31st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110186364 | OUTBOARD ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR VEHICLES - An outboard electric drive attachable to a vehicle having a hitch attachable to a passenger vehicle; a momentum switch capable of detecting acceleration and deceleration; a swing arm; an electric motor; a wheel secured to the swing arm and coupled to the electric motor; an electric storage battery; and a motor controller electrically cabled to the electric motor, storage battery, and momentum switch such that the outboard electric drive applies force in the direction of vehicle travel when the momentum switch senses acceleration and applies force in the direction opposite the direction of vehicle travel when the momentum switch senses deceleration and recharges the battery. The drive can be operated in manual mode using a switch to enable the application constant force. A swing arm raising and lowering system can be provided to raise the apparatus when not in use or when the vehicle is operating in reverse. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186365 | COMPACT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns an electric power supply device ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186366 | Method of Operating a Vehicle and Electric Powertrain - An electric powertrain comprises a high voltage bus an electric machine, and a traction inverter is coupled between a high voltage bus and the electric machine. An electric voltage for the high voltage bus is generated with the electric machine and the traction inverter when the electric machine is driven mechanically. The generated electric voltage is limited and converted to a predetermined voltage lower than the limited voltage. A unit of the vehicle, such as a cooling pump, is powered with the predetermined voltage. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186367 | ELECTRIC MOTOR, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor includes: a rotor configured to rotate about a rotating shaft; a stator having a coil; a mold resin configured to mold the stator, and a case body configured to hold the stator molded by the mold resin. The stator comprises a bus ring which is provided along a circumferential direction of the stator and which is connected to the coil. The bus ring is provided on a side opposite to the case body. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186368 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR THE SAME - In an electric vehicle, a power unit is installed in an internal space region of a tire of each of front and rear wheels. The unit has a plurality of power elements arranged on an inner peripheral surface of a ground contact portion of the tire. Each of the elements includes a core made of a permalloy, and a power coil wound around the core. When a periodically-changing magnetic field is generated in a region above a road by an electric supply arrangement installed in the road, each of the elements generates electric power. This electric power is supplied to a motor of the vehicle through a power distribution system. The motor drives front wheels. The electric vehicle can continuously run over long distances without charging a battery at a buttery station. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186369 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STARTING THE MOVEMENT OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for starting the movement of a hybrid vehicle, which has a first and a second drive unit, the first drive unit being disposed on a first sub-transmission of a twin-clutch transmission having two sub-transmissions. In order to avoid rolling backwards when starting to move the hybrid vehicle in an attempt to start the movement using the first drive unit, the second drive unit is started when starting the movement of the hybrid vehicle using the first drive unit, without interrupting the stress applied on the drive train comprising the twin-clutch transmission. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186370 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS AND MOTORCYCLE INCLUDING SAME - A fuel supply apparatus is provided having an increased curvature of radius of a fuel pipe. The fuel supply apparatus is provided with a pressure regulator, disposed at a middle portion of a fuel supply pipe interconnecting a fuel pump and an injector, in which fuel is supplied to the pressure regulator from the fuel pump via the fuel pipe, and is then supplied from the pressure regulator to the injector via a fuel pipe and extra fuel is returned from the pressure regulator to a fuel tank via a return pipe. The pressure regulator is disposed in front of a storage box, the fuel pipe and the return pipe are disposed on opposite sides of the storage box, respectively, the pressure regulator is disposed in front of the storage box, and the fuel pipe and the return pipe are disposed in a substantially U-shaped configuration. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186371 | VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a cooling system operating therein having a plurality of heat exchangers. The cooling system may comprise a front radiator, a front tunnel cooler, a top tunnel cooler, and a rear cooler mounted rearwardly of the tunnel. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186372 | BICYCLE WITH AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEM - A bicycle is equipped with an auxiliary power system to provide extra power for driving the bicycle moving forward. The auxiliary power system includes a base fixed to a frame of the bicycle, a power storage device connected to the base, and a ratchet device connecting the power storage device and a main transmission system of the bicycle. When paddles of the bicycle are turned in a forward direction, it may drive the bicycle moving forward but not the power storage device through the ratchet device. When the paddles are turned in a rearward direction, it may drive the power storage device through the ratchet device to store extra power in the power storage device. Rider may release the power stored in the power storage device to drive the bicycle moving forward through the ratchet device and the main transmission system. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186373 | MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST DEVICE - A branch joint is provided at the rear portion of an exhaust pipe. Second exhaust pipes with a small diameter arranged one above the other are branched at a position forward of an intersecting position P with a pivot plate. The second exhaust pipes are made to intersect the inside of the pivot plate. The gap between the pivot plate and the engine can be narrowed while ensuring a smooth exhaust. The exhaust path lengths of the second exhaust pipes are made to be offset from each other so as not to be the integral multiple of the wavelength of the exhaust sound in the operating area. This allows exhaust gases to interfere with each other in the muffler. Thus, the exhaust sound can be reduced and the muffler can be downsized. This allows for the sliming of the vehicle body without lowering the output of the engine. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186374 | Seatbelt Use Promotion System And Method - Seatbelt use is promoted by determining whether a seat is occupied and then determining whether the seatbelt associated with the seat is buckled. When the seat is occupied and unbuckled, user control of an entertainment system associated with the seat is overridden. In video-equipped entertainment systems, a video encouraging seatbelt use can be played, such as an informational video. When the seatbelt is latched, a reward audio or video clip may be played prior to allowing user control of the entertainment system. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186375 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile includes a body, a steering mechanism provided in the body, a steering shaft connected with the steering mechanism for associated operation with the steering mechanism, a power steering device provided in the steering shaft, a pair of skis, and a connecting section arranged to connect the skis with the body and supporting the skis for pivotal movement in a horizontal direction about a first pivot axis in association with the steering shaft as well as for pivotal movement in the vertical direction about a second pivot axis which extends in a widthwise direction of the body. The first pivot axis is located at a more forward position than the second pivot axis in a horizontal plane which includes the second pivot axis. Each of the skis includes, in its lower surface, a straight portion extending straightly; an approach portion ahead of the straight portion and curving upward; and a keel portion protruding downward to a lower position than the straight portion and the approach portion. A horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a rear end of the straight portion is longer than a horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a fore end of the straight portion, and the keel portion has its fore end at a lower position than the second pivot axis, when the straight portion is horizontal. