30th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120186689 | Assembly for assisting the removal from storage and transfer of wire - An assembly for moving wire from one point to a second point distant from the first point. The assembly comprises a first unit comprising a wire straightner and a second unit that moves the wire through the assembly. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186690 | Filter Drain Kit and Method - A filter drain kit device is provided having a cylindrical storage container with a lid and handle that holds a flexible drain cup. The cup includes a puncture device and drain fitting. The kit also includes a clear plastic drain hose to fit the drain fitting, and a striking hammer. The items within the kit allow for a method of removing oil from an oil filter without the spillage that normally accompanies this process. The components of the kit are meant to be wiped clean after use and placed back into the storage container, thereby allowing for reusability and ease of storage while not in use. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186691 | SECURED SYSTEM FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION REFILL AND RECOVERY - A secured system for fire suppression refill and recovery and a method for using such system. Operation of the system involves the refilling of an extinguisher tank with matter from a storage tank, the recovery of matter from an extinguisher tank to a storage tank, the cleansing of matter within a tank, and the purging of matter from a tank. The system includes a secure recovery unit, secure tank units, and equipment for connecting the recovery unit to the tank units. The system is configured such that, during its operation, safety and security risks commonly associated with the transfer of matter to and from extinguisher tanks are greatly reduced. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186692 | CONTAINER FILLING ASSEMBLY - A container filling assembly includes a plurality of fluid storage containers, and a fluid inlet for supplying a fluid from a fluid source to the containers. A vacuum source creates a vacuum in the containers to draw the fluid into the containers and thereby fill the containers. A connective structure connects the vacuum inlet and the fluid inlet in fluid communication with the containers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186693 | PILL ASSEMBLY FOR PILL PACKAGING AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A pill assembly configured to receive the correct selection of medications in the correct dosages for a particular patient. The pill assembly comprises containers wherein at least one of the containers is configured to receive a plurality of different pills. The containers are adjacent to one another. The pill assembly also comprises a plurality of lids. Each of the lids is configured to seal a corresponding container. The containers have a top surface with a flange that is configured to receive the corresponding lid. Each lid has a surface that is configured to receive a printable indicia with patient specific information. The pill assembly may also comprise a sleeve that is configured to slidably interface with the containers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186694 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH A FOOD STORAGE KIT - A method of providing a food storage product dispensing kit for de-bulking food includes a plurality of re-sealable primary bags and a plurality of secondary pouches, wherein the secondary pouches are adapted and configured to be worn and inverted over a user's hand as well as minimize freezer burn of food items therein. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186695 | FILLING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a filling element for a filling system or for a filling machine for filling containers with a liquid filling material. The filling element has at least one liquid channel designed in a filling element housing, which channel forms at least one discharge opening for the liquid filling material and can be connected to a source for providing the liquid filling material or a component of said filling material, at least one liquid valve in the at least one liquid channel for the controlled discharge of the filling material or the component at the discharge opening, and a gas barrier, which, when the liquid valve is closed, prevents the filling material from continuing to flow or drip, and for that purpose forms at least one flow channel having a reduced cross-section. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186696 | Asphalt loading arm - This asphalt loading arm is for dispensing fluids from a storage tank to a receiving tank. The loading arm includes an overfill probe to prevent overfilling during transfer from one tank in loading lanes at asphalt terminals. The overfill probe is a rapid temperature response probe. The rapid response temperature probe that has a very fast response time. Placing a transmitter on the probe uniquely allows a PLC to collect data from the probe. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186697 | Container Closure with Overlying Needle Penetrable and Resealable Portion and Underlying Portion Compatible with Fat Containing Liquid Product, and Related Method - A container and method are provided for storing fat containing liquid products. The container includes a body defining a storage chamber for receiving the product, and a container closure. A first material portion forms at least most of the surface area overlying the storage chamber that can contact any product therein. Neither the body nor the first material portion leach more than a predetermined amount of leachables into the product or undesirably alter a taste profile thereof. A needle penetrable and thermally resealable second material portion either (i) overlies the first material portion and cannot contact any product within the storage chamber, or (ii) forms a substantially lesser surface area overlying the storage chamber that can contact any product therein in comparison to the first material portion. A sealing portion is engageable with the body to form a substantially dry hermetic seal between the container closure and body. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186698 | MANUAL FILLING AID WITH PUSH BUTTON FILL - A medical liquid transfer system includes a pump configured to transfer liquid between at least two containers. A detachable connector is detachably secured to the pump. The detachable connector has at least one pump passage to transmit pumping pressure from the pump to at least one of the containers. The detachable connector can include one or more liquid impermeable and gas permeable membranes to ensure the liquid is retained in the detachable connector. After the fluid is transferred the detachable connector is removed and replaced by a new one in order to prevent contamination of the pump. An interlock mechanism is used to prevent premature removal of the detachable connector and/or the container being filled. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186699 | Detection systems for power equipment - Methods to detect when a human body contacts a predetermined portion of a machine are disclosed. The methods distinguish contact with a person from contact with other materials. The methods are particularly applicable in woodworking equipment such as power saws to detect contact between a person and the blade of the saw. Woodworking machines and memory devices for use in woodworking machines having safety systems designed to detect a dangerous condition between a human and a dangerous portion of the woodworking machine and to trigger some action to mitigate the dangerous condition are also disclosed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186700 | APPARATUS FOR PATCHING PLYWOOD VENEER - A veneer patching apparatus includes a detection device for detecting and locating defect points in the veneer, a stationarily located patching unit ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186701 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BARREL STAVES - The present invention therefore provides an improved apparatus and integrated method for producing barrel staves. The apparatus measures the profile of unfinished stave workpieces and based on the width and shape of the stave, as well as other parameters such as the type of barrel that is required, the edges of the stave are trimmed accordingly. This ensures fewer rejected staves, less waste in that the width of the unfinished stave is continuously measured across its entire length with minimum depth of cut required, and most importantly, barrel staves having extremely accurate jointed edges ensuring superior finished barrels have an internal surface that is free from undesirable spacing between the staves, utilising less labour than hitherto known apparatus. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186702 | TREATMENT SOLUTION FOR PRODUCING CHROME AND COBALT-FREE BLACK CONVERSION COATINGS - The invention relates to chromium- and cobalt-free treatment solutions for producing black coatings which afford corrosion protection. The treatment solution of the invention contains oxo cations or complex halogen ions or mixtures of oxo cations and complex halogen ions, an oxidant and an organic sulphur compound. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186703 | NITRIDING OF NIOBIUM STEEL AND PRODUCT MADE THEREBY - A nitrided steel product or thin cast steel strip comprising, by weight, less than 0.25% carbon, between 0.20 and 2.0% manganese, between 0.05 and 0.50% silicon, less than 0.01% aluminum, niobium between 0.01 and about 0.20%, and between 0.01 and 0.075% nitrogen, and having a majority of the microstructure comprised of bainite and acicular ferrite, having more than 70% niobium in solid solution prior to nitriding and having after nitriding for one hour yield strength between 600 MPa and 800 MPa and tensile strength between 650 MPa and 900 MPa and no more than a 2% decrease in total elongation from the steel product prior to nitriding. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186704 | HIGH-STRENGTH SEAMLESS STEEL TUBE, HAVING EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO SULFIDE STRESS CRACKING, FOR OIL WELLS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A seamless steel tube contains 0.15% to 0.50% C, 0.1% to 1.0% Si, 0.3% to 1.0% Mn, 0.015% or less P, 0.005% or less S, 0.01% to 0.1% Al, 0.01% or less N, 0.1% to 1.7% Cr, 0.4% to 1.1% Mo, 0.01% to 0.12% V, 0.01% to 0.08% Nb, and 0.0005% to 0.003% B or further contains 0.03% to 1.0% Cu on a mass basis and has a microstructure which has a composition containing 0.40% or more solute Mo and a tempered martensite phase that is a main phase and which contains prior-austenite grains with a grain size number of 8.5 or more and 0.06% by mass or more of a dispersed M | 2012-07-26 |
20120186705 | Method and Device for Producing a Metal Component - The invention relates to a method for producing a metal structural component, in particular a vehicle structural component, in which a steel part is hot formed and is hardened at least over sections by contact with a tool surface, in which the steel part is during the hardening cooled in at least two partial regions at different cooling rates, so that the partial regions after the hardening differ in their microstructure, wherein the cooling rates differing from one another are produced by sections of the tool surface corresponding to the partial regions of the steel part, which differ from one another as regards their thermal conductivities. The invention also relates to a further method for producing a metal structural component, as well as a tool and a batch furnace. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186706 | STAMPING OF AGE-HARDENABLE ALUMINUM ALLOY SHEETS - A method for enhancing the formability of press-formed high strength, age-hardenable aluminum alloy sheet is disclosed. The sheet is partially formed when in an overaged condition, for example in a T7 or T8 temper condition, to form a preform. After an annealing and solutionizing process the preform is promptly further deformed in a second forming operation and subsequently aged to develop high strength. The method may be employed to form components of more complex shape from higher strength aluminum alloys such as 6000 series and 7000 series alloys. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186707 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF HIGH STRENGTH COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET OF EXCELLENT PHOSPHATABILITY - A method for the manufacturing of high strength cold rolled steel sheets includes continuously annealing a cold rolled steel sheet that has a composition containing C: 0.05-0.3% mass, Si: 0.6-3.0% mass, Mn: 1.0-3.0% mass, P: 0.1% mass, S: ≦0.02% mass, Al: 0.01-1% mass, N: ≦0.01% mass, and Fe and inevitable impurities: balance, in a manner such that the cold rolled steel sheet is heated in a furnace using an oxidizing burner to a steel sheet temperature of ≧700° C., then soak-annealed in a reducing atmosphere furnace at 750-900° C., then cooled so the average cooling rate between 500° C. and 100° C. is ≧50° C./s. High-Si cold rolled steel sheets with high strength and good phosphatability while containing Si≧0.6% are obtained without controlling conditions so as to increase the dew point in the reducing atmosphere in the soaking furnace or to increase the vapor hydrogen partial pressure ratio. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186708 | Laminated Energetic Device - A laminated energetic device is disclosed. The laminated energetic device includes a low-gas generating energetic mixture, a core on which the low-gas generating energetic mixture is located, and a protective film for sealing the low-gas generating energetic mixture between the core and the protective film. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186709 | Multipurpose Key Chain Purse - The present invention is a multi-purpose key chain purse that provides instant access to daily used items such as cosmetic items, sanitizers, medicines, first aids items, chewing gums as well as credit cards, shopping cards, and identification cards whenever needed, at home, in the car, at work or wherever it may be. The multi-purpose key chain purse provides means to allow a key chain to attach to the purse. The multi-purpose key chain purse provides a hassle free means for collectively transferring daily used items and cards from a regular handbag to another regular handbag. The user can easily carry the multi-purpose key chain purse through the hand strap or put in a garment or attach to a regular handbag. The multi-purpose key chain purse further comprises a mirror or a lighted mirror for convenience. It may further comprise a mini flash light or a digital clock. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186710 | METHOD AND CONSTRUCTION FOR IMPROVED SNOW TRACTION, HIGHWAY WEAR, AND OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE - A method of improving the snow traction performance of a tire and tire constructed according to such method are provided. More specifically, a method is provided for constructing the tread of a tire into inner and outer portions that experience different radial deformations under operating conditions so as to improve snow traction and other performance features and also provided is a tire having such tread constructions. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186711 | TIRE - A pneumatic tire ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186712 | MOTOR VEHICLE TYRE - A motor vehicle tyre, particularly for front wheels of motor vehicles, has a tread extending around an axis of rotation and includes a central annular portion which straddles an equatorial plane and two annular shoulder portions arranged on axially opposite sides of the central annular portion. The tread band has a void-to-rubber ratio of less than 10%, and the central annular portion has an axial extension less than 40% of the axial development of the tread band and includes at least a pair of first grooves extending substantially longitudinally on opposite sides of the equatorial plane. Each shoulder portion has an axial extension less than 35% of the axial development of the tread band and includes a plurality of second grooves extending substantially transversally forming an average angle with the equatorial plane of more than 90°. The central annular portion has a void-to-rubber ratio more than 0.15 and the first grooves include at least one first segment and at least one second segment which is inclined with respect to the first segment so as to form a concavity directed toward the equatorial plane. The first segment of each first groove is shorter than the second segment and precedes the second segment in the tyre rolling direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186713 | LOCKING PLATE FOR TENSION TIRE CHAINS - The invention relates to a locking plate ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186714 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A tire inflation system that couples to the wheel of a vehicle, the tire inflation system including a pumping ring that rotates with the wheel; a positioning system rotatably coupled to the wheel, the positioning system including a positioning mechanism and an eccentric mass; a planetary roller disposed in non-slip contact with the pumping ring and the positioning system; and a flexible diaphragm that defines a pump cavity, wherein relative motion between the pumping ring and positioning system is translated by the planetary roller into an occluding force that deforms the diaphragm to occlude the pump cavity. Relative motion between the pumping ring and the positioning system is achieved by coupling the eccentric mass to the positioning mechanism to offset the center of mass of the positioning system from the center of rotation of the positioning system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186715 | Three-Layer Steel Cord that is Rubberized in Situ and has a 3+M+N Structure - Metal cord with three layers (C | 2012-07-26 |
