42nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120260687 | CENTRIFUGE - A centrifuge including: a rotor configured to be driven by a motor and to hold a sample, a centrifuge inverter, a chamber accommodating the rotor, a temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of the chamber, a cooling machine configured to cool the chamber and including a compressor, a compressor inverter, a compressor motor configured to be controlled in a variable speed and a control device, wherein the control device carries out a feedback control of the compressor motor based on a preset temperature and a detected temperature of the temperature sensor when the rotation number of the compressor motor is larger than a predetermined rotation number, and the control device carries out an intermittent control for turning ON-OFF the cooling function of the compressor when the rotation number of the compressor motor is smaller than a predetermined rotation number. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260688 | HEAT PUMP SYSTEM - A heat source unit has a capacity-variable heat source-side compressor and a heat source-side heat exchanger which functions as a radiator of refrigerant. Usage units are connected to the heat source unit and have usage-side heat exchangers, respectively, which function as evaporators of refrigerant and cool an aqueous medium. An operating capacity controller controls the capacity of the heat source-side compressor so that evaporation temperature of refrigerant of each of the usage-side heat exchangers reaches a first target evaporation temperature. A decision unit calculates second target evaporation temperatures at which outlet temperatures of the aqueous medium in the usage-side heat exchangers of the respective operating usage units reach predetermined set temperatures, and decides a minimum value of the second target evaporation temperatures as the first target evaporation temperature. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260689 | Device for Climate Control of Greenhouses - The invention relates to a device for controlling the climate in a greenhouse, comprising a first heat exchanger ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260690 | HEATER APPARATUS - The present invention provides a heater apparatus that divides a heater capacity (heater wire), connects the divided heater wire portions each other outside the heater, changes a connection mode outside irrespective of which of a 100 V system or a 200 V system is used as a supply voltage, and can thereby suppress a heater temperature to within a safe range even in a continuous current conduction mode, use a common heater and suppress management cost. Furthermore, since the heater wires are connected each other outside the heat insulating layer for the heater embedded in the heat insulating layer of the refrigerator, the present invention provides a heater apparatus capable of reducing production loss due to misconnections and using a common heater. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260691 | MULTI-CYLINDER ROTARY COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A compression mechanism units include cylinder chambers into which a low-pressure gas is introduced, vanes contained in a vane groove, and a spring body that always causes compression operation in the cylinder chambers by providing an elastic force to a rear-end portion of one of the vanes, includes a pressure switching mechanism that switches to perform compression operation by guiding a high-pressure gas/not to perform the compression operation by guiding a low-pressure gas, is provided with a lubricating oil communication path communicatively connecting a oiling groove and a oil stagnant portion, and opposing the oiling groove to a portion other than the lubricating oil communication path when the vanes are in a top dead center position. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260692 | WATER FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A chiller system including an evaporator for evaporating a refrigerant and a water pipe in fluid communication with the evaporator. The water pipe is configured to allow water to pass through at a flow rate and to circulate the water with the evaporator to exchange heat with the refrigerant in the evaporator. The chiller system includes a flow restrictor tube within the water pipe that is configured to allow the water to flow through the flow restrictor tube at a reduced flow rate relative to the flow rate. The chiller system also includes a measuring probe that passes through walls of the water pipe and the flow restrictor tube and includes an accuracy range of flow rates less than the flow rate. The measuring probe is configured to measure the reduced flow rate within the flow restrictor tube where the reduced flow rate is within the accuracy range. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260693 | COMPRESSION METHOD AND AIR SEPARATION - A compression method, a multistage compression system incorporating such method and an air separation method and plant utilizing such compression method and system in which a gas is compressed in a series of compression stages to produce a compressed gas and each of the compression stages incorporate a variable speed compressor. In such compression method and system, the compressed air is produced at a pressure that remains stable during both normal operational conditions and during turn down conditions during which the flow rate of the gas is reduced. This reduction is accomplished by reducing the speed of the compressor in an initial compression stage such that the compressor operates along a peak efficiency operating line at which the pressure ratio is directly proportional to the flow rate and such that the lower turn down flow rate is obtained at a reduced pressure which is made up in successive compression stages. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260694 | GLASS WELDING METHOD AND GLASS LAYER FIXING METHOD - A glass layer | 2012-10-18 |
20120260695 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - One embodiment of the present invention is an improved sheet glass forming apparatus. In another embodiment, a precise thermal control system redistributes the flow of molten glass at the weirs to counteract the degradation of the sheet forming apparatus which inevitably occurs during manufacturing. In yet another embodiment, the invention introduces a counteracting force to the stresses on the trough in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming trough. Another embodiment creates a variable external cross-section which provides hydraulic stresses that are in opposition to the surface tension and body force stresses and thus, reduces the influence of surface tension and body forces. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260696 | REFRACTORY OBJECT, GLASS OVERFLOW FORMING BLOCK, AND PROCESS OF FORMING AND USING THE REFRACTORY OBJECT - A refractory object can include at least 10 wt % Al | 2012-10-18 |
