected or connectable with the second carrier, being connectable with the output member through the second reduction gear set. The first sun gear and the holding member are connected with each other, being holdable to a stationary part. The first ring gear is connected or connectable with the second sun gear. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305838 | POWERTRAIN HAVING A MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A powertrain is provided having a multi-speed transmission. The transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305839 | DRIVETRAIN FOR AN ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A drivetrain for an all-wheel-drive vehicle which has a first driven axle and a second driven axle. A drive unit is connected to a multi-stage transmission which has a multiplicity of gear stages for generating different transmission ratios. A transmission output shaft of the multi-stage transmission is connected to the first driven axle. The drive unit is also connected to an activating arrangement, the output element of which is connected to the second driven axle. Thus drive power can be supplied to the first axle permanently via the multi-stage transmission and drive power can be supplied to the second axle on demand via the activating arrangement. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305840 | POWER TAKE OFF ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive arrangement is disclosed for a motor vehicle power take off (PTO). The arrangement comprises a PTO shaft | 2009-12-10 |
20090305841 | Bevel friction ring gear mechanism - In order to absorb loadings on friction faces in bevel friction ring gear mechanisms in an improved manner, the invention proposes a bevel friction ring gear mechanism having at least two friction cones which are arranged spaced apart from one another and a friction ring which is arranged displaceably in the spacing and transmits a torque from one of the two friction cones to the other of the two friction cones, wherein at least one friction face varies axially and the axial variation of the friction face has a radius above 0.1 mm in at least two convex regions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305842 | Method for Simplifying Torque Monitoring, in Particular for Hybrid Drives - In a method for controlling a vehicle drive unit having at least two individual drives and a vehicle control unit, a continuous torque comparison between a permissible torque M | 2009-12-10 |
20090305843 | CONTROL SWITCH - A control switch includes a rotary shaft rotatably mounted therein. A switching knob is mounted to the rotary shaft and a surface of the control switch. Also, a stationary shaft is arranged beside the rotary shaft. A driving control disk and a locking control disk are sequentially and rotatably fit onto the stationary shaft so that when the switching knob on the surface is actuated, the rotary shaft is rotated to selectively drive cables through the driving control disk or the locking control disk to thereby effect switching of transmission modes and the function of locking. Thus, the amount of space required for installation is reduced and the chance of malfunctioning is also reduced and further, the costs are reduced. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305844 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CREEPING PROPERTIES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling a creeping process of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, a torque converter with a pump shell driven by the internal combustion engine and a turbine shell driving an automated transmission and a separation clutch disposed in the torque flow between the internal combustion engine and the torque converter, wherein a creeping process is initiated when a gas pedal for driver control of the internal combustion engine and a brake pedal are not actuated and a driving velocity of the motor vehicle is less than a predetermined value. In order to be able to perform the creeping process with converter slippage and also with slippage of the separation clutch a creep torque transmitted through the separation clutch is adjusted as a function of the slippage of the torque converter for initiating the creeping process and during the creeping process. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305845 | AUTOMATIC DISENGAGING/ENGAGING METHOD OF A CLUTCH DEPENDENT POWER TAKE-OFF - An automatic disengaging method for a master clutch dependent power take-off (PTO) arranged in a vehicle for preventing undesired movement or actions of the implements associated with the PTO and undesired wear of a clutch collar (release bearing). The PTO is driven by an engine via a master clutch between a crankshaft of the engine and an input shaft in a gearbox. The gear box further comprises an output shaft which is powered by the input shaft, optionally via an intermediate shaft. A power take-off is connected to the input shaft or, optionally, to the intermediate shaft. The system further includes a control unit connected to the master clutch and the gear box. When the control unit registers that the master clutch is disengaged, a gear is engaged in the gearbox and certain conditions are fulfilled (e.g. a parking brake has been actuated for a certain time), the control unit performs the operations of putting the gearbox in a neutral position, disable the power take-off, if the power take-off is enabled, and engage the master clutch. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305846 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DRIVETRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL UNIT FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - A method controls a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission with at least two discrete transmission stages, and a clutch which is controlled automatically. The method is characterized in that when there is a transmission output speed at which the transmission input speed in an n-th transmission stage would be above a minimum rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and a transmission input speed in an (n+1)-th transmission stage would be below the minimum rotational speed, the drivetrain is operated in the (n+1)-th transmission stage with a slipping clutch and a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine which is above the minimum rotational speed. A control unit is configured to carry out such a method. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305847 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CREEPING PROCESS AND DRIVE TRAIN CONFIGURED FOR SUCH METHOD - A drive train of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, a torque converter and a transmission, wherein a separation clutch is provided between the internal combustion engine and the torque converter. In order to be able to perform a creeping process at a certain creeping velocity, the separation clutch is operated slipping. This way, the gearing of the startup process can be configured long, even when using a so-called hard torque converter, without having to tolerate a creeping velocity, which is too high. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305848 | Method and system for controlling a motor vehicle parking brake during a stop - A method and a system for controlling a parking brake of a motor vehicle are described. According to the described method, an ignition signal and an actuation state of the parking brake are detected. An application force of the parking brake is then set to a first value in dependence upon the actuation state of the parking brake if the ignition signal is present. If the parking brake was previously in an applied actuation state, the application force is reduced from a second value to the first value. If the parking brake was previously in a released actuation state, the application force is increased to the first value. The first value is sufficient to hold the motor vehicle in its current position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305849 | CUSHIONING DEVICE AND SPRING FLOOR SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - A floor system ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305850 | EXERCISING APPARATUS - An exercising apparatus which enables a user to perform stepping exercises and waist twisting exercises simultaneously. The apparatus is provided with an electric motor without an increase in its size and cost, and this enables the user to perform effective exercises. The exercising apparatus ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305851 | WEIGHT SUPPORT DEVICE - A workout device that supports free weights that move from a first position to a second position through engagement of an activation assembly includes a frame and an activating assembly having a pedal connected to the frame. An activating arm is connected to the pedal at one end and connected to a support arm at the opposite end, while a guide rail is connected to the frame such that the support arm is slidably mounted to the guide rail. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305852 | DUMBBELL - An apparatus for applying an optional number of weight disks on a dumbbell includes a base unit, a first and second set of separate weight disks and a handle. The base unit has a first and second group of retainers which support the first and second set of weight disks. On the handle, a selectable number of weight disks are disposed from the first and second set of weight disks. The weight disks have openings which are closed towards the peripheries of the weight disks. The handle has pin devices which are axially projectable in opposing directions for insertion in the openings of the weight disks. The projection of the pin devices out of the handle is selectable for adaptation of the length of the pin device to the number of weight disks that are to be secured on the handle. The pin devices are further lockable with locks, in selected projectional positions in relation to the handle, and have, on their free ends, locks for fixedly retaining the selected number of weight disks. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305853 | Randomly multidirectional devise and method for using the devise - A randomly multidirectional device can be used for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy. The platform has multiple randomly multidirectional wheels affixed to the bottom. The wheels are capable of supporting any portion of a person's body. An inflatable cushion is attached to the opposite side of the platform. The cushion is capable of supporting a person. A person places a portion of their weight on the device while the user maintains a stable attitude with other portions of their body and moves the device in a lateral direction. The characteristics of the device change with the amount of weight applied, the area of the body supported, and a steering effect created by the multiple randomly multidirectional wheels. The characteristics can be further altered through the simultaneous use of multiple said devices. These characteristics combined with specific movements and patterns comprise the basis for a unique approach for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305854 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable exercise device, for use in exercising an abdominal portion and a lower portion of a body, includes a base, a frame assembly and an exercising assembly. The frame assembly is detachably coupled to the base. The frame assembly includes a first support member and a second support member. The second support member is coupled to the first support member for configuring an intermediate support member therebetween. The exercising assembly includes a first stretchable member coupled to the first support member and the intermediate support member, a first platform coupled to the first stretchable member, a second stretchable member coupled to the second support member and the intermediate support member, and second platform coupled to the second stretchable member. The portable exercise device further includes a fastening mechanism configured on each of the first platform and the second platform. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305855 | Abdominal exercise machine - An abdominal exercise machine for exercising the abdominal muscles while the user is in a reclined position, which includes a stationary back pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a pair of handle bars attached to one end of the back pad. The upper surface of the back pad is for receiving the back of the person exercising. A seat pad is provided having an upper surface and a lower surface, with the lower surface having rollers attached thereto for allowing the seat pad to roll relative to the back pad. The upper surface of the seat pad is for receiving the seat of the person exercising. A pivot assembly is provided having a first support member attached to the bottom surface of the back pad, a second support member attached to the bottom surface of the seat pad, and a connecting pivot member pivotally connected to the first support member and fixedly connected to the second support member, wherein said connecting pivot member is pivotally connected to pivot relative to said back pad. In this manner, movement of the seat pad relative to the back pad by the person exercising allows the person to pivot and provides up to 180° of exercise movement to strengthen the abdomen and the abdominal muscles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305856 | Abdominal exercising apparatus and method - The disclosed invention provides an abdominal exerciser comprised of a padded bench with an adjustable arc shaped lumbar support mounted to a tubular support frame. The radius of the lumbar support is slightly larger than the radius of ordinary spinal arching. The lumbar support fully extends the lumbar section of the spine decompressing the intervertebral space while stretching the abdominal muscles and neutralizing the lumbar muscles in preparation for a sit-up or legs-up movement in which the spine is fully supported. Adjustably attached on either side of the lumbar support are two generally semicircular shaped side extensions. The support frame includes a base, two feet, and an arc shaped extension with a plurality of parallel footrests. The support frame also includes a hinge about which the bench rotates through the arc of the extension to adjust the inclination angle of the bench. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305857 | MATERIALS FOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONTAINER AND RESULTING CONTAINER - In accordance with the invention, a method of manufacturing containers such as shipping, display and display ready packaging, for example, and resulting containers and associated preassemblies and blanks are provided, which, when utilized, result in preassemblies that are more easily and quickly assembled into fully assembled containers. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305858 | Folding Score and Method and Apparatus for Forming the Same - A folding score having a pair of laterally spaced, parallel scoring grooves which are individually asymmetrical. This invention also relates to a method and apparatus for forming the folding score. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305859 | Method and Apparatus For Making Bags - A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire, or be disposed to create an auxiliary sealed area. The heating wire can have, connected thereto, a source of power that is at an adjustable voltage or magnitude, and/or pulsed, and/or a feedback loop. The heating wire may be an NiCr wire and make intermittent contact with the web and be disposed in an insert. The weakening zone may create a line of weakness that is uniform or varies in intensity, is a separating zone, or includes a heat film, a toothed blade, a row of pins, a source of air, or a source of vacuum. The sealing zones may include temperature zones, cartridge heaters, cooling air, or heated air, or a source of ultrasonic, microwave or radiative energy. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305860 | Apparatus For Producing Longitudinally Folded Products - An apparatus for producing longitudinally folded products has a machine frame ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305861 | METHOD FOR MAKING DISTORTED FRAGMENTS - Distorted fragments having a variety of configurations and methods for making such distorted fragments is provided which, because of its increased bulk, can also be used as packing materials, decorative grasses, an animal bedding, cat litter, mulch for soil and a media for plants. The distorted fragments can be produced by extrusion and the extrudate is distorted while in a semi-solid state. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305862 | Cyclone dust-collecting apparatus - A cyclone dust-collecting apparatus includes a body unit, a top portion of which is detachably engaged with a cover unit; a cyclone unit disposed inside the body; and a filter unit detachably disposed above the cyclone unit, wherein air flowing into the body unit is guided from the cyclone unit upward to the filter unit, and is discharged downward via the filter unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305863 | SECURING MECHANISM, PARTICULARLY FOR BLOOD SEPARATION CENTRIFUGES AND THE LIKE - A chuck for rotating around a rotation axis X | 2009-12-10 |
