17th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090101559 | Microconcentrator/Microfilter - The present invention includes a microfluidic filter and concentrator that can separate a filtrate from a fluid containing components, e.g. a suspension of particles, to be removed from the fluid at least to some extent. The filter may employ principals of tangential flow filtration, also known as cross-flow filtration. In one aspect, a microfluidic filter described herein includes at least a first, main channel and one or more secondary, filtering channels that connect to the main channel. Filtration occurs when a fluid portion of a sample that is flowed through the main channel enters one or more of the filtering channels and at least some of the components in the sample do not enter or do not flow through the secondary, filtering channels. The secondary channels may be dimensioned to inhibit flow of components through them, and/or a porous material such as a layer may be positioned to inhibit flow of components through the secondary channels. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101560 | HYDROFLUORIC ACID TREATMENT APPARATUS - When hydrofluoric acid is introduced into a treatment tank in a pH adjustment unit, an alkali chemical is also introduced thereinto to set pH of first treated water in the treatment tank to be larger than pH of the wastewater. Moreover, a third path (circulating path) is connected to the treatment tank to circulate the first treated water. Then, pH adjustment is performed until second treated water having a pH value within a desired range is generated. The second treated water having the pH value adjusted to a desired value after the pH adjustment is transferred to the reaction tank for reaction with calcium. Thus, deterioration in treatment efficiency can be prevented. Moreover, the pH meter is provided in the circulating path and never comes into direct contact with the wastewater. Thus, the pH meter can be protected from the hydrofluoric acid. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101561 | Filter Cap Additive Delivery System - A additive delivery system and method which includes a additive gel, a filter and a fluid/gel chemistry exchange region, wherein the exchange region subjects the additive gel to different types or combinations of contact with the fluid in order to control the additive release rate, maintain a uniform release rate, maintain the physical integrity of the gel or combinations thereof. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101562 | FILTER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - A liquid filter capable of filtering liquid, such as water, that is supplied to a medical instrument assembly. The liquid filter is adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a liquid source, and/or liquid supply tubing. A gas filter capable of filtering gas supplied to a medical instrument assembly, the gas filter being adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a gas source, and/or gas supply tubing. A liquid and/or gas filter capable of filtering liquid and/or gas, respectively, the liquid and/or gas filter being adapted for connection to a medical instrument assembly, a gas source, a liquid source, gas supply tubing, and/or liquid supply tubing. The medical instrument may be an invasive medical instrument, such as an endoscope. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101563 | Filter Container, Assembly and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A filter assembly is disclosed. The filter assembly includes a filter including a filter media, and an end cap; a filter container including an open end, and a wall portion defining a cavity that is adapted to receive the filter, wherein the wall portion includes an inner surface defining the cavity; and a close-out member removably secured to the filter container proximate the open end, wherein the close-out member includes a circumferential wall, an end wall, an inner surface, and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the close-out member includes one or more filter-retaining elements that engages the end cap, wherein the one or more filter retaining elements are located proximate one or more of the circumferential wall and the end wall, wherein the one or more filter retaining elements include a radial portion extending radially inwardly from an inner circumferential surface of the circumferential wall, and an axial portion extending axially away from an inner end wall surface of the end wall. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101564 | Water activation piece for use in flow passage, arrangement structure of the water activation piece, and water activation device using the water activation piece and the arrangement structure - To provide a water activation piece for use in a flow passage for forming a more efficient water flow stirring state for activating water though the piece which is formed in a simple structure with limited flow passage length, and a structural arrangement of the water activation piece, and a water activation device using the water activation piece and a structural arrangement thereof. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101565 | Water-Cleaner - A portable direct current water-cleaner includes a handheld tank for storing a water chamber and a component chamber entirely therein. The water chamber is adapted for containing water and the component chamber for receiving a pump adapted for pumping the water, a filter adapted for filtering the water and a switch valve installed in the tank. The switch valve is operable between a first mode for directing the water from the pump to the filter so that the water passes through the filter and a second mode for bypassing the filter. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101566 | DIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND RELATED COMPONENTS - A cassette is described for holding circuit components used with a hemodialysis machine. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101567 | Method and Apparatus for the Purification of Salty Streams and the Removal of Particulates Therefrom - A filter assembly for filtering contaminants from a fluid stream. The housing of the filter assembly is preferably made of fiber reinforced plastic to prevent corrosion from the fluid stream, and can hold one or two filter elements or cartridges, each of which can hold a single filter, or multiple filters. Flow in filter housings having two elements can be unidirectional or opposed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101568 | Device for coupling to equipment for treating water in general and waste water - The equipment incorporates a tank that contains a moving bed of sand and inside which there is the device of the invention, which comprises a tubular pumping device associated with a space coaxial with an inlet conduit for the water to be treated and with outlets for said water within the bed of sand, including a sand washer placed in the upper part of the pumping structure, and also an outlet conduit for clean water and an outlet conduit for dirty water. Novelty focuses on the tubular pumping structure, which includes a fluidizing nozzle and also a lateral injection of air, with the interposition of a laminar filtering body. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101569 | SLUDGE FILTRATION APPARATUS AND FILTER ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A sludge filtration apparatus has a sludge tank configured to store sludge and at least one filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a filtration membrane for filtering the sludge and a pipe insertable in the filtration membrane to supply air to a secondary side of the filtration membrane for dislodging the sludge from the filtration membrane. The pipe has a plurality of holes for discharging gas, namely air, to an area in which the filtration membrane inclines downwardly with the secondary side thereof. The sludge filtration apparatus can prevent thickened sludge from remaining in an upper portion of the filter assembly. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101570 | Liquid Filter - A liquid filter intended for use as a fuel filter is composed of a housing produced from aluminium by an extrusion process and of a cover ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101571 | Drilling fluids settling tank - A settling tank for drilling fluids is provided, having a first compartment. The first compartment has confining walls, an inlet, an outlet weir, and a source of secondary fluid. At least one of the confining walls has a downwardly sloped confining wall. The inlet is provided for supply of drilling fluids into the first compartment. The outlet weir is positioned in at least one of the confining walls. At least one source of secondary fluid is provided. The source of secondary fluid is configured to direct fluids down the downwardly sloped confining wall towards a collection area. By directing fluids down the downwardly sloped confining wall, solids that may accumulate in the compartment are more efficiently moved towards the collection area where they can be removed. The apparatus and method disclosed herein describe an efficient approach to processing drilling fluids on site. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PRODUCED WATER - A system and method were used to treat produced water. Field- testing demonstrated the removal of contaminants from produced water from oil and gas wells. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101573 | Waste water treatment apparatus and waste water treatment method - In waste water treatment apparatus and method, a mineral mixing tank receives biologically treated water, sludge which is generated by biological treatment, and mineral sludge which contains calcium and so on from a settling tank. A mineral pump returns the sludge and the treated water from the mineral mixing tank to a raw water tank. An air-lift pump circulates treatment water between a reaeration tank having a semi-anaerobic section and a denitrification tank. In circulation of the treatment water between the reaeration tank and the denitrification tank, the semi-anaerobic section alleviates the change of environment for microorganisms and thereby realizes the environment easy to propagate for the microorganisms. The air-lift pump allows the agitation with low energy consumption even when the microorganisms are cultured up to a high concentration thereof. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101574 | METHOD OF TREATING WATER USING PETROLEUM COKE - A process for treating water containing dissolved organics, for example, oil sands process-affected water, using petroleum coke is provided, comprising: removing petroleum coke from a coking operation; forming a petroleum coke/water slurry by adding the water to be treated to the petroleum coke; and mixing the slurry for a sufficient time in a carbon adsorption reactor to allow the petroleum coke to adsorb a substantial portion of the dissolved organics from the water. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101575 | Liquid To Liquid Biological Particle Concentrator - A rapid one-pass liquid filtration system efficiently concentrates biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. Additional concentration stages may be added in “cascade” fashion, in order to concentrate particles below the size cut of each preceding stage remaining in the separated fluid in a concentrated sample suspension. This process can also be used to create a “band-pass” concentration for concentration of a particular target size particle within a narrow range. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101576 | PRIMING AND AIR REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIALYSIS - A renal treatment fluid priming method includes priming an extracorporeal circuit connected to a patient with a physiologically compatible fluid, the extracorporeal circuit including an arterial line, a venous line and blood compartment of a blood filter; and pumping from a renal treatment fluid line in communication with the blood filter (i) pulling blood from the patient through the arterial line to flush the physiologically compatible fluid through the arterial line and the blood filter compartment into the renal treatment fluid line and (ii) pulling blood from the patient through the venous line to flush the physiologically compatible fluid through the venous line and the blood filter compartment into the renal treatment fluid line, such that a greater volume of blood is pulled from the patient via (i) and (ii) than a volume of the extracorporeal circuit. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101577 | Methods and Systems for Controlling Ultrafiltration Using Central Venous Pressure Measurements - The volume of fluid removed from a patient during ultrafiltration is controlled automatically on the basis of central venous pressure (CVP) measurements. In one embodiment, a central venous catheter (CVC) is used for accessing blood during dialysis. A sensor located at the tip of the catheter or inside the dialysis machine is used to periodically measure CVP. CVP feedback data helps prevent the excessive removal of fluids from the patient. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101578 | Process for enhanced total organic carbon removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance - One embodiment of a method to system for enhancing TOC removal while maintaining membrane filter performance is the implementation of a dual pH control system. This embodiment will enhance the ability to maximize TOC removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. By adjusting pH, dosing a chemical coagulant and incorporating liquid-solids separation, a considerably higher degree of TOC removal is possible. By adjusting pH again after liquid-solids separation this embodiment can drastically increase the efficiency of the membrane microfiltration/ultrafiltration system. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101579 | Hollow Fiber Membrane Module, Hollow Fiber Membrane Module Unit, Membrane Filtration Device Using the Same, and Method of Operating the Same - A hollow fiber membrane module using a sheet-form hollow fiber membrane having excellent cleaning properties in which the pressure resistance of a hollow fiber membrane anchor section does not deteriorate, even when the membrane area increases; a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the module; a membrane filtration device using the unit; and an operation method therefor are provided. The hollow fiber membrane module comprises sheet-form hollow fiber membranes and an anchoring member which anchors the sheet-form hollow fiber membranes in a roughly parallel manner while maintaining in an open state at least one end portion of the sheet-form hollow fiber membranes. The shape of an end face of a side of the anchoring member from which the hollow fiber membranes are exposed is roughly rectangular, and the shape of an end face of a side of the anchoring member toward which the hollow fiber membranes open is roughly circular. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101580 | Production of monolithic separating columns - The present invention relates to a process for the production of monolithic separating columns using monolithic moldings whose diameter is reduced by grinding, and to separating columns having improved separation efficiency produced in this way, and to the use thereof. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101581 | Immobilized titanium ion affinity chromatography material and its preparation and application - The present invention relates to an immobilized titanium ion affinity chromatography material and its preparation and application. Titanium ion is immobilized on solid support by taking advantage of strong interaction between titanium ions and phosphate groups on the solid support. The immobilized titanium ion affinity chromatography material is applied to enrich phosphopeptides. Phosphopeptides are isolated because they retained on the affinity material due to the strong chelating interaction between the immobilized titanium ions and the phosphate groups on the phosphopeptides. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101582 | Recycled Suppressor Regenerants - A suppressed ion chromatographic apparatus using a regenerant recycle loop, comprising (a) an ion separation device, (b) a membrane suppressor, (c) a detector, (d) a container for regenerant solution, (e) a first conduit between the ion separation device and the suppressor, (f) a second conduit between the regenerant solution container and the suppressor, (g) a third conduit between the suppressor and the regenerant solution container, and (h) a regenerant solution recycle loop out of fluid communication with the detector outlet. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101583 | HYBRID MEMBRANE MODULE, SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER - A process for reducing the content and volume of organic matter in a wastewater stream comprises contacting the latter with a nanofiltration device so as to obtain a concentrate, and a permeate as an aqueous stream containing any salts of non-precipitable metal ions which may be present, then contacting the concentrate with a preferably backflashable ultrafiltration device, and optionally also with activated carbon. This process may be part of a broader one which also removes other components from the wastewater stream. A module comprising (a) a nanofiltration device; (b) a preferably backflashable ultrafiltration device; (c) conduit(s) adapted to convey nanofiltration device concentrate to the ultrafiltration device; and optionally (d) a vessel containing activated carbon; as well as a system for treating a wastewater stream which includes this module, also form part of the invention. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101584 | Reverse flow reactor with integrated separation and process for the employing this reactor - The present invention pertains to a reverse-flow reactor comprising at least one catalyst bed which is preceded and followed by at least one bed containing selectively adsorbing material, and its application for in a process for the removal of contaminants from a process stream. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101585 | Chromatographic methods - The current invention comprises a method for the regeneration of a cation exchange chromatography column. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101586 | ADSORPTION OF RADIONUCLIDES - The present application relates to a process for the adsorption of radionuclides from media, preferably waters or aqueous solutions, as arise, for example, in nuclear plants, preferably nuclear power plants, by contacting the medium to be treated, preferably water or aqueous solutions, with a mixed bed which is provided additionally with at least one covering layer of a monodisperse, macroporous ion exchanger having a median bead diameter smaller than the ion exchanger used in the mixed bed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101587 | METHOD OF INHIBITING SCALE FORMATION AND DEPOSITION IN DESALINATION SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an improved method of inhibiting corrosion and calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate scaling in thermal and membrane desalination processes. The method includes adding a composition having an acrylic acid 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropyl sulfonic acid copolymer, optionally combined with an oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid to seawater or recirculation brine in a desalting process to produce water for drinking and industrial applications. The method also includes adding a composition including mono, bis, and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid adducts to the desalting process. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101588 | Removal of Arsenic from Drinking and Process Water - A method of removing arsenic and heavy metals from water using metal salt hydroxide-gels is provided. The arsenic present in water is adsorbed onto the hydroxide-gels which can effectively be filtered through a diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration bed. The combination of DE mixed hydroxide-gels is also effective in removing arsenic from water and heavy metals from water. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101589 | Method for removing hydrazine compounds - Disclosed are methods for removing hydrazine compounds from solutions. Solutions containing hydrazine compounds are contacted with crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101590 | Wastewater treatment method and apparatus - A method for treating wastewater, comprising distributing the wastewater into a disposal trench, percolating the wastewater through primary filtration treatment material positioned within the trench, transferring the wastewater into a storage area filled with storage material, percolating the wastewater through secondary treatment material, transferring the wastewater away from the secondary treatment material and into the environment, wherein the secondary treatment material is positioned at a distance horizontally from the trench and a device for treating wastewater, comprising at least one disposal trench adapted to receive, transport and percolate wastewater therefrom, primary filtration treatment material positioned within the trench and adapted to receive and percolate wastewater therethrough, a storage area filled with storage material, secondary treatment material positioned at a distance horizontally from the trench adapted to receive and percolate wastewater therethrough, means for transferring the wastewater away from the secondary treatment material and into the environment. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101591 | STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION DEVICE - A reusable protection device for a storm drain inlet includes a semi-permeable sleeve filled with a filter media. The protection device generally seats over a mouth to cover the storm drain inlet to allow passage of water runoff, but limit passage of sediment into the storm drain inlet. The sediment can be removed with a cleaning process for the removal of additional sediment from additional runoff water. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101592 | Method for separating emulsions - A method for breaking an emulsion of an ionic liquid which is a salt that is in the liquid state at a temperature below 1500 C, and an oil, comprising the steps of (a) irradiating the emulsion with microwave radiation; (b) separating the emulsion into an ionic liquid phase and an oil phase; and (c) recovering at least one of the phases. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101593 | PULSED POWER WATER TREATMENT - A method for providing biological control to a flow of water in a recirculating potable hot water system. In such a system, water is subjected to an initial chemical treatment using an oxidizing biocide such as chlorine dioxide or peracetic acid that rapidly kills biofilm and | 2009-04-23 |
20090101594 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER - An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital computer as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101595 | Canister Filter System With Drain That Cooperates With Filter Element - A canister filter system includes a base, a canister attachable to the base, and positioned inside the canister a filter element having filter media. A drain engages and forms a seal with the filter element in a closed position. In an open position, the drain allows fluid to be removed from the canister. Because the drain is engaged to and forms a seal with the filter element in the closed position, the drain cannot be closed unless a filter element is present inside the canister. This prevents accidental or intentional use of the filter system without a filter element in place. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101596 | SELECTIVE PARTITIONING CAPACITY BASED FILTER MEDIA - A method is provided for filtering a fluid. The method includes the step of selecting a first surface filtration medium to include layers of a first mesh material (FMM). The method also includes the step of selecting a second surface filtration medium to include layers of a second mesh material (SMM). The layers of FMM are selected to include a first number of layers (FNL) for collectively providing a first absolute micron filter rating (FAMFR) and a first capacity for collecting a first type of particles. The layers of SMM are selected to include a second number of layers (SNL) different from the FNL. The SNL is selected for collectively providing a second absolute micron filter rating (SAMFR). The SAMFR is different from the FAMFR. The SNL is also selected for providing a second capacity for collecting a second type of particles. The second capacity is different from the first capacity. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101597 | FILTER DIAPER AND METHOD - A fluid containment apparatus for use with a fluid filter removably disposed on a substrate is provided. The apparatus comprises a flexible band having a fluid absorbent layer and a fluid barrier layer. The absorbent layer has a first edge, a second edge, an interior side, and an exterior side. The interior side of the absorbent layer is configured to be disposed proximately about an outer surface of the fluid filter to absorb fluid spillage therefrom. The first edge of the absorbent layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to the substrate to absorb fluid spillage therefrom. The barrier layer is joined substantially about the second edge and the exterior side of the absorbent layer. The barrier layer is configured to prevent fluid flow therethrough. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101598 | METHODS FOR REMOVING SUSPENDED SOLIDS FROM A GASIFICATION PROCESS STREAM - A method of removing suspended solids from a gasification process water stream includes, in an exemplary embodiment, providing a gasification process water stream containing process derived suspended solids, settling at least a portion of the suspended solids from the process water stream in a settling apparatus, providing a filter apparatus having a plurality of filter elements, and removing a portion of the settled solids from the settling apparatus. The method also includes precoating the filter elements with the settled solids removed from the settling apparatus, directing a portion of the process water stream from the settling apparatus to the filter apparatus, and filtering the portion of the process water stream directed from the settling apparatus through the precoated filter elements to remove suspended solids particles to form a filtrate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101599 | Methods And Apparatus For Isolating Platelets From Blood - A platelet collection device comprising a centrifugal spin-separator container with a cavity having a longitudinal inner surface. A float in the cavity has a base, a platelet collection surface above the base, an outer surface. The float density is below the density of erythrocytes and above the density of plasma. The platelet collection surface has a position on the float which places it below the level of platelets when the float is suspended in separated blood. During centrifugation, a layer of platelets or buffy coat collects closely adjacent the platelet collection surface. Movement of a float having a density greater than whole blood through the sedimenting erythrocytes releases entrapped platelets, increasing the platelet yield. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101600 | HIGHLY DURABLE POROUS PVDF FILM, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME AND WASHING METHOD AND FILTRATION METHOD USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a PVDF porous film, which has high water permeability and high chemical resistance to washing chemicals and the like that has been difficult to realize with conventional polymer porous films, and which can be used over a prolonged period of time; and a method of producing the same and the like. Namely, the present invention provides a porous film in which the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin is 50% or more but not more than 90%, and the product of the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin and the specific surface area of the film is 300 (%·m | 2009-04-23 |
20090101601 | FILTER DEVICE AND FILTER METHOD - In order to provide a filter device for filtering a fluid medium containing solids, comprising a backflushing filter and a flushing line, by means of which fluid backflushed during a backflushing phase from the backflushing filter can be supplied to a further treatment mechanism, in which the discharging of dirt from the backflushing filter is simplified, it is proposed that the backflushing filter should have a coarse dirt outlet which is connected to the flushing line so that coarse dirt which has arrived through the coarse dirt outlet into the flushing line can be supplied to the further treatment mechanism together with the backflushed fluid during the backflushing phase. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101602 | RACK FOR HOLDING WORKPIECES | 2009-04-23 |
20090101603 | TOOL-LESS RACK RAIL SYSTEM INCORPORATING CLAMPING MECHANISM - A rack rail system engageable with a post of a rack. The rack rail system includes a rail assembly and a flange provided on at least an end of the rail assembly. The flange includes a pin insertable into an aperture of the post when the flange is adjacent to the post. The rack rail system further includes a clamp pivotably connected to the flange and movable from an open position and a closed position. The clamp receives both the post and the flange in the closed position. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101604 | Cooking utensil support apparatus - A cooking utensil support apparatus for catching and containing runoff from supported cooking utensils has a support body with an integral depressed catch well or basin. The support body further has a pair of spaced-apart and mutually parallel walls, each terminating upwardly in a top edge. The top edge of each wall has a plurality of slots for resting cooking utensils therein. The slots extend downwardly from the top edges in mutually aligned pairs between the walls. A tray is positioned below where the working ends of utensils are positioned when resting in the slots so that runoff drips into the tray for easy disposal. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101605 | RESILIENT ROD FEATURE IN HANGING FILE FOLDER - A hanging file folder for mounting to a pair of spaced apart rails is disclosed. The file folder has a first and second rod with a pair of hook portions on opposing ends thereof for engaging the pair of spaced apart rails. The file folder body has first and second walls forming a pocket for holding materials therein, and is assembled such that the pocket is suspended between the first and second rods. At least one of the first and second rods includes a resilient structure for permitting at least one of the hook portions to move longitudinally and adjust an effective length of its rod for accommodating variances in the angle at which folders are mounted on the rails. The resilient structure may include a tension spring, for example. The hook portions may be movably mounted to the rod and may include the resilient mechanism. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101606 | Product shelf divider system and method - The present invention relates generally to a shelf divider system for retail store product storage and display; more particularly, the present invention enables organization and presentation of a wide variety and types of products. A plurality of shelf dividers attach substantially perpendicularly to a pair of base strips. This perpendicular attachment is accomplished by inserting snap-fit pegs on the bottom of the shelf dividers into an array of mating holes formed in the base strips. Each adjacent pair of dividers forms a product organizing channel to keep the products in neat rows on the store shelf. Product paddles slide through the product organizing channel. An elongated pull ring attached to the product paddle causes products to move through the product organizing channel across the product shelf toward the front edge of the product shelf. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101607 | Magnetic knife supporter - The knife supporter comprises at least two magnetic boards has same magnetic polarity at inner side facing each other, so that the magnetic boards repel each other, and a supporting frame slidably supports the magnetic boards, so that the magnetic board can slide along the supporting frame for magnetic the knife therebetween, whereby when a knife is put between the two magnetic boards, the magnetic boards with magnetism can attract the knife and clamp the knife tightly therebetween, when no knife is put between the two magnetic boards, the magnetic boards are separated due to same magnetic polarity repelling each other. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101608 | Interactive White Board Track System - A track system for slidably mounting a frame. The track system includes an upper track parallel to a lower track, and the tracks may be mounted to a wall. A left carriage upright and a right carriage upright are aligned orthogonally to the tracks, and the carriage uprights are slidably connected to the tracks on each end through a roller assembly, each roller assembly having a wheel that is slidably mounted to the corresponding track. The wheel is kept on the track by a stop at either end of the track. A stabilizing support structure fixes the left carriage upright parallel to the right carriage upright. Finally, the carriage uprights each have a bracket at each end, the brackets adapted to hold a frame and projector screen in front of the carriage uprights. The projector screen, frame, carriage uprights, and stabilizing support structure may then slide laterally as a whole. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101609 | Curtain rod assembly - A curtain rod assembly includes a longitudinally adjustable retaining member the length of which can be changed to fit the width between parallel spaced apart side members of windows of different sizes. The retaining member has tubular parts that are telescopically assembled to one another and a bracket at each end thereof. The brackets have a first portion that extends radially outward of the retaining member and a second portion that extends axially to support a curtain rod above the window with the outer ends spaced apart wider than the window frame. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101610 | CAPSULE MERCHANDISING CAGE - A merchandising system for displaying products in a retail environment includes a panel structure extending upwardly from a floor, the panel structure forming a plurality of regularly, or uniformly, spaced insertion areas. The system also includes an annular cage supported over the floor by the panel structure such that it projects outwardly from the front of the panel structure. The annular cage optionally includes a first loop defining a front and a back with the back facing toward the panel structure and the front facing away from the panel structure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101611 | HANGING MODULE FOR HOLDING WORKPIECES - A hanging module ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101612 | Point Of Purchase Display - A point of purchase display includes a hanger strip with a plurality of sideways hangers suspending products with suspendable packaging. The hanger strip is a single planar sheet with a plurality of slits that form tongue members extending in one lateral direction to a free end that can be pivoted to either the front or back side of the strip. The tongues can take various configurations, for example, having upwardly extending hooked free ends or round-headed free ends. The hangers can also be formed of generally E-shaped slits defining opposing tongue and prong features, preferably designed to capture the necks of hanger hooks on the products. The hanger strip also has a display area devoid of hangers for promotional printing or decals. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101613 | Articulating modular storage system - The present articulating overhead storage device includes a spine of a predetermined length with an upper and lower end regions. An article holder is releasably connected to the spine to securely and releaseably hold at least a portion of an article, such as athletic equipment, sporting goods, clothing, tools, and/or other articles for storage. The spine is articularly fixed at its upper end region to an anchor plate which in turn is secured to an overhead surface thereby allowing articulation of the spine between a generally horizontal and a generally vertical position. The lower end region of the spine is releasably fixed to a foundation plate which in turn is secured to an overhead surface. In a preferred embodiment, the spine is detachable from the anchor plate. In another embodiment, the lower end region of the spine is releasably attached to a base receiver fixed to and projecting up from a floor stand to allow the spine to remain in a generally vertical position when detached from the anchor plate. In yet another embodiment, the anchor plate and/or foundation plate can be secured to a vertical and/or horizontal overhead surfaces. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101614 | Unpowered End Effector for Dispensing Apparatus - A mechanical picking system for a x-y picker dispensing apparatus that includes at least one substantially horizontal shelf operable for supporting a product, and a picker assembly which further includes an unpowered end effector. The unpowered end effector includes a plurality of receiving fingers and a holding area. The unpowered end effector is rotatable with respect to the shelf to enable the fingers to transfer the product from the shelf to the holding area. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101615 | Articulated Joint Coupling - An articulated joint coupling ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CLOSURE DEVICE AND A CONTAINER - A method for forming a closure device for a container is disclosed including providing a first mold component having a first annular groove. The first annular groove is configured to form a skirt of the closure device. A plurality of ejector blades are provided and are positioned within the mold component. The blades include a notch for forming a lug on an inner surface of the skirt. The lug is back-locked relative to the mold component. A moldable material is introduced into a mold cavity to form the closure device. The device is removed from the mold component by moving the blades along a path defined by tracks formed in the mold component that is generally along a vertical axis of the mold component, wherein the path includes a radially outward component, and the moving of the blades relieves the back-lock of the lug formed on the closure device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101617 | Convertible Bottle for Children - A convertible bottle for children has a lid which can be manipulated to provide alternative liquid outlets, for example, a nipple, a foldable sippy spout, and a pop-up sports-type valved outlet. The cap, or a portion of the cap, may be inverted to expose different outlets, and each of the outlets forms or contains a valve for controlling liquid flow to prevent spillage. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101618 | PLASTIC CLOSURE COMPRISING A DRINKING OR POURING NECK AND FOIL PIERCING DEVICE - The closure consists of a lower closure part, which forms a drinking and pouring neck, in addition to a closure cap, which is pivotally connected to the lower closure part by a hinge. The drinking and pouring neck sits in a planar disc, onto which the hinge of the closure cap is formed. Below the disc, the drinking and pouring neck is surrounded by a deformable wall that forms a cone or dome, said wall extending obliquely downwards from the neck and being connected to the outer edge of the lower closure part. The drinking and pouring neck projects beneath the underside of said deformable wall and the lower edge of said neck forms at least two piercing elements. A spacer strip is formed onto the lower edge of the closure cap by means of one or more material bridges that act as predetermined breaking points. The spacer band guarantees that the cap has never been opened. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101619 | Closure with Hinged Lid for Bottles and the Like with an Automatic Lid Opening System Comprising an Improved Button - Closure with hinged lid for a bottle and the like with an automatic lid opening system including an improved button. The closure has an elastic element made from elastomer material that exerts a spring-back force on the lid towards an open position thereof, and an anchoring member between a main body and the lid. The button includes a movable area, made from material of the main body, with a front portion defined in a side wall of the main body and joined thereto by a pivoting line. The anchoring member includes a first part formed in the movable area of the main body and a second part formed on the lid for being anchored in the first part. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101620 | STORAGE AND DRINKING CONTAINER - A storage and drinking container for pressurised beverages comprises a drinking vessel ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101621 | STOPPER FOR A CONTAINER - The stopper ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101622 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING VARIABLE PARALLEL PLATE CAPACITORS - A method for fabricating micromachined structures is provided. A structure including a dielectric layer, a metal layer and a passivation layer is formed, wherein the dielectric layer has a via thereon. An etching window is formed on the passivation layer. An etching solution is poured into the via through the etching window to perform a process of etching. After etching, the etching solution is removed and the passivation layer is removed. Finally, the structure is etched again to form the micromachined structure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101623 | ETCHING PROCESSES USED IN MEMS PRODUCTION - The efficiency of an etching process may be increased in various ways, and the cost of an etching process may be decreased. Unused etchant may be isolated and recirculated during the etching process. Etching byproducts may be collected and removed from the etching system during the etching process. Components of the etchant may be isolated and used to general additional etchant. Either or both of the etchant or the layers being etched may also be optimized for a particular etching process. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101624 | Method for manufacturing magnetic recording medium - A method for efficiently manufacturing a magnetic recording medium by filling concave portions of a concavo-convex patterned recording layer with a filler to provide sufficient surface flatness is provided. A cladding is etched by a dry etching method in which an etch rate of the cladding is equal to or higher than an etch rate of the filler. Then, by dry etching method in which an etch rate of the filler is higher than that of the cladding, the filler is etched so that a top surface of a diaphragm over a recording element (or a top surface of the recording element in absence of the diaphragm) is exposed, and the cladding remains over the concave portion of the concavo-convex pattern of the recording layer. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101625 | Silicon carbide particles, methods of fabrication, and methods using same - Improved silicon carbide particles, improved silicon carbide abrasive particles, and abrasive slurry compositions for use chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processes. The particles can comprise nano-sized silicon carbide particles, particularly silicon carbide particles having a surface chemistry similar to silica. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101626 | SELECTIVE ETCHING BATH METHODS - An etching method. The method includes etching a first plurality of silicon wafers in a first enchant, each silicon wafer having SiO | 2009-04-23 |
20090101627 | ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE HAVING WIRE ELECTRODE CUTTING FUNCTION, AND WIRE ELECTRODE CUTTING METHOD - A wire electric discharge machine and a wire electrode cutting method capable of carrying out a wire electrode cutting process without need for an operator to input information on material or a diameter of a wire electrode. An electric current measuring device measures a value of an electrical current flowing through a wire electrode to which a voltage is applied. An electrical resistance of the wire electrode is detected based on the applied voltage and the measured value of the electrical current. A plurality of cutting conditions predetermined and stored for electrical resistances of different types of wire electrodes. A cutting condition for the wire electrode is determined based on the detected electrical resistance of the wire electrode and the stored plurality of cutting conditions, and the wire electrode is fusion-cut on the thus determined cutting condition. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101628 | SPOT WELDING CAP CHANGER - The invention relates to a spot welding cap changer ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101629 | EROSION RESISTANT TORCH - An erosion resistant torch for use in a solid free form fabrication system for manufacturing a component from successive layers of metal feedstock material. The erosion resistant torch includes a torch structure defining a torch nozzle formed of a highly conductive bulk material. The erosion resistant torch further includes a gas flow channel and an orifice defined therein. An arc electrode is disposed within the gas flow channel. An erosion resistant material is disposed between the torch nozzle and the arc electrode in the form of a coating layer or an erosion resistant insert. The erosion resistant material is formed of one of a refractory material or a ceramic material. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101630 | Engine-Generator Without Flywheel - A system, in one embodiment, may include a welding generator having a rotor and a stator, an engine coupled to the generator wherein the rotor comprises a mass configured to provide a substantial amount of inertia to smooth operation of the engine. A system, in another embodiment, may include an engine and an electromechanical device coupled to the engine, wherein the electromechanical device comprises a rotor having a mass effective to absorb energy from the engine during firing portions and return energy to the engine during non-firing portions of a cycle of the engine. A method is provided for removing a flywheel that substantially provides inertia to an engine of a welding system and providing inertia to smooth operation of the engine without or independent of the flywheel. Another method is provided that includes substantially providing inertia to an engine via a rotor of a generator. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101631 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HIGH CURRENT COMPONENTS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A control system for controlling high current devices in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a power source, a first and a second plurality of high current devices and a high current device control module. The high current device control module is connected to the power source and has a multiplexer circuit and a plurality of driver circuits connected to the first and second plurality of high current devices. The multiplexer circuit is in communication with the plurality of driver circuits to selectively activate the first plurality of high current devices or the second plurality of high current devices. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101632 | HEATING UNIT FOR DIRECT CURRENT APPLICATIONS - A direct current powered electrical heating unit capable of distributing heat across the heating unit in a substantially uniform fashion. The heating unit includes a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer. The heating unit further includes a pliable electrical heating element disposed between the first and the second cover layers and configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising graphite thermally coupled to the heat generating element. The heating unit further includes a thermal insulation layer positioned above the pliable electrical heating element and between the first and the second cover layers. A receiving power connector is electrically connected to the heat generating element. The receiving power connector configured to connect to a direct current power source. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101633 | REACTOR WITH SMALL LINEAR LAMPS FOR LOCALIZED HEAT CONTROL AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY - An arrangement of short linear heat lamps is provided which allows for localized control of temperature nonuniformities in a substrate during semiconductor processing. A reactor includes a substrate holder positioned between a top bank and a bottom bank of linear heat lamps. Alternatively, only one such bank may be provided. At least one of the banks includes lamps of a plurality of different lengths, at least some of the lengths being shorter than a diameter of the substrate holder. In some configurations, the lamps in a bank are disposed substantially parallel to each other in a repeating pattern. In some other configurations, the lamps in a bank are disposed in a radial direction with respect to a vertical axis of the substrate holder. Power output of the short lamps can be adjusted individually or in groups to provide localized control of temperature of the substrate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101634 | Joining Method - A joining method, in particular for gas turbine components, is provided wherein applying inductive heating, using at least one inductor, to a joining zone of a first component section and a second component section; following and/or during the step of applying inductive heating, exerting a press force on the first component second and the second component section to weld the first and second component section together, additionally heating by a capacitor discharge of the joining zone of the first and second component sections. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101635 | COIL UNIT OF INDUCTION HEATING FIXING DEVICE - In an embodiment of the invention, a plug is connected to an end of a litz wire of an electromagnetic induction coil. In a state where the plug is protruded, the electromagnetic induction coil, an insulating plate, a magnetic core and a coil holder are integrally sealed with a coil mold. A center coil unit, a first and a second side coil units are arranged to be opposite to a heat roller, the plug is inserted in a socket of a power source code or a connection code, and the electromagnetic induction coil can be connected to a power source. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101636 | Transverse Flux Electric Inductors - An apparatus and process are provided for inductively heating a workpiece to a desired cross sectional temperature. At least one pair of coils form a transverse flux inductor. The workpiece is located between the pair of opposing coils, which are oriented across the cross section of the workpiece. Each coil comprises a plurality of coil sections. The distance between one or more opposing coil sections is adapted to achieve the desired cross sectional induction heating temperature profile in the workpiece. Alternatively the distance between all opposing coil sections are equidistant from each other, and one or more flux concentrators, moveable at least in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece, can be used to achieve the desired cross sectional induction heating temperature profile in the workpiece. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101637 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE PROCESSES IN A WELDING-TYPE POWER SOURCE USING A REFINED CONTROLLER ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for operating an welding-based power source includes an welding-type power source includes a power conditioner configured to receive power from a power source and condition the power to have characteristics within a predefined set of thresholds and an inverter configured to receive the conditioned power from the power conditioner and convert the conditioned power to AC power. The welding-type power source also includes a rectifier configured to convert the AC power to DC welding-type power to drive a welding-type process and a processor segregated into at least two functional modules. The processor may be a field programmable gate array (FPGA) based processor. A first functional module is configured to control the power conditioner to condition the power to have characteristics within the predefined set of thresholds and a second functional module is configured to control the inverter to convert the conditioned power to AC power. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101638 | INDUCTION MODULE, ARRANGEMENT OF SEVERAL INDUCTION MODULES AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH AN INDUCTION MODULE - An induction module and an arrangement of several such induction modules is provided, typically having several power electronics modules for controlling in each case at least one induction coil in a housing. A control unit is also provided in the housing. The control unit and the overall arrangement are configured for operation with a synchronization bus system, which is used for connecting to other induction modules in an arrangement. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101639 | MICROWAVE HEATING METHOD AND DEVICE - Monomode electromagnetic radiation is generated in an irradiation zone. A disc-shaped product to be treated is held vertically in a carriage and is moved translationally into the irradiation zone. Upstream, infrared lights subject the product to infrared radiation. Thus, the product is very rapidly defrosted. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101640 | Foldable Crate With Bidirectional Manually Releasable Fastening Mechanism - A foldable crate has two pairs of folding sides hinged to base. A fastening mechanism associated with one pair of sides has a pair of displaceable catch elements assuming an engagement position for engaging features of the adjacent first pair of sides to inhibit folding of the crate. The fastening mechanism also includes a manually operable actuator linked to each of the pair of catches by a mechanical linkage such that, when the manually operable actuator is displaced from an initial position in either of an upward vertical motion and a downward vertical motion, the mechanical linkages displace the catch elements from the engagement position to release the engagement so as to allow folding of the crate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101641 | Collapsible laundry hamper - The present invention relates to a collapsible laundry hamper, including a plurality of ring frames and a plurality of elongated links. The ring frames are pivotally connected with the links in a manner that the ring frames are parallel to and spaced from each other. The links are pivotable with respect to the ring frames between an upright position, at which the links are substantially perpendicular to the ring frames so that the collapsible laundry hamper is unfolded into an upright state, and a collapsed position, at which the links are substantially parallel to the ring frames so that the collapsible laundry is folded or collapsed into a collapsed state. The laundry hamper further includes at least one fastener for keeping the laundry hamper in the upright state. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101642 | FUEL INLET STRUCTURE OF RESIN FUEL TANK, RESIN FUEL TANK HAVING FUEL INLET COMPONENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE RESIN FUEL TANK - A fuel inlet structure of a resin fuel tank includes an upstanding portion and a fuel inlet. The upstanding portion is provided to the resin fuel tank molded by blow molding and stands upright in a cylindrical form. The fuel inlet is provided in the upstanding portion. The upstanding portion is formed by insert molding of a separate fuel inlet component in an integral manner during the blow molding of the tank. The fuel inlet component integrally includes a level plate portion extending downward below an upper surface of the tank. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101643 | PRESSURE COOKER WITH OVERPRESSURE SAFETY DEVICE - The invention relates to a pressure cooking appliance ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101644 | Closure - The invention relates to a closure for a container for holding a fluid, more particularly an adhesion promoter composition, provided, having a base element which can be fastened in the region of a pour opening of the container and which has an opening through which the fluid can be withdrawn from the container, having a first closure element which in a closed position thereof effects fluid-tight sealing of the opening of the base element and which in an open position thereof releases the opening of the base element, and having a second closure element, which can be fastened to the base element in such a way as to be repeatedly releasable and which, in a container storage mode, secures the first closure element in its storage position and, for a container dispensing mode, releases the first closure element to bring it from its closed position into the open position. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101645 | TAMPER RESISTANT CONTAINER WITH LOCKING RIM - A multi-section lid for a can containing edible material includes a lid base, a cover portion, and a tear strip. The lid base can attach the lid to the can. The lid base defines one or more openings that permit access to the edible material. The cover portion includes one or more doors to cover the openings. The tear strip portion is positioned between the lid base and the cover portion. The tear strip portion is connected to the lid base and the cover portion by a plurality of bridges. The mold for forming the lid includes cavities that define flow channels that permit the lid material to flow through bridge cavities to fill the cavities in the mold during formation of the lid such that the lid base, the cover portion, and the tear strip portion are the single integral component. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101646 | Storage and Dispensing System - According to one embodiment, a liquid storage and dispensing system includes a closure configured with a spout that is releasably coupled to a body. The body has a base integrally formed with a front region, a back region, and two side regions that form a cavity for storage of a substance. For placement of a product label, the front region is relatively flatter than the two side regions and the back region, and the front region slopes inwardly from the base such that the front region faces upwardly when the base is placed on a horizontal surface. Each of the two side regions includes an indentation proximate the opening and aligned with a longitudinal axis passing through the center of body. The indentations form a handle for grasping the body while dispensing the substance. The front region and the indentations form a volume in the upper portion of the body that is less than the lower portion of the body. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101647 | Tamper Evident Plastic Dispensing Container - Tamper-resistance is provided in spice container closures and containers through use of tamper-evident and/or tamper-resistant elements. A tamper evident closure includes a base, a cover, and a tamper strip, with the tamper strip being joined to the base and cover by a first hinge connecting the tamper strip to the base and a second hinge connecting the tamper strip to the cover. At least one dispensing port in the base is selectively coverable by a flap of the cover. The tamper strip is adapted to be manually torn away and fully released from the cover and base. The flap is hinged to the cover by a third hinge. In addition, or alternatively, a snap lock connection is formed between a container closure and the container. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101648 | CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a container ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101649 | Drum with sidewall threaded to plastic base or chime - A shipping and storage drum comprises a unitary base of synthetic resin comprising a circular center wall connected at a peripheral edge to a connecting ring having an upwardly opening threaded annular channel. A tubular fiberboard sidewall defines a peripherally closed space having open opposite upper and lower ends. The tubular sidewall lower end is threaded into the threaded annular channel to close the sidewall lower end. The shipping and storage drum may also comprise a chime of synthetic resin comprising a connecting ring having a downwardly opening threaded annular channel receiving the upper end of the tubular sidewall, the chime for removably receiving a cover. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101650 | Safety Device for at least one Container, in Particular a Blow- Mouded Plastic Container - A safety device for at least one container, in particular a blow-moulded plastic container, preferably in ampoule form, having a supply part ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101651 | DISPOSABLE CAN - “The invention relates to a disposable can formed at least partly by flexible film material, where | 2009-04-23 |
20090101652 | Trash can liners with reminder features - The present inventors identified that conventional packaging of trashcan liners makes it difficult for consumers to know when their supply of trashcan liners is about to run out. Accordingly, they devised, among other things, a sequence of plastic trashcan liners within a container that includes one or more indicators that the sequence of liners is approaching its end. In some embodiments, the indicators are associated with promotional devices, such as coupons or other forms of advertising content, thereby allowing advertisers or sponsors to temporally couple an actual need of the consumer to shop at local retailer with a geographically or functionally related product promotion. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101653 | Combination container liner and portable storage and carrying device - A combination container liner and portable storage and carrying device is provided. Such device includes a bag type member having an opening at a first predetermined end thereof. Such bag type member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. A first securing mechanism is operably disposed at least one of on and within such bag type member closely adjacent such opening. Such first securing mechanism is for at least one of securing at least a portion of such bag type member in a predetermined position within a predetermined container, maintaining such opening in a closed position, and a combination thereof. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101654 | Screw Top Dome Lid With Multiple Compartments - The present invention relates to container lids, and more specifically multiple compartment containers having a selectively removable dome top lid including a plastic insert which defines two distinct compartments, wherein the container can be used to package and store various commercial products. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101655 | Beverage and food raft - The beverage and food raft incorporates a pontoon structure that supports a substantially flat upper surface member. A plurality of recessed openings are spaced around the perimeter of the upper surface to accommodate drink receptacles (cans, bottles, cups, etc.). A central recess functions as an ice receptacle for chilling bottled and canned drinks. Other recesses are strategically positioned and sized to retain bowls or plates containing various snack items. A plurality of eyelets are provided for towing or mooring lines. Interlocking handles are provided for securing multiple rafts together, if desired. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101656 | SYSTEM FOR STORING AN ADDITIVE AND FOR INJECTING IT INTO ENGINE EXHAUST GASES - A system for storing an additive and for injecting the additive into exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. The system includes a tank for storing the additive, an injector and a pump for conveying the additive from the tank to the injector via an injection line, and a purge device configured to force a purge gas to flow through the entire injection line either from the tank to the injector, or from the injector to the tank. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101657 | Traveling Vehicle - The purpose of the present invention is to make supply of fuel to a fuel tank easy without making the fuel tank interfere with a drive shaft or a front wheel drive shaft and without lowering minimum ground clearance of a traveling vehicle. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101658 | Pressure-Resistant Body That is Supplied With Fluid - The invention relates to a pressure-resistant body ( | 2009-04-23 |