20th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090120918 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Absorption Pad - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for manufacturing an absorption pad used for picking up a package or a strip during a semiconductor manufacturing process. The apparatus includes a workpiece transfer device on which a workpiece is mounted, a laser generator installed above the workpiece transfer device while being spaced apart from the workpiece transfer device by a predetermined distance, a driving unit for moving the workpiece transfer device and the laser generator relative to each other, and a controller for controlling the laser generator. It is possible to precisely form patterns having various sizes and shapes according to use of the absorption pad and the size of the package. Processing conditions for the workpiece are standardized, so that the processing time and manufacturing cost for the absorption pad are minimized. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120919 | METHOD OF WELDING TWO SIDES OF A JOINT SIMULTANEOUSLY - A system for arc welding two sides of a joint simultaneously is disclosed. By customizing welding waveforms and the distance between two or more electrodes, weld currents can be designed to transfer current to and through one or more electrodes in addition to the current traditionally passed only to the common node. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120920 | MODULAR FABRICATION UNIT - A completely self contained robotic cell (or modular unit) disposed on air pallets. Also preferably included on the cell also are crane lift points. Thus, these measures allow the cell to be moved within a defined area in a shop, to a different area in a shop, or to other sites such as job sites. Preferably, the cell is also built to dimensions that allow for easy transport by truck to a job site, and are configured as to be stackable with other cells when not in use. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120921 | Method and Apparatus for Welding - The invention relates to a welding method and apparatus. According to the method between the welding wire and the base material an arc ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120922 | Ceramic Body and Steel Post Locating Pin Assembly - A composite locating pin adapted for interconnection with a welding apparatus, securing a plurality of workpieces in a fixed relative condition, and resisting slag adhesion, deformation and pin failure, during a welding cycle, includes, in a preferred embodiment, a removable pin body formed of a technical ceramic, a pin post formed of a steel alloy, and an adhesive layer intermediate the body and post, wherein the body and post are cooperatively configured so as to be removably yet securely interfitted in an assembled condition, and the layer is configured so as to further secure the pin in the assembled condition. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120923 | WATER HEATER OF ENDORSEMENT WITH IONIZED IGNITION AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF TEMPERATURE, FOR SOLAR HEATERS OF THE TYPE THERMOSIPHON - A backup water heater for a solar water heater operates by means of an electronic card that initiates the operation of the heater in response to temperature and flow signals. A burner is lit gradually by an electrical spark emitted by a spark plug connected to the electronic card, which controls gas feed to the burner. As soon as the burner is lit, the electric current generated by the first spark plug is transformed by the ionization effect, changing the polarization of the current, which is detected by another spark plug that emits the change signal to the electronic card for further control of the water heater. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120924 | PULSE TRAIN ANNEALING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention generally describes apparatuses and methods used to perform an annealing process on desired regions of a substrate. In one embodiment, pulses of electromagnetic energy are delivered to a substrate using a flash lamp or laser apparatus. The pulses may be from about 1 nsec to about 10 msec long, and each pulse has less energy than that required to melt the substrate material. The interval between pulses is generally long enough to allow the energy imparted by each pulse to dissipate completely. Thus, each pulse completes a micro-anneal cycle. The pulses may be delivered to the entire substrate at once, or to portions of the substrate at a time. Further embodiments provide an apparatus for powering a radiation assembly, and apparatuses for detecting the effect of pulses on a substrate. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120925 | HEATER WITH 360 DEGREE ROTATION OF HEATED AIR STREAM - A heater with 360° rotation of a heated air stream is provided. The device includes a housing, a motor, an impeller, a heating element, an air stream deflector and a rotational engine. More specifically, the device is directed toward a portable space heater having an outward radial projection of a heated air stream in combination with 360° rotational movement for reducing air temperature stratification and uneven heating problems in a room. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120926 | Multiple function electric oven - An electric oven includes a rectangular body, a top heat tube and a bottom heat tube are located in the body of the oven. A rotatable heating member is located at a mediate portion of the body and has a rotatable heat tube which is driven by a motor and an operation lever. The rotatable heat tube is rotatable when operating the motor or the operation lever. Two limit switches are located in the body at a horizontal position and an upright position, the limit switches are activated by the operation lever when adjusting the rotatable heat tube. When the rotatable heat tube is located at the upright position, the limit switch at the upright position is activate to stop the motor and activate the rotatable heat tube, so that a large piece of food can be baked in the oven. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120927 | FASTENING ELEMENT FOR ATTACHING A PART TO A SUPPORTING ELEMENT - A fastening element for attaching a part such as a cooking hob to a supporting element, such as a frame supporting/surrounding the cooking hob, can include a spring secured to the supporting element. In one implementation, the fastening element can be secured by engaging a locking element of the spring into a first recess in the supporting element. In the mounted state, the spring has at its free end a gripping portion for holding the part, and the spring being embodied, as an element which is bent in a leaf-shaped manner. For ease in mounting the spring, the spring can have at the other end a width-reduced end that can penetrate a second slit-shaped recess in the supporting element. The width-reduced end and the slit-shaped recess are narrower than the region of the spring that is bent in a leaf-shaped manner. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120928 | Apparatus and method for induction heating - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for induction heating. The induction heating cooker determines an existence of a vessel and determines material and a bottom size of the vessel by using resonance voltage, which is applied to a heating coil for heating the vessel, so that a proper control operation is performed corresponding to the existence of the vessel, the material and the bottom size of the vessel. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120929 | Package for browning and crisping dough-based foods in a microwave oven - Various constructs and systems for heating a dough-based food item in a microwave oven are provided. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120930 | EXPANDABLE RECEPTACLE - An expandable receptacle comprising an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The inner tubular member is concentrically positioned in, and supported by, the outer tubular member in a telescoping relationship such that one of the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member is moveable along a longitudinal axis of the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The inner tubular member and the outer tubular member cooperate to define a content receiving compartment having an open top and an open bottom whereby contents of the content receiving compartment are removable therefrom by lifting the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member upward and away from the contents. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120931 | Flexible Tube Package And Method Of Forming - The present invention is an improved flexible tube package and a method for manufacturing the pouch. The package includes a panel having a wall with reinforcing tape that forms a tube. A fitment is sealed around the open edges of the tube. The fitment may be an end cap that includes an absorbent layer that absorbs liquid, moisture, and/or oxygen, a flavor additive and/or a radio frequency identification label. The method includes the steps of forming a pouch by positioning a panel of material, and securing a reinforcing tape on the panel, and sealing the edges to form a tube. An end cap is preloaded into a base of a holder, the formed panel is loaded into the holder, and the base is sealed to an outer surface of the tube. The pouch is opened and filled. An upper end cap is sealed to the upper end of the tube over the reinforcing tape. The pouch is removed from the machine. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120932 | Cocktail shaker - Devices and methods for filtering mixed drinks. In one embodiment, drink ingredients are placed in a mixing container and a cap is placed on top of the mixing container. The cap comprises a closed end connected with an annular open end by a surface, and has a perimeter located at the junction between the annulus and the surface. The annular open end contains perforations formed by holes or fingers that fit inside the rim of the mixing container, with the rim of the mixing container in continuous contact with the perimeter. The drink is poured and filtered by slightly lifting and tilting the cap to allow gravity to pull the liquid through the perforations, thereby filtering the drink and eliminating the need for a separate filter. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120933 | TECHNIQUES FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH GAMING SYSTEMS - A method is provided for manufacturing a conical-shaped cover device from a transparent, thermally deformable sheet material. The method includes supporting the sheet material about a peripheral base portion of the conical-shaped cover device to be formed. The base portion substantially encloses an interior region thereof. This region is heated to a deformable condition that enables deformability thereof. At least one of a central portion of the interior region and the base portion of the conical shaped device is urged in a direction opposite one another, generally along the longitudinal axis of the conical-shaped cover device. A non-contacted conical intermediate portion of the conical shaped cover, between the central portion and the base portion, is formed in a manner that substantially preserves the optical and/or surface finish properties of the sheet material without the need for secondary processing thereof. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120934 | SNAP-OVER CLAMSHELL PROTECTIVE PORT CAP - A single-use, clamshell protective cap for use primarily in healthcare settings in order to maintain the integrity of a medication solution. The cap has two halves, a cylindrical skirt, a puncture resistant lid portion, an interior flange, and an interlocking snap. When placed around a flanged injection port such as is found on a conventional fluid container and closed, the lid portion covers an access site on an injection port. After the cap is placed, the interior flange engages the port flange to prevent upward axial movement relative to the port, thereby preventing removal of the cap and thus deterring unwanted or erroneous drug administrations or withdrawals. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120935 | Sealing Structure of Container and Lid for Such Structure - A sealing member | 2009-05-14 |
20090120936 | Tamper-Evident Screw Closure for Containers and Bottles, Especially for Plastic Bottles - A plastic tamper-evident screw closure is disclosed for containers and bottles. An exemplary tamper-evident screw closure includes a screw cap, which has a cylindrical jacket with an internal thread, and an annular tamper-evident strip which is connected to a free edge of the jacket by breaking webs or the like and is equipped with locking elements. The tamper-evident strip can have a smaller outside diameter than the jacket of the screw cap. The locking elements can be configured as undercut regions in the tamper-evident strip which in each case run between two adjacent breaking webs as a ring segment, and extend from a cylindrical inner wall to an outer wall of the tamper-evident strip. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120937 | Double ribbed secure container - A container comprising a base ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120938 | Cosmetic container - A cosmetic container includes a peripheral wall that defines an accommodating space and that has opposite first and second openings, a lid detachably connected to the peripheral wall to close the first opening, and a bottom wall detachably connected to the peripheral wall to close the second opening. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120939 | VACUUM CONTAINER HAVING AIR RELEASE VALVE COVER - A cover for a container fits with a sliding air tight fit over the container body. A cover air release valve allows escape of air from the container when removing and installing the cover to create a vacuum seal fit. A handle positioned adjacent to the air release valve enables a user to remove and install the cover with a single hand gripping the handle and pressing the air release valve. Protrusions extending from opposite sides of the container sleeve engage mating L-shaped openings in a bottom edge of the cover to lock the cover in place. Special dual sided cradles engage a top of a vacuum sealed container below each cradle and a bottom of a vacuum sealed container above each cradle so that a series of cradles are used to vertically stack a number of vacuum sealed containers. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120940 | Two-piece expandable sealing plug - An elongated two-piece expandable sealing plug ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120941 | FEEDING APPARATUS - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a feeding apparatus, comprising: a vessel, for storing food; and at least one depression the form of which corresponds to the convex form of a spoon for feeding an infant from the vessel; or an elastic object changeable to the form of the convex side of the spoon. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a kit for feeding an infant, the kit comprising: a spoon; and a vessel (such as a bowl and cup) having an arched depression the form of which corresponds to the contour of the convex side of the spoon. The depression may be a part of the rim of the vessel, a part of the rim of a reed attached to the vessel, a part of a tab of the vessel, and so on. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120942 | CONVENIENT FOOD CONTAINER - A food container includes a base ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120943 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Reinforcing Bead in a Container End Closure - A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the end closure with the improved geometry is also provided herein. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120944 | COW BOTTLE - A food container configured as a decoratable figurine comprising a body configured to hold food having an opening positioned on said body to dispense food from said body. The container having a three dimensional head representation positioned on said body. The container has a cover to seal said opening and at least one item for decoration of said body that is removable and adhered onto said body. The decoratable figurine entices a child to play with the container instead of being immediately discarded leading to high brand recognition and desire to both initially purchase and repurchase product because of its secondary uses other than packaging. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120945 | FOOD/DRINK CONTAINER - The present invention relates to food/drink containers combined with audio and video capabilities for inducing eating habits as well as for recreational purposes. According to the present invention, there is provided, a food/drink container including: a closure for closing the container; and an audio unit for playing music, which audio unit is responsive to opening the container, said audio unit module including a speaker. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120946 | Cap With Suction Unit For Cup - A cap with a suction unit includes a cap having a semi-spherical recess defined in a top thereof and communicating with an outlet defined through an inner end of the semi-spherical recess. A first air hole is defined through an inner periphery of the semi-spherical recess. A suction member has a spherical base, which is rotatably engaged with the semi-spherical recess, and a tube extends from the spherical base. A passage is defined through the spherical base and the tube. A second air hole is defined through the spherical base. The passage and the second air hole are respectively in communication with the outlet and the first hole when the suction member is pivoted to a first position, and the passage and the second air hole are respectively not in communication with the outlet and the air hole when the suction member is pivoted to a second position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120947 | COMBINED BUCKET AND TOOL HOLDER - A combined bucket and tool holder apparatus is disclosed. Embodiments of the combined bucket and tool holder apparatus may include a bottom panel and three or more wall panels each having a bottom edge attached to the bottom panel, two side edges attached to adjacent wall panels, and a substantially flat outer surface. The bottom panel and wall panels may together form a cavity adapted to hold a liquid. Embodiments may also include a plurality of tool holders to receive and hold tools where each tool is permanently attached to an outer surface of one of the wall panels. Further embodiments may also include a pour spout integrated into one of the wall panels at a top edge of the wall panel to direct liquid being poured out of the cavity and a handle rotatably attached to two or more wall panels. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120948 | BEVERAGE CUP HOLDER HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHING TO A PLATE - A beverage cup holder is generally cylindrical having an upper open end and a lower closed end. Near the lower closed end is a diametrical slot which is configured to engage the periphery of a paper or plastic plate. Preferably, the slot is configured to match or somewhat match the curvature of the periphery of a paper or plastic plate. The presently preferred embodiment of the invention is made of plastic. However, it is possible that the invention could be made of paper (cardboard). The invention is easily attachable to the many existing paper and plastic plates in the market. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120949 | Ventilation Member, Ventilation Member Kit, and Vented Housing and Vented Tank Using Them - A ventilation member and a ventilation member kit are provided that can extend the time until fogging will be produced in a housing and also can shorten the time until the produced fogging will be cleared up even when the interior of the housing has been fogged. A vented housing and a vented tank using them are also provided. A ventilation member includes: a first gas permeable membrane, a second gas permeable membrane, and an absorbing layer allowing a gas passing through an opening of a housing or a tank to permeate therethrough, with the ventilation member being fixed to the opening; a support body for supporting the first gas permeable membrane, the second gas permeable membrane, and the absorbing layer; and a first one-way valve disposed so as to cover the first gas permeable membrane. The first gas permeable membrane and the second gas permeable membrane are disposed in such a manner that the gas permeates through the gas permeable membranes independently of each other. The second gas permeable membrane and the absorbing layer are disposed in such a manner that the gas permeates through the second gas permeable membrane and the absorbing layer successively. The absorbing layer contains a water absorbent. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120950 | CENTER-PULL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER - A center-pull dispenser for dispensing paper towels from a continuous roll, wherein each individual towel is separated from an adjoining towel by a plurality of perforations. The dispenser comprises a housing having a housing back and a detachable front cover hingedly connected thereto at the lower periphery of said housing back and front cover for opening and closing the housing, a paper support tray removably connected to a lower portion of the housing back and having a centrally located dispensing nozzle, an opening in the lower periphery of the housing through which the towels are dispensed, a detachable wall-mounting member for removably mounting the housing back to a wall, and a locking member for releasably locking the front cover to the housing back and the housing back to the wall-mounting member. In one embodiment, the housing cannot be removed from the wall-mounting member without first unlocking the locking member, and the housing and the housing back are removable from the wall without removing the wall-mounting member from the wall. In another embodiment, the paper support tray comprises locking arms for releasably locking first hinge elements on the lower periphery of said front cover against second hinge elements on the lower periphery of said housing back. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120951 | CENTER-PULL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER - A center-pull dispenser for dispensing paper towels from a continuous roll, wherein each individual towel is separated from an adjoining towel by a plurality of perforations. The dispenser comprises a housing having a housing back and a detachable front cover hingedly connected thereto at the lower periphery of said housing back and front cover for opening and closing the housing, a paper support tray removably connected to a lower portion of the housing back, the tray having a centrally located dispensing nozzle and at least one locking element for releasably locking at least one first hinge element on the lower periphery of the front cover to at least one second hinge element on the lower periphery of the housing back, an opening in the lower periphery of said housing through which the towels are dispensed, and a wall-mounting member for removably mounting the housing back to a wall. In one embodiment, the paper support tray comprises locking arms for releasably locking first hinge elements on the lower periphery of said front cover against second hinge elements on the lower periphery of said housing back. In another embodiment, the dispenser comprises a locking member for releasably locking the front cover to the housing back and the housing back to the wall-mounting member. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120952 | Sheet Product Dispenser - A sheet product dispenser includes a housing comprising a dispenser opening for dispensing sheet product, and a water resistance means attached to a periphery of the dispenser opening, the water resistance means includes a means for housing the sheet product, a repositionable chute door movable between an open and a closed position, a chute seal between the housing means and the dispenser opening, and at least a door seal between the housing means and the chute door. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120953 | DEVICE FOR THE PACKAGING AND DISPENSING OF SOLID SHAPED BODIES, ESPECIALLY ORAL TABLETS OR AND CAPSULES - The invention relates to a device for the packaging and dispensing of solid shaped bodies, especially oral tablets or/and capsules, which device has a container sealed with a cap suitable for storing shaped bodies, a dispensing opening, and tools forwarding the shaped bodies from the inside of the container to the dispensing opening. The container ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120954 | Soap dispenser with replaceable fragrance in a bag - A combination decorative soap dispenser with replaceable fragrance comprises upstanding decorative container of suitable dimensions for storing a plurality of solid soap arranged one on another defined by a peripheral wall with a base portion at a bottom end, the peripheral wall and base portions are of the same color print with a pattern to coordinate with the container and cover portions and a removable decorative cover portion is at an open top end of the upstanding container to permit insertion and removal of soap. The cover portion comprises a void to hold a fragrance-emitting device with a releasable attachment to replace the fragrance-emitting device when dried out and when attached permits the attachments and the fragrance-emitting device to be hidden from view. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120955 | DISPENSER SYSTEM FOR DISCHARGING COUNTERMEASURE MEANS - A dispenser system for a platform. The dispenser system is configured to be mounted to the platform and connected to power- and control-system of the platform. The dispenser system includes a dispenser for countermeasure boxes. The dispenser is configured for non-pyrotechnic dispensing and opening of the boxes. Each box is sealed by a detachable closure that includes a first opening member and at least one passive, second opening member stationarily fixed to the dispenser, which is provided with a motor gear. The first and second opening members are configured for detaching the closure by mutual interaction simultaneously as each box under the influence of the motor gear is launchable from the dispenser. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120956 | Liquid Dispenser - A liquid dispenser includes a rigid outer casing enclosing a bag of a flexible material being non permeable to a liquid, where the bag has an opening connected to a nozzle attached to the casing and extending from it. The liquid dispenser is adapted for use in conjunction with a pressurising element applying pressure to liquid in the bag, it further relates to such a liquid dispenser provided with a pressurising element and it also relates to such a pressurising element. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120957 | Tube squeezer and method of squeezing a flexible tube - A tube squeezer operable to force matter from a flexible tube includes a frame biased in a first position and movable to a second position, a first member supported by the frame for rotation about a first longitudinal axis, and a second member supported by the frame for rotation about a second longitudinal axis. A lock member is coupled to the frame to selectively lock the frame in the second position. The first member and the second member cooperate to compress the flexible tube when the frame is in the second position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120958 | MULTIFLAVOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLE AND DISPENSER USING SAME - A multiflavor beverage dispensing nozzle includes at least one water inlet; at least two syrup inlets; a main water flow path through the nozzle; and at least two syrup flow paths through the nozzle, one in fluid communication with each syrup inlet, each terminating in a syrup discharge port. In one aspect the water flow path is shaped to cause the water to discharge from the nozzle in a sheet form, preferably in an annular shape, and the syrup discharge ports include a syrup deflector shaped to cause the syrup to fan out as it exits the discharge port so that it impinges on the sheet of water. In another aspect the nozzle includes at least two secondary water flow paths that each divert water from the main flow path and discharge the diverted water through the at least two syrup discharge ports. A beverage dispenser utilizes a plurality of the multiflavor beverage dispensing nozzles incorporating one or both of the forgoing aspects. Optionally the dispenser also includes one or more dispensing nozzles for dispensing a favor additive, and may be equipped to dispense ice and even have an ice crusher so that it can dispense crushed or cubed ice. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120959 | DISPENSER FOR FLOWABLE MATERIAL - A dispenser for flowable material includes a cylinder, a piston in and slidable along the cylinder for pressing and thus dispensing flowable material contained in the cylinder, and a shaft extending into the cylinder for sliding the piston. The shaft incorporates a thumb piece for engagement by the thumb of a user to drive the shaft in a forward direction into the cylinder for sliding the piston to dispense flowable material. The thumb piece is slidable along the shaft. A unidirectional clutch between the thumb piece and the shaft is operable in the forward direction to fix the thumb piece to the shaft such that the shaft may be driven forward by the thumb piece and is inoperable in an opposite, rearward, direction to release the thumb piece from the shaft such that the thumb piece can slide rearward along the shaft for operation at another position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120960 | System for identifying fluid pathways through a fluid carrying device - A beverage dispensing system is disclosed, typical of prior art beverage dispensing systems, in that it is designed to dispense fluids, such as syrup and/or soda and water, from a bar gun. The bar gun is connected by a multiplicity of lines to a manifold and flow control assembly. The manifold and flow control assembly, in turn, receives a number of different fluids, typically syrup, water and soda, under pressure from a number of different pressurized containers. Applicants' novel system includes schematics, typically in the form of adhesive labels, applied to the dispensing system, typically on the manifold and flow control assembly, which schematics illustrate the button arrangement on the handle, and the inlet port layout on the handle, and relate the same, using words, symbols or a combination, to indicia identified ports on the manifold and flow control assembly. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120961 | Multiple Chilled Alcoholic Beverages Dispenser System - The present invention relates to a multiple chilled alcoholic beverages dispenser system comprising: at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage each stored in a separate container ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120962 | Dispenser for Delivering Medicament - A method for the vaporization of particulate material ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120963 | COSMETIC RECEPTACLE - A cosmetic receptacle includes: a button locking part including a locking operation pipe assembled with an outer surface of an upper end of the outer receptacle so as to rotate respective to the outer receptacle and a stopping protuberance protruding from an inner surface of the upper end of the outer receptacle, a locking operation groove being formed at the locking operation pipe, the locking operation groove including a lock keeping groove arranged at an upper area of the locking operation groove along a horizontal direction, a release keeping groove arranged at a lower area of the locking operation groove along a horizontal direction, and an elevation guide groove connecting the lock keeping groove with the release keeping groove in a linear direction, and a shoulder part including a stopper groove formed on the shoulder part along a longitudinal direction and an elevation leading protuberance formed at an outer surface of the shoulder part, the shoulder part being installed in such a manner that the stopping protuberance is inserted into the stopper groove, and that the elevation leading protuberance is inserted into the locking operation groove. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POURING LIQUIDS FROM A VESSEL - A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate my form a utensil support. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120965 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POURING LIQUIDS FROM A VESSEL - A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate, may form a utensil support. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120966 | CONTAINER HAVING DELIVERY MECHANISM WITH SECURING CAP - A container having a mechanism that delivers liquid from a container to a mouth and that moves between an extended position and a depressed position to deliver the contents of the container to the mouth and a removable securing cap that retains the mechanism in the depressed position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120967 | COUPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH FLUID DISPLACEMENT APPARATUS - A magnetic coupling system may be used in a fluid displacement apparatus to magnetically couple a drive shaft to a piston. The magnetic coupling system may include first and second magnetic couplers at the ends of the drive shaft and piston, respectively. The first magnetic coupler and second magnetic coupler may be configured to exert an attractive force. A bearing between the magnetic couplers reduces friction and side loading. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120969 | Pouring aid - A container comprising, a container body, a tubular spout having a forward portion and a rearward portion which is mounted on the container body, a closure for sealing the tubular spout, and a baffle extending across and partly closing off the tubular spout leaving an open liquid outlet, wherein the fixed baffle comprises an element of a separate insert which is slidable into the tubular spout through the forward portion, the separate insert having an air inlet. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120970 | Kit featuring various size caulking tips and corresponding caps - A kit is provided that features a set of caulking tips and a set of caulking tip caps. The set of caulking tips have apertures with various diameters for applying caulking with a selected bead size, each of said caulking tips having a respective gripping area. The set of caulking tip caps have various corresponding diameters, each opening dimensioned to fit over a respective one of the caulking tips for closing the caulking tip after use. The caulking tips, or the caulking tip caps, or both, are made of a lightweight metal. Each caulking tip cap has a self-tapping thread on an inner surface for screwing onto the gripping area of a respective caulking tip. The lightweight metal is about 1/16″ thick. The caulking tips have a self-tapping thread on its inner surface for screwing onto a corresponding caulking tip of a container of caulking. The caulking tips each have an aperture with a different diameter, including the sizes 1/16″, ⅛″, 3/16″, ¼″. The kit also may include a cleaning tool for cleaning the caulking tips after use. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120971 | ROLLING WATERING SYSTEM - A watering system includes a watering can and a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a cart for supporting the watering can, wheels coupled to a bottom of the cart and adapted to facilitate movement of the dispensing system on a surface, and a lever movably coupled to the cart and adapted to allow for manual movement of the watering can between a lowered position in which water held in the watering can's bucket is not dispensed and a raised position in which water held in the buck is dispensed through the watering can's spout. The lever has an exposed end adapted to be lowered by a user to move the watering can from the lowered position to the raised position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120972 | CLOTHING FOLDING MACHINE - A garment folding apparatus according to the present invention includes a folding mechanism including a width direction folding section and a length direction folding section for folding a garment hung on a hanger in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction into a predetermined size. The width direction folding section includes a pair of clamps for picking two horizontal-direction ends of the garment hung on the hanger, and a pair of folding width determination sections. The clamps pivot while picking the garment so as to wrap the garment around the folding width determination sections and fold the garment along the folding width determination sections. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120973 | CROWN SIZER FOR METAL HOOK HANGER - A crown sizer for a metal hook hanger. The hanger includes a hook-receiving post having a pair of opposing projections extending outwardly therefrom. The sizer is mounted about the post, and includes a body formed of first and second pairs of opposing sidewalls. Each of the opposing sidewalls in the first pair includes an engagement shoulder on the interior surface thereof, the shoulders being located and sized to engage the projections thereby securing the sizer about the post. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120974 | Adjustable clothes hanger - The adjustable clothes hanger has adjustable sleeve upper stays, sleeve lower stays, and torso side stays. These components adjust to spread the sleeves and torso of a shirt on the hanger to hold the fabric in a smooth, lightly stretched condition to optimize drying and preclude wrinkling. The hanger has opposed sleeve upper stays, which adjust along the underlying frame of the hanger. The outer portions of the sleeve upper stays extend to support the shirtsleeve upper edges. Torso side stays extend downwardly from the horizontal crossmember of the hanger, and adjust to hold the sides of the shirt apart and to hold the torso fabric in a smooth and unwrinkled condition during drying. Pivotal or fixed sleeve lower stays may extend from the upper portions of the torso side stays, or may extend adjustably from the outer ends of the adjustable sleeve upper stays. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120975 | Sock donning device - The sock donning device is an apparatus that allows an individual of limited ability of movement to put on a sock. The device includes a pair of laterally spaced, hinged, telescoping rods that are connected to a substantially ovoid or circular hoop assembly, with rollers positioned about its circumference. The device is mounted to a base that may be made from wood or similar material. The rollers and hoop assembly hold an upper portion of the sock open as the user inserts his or her feet into the sock. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120976 | Pivotal Spare Tire Carrier - A pivotal spare tire carrier ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120977 | Apparatus for Transporting and Dispensing Potables - An apparatus for transporting and dispensing potables has an elongated substrate having a length and having connectable end regions for forming a belt-like loop and an arrangement of flexible tubing secured by the elongated substrate having at least a pair of interconnected parallel tubing regions extending substantially along the length of the elongated substrate with the flexible tubing terminating in at least one open end. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120978 | BAG WITH ATTACHED FOLDABLE MAT - A bag for carrying items such as food items, the bag having an attached foldable mat that may be selectively opened or closed by the user. When in the open position the mat provides a surface usable by the user for eating or the like. When in the closed position the mat is secured against the enclosure and out of the way of the user. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120979 | Tactical Spray Canister Deployment System - A holder for a tactical spray canister, comprising a sheath formed with a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises at least one c-shaped flexible member; a means for variably positioning the sheath during use; and a means for securing the sheath to a user. A variably positionable sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising a sheath, wherein the sheath is formed with an interior and exterior, having at least one c-shaped flexible member in the sheath interior and an axial post on the sheath exterior; a rotatable disk mountable on the sheath, having at least two pegs extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk, one peg recessed; a Leverage back; a disk base, having at least one peg extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk base; at least one o-ring demountably positionable on a recessed disk peg and on a peg on the disk base; and a means for detachably securing said sheath to a user. A method for manufacturing a sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising providing a sheath; including at least one c-shaped flexible member and an axial post; configuring a disk for rotatable mounting on the axial post; disposing on the sheath a means for returning the sheath to a zero position; and furnishing means for securing the sheath on a user. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120980 | Accessory Case for Handheld Electronic Device - An apparatus comprises a cover structured and dimensioned to house an electronic handheld device. A clip is attached in relation to the cover. The clip comprises first and second portions with a hinged connection therebetween. The second portion is movable in relation to the first portion at the hinge connection. The clip further comprises a stop that limits the travel of the second portion, whereby upon moving of the second portion to engage the stop, the second portion functions as a stand upon which the cover leans for supporting the cover in an upright position on a supporting surface. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120981 | Load-supporting device - A load-supporting device is provided for supporting and/or securing a load, such as a boat, to a vehicle. A mounting assembly may be provided for mounting the load-supporting device to a horizontal crossbar of a vehicle-mounted rack, and the mounting assembly may include one or more support pads to provide lateral support along the axis defined by the horizontal crossbar. The load-supporting device may additionally or alternatively include a support arm configured to rotate between multiple locked positions about the axis defined by the horizontal crossbar. The support arm may include at one end a securing region including both an aperture and a hook, to provide a user with options as to how the user secures a strap to the load-supporting device. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120982 | Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs - Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120983 | LOAD STOP FOR SUPPORTING A LOAD ON A LOAD CARRIER - A load stop ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120984 | Hitch-mountable bicycle carrier - A bicycle rack for carrying bicycles behind a vehicle includes a tongue configured for connection to a vehicle hitch. A base portion includes wheel trays for supporting the wheels of a bicycle in cooperation with a slidable hook for contacting the top tube of a bicycle. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120985 | Hitch mounted article carriers for vehicles - An article carrier configured to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch of a vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier may include a frame having first and second end portions with the first end portion being pivotably mounted to the base allowing the frame to be selectively pivoted about a first axis between a substantially vertical position in which the frame extends upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal position in which the frame extends sidewardly from the base, the first axis being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a carrier assembly connected to the second end portion of the frame and configured to support one or more articles. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120986 | Pivoting hitch-mountable bicycle carrier - A bicycle rack is configured for mounting to a hitch behind a vehicle. The bike rack may include a mast and a mechanism for locking the mast in an upright position, or alternatively, permitting downward rotation of the mast away from the vehicle for access purposes. The rack includes arms and mounting devices for supporting various tubular components for the bicycle frame. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120987 | Electronic Device Tether - An electronic device tether to be worn on the wrist comprises a flexible, padded and adjustable wrist strap affixed to a strap tether attached to the first part of a two part quick release means. A string loop attached to the second part of a quick release means is provided wherein the string loop may be attached to an electronic device thereby permitting the device to be tethered and also to be detached from the tether conveniently and quickly. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120988 | GLASS PLATE CUTTING METHOD AND GLASS PLATE CUTTING MACHINE - A glass plate cutting machine | 2009-05-14 |
20090120989 | MATERIAL FEEDING APPARATUS - A material feeding apparatus has a vibration absorbing construction, in which an impulse and vibrations from a press apparatus, etc. are hard to transmit to a material feeding equipment, etc., and includes an inner housing that accommodates therein the material feeding equipment, and an outer housing connected to the inner housing through a vibration absorbing member. A vibration restricting member is provided between the housings to restrict the degree of freedom of vibrations, which are transmitted to the inner housing through the vibration absorbing member when an impulse force acts on the outer housing, only in a vertical direction. The vibration restricting member includes an upper plate member, upper and lower surfaces of which are interposed between a top wall of the outer housing and a top wall of the inner housing, and a lower plate member, upper and lower surfaces of which are interposed between a bottom wall of the outer housing and a bottom wall of the inner housing. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120990 | Method for adjusting the web tension of a processing machine - For adjusting the web tension of a processing machine for processing a continuous material, in particular a shaftless printing press, the continuous material is subdivided into at least two web-tension sections, with one web-tension section being limited by two clamping points; the web tension is adjusted in the at least two web-tension sections when the continuous material comes to a standstill. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120991 | SAFETY OF NAILING DEVICE - A safety is incorporated in a nailing device, which ensures operation safety of the nailing device. The nailing device includes a housing containing a striker plate movable to a ready-to-strike position for subsequently striking a nail. The safety includes a retainer having an inclination engageable with a mated inclination formed on a release plate that is normally biased to partially project out of the housing, so that a stop of the retainer is set at a position to block the striker plate from moving toward the ready-to-striker position. When the nailing device is properly set on a work piece, the release plate is forced by the work piece back into the housing and the retainer is rotated by the camming action between the mated inclination faces so as to move the stop aside to allow the striker plate to move to the ready-to-strike position. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120992 | PAPER PROCESSING TOOL WITH FORCE REDUCING DRIVE ARRANGEMENT - A stapler includes a base member, a magazine for receiving a plurality of staples, and a drive member including a driver blade movable relative to the magazine for ejecting staples from the magazine one at a time. The stapler further includes an input member pivotally coupled to the drive member. The input member is configured to receive an input force and transmit the input force to the drive member for driving movement of the drive member relative to the magazine. The stapler further includes means for pivoting one of the drive member and the input member about a pivot axis such that the pivot axis moves relative to the base member along an arcuate path. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120993 | STAPLER - A stapler movable between a rest position and a stapling position and having a front end and a rear end. The stapler includes a base, a staple magazine coupled to the base and configured to hold staples, and a driver blade operable to drive staples out of the staple magazine during stapling operations. The stapler further includes an elastic member coupled to the driver blade and operable to move the driver blade during stapling operations. The elastic member utilizes potential energy to move the driver blade during stapling operations. The driver blade is positioned above the staple magazine when the stapler is in the rest position and the magazine is extendable from the front end of the stapler to allow a user to load staples in the magazine. The stapler is configured such that only the potential energy of the elastic member can operate the driver blade during stapling operations. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120994 | Surgical Fastening Device With Initiator Impregnation of a Matrix or Buttress to Improve Adhesive Application - A material comprising a matrix or a buttress is impregnated with an adhesive initiator and is used with a surgical stapling device and an adhesive. The tissue and material are stapled together, and a knife in the surgical stapling device cuts the tissue and the material. The adhesive is applied across the cut and sets up or polymerizes to seals the cut when the adhesive contacts the adhesive initiator. The surgical stapling device can place the staples in a linear, arcuate, or circular array, and can anastomose luminal tissue. The methods of use can include stapling luminal tissue end to end, stapling two portions of material onto ether side of tissue, and stapling two portions of tissue onto a portion of material. Additionally, a portion of adhesive filed material can be stapled onto one side of portion of tissue and the adhesive initiator impregnated material can be stapled onto the other. Cutting the material and tissue provides a path for the adhesive across the cut, and catalyzes the adhesive from contact with the adhesive initiator. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120995 | FRICTION STIR WELD TOOLS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SUCH TOOLS, AND METHODS OF THIN SHEET BONDING USING SUCH TOOLS - Friction stir weld tools configured to bond or laminate thin sheets. Friction stir weld tools have a first shoulder, a pin extending from a friction surface of the first shoulder, and a second shoulder. In some embodiments, the second shoulder is secured at least partially around the first shoulder and includes an engagement surface longitudinally recessed with respect to the friction surface of the first shoulder. In additional embodiments, the second shoulder is proximate the first shoulder and rotationally fixed. In yet additional embodiments, the pin has a diameter that is greater than the height of the pin and the second shoulder is secured at least partially around the first shoulder. Methods include manufacturing such friction stir weld tools. Methods include friction stir welding using such tools. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120996 | SOLDER BALL MOUNTING DECIVE - A solder ball mounting device that can mount minute solder balls with a diameter of 200 μm or less onto a connection pad. The solder ball mounting device can mount solder balls to be solder bumps on a printed circuit board using a mask having a plurality of openings corresponding to electrodes of a printed circuit board. The device includes a cylindrical member, which is positioned above the mask for arraying solder balls, for gathering solder balls immediately below the openings by sucking in air from the openings. A movement mechanism is for moving the cylindrical member horizontally relative to the mask for arraying solder balls, wherein solder balls gathered on the mask for arraying solder balls are moved by moving the cylindrical member and are then dropped on electrodes of the printed circuit board via openings of the mask for arraying solder balls. A current plate is placed within the cylindrical member, wherein at least a part of the current plate is positioned in an inner space formed by inner walls of the cylindrical member. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120997 | SATURABLE ABSORBER COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SATURABLE ABSORBER COMPONENT - The invention relates to a saturable absorber component comprising an absorbent material located between a front mirror and a rear mirror as well as a method for manufacturing a saturable absorber component. | 2009-05-14 |
20090120998 | HEATING AND PRESSURIZING APPARATUS FOR USE IN MOUNTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A heating and pressurizing apparatus ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090120999 | HIGH TIN SOLDER ETCHING SOLUTION - A method is provided for the removal of tin or tin alloys from substrates such as the removal of residual tin solder from the molds used in the making of interconnect solder bumps on a wafer or other electronic device. The method is particularly useful for the well-known C4NP interconnect technology and uses an etchant composition comprising cupric ions and HCl. Cupric chloride and cupric sulfate are preferred. A preferred method regenerates cupric ions by bubbling air or oxygen through the etchant solution during the cleaning process. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121000 | Envelope - An envelope of at least two parallel layers ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090121001 | BASKET - The basket of the present invention comprises a lateral surface, a bottom and a handle ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090121002 | PACKING BOX - An exemplary box includes four sidewalls, four covers, two inner flaps, and two out flaps. The sidewalls are continuously connected together end by end and enclose a chamber therein. The covers extend from top edges of the sidewalls respectively for covering the chamber. The flaps extend from bottom edges of the sidewalls respectively. The inner flaps form two engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging grooves therein. The outer flaps form engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging cutouts in the engaging flanges respectively. The engaging flanges of the outer flaps are inserted into the engaging grooves of the inner flaps and snap the engaging flanges of the inner flaps in the engaging cutouts. The engaging flanges of the inner and outer flaps thereby divide the chamber into several compartments. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121003 | STACKING STRENGTH CARTON WITH AN EASY OPENING FEATURE - This invention relates to a carton having improved structural integrity and stacking strength. The carton is formed from a paperboard blank so it has reinforced end panels. A tear strip is formed by perforations in the top panel of the carton to provide an easy opening feature. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121004 | Carton Bottom Closure - A carton has an auto bottom that securely closes the bottom of the carton. A reinforcing blank may be provided in the interior of the carton. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121005 | CARTONS HAVING DISPENSING CONFIGURATIONS - Cartons can be placed in dispensing configurations by separating the cartons into dispenser sections. The dispenser sections may be connected by a hinge that allows the sections to stand side-by-side. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121006 | CARTON HAVING MODIFIED END FLAPS FOR IMPROVED STACKING STRENGTH AND INCLUDING EASY OPENING FEATURE - A carton having improved structural integrity and stacking strength and an easy opening feature. The carton is formed from a paperboard blank having modified end panels that provide improved stacking strength and includes perforations arranged along a top panel of the carton to provide an easy opening feature for the carton. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121007 | Disposable thermally insulated cup and blank therefor - A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121008 | ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ITS MULTIPLE PROBES - An ultrasonic instrument includes a socket and a front-end system, wherein the socket is provided with at least two probe model identification pins and a plurality of functional signal pins. The front-end system comprises a decoding module, a switch selection module, and a probe driving control module. The decoding module has its input terminals electrically connected to the probe model identification pins of the socket, and has its output terminal coupled to the control terminal of the switch selection module. The input terminals of the switch selection module are electrically connected to the functional signal pins of the socket respectively, and in response to a probe identification signal outputted from the decoding module to the control terminal, the switch selection module establishes connection between its input terminals and a group of output terminals corresponding to the probe identification signal. The probe driving control module is electrically connected to the output terminals of the switch selection module. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121009 | Apparatus and Methods for Monitoring Transfusion of Blood - Apparatus and methods are described for ensuring that blood transfused into a patient is the correct blood for that patient, is transfused in the correct manner and that a complete audit trail is created that will allow later tracing of blood from donation through to ultimate transfusion. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121010 | Depositing items of value - A method of depositing items of value, the method comprising
