23rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100140772 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Vertical Interconnect Structure in Substrate for IPD and Baseband Circuit Separated by High-Resistivity Molding Compound - A semiconductor device is made with a conductive via formed through a top-side of the substrate. The conductive via extends vertically through less than a thickness of the substrate. An integrated passive device (IPD) is formed over the substrate. A plurality of first conductive pillars is formed over the first IPD. A first semiconductor die is mounted over the substrate. An encapsulant is formed around the first conductive pillars and first semiconductor die. A second IPD is formed over the encapsulant. An interconnect structure is formed over the second IPD. The interconnect structure operates as a heat sink. A portion of a back-side of the substrate is removed to expose the first conductive via. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the back-side of the substrate. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first IPD and first semiconductor die through the conductive via. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140773 | STACKED CHIP, MICRO-LAYERED LEAD FRAME SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - Semiconductor packages that contain stacked chips on a micro-layered lead frame and methods for making such semiconductor packages are described. The semiconductor packages contain a full array of land pads that has been formed from a lead frame. The packages comprise multiple chips that are stacked vertically and separated by routing leads which are connected to the land pad array. The routing leads can be etched from a metal cladding layer that is provided between each set of stacked chips. Each chip and its routing leads can be encapsulated before the next chip is provided in the package. The semiconductor packages therefore have a high input/output capability with a small package footprint, a flexible routing capability, and a small thickness for multiple chips that are stacked in the package. Other embodiments are also described. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140774 | METHOD OF PRODUCING EXTERNAL PADS ON A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - External electrical connection pads are provided on a semiconductor device. A well is formed in an outer surface for the semiconductor device to at least partially expose an internal electrical connection pad. An electrical connection tab is formed which has an internal branch extending over the internal pad, an external branch extending over a top of the outer surface and extending from one side edge of the well, and a linking branch extending over a sidewall of the wells between the external branch and the internal branch. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140775 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor device comprises a circuit layer, a metal interconnection layer, and a deep via. The circuit layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. The metal interconnection layer is formed on the circuit layer. The metal interconnection layer comprises a metal interconnection connected to the circuit layer. The deep via penetrates through the semiconductor substrate and the metal interconnection layer. The deep via comprises a laser-annealed crystalline silicon. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140781 | QUAD FLAT NON-LEADED PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A quad flat non-leaded package including a first patterned conductive layer, a second patterned conductive layer, a chip, bonding wires and a molding compound is provided. The first patterned conductive layer defines a first space, and the second patterned conductive layer defines a second space, wherein the first space overlaps the second space and a part of the second patterned conductive layer surrounding the second space. The chip is disposed on the second patterned conductive layer. The bonding wires are connected between the chip and the second patterned conductive layer. The molding compound encapsulates the second patterned conductive layers, the chip and the bonding wires. In addition, a method of manufacturing a quad flat non-leaded package is also provided. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140782 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING BUILT-IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREFOR - A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is provided in which at least one built-in Integrated Circuit (IC) package has a plurality of conductive bumps on an IC. The plurality of conductive bumps are for external electrical connection. The IC package is accommodated within a core layer of a multi-layer PCB by a connection member on the IC. The connection member is formed between the conductive bumps and the core layer with contact holes in contact with the conductive bumps. The conductive bumps are electrically connected through conductor layers formed in the contact holes. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140783 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Bond Wires and Stud Bumps in Recessed Region of Peripheral Area Around the Device for Electrical Interconnection to Other Devices - A semiconductor wafer contains a plurality of semiconductor die each having a peripheral area around the die. A recessed region with angled or vertical sidewall is formed in the peripheral area. A conductive layer is formed in the recessed region. A first stud bump is formed over a contact pad of the semiconductor die. A second stud bump is formed over the first conductive layer within the recessed region. A bond wire is formed between the first and second stud bumps. A third stud bump is formed over the bond wire and first stud bump. A dicing channel partially formed through the peripheral area. The semiconductor wafer undergoes backgrinding to the dicing channel to singulate the semiconductor wafer and separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die can be disposed in a semiconductor package with other components and electrically interconnected through the bond wire and stud bumps. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140784 | ACCESSING OR INTERCONNECTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - Multiple integrated circuits (ICs) die, from different wafers, can be picked-and-placed, front-side planarized using a vacuum applied to a planarizing disk, and attached to each other or a substrate. The streets between the IC die can be filled, and certain techniques or fixtures allow application of monolithic semiconductor wafer processing for interconnecting different die. High density I/O connections between different IC die can be obtained using structures and techniques for aligning vias to I/O structures, and programmably routing IC I/O lines to appropriate vias. Existing IC die can be retrofitted for such interconnection to other IC die, such as by using similar techniques or tools. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140785 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of assembling a semiconductor device includes providing a chip attached to an elastic carrier, and supporting the elastic carrier with a stiffener. The method additionally includes removing the stiffener from the elastic carrier after attaching the elastic carrier to a board. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140786 | SEMICONDUCTOR POWER MODULE PACKAGE HAVING EXTERNAL BONDING AREA - Provided is a semiconductor power module package including a bonding area on a direct bonding cupper (DBC) board. The semiconductor power module package includes: one or more semiconductor chips; a sealing member sealing the one or more semiconductor chips; a plurality of leads electrically connected to the one or more semiconductor chips and exposed from the sealing member; and an external bonding member electrically connected to the one or more semiconductor chips and electrically connecting an external circuit board exposed from the sealing member. