11th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100065506 | UV LED BASED WATER PURIFICATION MODULE FOR INTERMITTENTLY OPERABLE FLOW-THROUGH HYDRATION SYSTEMS - A wearable or portable intermittently operable hydration system includes a purification module that contains one or more solid state UV devices that are positioned in the path of hydrating fluid, or water, flow through the hydration system to a mouthpiece or other orifice. The purification module provides a path for the fluid past one or more solid state UV devices, such as UV LEDs, that produce UV radiation in a germicidal range. When the fluid is flowing past the UV LEDs, the LEDs are turned on to provide sufficient UV radiation to purify the water. The UV LEDs are instant on devices with essentially no ramp-up required, and a sensor or other signaling means in to the flow path controls the turning on of the UV LEDs whenever the user initiates the fluid flow. The fluid flow path may run from a bladder in a backpack worn by the user, a sports bottle worn by or carried by the user or may be through a water filtration system that a user operates via a pump. The power for the purification module may come from batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, power converted from pumping or winding action or any combination thereof. Further, UV LEDs may be included in the walls of the container as additional or alternative sources of UV radiation. The UV LEDs in the walls of the container may then be turned on when sufficient energy is available, as a precaution against, for example, a change in environmental conditions. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065507 | Blood Processing Apparatus with Optical Reference Control - A density centrifuge blood processing system with automatic two-dimensional optical control of fluid separation by observing fluid characteristics in observation regions. The location of the regions is determined by monitoring an optical reference. Points representing edges of an optical reference are measured and lines are computed through the points. An error measurement is calculated for each line. If the error is too large, the image is abandoned. One of the lines is selected as a referent line. A new line is calculated orthogonal to the referent line. The error function is again computed for the dependant line. If the error exceeds a selected maximum, the frame is discarded. A transformation function translates data points from an (r, s) domain derived from measurements of the edges into an (x, y) domain used to identify pixels in the observation areas. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065508 | Method and apparatus of submersible intake equipment - An apparatus having flotation ballasts, a flotation platform and on the flotation platform, an intake equipment, such as a screen, check valve and/or pump intake and a coupling for a discharge pipe. In an embodiment of the present invention comprises, there are a plurality of substantially symmetrical flotation ballasts, each having a ballast chamber. The composition of the flotation ballast may be made of a material having a density appropriate for the fluid in which it is to be submerged. The method includes the steps of using an apparatus as herein described to ascend and descend intake equipment. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065509 | Portable Water Treatment Device - The present invention is uniquely engineered and provides water treatment devices for treatment of water in a small community or individual who are out of reach of access to safe water for domestic use, reach of adequate resources and reside in rural setting. Water treatment device of the invention are flexible, light weight and have high capacity. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065510 | DESALINATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A method of water desalination and purification includes steps of flowing salted or contaminated water concentration into a narrow or pointed portion of a corona electrode; applying an electrical potential difference between the water and an opposite electrode; generating a corona discharge in the narrow or pointed portion; evaporating the water; electrically charging water droplets and molecules formed by the evaporating step by means of the corona discharge; moving the charged droplets and molecules toward the oppositely charged electrode; condensing fresh water; and collecting fresh water. A corresponding desalination device includes a corona electrode; at least one attracting electrode; a power supply generating electrical potential difference between the corona electrode and the attracting electrode; and at least one water condensing member. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065511 | Method of Regenerating A Capacitive Deionization Cell - A method of operating a capacitive deionization cell using a regeneration cycle to increase pure flow rate and efficiency of the cell. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065512 | Continuous Flow Reactor - A reactor is described for conversion of chemical reactants comprising an oscillator with a number of perforated discs. The reactor is also suited to continuous conversion of reactants, and a method for such conversion is also described. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065513 | FILTER CLOTH ASSEMBLY - Apparatuses and methods for making and using a filter cloth assembly are described. A filter cloth assembly can have a liquid permeable filtering media attached to a connector ring. The liquid permeable filtering media separates at least one solid from at least one liquid in a slurry. The filtering media has a feed hole formed therein to allows passage of a slurry through the filtering media. The connector ring includes a flange having an upper flange section and a lower flange section. The lower flange section receives an edge of the feed hole to connect the filtering media to the connector ring such that the face of the filtering media is substantially flush with the upper flange section. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE SOLID-LIQUID-SEPARATION OF MATERIAL MIXTURES AND SUSPENSIONS - Method for the liquid solid separation of material mixtures and suspensions in which the material mixture under pressure is fed into a closed chamber having at least one filter surface and a hydrostatic pressure is generated within said chamber for separating the liquid phase. After separating the liquid phase the chamber is opened and the filter surface together with the filter cake is removed from said chamber. The material mixture firstly is treated by the means of hydrostatic pressure of about up to 0.2 bar, wherein 80 to 90% of the fed volume is removed as filtrate. Thereafter the concentrated remaining volume is drawn off and is further treated in the closed chamber with a pressure of up to 5 bar. By reducing the volume of the chamber finally with a pressure of up to 50 bar the remaining filtrate is separated. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065515 | VOTING BOOTH - A voting booth ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065516 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY LOCKING MECHANISM - A merchandise display case allows a row of packaged products to be displayed for retail sale with a safety bar innocuously placed slightly in front of and slightly above the packaged product, in a position that does not interfere with ordinary movement of the products in and out of the display case row. The bar can be moved downward and secured in a lower position to lock the packaged products in place behind the bar. The bar could engage a hook at the rear side of the item or its packaging. Or a smaller portion of the item can be projected forward toward the front edge of the display shelf and a larger portion of the item can be toward the back end of the display shelf, and the locking bar is situated toward the back end of the item to restrain it from moving forward. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065517 | DISH DRAINER - A dish drying apparatus. The dish drying apparatus has two outlet lips, one on each end, both proximal to the same side. The dish drying apparatus also has two user-configurable configurations, such that the dish drying apparatus can be placed to either side of a sink and is capable of draining, through the outlet lip, into the sink. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065518 | GLASS PLATE PACKAGING PALLET AND GLASS PLATE PACKAGE BODY - [Solving Means] A glass plate packaging pallet includes: a pallet base ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065519 | Tool Storage Device - A tool device is disclosed to include a hollow upright pivot shaft, coupling rings rotatably mounted on the hollow upright pivot shaft at different elevations, and support arms respectively coupled to the coupling rings and turnable with the respective coupling rings about the hollow upright pivot shaft, each support arm having a plurality of open receiving chambers respectively vertically cut through the top and bottom walls thereof for holding hand tools, each open receiving chamber having a front opening, a top opening connected to the top open side of the front opening, and a bottom opening. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065520 | SOCKET HOLDING DEVICE - A socket holding device includes a peg component, a holding component, a positioning component, and a spring component. The peg component has a pin portion formed with a recess. The holding component has an insert portion that is movable between first and second positions relative to the pin portion. The insert portion has an outer peripheral wall that permits sleeving of a socket on the holding component. The insert portion is formed with a retainer hole that is registered with the recess. The positioning component is movably disposed in the retainer hole. The positioning component and the recess are configured such that the positioning component projects from the outer peripheral wall for interference engagement with the socket when the holding component is at the first position, and such that the positioning component permits removal of the socket when the holding component is at the second position. The spring component biases the holding component to the first position. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065521 | Float Rack - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a rack for storing floats. A float rack may comprise a vertical support post, a plurality of slip-Ts and a plurality of float support arms. The vertical support post will typically have a top end and a bottom end. The slip-Ts are connected to the vertical support post to provide a rotating joint about the vertical support post. The float support arms are attached to the slip-Ts. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065522 | PORTABLE TOOL RACK - A tool rack includes a frame having two sidewalls and two slots are defined through the two sidewalls. A plurality of first recesses are defined in the frame and a rod having second recesses is connected between the two sidewalls. A restriction member is connected to the frame and two distal ends of the restriction member are movably engaged with the slots of the frame. The restriction member includes third recesses which are located in alignment with the first recesses so that the tools are engaged with the first, second and third recesses. A stop plate extends from a distal end of an inside of each third recess so as to prevent the tools from disengaging from these recesses. When shifting the restriction member, the stop plates are moved away from the first recesses so that the tools can be picked out from the tool rack. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065523 | Slide Through Shelf - A slide through shelf is provided. A slide through shelf is illustrated mounted to a vertical retail wall. A slide through shelf as disclosed allows a user to selectably position the slide through shelf s supports in an infinite number of configurations. The slide through shelf may be quickly assembled to accommodate different types of loading and may be adjusted to provide customized product partitioning. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065524 | METHOD FOR LIFTING OF COMPONENTS OF WIND ENERGY INSTALLATIONS - A method for lifting of components of a wind energy installation ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065525 | DRINKING BOTTLE ASSEMBLY - A drinking bottle assembly includes a bottle having a cavity for storing a fluid and a neck that forms an opening at a dispensing end of the bottle. A removable collar at least partially covers the bottle neck and provides a generally smooth outer surface for a person's mouth and lips to contact when drinking from the bottle. The collar includes a neck attachment for retaining the collar on the bottle. A removable cap can be selectively attached to the collar for opening and closing the bottle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065526 | PERFORABLE CLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER, MOULD AND METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT SAID CLOSURE - A perforable closure for a container, is provided with at least a annular portion ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065527 | Wall mountable bottle - A disposable wall mountable liquid container has an elongated polymer bottle having an internal cavity and a neck forming an opening on one end portion. An elongated depression is formed into one side thereof and shaped to form a suction cup having a flexible surrounding edge protruding therefrom of a material different from that of the bottle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065528 | Liner-provided cap and cap-provided threaded container - Provided is a liner-provided cap for sealing the mouthpiece of a threaded container, which includes the cap shell | 2010-03-18 |
20100065529 | NANOIMPRINTING OF AN OPTIC TO CONTROL THE ETCH PATTERN ON ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR FOIL - A method of etching a foil for use in an electrolytic capacitor utilizes a nanoimprinted optic to control the etch pattern. The optic is formed by creating a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of hemispheres onto the surface of an optical quartz substrate. A laser is directed onto the optic while the foil underlies the optic, and the concentrated light source is used to effectively image an array of submicron spots. The resulting spots allow for controlled initiation of etch tunnels during a subsequent electrochemical etch of the foil, with the purpose of ultimately increasing foil capacitance through the increased surface area. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065530 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE REMOVE OF TiSiN - An aqueous removal composition and process for removing heater material, including TiSiN, from a microelectronic device having said material thereon. The aqueous removal composition includes at least one fluoride source, at least one passivating agent, and at least one oxidizing agent. The composition selectively removes TiSiN relative to oxides and nitrides that are adjacently present. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065531 | Methods Of Patterning A Substrate - A method of patterning a substrate in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes forming a plurality of openings within at least one of photoresist and amorphous carbon. The openings are of common outermost cross sectional shape relative one another. Individual of the openings have at least one lateral open dimension having a degree of variability among the plurality. The photoresist with the plurality of openings is exposed to/treated with a plasma effective to both increase the lateral open size of the openings and at least reduce the degree of variability of said at least one open dimension among the openings. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065532 | SEALED AND PRESSURIZED GUN FOR UNDERWATER WELDING - An underwater fastener welding apparatus that includes a welding tool positioned within a watertight housing. The housing includes an inlet coupled to a source of pressurized gas. The housing is pressurized to balance a pressure internal to and external to the housing when the underwater welding apparatus depth level is changed. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065533 | Adaptive Resistance Weld Control - A resistance weld control employing a model-based run-to-run estimate of load impedance, giving the weld control system the ability to maintain and predict the expected impedance of a successfully completed resistance spot weld, and to detect when the load impedance observed by the resistance weld control is within a target neighborhood of that impedance predicted by the model-based run-to-run estimate of load impedance. A target weld current and a range of weld times may be specified, such that the actual weld time employed in making the resistance spot weld is responsive to the time required to complete the contact preparation phase. Further, a fixed weld time and a range of target weld currents may be specified to make a resistance spot weld, such that the actual target weld current employed is responsive to the time required to complete the contact preparation phase of the weld. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065534 | AIRPLANE WING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN AIRPLANE WING AND USE OF A WELDING PROCESS FOR WELDING A WING SPAR - An airplane wing has a lower wing cover, an upper wing cover and a wing spar. A first end portion of the wing spar is welded to the lower wing cover and/or a second end portion of the wing spar is welded to the upper wing cover. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PLASMA FIELD - A method and associated apparatus for generating a plasma field, including: arranging the points of discharge of a plurality of electrodes into a plane, applying voltage to each electrode, providing at least one grounded electrode, and controlling the path between the electrodes and corresponding temperature of the plasma formed between the electrodes by controlling the signal and phase to the high voltage generators. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065536 | Micro Laser Assisted Machining - A method and apparatus ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065537 | LIGHT CONDENSING OPTICAL SYSTEM, LASER PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FRAGILE MATERIAL - A condensing optical system having a condensed light spot with a small size and a large focal depth without causing a problem of a decrease in intensity of the condensed light spot or discontinuity of an intensity distribution in front and rear areas of a focal position is provided. The condensing optical system that condenses a laser beam generated by a laser source at a predetermined focal length is designed to satisfy Expressions (a) to (d), thereby producing 3rd and 5th spherical aberrations: | 2010-03-18 |
20100065538 | Method and Device for the Fracture Separation of Workpieces - A method and device for fracture separation of a workpiece into components of the workpiece, wherein a recess is produced by a material processing device in a predetermined area of the components by removal of material from the components. The recess serves as a crack initiation site for the separation of the components. The component is heated in an area of the recess by the material processing device, and the heating takes place with a predetermined heat input in such a way that a temperature of the components does not exceed a predetermined temperature. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065539 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING A WELDING OUTPUT CIRCUIT PATH - Methods and apparatus to characterize a welding output circuit path. A welding output circuit path is characterized in real time with respect to at least one of a true energy and true power input to the welding output circuit path. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065540 | WELDING DEVICE AND SETTER OF THE SAME - Setter transmits information of an instruction that changes a content of a welding condition item to welder power supply, which then selects a content of the welding condition item from welding-condition-item memory & selector based on the information. At the same time, welder power supply selects data of the welding condition, which data corresponds to the content selected, and then transmits the selected content to setter, which displays the content on display section. The foregoing structure allows setter to set a content of a welding condition item for welder power supply without modifying or replacing setter presently used. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065541 | PROPELLER DEICING SYSTEM - Systems and methods of deicing aircraft propellers include a deicing heater timing cycle, i.e. heater on/heater off schedule that is calculated as a function of ambient temperature and the airspeed of the aircraft. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065542 | ELECTRICAL HEATER WITH A RESISTIVE NEUTRAL PLANE - A heating system in the form of a multi-layer, yet relatively thin and flexible panel. The panel contains a number of layers including first, second and third electrically insulating layers. A first electrically conductive resistive layer (heater layer) is sandwiched between the first and second insulating layers. A second electrically conductive resistive layer (resistive neutral plane layer) is sandwiched between the second and third insulating layers. The heater layer has a neutral electrical connection and a live electrical connection. The neutral and live electrical connections are electrically connected to each other at the panel only by electrically resistive material of the heater layer extending between the neutral and live electrical connections. The resistive neutral plane layer has a neutral electrical connection electrically connected with the neutral connection of the heater layer. The resistive neutral plane layer is electrically isolated from the live connection of the heater layer by the second insulating layer. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065543 | HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system which may include a bonding membrane having a water permeable lamina, an electrically conductive ink-based radiant heater, and a first adhesive adapted to adhere to both the conductive ink-based radiant heater and the bonding membrane. The heating system may be incorporated in a floor including a substrate, the heating system and a decorative floor surface. The heating system may also be in the form of a multilayer panel having a bonding membrane, an electrically conductive ink-based heater including a plurality of electrically resistive strips printed on a first polymer sheet connected by electrically conductive buses, and electrical conductors extending from the buses to at least an edge of the panel. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065544 | HAIR ROLLER HEATER - For controlling the heating of heating posts in a hair roller heater in which each heating post includes a respective resistive heating element, an emulator or physical model has a thermal time constant that is about equal to the time constant of each post assembly to emulate the thermal behaviour of the heating posts during both heating and cooling. Direct temperature feedback from the emulator to a thermostatic switch is used for controlling the current delivered to the heating elements. The emulator includes a pair of insulators between which a heating element is provided, one of the insulators being thermally coupled to a conductive mounting to which the posts are directly connected | 2010-03-18 |
