28th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110170933 | Face Painting Device - A face painting device (10) comprising a housing (20) having a plurality of adjacent channels (90) is disclosed. Each channel is open at opposite ends of the housing and each channel contains a plurality of blocks (40) each supporting a solid coloured face paint (50). One of the paints in each channel is exposed at one end of the housing, and each of the blocks supporting an exposed paint can be removed and inserted into a channel at the other end of the housing thereby exposing the paint of a successive block. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170934 | COSMETIC CONTAINER WITH IONTOPHORESIS DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cosmetic container with an ion introduction unit, and in particular to a cosmetic container with an ion introduction unit in which a cosmetic casing and an ion introduction unit are formed in a singular structure and cosmetics can be applied on a skin together with ions. A lower casing is made in a streamline shape, which results in an easier holding of the cosmetic container. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170935 | Dual- reservoir mascara applicator with dispersive product delivery - An applicator device, particularly suited for mascara, may deliver high or low viscosity liquids or semi-liquids, and contains a valve controlling flow between a product reservoir, an intermediate pooling area, and a product dispensing chamber. The arrangement prevents backflow to the product reservoir, precluding contamination of the product supply. Product delivery from the product dispensing chamber is from one of several methods. In one method, a plurality of prongs each comprise a conduit to the product dispensing chamber and thereby allow for dispersed product delivery from the prong tips. Alternatively, there may be one or more openings on the applicator head being interconnected to the dispensing chamber, which permits product to extrude between the rows of prongs and thereby be applied to a receiving surface. A third embodiment combines the two methods along with alternating height prongs to more effectively apply mascara onto all sides of a user's lashes. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170936 | MANICURE - This invention is about a container of nail polish, which is essential cosmetics for modern women. It involves storing of nail polish, pressurizing using external force, stopping of the flow of nail polish by using the principle of elasticity due to the pressure of stored air and nail polish liquid, and an elastic support, an elastic spring, and an elastic liquid cutoff device, and an elastic tube that restores elasticity when the external force is removed and has a joint that extends to the bottom, an elastic support, an elastic spring, and an elastic liquid cutoff device; a tube shape connector that joins the joint of elastic tube and neck of the container; and a brush support that is fixed as its top is inserted into the joint of the elastic tube and at the same time its catcher that is extended and bended outward is joined to the bottom of the joint, a tube is formed inside the outlet that is tapered downward, and brush is joined through the receiving groove that is connected to the outlet; It consists of a container that stores nail polish to prevent the brush from getting hardened and whose neck is screwed to the connector; and an elastic support, an elastic spring, an elastic liquid cutoff device that are located in the elastic tube and perform buffer function when external force is exerted and stop nail polish from being supplied to the center of brush interior using air pressure and liquid pressure. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170937 | EYELINER APPLICATOR - An applicator for eyeliner having a stem and an applicator endpiece carried by the stem, the endpiece being of elongate shape along a longitudinal axis and including a flexible zone that deforms while the applicator is in use and that has first and second dimensions d | 2011-07-14 |
20110170938 | Apparatus for Treating a Stain in Clothing - A package for treating stained fabric. The package can have a backing layer having a second side and a pouch layer joined thereto to form a pouch. A fluid pervious contact substrate can be joined to a first side of the backing layer. The pouch can contain a stain treatment fluid. The package can have a first position in which first and second planar regions of the backing layer are substantially in plane with one another. The package can have a second position in which first planar region and second planar region are in a substantially angularly facing relationship. In the second position the pouch can be in fluid communication with the contact substrate. The stain treatment fluid can include a surfactant. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170939 | CYANOACRYLATE COMPOSITIONS IN NON-FLOWABLE FORMS - The present invention relates to cyanoacrylate compositions in non-flowable and gel forms. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable cyanoacrylate compositions which can be packaged in a convenient pocket-sized applicator dispenser for use in spreading the cyanoacrylate compositions onto substrates. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170940 | Drop Away Toothpaste Tube/Brush - A dispensing toothbrush includes a removable insert tooth paste tube for self application. This One for All design allows easy storage of tooth paste within the brush itself. It is simpler and different than other dispensing designs in that the tooth paste is not traveling through the length of a hollow tube to the bristles. The user simply unscrews the tube by twisting the cap off the bottom allowing self application. The user squeezes the flexing tube applying the toothpaste to the bristles. Storage of the toothpaste in the brush for subsequent self application is the major difference from other U.S. Patents. Again as in the other design, safety is a major concern with any dispensing toothbrush and this design allows for cleaning the brush the same as with any non-dispensing toothbrush. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170941 | Hinged Door One for All Toothbrush and Dispenser - A hinged door dispensing toothbrush includes a localized toothpaste filled reservoir comprising only the top quarter (or one fifth ⅕) of the toothbrush. No piston is required. The toothpaste is filled and localized directly behind the bristles for easy application. A hinged door located proximately behind the bristles doubles as both plunger to communicate the toothpaste on the bristles through a hole(s) near the bristles and as a loading device revealing an open chamber or magazine for loading toothpaste pellets. After loading the tooth paste pellets in the toothbrush and closing the hinged door, application of toothpaste onto the bristles occurs by pressing the hinged door plunger forcing toothpaste onto the bristles. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170942 | RING BINDER MECHANISM HAVING DUAL TIME BUFFER ACTUATOR - A ring mechanism has an elongate housing and rings for holding loose-leaf pages. Each ring has ring members mounted on pivoting hinge plates for movement between open and closed positions. An actuator has opening and closing arms extending from an actuator body for opening and closing the rings. The mechanism has a travel bar moveable between a locked position in which a locking element blocks pivoting movement of the hinge plates and an unlocked position. The actuator has a flexible arm positioned to push the travel bar toward the locked position when the actuator closes the rings. At least a portion of the flexible arm is adapted to deform during closing in a manner that includes rotation in a first direction relative to the body of the actuator. Movement of the actuator to close the rings includes rotation of the actuator in the first direction relative to the housing. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170943 | QUICK PLUGGING SET OF PNEUMATIC TOOLS - The present invention relates to a quick plugging set of pneumatic tools, which is composed of a connector, a steel ball seat and a tailstock, wherein the steel ball seat and the ball head of the connector complete integration through stamping and covering by a friction ring coordinated with a holding groove with thin cladding shape outer end of the steel ball seat, and provide the connector with angle adjustment feature; a prefabricated covering interpolation segment at the rear portion of the connector integrates with the tailstock, a relative ring groove is placed therein, and a bolt hole linking the ring groove is drilled at lateral portion of the tailstock for filling pre-determined number of the steel balls, so as to provide the connector with rotation performance, thus the quick plugging set of pneumatic tools with arbitrary angle adjustment and flexible rotation is made. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170944 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BALL JOINT, AND A BALL JOINT - The invention relates to a method for the production of a ball joint, in which a cover is electrically welded to a housing, the cover or the housing having at least one spacer which keeps the cover at an excessively great distance from the housing before welding, and in which then the current flowing during welding is controlled or regulated in such a way that the at least one spacer melts by a predetermined amount so that the cover is mounted in a prestressed manner on the housing. The invention further relates to a ball joint with a housing, a link pin, a bearing box and a cover which braces the bearing box in the housing, the cover being provided with at least one spacer which is welded electrically to the housing so that its height has reduced to a predetermined extent. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170945 | LINK MEMBER FOR MOTION-ENABLED MOVIE THEATRE CHAIR - The present document describes a link member for providing an interface between an actuator and a seat base. The link member has a translational degree of freedom and at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The link member comprises: a joint member having a spherical surface, the joint member for attachment to one of the actuator and the seat base; a housing for attachment to the other one of the actuator and the seat base; and a slider mounted on the spherical surface and within the housing. The slider is free to move in a direction of a translational plane within the housing thereby providing the translational degree of freedom. Furthermore, the slider is free to slide on the spherical surface and to pivot about a first axis and a second axis thereby providing the at least two rotational degrees of freedom. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170946 | SHEET-METAL COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR JOINING SHEETS AND JOINING DEVICE - A metal sheet composite comprising an outer metal sheet having a flange which is folded over around a flanging edge; an inner metal sheet which forms a joint with the flange; and a welding or soldering seam which is produced on or in the joint and fixedly connects the metal sheets to each other. A method for joining metal sheets and a device for flanging and welding or soldering are also disclosed. The device includes: a tool head; a flanging member, arranged on the tool head, for roll-flanging or slide-flanging; and a welding or soldering tool arranged on the tool head, wherein the flanging member and the welding or soldering tool are arranged such that the flanging member forms a pressing means for a welding or soldering process which can be performed using the welding or soldering tool. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170947 | CONNECTOR - A connector which can avoid lowering of a waterproof performance between a frame and a sub-housing. First and second housings are engaged by rotating a lever mounted on the first housing. The second housing has a second frame and second sub-housings are accommodated in accommodating spaces formed in the second frame. A cam follower is formed on an outer surface of a dual-purpose outer wall that faces the accommodating space out of the second frame. A seal is provided between an outer periphery of the second sub-housing and an inner periphery of the accommodating space. A frame-shaped restricting member is assembled to the second frame and surrounds the second frame to restrict outward displacement of the dual-purpose wall. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170948 | QUICK RELEASE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SECURING AN INFANT CARRIER TO A BASE - A quick release locking mechanism for securing an infant carrier to a base, includes at least a transversal bar, a spring-loaded locking element, a manipulating element and a linking element. The infant carrier is formed with a downward holding slot on the underside thereof, and the base is formed with a upper surface for supporting the infant carrier thereon. The transversal bar is fixed on the base in a position relative to the downward holding slot. The spring-loaded locking element is pivoted on the infant carrier for closing the downward holding slot and retaining the transversal bar within the downward holding slot automatically while the infant carrier is resting on the base. The linking element is connected between the spring-loaded locking element and the manipulating element, and the manipulating element is operatively mounted on the infant carrier for driving the spring-loaded locking element in a remote position. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170949 | REMOVABLE PNEUMATIC MARKER WITH UNDERGROUND ANCHORING - A description is given of a bollard designed specifically for signalling in places through which, road traffic passes, both in cities, towns and villages and on roads and motorways. The bollard comprises two separate elements, of which one provides lower anchorage to the ground, and is stiff, and the other is the section of the bollard itself, and is elastic, flexible and capable of being fitted to the lower element by means of a bayonet configuration. In the rapid recovery version, the upper flexible element incorporates an inflatable pneumatic ball inside. The whole bollard has a lid that can be fitted to the lower anchoring element when the upper one has been removed, this lid being shaped to remain flush, coupled, to the surface of the ground. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170950 | MONOLITHIC FOUNDATION SYSTEM WITH HOMOPOLYMER/RESSISTANNT AGGREGATE PAVEMENT WITH A SEMI-CONTINUOUS CONFIGURATION - This invention relates to a monolithic foundation ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110170951 | Launch Apparatus - There is provided launch apparatus ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110170952 | Irrigation Methods and Systems - A method for irrigating one or more trees in a hardscape location. The method includes creating an aperture through the hardscape and covering the aperture with a cap. The aperture and cap allow hardscape water run-off to flow into the soil underlying the hardscape in the vicinity of roots of the one or more trees. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170953 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING LIQUID HYDROCARBONS FROM CONTAMINATED SOIL - A method for removing a liquid hydrocarbon from a contaminated soil that includes the steps of disposing the contaminated soil and liquid within a vessel, disposing a hydrophobic oleophyllic sorbent upon a surface of the liquid, agitating the contaminated soil for a period of time sufficient to allow substantially all of the liquid hydrocarbon within the contaminated soil to contact the liquid, float to the surface of the liquid, and be sorbed by the hydrophobic oleophyllic sorbent, and removing the sorbent, cleaned water and cleaned soil from the vessel. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170954 | SUBMARINE POWER STATION AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - The present invention relates to an underwater power plant for obtaining energy from a water current, comprising
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20110170955 | Tensioning a Riser - A riser tensioner system for tensioning a riser at an offshore vessel includes a frame adapted to affix to the vessel. An elongate riser joint is provided for coupling into the riser. The riser joint has an axial flange portion projecting laterally outward therefrom from and extending axially along a length of the riser joint. Ram pistons are arranged about the frame to couple to the riser and to support the riser in tension. Centralizer arms are arranged on the frame to extend into proximity to the flange portion of the riser joint when the riser joint is received through the frame. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170956 | Method of Providing a Foundation for an Elevated Mass, and Assembly of a Jack-Up Platform and a Framed Template for Carrying Out the Method - The application relates to an efficient method of providing a foundation for an elevated mass, such as the jacket of a wind mill, the foundation consists of a plurality of piles, driven into a substrate according to a geometric pattern. The method an assembly of a jack-up platform and a framed template, the template having a plurality of interconnected sleeve guide members for receiving the piles, arranged according to the geometric pattern, and means for slidably moving it along the spud poles of the platform. The framed template is lowered along the spud poles from an in-operative position close to the deck of the platform towards the substrate, and piles driven into the substrate through the sleeve guide members of the template. The invention also relates to a framed template and to an assembly of a jack-up platform and a framed template, adapted for carrying out the method. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170957 | WAVE ANCHOR SOIL REINFORCING CONNECTOR AND METHOD - A facing anchor assembly for securing a facing to a soil reinforcing element, the facing anchor assembly including first and second horizontally-disposed plates vertically-offset from each other and having at least one transverse protrusion disposed on each plate. The transverse protrusions can receive and seat at least one transverse wire of the soil reinforcing element and a coupling assembly can be configured to secure the at least one transverse wire in place, and also frictionally engage a pair of longitudinal wires of the soil reinforcing element between the first and second horizontally-disposed plates, thereby preventing removal of the soil reinforcing element. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170958 | SOIL REINFORCING CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH STRUCTURE - A system and method of constructing a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure. A wire facing is composed of horizontal and vertical elements. A soil reinforcing element has a plurality of transverse wires coupled to at least two longitudinal wires having lead ends that upwardly-extend. A bearing plate includes one or more longitudinal protrusions configured to receive and seat the upwardly extending lead ends and couple the soil reinforcing element to the wire facing, and in particular to the vertical element. Multiple systems can be characterized as lifts and erected one atop the other to a desired MSE structure height. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170959 | TRIPLE-PRONGED GROUND IMPROVEMENT TOOL AND DEPLOYMENT ARRAY - A method is given which it is believed will lead to better ground treatment results for both engineering and environmental purposes. The novel advancement over conventional equipment and machines (called pokers) suggested herein is that rather than simply deploying a single ground improvement poker at a time, a triangular array of three pokers, deployed from a single mobile carrier, be activated in the ground together and simultaneously at a particular location. Considerable synergetic advantages are anticipated not only by the mutual interaction of multiple machines in close proximity, but also by the ability to excite the three individual pokers at different frequencies and/or phase relationships with respect to their partners. In the special case of the equipment previously disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,554,543 further enhancements in ground improvements are anticipated by assiduously selecting the pressures at which water or fluids are pumped into or out of the three individual prongs of the composite array of cooperating hydrodynamically assisted vibrators. A deployment pattern devised for this particular triple-pronged tool is given which will allow full and efficient contiguous coverage of any area requiring treatment. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170960 | SPLICE FOR A SOIL REINFORCING ELEMENT OR CONNECTOR - A system and method of constructing a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure. A wire facing is composed of horizontal and vertical elements. A soil reinforcing element has a plurality of transverse wires coupled to at least two longitudinal wires having lead ends that upwardly-extend. A bearing plate includes one or more longitudinal protrusions configured to receive and seat the upwardly extending lead ends and couple the soil reinforcing element to the wire facing, and in particular to the vertical element. Multiple systems can be characterized as lifts and erected one atop the other to a desired MSE structure height. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170961 | HEAD TYPE MALE SCREW SENDING AND SEPARATING FEEDING APPARATUS - It provides a head type male screw sending and separating feeding apparatus which sends a plurality of head type male screws together close to a machine used and separates them one by one in the vicinity of the machine used, and thereby, even in case the distance from the arranging device to the machine used is very long, there is no loss of feeding time and the feeding speed is greatly enhanced, enabling the reduction of air consumption. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170962 | Pneumatic Grain Conveying Apparatus and Method for Selectively Discharging Grain or By-Passing the Discharge of Grain Into a Grain Bin - A pneumatic conveying system is disclosed for conveying a granular product, such as grain, from a grain inlet device to a selected one of a plurality of grain bins or other storage vessels. The system includes a blower for forcing air under pressure into a conveyor piping system. A grain inlet device is located downstream from the blower. The piping system has a portion leading from the grain inlet to an inlet in a first one of the vessels. A discharge/bypass valve is connected to a portion of the piping system leading from the grain inlet so as to receive the granular product being conveyed therethrough with the valve having a discharge outlet for discharging the granular product into the vessel. The valve is installed on the vessel such that the discharge outlet is in communication with the interior of the vessel. The valve further has an inlet coupling operatively connected to the piping system and an outlet coupling operatively connected to another portion of the piping system downstream of the valve leading to another of the vessels. The valve has a sleeve movable between a discharge position in which the inlet coupling is disconnected from the outlet coupling such that the granular product is discharged from the piping system into the valve and then is discharged into the vessel and a by-pass position in which the inlet and outlet couplings are operatively connected so that the granular product is conveyed through the valve and into the piping system downstream from the valve. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170963 | Cutting Insert Having Cutting Edges with Recessed Portions - A cutting insert has a cutting edge formed at the intersection of a side surface an end surface. Recesses formed in the side surface interrupt the cutting edge at recessed cutting edge portions. Each recessed cutting edge portion has, in an end view of the cutting insert, a curved central section located between two curved side sections. The central section has a first radius of curvature and each side section has a second radius of curvature, the first radius of curvature being larger than the second radius of curvature. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170964 | DRILLING TOOL AND DEVICE WITH SELF-MAINTAINED AXIAL VIBRATIONS - In order to effect drilling without any risk of blockage of the cutting tool used, a drilling device uses means for producing a self-maintained axial vibration of the tool that has the effect of breaking up the swarf of the material removed from the hole in order to facilitate discharge thereof. The means for producing the self-maintained axial vibration are also such that the spindle of the tool can have a direction substantially different from the rotation axis of the means used for rotating the tool. Such a device is particularly advantageous for producing deep holes or during the use of cutting tools producing asymmetric cutting forces. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the means for producing the self-maintained axial vibration and for enabling the rotation axis of the tool to have a direction substantially different from the rotation axis of the drive means form part of the cutting tool. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170965 | HOLE CUTTER WITH EXTRUDED CAP - A hole cutter having an extruded plate cap and methods and apparatuses for making such caps and hole cutters. The plate cap has planar opposing external and internal surfaces with an extruded hub extending axially inwardly from the internal surface. An aperture extends axially through the hub from the external surface. At least a portion of the aperture can be threaded for threaded engagement with a driving arbor. The hub is long enough so that the threaded portion contains at least two full threads. A blade body with a cutting edge is attached to the cap to form a hole cutter. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170966 | Hole Cutter with Axially-Elongated Aperture Defining Multiple Fulcrums - A hole cutter has a cylindrical blade body including a cutting edge and one or more axially-elongated apertures formed within a side wall of the blade body. The axially-elongated aperture is configured to receive a lever, such as a screwdriver, therethrough. Each axially-elongated aperture includes a first fulcrum axially spaced adjacent to the cutting edge, a second fulcrum axially spaced further away from the cutting edge than the first fulcrum, and optionally a third fulcrum axially spaced between the first and second fulcrums. A lever, such as a screwdriver, can be inserted into the aperture and placed against each of the fulcrums to lever slugs out of the interior of the blade body. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170967 | Hole Cutter with Chip Egress Aperture - A hole cutter has a substantially cylindrical blade body defining a blade body circumference, a cutting edge formed on one end of the blade body, and an axially-elongated slot formed through the substantially cylindrical blade body. The axially-elongated slot is configured to receive chips flowing from the cutting edge within the interior of the blade body and (i) into the slot, and/or (ii) through the slot, to prevent the collection of such chips within the interior of the blade body and/or at an interface between the blade body and work piece. The axially-elongated slot defines a first end adjacent to the cutting edge, a second end axially spaced further from the cutting edge, and a slot area. The hole cutter further defines a total slot area to blade body circumference ratio within the range of about 0.1 to about 0.3 depending on the size of the hole cutter. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170968 | LOCKING HOLE SAW COLLAR - An assembly includes a hole saw, an arbor, a collar and a nut. The hole saw is formed from a back plate and a skirt which has a cutting edge on its free end. A passageway is provided through the hole saw. The arbor is rotatably mounted to the hole saw and extends through the passageway. The collar is nonrotatably mounted on the arbor. The collar has a protrusion extending from an end face thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the arbor. The collar is trapped between the nut and the hole saw. The nut directly bears against the end face and the protrusion of the collar, which causes the nut to cock relative to the collar. As a result, the nut does not easily come loose on the arbor, even during aggressive use. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170969 | Hole Cutter with Axially-Elongated Aperture Defining Multiple Fulcrums - A hole cutter has a cylindrical blade body including a cutting edge and one or more axially-elongated apertures formed within a side wall of the blade body. The axially-elongated aperture is configured to receive a lever, such as a screwdriver, therethrough. Each axially-elongated aperture includes a first fulcrum axially spaced adjacent to the cutting edge, a second fulcrum axially spaced further away from the cutting edge than the first fulcrum, and a third fulcrum axially spaced between the first and second fulcrums. A lever, such as a screwdriver, can be inserted into the aperture and placed against each of the fulcrums to lever slugs out of the interior of the blade body. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170970 | Hole Cutter With Minimum Tooth Pitch to Blade Body Thickness Ratio - A hole cutter for cutting a work piece, such as a wood and/or metal work piece, has a substantially cylindrical blade body defining a wall thickness within the range of about 0.032 inch to about 0.038 inch, and a cutting edge formed on one end of the blade body including a plurality of teeth defining an average tooth pitch within the range of about 3.5 TPI to about 5.5 TPI for cutting the work piece and forming chips therefrom. The substantially cylindrical blade body and cutting edge define an average tooth pitch to blade body thickness ratio of at least about 110. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170971 | Hole Cutter With Chip Egress Aperture - A hole cutter has a substantially cylindrical blade body defining a blade body circumference, a cutting edge formed on one end of the blade body, and an axially-elongated slot formed through the substantially cylindrical blade body. The axially-elongated slot is configured to receive chips flowing from the cutting edge within the interior of the blade body and (i) into the slot, and/or (ii) through the slot, to prevent the collection of such chips within the interior of the blade body and/or at an interface between the blade body and work piece. The axially-elongated slot defines a first end adjacent to the cutting edge, a second end axially spaced further from the cutting edge, and a slot area. The hole cutter further defines a total slot area to blade body circumference ratio within the range of about 0.1 to about 0.3 depending on the size of the hole cutter. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170972 | COATED HOLE CUTTER - A coated hole cutter including an ink-based colored coating applied only to the external surface of the cylindrical blade body of the hole cutter, but not to the surfaces of a circumferentially-extending cutting edge or to the interior surface of the blade body. The ink-based color coating is an ultraviolet activated ink that cures when the coating is exposed to a specific ultraviolet light intensity and wavelength. At least the surfaces of the cutting edge and the internal surface of the blade body, which do not include the coating, have a steam tempered oxide finish that imparts a color that contrasts with the color imparted by the coating. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170973 | MULTI-BLADE SOLID CARBIDE DRILL - The invention relates to a multi-blade solid carbide drill for cutting high-strength sandwich materials. The tool comprises a shaft section and an adjoining cutting part, into which a number of chip flutes that corresponds to the number of main blades is incorporated. In order to reinforce the curvature of the resulting chip, the chip flute of the drill comprises a chip flute rib in the region of the chip formation zone, said rib protruding from the chip flute surface and having a substantially wave-shaped cross-section ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110170974 | DRILL - It is provided a drill having a plurality of twist grooves disposed around a drill axial center O and main cutting edges formed along their respective twist grooves in opening portions of the twist grooves at a drill tip, the drill being subjected to thinning in the vicinity of the drill axial center O at the drill tip to dispose thinning edges smoothly connected to the main cutting edges, the drill being disposed with the three or more twist grooves and the three or more main cutting edges, the main cutting edges having a negative angle portion in an outer peripheral portion having a radial rake angle φ within a range of −20°≦φ<0° in a bottom view from the drill tip side and a shape curved convexly toward the drill rotation direction, the negative angle portion being formed in a range L not greater than 0.1 D relative to a drill diameter D from an outer peripheral corner, the main cutting edge forming a concave arc shape smoothly recessed such that it projects toward a side opposite to a drill rotation direction beyond a straight line that passes through the outer peripheral corner and the drill axial center O in the bottom view in a portion closer to the drill axial center O than the negative angle portion, and a ratio between a land width angle θ | 2011-07-14 |
20110170975 | ROTARY TOOL INCLUDING A COLLET - A collet for connecting a rotary tool to a rotary tool driver, the rotary tool including a shaft having a shaft end and a shaft diameter includes a body including a first end configured to connect to the rotary tool driver and a second end configured to receive the rotary tool. A magnet is disposed within the body and is positioned to magnetically engage and contact the shaft end to inhibit movement of the rotary tool along a shaft rotational axis. A support member is disposed within the body and is configured to support the shaft for rotation about the shaft rotational axis. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170976 | EZ key registration assembly - A locating system and method for accurately positioning key blanks with respect to a key cutter where the key head is clamped between opposing jaws with the key blade working edges projecting therefrom, the key head is provided with shaped recesses having at least a partially specifically shaped edge wall and wherein at least one jaw member is provided with a projection having a correspondingly shaped sidewall, the pin being positioned with respect to the clamp such that when the key blank head is abutted against the pin with the key blank edge configuration mating to the pin sidewall configuration, the key blade will project from the jaw in a proper position for engagement by either the bitting follower or bitting cutter respectively. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170977 | Dual Production Method and Dual Production Device for the Small-Scale Manufacture of Products - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing products by applying material at least partially in layers to form a structure, in particular by selective laser melting (SLM), said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a base plate, (b) applying a layer of a curable material, (c) selectively curing predetermined zones of the applied layer on the basis of geometrical data of the product, (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) until the geometry of a first partial volume of the product has been created in the form of a cured material and (e) removing the uncured material. According to the invention, a reference mark is provided, the unit formed by the base plate and the first volume zones is clamped into a specific position by means of the reference mark and the respective second partial volume of the respective product is cut from the base plate, preferably by machining, in particular CNC milling. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170978 | Load Securing Element and System for Securing a Load - A load securing element with a base body includes a coupling portion for coupling a stop means, a support portion provided for insertion into an opening, and a connecting portion, which connects the coupling portion and the support portion to one another and thus keeps them spaced apart in such a way that a slot-like receiver is formed on the base body. The receiver is delimited at its upper side by the coupling portion, at its lower side by the support portion and at its rear by the connecting portion and is otherwise open, wherein the width of the receiver corresponds to a multiple of its height. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170979 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A fastener assembly for fastening two or more members together, the assembly comprising: a binding fastener; a stabilizing joint having a joint longitudinal axis, a fastener face, a first member face, a joint aperture, a first joint lateral edge, a second joint lateral edge, a first joint end, and a second joint end; a first member having a joint face, a second member face, and a slot having a first slot lateral edge, a second slot lateral edge, a first slot end, and a second slot end, the slot having a slot width less than a slot length, the stabilizing joint being lockably engageable in the slot in a plurality of positions along a slot longitudinal axis; and a second member having a second member aperture longitudinal axis, a member face, a nut face, and a second member aperture. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170980 | Ballistic Resistant Fastener - A ballistic resistant fastening member includes a bolt head that has a generally circular shape. The bolt head further includes a top surface and an underside surface disposed opposite the top surface. The fastening member further includes a shaft extending from the underside surface of the bolt head and having a minimum length of 0.40 inches. The shaft further includes a top having an outwardly tapered radius, wherein the top is mechanically disposed with the underside surface and a bottom end distal from the top. The fastening member further includes a bore extending from the bottom end of the shaft into the shaft. The fastening member further includes a slot disposed on the top surface of the bolt head, wherein the length of the slot is less than the diameter of the bolt head. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170981 | WALL FASTENING ASSEMBLY - A fastening assembly for retaining an object to a wall having a hole extending therethrough, including an elongated flexible planar retaining strap and a elongated rigid anchoring member which is mounted adjacent to the distal end of the retaining strap so it normal assumes a position generally perpendicular to the retaining strap. The retaining strap is flexible and can be manipulated and bent relative to the anchoring member to permit the anchoring member and retaining strap to be inserted through the hole in the wall and pulled against the back of the wall. The object to held is preferably locked onto the retaining strap on the first side of the wall, by a second anchoring member in order to retain the object against the wall. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170982 | CLIP - A clip includes a pin having at at least a part thereof a noncircular cross-section, and a grommet having an insertion hole into which the pin can be inserted, wherein a part of the grommet is adapted to be expandable by insertion of the pin into the insertion hole. The grommet has slope surfaces provided at an entrance-side hole edge of the insertion hole to lead the pin into the insertion hole when the pin is displaced from a normal position to be in contact with the entrance-side hole edge of the insertion hole. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170983 | PLAYSET FASTENER - A ratcheting fastener assembly is operable to be secured to an object and includes a rotatable threaded fastener and a ratchet element. The rotatable threaded fastener includes a serrated ratchet head and a threaded fastener body extending axially from the ratchet head. The ratchet element is in ratcheting engagement with the head and includes an annular element frame and at least one tooth operable to engage the object to restrict element rotation. The ratchet element also includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced pawls. The pawls and corresponding serrations rotatably ratchet relative to each other when the fastener is rotated in a tightening direction and engage each other when the head is rotated in a loosening direction. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170984 | FASTENER, INSTALLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A fastener including a chisel point that pre-bores a hole in a work piece to prevent damage to the work piece as the fastener advances. The fastener can include a head, a shaft and a chisel brake point formed at an end of the shaft. The chisel brake point can include first and second opposing inclined surfaces disposed at an angle of about 80° to about 150° relative to one another. A thread can begin adjacent the chisel brake point and form an extension of an inclined surface and/or a chisel edge. The chisel brake point can scrape material from a work piece while pre-boring a hole. The material can be transferred to the thread, and subsequently fed up the thread, out of the pre-bored hole. The chisel brake point can also selectively retard advancement of the fastener into the work piece. Methods of installing the fastener also are provided. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170985 | THREADED FASTENER AND RELATED METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A fastener including a head defining a hexalobular drive hole, a shaft, threads and a pointed end. The hexalobular drive hole can include points having an outermost portion, and the head can include an outer surface, where a thickness of about 0.01 inches to about 0.04 inches is defined between the outer surface and each respective point. The outer surface can be cylindrical, and can transition to a tapered portion that is joined with the shaft. The tapered portion can be frustoconical, angled and/or curvilinear. A related method of installation is provided for advancing the fastener into the side of a first board at an angle to fasten the first board to an underlying second board. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170986 | Threaded Stud With Locking Pawl - A threaded fastener-nut combination for attaching two work pieces together has means for preventing the intrusion of the fastener threads into the bores of each work piece, thus preventing damage to the work piece which may result from such intrusion. The stud member has a pawl member which extends radially outward to engage an aperture in the nut member, which locks the nut member to the stud member. The engagement of the nut member to the threaded portion of the stud member produces both audible and tactile feedback to indicate that the fastener is properly placed and engaged. Tactile feedback is returned through the emergence of the pawl through the aperture in the nut, and by the rotation of the entire fastener assembly upon the provision of further tightening effort. Auditory feedback is provided through a “click” or similar sound produced when the pawls engages the aperture of the nut. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170987 | Cover Applier and Method of Aligning a Book Image to a Cover Image - A cover applier is provided. The cover applier includes a transport system transporting a book, a cover delivery delivering a cover to a book, the cover delivery driven by a servomotor, a book sensor detecting an image printed on the book prior to the cover being delivered to the book and a cover sensor detecting an image printed on the cover prior to the cover being delivered to the book. The servomotor adjusting the position of the cover with respect to the book as a function of the book sensor and cover sensor. A method is also provided. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170988 | CARGO TRANSFER SYSTEM - A cargo transfer system for transferring cargo between two decks which may be subject to relative movements between each other is disclosed. The cargo transfer system includes a transverse member movably coupled to an elevated portion of a first deck (or a tower member on the first deck), and a side member movably coupled to the transverse member. In a deployment position, the side member is releasably coupled with a receiving base on the second deck. The cargo transfer system is actuatable by a relative movement between the first deck and the second deck to self-adjust for accommodating or countering the relative movement. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170989 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus suppressing the vibration of a cover in an initial stage of unloading a boat from a process pipe. The substrate processing apparatus comprises: a boat for placing a substrate; a process pipe receiving the boat; a cover on which the boat is placed, the cover opening and closing a furnace port installed on a lower end of the process pipe; an elevation mechanism moving the cover upward and downward; a motor driving the elevation mechanism; a sealing member sealing a space between the cover and a lower end surface of the process pipe; and a controller controlling torque of the motor such that the substrate is maintained a rest position within the boat in a deformation recovery period of the cover occurring when the sealing member is removed from a surface of the cover or the lower end surface of the process pipe. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170990 | MAIL SORTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING TRAYS OF MAIL TO DISPATCH IN DELIVERY ORDER - A sorter, method, and software product are provided for sorting mail pieces. The mail pieces are fed into a sorter, sorted, and then deposited into mail trays. The mail trays are then moved from the deposit area to a dispatch area, in the order they will be loaded into a truck. That order is preferably the same as the order in which the containers received the mail pieces. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170991 | Method and Device for Conveying Large-Area, Thin Glass Plates - Disclosed are a method and a device for conveying large-size thin glass plates in clean-room conditions for the large-scale production of electro-optical products. In one embodiment the device includes a) conveying elements for supplying glass plates; b) processing elements for processing glass plates; c) production lines for combining individual production processes; d) containers that can be loaded with glass plates from two opposite sides; e) carriages for transporting the containers, said carriages having rail wheels while supporting transverse rails for guiding rolls in order to move the containers; f) means for driving the carriages and transversely moving the containers with the help of joint driving motors. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170992 | Transport Apparatus - Broadly, the present invention is a transport apparatus for manually moving a vehicle along a surface, the transport apparatus including a first planar extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second planar extension having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are substantially parallel to one another and the first and second planar extensions are operational to support a vehicle. Further included in the transport apparatus a means for a bi-directional movement of the first and second planar extensions along the surface, wherein the movement is along a single axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axes. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170993 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES - A system for transporting and storing rod shaped articles, including a loading station, the loading station including an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, a rotor rotatably disposed within the loading station, and a buffer container. The system also including an unloading station, the unloading station including an inlet aperture, a transfer conduit, a rotor rotatably disposed within the unloading station, and a buffer container. The system further including a mobile container selectively coupleable to the loading station and the unloading station, and further including an inlet/outlet aperture defined in a wall thereof and a plurality of translatable magazines disposed within the mobile container. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170994 | TOWING ROBOT - A remotely controlled robot for towing a wheeled target vehicle includes a wheel lift assembly having a left side, a right side, and at least one wheel capture arm, at least one drive wheel provided toward each of the left and right sides of the wheel lift assembly, at least one drive motor for driving the drive wheels, and a lift actuating mechanism, wherein the wheel capture arm rotates from the wheel lift assembly to secure a wheel of the target vehicle, and wherein the secured wheel of the target vehicle is raised above a ground surface by the lift actuating mechanism. The lift actuating mechanism may be integrated with the wheel chassis to raise the wheel lift assembly via lift bars. The wheel lift assembly may include a truck assembly and an inclined rail supported on the truck assembly. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170995 | Grain Unloading Conveyor With Directable Spout And Closure Apparatus And System - An unloading conveyor apparatus and system for an agricultural harvester including a spout controllably directable for enabling distributing grain in a desired manner within a region of a receiving storage container, or a transporting truck, wagon, or other vehicle, and configurable as a closure for the conveyor for preventing entry of contaminants and the like. The spout can advantageously extend both the distance and range of variability of grain delivery location, and the free end of the spout can include a cover for improving grain delivery accuracy and wind resistance, and a break open feature to prevent damage. The spout can also be rotatable laterally about the end of the conveyor. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170996 | UNIVERSAL LIFT FOR TRANSPORTING A LOAD INTO AND OUT OF A VEHICLE - A universal lift for transporting a load into and out of a vehicle ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110170997 | TOW TRUCK WITH UNDERLIFT CONTROL - A vehicle includes a chassis and an underlift supported by the chassis. The underlift has a boom and a vehicle engaging device coupled to the boom. The vehicle also includes an operator control coupled to the underlift that allows the operator to command the boom to lift and tilt to various positions and a control system that restricts movement of the boom when the boom reaches a predetermined position as the boom is being lowered to a loading position. The control system allows the operator to move the boom after the predetermined position is reached such that the boom may continue movement in a downward direction. | 2011-07-14 |
20110170998 | Method and Apparatus for picking articles into order load supports in a completely automated and manless manner - The present invention relates to a system for picking a plurality of different articles in a fully automated manner, which are preferably stored in storage load supports ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110170999 | FORKLIFT TINE ATTACHMENT - A forklift tine attachment comprising a lower portion which slides over the tines of the forklift and an upper portion which comprises two generally horizontal load-carrying surfaces which extend laterally beyond the width of the tine to provide greater stability, such that one load can be carried on each load-carrying surface. The lower sleeve is attached securely to the forklift by fastening a bolt through the sleeve behind the vertically-oriented portion of the tine, and the two sleeves may also be connected with a telescopically adjustable connector to provide additional stability of the load-carrying surfaces. The attachment may also include features to facilitate proper positioning and stable transport such as lead-in edges, pallet backstops, raised lateral edges on the load-carrying surface or pallet positioners. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171000 | WALKIE-RIDER TINE ATTACHMENT - A walkie-rider pallet truck tine attachment comprising a lower portion which attaches to the tines of the pallet truck and is secured with set screws, and an upper portion which comprises two generally horizontal load-carrying surfaces which extend laterally beyond the width of the tine to provide greater stability, such that one load can be carried on each load-carrying surface. The attachment may include a telescopically adjustable connector between the load-carrying surfaces to provide them with additional stability. The attachment includes several features designed to facilitate proper positioning and stable transport such as lead in edges, pallet backstops, raised lateral edges of the load-carrying surface or pallet positioners. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171001 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING SHOCK-SENSITIVE GLASS PLATES IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for the contamination-free transfer of thin, shock-sensitive crystalline plates, especially glass plates ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171002 | ZERO VELOCITY STACKING DEVICE - A stacking device includes a drive mechanism coupled to a movable band. The movable band is configured to move along an orbital path, and a twin roller with first and second portions engages the movable band and folds the movable band into at least two portions. In some cases, the drive mechanism can also include, or be attached to, two additional rollers that are inside the band and move along the orbital path. A stacking device may also include a roller set with first and second portions that press against a band. A mechanism may cause the band to orbit along a path such that it causes the band to receive a stackable item and move it to a predetermined location. At the predetermined location, the band releases the stackable item while continuing to orbit along the path, but while having zero total velocity. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171003 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOTIC DEVICE COOPERATING WITH DIFFERENT STORAGE FRAMES - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a robotic device for inserting or removing rod-like elements into or from a storage frame, the rod-like elements, like smoking bars, serving for storing products, e.g. sausages, each having a sausage-shaped body and a loop for a pendulously storage of the products. The method comprises the steps of providing at least a first storage frame for temporarily storing rod-like elements, moving the storage frame into the operating range of the robotic device, picking up by the robotic device a rod-like element on which at least one sausage-like product is hung up, and inserting or removing the rod-like element into or from the storage frame by the robotic device. Moreover, the method comprises the steps of providing at least a first dataset including at least an information as to at least one geometric characteristic of the first storage frame, being used for controlling the robotic device, and by providing the first storage frame with a first identification mark for individually identifying the first storage frame and for providing a link between the first storage frame and the first dataset. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171004 | CROSS-FLOW FAN, BLOWER AND MOLDING MACHINE FOR IMPELLER - A cross-flow fan is formed by stacking in the direction of the central axis line a plurality of impellers including a plurality of blades. A cross section of a blade perpendicular to the rotational central line is formed to decrease from a first reference plane of the blade toward the head of the blade, and a central point of the cross section of the blade perpendicular to the rotational central line is displaced forward or backward in the direction of rotation about the rotational central line, and is also displaced radially outward, from the bottom of the blade arranged in order on the main surface toward the head of the blade. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171005 | STEAM TURBINE - According to an embodiment, at least one first outer ring has an annular outer ring cavity to which external cooling steam is supplied. A radial direction cooling hole connecting with the outer ring cavity is formed in the stator blades connected to the first outer ring. An annular inner ring cavity connecting with the radial direction cooling hole is formed in a first inner ring constituting one diaphragm together with the first outer ring. Cooling steam blowing holes connecting an annular wheel space and the inner ring cavity are formed. The annular wheel space is formed between the first inner ring and a rotor wheel adjacent to the first inner ring. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171006 | TURBINE ENGINE BYPASS FAN-BLEED NOISE REDUCTION - Apparatuses are provided for reducing noise generation from a dead ended conduit in a gas turbine engine. In particular A scooped bellmouth is provided that comprises a bellmouth within a surface having an outer perimeter an inner perimeter and a ramp diverging from the surface at a first end, the ramp extending radially through the outer perimeter of the bellmouth at a second end. The ramp diverts an airflow away from the bellmouth thereby preventing the development of a low pressure area at the bellmouth without affecting the efficiency of the gas turbine engine. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171007 | CONVERTIBLE FAN SYSTEM - A convertible fan system is disclosed having a fan rotor with a plurality of fan blades having an arcuate splitter that forms a portion of an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage wherein an inner portion of the fan blade pressurizes an inner flow in the inner flow passage and an outer portion of the fan blade pressurizes an outer flow in the outer flow passage and a vane system having an outer vane that is adapted to be able to vary the flow in the outer flow passage such that pressure ratio of the fan system can be varied. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171008 | TURBOCHARGER AND ADJUSTMENT RING THEREFOR - An adjustment ring for turbocharger applications, particularly in diesel engines, is described, which consists of an iron-based alloy with an austenitic basic structure with dendritic carbide precipitations. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171009 | Variable-Vane Assembly Having Unison Ring Guided Radially By Rollers and Fixed Members, and Restrained Axially by One or More Fixed Axial Stops - A variable-vane assembly for a variable nozzle turbine comprises a nozzle ring supporting a plurality of vanes affixed to vane arms that are engaged in recesses in the inner edge of a unison ring. The unison ring is rotatable about the axis of the nozzle ring so as to pivot the vane arms, thereby pivoting the vanes in unison. The unison ring is radially restrained by a combination of radial guide rollers and fixed axial-radial guide pins secured to the nozzle ring, and is axially restrained by one or more axial stops affixed to the nozzle ring. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171010 | Sealing System Between a Shroud Segment and a Rotor Blade Tip and Manufacturing Method for Such a Segment - An arrangement including a turbine blade is provided. The turbine blade includes at least a root, an airfoil and a tip which is mounted to a rotor by means of the root. The rotor extends along a machine axis. The arrangement also includes a circumferential casing segment which includes a surface. The surface faces tips of the blades, wherein the surface is structured. A method to produce a casing segment is also provided. In order to increase efficiency without limiting the operational range of the turbine, the surface is provided at least partially with an at least partially ceramic coating. The method includes machining a first structure into the surface and providing the surface with a ceramic coating. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171011 | BLADE OUTER AIR SEAL FORMED OF STACKED PANELS - A blade outer air seal for a gas turbine engine has a plurality of stacked panels extending for at least a part circumferential extent, and extending from a radially outer location to a radially inner location. The plurality of stacked panels are mounted together. A turbine section is also claimed. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171012 | ROTATING MACHINERY WITH DAMPING SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a damping system for rotating machinery such as gas turbine engines. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for damping systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171013 | SHROUD SEAL SEGMENTS ARRANGEMENT IN A GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine is provided that includes a rotor which is rotatable around an axis and equipped with rotor blades, and which is concentrically enclosed at a distance by a casing, which is equipped with stator blades, forming an annular hot gas passage. Rings with stator blades and rotor blades are arranged in a manner alternating in the axial direction. Between adjacent stator blades, heat shield segments are arranged, which delimit the hot gas passage on the outside in a region of the rotor blades and are cooled by impingement cooling where a cooling medium from an outer annular cavity flows into the heat shield segment. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171014 | NACELLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SURGE TRAP - The invention relates to a nacelle for a turbojet engine, comprising a rear section forming an outer structure which defines, together with a concentric inner structure ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171015 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a centrifugal compressor. In the centrifugal compressor, a plurality of sub-compressors each of which includes an impeller are connected in parallel to increase a compression capacity, the plurality of sub-compressors are each assembled to a single common shaft that is rotated by a driving unit, and the impellers of the plurality of sub-compressors are disposed in opposing directions. The centrifugal compressor reduces a production cost, and cancels thrusts during driving so as to reduce a loss of a bearing, thereby increasing efficiency of the compressor. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171016 | AUSTENITIC DUCTILE CAST IRON - The invention provides an austenitic ductile cast iron alloy composition including about 2.2% to about 2.4% by weight carbon; about 3.5% to about 4.0% by weight silicon; about 28% to about 29% by weight nickel; about 2.5% to about 3.0% by weight chromium; about 0.9% to about 1.1% by weight molybdenum; and greater than about 50% iron, wherein percentages are based on the overall weight of the composition. The invention further provides articles, such as turbocharger housings, prepared using the inventive alloys. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171017 | EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER - The present invention relates to an exhaust-gas turbocharger ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171018 | TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - In exemplary embodiments, a nozzle can include a first flow wall, a second flow wall and a vane disposed between the first and second flow walls, wherein the vane is mechanically coupled to the first flow wall and in contact with the second flow wall. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171019 | LOCKING DEVICE COMPRISING A TELESCOPIC CONNECTING ROD EQUIPPED WITH RETURN MEANS - The present invention relates to a locking device ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171020 | TURBO COMPRESSOR/JOURNAL FOIL BEARINGS WITH AXIAL RETAINERS - An apparatus and method for maintaining separation of two journal foil bearing assemblies, where each journal foil bearing assembly comprises one or more foils with lugs formed thereon for insertion into axial grooves of a bore, the means comprising a pin for insertion into each groove so that an edge of the lug that is inserted into the groove abuts the pin and is prevented from axially drifting along the bore. The pin provides a broad area along the lug edge so that the lug edge does not cut into the pin. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171021 | Double-Stacked Blade Ceiling Fan And Method Of Operation And Method Of Circulating Air - An embodiment of a ceiling fan assembly has a motor rotatably mounted to a shaft and adapted to be mounted to an extent of a substantially planar support surface. A first set of fan blades are connected to the motor and a second set of fan blades are connected to the shaft a predetermined distance below the extent of the substantially planar support surface, the motor, and the first set of fan blades. A method of circulating air comprises driving the motor to drive the first set of blades in a first rotational direction about the shaft. Simultaneously, responsive to the air flow generated by the rotation of the first set of blades in a first rotational direction, the second set of blades rotates in a second rotational direction about the shaft, opposite the first rotational direction. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171022 | WIND TURBINE WITH A YAW SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE YAW ADJUSTMENT OF A WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine comprising a tower and a nacelle which is rotatably mounted on the tower and whose alignment is adjustable by means of a yaw system, wherein the yaw system has at least one adjusting drive, a rotatable yaw bearing, at least one brake disk and at least two brake units which can exert a braking torque on the brake disk, wherein the at least one of the brake units has a first brake pad with a first coefficient of friction, and at least one of the brake units has a second brake pad with a second coefficient of friction, wherein the first and the second coefficient of friction are different from each other. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171023 | AIRFOIL INCORPORATING TAPERED COOLING STRUCTURES DEFINING COOLING PASSAGEWAYS - A gas turbine engine ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110171024 | REINFORCED WIND TURBINE BLADE - The present invention relates to a reinforced blade for a wind turbine, particularly to a blade having at least one elongated reinforcing member connected inside the shell for increasing the strength of the blade, each of the at least one elongated reinforcing member having a first end and a second end and extending in a longitudinal direction between the first end and the second end and wherein the first end is connected to the upper part of the shell and the second end is connected to the lower part of the shell thereby decreasing peeling and shear stresses in the trailing edge of the blade. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171025 | Wind Turbine Blade and Turbine Rotor - Wind turbine rotors and wind turbine blades having the startup capability of a drag-type turbine and the increased tip speed of a lift-type turbine are provided. The rotor includes a plurality of elongated blades, each of the blades having a first portion mounted to a mast at a first radial distance from the mast and a second portion mounted to the mast at a second radial distance from the mast, less than the first radial distance. Each blade includes a first chord length, a second chord length, and a third chord length between the first and second chord length. The third chord length is less than the first chord length and less than the second chord length. The blades may be helical. Aspects of the invention provide a self-starting, Darrieus-type rotor for enhanced wind energy capture. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171026 | Gear Assembly and Wind Turbine - A gear assembly is disclosed. The gear assemble includes a ring gear and at least one pinion gear. The ring gear includes a surface which is coated with an abrasion resistant coating and the surface of the at least one pinion gear has a lower hardness than the surface of the ring gear. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171027 | TORQUE COMPENSATION FOR PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM - A propeller assembly has a plurality of propeller blades, and a pitch change mechanism including at least one motor. A drive input drives the plurality of propeller blades to rotate about a central drive axis. The pitch change mechanism is operable upon driving of the motor to move the propeller blades relative to the drive input. The drive input includes a drive input gear transmission to change a pitch angle of the blades when the blades are moved relative to the drive input by the pitch change mechanism. Further, a method of operating a propeller assembly to change a pitch angle is disclosed and claimed. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171028 | Boron-based Refractory Coating for a Wind Turbine Component - A wind turbine including at least one component with a surface is provided. The surface is coated at least in part with a refractory layer, preferably a boron-based refractory layer. Further, a wind farm including such a wind turbine and a method are provided. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171029 | Self Propelled Submergible Pump - The subject of the invention is self propelled submergible pump that is placed on the bottom of a water course and obtains propelling energy from the dynamic force of the movement of the water mass in which is placed. It consists of pumping hi-pressure part integrated with horizontally placed system of the driving blades pairs, of which one half constantly turns its largest C surface against water stream and the second half turns its many times smaller surface against the water stream which causes a simultaneous rotation of the blades and continuous self propelled pumping of the submergible pump. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171030 | BACK-UP FEATHERER - A back-up featherer for an engine arrangement having a main hydraulic actuator which angularly displaces propellers of a propeller assembly of the engine arrangement, and fluid supply lines for transferring hydraulic fluid between a hydraulic pressure power source located on a static structure of the engine arrangement and the main hydraulic actuator. The back-up featherer has a back-up actuator assembly for angular displacement of the propellers, the back-up actuator assembly rotating with the propeller assembly, a signal detector operatively connected to the back-up actuator assembly and rotates with the propeller assembly, and a back-up rotating coupling. A static side of the back-up rotating coupling is mounted to the static structure of the engine arrangement and communicates with a regulator located on a static structure of the engine arrangement. A rotating side of the back-up hydraulic rotating coupling rotates with the propeller assembly and communicates with the signal detector. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171031 | Turbomachine Rotor Comprising a Pretensioning Device for Pretensioning a Guide Vane - A turbomachine rotor, a rotor blade and a method for assembling a turbomachine rotor are provided. The turbomachine rotor includes a rotor blade with a blade root, a wheel disk with a groove in which the blade root engages such that the rotor blade is maintained in the groove in a positive fit in a radial direction. Further, a pretensioning device is provided, which is supported on the wheel disk as well as on the blade root and which exerts a pretensioning force on the blade root in the radial direction. The pretensioning device is designed such that the pretensioning force can be adjusted when assembling the turbomachine rotor. | 2011-07-14 |
20110171032 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SPAR FOR A WIND TURBINE FROM ELEMENTS HAVING GEOMETRICALLY WELL-DEFINED JOINT SURFACE PORTIONS - The invention provides a method of manufacturing a spar ( | 2011-07-14 |