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140787 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE FOR USE THEREIN, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor package includes a substrate for mounting and fixing a semiconductor chip thereon and a connecting pattern. The substrate is provided with an elongate opening formed therein. The semiconductor chip is fixed with its surface being mounted on the substrate and with its electrode being aligned within the elongate opening. The electrode of the semiconductor chip is electrically connected to the connecting pattern via wires through the elongate opening. The elongate opening and the wires are sealed with resin. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140788 | MANUFACTURING FAN-OUT WAFER LEVEL PACKAGING - Fan-out wafer level packaging includes an integrated circuit having a top surface, a bottom surface and a bond pad defined on the top surface, and a substrate having a cavity. An adhesive layer is positioned between a top surface of the cavity and the bottom surface of the integrated circuit, and a bump is positioned proximate a top surface of the fan-out wafer level packaging, the bump spaced apart from the integrated circuit. A redistribution layer is configured to electrically couple the bond pad of the integrated circuit to the bump. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140789 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH EXPOSED TERMINAL INTERCONNECTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a lead; mounting an inner package so that the lead is peripheral to the inner package, and the inner package having a connection pad; forming an exposed terminal interconnect on the connection pad; and encapsulating the inner package, and partially encapsulating the exposed terminal interconnect with an encapsulation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140790 | CHIP HAVING THERMAL VIAS AND SPREADERS OF CVD DIAMOND - An integrated circuit chip having a heat spreader comprising CVD diamond extending along the chip support body and thermal vias extending through the support body in regions free of active devices or functional elements. The thermal vias may thermally conductive and electrically conductive or may be thermally conductive and electrically resistive. The integrated circuit chips may be 3D integrated circuit chips. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140801 | Device - In a device acting as a semiconductor device, a first chip has a first protective layer pattern while a second chip has a second protective layer pattern which is two-dimensionally symmetrical with the first protective layer pattern to provide a reflection symmetrical relationship between the first and the second protective layer patterns. When the first and the second chips form a back-to-back structure, both the first and the second protective layer patterns are completely superposed with each other. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140802 | FILM FORMING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - On a surface of an object to be treated, a Mn-containing thin film or CuMn-containing alloy thin film is formed by heat treatment (CVD or ALD) by using a Mn-containing source gas (or Mn-containing source gas and a Cu-containing gas) and an oxygen-containing gas (for instance, water vapor) as a processing gas. The Mn-containing thin film or the CuMn-containing alloy thin film can be formed with high step coverage in a fine recess formed on the surface of the object to be treated. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140803 | SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, MULTI-LAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-LAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having a transition layer, including (a) forming a wiring and a die pad on a wafer, (b) forming a thin film layer on an entire surface of the wafer obtained in the step (a), (c) forming a resist layer on the thin film layer, and forming a thickening layer on a resist layer unformed section, (d) peeling the resist layer, (e) removing the thin film layer by etching, and (f) dividing the wafer to thereby form semiconductor devices. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140804 | Dual metal interconnects for improved gap-fill, reliability, and reduced capacitance - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for forming dual metal interconnects are described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140805 | Bump Structure for Stacked Dies - A bump structure that may be used for stacked die configurations is provided. Through-silicon vias are formed in a semiconductor substrate. A backside of the semiconductor substrate is thinned to expose the through-silicon vias. An isolation film is formed over the backside of the semiconductor substrate and the exposed portion of the through-silicon vias. The isolation film is thinned to re-expose the through-silicon vias. Bump pads and redistribution lines are formed on the backside of the semiconductor substrate providing an electrical connection to the through-silicon vias. Another isolation film is deposited and patterned, and a barrier layer is formed to provide contact pads for connecting to an external device, e.g., another die/wafer or circuit board. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140806 | Method for Forming Super Contact in Semiconductor Device - A method for forming a super contact in a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method enables forming a barrier film selectively on the silicon substrate, leaving the metal contact exposed for perfect isolation of the metal pad from the silicon substrate after formation of the super contact. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140807 | INSULATING FILM MATERIAL, MULTILAYER WIRING BOARD AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - An insulating film material, which contains a polycarbosilane compound expressed by the following structural formula 1; | 2010-06-10 |
20100140808 | Power Distribution In A Vertically Integrated Circuit - A first through via is electrically insulated from surrounding wafer substrate material. A second through via is not electrically insulated from the surrounding wafer substrate material. This configuration is advantageous when the non-insulated via serves as the path for either Vdd or GND. By not insulating the through via, a first supply voltage (Vdd or GND) is allowed to flow through the surrounding wafer substrate material thereby decreasing the resistance of the first supply voltage path. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140809 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH A PROTRUSION ON AN INNER STACKING MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing an inner stacking module die; encapsulating the inner stacking module die with an inner stacking module encapsulation to form an inner stacking module, the inner stacking module encapsulation having an inner stacking module protrusion having a planar protrusion surface; and encapsulating at least part of the inner stacking module encapsulation with an encapsulation having a flat top coplanar with the planar protrusion surface or fully encapsulating the inner stacking module encapsulation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140810 | CHIP PACKAGE WITH COPLANARITY CONTROLLING FEATURE - A chip package includes a substrate, an integrated circuit proximate a top surface of the substrate, and a cap comprising encapsulant that encapsulates the integrated circuit on at least a portion of the top surface of the substrate. The chip package further includes at least one extension feature positioned on at least a portion of the top surface of the substrate. The at least one extension feature also comprises the encapsulant and extends from the cap to a perimeter of the substrate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140811 | SEMICONDUCTOR DIE INTERCONNECT FORMED BY AEROSOL APPLICATION OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL - An interconnect terminal is formed on a semiconductor die by applying an electrically conductive material in an aerosol form, for example by aerosol jet printing. Also, an electrical interconnect between stacked die, or between a die and circuitry in an underlying support such as a package substrate, is formed by applying an electrically conductive material in an aerosol form, in contact with pads on the die or on the die and the substrate, and passing between the respective pads. In some embodiments a fillet is formed at the inside corner formed by an interconnect sidewall of the die and a surface inboard from pads on an underlying feature (underlying die or support); and the electrically conductive material passes over a surface of the fillet. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140812 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Semiconductor device | 2010-06-10 |
