27th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130168381 | HEAT GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing an article is provided. The method includes applying a coating onto a fabric layer, wherein the coating absorbs solar energy and converts solar energy into electrical energy. Moreover, the method includes applying a membrane onto the fabric layer. An insulation layer is applied onto the membrane. Further, a heat conductive coating is applied onto at least one of the membrane and the insulation layer. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168382 | PLANAR HEATING BODY - Provided is a planar heating body characterized by comprising: a knitted structure; a plurality of first heating threads which are laterally woven with a space therebetween in the longitudinal direction in the knitted structure; and a plurality of conducting threads which are longitudinally woven in edge sections at both sides of the knitted structure in the lateral direction. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168383 | CERAMIC HEATING DEVICE - Ceramic heating devices with a three-dimensional ceramic element are disclosed for protecting surfaces from icing. The shape of the three-dimensional ceramic element can be configured to physically match to the three-dimensional profile of the protected surface, allowing for high thermal coupling with the surface. The shape of the three-dimensional ceramic element can also be configured to form an aerodynamic surface typically found on the exterior of aircraft. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168384 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED OVEN DIVIDER - A cavity divider is provided for use within an appliance cavity to partition the appliance cavity into a plurality of sub-cavities. The appliance cavity has a sending coil. The cavity divider comprises a pick-up coil and a heating element, whereby the sending coil is configured to be inductively coupled to the pick-up coil, whereby an electrical current generated in the pick-up coil provides power to the heating element. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168385 | MOTOR-DRIVEN COOKTOP AND COOKING CONTAINER THAT CAN BE USED ON SAID COOKTOP - The cooking hob ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168386 | METHOD FOR UNIFORMLY HEATING PRODUCTS BY MEANS OF A HIGH-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC ALTERNATING FIELD - The present invention relates to a method and device for uniformly heating products, the products ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168387 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE VESSELS AND MULTIPLE WOOD-TRANSPORTING CARTS - A wood treatment method and apparatus that utilizes at least two carts for transporting bundles of wood into, out of, and between at least two wood treatment vessels. In certain situations, each of the carts can move along a dedicated path and can be located exterior to the vessels during treatment. As a result, the process can have a minimal cycle time, while maximizing throughput from the facility. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168388 | COOKING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Provided herein are a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes a cavity, and a microwave generator to generate and output microwaves of a plurality of frequencies to heat an object within the cavity, wherein the microwave generator includes a controller to calculate heating efficiencies based on microwaves reflected by the inside of the cavity from among the output microwaves and to calculate heating modes consisting of microwaves for heating, during a scanning session and to control the heating modes so as to achieve the equal heating time during a heating session. Thereby, the object within the cavity is uniformly heated. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168389 | MICROWAVE HEATING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - Four microwave introduction ports are arranged to deviate from directly above a wafer in such a way that the long sides thereof are in parallel to at least one of the four straight sides. The top surface of a rectifying plate which surrounds the wafer is inclined so as to be widened from the side of the wafer (inner side) toward the side of a sidewall portion (outer side) to form an inclined portion. The inclined portion is disposed to face the four microwave introduction ports in a vertical direction. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168390 | MICROWAVE HEATING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - In the microwave heating apparatus, four microwave introduction ports are arranged at positions spaced apart from each other at an angle of about 90° in a ceiling portion of a processing chamber in such a way that the long sides and the short sides thereof are in parallel to inner surfaces of four sidewalls. The microwave introduction port are disposed in such a way that each of the microwave introduction ports are not overlapped with another microwave introduction port whose long sides are in parallel to the long sides of the corresponding microwave introduction port when the corresponding microwave introduction port is moved in translation in a direction perpendicular to the long sides thereof. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168391 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container for storing and transporting content is provided. The container has the strength to hold up to one hundred and fifty pounds of contents while being stacked up to eight high. The container may be loaded in a flattened configuration and then erected to enclose the contents. The container is also collapsible for ease of storage and transport. In some embodiments, the container includes wings that attach the end walls to the front and back walls and maintain the container in an upright configuration. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168392 | Fuel Filler Port - Present invention provides a fuel filler port preventing a flowing back fuel from overflowing from the fuel filler port. The fuel filler port includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member are provided from upward to downward direction in written order. The second member is provided with a plurality of guiding projections and a fuel outlet provided between the adjacent projections. Since an inner diameter of the first opining is equal to an outer diameter of the fuel filler nozzle inserted, the flowing back fuel hardly flows through a gap between the first opening and the fuel filler nozzle. The flowing back fuel is discharged to the outside of a fuel filler pipe via the fuel outlet. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168393 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SURFACE-MODIFIED FLUORORESIN FILM/THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITE - The present invention aims at providing a composite of a surface-modified fluororesin film and a thermoplastic resin bonded to each other, and medical equipment containing the composite. A method for producing a fluororesin/thermoplastic resin composite includes roughening a surface of a fluororesin film by ion beam irradiation from an ion source, and pressure-bonding the surface-modified fluororesin film obtained in the surface roughening step and a thermoplastic resin while maintaining the thermoplastic resin in a fluid state. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168394 | PLASTIC CONTAINER - The plastic container has a lid and a receptacle, the receptacle and lid having corresponding engagement portions matingly shaped for the lid and receptacle to be maintained in a closed configuration by a resilient effect. In one embodiment, the lid has a handle lip extending vertically downwardly from a horizontal edge of the lid, the handle lip being shaped to allow over-coming the resilient effect when manually pulled upwardly; the receptacle having a barrier strip covering the handle lip and pre-venting manual pulling access thereto, but being tearable to allow its manual removal. In an other embodiment, the receptacle has an upwardly protruding receptacle rib providing sealing abutment support to the lid closure, a gutter surrounding the receptacle rib, and the receptacle wall portion has an engagement portion matingly shaped to resiliently receive the outwardly protruding rib of the lid and inclined so as to face both inwardly and downwardly. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168395 | SELF-LOCKING CONTAINER - Method and apparatus to provide a self-locking container to prevent unwanted access to materials stored in the container as a result of exposure to conditions that compromise the effectiveness or safety of the materials. A container may be threaded to receive a threaded lid, and the container may comprise a bolt movable within a channel from a retracted position, which allows the lid to be threadably connected or removed, to a locked position, which prevents removal of the lid. The bolt is movable to the locked position by a drive member, such as a bimetallic strip or a shape-memory element that drive the bolt in response to exposure to the condition that compromises the material. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168396 | TRASH CAN WITH BAG COLLAR - A container assembly is presented that includes a container and a collar supported by the container. The container possesses a bottom surface, at least one wall with at least one top edge extending from the bottom surface. The collar includes at least one inner wall and at least one outer wall, with at least one curved edge joining the at least one outer wall and the at least one inner wall. The inner and outer walls form a channel. In one embodiment, a flexible liner is held in place by the collar. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168397 | FUEL TANK FOR VEHICLE - A fuel tank for a vehicle is formed of a tank main body in which an upper tank and a lower tank ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168398 | THERMALLY INSULATED FLUID STORAGE VESSELS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A fluid storage vessel can include an expanded polystyrene (EPS) core formed into an integrated unit so that it can reliably withstand the hydrostatic pressures of large volumes of water (or other liquids). The EPS core can be wrapped with a high tensile strength material to accommodate performance under full volume loads. The vessel can be coated on the exterior and/or interior with a fiber reinforced cementitious composite. A vessel can optionally include thermostatically controlled heaters for use in cold environments. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168399 | COOLER BOTTLE - A drinks container includes a circumferential recess, the recess having a diameter which is smaller than adjacent portions of the container; a sleeve received in the recess, the sleeve having an inner diameter which is smaller than the adjacent portions of the container and containing the constituents of an endothermic reaction; wherein the constituents are separated from one another in an unactivated configuration and are combined in an activated configuration thereby causing an endothermic reaction; wherein the container or sleeve is deformable to allow the sleeve to be received over the adjacent portions when the sleeve is in the unactivated configuration. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168400 | Container with Concertina Side Walls and Base - A collapsible container or reservoir including at least one side wall region ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168401 | EXPANDABLE CONTAINER - An expandable container has a bellows portion within its body that permits the container to change volume as the bellows portion expands or collapses. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168402 | COVERING TO EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE AND REGULATE THE POTENCY OF AIR FRESHENING PRODUCTS - A covering for an air freshener includes one or more walls including one or more apertures. The covering also includes a first opening configured to permit insertion of an air freshener and a second opening configured to permit passage of a hanger attached to the air freshener. The covering is configured to house the air freshener while hanging from a support member via the hanger. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168403 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH HIGH-CAPACITY CARTRIDGE AND CAPABILITY OF MORE FREQUENT REPLENISHMENT - The present disclosure relates to packaging containers for holding a plurality of test sensors. The packaging container may include a first semi-circular housing and a second semi-circular housing. The first semi-circular housing has a plurality of first test sensor containing regions. Each of the plurality of the first test sensor containing regions is adapted to contain at least one test sensor having a top portion covered by a foil cover. The second semi-circular housing has a plurality of second test sensor containing regions. Each of the plurality of the second test sensor containing regions is adapted to contain at least one test sensor. The second semi-circular housing has a top portion. The first semi-circular housing and the second semi-circular housing are positioned adjacent to each other. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168404 | REMOVABLE NOTEPAPER DISPENSER - A removable notepaper dispenser comprises a box body, consisting of a set of hollow cases; notches and grooves with small notches are formed separately onto three adjacent sides around the opening of the cases, such that openings and two holding spaces with small notches are formed into the assembled box body; an elastic body, which is placed into the box body; removable notepaper assemblies of three dimensions, of which, the biggest removable notepaper assembly is placed into the box body correspondingly to the opening, such that a notepaper is partially exposed out of the opening; the other two are set separately into the holding space and a notepaper is partially exposed out of the small notch. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168405 | MEDICAMENT DISPENSING MACHINE - The disclosed device increases the accommodation amount of blister packages and enables smooth dispensing even if a blister package is bent or similar. The device is provided with: a device body ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168406 | FEEDING DEVICE FOR A BALLS-SORTING MACHINE - A feeding device for a balls-sorting machine serves to guide balls to a rotary ball-carrying disc disposed in a housing, the ball-carrying disc is formed with a plurality of ball-falling hoes. The feeding device comprises: a feeding hoper, a dividing device, and a control unit. The feeding hopper includes a feeding hole and a feeding passage connected to the housing. The dividing device is abutted against the ball-carrying disc and formed with a receiving space, and a sub-inputting hole and a sub-outputting hole which are in communication with the receiving space, the sub-inputting hole is connected to the feeding passage, and the sub-outputting hole is located corresponding to the ball-falling holes of the ball-carrying disc. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168407 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS - An apparatus for dispensing incontinence products includes a base defining a base axis and having an internal chamber, and a support disposed within the internal chamber of the base. The support is arranged to support at least two incontinence products in superposed relation. The support is dimensioned and adapted to translate within the internal chamber along the base axis to direct the incontinence products toward an access opening associated with the base to permit individual and/or sequential removal of the incontinence products through the access opening by the user. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168408 | Method and Apparatus for Preventing Disease Spread - A device for preventing the spread of disease especially in healthcare and food handling facilities by making it very quick and easy to disinfect hands without having to take extra steps. A small, disinfectant-filled bottle, typically flat, that fits snugly to the waist on a belt, or attached to a pocket, allows almost instantaneous disinfecting of hands simply by reaching down and spraying a small amount of disinfectant fluid on the hand while walking, standing or performing just about any other task. Being generally light and smooth, the device resists hanging up on material or objects, and it can be worn by both male and female personnel. A concave valve prevents false spraying. When empty, the device can be disposed of without any messy refilling. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168409 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND APPLYING BIOMATERIALS - A device and method for mixing and applying biomaterials comprising a plunger having a plunger body and a dispensing surface, wherein the plunger body is displaceable within a syringe barrel, a shaft within the plunger body having a first end and a second end, wherein the shaft is positioned to extend through and from the plunger body, a mixing surface attached to the first end of the shaft, and a locking device that enables the mixing surface to alternate between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the mixing surface projects from the dispensing surface in the extended position to promote mixing of the substance, and wherein the mixing surface is retracted through the dispensing surface into the plunger body in the retracted position such the dispensing surface may act on and dispense the substance. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168410 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS ENCOMPASSING GAS REMOVAL - Systems are described for delivery of a wide variety of materials in which liquid and gas or vapor states are concurrently present, from a package preferably including a fluid-containing collapsible liner. Headspace gas is removed from a pressure dispensing package prior to liquid dispensation therefrom, and ingress gas is removed thereafter during dispensation operation. At least one sensor senses presence of gas or a gas-liquid interface in a reservoir or gas-liquid separation region. A gas removal system including an integral reservoir, at least one sensor, and at least one flow control elements may be included within a connector adapted to mate with a pressure dispensing package, for highly efficient removal of gas from the liquid being dispensed from the container. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168411 | Product Dispensing System - A product dispensing system includes a flow control device configured to regulate a first ingredient. A pump module is configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient. A controller is configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe. The controller is further configured to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168412 | CLOSEABLE OPENING DEVICE FOR A SEALED PACKAGE - The invention relates to a closeable opening device ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168413 | DISPENSING MODULE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A DISPENSING MODULE - The invention relates to a dispensing module ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168414 | LIFTING AND ROTATING WATER RESERVOIR WITH ATTACHED WATER BOTTLE FOR DISPENSING OF WATER FROM WATER COOLER - A water dispensing apparatus includes a lifting system and a water reservoir. The apparatus automatically installs a water bottle by lowering and inverting the water reservoir atop a water bottle, coupling the water reservoir to the water bottle, and raising and inverting the water reservoir with the water bottle coupled therewith. One or more compartments are filled with water from the inverted water bottle, and water is dispensed from each compartment through a dispenser. Multiple compartments may be included in the water reservoir, with the water in one compartment being electrically cooled and water in another compartment being electrically heated. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168415 | METERING DEVICE AND DISPENSING CONTAINER - The invention relates a metering device for fluids from a containment volume. The metering device is a means to dispense metered volumes of fluids such as detergents, medicaments, lotions and the like. The invention further provides a container for fluid material to be dispensed in metered doses. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168416 | device and method for feeding charges of non-homogeneous infusion material to a packaging machine - A device for feeding charges of non-homogeneous infusion material to a packaging machine includes a metering device for the charges and transfer system for the charges which is positioned downstream of the metering device and which feeds the charges to the packaging machine. The transfer system includes a charge adjustment system equipped with a drum which is rotatable about its own axis A and at least one roller which is rotatable about its own axis B and which is located upstream of the drum. The drum includes a chamber for receiving the charge from the roller. During adjustment of the charge, the chamber is variable between a maximum value coinciding with the receiving step and a minimum value when the charge has been adjusted. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168417 | DISPENSER DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A dispensing device is described. The dispensing device can include a body comprising a downwardly extending, elongated handle, at least one plunger slidably coupled to the body, and a trigger pivotably coupled to the body at a pivot point. The trigger can include a trigger portion extending downward from the pivot point and a transfer arm extending above the pivot point. The dispensing device can also include an actuator for engaging and advancing the at least one plunger in an axial direction and an elongated linkage extending axially and transmitting motion from the transfer arm to the actuator. The actuator can be positioned behind the handle and the linkage can cause the actuator to move forward axially when the trigger portion is pulled. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168418 | Container for Dispensing Liquid Doses - The present invention relates to a container for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid wherein the container comprises: a liquid deposit chamber having an open first end and an opposing closed second end, a nonconcentric liquid withdrawal chamber having a open first end and an opposing closed second end, one or more apertures between said deposit and withdrawal chambers adapted to selectively permit liquid communication in controlled doses from the liquid deposit chamber to the liquid withdrawal chamber, a liquid stabilization chamber surrounding the liquid withdrawal chamber, and a base cap having a nonconcentric cavity in axial alignment with the liquid stabilization chamber and in liquid communication with the liquid deposit and withdrawal chambers. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168419 | Liquid Container with Enhanced Fluid Flow - A container with enhanced fluid flow includes a container body having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define an interior area to hold a liquid, the container body having a top wall defining a primary opening. A channel member includes an upper end situated outside the interior area and a lower end situated inside the interior area proximate the lower wall, the channel member having a body section extending between the channel member upper end and the channel member lower end. The channel member body section includes a hollow configuration and the channel member upper and lower ends are open. The liquid container includes a cap configured to removably cover the open upper end of the channel member. In some embodiments, the channel member is situated on the interior of the container body. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168420 | FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FOR PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS - The present invention is a fuel transfer pump for use with standard portable containers of various sizes, shapes, manufacturers and configurations. The fuel transfer pump allows the user to fuel objects higher or lower than the portable container, quickly, without the need to lift the portable container. The core components of the invention are a wheeled framework (cart), clear flexible tubing, fill handle/nozzle (shut-off valve), double-action air pump with hose, and connector sleeve, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: the connector sleeve attaches and seals the portable container outlet to the tubing, which extends down to the bottom of the container on one end and has the fill handle/nozzle (shut-off valve) at the other end; the sleeve also has a port to attach and seal to the air pump hose to enable pressurizing the container, inducing fuel flow. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168421 | MULTI-BEAD APPLICATOR - An apparatus for concurrently applying to a substrate a plurality of substantially parallel strips of an adhesive is provided. The apparatus includes a housing or carrier with motive supports for transporting the carrier along a path of travel over the substrate. A plurality of cradles are mounted on the carrier and are arranged in a line transversely of the path of travel of the carrier over the substrate. Each cradle is adapted to hold a canister of the adhesive. A discharging mechanism is mounted on the carrier and is adapted, when a driving force is applied, to concurrently discharge the adhesive from the plurality of canisters in the cradles. Also mounted on the carrier is an actuating mechanism for selectively providing a driving force to the discharging mechanism. The discharging mechanism may include at least one plunger located at each cradle. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168422 | UPPER-BODY INFANT BONDING GARMENT - An upper-body garment comprised mostly of stretchy, breathable fabric designed to promote bonding between parent and child and enable both to sleep. The garment may also be comprised of netting or mesh fabric. The garment is designed to allow both parent and child to lie down and sleep safely and securely together. The garment has a zipper on the front portion to open and close the garment so that a child may be zipped into the garment with the adult. The garment has a square-neckline designed to position a child laying face down on the sternum of a supine adult and to expose at least the head and arms of the child. The garment may have a flap on the front portion which covers the zipper pull. The garment may also have buttons, snaps, or hook and loop as a fastener. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168423 | RETRACTOR CARRYING CASE - A retractor carrying device for personal use has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment, and detachment of small items carried inside the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a carrying case having an interior cavity, a retractor assembly having an interior portion and an exterior portion joined to the carrying case, and an attachment assembly connected to the exterior portion so that the device may be connected to a user's belt or strap. A retractable tensile member is rotatably disposed within the interior portion and is moveable between a fully retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an end fitting connected to the retractable tensile member that is adapted to releasably attach the small portable items. When the retractable tensile member is in the fully retracted position, the end fitting is configured to nest in a recess formed in the interior portion. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168424 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING PORTABLE DEVICES - A holding apparatus is provided, including a receiving base, an upper lid at least a resilient element, and a suction unit. The receiving base and the upper lid are coupled at one side. The resilient element provides the elastic force to pull the upper lid and the receiving base towards each other. The suction unit is installed at the receiving base, including a suction disc for attaching to a fixed surface. The suction disc is exposed from the bottom surface of the receiving base. In this manner, the present invention can be fastened to a surface through the suction disc to provide the clamping force on a portable electronic device between the receiving base and the upper lid so that the portable electronic device is fastened to the present invention in a tilt position. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168425 | Bicycle support bar - Providing a transporting system for a bicycle with a bicycle support bar that includes securing the bicycle with both wheels still attached to the bicycle and in an upright position while traveling to your destination, in the back of a pickup truck bed. The bicycle support bar Securing system has an anchoring member of nuts and bolts that attach to the truck bed inside and under the truck bed rail. Once secured this will allow you to secure your bicycle by using the velcro straps that are attached and wrap around your bicycle frame to secure it into place. With the bicycle support bar this will allow you to travel with your bicycle fully in tacked in an upright position in the back of your pickup truck. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168426 | SUPPORTING DEVICE OF INTELLIGENT TERMINAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPERMARKET SHOPPING CART - An intelligent terminal equipment supporting device and a supermarket shopping cart provided with the supporting device are disclosed. The intelligent terminal equipment supporting device includes a mounting member, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. A rear end of the first supporting member is fixedly connected with a front side of the mounting member, a rear end of the second supporting member is fixedly connected with the front side of the mounting member, a first supporting joint member is connected between the front end of the first supporting member and the front end of the second supporting member, and the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the first supporting joint member form a frame structure to support the intelligent terminal equipment. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168427 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF A SUITCASE FOR MOTORCYCLES AND FOR HOOKING AND RELEASING SUCH A SUITCASE WITH RESPECT TO THE MORTORCYCLE - An opening/closing and hooking/releasing system of a suitcase for motorcycles is described, provided with a lower shell and an upper shell. On the bottom portion of the lower shell reversible hooking means to a support plate fixed to the motorcycle are provided. On the lower shell a plaque is made integral, on which are obtained a first release button of the suitcase with respect to the support plate, a second opening button of the upper shell and a locking block. The first and the second buttons are mobile along a predetermined direction. A rotatable under-locking ring is rigidly constrained to the locking block, said ring being provided with a pair of counter-posed protruding teeth and able to rotate in support on the side wall to shift from a first simultaneous blocking position of the first and second buttons to a second simultaneous release position of such first and second button. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168428 | SLING BAG WITH STRAP FASTENING ARRANGEMENT - A sling bag is provided with a bag body; a carrying handle secured to the bag body and adapted to wear over the shoulder of a wearer; and a chest strap having one end secured to the bag body and the other end releasably secured to the carrying handle. The carrying handle is adapted to wear over the shoulder of the wearer with the chest strap winding around the chest of the wearer and resting the bag body on the back of the wearer. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168429 | Belt-mounted, Two-way Radio Holder Unit Assembly - A belt-mounted, two-way radio holder unit assembly of the present invention is comprised of two components, namely, a belt mount and a radio holder made of high strength plastic. The radio holder releasably engages the belt mount by means of a post and a disc of the radio holder which are inserted into a receiver of the belt mount. When the radio holder is unreleasably engaged with the belt mount, the radio holder can rotate within the receiver throughout a range of up to, but less than, 180 degrees in both of either a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction without disengaging from the receiver. The rotational ability of the radio holder within the receiver allows a two-way radio to swivel and move freely in relation to a user's belt and body and, accordingly, the two-way radio does not bind when the user is in a seated position. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168430 | CROSS-TIE PRE-PLATE APPARATUS - A railroad cross-tie pre-plating apparatus for fastening at least two tie-plates to a cross-tie may include a cross-tie conveyor comprising a first end and a second end, with a cross-tie positioning mechanism positioned proximate the second end. The cross-tie positioning mechanism may include a stop member configured to prevent the movement of the cross-tie and a positioning rail positioned on a lateral side of the cross-tie conveyor. The cross-tie positioning mechanism may also include a positioning member configured to position the cross-tie against the positioning rail. The apparatus may also include at least two tie-plate positioning mechanisms, each configured to position at least one tie-plate on a cross-tie. The apparatus may also include a gauge positioned superior to the cross-tie positioning mechanism to hold the at least two tie-plates in position relative to one another as the at least two tie-plates are spiked. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168431 | STAPLE FORMATION RECOGNITION FOR A SURGICAL DEVICE - There is provided a surgical stapler having a staple formation recognition system incorporated into an anvil member of the surgical stapler. In one series of embodiments, a trace system and controller form an open electrical circuit and a surgical staple acts as an electrical connector to complete an electrical circuit and confirm the proper formation of the surgical staple. In another series of embodiments, a trace system and a controller form a complete electrical circuit which is broken by engagement of a surgical staple with a trace pad of the trace system to signal proper formation of the surgical staple. There is also provided a knife blade position indication system for tracking the progress of a knife blade through the anvil member and relative to staple crimping pockets formed in the anvil member. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168432 | Fasteners, Deployment Systems, and Methods for Ophthalmic Tissue Closure and Fixation of Ophthalmic Prostheses and Other Uses - Improved tissue fasteners are disclosed that can be inserted into (and optionally through) tissue structures underlying a tissue surface, for affixing overlapping tissues and tissue planes together, and the like. In some embodiments, an elongate anvil body may protrude distally and/or laterally from a fastener support disposed along the base. The anvil body may have a sharpened end and be configured to penetrate into the tissue, with the elongate anvil body optionally having a bend from a more distal orientation adjacent the clip support to a more lateral orientation adjacent the sharpened end during at least a portion of the deployment. The first leg can be driven through a desired location on the surface of the first tissue and against a receptacle of the anvil body so as to deform the fastener and affix it to the first tissue. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168433 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH CURVED CARTRIDGE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLIES - A surgical instrument is designed for clamping, cutting, and/or joining tissue. This surgical instrument includes a handle portion, an elongate portion extending distally from the handle portion, first and second jaw members disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated portion, a shaft movable upon actuation of the handle portion, and a knife bar operatively coupled to the shaft. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The knife bar has a curved profile and moves along at least one of the jaw members upon movement of the shaft. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168434 | FASTENER DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - This document discloses, among other things, a long reach, side ejecting fastener placement apparatus suitable for use in nasal septal surgery. A first linear member carries a fastener body and a second linear member delivers a fastener retainer or provides support for placement of the fastener body. In various examples, the fastener includes a single stud rivet or includes a two legged staple. A mechanical linkage coupled to the handle provides a linear force for placement and deployment of a fastener. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168435 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR - In various embodiments, a surgical instrument can comprise an end effector including a staple cartridge and a datum portion positioned proximal to the staple cartridge. The surgical instrument can further comprise a shaft and an articulation joint configured to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft. In addition, the surgical instrument can further comprise a firing member configured to deploy a plurality of staples from the staple cartridge and a drive assembly including a drive member configured to move the firing member. The drive assembly may also include a stop configured to engage the datum portion to limit the movement of the drive member after the plurality of staples are fired. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168436 | DEVICE FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING - The invention relates to a device for producing a weld seam on work pieces by means of friction stir welding, said device having a welding head ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168437 | NOBLE METAL PASTE FOR BONDING OF SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT - A precious metal paste which does not cause contamination of a member, which can be uniformly coated to a member to be bonded, and which is in good condition after bonding is provided. The present invention relates to a precious metal paste for bonding a semiconductor element, of the paste including a precious metal powder and an organic solvent, in which the precious metal powder has a purity of 99.9 mass % or more and an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 0.5 μm, the organic solvent has a boiling point of 200 to 350° C., and a thixotropy index (TI) value calculated from a measurement value of a viscosity at a shear rate of 4/s with respect to a viscosity at a shear rate of 40/s at 23° C. by means of a rotational viscometer is 6.0 or more. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168438 | METHOD TO FORM SOLDER DEPOSITS ON SUBSTRATES - Described is a method of forming a solder deposit on a substrate comprising the following steps i) provide a substrate that includes at least one inner contact area, ii) contact the entire substrate area including the at least one inner contact area with a solution suitable to provide a conductive layer on the substrate surface, iii) form a patterned resist layer, iv) electroplate a solder deposit layer containing a tin or tin alloy onto the inner contact area, v) remove the patterned resist layer, vi) form a solder resist layer having solder resist openings on the substrate surface. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168439 | Thermal Processing Method for Welding Area on Branched Pipes - The present invention provides a heat treatment method comprising: welding a small diameter pipe ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168440 | FILMS, PACKAGING AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - The invention relates to a flexible polymeric film for enveloping a container comprising: a tear path; and a tear tab extending from the outer surface of the film; wherein the tear path comprises at least one fault line arranged to facilitate tearing of the film in one direction when the tear tab is pulled in a direction generally perpendicular to the container; wherein the at least one fault line comprises an embossed pattern being positioned to enhance the sound generated by the tearing of the at least one fault line. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168441 | ARTICLE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AN OBJECT FOR STERILIZATION - A foldable shell having a plurality of panels and at least one flap is provided. The shell has a substantially planar unfolded state and a first folded state that defines a container suitable to hold an object to be sterilized. Optionally, the foldable shell may have a liner attached thereto. A method of folding a foldable shell and a liner to prepare an object for sterilization is also provided. The method results in the formation of the container while simultaneously enfolding the liner around an object disposed on the foldable shell. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168442 | MEANS FOR CONFIRMING TRANSACTIONS THROUGH THE USE OF EMBEDDED AND ENCRYPTED QUESTIONS DISPLAYED AS PATTERNS ON A GRAPHICAL DISPLAY - Means are disclosed for facilitating a transaction whereby a series of one or more questions are encoded and preferably encrypted, for example as a graphical pattern such as a 2-dimensional barcode, and wherein the questions are utilised for the purposes of confirming details pertinent to a transaction, such as a purchase from a shop or over the internet or a transfer of monies between personal bank accounts or a granting of permission of access or use or transfer of responsibility and so on, by displaying said questions on a personal portable device such as a mobile telephone for example. Answers given to said questions may then be used to form the basis for the transaction by defining for example articles or services being purchased or amounts of monies being transferred as well as details such as the accounts involved in the transaction and the desired timing details and so on. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168443 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING LUGGAGE - A method for monitoring luggage using a computing device. The computing device receives a barcode from a barcode machine connected to the computing device and attaches the barcode the luggage of a passenger when the luggage of the passenger passes through the barcode machine at a first airport when the luggage of the passenger passes through the barcode machine at a first airport when the luggage of the passenger passes through the barcode machine at a first airport. The computing device receives a request from the electronic device of the passenger when the passenger arrives at the second airport. The computing device sends location information of the luggage of the passenger to the electronic device according to the request, and verifies the luggage of the passenger by scanning the barcode using the barcode scanner. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168444 | ELECTRONIC TAG, UPDATING METHOD THEREOF AND ELECTRONIC TAG SYSTEM - An electronic tag includes a screen, a barcode input interface configured for receiving a barcode, a wireless communication unit configured for sending the barcode to a host and receiving an updated content associated with the barcode code sent by and from the host, a driving unit configured for driving the screen to display the updated content. The electronic tag can rapidly and accurately get the article data that corresponds to the barcode of the article and display the content of the article data on the screen to update the original display. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168445 | Method and Device for Recognition of Docking Stations - A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station is disclosed. The method includes detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station, obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling, and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168446 | FORENSIC GLOVE - The glove suitable for use at crime scenes comprises a unitary disposable glove with an outer surface having thereon machine readable indication enabling a glove bearing such an indication to be distinguished from a glove not bearing such an indication, such indication being provided on at least a palm portion and grip portions of the tips of four fingers and a thumb of the glove. The gloves are useful in a method of investigating a crime scene, wherein crime scene operatives don the gloves for handling items at the crime scene, and items at the crime scene are then machine read to identify prints thereon made by gloves of the crime scene operatives. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168447 | MEANS FOR CONFIRMING TIMING INFORMATION RELATING TO TRANSACTIONS THROUGH THE OPTICAL SCANNING OF VARIABLE PATTERNS DISPLAYED ON A GRAPHICAL DISPLAY DEVICE - Means are disclosed for facilitating transactions by confirming the timing of a transaction via the expedient of optically scanning a display that displays pattern encoded timing information in such a way that it can be scanned optically by for example a personal portable device such as a mobile phone equipped with a camera input device and wherein said information can be utilized for the purposes of confirming the timing of a transaction by dint of the fact that the displayed time was “captured” at the instant of the transaction being made and at the location of the display but wherein the actual process of affecting the transaction may be delayed to a later point in time and possibly at another location. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168448 | BANKING SYSTEM OPERATED RESPONSIVE TO DATA READ FROM DATA BEARING RECORDS - A system includes automated banking machines that operate responsive to data read from data bearing records. Transactions can be carried out through communication with local and remote service providers. An automated banking machine is operable to conduct transactions for machine users responsive to data read from user cards and communication with a transaction host. The machine is operable to provide output signals which drive external displays. The machine is operable to receive visual and/or audio content from remote content sources, store data corresponding to the content, and then output the content through the external displays. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168450 | FORMAT PRESERVING CIPHER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for enciphering data are provided. In one embodiment, information is enciphered using a variable block length cipher that returns the encrypted symbol set in any defined symbol set with a radix greater than or equal to the plaintext format. The cipher can be based on DES, AES or other block ciphers. In one example implementation a method for enciphering token information the invention provides for enciphering token information by constructing a tweak of a defined length using token information; converting the tweak to a bit string of a defined size to form a first parameter; converting a number of digits of plaintext to a byte string of a defined size to form a second parameter, wherein the number of digits converted varies; defining a data encryption standard key; applying the data encryption standard key to the first and second parameters; computing a specified number of encryption rounds; and receiving enciphered token information. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168451 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL IDENTIFICATION PATTERN, ARTICLE INCLUDING SUCH A PATTERN, AND METHODS FOR MARKING AND IDENTIFYING SUCH A PATTERN - A method for marking an article with an identification pattern which may include information relating to the article and/or to the use thereof, the method including: defining an alphabet of a plurality of symbols; defining, for each symbol, at least two valid states and at least one invalid state; developing a reference pattern including a set of symbols from the alphabet; developing at least one representation of the reference pattern by allocating a specific valid state to each symbol of the reference pattern; and applying a marking, reproducing the representation of the reference pattern, onto the article. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168452 | METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENTS IN NETWORK AND WEB SERVER USED THERETO - A method and apparatus are provided to manage contents in a network, and a web server used thereto. A memory is configured to store a code output with a printed matter and mapping information of contents, which are executed by a reader reading the code. A receiver is configured to receive a request from the reader to transmit the mapping information. A transmitter is configured to transmit the mapping information to the reader. When the code outputted to the printed matter is read, the contents executed in the reader are changed into various contents such that the changed contents are used. In addition, a product user and a product seller obtain the learning information of a learner through the reader, or product application information. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168453 | WEARABLE DEVICE TRANSACTION SYSTEM - An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168454 | METAL PAYMENT CARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a metal payment card and a method of manufacturing the same. The metal payment card of the present disclosure has a main body made from at least one of a liquid metal alloy, aluminum alloy and copper alloy. The main body has a tangible pattern region. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SELECTIVELY CONNECT ANTENNAS TO RECEIVE AND BACKSCATTER RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - Systems and methods to selectively attach and control antennas via diodes and current sources. In one embodiment, a system includes: an RFID reader having a plurality of reader antennas of different polarizations to transmit radio frequency signals; and at least one RFID tag. The RFID tag includes: a plurality of tag antennas of different polarizations; a plurality of diodes coupled to the plurality of tag antennas respectively; a receiver coupled to the plurality of diodes to receive the radio frequency signals from the tag antennas when the diodes are forward biased; and a set of one or more current controllers coupled to the plurality of diodes. In a receiving mode the controllers selectively forward bias the diodes to receive the signals from the RFID reader. In a transmitting mode the controllers selectively change the state of the tag antennas to transmit data via backscattering the radio frequency signals. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168456 | Method for controlling relative air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas - A method for controlling air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas consists of a hygrostat, at least one humidifier and/or dehumidifier and at least one blower producing a continuous air stream. The humidifier and the dehumidifier are airtight containers, each coupled to another blower, forwarding air through the respective container. The hygrostat regulates the level of air humidity by controlling the blowers attached to the humidifier and dehumidifier, respectively. The humidified or dehumidified air is distributed throughout the piano by the continuous air stream. Thus air humidity in pianos can be kept in a range of ±1% and the maintenance interval is only about every 12 month. In grand pianos the open end at the bottom is covered with a moisture impervious sheet and another blower enables the control of air humidity in the area occupied by the action for the first time. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168457 | METHOD FOR STORING TOBACCO - A method for storing tobacco, including: 1) constructing a sealed plastic tent system for a tobacco stack capable of mechanically controlling internal storage conditions in a tobacco warehouse; and 2) performing fumigation, dehumidification, and/or a combination thereof for the tobacco stack. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168458 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner is applied to a vehicle having a first operation mode in which an internal combustion engine-side driving force is more than a motor-side driving force, and a second operation mode in which the motor-side driving force is more than the internal combustion engine-side driving force, as an operation mode for the vehicle. The air conditioner includes a heater for heating air using a coolant of an internal combustion engine as a heat source, and a request signal output portion for outputting a request signal for increasing the number of revolutions of the internal combustion engine to a driving force controller during a heating operation of the vehicle interior. The request signal output portion outputs as the request signal, a signal that makes the number of revolutions increased in the second operation mode higher than that increased in the first operation mode. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168459 | Low-Power Residential Heating System - Method of thermal management of a building, on the basis of a thermal system equipped with a low-power generator, characterized in that it comprises a step (E | 2013-07-04 |
20130168460 | System for Fixing a Rail onto a Foundation and Support Plate for Such a System - A system for fixing a rail onto a foundation and a support plate intended for such a system. The system comprises a guide plate, a spring element which can be clamped against the foundation by means of a clamping element, sits on the guide plate and in the final mounted system with its free spring arm exerts a retaining force on a rail foot of the rail, and a support plate which is arranged to compensate for height differences between the guide plate and the foundation concerned. The system proposes dividing the support into two parts along a joint line which runs, starting from the one long side of the support plate aligned transverse to the rail to be fixed, at a distance from the one short side to the passage opening and from there intersecting the passage opening in the direction of the short side of the support plate. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168461 | EXPANDING INSERT FOR A RAIL SPIKE - An expanding insert ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168462 | DELIVERY DEVICE FOR DEPOSITION - A delivery device for thin-film material deposition has at least first, second, and third inlet ports for receiving a common supply for a first, a second and a third gaseous material, respectively. Each of the first, second, and third elongated emissive channels allow gaseous fluid communication with one of corresponding first, second, and third inlet ports. The delivery device can be formed from apertured plates, superposed to define a network of interconnecting supply chambers and directing channels for routing each of the gaseous materials from its corresponding inlet port to a corresponding plurality of elongated emissive channels. The delivery device comprises a diffusing channel formed by a relief pattern between facing plates. Also disclosed is a process for thin film deposition. Finally, more generally, a flow diffuser and a corresponding method of diffusing flow is disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168463 | Fragrance slide sampler - A fragrance slide sampler incorporating a fragrance card being coated on one surface with a microencapsulated fragrance and one or more cover elements comprising a first side and a second side, one side being exposed to the user, and the second side being in contact with the microencapsulated fragrance card surface. When the fragrance card is moved, relative to the contiguous cover element, the fragrance card releases its aroma to frictional rubbing against the contiguous cover element, and releases its fragrance through the cover element for enhancing the aroma of the ambient area. Additional means for containing the fragrance sample are disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168464 | Cartridge Spreader System - The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168465 | Multilayer Piezoelectric Element and Injector Using the Same - A multilayer piezoelectric element includes a plurality of piezoelectric layers and a plurality of metal layers stacked alternately. The plurality of metal layers include a plurality of low-filled metal layers having a lower filling rate of metal composing the metal layers than oppositely disposed metal layers adjacent to each other in a stacking direction. The plurality of metal layers may include a plurality of thin metal layers having a smaller thickness than oppositely disposed metal layers adjacent to each other in a stacking direction. Where the plurality of metal layers are composed mainly of an alloy, the plurality of metal layers may include a plurality of high-ratio metal layers having a higher ratio of a component constituting the alloy than oppositely disposed metal layers adjacent to each other in a stacking direction. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168466 | Self Trimming Pop-Up Sprinkler Head - A self trimming pop-up sprinkler head that is able to cut/trim vegetation or herbaceous material that is negatively impacting the functionality of said sprinkler head. The self trimming pop-up sprinkler head comprises a main body, a trimming mechanism, and a piston assembly. The main body functions as the enclosure that receives pressurized fluid. The piston assembly functions as the telescoping/extendable component that is activated by the pressurized fluid. The trimming mechanism is the integrated component that is operatively coupled to the piston assembly and the main body. Through the operative coupling of said components, the trimming mechanism is able to cut/sever vegetation as well as herbaceous material through the ascending and descending actions of the pop-sprinkler. The trimming mechanism accomplishes this through the use of a pair of cleaver assemblies containing a scissionable alignment that cuts/severs vegetation or herbaceous material that intersects said alignment. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168467 | LIQUID SPRAY DISPENSER SUCTION TUBE DEFLECTOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus for deflecting an angle of a flexible suction tube of a spray dispenser (or bottle). In particular, an insert can be located between a cap and a neck of the spray dispenser to deflect, at an angle, the flexible suction tube makes as it descends into a body of the spray dispenser. The angle can be such that the flexible suction tube is directed toward an off-center portion of the bottom of the spray dispenser or to a bottom corner or rim of the spray dispenser. As such, the spray dispenser, as modified by the insert, can siphon the last remnants of liquid in the dispenser, which are often not accessible via traditional spray dispensers (e.g., when used in a tilted fashion) where the flexible suction tube is directed toward a bottom center of the dispenser. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168468 | CONVERTIBLE PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AIR INLET VALVE - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and includes a cap, a paint reservoir formed with an air inlet port, and a valve assembly disposed within the paint reservoir and engaged with the air inlet, wherein the valve assembly is configured to be operable from a closed configuration, in which air flow through the air inlet port is prevented, and an open configuration, in which air flow through the air inlet port is permitted, upon actuation of a spray gun. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168469 | HAND HELD PAINT SPRAYER WITH PAINT CUP AND REVERSIBLE TIP - A self-contained, hand-held paint spray gun apparatus having a paint reservoir on the gun and a turret assembly having a reversible tip for spraying paint from the reservoir through the tip and a swirl chamber adapter located between the gun and turret assembly. The tip is reversible between a SPRAY position and a CLEAN position to enable a user of the paint spray gun to rapidly and conveniently clear an obstruction in the tip and continue spraying without removing the tip. The swirl chamber adapter has a generally planar face opposing a swirl valve in the gun and forming a swirl chamber upstream of the turret assembly and has a centrally located bore extending from the generally planar face to the outlet of the adapter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168470 | Burner Tips - A burner tip, and method of manufacture, has a support layer with an external surface exposed to combustion reactions and an unexposed internal surface defining at least one a passage therethrough to deliver fuel and combustion gasses, and a thermal protective layer disposed on at least part of the unexposed surface of the burner tip support layer. The thermal protective layer | 2013-07-04 |
20130168471 | GARDENING SPRAY GUN - A gardening spray gun includes a gun body having a water channel and a receiving space, a measuring hole formed between the receiving space and the water channel; a rotating unit disposed in the receiving space and a connecting portion extending therefrom, and the rotating unit having a measuring opening corresponding to the measuring hole of the receiving space; a clamp having two resilient arms extending therefrom to clamp the connecting portion of the rotating unit; and an adjusting unit having a covering slot and a handle portion, wherein the covering slot is used to cover the clamp, and the handle portion is flat to provide a hand-held portion to rotate the adjusting unit. The adjusting unit are used to drive the clamp and the rotating unit to generate changes of the measuring hole and measuring opening to control an adjust water flow while water is dispensed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SWAGED LIQUID INJECTOR SPOKE - A liquid fuel injection spoke for a gas turbine engine. The liquid fuel injection spoke may include an inlet end and an outlet end. The liquid fuel injection spoke may further include a head located at the inlet end and a stem extending along a longitudinal axis from the head to the outlet end. The stem may define a fluid passageway therein. The head may include a cavity with an inner wall. The inner wall may include an annular protrusion. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168473 | MULTIPLE NOZZLE BODY - A multiple nozzle body including a plurality of discharge nozzles for arranging on the liquid line of an agricultural crop sprayer, wherein the liquid line can be connected to the supply line of the multiple nozzle body, wherein the supply line opens out in a distribution space, wherein a plurality of connecting lines that respectively lead to a discharge nozzle branch off from the distribution space, wherein a shut-off element that is respectively assigned to a connecting line and is formed as a shut-off valve is assigned to the distribution space, wherein one or more connecting lines can be optionally connected to and/or shut off from the supply line by means of the shut-off element of the shut-off valves, which can be actuated by means of a switchable actuating element. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168474 | Adjustable Sprayer - An adjustable sprayer comprising a fitting that includes a connector portion, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector portion, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting. The sprayer includes a nozzle having a sleeve portion configured to receive the fitting's cylindrical portion whereby the nozzle is moveable, longitudinally, along the cylindrical portion between first and second spray positions. The nozzle includes a primary outlet and at least one secondary outlet radially spaced from the primary outlet. The cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with only the primary outlet when the nozzle is in the first spray position, and the cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with both the primary and secondary outlets when the nozzle is in the second spray position. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168475 | Blender Control Apparatus and Method - A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168476 | FACILITY FOR GRINDING INORGANIC MATERIAL, HAVING A ROLLER PRESS - The invention relates to a facility for grinding inorganic material comprising: a means ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168477 | MALLET WITH A CUTTING INSERT AND A BASIC ELEMENT - The invention refers to a mallet, in particular for comminution devices with a rotor or at least one shaft, on or at which the mallet ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130168478 | REVERSE-TENSION EARBUD ORGANIZER - An apparatus facilitates reverse-tension headphone cable organization. The apparatus includes at least one headphone retention point to retain at least one headphone through tension in a headphone cable. The headphone cable is coupled to the at least one headphone. The apparatus also includes a port connector to facilitate connection of the apparatus to a separate electronic device. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes at least one retention point to secure at least a portion of a headphone system, and a graphical element aligned with the retention point to facilitate visual incorporation of a component of the headphone system with the graphical element upon insertion of the secured portion of the headphone system into the retention point. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168479 | WIRE GUIDE MODULE AND SYSTEM - A wire guide module for guiding and changing the direction of wire in a wire dispensing system. The wire guide module having an inner passageway with rollers. The rollers adjacent the inner passageway assist the wire in moving smoothly through the wire guide module as the shape of the inner passageway changing the direction of movement of the wire. A wire dispensing system having wire guide modules with rollers which change the direction of the wire while reducing damage to the wire. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168480 | YARN FEEDER PROVIDED WITH A STATIONARY DRUM AND WITH A CONTROLLED, WEFT-BRAKING DEVICE - A drum has a plurality of yarn loops wound thereon which are to be unwound upon request from a downstream machine. A weft-braking device provided with a braking member having a circular profile is biased against a delivery edge of the drum by driving elements. The yarn is adapted to run between the delivery edge and the braking member to receive a braking action by friction from them. The driving elements comprise at least one piezoelectric actuator which is deformable in response to a voltage applied thereto and has a movable operative end which is operatively connected to the braking member and a stationary operative end which is anchored to a stationary support. | 2013-07-04 |
20130168481 | WIRE WINDER AND PERIPHERAL COMPONENT HAVING THE WIRE WINDER - A wire winder for winding a wire includes a housing, a latching portion, a rotary assembly, a torsion spring, a cover coupled to the housing, and an operation portion. The rotary assembly can rotate to wind the wire into the housing or unwind the wire out of the housing. The torsion spring is fixed between the rotary assembly and the cover. The operation portion is capable of moving in a telescopic manner, to make the latching portion lock or unlock the rotary assembly. The wire winder further includes at least one location member and a through portion. The at least one location member and the through portion define a wire channel for the wire. The outer end of the wire passes through the at least one location member and the through portion and extends out of the housing through a wire hole defined on the housing. | 2013-07-04 |