07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120039615 | OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING GROUNDED COPLANAR WAVEGUIDE - The invention discloses an optical communication system using grounded coplanar waveguide, comprising a current buffer and a transimpedance amplifier (TIA). Transmission lines of the optical communication system have grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) structures. The current buffer receives a current signal from a signal source, and outputs the current signal after reducing capacitance effects of the signal source. The TIA converts the current signal to a voltage signal, wherein a first end of the TIA receives the current signal, a second end of the TIAn outputs the voltage signal, and a shunt-shunt feedback circuit is coupled between the first end and the second end. Therefore, the present invention can minimize the circuit area and lower the power consumption as well. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTRATION OF DISPERSION COMPENSATION MODULES - An optical network contains dispersion compensation modules with Fiber Bragg Gratings. A photo detector behind the Fiber Bragg Grating detects the not reflected rest of the gratings input signal and therefore the dispersion compensation modules input signal. This information is used to reduce the expenditure and to avoid errors of configuration or administration of the dispersion compensating subsystem of the optical network. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039617 | PHOTONIC QUANTUM SYSTEM ALIGNMENT USING MULTIPLE BEAMS - A handheld device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039618 | SELF-ADAPTIVE RECEIVERS NOT REQUIRING FEC FEEDBACK - Optical communications networks rely on optical receivers to demodulate optical signals and convert the demodulated optical signal into an electrical signal. Optical receivers may be associated with one or more characteristics which can be made to vary during a transmission of an optical signal in order to improve the quality of the received signal. The present invention may determine a value for the characteristics based on an amount of optical filtering on a communications link which transmits the signal. The value for the characteristics of the receiver may be determined by observing a characteristic of a detector associated with the receiver, such as a ratio of the average photocurrents of the constructive and destructive ports of the detector. The observed characteristic of the detector may be mapped to a predetermined value for the characteristic of the receiver in a lookup table, which may be queried during operation of the receiver. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039619 | Printer or Copier for Printing an Endless Support Material Comprising Transversal Folds, and Method for Controlling Such a Printer or Copier - In a method or system for controlling a printer or copier, a separation of a position mark printed on a web-shaped carrier material in a longitudinal direction of the carrier material relative to a transverse fold present in the carrier material is preset as a parameter. Arrival of the position mark is monitored with a sensor arrangement arranged before a transfer printing area while the carrier material is moved past the sensor arrangement. A real position of the transverse fold is determined for a position of arrival of the position mark at the sensor arrangement. The transverse fold is conveyed to a desired position by consideration of the real position of the transverse fold. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039620 | Method and Arrangement For Inking Up an Applicator Element of an Electrophotographic Printer or Copier - In a method or system for generation of a toner image layer with a preset layer thickness on a surface of a photoconductor, the two-component mixture of electrically charged toner particles and carrier particles is directed on an auto-surface of a roller adjacent a surface of an applicator element to be inked. At least a portion of the toner particles is transferred onto the surface of the applicator element. An electrical field is generated that exerts at least one force on a portion of the electrically charged toner particles between the roller and the applicator element. A strength of the electrical field is varied to adjust a layer thickness of a layer of the toner particles transferred onto the surface of the applicator element and thus to adjust a thickness of the toner image layer on the photoconductor. A measurement arrangement detects a thickness of at least one region of the toner image layer inked on the surface of the photoconductor as a real value. The determined real value is compared with a desired value determined by a preset layer thickness, and a strength of the electrical field is controlled dependent on a deviation of the determined real value from the desired value. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039621 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD - An image forming apparatus including applications and system side software for providing system side services to the applications is provided, in which the image forming apparatus includes: an authentication module for displaying an authentication screen on an operation panel of the image forming apparatus, wherein the authentication module allows the image forming apparatus to display a screen for using the image forming apparatus instead of the authentication screen if authentication data input from the authentication screen satisfies an authentication condition, and wherein the authentication module is provided in the image forming apparatus separately from the system side software. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039622 | DEVELOPING CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A developing cartridge having a memory unit and an image forming apparatus in which the developing cartridge is separably installed. Once the developing cartridge is installed in the image forming apparatus, the memory unit of the developing cartridge is arranged to face a recording medium delivery path. The memory unit is connectable to a connection unit of a board placed in a lower region of the image forming apparatus. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039623 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a conveyance belt which conveys a recording sheet via a position opposing the image carrier, a belt cleaner which removes adhered matters on the conveyance belt, a driving unit which drives the image carrier and the conveyance belt, a bias applying unit which applies a cleaning bias to the belt cleaner, and a controller which controls the driving unit and the bias applying unit such that when the image carrier is driven at a first speed, the cleaning bias is applied to the belt cleaner, and when the image carrier is driven at a second speed slower than the first speed, the cleaning bias is not applied to the belt cleaner. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039624 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND DEVELOPING CARTRIDGE - An electrophotographic image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material includes: a process cartridge, including a photosensitive drum and process means actable on the photosensitive drum, for being detachably mountable to a main assembly of the developing cartridge, including a developing roller for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum with a developer and including a developer accommodating portion, for being detachably mountable to the main assembly; and a cartridge supporting member movable, while supporting at least a pair of the process cartridge and the developing cartridge, between an inside position in which the cartridge supporting member is located inside the main assembly and in which the pair of the process cartridge and the developing cartridge is located at an image forming position and an outside position in which the cartridge supporting member is located outside the main assembly and in which the process cartridge and the developing cartridge are mountable and demountable. The process cartridge and the developing cartridge are independently demountable upward relative to the cartridge supporting member when the cartridge supporting member is located at the outside position. The apparatus further includes positioning means for positioning the process cartridge and the developing cartridge in the main assembly when the cartridge supporting member is located at the inside position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039625 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - In an image forming apparatus, when the openable and closable member is closed, the regulating member is mounted to the main body of the apparatus in a second state that is elastically changed from a first state; when the openable and closable member is opened, the regulating member is elastically returned to the first state; in this state, when the openable and closable member is closed, an abutting portion of the openable and closable member abuts on an abutting portion of the regulating member to regulate the openable and closable member from closing. A direction of pressing caused when the abutting portion of the openable and closable member abuts on the abutting portion of the regulating member is different from a direction in which the abutting portion of the regulating member moves when the regulating member changes from the first state to the second state. