24th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090145273 | Methods and Machine Tools for Processing Workpieces - The invention relates to methods and machine tools for processing workpieces, in which a workpiece and one or more processing tools are moved relative to each other with a positioning movement, an outward-stroke movement, and a return-stroke movement. In the positioning movement, the workpiece and the processing tool are positioned relative to each other in a positioning direction, in a return-stroke movement the workpiece and the processing tool are moved relative to each other and away from each other in a return-stroke direction transverse to the positioning direction, and in the outward-stroke movement the workpiece and the processing tool are moved relative to each other and towards each other in an outward-stroke direction transverse to the positioning direction. The return-stroke movement and the outward-stroke movement are executed during the positioning movement. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145274 | DEMOLITION SHEARS - A demolition tool is provided. The demolition tool has a first jaw, a second jaw, a linkage assembly, and an actuator. The second jaw is pivotally coupled to the first jaw and the linkage assembly is coupled to the first and the second jaws. The actuator is coupled to the linkage assembly and the first jaw and has an extension stroke. The linkage assembly first closes and then opens the second jaw with respect to the first jaw over the extension stroke. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145275 | ADJUSTABLE SEPARATING PLATE FOR A TABLE SAWING MACHINE - An adjustable separating plate for a table sawing machine includes a foundation base fixed inside a table sawing machine. The foundation base has the opposite ends of one side respectively and longitudinally bored with a slide groove, provided with a fixing hole and a position-limiting pin at proper locations. The separating plate is longitudinally bored with a long notch aligned to the fixing hole, and a position-limiting slot matching with the position-limiting pin to be restrictedly positioned on the position-limiting pin. The separating plate restrictedly positioned by the position-limiting pin can vertically be moved on the foundation base along the position-limiting slot and adjusted to a proper height. A fixing member is secured in the fixing hole for fixing the separating plate on the foundation base and enabling it to move restrictedly thereon vertically. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145276 | CUTTING TOOL FOR CUTTING LABELS - A cutting tool for cutting labels may include a housing arranged such that it can rotate about a rotation axis and a cutting element detachably arranged on the housing. The cutting element may have a cutting edge extending substantially in a direction parallel to the rotation axis. The cutting element may be arranged such that it can move relative to the housing. A first spring body may be structured and arranged to cushion a movement of the cutting element in a radial direction of the housing. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145277 | PAPER CUTTER WITH CUTTING LINE GUIDE - A trimmer apparatus comprises a base having a top surface, a cutting assembly engaged with the base, and a flexible and resilient line guide. The cutting assembly includes a blade moveable with respect to the base along a cutting path. Additionally, the line guide is coupled to the base or the cutting assembly and positioned along the cutting path to provide a visual indication of the cutting path of the blade. The trimmer apparatus may be a rotary or guillotine style trimmer. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145278 | PAPER TRIMMER - Methods, systems and components for paper trimmers which cut paper placed on a planar base using a blade that is moved transversely across the paper. In some illustrative embodiments, a recessed cutting track containing a desired cutting pattern may be inserted into the planar base and a counterpart guide track suspended thereover. A blade assembly may be inserted through a channel in the guide track with the cutting blade residing in the counterpart channel in the cutting track. Material to be trimmed may be placed between the recessed cutting track and the guide track. As the blade assembly is directed along the length of the counterpart channels, guides on the blade assembly interact with the channel and cause the cutting blade to rotate, cutting along the path of the channel. Desired cuts may be made by selecting appropriate interchangeable cutting tracks and counterpart guide tracks. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145279 | CHAMFERING TOOL EASILY ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT - The present invention relates to a beveling machine which makes a slanting surface on the edge of a member to be processed, and more particularly, to a beveling machine which is capable of easily controlling the extent of bevel, by minutely controlling the extent of bevel by a simple method of using a bevel-extent controlling unit which is one-touch operated, accurately maintaining the extent of bevel which is automatically controlled at the moment of unloosing the bevel-extent controlling unit which is held, and quickly and easily resetting a reference point of the extent of bevel which is changed after replacing a cutting tip. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145280 | Reciprocating Saw Blade with Plunge Nose - A reciprocating saw blade has a body with two ends and two edges. The first end is a shanking end to secure the blade with a reciprocating saw. The second end is a plunging end to enter into a workpiece. The first edge has a plurality of teeth and gullets. A second edge opposes the first edge. The plurality of teeth has a first tooth immediately adjacent the plunging end. The first tooth is a full tooth and is also a raker or unset tooth. The first gullet adjacent the first tooth has a size at least 1.5 times the gullet size of the remainder of the plurality of gullets. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145281 | SKID PLATE FOR A CONCRETE SAW - A skid plate for a concrete saw is integrally cast having two end mounting portions and a middle portion with a slot in the middle portion. A horizontal slot in a leading end mounting portion cooperates and a vertical slot in the trailing end portion releasably engage pins on the saw to allow the skid plate to be easily fastened to and removed from the saw. A spring loaded latch mechanism holds the pins in the slots. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145282 | Violin With Structural Integrity - A violin can have a longitudinal bass bar located to the right of the middle line in the front and two transverse bass bars located to both left side and right-side of the longitudinal bass bar respectively. The transverse bass bars can be in the upper half of the lower semicircle of the front plate. A lower longitudinal bass bar can be located to the left of the middle line in the back and two other transverse bass bars can be located to both left-side and right-side of the lower longitudinal bass bar respectively and the transverse bass bars can be in the upper half of the lower semicircle of the back plate. An upper longitudinal bass bar can be located to the left of the middle line in the upper half of back plate. Twelve harmonious overtones in octave may be generated in the violin. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145283 | Electronic Musical System and Control Method for Controlling an Electronic Musical Apparatus of the System - An electronic musical system in which tone generator parameters of each of tone generators respectively assigned to tracks of a sequencer of an electronic musical apparatus can easily be controlled by using a musical control apparatus, while tracks are switched. In the setting of the tone generator parameters of the tone generators assigned to the tracks, setting contents are input by using control operating elements of the musical control apparatus. There are prepared in advance templates in each of which control operating elements are made to correspond to tone generator parameters controlled by the control operating elements, and each tone generator is made in one-to-one correspondence with one of the templates, whereby tone generator parameters of a tone generator assigned to a track currently designated by a user are set by manipulating the control operating elements of the musical control apparatus. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145284 | MOTION DATA GENERATION DEVICE, MOTION DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING A MOTION DATA GENERATION PROGRAM - To generate motion data of a motion in synchronization with a melody of music. As an embodiment of the present invention, when motion pattern data corresponding to a predetermined motion pattern is stored, music data is analyzed to detect a beat of music based on the music data, and the music data is divided into a plurality of bar intervals based on the detected beat, the motion pattern data is allocated to the bar intervals of the music data being divided to generate motion data. In this manner, when the motion data is reproduced together with the music data, the motion pattern can be switched in synchronization with switching of first bar intervals and second bar intervals corresponding to a bar when the music based on music data is expressed in a musical score. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145285 | ENSEMBLE SYSTEM - An ensemble system enabling easy, flexible assignment of performance parts to the facilitator and the performers. In “setting” field, performance terminals (facilitator and piano ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145286 | ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT - An electronic keyboard instrument which is capable of easily carrying out an arpeggio performance rich in variety by a simple operation on a touch strip. The electronic keyboard instrument has a belt-like touch strip on which a player slides his finger while touching it to carry out an arpeggio performance. A CPU causes musical tones of respective pitch names included in respective designated component pitch names to be sounded, in a predetermined arpeggio pattern having a predetermined sounding order, according to detected touch positions on the touch strip, for the arpeggio performance. A musical tone generating circuit for generating musical tones for the arpeggio performance is switched between first and second tone generator circuits for generating musical tones based on key-on information detected on swingable keys and a third tone generator circuit dedicated to generation of musical tones for the arpeggio performance. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145287 | Electronic Musical System and Control Method for Controlling an Electronic Musical Apparatus of the System - An electronic musical system by which settings on tone generators can be carried out without discontinuing a user's music production. The electronic musical system is comprised of a musical control apparatus including control operating elements and an electronic musical apparatus including a sequencer having a plurality of tracks, and is configured that various functions of the electronic musical apparatus can be remotely controlled by a user by manipulating the control operating elements of the musical control apparatus. When a tone generator control screen display button which is one of the control operating elements is depressed by the user, a tone generator control screen window for a tone generator assigned to a currently designated track is made active. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145288 | Impact Resistive Composite Materials and Methods For Making Same - A composite material that is suitable for the protection of personnel and/or property from impact due to ballistic projectiles and method for making same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, there is provided composite for resisting impact from an oncoming projectile having a front strike face and a back wear face comprising: an elastomer; and an impact resistive substrate wherein at least a portion of the impact resistive substrate is coated by the elastomer to provide the composite having a front strike face coating and a back wear face coating and wherein a ratio of weight of front strike face coating to back wear face coating ranges from 1:1.2 to 1:100. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145289 | COMPOSITE ARMOR PLATE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - The invention provides an armor plate for absorbing and dissipating kinetic energy from armor piercing 7.62 mm projectiles having a projectile length of from 32.8 mm to 37 mm, the armor plate comprising a plurality of ceramic pellets and a solidified material, each ceramic pellet having a body portion and a convexly curved end portion, each body portion having two opposite ends, an axis passing through each end and a substantially constant cross-section along the axis, and each convexly curved end portion extending from an end of the corresponding body portion, each body portion having a body portion length along the axis between the two ends, the ceramic pellets being embedded in the solidified material so that the solidified material retains the ceramic pellets in a ceramic pellet layer which is one pellet thick with the convexly curved end portions lying at or adjacent an impact receiving side of the armor plate, wherein the ceramic pellet layer is the only layer of ceramic pellets in the armor plate, wherein the ceramic pellet layer has an edge extending therearound formed by a subset of the ceramic pellets, wherein the ceramic pellets are arranged so that the body portion of substantially each pellet, other than of the pellets of the subset, lies in contact with or closely adjacent to the respective body portions of six neighboring ones of the ceramic pellets so that there are a plurality of valleys extending through the ceramic pellet layer with each valley being bordered by three adjacent ceramic pellets, wherein substantially each valley has a shape and size such that the diameter of the largest imaginary circle that will fit into the each valley between the neighboring body portions and substantially perpendicularly to the neighboring axes is from 1.96 mm to 3.7 mm, and wherein each body portion length is from 5.57 mm to 10.73 mm. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145290 | Protected Vehicle or Ship - The invention relates to a vehicle equipped with seats and/or equipment for use in regions, in which detonations by mines or such like are to be feared, wherein walls, floor and ceiling are provided with means, which can withdraw energy from the blast wave of a detonation by means of work of deformation, and the floor is suspended only through ropes, rods or chains by means of separable connections. At least one pressure sensor and/or acceleration sensor is provided, which reacts to a blast wave, outputs a signal and ignites explosive charges thereby. The explosive charges ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145291 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE DRIVE TYPE OF AN ACTUATOR (II) - A method is disclosed for detecting the drive type of an actuator, e.g., a pneumatic actuator, having a positioner for operating a final control element in a process engineering plant. The actuator is connected to the positioner by a mounting set, the positioner comprising an electronic control unit, which uses a microcontroller to receive one or more input signals, and to output actuating signals to control the flow of gas to or from the chambers of a single-acting or double-acting pneumatic drive. The position feedback sensors are equipped with a rotational measuring system. During commissioning of the actuator, the relationship between the drive volumes and the position signal is found and compared with transfer characteristics of known drive types. Where there is a match between the transfer characteristic defined by the value pairs of the given actuator and one of the transfer characteristics of the known drive types, the identified drive type is assigned to the given actuator. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145292 | Hydraulic System for controlling a belt-driven conical-pulley transmission - A hydraulic system for controlling a belt-driven conical-pulley transmission. A pump draws a working medium from a working medium tank or through a cooler return valve from a cooler return line. The cooler return valve is a minimum pressure valve that holds closed a connection between the cooler return line and a pump inlet line through the cooler return valve, as long as the pressure in the cooler return line remains below a specified minimum pressure. The cooler return valve also opens the connection between the cooler return line and the pump inlet line through the cooler return valve as soon as the specified minimum pressure in the cooler return line is exceeded. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145293 | TILTING PLATE TYPE COMPRESSOR - A tilting plate type compressor includes: cylinder bores; a crank chamber; a drive shaft rotatably supported by a bearing provided within a bearing cavity; a tilting plate provided within the crank chamber and capable of swingably rotating due to a rotation of the drive shaft; and pistons capable of reciprocating within the cylinder bores due to swingably rotating of the tilting plate; an extraction path communicating between the crank chamber and a suction chamber; and an intake path communicating between the crank chamber and a discharge chamber. The extraction path includes an intra-axis path provided within the drive shaft and opens into the bearing cavity. The intake path opens into the bearing cavity and communicates with the crank chamber via the bearing cavity. According to the compressor, it can be prevented much as possible that oil leaks from the crank chamber through the extraction path. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145294 | Ring Sealed Diaphragm - A diaphragm actuator for a fluid process control device comprises a housing, a diaphragm, a stem, and a plate assembly. The plate assembly includes a concave plate and a convex plate, each having inner and outer radial portions. The outer radial portions compressingly engage and retain the diaphragm. The inner radial portions are compressed together onto the stem between a shoulder of the stem and a nut threaded onto the stem. Accordingly, the concave plate forcibly engages and provides a fluid-tight seal directly with the shoulder of the stem without requiring an o-ring or any other additional sealing component. Moreover, the concave and convex plates are structurally equivalent such that the actuator may easily be switched between a biased-open configuration and a biased-closed configuration. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145295 | COOLING GALLERY INSERT FOR A PISTON - A piston assembly for an internal combustion engine is provided, including a piston and at least one insert. The piston includes an annular recess, a first surface, a ring belt and a skirt. The annular recess is located between the ring belt and the skirt. The insert may include a longitudinal portion and one or more opposing arms. The insert may be configured to be coupled with the piston. The arm(s) may extend laterally from the longitudinal portion and may be configured to abut the skirt, thereby orienting the insert relative to the piston. The insert may be disposed along the first surface, and aligned with the piston skirt such that the arms of the insert form a circumference about the piston skirt. The arms may at least partially enclose the annular recess at the piston skirt. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145296 | Angled slot foam dispenser - The present invention provides a piston pump for liquid in which a sump is defined in a chamber into which sump liquid in the chamber flows due to gravity. A passageway leads from an outlet of the sump out of the chamber to a dispensing outlet. The dispensing outlet is at a height below the height of the sump outlet and fluid to exit the sump flows from the sump outlet upwardly in a first portion of the passageway to a height above the sump outlet then downwardly to the dispensing outlet. The chamber and its sump is defined between a piston chamber-forming member defining the chamber to be downwardly opening and a piston forming element axially slidable in the chamber. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145297 | CO2 ABSORPTION BY SOLID MATERIALS - A system and method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a process gas stream is provided. An absorbent coated on a substrate ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145298 | Method and apparatus for refreshing carbon in a carbon filter canister - Method and apparatus for refreshing carbon in a carbon filter system, preferably involving a plurality of canisters, wherein spent carbon is dumped from a filtering canister into a spent carbon container. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145299 | LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - Provided is a liquid supply apparatus including: a liquid supply path which supplies a liquid from an upstream side, which is a liquid supply source, to a downstream side in which the liquid is consumed; a defoaming chamber which is provided in the liquid supply path and defoams air bubbles included in the liquid; and a depressurization chamber which is provided at a position adjacent to the defoaming chamber with a partition interposed therebetween and is depressurized such that the pressure thereof becomes lower than the pressure of the defoaming chamber, wherein the partition allows permeation of gas by the depressurization of the depressurization chamber and restricts permeation of the liquid, and wherein the partition is configured by a partition wall having rigidity. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145300 | Process and Apparatus for Generating and Delivering An Enriched Gas Fraction - An improved sieve bed design to manage breakthrough and the mass transfer zone by way of volumetric division. An empty space in the product end is separated from adsorbent-filled sieve space in the feed end by a mid-diffuser plate. The ratio of the empty product end void space to the adsorbent filled sieve space within a sieve bed may be determined by the relative percentages of the gasses to be separated and the bulk loading factor of the molecular sieve. A product end void space of the correct volume may ensure the maximum volume of nitrogen has been adsorbed before breakthrough occurs. In operation, pressure in the sieve bed empty space and sieve filled space may be equal at any instant. This contains breakthrough to the location of the mid-diffuser plate. The mass transfer zone may be static at the point of the mid-diffuser plate and as such, gas separation is a function of pressure within the bed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145301 | Gas concentrator - A revolving gas adsorption concentrator uses about 300 degree centigrade of hot desorption air. The revolving gas adsorption concentrator prevents leakage of such hot desorption air. An elastic seal which has elasticity divides a honeycomb shape rotor into a desorption zone and an adsorption zone and touches the honeycomb shape rotor. A heat-resistant seal comprises of material whose heat resistance is higher than elastic seal. The heat-resistant seal has two plates which has a mutually opened spacing to prevent hot gas from going to the elastic seal based on the labyrinth effectiveness. The elastic seal is formed in the outside of desorption zone from heat-resistant seal. The seal of the hot desorption air is almost blocked by heat-resistant seal and the desorption air which leaked slightly can be thoroughly blocked completely by elastic seal. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145302 | AUTOMATIC DISPENSER OF GROUND COFFEE - An automatic dispenser for ground coffee composed of a reservoir for grounds, the reservoir having a bottom provided with an outlet opening, rotatable dosing paddles at the bottom of the reservoir for dispensing a predetermined quantity of ground coffee through the outlet opening; a drive cone having rotatable blades disposed above the dosing paddles and adapted to be rotated about a vertical axis by a motor assembly, and a mixer in the form or a pyramid disposed above, and forming an extension of, the drive cone. An automatic coffee maker equipped with this dispenser. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145303 | AUTOMATIC COFFEEMAKER PROVIDED WITH AN AUTOMATIC GROUNDS DISPENSER - An automatic dispenser of ground coffee having: a reservoir having a flow outlet opening and adapted to contain a quantity of ground coffee; at least one paddle mounted to rotate in the bottom of the reservoir to transfer a predetermined quantity of ground coffee from the reservoir through the flow outlet opening; and a motor assembly connected for driving the paddle in rotation. The motor assembly is composed of: a motor having two input terminals via which operating current is supplied to the motor; and a control circuit having at least one component connected to establish a short circuit between the two terminals after the supply of operating current to the motor has been cut off. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145304 | Grill With Adjustable Grilling Space - A grill with adjustable grilling space comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, an upper grill pan that is disposed on the bottom surface of the upper shell and a lower grill pan that is disposed on the top surface of the lower shell. The upper shell is connected to the lower shell by hinge mechanisms. The hinge mechanism comprises an upper oscillating rod and a lower oscillating rod. The adjacent ends of the upper oscillating rod and the lower oscillating rod are pivoted to each other, and the removed ends of the upper oscillating rod and the lower oscillating rod are pivoted to the upper shell and lower shell respectively. The upper shell is connected to the lower shell by adjustable hinge mechanisms, and the distance between them is adjustable, so it can adjust the grilling space between the upper grill pan and the lower grill pan by changing grill pans with different depths, while assuring that the upper grill pan is aligned with the lower grill pan in the vertical direction. For frying thick food, the distance between the upper grill pan and the lower grill pan can be adjusted to be fit for the food by adjusting hinge mechanisms that are connected to the upper shell and the lower shell. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145305 | Two piece food tray - A tray is provided for retaining food stuffs or the like. The tray includes a dish portion and a rim portion. The dish includes a base portion and a sidewall portion surrounding the base portion and extending upwardly therefrom to define a retaining area. The rim includes an inner wall positioned around the perimeter of the dish sidewall. A retaining member engages the dish sidewall to the rim inner wall to removeably secure the dish to the rim. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145306 | System and method for manufacturing and processing a food product - A system and method for manufacturing and processing a food product, such as forming, transporting, and slicing, is disclosed. The food product includes an elongated body having a generally D-shaped cross section. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145307 | MOLD FOR PRODUCING A BATTER-BASED FOOD THAT SWELLS UNDER HEAT - The invention relates to a mold ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145308 | Egg cracker - An egg cracker includes a cracking apparatus having a semi-egg-shaped and a sharpened inner annular hooked portion formed on an enlarged lower edge of the cracking apparatus. The cracking apparatus includes a protrusion extending therefrom and a hollow stem longitudinally extending form the protrusion. A crack shaft and a longitudinal resilient member are respectively and sequentially disposed into the stem. A narrowed opening is defined in a distal end of the stem to prevent the resilient member and the crack shaft from detaching from the stem. The crack shaft includes a first end formed with a block and a second end extending through the narrowed opening. A puller is connected to the second end of the crack shaft for pulling the crack shaft and compressing the resilient member. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145309 | COMPACTOR WITH PIVOTING COMPACTION PLATE - In some embodiments, a compactor may include one or more of the following features: (a) a frame coupled to a base having side panels with a front portion, a side wall, and a rear portion, (b) a compaction plate assembly including a platen pivotally coupled to the side walls for rotation about a fixed axis, (c) a compaction plate driver coupled to a rear wall for driving the platen in a semicircular direction toward and away from a rear wall of a cart, (d) an electrical switch for preventing operation of the compaction plate driver when a door member coupled to the frame is ajar, and (e) a speaker for playing an audio message upon actuation of an electric motor. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145310 | PRESS FORMING METHOD OF FORMED MEMBER WITH FLANGE - The invention provides a press forming method which can prevent a stretch-flange crack while using conventional press forming equipment, at a time of press forming a formed member with flange. The method of the invention is characterized by a shape of a blank for press forming, and a blank in accordance with the invention is constructed by a base body blank portion corresponding to a flat base body of the formed member, and a concave flange blank portion formed by bending on a concave outer peripheral edge of the base body blank portion. The concave blank portion is constituted by a convex flange blank portion in which a stretch-flange deformation is generated, and an adjacent flange blank portion which is adjacent thereto. An outer peripheral edge of the convex flange blank portion is formed such that one end exists between c and e on a profile line corresponding to an outer peripheral edge of the adjacent flange blank portion, the other end exists between d and f, and the one end and the other end are smoothly connected between the straight lines cd and ef, as shown in FIG. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145311 | POWER OPERATED CONTAINER CRUSHING DEVICE - A power operated container crushing device, the device comprising: an upper housing; a lower housing integral with said upper housing; and a crushing mechanism comprising a motor attached to and retained in said upper housing, wherein said motor includes a motor gear for rotational engagement with a drive gear; a drive axle with said drive gear fixably attached at one end for rotation thereof and means to attach said drive axle to a threaded sleeve at the other; an elongated threaded sleeve fixably attached to said drive axle for rotation thereof; a threaded shaft for threadably engaging said threaded sleeve; and a crushing plate fixably attached to said threaded shaft; wherein when said motor rotates said motor gear in one direction, said crushing plate moves in a downward direction, and when said motor rotates in the opposite direction, said crushing plate moves in an upward direction. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145312 | Portable Trash Compactor - A portable trash compactor (FIG. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145313 | DECORATIVE ARTICLES AND PRINTING REGISTRATION METHOD - A decorative article having a substrate with two opposing viewable surfaces. Each viewable surface has a screen print thereon which, in combination, provides a decorative article having a three-dimensional visual. Also, a method of registering the screen prints is provided. The method ensure that two or more panels having the same designs printed thereon are consistent with one another. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145314 | Intaglio Printing Methods, Apparatuses, and Printed or Coated Materials Made Therewith - Intaglio printing methods and apparatuses are disclosed, involving the use of a curable resin composition (e.g., curable by actinic radiation). The composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a printable material, at a depth of 250 μm or more, in order to create a desirable, three-dimensional effect. To produce this type of printed or coated substrate, the composition is first transferred to cells or recesses, having a depth of these dimensions, onto a printing surface (e.g., a gravure cylinder) and then at least partially cured. The at least partially cured composition is then transferred to the substrate (e.g., paper or plastic) where additional curing may occur, to produce the final printed or coated article. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145315 | Printing Groups of a Printing Press - A printing group of a printing press is comprised of a transfer cylinder, a forme cylinder and a first roller of an inking unit. That first inking unit roller cooperates, as an ink application roller, with the forme cylinder. The inking unit is provided with two axially traversing friction cylinders which are serially disposed in the ink path to the forme cylinder. The first inking unit roller has substantially the same diameter as the forme cylinder. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145316 | Letterpress printing plate - A letterpress printing plate, made of a material having flexibility, includes a plurality of raised parts to applying ink to, the raised parts including a raised part for solid shade, and a buildup part formed at a backside position of the raised part for solid shade with respect to the printing plate. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145317 | METHOD OF FABRICATING IMAGE FORMING ELEMENT USING IMPRINTING PROCESS, IMAGE FORMING ELEMENT FABRICATED BY THE METHOD, AND IMPRINTING SYSTEM - A method of fabricating an image forming element includes preparing an image drum, transferring conductive ink as a pre-form of a plurality of ring electrodes on an outer circumference of the image drum using an imprinting process, solidifying the conductive ink on the outer circumference of the image drum to form the plurality of ring electrodes, and forming an outer insulating layer on the outer circumference of the image drum having the plurality of ring electrodes. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145318 | Method for Drying Printing Ink and Printing Ink - A method for drying printing ink containing an inactive active substance enclosed before drying in a reaction-inhibited form in a transport substance, for accelerating the drying of the printing ink on a print medium, includes applying the printing ink to a print medium being dried at a reaction site by supplying energy to the printing ink, and releasing the active substance by an energy supply from the transport substance at the reaction site for activation. A printing ink includes an active substance enclosed before drying in a reaction-inhibited form in a transport substance, for accelerating the drying of the printing ink on a print medium. The active substance is releasable during the drying by an energy supply from the transport substance at the reaction site. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145319 | Apparatus for Transporting a Printing Plate to or From a Plate Cylinder of a Printing Press and Printing Unit and Printing Press Having the Apparatus - An apparatus for transporting a printing plate to or from a plate cylinder of a printing press includes a first, driven transport roller that is stationarily disposed and a second transport roller that is disposed so as to be movable in the direction of the first transport roller. The second transport roller is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis disposed perpendicularly to its axis of rotation, preferably by a ball and socket joint or a fork bearing. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145320 | Projectile - A projectile ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ZERO LATENCY DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF TIMED PYROTECHNIC EVENTS - A method for achieving zero latency timed pyrotechnic events by utilizing distributed processing is presented. A list of timed events may be used to synchronize a pyrotechnic firing sequence with music or other external events. This list is distributed over a series of embedded microprocessors. Each microprocessor is then synchronized to a master controller clock, and enabled such that each processor may then fire independently as required by the master list. This distributed process removes the split-second timing requirement from the main controller enabling the achievement of zero latency and providing significantly more timing events to be processed simultaneously while alleviating problems such as wireless radio interference delays. Each module is capable of forwarding information to other modules, which may be in a position that prevents wireless communication directly with the master controller. A wireless pyrotechnics ignition device which utilizes this distributed processing technique is also presented. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145322 | Blast hole liner - A borehole liner comprising a continuous length of polymer tubing of alternating diameters forming undulations sized for creating undulations in the liner to optimize the annular air gap alternating with full bore hole diameter loads of explosive to effectively reduce overall explosives consumption by 1-20%. Explosive charge weights can be modified to meet the users needs without introducing inert materials or other more labor intensive alternative. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145323 | METHOD FOR ENSURING A PREDETERMINED MUZZLE VELOCITY OF AN ARTILLERY PROJECTILE AND PROJECTILES DESIGNED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - The present invention relates to a method in firing artillery projectiles, such as various types of shells ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145324 | Movable crawler system for railroad equipment - A movable crawler system that moves a crawler of railroad equipment from a first position to a second position is disclosed. The crawler system includes a crawler and a positioning system that moves the crawler. The positioning system includes a horizontal positioner and may include a vertical positioner, which move the crawler horizontally and vertically, respectively. The crawler system may be used in railroad equipment for rail change-out processes. When used in this manner, the crawler system enables the crawler to be moved between a position on a guard timber and a position on or above the railroad ties. Because the crawler can be moved to a position on the guard timber, when the equipment is operated on a track suspended by a bridge, which has one rail missing, the need for workers to work outside the rails to raise the equipment above the guard timber is eliminated. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145325 | PLATFORM SCREEN DOORS - An apparatus and method for controlling the operation of a screen door system. The apparatus includes a first transceiver adapted to be mounted on a train, a second transceiver adapted to be mounted on either a train platform or a portion of the platform screen door system. The first and second transceivers are configured to communicate with each other such that when a train is stopped at the train platform within a predetermined distance of and adjacent to a door of the platform screen door system, a signal is transmitted from the first transceiver to the second transceiver to open the door. When passenger embarkation and debarkation is complete, a signal is transmitted from the first transceiver to the second transceiver to close the door, and when the door is closed and locked, a signal is transmitted to the train to depart. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145326 | SPLIT RAIL TROLLEY SYSTEM - An apparatus for removing a wheelset from a railroad vehicle includes a frame configured for motion with respect to the railroad vehicle. The apparatus also includes a lifting yoke cooperatively associated with the frame. The yoke is configured to engage flanges of the wheelset. The apparatus further includes at least one lifting screw interposed between the frame and the lifting yoke, such that upon rotation of the at least one lifting screw, the yoke may be raised and lowered to selectively engage the flanges of the wheelset. A “universal” lifting yoke can include a first portion which engages the at least one lifting screw, a set of extendable transverse members having outward ends, and flange-engaging blocks secured to the outward ends of the extendable transverse members and configured to engage the flanges of the wheelset. The extendable transverse members and the flange-engaging blocks can be cooperatively configured and dimensioned to engage substantially all anticipated wheelsets expected to be encountered in a given application. The “universal yoke” can be employed with screw-actuation, or with other types of actuating members. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145327 | Biocide Compositions for Use in Coatings - Biocide compositions capable of increasing the fading resistance of a coating material, which compositions preferably comprise a nano-sized halogenated benzonitrile and a nano-sized zinc oxide, are disclosed. Coating compositions, which comprise the biocide compositions, binders, and pigments are disclosed. The biocide compositions are particularly suitable for use in paints. Methods for reducing the fading of pigmented coating compositions upon exposure to light are also disclosed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145328 | COMPOUND OF DI (NITRATE) ACETYLACETONATOBIS (1,10-FENANTROLIN) LANTANOID (III), APPLICABLE FOR LUMINESCENT ADDITIVE TO INK, AND INK FOR HIDDEN MARKING OF VALUABLES DESCRIPTION - The invention refers to new chemical compounds belonging to the known class of REE mixed ligand complexes, namely, to the compound of di-(nitrate)acetylacetonatobis (1,10-fenantrolin)lanthanide (III) of the general formula [Ln(NO | 2009-06-11 |
20090145329 | Tackifier and Tackifier Emulsion - The present invention provides a tackifier that is a raw material of an adherence adhesive having good adhesion performance (in particular, holding power) for all members and can be used for various adherence adhesives, and a tackifier emulsion capable of being used for various aqueous adherence adhesives. The tackifier and the tackifier emulsion including a rosin resin wherein a ratio of the content of a component with a molecular weight of at most 300 comprised in the rosin resin to the softening point of the rosin resin (the content (% by weight) of a component with a molecular weight of at most 300/softening point (K)) is at most 0.004; and the adherence adhesive composition including the tackifier; and the aqueous adherence adhesive composition including the tackifier emulsion. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145330 | Method for Reducing Hydrogen Sulfide Evolution from Asphalt - Hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt may be reduced or eliminated using an additive to act as a scavenger. Zinc oxide, when present in the form of nano-particles is an effective component is preventing or mitigating the evolution of hydrogen sulfide from asphalt. Zinc sulfonate may also be used. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b) | 2009-06-11 |
