22nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110126735 | BLACK PEARLESCENT PIGMENT WITH A METAL LAYER - A pearlescent effect pigment having an opaque, dark or black color is disclosed. The black pearlescent pigment includes a platelet-shaped non-metal substrate, optionally an oxide layer, a template layer, and a metal layer. The pearlescent luster of the disclosed effect pigment is comparable to those of pure pearlescent effects. The disclosed method provides a cost-effective approach for the manufacturing of the disclosed effect pigment. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126736 | RAPID DISPERSING HYDROUS KAOLINS - A composition comprising pulverized hydrous kaolins having a particle size distribution meeting the following ratio: | 2011-06-02 |
20110126737 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING OILY WASTE IN ORDER TO PRODUCE A MULTI-USE DRY-TYPE MODIFIED PAVEMENT - The invention relates to a treatment process or recycling co process for oily wastes originating from the use of hydrocarbons, products manufactured therefrom and derivatives of same, without using aggregates from natural banks during the transformation process, thereby producing a novel material which can be used as an aggregate in hydraulic or asphaltic rolling surfaces, road sub-bases, bases and repair work involving cold patching, and which has the following mechanical characteristics and properties: zero plasticity; non toxicity; insolubility and impermeability to water, which prevents any form of leaching during the handling or use thereof; and optimum CBR and compacting, reducing construction times and costs and any negative impact on the environment, through the sustainable use of wastewater streams. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126738 | CEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CEMENT SYSTEM - In the method according to the invention for operating a cement plant, the raw meal is preheated in a preheating zone, the preheated material is precalcined in a calcining zone and the precalcined material is finally sintered in a sintering zone. The cement plant is operated in such a manner that the precalcined material which is supplied to the sintering zone has an SO | 2011-06-02 |
20110126739 | Portable, Collapsible, Workstation Tray Table Apparatus - An apparatus includes a surface panel for supporting objects in a first workspace. The surface panel includes a removable plug having a first flat surface and a second surface comprising rectilinear fingers for supporting devices in a generally upright position. A frame having a top side and a bottom side holds the surface panel above the top side and enables the surface panel to be positioned at a plurality angles relative to the frame. Appendages joined to the frame and deployable from the frame enable the frame and the surface panel to be supported a distance above a surface, where the distance is sufficient for enabling a second workspace between the frame and the surface. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126740 | LIGHTWEIGHT DUNNAGE PLATFORM - A dunnage platform adapted to support a load for transport comprises a deck including a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge extending therebetween and a pair of legs, each of the legs including at least one foot extending from the leg. The bottom surface of the deck includes at least one stub for each of the legs, the at least one stub positioning the leg along the bottom surface. The at least one foot of each leg is hollow to receive the at least one stub. When the pair of legs is positioned along the deck, the dunnage platform is elevated by the at least one foot extending from the each said leg of the pair of legs. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126741 | Plastic Pallet - This invention relates to an improved pallet formed from a thermoplastic material of the polyolefin type, from two pieces, base and deck, that can be coupled to each other with fastening means there between; said base and deck provided with posts projecting from each in a direction towards the other and that can be coupled to each other, in order to form hollow columns; wherein the posts projecting from the base form the outer wall of a plurality of columns, and the posts projecting from the deck are located at the interior of said columns, forming the inner wall thereof and thus constituting a hollow passage between said outer and inner walls of the columns; said hollow space is filled up with a foamed material to provide a greater impact resistance and resistance to the disassembling under normal conditions of operation. The employment of the same material to form the pieces to be coupled and the reinforcement packing provides that said pallet can be integrally recycled without the need to separate the components thereof due to the nature of the material. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126742 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF CONTROLLING FLOW RATE OF PRIMARY RECIRCULATING EXHAUST GAS IN OXYFUEL COMBUSTION BOILER - Provided are a method and an apparatus of controlling a flow rate of a primary recirculating exhaust gas in an oxyfuel combustion boiler, capable of realizing a stable combustion by a burner in oxyfuel combustion. Weight ratio of flow rate of primary recirculating exhaust gas [ton/h] to amount of pulverized coal from a mill [ton/h] is defined as G/C, and the flow rate of primary recirculating exhaust gas is controlled so that the G/C falls within a given range. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126743 | GASIFICATION FURNACE APPARATUS - Provided is a gasification furnace apparatus equipped with a supply source of low-oxygen-concentration drying gas that does not require fuel. A coal pulverizer that produces pulverized coal by pulverizing coal, an air separator that separates air into oxygen gas and nitrogen gas, and a gasification furnace that produces product gas by introducing thereinto the pulverized coal and the oxygen gas, are included. By receiving a supply of excess nitrogen gas from the air separator, the air diluted with nitrogen is used as a source of low-oxygen-concentration gas for drying the pulverized coal, and an air heater that heats the source of low-oxygen-concentration gas to a temperature at which drying can be performed is provided. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126744 | Explosive Combustion Device for Biological Materials - An explosive combustion device for biological materials such as husks, cores, and chaff includes a feed unit having from upstream to downstream a pulverizer, a hopper, and a pneumatic conveyor; an air delivery unit having from upstream to downstream a vortex blower, an air tank, and an air volume regulator; a heating unit having from upstream to downstream a fuel source, a fuel flow control, and a heater; a combustion unit heated by the heater, the combustion unit being adapted to receive particles from the pneumatic conveyor and the compressed air from the air volume regulator; and a nozzle at an outlet of the combustion unit. The particles and the compressed air are mixed in the combustion unit turbulently to fully combust. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126745 | REFRACTORY SUPPORT DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A refractory anchoring system that mitigates the effects of the thermo-mechanical stresses that arise from the furnace temperature gradient and varying thermal expansions of the refractory and casing. This anchoring system provides independent movement which may be important for maintaining the refractory lining stability and its ability to contain the furnace processes. The invention relates more specifically to the metallic member that is configured in a specific spring-like manner. This invention also relates to the specific design of the non-metallic member (refractory anchor) to work in conjunction with the metallic member. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126746 | Soil Opening Implements Particularly for Seed Planting - Disclosed is a soil opening implement comprising a frame ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126747 | WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION VESSEL AND A GRAVITY CENTER ADJUSTMENT DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention discloses a gravity center adjustment device for a wind turbine installation vessel, with the gravity center adjustment device ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126748 | WIND TURBINE HOLDING AND LIFTING SYSTEM AND MOVABLE OPERATING PLATFORM ABOVE WATER - The present invention which relates to the field of offshore wind turbine installation technology, discloses a wind turbine holding and lifting system for a movable operating platform above water. The wind turbine holding and lifting system comprises a first standing column, a second standing column, a beam lifting device, no less than one beam and enclasping means for holding the wind turbine tower; the first standing column and the second standing column are juxtaposed, and the opposed faces of the first and second standing columns are provided with guiding grooves for sliding the beams; the enclasping means is arranged on the beam, and the two ends of the beam are interfitted within the guiding grooves of the first and second standing columns; the beam lifting device is fixed to the first or second standing column, and the lifting end of the beam lifting device is connected to the beam. The wind turbine holding and lifting system with such a structure can fix the assembled wind turbine in the installation state and the wind turbine can be lifted and lowered. The present invention further discloses a movable operating platform above water. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126749 | TANK ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED FOR A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - The present invention relates to a ballast system for a marine structure. The ballast system comprises a ballast tank which is in fluid communication with a tank arrangement for temporarily holding bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid in a marine structure. The tank arrangement comprises a storage space defined by at least one tank wall, at least one fluid inlet for introducing the bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid in the storage space, and at least one fluid outlet permitting removal of at least parts of the bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid from the storage space. The at least one fluid outlet is at least partly formed by a caisson adapted for receiving a submersible pump at a submersible pump position in the storage space. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126750 | Semisubmersible Offshore Platform with Drag-Inducing Stabilizer Plates - A floating vessel is equipped with perforated plates which exhibit both an added-mass effect and a damping effect. The addition of porosity to an added mass plate phase-shifts the added mass force so that it becomes at least partially a damping force which does not depend on large velocities to develop a large damping force. Preferred porosity is in the range of about 5% to about 15% of total plate area. A semi-submersible vessel may have damper plates fitted between its surface-piercing columns, within a support grid in the area between the pontoons and/or extending from the sides of its pontoons. A truss spar offshore platform may have damper plates installed within its truss structure intermediate its hull and ballast tank. Drill ships and similar vessels may be equipped with damper plates extending from the sides of their hulls to reduce both heave and roll. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126751 | VARIABLE OVERALL HULL LENGTHS FOR WATERCRAFT - The invention relates to two parallel added floaters ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126752 | Submarine With Underwater Exhaust Discharge During Snorkeling Mode - A submarine or surface watercraft is equipped with at least one, preferably supercharged charging diesel engine, which serves to charge the vessel's batteries and which is operated in a controlled and regulated manner during submarine snorkeling mode or during the normal operation of surface watercraft. In at least one embodiment, the exhaust gases produced during the operation of the charging diesel engine are mixed with a flow of water, which is drawn from the water surrounding the vessel and delivered in a regulated manner by a pump while interacting with a negative-pressure generating device, and, in a mixed state, are discharged under water. The operation of the formed negative-pressure generating and mixing device ensues while interacting with the controlling and regulating of the charging diesel engine. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126753 | ADJUSTABLE BOAT SEATS AND ACCESSORIES - Relocateable boat accessories, such as seats having a second extension that can be positioned through a second extension slot, and then pivoted to position a locking member through a finger slot. The locking member can have a tip that is positioned under a floor so secure the seat to the floor. The floor may have several second extension slots and several finger slots to accommodate various accessory or seat position possibilities. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126754 | BOAT WINDOW SYSTEM - A cabin enclosure of a boat which is substantially water proof is provided. The cabin enclosure comprises a top, frame with joists attached to joist covers, plurality of windows, flashing and track which are layered upon each other to cascade water down the top, onto the windows and onto the track and into the river, bay or ocean. The plurality of windows may surround the passenger area of the boat and also prevents water from entering the boat. In particular, the plurality of windows are zippered onto adjacent joist covers so as to form a substantially water proof barrier between the interior and exterior of the boat. The flashing may be attached to the interior of the window with hooks and loops which run horizontally across the window and prevent water that splashes under the window from entering into the passenger area. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126755 | INTERCHANGABLE SUPERSTRUCTURES AND HULLS FOR OCEAN GOING VESSELS - An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126756 | Motor Vehicle Display - A motor vehicle display with a first indicator and a first dial in which an average fuel consumption is indicated on the first dial by the first indicator. There is a second dial and the first indicator, in conjunction with the second dial, indicates a distance which can still be covered with the amount in the vehicle tank, wherein the second dial is followed automatically. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126757 | Method For Pulling A Single Crystal Composed Of Silicon With A Section Having A Diameter That Remains Constant - Single crystal composed of silicon with a section having a diameter that remains constant, are pulled by a method wherein the single crystal is pulled with a predefined pulling rate v | 2011-06-02 |
20110126758 | GERMANIUM ENRICHED SILICON MATERIAL FOR MAKING SOLAR CELLS - Techniques for the formation of silicon ingots and crystals using silicon feedstock of various grades are described. A common feature is adding a predetermined amount of germanium to the melt and performing a crystallization to incorporate germanium into the silicon lattice of respective crystalline silicon materials. Such incorporated germanium results in improvements of respective silicon material characteristics, including increased material strength and improved electrical properties. This leads to positive effects at applying such materials in solar cell manufacturing and at making modules from those solar cells. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126759 | SYSTEM AND HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS - An apparatus for growing a synthetic diamond comprises a growth chamber, at least one manifold allowing access to the growth chamber, and a plurality of safety clamps positioned on opposite sides of the growth chamber; wherein the growth chamber and the plurality of safety clamps are comprised of a material having a tensile strength of about 120,000-200,000 psi, a yield strength of about 100,000-160,000 psi, an elongation of about 10-20%, an area reduction of about 40-50%, an impact strength of about 30-40 ft-lbs, and a hardness greater than 320 BHN. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126760 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING MASTERS - A method for making a flexographic printing master includes a first step of providing a flexographic printing support; a second step of applying image wise with a first resolution a layer of a radiation curable liquid partially covering the printing side of the support; a third step of flood exposing the applied radiation curable layer to fully cure the layer; and a fourth step of image wise laser engraving the cured layer with a second resolution which is higher than the resolution of the second step. An imaging apparatus can perform the above method. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126761 | CVD REACTOR WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT THERMAL-RADIATION SHIELD - A Siemens type CVD reactor device is provided. One or more radiation shields are disposed between a rod filament and a cooled wall in the reactor. The radiation shield absorbs radiant heat emanating from the heated polysilicon rod during the CVD process, gets heated above 400° C., re-radiate the absorbed heat toward both of the polysilicon rod and the cooled wall, so as to provide thermal shielding effect to the cooled wall. The net energy loss of the polysilicon rod is reduced as much as the amount of energy emitted toward the polysilicon rod from the radiation shield, such that considerable amount of electrical energy of the CVD reactor is reduced and saved. The energy reduction rate goes up much higher if using multiple layered radiation shields, low shielding emissivity, and low thermal conductivity together. The purity of the manufactured polysilicon can be maintained by using thermal shielding material that is stable in a high temperature such as graphite, silicon carbide-coated graphite, and silicon. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126762 | VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A system for depositing a thin film on a substrate using a vapor deposition process is described. The deposition system includes a process chamber having a vacuum pumping system configured to evacuate the process chamber, a substrate holder coupled to the process chamber and configured to support the substrate, a gas distribution system coupled to the process chamber and configured to introduce a film forming composition to a process space in the vicinity of a surface of the substrate, a non-ionizing heat source separate from the substrate holder that is configured to receive a flow of the film forming composition and to cause thermal fragmentation of one or more constituents of the film forming composition when heated, and one or more power sources coupled to the heating element array and configured to provide an electrical signal to the at least one heating element zone. The deposition system further includes a remote source coupled to the process chamber and configured to supply a reactive composition to the process chamber to chemically interact with the substrate, wherein the remote source comprises a remote plasma generator, a remote radical generator, a remote ozone generator, or a water vapor generator, or a combination of two or more thereof. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126763 | VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE - A vapor deposition device includes a holding compartment and a reaction device. The holding compartment defines a receiving chamber and includes a number of inner side surfaces and a number of holding plates disposed on the respective inner side surfaces, each holding plate defines a number of holding grooves for holding substrates. The reaction device is rotatably received in the receiving chamber and includes an outer barrel and an inner barrel received in the outer barrel, the outer barrel and the inner barrel cooperatively defines a first room, the inner barrel defines a second room; the reaction device includes ion nozzles communicating with the second room and precursor gas nozzles communicating with the first room; the outer barrel includes at least one crucible and at least one electron beam gun received in the first room, the inner barrel includes an ion source received in the second room. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126764 | GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS - A gas supply apparatus for introducing gases to a process chamber of a PECVD system is provided. The gas supply apparatus includes a gas inlet tube, a process gas pipe, a cleaning gas pipe, a remote plasma source (RPS) and a variable valve. The RPS is connected with a cleaning gas source, and the cleaning gas pipe is connected between the gas inlet tube and the RPS for introducing a cleaning gas from the RPS to the gas inlet tube. The process gas pipe is connected between the gas inlet tube and a process gas source for introducing a process gas to the gas inlet tube. The variable valve is installed in the gas inlet tube for closing a passage between the cleaning gas pipe and the gas inlet tube to prevent the process gas entering the cleaning gas pipe when the process gas is introduced to the process chamber. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126765 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A parallel resonance frequency can be adjusted in order to stably and securely block different high frequency noises flowing into a line such as a power feed line or a signal line from electric members including a high frequency electrode within a processing chamber. A filter | 2011-06-02 |
20110126766 | COATING APPARATUS - A coating apparatus includes a deposition case, a reaction assembly, two precursors, a target, and a driving assembly. The deposition case includes a housing defining a cavity for receiving workpieces. The reaction assembly receives in the cavity and includes an outer barrel, an inner barrel, a plurality of nozzles, and a plurality of pipes. The outer barrel includes a main body and two protruding bodies. The main body and the inner barrel cooperatively define a first room therebetween. Each protruding body defines a second room communicating with the first room. The inner barrel defines a third room. The nozzles extend from the main body and communicate with the first room. The pipes extend from the inner barrel and communicate with the third room. The precursors receive in the second rooms. The target receives in the third room. The driving assembly drives the housing to rotate relative to the reaction assembly. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126767 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING THE HATCHABILITY OF HATCHERY EGGS - The invention relates to a method for hatching of hatchery eggs comprising: (a) treating the egg shell surface with a coating composition comprising a coating agent, to form a coating on the surface of the egg's shell; and (b) incubating the egg under conditions to cause hatching to occur; wherein the yield of hatching of said hatchery eggs is improved as compared to control eggs not treated as defined in (a). The invention additionally relates to a composition for treating of hatchery eggs prior to incubation, wherein said composition comprising a coating agent, and wherein said composition improves the hatching yield of said hatchery eggs. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126768 | MOUTHPIECE-VENTED TEAT CUP INFLATION - A teat cup inflation comprises a mouthpiece having a vent for the limited admission of ambient air into the inflation barrel above the lower tip of the teat. One or more airflow passages are formed by the configuration of the barrel and extend along the length of the barrel to vent air from mouthpiece to the short milk tube. The one or more airflow passage can be formed between the sides of barrels that are multisided in cross-section. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126769 | Cat pad - A pad for a pet, for example a cat, to rest on includes a foam block encased in a fabric covering with generally parallel top surface portions that includes a head top surface portion for the front part of the cat to rest on and a rear main body top surface portion at a lower elevation for the remainder of the cat to rest on. The top part of the head portion is trapezoidal in longitudinal cross section with its major base being below it minor base which provide a part of the pad top surface. The main body portion has a generally planar rectangular top surface portion that is generally parallel to the minor base top surface portion. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126770 | ANIMAL MONITORING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and installation for automatically determining the readiness of an animal for being weaned off liquid feed and onto dry feed. The height of an animal in an animal installation is automatically measured using a height measurement system at a selected location within the installation. A suitable location within an installation for providing a height gauge may include a feeding station, a cleaning station or other treatment station of an animal. Additional parameters may be used for the determination of readiness to wean in combination with dry feed consumption rate, such as animal age, weight or other animal dimensions. In determining the height, the method may include making a determination of the overall physical condition of the animal and may include a determination of the height-to-weight-ratio of an animal. The installation may include an automatic animal weighing system. Measured values may be stored in a control system memory for monitoring the growth of individual animals. Animal identification means may be provided at the points of measurement of any parameter of an animal. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126771 | Bird feeder - A squirrel resistant bird feeder which comprises a seed container, a seed tray mounted below the seed container, a shroud enclosing the seed container and seed tray with at least one feed opening in a lower portion of the shroud, a cover member extending over the shroud, a central tube extending between the seed tray and an upper portion of the seed container, a center post within the center tube, and a plunger comprising an upper plunger portion and a lower plunger portion, the upper plunger portion and lower portion being screwthreadedly engaged such that the length may be varied, a spring member mounted about the center post and biasing the seed tray and the lower plunger portion. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126772 | ANIMAL FEEDER - An installation with animal enclosures includes a nipple assembly with a feeding nipple for dispensing liquid feed to animals in the installation, where a single feeding nipple is pivotable between at least two animal enclosures, the nipple assembly including the feeding nipple mounted on a pivot, which pivot is biased to maintain the feeding nipple in a neutral position between the extremes of a range of pivotability. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126773 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126774 | Pet Environment - A pet environment is disclosed that may have a platform having an outer edge and a platform aperture, the platform sloping downward from adjacent the outer edge to the platform aperture; a housing structure positioned above the platform aperture having at least one pathway in the housing structure, the pathway having at least one opening adapted to receive pet waste; and a gap between the platform and the housing structure extending along at least a portion of the platform aperture to receive pet waste from the platform. The pet environment may also have a container for collecting pet waste positioned below the aperture, and a support structure beneath the platform adapted to support the platform and the housing structure. The support structure may be flexible and may produce a vibratory effect in response to movement of an animal. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126775 | SOUND DAMPENED PET ABODE - A pet abode with sound dampening characteristics comprising an interior space of a pet abode having sufficient dimensions to allow a pet to comfortably reside within the interior space. The interior space is formed from at least three walls where one or more of the walls exhibits sound dampening characteristics. The sound dampening characteristics reduces a one or more sounds originating from a source external to the interior space. That is, the interior space of the pet abode is sound proofed (or sound dampened), allowing a pet to be undisturbed by loud noises outside the interior space. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126776 | CHEW TOYS COMPRISING BIOLOGICALLY DEGRADABLE MATERIAL - An interconnected ring chain comprises a first ring comprising a biologically degradable material and having a first shape and a second ring comprising a biologically degradable material and having a second shape and interconnected with the first ring such that the first and second rings are both movable and substantially inseparable relative to each other. Each ring may be solid (continuous) or non-solid (discontinuous) such that the rings may be interconnected by mechanical or non-mechanical methods. A chain may be formed from rings having the same or various shapes. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126777 | WILD BIRD CATCH AND RELEASE DEVICE AND METHOD OF CATCHING AND RELEASING WILD BIRDS - A device and methods for catching, removing from within buildings, and releasing wild birds are provided. Sonic and/or dynamic characteristics of water are utilized as an attractant to lure birds towards a device for capturing birds. The attractant is located within a holding area of the device. The walls of the device are transparent and vented to allow the dynamic characteristics of the water to be seen from outside the device and to allow the sonic characteristics to be heard from outside the device. The device includes an opening that allows birds to enter the holding area of the device and that also prevents birds located within the holding area from exiting the device. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126778 | RETRACTABLE PET LEASH WITH SELF POWERED ELECTRIC LIGHT - A retractable pet leash having an integrated lamp powered by an electric generator. A spool is rotatably mounted inside a housing and a leash cord is coiled on the spool. The spool rotates in a first direction of rotation as the leash cord pays out through an opening provided in the housing. A spring inside the housing is configured to bias the spool toward rotation opposite the first direction of rotation, for retracting the leash cord. A circular toothed gear is attached to the spool for synchronous rotation and a set of speed change gears are configured to translate rotation of the circular toothed gear to turn the generator. A cup gear, having an inner wall provided with a unidirectional teeth groove, engages a speed change gear. A prism plate with pivotally mounted pawls is rotatably mounted in contact with the unidirectional teeth groove, for translating rotation in one direction only, to the generator. The generator outputs direct current to a circuit board. The circuit board includes a set of capacitors for storing electric potential and an electric filter for outputting a stable power supply to energize the lamp. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126779 | Doggie's bathroom bag - A removable water resistant cloth bag that can be used with or without a disposable bag directly on the animal's body by a harness that can be worn to catch urine, feces or both forms of waste. There may be a back strap that may connect to a dog's collar, two side straps that connect around the dog's chest, and straps connects to the side straps over the dogs shoulders behind the head, two nylon straps or bra straps that wraps and adjust to fit around the dog's hind legs, all the straps may utilize hook, loop fasteners, side release snaps, the bottom section may be where the bag can be attached; the top section the dog's tail may be inserted, the bag may then be positioned to catch urine, lined with an absorbent lining, or to collect feces, a longer bag may catch all waste at the same time. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126780 | PULVERIZED COAL BURNER FOR OXYFUEL COMBUSTION BOILER - In order to provide a pulverized coal burner for an oxyfuel combustion boiler which attains uniform combustion from a pulverized coal burner and which constrains a temperature rise of an oxygen injection nozzle, burner inner and outer cylinders are arranged to penetrate a wind box | 2011-06-02 |
20110126781 | BOILER STRUCTURE - Provided is a boiler structure that allows for appropriate flow-rate distribution for each furnace wall by using a simple configuration without any moving parts in a wide thermal-load range of a furnace from a partial load to a rated load. In a boiler structure having a furnace water-wall formed of multiple boiler evaporation tubes and configured to generate steam by heating water inside the furnace when the water that is pressure-fed to the boiler evaporation tubes flows inside the tubes, the boiler structure includes a pressure-loss adjusting section, for an internal fluid, provided in an outlet connection tube that connects outlets of water walls obtained by dividing the furnace water-wall into multiple parts. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126782 | THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OF VEHICLE HEATER COOLANT CIRCUIT TO MAXIMIZE CABIN HEATER PERFORMANCE - A coolant circulation system for an internal combustion engine includes an exhaust gas recirculation system coolant circuit and a cabin heating circuit. The exhaust gas recirculation system coolant circuit includes a heat exchanger to extract heat from exhaust gases into the engine coolant. The cabin heating circuit includes a heat exchanger for sinking heat into a vehicle cabin. An exhaust gas recirculation flow control valve controls the flow of exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust gas recirculation line and through the line heat exchanger. The exhaust gas recirculation flow control valve is closed when the engine is not warm enough. A heater control valve controls the flow of coolant through the cabin heating circuit. Opening and closing of the heater control valve is made responsive to direct or indirect indication of engine temperature in order to maintain engine temperature by restricting flow to the cabin heating circuit. This keeps the exhaust gas recirculation valve open which maximizes heat input to the coolant, which in turn maximizes heat available to warm a vehicle cabin. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126783 | Exhaust Heat Recovery System of Vehicle and Method Thereof - An exhaust heat recovery device may include a radiator disposed at a main line and through which hot coolant circulates, an exhaust heat exchanger transferring exhaust heat of an engine to coolant, a first valve selectively circulating the coolant to the main line or a bypass line, a water pump connected to the first valve and circulating the coolant, a coolant temperature sensor detecting temperature of the coolant, a second valve connected to the water pump and disposed at a distributing line to distribute the coolant supplied by the water pump to the engine and the exhaust heat exchanger, and a control portion that controls the first and second valves depending on the temperature of the coolant so as to adjust coolant amount circulating in the engine and the exhaust heat exchanger and coolant amount circulating in the radiator and the bypass line. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126784 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A vehicle control system | 2011-06-02 |