20100140813 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes providing an integrated circuit having an active side and a non-active side; forming a channel through the integrated circuit; forming an indent, having a flange and an indent side, from a peripheral region of the non-active side; and forming a conformal interconnect, having an offset segment, a sloped segment, and a flange segment, under the indent. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140814 | RF DEVICE AND METHOD WITH TRENCH UNDER BOND PAD FEATURE - Electronic elements ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140815 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING AN INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE FOR 3-D DEVICES USING ENCAPSULANT FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT - A semiconductor device has a first interconnect structure formed over a first side of a substrate. A semiconductor die is mounted to the first interconnect structure. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and first interconnect structure for structural support. A portion of a second side of the substrate, opposite the first side of the substrate, is removed to reduce its thickness. The encapsulant maintains substrate robustness during thinning process. A TSV is formed through the second side of the substrate to the first interconnect structure. A second interconnect structure is formed in the TSV. The TSV has a first insulating layer formed over the second side of the substrate and first conductive layer formed over the first insulating layer and into the TSV. The second interconnect structure has a second conductive layer formed over the first conductive layer in an area away from the TSV. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140816 | METHOD OF FORMING A MARKER, SUBSTRATE HAVING A MARKER AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A marker, for example an alignment marker or an overlay marker is formed in two steps. First, a pattern of two chemically distinct feature types having a pitch comparable to product features is formed. This pattern is then masked by resist in the form of the desired marker, which has a larger pitch than the pattern. Finally, one of the two feature types is selectively etched in the open areas. The result is a marker with a large pitch suitable to be read with long wavelength radiation but the edges of the features are defined in an exposure step having a pitch comparable to the product features. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140817 | VESSEL FOR COOLING SYNGAS - A vessel for cooling syngas comprising
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20100140818 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A CURRENT OF HUMID AIR - The invention concerns a process and a device for generating a current of humid air having a defined relative humidity especially for the mixing treatment of a liquid on a liquid carrier ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140819 | INJECTION MOLD DESIGN, METHOD FOR IN-MOLD COATING OF LENSES, AND COATED LENSES - A method and apparatus for coating lenses within an injection molding machine having a concave optical insert with a perimeter edge that meets the receiver ring in an annular contact region. A channel is formed throughout the annular contact region. When molding a lens with the apparatus, and according to the method, a closed-loop coating containment lip is formed by the channel. After the lens has solidified and the mold is opened, a predetermined volume of coating solution is applied and the mold is re-clamped. A uniformly thin layer of coating is cured on to the convex lens surface by avoiding coating run off and preventing mold contamination. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140820 | Method of Fabricating Polymer Optical Fiber Preform For Polymer Optical Fibers - A method of fabricating a polymer optical fiber preform may include pre-polymerizing a monomeric reactant mixture, filling the mixture into a mould, and polymerizing the mixture into an optical fiber preform. The method may also include removing the mould from the preform. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140851 | In-Mould Coating Method - An in-mould coating method and a coating device for the same, wherein the inserts in the mould of the coating device are made of transparent material and are each coated with reflective material. In each insert are installed light generators, light sensors, cameras, etc. The coating method comprises the steps of: closing the mould after placing a semi-finished product formed by injection molding or other processes in the mould; injecting liquid lacquer or other liquid coating material, and using the cameras to monitor filling; and after finishing filling, starting the light generators and utilizing the light sensors to monitor the amount of light irradiated on the injected liquid lacquer or other liquid coating materials in such a manner that the injected liquid lacquer or other liquid coating materials is hardened to form a coating film on the surface of the semi-finished product. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140852 | PREPARATION OF BUILDING MATERIAL FOR SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION - A method suitable for solid freeform fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises mixing respective amounts of a plurality of materials such as to provide a building material characterized by at least one attribute, and using the building material for fabricating a three-dimensional object. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140853 | Lance holder with multiple-tolerance clamping head - A lance holder | 2010-06-10 |
20100140854 | Impact-Attenuation Systems for Articles of Footwear and Other Foot-Receiving Devices - Impact-attenuation members, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving devices, include: (a) a first body member having a base region and three (or more) leg portions extending from the base region. A second body member, with similar leg portions, may be arranged facing the first member such that the free ends of the various leg portions lie adjacent one another. A retaining member may extend between and/or at least partially around the body members to at least partially hold them in place with respect to one another. Such impact-attenuation systems may be arranged in the heel (or other portions) of an article of footwear. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140855 | DAMPER - The present disclosure relates to a frequency tuned damper having a vibration body ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140856 | Fluid-filled cylindrical vibration-damping device - A fluid-filled cylindrical vibration-damping device including a main rubber elastic body elastically connecting an inner shaft member and an outer cylindrical member with each other. A pair of first fluid chambers are formed on diametrically opposite sides of the inner shaft member and a pair of second fluid chambers are formed being diametrically opposed to each other such that an opposing direction of the second fluid chambers is orthogonal to an opposing direction of the first fluid chambers. Each partition wall that partitions the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber extends in a direction in more proximity to the opposing direction of the first fluid chambers than to the opposing direction of the second fluid chambers so that spring rigidity as measured in the opposing direction of the first fluid chambers is set greater than spring rigidity as measured in the opposing direction of the second fluid chambers. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140857 | Air-Damper Engine Mount - An air-damped engine mount may include a main pipe, a main rubber into which a center bolt is fitted, a cover plate having at least an air hole, wherein the cover plate is coupled to a lower portion of the main pipe and the main rubber is coupled to an upper portion of the main pipe to form a damping chamber enclosed by the main rubber, the main pipe and the cover plate, and a membrane mounted on the cover plate to be displaced in response to a deformation of the main rubber. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140858 | 'All In One' Spring Process For Cost-Effective Spring Manufacturing And Spring Self-Alignment - A method of forming spring structures using a single lithographic operation is described. In particular, a single lithographic operation both defines the spring area and also defines what areas of the spring will be uplifted. By eliminating a second lithographic operation to define a spring release area, processing costs for spring fabrication can be reduced. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140859 | Moulding Support Device - The present invention relates to a moulding support device suitable for use in the temporary support of a moulding during installation. The moulding support device comprises a base unit, a temporary fixing means mounted on the base unit to fix the device in a temporary mode to a substrate and allow easy removal, and at least one contact surface on the base unit to make contact with a moulding and to hold the latter in position in relation to the substrate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140860 | FLEXIBLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE TOOLING PLATES - The present invention provides a flexible support assembly for supporting and/or locating a fixture on a tooling plate. The support assembly includes a stanchion with a bore, and a threaded portion on an inner-diameter surface thereof. A base plate is attached to, and configured to repositionably fix the stanchion to the tooling plate. A cylindrical sleeve with a threaded portion on an outer-diameter surface thereof is threadably engaged with the stanchion, whereby the sleeve is operable to telescope with respect to the stanchion between a first, lowest position and a second, highest position. A nut is threadably engaged with the sleeve to lock the sleeve at any predetermined position between the first and second positions. A locator pin is releasably engaged with the sleeve at a first end thereof. The locator pin has a protrusion projecting outward from a second opposing end thereof for engaging a pinhole in the fixture. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140861 | Sheet collecting apparatus, post processing apparatus and image formation system - The invention is to enable sheets to be aligned neatly even when front ends of the sheets are displaced to the front and back in overlapping the front and rear sheets and transporting the sheets from a sheet discharge outlet onto the tray, and provides an apparatus having a sheet transport path for transporting a sheet from a carry-in entrance to a predetermined sheet discharge outlet, a tray means for bearing and storing sheets, a regulation stopper for regulating the sheet by an end edge of the sheet striking the stopper, a holding path for temporarily holding a sheet in the sheet transport path, an alignment roller for transporting the sheet fed from the sheet discharge outlet to the regulation stopper, and a control means for controlling transport of the sheet, where the control means controls so that in the first operation mode, the alignment roller applies a transport force to the sheet by a predetermined pressing force after the rear end of the sheet is carried into the tray means, and that in the second operation mode, for a period during which rear ends of overlapped sheets are carried into the tray means and then reach the regulation stopper, the alignment roller changes the pressing force acting on the sheets from strong to weak and thereby applies the stepwise varied transport force. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140862 | PRINTER - A second driven roller that is rotated by following a second driving roller has a larger outer diameter than a first driven roller. A front edge of a recording sheet being lifted up from a first nip contacts the second driven roller, and hence the front edge does not directly hit the first driven roller. The second driven roller rotates at a higher rotational speed than a rotational speed of the first driven roller. The second driven roller gently flips the front edge of the recording sheet which has contacted the second driven roller, and leads the front edge quickly to the first nip. The front edge of the recording sheet is smoothly led to the nip. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140863 | BILL POSITION ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BILL ACCEPTOR - A bill position adjustment method and system for bill acceptor is disclosed to include a body with an insertion slot and a bill passage, a transmission mechanism for transferring an inserted bill, a recognition device for recognizing the authenticity and value of an inserted bill, an entrance sensor and a stoppage sensor mounted in the bill passage for controlling the transmission mechanism to transfer the inserted bill into position for recognition, a bill passage adjustment mechanism for adjusting the width of the bill passage to correct the direction of an inserted bill into accurate alignment with the recognition device, and a bill sensor mounted in a sensor zone in the insertion slot for detecting the width of an inserted bill and controlling the bill passage adjustment mechanism to adjust the width of the bill passage subject to the detection result. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140864 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DETECTING EDGE PORTION OF SHEET BEING FED - A sheet detection unit of an image forming apparatus includes a light receiving unit including a plurality of light receiving elements arranged in a sheet feeding direction. A computation processing unit shifts signals from the elements in synchronization with a sheet feeding speed and makes additions, increases a signal change level, and stores the signals in buffers in a result storage unit. A sheet position determination unit detects a position of an edge portion of a sheet being fed based on distribution of data stored in the buffers. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140865 | DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH MECHANISM FOR DETECTING STAPLES, PAPER CLIPS, AND LIKE FOREIGN ITEMS - A document processing system includes a document track composed of a pair of opposing rigid track walls. The documents are moved along the document track in a series to allow operations to be performed on the documents. An apparatus for detecting a document with an attachment includes a strike plate formed by a separate section of a wall of the document track. A magnet is arranged to attract material toward the strike plate. An accelerometer is mounted to the strike plate. The accelerometer detects an impact of an attachment to the strike plate when a document with an attachment passes the strike plate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140866 | MECHANISM AND METHOD OF MULTIPLE DOCUMENTS FEEDING DETECTION - The present invention provides a multiple documents feeding detection mechanism includes an advancing roller applying a driving torque, a retarding roller applying a resisting torque and connected to the advancing roller for transporting pieces of documents, and a detecting means. The friction of a surface of the advancing roller, the friction of a surface of the retarding roller, the driving torque and the resisting torque are tuned to urge the retarding roller either into rotation while one signal document fed into a nip between the advancing roller and the retarding roller, or in standstill while multiple document fed into the nip. The detecting means determines whether the multiple documents feeding is caused by monitoring an action of the retarding roller. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140867 | SELF-CONTAINED DICE TUMBLER - In one embodiment there is provided a self contained dice tumbler device. The device includes an interior lateral panel positioned within the interior of the device and which separates the interior into a tumbler compartment and a holding compartment. The holding compartment can be used to store playing cards. The device also includes at least one ramp in the tumbler compartment that leads to an exit opening. Dice dropped into the tumbler compartment can get scrambled and will slide out of the exit opening. The cover the top and exit opening on the device, a hinged panel door is included. The hinged panel door has a rear panel to cover the exit opening and a top panel to cover the top of the device. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140868 | Didactical Game Kit and Method for Teaching Yoga as a Gymnastic Discipline - The present invention refers to a kit for a didactical game, to teach yoga as a gymnastic and recreational discipline, and to a game method for teaching using said kit. The kit of the invention comprises a plurality of packs of playing cards or cards with printed human figures in the different postures corresponding to said gymnastic discipline, an inscription with the name of said posture, a reference number, and optionally an indicative sign of the posture lateral symmetry; a pack of playing cards or cards with a printed question on each one referred to said gymnastic discipline or to human health, anatomy, physiology and hygiene aspects, and its corresponding correct answer; a playing surface which comprises, in printed form, a plurality of pathways, made up each of them of a succession of boxes from a start box towards a finish box; a plurality of markers, which comprise pieces to identify each of the players on said board, and a random numbers generator device together with a teaching instructions book of said gymnastic discipline which comprises written instructions and illustrations for the implementation of said postures of said gymnastic discipline, being its pages numbered according to said playing cards or cards reference numbers of said plurality of packs. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140869 | Global equity acquisition board game - A method of playing a game. In accordance with the invention, the method includes the steps of identifying a plurality of geographic regions, such as continents, on a game board; identifying an industry located within each of the geographic regions; associating a unique icon with each industry; defining a path of player travel having plural stopping points therealong, some of the stopping points corresponding to the unique icons; providing a plurality of event cards in response to player travel along the path; providing currency for distribution to each player; providing a chance device, such as a die, for generating player advancement values; and advancing a player along the path in response to activation of the chance device. The cards affect the industries positively or negatively and rent is payed by a player that lands on an industry icon. A bank provides banking services to a player. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140870 | FOLDABLE GAME BOARD AND SCRAP BOOK ALBUM - A game board has a first side and a second side. The first side of the game board includes a plurality of markings associated with a game. The markings can be associated with a particular tourist destination, such as, for example, a national park. The game board is configured to fold such that the game board is moveable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. When the game board is in its expanded configuration, the game board is substantially planar. When the game board is in its collapsed configuration, at least a portion of the game board is folded to form at least one pocket adjacent the second side of the game board. The pocket is configured to receive at least a portion of an object, such as, for example, a picture and/or other memorabilia. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140881 | SEALING STRUCTURE - A sealing structure having a gasket installed in an installation groove in one member. The gasket has a body section whose width is less than the width of the installation groove. On opposite ends, in the depth direction of the installation groove, there is provided a pair of seal surfaces that contact a surface of another member and the bottom of the installation groove. The bottom surface of the installation groove is a curve that is deepest at its center in the width direction of the groove. On the gasket body section, on the side corresponding to the bottom of the installation groove, there is formed a pair of groove bottom-side projections extending along the longitudinal direction of the gasket with the seal surface between the projections, projecting from opposite ends in the width direction of the body section, and coming into contact with the surface of the installation groove. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140882 | SIDE ACTUATED COLLET LOCK MECHANISM - A side actuated collet lock mechanism includes a collet; a drawbar at least partially disposed within the collet, and a pair of wedge members threadingly received onto each end of a double-ended drive screw. The drive screw is rotated to cause the wedge members to move downward such that a first cam surface engages the drawbar. The drawbar and collet are pulled into the tool holder and firmly secure the shank. To remove the shank, the drive screw is rotated in an opposite direction to cause the wedge members to move upward such that a second cam surface engages the drawbar. The drawbar and the collet are pushed out from the toolholder, thereby releasing the shank. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140883 | AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - An air suspension system for a multi-axle vehicle having air bags ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140884 | SUSPENSION AND DAMPING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a suspension and damping device ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140885 | Skateboard Suspension Apparatus - A skateboard kit for a skateboard having a skateboard deck and a skateboard truck is provided and includes an extension member structured to couple to the skateboard deck, with a first section of the extension member positionable at an original skateboard truck mounting position on the skateboard deck, and a second section of the extension member comprising a new skateboard truck mounting position, with the second section angled relative to the first section so that when the skateboard truck is coupled to the new skateboard truck mounting position on the second section, the skateboard truck is positioned at an angle relative to the original skateboard truck mounting position and also located at a different skateboard deck lengthwise location from the original skateboard truck mounting position. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140886 | ROLLING DEVICE STEERED USING THE TILTING ANGLE AND COMPRISING OFFSET ROLLERS - The aim of the invention is to improve inline skates so as to provide stability during skating, good acceleration, and added skating fun by having the skates turn more or less in accordance with the tilting angle. Said aim is achieved by a rolling device in which the rollers that are arranged largely one behind another are rotatably mounted in individual roller supports, the roller supports are pivotally attached to the chassis by means of inclined shafts, and the rollers are disposed in a laterally offset manner relative to the center line. In a simple embodiment depicted in FIGS. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140887 | VEHICLE LOADABLE CART - A vehicle loadable cart for loading into a trunk of a vehicle, having a floor and a rear wall which is higher than the floor, is disclosed. The cart includes a chassis, a retractable main wheel assembly for supporting the chassis when transported over a ground surface, and at least one auxiliary wheel assembly with a deployment mechanism that is adapted to shift the auxiliary wheel assembly between a retracted state, in which the auxiliary wheel assembly is raised so as to allow the chassis to pass in a substantially horizontal position over the rear wall of the trunk, and a deployed state, in which said at least one auxiliary wheel assembly extends downward so as to support the chassis above the trunk floor at an elevation equal to or higher than the rear wall of the trunk, allowing wheeling the cart further into the trunk. When the cart is inside the trunk said at least one auxiliary wheel assembly may be retracted to lower the chassis onto the floor of the trunk. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140888 | Handtruck - A handtruck or trolley ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140889 | Foldable wheel seat - A foldable wheel seat has a base, an operating bar, a first rotating shaft and two wheel axles. The base has a groove formed in a top face of the base. The operating bar is mounted pivotally in the groove of the base. The first rotating shaft is mounted rotatably in the base and has at least one end and two pulling segments. The at least one end of the first rotating shaft is extended into the groove of the base and is securely connected to the operating bar. The pulling segments are mounted on the first rotating shaft and each pulling segment has two pulling tabs. The wheel axles are mounted rotatably in the base and are perpendicular to the first rotating shaft and below the pulling segments of the first rotating shaft. Each wheel axle has an engaging block, at least two wheels, a holding panel and a torsional spring. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140890 | MODULAR UTILITY CART - A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140891 | GOLF BAG CART - A retaining device for retaining a golf bag on a cart unit includes a mounting seat and a pair of grip members. The mounting seat is connected to the cart unit and has a pair of pivot connection parts spaced apart from each other. Each of the grip members includes a grip arm and a pivot control unit for connecting pivotally the grip arm to a respective one of the pivot connection parts. The pivot control unit is configured for operation in a bag retaining state, in which the pivot control unit permits pivoting movement of the grip arm relative to the mounting seat toward the other one of the grip members for clamping the golf bag and in which the pivot control unit prevents pivoting movement of the grip arm relative to the mounting seat away from the other one of the grip members. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140892 | SPRING BEAM SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A spring beam suspension system includes a hanger; a flexible spring beam extending between the hanger and an axle; and a generally U-shaped pivot bracket secured to the spring beam, the pivot bracket including opposing legs which are pivotably attached to the hanger. Another spring beam suspension system includes a lift actuator which lifts the axle by applying a biasing force to a portion of the spring beam which extends forward from the hanger. Yet another suspension system has a bushing secured in the hanger, whereby the beam pivots relative to the bushing. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140893 | Walker apparatus - A seatless, multiple-wheel glide-type walker ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140894 | USER-PROPELLED VEHICLE HAVING A CHANNEL TO RECEIVE AN ILLUMINATABLE MEANS - A vehicle has a footboard | 2010-06-10 |
20100140895 | Seal for steering knuckle pin bearing - A steering knuckle pin bearing assembly includes a bearing and a steering knuckle pin pivotably supporting a steering knuckle relative to an axle beam. A sealing collar seals a space between the bearing and the steering knuckle pin, which space may include a spacer washer. The sealing collar is slidably borne on a radial outer surface of the bearing. In addition, the sealing collar has at least one sealing region that is in slidable contact with an at least substantially cylindrical sealing surface of the axle beam. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140896 | COMBINATION FENDER-SEAT COVER - A combination fender-seat cover for a dual-wheeled vehicle composed principally of a mount device, one or more cantilevered arms, and a convertible fender-seat cover device. Upon its attachment to a vehicle, the combination fender-seat cover is designed so that it has two primary operating positions: seat cover position and fender position. The invention's purpose is to protect the vehicle's driver and seat from inclement weather conditions. The method of position change from a first seat cover position to a second fender position or vice-versa is accomplished by a pivot or rotation, but can also be achieved by removal then reattachment, flexion, or translation. The combination fender-seat cover can have fixed or variable final and intermediate position options while converting from a first fender position to a second seat covering position. These position options can be achieved through various means such as pinning, snapping, bolting, and clamping into place. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140897 | EXTENDING AND RETRACTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE STEP - An extending and retracting device for a vehicle step includes a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed to a body of a vehicle and a step bracket. An arc sliding member is fixed to the step bracket. A driving arm defines a pair of ends thereof pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and step bracket, respectively. A supporting arm defines an upper end portion thereof pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a lower end portion of the supporting arm defining at least one arc slot of the lower end portion. The arc sliding member is adapted to fit into the arc slot so as to be slidable in the arc slot such that the lower end portion of the supporting arm is slidably connected to the step bracket. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140898 | MOBILE CHAIR ASSEMBLY - A mobile chair assembly includes a pair of wheels rotatably supported by a frame, a seat assembly mounted to the frame; and a transfer board assembly movable between a first position and a second position. The transfer board assembly includes a rigid transfer board and an attachment assembly. In the first position, the rigid transfer board and the attachment assembly are disposed under the seat assembly and in the second position, the rigid transfer board extends laterally from the seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat support pivotable relative to the frame; and a back support pivotably attached to a back of the seat support. In a folded position, the seat support and back support form an acute angle to one another and the seat support is inclined relative to the frame. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140899 | COUPLER ASSEMBLY - The present application describes a gooseneck coupler assembly that may include a gooseneck trailer pivot, an extension arm, and a pivot retention mechanism having a ball socket. The ball socket may engage with a hitch ball located on a towing vehicle. The gooseneck trailer pivot may be mounted on a towed vehicle or trailer and be capable of pivoting about a vertical axis relative to the trailer. During engagement, the ball socket and the extension arm may provide tilt capability but thereby prevent any rotational movement relative to the hitch ball. However, the gooseneck coupler assembly may still be able to tilt fore-and-aft or side-to-side relative to the hitch ball. Therefore, the only pivotal movement relative to a vertical axis would be permitted at the gooseneck trailer pivot. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140900 | Hitch Guide Device - A hitch device assembly having a lift and alignment guide that is moveably positioned relative to a ball. The guide is moveably connected to a hitch having a ball connected thereto. The guide includes a top wall having an opening and a pair of side wall that extend downward from the top wall. The opening cooperates with the ball such that the guide is movable between an up position wherein the ball is not exposed, and a down position wherein the ball is exposed for engagement with a towable device. A number of cams extend from the hitch and cooperate with respective channels formed in the side walls of the guide. The ball opening and the respective channels and cams are positioned such that the guide cooperates with the tongue of a towable device in a manner that guides the tongue forward and downward into position over the ball. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140911 | Swiveling Roll Bar - The invention relates to a swivelable roll bar, in particular for construction vehicles, with two vertical carriers, each of which has a pair of spars, whereby in each, one spar is connected swivelably through a link joint with the another spar, and the link joint comprises a lock and a stop. The stop consists of a joint stiffener, which is built as an extension of one spar and partially grips about the end of the other. In addition to that, the lock has a continuously adjustable final control element, with which the joint stiffener can be braced against the other spar. With the grip about the other spar, the flexural strength of the link joint of the swivelable roll bar is increased. Further, the bracing of the joint stiffener against the other spar eliminates the play in the link joint. The joint stiffener is preferably built as a U-shaped tubular segment that is attached to the latter as an extension of the spar. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140912 | Arrangement for securing of a steering column of a motor vehicle - An arrangement for securing a steering column to a cross member, in particular to a cockpit carrying member, of a motor vehicle, includes a steering column with retaining means. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand with simple means to secure the steering column to the cross member of the motor vehicle and, on the other hand, with a further reduction in costs and weight, to enable a high degree of flexibility in relation to the use of the cross member and the steering column for different motor vehicles, by including a cross member that has, for securing the steering column, at least one hole running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the cross member for at least one securing means, and retaining means of the steering column wherein the retaining means are secured by at least one securing means to the cross member. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140913 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND SEAT BELT APPARATUS PROVIDED THERWITH - A seat belt retractor ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140914 | MEDICAL ORGANIZER - An organizer for assisting a medical patient to record information provided by a physician or other healthcare provider for later review by the patient or patient caregiver includes a front and back cover bound together and to interposed sheets, dividers and other materials disposed between the covers. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140915 | WRITING PAPER - The writing paper with lines has a paper area with one or many reading or writing lines wherein the paper has a main area with a first degree of color difference and one or many lines with a second degree of color difference, that visibly contrast the degree of color difference of the main area, characterized therein that the lines have a lower degree of color difference than the main area. The degree of color difference between the lines and the background area, defined as delta E in (CIE)-Lab space, is in the interval 1-18, preferably 2-10. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140916 | INK OR TONER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE, AND PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM - Magnetic ink and toner compositions traditionally comprise magnetic materials in fine particulate form, either as a dry composition or a liquid suspension. Often such materials are black or dark in colour. Disclosed herein are particles compositions suitable for use as inks or toners, that exhibit desirable magnetic properties, and furthermore which include particles coated so they appear white substantially white, or coloured. Such compositions present new opportunities for the production of corresponding magnetic layers, when the compositions are deposited in an appropriate manner to a substrate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140917 | Vacuum fitting connection - A vacuum connection to connect a vacuum fitting to a corrugated hose has an air tube which defines an air channel and fits into the corrugated pipe. The connecting has a securing mechanism to secure the air tube to the corrugated hose. The air tube has an outer diameter which corresponds to the inner diameter of the corrugated hose to create an air tight seal. The securing mechanism has radial projections which are radially biased towards the air tube and engage one or more of the corrugations of the corrugated pipe to secure the vacuum fitting to the corrugated pipe. When the corrugated pipe is to be removed from the fitting, the radial projections may be moved against the biasing force to disengage the corrugations and permit removal of the corrugated pipe from the fitting. The opening of the air tube has a chamfered edge to create a smooth transition from the air channel of the air tube to the corrugated pipe thereby decreasing vacuum loss, debris accumulation and excessive noise. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140918 | MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF A PIPE JOINT - A mechanical securing assembly ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140919 | Pre-Machined Window Weld for Breached Tubing - An example apparatus for replacement of a breached pipe section includes a first cylindrical pipe fitting having a first surface defining a first aperture, a middle pipe member, and a second cylindrical pipe fitting having a second surface defining a second aperture, and first and second aperture caps. A first end of each of the first and second pipe fittings is welded to opposite ends of the middle section, and a second end opposite of each of the first and second pipe fittings is welded through the respective first and second apertures to opposite ends of pipe surrounding the breached pipe section. The first and second aperture caps are welded to the apertures of the first and second pipe fittings to close the respective first and second apertures. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140920 | Pipe joint including a pipe and method for producing a joint section of a pipe joint - The invention relates to a pipe joint ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140921 | CONNECTOR FOR FLUID PRESSURE DEVICES - An adapter includes a base body including a pair of coupling members and a connecting plug inserted through a hole in the base body and screw-engaged with a port of the two-way valve. In addition, upon threaded engagement of the connecting plug, the base body is mounted with respect to an attachment surface of the two-way valve. Further, a seal member is installed on an end surface of the base body, such that a sealing function is performed by abutment of the seal member against the attachment surface. Moreover, first and second connecting flanges of a connecting apparatus are engaged with respect to the coupling members of the adapter. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140922 | BOLT-TYPE COUPLING SYSTEM FOR PIPES - Bolt-type coupling system for pipes, in which by means of the new geometry of the support element, improvement is achieved in the mechanical features of the connection. The improvement is evaluated by means of increasing the admissible work pressures and traction stress while keeping constant the thickness of the pipe wall. Using the support element can be carried out by applying a weld bead and subsequent machining, making use of a backup ring for the placement of the weld bead and finally, made jointly in the casting process. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140923 | Charge-air hose assembly - A charge-air hose assembly includes a charge-air hose ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140924 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A SWIVEL ON A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION - A swivel protection device comprises an enclosure and a locking plug. The enclosure covers a portion of a swivel of a fire department connection that includes a set plug. The set plug holds the swivel onto the fire department connection. The enclosure covers the set plug such that, when the enclosure is locked over the swivel, access to the set plug is severely limited or excluded. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140925 | PIPE COUPLING - A pipe coupling device comprising a body ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140926 | CRIMPABLE OR SWAGEABLE FLUID POWER FERRULES, COUPLINGS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING TORQUE COMMUNICATION - A hose end coupling unitary, one-piece radially crushable ferrule has a crushable socket portion, a deformable attachment portion, and a work hardened torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The torque communication portion may be formed in the unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule, contiguous with the socket portion and the attachment portion. Corners of the torque communication portion may be strengthened and/or the torque communication portion work hardened by disposing a die set about the formed torque communication portion and pressing the torque communication portion into the die set, strengthening corners of the torque communication portion and work hardening the torque communication portion. A mandrel having a desired internal shape of the torque communication portion may be deployed inside the torque communication portion during pressing. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140927 | GAS RISER APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A gas riser apparatus, and methods for making and using a gas riser apparatus, utilize a swivel-nut having an annular collar section thereof which includes a radially outwardly opening annular groove therein adapted for swaged/crimped attachment to the remainder of the riser, at an above-ground end of the riser. For risers including a rigid metallic pipe section, the above-ground end of the pipe may be configured for swaged/crimped attachment to the annular collar of the swivel-nut through application of radially inwardly directed pressure on the above-ground end of the rigid riser pipe. For risers not having a rigid metallic section, a swage/crimp collar may be utilized for forming a connection between a flexible metal conduit and the swivel-nut, through application of radially inwardly directed pressure applied to the swage/crimp collar while the collar is disposed about the above-ground end of the flexible metal conduit. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140928 | FLUID LINE CONNECTOR - A connector connects the ends of two fluid lines, it is useful for connecting and sealing the ends of refrigerant lines in an automotive air conditioner. A resilient seal is disposed about the end of a fluid line within each end of the passageway and a combination slotted ferrule and sealing ring member formed with a sealing ring portion and a ferrule portion is captured between the seal and a compression nut treaded onto the end of the body. When the nut is tightened onto the end, it causes the ferrule portion to deform and collapse inwardly to grasp and hold the fluid line securely in place and simultaneously drives the sealing ring portion against the seal to compress the seal, which expands to form a fluid-tight seal around the end of the fluid line | 2010-06-10 |
20100140929 | ROCK-DRILLING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FEMALE AND MALE PARTS THEREFOR - The invention relates to a threaded joint for rock-drilling equipment of the type that includes female and male parts that are interconnected via threaded joints. The invention is particularly advantageous in connection with female parts ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140930 | TERMINATION ASSEMBLY FOR A STEEL TUBE UMBILICAL - A termination assembly for a steel tube umbilical, wherein a plurality of the elongated umbilical elements which compose the umbilical are steel tubes, said termination assembly comprising a cavity through which said tubes pass, said cavity being filled with a filler material, at least one of said tubes having at least one region of increased localised diameter at a location within said cavity to define at least one load bearing face on the tube to anchor said at least one tube within said cavity. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140941 | CONTROL OF THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF A WIND TURBINE WHICH IS IMPEDED TO EXPORT ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN ELECTRICITY NETWORK - A rotational speed controlling device for a wind turbine is provided. The controlling device includes a first input node for receiving a first signal, indicative of an actual rotational speed of the rotor, a second input node for receiving a second signal, indicative of a reference rotational speed for the rotor, a detection unit for detecting a defective operational state in which the wind turbine is impeded to export electrical power to an electricity network, a control unit for providing a reference signal for a characteristic operational parameter of the wind turbine based on the first signal and the second signal, and a pulse generator adapted to send a kick pulse to an integral control element of the control unit in response to the detection of the defective operational state. The characteristic operational parameter is indicative of the rotational speed of the rotor. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140942 | Platform for generating electricity from flowing fluid using generally prolate turbine - A platform-like device for generating electricity from moving fluids has two has at least two fluid turbines coupled to one another through a frame. The fluid turbines are adapted to rotate in opposite directions. The fluid turbines also provide buoyancy for the platform so that the platform is self supporting in the water. The fluid turbines preferably have helicoid flights (screw-like threads) mounted to generally prolate casings. The fluid turbines preferably connect to electric generators through belt, chain-drive, or other transmission systems. The platform may additional support a wind turbine. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140943 | Device for storage of intraluminally generated power - A device for storing power generated from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) an intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure operably coupled to the generator; (b) a intraluminal generator; and (c) an energy storage apparatus. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140944 | Wave Energy Converter - A wave energy converter ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140945 | SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING TIDAL WAVE ENERGY INTO ELECTRIC ENERGY - A system for converting marine surface wave energy into electric energy includes a barrier disposed generally vertically and having at least a portion thereof disposed above a surface of a body of water. The portion has a substantially planar surface disposed generally transverse to direction of marine surface waves. Bottom edge of the barrier is pivotally connected to one of a floor bed, a rigid formation and a rigid structure. At least one linear electric generator is coupled to storage of electric energy and is operable by a pivotal movement of the barrier. One type of electric generator is disposed external to the barrier while another type is mounted within a barrier chamber. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING POWER BY RIVER FLOW - The present invention relates to a system and a method for generating power by river flow. The system includes: a wheel disc fixedly disposed relatively to water current; a floating body floating on the water current; a baffle disposed on the floating body, inserted into the water current during generating power, and driving the floating body to run downstream with the push of the water current; a flexible chain with one end fixedly connected to the floating body and the other end wound around the wheel disc, and dragged to drive the wheel disc to rotate when the floating body runs downstream with the push of the water current; and a power generator connected to a rotation axis of the wheel disc and driven for generating power when the wheel disc rotates. The method may be a method executed by the system in the present invention. Another method comprises: two floating bodies running to alternately drive two wheel discs for generating power. The present invention can fully utilize kinetic energy resource of water current so as to increase the amount of power generation and the implementing method is simple and convenient to be promoted at water areas of various rivers. | 2010-06-10 |