20090145331 | Process for mixing modified bitumen by extrusion - Provided is a method of mixing a modified bitumen composition and feeding one or more polymeric materials to an extruder, together with asphalt fed at more than one location along a length of the extruder. Improved mixing and elimination of asphalt melting in the production of rolled goods and other products is improved. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145332 | PROCESS - The present invention provides a process of preparing particulate products, the process comprising the steps of: (i) subjecting a precursor film to a non-mechanical particulate-defining treatment; and (ii) separating the particulate portion and the non-particulate portion of the film. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145333 | Method for dispersing pigment in solvent - A method for dispersing a pigment in a solvent comprises mixing the pigment in a nanoscale with clay in a layered or platelet form and mixing the resultant mixture with the solvent. The method is based on geometric inhomogeneity and mutually exclusive aggregation. The layered or platelet clay having a high aspect ratio is provided to hinder aggregation of the pigment nanoparticles. The pigment nanoparticles can be stably dispersed in a matrix containing an organic solvent and water without aggregation again. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145334 | NON-SETTLING REFRACTORY MORTAR - The non-settling refractory mortar of the invention contains 100 parts of ceramic powder such as cordierite, mullite, alumina, or silicon carbide, 0.5 to 1.5 parts of clay mineral, and colloidal oxide solution, in which the Ca content in total solid component is defined at 0.01 to 0.5% as converted to oxide so as to be provided with thixotropic property. As a result, the coating performance is not lowered if stored for a long period after kneading, the dimension change rate after coating is small, and cracks or gaps are not formed on the coat surface. The median diameter of ceramic powder is preferred to be 10 to 50 μm, and in order to reduce the dimension change rate after coating, the content of particles of 0.1 to 5 μm in ceramic powder is desired to be 1 to 20%. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145335 | Portable work station - A portable work station includes a collapsible and expandable work bench including a plurality of panels or leafs pivotably connected to each other to form a central panel that forms an upper surface of the collapsed work station and a pair of side or lateral panels that can be moved to a horizontal plane co-extensive with the central panel. Legs are mounted for movement between retracted positions within the work bench when the work bench is collapsed and extended positions below the plane for supporting the work bench in its expanded condition for use as a workbench. Adjustable securing member(s) are provided for securing variably sized works on an upper work surface parallel to said horizontal plane when the work station is expanded and supported on the legs. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145336 | Computer Tables - The present invention relates to improvements in and relating to computer tables ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145337 | Slidable hinge - A slidable hinge has a stationary leaf and a sliding leaf being respectively mounted to a base and a cover of a portable electronic device. The stationary leaf has at least two guiding grooves singularly formed substantially perpendicularly therethrough in a curved manner. The sliding leaf has at least two guiding elements slidably mounted respectively in the guiding grooves of the stationary leaf. With the guiding elements sliding along the guiding grooves, the sliding leaf slidably rotates relative to the stationary leaf to a perpendicular angle relative to the stationary leaf. Therefore, the portable electronic device as a whole presents a novel posture for adapting developed functions or programs. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145338 | Portable rapid work station - A portable work station is convertible between a collapsed condition suitable for storage and transport and an expanded condition suitable for use as a work bench. The work station includes a central panel serving as a work table or bench positionable in generally horizontal plane when the work station is expanded. The central panel defines two opposing generally parallel ends. Legs at one of the parallel ends are movable between collapsed conditions within the collapsed work station and generally vertical positions when the work station is expanded for use as a work bench or table. A storage device is provided at the other end of the parallel ends movable between a collapsed condition substantially in parallel planes with the work table or bench and an extended condition substantially normal to the work table or bench. The storage device includes storage compartments or bins for storing tools, hardware or the like in the expanded condition of the work station. Rolling members on the storage device transport the work station in its collapsed condition by rolling it along a generally horizontal surface. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145339 | FLAT PALLET, AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH A FLAT PALLET - A flat pallet for handling and storing articles includes two identical boards. Each board has at least one length side which is provided with a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a grip element and a receiving element of a configuration complementing the grip element. The grip element is spaced from a first transverse side of the board by a distance which corresponds to a distance of the receiving element from a second transverse side of the board, wherein the grip element of one board is constructed for engagement in the receiving element of the other board. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145340 | Portable and adjustable multipurpose toilet training device - A device for facilitating use of a bathroom fixture according to various exemplary embodiments can include at least a first planar body and a second planar body having a pair of opposed legs extending from each planar body defining a first opening and a second opening for receiving and conforming to a configuration of a base of a bathroom fixture. An interlocking element may be interposed between at least the first planar body and the second planar body for interlocking and stacking at least the first and second planar bodies to form a raised platform adjustable to a predetermined height based upon a user's height for facilitating use of the bathroom fixture according to the user's height. A skid-resistance bottom surface may be provided on either the first planar body or the second planar body for securing the raised platform to an underlying surface to prevent movement. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145341 | HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE - A height-adjustable table comprises a base mounted thereon with a fixed brace, a shiftable brace for supporting a table board, an auxiliary brace pivotally connected between the shiftable brace and the fixed brace, a swingable brace settled on the fixed brace wherein a plurality of positioning recesses that are arranged in a curved array are provided on the swingable brace, and one end of the swingable brace is pivotally fastened to the shiftable brace while an opposite end is fixed with a second controller, a first controller for controlling a positioning pin to be settled in or separated from one of the positioning recesses. Thus, the second controller can swing the swingable brace when the positioning pin is separated from the positioning recess, so as to adjust an altitude of the table board. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145342 | Leg assembly for a table or desk with hooking means and desk provided with these leg assemblies - A leg assembly for a table and notably for a desk including:
