31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130192556 | PISTON FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A piston for an internal combustion engine has a crown, a skirt extending from the crown, a pair of pin bosses, and a plurality of struts connecting the pin bosses to inner sides of the crown and skirt. An internal combustion engine having the piston is also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192557 | OIL PRESSURE SCHEDULING BASED ON ENGINE ACCELERATION - Systems and methods are disclosed for adjusting oil pressure supplied to engine components. In one example approach, a method for controlling oil flow in an engine comprises adjusting oil pressure supplied to the engine based on engine acceleration. For example, engine acceleration may be used to predict future engine lubrication requirements so that oil pressure adjustments may be scheduled accordingly. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192558 | Lubrication System for a Tiltable Engine - A lubrication system for an engine is provided. The lubrication system may include an oil pan configured to receive oil from the engine. The oil pan may have a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a middle portion located between the first and second ends. The lubrication system may also include a suction pump configured to pump oil from the middle portion to the engine, a first conduit fluidly connected to the first end, a second conduit fluidly connected to the second end, and at least one pump fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The at least one pump may be configured to direct oil from the first end toward the middle portion when the engine is tilted in a first direction and direct oil from the second end toward the middle portion when the engine is tilted in a second direction. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192559 | CONNECTING ROD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of forming a connecting rod, the method including the steps of: forming the connecting rod via a powder forging process; forming an integral wear resistant surface inside a bore of the connecting rod via an inductive heating process after completion of the powder forging process. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192560 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE COMPRISING ACQUISITION REDUNDANCY OF A SENSOR MEASUREMENT - A safety device for controlling an engine includes a first and a second sensor of an environmental parameter, two channels for processing data measured by the sensors, each of the channels each including a command module and a power supply. The device includes at least two relays. The first relay is capable of receiving a first command coming from a supply and delivering, in the absence of the first command, data from the first sensor to the second command module. The second relay is capable of receiving a second command coming from the supply and delivering, in the absence of the second command, data from the second sensor to the first command module. The supply of the active channel sends a command to the relay associated with it, the relay sending data from the sensor to the active channel. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192561 | IGNITION DELAY PERIOD ESTIMATION APPARATUS AND IGNITION TIME CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A period of time from a point in time at which pilot injection is executed until an equivalence ratio in fuel spray, after exceeding a combustible equivalence ratio, falls below the combustible equivalence ratio is calculated as a physical ignition delay period. A chemical ignition delay period is calculated from the temperature and pressure inside a combustion chamber at a point in time at which the equivalence ratio in the fuel spray reached the combustible equivalence ratio. A total ignition delay period is calculated from the above-calculated ignition delay periods. The oxygen concentration and temperature inside the combustion chamber are adjusted such that the total ignition delay period matches a target ignition delay period. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192562 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE AND FUEL INJECTION METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injection control device is provided for an internal combustion engine which includes a fuel injection valve including: a housing which includes a fuel passage, a sac portion, an injection hole, and a valve seat portion; a needle valve which reciprocates in the housing and comes into contact with the valve seat portion; and a drive unit which opens and closes the needle valve. The fuel injection control device includes an injection control portion that performs control for the drive unit to perform a plurality of injections including at least a first injection and a second injection, the first injection being performed by opening the needle valve to an intermediate lift, and the second injection being started when the needle valve is closing after the first injection and being performed by opening the needle valve to a full lift. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192563 | FUEL SUPPLY PUMP - A fuel supply pump includes a low-pressure pump and a high-pressure pump. The low-pressure pump pumps up fuel from a fuel tank. The high-pressure pump includes a pressurizing chamber to which fuel pumped up by the low-pressure pump is supplied, and pressurizes fuel in the pressurizing chamber. The high-pressure pump further includes a cam shaft, a cam, a plunger, a housing, and a bush. The cam is provided eccentrically to a central axis of the cam shaft and is rotated integrally with the cam shaft. The plunger is driven by the cam to pressurize fuel in the pressurizing chamber. The housing accommodates the cam shaft. The bush is fixed to the housing to bearing-support the cam shaft. The housing includes a cooling passage, through which fuel discharged from the low-pressure pump flows on an outer peripheral side of the bush to serve as a medium for cooling the bush. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192564 | LASER SHOCK PEENING APPLIED TO FUEL SYSTEM PUMP HEAD - A fuel pump for pressurizing fuel and transporting the pressurized fuel to a common rail of an automotive engine is disclosed. The inner surface regions are processed by laser shock peening so that the fuel pump can provide a highly pressurized fuel to the common rail. The fuel pump includes an inlet check valve bore fluidly connected to a dome, the dome is fluidly connected to an outlet check valve bore, and the outlet check valve bore is fluidly connected to an outer check valve seat. A fuel-side surface of the fuel pump has a laser shock peened surface. The laser shock peened surface includes one or more of the fuel-side surface(s) of the inlet check valve bore, the dome, the outlet check valve bore, and/or the outlet check valve seat. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192565 | MOUNTING POINT INJECTOR CLIP - A fuel injector mounting assembly including a mounting clip. The mounting clip includes a frame, a first leg, a second leg, a first arm, and a second arm. The frame includes a first side, a second side, and a generally planar surface extending between the first side and the second side. The first arm extends from the first side of the frame. The first arm includes a fuel cup support portion aligned with the first leg and extending in generally the same direction as the first leg, a raised surface of the fuel cup support portion configured to cooperate with the fuel cup, and a flange at an end of the fuel cup support portion, the flange extending away from the first leg. The second arm extends from the second side of the frame and is at least substantially similar to the first arm. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192566 | CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING CONFIGURABLE AUXILIARY POWER MODULE - A control system is disclosed for use with an engine. The control system may have a power source and a main control module configured to receive power from the power source and direct control signals to at least one component of the engine. The control system may also have an auxiliary power module that is selectively connectable to the main control module and to the power source. The auxiliary power module may be configured to receive power from the power source and direct control signals through the main control module to the at least one component of the engine. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPENSATING AIRFLOW DETERMINATIONS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR BLEED - Systems and methods are disclosed for compensating a mass airflow (MAF) sensor reading to account for the bleeding or diversion of intake airflow for compressor operation in determining fresh air flow into an engine. The engine is downstream from the compressor diversion. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192568 | ENGINE CONTROLLING EMISSIONS DURING TRANSIENT OPERATIONS - A method of operating an engine is provided. Output of an engine speed sensor, a mass air flow sensor, an exhaust gas temperature sensor, and an engine torque estimator are monitored with an electronic control module. It is determined if the engine is operating in one of either a transient condition and a non-transient condition based upon output of at least one of the sensors and the torque estimator. Fuel injection timing is set based upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. An exhaust gas recirculation valve position is set upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. An intake throttle position is set based upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. The fuel injection timing, exhaust gas recirculation valve position, and the intake throttle position are set to minimize NOx emissions when the engine is operating in a transient condition. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192569 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATION SETPOINT MODIFICATION - A method of controlling exhaust gas recirculation in an engine is provided. An amount of oxygen in an exhaust of an engine is measured. A desired intake manifold oxygen concentration is obtained. An exhaust gas recirculation rate to provide the desired intake manifold oxygen concentration is calculated based on the measured amount of oxygen in the exhaust. An exhaust gas recirculation valve is set based on the calculated exhaust gas recirculation rate. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192570 | IGNITION APPARATUS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An ignition apparatus is provided with a Zener diode as a limiter device, which limits a primary voltage of an ignition coil to be less than a Zener voltage, and a switching circuit, which prohibits a limiter function of the Zener diode at a start of discharge and switches the limiter device to perform the limiter function for a predetermined time period following the start of discharge. A secondary voltage is limited to be more than a secondary limit value. Even when blowout arises in discharging, re-discharging is avoided from arising immediately after the blowout and exhaustion of a spark plug caused by repetition of discharging is avoided. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192571 | IGNITION APPARATUS - There are provided a first coil device ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192572 | Multipurpose Slingshot - An apparatus comprising an elongate member, a first arm, a second arm, a channel, and a cap. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first arm and the second arm extend from the first end. A space is present between the first arm and the second arm over the first end. The channel extends through the elongate member. The channel is in communication with an opening in the second end of the elongate member. The cap is configured to be secured to the second end and substantially seal the opening in the second end. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192573 | Archery Bow Limb Bedding - A bow limb retaining assembly including a retainer comprising at least one limb pocket, at least one bow limb configured and arranged to engage the at least one limb pocket and at least one adhesive composition disposed between at least a portion of the at least one limb pocket and the at least one bow limb. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192574 | TOY GUN - A panel that conceals a gas cartridge attached to a toy gun is easily attached and detached without impairing the appearance of the toy gun. The gas cartridge is housed in a housing space formed in a cartridge housing portion and supplies compressed gas for firing a bullet. An introduction port for introducing the gas cartridge is provided in a first face of the cartridge housing portion. A working portion is provided in the cartridge housing portion and is moved in a direction along the first face. The panel is detachably attached to the cartridge housing portion and covers the introduction port. A protruded portion is extended from the lid portion of the panel. The protruded portion is provided with an inclined portion. The working portion is brought into slide contact with the inclined portion and moves the panel. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192575 | Reconfigurable Toy Gun - A reconfigurable toy gun includes a handle portion, a guide member coupled to the handle portion, and a barrel portion. The barrel portion is slidably coupled to the guide member and movable along the guide member between a first end portion of the guide member and second end portion of the guide member. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192576 | Toy Gun With Fluid Firing Switch - A fluid switch for a toy gun includes a body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A seal is provided inside the body. A shaft extends through and seals against the seal. The shaft has a recess. When the fluid switch is activated, the shaft moves longitudinally so that the recess forms a fluid flow channel past the seal thereby allowing fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192577 | TOY GUN AND ATTACHMENT DEVICE - It is made possible to use a toy gun that fires bullets by compressed gas without the replacement of a gas cartridge for a long time and the portability of the gas cartridge is enhanced. The air chamber body placed in the toy gun forms an air chamber. Compressed gas in the air chamber body passes through a gas discharge portion and shoots a bullet held by a bullet holding portion out of a muzzle. A valve establishes or breaks communication between the air chamber body and the gas discharge portion according to operation with an operation portion. The toy gun includes multiple gas cartridge attachment portions. A gas bomb is attached to each of the gas cartridge attachment portions. Each gas cartridge attachment portion is provided with a first valve portion. Compressed gas in the gas bomb attached to each gas cartridge attachment portion is guided into the air chamber by way of a gas introduction portion. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192578 | TOY GUN - A gas cartridge is firmly attached to a toy gun and the gas cartridge is replaced through simple operation. The gas cartridge is filled therein with compressed gas for firing a bullet. A cartridge housing portion slidably holds the circumferential surface of the gas cartridge. The lid portion of the gas cartridge housed in the cartridge housing portion is coupled to a cartridge attachment portion. A clamp arm has a roller and an extended portion and can be freely rotated around a rotation shaft. When the clamp arm is rotated, the roller presses the bottom portion of the gas cartridge in the cartridge housing portion. A raising lever has an abutment portion and is coupled to the extended portion so that the raising lever can be rotated around an installation shaft. When the raising lever is moved, the abutment portion slides on the sliding surface and rotates the clamp arm. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192579 | GEMSTONE PRODUCTION FROM CVD DIAMOND PLATE - A method of producing gemstones includes obtaining a plate of chemical vapor deposition formed diamond. The plate is cut into a plurality of geometrically optimized preforms. The preforms may be finished and cut into diamond gemstones. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192580 | WIRELESS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - A diagnostic system for an oven chamber, an oven system, and a method of wirelessly monitoring item temperature in an oven chamber are disclosed. In some embodiments, a temperature sensor used for sensing the temperature of an item is moved or transported with the item by a conveyor system. Also, in some embodiments, a wireless transmitter coupled to the temperature sensor can transmit a temperature signal to a receiver located outside of the oven chamber, and can also be moved or transported with the item. Data representative of item temperature can be stored, displayed, and/or used to modulate operation of the oven in some embodiments. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192581 | VEHICLE HEATER WITH INTEGRATED FAN MOTOR AND CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle heater ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192582 | OVEN WITH LOW-TEMPERATURE SELF-CLEANING MODE - An oven having one or more low-temperature self-cleaning modes has an interior cavity and at least two heating elements in the interior cavity. A sump is formed in the bottom wall of the cavity. The oven has an electronic control unit, which activates and deactivates the heating elements during operation of the low-temperature self-cleaning mode. The electronic control unit may disable an oven door lock during a low-temperature self-cleaning mode. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192583 | OVEN CONVECTION FAN - A high temperature convection fan device that improves the operation of an oven is provided. Each oven convection fan device component is designed to withstand the harsh environment and elevated temperatures common to an oven. Sources of energy include but are not limited to wind-up springs and/or drawing electric power from the oven lamp socket. Other solutions provide additional features including but not limited to lighting, sensors, control systems and/or displays. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192584 | HEATING ELEMENT MOUNTING FEATURES FOR A COOK TOP APPLIANCE - A retention system with mounting features for a heating element of a cook top appliance is provided. The mounting features include a spring member that can properly position and support the heating element below the cook top surface. These mounting features, including the spring member, contribute to a low profile that can be used to reduce the overall height or thickness of the cook top so as to allow for increased oven space (where the cook top is included in a range) or increased cabinetry space (where the cook top is installed e.g., as a separate appliance from an oven). | 2013-08-01 |
20130192585 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER WITH GLASSHOUSES - A protective transparent enclosure (such as a glasshouse or a greenhouse) encloses a concentrated solar power system. The concentrated solar power system includes one or more solar concentrators and one or more solar receivers. Thermal power is provided to an industrial process, electrical power is provided to an electrical distribution grid, or both. In some embodiments, the solar concentrators are parabolic trough concentrators with one or more lateral extensions. In some embodiments, the lateral extension is a unilateral extension of the primary parabolic trough shape. In some embodiments, the lateral extensions are movably connected to the primary portion. In some embodiments, the lateral extensions have a focal line separate from the focal line of the base portion. In some embodiments, the greenhouse is a Dutch Venlo style greenhouse. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192586 | SHOP ASSEMBLED VERTICAL SERPENTINE FLOW MOLTEN SALT SOLAR RECEIVER - A solar receiver is disclosed. The solar receiver is modular, has multiple tube panels in a rectangular/square/polygonal/circular configuration, and is designed for use with molten salt or another heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid flows in a vertical serpentine path through the sides (facets) of the solar receiver. The solar receiver can be shop assembled and can be used with a support tower to form a solar power system. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192587 | BALLASTED SOLAR HOT WATER RACKING SYSTEM FOR FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS - A solar ballasted racking system holds hot water flat plate solar collectors in place on flat roofs without penetrating the roof surface. The racking system also holds the collector in place, providing a stable, long-term placement on the roof while protecting the roof surface with foam pads placed under the ballast tray. The ballast tray is built in two sections—one to hold the solar collector in place and a second to act as a wind deflector that deflects the wind off the solar collector. Ballast blocks are added into the ballast tray to hold the collector in place. The racking system may enhance the life of the roof while protecting the roof surface and allowing for lower ballasted weights due to the wind deflector. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192588 | Method and Device for Producing a Highly Selectively Absorbing Coating on a Solar Absorber Component and Solar Absorber Having Such Coating - The invention relates to a method for producing a selectively absorbing coating on a solar absorber component comprising the steps of:
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20130192589 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR STEAM SYSTEM DURING REDUCED-INSOLATION EVENTS - A solar energy system can be controlled during periods of reduced insolation. For example, one or more environmental condition sensors can detect environmental properties indicating current or expected insolation levels and can generate at least one signal indicating a current or impending transient reduced-insolation event. The at least one signal can be received (for example, by a controller) from the sensors that indicates changes in insolation. Responsively to the at least one signal, characteristics of a current reduced insolation event or of an impending transient reduced-insolation event can be calculated. In response to the calculated characteristics, a quantity of available insolation can be calculated. An attemperation flow rate in the solar steam system can be controlled responsively to the calculated quantity of available insolation such that the temperature of steam entering the steam turbines is maintained within a predefined range. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192590 | REFLECTOR FOR RADIANT TUBE HEATER - A reflector for an elongate radiant tube heater having a tubular conduit through which hot combustion gases flow comprises an elongate metal reflecting member that can extend along the length of the tube heater in order to cover the top and sides thereof and a layer of heat resistant insulation extending over the reflecting member. The reflector includes two central panel portions meeting along the longitudinal centerline and forming an outwardly facing angle ranging between 30 and 100 degrees, preferably between 45 and 80 degrees. A bisector of this angle extends substantially vertically and is vertically aligned with a centerline of the tubular conduit during use of the reflector. The reflector has several longitudinal panel sections extending outwardly and downwardly from the central panel portions. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192591 | COMBUSTION HEATER - Provided is a combustion heater ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192592 | METHOD FOR TREATING, PRESSING AND WASHING BIOMASS - A method to process cellulosic material in a treatment vessel including: introducing the cellulosic material to a processing chamber of the vessel; adding heat energy or pressure to the vessel to hydrolyze the cellulosic material in the processing chamber and dissolve hemi-cellulosic from the cellulosic material; compressing the cellulosic material in the processing chamber; extracting the dissolved hemi-cellulosic material through a screen from the processing section; draining the extracted hemi-cellulosic material from the vessel; and discharging the cellulosic material from the vessel separately from the extracted hemi-cellulosic material. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192593 | NOZZLE UNIT AND DISPENSER - A nozzle unit for discharge of a pharmaceutical medium and a dispenser equipped therewith. The nozzle unit includes a common supply channel for supply of the medium and first and second discharge nozzles each having a discharge orifice for discharge of the medium supplied through the common supply channel. The nozzle unit is configured for atomized delivery of the medium and includes a first vortex chamber assigned to the first discharge nozzle and a second vortex chamber assigned to the second discharge nozzle for the purpose of atomizing. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192594 | NEBULIZER THAT IS ACTIVATED BY NEGATIVE INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - A nebulizer includes an air channel section and medication reservoir. An air line extends through the air channel section. A venturi nozzle is at its end and configured to form a low pressure mixing chamber. A vent is formed in the body and communicates with the air channel section and medication reservoir to vent the air channel section and medication reservoir to outside ambient air. A primary suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the low pressure mixing chamber through which medication is drawn upward and mixed with air passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge. The vent is configured to vent the air channel section and medication reservoir to atmospheric pressure such that at standard temperature and pressure (STP), a differential pressure results between the venturi nozzle and medication reservoir such that no medication is drawn upward through the primary suction line. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192595 | Apparatus and Method for Monitoring Nitric Oxide Delivery - Described is an apparatus for monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein such apparatus comprises a display that provides a visual and/or numeric indication of the calculated dose of nitric oxide. Also described is a method of monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein the breathing gas flow rate and therapeutic gas flow rate are measured and used to determine the calculated dose of nitric oxide, which is then displayed. In some embodiments, an alert is provided when the calculated dose rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192596 | CHEMICAL OXYGEN GENERATOR WITH CORE CHANNEL TUBE FOR AN EMERGENCY OXYGEN DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a chemical oxygen generator for an emergency oxygen device, comprising an outer housing defining an interior space and comprising an outlet opening, a solid oxygen source within said interior space containing a material which is able to produce oxygen in a chemical reaction. According to embodiments of the invention, a hollow tube within said interior space is embedded in said solid oxygen source. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192597 | Reservoir System for Gas Delivery to a Patient - A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases. The reservoir also may include a flange extending from an inlet thereof that allows the reservoir to be positioned in an inverted position. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192598 | Fluid Conveying Conduit - A fluid-containing conduit ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192599 | USING ESTIMATED CARINAL PRESSURE FOR FEEDBACK CONTROL OF CARINAL PRESSURE DURING VENTILATION - This disclosure describes systems and methods for configuring a ventilator to estimate the carinal pressure to minimize the work of breathing due to a breathing tube. A patient's carina is a cartilaginous ridge located at the site of the tracheal bifurcation between the two primary bronchi. According to embodiments, an estimated carinal pressure may be determined and used as feedback control for the carinal pressure. An estimated carinal pressure refers to a pressure estimated to exist at the patient carina. According to embodiments, the estimated carinal pressure may be compared to the carinal pressure command to determine an error. The carinal pressure command may be positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) or some other suitable target pressure. The error between the estimated carinal pressure and the carinal pressure command may then be used as feedback control to achieve the carinal pressure command and thereby to minimize the work of breathing due to the breathing tube. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192600 | BREATHING SYSTEM WITH FLOW ESTIMATION - A breathing system for ventilating a patient has a gas channel enclosing a gas channel volume (V), and a compliance (C). The system has a flow calculation unit operative to determine a gas flow estimate (Fe) at a flow estimate location in the gas channel. The gas flow estimate (Fe) is based on a relationship between a monitored gas flow (Fm) in the gas channel and a compressible gas flow (Fc) which depends on the compliance (C) in the gas channel. The monitored gas flow (Fm) is a gas flow at a monitoring location in the gas channel and the compressible gas flow (Fc) is a flow of gas in the gas channel between the flow estimate location and the monitoring location, and the flow estimate location is remote from the monitoring location. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192601 | Flow-Inflating Mask Interface for Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation - A flow-inflating respiratory face mask is disclosed that includes a thin, pliant skirt that surrounds the base of the face mask. The skirt inflates automatically when the face mask receives external pressurized air. The skirt is compliant, soft, and adapts easily to the topography of the face which produces a good fit and adds to the comfort of the patient. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192602 | ARTIFICIAL NOSE COMPRISING A SPEECH VALVE - A device for inserting into a tracheostoma prosthesis or a thracheostoma plaster comprises a cylindrical housing and a cylindrical valve element, the housing is provided with a first opening for the connection to the stoma of the patient and with at least one second opening on the opposite side, and the valve element in the second opening of the housing is provided to close the second opening . The valve element is configured so that it can be closed manually by means of a finger and can he opened by elastic return, and the housing surrounds the valve element and the valve element receives a moisture and heat exchanging filter. A cylindrical spring element is arranged between the housing and the valve element. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192603 | BREATHING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT FOR SPEECH VALVES AND/OR HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGE DEVICES WITHOUT FIXING TO THE CANNULA - A breathing device for placing on a tracheostoma of a patient comprising a cylindrical housing, an annular housing support, a flexible flat part with sealing and adhesive functions, a filter or a speech valve, and a cover plate. The housing comprises, in the wall thereof, recesses for introducing and extracting inhaled air, and on the proximal opening thereof, an outer edge comprises at least three edge segments which are on the outer wall and at least three edge recesses. Holding rods support the filter on the proximal opening, the housing support comprises an annular flange having at least three inner wall support projections and an annular outer wall base. The support projections have a receiving area, the housing support supports the housing with the filter or speech valve into which the edge segment can be introduced in a precise manner into the support projections. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192604 | PLASTER FOR TRACHEOSTOMA VALVES - The present invention concerns a plaster for attaching a trachestoma valve or the like in connection with a tracheostoma on a person's neck. The plaster comprises a socket and an annular flange, communicating with a central opening of the flange which is connected with a single-coated adhesive tape which extends radially beyond the edge of the flange. The connection includes a first annular joint at or inwardly of the outer periphery of the flange, and a second annular joint located between the outer periphery of the flange and the inner periphery of the flange spaced radially from the first annular joint. A protecting liner covers the adhesive on the tape. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192605 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192606 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF INTRAVAGINAL SUPPORT AND/OR DISTENSION - An intravaginal support apparatus. The intravaginal support apparatus comprises a pessary ring having a substantially annular configuration and a narrowed configuration, a locking mechanism which retains and switches between the annular configuration and the narrowed configuration, and one or more expandable elements having expanded and unexpanded configurations, attached to one or more of the locking mechanism and the pessary ring. The pessary ring laterally expands from the narrowed configuration to the annular configuration; the expandable element expands outwardly of the pessary ring, from the unexpanded configuration to the expanded configuration. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192607 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT - A connection device for an adjustable connection of a medical device, preferably a head restraint, to an accessory of a stationary device, preferably an operating table, is provided. The medical device can be connected to one end, and the stationary device can be connected with the other end of the connection device, and this connection device has at least two holding arms ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192608 | SURGICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - Described herein are exemplary embodiments of improved surgical positioners that not only help position a patient during surgery, but also help maintain the patient's body temperature during surgery. Some exemplary surgical positioning devices disclosed herein comprise a flexible shell defining a deflatable air-tight internal region partially filled with beads and an electrical warming fabric coupled to an internal surface of the shell that is adjacent to the patient. The warming fabric is configured to convert electrical current into heat for warming the patient during surgery. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192609 | MEDICAL TABLE WITH LEG SUPPORT - A patient support apparatus, comprising a patient support having one or more pads for supporting a patient's torso and hip in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one, elongated leg support extends from the patient support. The leg support is movable through a generally horizontal plane. A portion of the leg support is declinable and inclinable from the horizontal plane. A traction device is connected to the leg support. The traction device is attachable to a patient's leg and operable to exert a traction force on the patient's leg along an axis generally parallel to the leg support. The traction device is connected to the leg support by a slide assembly and the traction device can be secured stationary relative to the leg support or the traction device can slide relative to the leg support. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192610 | SEALING APPARATUS FOR ANATOMICAL PART IN, E. G., CLOSED CHAMBER THERAPY - A sealing apparatus for an anatomical part comprises a support collar that comprising an annular body. An elastic sealing membrane is positioned within the support collar. The sealing membrane defines an annular sealed chamber having a given inner diameter in a natural state of the elastic material. A port in the sealing apparatus is in fluid communication with the chamber. The port is adapted to be in fluid communication with a device for reducing pressure in the chamber to increase the given inner diameter of the chamber in a collapsed state, so that an anatomical part may be inserted into the sealing apparatus. A sealing apparatus and accessories are also provided, as is a method for sealing an anatomical part in an inner cavity of an accessory. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192611 | MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION - A fixation device configured to anchor an implantable medical device within a patient includes a temporary biodegradable fixation mechanism configured to secure the device after implantation until the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades and a chronic fixation mechanism configured to promote tissue growth that secures the device to tissue of the patient before the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192612 | ILLUMINATED CIGARETTE ROLLING AND FORMING DEVICES - Embodiments provide cigarette rolling and forming devices that include parallel cylinders extending between a pair of support plates, and a looped belt trained therearound. One cylinder is moveable relative to the other via a pair of curvilinear slots, and the device is configured for alternately receiving and compressing loose tobacco into a tobacco rod with the belt. In some devices, a nozzle is provided to allow longitudinal displacement of the formed tobacco rod into a pre-formed cigarette tube, and some devices include a pushing device to effect this longitudinal displacement. In some embodiments, a light source is provided and configured to illuminate a portion of the device, such as the nozzle or the recess between the cylinders. In various embodiments, the device also may include a power source configured to provide power to the light source and an activation member, such as a switch or button, configured to activate the light source | 2013-08-01 |