20120260697 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING OPTICAL FIBER - In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260698 | SPRING LOADED SECURITY SLOT ATTACHMENT FOR PORTABLE DEVICE SECURITY - A lock includes an assembly of a slot engaging member insertable in a slot of a piece of equipment being locked, such as a portable or desktop computer, a laptop, notebook or other handheld electronic device, a monitor, a television/video screen, a video game, an electronic instrument such as an oscillator or a medical centrifuge or other analytical device, or the like. A rotatable locking member engages an anchor sub-assembly having a rotatable element, wherein the rotatable element communicates with a spring force urging against the rotatable locking member. The rotatable locking member is alternately movable in and out of the slot in which it is inserted, and the locking element is rotatable by finger force overcoming said spring force against the locking member, wherein the lock is locked without use of a tool. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260699 | Card for Trolley Lock - A card for a trolley lock includes a card body that can be stored inside a wallet to allow users to carry it around easily. Surfaces of the card can be printed of information such as an advertisement, a pattern, a catalog, and daily supplies. The card further includes an unlocking member having an unlocking portion of a round-coin shape. A shank portion of the unlocking member is pivotably connected to the card body to allow the unlocking member to be moved between a first position and a second position. When the unlocking member is in the first position, the unlocking portion is folded into the card body; and when the unlocking member is in the second position, the unlocking portion sticks out of the card body and is adapted to be inserted into a slot of a trolley lock to release the trolley lock. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260700 | Latch Assembly - The present invention is directed to a latch assembly that includes a pawl assembly, a lever assembly and a lock assembly. The pawl assembly is actuated from an open position to a closed assembly by the lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a drive lever having a slot and a driven lever having a slot that is open on one end. The lock assembly has an engagement member that moves along the slot of the drive lever between an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the engagement member is received within the slot of the driven lever. When in the disengaged position, the engagement member is outside of the slot of the driven lever. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260701 | STEERING LOCKING DEVICE - A steering locking device ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260702 | Trailer Theft Deterrent Device - Disclosed is a security device to prevent trailer theft that attaches to the lug thread of a wheel hub to prevent wheel rotation or wheel mounting. The device includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, a locking lug nut that screws onto the lug thread, and a lug nut key. The outer and inner cylinders rotate around and extend beyond the locking lug nut, utilizing a design that defeats many common methods for removing wheel locks, or requires specific tools that create considerable noise and time to defeat. An optional security bar can be engaged by removing two lug nuts to prevent wheel rotation. Also disclosed is an embodiment that prevents wheel installation on a bare wheel hub. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260703 | DISC TUMBLER CYLINDER LOCK AND KEY COMBINATION - The invention relates to a disc tumbler cylinder lock and key combination. The disc tumbler cylinder lock ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260704 | CLUTCH MECHANISM FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK CYLINDERS - An improved clutch mechanism for electromechanical lock cylinders is disclosed. The aim of the invention is to improve the performance of the clutch mechanism and to increase the battery life of the motor which is included in the electromechanical lock cylinder. The improved clutch mechanism comprises an electromagnetic motor ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260705 | FIXED LOOP FILAMENT KEY RING FOR LUGGAGE AND VEHICLE KEYS AND TAGS WITH PERMANENT LOCKING FEATURE - A fixed-loop key ring having an elongated filament with a barrel-shaped head at one end and a locking element at the opposite. Engagement of the locking element in the head forms a nearly circular loop for retaining one or more objects through their eyelets. The barrel-shaped head has a longitudinal bore of decreasing width that intersects a lateral channel entering from the top of the barrel, creating a step at the bore-channel interface. The locking element may be a bifurcated tip with a tapered distal end defined by opposing steps flanking a notch, the notch/steps compressing when inserted into the bore to permit the tapered portion to pass through and into the lateral channel, yet inhibiting withdrawal when engaged to the step inside the barrel-shaped head. A flat-bladed tool may plastically deform the locking element for permanent engagement via insertion between the bifurcations through the lateral channel. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260706 | Method for production of bio-stimulant, fertilizer, soil conditioner and wind soil erosion suppressant from the vegetative polysaccharides and their compounds - A method of treating vegetative saccharides and their compounds to provide hydrolysates suitable for use as bio-stimulants, fertilizers, soil conditioners and wind soil erosion suppressants. The method comprises the step of treating the vegetative saccharides and their compounds, in series, in acid and alkali environments at temperature higher than ambient with the forced extraction of the toxins for soil and with cooking product mixing. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260707 | Using Nitrogen Containing Fertilizers Recovered from Contaminated Water for Feeding Plants and Algae - A method of using nitrates, nitrites, or ammonium recovered from contaminated water for feeding plants and algae. If required, the nitrogen waste removed from contaminated waters is treated to be converted as nitrates or nitrites to become readily absorbed by plants and algae. The use of nitrogen containing fertilizer recovered from contaminated waters to feed plants and algae is cost effective for both the process of water decontamination and the growth of plants and algae. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260708 | CONTROL SETUP DEVICE AND CONTROL SETUP METHOD - According to a certain embodiment, a control setup deice ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260709 | INTERNAL MANDREL AND METHOD - A method and system for forming a part from a workpiece including a hollow portion, using a mandrel and a conventional press such as a stamping press includes filling the hollow portion of the workpiece with a mandrel material and transforming the mandrel material to form a mandrel. The mandrel material is removable from the formed part and may be recycled to form a mandrel for another workpiece. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260710 | REGENERATIVE LAYING PIPE - A laying pipe configured for rotation about its axis in a rolling mill laying head, comprises a metal outer tube haying an entry section aligned with its axis, an intermediate section curving away from its axis, and a delivery section having a constant radius measured from its axis. A metal inner tube has entry, intermediate and delivery sections respectively lining the entry, intermediate and delivery sections of the outer tube. The inner tube is constrained against movement relative to the outer tube solely by frictional contact with the outer tube. The inner tube is movable incrementally within the outer tube in one direction in response to heating and cooling cycles during rotation of the laying pipe about its axis. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260711 | ROLLER HEMMING PROCESSING SYSTEM - Hemming dies can be mounted on the respective two clamping jigs ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260712 | Device For Forming A Work Piece - A device and method for twisting a work piece about an axis. The device includes first and second linear actuators attached to opposite sides of a shaft. The device also includes a first clamp attached to the shaft and a second clamp aligned with the first clamp along the axis. The first clamp is disposed between the linear actuators and the second clamp. Movement of the first and second linear actuators causes the shaft and first clamp to rotate about the axis while the second clamp remains in a fixed position. The method includes the steps of retaining a work piece within the first and second clamps, activating the first and second linear actuators in opposite directions causing the first clamp to rotate about the axis, and maintaining simultaneously the second clamp in a first position, whereby the work piece is twisted along the axis. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260713 | METHOD FOR FORMING A DUCT - An apparatus for forming a duct includes a bending apparatus and a support apparatus. The bending apparatus includes a table, a cut off beam, and a leaf hinged to a forward edge of the table. The cut off beam is movable toward and away from the table to clamp or release a metal web being fed forward across the table and the leaf. The cut off beam repeatedly clamps the metal web to the table while the leaf pivots toward the cut off beam to form a duct section. The support apparatus includes a cross rod movable along pivoting support arms. As the metal web is bent to form the duct section, the support arms and the cross rod are moved to internally support the duct section. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260714 | HAND OPERATED CRIMPING TOOL - A hand operated crimping tool comprising a body arranged between a distal end and a proximal end of the crimping tool, a tool head arranged distally on the crimping tool, and handles arranged proximally on the crimping tool, where at least one handle is arranged pivotally to the body, and where the tool head is arranged axially slidable along the body. A distal crimping die is arranged at the tool head and a proximal crimping die is arranged at the body between which crimping dies a workpiece is to be crimped. The movement of the handles is connected to the movement of the tool head by a mechanism, whereby the tool head is movable between a distal non-crimping position and a proximal crimping position depending on the relative position of the tool handles. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260715 | GAS ANALYZING SYSTEM - A gas analyzing system that can perform calibration without being influenced by the deterioration of span gas in a span gas supply line. An open-close device control part that receives a calibration start signal issuing an instruction to start zero calibration and span calibration, and controls an open-close device for a span gas flow path. An open-close device for a zero gas flow path, wherein if the open-close device control part receives a new calibration start signal after a predetermined time has passed since previous calibration was performed, before the span calibration is started, for a predetermined time, the open-close device control part controls the open-close device for the span gas flow path so as to open the open-close device for the span gas flow path, and thereby purges span gas that remains in the span gas flow path. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260716 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR VERIFICATION OF VALIDITY OF A PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - A method that includes comparing a first brake pressure measured at a first transducer that is part of a braking system on a lead powered unit of a distributed power (DP) system to a second brake pressure measured at a second transducer that is part of a braking system on a remote powered unit of the DP system. The method also includes determining whether the second transducer is functioning within designated operational parameters when the DP system is operating in a DP mode based on comparing the first brake pressure to the second brake pressure. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260717 | SMALL VOLUME PROVER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VARIABLE VOLUME CALIBRATION - A small volume prover (SVP) apparatus and method for providing variable volume calibration. The apparatus includes a precision bore cylinder and a piston configured with a valve arrangement in order to permit fluid to pass through an annular passage when the piston is traveling from one position to an opposite position. A position sensor and a pair of optical slot detectors can be integrated in association with the piston for continuously sensing an accurate position and stroke of the piston. The position sensor verifies the optical slot detectors at every run and provides calibration of flexible volumes as the fluid travels via the annular passage. The position sensor also checks the correct return of the piston after the flow stroke and detects the stuck mechanics. Such small volume prover apparatus associated with the position sensor can be employed for precise and fast position sensing of the piston and variable volume calibration of a fluid flow sensor. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260718 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A microfluidic device and sensing method that utilize a resonating tube configured to have sufficient sensitivity to be capable of sensing the volume of a gas present as bubbles in a liquid or the flow rate and/or density of a gas or gas mixture flowing through the tube. The tube has a freestanding tube portion supported above a surface of a substrate so as to be capable of vibrating in a plane normal to the surface of the substrate. As a gas-containing fluid flows through an internal passage of the tube, a drive signal vibrates the freestanding tube portion at a resonant frequency thereof. Coriolis-induced deflections of the freestanding tube portion are sensed relative to the substrate to produce an output corresponding to the sensed deflections, and the drive signal and/or the output are assessed to determine the volume, density and/or flow rate of the gas of the gas-containing fluid. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260719 | PHOTO-ACOUSTIC GAS SENSOR AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A photo-acoustic gas sensor and methods for producing same, the gas sensor having a resonance body and a device for detecting a vibration of the resonance body, including a device for optically detecting the location of at least one partial surface of the resonance body, wherein the resonance body and the device for detecting a vibration are disposed on exactly one substrate, the resonance body is formed by at least one first recess of the substrate, and the substrate is a semiconductor material. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260720 | SENSOR - A circuit section of a NO | 2012-10-18 |
20120260721 | AQUEOUS CHEMICAL LEAK DETECTION CABLE - Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of an aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise spirally wrapped or braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive monofilament fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260722 | LEAK TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A leak testing device includes a body portion and a purge gas supply. The body portion defines a cavity. The cavity is operable to enclose a portion of a part to be leak tested. The body portion also comprises at least one fluid port operable to deliver a purge gas to the cavity. The purge gas supply is in fluid communication with that at least one fluid port. The purge gas supply is configured to supply a purge gas through the at least one fluid port. The purge gas is operable to purge the cavity of at least a portion of an atmospheric tracer gas contained in the cavity. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260723 | LOW FRICTION RHEOMETER - An improved rheometer and rotatable sensing shaft sub-assembly therefor with flexural pivot support at two ends of the shaft, and means for allowing limited axial movement of the shaft while maintaining rigid radial support, with transducer means for extracting and signaling rotational position of the shaft based on shear stress of a fluent material contacting a spindle, cone/plate or other extension of the shaft and/or a related motor-driven member such as a cylinder. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260724 | EXHAUST PRESSURE DETECTOR - The present invention relates to an exhaust pressure measuring device, and more particularly, to an exhaust pressure measuring device that allows measurement of a change of pressure in an exhaust line in order to prevent problems caused by clogging of an exhaust line at a outletside of a dry pump and at an inletside of a scrubber, and an exhaust line at a outletside of the scrubber in a semiconductor or LCD apparatus in advance. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260725 | Test Stand Having a Vibration Damper - A rotation test stand for a test specimen includes a load device for generating a load for the test specimen, a test specimen accommodation for accommodating the test specimen and for transmitting the load to the test specimen as well as a measuring device for measuring a measured variable acting on the test specimen. Provision is furthermore made at a suitable location for a vibration damping device for damping vibrations, which arise in the test stand. The vibration amplitudes are to be reduced, in particular, by a torsional vibration damper or a linear vibration damper. The vibration damper can be disposed in the drive train or at the measuring device. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260726 | TIRE TESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides a tire testing system, including: a first rail and a second rail; a carriage assembly coupled to the first rail and the second rail such that five degrees of freedom of motion of the carriage assembly are thereby constrained; a first bogie assembly coupling the carriage assembly to the first rail such that at least lateral, pitch, and yaw motions of the carriage assembly are thereby constrained; and a second bogie assembly coupling the carriage assembly to the second rail such that at least vertical and roll motions of the carriage assembly are thereby constrained; wherein the carriage assembly translates in a direction that is tangential to the first rail. The tire testing system also includes a tire articulation system coupled to the carriage assembly, wherein the tire articulation system includes a dedicated actuator for each degree of freedom of motion of a test tire coupled thereto. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260727 | DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FLOW RATE MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A particulate filter is provided. The particulate filter includes: a plurality of sensors located in the filter; and a controller operatively connected to the sensors to determine a relative flow velocity over the sensors. A method for detecting obstructions in a filter may also be provided. The method may include: locating a sensor in a zone within a filter; connecting the sensor to a controller; monitoring the sensor with the controller; and determining whether the zone is obstructed based on data received from the sensor. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260728 | FLUID LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM - Fluid level sensor. The sensor includes first and second RFID tag antennas disposed in spaced-apart relation on the outside of a container including fluid therein. An RFID reader transmits power to, and receives backscatter power from, the first and second RFID tag antennas. A difference in backscatter power from the first and second tag antennas indicates the presence of fluid behind the second RFID tag antenna. In another aspect, a single RFID tag antenna is disposed on the outside of a container including fluid therein. An RFID reader transmits power over a selected range of frequencies to the tag antenna and receives backscatter power from the tag antenna. The tag response across all frequencies in the selected range indicates no liquid in the container while tag response in only the higher frequencies of the selected range indicates presence of fluid in the container. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260729 | Soap Dispenser Having Fluid Level Sensor - A fill level sensor for a liquid soap container or vessel has a float-bearing arm and an accelerometer that is attached to a surface of the arm to detect changes in the volume of liquid soap in the container. A feedback system then conveys fill status information based on the output of the accelerometer, such as to service personnel who may be responsible for replenishing the supply of liquid soap in the container. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260730 | Liquid Level Sender with Adjustable Counterweight - A liquid level sending unit for indicating liquid level within a container includes a mounting base adapted for mounting on a wall of a container, a support member extending from the mounting base, a float arm pivotally mounted to the support member about a pivot axis, a float connected to the float arm on one side of the pivot axis, a first counterweight located on one side of the pivot axis, and a second adjustable counterweight located on an opposite side of the pivot axis. The second counterweight is adjusted along a length of the float arm until a predetermined buoyancy weight of the float is achieved for a particular liquid to be measured. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260731 | In-Line Fuel Properties Measurement Unit - An in-line fuel properties measurement unit (IFPMU) ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260732 | SENSOR | 2012-10-18 |
20120260733 | Sensor Assemblies - The invention relates to a sensor assembly. The assembly includes a sensor body | 2012-10-18 |
20120260734 | MULTIPURPOSE SENSOR FIXING DEVICE - A multipurpose sensor fixing device includes a radial positioning mechanism, a supporting mechanism, a base, a mounting mechanism, and a parallelism adjusting member. The supporting mechanism comprises a main supporting arm and an auxiliary supporting arm, with one end of the auxiliary supporting arm connected to the main supporting arm and the other end comprising kink shaft members. The main supporting arm is connected to an end of the radial positioning mechanism to locate the auxiliary supporting arm at the inner side of the main supporting arm. The kink shaft member of the auxiliary supporting arm is inserted into a plughole of the base to form a revolute pair with the auxiliary supporting arm. The mounting mechanism is mounted at the base. The parallelism adjusting member is mounted on the main supporting arm. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260735 | INSPECTION OF PIPE INTERIOR - A method for inspecting the interior of a non-horizontal pipe includes (a) filling the pipe with a first fluid, (b) feeding a second fluid into a lower part of the pipe when the second fluid is more dense than the first fluid or into an upper part of the pipe when the second fluid is less dense than the second fluid the pipe, a meniscus forming between the first and the second fluid and moving along the pipe, (c) introducing an inspection device having an average density between the densities of the first and second fluids such that the device locates at and moves with the meniscus, (d) obtaining inspection data from the inspection device as the device moves along the pipe, (e) determining positions of the meniscus as it moves along the pipe, and (f) relating the meniscus positions to positions at which the inspection data is obtained. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260736 | METHODS, MODULES, AND SYSTEMS FOR GAIN CONTROL IN B-MODE ULTRASONIC IMAGING - A gain control method for B-mode ultrasonic imaging, a gain control module, and a B-mode ultrasonic imaging system are disclosed. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260737 | VIBRATING STRUCTURE GYROMETER WITH AT LEAST ONE TUNING FORK - Vibrating structure gyrometer with at least one tuning fork, produced by micro-machining from a thin plate, the said tuning fork comprising a pair of mobile inertial assemblies (EIM | 2012-10-18 |
