12th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110067555 | TEMPO DETECTING DEVICE AND TEMPO DETECTING PROGRAM - A tempo detecting device | 2011-03-24 |
20110067556 | Output selection system for stringed instruments - Given a polyphonic pickup system based on either magnets or piezo's with one signal per string of a given multi-stringed musical instrument, switches then transfer the signal from either of a plurality of positions to a plurality of output signals, which can then be processed through different series of effects, making it sound like there are a plurality of instruments using only one. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067559 | WHEEL FOR TRIGGERING MINES BY PRESSURE - A device for triggering mines by pressure, including a chassis and at least one wheel having a central hub and including: at least one assembly that is movable in translation along a radius of the wheel and comprises a weight block at its peripheral radial end, a device suitable for driving the at least one movable assembly, as the wheel rotates in a determined direction with respect to the chassis, in the direction of the hub over a limited sector of the wheel that is less than 2π radians; wherein the device suitable for driving the at least one movable assembly in the direction of the hub are fixed with respect to the chassis, or in that the assembly that is movable in translation comprises a support that is fixed with respect to the chassis. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067560 | LIQUID SUBMERSION BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE THROUGH HYBRIDIZATION - Ballistic resistant articles having excellent resistance to deterioration due to liquid exposure. More particularly, a ballistic resistant structures and articles formed from a hybrid of woven and non-woven fibrous components that retain their superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The hybrid structures are particularly useful for the formation of or for use in conjunction with soft, flexible body armor. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067565 | Method of using a band sensor for determining a position inside a container - In order to detect the position of a piston, e.g. in a piston accumulator, without a run out of electrical cables etc. from the pressure loaded cylinder, the mechanical portion of the band sensor is disposed in the interior of the piston accumulator and a magnet driven in rotation by the winding drum is scanned contactless through a magnetically permeable wall portion from the outside through an angle sensor with respect to a rotation position of the magnet. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067566 | Adsorbent bed pressure balancing for a gas concentrator - A system and a method are described for monitoring pressure imbalances in the adsorbent beds of a portable gas concentrator. Using the programmability features found in modern portable concentrators, various mitigative procedures to adjust for pressure imbalances and to predict the need for service are disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067569 | Apparatus and Method for Separating Materials Using Air - Separating a mixture comprising at least two solid materials comprises transporting the mixture into a plenum, introducing air into the plenum, removing a heavier fraction of the solid materials from the plenum, removing air having a lighter fraction of the solid materials entrained therein from the plenum, removing the lighter fraction of the solid materials from the air that is removed from the plenum, filtering the remaining air, and re-circulating the air back to the plenum. Valves at the locations where material is introduced to and removed from the system can prevent air flow therethrough while allowing the materials to pass. The air can be introduced into the plenum at an angle with respect to the pathway in which the heavier fraction of the materials falls through the plenum, thereby avoiding damage to a screen that diffuses the air being introduced into the plenum. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067570 | SQUARE FILTER BAG AND CAGE DESIGN - A fabric filter bag ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067571 | AIR PURIFICATION APPARATUS - The air purification apparatus includes a duct ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067572 | Sorbent Activation Plate - A sorbent activation plate having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a plurality of reliefs in the first surface, and a plurality of protrusions on the second surface. The sorbent activation plate is structured to attach to a boiler tube such that the plurality of protrusions contact the boiler tube and offset the second surface from the boiler tube. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067573 | Ductless fumehood system - A ductless fumehood system comprising: at least one ductless fumehood comprising a housing; a workspace formed within the housing; a door for selectively closing off the workspace; an air inlet for introducing air into the workspace; a master module for receiving air from the workspace, purging unwanted substances from that air, and then exhausting that filtered air to the ambient room atmosphere; and a slave module for receiving air from the workspace, purging unwanted substances from that air, and then exhausting that filtered air to the ambient room atmosphere; wherein the slave module is in communication with the master module such that the master module central processing unit is capable of (i) controlling the operation of the active elements of the slave module, (ii) detecting a function failure of the slave module, and (iii) activating the master module alarm in the event of a failure within that slave module. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067574 | Filter Arrangement - The invention relates to a filter arrangement ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067575 | Automatically Adjusting Coffee Makers - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved temperature gauges and adjustability for coffee makers used on board aircraft or used in other instances of varying altitudes. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067576 | ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND COMPONENTS - Arrangements are disclosed for sealing and/or retaining a component in a washproof electrical appliance. A heated liquid dispenser is also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067577 | COOKTOP GRIDDLE AND BROILER FOR COOKING APPLIANCES - A cooking appliance including a cooktop having a cooktop surface and a griddle system including at least one cooking grate positioned on the cooktop surface, the at least one cooking grate including at least one griddle support protruding therefrom, and a griddle configured to removably engage the at least one griddle support, the at least one griddle support being configured to support the griddle away from the cooktop surface, and/or an oven cavity defined by top, bottom, front, rear, and lateral sides and a broil system including a diffuser disposed adjacent the top side of the oven cavity, a single tube broil element disposed between the diffuser and the top side of the oven cavity, and the diffuser being configured to diffuse heat emitted from the single tube broil element to form a substantially even temperature gradient proximate the top side of the oven cavity. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067578 | TOASTER WITH PIVOTING LATERAL DOOR - A toaster with an housing containing at least one toasting chamber accessible from the top, the housing having a side wall that includes a door mounted to pivot about a horizontal axis relative to the rest of the housing, the axis being in a lower part of the housing, the toaster further including at least one bread carriage spaced from the axis so that in the open position of the door, a portion of bread on the carriage projects out of the housing. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067579 | TORTILLA TOASTER - The present invention discloses a cooking apparatus having a pan with a sidewall, a bottom wall and a grill top. The bottom wall has a top surface and a bottom surface, with the bottom surface facing a heating source and the top surface facing an air space. A grill covering is disposed on top of the sidewall, with the air space forming between the grill covering and the top surface of the bottom wall. The sidewall also contains at least one handle. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067580 | Steamer insert and method - An apparatus and method of steaming food products such as tamales is disclosed. The method may include the steps of: providing a food product to be steamed, providing a vessel capable of retaining and boiling a liquid, placing a liquid in the vessel to a predetermined level; providing a food supporting inset, the inset being adapted to fit inside the cooking vessel; providing the inset with a tubular conduit having an axis, an inlet, and an outlet. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067581 | GRIDDLE TOP HAVING GROOVES FOR FAT DRAINAGE - A griddle top for the fast griddling of a plurality of substantially cylindrically-shaped foods, includes a grill plate, which is disposed on a grill or another heat source, and in which a plurality of grooves are formed, the channels including three approximately flat strips, which are connected at their longitudinal edges to form an upwardly open profile, with at least one piece of food being in contact on at least two mutually spaced, elongated portions of its outer skin, or surface, with one of the three strips of a channel. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067582 | Soup and Sauce Grease Remover - A device, skimmer or utensil for removing unwanted fat, impurities or foam from excess starch accumulated on the surface of soups, stocks, sauces, stews, or boiling pasta; wherein the skimmer is slowly inserted into the cooked liquid and by gently rotating its handle back and forth and gradually dipping the plate into the liquid, the fat, grease, or unwanted foam is spilled onto its holding plate; thus, removing from the cooked food unhealthy fat and/or other unwanted impurities. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067583 | HAND OPERATED FRUIT SQUEEZER - A fruit squeezer for squeezing juice picks up, squeezes and discards the squeezed fruit with use of a single hand. The squeezer has a first handle and a second handle that are rotatably connected to each other. Each handle has a top portion and a bottom portion. A biasing spring biases the top and bottom portions apart. A U-shaped jaw is fixed to the bottom end of the second handle. A pressing plate jaw is pivotally mounted to the bottom end of the first handle. Squeezing the top ends of the handles toward each other against the force of a spring moves the jaws for squeezing the fruit. A screen operatively connected to the handles simultaneously rotates at a second pivot axis from a rest position to a screening position below the fruit for screening solids from the squeezed juice. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067584 | MODULAR LINEAR PRINTING PRESS FOR PRINTING HOLLOW ARTICLES BY MEANS OF DIFFERENT PRINTING PROCESSES - A linear printing machine with exchangeable printing modules for printing on hollow bodies. The machine includes a transport system including a drive, using which the hollow bodies to be printed on are transported through the linear printing machine and at least a first printing station and a second printing station which is arranged downstream of the first printing station in the conveying direction of the hollow bodies. At least one drying station dries the ink on the hollow bodies which have been printed on. A machine controller controls at least the transport of the hollow bodies through the linear printing machine, wherein each of the printing stations is prepared to accommodate a printing module comprising a drive of its own, and wherein the printing module can be connected to the machine controller via an interface, wherein the printing modules print on the hollow bodies using a printing method selected from screen printing and/or flexographic printing and/or offset printing and/or cold embossing and/or hot embossing and/or laser colour transfer and/or inkjet. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067585 | FABRIC PRINTING METHOD - A fabric printing method includes the following steps. A flexile underlayer and a fabric are provided and the fabric is pasted onto the flexile underlayer. The flexile underlayer and the fabric are sent to the printer to perform a UV printing. Thereby, the UV ink printed on the fabric can be suddenly dried to prevent the UV ink from expanding. Therefore, the figures on the printed fabric can be more delicate, beautiful and clear. The printed fabric can be mass produced by machine to reduce the cost and the manufacturing time. A printed fabric is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067586 | Spring loaded corrugated stitcher head and method of stitching - A stitching head is provided for stitching books or printed products. The stitching head includes a supporter and a driver. The supporter has a corrugated supporter surface including first ridges and first grooves. The driver interacts with the supporter and has a channel and a corrugated driver surface which includes second ridges and second grooves. The first grooves and first ridges of the supporter mesh with the second ridges and first grooves of driver and the channel supports stitching material between the corrugated supporter surface and the corrugated driver surface. A method is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067587 | Multi-functional maintenance friendly pitch-changing apparatus - A printing press is provided. The printing press includes a print unit printing a plurality of printed products, the plurality of printed products being formed into a stream downstream of the print unit. The printing press also includes at least one base and a press component, the press component is mounted onto the at least one base for placement in the stream and translational movement transverse to the stream. The press component may be a pitch changing apparatus. A method is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067588 | Method of Phasing and Accelerating Cylinders of Printing Press During Auto Transfer - A method of preparing cylinders for printing on a web during auto transfer operations is provided. The method includes the steps of printing images on a web with at least one first printing cylinder; accelerating at least one second printing cylinder so that the at least one second printing cylinder has a surface velocity that equals a velocity of the web; adjusting a phasing of the at least one second printing cylinder with respect to the web during the accelerating step and before the surface velocity of the at least one second printing cylinder equals the velocity of the web; moving the at least one first printing cylinder away from the web and moving the at least one second printing cylinder towards the web; and printing images on the web with the at least one second printing cylinder. A printing press configured for auto transfer is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067589 | ANILOX METERING SYSTEM FOR ELECTROGRAPHIC PRINTING - An embodiment is a method and apparatus to meter ink for electrographic printing. An ink loading mechanism having an anilox roller fills ink from an ink supply into cells in the anilox roller having a plurality of valleys and lands that form the cells. The ink loading mechanism causes the valleys to be full or nearly full with the ink. The anilox roller rotates in a first direction. A blanket roller rotationally engaged with the anilox roller pulls the ink out of the cells and causes the valleys to be partially filled. The blanket roller rotates in a second direction. A first cleaning blade cleans tops of the lands of the cells. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067590 | ANILOX METERING SYSTEM FOR ELECTROGRAPHIC PRINTING - An embodiment is a method and apparatus to meter ink for electrographic printing. An ink loading mechanism having an anilox roller fills ink from an ink supply into cells in the anilox roller having a plurality of valleys and lands that form the cells. The ink loading mechanism causes the valleys to be full or nearly full with the ink. The anilox roller rotates in a first direction. A blanket roller rotationally engaged with the anilox roller pulls the ink out of the cells and causes the valleys to be partially filled. The blanket roller rotates in a second direction. A first cleaning blade cleans tops of the lands of the cells. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067591 | SECURITY ENHANCED BLASTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF BLASTING - Blasting apparatuses are disclosed that include enhanced security features, including biometric analysis of specific biological features of a candidate blast operator, thereby to generate a biometric signature. Other corresponding methods relate to cross-referencing of biometric signatures between components of the blasting system. Additional security features of the blasting apparatuses, and corresponding methods of blasting employing the blasting apparatuses, are also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067592 | INDUSTRIAL AMMUNITION - A projectileless ammunition system ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067593 | NON-LETHAL PROJECTILE AMMUNITION - Non-lethal ammunition for a riot gun assembles a bi-chambered projectile body and an impact nose, the assembly being spin-stabilized and nose-heavy such that the nose will impact first at the target. The rearward end of the assembly is mounted into the forward end of a shell casing having a high-energy gas expansion chamber, the mounting forming a low-pressure chamber at the rearward end of the projectile. A cup-shaped multi-port gas diffuser plug, spaced from the projectile body, directs burnt propellant gases from the expansion chamber into the low-pressure chamber to expel the projectile at a relatively low velocity. A sleeve interiorly of the gas diffuser plug closes the ports and is degraded by the burnt gases to provide a complete burning of the propellant. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067594 | Amusement Park Ride Using Motion-Driven Positioning for 360-Degree Vehicle Orientation - An amusement park ride adapted for fully rotating a passenger compartment in response to vehicle motion along a guide track. The ride includes a vehicle chassis that engages the guide track and travels along the ride path during operation of the ride. The ride further includes a cam-based positioning assembly that is supported by the vehicle chassis to move with it along the guide track. The positioning assembly operates in response to being moved along the guide track to rotate the passenger compartment. The positioning assembly rotates the passenger compartment in counterclockwise and clockwise directions to provide 360-degree rotation. The positioning assembly includes a cam shaft with three cam follower pairs offset along the shaft and extending outward from the shaft at angular offsets, and three cam rails are used to selectively position the followers to rotate the cam shaft and set the position of the passenger compartment. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067595 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GUIDING A GALVANIZING PRODUCT WIPING DEVICE - A system for guiding a mobile carriage in a frame. The frame has three parallel linear-guiding tracks including a first track extending centrally on the frame and second and third tracks arranged laterally of the first track. The carriage has at least two axes of rotation. A first axis drives at least a first wheel in the first guiding track and a second axis drives at least a second wheel and at least a third wheel, respectively, in the second and third guiding tracks. The two axes of rotation are perpendicular. The description also relates to an associated method. A primary object is to enable the end of a mobile beam, such as a beam carrying a device for wiping a galvanizing product off a steel strip, to perform a guided movement with a high degree of freedom while minimizing mechanical stresses. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067596 | RAIL VEHICLE WITH INDIVIDUAL WHEEL DRIVES - A rail vehicle has a powered bogie, wherein the powered bogie has driven wheels. Each driven wheel of the powered bogie can be driven by an electric machine, with a power converter being assigned to the electric machine. As a result, a separate power converter is assigned to each driven wheel. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067597 | MIXED PHTHALOCYANINE AND NAPHTHALOCYANINE DYES FOR NEAR-INFRARED APPLICATIONS - Mixed phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine water-soluble dyes with near-infrared absorption comprise four isoindole units linked together in a large ring to form a phthalocyanine macrocycle. At least one benzene ring is linked to an isoindole unit and at least one naphthalene ring is linked to another isoindole unit. The remaining two isoindole units each have a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring linked thereto, in any combination. A metal atom is optionally complexed to the phthalocyanine macrocycle. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067598 | COLORANT COMPOUND - The present invention is a colorant compound represented by the following general formula (1): | 2011-03-24 |
20110067599 | WATER DISPERSIBLE SILANES AS CORROSION-PROTECTION COATINGS AND PAINT PRIMERS FOR METAL PRETREATMENT - Disclosed and claimed is a composition that comprises a dispersion in a solvent of a compound comprising the reaction product of (1) a polyamine in which a plurality of amine groups are bonded to at least one radical comprising alkylene or arylene groups that separate the polyamine nitrogen atoms by at least four intermediate atoms in a chain, and (2) a silane which carries a plurality of silicon-bonded hydrolysable groups, and a silicon-bonded organic group that is covalently reactive with and which bonds with an amine group, to provide a reaction product molecule which comprises an average of at least about 2.5 of said silane groups per molecule. Some of these materials show superior advantage as a paint primer and some provide excellent corrosion resistance. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067600 | Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate - Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067601 | PRODUCTION OF CEMENT ADDITIVES FROM COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HYDROCARBON FUELS AND STRENGTH ENHANCING METAL OXIDES - The present invention provides combustion products of hydrocarbon fuels and controlled amounts of metal oxide strength enhancing materials. The combustion products are useful as additives to cementitious materials. A hydrocarbon fuel such as coal is introduced into a combustion chamber and selected amounts of materials comprising CaO, SiO | 2011-03-24 |
20110067602 | Reverting Colored Concrete and Rinse Water to Gray - A simple and easily useable system for reverting an uncured colored concrete material back to a gray color, by merely determining the original pigment and loading initially used to color the concrete material. The system utilizes a collection of pigment mixtures that can be selected and combined as needed to revert virtually any colored concrete back to a gray color, thus eliminating or reducing the expulsion of non-gray or colored concrete and/or dirty rinse water. Additionally, the volume of rinse water needed to clean out gray concrete is significantly less than that needed to clean out colored concrete. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067603 | Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate - Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067604 | ADDITIVE FOR HYDRAULIC BINDING AGENT WITH LONG PROCESSING TIME AND HIGH EARLY STRENGTH - Exemplary embodiments as disclosed herein are directed to setting and curing accelerators for hydraulic binders, including at least one ester of a polyhydric alcohol with an acid and/or salts thereof, where the acid is a phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid or a C | 2011-03-24 |