20100065545 | Heat Gun - A heat gun has a body with a support mechanism mounted on the handle. The support mechanism includes at least one arm moveably mounted on the handle and which is capable of moving between a first retracted position and a second extended position. The at least one arm, when it is in its extended position, is capable of co-operating with the body to form a platform upon which the heat gun can rest on a work surface while the nozzle is placed remotely from the work surface. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065546 | Cooking Appliance - A cooking appliance, in particular, a cooking appliance which is mounted in an elevated manner, which comprises at least one muffle which defines a cooking chamber and which comprises a muffle opening, a door which is used to close the muffle opening and a drive device which is controlled by a control device and which is used to displace the door. Said drive device comprises at least one drive motor which can be moved by the cables which are connected to the door. The cables, which are lay cables, can be displaced by the drive motor in a linear manner. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065547 | MANAGING THERMAL BUDGET IN ANNEALING OF SUBSTRATES - A method and apparatus are provided for treating a substrate. The substrate is positioned on a support in a thermal treatment chamber. Electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to anneal a portion of the substrate. Other electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to preheat a portion of the substrate. The preheating reduces thermal stresses at the boundary between the preheat region and the anneal region. Any number of anneal and preheat regions are contemplated, with varying shapes and temperature profiles, as needed for specific embodiments. Any convenient source of electromagnetic radiation may be used, such as lasers, heat lamps, white light lamps, or flash lamps. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065548 | HEATING WIRE SUPPORT MESHING AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HEATED SURFACE WTH SAME - A heating wire support meshing and a method of constructing a heated surface, particularly a floor surface therewith, is described. The heating wire support meshing comprises one or more mats formed by transversely spaced parallel rows of wire support bridge elements interconnected together at their crossings. The bridge elements have electric heating wire support slots to receive and guide one or more electric heating wires along one or more desired paths. Bottom support formations extend along a bottom planar surface of the mat. Top support formations lie in a top planar surface of the mat. The wire support slots are adapted to support the one or more electric heating wires spaced below the top support formations. The support meshing also acts as a reinforcement of a sub floor on which the support meshing is installed. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065549 | System and Method of Brazing Using Non-silver Metals - Systems and methods for brazing and soldering using low and non-silver based filler metals are described. The present invention includes methods and systems for brazing and soldering using copper based or bronze type filler metals in lieu of silver containing filler metals. The systems and methods provide advantages in that the bronze filler metals are substantially cheaper than silver alloy filler metals that are commonly used. Furthermore, the present invention uses a low-temperature, water-soluble flux that provides for easier cleanup after the completion of the brazing process. Additionally, the present invention provides significant advantages over traditional copper brazing in that it allows for a one-piece workflow and eliminates the need for large component pieces and filler metal inventories. This results in a significant decrease in capital expenditures and utility costs. Finally, the method described results in a significant decrease in the amount of equipment maintenance and capital investment that is necessary. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065550 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKER - An infrared sensor | 2010-03-18 |
20100065551 | INDUCTION COOKING DEVICE - An infrared sensor | 2010-03-18 |
20100065552 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENTS - A method of fabricating a thermoplastic component using inductive heating is described. The method includes positioning a plurality of induction heating coils to define a process area for the thermoplastic component, wherein the plurality of induction heating coils comprises a first set of coils and a second set of coils. The method also includes controlling a supply of electricity provided to the plurality of inductive heating coils to intermittently activate the coils. The intermittent activation is configured to facilitate prevention of electromagnetic interference between adjacent coils. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065553 | POWER CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY DIELECTRIC HEATING AND POWER CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A power control unit for high-frequency dielectric heating not affected by variations in the types or the characteristics of magnetrons, power supply voltage fluctuation, etc., is provided. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065554 | POWER CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY DIELECTRIC HEATING AND POWER CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A power control unit for high-frequency dielectric heating not affected by variations in the types or the characteristics of magnetrons, power supply voltage fluctuation, etc., is provided. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065555 | Venting mechanism for a microwave flexible package - An improved package comprising a self-venting mechanism that provides an indication of high temperature venting. The package includes a fin seal with an aperture positioned in the fin seal to act as a vent when the package and its contents are heated in a microwave oven. The pressure in the package is vented by allowing steam to escape through the aperture upon partial separation of the fin seal up to the aperture. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065556 | Construct for Browning and Crisping a Food Item in a Microwave Oven - A microwave heating construct comprises a base and a plurality of upstanding walls defining an interior space, a microwave energy interactive material overlying at least a portion of the base, and a line of disruption extending substantially across the base. The line of disruption defines a first section and a second section of the construct, each section of the construct being adapted to receive at least a portion of a food item. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065557 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER - A multi-unit storage device wherein two separate compartments are attached together at their bottom portions. The containers are vacuum or otherwise sealed at their top portions such that when the top portions are opened, the seal is broken and access to the products contained therein is provided. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065558 | COLLAPSIBLE CRATE WITH MULTIPLE POSITION SUPPORT - A container includes a plurality of walls pivotably connected to a base. At least one support is selectively positionable at one of a plurality of heights relative to the base. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065559 | Collection Receptacles for Gases - A gas collection receptacle includes a segmented top portion and one or more side portions creating a volume for collecting gases. The gas collection receptacle, configured to float on a pond, lagoon, or other area, also includes interlocking side and end portions enabling multiple receptacles to connect, thus forming a substantially continuous covering. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065560 | MODULAR PACKAGING SYSTEM - A modular packaging system of containers each having a generally tubular, hollow container body of a fiber-reinforced composite material with cooperative mating interlocking elements extending axially along its length. The interlocking elements allow the containers to be stacked and palletized in a stable manner. An interface between a closure mechanism and the container body provides a good seal and prevents fraying or brooming of the fiber-reinforced composite material at the end face of the body. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065561 | Multi-Chamber Package with Tear Feature - A multiple chamber package is illustrated which includes two or more containers that are connected by a tear strip in which the tear strip is connected to each of the containers by a tear line. The container can be torn away from the tear strip to thereby provide a smaller package and as such may be more desirable for being carried around in one's pocket or otherwise. By connecting multiple containers together and using a tear strip, a large billboard area is also provided for marketing information to more easily convey information along about the contents of the package to the consumer. The overall package may be formed as a unit, single molded plastic component part with simple as opposed to complex molding techniques. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065562 | Detachable food package - A food tray system comprises a single plastic sheet that forms a row of width-spaced and elongated trays ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065563 | Integrated food and condiment holder - An integrated food and condiment holder having at least one condiment holder attached to a side of the integrated food and condiment holder. The condiment extends from the side of the integrated food and condiment holder when in use. When not in use, the condiment holder is collapsible such that one integrated food and condiment holder may be stacked with another one for storage. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065564 | BARREL - The present invention provides a barrel and its applications. The barrel includes an external cylinder and an internal vessel. The external cylinder has a cylinder body, an open top and an open bottom. The internal vessel has an inner space and a top flange. The top flange of internal vessel and open top of external cylinder are positioned together. The external cylinder and internal vessel are combined by metal and plastic materials. The barrel can be applied to a toilet brush assembly, helping to reduce the manufacturing cost, prevent the corrosion and facilitate the cleaning work with better industrial efficiency and improved practicability. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065565 | GRADUAL RELEASE PRESSURIZING VALVE FOR FLUID STORAGE TANK BREATHER AND BREATHER INCLUDING SAME - A breather for a fluid storage tank, a storage tank incorporating same, and a method of releasing pressure in a fluid storage tank is provided. The present invention permits graduated release of pressure within the storage tank by allowing for varied flow rates of air out of the storage tank. In one embodiment, a valve assembly is provided that includes a valve member that has a graduated release feature that adjusts the size of a gap though the valve assembly formed between the valve member and a corresponding valve seat. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065566 | LID WITH COLLAPSIBLE STIRRER - A mixing lid attachable to a beverage container, comprising a lid base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a central opening extending between the upper and lower surfaces and a mixing assembly rotatable about the central opening of the lid base. The mixing assembly includes a rotary plate disposed on the upper surface of the lid base and a rotary arm disposed on the lower surface of the lid base and attached to the rotary plate through the central opening in the lid. The rotary arm lies substantially flat against the lower surface of the lid. The mixing assembly includes a pivot arm pivotably attached at a first end of the pivot arm to the rotary arm. The pivot arm is pivotable from a first position lying flat against the interior surface of the lid to a second downward position extending toward the bottom of the beverage container. The mixing assembly includes a mixing arm pivotably attached to a second end of the pivot arm opposite the first end of the pivot arm. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065567 | TAMPER-EVIDENT CONTAINER WITH EXTENDED BAND - A container can include a base, a lid, and a tamper-evident, closed band. The base can define a space and an opening at a periphery, the opening can include at least one outwardly extending base flange, and the flange can have a contact surface. The base can also include a base sealing section. The lid can have a shape that generally matches the opening of the base generally at a periphery of the lid. The lid can also include at least one outwardly extending lid flange with a contact surface at the periphery, as well as a lid sealing section. The base sealing section and the lid sealing section can together form a reclosable snap fit when the lid is forcibly applied to the opening of the base to generally close the opening. Further, the base flange and lid flange can be in at least approximate alignment when the opening is closed such that the lid and base flanges can be manually pulled apart to separate the lid and base and overcome the snap fit. The lid and base flanges can also include a removed portion to create an increased distance between contact surfaces on the lid and base flanges at least one region. The tamper-evident, closed band can attach at a first end to one of the base and lid substantially along its entire periphery. At a second end, the band can have a free end. The tamper-evident band can be substantially detachable from the base or lid as a closed band. The band can also extend to substantially prevent direct manual access to the lid and base flanges. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065568 | SMALL DIAMETER CAN END WITH LARGE OPENING - A can end having a small diameter centre panel and an opening of particular aspect ratio to improve the pourability and drinkability characteristics of the opening, compared to can ends having conventional openings. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065569 | CLOSURE - A container for the temporary storage of fluids and in particular liquids. The container comprises a flexible outer sack ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065570 | Waste receptacle with improved venting system and deodorizing system - The present invention relates to a deodorizing system for a waste receptacle with a venting system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a waste receptacle that contains a venting system which allows air to enter the receptacle when removing a trash liner, thus allowing the liner to be removed more easily than before. Additionally, as the air moves through the venting system and across or through a deodorizing media, a fresh scent, anti-bacterial agent or other desired effect is provided when the garbage liner is removed from the waste receptacle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065571 | Pizza pan with domed center - A pizza pan having a base including an annular base portion and a center base portion that meet at a transition region. The center base portion defining a central dome having a convex curvature that extends from the transition region to a center of the pizza pan. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065572 | TANK FLANGE - Known tank flanges have a main filter which has a filter housing with an inlet and an outlet, and a first connecting duct for connecting the main filter to a feed unit. The filter housing is integrated in the tank flange, and filter fabric is inserted into the filter housing and the filter housing is closed off by a filter cover. The inlet of the filter housing is connected to the pressure side of a feed unit and the outlet leads to an internal combustion engine. A disadvantage is that, in order to exchange the filter fabric, the large-area filter cover must be opened, as a result of which a large amount of fuel vapor is dissipated to the atmosphere. In the case of the tank flange according to the invention, the exchangeability of the main filter is simplified by virtue of the main filter being embodied as a filter cartridge. It is provided according to the invention that the inlet of the main filter extends into the first connecting duct of the tank flange and therein forms a sealed connection. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065573 | Can Cover And Method - A can cover and method are provided for preventing debris from entering an opening in a lid of a pop-top can. The pop-top can includes an upper rim extending about the lid and a pivotable pop-top operatively connected to the lid. The can cover includes a generally flat sheet and a disc removably connected to the sheet. The disc includes a first side, a second side and an opening therethrough. Indicia is provided on the first side of the disc. The disc is receivable on the pop-top can such that the second side engages the rim of the pop-top can and the pop-top extends through the opening in the disc. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065574 | Beverage Container Handle System - A beverage container handle system is provided to hold, retain, secure, transport, or otherwise engage or couple to a container such as, for example, a beverage container. The system could be positioned about, engaged with, or disposed about portions of a container to provide a removable and adjustable “handle” for the container. The system could include an elongated body, a first structure associated with a first end of the elongated body and configured to dispose about a first end of a container, and a second structure associated with a second end of the elongated body and configured to dispose about a second end of the container. The elongated body could form a handle for the container when the first structure and the second structure are engaged with the container. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065575 | Material Dispensing Device and Method - A dispensing device having a wheel that is made up of a plurality of independent strips of a first material rolled end-to-end and concentrically around a central hub, wherein the end portions of end-to-end adjacent strips are not connected; a housing that houses the wheel; and a dispensing opening through which the strips exit the housing upon being unrolled from the wheel. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065576 | Device for Holding and Controlled Dispensing of at Least Partially Porous Absorption Bodies and an Absorption Body for Use Therewith - A device for retaining and dispensing in a controlled fashion at least partially porous absorbent pads ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065577 | Apparatus for Dispensing Treats - A dispensing device that can store a plurality of treats and sequentially release a single treat is provided. The dispensing device includes a housing and a reservoir in the housing for holding treats to be dispensed. A dispenser is moveable from a first position to a second position to sequentially release treats from the reservoir. The dispensing device also includes a receptacle that is accessible from the exterior of the housing. A passageway is provided for treats to travel from the reservoir to the receptacle. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065578 | FLOW REGULATING STOPCOCKS AND RELATED METHODS - A novel enhanced stopcock is disclosed, as well as related methods, that safely controls flow of flow materials from a pump. Pump fills a first chamber, from which a second chamber is filled. Flow material is dispensed from the second chamber when the stop cock is moved to a different position wherein it is no longer in fluid communication with the first chamber. Pressure sensors disposed in fluid communication with first and second chambers are used to determine the volume of flow material dispensed. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065579 | SLIDEABLE FLOW METERING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A novel enhanced flow metering device is disclosed, as well as related methods, that safely controls and meters the flow of a flow material. A pump fills a flow metering device with a flow material, which then dispenses the flow material to a target. The flow material charges the device by moving into at least one chamber when an actuation shaft is in a charging position. Flow materials are dispensed from the chambers of the flow metering device when the actuation shaft is moved into at least one dispensing positions. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065580 | DESICCANT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for controlling dispensing of a desiccant material into an interior region of an elongated spacer frame member. The appropriate desiccant dispensing nozzle is automatically selected and/or the distance between the desiccant dispensing nozzle and the elongated spacer frame member is automatically determined based on a property of the spacer frame member, such as the width of the spacer frame member. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065581 | BAG IN BOX CONTAINER SYSTEM - A bag-in-box container system includes a bag, a box, and a mechanism for fastening the bag and box combination. The bag may include a dispensing end with a collar and a groove. The box may have an opening through which a portion of the dispensing end protrudes when the bag is inside the box. A collar in the bag may resist the bag being pulled out of the box through the opening. The fastening mechanism may resist the portion of the dispensing end being pushed into the box through the opening. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065582 | DISPENSING PACKAGE - A package for carrying and dispensing contents through at least one metered opening includes a plastic backing having a first elastic limit and a shear modulus sufficient to maintain the package in a substantially flat configuration; a first score extending at least partially into the first side of the plastic backing; a coating formed on a second side of the plastic backing having a second elastic limit that is greater than the first elastic limit; a pouch formed on the second side of the plastic backing that is adapted to carry the contents of the package. Flexure of the plastic backing by a first amount is sufficient to cause the plastic backing to exceed the first elastic limit and break along the first score while flexure to a folded position is insufficient to cause the coating to exceed the second elastic limit. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065583 | Drip catcher - A drip catcher, having a length adjustable neck, having hook at the top for engaging a spout pipe of a fluid reservoir, and a basin, containing a removable absorbent pad and three sided slot on the flattened rear side of the basin to accommodate the legs of an alligator clasp in the neck, teeth extending from the outside edge of both legs which engage the sides of the slot, said neck having a channel created by cutting three sides of a brace, bendable rearward to support the invention in vertical alignment to the spout, so the teeth may be disengaged. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065584 | Inline Fluid Dispenser - An Inline Fluid Dispenser including a reservoir having at least one chamber for containing reservoir contents, a fluid supply tube extending through the reservoir, an entry tubing adapter attached to a first end of the fluid supply tube and including an entry flow valve, an exit tubing adapter attachable to a second end of the fluid supply tube and including an exit flow valve, an activation system for controlling fluid flow between the fluid supply tube and the reservoir. The fluid supply tube contents and the reservoir contents mix together and flow through the exit flow valve when there is fluid communication between the reservoir and the fluid supply tube. A supply fluid flow path is always available between the entry tubing adapter and the exit tubing adapter. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065585 | LIQUID MATERIAL DISPENSER - Methods and apparatus for dispensing liquid material provide the option to dispense precise and repeatable quantities or volume of material over a wide range of viscosities. In one embodiment, a metering chamber is provided that can be filled and emptied at the same time so as to eliminate time delays between dispensing operations. The material may be under pressure and that pressure is used to fill and empty a metering chamber. In another embodiment, a control device is provided with a metering chamber wherein the control device operates to switch pressurized fluid between two passages to the metering chamber. In a more specific embodiment, the control device may be, for example, a valve, and more specifically in one embodiment a pneumatically actuated spool valve | 2010-03-18 |
20100065586 | DEVICE FOR GRAINS DOSING WITH AIR SEALING - Device for grains dosing with air sealing, comprehending a molded packaging in a way that the product within is not in direct contact with the air outside and is totally hermetical when closed, preserving its physical and chemical characteristics, therefore it is conformed basically by five pieces being one lid ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065587 | AUGER-DRIVEN POWDER DISPENSER - An apparatus for dispensing granulated powder, such as a fine sugar or sweetener, which uses an auger driven by a gear motor. The gear motor is controlled by a control unit on the front of the dispenser, allowing a user to select the quantity of powder to be dispensed. The apparatus comprises at least one, preferably two dispensing assemblies within the chassis, each comprising a storage bin for the powder, an inclined base, an auger member abutting the base of the storage bin and a dispensing chute. The base of the storage bin is inclined positively toward to the orifice of the dispensing chute, thereby ensuring that the powder is dispensed at a constant rate with minimized dribbling. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065588 | DISPENSING CLOSURE HAVING A FLOW CONDUIT WITH KEY-HOLE SHAPE - A dispensing closure has a key-hole shaped flow conduit that provides a sufficient flow restriction to prevent unwanted spurting of the product when the container is initially opened. The dispensing closure includes a closure body with an upper and lower deck, inner and outer skirt, and a flow conduit extending through the upper deck. The outer skirt is configured to mount to a product container. The flow conduit includes including two or more vertically oriented walls and a bottom wall. The bottom wall configured and arranged to be positioned along a horizontal axis. The flow conduit includes one or more entrance orifices having one or more entrance axes and an exit orifice having an exit axis. The entrance axis is stepped or offset from the exit axis whereby the flow conduit provides a non-linear flow path of product from an interior of the closure to an exterior of the closure. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065589 | DISPENSING CLOSURE WITH LATCH BACK - A closure body has a closure deck with a dispensing orifice. A lower peripheral skirt depends from the closure deck and is configured to be mounted on a container. A closure cap has an upper wall and a wall flange which depends from the upper wall. A hinge structure joins the wall flange to the lower peripheral skirt. A latch recess is defined within the lower peripheral skirt. A latch protrusion is located on the wall flange of the cap and positioned respectively positioned above the latch recess when closure cap is in a closed position. The latch protrusion and the latch recess define interfitting mating formations which engage to secure the cap to the closure body when the closure cap is in an open position. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065590 | Ricks beading loom - This invention provides a new and unique innovation in the art of bead weaving on a loom by eliminating the numerous remaining ends of the warp threads which, in other methods, must be woven back into the finished project. This invention results in having only two remaining warp threads instead of many. This invention also provides a new method for adjustment of the project length through the use of a “floating” rear vertical upright (tailstock). | 2010-03-18 |
20100065591 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING TROUSERS, PARTICULARLY USABLE DURING THE FINISHING OPERATIONS IN IRONING TROUSERS - An apparatus for supporting trousers, particularly usable during the finishing operations in ironing trousers, includes a bearing structure, a fastening device on the bearing structure and to which, in one work configuration, at least one trouser support element can be connected, with the trousers having at least one end removable from the support element and extending along a substantially vertical direction, and automatic removal device for removing the support element from the trousers. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065592 | DEVICE FOR PUTTING ON A SHOE COVER - A device for putting on a shoe cover on a shoe, comprising a bar and an expanding holder for a shoe cover at one end of the bar, the shoe cover comprising a bag having a neck that is tightened by an elastic string, which extends around at least a part of the circumference of the bag neck. A stand having a guide, which guides the bar to a generally vertical axial motion. Biasing members are provided to bias the bar against an upper end position in which the clamping holder, that is mounted at the lower end of the bar, is lifted up from a substratum for the stand to a level that enables a user to conveniently mount the shoe cover on the holder. The bar is displaceable against the action of the biasing device to a lower state at which the holer having mounted shoe cover is situated at the floor. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065593 | Portable recreation system for motorized vehicles - A portable recreation and entertainment system for use with a motorized vehicle is provided. The system includes a housing having a generally horizontal base portion and a top portion oriented vertically distal therefrom. A plurality of walls extends between the base and top, connecting the two portions and thereby defining an opening facing away from the vehicle. A first door extends laterally across a lower portion of the opening, and connects to a wall portion to selectively rotate from a closed position to an open position. A second door extends laterally across an upper portion of the opening, and connects to another wall portion to selectively rotate from a closed position to an open position. A support platform is connected to the housing and supportably attached to a rearward end of the vehicle by a support arm that preferably includes a mating member configured to mate with a trailer hitch. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065594 | Child-carrying device II - A child-carrying device comprising a baby carrier ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065595 | Device for tying and transporting wood and elongate objects in relation to rearward portions of a forklift vehicle - A device for tying and transporting wood and elongate objects in improved positional relation to available aft or rearward portions of a forklift vehicle having a fuel tank, other structures or free surfacing available in such portions is disclosed. The device in one aspect of the invention is provided with at least one rack support member, and preferably two such rack support members, each for attachment to a vertical portion of a support column of the overhead guard of the vehicle. At least one of such rack support members is provided with a spool mounting bracket and axle subassembly for installment of a movable and rotating dispenser containing flexible and severable, tying or securing material. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065596 | LUGGAGE CARRIER FOR A TWO WHEELED VEHICLE - A luggage carrier for a two wheeled vehicle comprising an open topped container secured to the vehicle. The open topped container having a hinged lid, the lid adapted to provide a seal for the open topped container. The luggage carrier also has a releasable latch, the latch adapted to secure the container in a closed position. The luggage carrier has an alarm system for alarming the luggage carrier and a remote control mechanism for arming and disarming the alarm system. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065597 | Fastening Device For Motor Vehicles - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a fastening device for the fastening of an attachment part on a carrying part, for a motor vehicle, with at least one hooking-in device, which includes a carrying element that is fastened or can be fastened to the carrying part. The fastening device further includes an attachment element that is configured to be fastened to the attachment part, and also has a securing element. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065598 | BACK PACK WITH BACK CUSHIONING MEANS - A backpack provided with a cushioning bladder, the lower part of which extends across and beneath the bottom of the pack and an upper part extending part-way upwardly along the forward panel that generally conforms to the shape of the curvature of the thoracic region of the spine. The bladder may be filled with padding material such as a gel, foam, rubber or fluid. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065599 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING OFF SUBSTRATE OF FRAGILE MATERIAL - A brittle material substrate cutting method and cutting apparatus are provided, which prevent cut faces of a brittle material substrate from contacting each other after the cutting in a break step of continuously cutting the brittle material substrate, so that a damage or contamination on the brittle material substrate due to the contact can be prevented. A brittle material substrate cutting apparatus includes: a cutting section ( | 2010-03-18 |
20100065600 | Auto-breaking machine - An auto-breaking machine adapted for breaking metal shells off a base band includes a frame assembly, a first breaking assembly, a power assembly and a turntable. The first breaking assembly has a support assembly disposed on the frame assembly, a first breaking member and a second breaking member pivoted on the support assembly and spaced away from each other for allowing the base band passing therebetween. The second breaking member has a breaking portion at a free end thereof and keeps a distance from a free end of the first breaking member for breaking the metal shells off the base band. The power assembly is disposed on the frame assembly. The turntable is rotatably mounted to the power assembly and driven by the power assembly for driving the base band to move. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065601 | Magazine Assembly For Nailer - A cordless nailer is provided having a magazine assembly with improved features. An improved latch mechanism for clearing nail jams is provided that reduces wear on the latch. A driver retention feature is provided to retain a drive blade from accidentally escaping the nailer. A pusher assembly is provided having a simplified and efficient construction. A pusher retention feature is provided that prevents the driver blade from impacting a nail pusher. A nail retention feature is provided to allow easy loading and unloading of nails into the nailer. Finally, a method of assembling the magazine assembly is provided. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065602 | COMBUSTION POWER SOURCE WITH BACK PRESSURE RELEASE FOR COMBUSTION POWERED FASTENER-DRIVING TOOL - A combustion tool includes a cylinder having a lower end provided with a resilient bumper, a piston dimensioned for reciprocation within the cylinder to impact the bumper at an end of the cylinder and having a driver blade depending therefrom for impacting fasteners. At least one back pressure release opening is disposed in the cylinder to be in alignment with the piston and to be closed by the piston when the piston impacts the bumper. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065603 | NAILING DEPTH ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR A NAIL GUN - A nailing depth adjustable device for a nail gun includes: a barrel-extending part mounted slidably on a barrel; an interconnecting part extending from the barrel-extending part and defining a driving surface; a support; and a telescopic adjusting unit mounted movably on the support and including a first part and a second part that is coupled movably to the interconnecting part, that defines a driven surface, and that engages threadedly the first part so as to be rotatable relative to the first part and the interconnecting part and therefore to be movable relative to the first part and the interconnecting part, thereby permitting adjustment of the distance between the driving and driven surfaces. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065604 | LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL STAPLER - The invention relates to a surgical stapler for applying at least two rows of staples, said surgical stapler comprising a cartridge housing said rows of staples and having a slot extending along the cartridge between two rows of staples, said surgical stapler further comprising a cutting means movable along said slot and a lockout mechanism for preventing movement of said cutting means, wherein said lockout mechanism comprises a blocking member movable between a first position, in which the blocking member blocks movement of said cutting means, and a second position, in which the blocking member permits movement of said cutting means, and a biasing member for biasing said blocking member towards said first position and wherein said cartridge comprises a release member for moving said blocking member towards said second position upon insertion of said cartridge into said surgical stapler. | 2010-03-18 |
20100065605 | END EFFECTOR FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT - An end effector for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument. In various embodiments, the end effector may include an elongate channel that is configured to support a staple cartridge therein and which is also operably coupled to a surgical cutting and stapling instrument. An anvil may be movably supported relative to the elongate channel for selective movement between an open position and a closed position wherein tissue is clamped between the anvil and a staple cartridge supported within the elongate channel in response to a closing motion applied thereto from the surgical cutting and stapling instrument. At least one light source may be provided on at least one of the staple cartridge and the elongate channel. The light sources may interface with the anvil to provide a visual indication viewable through a portion of the anvil to indicate a position of tissue clamped between the anvil and the staple cartridge. | 2010-03-18 |