22nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130133520 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A system for brewing a desired portion of a beverage, such as a single-cup portion of coffee, is provided. The system may have more than one brew module. The system allows a user to quickly and easily brew a variety of types of single-cup portions of a beverage. In some embodiments, the system may brew a single-cup portion of coffee in a relatively short period of time based on a combination of certain parameters. The system may include an automatic cleaning mechanism such that a user does not need to manually clean components of a brewing machine between brew cycles. The system may also include apparatus configured to substantially prevent steam from reaching grinder components of the system. The system may also include apparatus configured to provide a precise dose of material based on, for example, volume of the material. Methods and apparatus for brewing a beverage are also disclosed. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133521 | Vacuum brewed beverage machine and vacuum brewing method - The desired amount of coffee grounds, tea leaves, herbs or other beverage making material is placed in a chamber of glass vessel located on a moveable table top in its lowered position. The table top is then elevated until the upper edge of the vessel seals against a top seal. With the top sealed, the desired amount of water of about 185°-212° F. is introduced into the chamber through a port in the top. Thereafter, a vacuum is drawn in the chamber and is held within the range of about −5 to −20 Hg in. Using an external heat source, the brewing liquid is maintained at about 185°-212° F. Alternatively, the vacuum can be pulsed by turning it on and off several times during the brewing cycle. After the beverage has brewed for the desired amount of time, the heat and vacuum are removed, the chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure and the table top is lowered to release the vessel. The contents of the chamber are then strained to remove solids from the beverage. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133522 | DEVICE FOR ADAPTING A FOOD CAPSULE INTO A CAPSULE HOLDER - The present invention concerns an adapting device ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133523 | ASSEMBLY FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING INFUSED BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to an assembly formed by a removable infusion unit and the supporting or locking elements thereof, for a machine for preparing beverages by extraction of a product to be infused. The assembly includes a receptacle intended to be rigidly connected to the machine and configured to removably receive the infusion unit. The assembly also includes a device for locking the unit onto the receptacle and an actuation device supported by either the unit or the receptacle and which controls the locking device and is arranged such that in a position in which the actuation device is deactivated, the locking device prevents the unit from being disconnected from the receptacle, and in a position in which the actuation device is activated, the locking device allows the unit to be disconnected from the receptacle. The invention is suitable for use in machines for preparing EXPRESSO-type beverages by extracting a product to be infused. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133524 | Vacuum brewed beverage machine and vacuum brewing method - Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133525 | INFUSION UNIT FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to an infusion unit forming a hollow inner space that receives inserted elements, characterised in that it consists of a reinforcement belt that defines the hollow inner space of the infusion unit, said belt including means for taking up the forces generated while infusing on at least one inserted element, the reinforcement belt further including receiving means for each of said elements. The invention also relates to a machine container as well as to a machine with one such infusion unit, and similarly to a method for assembling at least one element to be inserted into an infusion unit. The invention can be used in all types of infusion machines, in particular EXPRESSO coffee machines. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133526 | CHARBROILER AND METHOD OF CHARBROILING - A charbroiler having both heated grids and at least one radiant heater and a method of charbroiling a food product are disclosed. Each heat source of the charbroiler can be an independently regulated heat source. The independently regulated heat sources can be adjusted to each contribute to the overall cooking of a food product in a cooking cycle. Each of the independently regulated heat sources can be many types of heat sources capable of being regulated either manually or automatically by a cooking control system. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133527 | Cooker - A cooker is disclosed. The cooker includes a cooking assembly having a cooking member, a hinging arrangement to mount the cooking assembly onto a support so that the cooking assembly can be displaced relative to the support between an operative position in which the cooking member is in a substantially horizontal orientation, and a stowed or inoperative position in which the cooking assembly is displaced towards the support, and a front drip tray that is pivotally mounted on the cooking assembly and that is configured to pivot relative to the cooking assembly while the cooking assembly is pivoted between the operative and stowed positions and to catch cooking waste, such as drippings from the cooking member as the cooking assembly is pivoted into the stowed position. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133528 | Locking Roasting Rack - A roasting rack is separable into two halves by a joining pin, the pin can be inserted into both halves in one orientation, but locked to preclude removal in another orientation by rotating the handle at the end thereof. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133529 | Device For Regulating And Adjusting The Position Of Rollers In Peeling And Re-Peeling Machines For Almonds And Similar Dried Fruits - A device for regulating and adjusting a distance between pairs of adjacent rollers in a peeling machine for almonds and similar dried fruits is provided, wherein the rollers are horizontally aligned at both sides of a central plane through which the product to be peeled is passed, the device including a movement transmission shaft coupled to each pair of adjacent rollers, a motor for operation of the movement transmission shaft, wherein the motor is coupled to one of the ends of the transmission shaft, a torque meter for measuring torque at various positions of the rollers, wherein the torque meter is coupled to a spin axis of at least one of the rollers in the pair, and a sensor for measuring and regulating a working distance between the rollers, wherein the sensor is coupled to at least the other roller in the pair. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133530 | DUAL-PIVOTED QUICK BALE EJECTOR FOR ROUND BALER - The present invention relates to a baler ejection system that may be used with an agricultural harvester, such as a round baler, waste baler, combine, or cotton harvester. More particularly, the bale ejection system uses the motion of two pairs of parallel arms that extend transversely from the sidewalls of a bale chamber at two sets of distinct pivot points. When activated by the operator of the bale ejection system, the two pairs of parallel arms raise simultaneously to expose an outlet through which the bale may be ejected. The bale ejection system is designed to allow a larger outlet for the bale evacuation as compared to existing bale ejection systems that employ circular motion to expose the bale outlet. A formed bale may become ejected by one or more conveyer belts that exert a rearward force on the bale within the bale chamber. The bale becomes ejected through the outlet onto a field upon which the bale ejection system is operating or into a second bale chamber. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133531 | HIGH PRESSURE CARBIDE COMPONENT WITH SURFACES INCORPORATING GRADIENT STRUCTURES - An anvil including a hard phase and a metal matrix in which the hard phase is dispersed, a concentration of the metal matrix phase varying according to a concentration gradient, is disclosed. The anvil may be used in a high pressure press. Methods of making an anvil including forming a hard phase dispersed in a metal matrix phase, a concentration of the metal matrix phase varying according to a concentration gradient, are also disclosed. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133532 | LINERLESS LABELS AND ACTIVATABLE ADHESIVES, SYSTEMS, MACHINES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A system is disclosed for printing, activating and applying a flow of linerless activatable labels to a flow of items to be labeled. An activatable adhesive is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive linerless label incorporates such the activatable adhesive. Related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133533 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Disclosed are a resin composition for laser engraving, comprising (Component A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of following (Component A-1) to (Component A-3), (Component B) a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated compound, and (Component C) a polymerization initiator,