20110067605 | Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate - Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067606 | FOLDING ARMREST TRAY FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A tray assembly mounted on a wheelchair. A housing containing the tray is mounted along the side of the chair arm. The tray assembly has a tray surface moveable between a stowed and unstowed position. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067607 | FOLDING READING DESK - A folding reading desk formed by a support structure with two boards, with an intermediate cavity in-between wherein a worktop board can be introduced and extracted, wherein said worktop board is coupled, in a sliding assembly with a braking system, to a board arranged in the mentioned intermediate cavity between the facing boards. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067608 | FOLDABLE STOOL OR TABLE - A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067609 | Connector hub for pinwheel arrangement of furniture legs - The connector hub provides a means for making a pedestal base for a table or other furniture that is easy to assemble from readily available components, and stable and attractive when complete. The user provides the legs and top, and required fasteners. The connector hub provides for essentially straight legs of wood or metal to attach diagonally near their respective midpoints to each face of the connector in pinwheel fashion, and thence to the underside or substrate of the tabletop or seat, to which they are also attached, thus creating a pedestal base. The connector hub allows the pedestal base to be detached from the tabletop or surface it supports and folded for storage. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067610 | WATER RECOVERY FROM FLUE GAS IN STEAM-ASSISTED PRODUCTION - A method for introducing flue gas in a steam-assisted production facility into a vapor-liquid contactor. In this method the flue gas comprises boiler combustion products selected from at least one of commercial pipeline natural gas and produced gas. The flue gas is cooled with the vapor-liquid contactor to condense a portion of the water vapor in the flue gas to produce a water stream. The water stream is then recirculated and cooled in an air cooler to produce recirculating water exiting the bottom of the vapor-liquid contactor. A water slipstream is then taken off the recirculating water to be used as make-up water. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067611 | COMBUSTION MATERIAL PROCESS AND RELATED APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a process ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067612 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEST - To provide a pesticidal composition which controls a pest undesirable for cultivation of a useful crop plant or a useful plant. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067613 | Adjustable Row Cleaner - An adjustable row cleaner includes a row cleaner assembly that functions to clear material from the ground surface. The adjustable row cleaner includes, in one embodiment, a connector that is in mechanical communication with both a row cleaner frame, to which row cleaner wheels may be pivotally mounted, and a first end of a translator member. The translator member may pivot with respect to the row unit frame and/or row unit sub-frame about a translator member pivot. The position of a translator member second end may be manipulated, thereby adjusting the maximum depth to which the row cleaner wheels penetrate the ground surface. The adjustable row cleaner may be powered or manually adjusted, and the position of the row cleaner wheels may be monitored and automatically adjusted via a control system. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067614 | SEMI-CONTINUOUS COMPOSITE RIGGING SYSTEM - A semi-continuous composite rigging system is provided including at least one discontinuous shroud and one continuous shroud. The discontinuous shroud and the continuous shroud are coupled at their end portions to attachment points on a sailboat or other structure by terminal coupling devices. The continuous shroud is further coupled to the sailboat at one or more intermediate locations between its first end portion and its second end portion. These intermediate locations are coupled to the boat by non-terminal coupling devices. A hybrid coupling device may be used in place of a terminal and a non-terminal coupling device at one or more attachment points on the sailboat. The semi-continuous rigging system provides for achieving a desired balance of certain performance characteristics of a sailboat by utilizing a combination of discontinuous shrouds, continuous shrouds, terminal coupling devices, and non-terminal coupling devices. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067615 | Hull robot garage - A vessel hull robot garage includes a stowage compartment for stowing a hull robot and a rotation system for rotating the stowage compartment relative to the vessel between a launch/recovery attitude and a stowed position. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067616 | WATER SKIING AND WAKE-BOARDING APPARATUS - In one embodiment of the invention, a rope tender is rotatably affixed to the center pull on the tower to carry the rope over wakeboard racks. The rope tender is clamped to the center pull on the tower by a clamp. The rope is then pulled through an end loop on the rope tender and attached to the center pull on the tower. In one embodiment, the rope tender is looped one or more times in the middle to achieve a flexible, spring effect for the rope tender. The rope may also be pulled through the middle loop for support. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067617 | FLOATING TERMINAL FOR LOADING/OFFLOADING SHIPS SUCH AS METHANE TANKERS - A floating terminal for loading/offloading cargo of ships such as methane tankers comprises an area for mooring ships and a submerged skirt to damp oscillation of the terminal to attenuate relative movement of the terminal and ships in the mooring area. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067618 | Water-Based Material Transportation System - Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for water-based material transportation, such as a system that includes: (a) a robotic submersible propulsion unit having: a thruster, a computer controller that is coupled to and configured to control the thruster and that causes the robotic submersible propulsion unit to follow a predetermined course, and an attachment fitting; and (b) a submersible transport barge having: a storage tank, a locking port at a first end of the submersible transport barge that detachably connects to the attachment fitting of the robotic submersible propulsion unit, and a loading/downloading connection at a second end of the submersible transport barge that detachably connects to a transfer connection dock for transferring material between the storage tank and the transfer connection dock. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067619 | Offboard Connection System - A system for connecting an auxiliary craft and a mother ship includes a cable suspended from the mother ship, a cable tensioner, a mother-ship coupler that is slideably engaged to the cable, a fixture that depends from the auxiliary craft, and an auxiliary-craft coupler. The auxiliary craft is maneuvered to engage the cable. Once engaged, the cable tensioner tensions the cable, thereby maintaining the auxiliary craft in position next to the mother ship. As the cable is tensioned, the auxiliary-craft coupler axially aligns to the mother-ship coupler. After axial alignment, the mother-ship coupler is released to slide into mating engagement with the auxiliary-craft coupler. Mated couplers enable bi-directional electrical or optical communications as well as the transfer of power, fuel or other fluids from the mother ship to the auxiliary craft. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067620 | DYNAMOELETRIC CONCEALED OBVIOUS WARNING BOARD FOR CAR - A warning device for mounting on a vehicle having a rear bumper includes a storage housing, a warning frame and a driving unit. The storage housing is concealedly mounted within the rear bumper of the vehicle. The warning frame is selectively received in the storage housing. The driving unit connecting the storage housing and the warning frame to drive the warning frame to operate between a extended mode and a storage mode, wherein in the storage mode, the warning frame is selectively concealed within the storage housing, wherein in the extended mode, the warning frame is selectively driven by the driving unit to extend out of the storage housing to form a triangular structure for providing a warning signal to incoming traffic. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067621 | DEVICE FOR REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT OF A FLAG ON A FLAGPOLE | 2011-03-24 |
