50th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130327783 | Snap Resealing Closure for a Container - A overcap is provided which covers the opening of a container. The overcap, in one form, engages an exterior of the container around the rim and along an inwardly directed flange which defines an opening of the container. The overcap snappingly engages with the container to produce an audible indication that the overcap is firmly attached to the container and that air is being expelled from inside the container. In another form, the overcap includes an invertible dome which is transformable between an upward convex position and an upward concave position. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327784 | CONTAINER CLOSURE SYSTEM - A container including a lid having one of a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion for engaging the first engagement portion. A base having the other of the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. The first engagement portion and second engagement portion are engageable to define different positions between the lid and the base, including selective one-way engagement between a first opened arrangement between the lid and the base and a second opened arrangement between the lid and the base, as well as a closed position between the lid and the base. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327785 | Dispenser - A dispenser applies objects to a receptacle from a column of objects. The dispenser comprises a support defining a bore in which a vertically displaceable dispensing tube is positioned. The dispensing tube is prevented from excessive upward or downward displacement by physical impediments. The dispensing tube defines one or more notches that cooperate with one or more metering members and one or more channels in the support. The metering members displace outward when the notches and channels are aligned to permit objects to fall into a receptacle positioned below the dispensing tube. The metering members displace inward when the notches and channels are not aligned to prevent objects from falling into the receptacle. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327786 | Dispensers - An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327787 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING OR RECEIVING A LIQUID VOLUME - A device for dispensing or receiving a liquid volume comprises a liquid reservoir having an outlet, a pressure generation means which is implemented to provide a compressible enclosed gas volume of a constant amount of substance with a pressure, wherein the gas volume is in direct or indirect fluidic contact with the liquid in the liquid reservoir, a dosing means coupled to the outlet of the liquid reservoir and operable in order to enable the liquid to pass the outlet, a pressure sensor for measuring a current pressure in the gas volume and for outputting an output signal indicating the current pressure in the gas volume and a controller coupled to the pressure generation means, the dosing means and the pressure sensor. The controller is implemented to control the pressure generation means in order to change the pressure in the gas volume until the output signal of the pressure sensor indicates a first pressure, while the dosing means is not operated so that it prevents liquid from passing the outlet in order to operate the dosing means, depending on the output signal of the pressure sensor, to dispense or receive liquid through the outlet and, during dispensing or receiving liquid through the outlet, to monitor the output signal of the pressure sensor and, depending on the monitored output signal of the pressure sensor, terminate or repeat the operation of the dosing means. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327788 | FLAVORING COMPONENT HOLDING DISPENSER FOR USE WITH CONSUMABLE BEVERAGES - A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327789 | DISPENSER - Dispenser and methods of dispensing substances is provided. The dispenser comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, the housing configured to receive a packet comprising at least one collapsible cavity containing at least one substance, a support member positioned in the housing, the support member having a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, a wedge coupled to the support member, the wedge configured to move in a plane substantially parallel within the longitudinal axis of the housing, the wedge receiving a force directed substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and a reciprocating actuator coupled to the housing and engagable with the support member, the actuator moveable between a first position and a second position whereby the wedge advances a single predetermined increment collapsing a portion of the cavity. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327790 | REFILLABLE AND RECHARGEABLE GREASE GUN RESERVOIR - A refillable reusable grease gun reservoir has grease inlet and outlet ports coupled with dry break fittings enabling the reservoir to be used and refilled. The reservoir may be filled through the top and/or bottom of the reservoir body. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327791 | APPARATUS FOR METERING PULVERULENT FILLING MATERIAL - The invention provides an apparatus for metering pulverulent filling material, comprising at least one metering wheel with a plurality of metering chambers for accommodating filling material, wherein a plurality of metering chambers are formed by means of a common component, and the common component can be displaced in the radial direction of the metering wheel using an adjusting means in order to change the volume of the metering chambers. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327792 | HIGH VISCOSITY RE-CIRCULATION PROBE - The present invention relates to apparatus and method for re-circulating high viscosity liquids. The apparatus comprises a recirculating probe coupled to a fluid storage and dispensing vessel by a connector, and the recirculating probe comprises: (a) a dip tube defining an output flow path; (b) an output port; (c) a recirculating port; and (d) a return flow path. The output flow path and the return flow path preferably have substantially equal cross-sectional areas, which reduce or eliminate the unbalance between the discharge pressure in the output line and that in the re-circulation line, and prevent premature wearing-out of the dispensing/recirculating pump. The output flow path and the return flow path can also be concentric to each other, which not only maximizes the effective flow area for both output and return flow paths within the limited cross-sectional area of the opening of the fluid vessel, but also avoids liquid turbulence and/or formation of air bubbles caused by free-fall drip introduction of the re-circulated liquid that is commonly observed in conventional recirculating probe designs. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327793 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND FILLING KEGS WITH BEER IN A KEG FILLING PLANT, WHICH KEG FILLING PLANT IS DISPOSED WITHIN A SINGLE BUILDING - A method of manufacturing and filling kegs with beer in a keg filling plant, which keg filling plant is disposed within a single building. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327794 | Bag in Box Cleanable Connector System Having Conical Plunger - The system and method discloses a cleanable connector system for a Bag-In-Box (“BIB”) type package having a valve arrangement that prevents the mixing of product within the bag and in the line. Various embodiments provide a connector system including a valve arrangement having a line-side valve and a bag-side valve, wherein the valve arrangement allows connection to a bag and to a line-side connector while preventing the product within the bag and in the line from mixing. The system improves the user experience by only requiring a relatively weak connection force between the line-side valve and the bag-side valve. The system and method improves the shelf life of products within the bag and reduces the risk of contamination of the bag, the line, and the product within the bag by minimizing the risk of introducing biological and other foreign material into the system when connecting the bag and the line. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327795 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A POUR SPOUT - A plastic container is disclosed which can include a pour spout for mounting on a container neck and having one or more closable pour openings. At least one blow molded cam can project over a neck wall of the container neck, the pour spout having a body configured for connection to the container neck, and made to correspond with a peripheral contour of the container neck and to have a corresponding number of receptacles for cam(s) in a wall facing the neck wall. For example, at least one cam is formed in an inside wall of the container neck. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327796 | Twin Baby Carrier - A soft structured baby carrier designed to carry two babies on wearer at the same time. The carrier includes two individual pouches possessing a top upwardly curved edge, a bottom edge, and two opposing side edges creating a pouch. Each pouch bottom edge is fixed to the top edge of a wide padded hip belt adapted to connect each pouch together and then encircle the lumbar region of hips of wearer. There are two padded shoulder straps that buckle to the pouches and can be conjoined by a chest strap that is slide-able secured connecting each shoulder strap together. There are four carry positions for this carrier. Two babies can be worn on the front of wearer with one baby mounted in each pouch in the Front Carry Position. One baby mounted in one pouch on front of wearer and one baby mounted in one pouch on back of wearer in the Front and Back Carry Position. The carrier can be split into two carriers so one adult can carry one baby in a Pouch each on the front of wearer in the Individual Carry Position. The carrier can also utilize both Shoulder Straps on one Pouch to carry one baby on one wearer in a traditional style soft structure buckled baby carrier in the Single Baby Carry Position. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327797 | Recumbent Infant Carrier - An infant carrier which supports one or more infants in a recumbent position on the back of a user. The infant carrier of present invention includes a central frame upon which an infant support assembly is mounted for carrying an infant in a position which supports the head, neck and body of the infant, so that an infant without sufficiently developed head and neck control may be carried safely and comfortably. The carrier includes a removable canopy for protecting carried infants from the elements. Additionally, the infant carrier enables a user to attach a storage bag or other items selected by the user. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327798 | Pistol Belt Clip - A method and apparatus providing for attaching a firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon to clothing or other garments worn by a user. Wherein said method and apparatus involves a clip utilizing friction between the clip and a serrated portion of the dischargeable device. Wherein said firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon may be concealed by the user. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327799 | Universal Holder for a firearm - Holders usable to secure a firearm include a first plate, a second plate extending from the first plate at a first angle, and an insertable member extending from the second plate at a second angle. The insertable member is adapted for insertion into the barrel of the firearm to stabilize the firearm against lateral movement. Friction between the firearm and the first plate, a trigger guard engaged with the holder, or combinations thereof can stabilize the, firearm against vertical movement. Such friction can be created using application of a lateral force against the interior of the firearm barrel using the insertable member, application of a lateral force against the exterior of the firearm using a trigger guard, use of a protruding, compressible, or frictional surface on the first plate, or combinations thereof. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327800 | VEHICLE INTERIOR ORGANIZER - A vehicle interior organizer device includes a body panel with a front side, a back side, a forward area, and a rear area. The body panel comprises a semi-rigid material, where the rear area of the body panel is configured to secure between a center console and a front seat. The vehicle interior organizer device includes at least one storage compartment configured to couple to the forward area of the front side of the body panel. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327801 | ANTI-SWAY APPARATUS FOR A RACK ARRANGEMENT - Trunk mountable bicycle carrier racks and various improved aspects thereof such as retractable spool mechanism, cable end-hooks, anti-sway device, improved rotatable hubs, and improved frame supports. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327802 | CROWN FORK SUPPORTED BICYCLE CARRIER - Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes a first hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and a second hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The first hook member and the second hook member are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member are disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327803 | LOAD CARRYING PACK SYSTEM - Embodiments of a load carrying system and a method of providing a load carrying system include a first pack and a second pack defining a first load carrying configuration when the first pack and the second pack are usable separately and independent of each other to carry a corresponding load, and a second load carrying configuration when the first pack and the second pack are used together. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327804 | Hat Holder for Carrying Bags - A device for securing a headwear to a carrying bag utilizing a first holder attachable to the carrying bag and configured to secure the shading member of a headwear, and a second holder attachable to the carrying bag configured to secure the securing member of the headwear. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327805 | MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINE AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a machine and method for moving and cutting a continuous web of material. In a preferred embodiment, the machine is a high speed snack bag handling machine operable to move and cut individual filled bags from a continuous web of filled and connected snack bags. Web movement through the machine is achieved by a hand-over-hand movement of a pair of bag grippers which each further include an extendable cutting blade to cut and separate individual bags from the web. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327806 | Steel Strip Stabilizing Apparatus - Provided is a steel strip stabilizing apparatus which dampens vibrations of a plated steel strip in a non-contact manner or corrects the shape of the plated steel strip. The steel strip stabilizing apparatus comprises: a plurality of steel strip damping means arranged on at least one side of a steel strip undergoing processing in a direction there towards so as to damp vibrations in the steel strip; and a damping means moving unit connected to the steel strip damping means to move at least a portion of each of the steel strip damping means in a widthwise direction with regard to the steel strip corresponding to the width of the steel strip. According to the present invention, (unit) damping means are movable in the widthwise direction with regard to the steel strip, thus improving the vibration damping properties, the steel strip curvature correcting properties and the plated quality of the steel strip. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327807 | CENTER CINCH AND RELEASE OF BUTTRESS MATERIAL - A buttressed anvil assembly is provided for use with a surgical stapling instrument. The buttressed anvil assembly generally includes an anvil member having a strip of buttress material attached thereto by a pair of sutures. A tensioning mechanism is provided to secure or tension the buttress material to the anvil member prior to use and allow for release of the buttress material after stapling of tissue. The tensioning mechanism includes a cinch track engageable with one of the pair of sutures. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327808 | STAPLE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY AND LINEAR SURGICAL STITCHING DEVICE USING SAID STAPLE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY - A linear surgical stapler includes an upper staple cartridge receiving half-section, a lower staple cartridge receiving half-section and a staple cartridge assembly. The staple cartridge assembly includes a cutting groove in which a reciprocating movement cutter is mounted. The cutter includes a bottom surface and a knife blade located at a far end of the cutter. The staple cartridge assembly includes a restricting member mounted therein and an elastic stopper. The elastic stopper abuts against the restricting member when the staple cartridge assembly is in an initial state. The restricting member breaks away from the staple cartridge assembly when the staple cartridge assembly is in a firing complete state, thereby preventing the cutter from sliding towards the far end of the staple cartridge. As a result, misfiring throughout the whole operation of the linear surgical stapler is prevented. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327809 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A STAPLE DRIVER ARRANGEMENT - A staple cartridge for use with a stapling device that has an actuator that is selectively actuatable in an axial direction and an anvil portion that is selectively movable between open and closed positions is disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention include a cartridge body that movably supports first and second staple drivers. The staple drivers each support a staple thereon and serve to drive the staples into forming contact with the anvil upon actuation by the actuator. The various embodiments of the present invention enable the final formed heights of the staples to be varied so as to apply various clamping forces and pressures to soft tissue captured within the staples. In at least one embodiment, the staples can include crowns formed thereon which can be utilized to adjust or control the clamping force and/or pressure applied by the staples. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327810 | FASTENER CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIXED ANVIL AND A STAPLE DRIVER ARRANGEMENT - A surgical stapling device that comprises an end effector. According to various embodiments, the end effector comprises a circular anvil having a staple forming surface and a plurality of staples facing the staple forming surface of the anvil. The end effector also comprises a staple driver assembly comprising a plurality of staple drivers. Each staple driver supports one of the plurality of staples and is configured such that, when the staple driver assembly is actuated, each staple driver drives the staple into the staple forming surface of the anvil. A first quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a first height and a second quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a second height, wherein the first height is less than the second height. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327811 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FLIP CHIP SYSTEM AND METHOD - Solder is simultaneously transferred from a mold to a plurality of 3D assembled modules to provide solder bumps on the modules. The mold includes cavities containing injected molten solder or preformed solder balls. A fixture including resilient pressure pads and vacuum lines extending through the pads applies pressure to the modules when they are positioned on the mold. Following reflow and solder transfer to the modules, the fixture is displaced with respect to the mold. The modules, being attached to the fixture by vacuum pressure through the pads, are displaced from the mold with the fixture. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327812 | BOND PAD ASSESSMENT FOR WIRE BONDING - For selecting suitable bonding parameters for forming wire bonds onto bond pads of a substrate, one or more indentations are made onto at least one bond pad of the substrate with an indentation tool by applying a series of predetermined forces onto the at least one bond pad with the indentation tool. A depth-force profile of the substrate is measured comprising a relationship between each predetermined force that is applied and a resultant depth of the indentation made by the indentation tool. An appropriate set of bonding parameters suitable for forming wire bonds on the substrate is determined based on the measured depth-force profile. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327813 | DYNAMIC PATH CORRECTION OF FRICTION STIR WELDING - A method for controlling friction stir welding is provided. The method may include initiating friction stir welding and determining the position of a friction stir welding tool and at least one part being welded. The method may also include adjusting the position of the friction stir welding tool while friction stir welding based at least in part on the positions of the tool and at least one of the parts. The position of the parts may be determined downstream of the friction stir welding tool in order to prospectively account for the position of the parts. Accordingly, the position of the friction stir welding tool may be dynamically adjusted during friction stir welding to account for part movement. Related systems and computer code are provided. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327814 | PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC BONDING OF AN ALUMINUM WIRE - A process for electric bonding of an aluminum wire to a contact area which wire, provided with an oxide layer on its outer surface, is wrapped with an insulating lacquer and ultrasonic bonded to said contact area, wherein insulation is removed from the aluminum wire section to be connected to the contact area prior to the ultrasonic bonding process by removing the insulating layer which surrounds the outer surface of the wire with oxide layer by means of an electric plasma. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327815 | Polymer Composition for Microelectronic Assembly - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that are useful in the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions providing for both holding the microelectronic components at desired positions on a substrate, providing fluxing for the solder bonding of such components to the substrate and remaining in place as an underfill for such components. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327816 | UNIQUE MATERIAL FOR FORMING DISPENSING CARTONS - A material for forming a container suitable for containing stacked and/or interfolded sheet materials is described. The material is formed from a fibrous structure bonded to a film material. The material has an opacity ranging from about 5.0 to about 45.0. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327817 | FLORAL SLEEVE WITH HANDLE - A sleeve has an open top and side edges. One or more handles are defined by perforations that extend inward from the side edges and can terminate with a stress concentration-reducing shape. The handles may be tapered. The handles may include a reinforcing weld formed by an extension of the bottom seal of adjacent, oppositely oriented sleeves. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327818 | Folding Carton with Auto-Erecting Bottom - The present invention provides a carton constructed from a single blank of paperboard material featuring an auto-erecting bottom. The carton includes first through eighth sides panels, a glue flap attached along a fold line to a first side edge of the first side panel, a first bottom flap attached along a fold line to a bottom edge of the second side panel, and a second bottom flap attached along a fold line to a bottom edge of the sixth side panel. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327819 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - Container assemblies can include a first container and a second container, where the second container extends into and is supported by the first container. The first container and the second container can each include a flange around the periphery of an access opening. The flange of the second container is configured to provide support for the second container via engagement with the flange of the first container. In some instances, the second container can extend into and be supported by the first container through engagement of the flange of the second container with the flange of the first container such that a side panel of the first container is not in contact with a corresponding side panel of the second container. The container assembly can also include a lid for retaining the second container in the first container and/or for sealing to the first container and/or the second container. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327820 | RELEASABLY CLOSABLE PRODUCT ACCOMMODATING PACKAGE - A releasable closure provides for the opening and closing of a package assembly which accommodates a plurality of elongate consumable products. The assembly includes a package housing for supporting the products. The package housing includes a first product accommodating compartment and a second product accommodating compartment separated by a hinge. Each of the product accommodating compartments has an open end adjacent the hinge. The product accommodating compartments are foldable about the hinge in a book-like fashion. The releasable closure is applied to each compartment and positioned to be in aligned facing relationship for mutual engagement upon closably folding the compartments about the hinge. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327821 | Packaging for Modified Atmosphere Packaging - The invention relates to a method for providing a packaging for modified atmosphere packaging, which method comprises the steps of: providing an unfolded sheet for folding a box; folding the unfolded sheet to a box having at least an access opening and flange parts bordering the access opening, which flange parts compose an endless circumferential flange; providing a plastic foil; heating the plastic foil; pressing the heated plastic foil against the inner wall of the box and covering the circumferential flange, such that the plastic foil is laminated to box. The invention further relates to a packaging. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327822 | LABELING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOCUMENTING THE OCCURRENCE OF TRIGGERING EVENTS - Provided is a labeling apparatus that generates a label for labeling a drug container. The labeling apparatus includes a code reader that interrogates a computer-readable code, and a local computer-readable memory that stores a drug formulary with a plurality of drug entries. A processing component identifies, from the formulary, a specific drug that corresponds to the computer-readable code read by the code reader and creates log entries in response to triggering events. The log entries include at least one of system information, user information, drug information, and patient information. And a printer is provided to print label content identifying the specific drug onto a label that is to be applied to the drug container. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327823 | SYSTEM AND METHOD MEASURING OBJECTS OF RANDOM SIZE OR SHAPE - A system and method are used for measuring objects of random size or shape. An object to be measured is received on a horizontal deck with rollers. A first vertical surface at an angle to the deck creates a first inside corner. One or both of the deck and first vertical surfaces including a plurality of computer-readable codes, each code representing a distance from the first inside corner. A reader is provided for reading the computer-readable codes associated with the greatest physical extent of the object in one of two dimensions. The system may further include a second vertical surface, thereby creating a second inside corner to measure an object or group of objects in three dimensions. The second vertical surface folds down, thereby enabling an operator to move the object or objects off of the deck, past the second vertical surface, and onto another deck or platform. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327824 | MICRO MATRIX DATA MARKING - The invention provides methods and systems for the application and reading of micro markings for coding of information for placement on the surfaces of individual very small devices. In preferred embodiments, a two dimensional micro matrix of markings or dots is realized on a scale of a 25 um cell size and smaller. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327825 | WIRELESS DEVICES FOR STORING A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT CARD AND METHODS FOR STORING CARD DATA IN A WIRELESS DEVICE - A wireless device is enabled to receive a financial account card that is inserted into a card slot of the wireless device. The wireless device reads card data from the financial account card when it is inserted into the slot and programs an RFID (radio frequency identification) tag or a memory included in the wireless device. The wireless device may then be used to provide payment by transmitting the card data via radio frequency to a nearby RFID reader using the RFID tag. The financial account card may also be ejected from the wireless device and swiped by a magnetic card reader. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327826 | Apparatus and Methods for Monitoring Objects in a Surgical Field - Apparatus and methods for identifying and counting objects having identifiers entering and exiting a surgical field are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus has an entry scanner, a hand held scanner and an exit scanner for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. In another embodiment, the apparatus has a plurality of lower antennas and an upper antenna for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. Various surgical devices with identifiers and methods for preventing electromagnetic coupling between and protecting objects and identifier are also provided. The invention further provides apparatus and methods comprising a handheld scanner and a mat adapted to underlie a patient during a surgical procedure. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327827 | ULTRASONIC IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEABLE COMPONENT FOR HOST SYSTEM - A system, method and device are provided for detecting the presence of, and/or obtain information about, a replaceable component for a host system. A host system has an ultrasonic transducer pair that detects the presence of, and/or obtains information about, a replaceable component for a host system through receipt or non-receipt of an ultrasonic signal. The replaceable component includes a key or other feature that either allows the transmission of a transmitted ultrasonic signal, or which does not allow the reception of the transmitted ultrasonic signal, depending on the host configuration. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327828 | IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM - An image capture system includes an imaging device and a reflective arrangement having reflective components positioned relative to an article to reflect portions of a surface of an article to the imaging device. The reflective arrangement reflects an image of the portions of the surface of the article for capture by the imaging device, the image collectively representing a contiguous periphery of a predetermined region of the surface of the article, the image usable to identify a symbol code on the predetermined region. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327829 | IMAGING READER WITH IMPROVED ILLUMINATION - A data reading system, such as for reading optical codes being passed through a read zone, including one or more imagers, and at least one illumination module, all disposed in a reader housing, the illumination module in one configuration having a reflector housing comprised of a cone-shaped structure of generally rectangular cross-section, with a top inner surface and a bottom inner surface, wherein area of the cross-section of the cone-shaped structure increasing from a rear end to a front end, and an illumination source (such as a plurality of light emitting diodes) disposed at the rear end of the reflector housing and operative to generate illumination out through the reflector housing along an outgoing illumination path, the top inner surface of the reflector housing being a surface of high reflectivity relative to the bottom inner surface of the reflector housing which has a surface of relatively low reflectivity. Also disclosed are imager configurations for providing multiple fields of views of multiple imagers co-mounted on a common PCB. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327830 | BIOPTIC DATA READER WITH SPLIT VERTICAL WINDOWS AND SPEAKER - A data reading system including a lower base section with a generally horizontal surface and a vertical section extending perpendicularly from the lower housing section. The vertical section includes a front face with a first scan window through which a data reader is operable to read encoded data on an item. The data reading system further includes a speaker system having a speaker grille laterally spaced apart from the first scan window on the front face of the vertical section. The speaker system may emit a sound or other message to confirm that the encoded data was (or was not) properly captured by the data reader. The data reading system may further include a second scan window on the front face of the vertical section. In such instances, the speaker grille may be positioned between the scan windows on the front face of the vertical section. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327831 | DYNAMIC IMAGER SWITCHING - An data reader is disclosed that includes an imager switch that couples a plurality of imagers to a single imager interface of a processor. The imager switch includes a plurality of imager interfaces to couple to a plurality of imagers, a processor interface to couple to an imager interface of a processing device, switching logic, and detection logic. The switching logic receives input from the plurality of imager interfaces and forwards data received at a presently selected imager interface to the processor interface. The detection logic detects that a desired set of image data (e.g., a complete image frame or a portion of an image frame) is received at the presently selected imager interface and automatically, dynamically, and/or intelligently changes the presently selected imager interface of the image data switching logic from a first imager interface to a second imager interface. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327832 | ELECTRONIC PAYMENT DEVICE - A payment device is provided, which is to be paired with a communication device in order to form an electronic payment terminal. The payment device includes an upper half-shell and a lower half-shell, which includes a surface for attaching a modular interface for pairing the communication device and which includes a longitudinally extending slot. The lower half-shell further includes, within the slot, an opening which enables a magnetic reading head to pass therethrough. Beneath the attachment surface, an electronic circuit card is arranged laterally relative to the magnetic reading head such that the electronic circuit card prevents the insertion of a fraudulent device into the payment device. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327833 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MAGNETIC READING HEAD - A device is provided for supporting a magnetic reading head. The device includes a guide for guiding and cushioning the reading head. The guide is mounted between a base of the reading head and a bearing surface parallel to the base, and includes at least one part made of a material, the Young's modulus of which is greater than 200 N/mm2. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327834 | LASER SCANNING MODULE WITH ROTATABLY ADJUSTABLE LASER SCANNING ASSEMBLY - A laser scanning module employing a laser scanning assembly mounted within a module housing using a mechanism that allows the laser scanning assembly to be rotated to an angular position within the engine housing so that light collection, beam folding and light collection mirrors in the module housing are optically aligned. A PC board is mounted on a side of the housing and has a configuration of elongated apertures of open-ended and/or closed geometry, arranged in a non-parallel manner. An electromagnetic coil structure, associated with the laser scanning assembly, has a linear array of electrically-conductive pins that project through the configuration of elongated holes, at locations along the elongated holes that are determined by the angular rotation of the laser scanning assembly attained during optical alignment conditions during manufacture. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327835 | DATA READER PLATTER WITH INTEGRAL FEATURES DELINEATING A DATA-READING SWEEP REGION - Disclosed is a data reading system that includes a housing and a platter window for concealing a data reader configured to read an optical code borne by an item transported through a read zone. The read zone is defined at least in part by the platter window. The data reading system also has a platter supportable on the housing that encompasses the platter window. The platter includes a first integral feature and a second integral feature bordering opposing peripheral sides of the platter window. The first and second integral features cooperatively delineate a preferred data-reading sweep path through the read zone. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327836 | STERILE IMPLANT TRACKING DEVICE AND METHOD - An assembly and method for tracking implant devices within a sterile field, the assembly comprising a reader that includes a housing structure with a base and a cover, a scanner having a scanner housing, where the scanner housing is at least partially positioned in a cavity provided in the base; and an aperture provided in the cover, where the cover is configured to receive a transparent sterile sheath to at least partially encase the cover. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327837 | CARD HOLDING DEVICE - A portable electronic device comprises a card holding device and a card reader for introducing and removing a card into and from the card reader in at least two different directions being angled in relation to each other during introduction and removal of the card. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327838 | INTERFACE IC AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDING THE SAME - A memory card includes a memory that stores data, a driver that transmits the data received from the memory, and at least one transmitter that transmits the data received from the driver to a receiver provided in an external main unit. The driver and the at least one transmitter are provided in a single IC (integrated circuit) chip and are not overlapped with each other in a planar view. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327839 | RECEIPT IMAGES APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for printing an image on a receipt is disclosed. The method may begin with the initiation of a transaction such as a purchase or return at a point-of-sale system. Next, an image unique to the transaction may be obtained or generate. The image may comprise non-textual graphics. While the transaction is being performed, the image may be passed to a receipt printer and stored with memory thereof. Accordingly, the images may be stored in memory of the receipt printer before the other tasks associated with the transaction have all been performed. Finally, to complete and document the transaction, the receipt printer may print a receipt. The receipt may have the image printed thereon. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327840 | Compensating for Sensor Thermal Lag - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a method of compensating for thermal lag in a temperature control system. In an exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by a controller of the temperature control system. The method includes receiving a first temperature obtained by a temperature sensing device at an end of a temperature control cycle. A second temperature obtained by the temperature sensing device is received at a pre-defined time after the end of the temperature control cycle. The method includes changing an operational set-point temperature of the temperature control system using a difference between the received temperatures. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327841 | MODULAR VEHICLE HEATER - Apparatus for heating a vehicle has a mounting plate adapted to be secured in a window frame of the vehicle. The mounting plate has an inside face, an opposed outside face, and openings extending between the outside face and the inside face. A combustion heater is mounted to the inside face of the mounting plate. The combustion heater is arranged to intake fresh air and expel exhaust through an opening or openings in the mounting plate. A fuel tank is mounted to the outside face of the mounting plate and a fuel line extends through an opening in the mounting plate to connect the fuel tank with a fuel supply port of the combustion heater. A modular heating apparatus is thus provided that may be installed in a vehicle window frame. The heating apparatus avoids the necessity to idle the vehicle engine to maintain a comfortable interior temperature in cold weather. It also avoids the necessity for permanent modifications such as installation of a heater. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327842 | ELECTRIC HEATING, VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC HEATING AS WELL AS METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC HEATING - The invention relates to an electric heating comprising at least one first resistance heating device and a second resistance heating device, at least one pulse width modulation device, which is capable of a pulse width modulated operation of the first resistance heating device and/or the second resistance heating device, as well as at least one switching device. For a heating operation, the switching device is capable of selectively switching the first resistance heating device and the second resistance heating device between a first heating mode in which the first resistance heating device and the second resistance heating device are electrically connected in series, and a second heating mode in which the first resistance heating device and the second resistance heating device are electrically connected in parallel. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising an electric heating as well as to a method for controlling an electric heating. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327843 | ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FOR AND PROCESS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WHILE OPERATING A WATER HEATER - A process for conserving energy while operating a water heater includes the steps of programming a system controller with at least one time interval and assigning a target temperature, comparing the current time to the programmed time interval and the current water temperature setting for the water heater against the target temperature, and heating the water as long as the current time is within the time interval and the water temperature setting is less than the target temperature. An energy saving switch includes a programmable logic controller, geared control shafts, a motor, a control lever, and a mating cuff. Together, these members control the water heater thermostat control valve to ensure that hot water is available only during the times of day when it is required. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327844 | NOZZLE FOR CREATING A WATER HEAT SHIELD WHEN FLARING WASTE GASES - The present invention provides a nozzle | 2013-12-12 |
20130327845 | AIR FRESHENER - An air freshener removably engages with a structure, such as the supporting post of a rear view mirror of a motor vehicle. The air freshener has a rigidifying core defining a central axis, and an outer portion or sleeve contacting the core that is formed from one or more fragrance loaded polymers. Together, the core and outer portion are shaped to surround a first axis perpendicular to the central axis. The ends of the air freshener are juxtaposed generally opposite one another in closed configuration, and the arm portions of the air freshener flex in directions substantially parallel to the first axis to separate the ends to open the air freshener. A breakable strap and/or connectors may be provided to join the ends together. Alternatively, one end of the air freshener may be inserted within a cavity formed in the opposite end of the air freshener. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327846 | WOBBLING SPRINKLER WITH VISCOUS BRAKE - A sprinkler head includes a nozzle fixed within the sprinkler body, and a wobbler cage including a water deflector plate downstream of the nozzle mounted for rotating and wobbling motion relative to the sprinkler body. In certain embodiments, a viscous brake is fixed within the sprinkler body and includes a shaft rotatable about the longitudinal axis passing through the nozzle. The shaft is eccentrically coupled to the water deflector plate for slowing the rotating and wobbling motion of the wobbler cage and the water deflector plate. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327847 | TURBINE ENGINE EXHAUST NOZZLE FLAP - An exhaust nozzle flap for a turbine engine may include an exhaust nozzle flap linkage, an exhaust nozzle flap panel and a mounting pin. The linkage may include a first linkage segment that extends longitudinally from a linkage end to a second linkage segment, and a mounting aperture that extends transversely through the second linkage segment. The panel may include a first panel segment that extends longitudinally from a panel end to a second panel segment. The first panel segment may be pivotally engaged with the first linkage segment. The mounting pin may extend through and move transversely within the mounting aperture, and may be connected to the second panel segment. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327848 | OLFACTORY DISPLAY - An olfactory display | 2013-12-12 |
20130327849 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector includes a pilot fuel injector, configured to inject the fuel into a combustion chamber, and a main fuel injector provided coaxially with the pilot fuel injector so as to surround the pilot fuel injector and configured to have a main flow path to generate a premixed air-fuel mixture. The main flow path includes an outer main air passage located radially outwardly and configured to supply a compressed air in an axial direction into an annular premixed air-fuel mixture passage, an inner main air passage located radially inwardly and configured to supply the compressed air into the premixed air-fuel mixture passage from a radially inner side. The injector further includes a main fuel injection port to inject the fuel from an axially upstream side into the inner main air passage. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327850 | NOZZLE TIPS AND SPRAY HEAD ASSEMBLIES FOR LIQUID SPRAY GUNS - Removable nozzle tips, spray head assemblies including the nozzle tips and liquid spray guns that include the nozzle tips are described herein. The removable nozzle tips provide and define both the liquid nozzle openings and the center air outlets for the center air of the liquid spray guns and the spray head assemblies. The nozzle tips are removably attached over a liquid nozzle port formed in the spray head assembly and/or on the spray gun platform or body using any suitable attachment mechanism. The removable nozzle tips can be removed from the liquid spray gun or the spray head assembly without disturbing the remainder of the spray gun or the spray head assembly. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327851 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - A fuel injection valve includes: a nozzle body having a nozzle hole formed in a front edge portion thereof; a spiral flow path that gives a swirling component to a fuel which passes through the nozzle body toward the nozzle hole; and a pre-injection swirl flow generating unit that causes the fuel to flow through the spiral flow path before the nozzle hole is opened, wherein the pre-injection swirl flow generating means is communicated with the spiral flow path at a downstream side of the spiral flow path, and includes a suction chamber whose volume is expanded before the nozzle hole is opened. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327852 | FLOW CHANNEL MEMBER, LIQUID EJECTING HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - [Object] To provide a flow channel member, a liquid ejecting head, and a liquid ejecting apparatus which can suppress bubble mixing into a liquid and can be decreased in size. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327853 | FAUCET WITH GUIDED PULL-OUT SPOUT - A faucet having a pull-out sprayer that is attached to a spray hose. The faucet also has a housing with an end region to receive the sprayer and a feedthrough for passage of the sprayer hose through the housing, and at least one first guide for spacing the sprayer hose from an inner wall surface of the feedthrough, the guide being provided at least in an end region. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327854 | NOZZLE MOUNTING AND SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING AND SEALING - A nozzle assembly includes a nozzle having a trailing edge of an outer band and an anti-rotation pin slot. Also included is a retaining ring extending circumferentially about the outer surface of the outer band, wherein the retaining ring includes an anti-rotation pin and an anti-rotation pin hole, wherein the anti-rotation pin is configured to fittingly reside in an axial orientation within the anti-rotation pin slot and the anti-rotation pin hole. Further included is a seal plate seated on the outer surface of the outer band and configured to retain the anti-rotation pin. Yet further included is a washer disposed within a bored portion of the seal plate, wherein the bored portion is aligned with an aperture within the retaining ring, wherein a mechanical fastener extends into the retaining ring through the bored portion to operably couple the seal plate to the retaining ring. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327855 | Stepped Orifice Hole - An orifice plate used as part of a fuel injector. The orifice plate has a base portion, an offset portion integrally formed with the base portion, a flow entry side and a flow exit side, where the base portion and the offset portion are part of the flow entry side and the flow exit side. A plurality of exit apertures is integrally formed with the offset portion. Each of the plurality of exit apertures includes a plurality of stepped portions, and at least one inner diameter, and each exit aperture is disposed at an angle relative to a central axis extending through the orifice plate. Each exit aperture is of a depth that is about twice the size of the inner diameter, providing optimal atomization of the fluid as the fluid flows through the exit apertures. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327856 | COLD-SPRAY NOZZLE AND COLD-SPRAY DEVICE USING COLD-SPRAY NOZZLE - An object of the present invention is to provide a cold-spray nozzle that can be continuously used for a long time without causing clogging up of the nozzle compared to a conventional case to effectively obtain a high-quality film by a cold-spray method. To achieve the object, the cold-spray nozzle that is a convergent-divergent type cold-spray nozzle comprising a convergent part, a throat part, and a divergent part sequentially arranged in this order for constituting a working gas flow path along a working gas flow direction from an inlet side to an outlet side is employed. The inner peripheral surface of the divergent part has a conical shape and at least a part of the inner peripheral surface is constituted by a glass material. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327857 | COMMINUTION PROCESS TO PRODUCE PRECISION WOOD PARTICLES OF UNIFORM SIZE AND SHAPE WITH DISRUPTED GRAIN STRUCTURE FROM WOOD CHIPS - A process of comminution of wood chips (C) having a grain direction to produce a mixture of wood particles (P), wherein the wood chips are characterized by an average length dimension (L | 2013-12-12 |
20130327858 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECLAIMING WASTE CARPET MATERIALS - The present invention relates generally to the reclaiming of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing from post-industrial and post-consumer carpet waste in a substantially continuous flow process. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327859 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A BALL MILL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BALL MILL - A drive system for a ball mill includes a motor with a slip-ring rotor. The motor is assigned a family of characteristics relating the torque of the motor to a further characteristic variable. The family of characteristics has at least two different characteristics, and it includes a switching element that switches over the drive system abruptly between the two characteristics when there is a constant value of the characteristic variable. In a method for operating a ball mill with a drive system, a drum of the ball mill is moved out of a state of rest when the first characteristic is activated. In the event of caking in the drum of the ball mill, it the drum is moved until the caking is in an inclined position. Actuation of the switching element brings about switching over to the second characteristic. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327860 | Garbage Disposal Apparatus with Integrated Retractable Hinge-mounted Plates and LED Light Source - This invention describes a sink mounted garbage disposal apparatus that provides an integrated retractable set of overlapping plates attached to the throat of the disposal apparatus. The plates can be opened or closed and are constructed to prohibit disposal operation when in the opened position. The disposal apparatus also contains several LED light sources to provide illumination of the interior of the disposal device. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327861 | VERTICAL ROLLER MILL - In a vertical roller mill in which a fixed-type cyclone sorter is provided in a casing, the fixed-type cyclone sorter includes a conical member; a fixed-blade entrance window through which a solid-gas two-phase flow is introduced into the interior of the conical member; a flat plate-like fixed blade that causes the solid-gas two-phase flow to spiral; an inner cylinder into which pulverized coal is guided from the bottom end thereof toward the top end thereof by means of spiraling of the solid-gas two-phase flow; and a pulverized-coal exit through which the pulverized coal guided to the top end of the inner cylinder is guided outside the conical member, wherein the fixed blade is provided with a tip portion where a downward flow is increased for the solid-gas two-phase flow guided into the interior of the conical member from the fixed-blade entrance window. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327862 | SHREDDER WITH CLIP REMOVING STRUCTURE - A shredder includes a paper placement platform, a feeding roller assembly, and a shredding knife assembly. The paper placement platform includes four recesses. The four recesses are located adjacent to four corners of the paper placement platform, respectively. Moreover, plural clip removing bulges are discretely protruded from and arranged on a top surface of the paper placement platform beside each recess. The feeding roller assembly is arranged between the paper placement platform and the shredding knife assembly and exposed to the paper placement platform. During the paper on the paper placement platform is driven by the feeding roller assembly to be moved toward the shredding knife assembly, an edge of the paper is transferred through the plural clip removing bulges, so that a paperclip at the edge of the paper is blocked by the plural clip removing bulges to be separated from the paper. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327863 | WEAR-RESISTANT LINING FOR MILLS - A wear-resistant lining for ball mills comprises a base ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327864 | JAW ASSEMBLY FOR A DEMOLITION TOOL - A jaw assembly for a demolition tool is disclosed. The jaw assembly comprising at least one seating portion disposed on a second jaw. The seating portion having a slot; and at least one work module removably mounted in the at least one seating portion. The at least one first work module comprises a base; at least one tooth extending from the base; and a mounting element extending from the base in a direction opposite to the at least one tooth and engaging the seating portion. The work module may be replaced when worn out. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327865 | CONE CRUSHER - A cone crusher comprising a conical body; a mantle removably positioned over the conical body; and an assembly for securing the mantle on the conical body. The assembly comprises a retainer for pressing the mantle onto the conical body, and an adapter located between the retainer and the conical body. The adapter is secured on the conical body and the retainer is movably mounted on the adapter. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327866 | Shredder With Side Discharge - A machine for reducing material that includes a cylindrical cutting drum and a side discharge assembly. In one aspect there is disclosed a machine for reducing material that includes a cutting drum and a housing surrounding the cutting drum establishing a volume between itself and the cutting drum for reduced material to be carried where the volume increases along the length of the cutting drum until the volume opens into a side discharge assembly disposed at the end region of the cutting drum. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327867 | MANUAL OR ELECTRIC GRAIN MILL - Some embodiments of an exemplary manual or electric grain mills may include a mill body; a mill mechanism disposed within the mill body, the mill mechanism including a mill shaft and a shaft coupling; a hand crank having a hand crank driveshaft configured to be selectively coupled to the shaft coupling to drive the mill mechanism when the hand crank is manually operated; and a motor assembly. The motor assembly may include a motor housing, a motor disposed within the motor housing, and a motor driveshaft operatively coupled to the motor, the motor driveshaft being configured to be selectively couple to the shaft coupling and drive the mill mechanism when the motor is powered. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327868 | Interlocking Tip For Demolition And Construction Equipment - A tip for demolition and construction equipment has a discrete base with at least one recess therein to accept a replaceable insert. The insert has a projection that fits within a mating socket within the base. A threaded bolt may extend through a common bore within the insert and base to secure the insert to the base. The tip may also include a second opposing insert which is held within a respective recess by a common bolt. Finally, each insert may have a key which interlocks within a keyway of the base recess to securely hold the insert within the base and to distribute forces created by a cutting operation over a greater area. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327869 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROLL, AND ROLL - In order to obtain a roll ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327870 | SPINNING REEL AND SPINNING-REEL REEL UNIT - The reel unit includes a chassis, a lid member, a guard member, a tubular part, and a screw member. The chassis includes a mechanism attachment space at a lateral side thereof, a first opening extending through a front edge of the chassis, and a second opening extending through a rear edge of the chassis. The guard member includes a boss being inserted into the second opening from the rear edge of the chassis. The guard member is attached to the chassis and the lid member from behind to cover the chassis and the lid member. The tubular part is disposed between the first opening and the second opening within the mechanism attachment space and arranged to be liquid-tight. The screw member passes through the first opening and being screwed into the boss. The screw member includes a head being held inside the tubular part. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327871 | ROTATIONAL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ROLLING MILL POURING REELS - A rolling mill pouring reel automated control system for dynamically regulating pouring reel rotational speed based at least in part on forward velocity of rolled stock product approaching the pouring reel. Product forward velocity is sensed by the control system that in turn uses the sensed forward velocity to adjust the pouring reel steady state rotational speed and/or wobble oscillation of the rotational speed. The control system preferably regulates the interrelationship between the product forward velocity and reel rotational speed in a closed feedback loop. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327872 | SEATBELT RETRACTOR FOR A SEATBELT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SEATBELT RETRACTOR - A belt retractor includes a retractor frame ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327873 | SEATBELT TENSIONER WITH A FORCE-LIMITING DEVICE, AND METHOD THEREOF - A belt tensioner for a belt retractor having a load limiter includes a pivoted pinion ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327874 | HERMETICALLY SEALED LOCKING RETRACTOR - An apparatus and method are provided for hermetically sealing locking components of a retractor wherein the retractor has a spool shaft extending therefrom. An open-ended housing has a base and defines an opening through the base into an interior of the housing. The base of the housing is mounted to the retractor with the spool shaft accessible via the opening. The locking components are arranged within the housing. A sealing member is positioned about the opening to form a hermetic seal between the spool shaft and the opening. A cover is hermetically attached to the open end of the housing. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327875 | LOAD LIMITER - Disclosed is a load limiter mounted within a cylindrical spool on which a webbing is wound to constrain a load applied to the webbing from exceeding a preset load, the load limiter including: a first torsion bar inserted into a hollow portion formed at a center of the spool and one end of which is coupled to one end of the spool; and a second torsion bar one end of which is connected to an opposite end of the first torsion bar to be inserted into the hollow portion of the spool together with the first torsion bar and an opposite end of which is coupled to a locker installed at an opposite end of the spool, wherein the torsion bar is configured such that a torsion load limit of the first torsion bar is smaller than a torsion load limit of the second torsion bar. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327876 | Coreless Tissue Rolls and Method of Making the Same - Coreless tissue rolls can be produced without having to use an adhesive to form a hollow center. Instead, moisture can be used to promote light hydrogen bonding between the layers of the tissue web that line the hollow center. The hydrogen bonding provides sufficient structure to maintain the shape of the hollow center without rendering the tissue web surrounding the passageway unusable. Passageways can also be formed in accordance with the present disclosure that are substantially circular so that the rolls will easily spin on a spindle. In an alternative embodiment, moisture is not used in constructing the wound tissue roll. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327877 | Tension-controlling method for a yarn unwinding from a storage yarn feeder to a textile machine - The yarn tension is modulated by a yarn-braking device controlled by a control unit which receives signals of measured tension from a tension sensor and compares them with a reference tension signal in a control loop; as long as the reference tension remains unchanged, a first set of coefficients is used in the control loop causing the control loop to have a relatively slow behaviour in relation to the error-compensating action; when a change in the reference tension occurs, the system switches to a second set of coefficients causing the control loop to have a relatively fast behaviour; the second set of coefficients is maintained as long as the difference between the second value of the reference tension and the measured tension remains greater or equal to a predetermined minimum value, then the system switches again to the first set of coefficients. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327878 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR CREATING FASHION ACCESSORIES - A device comprising: (a) a body portion including: (i) a first end and ii. a second end; (b) for a holder at the first end; (c) a holder at the second end; (d) a rotation device at the first end in communication with the holder at the first end; and wherein the holder is fixedly attached to a split gear having a channel therethrough so that one or more flexible mediums may be placed through the channel and removed from a work area located between the holder at the first end and the holder at the second end. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327879 | HIGH SPEED COMPOUND ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT - A rotary wing aircraft includes an airfame and an extending tail extending from the airframe. A main rotor assembly is operably connected to the airframe and includes a plurality of rotor blades operably connected to a rotor shaft, and one or more active adaptive devices located at one or more rotor blades of the plurality of rotor blades. The one or more active adaptive devices are operably connected to an aircraft flight control system such that, when activated, the one or more active adaptive devices change one or more operational characteristics of the rotor assembly. A tail rotor is operably connected to the extending tail. The tail rotor is rotatable about a tail rotor axis and the tail rotor axis movable from laterally-extending to rearward-extending. | 2013-12-12 |
20130327880 | AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL METHOD FOR A ROTORCRAFT ENABLING THE ROTOCRAFT TO MAINTAIN A PATH BY TRACKING MANUAL FLIGHT CONTROLS - A method of enabling an autopilot ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327881 | HELICOPTER WITH A TRANSVERSE DUCT - A helicopter with a longitudinal axis and with a tail portion ( | 2013-12-12 |
20130327882 | Connection arrangement, aircraft or spacecraft, method for dropping load and method for landing - A connection arrangement having: a fuselage portion; a wing portion which is mounted on the fuselage portion in an upper region thereof; a first Z-coupling element which couples the wing portion to the fuselage portion in the vertical direction thereof; and two XZ-coupling elements which couple the wing portion to the fuselage portion in the vertical direction and longitudinal direction thereof; the first Z-coupling element being longitudinally adjustable in the vertical direction in order to thus adjust an angle of attack of the wing portion. | 2013-12-12 |