31st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140209576 | USE OF ELEVATED PRESSURES FOR REDUCING CRACKS IN SUPERALLOY WELDING AND CLADDING - A superalloy component, such as gas turbine blade or vane, is structurally welded by placing the component in an isolation chamber. Inert gas is introduced into the chamber. The substrate is welded in the chamber, creating a weld zone. Pressure is applied directly on the weld zone that is greater than atmospheric pressure. Application of such pressure increases the weld zone ductility and reduces likelihood of solidification cracking and strain age cracking, compared to weld zones formed at atmospheric pressure. In some embodiments an isostatic pressure chamber is used to apply isostatic pressure on the weld zone. In other embodiments the welding is performed by laser welding or cladding, TIG welding electron beam welding or autogenous welding. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209577 | CLADDING OF ALLOYS USING FLUX AND METAL POWDER CORED FEED MATERIAL - A metal cladding process utilizing a feed material ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209578 | STAGE UNIT AND LASER ANNEALING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A stage unit may include a frame, a first guide device, a stage, a second guide device and a pad. The first guide device may be arranged over an upper surface of the frame and configured to guide the stage in a first direction. T he stage may be movably connected to the first guide device. The second guide device may be arranged over an upper surface of the stage and configured to guide the pad in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The pad may be movably connected to the second guide device and configured to support a substrate. Therefore, the substrate may be supported by and uniformly floated by the frame, the stage and the pad. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209579 | DEVICE FOR CUTTING SAPPHIRE SUBSTRATE - A pulse-operated laser emitting device for cutting a sapphire substrate includes a picoseconds laser for emitting a laser beam and a collimator lens positioned in a path of the laser beam and which cuts the sapphire substrate cleanly so as not to require any grinding or polishing processes afterwards. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209580 | Marking Apparatus with at Least One Gas Laser and Heat Dissipator - The invention relates to a marking apparatus for marking an object with laser light, which apparatus comprises at least one gas laser for emitting at least one laser beam for marking the object. The at least one gas laser comprises a plurality of resonator tubes ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209581 | LIGHT CONCENTRATOR OR DISTRIBUTOR - A light concentrator or distributor is provided, which includes a plurality of light conducting cells that are lined up in a transparent light conducting body. The light conducting cells are defined by boundary faces, which are produced within the light conducting body using laser radiation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209582 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING APERTURES IN MICROFEATURE WORKPIECES - Systems and methods for forming apertures in microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes directing a laser beam toward a microfeature workpiece to form an aperture and sensing the laser beam pass through the microfeature workpiece in real time. The method can further include determining a number of pulses of the laser beam and/or an elapsed time to form the aperture and controlling the laser beam based on the determined number of pulses and/or the determined elapsed time to form a second aperture in the microfeature workpiece. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209583 | MANAGING THERMAL BUDGET IN ANNEALING OF SUBSTRATES - A method and apparatus are provided for treating a substrate. The substrate is positioned on a support in a thermal treatment chamber. Electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to anneal a portion of the substrate. Other electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to preheat a portion of the substrate. The preheating reduces thermal stresses at the boundary between the preheat region and the anneal region. Any number of anneal and preheat regions are contemplated, with varying shapes and temperature profiles, as needed for specific embodiments. Any convenient source of electromagnetic radiation may be used, such as lasers, heat lamps, white light lamps, or flash lamps. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209584 | LASER MACHINING DEVICE - A laser machining device includes a stationary platform configured for carrying a workpiece, a movable platform opposite to the stationary platform, a laser machining unit and a distance measuring unit both fixed on the movable platform. The laser machining unit machines micro-structures on the workpiece. The distance measuring unit measures a distance between the movable platform and the workpiece, and adjusts the movable platform to make sure a laser beam emitted by the laser machining unit is focused on the workpiece. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209585 | Machine and Method for the Material Processing of Workpieces by Way of a Laser Beam - The invention relates to a machine for material processing with a laser beam, in particular laser welding. It is comprised of a machine guided protective housing with an outlet opening surrounding the laser beam that is pointed at the material during processing. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209586 | PORTABLE IGBT ARC WELDING MACHINE - A portable IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) of high reliability, compact size, and low cost includes a main circuit to which a control circuit and an auxiliary power supply circuit are connected. The main circuit includes, in sequence, an input rectifier filter circuit, an inverter circuit, a high-frequency primary transformer, and a secondary output rectifier circuit. The control circuit includes a PWM regulation circuit, an IGBT driving circuit, a current feedback circuit, and a current setup circuit. The inverter circuit includes a full-bridge hard switching structure, which has IGBTs constituting bridge arms that are sequentially conducted, so that their alternating conduction converts direct current into high frequency square wave alternating current, which flows through the high-frequency primary transformer and is then subjected to rectification to supply an output of low voltage direct current. Each IGBT is connected in parallel to resistor and capacitor, which constitute a peak voltage absorption circuitry. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209587 | WAVEFORM COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECONDARY WELD COMPONENT RESPONSE - A method includes receiving data corresponding to a voltage level over time and a current level over time. The method also includes determining a first ratio corresponding to a voltage ramp percent or a voltage falling edge percent with respect to a peak in the voltage level and determining a second ratio corresponding to a current ramp ratio or a current falling edge ratio with respect to a peak in the current level. The method further includes determining, based on a comparison between the first ratio and the second ratio, whether to increment, decrement, or maintain an inductance compensation estimation value corresponding to an estimated inductance present in one or more secondary components associated with the welding operation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209588 | HIGH POWER FACTOR RECTIFIER/FILTER FOR THREE PHASE INPUT WELDER OR PLASMA CUTTER - A power supply is provided. The power supply in one form includes a rectifier circuit, a capacitor and an RC circuit. The rectifier circuit is configured to receive a three phase AC signal. The rectifier circuit has a positive output connected to a positive node and a negative output connected to a negative node. The capacitor is connected in parallel with the rectifier circuit between the positive node and the negative node. The RC circuit includes a resistor and capacitor connected in electrical series connection where the resistor and capacitor are connected between the positive node and the negative node in parallel with the first capacitor and the rectifier circuit. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209589 | GUIDED COMPONENT EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A component extraction system is designed to remove smoke and airborne components, such as particulate, from a metal working or other application. The system may be compatible with a cart-type base unit or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation that uses a nozzle disposed on a carriage to remove workspace air (e.g., containing smoke and airborne components) away from the metal working application. The carriage may travel along a guide rail disposed adjacent to the metal working application in order to place the nozzle near the source of the metal working components. Further, the carriage may include a positioning system, utilizing sensors, to automatically adjust the location of the nozzle proximate the airborne component source. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209590 | MODIFIED FLUX SYSTEM IN CORED ELECTRODE - A welding system and cored welding electrode composition is disclosed for performing a short arc welding process between an advancing wire electrode and a workpiece. The system comprises a power source with a controller for creating a current pulse introducing energy into the electrode to melt the end of the electrode and a low current quiescent metal transfer section following the end of the melting pulse during which the melted electrode short circuits against the workpiece; a timer to measure the actual time between the end of the pulse and the short circuit; a device for setting a desired time from the pulse to the short circuit; a circuit to create a corrective signal based upon the difference between the actual time and the desired time; and, a circuit responsive to the corrective signal to control a given parameter of the current pulse. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209591 | BOX HEATER SYSTEM - A box heater system to be mounted in a box in which material is receivable for discharge therefrom. The box heater system includes a heat-generating assembly having a body including one or more channels formed therein, and one or more heating elements at least partially positioned in the channel(s), for generating heat and transferring the heat to at least part of the body. The body is movable relative to the heating element, and the heating element is movable relative to the body. The heat transferred to the body is at least partially transferable to the material received in the box. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209592 | LIP UNIT FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DEICED TURBOJET ENGINE NACELLE - A lip assembly of a turbojet engine nacelle is equipped with at least one electric de-icing system. The lip assembly includes at least one electric heating member, electrically powered through at least one power conductor. Each power-supply conductor is associated with a neutral conductor or “ground” arranged in a regrouped manner adjacent to a corresponding power-supply conductor. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209593 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FORCE EXPRESSING UNIT, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LABEL ISSUING DEVICE, AND PRINTER - A pressure-sensitive adhesive force expressing unit including: a thermal head including heater elements arranged along a width direction of a label, the thermal head being configured to heat the label, from an adhesive layer side to form openings in a function layer by the heater elements; and a controller for applying heat energy to the heater elements individually to control heat generation thereof, the controller being configured to control the application of heat energy to the heater elements so that opening lines in each of which the openings are arranged in the width direction of the label are formed in the conveyance direction and to control the application of heat energy so that adjacent at least two of the heater elements generate heat at the same time to form an opening group in which the openings are connected together in the width direction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209594 | Far Infrared Heat Emitting Therapeutic Device - A far infrared heat emitting device includes a pad for positioning over or around a body part of a user such as a waist, leg, arm, or back. The user may be a human or an animal such as a pet. The device can include straps to form a strap sized to fit around the waist of a human user. The strap includes a pad, a plurality of far infrared heat conducting elements, a charging inlet, a heating device, and a fastener for securing the strap to the human user. The device may be secured around the waist of the human user to provide relief from lower back pain. Alternatively, the device may be used in or on furniture. The device may produce an aura of negative ions. The device may minimize the presence of at least some electromagnetic frequencies. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209595 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FORCE EXPRESSING UNIT, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LABEL ISSUING DEVICE, PRINTER, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FORCE EXPRESSING METHOD, AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FORCE EXPRESSING PROGRAM - A pressure-sensitive adhesive force expressing unit including: a conveyance unit for conveying a pressure-sensitive adhesive label in a predetermined direction; a thermal head including a plurality of heat generating elements arranged along a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined direction, the thermal head being configured to heat the pressure-sensitive adhesive label from a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer side to form a bore in a non-pressure-sensitive-adhesive function layer and expose the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a control unit for energizing the plurality of heat generating elements individually to control the plurality of heat generating elements to generate heat, the control unit being configured to control the plurality of heat generating elements to generate heat by providing an intermittent energization period of intermittently energizing the plurality of heat generating elements in a heat generating period of one cycle of forming bores for one row in the non-pressure-sensitive-adhesive function layer. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209596 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK WITH CONCENTRIC COOLING BASE - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide apparatus and method for cooling a substrate support in a uniform manner. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cooling assembly for a substrate support. The cooling assembly includes a cooling base having a first side for contacting the substrate support and providing cooling to the substrate support, a diffuser disposed on a second side of the cooling base, wherein the diffuser defines a plurality of cooling paths for delivering a cooling fluid towards the cooling base in a parallel manner, and an inlet/outlet plate disposed under the diffuser, wherein the inlet/outlet plate is provides an interface between the diffuser and an inlet and outlet of a cooling fluid. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209597 | ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE - Disclosed is an electric heating device capable of uniformly applying an electric current to a workpiece without causing abrasion of electrodes. An electric heating device includes a pair of electrodes for applying an electric current to a workpiece, and a pair of clamps for fixing the workpiece. The electrode extends along the surface of the workpiece in a direction perpendicular to an electric current direction while maintaining a constant length in the electric current direction, and sandwiches the workpiece therein. The clamp is arranged in the vicinity of the electrode, and sandwiches a part of the workpiece other than a part to be heated therein. A pressure at which the clamp sandwiches the workpiece therein is higher than a pressure at which the electrode sandwiches the workpiece therein. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209598 | Cooking Pot with a Heated Lateral Wall and Process - Provided is a kitchenware item comprising a pot comprising a metal substrate ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209599 | ENERGY HARVESTING CONTAINER - A container that experiences vibrations when transported allows an inner container which defines a chamber holding a substance to move relative to an outer shell under the influence of vibrations. An energy generator such as a magnet and a corresponding coil or a piezoelectric generator that does not move with the inner container is juxtaposed with the inner container to cause an electrical current to be introduced in the inner container when the inner container moves relative to the magnet. The electrical current is dissipated as heat to transfer heat into the substance in the chamber. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209600 | CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A panel can have a plurality of grooves. An insert can be installed into one or more of the grooves. The inserts can have one or more mating elements that protrude from the side of the insert. The one or more mating elements can be sized and positioned to help secure the insert within a groove. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209601 | Breather Valve Assemblies - Breather valve assemblies featuring resilient, deformable members that buckle when a pressure-moveable member is actuated by pressure, such as when a sealed container is exposed to changes in atmospheric pressure. One way and two way breather valves allow air flow in either one or two desired directions according to resilient, deformable member and pressure movable member of each respective direction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209602 | FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING BOX - A flexible plastic packaging box includes a lid and a box body having an opening at one end. The lid includes a lid body and an annular ring surrounding a periphery of the lid body. The box body is provided with an outer flange at a rim thereof adjacent to the opening surrounding an outer wall of the box body. The annular ring may be engaged with the outer flange such that the lid is detachably attached to the box body and seals the opening of the box body. The annular ring surrounding the periphery of the lid body forms a latching groove surrounding the lid body, the annular ring is capable of engaging the outer flange, and because of the elasticity of the flexible plastic, the lid is more reliably fixed on the box body and seals the opening of the box body. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209603 | STOPPING DEVICE AND CONTAINER COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - A stopping device, comprising a stopper and a plastic cap to cover a container's neck with the stopper in the neck, the cap comprising a cover and a ring surrounding the stopper and the neck when mounted onto the neck, the ring and cover being produced as a single component connected by at least one part breakable by a force parallel to a central axis of the ring directed towards the stopper, the cover having an element resting against the stopper, the breakable part having bridges extending between an outer radial edge of the cover and an inner radial edge of the ring, and a channel in an arc of a circle defined between two adjacent bridges, the length of the cover's outer radial edge and the length of the rings inner radial edge, the channel having radial width smaller than 0.3 mm and axial height more than 0.15 mm. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209604 | Pop-up Push Lid - A conventional pop-up latch mechanism to which a second rotating tongue that will disengage the main latch is used in combination. This tongue is moved in place by pressing on the lid a similar way as to close it. It allows for the design team to have a much wider freedom of designing the closure, without the need to have an area dedicated for the pop-up activation device, reducing mold complexity and cost at the same time. The lid is open by a very simple push down motion. It also requires the user to reach a certain amount of force to open it avoiding accidental opening in case the closure fall on the ground. A slightly recessed lid leads the user to push on the lid. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209605 | CONTAINER WITH HANDS-FREE LATCH AND LINKAGE ACTIVATION FOR ACCESS - The invention pertains to a foot operated latch and linkage means permitting hands-free access to a waste or recycling container. The latch includes a kick plate which is interlocked with a foot pedal whereby displacement of the kick plate permits release of the foot pedal to move from a latched position to an unlatched position, which pedal movement engages a linkage which opens a user access door in the container. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209606 | DISPENSING PORT - A sealed dispensing port in a wall of a container or package, the wall including an outer sheet having a formed aperture there through, and an inner comprising a seal portion registered with the aperture, and a release cover that includes a seal portion over the aperture that irreleasably attaches through the aperture to the seal portion of the inner sheet to form a seal. When the release cover is pulled from over the aperture, the seal is removed to form a dispensing port. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209607 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER - A tamper evident container includes a first container portion, a second container portion, and a tamper evident closure. The tamper evident closure includes a first snap connected to the first container portion, a second snap connected to the second container portion, a tear strip connected to the second snap, and a third snap connected to the tear strip. In a closed position, the first snap is placed in a cavity in the second snap, the third snap is placed in a cavity in the first snap, and the tear strip faces outward from the taper evident container. The container is opened by removing the tear strip and then separating the first snap from the second snap. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209608 | Tabbed Sealing Member With Improved Heat Distribution For A Container - A tabbed seal as well as a method of manufacture is provided for sealing containers such as bottles, jars and the like. The tabbed seal is formed with a lower sheet-like structure having a non-foam, heat-distributing layer thereon. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209609 | Tamper-Evident Container that Indicates when the Container has been Tampered with or Opened - A tamper-evident container having a tamper-evident structure that indicates to a user when the container has been previously opened or otherwise tampered with. The container can include a body and a lid, where the lid is snap fit into a recess of the body. Based on the snap-fit, the lid is difficult or impossible to remove from the body without activating the tamper-evident structure. The tamper-evident structure can remain at least partially attached to the lid or body to thereby indicate to a user that the container has been opened or otherwise tampered with. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209610 | FULLY EVERSIBLE BEVERAGE RECEPTACLE - An elastomeric containment receptacle has at least one sidewall defining a container substantially surrounding and enclosing a predetermined volume for housing a substance to be contained within the receptacle. The at least one sidewall includes a substance-contacting surface. The receptacle is reversibly transformable between a first stable conformation, wherein the substance-contacting surface faces inward, and a second stable conformation, wherein the substance-contacting surface faces outward. In other words, the receptacle is fully eversible, allowing for facile cleaning and drying of the receptacle interior. The receptacle possesses sufficient structural strength to stand without extraneous support. The eversible receptacle can be adapted to serve as a nursing bottle or other beverage receptacle. The receptacle can include a nipple or other receptacle cap, and an attachment joint for securing the cap to the elastomeric receptacle. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209611 | PVC-Free Closures - The present invention relates to compositions (compounds) which can be used as seal material in vessel caps, even under pasteurization conditions and possibly sterilization conditions. More specifically, the invention relates to such compositions that are suitable for vessel caps that can be unscrewed, such as lug screw caps and in particular Press-on/Twist-off® caps, and that result in a reduced migration of undesirable substances. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209612 | Drink Cup Cap - A lid for a drinking container in the structure of a baseball cap is disclosed. The baseball cap lid includes the normal features of a baseball cap and also includes an annular mounting portion for engaging the rim or lip of a cup, a preformed opening in one of the panels of the lid configured for receiving a straw for drinking liquid from the container, a flap and cover for covering the preformed hole, and stretchable portion on or near the annular mounting portion of the lid for securing the lid to the rim or lip of the cup. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209613 | LIQUID-DISPENSING COMPARTMENTED LID - The invention presents a compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a lid, the lid further comprising a rim, a substantially flat top crowning the rim, the top further comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least one portal with an aperture; and a compartment comprising an inner wall, the compartment further comprising a basin operably attached to the interior surface of the top of the lid and at least one channel located on the inner wall of the compartment. An opening formed by the channel for dispensing a liquid or other product stored within the confines of the basin is formed when a cover is secured to the upper portion. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209614 | ADHESIVE PACKAGING SYSTEM - A two part adhesive packaging system is provided. The packaging system includes two containers for holding a two-part adhesive. The packaging system further includes a connector having two ports for communicating with the containers. A membrane is adhered overtop the ports to prevent the two-part adhesive from draining from the containers. The membrane is configured to break upon application of a sufficient force thereon, such as by pumping or pushing the two-part adhesive from the containers. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209615 | LEAK CAPTURE AND CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A device for capturing, containing, and transporting liquid from a leak. The device may include a tank that may include wheels for easy transportation. The tank may include an opening at the top with a funnel attached to direct the liquid into the tank. The device may further include an outlet connected to the bottom of the tank. A hose may connect to the outlet to direct the liquid from the tank to a different area. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209616 | COVER WITH FILLER NECK - A cover for a service fluid tank arrangement having a first service fluid tank and a second service fluid tank includes a housing having a housing wall through which a first opening and a second opening extend. The first opening is configured to be connected to a service fluid inlet of the first service fluid tank and the second opening is configured to be connected to a service fluid inlet of the second service fluid tank. At least one of the first opening and the second opening has a filler neck that extends from the housing wall in at least one direction and is configured as a connector for a service fluid line. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209617 | Method of manufacturing a container, container and apparatus for manufacturing a container - A container having the shape of a cylinder of a substantially horizontal symmetry axis, closed at its both ends with the bottoms comprising steps in which a body having the form of a pipe empty inside of a corrugated inner surface is manufactured so that a first set of spray nozzles arranged at various angles is introduced into a mold turning around its own axis and then an inner surface of the mold is sprayed, next a hole is cut out for an inspection manhole in the surface of the produced body, then the body is closed with the bottoms at both ends so that a bottom mold is placed at each open end of the body, a second set of spray nozzles arranged at various angles is introduced through the hole for an inspection manhole, and then an inner surface of the bottom mold is sprayed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209618 | Container and Method for Making the Same - A method of making a container ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209619 | Tip-Resistant Cup with Handle - A tip-resistant cup with handle having at least three external extended legs that prevent tip-overs. The external legs extend down to the surface the cup being placed on to provide support from three different directions. In addition, any of the legs can be used has a handle. Cups of the present invention can be stacked like other cups by simply rotating the position of the legs. The cup of the present invention can also have a curved lip to further prevent spilling when the user is drinking. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209620 | Drain Nut - A drain device can include a drain body, a drain nut, and a retaining member. The drain body can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall traverses an aperture in the enclosure, and where the drain body has a top end positioned inside the enclosure and a bottom end positioned outside the enclosure. The drain nut can be mechanically coupled to the drain body and can include a number of extending members extending substantially radially away from the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a distal end and a proximal end mechanically coupled to the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a length that is greater than a width of the proximal end. The retaining member can be mechanically coupled to the bottom end of the drain body. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209621 | BEVERAGE INSULATING DEVICE - A detachable and interchangeable beverage insulation device that may contain a plurality of beverage containers. The beverage insulation device may include a first beverage insulator and at least a second beverage insulator. The plurality of beverage insulators may be substantially hollow and may contain a first and second beverage container. The first and second beverage insulators may be detachable and interchangeable to connect one to another, and to connect accessories. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209622 | TWO-PIECE HELICAL FEEDER TUBE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH PILLS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a pill delivery apparatus. The method includes providing an inner core having an outer surface and providing an outer sleeve comprising an opening defined therethrough, the outer sleeve having an inner surface. Further, the method includes defining a passageway on the outer surface of the inner core such that positioning the outer sleeve over the inner core defines a delivery chute for delivering a plurality of pills between the passageway and the inner surface of the outer sleeve. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209623 | Low-Fold Napkin Dispensing System - A napkin dispensing system improving the efficiency of napkins dispensed from a Low-Fold napkin dispenser. A housing fits over a Low-Fold napkin dispenser and the slot for pulling the napkins from the Low-Fold dispenser and through the housing is shaped in such a way as to allow only one napkin at a time to be dispensed. The system's napkins are tri-folded, interleaved, two-ply, and have an approximate width of between 5.1 to 5.2 inches, and an unfolded, approximate length of between 10 to 12 inches. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209624 | DISPENSER AND STACK OF SHEET PRODUCTS - A dispenser and a stack combination. The stack is a stack of interfolded webs wherein the lines of weakness of one web are offset from the lines of weakness of another web in a longitudinal direction, and the stack including at least two webs, the webs including: a first web ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209625 | REFILL ARTICLE FOR WIPES DISPENSER AND ASSEMBLY OF BOTH - An apparatus for refilling a cylindrical wipes dispenser. The apparatus includes a plurality of rectangular wipes configured in a flat stack and having packaging that contains an opening mechanism. The opening mechanism is operable for opening the apparatus to allow common removal of the plurality of rectangular wipes. The plurality of rectangular wipes are interleaved and folded to form an indentation along a longitudinal axis of the plurality of rectangular wipes. The plurality of rectangular wipes is operable to be folded along the indentation to form a V shape for insertion into a cylindrical dispensing container. The width of the rectangular flat stack wipes is slightly larger than the diameter of the dispensing cylinder. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209626 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING DISCRETE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - A dispenser for applying small amounts of liquid to a substrate. The dispenser includes a dispenser body, an actuator in the dispenser body, and a dispensing element including a dispensing element body removably coupled to the dispenser body. A valve stem is mounted for reciprocating movement within the dispensing element body. Additional aspects include a deformable valve seat, a deformable and resilient valve stem tip and a method of applying liquid in discrete amounts to a substrate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209627 | SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH FOLD PATTERN - The present disclosure relates to a blow-molded, rigid collapsible container that can be suitable for storage and dispensing systems of practically any size. The rigid collapsible container may be a stand-alone container. The container may be blow-molded as a unitary piece that may include folds or pre-folds that allows the container to collapse into a relatively flat position. In an expanded state, the container may have a generally trapezoidal prism shape. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209628 | METHODS OF USING A SINGLE USE MULTI-PHASE CARE SYSTEM - A convenient single use multi-phase care system including multiple formulations can be packaged in one dispensing unit. The multi-phase care system is capable of separately dispensing one of the multiple formulations at a time in a sequential order to allow the consumer to dispense a daily care regimen one step at a time. In one embodiment, the daily care regimen is a multi-phase skin care system. In another embodiment, the daily care regimen is a multi-phase hair care system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209629 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING AND APPLYING MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for mixing and applying a bead of material. For example, the bead of material can be used to seal gaps cracks and seams of a building. The apparatus includes a supply machine and an applicator. The supply machine provides each of the parts of the material to the applicator at a controlled rate. The applicator mixes the parts of the material at a nozzle. The applicator provides a bead (rather than spraying) of the mixed material through the nozzle. The bead of material may be applied in a precise manner to seal gaps, cracks and seams of an existing building and/or the bead may be provided during new construction of a building between components of the building. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209631 | Energy saving electric soap dispenser - An electric soap dispenser is provided with a housing; a cover; a reservoir; a valve; a nozzle; an electric motor; a gear system; an arm having one end rotatably disposed in the gear system; a link having one end pivotably secured to an other end of the arm and loosely put on the nozzle; an electric control unit; a sensor; and a power source. The electric control unit actuates the electric motor upon receiving a signal from the sensor, the actuated electric motor rotates the gear system, one end of the arm rotates 180-degree to move the link upward to open the valve thereby flowing liquid soap from the reservoir to the nozzle, and one end of the arm rotates further 180-degree to move the link downward to close the valve thereby stopping the flowing and deactivating the electric motor. Power demand is greatly reduced when in use. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209632 | INTERNAL POUCH HELD IN A DOUBLE-STRUCTURED AEROSOL CAN - An internal pouch held in a double-structured aerosol can, composed of first and second internal pouches for containing first and second agents, respectively, the aerosol can being capable of simultaneously ejecting the first and second agents. The first internal pouch has a layer constitution that includes a polyolefin inner layer, an adhesive resin layer on the inner layer side, an aluminum foil, an adhesive resin layer on the outer layer side and a thermoplastic resin outer layer; the second internal pouch has a layer constitution that includes a polyolefin inner layer, an adhesive resin layer on the inner layer side, an aluminum foil, an adhesive resin layer on the outer layer side and a thermoplastic resin outer layer; and the adhesive resin forming the adhesive resin layer on the inner layer side of the first internal pouch contains a polyether type urethane resin. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209633 | COMPONENTS FOR AEROSOL DISPENSER AND AEROSOL DISPENSER MADE THEREWITH - A pressurized container usable for a pressurizable contain, such as an aerosol dispenser, an aerosol dispenser made therewith and preform therefor. The preform/container/dispenser has a neck at the top. The neck has upper and lower portions. The lower portion transitions into a shoulder, which flares outwardly. The shoulder, in turn, transitions into a sidewall. The lower neck portion/shoulder and/or upper part of the sidewall are cystallized. The invention also comprises a preform for making such a pressurizable container and an aerosol dispenser made therewith. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209634 | AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE DISPENSER BEVERAGE CART - A mobile vehicle or cart based beverage dispenser for providing mixed beverages is provided. The vehicle beverage dispenser has a vehicle that includes a housing containing a plurality of first liquids, a plurality of second liquids, and a water supply, wherein the first liquids comprise liquors, and wherein the second liquids comprise mixer syrup. The vehicle beverage dispenser also has an interface, a dispensing spout and a controller. The interface allows to input variable data and receive variable instructions. The controller electrically operates valves to control the flow of first liquids, second liquids and water to the beverage dispenser spout based on instructions entered at the interface and a pouring schema stored in memory. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209635 | FROZEN BEVERAGE DISPENSER - An improved frozen beverage dispenser including one or more freezing/dispensing units and a refrigeration unit. The freezing/dispensing unit may include a freezing chamber, an integral accumulator, refrigeration valves and one or more dispensing nozzle. The refrigeration unit may include a refrigeration apparatus and a controller that includes integrated microprocessors running custom algorithms controlling the overall operation of the system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209636 | CONTAINER INCLUDING A DEPRESSIBLE HEAD ASSEMBLY - A container includes a container body for receiving a liquid, a locking connector, a pump unit and a depressible head assembly. The locking connector includes a locking ring threadedly disposed on a top portion of the container body, a dosage guide ring protruding upwardly from the locking ring, and at least one dosage guide unit. The pump unit extends downwardly into the container body and is drivenable to move in a top-bottom direction so as to draw the liquid in the container body. The depressible head assembly includes a depressible head for driving the pump unit to move in the top-bottom direction, and a biasing member abutting against the depressible head and the locking connector. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209637 | LIQUID SPRAY SYSTEM - A spray system for dispensing a homogenous mixture of a liquid formulation and propellant as an atomized aerosol where a disposable container containing a liquid base is used alone or secured within a rigid container and is charged through a fitting in fluid communication with the interior of the disposable container using a detachable pressurized charge can containing a propellant compatible with the liquid base. Preferably the liquid formulation is a paint base that can be tinted at the point of sale before charging with the charge can. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209638 | SEQUENCED ADJUSTABLE VOLUME PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSERS - Embodiments of sequenced foam pumps, refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. One exemplary refill unit includes a container for holding a foamable liquid and a sequenced pump. The sequenced pump has a housing with a chamber located within the housing. There is an air inlet and a liquid inlet into the chamber. A hollow valve stem is movable within the chamber. A sealing member forms a seal between the valve stem and the chamber. When the valve stem is in a first position liquid flows into the chamber and air in the chamber flows into the container; and when the valve stem is in a second position, the sealing member seals off the liquid inlet, and air travels through the air inlet and mixes with the liquid in the chamber. The air and liquid mixture travels through the center of the valve stem and out of an outlet. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209639 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing container that dispenses a liquid contained therein in foam includes: a container body storing therein a liquid; and a base cap mounted to a mouth of the container body. The container body is flexible so that a squeeze operation may be performed on the container body. The base cap is provided, on a top wall, with a nozzle forming a tubular passage communicating with a front end orifice. The nozzle is provided with a foaming mechanism for the liquid at an upstream end portion and with a through-hole in a predetermined position on a circumferential wall of the nozzle that is downstream of the foaming mechanism. The through-hole is provided with a check valve, and the front end orifice communicates with an inside of the container body through the through-hole. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209640 | AEROSOL REFILL CARTRIDGE - An apparatus for dispensing material through a refillable cartridge, comprising a container having a receptacle for receiving a refill cartridge, the container having a lid cooperating with the container to enclose the refill cartridge, the container further comprising an exit port and a channel for communicating material from the refill cartridge to the exit port, and a valve for controlling the flow of material out of the refill cartridge; and a reusable, refill cartridge sized to be received in the receptacle, the refill cartridge including compressed gas and material separated by a bi-conical thruster, the refill cartridge further comprising a first end having a material inlet and outlet manifold, and a second end having a compressed gas inlet. The system's performance can be improved by applying a surface treatment to the wetted surfaces of the system to change the physical properties at the fluid/vessel interface. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209641 | CHEMICAL RELEASE SYSTEM - A chemical release system. Implementations may utilize implementations of a first cartridge that include a body coupled with a cartridge head at a first end and coupled with an end plug at a second end where the cartridge head includes a through hole configured to engage with an annular flange in a main head. The body may have an internal cross section. The first cartridge may also include a flow restrictor plate disposed within the body between the first end and the second end where the flow restrictor plate is oriented substantially parallel to the cartridge head within the body, includes only one opening therethrough, and substantially conforms with the internal cross section of the body. The body may include one or more through holes in a side of the body located between the flow restrictor plate and the cartridge head. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209642 | UNIT FOR STORING A FLUID, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A UNIT FOR STORING A FLUID - A unit for storing a fluid includes a body, a piston, and a closure. The body has a through-channel in which the fluid is arranged. The body is impermeable to the fluid and/or constituents thereof and is configured to connect in a fluid-tight manner to a receiving device of a biochemical analysis unit. The through-channel extends from a first end to a second end. The piston is mounted to be axially movable in the through-channel and is configured to provide a fluid-tight seal relative to the body. The piston is impermeable to the fluid and/or constituents thereof and is accessible from the first end. The closure is arranged on the second end and is impermeable to the fluid and constituents thereof. The closure is connected to the body in a fluid-tight manner and is configured to burst when a pressure in the fluid exceeds a bursting pressure. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209643 | CLOSURE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - A closure assembly for a container having a housing with a fluid passage, a retaining ring attached to an inner surface of a wall of the housing and having a sloping centering flange, and a valve positioned in the housing and sealing the fluid passage. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209644 | DISPENSING VALVE - A flexible, resilient, slit valve ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209645 | Lockable Holster - A holster having a cavity and an axis defined along a side wall of the holster; a lever having a finger button portion and an engagement portion, wherein the lever is pivotally attached atop the side wall of the holster, along the axis, approximately between the finger button portion and the engagement portion, such that the finger button portion extends from the axis and is positioned above the frame/slide portion of the cavity and the engagement portion extends from the axis and is positioned above the trigger guard portion of the cavity; a hollow formed within a portion of the side wall; and a lockout lever rotatably secured within at least a portion of the hollow, and wherein a locking portion of the lockout lever is positioned beneath the finger button portion of the lever when the lockout lever is in a locked position. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209646 | Bulk Item Backpack - Disclosed is a bulk item backpack composed of an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion that pivot with respect to one another and are adapted to carry a wide array of bulk cargo, including coolers. The backpack has a strap or plurality of straps to secure the backpack to the user, including a waist strap, shoulder straps, or both types of straps. Optionally the backpack may also include cargo straps for securing additional items, such as folding chairs or a storage box adapted for carrying loose items therein. The backpack of the present invention provides a frame that is ideally suited for simultaneously carrying bulky items and loose items that are difficult to carry at once and would normally require several trips. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209647 | ADAPTER FOR VEHICLE MOUNT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An adapter for a vehicle mount having a base portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a high friction element, the high friction element reducing a lateral movement of the base portion when positioned on an exterior surface of vehicle, and a receiver disposed on the base portion, the receiver configured to receive a portion of a vehicle mount, wherein a load of the vehicle mount is distributed across the surface area of the base portion is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209648 | Holding Arrangement For A Mobile Device, Passenger Seat With A Holding Arrangement For A Mobile Device And Vehicle - A holding arrangement for a mobile device in a cabin of a vehicle has a cabin equipment component, a support device arranged on the cabin equipment component, a holding device for holding a mobile device and a covering pane. The support device is designed to receive the holding device and further has an access opening arranged on a side opposite the cabin equipment component. Furthermore, the support device is designed to slidably hold the covering pane for opening and closing the access opening arranged on the side opposite the cabin equipment component in such a manner that the covering pane is movable to a closed position and to an open position, wherein in its open position the covering pane extends beyond the support device. Hereby, an improved holding function and temporary theft prevention may be accomplished. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209649 | INTERCHANGEABLE HOLDER - An interchangeable holder system or apparatus that can be modified quickly, without tools, that provides a user with a plurality of safe and convenient means of holding an object, such as a cigar or a flashlight or a large object. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209650 | BRACKET AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A BAG TO A WINDSHIELD - A bracket is used to mount an accessory bag to a curved vehicle windshield, providing a planar bag mounting surface to prevent distortion of the bag. Angularly arranged planar surfaces of the bracket allow for mounting to windshields of varying curvatures. A mounting assembly including the bracket enables the bag to be secured to the windshield in a variety of configurations and locations on the windshield. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209651 | CONSUMER BAGS AND PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURE, DISPENSERS, AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS FOR CONSUMER BAGS - A process for manufacturing bags and the resulting bag are disclosed. The bags may be continuously and detachably connected, and continuously and detachably connected bags may be wound onto a roll. In addition, a dispenser is disclosed for storing and dispensing bags. Also disclosed is an apparatus for use in dispensing plastic bags. A dispensing system is disclosed for continuously and detachably connected series of bags and in which the removal of a bag results in the subsequent bag in the series being at least partially opened. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209652 | One-Way Projection Snare Apparatus and Method for Isolating A Broken Elastic Strand - The present disclosure relates to methods for making elastomeric laminates that may be used as components of absorbent articles. During the process of making the elastomeric laminate, elastic material may be advanced and stretched in a machine direction and may be joined with one or more substrates advancing the machine direction. The methods and apparatuses according to the present disclosure may be configured to automatically isolate elastic materials that may break during the assembly process. The apparatuses may include a base member and one or more one-way snares projecting from the outer surface of the base member. The one-way snares are adapted to permit advancement of continuous elastic strands in a first direction, and are also adapted to prevent an end portion a broken elastic strand from retracting in a second direction, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209653 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet supplied from a holding unit, a sensor configured to detect an edge of the sheet in a width direction, and a control unit configured to detect, with the sensor, a displacement of the edge of the sheet in the width direction during movement of the sheet by a predetermined distance, and to cancel a subsequent skew detection operation if the displacement is larger than an allowable amount. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209654 | RECORDING APPARATUS AND RECORDING METHOD - A recording apparatus includes a movable belt and a recording mechanism. The movable belt is configured and arranged to convey a recording medium. The recording mechanism is configured and arranged to record onto the recording medium. The movable belt has a mark serving as a reference for when the recording medium is being set thereon. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209655 | SENSOR CONTROLLER FOR INTERPRETING NATURAL INTERACTION SENSOR FOR WEB HANDLING - A sensor controller for web handling applications is described. The sensor controller is provided with a first port, a second port, a computer readable medium, and a processor. The first port receives a sequence of data frames capturing an area of a material web having a width to height ratio between 0.10 and 100. The computer readable medium stores logic indicative of identifying properties of a first group of data points of a feature of the material web extending in a web direction of travel. The processor scans the sequence of data frames to locate a transition between a property of the first group of data points and a property of a second group of data points in the data frames and generates a series of location signals indicative of lateral locations of the transition within the data frames. The second port outputs the location signals. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209656 | NAIL GUN STRUCTURE - A nail gun structure includes a main body, a seat, an actuating button and a driving cable. The main body has a trigger member for shooting a nail. One end of the seat is assembled at a rear end of the main body. The actuating button is assembled at another end of the seat. One end of the driving cable is assembled to the trigger member of the main body, and another end of the driving cable is assembled to the actuating button. Under this arrangement, when a user holds the seat and presses down the actuating button, the actuating button drives the driving cable to trigger the trigger member so as to shoot the nail. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209657 | NAIL GUN STRUCTURE - A nail gun structure includes a gun body, a clamp set and a pneumatic driving set. The gun body has a trigger for shooting a nail. The clamp set is assembled with the gun body. The clamp set has a driven base and a clamp base. The clamp base pivots relative to the driven base. A stacked board is positioned on the clamp base. The pneumatic driving set is disposed between the gun body and the clamp set. The pneumatic driving set communicates with an air pressure source. The trigger moves along with the pneumatic driving set. Under this arrangement, when a user pulls the trigger, the pneumatic driving set drives the clamp base to pivot, so that the stacked boards are clamped between the clamp base and the driven base; thereafter, the nail is shot and nailed on the stacked board. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209658 | FOAM APPLICATION TO STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a cartridge assembly, an anvil assembly, a surgical buttress, and a low molecular weight bioabsorbable adhesive. The cartridge assembly includes a plurality of staples and a tissue contacting surface defining staple retaining slots. The anvil assembly includes a tissue contacting surface defining staple pockets for forming staples expelled from the staple retaining slots of the cartridge assembly. The surgical buttress is disposed on at least one of the tissue contacting surfaces of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly. The low molecular weight bioabsorbable adhesive releasably retains the surgical buttress on the at least one of the tissue contacting surfaces of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209659 | SHIPPING WEDGE WITH LOCKOUT - A shipping wedge for use with a surgical instrument includes a base configured to be detachably secured with a body portion of the surgical instrument, a blocking member depending from the base and engageable with a movable operative member of the surgical instrument, and a locking member depending from the base and engageable with a lockout mechanism of the surgical instrument. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209660 | DELIVERING BIOABSORBABLE FASTENERS - An apparatus for delivering bioabsorbable fasteners of the type having two cannulated legs to secure the two sides of an incision in tissue comprises a housing containing a magazine with one or more fasteners positioned on a reciprocally movable fastener support. Needle guide tubes and the legs of the front-most fastener are in slidable contact with at least one alignment surface configured to axially align them. An actuator is operated by a user to move two needles within the needle guide tubes to insert each needle into a cannulated leg. A timing lever acts on the fastener support in concert with the actuator movement to remove support of the front-most fastener after the needles are inserted. The needle guide tubes transfer force to the fastener, to push it out of the magazine and along a path through the center of a bifurcated foot, to insert it into the tissue. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209661 | AUTOMATIC WELDING EQUIPMENT - Automatic welding equipment includes a wave soldering machine including a tank, a plurality of first nozzles, a first pump, and a first guide plate. The tank has an opening. The first nozzles and melted solder are disposed in the tank. The first pump is disposed in the tank for jetting the solder via the first nozzles. The first guide plate is located at the opening and includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion. The first plate portion is located over the first nozzles and has a plurality of first holes for passed through by the solder jetted from the first nozzles. The second plate portion, connected to the first plate portion, guides the solder to flow out of the first holes. The solder guided by the second plate portion passes through second holes of the second plate portion and returns into the tank. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209662 | REFLOW OVEN AND METHODS OF TREATING SURFACES OF THE REFLOW OVEN - A reflow oven includes a chamber housing including surfaces that are in contact with heated air mixed with contaminants, including flux, and a water-soluble layer selectively applied to the surfaces of the chamber housing. Embodiments of the reflow oven include an acrylic-based layer, such as an acrylic paint. In one embodiment, the acrylic paint includes a water-soluble polymer, a polymer emulsion, and water. The water-soluble polymer includes butyl benzyl phthalate. In some embodiments, the acrylic paint includes 1-10% by weight butyl benzyl phthalate, 30-55% by weight acrylic polymer emulsion, and balance water. In a certain embodiment, the acrylic paint includes 1-5% by weight butyl benzyl phthalate, 35-50% by weight acrylic poly emulsion, and balance water. Methods of treating surfaces of the reflow oven are further disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209663 | WIRE BONDER AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING A WIRE BONDER - Disclosed is a wire bonder comprising: a processor; a bond head coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to control motion of the bond head; a bonding tool mounted to the bond head, the bonding tool being drivable by the bond head to form an electrical interconnection between a semiconductor die and a substrate to which the semiconductor die is mounted using a bonding wire; and a measuring