20110067622 | Non-Adhesive Screen Target - In accordance with one or more embodiments use one or more non-adhesive materials to create, a graphical, or shape oriented reference point, or points that allow the game player, or players to quickly acquire visually defined areas (FIG. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067623 | MANUALLY SETTABLE TAMPER RESISTANT INDICATOR DEVICE - A manually settable, tamper resistant indicator device suitable for use in medical and other professions, and a method for operating the device, are disclosed. An indicia member is manually moved relative to a pointer member, in setting the indicator device to display selected indicia at a pointing area. The displayed information is locked by fixing the indicia member relative to the pointer member, using a tamper resistant locking member. A fastening device, which may be tamper resistant, is used for attaching the indicator device to an article, which may be a medical device attached to a medical patient. The indicator device may be sterilized. In a medical setting, the displayed information may include a day, a date, a usage count or a personnel identifier. In one example, the indicia member has a plurality of sliding strips, each sliding strip being mounted to the pointer member and independently movable. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067624 | GEL PHANTOMS FOR TESTING CAVITATIONAL ULTRASOUND (HISTOTRIPSY) TRANSDUCERS - A cavitational ultrasound (e.g., Histotripsy) gel phantom and cavitational ultrasound testing system are provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the phantom and system is that it can allow for instant visual feedback on the efficacy and dosage of a Histotripsy transducer. The changes in the gel phantom can be visualized with the naked eye without having to wait for histology. The changes in the gel phantom can also be visualized with a camera, with ultrasound imaging, or with microscopy. In various embodiments, the phantom includes indicators such as carbon particles, dye-encapsulated beads, and red blood cells. Methods associated with use of the cavitational ultrasound gel phantom and testing system are also covered. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067625 | CRYSTAL GROWTH METHOD AND APPARATUS - A crystal growth method for forming a semiconductor film, the method includes: while revolving one or more substrates about a rotation axis, passing raw material gas and carrier gas from the rotation axis side in a direction substantially parallel to a major surface of the substrate. The center of the substrate is located on a side nearer to the rotation axis than a position at which growth rate of the semiconductor film formed by thermal decomposition of the raw material gas is maximized. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067626 | Apparatus for the fabrication of periodically poled frequency doubling crystals - A laser heated pedestal growth system for growing a periodically poled, single crystal rod having domain interfaces substantially parallel to the rod's long axis. Suitable crystalline ferroelectric feed materials have a Curie temperature no greater than ˜200° C. below its melting point and include Lithium Niobate and MgO doped Lithium Niobate. The system comprises: | 2011-03-24 |
20110067627 | APPLICATION APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An application apparatus includes: a medium conveying device which holds and conveys a medium in a predetermined conveyance direction; an application roller which applies a liquid to the medium held by the medium conveying device; an application roller rotating device which rotates the application roller at a predetermined rotational speed; a measuring roller which feeds a predetermined measured amount of the liquid to the application roller; a measuring roller rotating device which rotates the measuring roller at a predetermined rotational speed; a first moving device which causes relative movement between the application roller and the medium conveying device to change a distance between the application roller and the medium conveying device; a second moving device which causes relative movement between the application roller and the measuring roller to change a distance between the application roller and the measuring roller; and a movement controlling device which controls the second moving device in such a manner that, when the application roller and the medium are brought into abutment with each other from a state in which the application roller and the medium are separated from each other, a front end part of the medium in terms of the conveyance direction abuts with an abutment position on a circumferential surface of the application roller when the application roller and the measuring roller are brought into abutment with each other from a state in which the application roller and the measuring roller are separated from each other. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067628 | Device For Blocking Workpieces, Particularly Spectacle Lenses, For The Processing And/Or Coating Thereof - A device for blocking workpieces for the processing and/or coating thereof, has a support surface for positioning the workpiece to be blocked, a blocking station in which the workpiece can be blocked on a blocking piece by a temporarily deformable blocking material, and a transport device which has a retaining head for the workpiece and by which a relative movement can be created between the workpiece being retained at the retaining head, and the support surface and the blocking station. The transport device has at least four position-controlled movement axes, by which to position the workpiece in a defined manner in consideration of the orientation and geometric information relative to a blocking piece located in the blocking station, and can be retained in the defined relative position to the blocking piece during blocking while leaving a blocking material accommodation gap between the workpiece and the blocking piece. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067629 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO VARY GROWTH RATE OF THIN FILMS OVER SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES - Methods and devices for controlling a growth rate of films in semiconductor structures are shown. Chemical vapor deposition methods and devices include the use of a reaction inhibitor that selectively varies a deposition rate along a surface. One specific method includes atomic layer deposition. One method shown provides high step coverage over features such as trenches in trench plate capacitors. Also shown are methods and devices to provide uniform batch reactor layer thicknesses. Also shown are methods for forming alloy layers with high control over composition. Also shown are methods to selectively control growth rate to provide growth only on selected surfaces. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067630 | Mask assembly, deposition apparatus for flat panel displays including the same, and associated methods - A mask assembly, a deposition apparatus for flat panel displays including the same, and associated methods, the mask assembly including an open mask having a plurality of first openings, and a pattern mask coupled to the open mask, the pattern mask having a plurality of second openings disposed within an area bounded by the first openings, wherein the open mask is formed of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient that is lower than a thermal expansion coefficient of the pattern mask. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067631 | ARC ION PLATING APPARATUS - An arc ion plating apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber, a rotary table for moving a substrate within the vacuum chamber vertically relative to its height direction, an arc evaporation source for bombardment for cleaning the surface of the substrate with metal ions, and an arc evaporation source for deposition group for depositing metal ions on the surface of the substrate. The arc evaporation source for deposition group is composed of a plurality of evaporation sources arranged so as to be opposite to the substrate set on the rotary table, and the arc evaporation source for bombardment is arranged so as to be opposite to the substrate, and formed so that its length in the height direction of the vacuum chamber is equal to the length between the upper and lower ends of the arc evaporation source for deposition group. According to such a structure, over temperature rise or abnormal discharge is hardly caused in the substrate at the time of bombardment, and process controllability is consequently enhanced. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067632 | STACKABLE MULTI-PORT GAS NOZZLES - One embodiment provides a reactor for material deposition. The reactor includes a chamber and at least one gas nozzle. The chamber includes a pair of susceptors, each having a front side and a back side. The front side mounts a number of substrates. The susceptors are positioned vertically so that the front sides of the susceptors face each other, and the vertical edges of the susceptors are in contact with each other, thereby forming a substantially enclosed narrow channel between the substrates mounted on different susceptors. The gas nozzle includes a gas-inlet component situated in the center and a detachable gas-outlet component stacked around the gas-inlet component. The gas-inlet component includes at least one opening coupled to the chamber, and is configured to inject precursor gases into the chamber. The detachable gas-outlet component includes at least one opening coupled to the chamber, and is configured to output exhaust gases from the chamber. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067633 | VIBRATION MECHANISM FOR VERTICAL EGG ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO IN-OVO INJECTION - An in-ovo egg injection machine generates and transmits vibration to an incubating egg tray to align the egg axes prior to injection. The mechanism can be used independently of the in-ovo egg injection machine and is suitable for use with an egg candling machine. With the eggs positioned on the incubating tray and held by egg tray posts with their large ends facing upward for the purposes of incubation, vibration is applied to the tray. The vibration allows the eggs to ‘float’ in their restricted locations in the egg tray. Since the eggs are naturally bottom-heavy, the heaviest portion of each egg moves down as the tray is vibrated. The eggs therefore self-align their axes into an orientation corresponding with the established vertical axes of the injectors, respectively, with no contact with the eggs being required. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067634 | Fish feed dispenser - An apparatus for storing, grinding, and dispensing flake style fish feed for the purpose of feeding fish in an a aquarium. The apparatus having an upper hopper for receiving a quantity of flake fish feed, a grinding mechanism in the lower portion of the upper hopper for breaking down the larger feed flakes into smaller, more uniform flakes. A method of separating out the smaller flakes and depositing them into a lower hopper where the feed can be stored or fed directly to the fish | 2011-03-24 |
20110067635 | BIRD FEEDER - A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067636 | INDEXED FEED DISPENSING MECHANISM - An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a control lever which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to position the feed gate within the opening to adjust the amount of feed dispensed from the hopper. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067637 | Squirrel guard for a bird feeder - A squirrel guard for use with bird feeder which stores and dispenses bird seed. The feeder comprises an upstanding housing formed along a vertical axis including side walls, a roof and a floor adjacent its lower side. A support is provided for positioning the feeder in an elevated position. The squirrel guard comprises a generally round and planar tray having a circular opening about its axis which is mounted beneath the lower side of the feeder. The tray acts to deny squirrel access to the bird seeds and also as a collection tray for spilled bird seed. A connector is arranged beneath the lower side for supporting the tray in a generally horizontal position when carrying only a minimal weight such as bird seed and small birds. The connector is such that the tray tilts to a generally diagonal position when engaged with a relatively heavy weight such as a squirrel. When tilted, the tray normally remains in the horizontal position collecting spilled bird seed but moves to the tilted position when engaged by a squirrel causing the squirrel to fall from the tray. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067638 | Pet Fountain Assembly - A pet drinking fountain assembly having a pump forming part of a fountain mounting arrangement that includes a lift tube coupling a cover to the pump coupled to a lower basin by a mount. The mount and lift tube attenuate pump noise and vibration by providing isolation from the basin and cover and can function as dampeners. In a preferred embodiment the pump is part of a pump module that includes a module housing to which the pump is attached by another noise-attenuating mount. Each mount is formed by one or more suction cups with the cups and lift tube made of vibration dampening material, such as a resilient vibration dampening or isolating material that can be an elastomeric material. The module includes a lift tube coupling discharge that registers in fluid flow communication with a pump outlet and can include a ring or bushing therebetween providing additional noise attenuation. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067639 | Pet Litter Box - The invention is directed to a pet litter box that has a lower portion having a bottom wall and four lower portion side walls that are at slightly more than ninety degrees from the bottom wall. An upper portion has a top wall and four upper portion side walls. A cutout portion in one of the four upper portion side walls forms a pet ingress and egress point. The four upper side walls terminate in a groove that mates with a lip formed by the four lower portion side walls. An internal divider has a floor grate that extends along a length of the lower portion and has a wall at approximately ninety degrees to the floor grate. The wall does not extend the length of the lower portion. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067640 | METHODS OF RAISING CRUSTACEANS IN LOW SALINITY WATER - The present invention relates to methods of raising crustaceans, comprising maintaining crustaceans in low salinity water having a Calcium-sensing Receptor (CaSR) modulator(s), and adding feed that contains an agent that contributes to modulation of a crustacean CaSR to the water. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067641 | Methods and Apparatus For Increasing Upper-Level Fish Populations - A method and apparatus for pumping deeper water from a large body of water to an upper portion thereof using wave energy, thereby increasing nutrients at said upper portion and thus the fish populations thereof. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067642 | ARTIFICIAL FISH HABITAT EMPLOYING FISH HIDING UNITS - Fish hiding units are discloses herein, which may comprise a sinkable container comprising at least one open end; a plurality of elongated and substantially flat projection members comprising a body and opposing ends inserted at one end into the open end of the container; and an adhesive substance disposed in the container for attaching the projection members inside the container. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067643 | Air vent tube for aquarium and fish tanks special usage and strengthen - I am Wu Zheng Yi, have invented AIR VENT TUBE FOR AQUARIUM AND FISH TANKS SPECIAL USEGE AND STRENGTHEN (Air Vent tube). This invention, Air Vent Tube (AVT), is for aquarium products and fish tanks using and strengthen. This Air Vent Tube is the best suitable for aquariums and fish tanks to increase air and oxygen in the water in fish tank, because fishes in the fish tanks need more oxygen in the water. The structure of Air Vent Tube is the idea created at least two surfaces and three surfaces, which are formed right angle shape and triangle shape. There is a long hole in the Air Vent Tube and the long hole connects with the short outflow hole in the large surface of the Air Vent tube. Along the Air Vent Tube length extension and view as long shape. These invented AVT can be made of glass material or other materials. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067644 | PET GROOMING TOOL - A grooming tool for pets or animals. The tool can include a handle portion and a grooming portion. The grooming portion preferably includes a plurality of tines arranged in first and second rows such that the first row of tines is vertically separated from the second row of tines. In addition, each of the first and second row of tines preferably includes alternating first and second tines, wherein the first tines have a longer length than the second tines. Moreover, preferably, the longer first tines and the shorter second tines in the first row of tines alternate compared to the longer first tines and the shorter second tines in the second row of tines. The first and second row of tines may also include different radii of curvatures, tapered outer diameters, etc. Moreover, in another preferred embodiment of the grooming tool, the tool may including a raking portion to dislodge the hair or fur from the grooming portion. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067645 | PERFORATED ROTATABLE PLATFORMS FOR ELEVATING ANIMALS IN A BATHING TUB - An apparatus for washing an animal with a liquid, includes a container having an open upper end portion, opposite end walls, opposite side walls, and a bottom wall. At least one pair of ledges extends from the opposite side walls above the bottom wall. One or more platforms are each provided with widths that are shorter than the lengths of the platforms, wherein the platforms may be passed through the container to the bottom wall when the platforms are turned in one direction or supported by the pair of ledges when the platforms are turned ninety degrees. Multiple pairs of ledges may be provided for varied platform levels within the container. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067646 | ELECTRIFIED BIRD REPELLENT TRACK - An animal deterring device has a carrier with first and second conductive traces that are separated by an arc suppressor. Most typically, the arc suppressor is configured to eliminate short circuiting of the device when exposed to fog, dew, rain, or animal excrements while at the same time to allow an animal to contact both conductive traces at the same time. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067647 | Collapsible umbrella based animal restraint - This system comprises a platform used as a restraint for animals and pets which design is based on an umbrella like motion to collapse and expand for easy use, transport and storage. The platform will connect to any readily available generic harness having a ventral strap, collar strap, and girth strap which by the design of these components provides a secure point of connection between the animal's or pet's front legs and the center of the platform. The platform is circular in form with a centered connection point that uses the animal's own weight and position to prevent free movement. The animal or pet can sit or stand but is limited in directional movement by the connection between the platform and the harness. The platform includes a plurality of umbrella ribs that are installed on a portion of the main hub and are capable of being folded, a plurality of support ribs respectively supporting the platform ribs, a inner locking hub to which an end of each of the support ribs is hingedly coupled and which uncouples from the main hub to fold or unfold the platform. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067648 | PET HARNESS SAFETY SYSTEM - A pet harness safety system has a harness assembly with two parallel body loops and a carabiner tether assembly with opposing carabiners. During usage, one of the carabiners is secured to a reinforced loop on each of the body loops of the harness assembly and the other carabiner is secured to an in-vehicle restraint system. The body loops are substantially parallel to the body of the dog such that only its shoulders are encircled by the body loops, and are adjustably joined together to form a completed or closed system. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067649 | Non-Tangle dual animal extending leash device - A no-tangle, retractable leash device for more than one tethered entity, the leash device. The device includes a handle and a housing rotatably carried by the handle. The housing having an interior and at least a first and second aperture communicating the interior with the ambient environment. The device also includes at least a first and second leash reel carried within the housing. The first and second leash reels each carrying a respective leash and being independently rotatable enabling a respective leash to extend through a respective aperture of the housing. A brake inhibits the rotational movement of at least one reel. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067650 | WATER HEATER MODULE HAVING DETACHABLE HEAT EXCHANGER - A water heater module of the present invention includes a water heater and an extra heat exchanger. The extra heat exchanger has a spiral pipe and is detachably connected to the water heater. The spiral pipe is heated by high temperature gas from the water heater to pre-heat cold water in the pipe, and then the water is sent to the water heater for further heating that the temperature of the water will be raised within a short time. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067651 | DUAL TYPE LANCING DEVICE OF SECONDARY SIDE OF STEAM GENERATOR - Provided is a lancing device in which two guide rails and washing robots are installed in both directions of a hand hole, and each washing robot removes precipitates from the center of a steam generator, and therefore precipitates do not flow backwards, thereby completely removing precipitates. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067652 | DIESEL POWERED SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK - An improved vehicle having a hydrogen generator providing a mixture of hydrogen and/or oxygen to a combustion chamber of a diesel powered engine which is combined with diesel fuel for improving the efficiency of the diesel powered engine and substantially preventing unwanted organic residue produced by the combustion of the diesel fuel, a secondary cooling fan connected to the diesel powered engine; and a control system controlling the operation of at least one of the generator, the primary cooling fan and the secondary cooling fan to enhance the performance of the vehicle. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067653 | INJECTOR SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SEALING A COOLANT PASSAGE FROM AN INJECTOR - An injector seal assembly and method of sealing a coolant passage from an injector are provided. The seal assembly includes a sealing sleeve sized and dimensioned to slip fit into an injector mounting bore and a retaining ring sized and dimensioned to be axially inserted into the sleeve. The ring contacts the sleeve and applies a radial force sufficient to create an interference fit and to move or yield an interface portion of the sleeve radially outward into sealing abutment against a wall forming the injector mounting bore to create a secure and reliable annular fluid seal. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067654 | MULTIPIECE CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY - A camshaft assembly may include a monolithic camshaft body, a journal member and a thrust ring. The monolithic camshaft body may define lobes and journal regions along an axial extent thereof. The journal member may be separate from and fixed to an axial end of the camshaft body adjacent an end lobe of the camshaft body. The thrust ring may be axially secured to the camshaft assembly at the axial end of the camshaft body. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067655 | DEVICE FOR VARYING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A CAMSHAFT RELATIVE TO A CRANKSHAFT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device for varying the angular position of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device has a drive element, which is driven by the crankshaft via a gearwheel and which is supported so that it can rotate in relation to the camshaft. The device also has at least two hydraulic chambers, to which a hydraulic fluid can be admitted in order to set a defined relative rotational position between the drive element and the camshaft, formed between the drive element and the camshaft. In order to produce an optimum axial support of the camshaft in terms of weight and cost, the gearwheel form a bearing face for the axial contact of the camshaft or of a component rotationally fixed to the latter. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067656 | DEVICE FOR VARYING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A CAMSHAFT WITH RESPECT TO A CRANKSHAFT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device for varying the relative angular position of a camshaft ( | 2011-03-24 |
20110067657 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER WITH LOCKING DEVICE - A camshaft adjuster which has a locking device by which a drive input and drive output part can be rotationally fixedly locked in a locking rotational position. The locking device has a multiplicity of engagement pairs which include one axial bar which is held in the drive input or drive output part and a bar slot which is formed in the respective other part. The engagement pairs are designed such that, during an adjustment of the drive output part in the drive direction, the bars can be placed in successive engagement with the bar slots in a relative rotational position between an end rotational position, which lags behind in the drive direction, and the locking rotational position. The bar slots prevent an adjustment of the drive output part counter to the drive direction and permit an adjustment in the drive direction until the locking rotational position is reached. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067658 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A valve timing control apparatus includes a driving-side rotating member having a housing member and a plate member, a driven-side rotating member arranged in a coaxial manner relative to the driving-side rotational member, a retarded angle chamber and an advanced angle chamber defined by the driving-side rotating member and the driven-side rotating member and used for changing a relative rotational phase of the driven-side rotating member relative to the driving-side rotating member in a retarded angle direction and in an advanced angle direction in response to an operation oil supplied to the retarded angle chamber and the retarded angle chamber, respectively, and a through hole formed at one of the housing member and the plate member, wherein a first slidably contact portion, which serves as a bearing portion between the driving-side rotating member and the driven-side rotating member, has a lower sliding resistance than other slidably contact portions. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067659 | LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE FOUR-STROKE ENGINE - A lubrication system for a portable four-stroke engine includes an opening end of the breather passage is disposed at substantially a center of a valve-operating chamber, and the valve-operating chamber is formed by attaching a valve-operating chamber cover. An inner cover is attached to an inner surface of the valve-operating chamber cover so as to be provided along and in contact with the inner surface of the valve-operating chamber cover. A suction passage is formed as a gap between the circumferential edge of the top plate portion and the inner cover. Three or more suction tubes that are in communication with the suction passage are provided in the inner cover, each of the suction tubes having an opening end. At least one of the opening ends of the suction tubes is provided lower than the opening end of the breather passage in an attitude of the engine during use. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067660 | ENGINE ROCKER ARM - A rocker arm may include a valve engagement region, a lift mechanism engagement region, a pivot region, and a body portion. The valve engagement region may be located at a first longitudinal end of the rocker arm and on a first side of the rocker arm. The lift mechanism engagement region may be located at a second longitudinal end of the rocker arm. The pivot region may be located between the valve engagement region and the lift mechanism engagement region and may define a rotational axis for the rocker arm. The body portion may extend longitudinally between and couple the valve engagement region, the pivot region and the lift mechanism engagement region to one another. The body portion may define first and second ribs on a second side of the rocker arm that extend longitudinally between the valve engagement region and the lift mechanism engagement region. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067661 | LOST MOTION VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM WITH VALVE CATCH PISTON - Hydraulic lost motion systems and methods for actuating an internal combustion engine valve include a master piston slidably disposed in a housing. One or more master piston fluid passages extend from a bore provided in the master piston and register with a fluid passage extending through the housing. A slave piston is slidably disposed in a lower portion of the master piston bore and a valve catch piston is slidably disposed in an upper portion of the master piston bore. The valve catch piston may have a hollow interior, a lower end orifice extending from the hollow interior through a lower end of the valve catch piston, one or more side passages extending through a side portion of the valve catch piston, and one or more seating passages extending through the valve catch piston wall. | 2011-03-24 |
20110067662 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR CRANKCASE APPLICATIONS - A crankcase lubricant, an additive concentrate and a method for improving water tolerance of a lubricant. The lubricant includes a) a major amount of a base oil; b) an alkali or alkaline earth metal-containing detergent; c) a phosphorus-based wear preventative; and d) a surfactant agent other than (b). The lubricant has a weight ratio of alkali or alkaline earth metal content to phosphorus content, based on a total mass of lubricant, ranging from about 1.6 to about 5.0. | 2011-03-24 |