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20090145343 | Sorbents for Removal of Mercury From Flue Gas Cross Reference To Related Applications - Systems are disclosed for making and using micro-porous particulates at least partially composed of metal sulfides, particularly alkaline earth metal and transition metal sulfides, as sorbents for removal of mercury from flue gas. Calcium sulfide micro-porous powders derived from the high temperature reduction of calcium sulfate and calcium sulfite are disclosed to be reactive substrates for a group of sorbents for adsorption of mercury from coal combustion flue gases produced by the utilities industry, as well as from natural gas and gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons. The sorbents are useful for cost-effectively adsorbing elemental mercury and oxidized mercury species such as mercuric chloride from flue gases, including those containing acid gases (e.g., SO.sub.2, NO and NO.sub.2, and HCl), over a wide range of temperatures. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145344 | BOILER PRODUCING STEAM FROM FLUE GASES UNDER OPTIMIZED CONDITIONS - This invention relates to a boiler ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145345 | EMERGENCY WATERCRAFT - Disclosed is a watercraft for use in combination with a PWC or suitable shallow draft propulsion system. The watercraft is designed to operate in emergency conditions where flood waters leave an uncharted bottom that may be as little as twelve inches deep or conceal a submerged object. The watercraft includes a ramp allowing for the ease of loading including wheelchair bound and bed-bound patients as well as supplies such as water, food, medical supplies, generators, and water filtration systems. The watercraft is based upon two pontoons having a storable floor and support structure, the support structure overlays a portion of each pontoon. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145346 | Assembly For Retrofitting Watercraft And Method - An assembly for retrofitting the hull of a watercraft is presented, which includes an elongated panel which defines a longitudinal channel and at least one chamber housing. The chamber housing defines at least one chamber extending through the panel and an upper chamber opening and a lower chamber opening. The panel is sized and configured to attach to the hull at an opening in the hull, and to form a seal between the panel and the hull at the hull opening. The chamber housing of the assembly is sized and configured to receive a detachably attached propulsion device. Also presented is a watercraft having integral thereto the assembly, and a method for retrofitting a watercraft to provide a location for detachable attachment of a propulsion device such as a trolling motor. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145347 | INDICATION MEMBER - An indication member having an original structural color, is provided with an indication layer to cause a structural color change irreversibly by receiving a stimulus from the outside so as to exhibit another structural color different from the original structural color. The another structural color obtained by the structural color change is not reversed to the original structural color. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145348 | THEME-BASED SCOREBOARD FOR EVENTS - A scoreboard for events and a method of constructing a scoreboard. Embodiments of the scoreboard may include a rigid support structure; a display surface coupled to the support structure, the display surface having a perimeter shape embodying a theme; a graphic design on the display surface, the graphic design embodying the theme embodied by the perimeter shape of the display surface; and a plurality of numerical representations. In some embodiments, the support structure of the scoreboard has a substantially rectangular shape, and the scoreboard includes at least one appendage portion coupled to the support structure at an outboard location of the support structure, the at least one appendage portion abutting a side of the support structure to provide the perimeter shape of the display surface with a shape other than the substantially rectangular shape of the support structure. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145349 | Fluid Flow Indicator - A fluid flow indicator consists of a flow chamber having a freely spinning flow rate indictor that rotates in response to fluid flow and rotates in proportion to the rate of flow. A visible indicator allows a medical practitioner to carefully control the flow rate even though the fluid flow is smooth without other visible signs of movement. In one embodiment a plurality of flow holes are provided in the fluid chamber to direct the fluid around the fluid flow indicator rotor causing the rotor to rotate in proportion to the rate of fluid flow. Another embodiment provides a flow opening to direct the fluid past the rotor. The fluid chamber is provided with a connecting nipple on either end to connect the flow indicator with a fluid delivery system. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145350 | METHOD OF INJECTING DOPANT GAS - According to an dopant-injection method for injecting volatilized dopant gas into semiconductor melt in a crucible ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145351 | VITREOUS SILICA CRUCIBLE - The present invention relates to a vitreous silica crucible for pulling up silicon single crystals by a pulling-up process having a first stage and a second stage after the first stage. The crucible comprises a transparent inner layer containing inner layer bubbles, and an outer layer containing outer layer bubbles. The second stage expansion coefficient X | 2009-06-11 |
20090145352 | Hand Portioner - The present invention provides a hand portioner ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145353 | Moistener for a Mailing Machine - A moistener for a mailing machine, comprising: a first tank for containing a first body of water, an absorbent element for drawing water from the first tank and presenting a moist surface; a second tank for containing a second body of water; and a valve assembly for metering water from the second tank to the first tank, wherein the valve assembly comprises a valve in fluid communication with the second tank such as, on actuation of the valve, to cause water to be delivered from the second tank to the first tank, and a float unit for actuating the valve in response to a water level in the first tank. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145354 | MICRODROPLET COATER - According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a microdroplet coater including: a container in which a substrate is placed; a coating solution discharge unit that is installed in the container and that processes a coating solution containing a solute and a solvent into microdroplets to discharge the microdroplets onto the substrate; and an atmosphere adjustment unit that adjusts an atmosphere in the container so that the solvent is prevented from evaporating. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145355 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING PARTICLES - An apparatus for treating a plurality of particles, such as ammonium sulfate, with a coating, such as a wax, to prevent caking of the particles. The apparatus includes a feed chute, a diffuser and an exit chute. An applicator is mounted adjacent a base of the diffuser for spraying the coating downwardly away from the diffuser into a predefined pattern. The exit chute includes a deflector for intersecting a curtain of particles falling from the diffuser and for redirecting the particles into the predefined pattern of the coating. A heating element is mounted to the deflector for maintaining a predetermined temperature of the deflector thereby preventing accumulation of the coating on the deflector. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145356 | Supporting device having a repositionable suction base for an air spray gun - A supporting device includes a suction base having a central base body interconnecting opposite suction units operable between non-sucking and sucking states. A supporting unit includes a rod-mounting seat having a connecting end portion disposed in a pivot groove in a top side of the central base body and connected pivotally to the central base body, and a mounting end portion disposed outwardly of the pivot groove and mounted rotatably with a supporting rod therein. The rod-mounting seat is positioned adjustably at a desired angular position relative to the central base body. A gun-mounting unit is mounted on the supporting rod, and is mounted with an air spray gun thereon. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145357 | RAPID PROTOTYPING APPARATUS - Apparatus for producing an object by sequentially forming thin layers of a construction material one on top of the other responsive to data defining the object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of printing heads each having a surface formed with a plurality of output orifices and controllable to dispense the construction material through each orifice independently of the other orifices; a shuttle to which the printing heads are mounted; a support surface; and a controller adapted to control the shuttle to move back and forth over the support surface and as the shuttle moves to control the printing heads to dispense the construction material through each of their respective orifices responsive to the data to form a first layer on the support surface and thereafter, sequentially the other layers; wherein each printing head is dismountable from the shuttle and replaceable independently of the other printing heads. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145358 | DEPOSITION MATERIAL SUPPLYING MODULE AND THIN FILM DEPOSITION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A deposition material supplying module includes a canister configured to define a storage space in which a deposition material is stored, a material flow controller provided with at least one groove receiving the deposition material supplied from the canister and adapted to rotate, and a carrier gas supplying unit configured to supply carrier gas to the material flow controller. The deposition material is filled in the groove and a fixed amount of the deposition material is supplied into the process chamber using the deposition material flow controller. Therefore, it is easy to control an amount of the deposition material supplied to the process chamber and the reliability on the fixed-quantity supply can be improved. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145359 | Gas Shower Plate for Palsma Processing Apparatus - In a plasma processing apparatus for generating a plasma in a plasma generation space between a lower electrode and an upper electrode so that a processing object mounted on the lower electrode is subjected to plasma processing, a plurality of cutout portions for absorption of strain caused by thermal expansion due to rapid temperature increases in the plasma processing are formed at an equal pitch in an outer edge portion of a gas shower plate included in the upper electrode. Thus, the gas shower plate can be prevented from being damaged by occurrence of cracks in the outer edge portion of the gas shower plate or the like. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A CVD CHAMBER - The present invention is a method and apparatus for cleaning a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chamber using cleaning gas energized to a plasma in a gas mixing volume separated by an electrode from a reaction volume of the chamber. In one embodiment, a source of RF power is coupled to a lid of the chamber, while a switch is used to couple a showerhead to ground terminals or the source of RF power. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145361 | EVAPORATION APPARATUS - Thermal electrons emitted the filament | 2009-06-11 |
20090145362 | Apparatus and method for cleaning and pre-milking a teat of a milking animal - An apparatus for cleaning and pre-milking a teat of a milking animal prior to the milking animal being milked comprises a teat cleaning and pre-milking device ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145363 | Milking System and Method for Generating and Communicating Error Messages in Such a Milking System - A milking system comprises a plurality of apparatuses ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145364 | LIVESTOCK TREATMENT CAROUSEL - A livestock treatment carousel includes a rotatable platform and a plurality of fences. The rotatable platform has a substantially vertical axis of rotation. The fences define at least one stall for receiving livestock. Each of the fences has an inner end disposed toward the axis of rotation and an outer end opposite the inner end. The rotatable platform extends substantially beyond the stall, either inwardly or outwardly from the stall, or both inwardly and outwardly, for providing one or more walking areas on the platform for one or more attendants treating the livestock. The carousel may incorporate a movable gate at each of the fences. The movable gate closes to contain the livestock in the stall and opens to release the livestock from the stall. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145365 | PET FOOD DISPENSER - The apparatus of the present invention is a pet pantry having storage containers for pet-related equipment, accessories, medication, or other items, and also pet food storage and dispensing. The food dispensing mechanism allows for measured food dispensing, providing volume adjustment mechanisms to dispense a desired quantity of pet food. The food dispensing mechanism is a single movement handle or button dispensing the desired quantity of food. The pet pantry is also modular allowing for adjustments to a pet owner's specification. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145366 | OPTIMIZED ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST - Described herein is a method of enhancing the reliability and reproducibility of animal experiments. As described herein, the method relates to an improved oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in animals, wherein the set up of the test has been optimized in comparison to the standard procedure for OGTT. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145367 | CARING SHELL FOR HERMIT CRAB - A caring shell for hermit crab is provided. The caring shell comprises a main shell and a movable cover. The main shell has an opening, a through hole, and a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is formed within the main shell for receiving the body of the hermit crab. The opening is formed on the front of the main shell for hermit crab moving into the receiving chamber. The through hole is formed on the main shell and communicates the receiving chamber and the outer space out of the main shell. Therefore, the body of the hermit crab within the movable cover can be obversed or touched via the through hole. The movable cover can assembled to the main shell for optionally opening and closing the through hole. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION - A system and method provide an intensive aquaculture system for producing caviar or other goods. The system has a photosynthetic subsystem to consume waste from a production species, a food production subsystem to consume the photosynthetic species and be eaten by the production species. Optionally, the food production species may be pelletized or otherwise refined before being consumed by the production species. While each subsystem may have its own water chemistry, gas scrubbers may be used to control gas levels among the subsystems. In one implementation, an enclosure is used with a sensor to measure the gas above the water in the photosynthetic species. Water and species may be transferred among the subsystems as desired. Multiple aquaculture systems may be used in combination to provide age-specific systems operating in conjunction with one another and distribute risk of disease or failure across multiple systems. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145369 | Method and Apparatus Utilizing Animals for Detecting Target Substances - A method and apparatus for detecting a target substance in a monitored environment involves, in a training phase, training at least one animal capable of detecting the target substance to execute a particular avoidance action, immediately upon detecting said target substance, in order to avoid particular aversive stimulus;
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20090145370 | Animal Self-Care Device - An animal self-care device including a base, at least one base rubbing surface disposed on the base for contact by an animal, and at least one arm having first and second ends. The second end of the arm is pivotally attached to the base to pivot among a stored position and a deployed position. At least one arm rubbing surface is disposed on the arm for contact by an animal. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145371 | PORTABLE ANIMAL RESTRAINT AND FEEDING STATION - A portable and inexpensive device for restraining a dog, cat or other animal within a defined area. The device has a main body providing an endless circular groove that confines a wire or ring to rotating movement about the main body. The ring is attached to the animal's leash and allows the animal free movement within a circular area defined by the length of the leash. A plurality of removable pins anchor the device to the ground, with the pins being stored in storage grooves in the main body when not in use. The main body has a central recess that accommodates a bowl for food or water. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145372 | Adjustable pet leash - A walking pet leash has an elongated leash cord secured at one end by a connecting device to the collar of the pet. A loop is provided at the other end of the leash cord. A handle to be held by a user is secured to the leash cord, nearer to the loop end. The size of the loop is adjustable to an infinite number of sized openings to accommodate the hand and wrist of the user. A slideable locking ring permits size adjustment of the loop and, significantly, secures the loop, and hence the leash, around the wrist of the user, preventing the user from losing control of the leash due to overactive and potentially runaway pets. | 2009-06-11 |