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20130133534 | PRINTER CAPABLE OF PRINTING TWO SURFACES OF A WEB - A printer capable of printing two surfaces of a medium is disclosed in the present invention. The printer includes a base, a holder rotatably disposed on the base for holding webs, and a rotary mechanism for rotating the holder relative to the base. The rotary mechanism includes a wheel disposed on the holder, and a gear crank disposed on the base. A plurality of slots is formed on the wheel, and the gear crank includes an actuating pin. The actuating pin can slide into one of the slots when the gear crank rotates, so as to rotate the wheel, and the holder can rotate relative to the base. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133535 | PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD - The supply of a negative pressure to an opening P(+ | 2013-05-30 |
20130133536 | STAMPING APPARATUS - A stamp for transferring a personalised coloured image onto a selected surface includes a stamping block with a lower surface and a flexible image bearing impermeable substrate of a polymer or copolymer having a textured surface. The stamp may be hand held and may include a handle at its end remote from the stamping surface of the substrate. The substrate may be separable from and attachable to the front surface of the stamping block. One or a plurality of flexible image bearing impermeable substrates may be provided. The substrate material is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133537 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Disclosed is a resin composition for laser engraving, comprising:
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20130133538 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - A resin composition for a flexographic printing plate that comprises comprising (Component A) a polyester resin having an ethylenically unsaturated bond in the interior and at a terminal. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133539 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Disclosed is a resin composition for laser engraving, comprising (Component A) a polyurethane resin that is a plastomer at 20° C. and has an ethylenically unsaturated group in a main chain and a side chain and (Component B) a polymerization initiator. Also disclosed is a flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving, comprising a relief-forming layer comprising the above-described resin composition. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133540 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - A resin composition for laser engraving that comprises (Component A) a resin that has a group selected from the group consisting of groups represented by Formula (I) to Formula (III) and is a plastomer at 20° C.; (Component B) an ethylenically unsaturated compound; and (Component C) a polymerization initiator. In Formula (I) to Formula (III), X, Y, and Z independently denote an alkylene group having 1 to 30 carbons, R | 2013-05-30 |
20130133541 | PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTING METHOD - A print section patterns a coating layer to form a pattern layer on a carrier and then transfers the pattern layer to a substrate. A controller obtains a first carrier thickness by measuring the thickness of the carrier carrying the coating layer and adjusts a gap between the carrier carrying the coating layer and the printing plate based on the first carrier thickness immediately before the coating layer is patterned. The controller also obtains a second carrier thickness by measuring the thickness of the carrier carrying the pattern layer and adjusts a gap between the carrier carrying the pattern layer and the substrate based on the second carrier thickness immediately before the pattern layer is transferred. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133542 | REACTIVE CONDUCTORS FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY OF EXPLODING FOIL INITIATORS AND OTHER DETONATORS - Provided among other things are reactive energetic material systems used for conductors in detonators for increased efficiencies. According to an embodiment, a detonator may include: a conductor including at least two constituents including (i) an electrically conductive constituent, and (ii) an electrically non-conductive constituent, that when subjected to sufficient electrical energy, result in an exothermic reaction; and a flyer plate having a non-conductive surface in contact with said conductor. When the sufficient electrical energy is supplied to said conductor, rapid heating and vaporization of at least a portion of the conductor occurs so as to explosively drive at least a portion of the flyer plate away from said conductor. In an embodiment, a multilayer conductor may be formed of alternating layers of at least one electrically conductive layer, and at least one electrically non-conductive layer, that when subjected to sufficient electrical energy, result in an exothermic reaction. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133543 | DEVICE FOR SETTING OFF AN AVALANCHE - Device for setting off an avalanche, comprising a support intended to be fixed to the mounting side, for example on a concrete slab, and an enclosure one end of which is open, this enclosure being mounted on the support, said open end of the enclosure being intended to face towards the snow cap. The device further comprises means of filling the enclosure with an explosive gaseous mixture, firing means designed to set off the explosion of the said mixture and a remote-communication system. The enclosure is mounted removably on the support, by fitting its lower face, intended to receive the gaseous mixture, onto a bearing piece of the support, and the enclosure is autonomous in terms of energy supply and carries means of storing the gases that are intended to form the gaseous mixture. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133544 | HYBRID INFLATOR OF AIRBAG - The present invention discloses a hybrid inflator of an airbag. The hybrid inflator of the airbag includes a main casing, a central channel, a vent tube, a rupture disc, an inner cover group, an igniter group, a first buffering pad, a second buffering pad and a diffuser. The main casing includes a bottom housing and an upper housing. The central channel is fixed with the bottom housing and passed through the upper housing. A convective hole is disposed on the central channel. The vent tube is covered onto the external central channel and has a throttle bore thereon. The first buffering pad is disposed on a bottom of the inter air chamber. The second buffering pad is disposed in the inner air chamber to separate a space for propellant. The diffuser is correspondingly covered and fixed on the main casing. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133545 | Vehicle Head With Reduced Crosswind Sensitivity - A vehicle having a wagon body which is supported on at least one running gear, wherein the wagon body defines a vehicle longitudinal direction, a vehicle transverse direction and a vehicle height direction. The wagon body has a body section and an adjacent head section. The head section has an outer skin and a flow separation unit for reducing sensitivity of the vehicle to crosswind. The flow separation unit comprises a roof-like protrusion formed by the outer skin. The roof-like protrusion has a first roof section, a second roof section, and a ridge section forming a transition between the first roof section and the second roof section. The first roof section and the second roof section run inclined to one another such that, the ridge section forms a flow separation edge for the air flow. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133546 | GUIDE RAIL TYPE VEHICLE - A guide rail type vehicle of the present invention comprises a guide frame provided so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis perpendicular to the floor surface of a vehicle body; a plurality of guide wheels which forms gripping pairs aligned in the vehicle width direction so as to be able to grip a center guide rail, and which is arranged in the front-and-rear direction of the guide frame; equalizing links supporting two guide wheels, which are adjacent to each other in the front-and-rear direction, so as to be able to roll about a guide wheel shaft parallel to the rotation axis, and connecting the two guide wheels as a connected pair and being attached to the guide frame so as to be rotatable about a link shaft parallel to the rotation axis; and a steering link mechanism changing the steering angle of tires. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133547 | Device For Pivoting One Or More Front Flaps Of A Track-Guided Vehicle, And Front Flap Module - The invention relates to a device for pivoting one or more front flaps ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133548 | CURABLE FIBERGLASS BINDER COMPRISING SALT OF INORGANIC ACID - Formaldehyde-free binder compositions are described that include an aldehyde or ketone, a nitrogen-containing salt of an inorganic acid, and an acidic compound. The acidic compound may be an organic acid, such as maleic acid or citric acid among others. The acidic compound is supplied in quantities that lower the pH of the binder composition to about 5 or less. The binder compositions may be used in methods of binding fiberglass and the resulting fiberglass products have an improved tensile strength due to the addition of the acidic compound. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133549 | Biodegradable plastic material based on cellulose acetate and related end-products - A process for the production of a plastic material based on cellulose acetate includes a plasticization step of cellulose acetate by mixing the cellulose acetate flake or powder with a mixture of plasticizers comprising at least two plasticizers chosen among esters of glycerine, esters of citric acid and esters of tartaric acid, while maintaining the temperature in the plasticization step below 50° C. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133550 | CERAMIC PRECURSOR BATCH COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASED Tonset - A precursor batch composition that can be used to make porous ceramic articles is provided. The batch composition includes a cellulose-based polymer and, in particular, a methylcellulose showing a specified micro-calorimetry thermal response fingerprint that correlates to an increased T | 2013-05-30 |
20130133551 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING SHELLAC AND/OR A SALT THEREOF AND SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE - The object of the present invention is a composition shellac and/or a salt thereof and sodium starch glycolate and at least one physiologically acceptable excipient and a process for obtaining it. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133552 | PROCESS OF MAKING A WATER DISPERSIBLE TITANIUM DIOXIDE PIGMENT USEFUL IN PAPER LAMINATES - The present invention relates to a process for making a titanium dioxide pigment having consisting of titanium dioxide and single layer of inorganic surface treatment consisting of aluminum phosphate wherein the pigment is characterized by and isoelectric point which is greater than pH 6 and a negative zeta potential of at a pH of 7.5 or more. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133553 | NON-CHEMICAL AIR ENTRAINED ADMIX - An improved concrete is provided having a concrete formed from a wet concrete mixture; and a non-chemical admix added to the wet concrete mixture and configured to contain bubbles in order to control the amount of entrained air formed in the concrete when the wet concrete mixture cures into the improved concrete. The non-chemical admix includes a multiplicity of hollow objects, bodies, elements or structures, each configured with a respective cavity, unfilled space, or hole to trap and maintain a bubble inside. The hollow objects, bodies, elements or structures include hollow cylinders, or spheres, or capillary tubes, or some combination thereof. Each hollow object, body, element or structure is configured with a dimension so as not to absorb liquid, including water, including where the dimension is in a range of about 20-30 microns, and is made of glass or a glass-like material. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133554 | Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Containing Inorganic Polymer Compositions and Methods of Making Same - Inorganic polymer compositions and methods for their preparation are described herein. The compositions include the reaction product of a reactive powder, an activator, and optionally a retardant. The reactive powder includes fly ash, calcium sulfoaluminate cement, and less than 10% by weight portland cement. In some examples, the composition is substantially free from alkanolamines. In some examples, the ratio of water to reactive powder is from 0.06:1 to less than 0.2:1. Also described herein are building materials including the compositions. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133555 | Inorganic Polymer Compositions Containing Tricalcium Aluminate Additive and Methods of Making Same - Inorganic polymer compositions and methods for their preparation are described herein. The compositions include the reaction product of a reactive powder, an activator, and optionally a retardant. The reactive powder includes fly ash and a tricalcium aluminate additive. In some examples, the reactive powder comprises less than 5% by weight portland cement. The tricalcium aluminate is present in an amount of 0.5% or greater by weight of the reactive powder. Also described herein are building materials including the compositions. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133556 | FACILITY COMPRISING FOOD AND DRINK INFRASTRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS TO FACILITY - To provide either a facility comprising a plurality of stores that offer food and drink, and that treats customer seating for the plurality of stores as a shared space, or a method of attracting customers to said facility. This facility comprises: a traveling wheeled vehicle, which is capable of carrying customers on a tour of the shared space; and rotating tables. The rotating tables are configured such that tables are positioned upon rotating devices. The rotating devices comprise upper rotating bodies, further comprising central gears which are positioned in the centers of bases. The rotating devices further comprise: drive motors that are capable of rotationally driving the central gears; and casters that support the upper rotating bodies. The traveling wheeled vehicle and the rotating tables are positioned in the shared space. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133557 | PALLET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a pallet includes the following steps: (a) preparing a bottom case and a top cover respectively; (b) positioning the bottom case and top cover into a mould of an EPS foams molding machine, closing the mould and filling the mould cavity with EPS beads; (c) heating to make the EPS beads expand to form an inner core which is fused with the bottom case or top cover and then doing a cooling process; (d) opening the mould, positioning the top cover or bottom case onto the bottom case or top cover and closing the mould, heating to make the EPS beads expand again to be fused with the top cover or bottom case, and then doing a cooling process; and (e) demolding to produce a pallet. The outer casing and inner core of the pallet has good bond strength, thereby ensuring the quality of pallet. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133558 | Gun Safe - A gun safe is configured to be mounted underneath a portion of an item of furniture and to be deployable from a storage position underneath the portion of the item of furniture into a readily-accessible position adjacent the item of furniture. The gun safe includes a lockable container sized to receive a weapon therein and an articulating mount configured to secure the lockable container underneath the portion of the item of furniture in the storage position. The articulating mount includes a fixed element configured to be fixed underneath the portion of the item of furniture and an articulating element attached between the fixed element and the lockable container, the articulating element being configured to facilitate movement of the lockable container from the storage position outward and upward to a deployed position adjacent the item of furniture. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133559 | FLOW REGULATOR DEVICE - A fluid flow regulator of the present invention comprises in combination a stationary hollow duct housing having a first end and a second end through which fluid flows. The device also incorporates a movable member aligned concentric with the duct having an end essentially similarly shaped and sized to the first end of the housing. The member may be spaced apart from the duct so that fluid can enter the duct housing through an opening defined by the space between the end of the member and the first end of the duct, with the movement of the member serving to change the size of opening. The movement of the member is controlled by the movement of a float located within the duct. The position of the float can be preset by the operator of the invention so that when fluid flow into the duct is at a predetermined amount the float will remain stationary, and when the fluid flow increases above such predetermined level the float will be moved in the direction of the fluid flow and when fluid flow into the duct is below said predetermined amount, the float will move the member opposite the direction of fluid flow. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133560 | NON-CATALYTIC BIOMASS FUEL BURNER AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a non-catalytic biomass burner that may be used to burn a variety of fuel types at high efficiencies. The burner may include a cylindrical combustion chamber with an auxiliary igniter to heat the fuel in the combustion chamber until desirable combustion temperatures are reached. Fuel may be added to the chamber via a fuel feed assembly, and the rate of fuel addition to the chamber by the fuel feed assembly may be controlled by a computer. A fan located on the distal side of a flue pipe from the chamber may also be provided that pulls air into the chamber through one or more air inlets that are designed to encourage cyclonic air and exhaust flow in the chamber. Methods are further provided for controlling the manner of operation of the burner by a computer that may be instructed by a computer program code. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133561 | SEWING MACHINE, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A sewing machine includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores a plurality of embroidery data which respectively corresponds to a plurality of embroidery patterns and computer-readable instructions. The instructions instruct the sewing machine to execute steps of selecting one of the plurality of embroidery data and sewing the embroidery pattern corresponding to the selected embroidery data. The instructions further instruct the sewing machine to execute steps of extracting, from the plurality of embroidery data, specific embroidery data, wherein the specific embroidery data is usable in combination with the selected embroidery data, and sewing the specific embroidery pattern based on the extracted specific embroidery data. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133562 | BUS SEAT BACK TRIM AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING - A bus seat for use in a bus comprises a frame and a seat back secured to a portion of the frame. The bus seat further comprises a seat cushion secured to another portion of the frame. The bus seat also comprises a removable two piece cover arranged over the seat back, wherein the cover pieces are secured to one another with a zipper. The zippered two piece seat back cover allows for easy installation, removal or replacement of any damaged or worn portions of the seat back trim cover. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133563 | Mono Semi-Submersible Platform - An offshore marine port including a plurality of individual modules of the same dimensions and alike size and shape, being attached to form a singular large platform and having apparatus either fixed or mobile, robotic or manned, pertaining to the handling and efficient movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while being off-loaded or on-loaded to either bulk or break bulk vessels or barges; liquids vessels or barges; or cargo container vessels or barges. The ‘modules’ are constructed in a way as to most effectively provide for the movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while transiting through the intended structure. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133564 | Bracket For A PWC - A bracket invention is mounted to the rear area of a personal watercraft or PWC, for the purpose of providing a method and means of attaching items such as but not limited too; rod holders, sonar, lights, cooler accessories, beverage holder, fuel containers, wiring, gun case, camping supplies, fishing/hunting accessories, and water sports equipment. The bracket invention is formed in such a way that these items can be firmly attached and/or located to the PWC, extending and adding to its useful functionality. The bracket is designed to be easily attached and removed from the PWC using existing holes and location points. The bracket invention allows for easy tie off when mooring at dock, a integral mounting point for a drag bucket used to modify the PWC's speed, and/or a lighting system extending the useful period of time that a rider can operate the PWC safely and legally. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133565 | PRESSURE INDICATION DEVICE OF INFLATION MACHINE - A pressure indication device is provided to connect to an inflation mechanism of an inflation machine. The pressure indication device includes a linearly movable plate and an elastic element. A scale bar having graduations is provided along a moving path of the plate. The elastic force of compression of the elastic element serves as a reaction force (restoration and returning force) for the linear movement of the plate. Correspondingly, a pressure is induced in an air compartment of the inflation mechanism the so that the moving distance of the plate is indicative of the pressure level and thus precise measurement of pressure can be realized. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133566 | METHOD FOR VISUALLY REPRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO READINGS OF EQUIPMENT WITH AN INDICATOR - The suggested technical solution relates to a field of measurement technology and may be used for producing the means for visual representation of information about readings of pointer indicators. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133567 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR CONTINUOUS GROWING OF INGOTS - An improved system based on the Czochralski process for continuous growth of a single crystal ingot comprises a low aspect ratio, large diameter, and substantially flat crucible, including an optional weir surrounding the crystal. The low aspect ratio crucible substantially eliminates convection currents and reduces oxygen content in a finished single crystal silicon ingot. A separate level controlled silicon pre-melting chamber provides a continuous source of molten silicon to the growth crucible advantageously eliminating the need for vertical travel and a crucible raising system during the crystal pulling process. A plurality of heaters beneath the crucible establish corresponding thermal zones across the melt. Thermal output of the heaters is individually controlled for providing an optimal thermal distribution across the melt and at the crystal/melt interface for improved crystal growth. Multiple crystal pulling chambers are provided for continuous processing and high throughput. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133568 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRYSTAL GROWTH - Systems and methods for crystal growth are provided. One method includes producing a lateral thermal profile in a furnace having a crucible therein containing a material for growing a crystal. The lateral thermal profile has three zones, wherein the first and third zones have temperatures above and below a melting point of the material, respectively, and the second zone has a plurality of temperatures with at least one temperature equal to the melting point of the material. The method further includes combining the lateral thermal profile with a vertical thermal gradient produced in the furnace, wherein the vertical thermal gradient causes a point in a bottom of the crucible located in the third zone to be the coldest point in the crucible. The method also includes transferring heat from the first and second zones to the third zone to produce a leading edge of the interface. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133569 | Crystal Growth Device - A crystal growth device includes a crucible and a heater setting. The crucible has a bottom and a top opening. The heater setting surrounds the crucible and is movable relative to the crucible along a top-bottom direction of the crucible and between first and second positions. The heater setting includes a first temperature heating zone and a second temperature heating zone higher in temperature than the first temperature heating zone. The heater setting is in the first position when the crucible is in the second temperature heating zone and in the second position when the crucible is in the first temperature heating zone. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133570 | VACUUM DEPOSITION DEVICE - A vacuum deposition device includes a coating chamber. The coating chamber defines a top wall and a bottom wall. A cooling device is defined in the top or bottom wall. The cooling device includes a cooling runner formed in the top or bottom wall defining the cooling device. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133571 | FILM FORMING APPARATUS - The invention provides a multi-film forming apparatus including a substrate holder stock chamber for storing a plurality of substrate holders separately from a path in the multi-film forming apparatus, so that production can be performed without being affected by the process of removing a film accumulated on the surface of the substrate holder and the process of replacing the substrate holder, or by the process of removing a film accumulated on the surface of the substrate holder or the process of replacing the substrate holder, and hence high-throughput production is possible. A branch path is provided on the path of the multi-film forming apparatus, and a substrate holder stock chamber for storing a plurality of substrate holders which enables retrieval of the substrate holder from the path and feeding of the substrate holder to the path is provided. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133572 | DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR CREATING A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTMASTER - A relief print master is created by a printhead that moves in a slow scan direction. The nozzles of the printhead jet droplets of a polymerisable liquid on a rotating drum. The different nozzles jet droplets simultaneously on different layers that have different diameters. As a result, the droplets jetted by different nozzles travel over different distances before landing. The effect of this is that the droplets undergo different position lag as they land on the different layers. By rotating the printhead in a plane that is orthogonal to the jetting direction this effect can be compensated for. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133573 | Mask for Deposition and Manufacturing Method of the Same - A deposition mask includes a mask main body and a coating layer. The mask main body includes a plurality of slits penetrating the mask main body. The coating layer is coated on an entire surface of the mask main body. The coating layer is made of a material different from a material of the main body, and it has a magnetic force stronger than that of the main body. Each of the slits has an open area, and a thickness of the coating layer controls a width of the open area. A photolithography process is used to form the plurality of slits. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133574 | MATERIAL DEPOSITION SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING MATERIALS ON A SUBSTRATE - A material deposition system for depositing materials on an electronic substrate with a material deposition system is disclosed. The deposition system includes a frame, a gantry system coupled to the frame, a deposition head coupled to the gantry system and configured to deposit dots of low viscous and semi-viscous material on the electronic substrate, and a controller configured to control the operation of the material deposition system, including the operation of the gantry system and the deposition head. The system is capable of depositing a line or a pattern of material on the electronic substrate by moving the deposition head along an axis of motion that is substantially non-parallel to a direction of the line or pattern. Other deposition systems and methods are further disclosed. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133575 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF A COATING LAYER ON A RUNNING STRIP - A method and device for measuring the thickness of a coating material layer of a running strip according to which, by means of an eddy current sensor for at least one area of the strip, a quantity is measured, representative of the thickness of the coating layer and the thickness of the coating layer is determined from the measured quantity and from at least one calibration value. The measurement made with an eddy current sensor comprises the measurement of the complex impedance of a coil facing the running strip for a low excitation frequency and a high excitation frequency and the elaboration of a quantity representative of the thickness of the coating layer from said complex impedance measurements. A device for applying the method and a coating installation equipped with the device. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133576 | VACUUM PROCESSING DEVICE - An exhaust opening of a process chamber ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133577 | PLASMA CVD APPARATUS - A plasma CVD apparatus capable of preventing unnecessary deposition on a supplying portion of a source gas so as to suppress generation of flakes, and thereby depositing a CVD coating excellent in quality is provided. This plasma CVD apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a vacuum pump system for vacuuming an interior of the vacuum chamber, a deposition roller around which a substrate is wound, the deposition roller being provided in the vacuum chamber, a gas supplying portion for supplying the source gas to the interior of the vacuum chamber, and a plasma power supply for forming a plasma generating region in the vicinity of a surface of the deposition roller and thereby depositing a coating on the substrate. The gas supplying portion is provided in a plasma non-generating region positioned on the opposite side of the plasma generating region with respect to the deposition roller. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133578 | SYSTEMS FOR CHARGING SOLAR CELL LAYERS - Systems and methods of the present invention can be used to charge a charge-holding layer (such as a passivation layer and/or antireflective layer) of a solar cell with a positive or negative charge as desired. The charge-holding layer(s) of such a cell can include any suitable dielectric material capable of holding either a negative or a positive charge, and can be charged at any suitable point during manufacture of the cell, including during or after deposition of the passivation layer(s). | 2013-05-30 |
20130133579 | GAS PREHEATING SYSTEM FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - An embodiment of this invention provides a gas preheating system for heating one or more gases used in a chemical vapor deposition. The preheating system comprises a heating module and a delivery module. The delivery module is used for passing the one or more gases, and the heating module is configured to heat the one or more gases indirectly via the delivery module. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133580 | HIGH PRODUCTIVITY VAPOR PROCESSING SYSTEM - A processing chamber is provided. The processing chamber includes a lid having a plurality of valves affixed thereto, the plurality of valves operable to enable process gases to flow into the chamber. The chamber includes a bottom portion, where the bottom portion includes a base and side walls extending from the base. A surface of the base is configured to support a substrate. A showerhead is affixed to a bottom surface of the lid. A bottom surface of the showerhead is configured to include a central port for providing process gases into the chamber. The central port is surrounded by an annular pump channel. The annular pump channel is surrounded by an annular purge channel, where a first ridge separates the delivery region and the annular pump channel and a second ridge separates the annular pump channel and the annular purge channel. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133581 | PROJECTILE PET FOOD - An edible animal food projectile is provided. The projectile is compatible for being launched from a launching apparatus such as a toy gun or the like. The projectile includes an edible body made from a starch-based material consisting essentially of an expanded starch. The edible body is formed into a predefined geometry operable to receive a launching force causing temporary flight of the projectile and having a first density. A payload is embedded on or within the edible body and the payload is formed from a material having a second density greater than the first density of the edible body. The payload can be food, medicine, and the like. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133582 | BIRD FEEDER WITH INNER SHELL - The present invention is a bird feeder that includes a base with a perimeter surrounding a floor, the floor having a raised center portion and at least one sloping portion extending to the perimeter; an edge attached to and extending from the perimeter; a plurality of risers extending from the perimeter at least partly up the at least one sloping portion toward the raised center portion. The subject bird feeder also includes an outer shell having at least one outer wall and supported by the plurality of risers; an inner shell having at least one inner wall and shaped to fit closely inside the outer shell; and, a removable lid shaped to cover the top of the outer shell. The outer shell may include cutouts that extend through the walls. The inner shell may be transparent. The bird feeder may also include a cord to allow it to be hung. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133583 | Cat Litter Box Cabinet System - A cat litter containment enclosure system with four walls that locates a litter container at an elevated level preferably on a shelf where a cat enters the enclosure from a port in a front panel and hops or jumps to a second level for access to a litter container. The enclosure can contain a second pad located on the second level near the litter container so that the cat's paws are cleaned as the cat exits the enclosure. The top and front panel of the enclosure can be hinged for easy access for cleaning and/or inspection. Translucent vent holes can also be supplied on the enclosure for air and light. The pet can enter either from the front, or in other embodiments from the side of the enclosure. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133584 | ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A pet waste management device includes a housing having upper and lower ends. The device includes a receiving bowl positioned in the housing, the bowl having an open upper end and a lower end having an outlet. A cover is situated upwardly adjacent the bowl upper end. A water outlet is positioned adjacent the bowl upper end to introduce water into the bowl. A supply line provides water to the water outlet. The device includes a first foot pedal configured to selectively allow water from the supply line to enter the bowl through the water outlet. A drain line is operatively coupled to the bowl lower end to drain contents of the bowl. The device includes a heating unit to prevent water from freezing, the heating unit including a resistive heating element and a thermostat and is in electrical communication with a power source. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133585 | LITTER BOX ASSEMBLY - A cat litter box assembly having a base tray and an insert. The base tray has opposing side walls and a front wall. The front wall has a height less than the opposing side walls to define a partially open end of the base tray. The insert has a bottom wall and opposing side walls. The bottom wall has a plurality of openings formed in a portion thereof and a leading edge that extends between ends of the opposing side walls. The leading edge of the bottom wall and ends of the opposing side walls define an open end of the insert. The insert is insertable into the base tray through the partially open end of the base tray such that the leading edge of the insert engages and slides along the bottom wall of the base tray as the insert is inserted into the base tray. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133586 | FUIDI HERD MANAGEMENT SCHEMA - The invention is a herd management schema based upon the inventor's analysis of the natural history of bovine infection due to | 2013-05-30 |
20130133587 | Pet Grooming and Pest Terminating Comb - Disclosed is a pet grooming and pest killing device that comprises a handled comb having a working end comprising a plurality of comb tooth electrodes powered by a battery power supply within the handle of the device. The comb teeth employ an alternating configuration wherein adjacent teeth employ opposing polarity and the tips of the teeth are shrouded by a protective insulator. The spacing of the teeth is such that a tick or flea will become trapped between two teeth, allowing current to flow from one electrode to another through the pest and thus killing it upon contact. The ends of the teeth are insulated to prevent shocking of the pet during the combing process. In this way, pet hair can be tended to while also killing loose ticks, fleas and other pests within the pet's hair while grooming. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133588 | EDIBLE PET CHEW WITH BONE-POWDER BASED OUTER LAYER - A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including bone powder. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133589 | EDIBLE PET TOY - An edible pet toy. The pet toy is used for introducing a nutrient, treatment, and/or supplement component that benefits the health of the pet. The toy is manufactured entirely from a compressed substance or with a shell and at least one inner material. The toy can be either totally edible or includes a shell that is inedible yet expels one or more inner materials while the pet compresses the toy in its mouth. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133590 | ATTACHMENT FOR FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - An attachment and method for a fence system to prevent a pet from escaping a fenced comprising at least one first support member adapted to be attached substantially horizontally to at least a portion of the fence system, a plurality of second support members adapted to be attached substantially vertically to the at least one first support member, and a plurality of inserts adapted to be received within the plurality of second support members. Each of the plurality of inserts is capable of extending out of a lower portion of the each of the plurality of second support members upon digging the fenced area by the pet animal such that the extended plurality of inserts block the dug area to prevent the pet animal from escaping the fenced area. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133591 | STOP PULLING HARNESS - The present disclosure is for an adjustable leash that can quickly and easily be converted to a restraining harness that helps to inhibit the unwanted movement of the dog or other animal walking on the leash. In some embodiments, the leash is adjustable without the use of any tools and can be adapted to fit quadrupeds of a variety of sizes. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133592 | ANIMAL LEASH - An animal leash such as, for example, for dogs, may include an elongated flexible sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the sleeve is configured to be held by a hand of a user and includes an opening for accessing an interior pocket of the sleeve. A rigid rod may be removably received within the interior pocket of the flexible sleeve through the opening to optionally make the animal leash rigid for training and/or controlling an animal (e.g., a dog) releasably attached thereto. An attachment portion may be coupled at or near the distal end of the sleeve and may be configured to be releasably attached to a collar or harness on the animal. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133593 | ANIMAL LEASH - An animal leash is provided. The animal leash such as, for example, for dogs, may include a handle portion, a rigid rod, and an attachment portion. The handle portion may be configured to be held by a hand of a user. The rigid rod may extend along a longitudinal axis and may have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be rigidly connected to the handle portion. An attachment portion may be coupled at or near the distal end of the rigid rod and configured to be removeably attached to a collar or harness on the animal. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133594 | STEAM GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF SAME - A method for controlling the operation of a steam generation system is provided. Fluid flow is channeled from at least one first boiler within at least one conduit. Fluid flow is added within the conduit from at least one second boiler. At least one operating condition within the first and second boilers is detected. A fluid pressure set point and/or a fluid temperature set point for each boiler is determined based on the operating condition detected for each boiler. A fluid pressure and/or a fluid temperature is maintained within the first and second boiler to be approximately equal to the fluid pressure set point and the fluid temperature set point for each boiler, respectively, prior to fluid flow being channeled and/or during the channeling of fluid flow from the first boiler and/or the second boiler within the conduit to a steam process and/or at least one steam turbine engine. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133595 | ANCILLARY DEVICE FOR ENHANCING ENGINE FUEL COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY - An ancillary device for enhancing engine fuel combustion efficiency includes a pure water replenishable electrolytic bath and a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell installed on an automobile. The electrolytic bath and the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell are electrically connection with an automobile battery The battery supplies electrical power to the electrolytic bath to electrolyze water replenished thereto into hydrogen and oxygen, which are fed through a first gas supply tube into an automobile fuel conduit to mix with fuel for being supplied with the fuel to an engine cylinder. The hydrogen and oxygen are also supplied through a second gas supply tube to the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell for chemical reaction that generates electrical power to charge the battery. The chemical reaction of the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell generates a product of pure water that is supplied through a pure water tube to the electrolytic bath for circulative and cyclic use for electrolysis. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133596 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE ACTUATION OF THE INTAKE VALVES, PROVIDED WITH THREE-WAY SOLENOID VALVES - An internal-combustion engine with two intake valves for each cylinder is provided with a system for variable actuation of the intake valves, comprising a single solenoid valve for each cylinder that controls communication of the pressurized-fluid chamber of the system with an exhaust channel. The solenoid valve is a three-way, three-position solenoid valve, comprising an inlet permanently communicating with the pressurized-fluid chamber and with the hydraulic actuator of an intake valve, and two outlets communicating, respectively, with the actuator of the other intake valve and with said exhaust channel. The solenoid valve has a first position, in which the inlet communicates with both of the outlets, a second position, in which the inlet communicates only with the aforesaid outlet connected to the actuator of an intake valve and does not communicate, instead, with the outlet connected to the exhaust channel, and a third position, in which the inlet does not communicate with any of the two outlets. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133597 | VERTICAL-TYPE AIR-COOLED OHV ENGINE - A vertical-type air-cooled OHV engine includes a valve operating system and has a shroud guiding cooling air, which is generated by a cooling fan driven by a crankshaft such that the cooling air flows in an up-down direction with respect to a cylinder head. Intake and exhaust valves are arranged respectively on opposite sides of a vertical plane that is parallel to an axis of the crankshaft and that includes an axis of a cylinder bore. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a vertical-type air-cooled OHV engine capable of evenly cooling both of intake and exhaust valves without changing a route of cooling air. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133598 | AUXILIARY DEVICE MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an auxiliary device mounting structure for mounting an auxiliary device ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133599 | VALVE TIMING CONTROLLER - A first housing has a first concave portion that opposes to a vane rotor, and the first concave portion has an inside diameter larger than an inside diameter of a first through hole of the first housing. A boss part of the vane rotor has a first convex portion projected into the first concave portion. A reed valve is arranged between an end surface of the first convex portion and a bottom surface of the first concave portion, and has an outside diameter larger than the inside diameter of the first through hole. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133600 | CAMSHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A camshaft support structure for an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head, a camshaft, a plurality of bearings, an auxiliary machine drive cam, an auxiliary machine, and a pulsar plate. The plurality of bearings include a terminal bearing supporting the camshaft to be rotatable with respect to the cylinder head about a rotational axis. The auxiliary machine has a plunger provided to be moved forward and backward by the auxiliary machine drive cam. The pulsar plate projects from the camshaft in a radial direction of the camshaft and is provided on an opposite side of the auxiliary machine drive cam with respect to the terminal bearing. The pulsar plate has a second surface facing the terminal bearing in the axial direction. Each of the first surface and the second surface is provided to slidably contact the terminal bearing. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133601 | DETENT STRUCTURE FOR ROCKER SHAFT - A detent structure for a rocker shaft includes a camshaft, a rocker shaft, a shaft support, and a detent part. The camshaft is provided at a cylinder head of an engine. The shaft support is provided at the cylinder head to support the rocker shaft and has a support surface supporting the rocker shaft. The detent part is to prevent rotation of the rocker shaft. The detent part includes a bolt insertion hole and a detent bolt. The bolt insertion hole is displaced from a central axis of the rocker shaft and passes through the rocker shaft. The detent bolt is provided in the bolt insertion hole and is fastened to the shaft support to pass across the support surface. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133602 | LASER-INDUCED SPARK IGNITION FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A laser spark plug for an internal combustion engine includes at least one element for guiding, shaping and/or generating laser radiation, a combustion chamber window and a housing. The housing has, on the opposite side of the combustion chamber window from the element, an aperture for the passage of the laser radiation guided, shaped and/or generated by the element into a prechamber disposed at the end of the housing on the combustion chamber side. At least one overflow channel is provided for a fluid connection between an internal space of the prechamber and a combustion chamber surrounding the prechamber. When a fluid flows into the internal space of the prechamber through the overflow channel, a fluid flow is obtained that enters the interior of the aperture at a minimum angle ε, in particular measured with respect to the longitudinal axis of the laser spark plug, of 45°. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133603 | ENGINE COMPONENT SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SEALING A COOLANT PASSAGE FROM AN ENGINE COMPONENT - An engine component seal assembly and method of sealing a coolant passage from an engine component are provided. The seal assembly includes a sealing sleeve sized and dimensioned to slip fit into an engine component mounting bore and a retaining ring sized and dimensioned to be axially inserted into the sleeve. The ring contacts the sleeve and applies a radial force sufficient to create an interference fit and to move or yield an interface portion of the sleeve radially outward into sealing abutment against a wall forming the mounting bore to create a secure and reliable annular fluid seal. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133604 | STARTER SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies that includes a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger to move the pinion, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit. In some embodiments, the first switch is capable of being activated by the plunger to cause current to flow, or to prevent current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133605 | STARTER SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies including a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of holding the plunger, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit that is capable of being activated by the plunger to control current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit. Some embodiments include at least two power isolation switches capable of controlling a current flow within the circuit. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133606 | DEVICE APPLIED IN START-UP UNIT THAT CONSTANTLY WORKS GEARED TO THE MAIN ENGINE - The present model describes the technical field of parts for the automobile sector, more specifically a device applied in the starter unit that constantly works geared to the main engine. The new model presents a start-up unit that works with a drive gear constantly engaged to the gear train of the main engine; a torque transmission system and free wheel ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133607 | STRUCTURE OF BALANCE SHAFT - A balance shaft structure for offsetting a secondary unbalance force due to a crankshaft of an engine may include a plurality of balance shafts rotating with the crankshaft, and a balance weight formed on a circumferential surface of each corresponding balance shaft and offsetting the secondary unbalance force, wherein the balance shafts may be disposed at the left and right of the crankshaft respectively and symmetric with respect to a longitudinal axis of the crankshaft, and disposed to be biased at a front part or a rear part of the engine, such that the center of weight may be offset by the center of weight of the engine, and a moment balance weight formed to each corresponding balance shaft and offsetting a pitch moment of the crankshaft generated by offsetting. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133608 | CYLINDER LINER OF A RECIPROCATING ENGINE - A cylinder liner ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133609 | PISTON WITH ANTI-CARBON DEPOSIT COATING AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A piston and method of construction are provided. The piston includes a piston body having an upper combustion surface configured for direct exposure to combustion gases within a cylinder bore with an undercrown surface located beneath the upper combustion surface. The piston body also includes a ring belt region configured for receipt of at least one piston ring adjacent the upper combustion surface with a cooling gallery configured radially inwardly and in substantial radial alignment with the ring belt region. The piston further includes a non-stick coating material bonded to at least one of the undercrown surface and at least a portion of the cooling gallery, wherein the non-stick coating material inhibits the build-up of carbon deposits thereon. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133610 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COOLING CHANNEL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND PISTON PRODUCED IN THIS WAY - A method for producing a cooling channel system for an internal combustion engine, which has a cooling channel in the piston crown. The piston crown is adjoined by a lower piston part having a piston boss, pin bores and piston skirts. Firstly, a piston blank having a peripheral collar projecting radially in the region of the piston crown is produced, wherein the collar, forming a subsequent ring zone wall is then reshaped and, in a transition area between the piston crown and the lower piston part, a contact area for the collar is formed, and the collar is reshaped in such a way until the outer radially peripheral edge comes very close to or completely into contact with the contact area in order to form a closed cooling channel. Following the reshaping, the end region of the ring zone wall forms a defined gap (X) with respect to the upper edge of the piston skirt. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133611 | COVER STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cover structure, for an internal combustion engine, that can inhibit lubricating oil from remaining at a protrusion portion is provided. The cover structure for an engine includes a chain case that covers a timing train mechanism, and a timing train chamber is formed between the chain case and the engine main body. The chain case includes bolt insertion holes provided at side marginal portions and directed toward the engine main body, a variable-valve boss portion and a second-oil-path boss portion that protrude from a wall portion toward the engine main body and form a recessed portion where lubricating oil for lubricating the timing train mechanism remains, and a first rib that is protruding from the wall portion toward the engine main body and provided upper than at least the recessed portion. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133612 | CRANKCASE STRUCTURE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A bearing holding portion supporting a crankshaft in a manner to rotate freely via a bearing and fittingly holding the bearing is formed in a crankcase. A second cross section passing through a crankshaft axis line and along an orthogonal direction to a cylinder axis line is set to have a larger cross-sectional area than a first cross section passing through the crankshaft axis line and along a direction of the cylinder axis line in the bearing holding portion. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133613 | Rotary Engine With Rotating Pistons and Cylinders - An internal combustion engine having combustion chambers that rotate about a main shaft axis in a step-wise manner. A first and second rotors each have elongate pistons that are interdigitated so that when one rotor rotates with respect to the other rotor, some chambers between the interdigitated pistons are reduced in volume and other chambers are increased in volume. Respective one-way bearings connect the first and second rotors to the main shaft to incrementally rotate it. Fuel mixture and exhaust apparatus is connected to one end of the engine to feed a fuel mixture to the increasing-volume chambers and extract the exhaust from other decreasing-volume chambers. At the same time, yet other chambers are experiencing compression and ignition cycles. An oil pump is driven by the first and second rotors for circulating a lubricant from a reservoir, through the engine parts to be lubricated and then back to the reservoir to cool the lubricant. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133614 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal-combustion engine includes a cylinder, a piston, a spark plug, and a fuel injection device. The piston includes a top surface, a guiding protrusion, and a cavity. The cavity is provided at a position closer to the fuel injection device than the guiding protrusion when viewed from above the top surface of the piston. The guiding protrusion includes a guiding surface to guide the fuel mist toward the spark plug when the fuel mist is injected from the fuel injection device at a first predetermined timing in a compression stroke. The cavity includes a guiding wall portion to guide the fuel mist toward the spark plug when the fuel mist is injected from the fuel injection device at a timing in the compression stroke between the first predetermined timing and a second predetermined timing. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133615 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal-combustion engine includes a cylinder, a piston, a spark plug, and a fuel injection valve. The piston includes a top surface and a cavity provided in the top surface. The cavity includes a bottom surface, a vertical wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The fuel injection valve includes a plurality of injection ports from which a plurality of fuel mists are to be obliquely injected toward the top surface of the piston in respectively different directions at a predetermined crank angle in a compression stroke. The cavity extends from a position close to a center of the piston toward the fuel injection valve when viewed from above the top surface of the piston. The first and second sidewalls extend toward the fuel injection valve when viewed from above the top surface of the piston. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133616 | ENGINE UTILIZING A PLURALITY OF FUELS, AND A RELATED METHOD THEREOF - At least one donor cylinder is coupled to an intake manifold. The intake manifold is configured to feed a mixture of air and a first fuel, or a mixture of air, the first fuel, and a second fuel to the at least one donor cylinder. At least one non-donor cylinder is coupled to the intake manifold and an exhaust manifold. The intake manifold is further configured to feed air, or a mixture of air and the second fuel to the at least one non-donor cylinder. An exhaust channel extend from the at least one donor cylinder to the intake manifold for recirculating an exhaust emission from the at least one donor cylinder to the at least one donor, and non-donor cylinders via the intake manifold. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133617 | Multiple Throttle Device - A multiple throttle device of the invention employs a constitution in which, as a sensor section that detects the opening of throttle valves, a shaft member formed to have a different axis from a throttle shaft is positioned within the width L of a throttle body, and a throttle position sensor is disposed in the shaft member. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133618 | Method for Controlling the Fuel Supply to an Internal Combustion Engine at Start-Up and a Carburetor - The invention concerns a method for controlling the fuel supply to an internal combustion engine at start-up, the engine having a fuel supply system. The invention also concerns a carburetor having a fuel supply system including a main fuel path connecting a diaphragm controlled regulating chamber to a main outlet in the region of the venturi section, the main fuel path including an actively controlled fuel valve, and an idling fuel path branching off from the main fuel path downstream of the valve and ending in at least one idling outlet in the region of a throttle valve, the fuel supply system further including a start fuel line starting upstream or downstream of the fuel valve and ending in at least one start fuel outlet to the intake channel. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133619 | HYDRO-CARBON INJECTION SUPPLY UNIT - A hydro-carbon injection supply unit includes a fuel filter including a damping head which reduces a high fuel pulsation pressure generated in a cylinder head through an inner circulation path along of the fuel, and an HCI part for receiving the fuel discharged from the fuel filter whose pulsation pressure has been reduced and injecting the fuel to an exhaust manifold at a front end of a catalyst. Accordingly, even if a fuel pulsation pressure exceeding a design value is generated in the cylinder head, the HCI part is not influenced at all. | 2013-05-30 |