07th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130037524 | ELECTRODE APPLIED TO DISCHARGE SURFACE TREATMENT AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - An electrode applicable to discharge surface treatment is produced. This method is comprised of: kneading a composition including an electrically conductive mixed matter including a first powder obtained by at least any process selected from the group consisting of an atomizing method, a reduction method, and a carbonyl method and a second powder obtained by a crushing method, and a binder, the electrically conductive mixed matter including the second powder at a ratio of 10-65 weight %; injecting the kneaded composition into a mold to produce a green body; heating the green body so as to remove the binder from the green body; and sintering the green body excepting the binder. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037525 | SPOT WELDING APPARATUS - There is provided a spot welding apparatus. The spot welding apparatus includes a pressing force actuator that causes a movable electrode to move to a pressing force applying position where the movable electrode applies a pressing force to a workpiece together with a fixed electrode, a control pressing force applying actuator that causes a receiving unit to move to a control pressing force applying position where the receiving unit is located adjacent to the fixed electrode and comes into contact with the workpiece so as to apply a control pressing force, and a welding transformer. The control pressing force applying actuator and the welding transformer are linearly aligned at a rear side of the pressing force actuator that is arranged at a front side of a support bracket. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037526 | AUTOMATIC REPAIR OF ELECTRIC CIRCUITS - An apparatus and method for automatically inspecting and repairing printed circuit boards includes an inspection functionality automatically inspecting printed circuit boards and providing a machine readable indication of regions thereon requiring repair. An automatic repair functionality employs the machine readable indication to repair the printed circuit boards at some of the regions thereon requiring repair. An automatic repair reformulation functionality automatically reinspects the printed circuit boards following an initial automatic repair operation, and provides to the automatic repair functionality a reformulated machine readable indication of regions thereon requiring repair. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037527 | Fixture for Drilling Vias in Back-Contact Solar Cells - Methods and systems for manufacturing back contact solar cells that have improved efficiency and device electrical properties. the solar cell device described herein includes an Emitter Wrap Through (EWT) solar cell that has plurality of laser drilled vias disposed in a spaced apart relationship to metal gridlines formed on a surface of the substrate. Solar cell structures that may benefit from the invention disclosed herein include back-contact solar cells, such as those in which both positive and negative contacts are formed only on the rear surface of the device. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037528 | SPOT WELDING APPARATUS - There is provided a spot welding apparatus. The spot welding apparatus includes a fixed electrode and a movable electrode that clamp and press a workpiece formed of stacked plates of different rigidities, and a control pressing force applicator that causes a control pressing force applying actuator to bring a receiving unit provided at a distal end of a control pressing force applying arm into contact with the workpiece so as to apply a control pressing force to the workpiece. The control pressing force applying arm is made of a non-magnetic material. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037529 | WELDING GUN - A flange section | 2013-02-14 |
20130037530 | MACHINE FOR JOINING THE ENDS OF STEEL STRIPS WHICH MACHINE IS SUITED TO THE INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT OF JOINING WELDS - A joining machine for joining ends of successive strips in a strip treatment installation includes a device welding a first end of a strip to a second end of another strip, a first pair of symmetrical clamping jaws including a first upper and a first lower clamping jaw gripping the first end of a strip, a second pair of symmetrical clamping jaws including a second upper and a second lower clamping jaw gripping the second end of a strip, the clamping jaws holding and positioning the first end facing the second end for welding the ends together. At least two clamping jaws of the two pairs each include a part for contacting one of the ends to be welded to another end. The part has a geometry and at least one constituent material reducing a strength of eddy currents likely to be created in the clamping jaw by electromagnetic induction. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037531 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED GARMENT - An article of clothing including a garment body and a heating system coupled to the garment body. The heating system includes a plurality of heating zones configured to heat different portions of the garment body. A battery pack supplies power to the heating system. A controller selectively provides power from the battery pack to the multiple heating zones. A user input member is provided for selecting a mode of the controller. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037532 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH HEATER - Embodiments of substrate supports with a heater are provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a first member to distribute heat to a substrate when present above a first surface of the first member; a heater coupled to the first member and having one or more heating zones to provide heat to the first member; a second member disposed beneath the first member; a tubular body disposed between the first and second members, wherein the tubular body forms a gap between the first and second members; and a plurality of substrate support pins disposed a first distance above the first surface of the first member, the plurality of substrate support pins to support a backside surface of a substrate when present on the substrate support. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037533 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD - Provided is an electronic device including a temperature measuring part measuring a temperature of a heat generation source generating heat caused by power consumption or of a portion inside a housing that varies in temperature due to heat generation of the heat generation source; and an ambient temperature calculating part calculating a temperature by use of a predetermined relational formula that differs according to a model based on a difference between a first temperature measured by the temperature measuring part after the elapse of a first predetermined period of time from the start of constant power consumption by the heat generation source and a second temperature measured by the temperature measuring part further after the elapse of a second predetermined period of time as an ambient temperature of an environment in which the housing is placed. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037534 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM THEREFOR, TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS, AND HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS - Provided is a method of controlling temperatures of objects to be heated in a heating unit by adjusting a heating rate of each of a plurality of heating elements, based on temperature detection values detected at a plurality of temperature detection elements, wherein the plurality of temperature detection elements are positioned at different positions and the plurality of heating elements are positioned at different positions. The method includes estimating a temperature of each of the plurality of temperature detection elements by using a first estimation algorithm when one of the plurality of temperature detection elements is broken, based on the temperature detection values of the temperature detection elements excluding the broken temperature detection element, and controlling the temperatures of the objects to be heated based on the estimated temperatures. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037535 | INDUCTION COOKER - It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly-reliable induction heating cooker capable of considerably reducing erroneous detection of boiling over of a cooking container generated at the time of cooking. The induction heating cooker includes a boiling over detecting portion to reduce a heating output of an inverter to a predetermined value when a change amount of electrostatic capacitance detected by an electrostatic capacitance detecting portion with respect to a reference value reaches an output reducing threshold value or more, and the boiling over detecting portion stops a heating action or reduces the heating output to a third set value lower than a second set value when a change rate of the detected electrostatic capacitance reaches a predetermined change rate or more, and maintains the heating output at the second set value when the change rate of the detected electrostatic capacitance is less than the predetermined change rate, during a boiling over determining period started from the time when the change amount of the detected electrostatic capacitance with respect to the reference value reaches the output reducing threshold value or more. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037536 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKING DEVICE - The disclosed induction heating cooking device includes a boiling-over detection portion which is adapted to reduce heating output from an inverter to a pre-set value if the amount of change of a capacitance detected by a capacitance detection portion from a reference value (Vo) is equal to or more than an output reduction threshold value (ΔV | 2013-02-14 |