20130192613 | Substituted Cellulose Acetates and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to substituted cellulose acetates and methods of use thereof. One embodiment of the present invention provides a cigarette filter material having a filter having a substituted cellulose acetate having a polar substituent that has an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a nonmetal selected from the group of sulfur, phosphorus, boron, and chlorine; wherein the nonmetal is present in at least 0.01% by weight of the substituted cellulose acetate. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192614 | COATED IMPREGNATED POROUS FILTER PLUG - A process for producing a coated filter plug for a smoking article including: (a) incorporating an additive to a porous filter plug, thereby obtaining an impregnated filter plug; (b) coating a surface of the impregnated filter plug with a cross-linkable polymer material; and (c) cross-linking the cross-linkable polymer material, to form a cross-linked, breakable coating substantially enclosing the impregnated filter plug. The process may further include at least partially coating the impregnated filter plug with a cross-linking agent prior to, or subsequent to, coating with the cross-linkable polymer material. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192615 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a mouth end insert having at least two diverging outlets. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192616 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, and at least one air inlet operable to establish a predetermined resistance to draw under a prescribed test of said smoking article. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192617 | CARTOMIZER FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - A cartomizer for an electronic cigarette having an elongated, hollow body with a mouthpiece in a first end and a battery coupling in an opposite second end. An atomizing coil is disposed in the body generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cartomizer and has positive and negative terminal leads pressfit connected to positive and negative terminals separated by an insulative spacer in the battery coupling. A fibrous wick is inserted inside the atomizing coil and a cloth tube is disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cartomizer and extends from the atomizing coil to the mouthpiece. A volatile liquid mixture of preferably 80% propylene glycol and 20% veggie glycol with liquid nicotine and/or flavoring is disposed in the body. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192618 | ATOMIZER FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomizer for electronic cigarette comprises a mouth-piece, an atomization shell and a thread bushing. The atomization shell is a hollow pipe with its first end connected to the mouth-piece and second end sealed by a sealing sleeve and the thread bushing. An aerosol passage is provided inside the atomization shell. The aerosol passage has one end in communication with an orifice of the mouth-piece and another end communicating with the sealing sleeve muff-coupled to the thread bushing. The atomization shell has a first intermediary piece extending into the sealing sleeve for introducing tobacco liquid stored in the atomization shell into the sealing sleeve. An electric heater is provided between the sealing sleeve and the thread bushing. The electric heater heats up the tobacco liquid immerged in the first intermediary piece to make it atomized. The atomized tobacco liquid flows through the aerosol passage and is discharged through the mouth-piece. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192619 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD - An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192620 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a fibrous element downstream of the heater. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192621 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article comprising an aerosol generator and a mechanical aerosol converter insert having the capacity to improve characteristics of aerosol produced by the aerosol generator, including sensory attributes. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192622 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. The aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during smoking. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192623 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a mouth end insert having at least two diverging outlets. The electronic cigarette can also include an air flow diverter which directs incoming air away from a heating zone of the heater. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192624 | COSMETIC FORMULATION - Disclosed are cosmetic toner formulations and methods for their use comprising botanical plant extracts and a cosmetic vehicle. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192625 | APPLYING HAIR TREATMENT WITH A HAIR IRON - A hair iron has two hingedly connected arms between which hair may be clamped and heated. A heating element is included on one or both arms, regulated by a temperature controller. A compartment is formed in one or both arms to hold a capsule for containing a fluid, and a connector, which includes liquid passing ports and a gas passing ports, the connector forming a coupling between the capsule and a pump and dispensing outlets within the arm. As the pump is pressed, gas passes through the connector into the capsule, creating pressure to force out liquid. The liquid passes through the connector and arm to exit at dispensing outlets located near the heaters. The fluid may be converted to steam by the heating elements. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192626 | HAIR ATTACHMENT - A hair adornment accessory having an attachment structure that selectively envelops and grips the natural hair of a user, and an esthetic device coupled to the attachment structure. The attachment structure may be a tube, optionally having a slot along its entire length, into which a plug having a streamer or the like may be inserted so as to pinch the natural hair. An aesthetic member such as a streamer, tassel, etc. may be fixed to the plug, the attachment structure, or to both. In other embodiments the hair adornment accessory may be a tube which is longitudinally split and hinged to selectively open to receive the natural hair and then close and lock to retain the natural hair. The esthetic device may also include flexible filamentary members or other ancillary decorative features. No ancillary tools are needed to install the hair adornment accessory. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192627 | CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning method for cleaning an object includes preparing a cleaning liquid. A dissolved nitrogen concentration in the cleaning liquid is adjusted based on a size of a foreign substance to be removed from the object with a highest removal efficiency. The object is dipped in the cleaning liquid while irradiating the cleaning liquid with ultrasonic waves. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192628 | CLEANING APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning an object includes a cleaning tank holding a cleaning liquid, the object being cleanable by the cleaning liquid. A coupling tank holding an intermediate medium is in contact with a portion of the cleaning tank. An ultrasonic wave generation unit is disposed at the coupling tank and configured to ultrasonically vibrate the cleaning liquid via the intermediate medium. A modification unit is configured to modify a difference in sonic velocity between the cleaning liquid and the intermediate medium. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192629 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING CHAMBER AND CLEANING AND CONDITIONING METHODS - A substrate cleaning chamber includes a contoured ceiling electrode having an arcuate surface that faces a substrate support and has a variable cross-sectional thickness to vary the gap size between the arcuate surface and the substrate support to provide a varying plasma density across the substrate support. A dielectric ring for the cleaning chamber comprises a base, a ridge, and a radially inward ledge that covers the peripheral lip of the substrate support. A base shield comprises a circular disc having at least one perimeter wall. Cleaning and conditioning processes for the cleaning chamber are also described. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192630 | FOREIGN MATTER REMOVAL DEVICE AND FOREIGN MATTER REMOVAL METHOD - A device includes a jig having a plate with through-holes formed therein and also having a frame formed on the plate so as to be able to accommodate a plurality of semiconductor chips in spaced relationship, a foreign matter capture member having a first charge section with a first flat surface and a second charge section with a second flat surface, the second charge section being insulated from the first charge section, charging means for positively charging the first flat surface and negatively charging the second flat surface, and sliding means for causing either the jig or the foreign matter capture member to slide relative to the other in such a manner that the through-holes of the jig face and are spaced a predetermined distance from the first and second flat surfaces. The through-holes are formed in different regions defined and surrounded by the frame. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192631 | TRASH CONTAINER - The improved trash container may have a dustpan attached to the opening of the trash container. The dustpan engages the ground when the trash container is laid down flat. As the trash container is moved from one location to another, the lip of the dustpan is self sharpening. The ground sharpens the lip of the dust pan to further improve contact between the floor and the lip or mitigate dust from slipping under the dustpan itself when the waste product is being swept into the trash container. Moreover, the improved trash container may have a raised lower portion to balance the trashcan on the lip and the raised portion to facilitate contact between the lip and the ground. The lip may be manufactured from a softer material compared to the raised proportion to increase the life span of the improved trash container. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192632 | CLEANER FOR THE HULLS OF BOATS OR SHIPS - A cleaner for the hulls of boats or ships comprises a supporting frame ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192633 | ARTIFICIAL TURF CLEANING SYSTEM - An artificial turf cleaning system and a method for cleaning artificial turf surfaces are disclosed. The artificial turf cleaning system includes (a) at least two wheels, (b) at least one liquid tank, (c) a tap for controlling the dripping rate and covering at least one liquid tank, (d) a cleaning drum having replaceable brushes, and wherein the cleaning drum is coupled mechanically to the wheels by cog-wheels transmission gear, (e) a removable rubbish storage tank, and (f) a handle, wherein the artificial turf cleaning system is designed for manually cleaning artificial turf surfaces. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192634 | BRUSH CLEANING SYSTEM - A plate with a static charge on a surface is used to clean a brush. The plate uses both static charge and mechanical force to remove particles from the surface of the brush to increase the useful life of the brush. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192635 | Phone Display Wiping Case - A method and apparatus for wiping dust, oils, and dirt off of the display of a phone when inserting said phone into a phone case. Such method and apparatus providing for a more convenient and more complete cleaning of the display of the phone during regular use of said phone case. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192636 | ARENA CLEANER MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AN ARENA - An arena cleaning machine includes cleaning members, such as pads or brushes supported on a carriage that provides stability to the cleaning members and situates them in a position to contact the surface of ice rink dasher boards. The cleaning members are moveable into a desired cleaning position by adjusting their position along the carriage. A driver of the machine can make several passes around the rink, cleaning successive strips on the dasher boards. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192637 | UREA SULFATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE BLEND FOR REGENERATION OF CATION EXCHANGE RESINS - Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192638 | UREA SULFATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE BLEND FOR REGENERATION OF CATION EXCHANGE RESINS - Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins within a cleaning application, e.g. ware wash machine, are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192639 | ACID REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for employing softened acidified water sources from an acid regenerated ion exchange resins are disclosed. Various methods of dispensing and/or using the softened acidic water generated by an acid regenerate-able ion exchange resin are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, including water conditioning agents, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DELETERIOUS CHEMICALS FROM A FIBER OPTIC LINE - According to one embodiment, the disclosure provides a system for removal of deleterious chemicals from a fiber optic line. The system may a fiber optic line having two ends, an outer tube, an optical fiber, and an inner volume, a fluid operable to move through the inner volume, the fluid operable to remove at least one deleterious chemical other than hydrogen from the fiber optic line, and a fluid controller connected to at least one end of the fiber optic line and operable to control movement of the fluid through the inner volume. According to another embodiment, the disclosure provides a method of removing a deleterious chemical from a fiber optic line. According to a third embodiment, the disclosure provides a method of removing a deleterious chemical from a fiber optic line by introducing a vacuum in an inner volume of a sealed fiber optic line in a static or cyclical manner. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192641 | Cleaning system for transparent tank - An automated cleaning system adapted for installation on a tank with transparent walls, with the kit comprising an outer element, an inner element which is adapted for cleaning the inner surfaces of the walls of the tank and which is magnetically coupled to the outer element, a horizontal guide rail, a horizontal drive means that moves a carriage along the guide rail, a vertical drive means fixed to the carriage that drives a shuttle that is fixed to the outer element, and a programmable motion-control system that can controllably move the inner element. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192642 | DISHWASHER AND OZONE GENERATOR - A dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber in which liquid may be sprayed from at least one sprayer for the treating of dishes within the treating chamber. A liquid recirculation system may be provided for recirculating the sprayed liquid back to the at least one sprayer. An ozone generator may be provided in communication with the treating chamber to supply ozone to the treating chamber. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192643 | TANK SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING BUBBLES AND ILLUMINATING THE BUBBLES AS THEY FALL FROM THE TANK ONTO A PASSING VEHICLE - A tank system is described for dropping fluid onto a passing vehicle. The tank system includes a tank with a fluid supply inlet. Optionally, a soap injector is included for injecting soap into the water flow to create a fluid mix that is supplied to the tank. A lighting system is attached to the tank. The fluid mix, or any other chemical in the tank, may be heated with the heating unit. An air motor is included for providing air to an air manifold that is disposed within the tank. When air is introduced into the fluid mix, bubbles are created. As the fluid mix and bubbles fill the tank, they fall from the tank via an overflow lip, with the fluid mix and/or bubbles being illuminated by the lighting system as they fall onto a vehicle passing below. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192644 | PLANT FOR WASHING TROLLEYED OBJECTS - Plant for washing trolleyed objects provided with a head wall. The plant comprises a washing chamber to wash the trolleyed objects, and an extraction device working under traction, to extract the trolleyed objects from inside the washing chamber to an unloading zone outside the washing chamber. The extraction device comprises an unloading structure defining the unloading zone, a movement mechanism assembled on an upper wall of the unloading structure, and an extraction arm assembled on the movement mechanism and provided with attachment members which cooperate from above with the head wall. The movement mechanism moves the extraction arm between a first position, in which the attachment members are inside the washing chamber and cooperate from above with the head wall, and a second position, in which the attachment members are outside the washing chamber and carry out the extraction of the trolleyed object. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192645 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF DEBRIS - An apparatus for cleaning a collection system of debris is shown and described. The apparatus may include a debris collector having a capacity and an inlet hose operatively coupled with the debris collector, at least a portion of the inlet hose positionable within the collection system. The apparatus may also include at least one vacuum operatively coupled with the debris collector, where the vacuum creates suction capable of forcing debris and fluid from the collection system into the inlet hose, and a debris reduction assembly attached to the inlet hose, where the debris reduction assembly is capable of generally reducing a size of the debris entering the inlet hose. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192646 | METHOD AND A CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED COMPONENTS - In order to recover the resources (cleaning agent, heat) contained in the cleaning agent vapors suctioned off a cleaning system for cleaning industrially produced components, it is proposed to guide the suctioned-off waste air ({dot over (V)} | 2013-08-01 |
20130192647 | ENDOSCOPIC COMPONENT CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Cleaning systems and methods include use of a container or holding apparatus to receive one or more components used in a medical procedure (e.g., a walled container or a non-walled container including a plurality of holding structures) and a manifold apparatus. For example, the manifold apparatus may include an inlet connection connectable to a reprocessor fitting of a reprocessing apparatus to receive a fluid therefrom (e.g., a cleaning solution, a disinfecting solution, and a rinsing solution) and one or more outlets configured to provide the at least one fluid into or through one or more components received by the container. For example, the one or more outlets may include an outlet connection connectable to a component fitting of at least one of the components. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192648 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF REMOVING REACTION GAS USING THE SAME - A method of removing a reaction gas remaining in a process chamber after a process of treating a substrate in the process chamber is completed includes exhausting the reaction gas remaining in the process chamber to a region outside of the process chamber through an exhaust line, and supplying a cleaning gas into the process chamber through a gas supplying line. The cleaning gas is different from the reaction gas | 2013-08-01 |
20130192649 | Process for Acidic Cleaning in the Beer Industry - The present invention relates to the acidic cleaning in the beer industry, and more particularly an improved process for acidic cleaning of the various elements and vessels that are used in the preparation of beer and other and other related fermented beverages, said cleaning being carried out by using a formulation comprising at least one alkane sulphonic acid. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192650 | Towed Portable Cleaning Station - A device and method of use for a towed portable cleaning facility is disclosed. The device employs storage tanks for both the storage and transport of cleaning fluids. The tanks serve the additional function of surrounding and enclosing the cleaning area an area that may be used for cleaning or storage. By utilizing the tanks as walls, the present invention provides a portable cleaning station. The device may further include the ability to treat and clean used fluids in order to either reuse or safely dispose of the used fluids as well as the ability to recover heat energy from an engine compartment to heat cleaning fluids. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192651 | WALKING AID - Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment, a walking aid including multi-handles is described. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192652 | STAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOFT MATERIAL - A stake system and method configured to be used in substantially loose material to anchor an object are provided. In one embodiment, the stake system includes a flexible line and a stake member having an elongated portion and a distal portion. One end of the flexible line couples to the distal portion of the stake member. The distal portion of the stake member and the flexible line are driven into the loose material. The flexible line is moved to extend tautly from the distal portion and through the loose material at an angle such that an end of the flexible line above the loose material couples to the object. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192653 | TENTS AND SUPPORT FRAMES FOR TENTS - A support frame for a tent comprising a pair of spaced-apart gables each gable comprising a pair of rafters hingedly connected relative to one another at their upper ends via an apex connector to form an apex, and a ridge beam connected at its opposite ends to the apexes and pivotally moveable relative to each apex about a substantially fixed axis, the fixed axis lying in a plane that is substantially parallel to a plane containing the longitudinal axis of a rafter. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192654 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE COMPRISING THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT DOPED WITH NANOPARTICLES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A thermoelectric module and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The thermoelectric module includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements disposed between first and second substrates opposite to each other and including a metal electrode, the plurality of thermoelectric elements are formed by alternately arranging n-type and p-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements doped with nano particles, and the thermoelectric module includes a thermoelectric element doped with nano particles and connected in series through a metal electrode of upper and lower insulating substrates. Thereby, a thermoelectric index can increase without a high production cost and thus a thermoelectric module having excellent efficiency can be manufactured. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192655 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE EMBEDDED IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A circuit board with an embedded thermoelectric device with hard thermal bonds. A method of embedding a thermoelectric device in a circuit board and forming hard thermal bonds. | 2013-08-01 |