33rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100206241 | SMALL ANIMAL ENTERTAINMENT, EXERCISE AND INTERACTION STRUCTURE - A small animal structure includes several modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze and at least one end cap secured to at least one modular unit. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small animal structure. A combination of a small-animal structure and a small-animal cage includes modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small-animal structure. The small-animal structure is mounted on a floor of the small animal cage. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206243 | CANINE EXERCISE AND MOBILITY APPARATUS, KIT, AND SYSTEM - A canine exercise and mobility product, kit, and system is disclosed. The product may include a reconfigurable canine exercise, and mobility, apparatus. The apparatus may be reversibly reconfigurable between a first configuration and a second configuration. A contact element may be attached to a platform in the first configuration, to contact an underlying surface, and to allow the platform to tilt, and/or to wobble, while the canine stands or leans on the platform. The platform may be configured to be held by human user to control an amount, and/or a rate, of tilt, and/or wobble. A translational element may be attached to the platform in the second configuration to support the platform in a substantially stable manner, and to allow the platform to translate across the surface while supporting at least a portion of the canine's weight. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206244 | Animal Potty Chair - The present invention discloses an animal potty chair, particularly for a dog or cat, to be used indoor and/or outdoor to aid civilization of domestic animals and to improve quality of life for millions of families with animals. The animal potty chair comprising: (1) a defined space to guide an animal to release waste to a designated area; (2) a supporting mean covered with a mesh for an animal to stand and to release waste (3) a sealer-adaptor of the toilet; (4) a receptacle mean for animal waste; (5) a sensor to monitor an animal to come to a designated place; (6) a signal to indicate that an animal is/was at a designated place. The current invention has caused the revolutionary transformation of a pet from an accident-causing animal to a civilized non-human member of the family. There will be no more wet urine paw tracks left anywhere in the owner's house. Solid wastes stay on the top of the mesh, semi-liquid or loose feces fall into the toilet. The owner only needs to do minimal housekeeping, much easier than taking care of a human baby. The smell of the animal waste is reduced dramatically after the animal gets acquainted with using the current invention of an animal toilet. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206254 | Variable valve activation system for internal combustion engine - Variable valve activation system for internal combustion engines includes a first arm, a link mechanism, a swing cam, and a variable mechanism, which continuously varies lift amount of an engine valve. The link mechanism includes a second arm rotatably linked with the first arm for transmitting the movement of the first arm to the swing cam. The variable mechanism includes a first gear provided concentrically with a swing shaft of the first arm and a second gear provided to the second arm concentrically with the link pin so as to engage with the first gear. The rotation of the first gear causes the second arm to swing and varies the swing position of the swing cam with respect to the engine valve, and in a state the first gear is in a halt or stopped position, the first arm causes the second arm to swing in a swing direction of the first arm. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206257 | METHOD FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a method for starting an internal combustion engine, immediately before a predetermined idling speed is reached for the first time, a rate of injection of fuel into at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine is reduced for at least one cycle of the internal combustion engine. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206262 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COVERS - Metal plated organic polymer compositions are useful as vehicular engine covers. Such covers may have lighter weight, and/or superior corrosion resistance, and/or be more easily made than conventional covers. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206264 | THROTTLE VALVE - Throttle valves often have the problem that the throttle must be precisely positioned with and fixed to the throttle shaft. In the throttle valve ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206265 | EXHAUST PASSAGE STRUCTURE OF MULTI-CYLINDER ENGINE - Three or more independent passages are coupled to respective cylinders which are different from each other, and a collective portion where the independent passages collect is provided. An exhaust turbocharger is arranged downstream of the collective portion. Rotary throttle valves are arranged respectively in the independent passages upstream of the collective portion. At least two of the throttle valves are supported by a common rotary axis. The independent passages with the throttle valves supported by the common rotary axis are coupled to cylinders which have exhaust strokes which are not adjacent to each other. Accordingly, the exhaust gas can be supplied to the exhaust turbocharger efficiently. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206274 | LOW PRESSURE EGR APPARATUS - A converting mechanism is provided between an EGR control valve driven by an actuator and an intake-air valve for generating negative pressure, so that the intake-air valve is also driven by the actuator. The converting mechanism has a cam plate rotated together with the EGR control valve and an arm rotated together with the intake-air valve. A cam groove formed in the cam plate is engaged with a driving pin of the arm. The intake-air valve is held at its maximum valve opening position, when the EGR control valve is rotated in a first angular range, while the intake-air valve is rotated from the valve opening position to a maximum valve closing position when the EGR control valve is rotated in a second angular range. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206279 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATION AND SUPPLY OF TWO-STROKE ENDOTHERMIC ENGINES, PARTICULARLY TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR RELEVANT TO MICROENGINES IN THE HOBBY-MODELLISTIC FIELD - The invention concerns a method and an apparatus for optimization of operation and supply of two-stroke endothermic engines, particularly to be employed in the industrial sector relevant to micro engines in the hobby-modellistic field, so as to obtain an improvement of known two-stroke endothermic engines with suction by rotating disc valve, thanks to the use of methods permitting obtaining a better general efficiency of engine, thus obtaining lower consumption along with a better volumetric efficiency and a better mechanical efficiency. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206280 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle-mounted engine control apparatus can accurately measure the resistance value of a label resistor arranged in an exhaust gas sensor for correcting characteristic variation thereof by using a reduced number of wires. An electric heater of the exhaust gas sensor, which is powered from a second power supply wire, as well as the label resistor and air fuel ratio measurement elements are connected to the apparatus which is powered from an on-vehicle battery through a first power supply wire. A power feed voltage of the apparatus is input to a multichannel AD converter through voltage dividing resistors, so that a positive end potential of the label resistor is measured alternatively. A negative end potential of the label resistor is input to the converter as a divided voltage thereof with a fixed resistor. The label resistance value is calculated from a fixed resistor current and a label resistor voltage. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206287 | COOKING APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE FUEL SUPPORT - A cooking apparatus with a cooking container in which is received a fuel component support device. The cooking apparatus having an adjustment mechanism drivingly connected with the fuel component support device. The adjustment mechanism includes a handle section and an interconnected shaft assembly connected with the handle section, the interconnected shaft assembly including a first shaft section and a linkage assembly drivingly connected to the first shaft section and positioned between a base portion of the cooking container and the fuel component support device such that rotation of the first shaft, as by a vertical swinging of the handle section, produces an opposite direction change in vertical height in the linkage assembly and the supported fuel component support device. A handle engagement section is provided as in one that includes a plurality of height position stop engagement locations. Also, in an embodiment, the handle section is releasably engageable with the engagement locations as to releasably fix the fuel component support rack at one of a plurality of different height positions. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206288 | Grate Plate Arrangement - A grate plate arrangement for stepped reciprocating grates includes a box-like grate plate with a front plate fastened to a front wall in the direction of conveyance. Means for adjusting a motion gap between the front end of the grate plate and the following grate plate in the direction of conveyance which forms the next grate step includes a separate adjustment plate, which is non-positively clamped between the front plate and the front wall of the grate plate. The adjustment plate is calibrated with the front plate still only loosely assembled, in its vertical position that forms the motion gap, and is held in this position by clamping the front plate. A clamping bolt for clamping the grate plate on a grate carrier can be arranged such that the clamping bolt aligns with a fixing bolt for the front plate so that the clamping bolt can be actuated though access openings for this fixing bolt. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206289 | DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM FOR AN OVEN HAVING FRENCH-STYLE DOORS - A cooking appliance having first and second oven doors that combine to extend across and close off a frontal opening of a cooking chamber includes a latching mechanism for locking the first and second oven doors in a closed position. The latching mechanism includes a fixed support plate and a motor having an output shaft to which is rotatably mounted an eccentric drive member. Preferably, the motor is fixedly mounted to the support plate. The latching mechanism further includes first and second latch members each having a first end portion pivotally attached to the eccentric drive member extending to a second end portion defining a hook element. When the motor is activated, a guide mechanism directs the second end portions of the first and second latch members to a locking position leading the hook members into engagement with the first and second doors. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206290 | Coated article with sputter-deposited transparent conductive coating capable of surviving harsh environments, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) that are capable of surviving the harsh environments of ovens so that they can be included, for example, in oven door applications. In certain example embodiments, zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO | 2010-08-19 |
20100206295 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SOLAR THERMAL CONCENTRATION FOR 2-DIMENSIONAL FOCUSING CONCENTRATORS INCLUDING FEATURES OF SEQUENTIAL HEATING, THERMAL LOSS REDUCTION, AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATION OR OPERATING PARAMETERS - Systems and methods are disclosed including innovations related to aspects of solar concentration and/or the collection, transfer, or utilization of thermal energy. In some exemplary implementations, systems and methods of generating thermal energy using a plurality of solar modules are set forth, with each solar module includes a collector and a receiver. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206307 | MEDICINE EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a medicine ejection device which provides stable ejection even when a reservoir with high sealability is used and can eject an appropriate amount of medicine. A medicine ejection portion | 2010-08-19 |
20100206311 | RESPIRATOR FACEPIECE WITH THERMOSET ELASTOMERIC FACE SEAL - A respiratory protection composite facepiece includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body having a first surface and a second surface, and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. Methods of forming a respiratory protection composite facepiece are also disclosed. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206312 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A NASAL CANNULA - A harness for securely positioning a nasal cannula on the face of a person for orally administering oxygen and other gases is described. A flexible chin strap adapted for placement around the chin of the person may be attached to adjustable, flexible straps effective for draping around the ears of the person, which are in turn attached to a central, cannula attachment portion disposed between the cannula and the face of the person. The gas delivery tubes of the cannula are also disposed behind the ears, essentially following the path of the flexible straps of the harness. Once placed on a person, the harness holds the nasal cannula such that the nasal prongs may disposed facing toward the mouth opening in the vicinity of the lower lip thereof, and may deliver gases to a mouth-breathing individual. Another embodiment of the harness may be utilized to position a nasal cannula for nasal administration of gas. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206314 | DENTAL APPLIANCE FOR MINIMIZING EFFECTS OF BRUXISM - A dental appliance for maintaining a separation between the occlusal plane surfaces of the posterior teeth in order to avoid or minimize the adverse effects of bruxism, especially while sleeping. The appliance comprises bitepad assemblies, side assemblies for adjustably receiving the bitepad assemblies, and a strap assembly for connecting the side assemblies. Bitepad cores are provided with solid projections and mechanical locks that enhance bonding with associated overmolds for improved durability. Side assembly flanges are divided to achieve independent flexibility and improved conformity for enhanced stability and comfort. A mesial area of the connecting strap assembly is thickened and rigidified to create a flare in the areas of the cuspid roots to minimize irritation and discomfort to the gum tissue. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206317 | REDUCED RISK TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND USE THEREOF - Reduced risk tobacco-related products and methods of use. These tobacco-related products (e.g., cigarettes or filters) are designed to reduce the biological insult, for example, DSBs, cell death or perturbation of RNA transcriptome or proteome as compared to the amount of biological insult induced by another cigarette, such as a conventional or reference cigarette (e.g., 2R4F), in human cells, and to provide a reduced risk cigarette that meets a cigarette smoker's sensory/perception needs. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206323 | HEADBAND - The present invention provides a headband that is constructed of a combination of elements. The headband is constructed in layers where by a top layer can be of any material including decorative materials or wicking materials. The bottom layer of comprises a material which functions to cling to the hair of the wearer by friction created at the interface of the material and the hair and of the user. Situated between the top and bottom layer is at least one facing layer providing absorption and/or starchiness or reduced pliability of the band. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206324 | ULTRASONIC FLOSSING DEVICE - An ultrasonic flossing device includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. An engine is disposed within the housing and is configured to convert input energy into ultrasonic energy and an electronic driving circuit is coupled to both the engine and the power source. A power source is electrically coupled to the engine and is configured to deliver input energy to the engine. At least one acoustic transformer is coupled to the engine, the at least one acoustic transformer being configured to amplify the ultrasonic energy. A main fluid reservoir is configured to store a fluid therein, the main fluid reservoir being coupled to the at least one acoustic transformer such that, upon activation, the fluid transmits the ultrasonic energy to a treatment area. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206328 | Alkaline Hard Surface Cleaning Composition - Improved aqueous, alkaline hard surface cleaning compositions useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly hard surfaces bearing greasy stains or soils also provide a disinfecting and/or sanitizing benefit to the treated hard surfaces. Preferred compositions comprise amine oxide as the sole surfactant constituent, an alkalinity constituent, preferably an alkanolamine and as the sole organic solvent constituent, an alkylene glycol phenyl ether, an antimicrobially active constituent, and water, optionally further including a dye and/or fragrance composition. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of greasy soils on hard surfaces and provide a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit thereto. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206331 | MOBILE CONTAINER CLEANING SYSTEM - A movable trash container cleaning system includes a vehicle with a spray booth and a movable access door for enclosing the spray booth. A manipulating arm is provided for engaging and lifting a container disposed outside a vehicle and inverting a container inside the spray booth. A sprayer is provided and disposed for spraying the fluid onto inside surfaces of the inverted container to clean the container and dislodge the solids. A stationary platform is provided for receiving the dislodge solids wash from the inverted container and the ram packer moves to dislodge the solids from the platform into a storage chamber in the vehicle. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206332 | Method of Controlling Dishwasher - There is provided a method of controlling a dishwasher. The method includes performing a preliminary washing cycle, performing a main washing cycle, and performing a rinsing cycle. Steam is supplied during at least one of the main washing cycle and the rinsing cycle. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206338 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING LIQUID FROM A SURFACE OF A DISC-LIKE ARTICLE - A method for removing liquid from a surface of a disc includes, rotating the disc article about an axis perpendicular to the disc's main surface, supplying liquid from a supply port, moved across the substrate towards the edge of the disc, onto the rotated disc, supplying a first gas flow through a first gas supply port onto the disc article to an area whose centre has a distance to the centre of rotational movement of not more than 20 mm, the area being covered with a liquid layer thereby opening the liquid layer at a discrete area, and supplying a second gas flow through a second gas supply port moved across the substrate towards the edge of the substrate onto the rotated disc wherein the distance of the second gas supply port to the centre is lower than the distance of the liquid supply port to the centre. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206341 | AUTOMATED VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM - An automated vehicle wash system including vehicle wash equipment, a mechanical room and a control module, such as a control pod. The control pod is positioned outside the mechanical room and adjacent the vehicle was equipment so that an operator of the control pod can directly view the wash equipment as the operator adjusts controls of the control pod to precisely regulate materials, such as chemicals and other treatment liquids, delivered by the wash equipment to a vehicle as the vehicle passes along a path. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206344 | Sprayless surface cleaning wand - An elongated solution injection bar operable in a cleaning system as a combination dry vacuum and fluid carpet cleaner. The elongated solution injection bar having an upper solution distribution and pressure equalization chamber in fluid communication with a lower solution discharge chamber through a solution flow restrictor structured for distributing hot liquid cleaning solution in a substantially uniform flow along substantially the entire length of a cleaning head operating surface. The hot liquid cleaning solution being discharged from the lower solution discharge chamber at a volumetric flow rate of or about 1 gallon per minute (gpm) or less, so that the liquid cleaning solution is discharged to the operating surface as a flood under pressure. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206351 | PHOTONIC USE OF INTERMEDIATE BAND MATERIALS ON A CHALCOGENIDE-TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR - The invention relates to the use, in the manufacturing of materials or devices for photonic applications, of chalcogenide-type compounds having an octahedrally coordinated indium element and wherein a transition element is introduced in octahedral position generating a partially occupied intermediate band separate from those of valence and conduction of the initial semiconductor, according to quantum mechanics calculations. This enables, by absorption of two photons having energy lower than the prohibited bandwidth of the initial semiconductor, a result equivalent to that achieved, without said intermediate band, by the absorption of a higher-energy photon. The use of such a material can thereby improve yield and performance of various photovoltaic, photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical, optoelectronic or photonic conversion devices. Indium sulfide substituted in part with vanadium or titanium is one of the specific materials having these properties that is synthesised according to the invention. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206358 | DEVICE FOR INCREASING THE LUMINOUS FLUX PER UNIT AREA WITH THE ABILITY TO REDUCE THE LIGHT-TAKING DISTANCE IN RESPECT TO THE OPPOSITE LIGHT SOURCE - A device for increasing the luminous flux per unit area with the ability to reduce the light-taking distance in respect to the opposite light source of the present invention mainly comprises a front lens part, a rear lens part, an axial mutually-perpendicular bi-axial support, a movable support, a fixed base, dampers for automatically limiting tilt speed, tilt gravity generators and photoelectric conversion array, etc. Based on the principle of light group field effect, the device can increase the luminous flux and light intensity per unit area of excident light by use of lens array group so that the photoelectric conversion system is able to get more light energy. The device is able to automatically keep pace with the motion of the sun in two dimensions without measuring sensors. The device is mainly applied in solar energy photovoltaic generating technology and recycling of different light energies. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206364 | LONGITUDINAL FRAME MEMBER AND SPLINE - A frame includes longitudinal members secured to one another. The longitudinal members support a spline that is normally open in a first position to provide a cavity. A fabric, such a mesh screen, is arranged over the frame so that the perimeter of the screen is received within the cavities of the longitudinal members. A movable platen is actuated to engage the spline. The splines are forced into the cavities to a second position in which the perimeter of the screen is pinched between the splines and the longitudinal members. A radius nose of the splines is retained in a channel of the longitudinal members securing the screen without tearing it when under load. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206365 | Inverted Metamorphic Multijunction Solar Cells on Low Density Carriers - A method of manufacturing a solar cell by providing a first substrate; depositing on the first substrate a sequence of layers of semiconductor material forming a solar cell; mounting and bonding a surrogate second substrate on top of the sequence of layers; removing the first substrate; and thinning a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart portions of the backside of the surrogate second substrate so as to reduce its weight. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206368 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - Thin film solar cell and a manufacturing method for the same are disclosed. Thin film solar cell according to one embodiment of this document comprises a substrate, a first electrode positioned on the substrate including a plurality of conductive particles and having unevenness on the surface thereof, an absorption layer positioned on the first electrode, and a second electrode positioned on the absorption layer. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206375 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL HAVING OPAQUE AND HIGHLY REFLECTIVE PARTICLES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thin film solar cell having opaque and highly reflective particles and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The thin film solar cell at least includes a substrate, a front electrode layer, a first photo-electric converting layer, a second photo-electric converting layer, and a back electrode layer. The particles are made of a highly conductive material, disposed between the first photo-electric converting layer and the second photo-electric converting layer, and distributed in a discontinuous manner. When an incident light strikes the surfaces of the particles, the incident light is reflected within the first photo-electric converting layer and the second photo-electric converting layer so as to increase the propagation path of the incident light through the first photo-electric converting layer and the second photo-electric converting layer. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206376 | SOLAR CELL, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING THIN FILM LAYER - A solar cell, a method and apparatus for manufacturing a solar cell, and a method of depositing a thin film layer are disclosed. The manufacturing apparatus of a solar cell includes a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate; a second electrode; and a photoelectric conversion layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the photoelectric conversion layer includes a micro-crystalline silicon layer, and sensitivity of the micro-crystalline silicon layer is about 100 to about 1,000, the sensitivity being a ratio expressed as photo conductivity (PC)/dark conductivity (DC). | 2010-08-19 |