20090305864 | AQUEOUS SIZING COMPOSITION FOR TREATING R-GLASS, E-GLASS, AND ECR-GLASS FIBERS - An aqueous sizing for treating R-glass, E-glass, and ECR-glass fibers. The sizing contains a multi-component film former, a lubricant, and an adhesive. The multi-component film former includes polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol polyether, and polyamidoamide. An aqueous sizing for producing roving fibers includes polyvinylacetate ethylene copolymer, polyamidoamide, polyvinyl alcohol polyether mixture, polypropylene or polyethylene polytetrafluorethylene wax, a coupling agent, and water. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305865 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - When a ceramic substrate is manufactured through a constraint firing step that uses a constraining layer, the constraining layer is removed without causing significant damage to a sintered base layer or an electrode formed on the surface of the sintered base layer, and the electrode can be reliably exposed. A green stacked body having a base layer and a constraining layer disposed so as to be in contact with at least one principal surface of the base layer is formed. A fired stacked body having a sintered base layer and a green constraining layer is then obtained by firing the green stacked body to sinter the base layer. Subsequently, the constraining layer is removed from the sintered base layer by vibrating media that are disposed so as to be in contact with the constraining layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305866 | Reduced Thermal Conductivity Thermal Barrier Coating by Electron Beam-Physical Vapor Deposition Process - A method for reducing thermal conductivity in thermal barrier coatings broadly includes the steps of depositing a mixture containing a ceramic matrix and a metallic dispersant capable of forming a metal oxide upon a substrate to form one or more layers; and heating the layers at a temperature and for a time sufficient to oxidize the metallic dispersant and form one or more layers of a thermal barrier coating. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305867 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CERAMIC SUBSTRATE, AND A CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - A method for the production of a ceramic substrate for a semiconductor component, includes the steps of producing paper containing at least cellulose fibers, as well as a filler to be carbonized and/or SiC, pyrolizing the produced paper, and siliconizing the pyrolyzed paper. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305868 | MAGNETICALLY OPERATED ABSORBENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An absorbent includes a ferromagnetic nucleus with a one-layer or two-layer shell or devoid thereof and the nucleus is embodied in the form of a plate with a planar size that ranges from 500-5000 μm and the thickness is equal to 0.1-1000 μm. The method for producing the inventive magnetically-operated absorbent includes evaporating and/or melting a magnetic material powder in a low-temperature plasma, quenching and condensing the thus obtained vaporized and/or melt-particle product in a gas flux, and transferring the product precipitated in the form of crystals or micro slugs of corresponding metals, correspondingly to a stabilizer-containing dispersion medium and holding in the medium until a gas release is over. Then the crystals or micro slugs are processed by flatting, for example pressing so that the plates of a specified thickness are obtained. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305869 | METHOD OF REGENERATING RUTHENIUM CATALYSTS FOR THE RING HYDROGENATION OF PHTHALATES - The present invention relates to a method of regenerating a ruthenium catalyst for the hydrogenation of phthalates, which comprises flushing the catalyst with inert gas in a regeneration step until the original activity or part of the original activity has been attained. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305870 | Method of regenerating carbon dioxide absorbent - The present invention provides a method of regenerating a carbon dioxide absorbent which absorbs carbon dioxide emitted from various anthropogenic sources including fossil fuel combustion processes, industrial production processes, and natural gas processing. In the method, the absorbent is preheated using heat generated in a process of compressing the separated carbon dioxide in a compressor and the preheated absorbent is delivered to an absorbent flow control tank, before the used absorbent is delivered to a regeneration tower, thereby improving energy efficiency. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305871 | HOLLOW FIBRES - A hollow fibre containing one or more layers having a mean pore size in one or more of said layers of less than 100 μm. The invention also extends to a method for preparing porous hollow fibres and to the apparatus for preparing said fibres. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305872 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Using A Catalyst Composition Comprising Aluminium And A Divalent Metal - Fluid catalytic cracking process comprising the steps of (a) preparing a physical 5 mixture comprising (i) aluminium trihydrate and/or flash-calcined aluminium trihydrate and (ii) a divalent metal oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, or hydroxycarbonate, (b) shaping the physical mixture of step a) to form fluidisable particles, and (c) adding the fluidisable particles obtained from step b) or step c) to a fluid catalytic cracking unit. In this FCC process, active sites of the catalyst composition are formed in-situ, i.e. in the FCC unit, without requiring peptisation, aging, or calcination steps prior to the addition of the composition to the hydrocarbon conversion unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305873 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A honeycomb structure includes at least one honeycomb unit having a longitudinal direction and including zeolite, an inorganic binder, and walls. The zeolite includes a first zeolite ion-exchanged with at least one of Cu, Mn, Ag, and V and a second zeolite ion-exchanged with at least one of Fe, Ti, and Co. Each wall has first and second surfaces which extend along the longitudinal direction and define a thickness of each wall. A ratio of the first zeolite by weight to a total weight of the first and second zeolites at a center of the thickness of each wall is larger than the ratio of the first zeolite at the first or second surface. A ratio of the second zeolite by weight to the total weight at the first or second surface is larger than the ratio of the second zeolite at the center of the thickness of each wall. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305874 | METHOD FOR CATALYTICALLY COATING CERAMIC HONEYCOMB BODIES - The invention relates to a process for coating ceramic honeycomb bodies with a coating suspension containing, in a carrier liquid, catalyst components as solids and/or in dissolved form. The honeycomb bodies have parallel flow channels running through them. The walls of the flow channels generally have an open pore structure. To coat the channel walls and in particular also the interior surfaces of the pores with the coating suspension, it is proposed that the flow channels be temporarily alternately closed and the coating suspension be forced through the open pore structure of the channel walls. The coating is subsequently dried and calcined. To close the flow channels, it is possible to use thermally or chemically decomposable or soluble compositions which are decomposed or dissolved either during calcination or by means of a subsequent chemical treatment. The coated honeycomb bodies are preferably used for the purification of exhaust gases from automobiles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305875 | CATALYST WITH AL-ALKOXY COMPONENT - The invention refers to a process for preparing a Group 2 metal/transition metal olefin polymerization catalyst component in particulate form having an improved high temperature activity and the use thereof in a process for polymerising olefins. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305876 | Compositions and Methods Containing Fluorine Substituted Olefins - Various uses of fluorinated alkenes, particularly HFO-1234 and HFCO-1233zd in a variety of applications, including refrigeration, foams, blowing agents, aerosols, propellants, solvent compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressing agents, extraction agents and catalyst deposition are disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305877 | Process for producing phosphonium borate compound, novel phosphonium borate compound, and method of using the same - The invention relates to a phosphonium borate compound represented by Formula (I) (hereinafter, the compound (I)). The invention has objects of providing (A) a novel process whereby the compound is produced safely on an industrial scale, by simple reaction operations and in a high yield; (B) a novel compound that is easily handled; and (C) novel use as catalyst. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305878 | ZIRCONIUM OXALATE SOL - A sol of the present invention is a sol comprising zirconium oxalate compound as a dispersoid, wherein a mol ratio of oxalic acid to Zr (oxalic acid/Zr) is from 1.2 to 3 and a particle diameter D50 of the dispersoid is from 10 to 100 nm. This sol is produced by adding oxalic acid to a dispersion liquid of zirconium hydroxide, and the addition of oxalic acid is carried out in twice. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305879 | PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSION LIQUID AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A photocatalyst dispersion liquid contains titanium oxide particles, tungsten oxide particles, a phosphoric acid (salt) and a dispersion medium, and a containing amount of the phosphoric acid (salt) is from 0.001 mol times to 0.2 mol times with respect to the titanium oxide particles. In this photocatalyst dispersion liquid, the aggregation of the particles is suppressed and thus solid-liquid separation is not easily generated. According to this process for producing a photocatalyst dispersion liquid, titanium oxide particles are dispersed in a dispersion medium containing a phosphoric acid (salt) dissolved therein to obtain a titanium oxide particle dispersion liquid, and then tungsten oxide particles are mixed in the titanium oxide particle dispersion liquid. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305880 | CATALYSTS FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC CARBONATES - A process for producing various organic carbonates by performing transesterification and disproportionation reactions in dual vapor/liquid phase mode preferably in the presence of solid catalyst composition selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, oxyhydroxides or alkoxides of two to four elements from Group IV, V and VI of the Periodic Table supported on porous material which has surface hydroxyl groups and the method of reactivating catalyst deactivated by polymer deposition by contacting the deactivated catalyst with a solution of hydroxy containing compound in a solvent such as benzene or THF. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305881 | METAL NITRATE CONVERSION METHOD - A method for converting a supported metal nitrate into the corresponding supported metal comprises heating the metal nitrate to effect its decomposition under a gas mixture that contains nitric oxide and has an oxygen content of <5% by volume. The method provides very highly dispersed metal oxide on the support material. The metal oxide is useful as a catalyst or as a catalyst precursor. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305882 | Articles Comprising Tetragonal Zirconia and Methods of Making the Same - Described is a porous ceramic body comprising zirconia having mesopores incorporated therein and the primary crystalline phase is tetragonal. When used as a carrier for a catalyst, the porous ceramic body has excellent crush resistance and a large total pore volume which results in an increase in the carrier's surface area onto which catalytic material may be deposited. Methods of making the carrier are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305883 | DEFLUORIDATION OF WATER - Bio-ceramic compositions for removing fluoride from water, and methods for making the same are disclosed. The bio-ceramic composition may comprise alumina, calcium oxide, sulfur, and/or carbon. The bio-ceramic composition may be produced from at least one natural media, such as chitin or eggshell membrane. The bio-ceramic composition may realize an initial fluoride adsorption capacity, in water, of at least about 5 mg/g. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305884 | Method for Producing Water Absorbent Resin Particle - The present invention provides a method for producing a water absorbent resin particle, in high productivity, not only in a controlled manner of particle size but also enhancing fundamental property (absorption capacity or absorption capacity against pressure) of a water absorbent resin. A method for producing a water absorbent resin particle having the cross-linking polymerization step for an aqueous solution of an unsaturated monomer; the grain refining step for water-swellable, water-containing gel-like cross-linked polymer (a) obtained in the cross-linking polymerization step; the drying step for grain refined gel; and the crushing step for a dried substance, wherein, in the grain refining step for the water-swellable, water-containing gel-like cross-linked polymer (a), water-swellable, water-containing gel-like cross-linked polymer (b), having solid content or centrifuge retention capacity different from solid content or centrifuge retention capacity of the cross-linked polymer (a) by equal to or larger than 1%, is subjected to coexistence. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305885 | Adsorbent for radioelement-containing waste and method for fixing radioelement - An adsorbent for radioelement-containing waste composed of the following spherical layered double hydroxide (A) or spherical metal hydroxide (B) is provided. (A) is a nonstoichiometric compound represented by general formula (a) or (b): [M | 2009-12-10 |
20090305886 | Pesticidal Mixtures - Pesticidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) a malonodinitrile compound selected from compounds I-1 to I-8 CF | 2009-12-10 |
20090305887 | Azolylmethyloxiranes, Their Use for Controlling Phytopathogenic Fungi and Compositions Comprising Them - The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I | 2009-12-10 |
20090305888 | Materials and Methods for Providing Oxygen to Improve Seed Germination and Plant Growth - The present invention provides compositions and methods for resolving bioavailable oxygen supply to plants subjected to hypoxic stresses. Compositions of the invention comprise an oxidizing agent, wherein the level and rate of oxygen released from the composition is controlled. Use of the compositions of the invention address hypoxic stress and also stimulate plant growth, enhance plant vigor, and/or improve crop yield. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305889 | GRANULAR FORMULATION - A dry spreadable or broadcast granule having an applied composition comprising an active chemical agent capable of forming a microemulsion upon dilution with water. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305890 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PLANTS - A method of controlling plants that are resistant to paraquat or glufosinate, the method comprising applying to the plants or to a locus of the plants a synergistic combination of a PS1 inhibitor and glutamine synthetase inhibitor. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305891 | CYCLOALKYLPHENYL SUBSTITUTED CYCLIC KETOENOLS - The disclosure relates to novel cycloalkylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) | 2009-12-10 |
20090305892 | PYRIDO[2,3-B]PYRAZINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth which comprises applying to the plants or to the locus thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R | 2009-12-10 |
20090305893 | Plant Growth regulating and Fungicidal Compositions - The present invention provides a composition capable of regulating growth of a plant or propagation material thereof comprising as plant growth regulating active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and component (B) wherein component (A) is Paclobutrazole and component (B) is selected from the group consisting of Difenoconazole, Ipconazole, Metconazole, Tebuconazole, Prothioconazole, Cyproconazole, Propiconazole and Epoxiconazole wherein component (A) and component (B) are present in said composition in amounts which produce a synergistic effect. Preferably the composition comprises Paclobutrazole and Difenoconazole and the composition inhibits growth of the plant upon application thereby increasing yield/quality. The compositions are also capable of preventing and/or treating growth and/or infestation of phytopathogenic fungion a plant or propagation material thereof. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305894 | use of sulfonanilides as herbicide - Herbicidal compositions comprising containing sulfonanilides of the formula (I), wherein R | 2009-12-10 |
20090305895 | Isoflavonoid compounds and use thereof - The use of a one or more Isoflavonoid compound Signals which may be with an agriculturally acceptable carrier, applied prior to planting, up to 365 days or more, either directly to the seed or transplant of a non-legume crop or a legume crop, or applied to the soil that will be planted either to a non-legume crop or a legume crop, for the purpose of increasing yield and/or improving seed germination and/or improving carrier seed emergence and/or improving modulation and/or increasing crop stand density and/or improving plant vigour and/or improving plant growth, and/or increasing biomass, and/or earlier fruiting, all including in circumstances of seeding and plant transplanting. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305896 | Compatibility agents for herbicidal formulations comprising 2,4-(Dichlorophenoxy) acetic acid salts - The present invention generally relates to a method for minimizing the formation of insoluble salts of phenoxy herbicides. The method comprises (1) mixing a compatibility agent, amine salts of phenoxy acid herbicides, and a chemical containing non-amine cations in a aqueous system to form a stable and non-nozzle plugging solution; and (2) application of said stable and non-nozzle plugging solution onto target plants. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305897 | Superconduting Composite Wire Made from Magnesium Diboride - A superconducting composite wire with superconducting phase of magnesium diboride comprises: a core of conductive metal ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305898 | Methods and Compositions for Identifying a Peptide Having an Intermolecular Interaction With a Target of Interest - This invention provides, in one embodiment, a recombinant virus or a recombinant virus library wherein each virus comprises a protein involved in viral attachment or infection, a polypeptide which differs by at least a single amino acid from another peptide or polypeptide in the library, and a modified cleavage site that is proximal to the peptide and the protein, wherein the cleavage site is modified such that a compound mediating cleavage has a reduced binding affinity for it as compared to a non-modified cleavage site. The invention further provides a target of interest complex comprising a protease, a target of interest involved in an intermolecular interaction, and a flexible linker that attaches the protease and target of interest. The invention further provides uses thereof, including a method for identifying a peptide which has an intermolecular interaction with a target of interest or identifying the agonistic or antagonistic feature of a peptide that has an intermolecular reaction with a target of interest. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305899 | Compositions and methods for determining immune status - The present invention provides compositions and methods for identifying molecules in samples that bind to molecules associated with pathogenic agents (e.g., infectious agents). In certain aspects, the invention may be used to identify individuals that have been exposed to one or more pathogenic agent or have generated antibodies in response to one or more pathogenic agent. In other aspects, the invention is directed to the identification of molecules of one or more pathogenic agent that may be used to generate immune responses in other individuals. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305900 | GENEMAP OF THE HUMAN GENES ASSOCIATED WITH LONGEVITY - The present invention relates to the selection of a set of SNP markers for use in genome wide association studies based on linkage disequilibrium mapping. In particular, the invention relates to the fields of pharmacogenomics, diagnostics, patient therapy and the use of genetic haplotype information to predict an individual's longevity, their protection against age-related diseases and/or their response to a particular drug or drugs. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305901 | High-Throughput Cell-Based Screening System - A (bio-)chemical assay on sensing objects ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305902 | Double-Tiled and Multi-Tiled Arrays and Methods Thereof - Described herein are multi-tiling methods that increases the number of features present on an array and methods of making and using the multi-tiled arrays. The arrays are useful, for example, for transcriptional profiling and genomic studies. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305903 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THERAPEUTICS FOR TREATMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC DISEASE - Polynucleotide sequences are provided that correspond to genes that are differentially expressed in atherosclerotic disease conditions. Methods for using these sequences to detect gene expression and/or for transcriptional profiling in mammals are also provided. The polynucleotide sequences of the invention may be used, for example, to diagnose atherosclerotic disease, to monitor extent of progression or efficacy of treatment or to assess prognosis of atherosclerotic disease, and/or to identify compounds effective to treat an atherosclerotic disease condition. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305904 | APOPTOSIS MODULATOR BCL-B AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A novel human member of the Bcl-2 family Bcl-B has been identified, which is closest in amino-acid sequence homology to the Boo (Diva) protein. The Bcl-B protein is widely expressed in adult human tissues. The Bcl-B protein modulates apoptosis. Bcl-B also binds Bcl-2. BCl-XL, and Bax but not Bak. Bcl-B displays a unique pattern of selectivity for binding and regulating the function of other members of the Bcl-2 family. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305905 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO CHARACTERIZATION AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF PRISTINE STEM CELLS - “Pristine” stem cells are provided by a process of precise selection wherein stem cells exhibiting ideal behavior, good morphology and proper gene expression are selected. Stem cells are divided into pools and observed for optimum speed of growth, proper gene expression levels, and other tests indicative of healthy cell function due to lack of mutation or misrepair of genes. Autologous pools of such “pristine” stem cells provide a source of stem cells having the genome least affected by mutation, and therefore in a more pristine state. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305906 | Microdeposition System For A Biosensor - A microdeposition pin having a contact surface with at least one concave edge for creating microarrays and the like. The microdeposition pin may be used either alone or with a plurality of microdeposition pins in conjunction with a holder. The concave edge of the pin is especially adapted for helping to control the spreading of a deposited material. By selectively controlling the spread of the reagent composition from the microdeposition pin, the flow of the reagent composition from the deposition target area may be reduced. Sensor strips having raised substrate features with limited or no spreading of the reagent composition beyond the target area are disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305907 | Method for Creating Distinct Nitrocellulose-based Pads on a Substrate - A method for defining arrays of specific areas of porous nitrocellulose based pads on a substrate directly without the need for removal of nitrocellulose in unwanted regions; covering said substrate with a removable frame constructed out of 3-4 mm silicone rubber; using a dispensing station, consisting of a XYZ robot, multi-channel syringe pump, and dispensing head comprised of an array of flat hypodermic syringe needles, to spread the nitrocellulose-based solution in a programmed fashion onto said substrate covered by said removable frame. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305908 | Method and System for Multiplex Genetic Analysis - A method for preferentially localizing desired molecules within an optical confinement disposed upon a substrate is disclosed. The desired molecules are deposited over the surface of the substrate. The desired molecules that are not within the optical confinement are selectively removed from the surface of the substrate. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305909 | Method and System for Multiplex Genetic Analysis - A method for selectively immobilizing a molecule of interest on a substrate is disclosed. A substrate having a first surface component and a second surface component is provided. The first and second surface components have different surface characteristics. The molecule of interest is selectively coupled to the first surface component based upon a difference between the surface characteristics of the first surface component and the surface characteristics of the second surface component. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305910 | Variable pitch array spotter - At each lattice point | 2009-12-10 |
20090305911 | DOWNHOLE DRILLING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - The invention provides methods of altering the properties of a drilling fluid by adding effective amounts of crushed oilseeds, whole oilseeds, or one or more purified oils from oilseeds or mixtures of crushed oilseeds, whole oilseeds and/or one or more purified oils from oilseeds to a drilling fluid. The crushed oilseeds, whole oilseeds, and one or more purified oils from oilseeds or mixtures of crushed oilseeds, whole oilseeds and one or more purified oils from oilseeds are selected to impart any one of or a combination of effects including but not limited to: an increase in drilling fluid emulsion stability in oil-based or invert emulsion fluids, decreased specific gravity of the drilling fluid, seepage loss control, filtration control, oil wetting and deflocculation/dispersion of entrained solids and/or reduced torque and drag of the drilling string. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305912 | METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE SALINITY OF DRILLING WASTE - The present invention relates to a method for ameliorating the salinity of drilling waste that is generated over the course of drilling for oil & gas using water-based drilling fluid. In particular for drilling waste that is generated when using a potassium silicate-based drilling fluid. Salinity is a common problem since salt-based additives are commonly added to drilling fluids to obtain certain desirable properties such as shale inhibition. Potassium salts represents a commonly used drilling fluid additive to inhibit the swelling and dispersion of shale. Salinity in the drilling fluid can further increase as a result of drilling fluid contact with the geological formations being drilled. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305913 | DUAL-FUNCTION ADDITIVES FOR ENHANCING FLUID LOSS CONTROL AND STABILIZING VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANT FLUIDS - Among many things, in some embodiments, dual-function additives that enhance fluid loss control and the stability of viscoelastic surfactant fluids, and their associated methods of use in subterranean formations, are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a viscoelastic surfactant fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a viscoelastic surfactant, and a dual-function additive that comprises a soap component; and introducing the viscoelastic surfactant fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305914 | Phosphorus-Free Gelled Hydrocarbon Compositions and Method for Use Thereof - A method of forming a gelled organic-based fluid is disclosed. The method comprises combining an organic solvent, a viscoelastic surfactant, and a metal carboxylate crosslinker; and forming the gelled organic-based fluid. In a further aspect, the method is used to treat a subterranean formation of a well, for example for a stimulation job as fracturing or the like. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305915 | SUSPENSION OF CONCENTRATED PARTICULATE ADDITIVES CONTAINING OIL FOR FRACTURING AND OTHER FLUIDS - The handling, transport and delivery of particulate materials, particularly fine particles, may be difficult. Alkaline earth metal oxide particles such as magnesium oxide (MgO) may be suspended in glycerin and/or alkylene glycols such as propylene glycol up to loadings of 51 wt %. Such suspensions or slurries make it easier to deliver MgO and similar agents into fluids, such as aqueous fluids gelled with viscoelastic surfactants (VES). These concentrated suspensions or slurries may be improved in their stability by the inclusion of minor amounts of a vegetable oil and/or a fish oil. The MgO serves as stabilizers and/or fluid loss control agents for VES-gelled fluids used to treat subterranean formations, e.g. for well completion or stimulation in hydrocarbon recovery operations. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be between 1 nanometer to 0.4 millimeter. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305916 | ANTI-FRICTION LACQUER - The invention documents an anti-friction lacquer containing at least one additive ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305917 | Sliding Material and Sliding Member Using the Sliding Material - To provide a sliding material whose superficial sliding characteristics can be modified in compliance with the requirements of sliding component parts without ever changing the surface roughness of sliding material very much by means of shot blasting treatment, and to provide a sliding member using the sliding material. | 2009-12-10 |