20120186716 | PNEUMATIC SAFETY TIRE - In a pneumatic safety tire comprising reinforcing rubber layers having an approximately crescent sectional shape for supporting a portion of the load which are disposed on the inner circumferential face of the carcass layer at side walls, a fiber cord constituting a belt reinforcing layer has a size of 1,000 to 7,000 dtex as the entire cord, comprises at least 50% by mass of a polyketone fiber and exhibits a maximum stress of thermal contraction of 0.1 to 1.8 cN/dtex. Buckling deformation of the tread portion can be suppressed, and the run flat performance is improved while the ride quality during driving under the normal internal pressure is not adversely affected and changes in the manufacturing process are not required. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186717 | PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRE - A pneumatic radial tire has a carcass ply which extends between bead cores arranged in a pair of bead portions. The carcass ply is wound up to an outer side in a tire radial direction around the bead cores. A chafer is arranged in such a manner as to wrap around the carcass ply from an inner side to an outer side in a tire width direction, around the bead core. An inner end of the chafer positioned in the inner side in the tire width direction is arranged in the outer side in the tire radial direction than a winding end of the carcass ply. A reinforcing rubber tapering off toward the outer side in the tire radial direction is provided adjacently to the outer side in the tire radial direction of the inner end of the chafer. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186718 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR INTRAOCULAR LENSES AND RELATED METHODS - A polymeric material with a molecular response time that makes it suitable for use near fragile body tissues. The polymeric material is useful for both low modulus and high modulus applications thereby simplifying the multi-part polymeric article manufacturing process and creating better integrated multi-part polymeric articles. Cross-linked polymers with different moduli may be obtained utilizing the same or similar starting materials but modifying the amount of catalyst, the amount of cross-linking agent, and/or the amount of methyl vinyl cyclics. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186719 | Method For Performing An Ultrasonic Welding Process On At Least One Web - In a device ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186720 | Simplified method for making an impermeable joining on three-layer or bi-layerfabric materials, either with or without a complex construction on a Joining side thereof and being preliminarily joined by a stitching or ultrasound joiningarrangement - A simplified method for making an impermeable joining on three-layer or bi-layer fabric materials, either with or without a complex construction on a joining side thereof, and being preliminarily joined by a stitching or ultrasound joining arrangement, wherein said method comprises only two method steps, a first joining step of joining two fabric material panels and a second impermeabilizing step carried out by cauterizing and sealing a strip element, and being performed by a single machine in a single operation thereof. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186721 | FOAMED INSERTS - Foamable material is mounted in a first cavity defining component by providing the foamable material on a foil and by the provision of retaining means in the cavity defining component and matching attachment means in the foil so that the foil/foamable material laminar structure is retained in place and the cavity is formed with a second cavity defining component and the foamable material then foamed to produce a foam filled cavity. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186722 | ROOF AND WALL COVER SYSTEM - A covering of a damaged or uncompleted building; the covering including a film of heat shrinkable material stretched over damaged or uncompleted portions of the building; the film formed as a sheet comprising an assembly of lengths of the heat shrinkable material applied to surfaces of the building. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186723 | Ti3SiC2 BASED MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, SPARK PLUG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a Ti | 2012-07-26 |
20120186724 | METHOD FOR FORMING A DECORATIVE COVER FOR A FLOWER POT WITH A SHEET OF MATERIAL HAVING PRINTED AND EMBOSSED PATTERNS THEREON - A decorative covering for a flower pot is formed when a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is formed about at least a portion of the flower pot. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186725 | TIRE TREAD STRIP AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to a tire tread strip and method of preparation. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186726 | Method Of Filling And Sealing A Fluorescent Layer In A Slot Space Defined By Two Optical Lenses And A Partition Ring - A method of filling and sealing a fluorescent layer in a slot space defined by two optical lenses and a partition ring is disclosed, in which a slot space is defined by two optical glasses and a partition frame having a partition ring on the inner wall surface. The partition frame is installed with two slots diametrically opposite to each other, and the slot space is evacuated to allow filling of a fluorescent material, and then the two slots are sealed so that the moisture is prevented from permeating into the fluorescent layer, and thus the optical performance can be maintained over a long period. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186727 | METHOD OF PRODUCING RETREADED TIRE - There is provided a method of producing a retreaded tire with a desired tread pattern, capable of achieving desired performance. The method of producing a retreaded tire comprises: winding a precured tread on a crown portion of a base tire via unvulcanized rubber; connecting end portions of the precured tread in a circumferential direction with each other via unvulcanized rubber; inserting a stuffing member into a groove provided in the connected portion, the stuffing member being engaged with a shape of the groove; overlaying a vulcanization envelope covering at least the precured tread to be vulcanized; and adhering the precured tread to the base tire by vulcanization. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186728 | METHOD FOR ELIMINATING UNEVENNESSES IN SEALING SURFACES - A connecting point between first and a second devices is sealed with respect to the passage of liquids through the connecting point by applying a soft solid onto the surface and pressing the soft solid into depressions in the surface for sealing purposes. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186729 | Seaming Artificial Turf - A method for seaming artificial turf at its edges is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a tape having a lower surface resting on a support surface, an upper surface underlying the edges of the artificial turf, and a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive provided on the upper surface of the tape. After application of heat sufficient to soften the hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive, the layer of hot melt adhesive is bonded to the lower surface of the edges of the turf to the tape while the adhesive extends into valleys of the underside of the turf. Also provided is a heating cart for heating the adhesive and a method of using the heating cart to heat the adhesive. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186730 | REINFORCEMENT FABRIC LAMINATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - Provided are a reinforcement fabric laminating apparatus and a method for the same in which wrinkles that occur when a sheet-like reinforcement fabric is laminated on a curved or bent mold can be prevented, the workload can be reduced, and the operating efficiency can be improved. A reinforcement fabric laminating apparatus including a sheet feeding unit that feeds out a reinforcement fabric to be laminated on a mold and a pressure contact unit that pressure-contacts the reinforcement fabric onto the mold, wherein the pressure contact unit has a narrower width than the reinforcement fabric, and the sheet feeding unit supplies the reinforcement fabric while applying tension between the sheet feeding unit and the pressure contact unit. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186731 | Fixed Angle Centrifuge Rotor With Helically Wound Reinforcement - A centrifuge rotor includes a rotor body having first and second axial ends and a circumferential sidewall extending therebetween. The rotor body has a plurality of wells for receiving sample containers to be processed in the rotor. The rotor further includes an elongate reinforcement extending around the circumferential sidewall of the rotor body along a helical path. At least two portions of the elongate reinforcement interlock at one or more specific points on the surface of the rotor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186732 | Pipe Coating Apparatus and Method - Pipe coating apparatus including a concrete applicator station, a pipe conveyor adapted to longitudinally advance and axially rotate a section of pipe alongside the concrete applicator station, and an overhead container adapted to receive and dispense a supply of mixed concrete to the concrete applicator station. The concrete applicator station includes one or a plurality of concrete applicators, each concrete applicator being adapted to extrude a layer of concrete onto a carrier band, and to horizontally convey the layer of concrete on the carrier band to the underside of the pipe to form a continuous helical wrap of the layer of concrete on the carrier band around the pipe as the pipe is advanced and rotated, and in the case of the plurality of concrete applicators, each concrete applicator being laterally spaced one from another alongside the pipe such that the helical wrap from a first of the plurality of concrete applicators is successively covered by the helical wrap from each of an adjacent concrete applicator of the plurality of concrete applicators. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186733 | AMORPHOUS ALLOYS ARMOR - Amorphous alloy armor made of at least one thin layer of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of forming such armor are provided. Forming the armor in accordance with the current invention provides ruggedness, a lightweight structure, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost manufacturing. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186734 | Clynder Air Cooled Heat Welder - A method of welding a thermoplastic sheet, having a first side and a second side, into a cylinder, the method comprising the steps of folding the thermoplastic sheet into a cylinder such that the first side and the second side overlap, positioning the thermoplastic sheet in a cylinder tube having a longitudinal opening such that the overlapping portions of the first and second sides of the thermoplastic sheet are aligned with the longitudinal opening, and activating a heat welder so that a press of the heat welder moves into the longitudinal opening of the cylinder tube and presses the thermoplastic sheet against an opposing surface to weld the overlapping portions of the first and second sides. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186735 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - A device and method for applying a prearranged pattern (e.g. words, numbers, designs, etc.) of individual decorative elements, such as faceted glass crystals, faceted plastic crystals or rhinestones in unison, with a single application, using a pressure sensitive adhesive to thereby provide for an easy single application of the entire prearranged pattern. The prearranged patterns of decorative elements are sandwiched in between a clear acetate top layer and a coated paper bottom layer. To apply the prearranged pattern to a surface, the coated paper bottom layer is removed, leaving the individual decorative elements attached to the clear acetate top layer, before pressing the top layer against the surface. After pressing the prearranged pattern against the surface, the clear acetate top layer is removed, leaving the prearranged pattern of individual decorative elements firmly attached to the surface. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186736 | CERAMIC GREEN SHEET, CERAMIC GREEN SHEET LAMINATE, PRODUCTION METHOD OF CERAMIC GREEN SHEET, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF CERAMIC GREEN SHEET LAMINATE - The present invention provides a ceramic green sheet with a thin flat plate shape obtained by molding and solidifying a ceramic slurry, which contains a ceramic powder, dispersion medium, and gelling agent, into a thin flat plate. The ceramic green sheet partially includes a body that is obtained by molding and solidifying a conductor paste, which becomes a conductor later, and the body is exposed on a part of each of the both surfaces of the sheet. Plural ceramic green sheets described above are produced. The plural ceramic green sheets are successively stacked and press-bonded in the thickness direction in such a manner that the bodies included in the respective sheets are connected to each other for all combinations of the adjacent two sheets. As a result, a ceramic green sheet laminate is formed, which includes one body that is obtained by connecting the bodies included in the respective sheets. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186737 | Adhesive camouflage - The present invention provides a method of camouflaging an object using matter from the local environment by adhering the matter to or about the object rendering the object less distinguishable from and therefore camouflaged in the local environment. The matter may be adhered to a secondary and separate drape provided for covering the object. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186738 | Fabric batting tape - A fabric batting tape ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186739 | Method of Removing Thermoset Polymer From Piezoelectric Transducers in a Print Head - A method for mounting a piezoelectric transducer layer to a diaphragm layer exposes an electrode for each piezoelectric transducer after thermoset polymer filling the interstitial space between the piezoelectric transducers has been cured. The method includes bonding a polymer layer to a diaphragm layer having a plurality of openings, bonding piezoelectric transducers to the diaphragm layer, filling areas between the piezoelectric transducers on the diaphragm layer with thermoset polymer, and removing the thermoset polymer from the piezoelectric transducers with a laser to expose a metal electrode on each piezoelectric transducer. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186740 | DOOR, DEEP DRAW MOLDED DOOR FACING, AND METHODS OF FORMING DOOR AND FACING - The present invention relates to a wood composite panel having a major planar portion, at least one panel portion, and an inwardly extending contoured portion surrounding the panel portion and interconnecting the major planar portion and the panel portion. The contoured portion defines an inter-relationship between a vector angle and a deep draw depth that achieve a satisfactory stretch factor. The present invention also relates to a door having the disclosed wood composite door facings, and methods of forming the facing and door. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186741 | APPARATUS FOR WAFER-TO-WAFER BONDING - An apparatus for bonding semiconductor wafers together including a moveable upper bond head and a resilient member positioned on a surface of the bond head for contacting a first wafer that is positioned at an elevation below the upper bond head. The resilient member is configured to apply a force onto a top side surface of the first wafer thereby compressing the first wafer against a second wafer that is positioned at an elevation below the first wafer. A method of wafer to wafer bonding includes the steps of positioning at least two wafers beneath the moveable upper bond head, positioning the resilient member in physical contact with one of the at least two wafers, and resiliently deforming the resilient member as it is moved into contact with the wafer to facilitate bonding of the wafers. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186742 | High kinetic energy penetrator shielding and high wear resistance materials fabricated with boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTS) and BNNT polymer composites - Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), boron nitride nanoparticles (BNNPs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphites, or combinations, are incorporated into matrices of polymer, ceramic or metals. Fibers, yarns, and woven or nonwoven mats of BNNTs are used as toughening layers in penetration resistant materials to maximize energy absorption and/or high hardness layers to rebound or deform penetrators. They can be also used as reinforcing inclusions combining with other polymer matrices to create composite layers like typical reinforcing fibers such as Kevlar®, Spectra®, ceramics and metals. Enhanced wear resistance and usage time are achieved by adding boron nitride nanomaterials, increasing hardness and toughness. Such materials can be used in high temperature environments since the oxidation temperature of BNNTs exceeds 800° C. in air. Boron nitride based composites are useful as strong structural materials for anti-micrometeorite layers for spacecraft and space suits, ultra strong tethers, protective gear, vehicles, helmets, shields and safety suits/helmets for industry. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186743 | COMPOSITE LAYUP - A composite layup method is described in which strips of fibrous material are deposited progressively on a mould surface. The method involves feeding a strip of fibrous material to a placement device for placing the strip progressively on the mould surface, and imparting a shape to the strip upstream of the placement device. In this way, shape is imparted to the strip prior to the strip reaching the placement device. The shape imparted to the strip corresponds at least partially to a shape of the mould surface. This prevents or reduces air from becoming trapped between the strip and the mould surface as the strip is deposited in the mould. An end effector assembly suitable for use in the composite layup method is also disclosed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186744 | LIQUID TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A liquid treatment apparatus includes a substrate retaining unit, a rotational driving unit configured to rotate the substrate retaining unit; and a nozzle disposed below a lower surface of the substrate, the nozzle having first ejection ports provided to eject a chemical liquid and second ejection ports provided to eject a rinsing fluid towards the lower surface of the substrate. The nozzle comprises a first portion and a second portion each extending from a position opposing to a peripheral portion of the substrate towards a position opposing to a central portion of the substrate. At least part of the first ejection ports are arranged in the first portion. At least part of the second ejection ports are arranged in the second portion. The first portion and the second portion are arranged to form a V-shaped figure. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186745 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided is a plasma processing apparatus in which accuracy or reliability of processing is improved. This plasma processing apparatus includes a sample stage in a processing chamber arranged in a vacuum vessel and in which plasma is generated. The sample stage has a cylindrical shape and operates as an evaporator through which a refrigerant of a refrigerating cycle flows. Further, the apparatus includes refrigerant passages which are concentrically arranged inside of the sample stage, one or more detectors which detect vibrations of the sample stage, and an control unit which controls a temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the sample stage based on detection results of a dryness of the refrigerant flowing through the passages obtained from an output of the detectors. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186746 | PLASMA ETCHING APPARATUS - A plasma etching apparatus includes a magnetic field forming section, which has concentrically disposed magnetic field coils at least at three levels, and which forms, on the inner side of the magnetic field coil at the intermediate level, an annular zero magnetic field region along the circumferential direction of the magnetic field coils. A chamber main body including the top portion is interpolated on the inner side of the magnetic field coils and houses the substrate below the zero magnetic field region. A gas supply section supplies an etching gas to the inside of the chamber main body. A high frequency antenna forms an induction electric field in the zero magnetic field region and generates plasma of the etching gas. An electrode is disposed above the top portion of the chamber main body, and is electrostatically coupled with the plasma generated in the chamber main body. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186747 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus is provided with a processing chamber which is arranged inside a vacuum container and plasma is formed inside, a circular shape plate member made of a dielectric material arranged above the processing chamber through which an electric field is transmitted, and a cavity part having a cylindrical shape arranged above the plate member and the electric field is introduced inside, in which the cavity part is provided with a first cylindrical cavity part having a cylindrical shape cavity with a large diameter and having the plate member as the bottom face, a second cylindrical cavity part arranged above to be connected to the first cylindrical cavity part and having a cylindrical shape cavity with a small diameter, and a step portion for connecting these between the first and the second cylindrical cavity parts. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186748 | BEADS MODEL PRODUCING BOARD - There is provided a beads model producing board for easily producing a beads model by submerging all beads in water uniformly so that surfaces of the beads are melted and bonded together, comprising a base board member | 2012-07-26 |
20120186749 | System and Method for the Rapid, Automated Creation of Advanced Composite Tailored Blanks - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a composite preform from tape material, including feeding a tape section into a tape section guide that suspends the tape across a tooling surface, moving at least one of the tape section guide and the tooling surface relative to each other to position the tape section at a desired location and orientation relative to the tooling surface, moving the tape section toward a pre-existing tape section disposed on the tooling surface, and tacking the tape section to the pre-existing tape section. A corresponding apparatus for manufacturing composite preforms is also disclosed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186750 | TAPE AFFIXING APPARATUS FOR BAND-SHAPED ACCESSORY - A tape affixing apparatus for a band-shaped accessory can easily affix a decorative tape to a band-shaped accessory such as a katyusha, a bracelet or a necklace so as to change patterns on the band-shaped accessory variously. The tape affixing apparatus affixes the decorative tape to a band-shaped accessory curved substantially into an arc-like shape and having flexibility. A main body has an insertion port from which the band-shaped accessory can be inserted, a rotational portion which moves the band-shaped accessory inserted in a predetermined direction, and a presser roller which presses vertically the band-shaped accessory inserted together with the rotational portion. The decorative tape is affixed to a surface of the band-shaped accessory by inserting the band-shaped accessory into the insertion port in the main body and rotating the rotational portion. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186751 | Coreless roll of web material, machine and method for its production - A method is described for obtaining a coreless roll of web material with a first portion of web material forming an inner nucleus of the roll and a second portion of web material wound around the outside of the inner nucleus. The two portions can be separated from one another and, for that purpose, an interface or discontinuity is created in at least one turn of the web material forming the roll between the inner nucleus and the second portion of web material. This facilitates the extraction of the inner nucleus from the outer portion of the roll. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186752 | HAND TOOLS FOR APPLYING MASKING TAPE AND THE LIKE TO VARIOUS SURFACES - A plurality of hand tools for use in a wide variety of different applications for applying masking tape to various surfaces prior to painting, staining, detailing, sanding and the like wherein one embodiment includes a removably attachable blade member associated with one end portion of the tool and a removably attachable roller member or nudger member associated with the opposite end portion of the tool, and an extension/retraction mechanism for extending and retracting the blade member. Another embodiment of the present hand tool includes a handle member adaptable for receiving any combination of removably attachable roller members, nudger members, and blade members for attachment to the opposite end portions of the handle member. The present tools along with the various roller members, knife blades and nudger members can also be provided in kit form to accommodate a wide variety of different surface applications. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186753 | Safer Roman Shade - A roman shade includes a main body, a head rail, a bottom rail, a plurality of retractable tubes, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of eye screws, a cord lock and a plurality of cords. Each of the connectors is fixed at the bottom of each retractable tube. The cord lock is provided on one side of the head rail. One side of each cord passes through the eye screw into the cord lock and through a retractable tube to reach the connectors. Also, a ring is provided at the intersection of each horizontal pleat and each retractable tube, so that each shorter tube may be positioned and guided by the ring. Because the cords are hidden in the retractable tubes, the safety in home and the appearance of the shade may be enhanced. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186754 | SECTIONAL DOOR PANEL AND METHOD OF THERMOFORMING - Disclosed is a panel section intended for assembly with other equivalent panel sections as a section door. The panel section includes two sheets thermoformed together to define a panel, an attachment tab, a living hinge unitarily formed between the panel and the attachment tab, a receiver portion configured to receive the attachment tab of an equivalent panel section when assembled as a sectional door, a first bearing surface and a second bearing surface, where the second bearing surface is configured to bear against the first bearing surface on the equivalent panel section when assembled as a sectional door. Also disclosed are a method of thermoforming the disclosed panel section and a method of assembling the disclosed sectional door. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186755 | SCREEN PARTITION ASSEMBLY FOR A DOORWAY - A screen partition assembly includes an elongate housing having an upper extremity and an opposed lower extremity, and upper and lower arms mounted to the upper extremity and the lower extremity, respectively, of the housing for movement between closed positions toward the housing and open positions extending away from the housing, wherein the upper arm opposes and is parallel to the lower arm in the open positions of the upper and lower arms. A flexible, robust screen is mounted to the housing for movement between a stored position relative to the housing and a deployed position relative to the housing forming a partition extending from the housing. The screen is received and held by the upper and lower arms in the open positions thereof in response to movement of the screen from the stored position to the deployed position in the open positions of the upper and lower arms. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186756 | SUNSHADE DEVICE FOR A REAR WINDOW OF A VEHICLE - A sunshade device includes a winding shaft, two track rails, a sunshade cloth with two ends respectively connected to a cross bar and a winding shaft, two end piece units connected respectively to two opposite ends of the cross bar and each having a headed pivot, and two sliding units each having a pivot plate pivotally and detachably attached to one of the end piece units through the headed pivot. Because the pivot plate can be easily and quickly attached to or detached from the headed pivot, assembly or disassembly of the sunshade device of the present invention is convenient. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186757 | MOVABLE VISOR OR SCREEN - A movable screen or visor for a window adjacent a trim liner includes a contour rod movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. The contour rod includes a forward end, an offset portion, and a rearward end opposite the forward end from the offset portion. The screen also includes a shade member operatively attached to the contour rod. The shade member is disposed within the trim liner when the contour rod is in the stowed position and is disposed outside of the trim liner in the deployed position. The shade member blocks a portion of the window when the contour rod is in the deployed position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186758 | SUNSHADE DEVICE - A sunshade device including: a windup device; a screen attached to the windup device so as to be drawn therefrom and housed therein; a stay attached to a drawing-side edge of the screen and including a pair of connecting end portions; and a pair of arms configured to change a position between a folded position and an extended position through a rotary movement. The pair of arms each include: a pivot base including a one-end-side portion extending toward a vertical frame side in the extended position and the other-end-side portion extending along the vertical frame; and an arm portion connected the other-end-side portion and extending along the vertical frame, and the pair of connecting end portions are each configured so as to extend and retract in a state of being biased in an extending direction along a drawing/housing direction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186759 | Sunshade Assembly for a Side Window of a Vehicle - A sunshade assembly includes a sunshade unit having a winding shaft, a sunshade cloth wound around the winding shaft, and a pull rod connected to one end of the sunshade cloth. A guide unit includes a tubular casing mounted below the housing and extending in a top-bottom direction, and a guide rod extending downward from the pull rod and slidable in the tubular casing. A positioning mechanism includes a locking unit, and a biasing unit for biasing the locking unit. When the sunshade cloth is moved from a wound position to a stretched position, the guide rod moves upward bringing along the pull rod until a bottom end of the guide rod reaches a top portion of the tubular casing, and the biasing unit biases the locking unit to lock the guide rod against movement relative to the tubular casing, thereby positioning the sunshade cloth in the stretched position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186760 | Quick operational vehicle shading device - A quick operational vehicle shading device comprises a net-like supporting structure that is structured by a group of tubular elements and connectors; the tubular elements connected to each other by a group of spring-connections, and an awning supported by the net-like supporting structure. These spring-connections make this supporting structure collapsible and could be back to shape quickly, and the tension from the spring-connections support the net-like supporting structure to stretch out the awning. The quick operational vehicle shading device covers the entire top part of vehicle, to protect vehicle from sun exposure. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186761 | Method For Reducing Negative Effects Of Adhesive Contaminants In Systems Of Substances Comprising Waste Paper - The invention relates to a method for reducing the negative effects of adhesive contaminants in the processing of waste paper, wherein an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising one component A and one component B for coagulation and detackification of stickies is added during the processing of waste paper, wherein component A is a homo- and/or copolymer of methyl methacrylate, acrylate and/or styrene and component B is a styrene copolymer having acrylic acid, maleimide and/or maleic acid hydride. The polymer dispersion can optionally comprise another component C, a cationic fixing agent that supports the coagulation of the stickies. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186762 | PRODUCING HALF-STUFFS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPERY ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a process for producing half-stuffs for the manufacture of papery articles which comprises adding methanesulfonic acid to an aqueous fibrous suspension to set the pH. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186763 | Method for Coating Dry Finish Paperboard - A method for coating paperboard including the steps of preparing a paperboard substrate having a basis weight of at least about 85 pounds per 3000 ft | 2012-07-26 |