device coupled to the bond head, the measuring device being operable to measure a deformation of a bonding portion of the bonding wire as the bonding tool is driven by the bond head to connect the bonding wire to the semiconductor die via the bonding portion. Specifically, the processor is configured to derive at least one correlation between the measured deformation of the bonding portion and an operating parameter of the wire bonder; compare the at least one derived correlation against a predetermined correlation between the operating parameter of the wire bonder and a desired deformation of the bonding portion; and calibrate the operating parameter of the wire bonder based on the comparison between the at least one derived correlation and the predetermined correlation of the deformation of the bonding portion against the operating parameter of the wire bonder. A method of calibrating a wire bonder is also disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209664 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an electronic device includes a positioning step of positioning a first member supporting a laser diode with respect to a second member having a waveguide, a bonding step of bonding the first member and the second member together, and a checking step of checking the accuracy of positioning of the first member with respect to the second member. In the positioning step, the laser diode is energized to allow laser light to be emitted, and the laser light is allowed to be incident on the incidence end of the waveguide. In the bonding step, a bonding material is melted by irradiating the first member with heating light while the laser diode is not energized. In the checking step, the laser diode is energized again. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209665 | METHOD FOR BONDING HEAT-CONDUCTING SUBSTRATE AND METAL LAYER - A method for bonding a heat-conducting substrate and a metal layer is provided. A heat-conducting substrate, a first metal layer and a preformed layer are provided. The preformed layer is between the heat-conducting substrate and the first metal layer. The preformed layer is a second metal layer or a metal oxide layer. A heating process is performed to the preformed layer in an oxygen-free atmosphere to convert the preformed layer to a bonding layer for bonding the heat-conducting substrate and the first metal layer. The temperature of the heating process is less than or equal to 300° C. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209666 | 3D ASSEMBLY FOR INTERPOSER BOW - A method for packaging a semiconductor device includes attaching a first array of solder material to a first surface of an interposer; bringing the first array of solder material into physical contact with a laminate; and initially bonding the interposer to the laminate by applying a first temperature and pressure gradient to the first array of solder material such that a melting temperature of the first array of solder material is not exceeded. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209667 | CORRUGATED BOX - A corrugated box may include a plurality of sidewall portions separated by a fold line and a plurality of flaps extending from the sidewall portions and isolated from one another by a slot arranged in alignment with the fold line when the flaps are unfolded and the slot may include a fold line end comprising a stress relieving termination and a handle may be provided that may include a cutout line with a return portion foaming a stress relieving end and a series of tabs may be provided for securing a seam of the box. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209668 | Box Partition Set - A partition set for reinforcing a container's handles, the partition set including at least one interlocking subcomponent without hand holes and at least one interlocking subcomponent with two end panels with hand holes; the hand holes alignable with the container's hand holes; thereby providing reinforcement to the container's handles. Also, a container with hand hole reinforcement provided by the partition set. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209669 | MAILBOX GUARD AND NEWSPAPER HOLDING SYSTEM - A mailbox protection system that deflects debris away from striking a mailbox that is attached to a bottom area of a mailbox post to reduce a moment of force on the post. A deflection assembly is held in place utilizing a cantilevered structural mounting assembly. The deflection assembly is physically separated from a proximate mailbox that the deflection assembly is configured to protect. The mailbox protection system minimizes or reduces the moment of a force causes by debris striking the deflection assembly. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209670 | MULTIPLE DELIVERY DEVICE COUNTER AND COUNTING METHOD - A counter mechanism includes: a counter housing including a shaft and a hole; a first set of cam teeth located in the hole; a striker located in the hole and configured to move axially with respect to the hole having a second set of cam teeth; a counter wheel hub having a third set of cam teeth configured to communicate with both the first and second set of cam teeth, the counter wheel hub also having an actuator; and a counter wheel having an actuation feature configured to communicate with the actuator to cause the counter wheel to rotate when the counter wheel hub rotates. A method for counting dispensed items may also be described. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209671 | System for Transferring Maps to a Mobile Device Without Network Connectivity Using Matrix Bar Codes or Other Passive Data Media - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for transferring maps to a mobile device without network connectivity using matrix bar codes or other passive data media are presented. In some embodiments, such a method may include receiving data from an image scanner configured to scan a bar code, the data comprising a complete encoded map; processing the data to generate a decoded map; and displaying the decoded map to a user. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209672 | METHODS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT IN PAYMENT-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE - A payment-enabled mobile device receives, during a first tap of the mobile device on a proximity reader component of a point of sale (POS) terminal, first transaction context data for a current transaction, and receives during a second tap of the mobile device on the proximity reader component, second transaction context data for the current transaction. When the mobile device determines that the second tap is for the same transaction as the first tap, and that one of a customer verification method (CVM) status or a user acknowledgment status flag has been set, then it transmits a payment card account number to the POS terminal to consummate the transaction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209673 | AUTOMATED OPENING OF ELECTRONIC WALLET FUNCTION IN MOBILE DEVICE - A method includes bringing a mobile device into proximity with an indicium, the indicium adjacent a radio frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuit (IC), the RFID IC coupled to an antenna. The method further includes the mobile device reading a message from the RFID IC, where the message is transmitted by the RFID IC via the antenna. The method further includes the mobile device responding to the message by opening an electronic wallet function in the mobile device. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209674 | ACCESS LEVEL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES - Access level management techniques which require less manual intervention. In one example, a registration system registers an individual for an access level and receives a mobile device identifier from the individual. The registration system generates an electronic pass, which may include a mobile barcode, granting the individual access at the requested access level, and provides the electronic pass to a mobile communication device of the individual using the mobile device identifier. In one application, an individual with a mobile barcode associated with priority access level privileges may be allowed to bypass a queue by using a priority lane. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209675 | CHECKOUT SYSTEM INCLUDING ROTATING BARCODE READER - A checkout system including a rotating barcode reader. In an example embodiment, the checkout system includes a base, a platform rotatable with respect to the base, a substantially circular top plate mounted to the platform including a window; and a barcode reader on the platform adjacent the window. The substantially circular top plate and the barcode reader are rotatable with the platform. | 2014-07-31 |