21st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110119901 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD OF MOUNTING TRANSPONDER TO PNEUMATIC TIRE - In a pneumatic tire ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119902 | FILTER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A filter device having a frame made of plated steel sheet generates a smaller insertion loss and is excellent in productivity. Resonant elements are shaped into a cylindrical form by bending the steel sheet, whose both sides are plated, before they are placed in a filter housing. A gap formed on a lateral face of each resonant element is brazed with solder, and an outer plated face of each resonant element is brazed with solder to an inner plated face of the frame. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119903 | CATHODE FOR BATTERY - Cathodes that include an active cathode material and a binder are described. The binder includes a first polymeric material and a second material. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119904 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CONSTRUCTION TOOL - There is provided an optical connector construction tool, which is constructed as a single component, and is compact in size and simple, wherein the construction tool allows an operation of withdrawing a wedge to be more reliably performed, and a manufacturing costs to be reduced. The optical connector construction tool comprises a base plate, a wedge provided to a bottom surface of the base plate and inserted into a mechanical splice part of an optical connector, a pair of arms extending from both sides of the base plate, and protrusions projecting from the arms toward the base plate, the protrusions engaging with the bottom of the base plate and deflecting the base plate upward as a result of the arms being laterally brought together. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119905 | DEVICE FOR INSTALLING A BOTTOM ROLLER IN A GALANIZING TANK USED FOR THE GALVANIZATION OF A CONTINUOUSLY-MOVING STEEL STRIP - A device for installing at least one roller in a liquid zinc bath in a galvanizing line used for the galvanization of a continuously-moving steel strip has a beam to which a first pair of arms is attached. The first pair of arms bears a bottom roller. The bottom roller is intended to be submerged in the liquid zinc bath towards a bottom roller operation position, relative to the naturally submerged position of the bottom roller, by way of a movement provided together with a first cylindrical bearing attached to each of the two ends of the beam and supporting the first pair of arms. A second cylindrical bearing is attached to each of the two ends of the beam and separate from the first cylindrical bearing on the same beam end section. A push device interacts with at least one of the first and second cylindrical bearings such that, in the operation position, the first and second cylindrical bearings are maintained in a single predetermined plane and such that the first cylindrical bearing is disposed under the second cylindrical bearing at a minimum supporting height along a vertical plane. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119906 | Apparatus and method for predetermined component placement to a target platform - The present invention relates generally to assembly techniques. According to the present invention, the alignment and probing techniques to improve the accuracy of component placement in assembly are described. More particularly, the invention includes methods and structures to detect and improve the component placement accuracy on a target platform by incorporating alignment marks on component and reference marks on target platform under various probing techniques. A set of sensors grouped in any array to form a multiple-sensor probe can detect the deviation of displaced components in assembly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119907 | Apparatus and method for predetermined component placement to a target platform - The present invention relates generally to assembly techniques. According to the present invention, the alignment and probing techniques to improve the accuracy of component placement in assembly are described. More particularly, the invention includes methods and structures to detect and improve the component placement accuracy on a target platform by incorporating alignment marks on component and reference marks on target platform under various probing techniques. A set of sensors grouped in any array to form a multiple-sensor probe can detect the deviation of displaced components in assembly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119908 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT METHOD - An electrical contact method. An axle having an axis of rotation is provided. Cantilever arms are provided. Each cantilever arm has a first end and a second opposing end. The first end is connected to the axle. Each cantilever arm extends radially outward from the axle about perpendicular to the axis of rotation. At least two electrically conductive contacts is provided. At least one electrically conductive contact of the at least two electrically conductive contacts is disposed on the second end of each cantilever arm. A sample is supported on a support member. The electrically conductive contacts are pressed against a first surface of the sample. After the electrically conductive contacts are pressed, the electrically conductive contacts are revolved about the axis of rotation, wherein the at least one electrically conductive contact remains in electrical contact with the first surface. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119909 | ALIGNMENT MODULE UTILIZING TRANSPARENT RETICLE TO FACILITATE TOOL CALIBRATION DURING THE HIGH TEMPERATURE PROCESS - An apparatus and method for aligning one or more components while attaching the component to a substrate. The component is positioned over the substrate. An alignment tool is attachable to the component. The alignment tool includes a tool alignment element, an optical tool, and a substrate alignment element attached to the substrate. The tool alignment element aligns with the substrate alignment element such that the components are positioned at specified locations on the substrate for attachment to the substrate. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119910 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELEASING A MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FROM A CARRIER SUBSTRATE - Methods and system for forming a microelectronic assembly ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119911 | Wired circuit board - A wired circuit board having terminals that can provide reliable placement of molten metals on the terminals, to connect between the terminals and the external terminals with a high degree of precision. An insulating base layer | 2011-05-26 |
20110119912 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TAPE WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a tape wiring board in accordance with the present invention may employ an imprinting process in forming a wiring pattern, thereby reducing the number of processes for manufacturing a tape wiring board and allowing the manufacturing process to proceed in a single production line. Therefore, the manufacturing time and cost may he reduced. A profile of the wiring pattern may be determined by the shape of an impression pattern of a mold. This may establish the top width of inner and outer leads and incorporate tine pad pitch. Although ILB and OLB process may use an NCP, connection reliability may be established due to the soft and elastic wiring pattern. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119913 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TERMINALS - The goal is to enhance the productivity by reducing the cost of a die. A method for selectively forming a female terminal ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119914 | Piston For Internal Combustion Engines, Produced By Means of a Multi-Orbital Friction Welding Method - A method for producing a piston of an internal combustion engine, designed as a one-piece cooling channel piston. The piston includes an upper part and a lower part supported by corresponding circumferential joining bosses together forming a joining zone. In order to produce a bonded joint of the upper part and the lower part, the joining bosses are connected by means of multiorbital friction welding in the region of a rotationally symmetrical or rotationally asymmetrical joining zone. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119915 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MOUNTING CAM ANGLE SENSOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an internal combustion engine in which a head cover | 2011-05-26 |