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20090121011 | CASH TRANSACTION MACHINE - A side open-and-close type cash transaction machine is provided. A cash transaction machine includes: a body including an opening on a side of the body; a door being mounted on the body to open and close the opening; a first financial module being integrally formed with the door in the door to be externally exposed when the door is opened; and a second financial module being provided in the body, separate from the door to move toward the opening when the door is opened. Since the second financial module may be provided and be exposed separate from the first financial module, it is possible to easily manage the financial modules and also reduce the size of the side open-and-close type cash transaction machine. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121012 | ACCESSING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS WITH 3D BAR CODE - A three dimensional (3d) bar code can be affixed to a financial instrument (e.g., the credit card) sent to a consumer. Upon receiving the financial instrument, the consumer can acquire an image of the 3D bar code with an image capture device (e.g., a camera) of a mobile device. The mobile device can interpret or decode the 3D bar code to extract a web address. The mobile device may then send a request for a web page associated with the web address, which could be returned by the web server at the financial institution. The web page may allow the consumer to enter personal information. Upon receiving the personal information, the financial institution can verify the information, authenticate the consumer, and activate the financial account. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121013 | NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS AND PROCESSING SAME - There is provided a check with additional data capture capability that in conjunction with a linked transaction card provides substantially complete coverage for card holders to conduct transactions with merchants for the payment of goods and services. The additional data capture capability enabling generation of a card statement with detailed information regarding purchases and expenditures of both check transactions and card transactions to thereby permit a card holder to accurately track, monitor, describe, and reconcile all transactions in a statement period. The check comprises first and second data entry location for identification and descriptive information about a financial transaction, account holder name adjacent to a drawer signature field and check limit adjacent to a written check amount field, as well as other check information and entry fields, including routing, account and check reference number, date, payee designation, numeric check amount and account holder and financial institution information. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121014 | ELLIPTICAL POLARIZERS, TAGS AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS USING FREQUENCY SELECTIVE SURFACES - An optical combination includes a substrate, a linear polarizer on the substrate, and a first frequency selective surface (FSS) based elliptical polarization filter on the linear polarizer. The first FSS comprises at least one periodic pattern of spaced apart electrically conductive lines having a sub-wavelength line-to-line spacing orientated along a first axis. The pattern is operable to impose a phase differential for one orthogonal linear polarization state relative to the other linear polarization state for electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between 400 nm and 1 mm, such as 1 μm to 12 μm. An identification system and associated method for identifying objects includes at least one tag having encoded information attached to the surface of an object to be identified, wherein the tag includes a first FSS-based elliptical polarization filter which provides the encoding. A remotely located receiver including a second FSS-based elliptical polarization filter and a linear polarizer optically coupled to the second filter is operable for differentially attenuating the first and second orthogonal polarization states allowing a determination whether the intensity pattern corresponds to the encoded information. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121015 | Tradesmans card system - A Tradesman's Card system issues a Tradesman's Card to qualifying tradesman selected from the group consisting of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, masons, mechanics, repair shop professionals, contractors, or related construction or trade companies and professions upon payment of an initiation fee and payment of periodic maintenance fees. The card is issued by a bank or a credit card issuing authority that has contracted with pre-selected wholesalers, jobbers and businesses to provide pre-negotiated discount levels for tradesmen within the group. The tradesman's Card has unique identification features, which identify the card holder as a professional tradesman that is entitled to pre-negotiated discounts. A number visible on the Tradesman's card serves as the system identification number and a credit card number. Professional purchases by the tradesman are tracked by the system, analyzed and reported to sponsoring manufacturers of goods, jobbers or wholesalers for a fee. The purchasing information can be used by merchants for marketing purposes and generation of special discounts on future purchases by the tradesmen. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121016 | On-Line Authorization In Access Environment - A method for allowing on-line authorization in an access environment. The method includes receiving a request for access to a location at a gate access device from a user. After receiving the request for access to the location, an authorization request message is generated. The authorization request message includes an authorization to charge a predetermined amount of money. The authorization request message is then sent to an issuer for approval. An authorization response message is then received. The authorization response message indicates whether or not the charge is authorized or not authorized. If the authorization response message indicates that the authorization response message is authorized, then the user is allowed to access the location. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121017 | Using Cameras to Monitor Actual Inventory - System and method for monitoring inventory. Inventory items are positioned between a camera and a surface having an optically identifiable and distinct characteristic. The camera obtains an image of the inventory items present, any exposed portion of the surface, or both. The amount of the exposed surface is used to determine an amount of the inventory items that are present or missing. Furthermore, the optically identifiable characteristic may be a uniform characteristic, such as color or texture, or a set of discrete elements, such as stickers, barcodes, structural features of the shelf, a pattern of lines or shapes, or combinations thereof. Optionally, the optically identifiable characteristic is unique to the location of the shelf associated with the inventory items. Inventory or non-inventory items incorrectly positioned over the exposed surface may be excluded from the amount of the expected inventory item being determined if the item does not match the visual attributes of the expected inventory item. The camera may be fixed or movable and preferably provides digital images to a computer system having a computer readable medium with program products for analyzing the image and providing inventory reports. | 2009-05-14 |
20090121018 | VOTING METHOD - A voting method. A ballot paper is received. The received ballot paper includes a recorded vote. The recorded vote includes candidate/party information for an election held on a voting day in a jurisdiction. The ballot paper includes a burnable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including an on-tag fuse that is not blown. The recorded vote is not revealable while the fuse is not blown and is revealable in response to the fuse being subsequently blown. After the ballot paper is received, the ballot paper is authenticated and the fuse is blown to reveal the recorded vote, followed by counting the ballot paper and directing the ballot paper to a candidate box. | 2009-05-14 |