24th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140158074 | CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT PHASER TORSIONAL DRIVE MECHANISM - A variable cam timing assembly ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140158075 | OSCILLATING MOTOR ADJUSTER - The invention relates to an oscillating motor adjuster with a stator ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140158076 | LOW FRICTION CAMSHAFT - A camshaft may include a shaft with journals that have outer surfaces with a common outer diameter for carrying cages and roller bearings, such as low-friction needle roller bearings, to provide a uniform rolling speed of the rolling members axially along the camshaft. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158077 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A bearing arrangement may include at least one sliding bearing having a polymer coating. The bearing arrangement may bear a camshaft, and at least one of the polymer coating is applied to the camshaft, and the polymer coating is arranged in a bearing ring. An oil trough for collecting oil may be provided on at least one of the bearing ring and a cylinder head which receives the bearing ring. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158078 | Starter Motor With Multiple Position Mounting Device and Method Thereof - An engine starter including a motor, an electromagnetic switch, an auxiliary switch, a housing, and a mounting member for the auxiliary switch. The mounting member is disposed at the housing between the housing and the motor and electromagnetic switch. The mounting member includes a flange including a tab to mount the auxiliary switch. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158079 | ADJUSTABLE VENTURI MIXING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A venturi mixing valve assembly includes three open-ended tubular sections. A first section, coupled to a supply of a first gas and a supply of a second gas, has a sleeve defined therein wherein an annular channel open on one end thereof is defined between the sleeve and an inner surface of the first section. A second section defines an annular region with a plurality of holes and a venturi region coupled to the annular region. The annular region circumscribes at least a portion of the first section's sleeve. A third section is threadably coupled to outer surfaces of the first and second sections such that rotation of the third section in a first direction causes the first and second sections to move axially towards one another, while rotation of the third section in a second direction causes the first and second sections to move axially away from one another. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158080 | Rotary Exhaust Valve - Disclosed embodiments describe a novel exhaust valve for internal combustion engines. Conventional IC engines, especially two-cycle engines, can allow unspent fuel to exit through the exhaust passage and thus lose power and create unnecessary pollution. A rotary valve for use with internal combustion engines which significantly reduces the amount of unspent fuel leaving the cylinder improves both the power, efficiency and pollution profile of conventional IC engines. The valve is adapted and timed to cover an exhaust exit port of the cylinder during the air intake portion of the piston cycle thereby preventing unspent fuel and air from escaping during a piston controlled cycle. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158081 | PISTON FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A piston capable of reducing the frictional resistance between skirt portion and a cylinder inner surface and improving fuel efficiency is provided. The invention is a piston for an internal combustion engine wherein when the piston slides along a cylinder inner surface, a high surface pressure portion occurs at a center of each skirt portion and low surface pressure portions occur at both sides of the high surface pressure portion. The high surface pressure portion of plural portions is provided with a horizontal groove. The low surface pressure portions of the plural portions are provided with an inclined groove that is inclined downward toward the high surface pressure portion and that is connected to an end portion of the horizontal groove. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158082 | Crankpin including Cam, Connecting Rod including Follower, and Internal Combustion Engine including Crankpin and Connecting Rod - A crankshaft for an internal combustion engine may include first and second journals having circular cross-sections, wherein the first and second journals define a longitudinal crankshaft axis. The crankshaft may further include a crankpin defining a longitudinal crankpin axis and being configured to be coupled to a connecting rod, the crankpin extending between the first and second journals, such that the longitudinal crankpin axis is parallel to the longitudinal crankshaft axis. The crankpin may include at least one crankpin journal and at least one cam including a cam profile, wherein the cam profile is configured to affect the stroke of a connecting rod coupled to the crankpin. A connecting rod may include a follower configured to follow a cam. An internal combustion engine may include a crankshaft and a connecting rod configured to provide relative linear movement between a crankpin axis and a proximal end of the connecting rod. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158083 | SPARK IGNITION ENGINE - A spark ignition engine includes a main combustion chamber configured to suction a mixture through an intake port, a pre-chamber configured to communicate with the main combustion chamber, an auxiliary cylinder configured to communicate with the main combustion chamber via the pre-chamber, an auxiliary intake passage connecting the auxiliary cylinder and the intake port, an auxiliary piston, and a spark plug configured to ignite the mixture in the pre-chamber. The auxiliary piston is configured to slidably reciprocate in the auxiliary cylinder such that the mixture is suctioned from the intake port via the auxiliary intake passage and the mixture is discharged to the main combustion chamber via the pre-chamber. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158084 | Six-Stroke Engine System with Blowdown Exhaust Recirculation - A six-stroke engine system including an engine with a combustion chamber including an exhaust valve that expels exhaust gasses during an exhaust stroke, and a blowdown exhaust valve that expels blowdown exhaust gasses during recompression. An intake line directs air into the combustion chamber, and an exhaust line directs exhaust gasses from combustion chamber. A blowdown exhaust line directs blowdown exhaust gasses out of the combustion chamber and into the intake line. The blowdown exhaust gasses are expelled through the blowdown exhaust valve during recompression, and exhaust gasses are expelled through the exhaust valve during the exhaust stroke. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158085 | Six-Stroke Combustion Cycle Engine and Process - An internal combustion engine operates on a six-stroke combustion cycle including a first compression stroke, a first power stroke, a second compression stroke, and a second power stroke. A first preliminary fuel charge is introduced to a combustion chamber of the engine during the first compression stroke. Subsequently, a first main fuel charge is introduced and the first preliminary and first main fuel charges are combusted to power the first power stroke. During the second compression stroke, a second preliminary fuel charge is introduced to the combustion chamber. Subsequently, a second main fuel charge is introduced during one of the second compression stroke and second power stroke. The second preliminary and second main fuel charges are combusted to power the second power stroke. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158086 | CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE - When alcohol-blended fuel is supplied to an internal-combustion engine, the magnitude of alcohol concentration (more particularly, ethanol concentration Cetha) is judged (Step | 2014-06-12 |