20110119916 | METHOD OF MAKING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER - A complete refrigeration system (CRS) including at least one heat exchanger which is designed to occupy an irregular volume to reduce the overall profile of the CRS. The heat exchanger may be a condenser or an evaporator, and includes a substantially solid body made of a thermally conductive metal, plastic, or other material. A plurality of fluid and refrigerant passageways are defined substantially within the solid body for conducing fluid and refrigerant, respectively, through the solid body and facilitating the transfer of heat between the fluid and refrigerant. Also disclosed is a method wherein the spatial orientation of each passageway is optimized with respect to all of the other passageways and the walls of the solid body by determining the relative distance of each passageway from all of the other passageways and the walls of the solid body at a plurality of points along each passageway, followed by adjusting the spatial orientation of the passageway accordingly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119917 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THROUGH THE WELDING OF FINNED TUBES WITH COOLED GUIDE DISCS ONTO A TUBULAR BODY SET INTO ROTATIONAL MOTION - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing finned tubes made of metal, in particular heat exchanger tubes, where at least one continuous strip forming the fins is fed tangentially to a tubular body set into rotational motion, and wound onto it, the side of the strip facing the tubular body is connected to the tube surface by means of a welding device and using a filler material, and the strip to be wound is guided between guide discs just behind the welding area, said discs reaching close up to the tube surface and the welding point. To increase the service life of the guide discs, the guide discs are cooled, specifically with cooling water to which roughly 10% by volume of a welding release agent are added. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119918 | CHUCKS AND USE IN PROCESSING TOROIDAL STRUCTURES - A chuck and a chuck system, and a method for processing a toroidal structure such as a tire carcass. The carcass includes an internal circumference and tapered ends. The chuck system comprises a plurality of chucks wherein each chuck includes a circumferential or substantially circumferential external surface and a plurality of friction reducing members positioned on the external surface. The friction reducing members are positioned to engage the internal circumference of the toroidal structure such as a tire. The method of processing a tire carcass includes positioning the tire carcass on fixed diameter chucks having friction reducing members on the external surface. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119919 | Determinant Assembly System for Manufacturing Objects - A Method and apparatus may be present for processing parts. A first part may be positioned in a first position. A first number of features may be formed on the first part using a feature forming system at a number of points for attachment to a second part. The second part may be positioned in a second position relative to the first position for assembly of the first part with the second part. A second number of features may be formed on the second part at the number of points for attachment to the first part using the feature forming system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119920 | TAPERED STABILIZER BAR HAVING CONTINUOUSLY CHANGING CROSS-SECTION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a stabilizer bar for a vehicle includes cutting a stabilizer bar material having a round bar-shaped configuration, heating both end portions of the cut stabilizer bar material to be formed as leg bars of the stabilizer bar, rolling both side surfaces of each of both heated end portions of the stabilizer bar material so that both side surfaces are tapered, rotating the stabilizer bar material about an axis thereof between rollers to taper both remaining non-rolled side surfaces of each of both end portions of the stabilizer bar material to be formed as the leg bars of the stabilizer bar, so that each or both end portions of the stabilizer bar material has an elliptical cross-section, forming eyes on distal ends of the stabilizer bar material, and bending the stabilizer bar material into the shape of the stabilizer bar. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119921 | Fabric Former - An apparatus for making a reinforcement strip includes a former for receiving and folding a foldable material about a longitudinal fold line. A pocket former may be provided to make a pocket for receiving piping. A piping guide may be provided to provide piping to the pocket. A support strip guide may be used to provide a support strip to the pocket. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119922 | PROCESS AND STATION FOR MANUFACTURING A SAFETY RAZOR CARTRIDGE, AND SAFETY RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A process for manufacturing a safety razor cartridge that includes providing an assembly having a platform having a top face, the platform including a cap portion and two lateral side portions, at least one cutting member extending between the lateral side portions of the platform, the cutting member being supported by the platform, the cutting member being movable with respect to the platform, the platform and cutting member cooperating to guide a movement of the cutting member with respect to the platform, a cover having a bottom face facing the top face of the platform. The cover includes a cap portion that covers the cap portion of the platform and two lateral side portions that cover the lateral side portions of the platform. The cover is welded to the platform by applying an ultrasonic beam to a plurality of discrete locations of the assembly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119923 | RAZORS AND KITS FOR APPLYING SHAVING AIDS - A safety razor is provided having a handle, a cartridge mounted to the handle and a pair of primary guards joined to the cartridge, each of the primary guards having a plurality fins that define a plurality of fin slots. The safety razor also includes one or more primary shaving blades mounted to the cartridge and positioned adjacent the pair of primary guards. A shaving aid retention guard is positioned between the pair of primary guards. The shaving aid retention guard has a plurality of walls defining a plurality of guard slots, wherein a width of the guard slots is greater than the width of the fin slots. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119924 | Stetho-Tool - A device allows users to have a penlight and shears/scissors handy for medical procedures. The device may be detachable from a holster which can be secured to a stethoscope tube. The penlight and shears may be a formed as a single unit, held by the holster. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119925 | KNIFE - The invention relates to a knife, comprising a blade carrier ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119926 | Lockable folding knife - A folding lock back knife apparatus includes a blade having a tip and a tang portion pivotally connecting to a handle of unitary construction formed from a continuous piece of metal having an integral locking mechanism and integral locking end portion, the locking end portion proximal to the pivot hole positioned to stop the blade from pivoting past the open position and the locking mechanism having a locking bar integral with a support arm continuously formed between a locking end portion and a pressure pad end constructed and arranged to lock the blade in relation to the handle when the locking end portion engages the at least one tang notch and unlocks the blade in relation to the handle when force is applied to the pressure pad end in the direction of the handle flexing the support arm, thereby disengaging the locking end portion from the tang notch. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119927 | UTILITY KNIFE WITH FUNCTION HOOK CARABINEER - The present invention generally relates to a knife with a hook portion. In one aspect, a utility knife is provided. The utility knife includes a handle having a first end with an opening and a second end with a hook portion. The utility knife further includes a blade and a blade holder disposed in the handle. The blade holder is configured to hold the blade, wherein the blade holder is movable relative to the handle between an extended position where a cutting edge of the blade extends through the opening of the handle and a retracted position where the cutting edge of the blade is disposed in the handle. In another aspect, a method of operating a utility knife is provided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119928 | Cutting Implement with Cartridge - A utility knife has a receiving cavity which opens through the body. A cartridge comprising a magazine of blades is removably insertable into the receiving cavity. A carrier within the body is manually operable for receiving a blade from the cartridge and positioning the blade for extension through the opening to present a cutting edge. The cartridge may be released from the utility knife body by depressing a button and withdrawing the cartridge. The cartridge is releasably held in place within the knife body and releasable when the blade carrier is in its retracted position and the release button is depressed. When the thumb button moves the blade carrier into its extended position to expose the knife blade, the cartridge is rendered unreleaseable even if the release button is depressed. The release button, which will enable removal of the magazine when depressed and blade carrier is in its retracted position, also serves to release of the blade from the blade carrier to permit removal of a used blade from the knife body when the blade carrier is in its extended position. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119929 | Blade set for hair clippers - A blade set for hair clippers which has a lower fixed blade, an upper fixed blade, a movable blade assembly and a blade holder. The movable blade assembly is flat and extends in a plane parallel to a lengthwise plane of the upper fixed blade and a lengthwise plane of the lower fixed blade and disposed in between the lower fixed blade and the upper fixed blade in such a way that a user's skin is protected from getting injured by the movable blade assembly. A third toothed front edge is provided at a front end of the movable blade assembly, a lower portion of which cooperates with an upper portion of the first toothed front edge to define a first cutting surface, and an upper portion of which cooperates with a lower portion of the second toothed front edge to define a second cutting surface. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119930 | Electric Hair Cutting Machine - An electric hair cutting machine is disclosed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119931 | VARIABLE PRESSURE CUTTING DEVICES - An embodiment includes a cutting device having a blade; a device architecture configured to hold the blade that includes: a pressure body operable to remain rigid in response to a substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a first pressure, and a portion of the pressure body operable to deform in response to the substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a second pressure, and thereby provide variable resistance against the substrate; and, a cutter slot at a first device architecture end defined by the blade and the pressure body, the cutter slot configured to receive the substrate and operable to open rearwardly toward a second end as the pressure body deforms. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119932 | Trimmer Head Spool For Use In Flexible Line Rotary Trimmer Heads Having Improved Line Loading Mechanism - An improved spool construction for carrying a length of cutting line in a trimmer head housing on a flexible line rotary trimmer wherein the spool comprises separately molded upper and lower sections of single piece construction that are pressed together in a snap fitment to define a cylindrical body portion, at least one flange projecting radially therefrom and a line receptor channel having a smooth interior surface that traverses the spool and communicates opposed open outer channel ends in the flange that are radially alignable with opposed line openings in a housing skirt, with an open channel portion in a lower spool surface to provide access to the channel intermediary of the open channel ends with the spool operatively connected to the housing for line loading and replacement without having to interrupt the operative connection between the spool and the housing. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119933 | POWER TOOL, ESPECIALLY HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - The invention relates to a power tool ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119934 | BAND SAW - A hand-held power tool includes a housing having an opening, first and second wheels supported by the housing for rotation about respective first and second parallel axes, a continuous saw blade supported by the first and second wheels, a first guide roller set coupled to the housing proximate a first side of the opening, and a second guide roller set coupled to the housing proximate a second side of the opening. The first and second wheels define respective first and second facing, parallel planes containing the first and second axes. The first and second guide roller sets define respective third and fourth facing, parallel planes that are also parallel to the first and second planes. A first dimension between the first plane and the third plane is less than about 3.3 inches. A second dimension between the second plane and the fourth plane is less than about 3.3 inches. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119935 | CHAINLESS DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A BAND SAW - A power tool includes a housing, a first wheel rotatably coupled to the housing, a second wheel rotatably coupled to the housing, a continuous saw blade supported by the first and second wheels, and a motor supported by the housing. The motor includes an output shaft. The power tool also includes a drive train operably coupling the output shaft and the first wheel. The drive train includes a first stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a first axis substantially parallel to and offset from the motor output shaft, a second stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and a third stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a third axis substantially parallel to and offset from the second axis. The first wheel is rotatable about the third axis. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119936 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PANEL FOR FITTING TO A STRUCTURE - The method uses a cable measurement and cable positioning or laser projection device to measure a structure to produce a digitized design of the structure and to put the design on a panel by laser pointer projection or by cable positioning so that the panel can be marked and cut for fitting on the structure. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119937 | ROTATING CONSTRUCTION LASER WITH A DUAL GRADE MECHANISM - A rotating construction laser includes a laser core module with a laser unit for emitting a laser beam and rotation means for rotating the laser beam around an axis of rotation defining a laser beam plane. The rotating construction laser is provided with an outer pivoting mechanism attached to the laser core module, the outer pivoting mechanism being operable to tilt the laser core module around an X-axis as a first axis of rotation and around a Y-axis as a second axis of rotation. The rotating construction laser further includes a dual grade mechanism with a first level sensor operable to indicate a rotation of the laser core module around the X-axis and a second level sensor operable to indicate a rotation of the laser core module around the Y-axis. Both level sensors can be operated mutually independent. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119938 | MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY LEVEL - A device for determining level of a surface, the device comprising a plurality of level vials configured to indicate orientation of the device, the plurality of level vials disposed at distinct locations on the device. The device including a radius bottom formed in an object contact surface at substantially the latitudinal center of the contact surface and extending longitudinally the length of the surface. The device further including a joint recess disposed centrally along the longitudinal axis of the device and extending latitudinally across the device. The device also includes one or more user controllable light sources coupled to the plurality of level vials for illuminating the level vials. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119939 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY DEVICE DRIVEN BY AT LEAST ONE STEPPING MOTOR - Method for operating a display device driven by at least one stepping motor with display scales, having the following steps: determining suitable step widths at least in ranges affected by stroboscopic flicker effects when driving in each case one stepping motor for moving the display scale in a measuring run when starting the instrument or on request, storing the determined step widths in the form of a matching parameter, and operating the stepping motor(s) with a suitable step-width resolution in the ranges that are identified as affected by the stroboscopic flicker effects to be avoided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119940 | Inclinometer - An inclinometer configured to be coupled to a structure and measure an angle of inclination of the structure with respect to a reference plane comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an indicator. The first layer includes a transparent portion and a scale representing angles located proximate to the transparent portion. The second layer includes an opening that defines a path. The first layer is coupled to a first side of the second layer such that the transparent portion extends along the path. The indicator is movably disposed in the path. The indicator moves along the path as the structure moves between a first orientation and a second orientation with respect to the reference plane. The indicator cooperates with the scale to indicate an angle of inclination of the structure with respect to the reference plane. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119941 | LEVEL - A level for indicating the orientation of each of a surface, a first electrical device, or a second electrical device, the level including a first planar surface, a second planar surface, a web, and a vial. The web is coupled to the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface is spaced apart from and is parallel to the second planar surface. The vial has a long axis and contains a liquid and a gas bubble and is coupled to the web such that the long axis is substantially parallel to the first planar surface. A first perimeter is formed as part of the web, shaped substantially the same as a portion of the first electrical device, and sized to engage the portion of the first electrical device such that the vial is operable to indicate the orientation of the first electrical device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119942 | SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MOTION MEASUREMENT OF CO-EXISTING TILT AND HORIZONTAL ACCELERATION - A motion-sensing device for sensing tilt and acceleration when either tilt, horizontal acceleration, or tilt and horizontal acceleration acting concurrently, influence the device, including: a substrate, a first tilt sensor fixed to the top of the substrate; a pendulum flexibly coupled to the bottom of the substrate proximate to the first tilt sensor; and a second tilt sensor fixed to the pendulum. The first and/or second tilt sensors are preferably an accelerometer; a spring-mass system; and/or an arcuate resistive element. The first tilt sensor includes a tilt sensor that measures tilt in a first geometric plane, the pendulum is constrained to move in the first geometric plane, and the second tilt sensor is operable to measure tilt in the first geometric plane. The motion-sensing device or devices coupled to a machine, vehicle, and/or a control system. The substrate may include a portion of the first tilt sensor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119943 | Measuring device - Measuring device for in-process measurement of test specimens during a machining process on a machine tool, in particular a grinding machine, has a measuring head connected pivotably about a first pivot axis to a base body of the measuring device via a linkage, for providing an apparatus for pivoting measuring head in and out of a measuring position. Linkage has a first linkage element and a second linkage element arranged pivotably about first pivot axis. A third linkage element is connected pivotably about a second pivot axis to the end of second linkage element facing away from first pivot axis. A fourth linkage element is connected pivotably about a third pivot axis to the end of third linkage element facing away from second pivot axis, fourth linkage element being connected pivotably about a fourth pivot axis to first linkage element at a distance from third pivot axis. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119944 | MULTI-SPACER TOOL - A multi-purpose spacer provides working surfaces for properly spacing studs, joists, rafters, and decking. The spacer (also referred to herein as a “tool” or “jig”) includes an adjustable spacer for balusters used in staircase railings, deck railings, and the like. The spacer may be constructed of a light metal, preferably aluminum, or suitably rugged plastic, and may also include a removable, padded handle to ease transport and use. Embodiments of the invention provide a spacing tool that is (for all practical purposes and in accordance with typical tolerances in the framing carpentry industry) completely temperature- and humidity-immune as well as waterproof. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119945 | Arrangement with a scale fastened on a support - An arrangement for a scale, the arrangement including a scale having a measurement graduation that defines a measurement range and a support arranged opposite to the measurement graduation. The arrangement further includes spheres two-dimensionally distributed on the support, wherein the spheres are immovably fixed on the support and to the scale. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119946 | DIGITAL SIZING TOOL - A digital sizing tool for obtaining tooling measurements and requirements comprising: a pair of fingers, where said fingers are adjoined at one adjoined end and create an opening at the opposite end; a flexible resilient means, where the flexible resilient means adjoins the pair of fingers; and a digital readout, where said digital readout provides a means to display a measured distance between the pair of fingers at the opening end and the digital readout attached to a measurement rod, where said measurement rod extends between the pair of fingers. In one exemplary embodiment, each finger may include at least one gripping surface. In another particular embodiment, the flexible resilient means includes a piston and spring assembly. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119947 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GRAIN DRYER - High performance grains dryer fed by a heat generating source ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119948 | Tray dryer - A tray dryer is provided that has tray stack with trays that rotate about an axis. A material leveler is stationary with respect to the rotating trays and has a leveling surface that engages the product. The material leveler has a plurality of prongs that engage the product and that in combination with the leveling surface form a series of rows in the product on the upper surface of one of the trays. The material leveler does not function to hold the product for transfer to a subsequent tray of the tray stack. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119949 | CONTROLLABLE CURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING AN LED SOURCE - Curing systems and related methods are described herein. The curing systems include an LED source. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119950 | PUDDLE ELIMINATING SYSTEM AND PUDDLE ELIMINATING METHOD - A puddle eliminating system and a puddle eliminating method are provided. The puddle eliminating system includes a main body, a moving wheel set, a water absorbing unit, at least one water sensor, a water-storage tank and a fan unit. The main body has a control unit, which the moving wheel set disposed at the bottom of the main body and the fan unit are electrically connected to. The water absorbing unit having the water sensor therein and being electrically connected to the control unit is disposed at the main body. The water-storage tank communicates with the water absorbing unit. The moving wheel set shifts and the absorbing unit absorbs and transmits puddle to the water-storage tank. The water sensor detects in a predetermined period whether there is puddle in an environment whereat the puddle eliminating system is placed or not and transmits detecting signals to the control unit. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119951 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE CONDUCTANCE OF LAUNDRY, DRYERS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DEPOSITS ON ELECTRODES - A device for determining the conductance of laundry in a drier. The device comprises at least two electrodes and means for dissipating heat from at least one part of at least one of said electrodes. The invention further relates to a drier comprising at least one area for receiving laundry and at least two electrodes for measuring the conductance of the laundry, at least one of the electrodes at least partly bordering said receiving area. Means for cooling at least one part of at least one of the electrodes are also provided inside the drier. Also disclosed is a method for preventing the formation of layers on electrodes used for measuring conductance in a drier. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119952 | DRYING METHOD AND CONDENSATION DRYER COMPRISING A HEAT PUMP AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING AN UNALLOWABLE OPERATING STATE - A condensation dryer is provided that includes a drying chamber for items to be dried; a process-air circuit having a first fan; a heat pump in which a coolant circulates; an evaporator; a compressor; a condenser; a throttle; a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of the coolant; a cooler for the heat pump; and a controller. The condensation dryer further includes a comparator to compare the measured temperature of the coolant to a limit temperature that is stored in the controller and to switch on and operate the cooler during a period of time if the measured temperature of the coolant is equal to or greater than the limit temperature. The condensation dryer also includes an evaluator to evaluate a change in the measured temperature of the coolant during the period of time with regard to a non-permitted operating state of the condensation dryer. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119953 | ENERGY-RETURN SHOE SYSTEM - An energy-return shoe system includes a shoe portion having a sole. The sole has a toe area and a heel area. The sole is capable of bending at a point between the toe area and the heel area. A lower sole has a toe area and a heel area and is bendable at a point between the toe area and the heel area. A heel mechanism interfaces the shoe heel area to the lower sole heel area and holds the shoe heel sole area in horizontal synchronization with the lower heel sole area thereby maintaining a same horizontal position between the heel areas and allowing front and rear ends of the heel areas to close and open at the same rate. A spring or other device pushes the heel areas away from each other, thereby absorbing energy upon impact and releasing the energy on step-off. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119954 | Replaceable Heels - The invention describes a safety replaceable heel mechanism that is used to adjust the height of women's shoes. The mechanism comprises a shoe sole, a removable heel comprising a heel connector and a interchangeable heel, and a locking key to securely connect the removable heel to the shoe sole. The heel is detached and the shoe can be worn without the heel, providing a pair of shoes suitable for different occasions. The invention is provides a stable structure avoiding unwanted movement of the removable heel for adjusting the comfort of a particular pair of shoes during the course of a day. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119955 | ARTICLE WITH REFRESHING OR WARMING EFFECT FOR USER - An article with refreshing/warming effect for user is disclosed. Said article comprises a support that contains a composition comprising mineral salts and an active substance with refreshing/warming effect. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119956 | FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED SOLE ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear, including a sole assembly and an upper, the article of footwear extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from the outer sole assembly to an upper end, the article of footwear including a first fitting element as well as a second fitting element. The first fitting element includes a first envelope and a first sole of the strobel type, the first envelope being fixed to the first strobel sole at least with stitching. The second fitting element includes a second envelope and a second sole of the strobel type, the second envelope being fixed to the second strobel sole at least with stitching. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119957 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A COMPOSITE UPPER - An upper made of a composite material is disclosed. The composite material comprises a layer of carbon fiber material and a flexible substrate. The composite material also includes a thin outer coating of TPU. The upper is generally flexible and lightweight. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119958 | TPU RAIN BOOT - The TPU rain boot has a sole section and a foot section. The sole section has a contour edge. The foot section is made of TPU and mounted on the contour edge of the sole section by a thermal compressing process and has a front slice, two side slices and a top opening. The front slice is mounted on the contour edge of the sole section and covers a tiptoe part of the sole section. The side slices are mounted on the sole section and surround a heel part of the sole section. Each side slice has a front end overlapped and mounted on the front slice and a rear end overlapped and mounted on the rear end of the other side slice with a thermal compressing process. The top opening is formed and surrounded by the side slices. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119959 | EXTERNAL STABILIZING STRUCTURE FOR WORK BOOTS - The external stabilizing structure is a structural element for use in work boots and similar types of footwear. The external stabilizing structure comprises a molded footbed of firm yet flexible material that provides external support under both the heel and arch of the wearer's foot. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119960 | FOOTWEAR WITH ADDITIVES AND A PLURALITY OF REMOVABLE FOOTBEDS - The invention relates to a method and shoe having a sole attached to an upper for defining an interior, the interior having a recess, and at least two footbeds, each having different physical properties and each being sized to be placed within the recess. The shoe also has an additive dispersed over the interior and at least one footbed, wherein each of the at least two footbeds is removably placed within the recess depending upon a desired physical property. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119961 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR FOR RIDING - An article of footwear for riding is disclosed. The article includes a second portion of an upper having a second coefficient of friction that is greater than a first coefficient of friction associated with a first portion of an upper. The article further includes a detachable spur member configured to attach to a heel counter of the article. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119962 | Interchangeable Pod System - An article of footwear with an interchangeable pod system is disclosed. The interchangeable pod system includes an outsole, a pod set, and a cleat set. The pods are attached to the outsole by means of the members of the cleat set. Variations in the types of pods and cleats used allow a wearer to reconfigure the article of footwear in order to maximize performance on a given surface in a given set of surface conditions as well as other parameters. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119963 | SHOE WITH TRANSPARENT PANELS - In accordance with one embodiment, a shoe includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper has a first transparent window formed therein, with the first window being completely contained within the upper such that material that forms the upper completely surrounds the first window. The first window permits an interior of the shoe to be visible. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119964 | WEAR PART FOR A BUCKET TO A LOADING OR DIGGING MACHINE, FASTENING UNIT THEREFORE AND WEAR PART SYSTEM, BUCKET AND LOADING OR DIGGING MACHINE - Wear part ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110119965 | Trenching chain - Trenching chains and chain links are disclosed, the trenching chains including a plurality of chain link bodies joined at the ends thereof and a plurality of carriages each having one end pivotably attached at an end of a link body and an opposite end unengaged and freely pivotable. Cutting or trench sweeping implements are maintainable on the carriages. The carriages can thus be configured with lengths greater than the lengths of the link bodies. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119966 | Operator propelled and/or guided portable trencher - An operator propelled and/or guided portable trencher is disclosed having a wheeled carriage with an operator manipulable handle bar mounted thereat. The carriage includes a wheel mounting base assembly and a drive frame assembly pivotably connected to each other. A trenching chain assembly is mounted to the drive frame assembly and has a chain maintained at a multi-sprocket chain guide. One sprocket of the chain guide is movably mounted and biased to tension the chain while allowing sprocket movement to partially relieve chain tension during chain use in case of debris entrainment at the chain. An operator manipulable support is connected with the mounting base assembly and is engageable at structure at the drive frame assembly providing operator selection of pivotable location of the drive frame assembly relative to the wheel mounting base assembly during trencher storage and use. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119967 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CUSTOMIZED AUDIO MESSAGES FOR GREETING CARDS - A system and method for recording a customized greeting to be utilized in connection with a greeting device such as a card includes providing a single use or multiuse recordable device on the greeting card. The recordable device is coupled by a removable and/or disposable cable or by a wireless connection to an electronic device such as a computer, MP3 player or other processing device capable of transferring files. A user records or downloads one or more music, voice or audio file(s) he or she wants to transfer to the recordable device on the greeting card and subsequently transfers the file(s) to the recordable device. In the case where the user utilizes a cable, the user then removes, cuts or tears the cable from the greeting card. The greeting card can then be delivered or mailed in a traditional manner with a customized recording. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119968 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSPARENT OBJECT ATTRACTING A VIEWER'S ATTENTION, AND A CORRESPONDING OBJECT - Disclosed is a method for producing a transparent object that attracts a viewer's attention. At least some of the object surface facing the viewer is illuminated by means of an illumination source that irradiates a bottom surface of the object, said bottom surface facing away from the viewer. The disclosed method is characterized in that the object is provided with a surface that is reflective in incident light. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119969 | Safety Device and Method of Encouraging Safe Work Practices - The safety device | 2011-05-26 |
20110119970 | WATER BALL ORNAMENT WITH BUBBLE CHAMBER - A water ball ornament with a bubble chamber is revealed. A closed container formed by a transparent container and a bottom cover that covers an opening edge of the transparent container is filled with a liquid. A bubble chamber is disposed projectingly under the bottom cover and having a through tube that connects with an inner space of the closed container so as to hide and receive bubbles generated in the closed container. When the closed container is rotated an angle to various positions, the liquid level in the bubble chamber is always over a lower end opening of the through tube so that the bubbles in the bubble chamber will not go back to the closed container. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119971 | WATER BALL WITH DANCING BEAD - A water ball with dancing beads is revealed. The water ball includes a transparent container that is sealed by a bottom cover to form a closed container, a first space with an impeller disposed on a bottom of the closed container, at least one vent arranged at a top surface of the first space, a second space with a hole on a center of the bottom surface thereof, and a driving member that drives the impeller to rotate. Thereby when the impeller rotates, a centrifugal force generated forces a plurality of beads in the first space passing through the vent and moving upward while beads falling freely slide into the second space through a gap on an inner circumference of the transparent container, pass the hole and turn back to the first space. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119972 | SAFETY KICK PLATE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS - The present invention is a safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof. The safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119973 | INVISIBLE, LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119974 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROLUMINESCENT VINYL BILLBOARD SIGN - An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119975 | MARKING PANEL LED LIGHT EMITTING MODULE - A combined LED light-emitting module of marking panel has a rail-mounted rack, extended longitudinally containing a locating portion for positioning onto the marking panel, and an assembly portion. A plurality of LED light-emitting units are mounted onto the assembly portion in sequence or at interval. The LED light-emitting unit contains a support pedestal, a light-emitting faceplate, a circuit board and at least a light-emitting component on the circuit board. The light-emitting faceplate is sealed into the holding space of the support pedestal. The circuit board is mounted into the holding space and the light-emitting component is allowed to face the light-emitting faceplate. The circuit board is sealed by waterproof element. A limiter is used to limit securely the LED light-emitting units. A quick-release electrical connector, protruded from the back board of the support pedestal contains male and female conductive contacts that can be quickly removed and assembled. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119976 | ADJUSTABLE DISPLAY BOARD SYSTEM - An adjustable display board system comprises a board frame, a mounting frame, a positioning mechanism, and a counterbalancing mechanism. The board frame retains a display board. The mounting frame is coupled to the board frame to allow vertical motion of the board frame and attaches to a rigid structure that supports the system. The positioning mechanism controls the vertical position of the board frame and includes a latched mode that prevents vertical motion of the board frame. The counterbalancing mechanism prevents the board frame and the display board from falling when the positioning mechanism is not in the latched mode. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119977 | SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING RIVAL SPORTS TEAM - The invention relates to a novel system for sports enthusiasts for displaying rival sports teams' logos by positioning the logo of a rival sports team low in the bowl of a toilet, urinal, sink, bath tub, or shower basin. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119978 | SEQUENTIALLY PLACED SHIPPING AND PACKING LABEL SYSTEM - A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing list and shipping label in registry. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119979 | Electronic Device for a Firearm - The invention relates to a an electronic device for the location of a firearm, comprising a processing module, a storage module operatively associated with the processing module, a detection module of a shot fired from a firearm operatively associated with the processing module, a transmit/receive module, operatively associated to the processing module, to allow the processing module to transmit/receive information representative of the electronic device position. The processing module results configured to transmit information representative of a shot fired from the firearm by means of the transmit/receive module. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119980 | Safety Devices For Firearms - Firearm safety devices are described that enable the safe operation, training, storage, display, and transportation of firearms. The firearm safety devices, referred to herein as “safety casing” devices, are configured for easy insertion and removal from a firearm without risk of damage to the firearm. The safety casing devices clearly indicate to those handling and observing the host firearm that the firearm chamber is free or devoid of a live round and thus safe because the firearm cannot be fired. The safety casing devices permit the firearm to be used in training exercises, including dry fire practice, while preventing accidental discharge. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119981 | Tactical firearm having heat shielding properties and improved gas energized cartridge feeding - A tactical firearm having a receiver and a handguard connected by flanges that are secured by fasteners and each define co-planar rail mounting surfaces. A one-piece elongate sight mounting rail extends along the combined length of the receiver and handguard and has a mounting surface in face to face relation with the rail co-planar rail mounting surfaces of the receiver and handguard. The rail is tapered along its length to provide an angle of cant and to permit mounting sight devices an any desired location along its length. A barrel extends through the handguard and is secured to the receiver in a manner achieving clearance and thermal isolation of the handguard from the barrel and barrel retainer. A cartridge gas energized bolt carrier and bolt mechanism is moveable within the receiver and is provided with anti-tilt guidance with respect to a spring energized buffer mechanism and moves a cartridge from a magazine into the cartridge chamber of the barrel and returns the bolt mechanism to its closed and locked condition upon dissipation of the cartridge gas energizing force. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119982 | EASY CONNECT FOREND ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus are disclosed for substituting a different forend assembly in a long gun (e.g., a shotgun) without the use of tools by a user in the field. Applicants' preferred apparatus for substituting a forend comprises: a modified forend carrier that is affixed to the long gun (e.g., the illustrated shotgun); a forend; and tool-less means for removably attaching the forend onto the carrier, or removing the forend off the carrier, without the use of tools, wherein the tool-less means comprises: (i) a tongue-and-groove arrangement in the forend and carrier, and (ii) a releasable lock contained, at least in part, in the carrier. This permits the forend to be swapped out. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119983 | Aluminum choke tube for a shotgun - This invention is in relation to a shotgun choke tube made of Aluminum in which sometimes this Aluminum choke tube may be coated with an anodize or hard coat of some sort to increase hardness, strength and lubricity. It is composed of a cylindrical tube having a sealing face, multiple clearance diameters, a body, outside diameter threads and on extended type choke tubes, a head diameter which extends outward lengthwise to extend beyond the muzzle face of the barrel of the shotgun. The inside diameters are comprised of different surface finishes, tapers, straights and geometries. The aluminum choke tube is held in place inside the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel by the threads and sealing face which depending on the shotgun manufacturer is machined to fit that specific shotgun barrel. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119984 | Structure to conceal fishhook inside false fish - A structure to conceal fishhook inside false fish is disclosed by that two false fishes being combined to disguise as a real fish for hooking fish is formed with a locking space for lockingly housing two locking plates having a chamber for concealingly housing a fishhook dispenser and tying device, wherein an axle ring of one or several hooking bodies and one end of an elastic member are lockingly fixed by an axle with axle hole as the axis center, and a double ring member is pulled to move up for a distance by the fishing line from the pull-opening made at top end of upper part thereof to drive fishhooks to spring out of side spring out openings thereof so as to hook fish mouth precisely and to recover by elastic recovery force of said elastic member thereby achieving the effectiveness of safety and repeated use. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119985 | DOUBLE-BLADED FISHING LURE - A spinner lure for attracting fish comprising: an eyelet, where the eyelet suspends the contents of the spinner; a treble hook suspended at the opposite end of the eyelet; at least two blades suspended between the eyelet and treble hook; stirrups, where a stirrup is provided for each blade to attach the blade to the lure; and a plurality of beads, where said beads are dispersed between the blades and one bead is placed between the eyelet and the first blade, and one bead is placed between the treble hook and the last blade on the lure. The blades are capable of moving both clockwise and counterclockwise and create a propeller like movement when retrieved through the water. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119986 | Floating fishing tackle box and method of making same - A container includes a container body, a body insert, a seal structure, and a cover. The container body has a cavity therein defined by a closed lower end portion thereof and an open upper end portion thereof. The body insert is within the cavity. At least a portion of a bottom wall of the body insert is spaced away from an interior surface of the container body defining the closed lower end portion thereof. The seal structure is between the body insert and the container body such that a sealed gas chamber is defined within the cavity between the container body and the body insert. The cover is movably attached to at least one of the container body and the body insert in a manner allowing the cover to be moved between a position covering the cavity and a position allowing access into the cavity. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119987 | BEAR TRAP - A bear trap comprising a trap door, a housing that is large enough to enclose a bear and bait, a bait arm, a first computer, a first temperature sensor located inside the housing, and a camera. When a bear enters the trap and pulls on the bait on the bait arm, the trap door descends. The first computer allows a user to lift the trap door remotely from anywhere in the world via a second computer or device with Internet access. The first computer and first temperature sensor allow a user to monitor temperature inside the housing from anywhere in the world via a second computer or device with Internet access. The first computer and camera allow a user to view a bear inside the housing from anywhere in the world via a second computer or device with Internet access. The first computer preferably connects to the Internet via satellite. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119988 | PRODUCT CONTAINING MONOMER AND POLYMERS OF TITANYLS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A compound of Formula (II) and (III), or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein M is Ti or Zr; R | 2011-05-26 |
20110119989 | ANTIOXIDANT BLENDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN BIODIESELS - This invention provides stabilized biodiesels comprising (1) biodiesel, such as fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), (2) mono- or bis-hindered phenolic derived from 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, and (3) N,N′-di-substituted para-phenylene diamine. Also methods of stabilizing biodiesel are provided involving adding (2) and (3) to (1). | 2011-05-26 |
20110119990 | GROUP 13-15 INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYSTS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - The present invention relates to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride comprised of at least one chemical element selected from Groups 3-11 (including the lanthanides, atomic numbers 58 to 71), and at least one chemical element selected from Groups 13-15 from the IUPAC Periodic Table of Elements. These interstitial metal hydrides, their catalysts and processes using these interstitial metal hydrides and catalysts of the present invention improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119991 | INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYST ACTIVITY REGENERATION AND HYDROPROCESSING PROCESSES - The present invention relates to new processes for regenerating oxidized interstitial metal hydride containing catalysts prior to the use of such catalysts in a hydroprocessing process. Interstitial metal hydride containing catalysts are easily oxidized in the environment and once oxidized, the hydroprocessing activity of the interstitial metal hydrides is most often severely diminished and this lost activity due to oxidization of the iMeH is not susceptible to recovery under hydroprocessing conditions. As a result, these catalysts in the present art require considerable special handling in inert environments all through processes from fabrication, shipping, loading, use, and maintenance of the catalyst systems to protect the activity of the interstitial metal hydride components. The present invention embodies a process regenerating oxidized interstitial metal hydride containing catalysts prior to their use in a hydroprocessing environment, thereby eliminating the requirement for maintaining the interstitial metal hydride containing catalysts in an inert environment, and allowing the handling of such catalysts in an oxidized condition prior to use. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119992 | OXIDATION RESISTANT INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYSTS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - The present invention relates to novel interstitial metal hydrides and catalyst containing interstitial metal hydrides that are resistant to oxidation and resultant loss of catalytic activity. The processes of the present invention include use of these improved, oxidation resistant interstitial metal hydride compositions for improved overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119993 | HIGH SEVERITY HYDROPROCESSING INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYSTS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - The present invention relates to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride containing catalyst and hydrogen at process conditions of at least 400 psig pressure and temperatures of at least 200° C. These processes use interstitial metal hydrides that possess significant hydrogen capacities and high hydrogen kinetics rate properties. The catalysts and processes of the present invention may be used with or without radio frequency or microwave energy and are preferably run under conditions of high hydrogen partial pressure above about 350 psia. The catalysts and processes of the present invention can improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams as compared to processes of the prior art operated under similar conditions. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119994 | PROCESS FOR CATALYTIC HYDROTREATMENT OF A PYROLYSIS OIL - A process for catalytic hydrotreatment of a pyrolysis oil derived from lignocelluloses is provided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119995 | NOVEL USE OF CAROTENOID (ESTER)S - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a substance selected from the group of astaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, astaxanthindialkanoylesters, isozeaxanthin, isozeaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, isozeaxanthindialkanoylesters and mixtures thereof; and b) a substance selected from the group of alkyl nitrates, nitrooxy esters of alkoxy substituted aliphatic alcohols and organic peroxides; as well as to a change in oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons, especially fuels, admixed to these compositions. The invention also relates to a composition comprising a) a compound selected from the group consisting of astaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, astaxanthindialkanoylesters, iso-zeaxanthin, iso-zeaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, iso-zeaxanthindialkanoylesters and mixtures thereof; and c) a fuel. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a compound selected from the group consisting of astaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, astaxanthindialkanoylesters, isozeaxanthin, isozeaxanthinmonoalkanoylesters, isozeaxanthindialkanoylesters and mixtures thereof; and b) a compound selected from the group of alkyl nitrates, nitrooxy esters of alkoxy substituted aliphatic alcohols, organic peroxides and mixtures thereof; and d) a stabilizing compound; and e) optionally a solvent. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119996 | COMPOSITE BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT - A biomass fuel compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes a body having a combustible biomass composition and an adhesive additive. The adhesive additive includes a starch and a hydroxide. Further additives may also be provided, which include a silicate additive, a viscosity additive, a preservative, and a BTU additive, wherein each of the silicate additive, the viscosity additive, the preservative, and the BTU additive are combustible materials. Various geometries and compositions for the biomass fuel compact are also provided by the present disclosure. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119997 | BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT PROCESSING METHOD - A method of processing a biomass fuel compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes comprising combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, comminuting the composition of biomass materials, drying the comminuted composition of biomass materials, and adding an adhesive to the biomass materials, the adhesive comprising a starch and a hydroxide. Further additives are also provided, which include a silicate, a viscosity agent, a preservative, and a BTU additive. The composite biomass is processed into a shapeform, and then the shapeform is partitioned into individual pieces that are compatible with existing powerplants. In one form, the processing is performed at lower temperatures such that an endothermic reaction of the biomass materials and adhesive results. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119998 | CO Generator and Process for Desulfurizing Solid Carbon-based Fuels - A process is presented whereby hot Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas is generated under pressure in an external Combustor by the partial oxidation of a carbon-based solid fuel. This pressurized, hot CO gas or CO gas mixture is then transferred to a desulfurizing vessel containing a second carbon-based solid fuel. The hot CO laden gas and solid material contact in a counter-flow arrangement where the CO reacts with and removes sulfur impurities from the second carbon fuel. The temperature of the pressurized CO laden gas from the Combustor is controlled by varying the oxidizer feed gas composition. The Combustor also contains a means for desulfurizing its feed fuel by flowing a portion of the hot CO gas generated up through the inlet solid fuel feed line. The desulfurizer vessel is comprised of three stages, a preheat stage, a desulfurizing stage, and a cooling stage. Hot CO gas from the Combustor enters the desulfurizer section where it mixes with a recycle gas stream coming up from the cooling stage below. The gas exiting the desulfurizer section is split into an exhaust stream and a recycle stream. The recycle stream travels up through the preheat section and heats the incoming material being treated. The cooled recycle gas exits the top of the system and flows to a recycle blower. The recycle gas is scrubbed of impurities by activated carbon prior to being re-injected into the bottom of the cooling section. The hot exhaust stream from the desulfurizer section is first quenched by mixing with a small water spray and a second exhaust gas recycle stream. The cooled exhaust gases are passed over a catalyst that converts carbonyl sulfide (COS) and carbon disulfide (CS2) gases to hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which are then removed from the system by conventional processes. The Combustor/Desulfurizer process is useful or producing high-value low-sulfur petroleum coke by generating the required heat from a low-value coke, such as fluid coke. In an alternate embodiment, the combustor is used to calcine and desulfurize coal or other solid carbon fuel in a batch process. The Combustor can also be used independently to supply hot reducing gas for any application. | 2011-05-26 |
20110119999 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALL-TERRAIN LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTION OF ALGAE - A modular all-terrain algal production system that includes a plurality of segments. Each segment is made from one or more trays that are adapted to grow algae on their surface. The trays each have a flange end configured to be coupled to non-flanged end of an adjacent tray to form floways. Each floway has a rotatable surge bucket at one end that is able to hold water and spill the water in a wave down the floway into a catchment. The system is supported on uneven terrain by an adjustable structure arranged to provide each floway with a horizontal inclination. | 2011-05-26 |
20110120000 | COVERS FOR PLANT-GROWING MEDIA - A cover for a plant-growing medium comprises a main cover portion, a peripheral base spaced from the main cover portion and defining an outer perimeter of the cover, and a peripheral wall extending from a first side of the main cover portion between the main cover portion and the peripheral base. One or more plant growth channels are defined by one or more tubes extending from the first side of the main cover portion. Each tube has a proximal end adjacent the main cover portion and a distal end relative to the proximal end, with a first aperture defined in the main cover portion at the proximal end of the tube and a second aperture defined at the distal end of the tube. The first aperture and the second aperture communicate through the tube to define each plant growth channel. | 2011-05-26 |