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039626 | DEVELOPING CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - The image forming apparatus includes a developing cartridge mounted perpendicular to a horizontal printing medium delivery path. The developing cartridge contains a developer storage region, a supply roller, and a developing roller, which are successively arranged from the top to the bottom at one side of an optical path through which a vertically irradiated beam from a light scanning unit reaches a photoconductive medium, thereby ensuring the minimum body size. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039627 | DEVELOPING DEVICE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT HOUSE A DEVELOPING AGENT FOR FORMING AN IMAGE - A developing device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus, include at least one developing roller. A plurality of transport members with screw and shaft portions, transport developing agent housed within the device in a longitudinal direction, and form a circulation path. A discharge aperture, formed in a transport path wall of one transport member, discharges developing agent to the outside when a surface of the developing agent transported by one of the plurality of transport members exceeds a predetermined height. The one transport member is adjacent to the developing roller that supplies the developing agent and includes, in a part in the longitudinal direction, an area on which the screw portion is not formed. The discharge aperture is disposed opposite to the area on which the screw portion is not formed, and the length of the discharge aperture is formed smaller than that of the area in the longitudinal direction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039628 | Imaging Cartridge Having a Displaceable Body - Provided is a printer cartridge having a resilient pliable body. The resilient pliable body of the printer cartridge conforms to obstructions located in different positions inside the printer cartridge receiving cavity of different models and brands of printers. When the resilient pliable front of the printer cartridge contacts an obstruction in the cartridge receiving cavity of a printer, it is displaced in that area so that it is not an obstruction any longer, allowing the printer cartridge to fit and operate in multiple brands and families of printers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039629 | Image Forming Apparatus - An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes a housing which comprises a housing side opening through which waste toner passes; a plurality of developing units; a plurality of toner cartridges which correspond to the plurality of developing units comprising a first containing unit for containing the toner to be supplied to the toner carrier; wherein at least one of the toner cartridges comprises a second containing unit for containing the waste toner, the second containing unit comprises a cartridge side opening for receiving the waste toner having passed through the housing side opening, and wherein the housing side opening and the cartridge side opening are disposed to be opposite to each other along the substantially horizontal direction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039630 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus containing an electrophotographic photoreceptor and a toner for developing an electrostatic charge image, where the electrophotographic photoreceptor has an electroconductive substrate with a surface roughness Ra of from 0.01 μm to 0.3 μm; the toner for developing an electrostatic charge image is a toner for developing an electrostatic charge image containing toner matrix particles formed in an aqueous medium; the toner has a volume median diameter (Dv50) of from 4.0 μm to 7.0 μm; and the relationship between the volume median diameter (Dv50) and the percentage in number (Dns) of toner particles having a particle diameter of from 2.00 μm to 3.56 μm satisfies formula (1): | 2012-02-16 |
20120039631 | Systems & Methods for Remanufacturing Imaging Components - A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039632 | Developing Apparatus and Developer Cartridge - A developing apparatus includes a developing roller and a feed roller accommodated in a developing chamber of a developing frame, a first agitating member accommodated in a storing chamber of the developing frame for agitating the developer by rotating in a prescribed rotational direction while moving the developer in the rotational direction, a second agitating member accommodated in a developer accommodation chamber of a developer cartridge, a wall portion provided between the storing chamber and the developer accommodation chamber and formed with an opening for circulating the developer between the storing chamber and the developer accommodation chamber to face the storing chamber on a position above the upper end portion of the feed roller, and a conveyance member arranged between the opening of the wall portion and the developer accommodation chamber for conveying the developer in an axial direction of the developing roller. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039633 | Process Unit and Image Forming Device - A process unit includes: a photosensitive member; a developing unit; a developer cartridge; a guide portion; and an operation portion. The photosensitive member has a surface. The developing unit has a developing agent bearing member for bearing a developing agent to be supplied to the surface of the photosensitive member. The developer cartridge includes a casing defining an internal space for accommodating the developing agent, and a pressed portion provided at the casing and configured to be pressed by an external force. The developer cartridge is mountable on or detachable from the developing unit in a first direction, and further configured to be pressed in a second direction different from the first direction upon application of pressure to the pressed portion by the external force. The second direction is coincident with a direction of pressing the developing agent bearing member against the surface of the photosensitive member. The guide portion is shiftable between a first posture for guiding the developer cartridge to move relative to the developing unit in the first direction, and a second posture for guiding the developer cartridge to move relative to the developing unit in the second direction. The operation portion is configured to be operated to selectively shift the guide portion to one of the first posture and the second posture. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039634 | TWO COMPONENT DEVELOPER STORAGE PRODUCT AND METHOD OF FILLING TWO COMPONENT DEVELOPER - A two component developer storage product to replenish a two component developer containing at least toner and carrier includes: a cylindrical container having an opening at one end thereof; a lid to close the opening; a toner layer stored in the cylindrical container; and a carrier layer stored in the cylindrical container; wherein the toner layer and the carrier layer are stacked, and the cylindrical container has a spiral projection on an inner spherical surface thereof, and is configured such that when the cylindrical container is rotated, the toner layer and the carrier layer are conveyed by the spiral projection and toner and carrier are discharged from the opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039635 | TONER CARTRIDGE - A toner cartridge includes a housing having a first mouth and a second mouth, a rotator having a first opening and a second opening and being rotatably mounted on the housing in such a manner that the first and second mouths are accessible through the first and second openings respectively, and a sliding cover having a through hole and being slidably disposed on the housing in such a manner that the second mouth is closeable by the sliding cover. When the rotator is erroneously forced to rotate relative to the housing, the first mouth of the housing exposes outside through the first opening of the rotator and the second mouth of the housing will be covered by the sliding cover. Therefore, the leakage of the toner caused by a user's erroneous operation of the toner cartridge of the present invention can be effectively reduced. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039636 | DEVELOPING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A developing unit of an image forming apparatus includes a developer cartridge detachably mounted on the developing unit, a developing case in which a developing member and a first supply member are provided, a developer supply passage to supply a developer stored in the developer cartridge to the developing case, and a developer supplement unit mounted in a portion connecting the developing case and the developer supply passage, to agitate the developer supplied through the developer supply passage and to supply the agitated developer to the developing case. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039637 | DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A developing device includes: a developing member including a magnetism-generating member having plural magnetic poles polarized in a circumferential-direction thereof, and a rotating member that is rotated about the magnetism-generating member; a developer-pumping pole provided in the magnetism-generating member, and that pumps up the developer, which is supplied from a developer accommodating portion, to the rotating member surface; a developer-peeling-off pole provided in the magnetism-generating member below a rotation axis of the rotating member in a vertical direction on an upstream side of the developer-pumping pole in a rotational-direction of the rotating member, that peels off the developer from the rotating member surface; and a magnetic body provided in at least a portion between a facing position facing the developer-peeling-off pole in a circumferential-direction of the rotating member and an intermediate position between the developer-peeling-off pole and the developer-pumping pole in the circumferential direction, facing the rotating member surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039638 | Development device and image forming apparatus including development device - A development device using a developing agent including a toner and a carrier, in which the development device includes a development roller that attaches the developing agent to a circumference surface of the development roller and transfers the developing agent to a development region in which the development roller faces a photo receptor; and a regulation portion to regulate an amount of the developing agent transferred to the development region, where the regulation portion includes first, second, and third regulation portions sequentially disposed in the stated order in an opposite direction to a rotational direction of the development roller, where the first, second, and third regulation portions are respectively spaced apart from the circumference surface of the development roller by first, second, and third intervals, the second interval is greater than the third interval, and the third interval is narrowed in the rotational direction of the development roller. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039639 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING A MECHANISM FOR DETECTING A MARK ON A BELT - A circumferential length of a belt is measured within a short period of time. A plurality of marks is provided on a belt. Distances between the marks are set to be all different from each other. The distance between the marks is set to allow the mark to be identified by measuring a period of time between the detection of one mark and that of the next mark even if the length of the belt is changed to some degree by the expansion of the belt or the like. Then, a period of time between the identified mark and the next mark is accurately measured. The total circumferential length of the belt is measured based on the results of measurement. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039640 | Transfer belt driving controller and electrophotographic image forming apparatus having the same - A transfer belt driving controller includes an idle roller that is installed on a rotating shaft of one of a plurality of supporting rollers in such a way that the idle roller may freely rotate, and is wrapped and rotated by a transfer belt, where the plurality of supporting rollers are arranged in the transfer belt and to be a predetermined distance apart from each other; an encoder wheel that rotates with the idle roller; an encoder that detects information regarding rotation of the encoder wheel; and a control unit that controls a linear velocity of the transfer belt by feedback controlling a driving source for driving the supporting rollers based on the information regarding rotation of the encoder wheel detected by the encoder. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039641 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH TRANSFER MEMBER FOR TRANSFERRING TONER ON IMAGE BEARING MEMBER - Deflection recessed in a bow shape at the axial central portion in the longitudinal direction of the transfer member is avoided to prevent failure in image caused by the transfer nip being improperly forming at the central portion. The pressing force of the transfer member against an image bearing member resulting in failure in transfer is made uniform in the longitudinal direction. The transfer member forming the transfer nip are pressed toward the photosensitive drum at the central portion in the longitudinal direction or in the positions which are spaced apart toward the center from the ends to avoid the deflection of the transfer member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039642 | MULTI-STAGE FIXING SYSTEMS, PRINTING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO SUBSTRATES - Multi-stage fixing systems for fixing toner to a substrate, printing apparatuses and methods of fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the multi-stage fixing systems includes a softening device for softening toner applied to a substrate by a marking device; and a fixing device for fixing the softened toner to the substrate. The fixing device includes a first fixing member including a first surface; a first thermal energy source for actively heating the first surface; and a second fixing member including a second surface, the first surface and the second surface form a fixing nip at which the substrate with softened toner is received. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are operable to apply heat and pressure to the substrate and softened toner received at the fixing nip to fix the toner to the substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039643 | FIXING SYSTEMS INCLUDING IMAGE CONDITIONER AND IMAGE PRE-HEATER AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO SUBSTRATES - Fixing systems, printing apparatuses and methods for fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing systems includes a pre-heating device for pre-heating a substrate and marking material disposed on a surface of the substrate; a fixing device disposed downstream from the pre-heating device, the fixing device including fixing members which oppose each other and form a fixing nip; and a first thermal energy source for heating at least one of the fixing members; wherein the fixing members apply pressure and thermal energy to the pre-heated substrate and marking material at the fixing nip to fix the toner to the substrate; and a conditioning device positioned (a) upstream from the pre-heating device, (b) between the pre-heating device and the fixing device, or (c) downstream from the fixing device. The conditioning device includes conditioning members which oppose each other and form a conditioning nip. The conditioning device does not include a thermal energy source that actively heats the conditioning members. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039644 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus is provided with a decurling mechanism to correct a curl formed on a sheet; a pair of guides including a first guide member and a second guide member arranged to oppose to the first guide member, the pair of guides constituting a conveyance passage to guide a sheet discharged from the decurling mechanism toward the downstream side in the sheet conveying direction; and an auxiliary guide arranged to protrude obliquely in the sheet conveying direction from the side of the first guide member toward the second guide member to a predetermined position in the conveyance passage. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039645 | FIXING DEVICES INCLUDING LOW-VISCOSITY RELEASE AGENT APPLICATOR SYSTEM AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO SUBSTRATES - Fixing devices for fixing marking material to a substrate, printing apparatuses and methods of fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing devices includes a first roll including an outer surface; a second roll forming a fixing nip with the outer surface of the first roll at which is received a pre-heated substrate on which marking material is disposed; a release agent applicator system including a supply of a release agent having a viscosity of from about 10 cST to about 300 cST, and a release agent applicator for applying the release agent to the outer surface of the first roll; and a thermal energy source for heating the outer surface of the first roll to a temperature of less than a boiling point of the release agent. The first roll and second roll are operable to apply heat and a pressure of at least about 500 psi to the pre-heated substrate and marking material at the fixing nip to fix the marking material to the substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039646 | FIXING DEVICES FOR FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO A WEB WITH CONTACT PRE-HEATING OF WEB AND MARKING MATERIAL AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO A WEB - Fixing devices for fixing marking material to a web, printing apparatuses and methods of fixing marking material to a web are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing devices includes a first roll including a heated outer surface; a second roll forming a fixing nip with the outer surface of the first roll at which a continuous web on which marking material is disposed is received; a third roll positioned to contact the web prior to entering the fixing nip; and an adjustment mechanism connected to the third roll. The adjustment mechanism is operable to move the third roll to vary a wrap length of the web contacting the outer surface of the first roll upstream from the fixing nip to control pre-heating of the web and marking material by contact with the outer surface prior to entering the fixing nip. The first roll and second roll are operable to apply heat and pressure to the pre-heated web and marking material at the fixing nip to fix the marking material to the web. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039647 | FIXING DEVICES INCLUDING EXTENDED-LIFE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO SUBSTRATES - Fixing devices including extended-life components and methods of fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing devices for fixing toner to a substrate in printing includes a first fixing member including a first surface; a thermal energy source for heating the first surface of the first fixing member to a fixing temperature; and a second fixing member including a second surface. The first surface and the second surface form a fixing nip configured to receive a substrate including a surface and marking material comprising toner disposed on the surface. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are operable to apply a pressure of at least about 300 psi to the substrate and toner and to heat the toner to a sufficiently-high temperature, at the fixing nip, to fix the toner to the substrate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039648 | LOW ADHESION COATINGS FOR IMAGE FIXING - Various embodiments provide low adhesion coatings that can be used for an image-side member in an image fixing system of an electrophotographic printer or an ink jet printer, wherein the low adhesion coatings can exhibit a low sliding angle ranging from about 1° to about 30° with a solid ink, a toner, hexadecane and/or water. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039649 | FIXING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PRINTING - Fixing systems apply at a fixing nip low or ambient temperatures and moderate pressures or relatively high pressures to a substrate on which marking material is deposited. Fixing systems are integrated with a base print engine of a printing system, or added inline as a module to a printing system. Fixing systems and printing systems containing fixing devices and systems, including multi-stage fixing systems accommodate a broad range of substrates. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039650 | Computer Keyboard System with Alternative Exercise Capabilities for the Prevention of Repetitive Stress Injuries - A computer keyboard system with alternative exercise capabilities for the prevention of repetitive stress injuries in a user. The computer keyboard system has a computer keyboard and first and second non-typing, laterally movable exercise mechanisms retained by the computer keyboard. The exercise mechanisms are intermittently actuable as an alternative physical exercise to typing movements to prevent repetitive stress injuries. Operation of the keyboard can be impaired after a period of operation as measured by a typing parameter, such as keystrokes or typing time, and restored through actuation of the non-typing exercise mechanism. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039651 | Tape cassette - A tape feed roller | 2012-02-16 |
20120039652 | Extendable Hand Lotion Applicator - A device designed to assist with the convenient and easy application of suntan lotion to all areas of the body. The device comprises a lifelike, hand-shaped applicator that allows even and comfortable spreading of the lotion on a user's skin. Further, the applicator includes human-like features, such as wrinkles and nails, and has fingers capable of manipulation to provide a more human feeling. The device further comprises a handle with one or more hinges, allowing the device to be folded and stored in a small bag or purse. The device does not require disposable pads, and provides a user with a lotion applicator that eliminates straining or missed application regions such as the back and legs. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039653 | Substance Applicator - An applicator includes a hollow body having a central longitudinal axis to hold a colored ink, a shoulder portion, a central recessed portion, and a base portion. The shoulder portion is located above and merges with the central recessed portion at an upper end thereof and includes a top wall having an opening. The base portion is located below and merges with the central recessed portion at a lower end thereof and includes a bottom wall. The central recessed portion has a smooth continuous sidewall formed as a triangle with three sides of substantially identical dimensions. The central recessed portion merges with the shoulder portion and the base portion at upper and lower flared surfaces, respectively. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039654 | DISPENSER - An oval dispenser for stick material suitable for being filled through its base comprises a skeletal platform having a threaded hub, a rim wall, a circular wall intermediate between the hub and the rim defining a filling zone and linked to the hub by at least two spokes and to the rim by at least two spokes, which latter spokes intersect at least one wall and preferably two walls spanning the rim and intermediate between the filling zone and the rim. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039655 | DISPENSER - A dispenser for stick material that is suitable for bottom filling comprises a barrel ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039656 | DISPENSER FOR A COMPOSITION IN STICK FORM - An oval dispenser for stick material suitable for being filled through its base comprises a skeletal platform ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039657 | LIP BALM, COSMETIC OR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT DISPENSER UTILIZING A NON-LETHAL SHOTGUN SHELL HULL AND MODIFIED PRIMER. - A new lip balm, cosmetic, or personal care product dispenser using a non-lethal shotgun shell hull that will accept an industry standard 0.15 ounce twist-base balm dispenser, providing increased turning friction and a tighter fitting cap. This invention is a new type of lip balm dispenser that solves the problems associated with old standard tubular balm dispensers. Standard 0.15 ounce lip balm tubes have a knurled twist base that inadvertently rotates in your jacket or pants pocket while people are engaged in outdoor activities such as walking, working, biking, hiking, hunting or fishing. As the tube base twists inside your pocket, the balm itself is wormed outward and mashed into the cap, creating a gooey mess. Also, standard lip balm tube caps come off easily in your pocket which is another big messy problem. The newly invented dispenser prevents a gooey mess in your pocket, purse, jacket or luggage. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039658 | APPLICATOR FOR COMBING THE EYELASHES OR THE EYEBROWS OR FOR APPLYING A COMPOSITION THERETO - The present invention relates to an applicator ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039659 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PRODUCT-PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH SEALED CLOSURE - The assembly comprises a system ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039660 | APPLICATOR-EQUIPPED CONTAINER - An applicator-equipped container capable of rubbing off extra contents when extracting the applicator from a container body and of preventing pressure of the inner portion of the container body from excessively increasing when inserting the applicator is provided. The applicator-equipped container includes: a container body that contains contents; an applicator that is inserted in the container body from an inlet of the container body; and an annular wiping piece that is disposed in the container body, and is elastically deformable so that the rod of the applicator is inserted into an inner periphery of the wiping piece is rubbed to and comes into contact with the outer periphery of a rod, wherein a protrusion protruding to the inside of an inner edge of the wiping piece is provided in the inner periphery of the wiping piece. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039661 | LIQUID MATERIAL FEEDING CONTAINER - In the liquid material feeding container, a piston is formed with a seal portion at a front portion thereof, being sliding in contact with an inner wall of a housing portion of a barrel body, and a cylindrical portion having projections in an outer periphery of a rear end portion and a female thread portion in an inner periphery thereof, and in an outer peripheral surface of the front portion extending frontward from the above-described operating portion of the above-described rotating element, a male thread portion is formed, and in the above-described barrel body, a space of the housing portion is formed in a frontward portion and a groove portion with which the projection is engaged is formed in a backward portion along an axial direction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039662 | STYLUS - A stylus includes a housing defining a receptacle therein; a stylus body assembly including a stylus body. The stylus body includes a first end, a stylus head mounted on the first end, a second end opposite to the first end and a pen head mounted on the second end; the first end and the second end are selectively accommodated in the receptacle for using the stylus head or the pen head. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039663 | BALLPOINT PEN TIP, BALLPOINT PEN REFILL, BALLPOINT PEN, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BALLPOINT PEN TIP - Provided are a ballpoint pen tip which can, even if ink having properties which assures that the amount of supply of the ink to the pen tip by shear of a writing ball is sufficient is adopted, prevent partially faint written traces from occurring and provide smooth writing, a ballpoint pen refill, a ballpoint pen, and a method of manufacturing a ballpoint pen tip. A triangular pyramid-shaped recess ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039664 | BINDER HAVING STRUCTURE FOR PUNCHING DOCUMENT - Disclosed is a binder having a punching structure. The binder includes: a binder body which receives media therein and includes a cover part, a media binding part, and a central part which is formed to be bent with a predetermined width between the cover part and the media binding part; a fixing holder which is formed in the media binding part and binds the media; and a puncher which is positioned in the inside of the central part in such a manner that the puncher does not interfere in the media bound to the fixing holder, and punches filing holes in the media. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039665 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS - There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According to the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member wherein the activatable material is attached by way of a mechanical interlock via one or more through-holes. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039666 | CATCH AND MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR THE SAME - An assembly to mount a catch having a number of claws to an object includes a fixing member extending through the catch to mount the catch to the object, and a limiting member mounted to the fixing member. The limiting member includes a head and a post mounted to the fixing member. The diameter of the head is greater than the distance between every two opposite claws. The head is above the claws, the fixing member, and the post are surrounded by the claws. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039667 | Water Permeable Traffic Bearing System, Method And Drainage Joint For Use With Same - Making a water permeable traffic bearing system includes preparing a compound water permeable base in contact with a native substrate, and installing a drainage system having a plurality of elongate drainage joints over the prepared water permeable base. Each of the drainage joints defines a plurality of vertical drainage conduits opening at upper and lower sides and in fluid communication with a storage volume defined by the water permeable base. Making the water permeable traffic bearing system further includes forming a segmental mat having a plurality of water impermeable surface pads abutting the plurality of drainage joints, at least in part by filling voids extending horizontally between the drainage joints with a curable paving material, and curing the paving material within the voids, in contact with each of the water permeable base and the drainage joints. Installing the drainage system further includes tuning precipitation handling of the traffic bearing system, at least in part by setting a spacing and a number of the drainage joints responsive to, a water throughput factor of the traffic bearing system and a structural factor of the segmental mat. The drainage joints may have upwardly and downwardly oriented legs joined via a bridge in an H-configuration. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039668 | METHOD OF DETECTING GAS LEAKAGE IN GEOLOGICAL GAS RESERVOIR BY USING PRESSURE MONITORING AND GEOLOGICAL GAS STORAGE SYSTEM - A geological gas storage system and a method of detecting gas leakage from the geological gas storage system by using pressure monitoring, the geological gas storage system including: a formation structure including a reservoir formed of a permeable rock material in deep onshore/offshore formations, an impermeable cap rock layer formed above the reservoir, and an upper permeable formation formed of a permeable rock material above the cap rock layer; a hollow casing inserted in inner walls of the gas injection well bored from the ground to the reservoir and including a portion disposed at the same depth as a depth of the reservoir in which a plurality of gas injection holes are perforated in a circumferential direction of the casing; and a pressure sensor disposed at the same depth as a depth of the upper permeable formation and detecting pressure of the upper permeable formation. The method of detecting gas leakage from the geological gas storage system by using pressure monitoring includes detecting gas leakage from the reservoir by measuring a change in pressure of the upper permeable formation by using a pressure sensor installed at the upper permeable formation in the geological gas storage system having the above structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039669 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING A DISPERSANT OR OTHER SUBSTANCES TO A WATER SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method for applying a dispersant or other substances to a water surface. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method according to the present invention. Significant for the method according to the present invention is in that a nozzle hose system is used, said system comprising a hose ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039670 | Method and system for inserting a pipe into an underground borehole - The invention relates to a method for inserting a pipe ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039671 | Apparatus For High Capacity Stone Delivery With Concentric Flow and Enhanced Nosecone For Soil Improvement - An apparatus for forming a column of compacted material in soil to increase load bearing capabilities and to provide drainage through a system having: a hopper, a stone chamber, a transition splitter pipe having at least two outlet chutes, a vibratory probe mechanism having a tip, a nosecone, and a control system; the vibratory probe mechanism has same number of chutes as the transition splitter pipe; the additional chutes are positioned along the side of the vibratory probe mechanism to increasing the flow rate of a material being discharged into a soil; the hopper is connected to the stone chamber which in turn is connected to the transition splitter pipe, the transition splitter pipe has chutes that are connected to the chutes of the vibratory probe mechanism, wherein the vibratory probe mechanism is connected to the nosecone; the control system constantly monitors the pressure of the air in the system to ensure that the chutes continuously and uniformly discharge the material; wherein the control system has one or more valves, and one or more sensors, which are interlocked together to create a pressurized air system which is necessary in order to assist the material to travel down the pipes and into the chutes and out at the tip of the vibratory probe mechanism. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039672 | FULLY GROUTED CABLE BOLT - A cable bolt includes a cable having a first end and a second end, and a barrel and wedge assembly attached to the cable at a position adjacent to the first end of the cable. The barrel and wedge assembly has a first end and a second end. The cable bolt also includes a nut positioned adjacent to the first end of the barrel and wedge assembly and defines a sealed interface therebetween. The nut defines a passageway in fluid communication with the cable. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039673 | ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOWN-THE-HOLE HAMMER DRILL FOR USE IN SOIL CONSOLIDATION THROUGH JET GROUTING - The invention concern an arrangement for a down-the-hole hammer drill ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039674 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE FLOW OF AIR IN A HIGH CAPACITY COLUMN DELIVERY DEVICE - A Control System for monitoring the flow of air in a high capacity column delivery device, wherein a programmable logic controller, uses one or more sensors for sensing changes in air pressure and an air flow in a system to ensure one or more chute continuously and uniformly discharge a material; the programmable logic controller is connected to the system having; one or more sensors and a compressor which is mechanically connected to the system to supply the air to each chute through an air hose, which is necessary in order to assist the material to travel down a pipes and into the chute and out at a tip of a vibratory probe mechanism; the system further comprises at least one air hose directed downwardly in each chute to prevent any blockage of the material; wherein the programmable logic controller monitors the flow of air and pressure of air in the system through the use of these signals and electronically decides an appropriate reaction by sends a signal to the valve and air hose; when a blockage occurs in the chute, a first signal is sent from the sensor to the programmable logic controller to make adjustments by reducing air flow from a clear chute and diverts more air to a potentially blocked chute which causes an increase in air flow and pressure of air to the potentially blocked chute; and when the blockage is cleared from the chute, a second signal is sent from the sensor to the programmable logic controller to reverse the previous operation and balances the flow of air and pressure of air to each chute. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039675 | Milling Cutter Having Serrated Cutting Inserts Spaced Apart with Varying Axial Offsets - A milling cutter includes a cutter body and at least three circumferentially spaced insert pockets, axially offset one with respect to the other, each having a replaceable cutting insert secured thereto. Each cutting insert has at least two identical straight serrated cutting edges and all the cutting inserts are identical. A first insert pocket ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039676 | T-Slot Cutter Having Separate Centering and Torque-Transmitting Portions - A cutting head ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039677 | CONTOUR END MILL - A contour end mill includes a shank portion and a cutting portion. The cutting portion defines a cutting diameter, a corner radius and a major radius. The major radius is greater than one-half of the cutting diameter. As a result, the end mill produces a much smoother finish and a reduced chip thickness. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039678 | Tangential Cutting Insert Having Concave Clearance Depressions Formed on Corner Side Surfaces - A tangential cutting insert includes two opposing end surfaces and a peripheral side surface extending between the two opposing end surfaces. The peripheral side surface includes two opposing major side surfaces connected to two opposing minor side surfaces via corner side surfaces. A peripheral edge is formed at the intersection of each end surface with the peripheral side surface. Each end surface has two raised corners with associated raised corner cutting edges and two lowered corners with associated lowered corner cutting edges. Each of the corner side surfaces includes a concave clearance depression which serves as a relief surface for an associated lowered corner cutting edge. The concave clearance depression extends from its associated lowered corner cutting edge in the direction of, but does not intersect, a raised corner associated with opposite end surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039679 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING POWERED THREADING OPERATIONS - A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039680 | DRILL AND METHOD OF CUTTING WORKPIECE USING THE SAME - A drill of the present invention includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge each located at a front end of a cylindrical cutting part; a first flute and a second flute connected to the first cutting edge and the second cutting edge, respectively, in which the first and second flutes are positioned helically from a front end to a rear end on a peripheral section of the cutting part; and a first land and a second land each extended from the front end to the rear end on the peripheral section of the cutting part, in which the first and second lands are being located portions between the first flute and the second flute, respectively. The first flute and the second flute are separately extended from the front end to the rear end. The cutting part includes a first region in which a diameter of an inscribed circle in a cross section perpendicular to a rotation axis of the cutting part increases in a direction away from the front end and toward the rear end. A method of cutting a workpiece using the drill is also provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039681 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL AND CUTTING METHOD USING THE SAME - A cutting tool comprises: a first cutting insert having a first side surface for interconnecting a first upper surface and a first lower surface, a first cutting edge located at the intersection between the first upper surface and the first side surface, and a first groove section located in the first side surface and extending to the first upper surface so as to divide the first cutting edge; a second cutting insert having a second upper surface, a second side surface, a second cutting edge located at the intersection between the second upper surface and the second side surface, and a cutting edge reinforcing section located on the second upper surface at an end thereof which is positioned on the second cutting edge side; and a holder for mounting thereto the first cutting insert and the second cutting insert. The first cutting insert and the second cutting insert are mounted to the holder in such a manner that the first cutting edge and the second cutting edge are located on the outer peripheral side of the holder, that the first lower surface and the second upper surface are in proximity to each other, and that the rotation trajectories of the cutting edge reinforcing section and the first groove section are partially superposed on each other. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039682 | ONE-TOUCH CHAMFERING-AMOUNT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A CHAMFERING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a one-touch chamfering-amount adjustment device for a chamfering machine which specifically carries out a chamfering process on the welding bead surfaces of objects to be processed (such as metal sheet materials and pipes). In the present invention, the moment after a chamfering-amount-adjustment piece has been manipulated so as to rotate, a position-setting pin is inserted into a securing recess in the chamfering-amount-adjustment piece and as this happens the chamfering amount is precisely adjusted in units and at the same time locking to the predetermined chamfering amount is automatically maintained, yet nevertheless the adjustment of the chamfering amount is achieved in a straightforward fashion with one touch, and, when the chamfering-amount-adjustment piece is manipulated, a cutter shaft moves vertically and as it does so the chamfering amount is adjusted in such a way that the chamfering amount can be immediately and rapidly adjusted even during working regardless of any cutter rotating action. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039683 | RAM GUIDING APPARATUS OF MACHINE TOOL - A support configuration enabling reciprocative movement of a ram by use of a saddle in order to suppress vibration of the ram, and chattering phenomenon of a cutting tool, thereby aiming at not only improvement in heavy cutting, and improvement of a finished surface, but also extension in service life of the cutting tool, and prevention of breakage of the cutting tool. A ram guiding apparatus | 2012-02-16 |
20120039684 | Mobile Pallet with Locking Mechanism for a Container - A mobile pallet for loading into a container, the pallet comprising: a pallet chassis defining a leading end, a rear end and opposite sides of the pallet; wheels supporting the chassis for mobility; and at least one locking mechanism on one side of the pallet capable of extending outwardly of the pallet and locating against an adjacent inner side wall of the container to create a wedge between the pallet and the side wall thereby locking the pallet in the container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039685 | SCREW ELEMENT, SCREW CONNECTION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SCREW ELEMENT - A method for manufacturing a screw element ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039686 | WEDGE FASTENER - A wedge fastener configured for use in extreme ambient conditions includes a pin or bolt having a head and a shank with an elongate slot through the shank. The wedge fastener also includes a wedge sized so that at least a portion of the wedge may extend through the elongate slot to grip a flange between the head and the wedge. The wedge fastener also includes a locking mechanism for locking the wedge in a gripping position against the flange. In one example, the locking mechanism includes locking keys with angled ridges configured to slide in angled slots on the wedge until the locking keys engage the shank. In another example, the locking mechanism includes a jack plate attached to the wedge and adjustment screws for engaging the shank to pull the wedge through the elongate slot. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039687 | FASTENER FOR AIR-BAG CURTAIN - The invention relates to a fastener and a fastening system for fixing a curtain airbag in a vehicle. The fastener is fixed to a mounting hole in a body frame or the like of the vehicle by inserting an attachment portion of the fastener into the mounting hole while a head portion securing the attachment of the airbag curtain to the fastener and the vehicle. The fastener comprises a first load bearing structure adapted to maintain its shape when the airbag curtain is activated and a second energy absorbing structure adapted to deform when the airbag curtain is activated. The advantages by such a fastener is that the energy absorbing structure of the fastener will absorb a part of the energy from the forces working on the structure comprising the attachment holes such that there is less stress and damages to the attachment site and less risk for detachment of the airbag curtain. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039688 | PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - In one aspect the invention provides a tubular handling system for use with a catwalk and a plurality of tubulars arranged in at least one tier and positioned substantially parallel adjacent the catwalk. The system comprises a tiering assembly positioned between said at least one tier and the catwalk and pipe rolling means adapted to move one or more of said tubular between said at least one tier and the tiering assembly in a sequential bi-directional manner. Preferably, the pipe rolling means comprises an auger, auger drive means and an auger positioning assembly. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039689 | METHODS FOR INTRODUCTION OF A REACTIVE MATERIAL INTO A VACUUM CHAMBER - A vacuum chamber assembly includes a vacuum chamber containing a reactive material, an inlet fill tube fixedly attached to the vacuum chamber, and an outlet fill tube fixedly attached to the vacuum chamber. The inlet fill tube has a first vacuum tight seal and the outlet fill tube has a second vacuum tight seal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039690 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND HANDLING PROCESS GOODS - A device for processing a process good with a process medium has a provider for providing the process medium, and a transporter. The transporter has a transport element configured to move the process good along a process path between being accepted by a delivery device and being delivered to an accepting device and move with the process good from being accepted to being delivered. The process good enters the process medium laterally and is moved through same or is passed by same while floating on the process medium. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039691 | SYSTEMS FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE - The present inventive concept provides a substrate treating system. The substrate treating system has a plurality of process facilities and at least one buffer station. Each of the process facilities respectively includes a transfer module in which a transfer robot is provided and a treating module connected to the transfer module. A buffer station is located between each of adjacent transfer modules. The buffer stations are provided to transfer substrates between the transfer modules. The plurality of process facilities includes a first facility in which the treating module is located on a first side of an imaginary connection line provided along a direction in which the transfer modules and the buffer stations are arranged and a second facility in which the treating module is located on a second side of the imaginary connection line. The transfer module of the first facility further protrudes toward the first side of the imaginary connection line farther than the transfer module of the second facility. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039692 | PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER TREATMENT MACHINES - A protection system ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039693 | Automated Automotive Vehicle Parking /Storage System - A system and method for optimizing the parking and storage capacity of a vehicle parking garage wherein rows of vertical columns of parking spaces or cubicles are spaced in opposing relationship with one another such that at least one automatic guided and self propelled vehicle (AGV), with or without a vehicle support tray mounted thereon, is vertically movable in engagement with the opposing racks or chains that extend on opposite sides of the vertical columns of parking cubicles so that a vehicle may be loaded onto the AGV and thereafter transferred to, and later removed from a parking cubicles and transferred to an exit of the garage. If tray are used on the AGV, additional trays are stored in storage spaces adjacent each parking cubicle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039694 | FACILITY AND METHOD FOR STORING DANGEROUS MATERIALS PACKAGED INTO CONTAINERS - The present invention relates to a semi-buried facility for storing dangerous materials packaged into containers ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039695 | LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY CARRIER - A carrier having a platform or deck mounted on a subframe tiltable relative to the vehicle chassis. The platform is preferably slidable relative to the subframe. Using Super Single rear wheels and an airbag suspension, for example, sufficient clearance is provided such that the subframe is preferably located between the vehicle chassis frame and the rear wheels. The resulting carrier has a platform with a height lower than that of previous carriers, providing it with a lower center of gravity, enabling a reduction in load angle and an increase in payload height. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039696 | Control System For A Load Handling Apparatus - A control system for a machine which includes a load handling apparatus, the load is moveable relative to a body of the machine by the load handling apparatus. The machine including a pivot about which a tipping moment is produced by the load. The load handling apparatus including an actuator and is capable of moving the load to a position at which the tipping moment is at a predetermined threshold value. The control system includes a sensor which senses the tipping moment and in use, provides an input to a controller. The controller is responsive to the input to influence operation of the actuator so that in the event that the sensor senses that the value of the tipping moment is approaching the threshold value, the speed of movement of the load is progressively reduced. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039697 | ROBOTIC ARM - A robotic arm is for holding a molded item. The robotic arm includes a mount; a suction cup assembly r for holding the molded item; and a rotating assembly mounted between the mount and the suction cup assembly to adjust the angle between the suction cup assembly and to the mount. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039698 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A SURFACE OF AT LEAST ONE OBJECT - An apparatus for aligning a surface of at least one object ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039699 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR FORMING STACKS - A method of forming layered stacks of bundles includes providing a gripping appliance comprising a first gripping assembly and a second gripping assembly. The first gripping assembly is configured for grasping one or more first bundles and the second gripping assembly is configured for grasping one or more second bundles. The first and second gripping assemblies are configured such that first and second bundles grasped thereby may be reoriented relative to one another. The method further includes retrieving from a first location one or more first bundles with the first gripping assembly and one or more second bundles with the second gripping assembly and transporting the first and second bundles to a second location, During transport of the first and second bundles, the bundles are reoriented relative to one another. The bundles are deposited at a selected position in the second location to form at least a partial layer of a layered stack of bundles. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039700 | METHOD FOR FEEDING A BURDEN TO A BLAST FURNACE - The present invention proposes a method for feeding a burden to a blast furnace ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039701 | Closed Cycle Brayton Cycle System and Method - Method and unit for generating energy with improved efficiency. A Brayton cycle unit includes a multistage compressor configured to compress a flowing medium; a first heat exchanger fluidly connected to the multistage compressor and configured to transfer heat from a working medium passing the first heat exchanger to the compressed flowing medium; an expander fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger and configured to expand the heated compressed flowing medium for producing a rotation of a shaft of the expander; and a second heat exchanger fluidly connected between the expander and the compressor and configured to remove heat from the expanded flowing medium. A path of the flowing medium through the unit is closed. At least one inter-cooler mechanism between first and second stages of the multistage compressor is configured to cool the flowing medium to a predetermined temperature. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039702 | COMPRESSOR - A compressor has a housing defining a gas inlet flow path and a gas outlet and a rotatable impeller wheel between the gas inlet flow path and the gas outlet. The housing has an inner wall defining a surface located in close proximity to radially outer edges of impeller wheel vanes that sweep across said surface as the impeller wheel rotates. At least one opening is provided in the inner wall at the surface. A port is provided in the compressor housing in gas communication with the at least one opening and for diverting gas in a direction away from the gas inlet flow path during relatively low gas flow rate conditions. A gas displacement device such as a pump is disposed outside of the gas inlet flow path and connected to said port, the pump being operable to remove gas selectively through the at least opening and the port in a direction away from said gas inlet flow path. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039703 | FRAGMENT CONTAINMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ADDING A FRAGMENT CONTAINMENT ASSEMBLY TO A TURBINE - A fragment containment assembly for a turbine is provided. The fragment containment assembly includes a plurality of bands disposed around a shroud of the turbine and positioned such that the shroud is disposed between blades of the turbine and the bands along radial directions outwardly extending from a shaft of the turbine. The bands include a material having a first modulus of toughness parameter that is greater than a second modulus of toughness parameter of the shroud at temperatures of at least 260 degrees Celsius. The bands are disposed around the shroud to prevent debris of the turbine from being released outside of the bands along the radial directions caused by failure of the turbine. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039704 | TURBOCHARGER FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH MAGNETS ARRANGED ALONG AN AIR INLET CHANNEL - A turbo charger driven by exhaust gas from a combustion engine via an exhaust inlet to the turbo charger,
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20120039705 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly for creating an air current includes an air outlet mounted on a stand. The stand includes a base and a body tiltable relative to the base. The fan assembly has a center of gravity located so that when the base is located on a substantially horizontal support surface, the projection of the center of gravity on the support surface is within the footprint of the base when the body is in a fully tilted position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039706 | COMPRESSOR HAVING A GUIDE VANE ASSEMBLY WITH A RADIALLY VARIABLE OUTFLOW - A compressor is disclosed. The compressor has at least one guide vane assembly which can be adjusted to change the outflow angle, and a rotor which is connected downstream of the guide vane assembly. The guide vane assembly and rotor are arranged between a housing and a hub of the compressor. The guide vane assembly is divided in the direction of extension from the housing to the hub into two or more sections which can be radially adjusted relative to one another, or has a clearance radially in the direction of extension, the clearance allowing a substantial amount of flow to pass. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039707 | METHOD OF REPAIRING KNIFE EDGE SEALS - A knife edge seal assembly includes at least one knife edge and at least one honeycomb ring seal. The at least one knife edge has material removed to a first knife edge radial height and the least one honeycomb ring seal has material removed to a finished radial thickness for sealable engagement with the at least one knife edge. The finished radial thickness of the replacement honeycomb ring seal establishes a first radial gap between an inner annular surface of the replacement honeycomb ring seal and the knife edge before the knife edge seal assembly begins rotating in the gas turbine. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039708 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine including a stator vane directing hot combustion gases onto rotor blades is provided. The stator vane includes a platform disposed at the side of the vane radially inward/outward with respect to the axis of rotation of the engine, the platform having a trailing edge portion downstream with respect to the flow of gases past the stator vane. A support and cooling arrangement is included for directing a cooling fluid to an upstream end of a radially inwardly/outwardly facing side of the trailing edge portion of the platform, the arrangement also directing the cooling fluid to flow over the side in a generally axial direction to a downstream end of the side, the cooling fluid cooling the trailing edge portion as it flows over the side, wherein turbulators are included to increase heat transfer from the trailing edge portion as the cooling fluid flows over the side. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039709 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ROTOR POSITION IN A GAS TURBINE OR STEAM TURBINE - A method is provided for adjusting the position of a rotor of a turbine. The turbine includes a first casing and a second casing. The second casing, in a bearing region of the rotor, has a fixed relative position, with regard to a rotor end, and is screwed to the first casing via a threaded connection. The method includes releasing the threaded connection; adjusting the relative position of the rotor to the first casing, which encloses the rotor in the flow region, by the relative position of the second casing to the first casing being adjusted; and refastening the threaded connection. Furthermore, a gas turbine or a steam turbine with such a device for adjusting the relative position of rotor and casing is also described. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039710 | INTERMEDIATE CASING OF AIRCRAFT TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING STRUCTURAL CONNECTING ARMS WHICH PERFORM SEPARATE MECHANICAL AND AERODYNAMIC FUNCTIONS - A structural connecting arm for an intermediate casing of an aircraft turbomachine with a ducted fan, wherein the arm is configured to connect a hub and an outer ferrule of the casing, and including an aerodynamic outer surface manufactured such that the arm also forms an outlet guide vane. Multiple metal ties extend in the longitudinal direction of the arm, together with a shell made from composite material surrounding the ties and forming the aerodynamic outer surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039711 | FLUID PUMP - The invention relates to a fluid pump, in particular liquid pump, with a rotor, with a rotor shaft ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120039712 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE DEVICE - This invention provides a vertical axis wind turbine for utilization of wind power for electric generator and mechanical power source which enables big reduction of noise, by supporting a guide vane which section are wing section of aircraft shape to a rotation axis freely for rotation to reduce noise especially when in a condition of strong wind is blowing, by arranging a fixing mechanism to fix the guide vane, and rotors when they become parallel to each other, by adding mechanism to pull down all the wind turbine devices to bottom of a pole-like support, by arranging silencer mechanism composed of flexible member at trailing edge. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039713 | Article Comprising an Impeller II - An impeller for use in conjunction with a percutaneously-insertable blood pump or other rotatable equipment includes a blade that is segmented into a plurality of overlapping or abutting bladelets. In some embodiments, the bladelets are foldable and one side of each bladelet is concave. | 2012-02-16 |
20120039714 | WIND POWER GENERATOR HAVING WINDMILL WINGS BASED VARIABLE - The present invention relates to a wind power generator having variable windmill wings, which includes: an installation mount; a vertical rotating shaft; a bearing; ‘[’-shaped holders; a plurality of inner wing installation units; support rods; a plurality of outer wing installation units; support rings; vertical support rods; windmill wings; support units installed on the vertical rotating shaft between the groups of the windmill wings made in the up/down multi-stage fashion, and connected to the ‘[’-shaped holders through wires; power generation means installed on the bottom surface of the central portion of the installation mount; windmill wing fixing means installed on the vertical rotating shaft above the inner wing installation units to be movable in the up/down direction and fixing displacements of the windmill wings; and a fixing means driving device installed on the bottom end side of the vertical rotating shaft. The wind power generator having the variable windmill wings can operate by a gentle wind having a low velocity regardless of the direction of the wind, thus increasing the power generation efficiency, can fold the windmill wings in the wind opposite direction and unfold the windmill wings in the wind blowing direction so as to minimize a resistance force exerted on a rotary force of a windmill shaft, thus increasing the power generation efficiency, and can simplify the manufacturing process by the simple structure and be installed in a plural number in various places regardless of the installation location, thus maximizing the amount of power generation per unit area, achieving the industrial purpose, and generating electricity in the environment-friendly fashion without causing pollution such as greenhouse gas. | 2012-02-16 |