20140158087 | After-Treatment System and Method for Six-Stroke Combustion Cycle - An internal combustion engine operates on a six-stroke combustion cycle including a first compression stroke, a first power stroke, a second compression stroke, and a second power stroke. A first fuel charge is introduced to a combustion chamber of the engine at a first fuel rate during the first compression and/or first power stroke to produce lean exhaust gasses. A second fuel charge is also introduced to the combustion chamber during the second compression and/or second power stroke to normally produce lean exhaust gasses. Periodically, the second fuel charge can be increased to a second fuel rate to produce stoichiometric rich exhaust gasses. A lean nitrogen oxide trap can be disposed in an exhaust system associated with the engine to temporarily trap nitrogen oxides. Once saturated, the LNT can be periodically regenerated by production of the rich exhaust gasses. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158088 | Temperature-Controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and Method for Dual Fuel Engine - Systems and methods for operating an engine include controlling a temperature of recirculated exhaust gas to achieve a predetermined recirculated exhaust gas temperature. A mixture of air and temperature-controlled recirculated exhaust gas are admitted in a combustion chamber and a gaseous fuel injector delivers gaseous fuel during an intake stroke. A diesel fuel injector is activated for a first time to deliver a pre-pilot diesel quantity directly into the combustion chamber at an early stage of a compression stroke, and is activated again for a second time to deliver a pilot diesel quantity directly into the combustion chamber at a later stage of the compression stroke. A total air/fuel ratio within the combustion chamber upon completion of the second diesel fuel injector activation is lean. The air/fuel mixture is combusted during a combustion stroke, and combustion products are removed during an exhaust stroke. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158089 | CONTROLLING CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION BY USING HEATED INTAKE AIR - Methods and systems are provided for adjusting the temperature of intake air entering an engine. In response to condensate in a charge air cooler and engine operating conditions, the position of an induction valve is adjusted to draw in air from a warm or cool air duct. Induction valve operation is further controlled to reduce fuel economy losses. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158090 | FLUID INJECTION VALVE AND SPRAY GENERATOR - Provided is a fuel injection valve which achieves both atomization of a fluid spray and improvement of the degree of freedom in design of a spray shape, a spray direction, etc. According to a fuel injection valve ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140158091 | FUEL RAIL-COOLED ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - A method for cooling an ECU and an ECU or ECU module mounted to be cooled by fuel flow through a fuel rail. In a preferred embodiment, the ECU has a decentralized distributed processing configuration, with a main ECU module and at least one remote module. The remote ECU module is packaged in an assembly with an elongate hollow metal fuel rail having injector seats. Fuel injectors are received into and seal against the seats and are supplied with fuel via the fuel rail. A printed circuit board carries electronic ECU components. One or more connector assemblies are connected to printed circuit board for electrically connecting the ECU circuitry and may pass through notches formed in the fuel rail. The electronics are potted and mounted to the fuel rail. A thermally conductive wetting compound may be disposed between the electronic assembly and the fuel rail. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158092 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injection control apparatus for fuel injection at optimum timing in correspondence with level of gas flow velocity in an intake port upon intake stroke injection. A fuel injection valve is controlled so as to set a large majority (more than half) of an injection period to inject fuel during an intake stroke in respective cylinders within a period where intake port gas pressure is increased. Upon intake stroke injection, the fuel is injected at optimum timing in correspondence with the direction and the level of gas flow velocity in the intake port. Accordingly, the status of air-fuel mixture in a combustion chamber is excellent. It is possible to improve fuel consumption and to reduce exhaust emission. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158093 | DECELERATION FUEL SHUT OFF FOR CARBURETED ENGINES - Fuel efficiency of small carbureted engines can be improved through the use of a fuel shut off valve that ceases fuel flow in the carburetor upon determination that the engine throttle has been closed and the engine is not at or near an idle condition. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158094 | CARBON HEATING ELEMENT FOR EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER - An evaporative emissions control system for reducing the amount of fuel vapor emitted from a vehicle includes a canister containing a sorbent material and a cartridge heater disposed at least partially within the canister in direct contact with the sorbent material. Electrical terminals for applying power to a heating element within the heater are disposed external to the canister. At least one heat sink may be included within the canister in direct contact with the heater. A method of manufacturing an evaporative emission control system that includes a cartridge heater disposed in a canister is also presented. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158095 | CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE COMPRESSED AIR STORAGE SYSTEMS - A method for providing air to a combustion chamber of an engine, the engine including an intake manifold selectably coupled to a boost tank. The method comprises pressurizing and storing air in the boost tank, discharging some of the air stored in the boost tank to the intake manifold, and releasing condensate from the boost tank. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158096 | INTERCOOLER CONDENSATE TO SUMP OR POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION FLOW - Methods and systems are provided for removing condensate from a charge air cooler. Condensate may be drained from the charge air cooler and introduced into a positive crankcase ventilation flow or an engine oil sump. Introducing condensate into the engine oil sump may be controlled based on conditions of the engine oil sump and stored condensate. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158097 | SUPERCHARGED ENGINE AND METHOD OF CONTROL - Methods and systems for minimizing the power consumed by a supercharger pump in an engine system. The methods and systems minimize the delta pressure across the pump with a control strategy for positioning the electronic throttle and supercharger bypass valve in a coordinated manner to deliver the required amount of fresh air flow into engine (i.e., the air flow associated with the driver's requested torque), while, at the same time, minimizing the power consumed by the supercharger pump for best fuel economy. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158098 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE - In an EGR valve, a valve element is moved with respect to a valve seat to adjust a passage section width of a measuring section, thereby regulating an EGR gas flow rate in a passage. The valve seat includes a valve hole, a first end face facing to a downstream side of the passage and a second end face facing to an upstream side of the passage. The inner circumferential surface of the valve hole has a concave curved shape with an inner diameter gradually increasing toward the second end face. The valve element is placed inside the valve hole to be movable in between a fully closed position and a fully open position. While the valve element is placed in the fully open position, passage section widths of parts of the measuring section in an EGR gas flow direction are approximate to each other. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158099 | System and Method for Improved Emissions Control - A system and method for improving exhaust gas recirculation performance is provided to induce improved exhaust gas recirculation flow during engine operating transients, including transients in which exhaust gas flow conditions are unfavorable. The apparatus includes an exhaust line including a mechatronic exhaust brake valve, an intake system including a PBS compressed air injection system, an exhaust gas recirculation passage between the exhaust and intake lines, and a controller which coordinates operation of the PBS and MEB. The controller is programmed to command the MEB to close for a period before the compressed air injection is initiated so as to build exhaust line backpressure pressure and maintain a desired pressure differential across the EGR passage so that recirculated exhaust gas flow continues to enter the intake during to PBS injection event to suppress formation of undesired excess NO | 2014-06-12 |