20130037537 | DEVICE FOR HEATING LIQUIDS - A device for heating liquids, has a frame in which a container for receiving a liquid medium is arranged, wherein at least some sections of the container are formed of a current-conducting material. The device includes an induction unit generating a magnetic field. The induction unit is arranged outside the container such that it applies a magnetic field to at least one outside wall of the container. At least one section of the container is formed of a composite material, wherein one of the components contains aluminum and the second component contains a material different from aluminum. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037538 | INFLATABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER - An inflatable, reusable cargo containing and protecting device suitable for use in shipping, inflatable by compressed air. A plurality of air chambers forms the exterior frame of the container. The air chambers may comprise material that is formable, pliable, foldable, abrasion resistant, and which can be used to form airtight structures. A high strength, foldable, pliable material in a webbed or solid format forms the interior. The non-rigid material may be stitched, epoxied, chemically welded, or otherwise attached to the air chambers. A user may store a large number of the devices in a deflated and folded state, requiring only minimal space. When required, the devices are inflated, packed and shipped. At the receiving end, the devices may be deflated and folded for storage or return, either way taking advantage of the low weight and small volume required. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037539 | HYDROCARBON FORMATION CORE PROTECTION AND TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for transporting core samples includes an outer tube having an open end and a cover removably mounted to the open end; a core tube slidable into and out of the outer tube when the cover is removed from the outer tube; and a stabilizing structure between the core tube and the outer tube, the stabilizing structure supporting the core tube within the outer tube with the core tube spaced from contact with an inner wall of the outer tube. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037540 | Twist Vacuum-Sealed Container - A rotary airtight container having a body, a lid that covers the opening of the body, a cover plate connected to the underside of the lid, a lifting mechanism for driving the cover plate to move with respect to the lid, a circumferential cone-shaped seal ring positioned all around the lid, and a tapered annular interface that on the bottom of the lid and engages the seal ring. As the lifting mechanism drives the cover plate to lift relative to the lid, the cone-shaped seal ring lifts relative to the lid and moves upwards along the tapered annular interface to seal the space between the tapered annular interface and the opening of the container, thus isolating the inside of the container from outside. This container changes the ordinary way of sealing that uses a locking nut for tightly pressing on the opening of the container, and is easier to operate. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037541 | BEZEL ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member attached to the panel, and a resilient member located between the panel and the shielding member. The panel includes a driving portion. The resilient member includes a mounting arm, an abutting arm, and a resilient portion connected to the mounting arm and the abutting arm. The abutting arm includes a free end, and the driving portion is adapted to urge the abutting arm to deform the resilient portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037542 | CAN END - A can end comprises a center panel having a diameter, a geometric center lying on a transverse axis of symmetry of the center panel, and a score line defining a periphery of a tear panel, a lift tab having a nose portion and a lift portion opposite the nose portion, the nose portion configured to contact the tear panel as the lift portion is lifted so as to rupture the score line and swing the tear panel out of a plane of the center panel, thereby defining a tear panel aperture for accessing the contents of a can to which the can end is attached, and a rivet attaching the lift tab to the center panel and permitting the nose portion and lift portion to pivot out of the plane of the center panel. The rivet is located on a first side of the transverse axis of symmetry, and the tear panel is located substantially on a second side of the transverse axis of symmetry opposite the first side. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037543 | CAN END, DOUBLE ACTION TAB THEREFOR, TOOLING ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A tab is provided for a can end. The can end includes an end panel and a scoreline defining a tear panel in the end panel for providing an opening in the can end. The tab includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion located at or about the first end, a lift portion located at or about the second end, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a rivet hole. A first rivet extends outwardly from the end panel and fastens the rivet receiving portion of the tab to the can end. A second rivet extends outwardly from the end panel to cooperate with a portion of the body proximate the lift portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037544 | Unitary Lock Ring for Securing a Container Lid - A lock ring for securing a lid to a container has a ring shaped body with a first end and a second end. A clamping pin is exposed near the first end and a lever is connected near the second end and has a hook thereon configured to engage the clamping pin. The lever is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The hook is configured to selectively engage the clamping pin and draw the first and second ends to one another with the lever moved to the closed position and capable of disengaging the clamping pin the lever in the open position. The body, lever, and lock pin are integrally formed of a one-piece unitary structure and the lever is connected via a living hinge to the body. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037545 | Metal Container With Slideable Top - A metal container having a metal and a metal bottom that slide relative to one another along a sliding axis is provided. The metal container includes a plastic lid insert attached to the metal lid and a plastic bottom insert attached to the metal bottom that operably couple the metal lid to the metal bottom and provide the structures allowing for a relative sliding motion between the metal lid and the metal bottom. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037546 | HOUSING WITH FOOT PADS AND COUPLERS - A housing includes a cover, a plurality of foot pads and a plurality of couplers. Each of the plurality of foot pads is fixed on a corresponding one of the couplers and each of the couplers is pivotable about the cover. The cover defines a plurality of first receiving portions and a plurality of second receiving portions for receiving the plurality of couplers and the plurality of foot pads. Each of the plurality of foot pads and each of the plurality of couplers rotates relative to the cover to selectively receive the foot pad and the coupler in the first receiving portion and in the second receiving portion, so as to suspend the housing from a wall and to place the housing on a supporting surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037547 | Structure of Trashcan - An improved structure of trashcan includes an outer can with a controllable upper cover. The upper cover has a connecting hole with a stepping part that moves downward in the outer can when being stepped. A base is at the bottom of the upper cover. First, second, third, and fourth tracks surround the stepping part at symmetrical positions of the base. Each track accommodates a restoring assembly that connects to the stepping part so that the stepping part can restore its original position after the stepping part moves to the bottom of the trashcan. The first track and the second track are stacked vertically. The third track and the fourth track are also stacked vertically. This configuration decreases the area occupied by the base. As a result, the stepping area of the stepping part is increased for the user's convenience to step on. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037548 | Material Container for Ultra-high pressure food processing - The material container disclosed in present application, comprises a cylindrical body with end covers attached to its ends. Multiple holes are distributed across the end covers. A movable sliding rack is located inside the cylindrical body. The axial direction of movable sliding rack coincides with the axial direction of the cylindrical body. The movable sliding rack has at least two hollow columns which axis is in the same direction of the axis of movable sliding rack. Any two neighboring hollow columns are isolated by their walls. Water can be timely added into the cylindrical body through the holes, without damaging material container due to water pressure. Turning around one end cover allows the cylindrical body to be opened for food materials conveniently loading or unloading. It provides quicker loading and unloading for cup or bottle packed materials with the movable sliding rack, utilizing the space inside the cylindrical body efficiently. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037549 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A FUEL TANK AND USE THEREOF IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A process for manufacturing a fuel tank including a thermoplastic wall and a fibrous reinforcement on at least one portion of its outer surface, according to which: a molten thermoplastic parison is molded in a mold and is left to cool in order to obtain a wall of the tank; a fibrous reinforcement is chosen that includes a thermoplastic similar to or compatible with that of the wall of the tank and the reinforcement is heated so as to soften or even melt the thermoplastic of the reinforcement; and the reinforcement is applied to an outer surface of the tank by exerting a force that makes it possible to weld the reinforcement and the outer surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037550 | FUEL TANK STRUCTURE - A fuel tank has a fuel tank body with an upper wall and a lower wall, an upper recess formed in the upper wall and a lower recess formed in the lower wall, and at a cover that seals the one of the upper recess or the lower recess. The upper recess and the lower recess extend into the fuel tank. Soles of the upper recess and the lower recess are abutted against each other and joined to form a first joint. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037551 | OIL STORAGE TANK AND CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE - An oil storage tank includes a step member, a first tank part and a second tank part. The step member has a placement face. The first tank part is disposed below the step member to support the step member. The second tank part is coupled to the first tank part and has an user face a lower face, a first side face, a second side face and a recessed section. The upper face is provided above the placement face. The first side face faces the first tank part and is connected to the upper face and the lower face. The second side face is connected to the upper face, the lower face and the first side face. The recessed section is firmed by a sloped face provided to a corner portion at which the upper face, the first side face and the second side face intersect. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037552 | Portable work bench paint tray with stair adaptor - A tray for use during painting includes a stair adaptor for leveling the tray along stairs and maintaining the tray on a workbench. The tray body has at least one utility recess defined therein for situating paint cans, paint stirrers, and paint brushes. A roller tray is further defined within the tray body. A front cut-out is defined along the front which is well-suited to allow the tray to be secured to a workbench by way of workbench swivel pegs. Slots are defined within the underside traveling an entire width of the tray body. A stair adaptor is adapted to engage the slots. As a result, upon placement of the tray body on an upper step of a stairway the stair adaptor levels the tray while the base of the stair adaptor rests on an adjacent lower step. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037553 | COOKING VESSEL AND UTENSIL - The present invention relates to a kitchen device, namely a cooking vessel to be used with a cooking utensil. The cooking vessel is adapted to hold the utensil by the stem in order to suspend the cooking implement of the utensil above the container of the cooking vessel. More particularly, the cooking vessel comprises a container having a bottom surface, and a handle extending from the container. The handle has an opening for receiving the stem of the utensil, the opening having a predetermined shape for cooperating with the stem to temporarily hold the stem so that the cooking implement of the utensil hangs above the bottom surface of the container. There is also provided a cooking assembly comprising the cooking vessel and the utensil. There is also provided a handle to be joined to a cooking vessel, as well as a utensil to be used with the cooking vessel. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037554 | CAN MANUFACTURE - A method and apparatus are disclosed which are suitable for use in the manufacture of two-piece metal containers. In particular, a way of making cups from metal sheet is disclosed using a combination of stretching and drawing operations. The resulting cups have the advantage of having a base thickness that is thinner relative to the ingoing gauge of the metal sheet. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037555 | CAN MANUFACTURE - A method and apparatus are disclosed which are suitable for use in the manufacture of two-piece metal containers. In particular, a press is disclosed which makes cup sections from metal sheet using a combination of drawing and stretching operations. The cups resulting from the press have the advantage of having a base thickness that is thinner relative to the ingoing gauge of the metal sheet. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037556 | PACKAGING FOR A TEA POUCH - A packaging for a tea pouch, a method of making the packaging, and a tea pouch made from the packaging are disclosed. The packaging includes a paper substrate and a coextrusion including an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer. The ethylene vinyl alcohol layer is directly attached to the paper substrate. Packaging of this type exhibits excellent barrier properties, may be heat sealed under pressure to form a tea pouch without substantial amounts of squeeze out, and does not present the cost or disposal issues associated with some other types of packaging. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037557 | Container with removable bottom - A container having a container body extending between first and second opposed ends. The first end includes a dispensing means, the second end has a removable cap having a second end surface of the container and being connectable to the container by a connector spaced apart from a bottom of the second end surface. A method for opening the container comprising removing an annular frangible portion around a radius of a container body of the container, and removable separating end cap opposite a dispensing portion from the container such that the end cap forms a cup shape having an upright wall separating a bottom wall of the container and a connector for connecting to the container body for holding a portion of the contents of the container. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037558 | ONE-PIECE LOCK-BACK LID - A drink-through plastic lid is injection molded in one piece to define a rim structure which snaps onto the rim of a cup and an asymmetric crown having a drink-through opening formed at the high point of an outer deck. An integral hinged flap with a C-shaped seal lip on the inside surface can lock by means of said lip into the drink-through opening when in one condition. The flexible outer edges of the flap latch into a lock-back recess which interrupts an intermediate inner deck formed between the outer crown deck and the floor of a well in the interior area of the lid. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037559 | BUCKET TOOL ORGANIZER WITH TOOL INSERT - Bucket tool organizers useful for transporting and storing tools and other utensils are disclosed. A bucket tool organizer in accordance with an exemplary embodiment may include a bucket mounted tool carrier adapted to contour about a container such as a bucket or pail, and a tool insert situated within the interior of the container. The bucket mounted tool carrier may include a number of pockets located on both an interior and exterior panel member that can be used to store objects therein. The tool insert may include a contoured holster situated within the interior of the container to store larger items such as power tools or the like. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037560 | DISPENSING ASSEMBLY - A dispensing assembly for pourable food or drink products, comprising: a receptacle for accommodating a pourable food or drink product, comprising an opening; and a closure means for closing the opening, comprising a closure member, mounted across the opening, having at least one outlet, and a stop member mounted to confront the outlet, the closure member being resiliently deformable, by the pressing action of a user, from a first condition in which the outlet is spaced from the stop member and the food or drink product may be poured through the outlet to a second condition in which the outlet has been moved inwardly to a position in which it is closed off by the stop member. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037561 | QUICK DISPENSE SYSTEM - Provided as a drug dispensing system comprising a cabinet and at least one cartridge. A cabinet has opposing door portions which are hingedly attached to one another and which are configured to be closable against one another such as via a lock member. Each one of the door portions includes at least one shelf which defines a shelf depth and which has an upwardly turned lip extending along the length of the shelf. The cartridge has a cartridge depth that is sized to be complementary to the shelf depth such that the cartridge may be retained by the lip when the cartridge is stored on the shelf. Each one of the cartridges is configured to store a plurality of vials. A punch-out is disposed in a lower end of the cartridge and through which the vials may be dispensed from the cartridge. The cartridge itself may be comprised of a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel and a pair of side panels foldable connected to one another along a plurality of fold lines and to define an interior compartment that is sized and configured to dispensibly store the vials. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037562 | Spring driven method and apparatus for in-carton display and fronting of merchandise items - A spring alignment mechanism utilizes a guide inserted into the rear of a retail-ready display carton. The guide is inserted below merchandise items, so that a spring-driven rear pull member engages the rear-most merchandise item. The pull member travels on the guide so that as items are removed from the carton, remaining items are pulled forward in the display carton. This system facilitates the use of retail-ready packaging, so that cartons of merchandise items may be placed on a shelf without removing the individual items. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037563 | SANITARY DISPENSING PACKAGE - A package having a sanitary dispenser is depicted and described. The package generally includes a dispenser that is sealed from environmental contaminants by a feature or portion of the package. The sealed dispenser portion of the package is accessed prior to use and the user is able to access the contents of the package through the sanitary dispenser. The dispenser may be inverted prior to use and deployed prior to use. A frangible portion may be provided to the dispenser. The dispenser may be re-sealable in the package. A straw may further be provided to the dispenser and be deployable by the user for access to the package contents. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037564 | AUTOMATED PIPETTING APPARATUS HAVING A COMBINED LIQUID PUMP AND PIPETTE HEAD SYSTEM - The technology described herein generally relates to systems for extracting polynucleotides from multiple samples, particularly from biological samples, and additionally to systems that subsequently amplify and detect the extracted polynucleotides. The technology more particularly relates to microfluidic systems that carry out PCR on multiple samples of nucleotides of interest within microfluidic channels, and detect those nucleotides. The technology still more particularly relates to automated devices for carrying out pipetting operations, particularly on samples in parallel, consistent with sample preparation and delivery of PCR-ready nucleotide extracts to a cartridge wherein PCR is run. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037565 | Systems and Methods for Providing Portion Control Programming in a Product Forming Dispenser - Disclosed are systems and methods for configuring portion control for a dispenser apparatus. A plurality of beverage ingredients may be associated with the dispenser apparatus, and a plurality of selectable beverages may be formed from the plurality of beverage ingredients. Input for one or more preferences associated with portion control may be received. Stored information associated with at least one of the plurality of selectable beverages may be accessed. At least one portion control for at least one of the plurality of selectable beverages may be determined based at least in part on at least a portion of the received input and at least a portion of the accessed information. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037566 | MONITOR FOR PARTICULATE MATTER IN DISPENSING CONTAINER - An apparatus and method for monitoring the level of particulate material in a container and providing a human perceivable signal when the material reaches a predetermined reduced level as it is dispensed from the container. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037567 | MATERIAL DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dispensing device ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130037568 | DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REUSABLE URN OR VESSEL - The present invention provides a container assembly for use with a reusable urn or vessel. The assembly includes a (1) flexible pouch, (2) a fitment connected to the pouch and having a flexible flange and a first fluid passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber, (3) a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the fitment and a second end having a member for connecting to a tubing and a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway; and (4) wherein the flexible flange is capable of bending to conform to an interior wall of the urn or vessel to place the second fluid passageway in alignment with an axis of a through hole in the urn or vessel. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037569 | Reusable Spray Bottle - Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037570 | SYSTEM COMPRISING A MIXING AND DISPENSING DEVICE AND A MATERIAL CONTAINER - A system comprises an automatic mixing and dispensing device for a dental substance, and a material container. The mixing and dispensing device comprises a reservoir for receiving the dental substance, and first and second pressure plates. The material container has first and second material chambers for containing components of a material. The first and second material chambers have first and second cross-sectional chamber areas. At least one of the first and second cross-sectional chamber areas is smaller than smallest surface area of the first and second pressure plates. The system helps facilitating preparation and handling of dental materials. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037571 | TWO-WAY VALVE - A valve for distributing two fluids contained in a rigid flask by propulsion, the first fluid contained in a first flexible pouch, and the second fluid in the flask so as to be isolated from the first fluid before the fluid leaves through the valve. When the valve is placed on the flask, an internal part of the valve is inside the flask, an external part of the valve is outside the flask. A first passage which can be closed connects the inside of the first pouch and the space surrounding the external part of the valve, and a second passage which can also be closed connects the space intended to receive the second fluid and the space surrounding the external part of the valve. The valve has a second flexible pouch for receiving the second fluid, which is fixed to the valve and placed around the first pouch. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037572 | MINIATURE DISPENSER FOR LIQUIDS OR POWDERS WITH SEPERABLE BODY AND RESERVOIR FOR THE LIQUID AND POWDER - A miniature dispenser for dispensing fluid materials such as liquids or powders. The dispenser has a body which contains a piston and a material reservoir which is separable from the body and contains the fluid material. The material reservoir includes the passages, valves, and nozzles through which the material being dispensed flows and also includes an integral collapsible material container. A user may assemble the body to different material reservoirs and each material reservoir may be tailored to the properties of the material it contains. The dispenser is small enough to be worn as part of a bracelet or to be dipped to a pocket, belt, backpack, or purse. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037573 | SPLIT BODY PUMPS FOR FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system is also disclosed herein. The foam dispenser has an air compressor secured thereto and the air compressor is not disposed of with the refill unit. The refill unit includes a liquid pump and a container for holding a foamable liquid that is connected to the liquid pump. The liquid pump includes a pump housing and a mixing chamber having an inlet check valve and an outlet check valve. The mixing chamber has an extended position with a first volume and a contracted position with a second volume. The pump housing includes an aperture therethrough configured to receive air from an air compressor that does not form part of the refill unit. One or more one-way sealing members are located within the pump housing between the aperture and the mixing chamber for preventing liquid from passing through the aperture in the pump housing for receiving air. A foaming element and outlet nozzle are located downstream of the mixing chamber. The refill unit is configured to be received by a foam dispenser having an air compressor located therein and configured to receive pressurized air from the air compressor through the first aperture. In addition, the refill unit may be disposed of without disposing of the air compressor. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037574 | Multiple Dose Delivery Device with Manually Depressible Actuator and One-Way Valve for Storing and Dispensing Substances, and Related Method - A dispenser has a body with a variable-volume storage chamber for storing substance, and a dispensing portion defining a dosage chamber in fluid communication with the storage chamber. A first valve includes a valve seat and a flexible valve cover seated thereon defining a normally-closed fluid-tight seam therebetween. The valve cover relative to moves from the valve seat to allow substance through the seam and out of the dispenser. A second valve allows substance from the storage chamber into the dosage chamber and substantially prevents flow from the dosage chamber into the storage chamber. An actuator is manually movable between (i) a first non-actuated position, and (ii) a second actuated position extending into the dosage chamber for compressing a dose of substance therein, dispensing substance through the first valve. The elasticity of the actuator causes it to return to the first non-actuated position upon manually releasing the actuator. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037575 | Container With A Portion Dispensing Advice - A container ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130037576 | Formula dispenser - An improved dispenser for dispensing metered amounts of powdered material, such as baby formula, from a powdered material container having a removable cap that can be quickly and easily interconnected with the dispenser. The dispenser can accommodate formula bottles of various sizes and includes a dispensing plunger that provides an oscillating action to prevent compaction of the formula and functions to ensure even dispensing of the formula into the formula bottle. Uniquely, the improved dispenser includes a strategically positioned vibration motor that controllably vibrates the powdered material container in a manner to also prevent compaction and clumping of the powdered material contained within the powdered material container. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037577 | MICRODISPENSING PUMP - Various pump features are provided. In a first aspect of the subject invention, an evaporation-reduction feature is provided, wherein a pump having an actuator with a nozzle is provided with a releasable cap having a first shield located to entrap a fixed volume of air about the nozzle. In a second aspect, a check valve element return feature is provided wherein a valve seat is located along the pump's internal fluid passage with a plurality of delectable spring arms extending therefrom being deflectable in response to movement of a check valve element away from the valve seat. In a third aspect, a complaint shut-off valve feature is provided. In a fourth aspect, a fluid trapping well is provided, wherein fluid may be trapped within the well portion at various angular orientations of the pump to communicate directly with the pump inlet. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037578 | INDUCTIVELY OPERATED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE - A device for delivering fluid, having an elongated outer casing ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130037579 | VALVE DEVICE FOR A PASTY FOOD PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC METERING APPARATUS, AND VOLUMETRIC METERING APPARATUS - A valve device for a pasty food product volumetric metering apparatus, and to a volumetric metering apparatus. Both apparatuses have a valve body ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130037580 | PLASTIC AEROSOL CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Plastic aerosol container having a thermally crystallized neck finish configured to receive an aerosol valve assembly and an expanded strain oriented aerosol container body integral with the neck finish. A junction between the thermally crystallized neck finish and the strain oriented container body defines a pull point at which strain orientation begins. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037581 | Dispensing System - An actuator includes a conduit and first and second tabs protruding from the conduit. Each tab includes a first angled face and a first flat face disposed adjacent a first end of the tab and a second angled face and a second flat face disposed adjacent a second end of the tab. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037582 | Dispensing System - A method of dispensing includes the steps of exerting a force on an actuator of a dispenser having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet in a first non-actuation state, to place the actuator in a second actuation state. When the actuator is in the second actuation state, the inlet and the outlet of the actuator are moved from a first position to a second position. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037583 | UNDERWATER DRINKING APPARATUS - Underwater drinking apparatus comprises a hollow body with a sidewall between proximal and distal ends, the proximal end of the housing including a fluid passageway functioning as a mouthpiece. A liquid-holding container removably connected to the body enables the liquid to flow from the container and into the hollow body. A piston slideably disposed in the body has a proximal end configured to seal off the fluid passageway. A spring within the body is operative to bias the piston toward the proximal end of the body to seal off the fluid passageway when not in use. The spring is preferably disposed between the distal end of the piston and an end cap threaded to the distal end of the body. A mechanism is coupled to the piston through the body providing a manually operated control enabling a user to move the piston against the spring. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037584 | STORAGE CHEST - A storage chest for sewing materials comprises a plurality of tiers ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130037585 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A connection assembly is described that may be used to snap fit and lock together a channel containing member to other members. One embodiment described is use of the connection assembly to snap fit and lock together a roof rack accessory rack or item to fit roof rack crossbar on a vehicle. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037586 | Suspended Cup Holder - A suspended cup holder comprising a support ring hanging from a plurality of elastic ring suspenders, and a basket suspended from the support ring by a plurality of elastic basket suspenders. The bottom of each ring suspender is attached to the ring, and the top of each ring suspender is attached to a support bracket. The support bracket is configured to attach the cup holder to a bicycle or hand cart. The elastic ring suspenders are any elastic member configured to support the support ring under the load of the beverage container. The support ring is a rigid or semi-rigid ring providing annular suspension support to the basket. The elastic basket suspenders are disposed circumferentially around the support ring and around the top of the basket. The basket is cylindrical in shape, the top being open to removably receive the beverage container, and the bottom having a base to provide vertical support to the beverage container. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037587 | EXTENDABLE SUPPORT DEVICE UTILIZED WITH A CARGO BED - The present invention is an extendable support device utilized with a pick-up truck that includes a cargo bed with a back that includes a trailer hitch, an adjustable horizontal member, an adjustable vertical member and an adjustable width member. There is also a pair of brake lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member and a pair of signal lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037588 | FIXING SYSTEM FOR CARRIER BAGS FOR MOTORCYCLES - A system is described for hooking and unhooking a carrier bag with respect to the tank of a motorcycle. The system comprises a first group of components suitable to be fixed to the carrier bag and a second group of components suitable to be fixed to the tank. The first group of components comprises a flexible ring provided with a plurality of locking teeth elastically projecting inwards of such a flexible ring. The locking teeth are coupled with an annular flange of the second group of components to obtain the hooking of the carrier bag to the tank. On the flexible ring there is a hand-driven mechanism for the radial retraction of the locking teeth to generate a radial displacement of such locking teeth, allowing disengagement between the flexible ring and the annular flange and, hence, obtaining the disengagement of the carrier bag from the tank. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037589 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield of a vehicle and a receiving structure attached at an in-cabin surface of the windshield. A structure is attached at the receiving structure. With the structure attached at the receiving structure, a cluster of individual sensors resides on or near the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield, and the cluster of individual sensors includes a forwardly-viewing camera. At least one of the individual sensors may (a) receive an input via a bus communication and/or (b) deliver an output via a bus communication. With the structure attached at the receiving structure, at least one of the individual sensors may be removable from the structure for service. At least one of the sensors may view through the windshield via a light transmitting aperture established in a light absorbing hiding layer at the windshield. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037590 | HOLDER APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A MEDIA DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a holder apparatus for mounting a portable media device in a vehicle. The holder apparatus includes a holder member to which the portable media device is detachably mounted, a mounting bracket member mounted to a side of audio equipment of a vehicle and to which the holder member is connected, and a connection member connecting the holder member and the mounting bracket member. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037591 | Sports Equipment Collection and Transport Device - A sports ball collection, transport and combination sports goal device is provided, comprising a set of hingedly attached frame members and an internal netted bag attached thereto. The frames are rounded sections of tubular material that are connected at their terminal ends at two hinge devices. The hinges allow the rounded frame sections to be opened and closed with respect to one another, providing access to the internal netting or closure thereof. In an open configuration, the frames provide a structure to hold the netted bag in an open position, wherein balls may easily be placed into the bag. In a closed position, the frame members mate together to form a closed bag and handled device for improved carrying and transport of the device and sports ball contained therein. In an alternate configuration, the frames may be positioned to act as a sports goal for recreational purposes, or to facilitate entry of sports balls within the bag cavity. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037592 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING PERIPHERAL PORTION OF A GLASS SHEET - Process for removing peripheral portions such as bead regions of a glass sheet including a step of pushing the glass sheet in the peripheral portion using a pushing mechanism such as a pushing bar, and corresponding apparatus. As a result of the use of the pushing mechanism, the engagement completion time for suction cups, if used, are reduced significantly. A process without using suction cups is enabled with enhanced yield. The increased process stability and enlarged process window are particularly advantageous for processing glass sheets having high flexibility. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037593 | FASTENER FEEDER DELAY FOR FASTENER DRIVING TOOL - A fastener driving tool includes a power source including a cylinder, a piston with a driver blade reciprocating in the cylinder, a tool nose associated with the power source for receiving the driver blade for driving fasteners fed into the nose, and a magazine housing a supply of the fasteners. A magazine feeder mechanism is associated with the magazine for sequentially feeding fasteners into the nose, and the feeder mechanism includes a reciprocating feed piston. A conduit is connected between a port in the cylinder and the feed mechanism for diverting combusted gas for activating the feed piston. The port is disposed in the cylinder a specified distance below a piston prefiring position, the distance being reflective of a delay of activating the feed piston until the drive piston finishes a driving stroke and begins a return to the prefiring position. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037594 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037595 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037596 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING ADJUNCT IN ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURE - A modular end effector delivers a therapeutic agent onto tissue that has been severed and/or stapled. The end effector is removably attached to a device. The device applies force to a piston of the end effector. The force causes a distal movement of a piston along a wall disposed within the end effector. The piston engages with agents stored on opposite sides of the wall, moving the agents distally to a mixture space. The agents are mixed in the mixture space and expelled through a tip. Staples may be embedded in or disposed below a foam block, which is disposed within a staple cartridge. Via an endoscopic stapling device, coated staples are driven through tissue while interacting with another agent on the device or the cartridge. The interaction forms a tissue restoring material that is applied onto the tissue. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037597 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037598 | Surgical Apparatus for Applying Tissue Fasteners - A surgical apparatus for applying tissue fasteners is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated body that extends from the handle assembly, and a tool assembly mounted on the end of the elongate body. The tool assembly includes a cartridge assembly for receiving the tissue fasteners and a housing assembly for receiving a looped member. The tool assembly is configured to advance the tissue fasteners into the looped member to secure tissue between the fasteners and the looped member. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037599 | STAPLER FOR MUCOSECTOMY - A head for a stapler used during a mucosectomy is disclosed that includes an external body, an internal body, an anvil, and a blade. The internal body includes a central hole into which a rod is slidingly inserted. One or more annular grooves are formed on a lateral surface of the rod, and are intended to receive a portion of mucosa which is included in a purse string suture as the mucosa is tied around the rod. By retracting the rod in the central hole of the internal body, the mucosa to be removed is carried into the internal body. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037600 | Interlocking Buttress Material Retention System - A surgical stapler is provided having a pair of jaws including a staple containing cartridge and an anvil. Buttress material is releasable affixed to the staple containing cartridge and the anvil. One of the jaws includes a pair of longitudinal projections at a first end of the jaw and configured to frictionally engage corresponding slots in a first end the buttress material. One of the jaws includes a post at a second end of the jaw. The buttress material includes a hole in a second end of the buttress material for receipt of the post. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037601 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING TUBE ENDS FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER - A method for forming a joint between a tube and a sheet includes forming an anvil at least within the tube, and welding the tube to the sheet in the presence of the anvil. The anvil includes an anchor which is placed within the tube near or at the joint to be formed. At least one washer is placed over the end of the anchor that is near the joint to be formed. A threaded fastener is then placed into the anchor to securely hold the anchor within the tube and to provide a backing substantial enough so that a friction stir weld can be formed. The threaded fastener and the washer can be used as a guide for the friction stir weld. Once the weld is completed, the anvil can be removed. The weld can be further processed to remove burrs and other material. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037602 | FRICTION STIR WELDING METHOD OF METALLIC HOUSING - A friction stir welding method of manufacturing a metallic housing including electronic device housing is described as follow. A first workpiece and a second workpiece made of metal are provided. The first workpiece is attached to the second workpiece. A joining tool is provided, which includes a shaft shoulder and a stir pin extending from a friction surface of the shaft shoulder. A diameter of the shaft shoulder is in a range from about | 2013-02-14 |
20130037603 | Method of Forming a Bonded Structure - In an embodiment, a method of forming a bonded structure is provided. The method may include forming at least one first under bump metallurgy (UBM) structure on a first substrate, forming a first gold layer on the at least one first under bump metallurgy structure; forming a tin layer on the first gold layer, forming an indium layer on the tin layer, forming an inhibition layer configured to inhibit oxygen penetration on the indium layer, and forming at least one second under bump metallurgy structure on a second substrate, forming s second gold layer on the at least one second under bump metallurgy structure; and bringing the inhibition layer into contact with the second gold layer at a predetermined temperature to form a resultant intermetallic structure between the first substrate and the second substrate thereby bonding the first substrate to the second substrate and forming the bonded structure. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A REINFORCED BOX STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to reinforced box structures. A blank for forming a pre-stiffened box structure is provided. The blank comprises a box portion having a base and side panels for providing a box structure, a stiffening panel extending integrally from a given one of the side panels, and a line of weakness delimiting the stiffening panel from said given side panel. The blank is operable into a pre-stiffened configuration wherein the given side panel is folded to position the stiffening panel to substantially overlap and be secured to the base of the box portion. When the folded side panel is pivoted about the line of weakness, a free end of the side panel is biased away from the secured stiffening panel and thereby separates from the stiffening panel along the line of weakness. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037605 | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL USING DECODED MACHINE-READABLE OPTICAL CODES - A method is disclosed for reading a machine-readable optical code encoding information formed in an image that is presented to a user. The method includes using a processor to receive the image with the machine-readable optical code; using a graphic user interface to visually present the received image on a display; using the graphic user interface to receive a user selection of the machine-readable optical code; using a processor to decode the selected machine-readable optical code; and using the graphic user interface to present information referenced by the decoded information on the display. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037606 | PROVIDING ACCESS TO A COLLECTION VIA A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE MACHINE-RECOGNIZABLE CODES - Systems and methods for providing access to a collection of related binary files via a collection of machine-recognizable codes provided on a device or consumer item. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037607 | Secure system for creating and validating personal identification cards with operator discretion - An identification card (ID card) creation and validation system where the ID card includes at least one unambiguous digital identifier together with additional information stored in predetermined data fields. Upon creation, the ID card is scanned to create and store a composite digital image in a central database on a secured server. On presentation by a user to a human operator-gatekeeper, the ID card is scanned and encoded and the encoded data sent to a central database where it is compared with the stored image information of that ID card to positively identify the user using the unambiguous digital information. If the user is positively identified, the encoded data is compared with the stored data to generate to identify and transmit any anomalies to the gatekeeper, thereby allowing the gatekeeper to exercise independent judgment in allowing or denying admission privileges to the presenter. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037608 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR SYMBOLIC MARK DECODING - Apparatuses, systems and methods that operate to customize content or other information indicated by symbolic marks (such as, for example, QR codes and other types of barcodes). | 2013-02-14 |
20130037609 | Method, apparatus and system of unique, coded, visual identifiers that provide a point of contact between people for communication and exchange of information bridging non-virtual and virtual environments - The present invention comprises a method for anonymously relaying personal relationship status of single men or single women desirous of a relationship, as a signal or invitation for contact by potential suitors for matchmaking while facilitating a private, secure point of contact or communications between Client-Users and Prospect-Users. A unique coding system of Visual Identifiers of the present invention, recognizable however undecipherable outside of a private, paid membership, secure computer network facilitates a plurality of Client-User defined levels of communication or exchange of information ranging from denial of contact to electronic messaging, audio chat, video chat or face to face conversation with a potential suitor or Prospect-User in a non-virtual or virtual environment is provided. Further, the presence or display of the apparatus of the Client-User's unique, coded, anonymous, identifier itself in a non-virtual environment performs as a signal or invitation to Prospect-Users that a Client-User is receptive to potential electronic communication at various, individually or mutually defined levels within the domain of said private computer network. Further, the invention provides people a way to take an active role in matchmaking between a friend, family member, or associates by recognition of a Client-User's unique Visual Identifier code and then apprising a Prospect-User of that avenue of communication as a means for parties to contact with one another. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037610 | Real Time Balance On Card Plastic - A system, method and credit card configured to display a current card balance on the credit card. The credit card receives a balance request from a button on the card. After retrieving the current card balance encoded on the credit card, the card displays the current card balance. Remote terminals may be configured to support the real-time display of a balance on a credit card by writing the current balance to the card after a payment transaction has occurred. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037611 | APPARATUS WITH SMARTCARD CIRCUITRY POWERED BY A MOBILE DEVICE - An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037612 | INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An information providing system includes the following elements. An IC card stores card ID. An information providing terminal reads out the card ID of the IC card, provides information to the IC card, and transmits the card ID and the information provided to the IC card or the ID of the provided information to a management server. The management server receives the card ID and the information provided to the IC card or the provided information ID from the information providing terminal, has a database to manage the card ID and the provided information such that the card ID is associated with the provided information, acquires the information provided to the IC card from the database in response to an information request from a client terminal, and supplies the provided information to the client terminal. The client terminal displays the provided information supplied from the management server. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037613 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD TO STOCK PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN INVENTORY - An apparatus and system provides instructions to correctly stock a product, provides a next task upon completion of the stocking, and updates an inventory database based on completion of the stocking. A label on a product or set of products is scanned. The type of the label is determined and the product is identified. Based on the identification, a location is determined and provided through audio output. Confirmation of the stocking is received. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037614 | BLOCKING DEVICE FOR A MAGNETIC-STRIPE CARD READER - A blocking device for a magnetic-stripe or EMV® card reader, such as readers on an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), point of sale (POS) machine, or gas station pump. The blocking device securely attaches to the transaction machine such that unauthorized removal of the blocking device is difficult and likely will attract attention. The blocking device surrounds exposed portions of a magnetic-stripe card reader housing such that a skimming mold that fits over both the housing and the blocking device will stand out and be obvious to a user of the transaction machine. Also, a skimming mold fitting over the blocking device may prevent a card holder from properly inserting a magnetic-stripe card into the card reader. The difficulty of placing a skimming mold under or over the blocking device likely will deter a potential criminal skimmer from attempting to attach a skimming device in the first place. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037615 | Card Cover - The object of the present invention is a set of stickers that encapsulates the account numbers on a credit card, debit card, gas card, or in general bank card to conceal the information for security purposes. The stickers, or guards, are designed to be tamper proof to ensure that no one else can be remove it, or if someone did, the owner would promptly realize and be able to take action. In addition to that, the device of the present invention includes a second circular sticker that is designed to encapsulate and protect the RFID chip on the card; thus, preventing it from being read while it is in the wallet, pocket, or purse. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037616 | RFID AEROSPACE INDUSTRY TAG AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention generally relates to an RFID inventory and expiration date tag for an in-cabin airline metal chemical oxygen generator canister or other in-cabin assets (such as canisters) and a method of using the same. The tag is especially suitable for use in connection with metal oxygen or other gaseous metal canisters used in the aerospace industry. The RFID tag allows for the rapid, efficient, accurate, frequent and easy monitoring of the expiration date of the oxygen generator. The tag has a plurality of stacked layers including layers of polypropylene, polyester, UHF Inlay, fire retardant polypropylene and an acrylic adhesive. The tag extends directly outward from the generator at a tangent to approximately a ninety degree angle with respect to the generator. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037617 | RFID TAG SYSTEM - An identification system for machinery or equipment, such as an aircraft engine, includes a name plate, a mounting bracket for mounting the name plate, a housing, and an RFID tag positioned within the housing between the name plate and the mounting bracket. The RFID tag includes an integrated circuit and an antenna such as a patch antenna. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037618 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ANTENNAS - A method for producing RFID antennas by vacuum deposition of an electrically conductive material on a web material, wherein at least a first and a second deposition of electrically conductive material are carried out in subsequent steps according to a pattern corresponding to the shape of the antennas. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037619 | MACHINE READABLE INFORMATION INTERFACE FOR A CONTAINER - The present application is directed to systems and methods for delivering information for a container. A base label may be adhered to the container, and at least a first, a second, and a third indicia displayed on the base label. A top label may cover at least a portion of the base label. The top label may be rotatable about the base label. The top label may have a transparent window allowing at least one of the first, second, or third indicia to be visible through the transparent window. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037620 | CONTROLLING AIR MOVERS BASED ON ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE - In a system that employs multiple air movers (e.g., fans) within an enclosure, the air movers are controlled in an attempt to optimize cooling efficiency of the system. In some aspects, current cooling efficiency is indicated based on one or more characteristics of an acoustic signature in the enclosure. In particular, a reduction in cooling efficiency may be indicated by spreading of an acoustic peak of the acoustic signature. Accordingly, improved cooling efficiency may be achieved by controlling the air movers in a manner that reduces spreading of such an acoustic peak. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037621 | COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR DUST SUPPRESSION - Compositions for dust suppression, methods for forming the compositions, and methods for using the compositions are provided. In one embodiment, the composition includes at least a binding agent. The composition may be in the form of an emulsion. The compositions may be applied to an exposed surface of a substrate to suppress or mitigate fugitive dust therefrom. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037622 | Three-Way Needle Control Valve And Dual Fuel Injection System Using Same - A fuel injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a drain outlet and a nozzle outlet, and has disposed therein a nozzle chamber, a needle control chamber and a valve chamber. The needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the drain outlet through a drain passage that includes the conical seat, is fluidly connected to the nozzle chamber through a Z orifice, and fluidly connected to the valve chamber through an A orifice. The nozzle chamber is fluidly connected to the valve chamber by a pressure passage that includes an F orifice that opens through a flat seat. A control valve member is trapped to move between contact with conical seat and contact with the flat seat. An electrical actuator is operable to push the control valve member away from the conical seat toward the flat seat when energized. A direct control needle valve has an opening hydraulic surface positioned in the nozzle chamber and a closing hydraulic surface positioned in the needle control chamber. The fuel injector may include first and second electronically controlled valves for independently injecting a gaseous fuel and a liquid fuel. | 2013-02-14 |
20130037623 | DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR LIQUID MATERIAL INCLUDING PARTICLE-LIKE BODIES - A discharge device includes a discharge head that discharges a liquid material from a nozzle opening connected to the cavity by varying the internal pressure of a cavity using an actuator. The discharge head includes a monitoring portion provided between the cavity and the nozzle opening and the discharge device further includes a detection apparatus that detects the number and/or form of the particle-like bodies included in the liquid material in the monitoring portion of the discharge head and a control unit that drives the actuator according to the detection result of the detection unit to change the state of the particle-like bodies included in the liquid material of the monitoring portion. | 2013-02-14 |