20100206382 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICES - Materials for photoelectric conversion devices, consisting of polyacene derivatives represented by general formula (I) below; and photoelectric conversion devices made by using the materials. The materials for photoelectric conversion devices have excellent workability and productivity, exhibit low toxicity, are easily flexibilized, and have high photoelectric conversion efficiencies. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206384 | APPARATUS FOR CHECKING MECHANICAL COMPONENT PARTS WITH OPTICAL DEVICES, AND RELEVANT PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus for checking mechanical component parts, such as tools in machine tools, uses optical devices for emitting and receiving a light beam, for example a laser beam, and sensors for detecting the interruption of such light beam. A protection device for at least one of the optical devices includes pneumatic conduits and a nozzle outputting an air stream from a plurality of holes located around the central conduit through which the light beam passes, so generating a tubular shield which embraces the light beam. The protection device further includes a shutter which can be displaced from a rest position, wherein the central conduit is closed and the inside of the protection device is pressurized, to a working position, wherein the nozzle delivers the air stream in the form of a tubular shield. Passing from the rest position to the working position, the shutter assumes an intermediate transit position in which an air blast is outputted through the central conduit for a short time interval. The shutter has cylindrical surfaces and slides inside a shell of the protection device, driven by plane antirotation surfaces, too. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206387 | GAUGE ASSEMBLY HAVING A STOP FILL DEVICE - A gauge assembly includes an indicator for providing an indication of an amount of fluid in a tank and a stop-fill assembly for stopping the flow of fluid flowing into the tank once the fluid reaches a particular level. The gauge assembly has a shaft that rotates as the fluid level changes in the tank. The indicator translates the rotational position of the shaft into a fluid level. The stop-fill assembly moves from an open position, where fluid can flow into the tank, to a closed position, where fluid is prohibited from flowing into the tank, depending on the rotational position of the shaft. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206391 | ADJUSTABLE RECIRCULATING VALVE - An adjustable automatic recirculation valve includes a valve body, a main valve disk, a bypass valve and a dynamic adjustment assembly. The main valve disk is positioned within the valve body and opens in response to fluid flow between a main inlet and a main outlet. The bypass valve controls the flow of fluid between the main inlet and the recirculating outlet. A dynamic adjustment assembly, housed within the valve body controls the operating lift associated with the maximum opening of the bypass valve to regulate fluid flow capacity to the recirculating outlet. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206396 | CONSTRUCTIONAL UNIT AND FRESH AIR SYSTEM - The invention relates to a pre-assembled constructional unit ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206399 | PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a protection system for a fluid compartment of variable volume. The protection system comprises a detection means for detecting when the volume of the fluid compartment is outside a predetermined acceptable limit. The protection system also comprises a valve arrangement mountable on at least one port that is in selective fluid communication with the fluid compartment. The protection system further comprises an actuator, wherein the detection means is coupled to the valve arrangement via the actuator. When the detection means detects that the volume of the fluid compartment is outside the predetermined limit, the actuator causes the valve arrangement to change state and alters the volume of the fluid compartment. The protection system can be used with a compensator to protect a movable part of the compensator from damage. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206400 | Product Dispensing System - A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flows from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206405 | PILOT OPERATED CHECK VALVE - A hydraulic valve having a first fluid chamber hydraulically connected to a pressure source, a second fluid chamber hydraulically connected to a pressure operator, and a blocking member for controlling fluid flow between the first and second chambers. The blocking member substantially blocks fluid flow between the first and second chambers when a pressure of fluid in the first chamber is greater than a minimum pressure and less than a pressure of fluid in the second chamber. The blocking member is displaceable to enable fluid flow between the first and second chambers when the pressure of fluid in the first chamber is below the minimum pressure. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206408 | MATERIAL TRANSFER SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a device for transferring fluids to a duct (such as pipe, tubing or a container spout) that may have a size and configuration that are adapted to be variable within a predetermined range. Thus, the device may act as a funnel that can be connected to containers having spouts with a variety of different sizes and thread designs. The device generally comprises a fluid directing member (such as a funnel) and a duct support assembly that is deflected radially outward from the duct and exerts a force radially inward against the duct, which assists in holding the duct in place relative to the device. The device may also have a modular feature that allows interchangeable duct support assemblies and/or a flow control mechanism to regulate the flow of fluid into the duct. The invention also includes certain kits and methods of using the device. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206419 | STRETCHABLE METAL TUBE - A tube is made of profiled metal strip which includes an end leg extending in parallel relationship to a tube axis, an inner leg extending in parallel relationship to the tube axis at a first distance, and an outer leg extending in parallel relationship to the tube axis at a second distance which is greater than the first distance. The inner leg is connected with the outer leg by a transition A double-folded loop hook extends radially for connecting the end leg with one member from the group consisting of the inner leg and the outer leg, and an end hook extends radially and is connected to the other member of this group. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206420 | FLOW METER FOR MULTIPHASE FLUIDS - There is described a flow pipe ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206424 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING OF A CONTAINER - A device for handling containers of a collapsible type, including one or more stations and a transport unit. The device is arranged to receive the containers oriented in a first direction and the transport unit is arranged to transport the containers to at least one of the stations by moving the containers in a second direction along a curved path, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The device has a holding device provided for at least one station and located in a stationary position adjacent to the station and a transfer device, which is provided for the at least one station and carried by the transport unit and which is cyclically movable along an endless path between a pick-up position and a delivery position located adjacent to the station. The transfer device is arranged to pick up at least one container in the pick-up position and transfer the at least one container, in the delivery position, to the holding device. The disclosure also concerns a method for handling containers of a collapsible type in a filling machine. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206428 | MULTIPURPOSE COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING A COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL - A collapsible funnel and a method for making a collapsible funnel is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the collapsible funnel may be provided with a screen for filtering fluids placed into the funnel. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a funnel is provided which includes multiple adjacent panels and a glue strip adjacent to one end, which enables the funnel to be manufactured with conventional process machines. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206433 | Modular Router With Secondary Release Lever - A routing machine comprises a base unit and a motor unit, which is releasably connected to the base unit. The motor unit defines a motor axis is configured for insertion into the base unit substantially in the direction of the motor axis. A depth adjustment latch is provided on the base unit. A release latch is provided on the base unit. The release latch is moveable between a first position and a second position. The release latch is configured to provide a positive stop for the motor unit when the release latch is in the first position, such that the motor unit is blocked from release from the base unit while allowing the motor unit to move along the motor axis. The motor unit is free to release from the base unit when the release latch is in the second position. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206435 | METHOD OF INSERTING CONNECTING ELEMENTS IN THE END FACES AND/OR LONGITUDINAL SIDES OF TECHNICAL WOOD PRODUCTS - A method of inserting wooden or plastic connecting elements into at least one of end faces and longitudinal sides of technical wood products which are continuously conveyed along a device. The technical wood products have two opposing planar surfaces, the end faces connect the opposing planar surfaces and have a relatively small surface area compared to the two opposing planar surfaces. At least one of the end faces and the longitudinal sides have grooves for receiving the connecting elements. The method includes providing an inventory of pre-fabricated connecting elements. Cutting and separating the connecting elements and transferring the connecting elements from the inventory into magazines. Grasping individual ones of the connecting elements from the magazines with a transfer device and lifting or lowering the individual connecting element to the height of the groove in the technical wood products. Pressing the individual connecting element into the groove of the continuously conveyed technical wood products with a press-in unit in a program-controlled manner. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206445 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprises a tread provided with at least two circumferential main grooves and a rib defined in a tread central portion by the circumferential main grooves, wherein an auxiliary groove is formed in the tread central portion, the auxiliary groove having a circumferential groove portion extending in a tire equator direction and an axial groove portion extending from an end of the circumferential groove portion in such a manner that the axial groove portion is bent at an acute angle to the circumferential groove portion, and at least an end of the auxiliary groove is open into the circumferential main groove. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206446 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire having snow performances which are capable of being enhanced without sacrificing its running performance on dry road surfaces. A pneumatic tire of the invention includes two first main grooves, a plurality lateral grooves and a plurality of sipes in a tread part. In the pneumatic tire, a groove wall surface, of each first main groove, closer to a tire equatorial line is formed so as to cyclically repeat, in the tire circumferential direction, a change in an inclination angle of the groove wall surface to a direction normal to a tread, the change being a gradual increase from a minimum value of 0° to 15° to a maximum value of 15° to 45°. In places where the inclination angel of the groove wall surface, of the first main groove, closer to the tire equatorial line, is at its maximum, no lateral grooves communicate with the first main groove, and in the places, the other groove wall surface, of the first main groove, closer to a corresponding contact end extends uninterruptedly. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206452 | HEAVY LOAD VEHICLE TIRE - A tire includes a carcass structure including at least one carcass ply of a substantially toroidal shape, having opposite lateral edges associated with respective right-hand and left-hand bead structures; a belt structure applied in a radially external position with respect to the carcass structure; a tread band applied in radially external position with respect to the belt structure; two sidewalls, each sidewall being applied laterally on opposite sides with respect to the carcass structure, the belt structure including at least one pair of lateral reinforcing layers substantially symmetrically arranged with respect to the equatorial plane of the tire and applied in correspondence with the axially external portions of the tire belt structure, the lateral reinforcing layers being provided with reinforcing elements oriented in a substantially circumferential direction; a first belt layer applied in a radially external position with respect to the at least one pair of lateral reinforcing layers, the first belt layer being provided with reinforcing elements parallel to one another and inclined with respect to the equatorial plane of the tire. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206455 | Method and Apparatus for Examining Ion-Conductive Electrolyte Membrane - A detection membrane is joined to a first surface of an electrolyte membrane. After the detection membrane is hydrogenated, oxygen is supplied to a space facing a second surface of the electrolyte membrane. If the electrolyte membrane has a defect, oxygen leaks to the first surface, resulting in a change in resistance of the detection membrane owing to dehydrogenation of the detection membrane. The defect is recognized by this change. An air electrode is joined to the second surface, and an electric circuit is connected between the detection membrane and the air electrode. After hydrogenating the detection membrane and ionizing oxygen supplied to a space facing the air electrode, oxygen ions permeate through the electrolyte membrane and dehydrogenate the detection membrane. Uniformity of the oxygen ion conductivity is examined by measuring resistance of the detection membrane, which varies depending on the amount of oxygen ions, for each region. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206456 | Abrasion resistant - The composite material and block system is essentially an inner sleeve that is applied to the inner walls of an emissions system in a power plant, or any other plant that generates corrosive gases as a by-product of its process, in order to provide chemical corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and insulation. In a preferred embodiment, the novel abrasion resistant material is formed from vinyl ester resin (about 10% to about 40% by weight), coal slag (about 30% to about 70% by weight), and fly ash (about 5% to about 30% by weight). | 2010-08-19 |
20100206458 | ADHESIVE TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS AND TAPE SPLICING METHOD - An adhesive tape applying apparatus includes a stage on which a terminal end portion of a first tape member and a leading end portion of a second tape member are placed so as to be superimposed on each other, an ultrasonic tool in which a plurality of protruding portions are provided on its contact surface that is to be put into contact with the leading end portion or terminal end portion of the superposed tape members, an ultrasonic vibration generator for applying ultrasonic vibrations in a tape's thicknesswise direction to the ultrasonic tool, and a pressing device for making a stage-directed pressing force act on the ultrasonic tool. As a result, the terminal end portion of the in-use first tape member and the leading end portion of the second tape member rolled out from a new reel can be spliced together with a simple, low-cost construction while the possibility of occurrence of trouble in tape feed is eliminated. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206464 | STEEL PLATE FOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a steel plate for a refrigerator door and a method for manufacturing the steel plate. The steel plate includes a stainless steel plate provided on and forming an exterior of a refrigerator door with a vertical length of 1250 mm or more. The stainless steel plate surface is processed to form a finished texture oriented in a horizontal direction with respect to the refrigerator door. The method includes cutting a section from a rolled stainless steel plate base material corresponding in length to a length of a refrigerator door, rotating the cut section by a 90° angle, and surface processing through grinding a surface of the cut section in a direction perpendicular to a rolled direction thereof. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206467 | METHOD OF COATING A PART WITH A LAYER OF LIGNEOUS MATERIAL, AND PART COATED WITH SUCH A LAYER - A method for coating a component with a thin layer of ligneous material, includes selecting a sheet of coating constituted at least partially by a thin layer of ligneous material intended to be visible in the finished component, coating the surface of the sheet with a thin layer of a transparent composition containing a synthetic resin, and fixing the coated sheet to the surface of the component. In the fixing step, the layer of composition deposited on the surface of the sheet has a resilience which is at least 5% greater, and preferably at least 10% greater, than that of the thin layer of ligneous material in all directions, and the composition layer is transparent so that the layer of ligneous material is visible through the layer of composition. A step of engraving the surface of transparent composition opposite the layer of ligneous material is advantageous after coating. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206473 | FLOORING PRODUCT WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A method for manufacturing a flooring product with integrated circuitry, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of pieces ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206474 | BONDING METHOD AND BONDED STRUCTURE - A bonding method includes: forming a liquid coating by supplying a polyester-modified silicone material-containing liquid material onto at least one of a first base material and a second base material prepared beforehand to be bonded to each other via a bonding film; drying and curing the liquid coating to obtain a bonding film on at least one of the first base material and the second base material; imparting energy to the bonding film to develop adhesion near a surface of the bonding film; and contacting the first base material and the second base material via the bonding film so as to obtain a bonded structure in which the first base material and the second base material are bonded to each other via the bonding film. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206483 | RF Bus and RF Return Bus for Plasma Chamber Electrode - For coupling RF power from an RF input of a plasma chamber to the interior of a plasma chamber, an RF bus conductor is connected between the RF input and a plasma chamber electrode. In one embodiment, an RF return bus conductor is connected to an electrically grounded wall of the chamber, and the RF bus conductor and the RF return bus conductor have respective surfaces that are parallel and face each other. In another embodiment, the RF bus conductor has a transverse cross section having a longest dimension oriented perpendicular to the surface of the plasma chamber electrode that is closest to the RF bus conductor. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206484 | TRAY, TRAY SUPPORT MEMBER, AND VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - A chuck capable of holding a tray capable of holding a substrate in a predetermined position in a vacuum vessel includes a vertically movable frame, and an arm extending from the frame toward the tray and capable of supporting the tray. The arm includes a support portion which abuts against the tray, and a counterbore portion formed on that side of the support portion which faces the frame. This structure can reduce the warpage of the tray. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206490 | DEVICE FOR ROTATING CONTAINER PLATES IN A LABELING APPARATUS - The invention is generally applicable to labeling apparatus, and relates to a device ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206493 | Slat for venetian blind - A slat for Venetian blind with a stiffer support includes at least a pliable blade and two bracing bars. The pliable blade has two sides formed respectively a first threading zone and a second threading zone that are parallel with each other. On each of the threading zones there are a plurality of threading slots spaced from one another at a selected interval to allow the bracing bars to thread through alternately up and down from one end to other end of the pliable blade. The pliable blade has two ends folding inverse to form respectively a holding portion which has holding pockets to be wedged in by the tail ends of the bracing bars to form secured holding. The blind thus formed can provide more versatile profiles and colors, and has more aesthetic appeal and added-value. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206494 | PORTABLE CURTAIN RETRACTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A portable barrier retraction device and system for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The device includes a first drum, a rotatable shaft in selective rotational communication with the first drum, and a clutch configured to disengage the first drum from the rotatable shaft. The device further includes a detachable rotatable second drum in rotational communication with the first drum. The rotatable shaft selectively imparts rotation to the second drum by selectively imparting rotation to the first drum. The second drum includes at least one spool configured to retract or deploy at least one line in response to rotation of the second drum. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206501 | PAPER PRODUCTS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH PRODUCTS - Methods of producing cellulosic or lignocellulosic materials for use in papermaking include treating a cellulosic or lignocellulosic dry feedstock having a first average molecular weight with ionizing radiation, and controlling the dose of ionizing radiation such that the average molecular weight of the feedstock is reduced to a predetermined level. A method of producing an irradiated paper product includes treating a paper product including a first carbohydrate-containing material having a first molecular weight with ionizing radiation, and controlling the dose of ionizing radiation so as to provide an irradiated paper product with a second carbohydrate-containing material having a second molecular weight higher than the first molecular weight. Pulp and paper products are produced. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206502 | ELECTROCONDUCTIVE ARAMID PAPER AND TAPE MADE THEREFROM - This invention relates to a tape made from an aramid paper, and a process for making the paper, the papers comprising 5 to 65 parts by weight aramid fiber, 30-90 parts by weight aramid fibrids, and 1-20 parts by weight of conductive filler, based on the total weight of the aramid fiber, fibrids, and filler; the paper having an apparent density of not more than 0.43 g/cm | 2010-08-19 |
20100206505 | Method and apparatus for drying of fibrous webs - A machine and process for production of wet formed fibrous webs, in which the web is formed from a suspension on a fabric and subjected to a final drying process such as a Yankee dryer roll, while further subjecting the Web to an intermediate drying on a high-heat-transfer roll, with or without hood, before the final drying process. The intermediate dryer roll has a solid, gas-impermeable surface, and a localized heat source directly heats the dryer to a higher temperature than in the final drying process. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206513 | METHOD OF PRODUCING COPPER ALLOY WIRE - Provided is a method of continuously producing a phosphorus-containing copper alloy wire by adding phosphorus or an element which is less soluble than phosphorus to molten copper. The method includes: adding an element less soluble into a heating furnace for maintaining molten copper sent from a melting furnace at a predetermined high temperature; transferring the molten copper sent from the heating furnace to a tundish; adding phosphorus to the molten copper after decreasing the temperature of the molten copper in the tundish; supplying the molten copper from the tundish to a belt wheel-type continuous casting apparatus; and rolling a cast copper material output from the belt wheel-type continuous casting apparatus, thereby continuously producing a phosphorus-containing copper alloy wire. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206514 | AIR CONDITIONER INDOOR UNIT - An air conditioner indoor unit A includes a body casing | 2010-08-19 |
20100206521 | Heat dissipating fin and heat sink - A heat dissipating fin has a skirt having distal and proximal edges formed on at least one edge of the heat dissipating fin and multiple fastening components. Each fastening component is formed on the skirt and abuts the fringe of an adjacent the heat dissipating fin and has a hook and a hook mount. The hook is formed on and protrudes from the distal edge of the skirt. The hook mount is formed in the proximal edge of the skirt and corresponds to the hook. Since the hook is easily mounted through the hook mount the heat dissipating fins can be fabricated to form a heat sink easily to reduce manufacturing costs. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206522 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a first heat sink thermally contacting an electronic component, a second heat sink connecting to the first heat sink, and a heat pipe thermally connecting the first heat sink with the second heat sink. The first heat sink defines a receiving portion at a lateral side thereof. The heat pipe includes an evaporating section attached to the first heat sink, a condensing section attached to the second heat sink and a connecting section interconnecting the evaporating section with the condensing section. An engaging portion protrudes from a lateral side of the second heat sink and is firmly embedded in and lockable with the receiving portion of the first heat sink. The heat pipe extends through the engaging portion. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206525 | COOLING DEVICE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OR WORKING MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A cooling device includes: a cooling fan; a shroud provided at an outer circumferential side of the cooling fan; an inner circumferential wall provided on the shroud and adjacent to the outer circumference of the cooling fan so as to surround the cooling fan; an outer circumferential wall provided to surround the inner circumferential wall. An air-flow-direction downstream side end of the outer circumferential wall is positioned at a further downstream position in an air flow direction than an air-flow-direction downstream side end of the inner circumferential wall. The cooling fan is rotatable within a space provided on a radially inner side of the inner circumferential wall. The air-flow-direction downstream side end of the outer circumferential wall is provided at a further upstream position in the air flow direction than an air-flow-direction downstream side end of the cooling fan. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206531 | Rear Wall Condenser For Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers - The invention relates to a condenser for refrigerators with gravity-type convection, especially for domestic refrigerators, comprising at least one tape-shaped line ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206537 | HEAT SPREADER FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a heat spreader for a semiconductor device, which can be joined such that a multitude of pin-shaped fins are not easily fractured even when the heat spreader for a semiconductor device is incorporated in a heat dissipation structure for a semiconductor device, in which direct cooling is performed by using water, and a method for manufacturing the heat spreader for a semiconductor device. The heat spreader ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206541 | FAN CONVECTOR HEATING UNIT - A fan convector heating unit ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206542 | COMBINED MULTI-STREAM HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDITIONER/CONTROL UNIT - Methods and apparatus for heating and cooling portions of a fluid are provided. The method may include flowing a stream of a fluid through a first coil of a heat exchanger, separating a liquid component from the stream of the fluid, flowing the liquid component through a second coil of the heat exchanger, and flowing the stream of the fluid leaving the first coil over the first coil and the second coil, thereby cooling the stream of fluid flowing through the first coil and heating the liquid component flowing through the second coil. The apparatus may include a housing, a heat exchanger disposed within the housing, a separation chamber disposed within the housing and operable to separate a liquid component of the fluid, and a control system in fluid communication with the separation chamber and the heat exchanger, wherein the control system is operable to direct the liquid component from the separation chamber to the heat exchanger. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206544 | Integrated Cable Hanger Pick-Up System - A hanger system is provided for supporting a cable-supported dewatering pump in a gas well. A dewatering pump is supported in a downhole location by a cable. A cable hanger bears the weight of the cable and the weight of the dewatering pump. A pulling tool is configured to detachably connect to the cable hanger and to support the weight of the cable hanger, cable and gas well dewatering system as it is pulled out of a seated position in the well. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206551 | Downhole Filter Tool - Apparatus for downhole filtration in a wellbore The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206557 | GEOPHYSICAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS - We describe a method of processing geophysical data including at least measured potential field data from a potential field survey of a surveyed region of the earth to provide a three-dimensional representation of the underlying geology of said surveyed region, the method comprising: inputting terrain-corrected potential field data for said surveyed region, said potential field data comprising data for a range of spatial wavelengths, geological features at different depths in said surveyed region being associated with different wavelengths in said range of wavelengths; filtering said potential field data by spatial wavelength to generate a first plurality of filtered sets of potential field data, each relating to a respective wavelength or range of wavelengths, each targeting geological features at a different respective said depth; processing each said filtered set of potential field data, to identify a set of spatial features comprising one or both of line spatial features and point spatial features in each said filtered set of potential field data, and to generate a set of plot data for each said filtered set of potential field data, a said set of plot data representing said identified set of spatial features for a said depth targeted by said filtering; and combining said sets of plot data to generate three-dimensional map data providing a three-dimensional representation of said underlying geology of said surveyed region. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206559 | Iterative Reservoir Surveillance - Method for reservoir surveillance using a three-dimensional Earth Model ( | 2010-08-19 |
20100206560 | AUTOMATED CLOSED LOOP FLOWBACK AND SEPARATION SYSTEM - An automated closed loop flowback and separation system that allows automated control and remote operation of a flowback operation from a safe distance without any fluid or gas release to the atmosphere. Four-phase separation tanks allow the transport gas, well bore cuttings, produced oil, and produced water to be automatically separated and transported through process piping for reuse or sale, eliminating the need for auxiliary equipment. Flow measurement instruments, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters work in conjunction with an automated blast choke to send data to a programmable logic controller for use in calculating the erosion status of the choke restriction and adjusting the choke to compensate. The programmable logic controller works with a touch-screen or similar human-machine interface to allow remote monitoring and control or automated control of the system. The automated blast choke can vary the choke restriction opening based on the pressure differential and flow rate conditions. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206565 | STEAM ASSISTED OIL RECOVERY AND CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE - Methods and systems relate to generating a flow of steam and splitting the flow of steam to enable both its injection into a formation to assist in oil recovery and its introduction into a pathway where the steam is used for generating electricity and capturing carbon dioxide (CO | 2010-08-19 |
20100206566 | One Trip Cemented Expandable Monobore Liner System and Method - An apparatus to protect the mounting area of casing and a locating profile and optionally a sliding sleeve valve and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus when subsequent attachment of an expanded liner is intended and the expanded liner is to be cemented in place. A barrier sleeve, nose, and outer sleeve define a sealed cavity having a loose incompressible material inside that covers the mounting location on the casing. A locating profile and an optional sliding sleeve valve and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus can be provided. The cementing of the casing takes place through the barrier sleeve. After the cementing, the sleeve and nose are drilled out and the incompressible material is removed to the surface with the drill cuttings. A liner is inserted in the casing and is preferably expanded into sealing contact with the mounting location on the casing. After expansion a cement retainer positioned at the bottom of the expanded liner and the sliding sleeve located either above the mounting location of the liner in the casing shoe or in the liner below the mounted top section allow cement to be delivered outside the expanded liner and the displaced wellbore fluid to return into the casing through so that the liner can be cemented. The cement retainer can be delivered with either the liner or the expansion tools to allow expansion and cementing in a single trip. A shifting tool can be run on the expansion string to actuate the sliding sleeve and if necessary to allow for cement to be pumped from the drill string into the annulus through the sliding sleeve. The cement retainer can be milled out in a separate trip. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206577 | IN-WELL RIGLESS ESP - An in-well ESP string that can be installed or retrieved with a wireline instead of a rig. The ESP is combined with a motor and a hydraulic valve to pump formation fluid from a well to the surface. A wet connector is used to facilitate electrical and hydraulic connections. The ESP system is disposed within a tubing string located within the casing of a well. The hydraulic valve controls the flow of formation fluid to the ESP, opening to allow formation fluid to flow to the ESP, and closing to shut off production. When the valve is closed, the ESP may be cleaned with brine introduced via a flow port in the valve. This cleaning operation allows the ESP string to be to retrieved in an environmentally friendly manner. In addition, the wireline installation and retrieval is significantly less costly and less complicated than currently possible with a rig. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206578 | Sealing Device and Method for Sealing a Casing - The present invention provides a sealing device for sealing a casing comprising: a housing with an outside diameter, a core inside the housing; at least two sealing segments in slidable engagement with the core to change the outside diameter of the sealing device on at least one position of the sealing device; and at least two wedges in slidable engagement with the core and the sealing segments to seal the sealing device against the casing. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206583 | DOWNHOLE TUBULAR CONNECTOR - A downhole tubular connector comprising a first body portion and a seal provided on the first body portion, the seal being adapted to selectively provide a seal with a downhole tubular, the downhole tubular connector further comprises a seal protector, wherein one of the seal protector and seal is movable with respect to the other of the seal protector and seal, the seal protector or seal being movable from a first position, in which at least a portion of the seal is protected by a first end of the seal protector, to a second position, in which the portion of the seal is exposed. The seal protector may be disposed so as to be movable from the first position to the second position by contact of the sleeve with the downhole tubular as the downhole tubular connector is brought into engagement with the downhole tubular. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206584 | DOWNHOLE TUBULAR CONNECTOR - A hydraulic connector to provide a fluidic connection between a fluid supply and a downhole tubular, the connector comprising: a body; an engagement assembly comprising an extendable portion selectively extendable from the body, the engagement assembly being configured to extend and retract a seal assembly disposed at a distal end of the extendable portion into and from a proximal end of the downhole tubular; and a valve assembly operable between an open position and a closed position, the valve assembly being configured to: allow a fluid to communicate between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular through the seal assembly when in the open position; and prevent fluid communication between the fluid supply and the downhole tubular when in the closed position. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206586 | SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for supporting a tubing bundle during installation or removal. The apparatus includes a clamp for securing the tubing bundle to an external wireline. In various examples, the clamp is external to the tubing bundle or integral with the tubing bundle. According to one method, a tubing bundle and wireline are deployed together and the tubing bundle periodically secured to the wireline using a clamp. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for coupling conduit segments together. A first pump obtains a sample and transmits it through a first conduit to a reservoir accessible by a second pump. The second pump further conducts the sample from the reservoir through a second conduit. In a specific example, one or more clamps are used to connect the first and/or second conduits to an external wireline. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206595 | AUXILIARY HANDLE - It is an object of the invention to improve vibration reduction of an auxiliary handle for a hand-held power tool. According to the invention, a representative elongate auxiliary handle | 2010-08-19 |
20100206596 | HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - Improving vibration reduction of a handle in a hand-held power tool by performing a predetermined operation on a workpiece by linear movement of a tool bit in an axial direction. The power tool includes a power tool body, a handle and a vibration-proofing part. The vibration-proofing part includes an elastic element that is disposed between the power tool body and the handle and reduces transmission of vibration from the power tool body to the handle, and also includes a body-side receiving part and a handle-side receiving part which are opposed to each other so as to hold the elastic element. The vibration-proofing part is designed such that deformation of the elastic element is shearing deformation in each of the direction of a z-axis defined along the axial direction of the tool bit and the directions of a y-axis and an x-axis which intersect with the z-axis. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206602 | Bump Structure With Multiple Layers And Method Of Manufacture - A bump structure with multiple layers may include a first layer electrically connected to a protective substrate hermetically packaging a base substrate, the first layer allowing the base substrate and the protective substrate to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance; and a second layer electrically connected to the first layer, the second layer being eutectically bonded on a surface of the base substrate. The first layer may have a melting point higher than a eutectic temperature of the second layer and the base substrate. When using a bump structure with multiple layers, it is possible to secure a space in which a micro-structure such as a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device on a base substrate may be driven. Further, it is possible to prevent a contact between adjacent structures or electrodes from being generated due to diffusion of a bonding material in a hermetical packaging process. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206607 | Semiconductive Polymer Composition - The present invention provides a semiconductive polymer composition having (a) from 30 to 90 wt % of a polymer component, (b) from 10 to 60 wt % of carbon black and (c) from 0 to 8 wt % additives, based on the total semiconductive polymer composition, and wherein the composition comprises less than 23 particles per m | 2010-08-19 |
20100206614 | ELECTRONIC FABRIC AND PREPARING THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an electronic fabric and preparing thereof. The electronic fabric comprises a backing layer configured to have a circuit electrically floated and a surface layer configured to electrically connect to the circuit of the backing layer. The backing layer or the surface layer comprises a) a base layer composed of a synthetic, regenerated or natural fiber and b) a conductive layer formed on the base layer to be capable of being freely formed by a pre-designed electric pattern. The base layer and the conductive layer are successively formed to be symmetrically to the backing layer and the surface layer to each other. An insulating layer is formed on the backing layer or the surface layer, or a partial upper portion of the conductive layer, or in a region where the conductive layer is not formed. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206621 | WIRING BOARD WITH BUILT-IN COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD WITH BUILT-IN COMPONENT - A wiring board with a built-in component includes an insulating board, a first wiring pattern on an upper surface of the insulating board, plural electrodes on the upper surface of the insulating board, a solder resist on the upper surface of the insulating board, plural solders on the electrodes, respectively, an electronic component joined to the electrodes with the solders, a sealing resin provided between the insulating board and the electronic component, a component-fixing layer provided on the upper surface of the insulating board and the first wiring pattern and having an insulating property, a second wiring pattern on the component-fixing layer, and an interlayer wiring connecting the first wiring pattern to the second wiring pattern. The solder resist surrounds the electrodes. The sealing resin entirely covers the solders and the solder resist. This wiring board can be efficiently manufactured by simple processes. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206626 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT - A printed circuit board unit includes a substrate and at least one connecting pad on the substrate. The connecting pad is used for electrically connecting to an electronic device by welding method. The connecting pad has at least one venting opening thereon. Therefore, the steam and gas by-produced in reflow soldering process can escape into the environment from the venting opening. Accordingly, the problem of large bubbles formed in the connecting pads is solved. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206627 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A shielding apparatus has first and second electrically conductive sheets attached to an interior of a housing. A gap between the first and second electrically conductive sheets has a size based on a predefined desired cutoff frequency, and the widths of the first and second electrically conductive sheets are no more than twice the size of the gap. The lengths of the first and second electrically conductive sheets are at least four times the size of the gap. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206628 | TRANSPARENT ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELD MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention aims to provide a transparent electromagnetic wave shield member, which is free from a moirè phenomenon which could not be solved by the prior art, and in which an excellent electromagnetic wave shielding properties and a sufficient total light transmittance based on an appropriate network structure are compatible, and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2010-08-19 |
20100206630 | HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH VOLTAGE PENETRATOR ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a high pressure, high voltage penetrator assembly for subsea, topside or land based use, wherein the assembly is upright attachable to a wet gas and/or liquid handling compressor or pump or to/from a transformer, and wherein the assembly comprises a penetrator unit for feed-through of electric power to a motor of the compressor or pump or to/from the transformer; a funnel shaped housing with a housing chamber, the penetrator unit being located at an upper end of the chamber; a grid located inside the chamber transversely of a longitudinal axis of the chamber, the penetrator unit being located above the grid, a filter located in the chamber below the grid and above an inlet to a housing of the motor or to/from a housing of the transformer, and a sensor unit extending into the chamber from the penetrator unit and towards, but spaced from the grid. | 2010-08-19 |