20140158100 | Six-Stroke Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and Method - An engine combustion cylinder is fluidly connectable to an intake system through an intake valve and to an exhaust system through an exhaust valve. A valve activation system is to activate the intake valve and the exhaust valve. The valve activation system is responsive to a controller providing command signals to the valve activation system such that, when the engine operates in a six-stroke combustion cycle, the intake valve is opened during a recompression stroke to allow a portion of the products from the first combustion stroke to exit the combustion cylinder and enter into the intake system. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158101 | BLOW-BY GAS PROCESSING CIRCUIT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A blow-by gas processing circuit for an internal combustion engine includes a blow-by gas lead-out pipe uprising from the engine and extending along one side surface of an air cleaner, an upper pipe bending laterally from an upper end of the lead-out pipe and extending along the one side surface, a descending pipe bending downward from an extremity portion of the upper pipe and extending along the one side surface to reach a purification completion chamber of the cleaner, a branch pipe branching downward from an intermediate portion of the upper pipe and connected to a blow-by gas outlet port opened to an intake passage penetrating an insulator member, and a control valve placed in an upper portion of the branch pipe and opening responding to a rise in boost negative pressure of the engine. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158102 | SPLIT-CYCLE AIR-HYBRID ENGINE WITH AIR EXPANDER AND FIRING MODE - A split-cycle air hybrid engine includes a rotatable crankshaft. A compression piston is slidably received within a compression cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft. An expansion piston is slidably received within an expansion cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft. A crossover passage interconnects the compression and expansion cylinders. The crossover passage includes a crossover compression (XovrC) valve and a crossover expansion (XovrE) valve defining a pressure chamber therebetween. An air reservoir is operatively connected to the crossover passage. An air reservoir valve selectively controls air flow into and out of the air reservoir. In an Air Expander and Firing (AEF) mode of the engine, the engine has a residual expansion ratio at XovrE valve closing of 15.7 to 1 or greater, and more preferably in the range of 15.7 to 1 and 40.8 to 1. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158103 | HAND-POWERED PROJECTILE ASSEMBLY - A hand-powered projectile assembly is provided for launching projectiles. The hand-powered projectile assembly includes an elastic projectile pouch, a hollow base ring and a hollow locking ring. The elastic projectile pouch having an open end is attached to the hollow base ring. The hollow base ring is attached to the locking ring. The hollow locking ring further maintains a tight seal with the elastic projectile pouch. The hand-powered projectile assembly further includes a cap to maintain the position of the projectiles inside the elastic projectile pouch. The cap maintains a watertight connection with the hollow base ring. The projectile exits through the open end of the elastic projectile pouch and the hollow base ring. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158104 | CROSSBOW - A crossbow is provided which has a frame, a firing assembly, and a mounting rail. The frame has a lower surface. The firing assembly is associated with the frame and has a finger-pull mechanism. The mounting rail is associated with the lower surface of the frame rearward of the finger-pull mechanism, and the mounting rail is configured to allow one or more accessories to be mounted thereto. One accessory which can be mounted to the mounting rail is a butt member which has a rear end which is configured to abut a front of a user. The butt member can be adjustably mounted to the mounting rail to provide that the butt member is movable along the mounting rail between a forward position and a rearward position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158105 | BOWSTRING CAM ARRANGEMENT FOR COMPOUND LONG BOW OR CROSSBOW - A compound bow or crossbow employs bowstring cams with bowstring cam grooves and power cord cam grooves. Preferably a pair of generally identical power cord cam grooves are positioned axially above and below the bowstring cam groove. The power cords are anchored to a fixed anchor point, e.g., a pylon, on the near end of the riser or on the near side of the crossbow bar or stock. The power cords do not cross over to the other limb. The reduction in the number of cam wheels and pulleys and in the number of strings or cords results in greater efficiency and higher transfer of energy from the bow to the arrow or bolt. There is no drop-off in pull weight at full draw. The bolt or arrow accelerates throughout the travel of the bowstring, resulting in significantly higher velocity. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158106 | Optically Enhanced Bow Sight - A rear sight for a bow comprising a sighting window including a frame and a magnification and clarification lens disposed within the frame. The lens is for magnifying and clarifying an archer's view of a target and of a sighting pin of a front sight. The sighting window further includes a V-shaped sight guide disposed on the lens, wherein the V-shaped sight guide includes two opposing legs that are connected to define a V-notch between the legs. The V-shaped sight guide is configured to insure that the archer is “in form” when aiming the bow at the target. Furthermore, the sighting window includes at least one pair of alignment dots disposed in distal end portions of the legs, wherein the alignment dots are configured to provide the archer with reverence points to which the archer can align a head of the sighting pin when aiming the bow at the target. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158107 | Corner Saw - A cutting apparatus for cutting corner pieces formed of stone or other materials for use as building faces or for cutting flat pieces is disclosed herein. The cutting apparatus includes a frame with a first and a second conveyor operatively attached to the frame. The first and the second conveyors are configured to carry a workpiece from a first end of the frame to the second end of the frame. The first conveyor is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees to a ground surface supporting the cutting apparatus. The second conveyor is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees to the ground surface supporting the cutting apparatus, wherein the second conveyor is positioned perpendicularly to the first conveyor so as to form a V-shaped channel therewith. The cutting apparatus further includes a first cutting blade operatively attached to the frame and positioned generally parallel to the first conveyor and a second cutting blade operatively attached to the frame and positioned generally parallel to the second conveyor. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158108 | COMBUSTION DEVICE - The present invention pertains to a combustion device which is mounted to a wood boiler or the likes and generates high thermal power while decreasing soot by means of a simple structure. According to the present invention, a combustion device comprises; a main body having a porous plate which is formed inside and on which injected fuel is stacked; a fuel injection section communicating with one side of the upper portion of the main body; a first air supply section communicating with the lower portion of the porous plate of the main body and supplying air; an ignition section formed to be adjacent to the porous plate and igniting the fuel; a flame discharge section extending from the other side of the upper portion of the main body and discharging the flame and heat caused by the combustion; a cyclone section formed in the shape of a short cylinder and expanding in a lateral direction from the periphery of the flame discharge section so as to partially expand the path of the flame discharge section; and a second air supply section communicating with one side of the periphery of the cyclone section and supplying air to the cyclone section in a tangential direction. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158109 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH TREATED WINDOW AND METHOD FOR TREATING THE WINDOW - A home appliance and method including an appliance body having an oven access opening; an oven door for selectively covering the oven access opening; and a window in the oven door for viewing the oven contents, the window having a treated window portion for obscuring the view of the oven contents behind the treated window portion, the treated window portion being fabricated using a window treatment apparatus for supporting a window for treatment, the window treatment apparatus including a support stand defining a window support area, a blocking element mounted to the window stand for movement into and out of a covering relation with the window support area, the blocking element having a window cover plate having a window cover area smaller in area than the window support area, with the difference in the area of the window support area and the window cover area defining a window treatment area. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158110 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH SUPPLEMENTAL PRIMARY AIR SUPPLY - A home appliance, particularly a gas range including an appliance body, a cooktop on the appliance body, an oven cavity in the body, a gas-operable heating element in the cavity for heating the cavity to a cooking temperature and including a gas mixing pipe having an inlet open to the cavity for intake of gas and air for combustion. A ventilation channel extends through the appliance body intermediate the cooktop and the oven cavity. A fan is in the appliance body, the fan being in fluid communication with the ventilation channel for creating an airstream within the ventilation channel. An air conduit extends between the ventilation channel and the gas mixing pipe, with an air conduit inlet in the airstream and an air conduit outlet adjacent the gas mixing pipe to direct air from the airstream to the gas mixing pipe for combustion with the gas and air. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158111 | Fireplace of Combusting Gasified Liquid Fuel - Disclosed is a fireplace of combusting gasified liquid fuel, which includes a furnace body provided with a furnace chamber. The furnace body is provided with a cavity which is capable of accommodating a combustion device and formed at the bottom of the furnace chamber. A fire viewport is provided at the front of the furnace body. The combustion device includes a liquid supplying device, gasification chamber and burner. A slot used for exposing the burner is provided at the top of the cavity. A flame jet hole is arranged in the burner. A liquid fuel feeding port and a gas outlet are arranged in the gasification chamber. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158112 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VACUUM SOLAR THERMAL PANEL AND RELATED VACUUM SOLAR THERMAL PANEL - A method for manufacturing a vacuum-tight envelope for a vacuum solar thermal panel includes: joining edge to edge a first metal strip to a second metal strip in order to form a bi-metal strip, and then joining together the opposite ends of said bi-metal strip in order to form a closed loop; after said joining step, forming said first metal strip into a peripheral frame and said second metal strip into a peripheral belt; after said joining and forming steps, sealing the free edge of the peripheral belt to a glass front plate; after said joining and forming steps, joining a metal bottom plate to the peripheral frame. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158113 | SOLAR COLLECTORS RECEIVER TUBES - Solar connector receiver tubes with getter systems having a substantially toroidal shape are described. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158114 | SOLAR LIGHT COLLECTING MIRROR AND SOLAR THERMAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING SOLAR LIGHT COLLECTING MIRROR - A solar light collecting mirror includes a reflective section which is elastically deformable, and a frame which is elastically deformable and configured to support the reflective section. A central portion of the reflective section is positionally fixed in X and Y directions of the reflective section. A relative position in a Z direction between the central portion of the reflective section and a peripheral portion of the reflective section is changeable. The peripheral portion of the reflective section is not positionally fixed in the X and Y directions. The frame includes warp members which radially extend from a position corresponding to the central portion of the reflective section. And the reflective section is configured to deform elastically together with the frame so as to change the relative position in the Z direction between the central portion and the peripheral portion, whereby a concave mirror structure is obtained. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158115 | VELOCITY ZONING HEAT EXCHANGER AIR BAFFLE - One aspect of this disclosure provides a zoning baffle for a gas furnace. This embodiment comprises a housing, a primary heating zone located in the housing and comprising one or more heating chambers. A blower having an exhaust opening is located adjacent the primary heating zone and is positioned to force air through the primary heating zone. A zoning baffle is located between the blower and the primary heating zone. The zoning baffle comprises spaced apart baffles oriented substantially parallel with the one or more heating chambers. A method of manufacturing a gas furnace is also provided. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158116 | INHIBITING TRPA1 FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA - This disclosure describes novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting the TRPA1 ion channel and/or medical conditions related to TRPA1, such as asthma. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158117 | Compositions Comprising Azelastine and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other disorders. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158118 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer for a fluid, particularly for medical aerosol treatment is proposed. To allow easier operation and confer improved operational reliability a sealed container holding the fluid is already arranged in the nebulizer when it is supplied and the nebulizer is constructed so that the container is opened inside the nebulizer before or during the first use of the nebulizer. For this purpose, a transportation lock is provided for the sealed container which, in the delivery state, is in engagement with the sealed container in a manner preventing the sealed container from moving axially in the nebulizer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158119 | Dispensing Apparatus - A dispensing apparatus (for delivering metered doses from a pressurized dispensing container) having a housing receiving the container and a dose counter with dose indication element. The dose counter has an indexing mechanism advancing the indication element on container actuation. The dispensing apparatus has an indexing member moving within the housing in sync with the container wherein on actuation of the container in a normal mode of operation the indexing member interfaces with the indexing mechanism to apply a force to the indexing mechanism to incrementally advance the indication element. The indexing member and mechanism are configured to cooperate with one another, upon the input of a force in a second mode, such that the indexing mechanism transmits a force to the indexing member sufficient to generate a relative displacing movement between the indexing member and mechanism without incurring incremental advancement of the indication element. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158120 | Dry Snorkel - A snorkel adapter apparatus is disclosed. The snorkel adapter apparatus includes a snorkel tube, a float, a mouthpiece, and a single pivot point. These pieces combined together create a snorkel breathing apparatus that allows the user to submerge the snorkel in water and prevent water from entering the snorkel tube and mouthpiece. When the snorkel is submerged in water, the float rotates around a coupler attached to the pivot attachment point and closes the open end of the snorkel tube. The buoyancy of the float in the water causes it to rotate and seal the snorkel tube closed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158121 | Cannula For Minimizing Dilution Of Dosing During Nitric Oxide Delivery - The present invention generally relates to, amongst other things, systems, devices, materials, and methods that can improve the accuracy and/or precision of nitric oxide therapy by, for example, reducing the dilution of inhaled nitric oxide (NO). As described herein, NO dilution can occur because of various factors. To reduce the dilution of an intended NO dose, various exemplary nasal cannulas, pneumatic configurations, methods of manufacturing, and methods of use, etc. are disclosed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158122 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING ANESTHETIC AGENT AND ANESTHESIA SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INSPIRATION GAS TO LUNGS OF A SUBJECT - An apparatus and method for supplying anesthetic agent to an anesthesia system. The system is connecting detachably with at least two such apparatuses. The apparatus includes a storage volume for a liquid anesthetic agent and a space for evaporating the liquid agent. The apparatus also includes a gas inlet port for receiving a fresh gas for mixing with evaporated agent and a gas outlet port for conducting the gas mixture including evaporated agent to the system. The apparatus also includes a logic circuit for controlling anesthetic agent supply and an apparatus signal connector to exchange information. The apparatus signal connector includes at least one first apparatus contact for receiving from the system a signal indicating whether anesthetic agent supply is allowed or prevented, and a second apparatus contact to indicate that this apparatus is configured to supply anesthetic agent. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158123 | VENTILATION CIRCUIT ADAPTOR AND PROXIMAL AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An adaptor for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation includes an aerosol flow channel having an aerosol inlet port and a patient interface port, and defining an aerosol flow path from the aerosol inlet port to and through the patient interface port; and a ventilation gas flow channel in fluid communication with the aerosol flow channel and having a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port, and defining a ventilation gas flow path from the gas inlet port to and through the gas outlet port, wherein the ventilation gas flow path is at least partially offset from the aerosol flow path and at least partially encircles the aerosol flow path. Systems and methods for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation incorporate the adaptor. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158124 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE DELIVERY OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO A PATIENT - A method and system for delivering a gas containing carbon dioxide to a patient are described. The method comprises measuring a physiological parameter of breathing stability in the patient; determining an optimal gas delivery parameter based on the physiological parameter of breathing stability; and delivering the gas to the patient in accordance with the optimal gas delivery parameter. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158125 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - The present invention provides a breathing assistance apparatus that has a convenient and effective method of cleaning internal conduits inside the apparatus. The breathing assistance apparatus is preferably a gases supply and humidification device. The cleaning method is a method of disinfection that is automated so minimal training is required to disinfect in particular an internal elbow conduit within the device. It is therefore not necessary to dismantle the gases supply and humidification device, therefore, inadvertent damage to the internal parts of the device is avoided. The present invention also provides a method of disinfecting a heated breathing conduit and a patient interface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158126 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES - Drug delivery devices that include a microphone and processing circuitry that can detect operating events, such as peak inspiratory flow (PIF) and Breath Actuated Mechanism (BAM) in dry powder inhalers can be used to improve clinical trials by providing information about the way in which the inhalers under test are being used. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158127 | NASAL CANNULA FOR DELIVERY OF AEROSOLIZED MEDICAMENTS - An apparatus can include a nasal cannula assembly, which includes a face piece. The face piece includes a plenum portion and a nasal interface portion. The plenum portion is configured to be coupled to a supply line and defines a flow path configured to receive an aerosol flow from the supply line. The nasal interface portion includes a first delivery protrusion and a second delivery protrusion. The first delivery protrusion is configured to convey a first portion of the aerosol flow to a first nostril, and the second delivery protrusion is configured to deliver a second portion of the aerosol flow to a second nostril. The plenum portion includes a sidewall having a curved surface configured to redirect the second portion of the aerosol flow towards the second delivery protrusion. The sidewall is configured to isolate the flow path from a volume downstream from the second delivery protrusion. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158128 | Water and Air Preconditioning Apparatus - A fluid preconditioning apparatus used to pretreat fluids for an air disbursement machine. A first portion includes a first outlet for a treated gas, a second outlet for a treated liquid, a third outlet for a hose and a cover. A second portion includes a first inlet to receive a gas, a second inlet to receive liquid, a gas treatment chamber, a gas flow generator for moving the gas from the first inlet through the gas treatment chamber and the first outlet. The second portion also includes a liquid treatment chamber that connects to the second inlet, and a liquid flow generator for moving the liquid from the second inlet through the liquid treatment chamber and the second outlet. The gas treatment chamber treats gas by filtering and disinfecting the gas and the liquid treatment chamber creates the treated liquid by filtering and disinfecting the liquid. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158129 | TRANSVERSELY-ACTIVATED VALVE FOR A THERAPEUTIC VAPORIZER BAG ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A therapeutic vaporizer inhalation bag attachment system with an integrated valve is disclosed. The attachment system includes a body having a lumen extending between the two openings of the body, a bag coupling, and a valve positioned within the lumen. A method of using the inhalation bag attachment system is also disclosed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158130 | COMPONENT FOR MEDICAL CIRCUIT - A medical tube has a tube wall defining a passageway for transportation of gases and further has a first end and a second end. At least one end of the medical tube comprises one or more of a pre-formed pneumatic port component, a pre-formed electrical port component, and a pre-formed sensor port component. A cuff is over-moulded about and thereby connects the pneumatic port component, the electrical port component, and/or the sensor port component and at least a portion of the tube end. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158131 | BLOWER - A blower includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, a motor to drive a rotatable shaft, first and second impellers provided to the shaft, the first and second impellers each including a plurality of impeller blades, a first stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the first impeller, and a second stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the second impeller. A first set of stator vanes of the first stationary component is provided around the motor and are configured and arranged to direct airflow along the motor, to de-swirl the airflow and to decelerate air to increase pressure. A blower including a third impeller and third stationary component positioned above the first impeller is also described. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158132 | Methods Of Monitoring Oxygenation By Positive End Expiratory Pressure Using Photoplethysmography - The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158133 | Nasal Venti System - A portable nasal ventilation assembly and system having a nasal piece with fluid delivery ports which engage and occlude the nares of a patient and provides sustained oxygen saturations greater than 90% with lung afflictions requiring high-flows such as Pulmonary Fibrosis. The assembly is noninvasive and does not require the use of positive pressure machines that can only be used within the confines of a hospital intensive care unit. It can be used on patients with different respiratory problems. Patients on the system can be home while awaiting further hospital treatment, such as (for example) a lung transplant, for a fraction of the cost of a hospital stay. Although the system does not replace ventilator devices, it is effective for spontaneously breathing patients that require ventilators to maintain an adequate life sustaining oxygen level. The device allows for portability and can reduce hospital stay and cost dramatically. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158134 | RESPIRATORY APPARATUS - A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158135 | ANTI-SLIP FACE MASK - A face mask for medical use, respiration anesthesia or first aid use. The face mask is structured from a main body casing made of hard plastic, with a tubular shaped air inlet protruding from the surface of casing; and a mouth-shaped adhering piece made of soft elastic plastic. The adhering piece is formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of casing, and is used to adhere to the user's face. Anti-slip portions that are formed as an integral body with the soft adhering piece and formed as protruding strips, sheet forms, protruding points or a mixed configuration thereof are provided on at least one portion of the surface of casing. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158136 | TEXTILE MASK SYSTEMS - A mask system for providing pressurized breathable gas includes at least one panel and a seal member, wherein the panel comprises a textile. The panel defines a cavity adapted to receive a patient's nose. The seal member is adapted to sealingly engage with the patient's face. The panel and seal member may be integrally formed in one piece. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158137 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH CUSHION - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. A cushion having a side wall is removably attachable to the frame. The cushion has a rim extending away from the side wall, and a membrane provided to substantially surround the rim. An inner edge of the membrane defines an aperture, the aperture having a generally trapezoidal shape. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158138 | PESSARIES FOR PROLAPSE ALLEVIATION - Disclosed are devices for supporting a prolapsed organ. An exemplary device comprises a ring-like body optionally having a naturally occurring substantially flat and substantially planar compact configuration, the ring-like body configured with a size suitable for insertion into a vagina and to be expanded by a support element such that in the expanded configuration an outer periphery of the ring-like body contacts a portion of the vagina and stretches at least a portion of a prolapsed vaginal wall, thereby substantially alleviating prolapse of at least one pelvic organ. The device optionally includes a support element comprising two moveably connected arms configured to support the ring in the expanded configuration. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158139 | EYE FIXATION SYSTEM FOR POSTERIOR AND ANTERIOR SEGMENT EYE SURGERY AND PROCEDURES - The invention provides an eye fixation system that allows accurate positioning, stabilization and safe and efficient manipulation of the eye and surgical instrumentation used during procedures and surgeries of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158140 | Pediatric Headrest for Skull Stabilization and Method for Use of Same - A pediatric headrest for skull stabilization and a method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a horseshoe shaped head support includes first and second wings pivotally coupled to a body to adjust the angle therebetween. A gel pad is superposed on the horseshoe shaped head support. First and second arcuate base members are coupled to the first and second wings, respectively, to accept a plurality of placement subassemblies, which are circumferentially adjustably positioned and secured within the channels. Each placement subassembly is configured to receive a skull pin and provide adjustable horizontal, vertical, and angular positioning of the skull pin with respect to the arcuate base. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158141 | Sterile Drape for Robotic Surgical Equipment - A sterile surgical drape for protecting a robotic surgical system comprises an oblong drape of a clear flexible plastic material, which unfolds from a compact packet. From the proximal side of the main panel of the drape there project two pocket flaps, which are separated by a medial trough. The two pocket flaps are configured to slip over one another and together enclose the top of the control tower in an overlapping fashion, such that the robotic manipulator arms extend on either side of the main panel, while the camera/endoscope arm extends through the medial trough. The open ends of the pocket flaps are folded over to form cuffs, wherein a nurse can insert his/her hand to draw the flap over the top of the tower without touching non-sterile surfaces. The unfolding of the main panel is controlled by adhesive tabs or tear strips, so that the bottom of the panel does not engage the cart's wheels or the floor. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158142 | SMOKING ARTICLE ASSEMBLY - A modular apparatus is configured to cause received rods of smokeable material to undergo a first sequence of operations. The modular apparatus can be reconfigured so as to cause received rods of smokeable material to undergo a second sequence of operations, different to the first sequence of operations. The first and second sequences of operations respectively form at least part of first and second processes for assembling smoking articles, each smoking article comprising one of said rods of smokeable material, which is smoked in use. The modular apparatus comprises a first inserter configured to insert a first rod article ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140158143 | SMOKING APPARATUSES WITH INTEGRATED RETAINER FOR RETAINING A FLEXIBLE SCREEN - A smoking apparatus for a smoking product, comprising: a substantially hollow stem defining a bore having a bore diameter, a bowl proximate the first end of the hollow stem, the bowl. having an open end configured to receive the smoking product therethrough and a bottom end opposite the open end, the bowl further including: a screen retention area defined by the contour of the inner wall and disposed opposite the open end of the bowl and configured to selectively retain a flexible screen, the screen retention area further including: a screen retainer disposed proximal the bottom end of the bowl, and a lateral boundary region disposed adjacent the screen retainer and configured to receive a circumferential edge of a flexible screen, and a shoulder support disposed adjacent the lateral boundary region and protruding inwardly into the bore diameter of the bowl to support the flexible screen opposite the screen retainer. In some examples, the smoking apparatus includes a hollow stem that terminates with an arcuate bend. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158144 | SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article | 2014-06-12 |