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186376 | MUFFLER WITH INTEGRATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND POLYMERIC MUFFLER BODY - Disclosed is a muffler ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186377 | FIREARM SILENCER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND FASTENING A SILENCER ONTO A FIREARM - A firearm suppressor includes a unitary, hollow outer can and a monolithic extruded baffle. The outer can has an interior-threaded proximal end and a radially closed distal end with a longitudinal bore opening the interior of the can to the environment. The monolithic extruded baffle has a proximal end having outer circumferential threads shaped to secure removably inside the proximal end of the outer can and defines a proximal longitudinal bore shaped to receive at least a portion of the firearm barrel and removably secure thereto a distal end defining a distal longitudinal bore with a diameter sufficient to permit a projectile to pass therethrough. The baffle has central baffle walls disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. Each baffle wall has a longitudinal bore axially aligned with the proximal longitudinal bore and the distal longitudinal bore. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186378 | OPEN CHAMBER EXHAUST MUFFLERS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Open chamber exhaust mufflers and related methods of manufacture and use are disclosed. One embodiment of an exhaust muffler has a chamber body, absorbing material that at least dampens sound, and a retainer that retains the absorbing material against an inside surface of the chamber body and exposes an open interior chamber of the chamber body to the absorbing material. The chamber body has an inlet for receiving exhaust from an engine and an outlet for expelling exhaust gas from the exhaust muffler. The chamber body, the absorbing material, and the retainer define the open interior chamber, and the open interior chamber provides an exhaust gas flow area, for unrestricted flow of exhaust gas from the inlet to the outlet, which is larger than a gas flow area of at least one of the inlet and the outlet. An end cover of the chamber body is removable in some embodiments. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186379 | MUFFLER BAFFLE - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved baffle for use in a muffler exhaust system and a system utilizing such baffle. The improved baffle comprises a first conduit portion having a first diameter, a second conduit portion having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter, and a diameter step-up conduit connection portion having two ends, one that connects to the first conduit portion and the other that connects to the second conduit portion. The integrated baffle is disposed within the muffler of an exhaust system such that exhaust from an internal combustion engine enters the first conduit portion first, travels through the first conduit portion and then through the second conduit portion, and is then released into the air. Louvers disposed on the surface area of the first and second conduit portions reduce the noise of the engine while the step-up in diameter from the first conduit portion to the second conduit portion causes a pressure differential between the first conduit portion and the second conduit portion which lessens the back pressure applied on the engine and increases the performance and efficiency of the engine. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186380 | Soundproofing Panel - The aim of the invention is to improve acoustic insulation panels of the prior art by proposing a rigid, light panel, the acoustical absorption performance of which is improved thanks to the use of a grid the structure of which enables the same to contribute to the noise absorption function. To this end, the present invention relates to an acoustic insulation panel including two facing panels ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186381 | SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL, MULTILAYER SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL, MOLDED PRODUCT OF MULTILAYER SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL, SOUND ABSORBING INTERIOR MATERIAL, AND SOUND ABSORBING FLOOR COVERING MATERIAL - The object of the present invention is to provide a sound absorbing material having a light weight and excellent sound absorbing performance, and a sound absorbing material consisting of a fiber sheet made of fibers containing at least 50% by mass of a porous fiber having many minute pores, each minute pore opening onto the surface of the porous fiber, and having an airflow resistance in the range of between 0.05 and 3.0 kPa·s/m. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186382 | FALL ARREST DEVICE - A fall arrest device comprises a body ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186383 | CURVED LADDER FOR TANK ACCESS - A ladder is designed for a tank having a vertically extending side wall and a top of a convex curved profile, with an access point near the top center of the convex curved top, the ladder having a pair of parallel side rails, each side rail having a straight section at one end and a curved section at the other end, the curved section extending over the top of the tank and toward the access point, with plurality of rungs extending between and secured to the side rails, with at least one rung positioned in the straight section of the side rails and at least one rung positioned in the curved section of the side rails. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186384 | MOTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A motor and method of operating the motor to produce a rotational output. The motor includes first and second springs that are paired with each other so that as one of the springs is storing mechanical energy the other spring is releasing mechanical energy during a cycle of the motor. A gear system couples the springs so that an output of the first spring assists in storing mechanical energy in the second spring and an output of the second spring assists in storing mechanical energy in the first spring. First and second output gears are coupled to the first and second springs, respectively. The first output gear produces a rotational output from the output of the first spring as the first spring releases its mechanical energy, and the second output gear produces a rotational output from the output of the second spring as the second spring releases its mechanical energy. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186385 | SPEED GOVERNOR FOR AN ELEVATOR - In a speed governor for an elevator, a clutch mechanism is provided between a governor sheave and a rotary body. An actuator performs switching between transmission and interruption of rotation by the clutch mechanism according to whether or not energization from a DC generator, which generates a current by rotation of the governor sheave, is performed. A rectifier circuit allows the current to flow from the DC generator to the actuator only when a rotating direction of the governor sheave is a predetermined one of a first direction and a second direction. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186386 | ELEVATOR DOOR SYSTEM COMPRISING A CAR DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM - An elevator includes an elevator car that has a horizontally movable car door leaf, a horizontally movable shaft door leaf, a car door locking mechanism encompassing a car door bolt and a bolt stop, and a coupling device that is connected to the car door leaf in order to transmit an opening movement or a closing movement from the car door leaf to the shaft door leaf. The coupling device has at least one movable entraining element which is brought in contact with an opposite element located on the shaft door leaf. A locking action of the car door locking mechanism depends on the cooperation of the coupling device with the opposite element. In each situation, the position of the car door bolt relative to the bolt stop exclusively depends on the position of the entraining element. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186387 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR A GUIDE RAIL OF AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - A fastening device for a guide rail of an elevator installation with a elevator shaft with at least one shaft wall, the device comprising at least one mount for fastening the guide rail to the shaft wall, wherein the fastening device comprises a plastically deformable support device, which carries the guide rail, with deformation points. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186388 | FALL ARREST DEVICE - A fall arrest device has an upright use position and an inverted position. The fall arrest device comprises a body ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186389 | Bellows Disposed on a Guide Member of a Disc Brake - A bellows situated on a guide member of a disc brake, in particular of a commercial vehicle, has one end with a continuous sealing lip, which in a functional position sealingly abuts the guide member. The bellows is designed such that the sealing lip is rigidly connected to the adjacent series of folds. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186390 | Brake Mechanism for a Vehicle - The invention relates to a brake mechanism ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186391 | Disc Brake, Particularly for a Commercial Vehicle - A disc brake is arrangeable in a space that accommodates a brake caliper having an application device. The brake caliper is held slidably with guiding elements on a brake carrier, which is fastened with screws to an axle connection at the vehicle. The caliper straddles a brake disc, against which brake pads can be pressed on either side while braking. At least the brake pad on the application side is mounted movably in the direction of the brake disc in a pad shaft of the brake carrier. A device for the visual identification of the wear of a brake pad and/or brake disc is constructed so that for identifying wear, a pointer element, extending in the opposite direction to the brake disc, is connected at least at one screw. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186392 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE THAT COMMANDS AND ACTIONS SO AUTOMATIC THE BRAKE OF A PUMPING WINDMILL - Comprises a vertical cylinder whose rod of smaller diameter than the piston, is projected upwards out of the device to be linked to the brake mechanism of the mill, said hydraulic cylinder being enclosed within a cylindrical container larger diameter coaxial to define an annular chamber between them which acts as a deposit of oil that drives the piston displacement. To boost the oil stored in said annular chamber and transmitting hydraulic pressure to the piston, are used to using two suction pumps impellers single acting, located at the top of the set, which are activated by a rocker operated from the same pumping rod mill, while medium valve inserted in the oil circuit driven by said pumps single acting, causes the hydraulic cylinder piston moves the brake, when interrupted your back to the annular chamber. The medium valve inserted in the oil circuit driven pumps, is a directional valve contributor housed in a section of communication between the recirculation and return ducts into the annular chamber. Said directional valve contributor is associated with a float housed inside a cylindrical container provided on the water storage tank in communication with the interior. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186393 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A piston connected to a piston rod is fitted in a cylinder having a hydraulic oil sealed therein. Flows of hydraulic oil induced in extension and compression passages by sliding movement of the piston are controlled by extension and compression damping force generating mechanisms, respectively, to generate damping force. In the extension and compression damping force generating mechanisms, the hydraulic oil is introduced into back pressure chambers through back pressure introducing orifices, respectively, and the opening of relief valves is controlled by the pressures in the back pressure chambers, respectively. In a low piston speed region, damping valves open, which are provided downstream of the back pressure chambers, respectively, and as the piston speed increases, the relief valves open to suppress an excessive increase of damping force. After the relief valves have opened as a result of an increase in the piston speed, the relief valves are kept open at piston speeds not lower than the piston speed at which the relief valves open, thereby obtaining stable damping force. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186394 | Piston-Cylinder Unit - Piston-cylinder unit with a work cylinder filled with a fluid, a hollow piston rod displaceably arranged in the work cylinder along a longitudinal axis and a connection element at an end located outside the work cylinder and in the work cylinder, a piston that divides the work cylinder into first and second work spaces. A valve needle in the piston rod has a channel extending in axial direction arranged in the piston rod. The valve needle has a recess at one end. The valve needle is rotatable such that a flow of fluid is controllable. A lever extends in radial direction and is swivelably acted upon by an adjusting unit at the end of the valve needle outside the work cylinder. The adjusting unit is arranged at the connection element entirely outside the flux of force of the piston-cylinder unit. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186395 | CENTRIFUGAL PENDULUM VIBRATION ABSORBER - A centrifugal pendulum vibration absorber (CPVA) for absorbing torsional vibration created by operation of an engine includes a plurality of pendulums moveable with respect to a rotatable shaft. The pendulums are connected to the rotatable shaft by a plurality of pins that extend through apertures in the pendulum. The pendulums each move along a path defined by various drive line or powertrain parameters and characteristics. The path is implemented by contouring an active section of the apertures that engage the pins. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186396 | Hard-Sided Suitcase Featuring Hard-Sided Pockets - A hard-sided suitcase may include a plurality of polycarbonate shells for forming storage compartments of the hard-sided suitcase, wherein at least one of the plurality of polycarbonate shells is utilized for forming a hard-sided zipper pocket. The hard-sided suitcase may include a zipper mechanism for connecting a pair of polycarbonate shells to form a main storage compartment and for providing access to the main storage compartment. The hard-sided suitcase may include a second zipper mechanism for connecting the hard-sided zipper pocket to one of the polycarbonate shells forming the main storage compartment. When the second zipper mechanism is opened, the hard-sided zipper pocket may be in an open position, and when the second zipper mechanism is closed, the hard-sided zipper pocket may be in a closed position. The hard-sided zipper pocket may be held open and at angle with respect to the suitcase via a flexible, pocket lining. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186397 | SUITCASE WITH BIOMETRIC LOCK MECHANISM - A suitcase featuring a biometric lock may be provided. The suitcase may include a plurality of hard-sided shells for forming storage compartments of the suitcase. Additionally the suitcase may include a fastening mechanism for connecting the plurality of hard-sided shells. The fastening mechanism may be utilized to provide access to at least one storage compartment of the storage compartments. The biometric lock of the suitcase may be configured to prevent unauthorized access to one or more storage compartments of the suitcase. The biometric lock may include a memory device configured to store a plurality of fingerprints. Also, the biometric lock may include a biometric reader, which may be configured to receive a fingerprint from a user. The biometric reader may be further configured to unlock the biometric lock when a received fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint of the plurality of stored fingerprints. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186398 | Hard-Sided Expandable Suitcase - A hard-sided suitcase may include two polycarbonate composite or other hard shells, and a polycarbonate composite or other expansion portion positioned between the two shells at approximately a midpoint of a depth of the suitcase. A carrying handle may be attached to the polycarbonate composite expansion portion. An opening zipper may connect at least one of the polycarbonate composite shells to the polycarbonate composite expansion portion and provide access to one or more storage compartments. An expansion zipper may connect the polycarbonate composite expansion portion and the other of the polycarbonate composite shells. The expansion zipper may have a flexible gusset. A reinforcement frame may be connected to the polycarbonate composite expansion portion such that the polycarbonate composite expansion portion can bear the weight of the hard-sided suitcase when lifted by the carrying handle. The reinforcement frame may be a honeycomb plastic frame and enclosed by a fabric material. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186399 | LEVER APPLIED DRY CLUTCH - A dual clutch assembly includes a housing, an actuation member rotationally coupled with the housing, a first member coaxial with the housing, and a second member coaxial with the first member. A first clutch includes a first plate connected with the actuation member and a second plate connected for common rotation with the first member. A second clutch includes a first plate connected with the housing and a second plate connected for common rotation with the second member. At least one first lever is pivotally coupled to the housing. The first lever is pivotable to contact the actuation member thereby translating the actuation member and the first plate towards the second plate in order to engage the first clutch. The second lever is pivotable to contact the first plate of the second clutch and translate the first plate towards the second plate in order to engage the second clutch. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186400 | DEVICE FOR BLOCKING THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE ENGINE OF AN AUTOMOBILE - A system for blocking an output shaft of the engine of an automobile, of a type that includes a toothed wheel coaxially mounted on the shaft, and a first finger mobile between a shaft releasing position and a shaft blocking position in which the first finger is engaged in a gap formed between two teeth of the wheel. The system includes an alignment mechanism capable of aligning a gap between two teeth of the wheel and the first mobile finger, and the first mobile finger is configured to be inserted into the gap without any substantial circumferential clearance. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186401 | ARTICLE FEED INSERT FOR AN ARTICLE FEED SYSTEM - An article feed insert for an article feed system for automatic conveyance of articles located along the article feed insert in one conveyance direction B to a visual edge of a shelf equipped with the article feed system with the following features: a set of conveying rollers which are supported on the roller carrier transversely to the conveyance direction B, two profile rails which can be attached independently of one another to the opposite sides of the roller carrier for fixing of the conveying rollers on the roller carrier, a first fixing element which can be attached to one visible edges of the roller carrier for fixing the profile rails, and a second fixing element which can be attached opposite the first fixing element to the roller carrier for fixing the profile rails. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186402 | CURRENCY DISCRIMINATION - A reference data set used for classifying items of currency is established by obtaining at least one measured response from at least one known item of currency, projecting the measured response data from the known item of currency from a first space to a second space, and applying a reduction technique to the second space thereby reducing the complexity of the second space. The reference data set, which can be used for classifying items of currency, is thus represented by a subset of all measured responses obtained from the known item of currency. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186403 | Drive for pallet changer - An automatic machining system having one or more pallets each mounted with respect to a moveable bed, for transporting one or more workpieces to and/or from an automated machine tool, for machining each workpiece. According to this invention, a driver shaft and a driven shaft can be longitudinally aligned with respect to each other, so that there is no need for a gear system and/or a transmission device, for transferring power from a driver shaft to the driven shaft. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186404 | POSTAL SORTING MACHINE WITH A MANUAL FEED STATION - A postal sorting machine comprising an automatic feed station ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186405 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVEYING AND SORTING PRODUCE - Systems for conveying and sorting can include a plurality of clamps, a loading conveyor, an introduction screw, a sizing conveyor, and a plurality of outlet conveyor. Some systems can further include a weighing station, and imaging station, and a computer. A clamping apparatus can include an engagement block with a milling for slidable engagement with a chain, a nipple for engagement within a helical slot of a screw, and an opening for receiving a distal end of an elongate finger. The clamping apparatus can further include an elongate securing member for removably hanging a product there from. Imaging systems can include a rotation block, a gear wheel rotably coupled with the rotation block, a driving member, and at least one camera. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186406 | CLEAN CONVEYOR SENSING SYSTEM - A conveyor maintenance system and method determines when a conveyor requires cleaning by determining when the conveyor is soiled beyond a predetermined threshold level. The system comprises a detector that collects optical data indicative of the amount of soil on a conveyor, a memory that stores reference data indicative of a clean conveyor, and a controller that compares the optical data indicative of the amount of soil on the conveyor to the reference data and determines whether the conveyor requires cleaning based on the comparison. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186407 | Contact switch - There is provided a contact switch including: a plurality of first contact points arranged in parallel on a substrate; a movable member including a plurality of beams facing the plurality of first contact points, and formed to be slidable along an alignment direction of the first contact points within a face of the substrate; and a plurality of second contact points provided on faces of the beams, opposing the first contact points, respectively. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186408 | USER INTERFACE DEVICE FOR LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICES - A user interface device for a switching device for low voltage electrical circuits comprising one or more electrical poles and an auxiliary device, provided with a first control unit. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186409 | PUSH BUTTON SWITCH - A push button switch includes a light emitter, a switch, a base, a light guiding member and a button. The light emitter and the switch are arranged on the circuit board. The base is arranged above the switch. The light guiding member and the button are mounted on the base. The light guiding member includes a first end, a second end, a first reflective surface, and a second reflective surface, the first end being arranged above the light emitter, wherein light from the light emitter enters into the light guiding member from the first end, and goes to the second end after being reflected by the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186410 | ELECTRIC DEADMAN SWITCH FOR BLAST SYSTEM - An electric deadman switch includes a body having a cavity, with an activation switch adapted to be placed in the cavity, and an electrical cord assembly having conductor wires adapted to be connected to the switch, wherein activation of the switch closes an electrical circuit and deactivation of the switch opens the electrical circuit, the electrical cord assembly having an end adapted to be carried in the cavity. A removable body cover is adapted to be placed over the body cavity for securing the electrical cord assembly and the activation switch in the body. The body cavity includes a seat for receiving a mated member and the electrical cord assembly includes the mated member whereby the mated member is seated in the seat when the electrical cord assembly is carried in the cavity to secure the electrical cord assembly in a non-rotating relationship with the body. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186411 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION OF THE ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A SWITCHING SHAFT OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH TO AT LEAST ONE POSITION SIGNALLING DEVICE - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a coupling arrangement for transmission of the rotational movement of a switching shaft of an electrical switch to at least one position signalling device including a mount and including at least one coupling, which is mounted on the mount so that it can rotate, via which the switching shaft is mechanically operatively connected to a device for operation of the at least one position signalling device, when the electrical switch is in the test position or in the operating position. In order to simplify the physical design, an embodiment of the invention provides that the mount be provided with a bayonet contour and that the coupling be provided with at least one bayonet projection, such that the coupling is connected to the mount in the form of a bayonet fitting by means of a plugging-in movement followed by a rotary movement, and that a stop device be arranged on the mount, limiting the movement path of the coupling, which is connected to the mount, to its rotary movement. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186412 | TIMER - A timer includes a case, a shaft, a cam wheel, a drive mechanism, and a plurality of switch blades disposed within the case. The shaft is rotatably and reciprocally movably disposed in the case. The cam wheel is pivoted on the shaft and rotates together with the shaft when setting, or rotates independently by the drive mechanism. The cam wheel includes a plurality of cam tracks on one side surface thereof and a plurality of ratchets and grooves on a circular rim thereof. The drive mechanism contacts the ratchets to drive the cam wheel to rotate relative to the shaft. The switch blades respectively contact the cam tracks of the cam wheel, and correspondingly generate an electrical connection/disconnection. When the shaft moves to the setting position and the cam wheel being rotated by the user, a flexible element touches the grooves formed on the circular rim results a tactile feedback. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186413 | KEYBOARD DOME OVERLAY STRUCTURE - A dome overlay structure for a mobile device keyboard includes a plurality of dome switches, a circuit board disposed beneath the plurality of dome switches with each dome switch electrically coupled to the circuit board, a main overlay disposed over the plurality of dome switches, and a first adhesive dab centrally interposed between the dome switch and the main overlay with a second adhesive dab surrounding the first adhesive dab. Each dome switch has a central portion and a non-central portion. The first adhesive dab can bond the central portion of the dome switch to the main overlay. The second adhesive dab is configured to form a gap between the second adhesive dab and the non-central portion of the dome switch in an unactuated configuration and configured to contact the non-central portion of the dome switch in an actuated configuration. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186414 | DOME SWITCH INTEGRATED TOUCH WINDOW FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - A dome switch integrated touch window for a mobile terminal includes a lower substrate, a dome switch, a spacer sheet, and an upper substrate. A dome switch is disposed on a lower substrate to correspond to a contact terminal. The dome switch extends through a spacer sheet and an upper substrate disposed on the spacer sheet. The dome switch is covered by a design film. The dome switch includes an operation member having a resilient base disposed over the contact terminal and a resilient protrusion projecting from the resilient base, and a dome disposed between the operation member and the lower substrate. The operation member may have an upwardly concaved dome-shaped groove to receive the dome. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186415 | METHOD OF RECOVERING ENERGY - The invention is an apparatus and method for recovery of energy and by-products from automobile and truck tires. The tires are heated in an oxygen poor environment, and the off gases are condensed to recover a liquid oil product and compressible natural gas. The tires are reduces to ash and steel, both of which can be feed streams for other processes. The apparatus includes a condenser with cooled plates, and oil recovery structures. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186416 | DEVICE SUITABLE FOR TREATING A FLUID, AS WELL AS A METHOD SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A DEVICE - A device which is suitable for treating a fluid comprises an elongated foil formed of a plurality of foil layers arranged in zigzag fashion, wherein a first foil layer is connected to a second foil layer at a first end. The second foil layer is connected to a third foil layer at a second end remote from the first end. Spacers are arranged between said foil layers. The spacer comprises a mesh-like layer, through which fluid can flow in the plane of the mesh-like layer as well as transversely to the plane of the mesh-like layer. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186417 | DESALINATION METHOD USING FILTER PRESS - A method of water desalination in a filter press may comprise: providing a plurality of beads in a chamber between two filter plates in the filter press, the chamber being lined by filter cloths; pumping water into the chamber; heating the water in the chamber; and collecting water vapor generated by the heating. Furthermore, during the heating, the chamber may be vacuum pumped to facilitate removal of water vapor. A filter press system for water desalination may comprise: a frame; a plurality of filter plates configured to form a stack of parallel plates, each of the plurality of filter plates being movably attached to the frame, the plurality of filter plates further being configured to form a multiplicity of chambers, each of the multiplicity of chambers being formed by adjacent filter plates of the plurality of filter plates, each of the multiplicity of chambers being lined by filter cloths, wherein the plurality of filter plates, the multiplicity of chambers and the filter cloths are configured to allow water vapor to escape from the chambers while retaining salts from the water to form a filter cake; a heater, for heating the water in the multiplicity of chambers; a condenser for condensing the water vapor; and a separator for separating the beads from the filter cake after the filter cake is released from the chambers. The beads may be reused in the chambers of the filter press. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186418 | PARTICULATE FILTER HAVING MINERAL FILTER MEDIA - The invention relates to a particulate filter comprising a cartridge and a filter media placed in the cartridge in the prefiltering position, said filter media being essentially mineral. Thanks to the absence of any organic compound, the filter media generates no volatile organic compound. The filter media may also be of the type having a photocatalytic action. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186419 | Apparatus for synthesizing nano particles, and method for synthesizing the nano particles using the same - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for synthesizing nano particles. The apparatus for synthesizing nano particles is configured to include: a plasma generator that generates plasma; a recovery device that recovers the synthesized nano particles; and a cooler that is disposed between the plasma generator and the recovery device and includes a cooling path where the nano particles are synthesized, while material supplied from the plasma generator is cooled, wherein the cooling path is set to have lower cooling temperatures for each section as going to the moving direction of the nano particles. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186420 | METHOD FOR RAPID DEPOSITION OF A COATING ON A SUBSTRATE - A process of depositing a coating on a substrate, the method comprising the steps of: (a) depositing material on a substrate by performing a cathodic Vacuum arc (CVA) deposition step; and (b) depositing material on a substrate by performing at least one of a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) step and a physical Vapour deposition (PVD) step that excludes CVA deposition, Wherein the thickness of the material deposited in step (b) is greater than the thickness of the material deposited in step (a). | 2011-08-04 |
20110186421 | TARGET ASSEMBLY FOR A MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS, A MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING THE MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS - To provide, in a magnetron sputtering apparatus for coating a substrate with a material of high magnetic permeability, for a sufficient trapping field of at least 24 kA/m (300 Oe) field strength above a target surface a target assembly consists of target plates ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186422 | IN-MOULD MOLDING TOUCH MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An in-mould molding touch module includes a plastic film, a touch circuit and a molding rind. The plastic film includes an inner surface and an outer surface for handling and touching. At least one region of the inner surface and a corresponding region of the outer surface define a touch area. The touch circuit is arranged on the inner surface in the touch area. The molding rind is integrated on the inner surface by an in-mould injecting mode to contain the touch circuit for forming a one-piece body. In addition, the invention also provides a method for manufacturing an in-mould molding touch module. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186423 | ELECTROPLATING APPARATUS - An exemplary electroplating apparatus includes an electroplating tank containing an electroplating solution and including a first side and a second side, a pay out reel arranged adjacent to the first side, a plurality of parallel anode plates in the electroplating solution, a plurality of first conveying rollers in the electroplating solution and adjacent to the first side of the electroplating tank, a plurality of second conveying rollers in the electroplating solution and adjacent to the second side of the electroplating tank, the conveying rollers arranged in a staggered fashion and aligned with the respective anode plates and being electrifiable to allow a current to flow through the flexible substrate, and a take up reel arranged adjacent to the second side. The conveying rollers cooperate to convey the flexible substrate from the pay out reel to the take up reel along a zigzag path. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186424 | CONTACTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for contacting a wafer during submersion in a liquid. The device comprises a main body fixed to a transportation device; an electrical contact for contacting the wafer and a pressure element for pressing the electrical contact towards the wafer. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186425 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING METHOD, AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A sputtering method includes disposing a plurality of thin and long deposition regions such that the thin and long deposition regions each cross in a first direction a circular reference region having a diameter equal to that of a semiconductor wafer, and are arranged at predetermined intervals in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; disposing one of the plurality of thin and long deposition regions such that one side of sides thereof extending in the first direction passes through a substantial center of the circular reference region; disposing another of the plurality of thin and long deposition regions such that one side of sides thereof extending in the first direction passes through a substantial edge of the circular reference region; setting each of widths of the plurality of thin and long deposition regions such that a value obtained by summing the widths of the plurality of thin and long deposition regions in the second direction is substantially equal to a radius of the circular reference region; disposing a plurality of thin and long targets to face the corresponding thin and long deposition regions such that sputtering particles emitted from the plurality of thin and long targets are incident on the corresponding thin and long deposition regions; disposing a semiconductor wafer, while overlapping with the circular reference region; confining a plasma generated by a magnetron discharge in the vicinity of the targets, and emitting the sputtering particles from the targets; and rotating the semiconductor wafer at a predetermined rotation speed by using a normal line passing through the center of the circular reference region as a rotation central axis, to deposit a film on a surface of the semiconductor wafer. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186426 | ADJUSTABLE PROCESS SPACING, CENTERING, AND IMPROVED GAS CONDUCTANCE - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a process kit for use in a physical deposition chamber (PVD) chamber. In one embodiment, the process kit provides adjustable process spacing, centering between the cover ring and the shield, and controlled gas flow between the cover ring and the shield contributing to uniform gas distribution, which promotes greater process uniformity and repeatability along with longer chamber component service life. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186427 | Cylindrical Magnetron Having a Shunt - A magnetron sputtering electrode for use in a rotatable cylindrical magnetron sputtering device, the electrode including a cathode body defining a magnet receiving chamber and a cylindrical target surrounding the cathode body. The target is rotatable about the cathode body A magnet arrangement is received within the magnet receiving chamber, the magnet arrangement including a plurality of magnets. A shunt is secured to the cathode body and proximate to a side of the magnet arrangement, the shunt extending in a plane substantially parallel to the side of the magnet arrangement. A method of fine-tuning a magnetron sputtering electrode in a rotatable cylindrical magnetron sputtering device is also disclosed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186428 | ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENTS FOR BIOSENSORS - The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, electrodes positioned on the support substrate, a spacer substrate positioned on the support substrate, and a cover positioned on the spacer substrate. The cover cooperates with the support substrate to define a capillary channel. The electrodes include at least one working electrode defining a working electrode area in the capillary channel. The working electrode is configured to minimize variation in the working electrode area in the capillary channel due to variations in the spacer substrate placement relative to the working electrode. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186429 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Electrochemical sensors for measuring an analyte in a subject are described. More particularly, devices for measurement of an analyte incorporating a sensor comprising a hydrophilic polymer-enzyme composition covering an electroactive surface providing rapid and accurate analyte levels upon deployment are disclosed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186430 | BIOSENSOR AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING - A biosensor for detecting an analyte in a sample of body fluid and methods for manufacturing the biosensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, a biosensor includes at least two electrical conductors embedded within an electrically insulating test element body. The electrical conductors are exposed at two ends of the test element body and a reagent, for example a reagent adapted to test for blood glucose, is applied to one end. In one form, the test element body is cylindrical with a circular or non-circular cross-sectional shape. In other embodiments, the test elements are manufactured by a resin pultrusion process in which resin embedded with electrical conductors is dried or cured, shaped and cut into segments, and reagent applied to one end of each segment. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186431 | GAS SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A NOx sensor | 2011-08-04 |
20110186432 | BUFFERS FOR ELECTROPHORESIS AND USE THEREOF - Various embodiments provide, for example, buffer compositions and/or sieving formulations useful in connection with electrophoresis instruments, such as capillary electrophoresis (CE) devices. In various embodiments, a buffer composition can include Bis-Tris, TAPS and/or TAPSO, and, optionally, a chelating agent, such as EDTA. Methods of separating samples containing bio-molecules, such as DNA or RNA, are also described. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186433 | Droplet-Based Particle Sorting - The present invention relates to droplet-based particle sorting. According to one embodiment, a droplet microactuator is provided and includes: (a) a suspension of particles; and (b) electrodes arranged for conducting droplet operations using droplets comprising particles. A method of transporting a particle is also provided, wherein the method includes providing a droplet comprising the particle and transporting the droplet on a droplet microactuator. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186434 | QUALITATIVE AND/OR QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF A PROTEINACEOUS MOLECULE IN A PLURALITY OF SAMPLES - The present invention relates to the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of a proteinaceous molecule in a plurality of samples by combining a particular labeling and fractionation strategy. In particular, each sample is provided with a dye chosen from a set of dyes, wherein each dye within the set of dyes emits luminescent light at a wavelength that is sufficiently different from the emitted luminescent light of the remaining dyes in the set of dyes to provide a different light signal when excited. Subsequent to labelling the proteinaceous molecule with the fluorescent dye, the samples are combined and fractionated by means of electrophoresis, the labeled proteinaceous molecule having a relative electrophoretic mobility that differs from the electrophoretic mobility of the proteinaceous molecule labeled with another dye within the set of dyes. After capturing separate images of the labeled proteinaceous molecule at different wavelengths, the images are aligned by means of image processing. The present invention further relates to a kit and a set of luminescent dyes for use in qualitatively and/or quantitatively determining a proteinaceous molecule in a plurality of samples by means of electrophoresis. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186435 | LIQUID MIXING APPARATUS - A liquid mixing apparatus includes a flow channel configured to supply a liquid therethrough; a vortex-flow generating unit including a conductive member and an electrode, and configured to generate a vortex flow in the liquid in the flow channel by an electric field, the conductive member being provided in the flow channel, the electrode applying the electric field to the conductive member; a directional-flow generating unit connected to an end portion of the flow channel and configured to generate a flow of the liquid in a direction along the flow channel; and a switching unit configured to switch between the vortex flow and the directional flow. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186436 | Particle Interrogation Devices and Methods - Devices, apparatus and methods are disclosed for non-contact pneumatic sampling and sampling of surfaces, persons, articles of clothing, buildings, furnishings, vehicles, baggage, packages, mail, and the like, for contaminating aerosols indicative of a hazard or a benefit, where the contaminating aerosols are chemical, radiological, biological, toxic, or infectious in character. In a first device, a central orifice for pulling a suction gas stream is surrounded by a peripheral array of convergingly-directed gas jets, forming a virtual sampling chamber. The gas jets are configured to deliver millisecond pneumatic pulses that erode particles from solid surfaces at a distance. In another aspect of the invention, a suction gas stream is split using an air-to-air concentrator so that a particle-enriched gas flow is directed to a particle trap and any particles immobilized in the particle trap (including any adsorbed vapors associated with the particles) are selectively analyzed to detect trace residues associated with explosives. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186437 | Polymeric Electret Film and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Disclosed is a polymeric electret film as well as the method of manufacturing the same. The polymeric electret film comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene film and an electrode layer. The polytetrafluoroethylene film includes a porous layer, which has a porous structure. The porous structure has a pore diameter ranging between 0.01 μm and 5.0 μm and has a porosity ranging between 20% and 95%. The polytetrafluoroethylene film has a thickness ranging between 1 μm and 50 μm, and is preferably made of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene. The polymeric electret film has a surface potential ranging between 0.1 V and 1000 V. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186438 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANODIZING METALS - Disclosed therein are a method and a system for anodizing metals. The anodizing system includes: an electrolytic bath storing electrolyte of a predetermined amount therein; an anode line mounted on an upper portion of the electrolytic bath, the anode line having insulation blocks for dividing the anode line into several sections; a cathode line disposed outside the anode line, the cathode line having insulation blocks mounted correspondingly to the insulation blocks of the anode line for dividing the cathode line into several sections; a chain connected to a driving sprocket and a driven sprocket inside the anode line, the chain having a plurality of transfer blocks; and hangers electrically connected to the anode line and adapted to fixe and support objects to be plated, which are deposited in the electrolyte. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186439 | DEVICE FOR USE IN A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PROTECTIVE LAYER - A device for use in a method for the galvanic production of a protective layer featuring hard material particles on a component of a turbomachine, particularly a blade tip armoring of a blade tip of a rotor blade, is disclosed. The device includes a pouch-, bag- or sack-like receiving device for receiving the hard material particles and is made of a net-, screen- or non-woven-like material that is pervious to an electrochemical coating solution and has a mesh size smaller than the diameter of the hard material particles. The receiving device is designed such that it can be removably attached with an opening over and around a region of the component to be coated. A method for the galvanic production of a protective layer featuring hard material particles on a component of a turbomachine using a pouch-, bag- or sack-like receiving device filled with hard material particles, is also disclosed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186440 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A NON-SOLUBILIZED ZINC COMPOUND - The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a non-solubilized zinc compound in an amount of at least 0.61 weight % based on the total resin solids of the electrodepositable coating composition. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186441 | ELECTROLYTIC RECOVERY OF RETAINED CARBON DIOXIDE - Methods and apparatus relate to capturing carbon dioxide. A solution formed from metal ions combined with an amine reagent absorbs carbon dioxide from gas introduced into the solution. Subsequent electrolysis of the solution results in dissociation of complexes formed upon the carbon dioxide being absorbed. The electrolysis thus liberates the carbon dioxide for capture and regenerates the solution for reuse. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186442 | METHOD FOR MACHINING A METAL COMPONENT - The invention concerns a method for the machining of a metallic structural component, particularly a structural component of a gas turbine, by means of finishing with a pulsed electrochemical ablation process, whereby the structural component features a pre-contour, to be finished, with different over-measures. The method is characterized by the following processing steps: a) determination of the different over-measures of the pre-contour, and b) bilateral and simultaneous finishing by means of a simultaneous feed of respectively at least one electrode disposed on different sides of the structural component, whereby the feed velocity of the electrode in the area of the largest over-measure of the pre-contour is higher than the feed velocity in the area of the smaller over-measure of the pre-contour. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186443 | Electrochemical substrate slicing using electromagnetic wave excitation - An apparatus for cutting a workpiece using electrochemical etching and a method of using thereof are described. The apparatus includes an electrochemical bath configured to contain an electrochemical solution, a support apparatus configured to support and immerse a workpiece in the electrochemical bath, and a non-contact cutting device configured to extend into the electrochemical bath and slice the workpiece via electrochemical etching along a cutting plane. The apparatus further includes an electromagnetic (EM) radiation source configured to illuminate a cutting surface formed between opposing sidewalls within an evolving cutting groove formed in the workpiece during slicing along the cutting plane. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186444 | METHOD FOR ELECTROKINETIC DECONTAMINATION OF A POROUS SOLID MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method for electrokinetic decontamination of a porous solid medium, which comprises:
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20110186445 | Biosensor - A biosensor for determining the concentration of an analyte in a biological sample. The biosensor comprises a support, a reference electrode or a counter electrode or both disposed on the support, a working electrode disposed on the support, the working electrode spaced apart from the other electrode or electrodes on the support, a covering layer defining a sample chamber over the electrodes, an aperture in the covering layer for receiving a sample, and at least one layer of mesh in the sample chamber between the covering layer and the electrodes. The at least one layer of mesh has coated thereon a silicone surfactant. Certain silicone surfactants are as effective as fluorinated surfactants with respect to performance of biosensors. These surfactants, when coated onto the mesh layer of the biosensor, are effective in facilitating the transport of aqueous test samples, such as blood, in the sample chamber. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186446 | Method for Producing a Subminiature "Micro-Chip" Oxygen Sensor for Control of Internal Combustion Engines or Other Combustion Processes, Oxygen Sensor and an Exhaust Safety Switch - A method of making a sub-miniature “micro-chip” oxygen sensor is provided where multiple sensor elements are applied to a dielectric ceramic substrate consisting of a heater pattern, followed by a dielectric layer. Intermeshing electrodes are then applied either over the heater pattern/dielectric layers or on the opposite side of the substrate. The space between the intermeshing electrodes is filled with an n-type or p-type high temperature semiconductor which is covered by a porous protection layer. After singulation (dicing), the sensor element is assembled having conductors applied to the contact pads on the element and is packaged in an assembly for introduction to the exhaust stream of a combustion process. A large step-wise change in the resistance of the element takes place as a result of changes in oxygen content in the exhaust whereby one can determine if the exhaust is rich or lean for use in an engine management or combustion management systems for emissions control. A circuit is proposed to convert the change in resistance to a voltage signal to be used for control algorithms in engine or combustion control. Utilizing multiple units of the device for individual cylinder control of multi-cylinder engines is described. A method of using one embodiment of the invention for use as a safety switch is also revealed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186447 | Electrode with Integrated Optical Sensor - Glass pH electrode with integrated optical sensor, characterized in that said electrode can be sterilized without substantial alteration of its optical characteristics, in particular in respect to gamma ray irradiation sterilisation. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186448 | DETECTION AND DISCRIMINATION OF TARGET DNA SEQUENCE AND SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM DIRECTLY ON DOUBLE-STRANDED OLIGONUCLEOTIDE AND PCR PRODUCT WITHOUT DENATURATION OF DSDNA SAMPLE BASED ON PNA-DSDNA HYBRID AND UTILIZING PNA PROBE - A method of detection and discrimination of target DNA sequences and of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) directly on double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) samples without the need for denaturation of the target dsDNAs. This is achieved by the use of a PNA chain as a probe. This probe is self-assembled on a gold electrode; hybridization of the probe with the target dsDNA forms a PNA-dsDNA hybrid. The hybrid is then labeled with a mediator, and the PNA-dsDNA hybridization is monitored. Monitoring of the hybrid formation can be achieved using an electrochemical approach. This method is able to detect and discriminate target DNA sequences and SNPs on ds-oligonucleotides. Furthermore, this method is able to detect and discriminate target DNA sequences and SNPs on double-stranded PCR products. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186449 | METHOD AND DEVICE USING NANOPOROUS MEMBRANE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING HEAVY METAL IONS IN A FLUID BY ANODIC STRIPPING VOLTAMMETRY - Method and a device for capturing heavy metal ions included in sewage sludge. The method includes steps of:
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20110186450 | CAPSULE WITH DEDICATED SEALING MEANS - The present invention proposes a capsule for containing beverage ingredients, the capsule being designed for insertion in a beverage production device, the capsule comprising a body portion having at least a circumferential sidewall for enclosing an ingredients compartment of the capsule, and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member comprises a first flange-like rim portion and a second portion which is at least partially overlapping with an inner surface of the sidewall of the body portion. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186451 | PREFILLED CONTAINER INSERT FOR MIXING TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS FOR USE IN A PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical container systems, and to prefilled container inserts for use therein, for mixing two or more ingredients of a pharmaceutical product. The prefilled container insert of one embodiment comprises a molded container casing having walls, a bottom and an open top for receiving a solid component, a resilient stopper for sealing the open top of the molded container casing, and a bottom disc formed by a weakening rim in the bottom periphery of the molded container casing. The bottom disc is openable to allow mixing of the prefilled solid component with a diluents fluid of the pharmaceutical container system by introducing a spike through the resilient stopper applying a pushing force on the bottom disc, by which force the weakening rim is broken and the container is opened. The prefilled container insert of a further embodiment comprises a molded container casing having walls, a bottom and an open top for receiving an inner open cylinder and a solid component, a resilient stopper for sealing the open top of the molded container casing, and a bottom disc formed by a weakening rim in the bottom periphery of the molded container casing. The bottom disc is openable to allow mixing of the prefilled solid component with a diluents fluid of the pharmaceutical container system by applying a pushing force onto the top of the molded container compressing the casing and forcing the inner cylinder to push on the bottom disc, by which force the weakening rim is broken and the container insert is opened. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186452 | BOX APPARATUS AND PACKAGING METHODS - A package includes a stack of checkbook blanks, a box in a flat, shipping state placed on the stack; and a wrapper surrounding the stack checkbook blanks, and the box in the flat, shipping state. The wrapper positioned around the stack, and the box can be a film or a paper envelope. The box can be formed from a one piece box blank or can be a two piece box having a top portion and a bottom portion. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186453 | METHOD OF CLEANING A HOUSEHOLD SURFACE - A method of cleaning a household kitchen or bath solid surface includes placing a cleaning article on the solid surface that includes a foreign matter. The method further includes abrading the solid surface with the cleaning article to remove the foreign matter. The cleaning article includes a layer of a liquid silicone rubber formulation and abrasive grains. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186454 | BRASSIERE STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A brassiere support assembly comprising: a base including a bearing surface; at least one brassiere support member supported by the base and including formations each having a surface contoured to conform generally to the shape of a brassiere cup thereby allowing the at least one brassiere to be supported by the support member; wherein the brassiere support member is adjustable relative to the base. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186455 | Enclosure of anodized multi-layer metallic shell with molded plastic scaffolding and method of manufacture - A device enclosure includes a clad metal shell having a plurality of mounting structures attached thereto. Methods for manufacturing the device enclosure are also disclosed. In a particular method, the mounting structures are formed on a surface of the clad metal shell by nano molding technology. Alternatively, the mounting structures are formed by molding before being attached to the clad metal shell by an adhesive. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186456 | CONTAINER AND SYSTEM OF CONTAINERS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR KNEE SURGERY - A system of surgical instruments for use with at least a first implant and a second implant of the same type but different sizes is provided. The system includes a first container containing at least a first surgical instrument of a first type that is size specific and a second surgical instrument of a second type that is size specific; a second container containing at least a third surgical instrument of the first type and a fourth surgical instrument of the second type, wherein both the third and fourth instruments are of a second size that is different from the first size and that corresponds to the second implant; and a third container containing at least a fifth surgical instrument of a third type that is size independent. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186457 | NOVEL SINGLE UNIT CARBAPENEM AMINOGLYCOSIDE FORMULATIONS - A pharmaceutical low dose, antibiotic combination of two antibiotics selected from a carbapenem and an aminoglycoside, present as a single unit fixed low dose injection effective at very low concentrations. The antibiotic combination is suitable for the treatment of bacterial/multibacterial infections, and is particularly suitable for neonates, children, and other patients with low tolerance, and who are prone to serious fatal mixed multi-bacterial infectious diseases where potential toxicity due to higher doses is a cause for concern. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186458 | Container Apparatus, Cladding Apparatus and Container Assembly - A container apparatus includes a base plate, a sidewall and at least three wheels. The base plate has a first side and a second side. The sidewall is arranged on the first side of the base plate such that the base plate and the sidewall form a room. This room has an aperture opposite to the base plate the sidewall comprises a mating structure. The mating structure is substantially regularly spaced. The at least three wheels are arranged on the other side of the base plate. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186459 | INTEGRATED DOCUMENT HOLDER AND RFID TAG - An integrated document holder and RFID tag device is disclosed herein. The document holder may take the form of a shipping envelope which is affixed to an item and carries documents related to the item such as a packing list or shipping manifest. The device includes an RFID tag integrated into the shipping envelope which allows both the RFID tag and the shipping envelope to be affixed to the item in a single labor effort. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186460 | PACKAGE CONTAINING A WINDOW AND A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC INDICATOR - A package including a container having a layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The layer forms an interior space. The container includes a window on only a portion of the exterior surface. The container contains within the interior space one or more absorbent articles each having substantially the same absorbent capacity. Each absorbent article is individually wrapped in a wrapper. The exterior surface of the container has a signal color corresponding to the absorbent capacity, and each of the wrappers has a substantially similar signal color in the form of a design. In addition, only a portion of the wrapper can be viewed through the window. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186461 | PACKAGING - A packaging container ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110186462 | MICROCIDAL COMPOSITION - An anolyte composition having sufficient strength and stability to be packaged and marketed to consumers is produced in an electrolytic cell having an ionomeric semi-permeable membrane. | 2011-08-04 |
20110186463 | Packaging for biologival mateial - A packaging for biological material comprises two substantially parallel walls connected to each other along a part of their periphery and in a central area. The packaging may be used for cryopreservation of biological material. | 2011-08-04 |