25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090151484 | Folding crank handle for hose reel - A crank assembly having a crank arm with a handle member pivotally coupled thereto is provided. The handle member includes a lock assembly with a crank component and a handle component. The crank component includes a latch surface on a crank arm outer surface. The lock assembly handle component is, preferably, at least one extension extending from the handle member and structured to engage the latch surface. The lock assembly handle component further has a release device structured to disengage the at least one extension from the latch surface. The release device is accessible from the crank arm outer surface. In this configuration, a user may easily access the release device because the release device is located on the outer surface of the crank arm. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151485 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRACTING AN UNBALANCED MASS IN A VIBRATOR - A vibrator assembly ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151486 | Device for Transmitting Rotary Motion - Device for transmitting rotary motion in a diverter switch comprising a motion-transmitting member for transforming an alternating rotary motion of a drive shaft into a unidirected rotary motion of a driven body driven about driven shaft. The motion-transmitting member includes an intermediate body rotatable about an intermediate shaft. A mechanical energy accumulation member is connected to the driven body. The motion-transmitting member for transforming the alternating rotary motion of the drive shaft into a unidirected rotary motion of the driven shaft includes an intermediate motion member connected to a crank mechanism. The motion member includes an engagement mechanism for transforming the linear motion into a unidirected rotary motion of the intermediate shaft via drive members. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151487 | Tilting device - A tilting device is disclosed. The tilting device may include: a base; a guide, of which one side is hinge-coupled to the base; a jointed link, in which a joint is formed, and of which either end is hinge-coupled respectively to the base and to the other side of the guide, to thereby allow the guide to tilt; a leadscrew engaging the joint; and a driving unit configured to drive the leadscrew. With this configuration, the tilting device may be implemented in a compact structure using a smaller driving unit. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151488 | Adjusting Device for Seating and Reclining Furniture - An adjusting device for seating and reclining furniture includes a basis case, a screw rotatable axis, a guide area, an adjuster and a side cover. A notching is set at the upper end face of the guide area. A slider inside of the adjuster is combined with the upper wall of a perforating in the guide area by a connection portion. The width of the connection portion is set corresponding to the width of the notching of the guide area, and a perforated panel is set at the center of the connection portion to make a fender board impenetrate. The fender board may shield the notching of the guide area. A chamber is set in the upper end face of the adjuster corresponding to the position of the perforated panel from top to bottom. The chamber may hold a felt containing lubricating oil. There is a bearing chamber in the inner wall of the side cover. The bearing chamber may make the bearings embed in, and a bearing are pivoted and combined with the end of the screw rotatable axis. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151489 | Linear Actuator - A linear actuator comprises a reversible electric motor ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151490 | Linear Actuator - By a linear actuator of the type comprising a driven spindle with a spindle nut, the outer positions and possibly also the intermediate positions of the spindle nut can be determined by a specially designed switch construction. This switch comprises an elongated conductor ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151491 | Power transmission apparatus for vehicle - A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle includes: a first shift unit; a second shift unit; an electric motor connected to a rotating element of the first shift unit or the second shift unit so that the rotational speed changes in accordance with a gear-shift of the first shift unit or the second shift unit; and a control unit that controls at least one of start timings of inertia phases of the gear-shifts of the first and second shift units using the electric motor, when the gear-shifts of the first and second shift units are performed simultaneously and gear ratios of the first and second shift units are changed in opposite directions. With this control, in the simultaneous gear-shift, the gear-shift of one of the shift units is started and completed in a period from start of the gear-shift of the other shift unit until completion of this gear-shift. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151492 | HEAT SINK MECHANISM - A heat sink mechanism includes a fixed and a movable clamping piece, at least one adjusting gearwheel rotatably mounted to and between the fixed and the movable clamping piece via a fixing shaft while an end of the fixing shaft is screwed to the movable clamping piece, and an adjusting worm shaft rotatably mounted to the fixed clamping piece for driving the adjusting gearwheel to rotate via meshed worm threads on the worm shaft and gear teeth on the adjusting gearwheel. When the adjusting worm shaft is rotated, the meshed worm threads and gear teeth bring the adjusting gearwheel and the fixing shaft thereof to rotate, so that the movable clamping piece screwed to the rotating fixing shaft is brought to move toward or away from the fixed clamping piece to thereby fix the heat sink mechanism to a heat-producing source to achieve the purpose of heat dissipation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151493 | ROLLING-ELEMENT SCREW DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - The present invention provides a rolling-element screw device capable of offering advantages of both an end cap type ball screw and a return pipe type ball screw and belonging to an intermediate new category between these ball screws. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151494 | Methods and Systems to Enhance Efficiency of Power-Transmission Systems Containing Higher Viscosity Lubricants - A power transmission system and a method for enhancing the efficiency of such systems are provided. The system and method includes a lubricant having a viscosity from about 0.01 centistokes to about 400.00 centistokes, power transmission components with a contact surface finish of less than about 16 microinches, and coating the power transmission components with the lubricant during operation of the system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151495 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WITH AT LEAST FIVE FORWARD GEARS AND ONE REVERSE GEAR - The control apparatus comprises, in its version intended for a double-clutch transmission with six or seven forward gears and one reverse gear, a first shift fork for engaging the first gear or the third gear, respectively, a second shift fork for engaging the reverse gear or the fifth gear, respectively, a first hydraulic actuator arranged to control the movement of the first shift fork, a second hydraulic actuator arranged to control the movement of the second shift fork, a selection slide valve which can be moved into a first operating position in which the first hydraulic actuator is selected and a second operating position in which the second hydraulic actuator is selected, a pilot solenoid valve for controlling the movement of the slide valve between the first and second operating positions, and first and second gear shift solenoid valves for controlling the supply of fluid to the hydraulic actuator each time selected by the slide valve or the connection of said actuator with a tank. The slide valve is configured in such a manner that the first and second operating positions are end-of-travel positions, wherein the first operating position is a rest position, in which the pilot solenoid valve does not generate any hydraulic pilot control signal and the slide valve is held by resilient means against a first mechanical stop, and wherein the second operating position is a maximum-control position, in which the pilot solenoid valve generates a hydraulic control signal such that the slide valve is brought against a second mechanical stop opposite to the first one. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151516 | Disassembling tool and method for disassembling a circuit board from a housing, and assembly of a circuit board, a housing and the disassembling tool - In a disassembling tool and method for disassembling a circuit board from a housing, and in an assembly of a circuit board, a housing and the disassembling tool, the disassembling tool is used to remove the circuit board mounted in the housing. The circuit board has a board edge blocked by a stop protrusion on the housing. The disassembling tool has a rod section, and first and second protrusions projecting radially from the rod section and spaced apart from each other with one on top of the other. The first protrusion of the disassembling tool is used to push the stop protrusion of the housing away from the board edge of the circuit board to free the circuit board from being blocked by the stop protrusion, whereas the second protrusion of the disassembling tool is used to support the circuit board for removing the circuit board from the housing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151517 | Bolted Assembly and Apparatus and Method for Tensioning the Bolted Assembly - A system and method of tensioning a bolt across a flange assembly. A tensioning apparatus includes the bolt and an unthreaded nut connected to the shank member by an interference fit. The interference fit may be selectively relaxed by applying a fluid pressure to a groove between the nut and the bolt. A tensioner is energized by a pressure to pre-load the bolt by pulling on the bolt while pushing on the nut while the interference fit is sufficiently relaxed to allow relative movement between the nut and the bolt. The tensioner is sized to achieve the required pre-load in the bolt at the same working fluid pressure that is necessary to relax the interference fit on the stretched bolt, thus permitting a single pressure source to be used for both functions. Once the pre-load is established, the interference fit is reestablished by releasing pressure to the nut to secure the nut in position for maintaining the closure force across the flange assembly after the tensioner is removed. Because the nut does not need to rotate, the pre-load may be applied directly through the nut without the use of a bridge, thereby eliminating the need for overstressing of the bolt to accommodate seating of the nut once the tensioner is relaxed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151518 | Open end ratchet wrench - A ratchet wrench devised for torquing axially placed hexagonal nut fasteners on hydraulic or similar lines. The wrench is formed of two main components: The first component consists mainly of a straight elongated handle with a semi-circular collar head attached thereto opening to one side. The collar houses three identical metal inserts which when assembled therein form half a peripherally ratcheting wheel with half an axial inner hexagonally shaped socket of predetermined dimensions. The second main component comprises a second mirror-image semi-circular collar housing identical metal inserts, with a tangentially protruding pin member which slides into a slot disposed in the first component. The two components assembled together form a ratcheting wrench with a wheel having an axial hexagonal slot which circumscribes the fastener to be torqued. A spring-biased pawl disposed in the main component engages the ratchet wheel. Spring-biased latches and other mechanisms disposed within the wrench head provide smooth and fast engagement and disengagement of the two head components. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151519 | DUAL SOCKET FOR FAST PACE ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT - A tool assembly includes an outer tool having a socket adapted to drivingly engage an outer circumferential surface of a first fastener. An inner tool is positioned within the outer tool. The inner tool is fixed to the outer tool and includes a driver adapted to drivingly engage a second fastener. The driver is axially offset from a distal end of the outer tool such that the second fastener is positioned within the socket when engaged by the driver. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151520 | SOCKET FOR WRENCHES - This present invention discloses a socket for wrenches, which comprises a main body having a proximal section, a distal section, and a central axis extending from proximal section to distal section. The main body has recess at inside on the proximal section with punctures on the recessed periphery and each puncture has a moving part mounted therethrough. A sleeve is in slide-fitting communication with the main body, which has an inner wall provided a plurality of push fronts thereon, each push front surface rises gradually by a plurality of continuous steps from one end to the other. When the sleeve is rotated of axially moved with respect to the main body, the gradual rising steps of the push fronts are pushing the moving parts toward the central axis to match with varieties of scales of work pieces. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151521 | FAST ADJUSTABLE SPANNER - A fast adjustable spanner comprises a body of which an action side is provided with a protruding stationary jaw of which a bottom is formed with a glide path communicating with an accommodation slot provided in the body; a movable jaw provided with a sheath fringe corresponding to the glide path on which the adjustable jaw may transversally move, a tooth portion being provided at a bottom of the sheath fringe; a working part provided in the accommodation slot to lengthways move, a protruding joint portion being above the working part and having a screw; at least one elastic part between the working part and the accommodation slot, supporting the working part for wedging the screw to the tooth portion of adjustable jaw; thus, when being compressed with an external force, the elastic part is separate from the tooth portion of adjustable jaw for fast adjusting the movable jaw. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151522 | Hand grip shell for pliers-type tools - An accessory for pliers-type tools includes a shell that is removably connected with one or both levers of the tool to alter the size of the gripping portion of the tool to conform with the size of the user's hand. Each shell has a generally L-shaped configuration and an outer gripping surface which is arched, preferably in both longitudinal and latitudinal directions, to accommodate the user's hand. In addition, the levers include an opening adjacent to the gripping portion and the shells include a locking mechanism adapted to engage the lever within the opening to connect the shell with the lever. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151523 | PIVOT GRIP - An implementation of a system and method for a hand tool having a pivot grip is provided. The pivot grip provides an axis of rotation perpendicular and centered with a pair of concave finger holds positioned at the grip. The hand tool includes a housing forming the pivot grip, a sensor (e.g., stud sensor, capacitive sensor, electromagnetic sensor, metallic sensor, RF sensor, and/or the like) and a power switch. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151524 | WORKPIECE CARRY-IN/OUT DEVICE FOR COMPOSITE WORKING LATHE - The invention provides a device for automatically carrying in and out a workpiece cooperating with a tool spindle stock of a composite working lathe. The composite working lathe comprises a main spindle | 2009-06-18 |
20090151525 | Blades coated with a nickel boron metal coating - The saw and cutting blades of this invention have an electroless nickel boron coating applied from a bath containing metal stabilizers. The metal stabilizer is usually introduced into the coating from an electroless coating bath and is co-deposited into the coating. The source of the metal stabilizer is usually a metal compound or salt that is used to stabilize the nickel boron bath. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151536 | CUTTER BLADE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING RECEIPT PAPER - The cutter blade apparatus includes a blade mount including a first attachment portion and second attachment portion, the first attachment portion and second attachment portion being disposed at substantially opposite ends of the mount, wherein the first attachment portion and second attachment portion are configured to releasably associate the mount with notches disposed at opposite sides of a printer housing of the printer, and a blade in fixed association with the mount, the blade including a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, wherein the mount is configurable between a first blade position and a second blade position when the mount is released from association with the printer housing, the first blade position disposing the first cutting edge in cutting proximity to paper disposed in the printer, and the second blade position disposing the second cutting edge in cutting proximity to the paper disposed in the printer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151537 | FOLDING GUITAR WITH SELF ALIGNING NECK - A self aligning folding guitar comprises a neck portion, and a body portion. They hinge it is mounted to the neck portion and the body portion. A first alignment member is secured to the neck portion. The second alignment member is secured to the body portion, the second alignment member meeting with the first alignment member at a substantially fixed position. A securement member secures the first alignment member to the second alignment member. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151538 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR A STRINGED INSTRUMENT - Holding device and method for holding an instrument. The holding device includes a housing, at least one holding arm having a mounting section coupled to a holding section through at least one offset lever section, and a resetting device structured and arranged to act eccentrically on the mounting section. The at least one holding arm is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the mounting section. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151539 | Floor Coverings to Be Placed Underneath Drums and Drumkits - Apparatus is provided for covering a floor in order to place a drum or a plurality of drums on the floor. The apparatus comprises a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an under surface for covering a region of a floor onto which a drum is to be assembled such that a plurality of support feet contact the upper surface of the substrate and a plurality of rigid foot locators extending from the upper surface each at a desired location for a specific one of the support feet. The foot locators are secured firmly to the substrate without fixtures that protrude from the under surface, so as not to cause floor damage and the foot locators restrict movement of the support feet thereby restricting movement of a supported drum while the drum is being played. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING ONE OR MORE FOOT ACTIVATION DEVICES - A system is provided for selectively activating at least one foot activation device. The system includes an enclosure configured to hold the at least one foot activation device. Additionally, the system includes at least one handle coupled to a top portion of the enclosure, where each handle is positioned above a respective foot activation device and are mutually coupled to one another. Each handle is displaced in a direction toward the respective foot activation device such that each handle selectively activates the respective foot activation device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151541 | Housing Structure of Electronic Keyboard Musical Instrument - A housing structure of an electronic keyboard musical instrument, in which a pivotable upper case can be mounted to and dismounted from a lower case when the upper case is in a semi-open state, thereby improving safety and the working efficiency at the time of assembly and maintenance. Pivot coupling parts each include an engagement protrusion comprised of a narrow-width portion and a wide-width portion. An upper case is formed with engagement holes each comprised of a narrow-width counterpart permitting the narrow-width portion to be inserted thereinto and a wide-width counterpart permitting the wide-width portion to be inserted thereinto. By moving the upper case, having a posture thereof corresponding to a mountable/dismountable angle range, in the direction in which the wide-width portions project, the wide-width portions can be inserted into and removed from the wide-width counterparts. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151542 | PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEM TO INTEGRATE GENERATED SIGNALS WITH SIGNALS FROM A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - A programmable system for integrating signals in a musical instrument including a programmable device that is configured to create re-callable scenes, where the scenes are representations of audio signals generated by signal devices. The programmable system also includes a plurality of input/output modules to couple the signal devices and the musical instrument to the programmable device. Also included in the programmable system is a memory to store the scenes and a switch to change the combination of audio signals that go in and out of the signal path of the musical instrument by switching scenes. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151543 | MUSICAL SOUND GENERATING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING MUSICAL SOUND GENERATION PROCESSING PROGRAM - Upon activation by a power-on operation, a CPU transfers part of waveform data items of predetermined tone colors from a waveform data storage to a waveform RAM, and after this, transfers data items including the remaining waveform data to be transferred. Thereby, a musical sound generating device assigns the transferred waveform data items to make it playable when the transfer of the part of the waveform data has been completed, and changes the assignment of the waveform data to make it playable in an ordinary state when the transfer of the remaining waveform data has been terminated. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151544 | METHOD FOR MUSIC STRUCTURE ANALYSIS - Method for music structure analysis of a piece of music, comprising: determining predetermined features for a plurality of sections of said piece of music, wherein said sections are longer than a shortest time span corresponding to a meaningful part of said piece of music; comparing at least two sections based on said predetermined features; determining a chorus of said piece of music based on a comparison result of said step of comparing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151545 | ENSEMBLE SYSTEM - An ensemble system enabling even performer unskilled in playing a musical instrument to easily grasp the difference in tempo from the performance of the facilitator. The circle corresponding to the performance terminal “Facilitator” is indicated fixedly on the center line of the vertical lines. The circle corresponding to the performance terminal (for example, piano ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151546 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE CREATION AND PLAYBACK OF ANIMATED, INTERPRETIVE, MUSICAL NOTATION AND AUDIO SYNCHRONIZED WITH THE RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF AN ORIGINAL ARTIST - A music application guides a user with some musical experience through the steps of creating and editing a musical enhancement file that enhances and plays in synchronicity with an audio signal of an original artist's recorded performance. This enables others, perhaps with lesser musical ability than the original artist, to play-along with the original artist by following melodic, chordal, rhythmic, and verbal prompts. The music application accounts for differences in the timing of the performance from a standard tempo by guiding the user through the process of creating a tempo map for the performance and by associating the tempo map with MIDI information of the enhancement file. Enhancements may contain MIDI information, audio signal information, and/or video signal information which may be played back in synchronicity with the recorded performance to provide an aural and visual aid to others playing-along who may have less musical experience. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151547 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a recording medium for analyzing chord progressions more accurately. A featuring quantity extraction unit | 2009-06-18 |
20090151548 | POSITION SENSING DEVICE - A method, operation position sensor device for an electronic musical, and musical instrument for detecting an operation position of an operation member in an electronic musical instrument. A determination is made of an amount of measured light resulting from the depression of the operation member has changed in excess of a predetermined difference value a number of times. A determination is made of a difference value of clock counts measured at a last two determinations that the measured light changed in excess of the predetermined difference value in response to determining that the amount of the measured light has changed in excess of the predetermined difference value the number of times. The difference value is converted to a key depression speed. A sound generation command is issued based on the key depression speed to a sound source. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151549 | Electricity generating device for use in an armour arrangement, and an armour arrangement of this kind - An electricity generating device for use in an armor arrangement, and to an armor arrangement. The armor arrangement includes two inert reactive armor modules arranged one behind the other, which each include a plate made of inert material, interposed between steel plates. Sheet-shaped members are mounted or baked onto the inert material. The sheet-shaped members are provided with a number of mutually separate regions in which, or next to which, there are disposed elements which convert mechanical vibrations or shock waves in the inert material into electrical voltage. The elements can include crystals or piezoelectric layers. The ammunition part or ammunition effect which penetrates the inert reactive armor modules and which generates the mechanical vibrations or shock waves provokes in one or more elements the generation of a voltage which can be used to initiate counteragents against the penetration. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151550 | Concepts for Weldable Ballistic Products for Use in Weld Field Repair and Fabrication of Ballistic Resistant Structures - A joinable, ballistic resistant product and methods of manufacturing same are disclosed, comprising at least one ballistic resistant layer; and at least one joinable layer bonded to the at least one ballistic resistant layer; wherein the at least one ballistic resistant layer is composed of a material that sufficiently resists ballistic threats at a lower areal density than comparable materials joinable to a damaged entity; and wherein the at least one joinable layer is composed of a material that is capable of sufficient joinder to the damaged entity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151551 | Hydraulic Motor Having Radial Cylinders and Continuous Variable Displacement - A radial cylinder hydraulic motor having continuously variable displacement capabilities comprises: oscillating hydraulic cylinders ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151552 | SHOE FOR COMPRESSORS - A shoe for compressors, in which lightening and practical strength can be made compatible with each other, is provided. A shoe for compressors, according to the invention, comprises a base portion having a swash-plate sliding contact surface in sliding contact with a swash plate and a semi-spherical portion made integral with the base portion and having a bearing-seat sliding contact surface in sliding contact with a bearing seat, which is in the form of a spherical surface and provided concavely on a piston. A cavity is formed between the base portion and the semi-spherical portion. The base portion and the semi-spherical portion are connected to each other by a solid connecting portion, which passes through centers of the both portions and extends in a central direction of the both portions. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151553 | Air Spring Pneumatic Product Rejection System - A double-acting cylinder and piston mechanism comprising a cylinder ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151554 | HYDROSTATIC DISPLACEMENT UNIT - A hydrostatic displacement unit having pistons which are composed at least partially of a high-grade aluminum material which are made of one piece or a composite to reduce wear. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151555 | Piston with a cooling gallery - A piston for an internal combustion engine is provided. The piston crown includes an interior surface that defines at least in part a cooling gallery and a cooling gallery surface within the piston. An annular surface may defines at least in part an annular passageway that allows fluid communication between an outer surface of the piston and the cooling gallery. Opposing annular surfaces may be abutted with a predetermined force, thereby limiting fluid flow from the cooling gallery to an outer surface of the piston. Further, an annular surface may extend into the cooling gallery to form a deflector along the cooling gallery surface, thereby limiting fluid flow from the cooling gallery to an outer surface of the piston. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151566 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGENERATION OF AN ABSORBENT SOLUTION | 2009-06-18 |
20090151567 | Space efficient hybrid air purifier - A compact, hybrid particulate and gas collector that can be used in an ultra-clean air purification, vehicle emissions control system, gas turbine, or in any other application where space and lower cost is important or in applications where sub-micron and nano-particulate filtering is needed such as in clean rooms and surgical suites. A gas flow enters the device in a first chamber and can be immediately exposed to a high-tension corona discharge electric field which typically results in a strong ionic flow by charging and collecting the incoming effluent (oil mist, soot particles, etc.). Subsequently, the charged flow enters a second zone of high-tension uniform electric field that causes the remaining charged particles to migrate to one of the charged electrodes. One of the electrodes can be made of porous filter material that allows the cleaned gas to flow into an exit zone also containing a high-tension uniform electric field where the remaining effluent can be collected prior to the ultra-clean gas exiting either to ambient air or being re-circulated to be used again by the engine. In some embodiments a dielectric barrier discharge surface can be provided to convert harmful compounds to more desirable substances. Alternate embodiments can include a third zone containing a second substantially uniform electric field as well as coating the porous surface with a catalyst to convert undesirable compounds. Any cross-section of the device may be used. Further treatment of the dust free flow with ultraviolet light, an x-ray or a radiation can be used to kill micro-organisms. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151568 | Space efficient hybrid collector - A compact, hybrid particulate and gas collector that can be used in a vehicle emissions control system, gas turbine, or in any other application where space and lower cost is important or in applications where sub-micron and nano-particulate filtering is needed. A gas flow enters the device in a first chamber and can be immediately exposed to a high-tension corona discharge electric field which typically results in a strong ionic flow by charging and collecting the incoming effluent (oil mist, soot particles, etc.). Subsequently, the charged flow enters a second zone of high-tension uniform electric field that causes the remaining charged particles to migrate to one of the charged electrodes. One of the electrodes can be made of porous filter material that allows the cleaned gas to flow into an exit zone also containing a high-tension uniform electric field where the remaining effluent can be collected prior to the clean gas exiting either to ambient air or being re-circulated to be used again by the engine. In some embodiments a dielectric barrier discharge surface can be provided to convert harmful compounds to more desirable substances. Alternate embodiments can include a third zone containing a second substantially uniform electric field as well as coating the porous surface with a catalyst to convert undesirable compounds. Any cross-section may be used. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151569 | Exhaust Processor for Coating Machine - A coating machine is provided with an exhaust processor. The exhaust processor includes a collator and a pumping and filtering unit. The collector includes a conduit disposed therein, a drawer movable therein under the funnel and at least one vent defined therein. A lower end of the funnel extends into the drawer so that when exhaust goes into the drawer from the conduit, a major portion of paint carried in the exhaust deposits in the drawer. The pumping and filtering unit includes a filter, at least one pipe and a pump. The pipe connects the filter to the vent. The pump pumps the exhaust to the environment from the coating chamber through the exhaust processor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151570 | CRANKCASE VENTILATION FILTER/PRE-SEPARATOR - A filter for removing liquid contaminants from a fluid stream. The filter includes a housing with an internal chamber and inlet and outlet ports. A sump with a drain port is located intermediate the inlet and outlet ports. Expanded aluminum filter media in bunched form is located in the chamber and can be inserted through the inlet port. A support disc supports the downstream end of the filter media at a predetermined axial location within the chamber, and has an aperture allowing contaminant-free gas flow downstream to the outlet port. The liquid contaminants and emission particles are separate by the filter media and agglomerate for collection in the sump and for draining through the drain port, while the support disc prevents the liquid contaminants from migrating downstream along the walls of the housing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151571 | Articles With Antimicrobial Property and Manufacturing Method Thereof - The present invention discloses an article with an antimicrobial property, and a manufacturing method thereof which gives the antimicrobial property to a surface of an article which bacteria or viruses may contact to proliferate themselves, by using the Kimchi lactic acid bacteria culture fluid with antibacterial and antivirus effects. The article needing the antimicrobial effect is provided with the antimicrobial property, by using the Kimchi lactic add bacteria culture fluid with a wide antibacterial spectrum singly or in combination with nano metal particles. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151572 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A GAS FILTER - A cleaning apparatus for a gas filter may include a movable support, a plurality of orifices, and a control system. The orifices may be arranged on the support for selective discharge of cleaning gas toward corresponding ones of filter openings disposed in a segment of a partition in the gas filter when the support is proximate that segment. The orifices may be grouped into at least first and second groups of orifices that may be fluidly connected to first and second valves configured for selective delivery of cleaning gas The control system may be configured to activate the first valve to cause a discharge of cleaning gas from the first group of orifices when the support is proximate a first segment and to activate the second valve to cause a discharge of cleaning gas from the second group of orifices when the support is proximate a second segment. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151573 | Hydraulic Circuit for Instant Beverage Machines, Relief and Safety Valve for Said Circuit and Method for the Preparation of Instant Beverages - Hydraulic circuit for instant beverage machines comprising a tank, a water extraction pipe contained in said tank, a flow-meter connected to said extraction pipe, a pump, a first vibration-damping valve, a boiler, a second relief and safety valve, a water/steam faucet, a third beverage flow valve, a recovery tank. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151574 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM STERILIZED WATER AND AN INSTANT PRODUCT - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151575 | ELEVATED ROTISSERIE FOR GRILL ASSEMBLY - A grill assembly comprising first and second rotisserie towers configured to be attached to opposing ends of a grill. The rotisserie towers are also preferably configured to support a rotisserie at a height to position rotisserie-cooked food over the surface of the grill. The grill is preferably configured to be vertically adjustable and preferably comprises a plurality of juice-catching channels configured to collect food juices from cooked food and deliver said juices to the front of the grill. Each rotisserie tower preferably comprising a rotisserie tower attachment structure detachably attached to said grill. Said grill assembly preferably further comprising a rotisserie rod configured to be rotationally supported on either side by respective first and second rotisserie towers. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151596 | Fastload rail carrier for motor vehicles, freight and passengers - This invention is a rail grade load/unload rail carrier with primary vertical load bearing sub-assemblies positioned above the carrier body floor. Carrier body sub-assemblies are vertical columns with stay cables attached to rail carrier bar joist sides. The design features carrier body floor elevation slightly above rail grade, and detachable rail wheel bogies outside the carrier body, to enable motor vehicle rail grade loading/unloading. Rail wheel bogie variants may be used for rail gage adaptation. Further, loaded motor vehicles provide rail carrier motive power; drive wheels protruding downward through carrier floor apertures to bear on rail flanking traction strips. Traction strips connect to a vehicle staging platform which has; integral rails, rail line connection, and highway access. Autonomous motor vehicle carrier translation along rails and across the staging area, negates need for conventional rail terminal handling facilities. Alternatively, the staging platform provides a maneuvering surface for portable lifting equipment to handle non-motorized cargo, including intermodal freight containers and passenger enclosures. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151597 | SLOTTED JOINT FOR A DRIVE LINK - The present invention relates to a slotted joint comprising a central pin and an outer tube. In one embodiment, the slotted joint comprises a first and second elastomer arm, which are bonded to an outer surface of the central pin diametrically opposite each other and spaced apart from each other to form a first and second space. The slotted joint further comprises a first abutment positioned in the first space and a second abutment positioned in the second space. The first and second abutments include an abutment part made of a rigid material and a cylindrical sector made of an elastomer. The cylindrical sector may be bonded to an outer surface the central pin and to an inner surface of the abutment part. An outside face of the cylindrical sector is spaced apart from the inner surface of the outer tube when the joint is at rest. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151598 | VAPOR PHASE CORROSION INHIBITORS AND METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to new substance combinations as vapor phase corrosion inhibitors for protecting a broad range of customary utility metals, including iron, chromium, nickel, tin, zinc, aluminum, copper, magnesium and their alloys, against corrosion in humid climates. Said substance combinations comprise (1) at least one C | 2009-06-18 |
20090151599 | Porphyrazine Coloring Matter, Ink, Ink Set and Colored Product - The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter represented by the following formula (1): | 2009-06-18 |
20090151600 | Mussel Bioadhesive - The present invention relates to a bioadhesive derived from mussel. In particular, it relates to a novel | 2009-06-18 |
20090151601 | LOW VOC WATERBASED COATINGS WITH EFFLORESCENCE RESISTANCE - A method to improve an efflorescence resistance of film forming compositions. The method comprises the step of adding a coalescent aid comprising a fatty acid ester to the film forming composition, the fatty acid ester has a formula of RCOOX wherein R is a hydrocarbyl having one or more aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds, and X is selected from a group consisting of: a saturated hydrocarbyl, a hydrocarbyl having one or more aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds and a substituted hydrocarbyl. These non volatile organic fatty acid ester based coalescents impart superior efflorescence resistance and resistance to color change to film forming compositions, including latex paints, versus conventional, VOC coalescent solvent. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151602 | NON-CEMENT FIRE DOOR CORE - The present invention describes a fire resistant building material composition, useful for example as a fire door core and to a method of making this composition. The building material of the present invention is prepared from an aqueous mixture of predominately expanded perlite, a small amount of a binder component consisting essentially of calcined gypsum and an organic binder, and optionally a fibrous reinforcement. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151603 | CEMENT-BASED FIRE DOOR CORE - The present invention describes an improved building material composition, useful for example as a fire door core. The building material of the present invention is prepared by compressing an aqueous mixture of expanded perlite and a fast setting, cementitious composition consisting essentially of a hydraulic cement, preferably Portland cement, and a pozzolan additive selected from the group consisting of metakaolin, VCAS and mixtures thereof, and preferably also includes an organic binder and a fibrous reinforcement. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151604 | Cement additive and cement composition - A cement additive contains industrial waste and has the effect of inhibiting formation of monosulfate in a hardened cementitious material. The cement additive contains specifically calcium carbonate, gypsum and coal ash and/or blast-furnace slag powder. This enables efficient use of industrial waste, allows inhibiting monosulfate formation in the hardened cementitious material, and allows producing a hardened cementitious material having good durability (sulfate resistance). | 2009-06-18 |
20090151605 | Table, Particularly a Bar or Bistro Table - Disclosed is a table with a table top which is connected via a table leg to a pedestal which can be placed on the ground. Between the table top and the pedestal is arranged a swivel joint, by means of which the table top is pivotable relative to the pedestal about at least one swivel axis aligned perpendicular to the lengthwise extension of the table leg. The table has a catch device adjustable between an open position and a closed position for the swivel joint by means of which the table top is fixable in different swivel positions relative to the pedestal. The table top is connected so that it is rotatable about a rotation axis oriented more or less perpendicular to its horizontal plane and is drive connected to the catch device so that said catch device is adjustable between the open position and the closed position by turning the table top about the rotation axis. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151636 | RPSC AND RF FEEDTHROUGH - The present invention generally comprises an apparatus having an RF choke and a remote plasma source combined into a single unit. Process gases may be introduced to the chamber via the showerhead assembly which may be driven as an RF electrode. The gas feed tube may provide process gases and the cleaning gases to the process chamber. The inside of the gas feed tube may remain at a zero RF field to avoid premature gas breakdown within the gas feed tube that may lead to parasitic plasma formation between the gas source and the showerhead during processing. Igniting the cleaning gas plasma within the gas feed tube permits the plasma to be ignited closer to the processing chamber. Thus, RF current travels along the outside of the apparatus during deposition and microwave current ignites a plasma within the apparatus before feeding the plasma to the processing chamber. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151637 | MICROWAVE-EXCITED PLASMA SOURCE USING RIDGED WAVE-GUIDE LINE-TYPE MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTOR - A microwave-excited plasma source using a ridged wave-guide line-type microwave plasma reactor is disclosed. The microwave-excited plasma source comprises a reaction chamber, a ridged wave-guide and a separation plate. The ridged wave-guide is disposed on the reaction chamber, and comprises a frame portion, a ridge portion and a line-shaped slot. The line-shaped slot is disposed on a first side of the frame portion, and the ridge portion facing the line-shaped slot is disposed on a second side of the frame portion. The separation plate is disposed on the line-shaped slot. Moreover, the ridged wave-guide is suitable for concentrating microwave power, which is transmitted to the reaction chamber through the line-shaped slot in order to excite plasma. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151638 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus includes: a lift mechanism which, in a process vessel, moves down a stage to a standby position when plasma processing is not performed and moves up the stage to a processing position when the plasma processing is performed; a holding member detachably holding a mask which is to cover an outer peripheral edge portion of the substrate, between the standby position and the processing position; and a positioning mechanism positioning the mask on the stage, wherein: the mask is held while being horizontally movable without being positioned by the holding member; and when the stage is moved up from the standby position toward the processing position, the mask is transferred from the holding member onto the stage, and the mask is positioned on the stage by the positioning mechanism. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151639 | Gas processing apparatus and gas processing method - A gas processing apparatus | 2009-06-18 |
20090151640 | Poultry selection method to improve the egg production rate - The present invention discloses a poultry selection method to improve the egg production rate, the method comprises steps of collecting protein samples and egg productivity information of multiple poultry groups, transforming these information into multiple scores, ranks, and their corresponding codes; the next step is to combine the corresponding codes to form regional codes, and compare the matching rate; and select the poultry with the required egg production. The present invention further discloses another method, comprising: the collecting and ranking of protein samples and egg productivity information of known and unknown poultry groups to sort out the ratings; select a poultry group having the required egg production from the known group; define the regional codes based on the ratings of the known group; compare the ratings between the known and unknown groups, select the poultry (from the unknown group) with the same regional codes to the previously selected poultry group with required egg production; and select the poultry with required egg production according to the matching rate after the comparison. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151641 | Milking Cup and Milking Method - An apparatus for milking animals having a housing and a suction element arranged inside the housing wherein a pulsation chamber and a teat chamber are formed in said housing at the suction element and wherein at least one opening assigned to the pulsation chamber is provided to apply a gas to the pulsation chamber. Said pulsation chamber is subdivided into multiple pulsation compartments substantially separate from one another. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151642 | Method and Device for Milking Animals - The present invention relates to a method for milking animals wherein a negative pressure is periodically built up and relieved in a teat cup gap at a predetermined rate. The negative pressure is maintained over a predetermined suction phase (b) and relieved over a predetermined rest phase (d). The ratio between the suction phase (b) and the rest phase (d) changes at least once during the milking operation. In a preferred embodiment the first duration does not exceed a predetermined, first limit value and the second duration does not fall beneath a predetermined, second limit value. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151643 | Treat-Dispensing Tug Toy - The treat-dispensing tug toy is a pet toy intended for the convenient dispensing of dog treats or similar chewable pet food during interactive play between a dog and its owner. The toy has a hollow, handle portion and a nose portion with a ring for attaching a rope or pull toy. The handle portion has an access hole with a removable cap and may be filled with dog treats. The handle portion ends in a sleeve with a plurality of holes spaced radially about its circumference. The nose portion slides over the sleeve. When a dog pulls on the rope or pull toy, the nose portion slides and uncovers the holes on the sleeve, thus dispensing the dog treats. The resistance of the treat dispensing tug toy may be adjusted to accommodate different sizes and breeds of dogs. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151644 | CATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cattle management system and method are provided for managing numerous routine and non-routine management activities. The system and method incorporate a data processing system wherein comprehensive data is gathered and maintained on each individual animal as well as on selected groups of animals. Preferably, a central database is used which allows enhanced functionality with respect to not only data entry and data transfer, but also with respect to providing system generated management recommendations. Some significant functionality of the present invention includes the ability to track the location of each individual animal by utilizing unique identification data for each animal, recording all monitored events that take place at each location during the animal's production cycle, and reporting the events and locations as required to government entities, financial institutions, and other entities within the cattle industry. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151645 | PET WASTE RECEPTACLE - A sanitary pet waste receptacle for use when walking or otherwise exercising a person's pet. The receptacle preferably includes a plurality of compartments for separately storing plural items, such as empty pet waste containment bags, used pet waste containment bags, disposable hand wipes, and the like. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151647 | Inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system, and method and kit for preparing same - An inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system has an inflatable pen with an inflatable, peripheral side wall attached to a bottom. A liner that drapes the interior surfaces of the inflatable pen is fastened to the pen. The inflatable, peripheral side wall comprises a plurality of discretely inflatable segments disposed one atop another to allow for height-adjustment of the inflatable, peripheral side wall. The liner has a band biasing a peripheral portion of the liner into a wall seam between adjacent segments of the inflatable, peripheral side wall. The inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system includes a feeder. A method and a kit for preparing the inflatable multi-purpose whelping system are also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151648 | GROOMING TOOL - An animal grooming tool. The animal grooming tool comprises a handle having a proximal end, a distal end and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The handle delimits an internal channel disposed therein. The tool also comprises a brush head integrally attached to the distal end and extending therefrom, the brush head further delimiting the internal channel disposed therein. The brush head has a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a plurality of openings defined therethrough and communicating with the channel. The tool further comprises a stabilizer inserted into and extending within the channel. The stabilizer has an open first end, a closed second end and a body disposed between the open first end and the closed second end. The body has a plurality of apertures defined therethrough and aligned with the openings of the bottom wall. During operation, fluid discharges through the open first end flows through the plurality of apertures and out of the plurality of openings and onto the animal. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151649 | CHEWABLE ANIMAL TOY - A chewable animal toy having an edible core and a tearable outer shell molded around the edible core such that a portion of the edible core protrudes from the outer shell is provided. Further provided is a mold unit for making the chewable animal toy having a first mold half including a first mold cavity and a second mold half having a second mold cavity. The second mold half is engageable with the first mold half such that the first and second mold cavities cooperatively define an outer shell mold cavity. A first pocket is defined between the first and second mold halves that is adapted to receive a first protruding portion of the edible core. A first shut off defined within the first pocket is adapted to surround the first protruding portion of the edible core such that it is substantially isolated from the outer shell mold cavity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151650 | Apparatus to prevent pets climbing a christmas tree - An apparatus to prevent a pet climbing up a Christmas tree includes a screen member having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. The screen member is formed from a pre-selected material. An aperture, having a second predetermined size, is formed through the screen member at a predetermined location for receiving therein a trunk of such Christmas tree. A slit is formed through the screen member beginning at an outer edge thereof and extending to an edge of a perimeter of such aperture to enable placing the screen member around the trunk. There is further a mechanism engageable with each of the screen member and a bottom branch of the Christmas tree for connecting such screen member to such Christmas tree beneath bottom the bottom branches thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151651 | Stretchable Leash and Assembly - A stretchable leash and assembly is disclosed for a handler's restraint or control of an animal or human subject made from an elastic material or fabric. The leash material or fabric has a cross section with its width substantially longer than its height. At its distal end, a small length of the leash material or fabric is overlapped and thereby looped upon itself by running the distal end through a buckle or hoop attached to a clasp and securely attaching the distal end to a portion of the overlapped length of the leash material or fabric. At its proximal end, a longer length of the leash material or fabric is overlapped and thereby looped upon itself and securely attached to a portion of the overlapped length to form a loop handle. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151652 | Gas Water Heater With Harmful Gas Monitoring And Warning Functions And The Method of Monitoring And Warning - A gas water heater with a warning function, the gas water heater being disposed in a facility and comprising: a gas water heater main body including a controller having a warning cell; and a gas detecting unit separate from the main body and disposed at an indoor monitoring point of the facility, the gas detecting unit having a gas sensor and being in communication with the controller. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151653 | Water Heater with Condensing Flue - A water heater has a burner positioned below a vertical centrally located flue with heat exchange capacity enhanced by a multiplicity of rectangular metal fins which are welded on the inside of the vertical central flue. The central flue extends upwardly within a water tank. The central flue transitions to a smaller diameter downwardly draining helically coiled condensing flue. Approximately 80% of the heat from the combustion gases is transferred to the water within the water tank through the wall of the central flue without condensation. An additional 10% or more of the combustion heat is transferred to the water accompanied by condensation of water in the coiled flue. A fan draws the combustion gases through the central flue and the coiled condensing flue and supplies the combustion gases to an exterior vent. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151654 | WATER HEATER - There is provided an indoor mounting water heater in which combustion exhaust gas is discharged to the outdoors via an exhaust duct, wherein a decrease in draft force caused when the number of burner groups to be burned is reduced by a capacity changeover mechanism to decrease the combustion capacity can be prevented, and the heat efficiency can be improved. An air supply chamber | 2009-06-18 |
20090151655 | HEAT TUBE ASSEMBLY - A heat tube assembly includes a tank mounting flange, a first heat tube and a second heat tube. The U configuration first heat tube has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are mounted in spaced relation to the mounting flange. A mounting for an open flame burner is provided at the first end of the first heat tube. A first exhaust is provided at the second end of the first heat tube. The U configuration second heat tube has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are mounted in spaced relation to the mounting flange. A coupling is provided for connecting a conduit from an engine exhaust to the first end of the second heat tube. A second exhaust is provided at the second end of the second heat tube. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151666 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus is mounted above a valve stem of a valve for opening and closing the valve. The apparatus includes an upper and a lower housing; an upper electromagnet in the upper housing; a lower electromagnet in the lower housing; at least one permanent magnet that penetrates the electromagnets; an upper plate between the permanent magnet and the upper housing; and a lower plate between the permanent magnet and the lower housing, which opens and closes the valve. The apparatus may also include an upper coil spring assembly mounted in the upper housing, and a lower coil spring assembly mounted in the lower housing, each coil spring assembly including at least two coil springs. The apparatus may also include an upper damper at the top of the upper housing, and a lower damper at the bottom of the lower housing. Oil may be provided in the housings. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151667 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE INSTANT WHEN THE MOVABLE ELEMENT OF A SOLENOID VALVE REACHES ITS END POSITION FOLLOWING ENERGIZATION OF THE SOLENOID, BY MEANS OF AN ANALYSIS OF THE SWITCHING FREQUENCE OF THE SOLENOID DRIVING CURRENT - The movable element of a solenoid valve is displaced by means of application to the solenoid of alternating phases at constant voltage and at zero voltage, so as to give rise to an alternation of phases of charging and discharging of the solenoid (switching), corresponding to increases and decreases of current around a substantially constant current value. The alternating phases at constant voltage and at zero voltage are controlled so that the phase at constant voltage is maintained for a pre-set time and the phase at zero voltage is terminated when the decreasing current reaches a pre-set value. Alternatively, it is possible to envisage that the phase at constant voltage will be terminated when the increasing current reaches a pre-set value and the phase at zero voltage is maintained for a pre-set time, or else again that both the phase at constant voltage and the phase at zero voltage will be terminated when the increasing current or decreasing current reaches a pre-set value. In any case, the duration of each cycle of charging and discharging of the solenoid is constantly monitored. It is thus possible to identify the instant at which the movable element of the solenoid valve reaches its end-of-travel position as the instant that separates two successive cycles of charging and discharging of the solenoid having durations that differ from one another by a value higher than a pre-set threshold value. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151668 | DEVICE FOR COUPLING VALVE ACTIVATING LEVERS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Device for coupling two valve activating levers of an internal combustion engine with at least one carrier body ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151669 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus of an engine includes: a control shaft; a driving arm rotatable around the control shaft by a cam of a camshaft; a first rocker arm rotatable around the control shaft, that is operated by the driving arm so as to drive a first valve through a first swing arm; a second rocker arm rotatable around the control shaft, that is operated by the driving arm so as to drive a second valve through a second swing arm; and a mediating device rotatable around the control shaft, that transmits a movement of the driving arm to the first and second rocker arms. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151670 | VARIABLE VALVE APPARATUS - A variable valve apparatus includes a swing arm that includes a first body that pivots in response to rotation of an input cam, and a second body hingedly connected to the first body at a first connection. A connecting portion connects and disconnects the bodies at a second connection, in response to hydraulic pressure supplied thereto. When hydraulic pressure is not supplied to the connecting portion, the second body is connected to the first body and pivots along with the first body to open a valve. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151671 | CONTROLLER FOR VANE-TYPE VARIABLE TIMING ADJUSTING MECHANISM - One-way valves ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151672 | OIL SUPPLY STRUCTURE FOR CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS AND CYLINDER HEAD EMPLOYING THE SAME - An oil supply structure of a continuously variable valve timing apparatus includes: a first oil filter to receive and filter oil from a main gallery; a first oil control valve to receive oil from the first oil filter; a first continuously variable valve timing apparatus to receive oil from the first oil control valve; a second oil filter to receive and filter oil from the main gallery; a second oil control valve to receive oil from the second oil filter; a second continuously variable valve timing apparatus to receive oil from the second oil control valve; and an oil supply line in a cylinder head, that fluidly connects the main gallery, the oil filters, the oil control valves, and the continuously variable valve timing apparatuses. The cylinder head includes the oil supply line, and various holes for the components of the oil supply structure to be disposed therein. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151673 | VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM - A variable valve system includes a variable valve lifter for changing a first lift amount of one or more valves at a predetermined engine speed; a variable valve timing portion for controlling opening and closing timing of one or more valves; and a cylinder deactivation portion that changes a second lift amount of two or more valves in an alternating pattern. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151674 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A valve lift may be continuously varied by an apparatus that includes: an input cam provided on an input shaft; a mediating lever that moves upwards or downwards by the input cam and is formed with an output cam; a valve unit operated by the output cam; and a control device that is coupled to the mediating lever and is capable of changing a contact point between valve unit and the output cam of the mediating lever. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151675 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A lift of a valve of an engine may continuously be varied by an apparatus that includes: an input cam provided on an input shaft; a pivot shaft provided in parallel with the input shaft; a lever that rotates around the pivot shaft by a rotation of the input cam and operates the valve; and a lift varying device capable of varying a relative distance between the pivot shaft and the input shaft. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151676 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus includes a camshaft with a first cam lobe and a second cam lobe, a cam follower with a first follower contacting the first cam lobe and a second follower contacting the second cam lobe, a connection rotatably connecting the first follower to the second follower, a main body supporting the first follower and the second follower, a connector selectively connecting the first follower and the second follower to the main body, a lost motion elastic member provided on the main body for supplying restoring force to the first follower and the second follower, and a valve configured to be opened and closed by the cam follower. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151677 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve apparatus includes a high lift cam and a low lift cam in parallel with the high lift cam. A tappet body includes a high lift tappet body that constantly contacts the high lift cam, and a low lift tappet body that is disposed in the high lift tappet body and selectively contacts the low lift cam. An inner column is connected with a valve and reciprocally disposed within the low lift tappet body. A supporting member is disposed below the tappet body. A lost motion elastic member is disposed between the supporting member and the tappet body for supplying restoring force to the tappet body. A first connector selectively connects the high lift tappet body and the low lift tappet body. A second connector selectively connects the low lift tappet body and the inner column. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151678 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus may include a camshaft in which a cam is formed co-axially thereon; a variable shaft in which a groove is formed in an exterior circumference at a portion thereof, wherein the variable shaft is disposed in parallel with the camshaft; a variable guide, one end surface of which contacts the cam and the other end surface of which is inserted inside the groove of the variable shaft; a lever through which the variable shaft is rotatably inserted and on which the variable guide is slidably mounted; and a valve that is selectively lifted by the lever, wherein the variable guide selectively is inserted into the groove of the variable shaft to vary lift amount of the valve in accordance with rotation of the variable shaft. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151679 | Hydraulic Pressure Control Device of Variable Valve System - A hydraulic pressure control apparatus of a variable valve system may include a variable valve device for controlling lift characteristics of a valve, a hydraulic pressure control pipe in which an slot is formed from the interior toward the exterior and hydraulic pressure is supplied to the inside thereof, and a driving unit for rotating the hydraulic pressure control pipe, wherein the hydraulic pressure is selectively transferred to the variable valve through the slot according to a rotation of the hydraulic pressure control pipe. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151680 | OIL GALLERY FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS OF A CYLINDER HEAD - An oil gallery for a variable valve timing apparatus of a cylinder head includes an advance oil supply passage that fluidly connects an oil control valve hole and a variable valve timing journal, a retard oil supply passage that fluidly connects the oil control valve hole and the variable valve timing journal, and an oil chamber in at least one of the oil supply passages. The oil chamber may have a slanted ceiling that may slant upward toward an outlet opening of the oil chamber. The uppermost point of the ceiling may be positioned at the oil outlet. The lowermost point of the outlet opening may be above the bottom surface of the oil chamber. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151681 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an outer body connected with a valve for opening and closing the valve, an inner body that is reciprocally disposed within the outer body and contacts a first input cam configured to an input shaft, a lost motion spring disposed between the outer body and the inner body, a connecting portion selectively connecting the outer body and the inner body, a hydraulic pressure supplying portion supplying hydraulic pressure to the connecting portion, and a lubrication circuit supplying lubricant to a contacting portion of the first input cam and the inner body. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151682 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a low lift cam, a high lift cam in parallel with the low lift cam, a low lift tappet body that selectively contacts the low lift cam, a high lift tappet body disposed within the low lift tappet body and constantly contacting the high lift cam, a guide portion that is connected with a valve and selectively connects the low lift tappet body and the high lift tappet body, and a lost motion spring that is disposed between the guide portion and the low lift tappet body and supplies restoring force to the low lift tappet body. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151683 | Fluid System for Oscillating-Piston Engines - The fluid system is intended for an oscillating-piston engine ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151684 | STARTER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A starter arrangement for an internal combustion engine the arrangement including a starter motor having a pinion gear coupled to an output shaft, the pinion gear being arranged in constant engagement with a corresponding crank gear of a crank wheel located between an engine block and a flywheel of the engine. The crank wheel is operatively coupled to a crankshaft of the engine via a one-way clutch unit loosely fitted to an end of the crankshaft, the crankshaft including a circumferential slot carrying a clip ring. The one-way clutch unit including a tube shaped hub loosely fitted to an end of the crankshaft, the axial movement of the one-way hub is fixed via a clip-ring in co-operation with a first axially delimiting member and a second axially delimiting member at least partially enclosed by the hub. | 2009-06-18 |