20140158145 | NON-TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158146 | Method for Nail Manicuring - A nail manicure method comprising applying a protective coating to portions of the surface of a finger or toe nail or a cuticle adjacent thereto where the application of nail polish is not desired, optionally manipulating the protective coating into a desired shape, and applying nail polish to regions not covered by the protective coating. Once the nail polish has at least partially dried, the protective coating is removed to reveal an underlying area with defined regions of nail polish. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158147 | MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSIST DEVICE - A makeup application assist device is provided that includes an upper portion adapted to be placed above an eye and including a first cutout portion and a lower portion adapted to be placed below the eye and including a second cutout portion. The first cutout portion facilitates the application of makeup to specific areas surrounding the eye and the second cutout portion facilitates the positioning of the makeup application assist device around the eye. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158148 | HAIR CARE PRODUCTS WITH SELECTED QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND SILICONES CONTAINING SUGAR STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to hair treatment agents containing selected quaternary ammonium compounds and silicones containing sugar structures. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158149 | HAIR TREATMENT FOIL AND METHOD - A web roll of flexible foil used in the chemical treatment of hair, the roll comprising a front face and a back face, a continuous band of pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on the front face and parallel to and away from art edge of the roll, the back face comprising a continuous deposit of release coating, the release coating allowing ready, tear-free separation of the back face from the front face when the front face and the back face are in contact. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158150 | AGENT COMPRISING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HAVING IMPROVED VISCOSITY ADJUSTMENT - An agent includes in a cosmetically suitable carrier at least hydrogen peroxide, at least one homo- or copolymer of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and at least one polyurethane, wherein the polyurethane is a polycondensation product of polyethylene glycol(s), diisocyanate(s) and optionally ethoxylated fatty alcohol(s). | 2014-06-12 |
20140158151 | Hair Grooming Device - A hair grooming device (FIG. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158152 | Device for cleaning the mouth or teeth - A device for cleaning the mouth or teeth has a rod-shaped support, on one axial end of which an interdental cleaner made of a flexible plastic is arranged. A brush-like cleaning part made of a flexible plastic, and having a plurality of protruding cleaning elements, is arranged at the opposite axial end of the rod-shaped support. In addition, the rod-shaped support has a grip portion made of a flexible plastic and arranged preferably in the central area of the axial length of the rod-shaped support. Provision is made that the grip portion is connected, via at least one connecting portion, to the interdental cleaner and/or to the brush-like cleaning part so as to form a one-piece structure. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158153 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFORE - Ultrasonic cleaning apparatuses and methods of cleaning substantially planar articles. An apparatus comprises (i) a substantially circular tank; (ii) a plurality of cleaning fluid inlets for delivering a cleaning fluid to the tank; (iii) an intermediate support for receiving an article to be cleaned; and (iv) an ultrasonic generator coupled to the tank for generating ultrasonic waves in the tank and cleaning fluid received therein. The apparatus is configured to remove particles from a substantially planar article and have them carried by flow of cleaning fluid away from the article and out of the tank. Using such an apparatus, a cleaning method comprises introducing a substantially planar article to be cleaned into the tank; introducing a cleaning fluid into the tank through the plurality of cleaning fluid inlets; and exciting the cleaning fluid with ultrasonic waves. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158154 | METHOD OF MODIFYING ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK AND PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A method of modifying an electrostatic chuck that electrostatically attracts a processing object is provided. The method includes a gas supplying step of supplying a gas containing hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) into a chamber accommodating the electrostatic chuck having a surface that is fluorinated; and a modifying step of turning the gas supplied to the chamber into plasma using a high frequency power, exposing the electrostatic chuck to the plasma, and modifying the fluorinated surface of the electrostatic chuck. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158155 | WAFER CLEANING - One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158156 | MOLDED ROTATABLE BASE FOR A POROUS PAD - A rotatable base for a porous pad has openings that provide for improved flow distribution of a liquid in the base across a substrate. The rotatable base can be molded from a two piece mold and the openings can have draft angles to facilitate the molding process. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158157 | MASK CLEANER AND CLEANING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a mask cleaner includes a cleaner support casing having a major surface with a recess formed therein, another major surface, and a gas supply hole and a gas exhaust hole extending through the cleaner support casing between the another major surface and the recess, a sticky layer support board attached to the cleaner support casing to block an opening of the recess of the cleaner support casing, and a sticky layer attached to a surface of the sticky layer support board remote from the cleaner support casing. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158158 | BURLED GRINDING AND CLEANING FLEECE - A grinding and cleaning fleece | 2014-06-12 |
20140158159 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate by keeping a roll cleaning member and the surface of the substrate in contact with each other in the presence of a cleaning liquid. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a first chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a first contact area extending in an elongated shape, and a second chemical liquid supply nozzle comprising a nozzle configured to supply a chemical liquid toward the substrate so that the chemical liquid is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate in a second contact area spreading in an elliptical shape. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158160 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A substrate cleaning apparatus performs scrub cleaning of a surface of a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning member having a lower-end contact surface, and a cleaning liquid supply nozzle configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the surface of the substrate. The cleaning member is configured to scrub-clean the surface of the substrate by moving the cleaning member in one direction while the cleaning member is being rotated about its rotational axis and by rubbing the lower-end contact surface of the cleaning member against the surface of the substrate which is being rotated horizontally in the presence of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning member has an inverted truncated-cone shape wherein the angle α between the lower-end contact surface and a straight line on an outer circumferential surface of the cleaning member is larger than 90° and is not more than 150°. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158161 | SUBSEA CONDUIT CLEANING SKID AND METHOD - The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158162 | UNIFIED BOLT AND BOLT CARRIER CLEANING TOOL - A unified bolt and bolt carrier cleaning tool comprising a cylindrical body having a bolt scraper arrangement formed at a first end and a bolt carrier scraper arrangement formed at an opposite end. The bolt scraper arrangement includes a well having two scraper blades shaped to conform to the outer surfaces of the bolt face of a bolt assembly of a weapon. The bolt carrier scraper arrangement includes three longitudinal scraper blades formed in the outer surface and end of the body, the blades being shaped to conform to an inner surface of a bolt-receiving chamber of the bolt carrier. Preferably the tool further comprises a first transverse bore threaded for receiving an auxiliary cleaning tool. Preferably, the tool further comprises a second transverse bore and associated circular recess having scraper blades for cleaning the surfaces of a firing pin extracted from the bolt. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158163 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND REMOVING A CLOGGING CONDITION OF A FILTER IN A DISHWASHER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for detecting and removing a clogging condition of a filter in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the method includes determining a normal water level or a normal rate of water level change for a wash cycle of the dishwasher and monitoring a water level or a rate of water level change during execution of the wash cycle. The method further includes detecting the clogging condition of the filter by detecting a deviation thereof. A current position of the wash cycle being executed may then be determined. The method further includes executing a remedial operation to facilitate removal of the clogging condition and determining if the clogging condition has been removed. Finally, the method includes resuming operation of the dishwasher at a wash cycle position based on the current position if the clogging condition has been removed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158164 | CLEANING MACHINE, AND CLEANING METHOD AND CLEANING SYSTEM THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a cleaning machine, and a cleaning method and a cleaning system of the cleaning machine. The cleaning method includes: detecting whether the cleaning machine is in a standby mode; and spraying cleaning fluid in a brushing room of the cleaning machine and recycling the sprayed cleaning fluid to form a recycling spraying if the cleaning machine is in the standby mode. The brushing room is independently controlled to spray the cleaning fluid in the brushing room alone. Thus, the spraying frequency of the cleaning fluid in the brushing room is increased, the cleaning fluid can even be continuously sprayed, to improve the wet degree of the brush and further to improve the stability of the cleaning process. Meanwhile the opening frequencies of the air supplying pipes of the cleaning machine are decreased to reduce air consumption. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158165 | ICE DISPENSING AND CLEANING MECHANISM AND PROCESS - An ice dispensing system includes an ice hopper structure including a plurality of walls having inner surfaces that define an inner volume storing ice therein. The ice hopper may include a drain. A cleaning structure is coupled to the ice hopper structure. The cleaning structure includes a pump linked to a spray mechanism positioned within the inner volume of the ice hopper structure. The spray mechanism disperses a liquid on an inner surface of the ice hopper structure during a cleaning cycle of the ice dispensing mechanism. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158166 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one colorant. The cleaning composition can have a pH of about 3 or less. The colorant exhibits one of several specified structures at a pH of about 7. A method for cleaning a surface utilizes the cleaning composition. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158167 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE USING NON-NEWTONIAN FLUIDS - A method for cleaning a substrate is provided. In this method, a flow of non-Newtonian fluid is provided where at least a portion of the flow exhibits plug flow. To remove particles from a surface of the substrate, the surface of the substrate is placed in contact with the portion of the flow that exhibits plug flow such that the portion of the flow exhibiting plug flow moves over the surface of the substrate. Additional methods and apparatuses for cleaning a substrate also are described. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158168 | SUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE - A sump assembly for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The sump assembly includes a housing that defines a chamber. The sump assembly also includes a filter and an impeller mounted within the chamber. The impeller can hinder object accumulation within the filter or improve performance of the filter or both. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158169 | Cleaning System Having Heated Cleaning Enclosure for Cleaning Heat Exchanger Tube Bundles - An improved portable cleaning system for use in cleaning heat exchanger tube bundles, fin-fans, towers and other elongated components. The cleaning system comprises a cleaning unit having a cleaning enclosure that receives and cleans the component and a control unit that controls the operation of the system. The cleaning unit has a cleaning enclosure defining a chamber sized and configured to receive the component through a sealable lid. A roller assembly rotates the component while a spray assembly sprays cleaning fluid over and into the rotating component. The cleaning fluid is heated in the chamber using surface heating elements attached to heat transfer plates along sections of the chamber walls. A vapor recovery system captures and treats toxic vapors. In use, the cleaning system is transported to a facility to clean the components on-site using cleaning fluid supplied by the facility and discharging waste to the facility. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158170 | FOREIGN OBJECT PROTECTION SYSTEM - A foreign object protection system for dishwashers is disclosed. The foreign object protection system prevents large objects from damaging other components of a dishwasher. An example dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving utensils for treatment according to the at least one automatic cycle of operation, a sump fluidly coupled to the tub and collecting liquid supplied to the tub, a recirculation pump having an inlet fluidly coupled to the sump and an outlet fluidly coupled to the tub to recirculate liquid from the sump to the treating chamber; and a foreign object protection system comprising an inclined grate, and fluidly separating the sump and the outlet; wherein liquid in the tub collects in the sump and is recirculated by actuating the recirculation pump such that the liquid in the sump is drawn through the foreign object screen and expelled through the outlet to the tub and the foreign object screen protects the recirculation pump from harmful objects. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158171 | Pile Cleaner Apparatus - A truss cage formed of two symmetrical halves is fastened together around a pile. Traction motors having caterpillar treads oriented for vertical movement are pressed against the pile by springs. A trolley ride along the tracks formed by the truss cage on the outside of the cage and carries one or more water jets or other cleaning tools. The trolley oscillates along the outside of the truss cage as the water jet sprays the pile with high pressure water. The traction motors carry the entire apparatus up and down the pile. The entire pile can thus be cleaned of marine debris. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158172 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLEANING FOUP - A system for cleaning a container such as semiconductor wafer carrier includes a housing, a cleaning unit in the housing, an analyzing unit within the housing, and a vacuum unit within the housing. The cleaning unit comprises a cleaning chamber, and is configured to spray a cleaning medium into the container in the cleaning chamber and dry the container. The analyzing unit is configured to analyze air inside the container coming out of the cleaning chamber, and provide a testing result for each ingredient of possible airborne molecular contamination (AMC) and humidity. The vacuum unit comprises a vacuum chamber configured to apply vacuum onto a container when the testing result for an ingredient is higher than a respective threshold. | 2014-06-12 |
20140158173 | SUNSHADE UMBRELLA CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING UMBRELLA SURFACE ANGLE - The present invention discloses a sunshade umbrella capable of adjusting umbrella surface angle, including an upright rod and an upright rod handle which moves up and down along the upright rod, wherein one end of the upright rod is connected with umbrella base, the other end of the upright rod is hinged with the connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is hinged with a circumferential fixed hanger rod, the hanger rod is hinged with the upright rod handle, an umbrella surface angle adjusting device is mounted on one end of the hanger rod, an executing device that takes the circumferential movement around the hanger rod is mounted on the other end of the hanger rod, and the executing device is connected with an upper umbrella plate. This umbrella has the following advantages: increased overall firmness of the sunshade umbrella, simple structure, and is convenient to operate. | 2014-06-12 |