20120260738 | MEASURING CELL WITH A CASING FOR HOUSING A SENSOR, IN PARTICULAR A PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - The invention relates to a measuring cell with a casing for housing a sensor, in particular a pressure transducer, in which the casing has a pressure compensation vent for the sensor; and is provided with a sealing element with an axisymmetrical circumferential surface arranged proximate an internal surface of a casing bore formed operably and complementary hereto, and that the pressure compensation vent is formed as at least one gap resistant to ignition flashovers by interaction of a strip-shaped and plane surface section extending along the casing bore on the circumferential surface of the sealing element with the internal surface of the casing bore. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260739 | BIDIRECTIONAL WIND PRESSURE DETECTING APPARATUS - Provided is a measuring apparatus capable of measuring a wind pressure, and in particular, a bidirectional wind pressure detecting apparatus having wind pressure sensors installed at an air introduction port and an air ejection port, respectively, to measure a wind pressure regardless of a direction of the air. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260740 | STRAP WITH INTEGRATED SENSORS TO MEASURE TENSION - A strap has one or more built-in sensors. The strap may be used, for example, in trucking, for securing loads inside a trailer or on the bed of a trailer. The sensors may wirelessly transmit tension data to a portable electronic device, such as a smart phone. This allows a user to monitor the tension on one or more straps without having to physically examine them. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260741 | DETERMINATION OF PIPE INTERNAL CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA - A method is provided of determining the internal cross-sectional area of a pipe along its length. The method includes the steps of: | 2012-10-18 |
20120260742 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR USE IN A FLUID MEDIUM - An ultrasonic transducer for use in a fluid medium is proposed. The ultrasonic transducer includes at least one transducer core which has at least one acoustic/electric transducer element, in particular a piezoelectric transducer element. The ultrasonic transducer furthermore includes at least one housing, at least one housing opening being at least partially sealed against the fluid medium with the aid of a sealing film which is connected to the transducer core. The sealing film has at least one expansion deformation which is configured to permit a relative movement between the transducer core and the housing. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260743 | Assembly and Method for Measuring Pourable Products - The invention relates to an assembly and method for cost-effective in-line NIR measurement, in particular for cost-effective in-line NIR measurement of ingredients, quality parameters or in general product characteristics of cereal grains, inter alia, and constituents thereof in product streams ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260744 | MONITORING HANDRAILS TO REDUCE FALLS - A monitor, which may be closely associated with a handrail, may determine the amount of force applied to the handrail. The monitor may also determine the pattern in which force is applied to the handrail in order to assess how the user is contacting the handrail. The user's application of force to the handrail can be monitored along the course of movement along the handrail and may be compared to historical usage patterns. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260745 | SENSOR DEVICE, FORCE DETECTION DEVICE, AND ROBOT - A sensor device includes a sensor element which is formed by laminating a piezoelectric substance and an electrode, a first case and a second case which house the sensor element therein, and a pressing portion which presses the sensor element in the lamination direction of the piezoelectric substance and the electrode via the first and second cases. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260746 | TORQUE SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to a torque sensor configured to axially magnetize a magnet and simplify a stator structure facing the magnet, whereby dimensions and shapes of members capable of collecting magnetism can be easily controlled to provide a torque sensor excellent in operational reliability, the torque sensor including a ring-shaped and axially-magnetized magnet connected to one of an input shaft of a steering wheel and an output shaft; and a stator including a ring-shaped body axially discrete from the magnet and a plurality of holes vertically penetrating the body, whereby structure of the torque sensor is simplified to enhance a concentrated efficiency of magnetic change. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260747 | SENSING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A sensing device can be provided with sealed and open-type chambers in various conditions for accommodating different types of sensing structural components by stacking multiple substrates, wherein the condition of a sealed chamber depends on condition taken in substrate bonding process. Owing to sealing a channel of the sealed chamber by the substrate, superior sealing performance is achieved as compared to those adopting solder or sealing material, and thus the condition of the sealed chamber can be finely controlled. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260748 | SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - Provided herein is technology relating to collecting samples of soft matter compositions, and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices and methods for collecting stool samples. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260749 | TEST DEVICE - A test device is used for testing stability of products. The test device includes a holder, a motor mounted on the holder and a supporting board mounted on the motor. The supporting board includes a supporting surface for supporting the products being tested. The supporting board connects to the motor. The motor drives the supporting board to rotate. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260750 | APPARATUS FOR MEASUING IMPURITIES ON WAFER AND METHOD OF MEASURING IMPURITIES ON WAFER - Provided are an apparatus for measuring impurities on a wafer and a method of measuring impurities on a wafer. The apparatus includes: a wafer aligning device for aligning a wafer; a loading robot for moving and loading the aligned wafer; a rotation stage for rotating the loaded wafer; a scan robot for holding a natural oxide layer etching solution for the wafer and a metallic impurity recovery solution; and a container for receiving a predetermined etching solution and a recovery solution, wherein the scan robot removes an oxide layer on an edge region of the wafer. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260751 | FIXING MEMBER, PROXIMITY SENSOR, MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF THE PROXIMITY SENSOR, AND ROTATIONALLY-CONNECTED STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ROTATIONALLY-CONNECTED STRUCTURE - A fixing member has a securing portion to be placed in a space formed between a first fixed area and a second fixed area, the second fixed area being placed facing opposite to and being apart from the first fixed area, having an opening, and not being allowed to displace relative to the first fixed area. The securing portion is formed in a shape rotatable with respect to the first fixed area around the rotational axis L that extends in a direction penetrating the opening, and has a first abutting portion abutting on the first fixed area and a plurality of second abutting portions at a plurality of positions on the circumference of the opening at the end. The plurality of the second abutting portions have inclined guide faces around the rotational axis L, the inclined guide faces inclining in circumferential direction. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260752 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR IC UNIT ENGAGEMENT - A picker assembly includes a plurality of pickers in selective variable spaced relation, a shaft having a plurality of cam plates, the cam plates co-axial with said shaft and having a variable thickness. The cam plates are in engagement with the pickers and positioned in interstitial spaces between the pickers. The selective variability in spacing is provided by rotation of the shaft such that thickness variation of the cam plates move the respective pickers along an axis parallel to the shaft. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260753 | Mechanical advantage apparatus - A Mechanical Advantage Apparatus includes a Cantilever Arm Assembly, a Cantilever Hub Assembly, and a Spoke Assembly. The Cantilever Arm Assembly is rotatably mounted to the Spoke Assembly. In some embodiments, the Mechanical Advantage Apparatus may further include a platform, and a set of supporting braces. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260754 | Universal Powerpack and Attachments - A reconfigurable power pack, that produces rotational power and can be used with separate accessories. The housing can be mounted in a first configuration with its motor facing downward and in which the housing is energized to move along a substantially horizontal extrusion. A second configuration mounts the housing is to move along a track in a deck. Other configurations are also possible. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260755 | Linear Motion Guided Screw Assembly - A linear motion screw assembly is provided herein which comprises (a) at least a first end support, (b) a screw shaft rotatably mounted to the first end support and defining a longitudinal direction, (c) a linear guide means mounted to the first end support and oriented parallel to the screw shaft, (d) a follower assembly mounted to the screw shaft and, associated therewith, an anti-rotation means in translatable contact with the guide means and movable in a longitudinal direction along the guide means, and (e) a cartridge non-rotatably mounted within said follower assembly, said cartridge including a guide nut having an axial bore through which the screw shaft is rotatably disposed. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260756 | EIGHT SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A transmission is connectable to an input member and includes an output transfer gear, first and second shaft members, first and second countershaft members, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of gears, synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260757 | Gearshift device - In a gear shift device and a method for operating a manual gearshift device of a motor vehicle including a control unit which, in a gear shift mode is adapted to resolve a recognized tooth butt condition of a gear shift device which is to be engaged positively by a starting clutch, the control unit is adapted to select a starting mode for resolving the tooth butt condition by setting a startup readiness parameter which determines a startup readiness condition as established before the tooth butt condition is resolved for initiating clutch engagement and thereby resolving the tooth butt condition and, at the same time, starting movement of the vehicle | 2012-10-18 |
20120260758 | DRIVELINE FOR FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A driveline includes a wet multi-plate clutch that can switch between a two-wheel drive state and a four-wheel drive state, and a disconnect mechanism that switches transmission/non-transmission of torque between a front differential and one of front wheels. When the driveline is switched from the two-wheel drive state to the four-wheel drive state, the wet multi-plate clutch is actuated to an engagement side, and thus the rotation of the front differential and that of the front wheels are synchronized, and after synchronization is finished, the disconnect mechanism is switched to the transmission state. After switching of the disconnect mechanism is finished, the wet multi-plate clutch is actuated to a disengagement side and returns to a standby position between a disengagement position in the two-wheel drive state and a synchronous position in which the disconnect mechanism is switched. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260759 | Vehicle Control Systems and Methods - Systems for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles such as tractors, including vehicles that have low to zero turning radius capability. Systems include steering and speed coordination systems that control the direction and speed of rotation of vehicle drive units. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260760 | JOYSTICK DEVICE - In a joystick device where a tilting operation direction of an operation shaft is detected based on positional change of a magnet relative to a magnetic sensor, the magnet being moved with tilting of the operation shaft, a slider is arranged between a base facing a board fixed to a case and a magnet holder to which the operation shaft is swingably coupled; the magnet holder is joined to the slider such that the slider guides relative movement of the holder in a first linear direction orthogonal to the axis of the operation shaft but prevents relative movement of the holder in a second linear direction orthogonal to the first direction; and a guide mechanism configured to guide movement of the slider in the second direction is provided between the slider and the base. This prevents variation in the detection accuracy regardless of tilting of the shaft. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260761 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE - An operation input device has an operation body that is provided with a handle portion and tilts about a rotation center point in a case where a user tilts an operation axis line of the handle portion, a tip end portion that is disposed at an end of the operation body and pushed in a direction to move apart from the handle portion in a direction of the operation axis line, a housing portion that houses therein the operation body and the tip end portion, and an abutment portion that is provided with an abutment surface. The tip end portion moves while abutting on the abutment surface during the tilting operation. The abutment surface is of a shape corresponding to a tilting direction of the operation body so as to guide the tip end portion during the tilting operation. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260762 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE - An operation input device includes: an operation body having a handle portion, the operation body tilting when the user tilts the operation axis line of the handle portion, and the operation body turning when the user turns the handle portion around the rotation axis line; a stopping portion that abuts on and stops the operation body so as to limit a tilting range of the operation body; a first concavo-convex portion disposed on the operation body; and a second concavo-convex portion. The second concavo-convex portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the first concavo-convex portion of the operation body when the stopping portion stops a tilting motion of the operation body. The first concavo-convex portion and the second concavo-convex portion are engaged with each other so as to restrict a turning motion of the operation body. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260763 | JOYSTICK DEVICE - In a joystick device, a rotation position detector for detecting a rotation position of a rotatable cylinder having one end coupled with a dial knob is provided between the cylinder and a case. The detector includes a drive gear provided around the cylinder, a rotary body which has a driven gear provided around its outer periphery and is in mesh with the drive gear, multiple magnets provided on the rotary body, and a magnetic sensor provided in the case to face one end portion of the rotary body to detect the rotation position of the cylinder based on positional change relative to the magnets along with rotation of the rotary body. Such arrangement enhances the degree of design freedom for arranging a magnetic sensor in the axial direction of the cylinder in detecting a rotation position of the cylinder by the sensor and reduces a necessary number of magnets. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260764 | SHIFT KNOB - Disclosed is a shift knob ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260765 | RING CAM AND FLUID-WORKING MACHINE INCLUDING RING CAM - A ring cam for a fluid-working machine is formed from a plurality of segments. The segments have piston facing surfaces together defining a working surface of the fluid-working machine. The segments comprise a leading cooperating formation which has a piston facing surface which forms part of the working surface, at a trailing end, and which is recessed from the working surface at a leading end, and a trailing cooperating formation which has a piston facing surface which forms part of the working surface at a leading end, and which is recessed from the working surface at a trailing end. The cooperating formations interlock and rollers are thereby handed over smoothly from one segment to the next irrespective of slight variations in alignment due to manufacturing tolerance or wear. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260766 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING VIBRATION IN A ROTARY SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - A method of reducing vibration in a rotary system ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260767 | BICYCLE WITH BEARING PRELOAD MECHANISM - A crankset for a bicycle that includes a first crank, a second crank, a spindle, a bearing, and a preload mechanism. Each of the first crank and the second crank has an end adapted to engage a pedal. The spindle defines an axis and includes a first end that is coupled to the first crank and a second end that is coupled to the second crank. The bearing positioned around the spindle between the first crank and the second crank to permit rotation of the spindle. The preload mechanism is coupled to the spindle between the bearing and the first crank. The preload mechanism includes a washer that extends circumferentially around the spindle and a cam member that is engageable with the washer to move the washer along the axis to preload the bearing. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260768 | AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal with automatic engagement and disengagement, including a body rotatably mounted on a pedal axle one side including a front hoop and a rear hoop, each hoop having two branches connected by a crossmember, at least one of the hoops being mounted to rotate about a geometrical axis parallel to that of the pedal and being spring-loaded toward the other hoop by spring means, the space between the hoops being adapted to receive and to clamp a cycling shoe cleat; the spring-loading means of the hoop are situated, in a direction orthogonal to the branches of the hoop, outside the space between the branches; the pedal body includes exterior arms spaced from the interior arms to form yokes having facing orifices in which two coaxial individual axles, respectively associated with each branch, are engaged and supported, and the individual axles composing the articulation axle of the rotary hoop. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260769 | LUBRICATING TRANSFER TUBE - An example lubricating transfer tube assembly includes a transfer tube having a bore extending from a fluid inlet portion to a fluid outlet portion. The transfer tube is configured to communicate a fluid through the bore between the fluid inlet portion and the fluid outlet portion within a gearbox. The transfer tube defines a spray aperture extending from the bore to an outer surface of the transfer tube. The spray aperture is configured to communicate at least some of the fluid from the bore to an area of the gearbox. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260770 | STARTER FOR VEHICLE - The starter includes an electromagnetic switch includes a first solenoid for pushing out the pinion shaft to an engine side and a second solenoid for opening and closing a main contact through which a current is supplied to a motor. The first and second solenoids are disposed coaxially with the pinion shaft. The first and second plungers included in the first and second solenoids, respectively are disposed overlapping with each other in the axial direction of the starter such that a rear portion of the first plunger enters inside the second plunger when they are deenergized. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260771 | HOMOGENIZATION OF MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL AFTER REMELTING UNDER A LAYER OF SLAG - A method of fabricating a stainless martensitic steel includes a step of electroslag remelting of an ingot of the steel then a step of cooling the ingot. Before the skin temperature of the ingot falls below the martensitic transformation temperature Ms of the steel, the ingot from electroslag remelting is placed in a furnace with an initial temperature T | 2012-10-18 |
20120260772 | Method and System for Processing an Iron Ore Tailings Byproduct - Methods and systems for processing an iron ore tailings byproduct are described. In one embodiment, a method for processing an iron ore tailings byproduct includes sizing particles within a slurry of the iron ore tailings byproduct to separate particles from the slurry having a dimension less than a predetermined size. After sizing, the method may further include centrifugating the particles less than the predetermined size into centrifugated concentrate and tails portions. The centrifugated concentrate portion may be separated into separated concentrate and tails portions. Finally, in certain embodiments, the separated concentrate portion may be de-watered to a remaining composition of matter comprising iron in greater proportion than in the iron ore tailings byproduct. Generally, using the systems and methods described herein, iron that would have otherwise been un-recovered is extracted from the iron ore tailings byproduct. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260773 | OPERATION METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY STIRRING CHROME-CONTAINING MOLTEN IRON - A method for stirring chrome-containing molten iron comprises mechanically stirring chrome-containing molten iron contained in a refining vessel by the use of an impeller having a rotation axis in the vertical direction where the refining vessel is such that the horizontal cross section of the inner wall thereof is circular around the central axis of the vessel in the vertical direction and the impeller, as integrated with the axial rod covered with a refractory, rotates around the central axis of the axial rod, as the rotation axis thereof. The stirring mode is regularly or irregularly switched between a concentric stirring of the molten iron in a state where the rotation axis of the impeller is centered in the central axis of the vessel and an eccentric stirring of the molten iron in a state where the rotation axis of the impeller is decentered from the central axis of the vessel. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260774 | EXTRACTION OF GALLIUM AND/OR ARSENIC FROM GALLIUM ARSENIDE - Extracting gallium and/or arsenic from materials comprising gallium arsenide is generally disclosed. In some example embodiments, a material comprising gallium arsenide may be exposed to a first heating condition to form a first exhaust. The first exhaust may be directed to an arsenic collection bed including aluminum, which may form aluminum arsenide. The material including gallium arsenide may be exposed to a second heating condition and/or a vacuum may be applied, which may form a second exhaust. The second exhaust may be directed to a gallium collection bed including aluminum, which may form gallium alloys of aluminum. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260775 | FLEX-HEAD WRENCH - A wrench including a handle having a first yoke at a first end and a first plurality of tool heads coupled to the first yoke at a first pivot axis, at least a first tool head of the first plurality of tool heads having a drive cavity. Each tool head of the first plurality of tool heads is pivotable about the first pivot axis independently of the other tool heads of the first plurality of tool heads. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260776 | SOCKET AND HANDLE TOOL SET - A socket and handle tool set facilitates the access of the socket to an obstructed fastener. Each socket provides a fastener receptacle to grip the fastener upon which the socket operates. Each socket splits open vertically along a vertical hinge. Specific embodiments provide a selectively latchable and unlatchable socket latch. Gear teeth are disposed around the circumference of at least a portion of the external perimeter of each socket. The gear teeth engage complimentary gear teeth that are disposed within the handle of the handle component of the tool set. The handle provides a socket holder and a socket drive mechanism disposed in the socket holder to engage the gear teeth of the socket. Additionally, the handle component of the tool set provides a driver tool receptacle distal from the socket handle to receive a driver tool to operate the socket drive mechanism. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260777 | PROTECTIVE GRIPPING SLEEVE ON ROTATING TOOL EXTENSION ARM - A gripping sleeve slides onto a ratchet extension arm shaft. A proximal and a distal collar affixed to the ratchet extension arm prevent sliding or wobbling of the sleeve. The sleeve is gripped by a user to allow the user to steady and guide the tool head attached to the extension arm, which rotates freely within the sleeve. The user grips the sleeve with a bare or a gloved hand without damage to the hand or glove. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260778 | CUTTING TOOL HOLDER, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MACHINED PRODUCT USING THE SAME - A cutting tool holder includes a pressing member with a pressing part and an inserting part, a holder body, a head member including a first fixing section which is divided into a first front end region and a first rear end region, and has a first fixing hole for inserting the inserting part of the pressing member and a contact part pressed by the pressing part of the pressing member, at a portion of a first surface close to the first front end region in reference to the first rear end region; and a second fixing section divided into a second front end region and a second rear end region in which the first rear end region of the first fixing section and the second rear end region are connected to each other so that a fixing space extending from the second rear end region to the second front end region is located between the second fixing section and a second surface different from the first surface in the first fixing section. The contact part includes a first contact portion located close to the first rear end region and a second contact portion located close to the first front end region in reference to a midpoint of the first fixing hole. An area of the second contact portion is larger than an area of the first contact portion. A cutting tool including the cutting tool holder, and a method of manufacturing a machined product using the cutting tool are also provided. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260779 | Steady rest - A steady rest for centering a rotationally symmetrical workpiece in a space, the rest comprising two housing halves arranged at a distance from one another and connected together, a plate-shaped middle piece disposed between the two housing halves, the middle piece being mounted in the housing halves by means of an actuator piston which can be moved in an axial direction to the workpiece, two linear guide grooves disposed in both opposite large-surface end faces of the middle piece, with the guide grooves running in a cross-shaped arrangement and at an angle to a movement direction of the middle piece, two outer steady rest arms, each mounted in one of the linear guide grooves of the middle piece in a movable arrangement, and a middle steady rest arm attached to the middle piece between the outer steady rest arms. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260780 | Foil Cutting Tools for Sheet Metal Processing Machines and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a tool for a sheet metal processing machine for penetrating a foil disposed on a surface of workpiece to be processed includes a rotatably supported ball for cutting the foil by rolling the ball along the workpiece. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260781 | LOGIC CONTROL FOR FAST-ACTING SAFETY SYSTEM - Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260782 | POWER EQUIPMENT WITH DETECTION AND REACTION SYSTEMS - Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260783 | ROTATING SPINDLE FOR A RECIPROCATING SAW - A reciprocating saw including a housing and a reciprocating shaft supported within the housing. The reciprocating shaft has a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A cutting blade is provided at the first end of the reciprocating shaft. A drive mechanism provided at a second end of the reciprocating shaft is configured to drive the reciprocating shaft in a substantially reciprocating motion relative to the housing while at the same time allowing the reciprocating shaft to substantially rotate about the longitudinal axis of the reciprocating shaft independent of the housing. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260784 | PRESS WORKING METHOD AND PRESS WORKING APPARATUS - A press working method for processing a heated workpiece includes a punching process of punching the heated workpiece using a working tool in a state of urging the workpiece by a pad, a retreating process of retreating the working tool from the punched workpiece, and a holding process of holding the punched workpiece in a state of being urged by the pad after the retreating process. | 2012-10-18 |
20120260785 | POWER TOOL SAFETY MECHANISMS - A sensing mechanism ( | 2012-10-18 |
20120260786 | SANDWICH HOLDER AND KNIFE GUIDE - A sandwich holder and knife guide for cutting a sandwich while maintaining the ingredients in place includes a base, a pair of upwardly extending parallel walls with an aligned slit in each of the walls for guiding a knife through a sandwich, a transparent dome with a slit aligned with the slits in the walls, a knife, a support frame, a pair of tapes disposed on opposite sides of the slits and each of the tapes extending across the support frame in a parallel relationship with the slits and one end of each of the tapes is coiled upon a retractable coil for maintaining the tapes under tension so that the tapes when extended and placed on top of the sandwich retain the sandwich and its fillings in place when the sandwich is cut. | 2012-10-18 |