20120186764 | Enhanced Dry Strength and Drainage Performance by Combining Glyoxalated Acrylamide-Containing Polymers with Cationic Aqueous Dispersion Polymers - A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a glyoxalated acrylamide-containing polymer and (b) a cationic aqueous dispersion polymer. Guidelines for the properties of the polymers that make this coadditive system effective are established. Polymer properties discussed include molecular weight, cationic charge, polymer composition and functionalization, and relative additive amounts. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186765 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PAPER - The present invention relates to a drainage and retention aid composition which comprises:
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20120186766 | MANUFACTURING A PAPERY ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing papery articles, such as paper, card and board, comprising the pH adjustment of an aqueous composition comprising at least one fiber stock by addition of methanesulfonic acid (MSA). | 2012-07-26 |
20120186767 | HEADBOX, SHEET FORMING UNIT WITH A HEADBOX AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHEET FORMING UNIT - A headbox includes a feed device feeding the fibrous material suspension, a nozzle, and a turbulence-generating device. The fibrous material suspension is guided in the turbulence-generating device in sub-flows through turbulence-generating channels. Within the individual turbulence-generating channel of the turbulence-generating device, at least one region forming a fluidization region is provided, in which a pressure loss can be generated in the sub-flow of the fibrous material suspension guided through said region. The nozzle and the turbulence-generating device are designed and dimensioned such that they are suitable for setting a dwell time of ≦200 ms of the fibrous material suspension flowing through the same from a final fluidization region of an individual turbulence-generating channel before inlet into the nozzle as far as the outlet gap of the nozzle, and a pressure loss of ≧50 mbar in the final fluidization region upstream of the inlet into the nozzle. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186768 | METHODS FOR FORMING FAUCETS AND FIXTURES - This invention provides methods for forming stainless steel, single-piece, multi-chambered water faucets and fixtures with a single one-body construction. A variety of stainless steel products can be formed with a main body having an internal hollow region and a plurality of dividing chambers. The main body may be constructed using high temperature resistant ceramic cores in combination with a lost wax investment casting process. The stainless steel products formed from a single piece construction can eliminate the need for additional time-consuming manufacturing steps, such as parts welding, screw assembly, or precision press fitting. In addition, water faucets and fixtures can be provided that are substantially lead-free, non-verdigris, and non-toxic in compliance with environmental regulations and lead/toxic limits. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186769 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A PATTERN - A method and apparatus for creating a pattern of an item of manufacture, the method and apparatus including the use of a mold frame, mold, mold core, injection frame and injection core to create patterns of items of manufacture for investment casting. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186770 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ROTATABLE SPUTTERING TARGETS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing rotatable sputtering targets by means of continuous casting. Target material is deposited around a cylindrical target holder ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186771 | REMOVING MATERIAL FROM DEFECTIVE OPENING IN GLASS MOLD AND RELATED GLASS MOLD FOR INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER - Methods of removing material from a defective opening in a glass mold using a laser pulse, repairing a glass mold and a related glass mold for injection molded solder (IMS) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a glass mold including a plurality of solder filled openings; identifying a defective opening in the glass mold; removing material from the defective opening by applying a laser pulse to the defective opening; and repairing the defective opening by filling the defective opening with an amount of solder by: removing a redundant, non-defective solder portion from an opening in the glass mold by applying a laser pulse to the opening, and placing the redundant, non-defective solder portion in the defective opening. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186772 | Thermal management system for a continuous casting molten metal mold - A thermal management system for use in continuous casting mold for controlling and managing the thermal characteristics of the mold above the direct chill zone, more particularly controlling the thermal characteristics in the corner portions of the castpart compared to other portions of the castpart. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186773 | Coolant control and wiper system for a continuous casting molten metal mold - A coolant or wiper control system for use in continuous casting mold for controlling and managing the coolants interaction with the castpart during casting. In some aspects of the process, the wiper framework is started sufficiently away from the bottom block so as not to interfere or cause/allow coolant to get into the bottom block; is then rapidly moved back to the emerging castpart during transient heat-up; and then moved away from the mold with the solidified castpart at a controlled rate to a predetermined steady state position or to a second transitory state of the casting. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186774 | CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY - Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an “auto-away” and/or “auto-arrival” feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an “auto-away” feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the “auto away” feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186775 | COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system for a vehicle having an engine and an electric motor, wherein the electric motor is arranged to generate a motor torque for driving the vehicle, the cooling system comprising means for transferring heat energy between the motor cooling means and the engine cooling means upon the occurrence of a predetermined criteria, wherein the motor cooling means is for controlling the temperature of the electric motor and the engine cooling means is for controlling the temperature of the engine. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186776 | Twisted conduit for geothermal heating and cooling systems - The present invention relates to a conduit for use in a geothermal heating and cooling system wherein said conduit comprises | 2012-07-26 |
20120186777 | COOLING SYSTEM, A MOTOR HANDLING SYSTEM, AND A METHOD OF POSITIONING A MOTOR IN A COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system, a motor handling system, and a method of positioning a motor in a cooling system are disclosed. The motor handling system includes a suspension feature configured to engage a support member, the support member positioned partially below a cooler. The motor handling system permits positioning of a motor in a first position and re-positioning of the motor to a second position. The cooling system includes a cooler, a support member positioned partially below the cooler, and a motor handling system. The method of positioning includes engaging a support member of a cooling system with a suspension feature, positioning the motor at a first position, and re-positioning the motor at a second position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWO STAGE COOLING OF AMBIENT AIR - An apparatus is provided comprising: a radiating panel mountable to a surface such that the panel is directed towards a night sky and cooled via radiation heat loss to the night sky, and air proximal the panel is cooled by transferring heat thereto which radiates the heat via the heat loss, the panel being sloped such that ambient air proximal an outer surface of the panel flows towards a lower portion of the panel as the ambient air cools, the ambient air being further cooled due to further contact with the panel as the ambient air flows towards the lower portion; a plurality of air openings in the lower portion of the panel, for the ambient air cooled by the panel to pass there through; and, an air collection space defined at least in part by the panel for receiving cooled ambient air passing through the air openings. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186779 | Heat Sink Mount and Assembly - An assembly for a heat sink having a contact plate with opposing first and second faces, a plurality of fins extending from the first face of the contact plate, and a plurality of gaps between the fins. A retaining device has a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of opposing sides, the first and second pairs of opposing sides surrounding an opening, the first pair of opposing sides having primary framing members, at least some of the primary framing members having a first end at a respective side and a distal free end, with at least one engagement member positioned proximate the distal free ends. The primary framing members define a receiving space for the heat sink. A metal spring is configured in a closed shape cross-section for engagement with the retaining device. The metal spring has a pair of elongated sides, a pair of truncated sides and heat sink engagement regions. The heat sink engagement regions are positioned against the contact plate when the metal spring is engaged with the retaining device, to urge the contact plate towards the engagement members. The assembly is particularly well suited for use with ball grid array packages to interface electronic components in such packages with the heat sink. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186780 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a base tube having opposite ends, and tube plates respectively provided at the ends of the base tube. A ring embraces the base tube. The ring is made of sheet metal and has legs extending toward one another in a V-shaped manner. An end cap is provided in the region of each tube plate and has a circumferential outwardly directed rim which is embraced by a tension element and connected to the ring. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186781 | ONLINE PIGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure provides a heat transfer system having a tubing coil for heating fluid flowing therein, where the tubing coil can be pigged (descaled) while operationally online, instead of offline. The online system uses an assembly of valves and associated equipment to connect to a pig launcher and pig receiver while the system is online. A valve opens and the pig launches into the flow stream under pressure through the valve and travels along the tube with the fluid. The system continues to produce heated fluid with the pig in the flow path. A pig receiver receives the pig after the pigging, and then is isolated from the flow path of the heated fluid by another valve. The pig launcher, pig receiver, and pig are removed, and this process is repeated for any other passes in the tubing coil. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186782 | BEER CHILLING DEVICE - An elongated heat exchanger of generally tubular shape in which at least one heat exchanger is mounted in the interior thereof. The heat exchanger is composed of an outer tube which may be of a plastic material which forms a sealed chamber and has a pair of ends from which spigots extend. A heat exchanger is mounted within the outer tube and is connected to the spigots at each end so that it extends the length of the outer tube and is sealedly connected to each spigot. The heat exchanger consists of a number of stainless steel tubes (greater than two) each having the same diameter and gently twisted together to form a single heat exchanger. The spigots located at each end of the outer tube thus form manifolds for the tubes of the heat exchanger. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186783 | High Temperature Sensible Heat Recovery System - Heat is reclaimed from a high temperature gasifier exhaust gas of between 250° C. and 20000C. A first duct receives the exhaust gas, and outputs it at a reduced temperature. A second duct receives a heat transfer fluid and outputs it at an elevated temperature. A heat transfer arrangement conducts heat extracted from the product gas to the heat transfer fluid (steam), thereby elevating the temperature of the heat transfer fluid. A heat pipe formed of sodium, potassium, rubidium, or lithium, has a first end for communicating with the high temperature exhaust gas and a second end for communicating with the heat transfer fluid. The heat pipe has an envelope formed of a selectable combination of stainless steel, Inconel, nickel, molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, carbon, carbon composite, and Hastelloy X, and a safety valve that ensures safe operation. An adiabatic zone is interposed between the first and second ducts. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186784 | MICRO VAPOR CHAMBER - A micro vapor chamber includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a condensing region constituted of a plurality of protrusions. The second plate has a plurality of liquid-collecting regions and an evaporating region. The condensing region is located to correspond to the liquid-collecting regions and the evaporating region. The first plate is arranged to cover the second plate. The condensed working fluid are quickly collected on the protrusions to flow back to the evaporating region, thereby improving the liquid-vapor phase circulation of the working fluid in the micro vapor chamber greatly. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186785 | HEAT PIPE SYSTEM HAVING COMMON VAPOR RAIL FOR USE IN A VENTILATION SYSTEM - A heat transfer system is adapted for transferring heat between two different ducts in a ventilation system. The system has a heat pipe having a plurality of conduits. Each conduit including an evaporator section extending laterally from a first open end of the respective conduit, a condenser section extending laterally from a second open end of the respective conduit, and a liquid return section. The liquid return section of at least one conduit being distinct from the liquid return section of another of the conduits. A common vapor manifold is in fluid communication with and extends between the first and second open ends of each of said plurality of conduits so vapors produced in the evaporator sections can flow from the first open ends through the common vapor manifold to the second open ends without flowing through the conduits. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186786 | HEAT DISSIPATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An exemplary heat dissipation apparatus includes a stack of fins, a heat pipe extending through the fins, and a resilient plate fixed between the fins and the heat pipe. The fins are spaced from each other. Each of the fins defines a through hole therein for extending of the heat pipe therethrough. The heat pipe is mounted in the through hole. The resilient plate is fixed in the through hole and located between an edge of the through hole of the fin and the heat pipe, pushing the heat pipe into abutting engagement against the fin. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186787 | HEAT PIPE SYSTEM HAVING COMMON VAPOR RAIL - A heat pipe has a plurality of conduits. Each conduit has an evaporator section extending laterally from a first open end of the conduit, a condenser section extending laterally from a second open end of the conduit, and a liquid return section connected to the evaporator section at a position away from the first open end and connected to the condenser section at a position away from the second open end. The liquid return section of at least one conduit is distinct from the liquid return section of another of the conduits. A common vapor manifold extends between the first and second open ends of each of said plurality of conduits so vapors produced in the evaporator sections can flow from the first open ends through the common vapor manifold to the second open ends without flowing through the conduits. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186788 | LOW-ENERGY WASTE GAS COOLING USING DIRECT CONTACT CONDENSER - Heat is removed from a process liquid of a direct contact condenser in waste gas cooling using two separate and distinct cooling devices that provide cooled process liquid to at least two separate sections in the direct contact condenser. Most preferably, the sections are liquidly isolated and provide the heated process liquids to the respective cooling devices. However, in other embodiments, the sections are liquidly coupled to each other so to allow transfer of the process liquid from one section to another section. One of the two cooling devices uses a lower-cost or higher-availability coolant that the other. It is generally preferred that one of the cooling devices is an air cooler and that another one of the cooling devices employs a cooling medium other than air. | 2012-07-26 |