20110126785 | HYDRAULIC CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER - A hydraulic cam shaft adjuster has a driven outer body comprising at least one hydraulic chamber, and an inner body disposed on the inside of the outer body ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126786 | VARIABLE VALVE OPERATING APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided is a variable valve operating apparatus for an internal combustion engine, which can favorably improve the mounting environment of an actuator in the aspect of achieving the improvement of coolability and the reduction of stress. The apparatus includes a guide rail which is provided in the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical part respectively fixed to a camshaft; a projection part which is disposed so as to be engageable and disengageable with the guide rail; and an actuator which is disposed so as to oppose the cylindrical part and can protrude the projection part toward the guide rail. At least a part of the actuator is disposed so as to fit in a oval-shaped region which is virtually obtained by linking a base circle of a main cam and a base circle of a main cam seen from the axial direction of the camshaft in a state in which the projection part is not protruded toward the guide rail. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126787 | SWITCHABLE ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER - The finger follower employs two independent lost motion arms and a rod which moves longitudinally to lock both arms. The rod is transversely mounted in the follower. In order to avoid premature locking, a clip is employed with tabs that interact with end surfaces of the arms so as to prevent premature movement of the rod from an unlocked position to a locked position. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126788 | SURFACE PASSIVATION AND THE METHODS FOR THE REDUCTION OF FUEL THERMAL DEGRADATION DEPOSITS - In a specific embodiment of this invention, deposits and soot formation in a direct injection engine are reduced by passivating the injectors to within 0.1 mm of the injector nozzle. The fuel used with the inventive injectors comprises fuel-soluble additives. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126789 | EXCESS DEMAND VOLTAGE RELIEF SPARK PLUG FOR VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM - A vehicle ignition system is provided that alleviates the problems associated with excessive voltage demand by spark plugs. The ignition system has a spark plug with an electrode and a voltage relief feature operatively connected with the electrode. The voltage relief feature is operable to discharge current from the electrode at a predetermined voltage. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126790 | Battery Powered Electric Starter - An architecture is presented that provides an electric starter device. The electric starter device allows a user to start any two cycle/two stroke engine, such as those used in weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, etc. by utilizing a push button starter. The electric starter device comprises an electric motor powered by a battery and an engine crankshaft, wherein a pulley connects the engine crankshaft to the electric motor. Further, an electric starter switch is positioned on the two cycle/two stroke engine, near a start/stop switch for turning on and off the engine and near an engine choke switch for engaging the engine. Furthermore, if the battery is not charged or an electrical failure occurs, a user may start the two cycle/two stroke engine with the pull start device as normal. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126791 | EXHAUST POPPET VALVE AND SOLUTION HEAT TREATMENT METHOD OF THE SAME - Object of the Invention The invention provides a forged exhaust poppet valve and a method of solution heat treating the same, in which only a predetermined portion of the valve is subjected to the solution heat treatment so as to provide the seat portion of the valve with satisfactory wear resistance, and a predetermined transitional neck-stem region with satisfactory high-temperature creep strength. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126792 | Stud Fasteners for Fastening a Cylinder Head to An Engine Block and Kit Containing Said Stud Fasteners - The present invention relates generally to fastening systems, and more specifically, to high tensile or high strength studs. The studs are adapted to be utilized in original manufacture or in the repair or retrofit of internal combustion engines. The improved stud technology can be utilized in the fabrication of new engine builds to improve reliability, extend product life, and the like. Likewise, the stud technology can be used to repair and/or upgrade a failed, compromised, or questionable cylinder head to engine block fastening system. Additionally, a repair or retrofit a kit can be assembled with the improved studs at its foundation. Optionally, any combination of additional items or components useful in the cylinder head to engine block fastener modification can be added to such a kit. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126793 | FUEL PUMP LUBRICATION APPARATUS OF GDI ENGINE - A fuel pump lubrication apparatus for lubricating a fuel pump including a tappet and the fuel pump operating the tappet, may have a cylinder head including an oil gallery wherein a camshaft is disposed, an oil supply line communicated to the oil gallery, a lubrication cam cap slidably encompassing the camshaft, and a cam cap oil hole formed in the lubrication cam cap and ejecting oil received from the oil supply line to a contacting portion between the pump cam and a plunger of the fuel pump. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126794 | WANKEL ROTARY ENGINE | 2011-06-02 |
20110126795 | OLIVE-SHAPED ROTARY ENGINE - This invention involves internal combustion engine, especially the olive-shaped rotary engine. The olive-shaped rotary engine not only overcomes the defects of large reciprocating inertia the existing piston reciprocating engine has, complex structure and large volume but also overcomes the defects of small output torque the existing rotary internal combustion engine has, the fuel not being able to fully combust and high manufacturing process requirements. If the fuel can't be fully combusted, it will lead to a higher amount of fuels. This invention consists of crankshaft, shell and triangle rotor. Within centre hole of the triangle rotor is equipped with connecting handle, which is connected with crankshaft through gear set. The shuttle-like moving path when the rotor of the connecting handle is connected with the centre of the crankshaft results from the driving of the gear set, realizing the basic working process of the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is of simple structure, small volume and light weight. In addition, it operates stably, produces small vibration, improves output torque and makes fuel fully combust. It's of wide range of available fuels and minor mechanical wear. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126796 | System For Supplying An Internal Combustion Engine - The system for supplying an internal combustion engine can combine a traditional plant for fuel injection with a steam injection plant; the steam injection plant sourcing water from a tank ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126797 | BOOSTED ENGINE CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO DRIVER SELECTED PERFORMANCE - Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine in a vehicle in response to a driver performance/economy mode. One example method comprises delivering a first fuel to a cylinder of the engine from a first injector, delivering a second, different, fuel to the cylinder of the engine from a second injector, varying a relative amount of said first and second fuel as an operating condition varies; and adjusting delivery of at least said second fuel based on a driver-selected performance mode. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126798 | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE - A gasoline direct injection engine that has an injector directly injecting fuel into a combustion chamber, a spark plug, an intake valve, and an exhaust valve and generates power by reciprocating a piston in a cylinder, may include a first cavity formed on a piston head of the piston to return at least some flow of the fuel injected from the injector to the spark plug, a protrusion protruding and off-set from the first cavity toward the exhaust valve, and a second cavity formed from the protrusion to the exhaust valve at a smaller height than the first cavity. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126799 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VALVES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING THE VALVES, AND ENGINES EMPLOYING THE METHODS - Methods for improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of improving the efficiency of an internal combustion engine comprises controlling the motion of an exhaust valve associated with a cylinder of the internal combustion engine. Camshafts and internal combustion engines configured for performing methods of the instant invention are also disclosed. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126800 | VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO APPARATUS OF EXHAUST GAS BRAKE - A variable compression ratio apparatus of an exhaust gas brake in an engine, may include a piston reciprocally moving in a cylinder of the engine, and an exhaust control valve that selectively communicates a combustion chamber of the cylinder with an exhaust manifold in accordance with pressure generated by the piston in the cylinder to control operating pressure of the piston. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126801 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for operating an internal combustion engine having several cylinders, successive time windows, each of which is assigned to a cylinder being defined in a control unit in one time window, a calculation of an ignition time, a start of a charging process for an ignition device, and a triggering of an ignition for a cylinder assigned to the time window being performed; it being necessary for an ignition to start the charging process for the ignition device, the extent of which is at least as long as one time period needed for charging; the following steps being carried out in each time window: ascertaining information for an ignition time for a cylinder assigned to the subsequent time window; establishing whether the ignition time for the cylinder assigned to the subsequent time window is after the beginning of the subsequent time window by at least the time needed for charging; if it is established that the ignition time for the cylinder assigned to the subsequent time window is after the beginning of the subsequent time window by less than the time needed for charging, then starting of a charging process for the ignition device of the cylinder assigned to the subsequent time window. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126802 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Electronic Ignition of Early Automobile Engines - An electronic ignition module for vintage automobiles that utilizes existing components and wiring to retain the look and operation of the original system but with superior performance. The ignition module replaces the original roller and contacts of a vintage automobile ignition timer with modern control electronics that actuate the original coils and original spark plugs using the original wiring in the original manor. Electronic ignition operation is user programmable to emulate the original roller/timer performance or provide automatic spark advance similar to modern automobile operation for optimum power and efficiency while freeing the operator from manual adjustment of spark timing. Ignition module programming is accomplished without any external switches, buttons, jumpers or modification to the vintage automobile by simply sensing the presence or absence of ignition coils connected to the system when power is applied. The electronic ignition module resides fully contained within the confines of the original timer housing without any modifications what so ever, rendering it completely undetectable by visual inspection. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126803 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control device for a spark-ignition internal combustion engine that sets ignition timing based on a target value of a predetermined combustion-related parameter correlated with a combustion state and operates an ignition device in accordance with the ignition timing thus set. The control device calculates an actual value of the combustion-related parameter from an output value of the cylinder pressure sensor and feeds back the calculated value of the combustion-related parameter to the setting of ignition timing. Further, in parallel with the above processing, the control device calculates a value of a predetermined combustion variation parameter correlated with the magnitude of combustion variation from the output value of the cylinder pressure sensor. If the calculated value of the combustion variation parameter deviates from an allowable range of the combustion variation, the control device stops the feedback of the calculated value of the combustion-related parameter. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126804 | Common rail fuel pump with combined discharge and overpressure relief valves - A high pressure piston fuel pump having a discharge check valve between the pumping chamber and a pressurized fuel reservoir and a pressure relief valve between the fuel reservoir and a passageway in the housing, wherein the discharge check valve and the pressure relief valve are contained within a single fitting assembly affixed at the pump housing. A first end flow passage is in fluid communication with the pumping chamber and provides an inlet to the discharge check valve and an outlet from the pressure relief valve. A second end flow passage is in fluid communication with the fuel reservoir and provides an outlet for the discharge check valve and an inlet for the pressure relief valve. Advantages include the ability to pre-test the outlet check and pressure relief prior to assembly into the pump housing, and improved flexibility of the outlet fitting location. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126805 | INJECTION SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An injection system for an internal combustion engine has a prefeed pump for feeding fuel from a fuel tank, a high-pressure pump, which is situated downstream of the prefeed pump, for feeding the fuel into at least two injectors, a fuel distributor which is situated downstream of the high-pressure pump and which is designed to distribute the fuel to the injectors, a pressure control or pressure limiting valve situated downstream of the high-pressure pump and by which the pressure to be produced in the fuel distributor can be adjusted or limited, and a pressure sensor for determining a pressure downstream of the high-pressure pump and upstream of the pressure control or pressure limiting valve, wherein the pressure sensor, the pressure control or pressure limiting valve and the fuel distributor are formed in a high-pressure module, and the high-pressure module is formed as a structural unit with the high-pressure pump. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126806 | VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO DEVICE - A variable compression ratio device that includes a piston, a piston pin, and a connecting rod of which one end is connected to the piston by the piston pin, may include an eccentric ring rotatably coupled in a ring at the one end of the connecting rod, wherein the inner circumference thereof rotatably contacts with the outer circumference of the piston pin, an operating pin that longitudinally reciprocates in the piston pin, variable sliders that selectively contact one of both ends of the operating pin under a cylinder to push the one of both ends to the opposite side, and a guide plate that slidably supports the variable sliders, wherein, one end of a variable shaft selectively rotating is connected to the variable slider and a sliding direction of the variable slider is controlled by the rotation of the variable shaft. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126807 | Method for operating a fuel injection system of a motor vehicle in particular - A method for operating a fuel injection system of a motor vehicle in particular is described. The fuel injection system has a fuel accumulator, capable of receiving fuel via a metering unit. In the method, an actual pressure in the fuel accumulator is affected by an I regulator, among other things. A precontrol value is generated by a precontrol characteristic map, which is used for compensating manufacturing-related differences in the components of the fuel injection system. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126808 | FUEL SUPPLY EQUIPMENT - A fuel supply equipment includes: a lid member provided with a fuel discharge pipe; a fuel pump held by the lid member and configured to suck in fuel within the fuel tank and discharge the fuel to an outside of the fuel tank from the fuel discharge pipe; a suction filter that filters the fuel within the fuel tank that will be sucked into the fuel pump; a fuel filter that removes foreign matter in the fuel discharged from the fuel pump; a pressure regulator configured to adjust a pressure of the fuel discharged from the fuel filter to a predetermined pressure and discharge excess fuel; a case configured to accommodate the fuel pump, the suction filter, the fuel filter, and the pressure regulator; and a supporting member provided to the lid member to support the case on the lid member. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126809 | Portable gas powered internal combustion engine arrangement - A gas powered internal combustion engine in which the gas is provided from the gas phase of a pressurized liquid gas in an liquified petroleum gas container and in which the liquified petroleum gas container is rigidly mounted adjacent to the internal combustion engine at a preselected angle to be in conductive heat transfer relationship to the internal combustion engine and in vibration receiving relationship to the internal combustion engine whereby the liquified gas in the liquified petroleum gas container is heated and vibrated and the effective surface area thereof is thereby increased. A pressure regulator is provided for receiving the gas from the liquified petroleum gas bottle regulating the pressure of the gas transmitted to the internal combustion engine and at least one flexible hose is connected to the pressure regulator for transmitting the gas therethrough. A vibration and/or heat limiting member may be incorporated to reduce the frequence and amplitude of the vibration and limit the amount of heat transferred to the liquified petroleum gas. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126810 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A TURBO CHARGER AND CONTROLLER - A method is provided for operating a turbo charger of a combustion engine that includes, but is not limited to providing a set of values of a basic boost pressure for opening a waste gate for the turbo charger at a standard Temperature and at a standard pressure and measuring an ambient air temperature and an ambient air pressure. The method also includes, but is not limited to calculating a density of ambient air based on a mathematical formula using the measured ambient air temperature and the measured ambient air pressure and transforming at least one point of the provided set of values of the basic boost pressure at standard conditions into at least one point of an estimated set of values of the basic boost pressure at ambient conditions by a correction factor based on the calculated density, and controlling the turbo charger with least one corrected value of the basic boost pressure. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126811 | IGNITION COIL OF ENGINE - The present invention features an ignition coil of an engine, in which a small condenser is directly installed to an LV pin of the ignition coil, thus effectively removing noise, and dissipating heat from the ignition coil to an outside, in addition to preventing the inflow of water. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126812 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention intends to perform control for detecting a change in air-fuel ratio with high accuracy by an exhaust gas sensor in an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger with a wastegate valve. A control apparatus for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention includes: a turbocharger; a wastegate through which an exhaust gas passes while bypassing a turbine; a wastegate valve for opening/closing the wastegate; an exhaust gas sensor provided in an exhaust passage on the downstream side from the turbine and the wastegate valve; and air-fuel ratio change detection controlling means for executing air-fuel ratio change detection control to change an air-fuel ratio on the upstream side from the turbine and the wastegate valve and detect a change in the air-fuel ratio by the exhaust gas sensor. The air-fuel ratio change detection controlling means executes the air-fuel ratio change detection control when the opening degree of the wastegate valve is less than a predetermined value. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126813 | MULTI-WIRE WAFER CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multi-wire slurry-free wafer cutting apparatus along with a method for optimizing saw operation is disclosed that includes a cutting wire impregnated with a plurality of cutting particles wrapped multiple times around two or more wire guides to form a multi-wire web. A drive mechanism drives the web across an ingot at an optimum speed determined by setting a multi-wire web speed to an initial speed, detecting vibration of the web, identifying the web speed having a lowest vibration, and operating the drive mechanism at that speed as optimum. A cleansing fluid is applied to the multi-wire web that includes a major portion of water and a minor portion of surfactant which cleans the cutting wire and keeps the cut particles free of oxidation. One or more cleansing fluid applicators are configured to apply the cleansing fluid to the multi-wire web close to the ingot in a laminar flow. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126814 | BAND SAW CUTTING APPARATUS AND INGOT CUTTING METHOD - The present invention is a band saw cutting apparatus including: a cutting table on which an ingot is horizontally placed; an endless-belt blade provided in a tensioned state between pulleys, the blade having a blade-abrasive-grain portion and a blade base; and a coolant spraying opening for spraying a coolant on the blade, the band saw cutting apparatus cutting the ingot by relatively feeding the blade from above to below, the blade being driven to rotate by rotating the pulleys, wherein the pulleys is configured to be rotatable about an axis thereof in both directions, and a direction of driving to rotate the blade can be changed to cut the ingot. As a result, there is provided a band saw cutting apparatus and an ingot cutting method that can stably secure the quality of the ingot to be cut, increase the lifetime of the blade, and improve the productivity. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126815 | METHOD OF STABILIZING OPALS - The present invention protects opals during processing from rhyolite nodules. An opal containing rhyolite nodule is soaked in a heated polyester resin, styrene (100-42-5) solution for 24 hours per 10 grams of nodule. The rhyolite nodule is dried and sawed into slabs, which are soaked in a heated polyester resin, styrene (100-42-5) solution. The soaked slabs are cut into pieces, cabochons are marked out, and the pieces are rough cut into pre forms. The pre forms are soaked in a heated polyester resin, styrene (100-42-5) solution, beneficially for 24 hours. The pre forms are dried and cut into cabochons, which are soaked (preferably for 24 hours) in a heated polyester resin, styrene (100-42-5) solution. The soaked cabochons are then dried, polished, and air cured. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126816 | GAS DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A gas distributor assembly for a cooking appliance. In one implementation the assembly includes at least one gas burner, a distributor conduit fitted with at least one regulation tap to regulate the passage of a gas flow to the corresponding burner, and a safety valve to open or close the passage of the gas flow to the burners. The distributor conduit is connected to the safety valve, the safety valve having a valve body that includes an inlet conduit for receiving the gas flow, an outlet conduit, and an intermediate conduit that connects the inlet conduit to the outlet conduit, an axial axis of the inlet conduit and an axial axis of the outlet conduit being arranged substantially parallel to each other and not coaxial. An electrovalve housed in the valve body of the safety valve opens or closes the passage of the gas flow to the outlet conduit. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126817 | COLLAPSIBLE SAFETY SHIELD FOR APPLIANCE - A collapsible shield acts as a safety device for a stove when in a second, expanded, position by limiting access to (or interaction with) items on a stove top, thereby preventing possible burns or injuries around the stove. The collapsible shield may be stored and concealed in a first, collapsed position when not in use. The collapsible shield includes at least a first, proximal segment and a second, distal segment which is configured to move vertically and pivotally with respect to the first, proximal segment. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126818 | RADIAL JET AIR IMPINGEMENT NOZZLE, OVEN AND METHOD - An oven that generates impingement air with a jet nozzle that includes a nozzle insert that provides a slot-shaped orifice through which the air flows toward a product to be heated or cooled. In particular, an oven for cooking a food product is disclosed in which a plurality of the jet nozzles produces an overall turbulence and a homogeneous heat transfer at a surface of the food product. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126819 | HEATING COOKER - The cooker is equipped with a heating chamber ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126820 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A BARBEQUE GRILL - A temperature control system for controlling the rate of flow of a flammable fluid at generally constant pressure is disclosed. The system may include a flow control apparatus that is free of a regulator mechanism, for affecting the flow of the fluid. The flow control apparatus may be operable between at least a first flow rate and a second flow rate, and may have at least one upstream opening and at least one downstream opening. The system may also include a first burner in fluid communication with the downstream opening of the flow control apparatus and a conduit in fluid communication at one end thereof with the upstream opening of the flow control apparatus, and configured at the other end thereof for connection to a fuel supply. A thermocouple may be located in the vicinity of the burner, for converting a sensed thermal state into an electrical signal. An electronic controller, in communication with the flow control apparatus, for activating the flow control apparatus to one of said first and second flow rates, and being in communication with the thermocouple for receiving the electrical signal from the thermocouple is also provided. An interface connected to the controller for manually inputting a desired temperature may be included, wherein the controller is operable to automatically cycle the flow control apparatus between the first and second flow rates until the temperature sensed by the thermocouple is similar to the desired temperature. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126821 | Air Activated Warmer Assembly - The present disclosure provides advantageous warmer assemblies. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved air activated warmer assemblies and improved methods for rapidly elevating the temperature of a container/vessel and/or the contents therein (e.g., liquids and/or foods in a container or vessel, such as a baby bottle or the like). In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved portable, disposable, cost effective, efficient and/or easy-to-use air activated systems/methods/assemblies for rapidly elevating the temperature of liquids and/or foods in a container or vessel. The improved air activated assemblies and systems of the present disclosure may be utilized by a user essentially anywhere and at any time to rapidly elevate the temperature of the contents of a container or vessel. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126822 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ULTRA LOW GAS BURNER PERFORMANCE FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance a gas burner configured to generate a quantity of heat is disclosed. The cooking appliance also includes a pressure sensor operable to measure the pressure of gas supplied to the gas burner from a gas control valve. The gas control valve is operable to adjust the supply of gas to the gas burner based on the measured pressure of the gas. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126823 | SMART GAS BURNER SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance having a gas burner operable to generate a quantity of heat is disclosed. The cooking appliance also includes a pressure sensor operable to measure the pressure of gas supplied to the gas burner from a gas valve. The gas valve is programmed to adjust the supply of gas to the gas burner based on the measured pressure of the gas. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126824 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING STEAM USING SOLAR RADIATION - Methods and systems for generating steam using solar energy are provided here. The methods and systems can be used to generate steam of a desired quality, e.g. about 70%, or superheated steam. Some methods for producing steam of a desired quality comprise flowing water into an inlet of receiver in a linear Fresnel reflector system, wherein the receiver comprises multiple parallel tubes t | 2011-06-02 |
20110126825 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF GENERATING ENERGY FROM SOLAR RADIATION - A solar reflector assembly is provided for generating energy from solar radiation. The solar reflector assembly is configured to be deployed on a supporting body of liquid and to reflect solar radiation to a solar collector. A solar reflector assembly comprises an inflatable elongated tube having an upper portion formed at least partially of flexible material and a lower ballast portion formed at least partially of flexible material. A reflective sheet is coupled to a wall of the tube to reflect solar radiation. The elongated tube has an axis of rotation oriented generally parallel to a surface of a supporting body of liquid. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126826 | Cradle for semi-automatic emergency medication dose nebulizer - A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of manual force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The nebulizer can be operated without disassembling the nebulizer housing so as to expose the nebulizing chamber and without manually opening the liquid medication container and, without spillage and without manual pouring of the liquid medication directly into the nebulizing chamber, and without reassembling the nebulizer housing before positioning the inhaler mouthpiece in the mouth so as to inhale the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a pressure burstable seal at one end of the capsule, which is burst by the application of force against the opposite end of the capsule. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126827 | INHALER - An inhaler ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126828 | Personal air purifier - This invention relates to a personal air purifier having a housing with a filtering-and-purifying unit, a fan and an air-velocity-controlling unit therein. Under the control of the air-velocity-controlling unit, the fan can draw air through an air inlet into the housing and supply it via the filtering-and-purifying unit and a vent hole to the user, with comfortable air pressure and the filtering-and-purifying unit can purify most of the harmful substances from the air, making the air well purified. The vent hole is formed in the housing and connected with a duct that is extending to the user's nostril to supply the well purified air to the user. The personal air purifier is able to be carried on the shoulder or belt of the user anywhere, and is able to be activated by the solar energy when it is used outdoors. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126829 | Apparatus And System For A Battery Pack Assembly Used During Mechanical Ventilation - This disclosure describes methods and apparatus for indicating battery cell status on a battery pack assembly used during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein seek to provide methods for indicating battery cell status on the exposed exterior of a battery assembly pack both when the battery is in use and when the battery is not in use during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments utilize power from the ventilator as well as power from the battery pack itself to light the indicators during periods of battery use and non-use, respectively. Embodiments described herein further seek to provide an apparatus indicating battery cell status on the exposed exterior of the battery pack assembly during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein further seek to provide an apparatus for a battery pack assembly used during mechanical ventilation. Embodiments described herein seek to provide a system for a ventilation system with an inserted battery pack assembly. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126830 | DELIVERY DEVICES - A delivery device for delivering a metered amount of substance, the delivery device comprising: a mouthpiece ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110126831 | PORTABLE ESSENCE VAPORIZER - The portable essence vaporizer according to the present invention comprises a heat source for heating up an air flow which is passed through a substance from which the essence is to be extracted and is supplied to the user, and it comprises a heat exchanger which provides heat generated by the heat source to the air flow, and a thermal insulation which insulates the exterior from the heat source and the exchanger, said insulation being preferably microporous and having monolithic structures of metal oxides, amorphous silica or glass filaments, and the heat exchanger comprising an open cell foam structure; the vaporizer provides a satisfactory extraction and at the same time is of reduced size and has reduced electrical consumption. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126832 | Exhalation Valve Assembly - An exhalation valve assembly that controls the pressure of exhaled gas in a ventilation system is described. The exhalation valve assembly includes an actuator module that may be fixed to the ventilation system and a valve module, removable for cleaning or disposal, through which the exhaled gas flows and that controls the pressure and release of the exhaled gas to the environment. Other components may also be incorporated into the assembly including a filter module, a flow meter and a condensate trap. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126833 | CLOSED LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATION VENTILATOR - A control system for a high frequency oscillating ventilator (HFOV) includes an oscillator controller and a mean airway pressure (MAP) controller. The HFOV includes a reciprocating piston which is adapted to generate positive and negative pressure waves for delivery to a patient airway. The oscillator controller comprises a pair of closed loop control circuits including an oscillator pressure loop and a centering loop which are collectively adapted to regulate frequency and amplitude of piston reciprocations and centering of the piston. The MAP controller comprises a closed loop control circuit that is adapted for regulating MAP at the patient utilizing feedback in the form of patient circuit pressure. Likewise, the oscillator controller utilizes patient circuit pressure as well as piston displacement feedback in order to regulate movement of the piston. | 2011-06-02 |
20110126834 | Exhalation Valve Assembly With Integral Flow Sensor - An exhalation valve assembly that controls the pressure of exhaled gas in a ventilation system is described. The exhalation valve assembly includes an actuator module that may be fixed to the ventilation system and a valve module, removable for cleaning or disposal, through which the exhaled gas flows and that controls the pressure and release of the exhaled gas to the environment. Other components may also be incorporated into the assembly including a filter module, a flow meter and a condensate trap. | 2011-06-02 |