43rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120267344 | WELDED COMPONENT, A WELDED GAS TURBINE COMPONENT, AND A PROCESS OF WELDING A COMPONENT - A welded component, a welded gas turbine component, and a process of welding a component are disclosed. The welded component includes a first alloy, a second alloy, and a weld positioned between the first alloy and the second alloy. The weld is formed by a first shim and a second shim being beam welded. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267345 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT - Apparatus for manufacturing a component and a method of manufacturing a component. The method comprises the steps of directing a beam of energy to heat a working region of a substrate and adjusting the cross sectional shape of the beam to thereby generate a variety of predetermined cross sectional shapes of working region while the beam is being directed onto the substrate. Thus the distribution of energy delivered to the substrate is controlled during the manufacturing process. The cross sectional shape and area of the beam is repeatedly monitored and compared to a library of predetermined cross sectional shape(s) and area(s). | 2012-10-25 |
20120267346 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for removing native oxides from a substrate surface is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a support assembly. In one embodiment, the support assembly includes a shaft coupled to a disk-shaped body. The disk-shaped body includes an upper surface, a lower surface and a cylindrical outer surface. A flange extends radially outward from the cylindrical outer surface. A fluid channel is formed in the disk-shaped body and is coupled to the heat transfer fluid conduit of the shaft. A plurality of grooves formed in the upper surface are coupled by a hole to the vacuum conduit of the shaft. A gas conduit formed through the disk-shaped body couples the gas conduit of the shaft to the cylindrical outer surface of the disk-shaped body. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267347 | Method for welding workpieces made of highly heat-resistant superalloys, including a particular mass feed rate of the welding filler material - A welding method for welding workpieces made of highly heat-resistant superalloys is provided. The method includes generating a heat input zone on the workpiece surface by means of a heat source, feeding welding filler material into the heat input zone by means of a feeding device, and generating a relative motion between the heat source and the feeding device on one hand and the workpiece surface on the other hand by means of a conveying device. Furthermore, according to the welding method, the mass feed rate is ≦350 mg/min. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267348 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF LASER BEAM SPATIAL INTENSITY PROFILE - A thin beam directional crystallization system configured to process a substrate comprises a laser configured to produce laser light, the laser configured to have a high energy mode and a low energy mode. The high energy mode is configured to produce light energy sufficient to completely melt a substrate coated with amorphous silicon film, while the low energy mode is configured to produce light energy that is not sufficient to completely melt a substrate coated with amorphous silicon film. The system further comprises beam shaping optics configured to convert the laser light emitted from the laser into a long thin beam with a short axis and a long axis, a stage configured to support the substrate and film, and a translator coupled with the stage, the translator configured to advance the substrate and film so as to produce a step size in conjunction with the firing of the laser. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267349 | JOINING DEVICE FOR NON-POSITIVE JOINING BY MEANS OF A FILLER MATERIAL USING SENSORS - A joining device for a bonded connection by means of a filler material has a feeding device for a wire as the filler material, which is configured to feed the wire during operation of the joining device at a predetermined speed of advance, and a guiding device for an energy beam with at least two partial beams for the melting of the wire. The joining device has a first measuring sensor for detecting a lateral deflection of the wire and a second measuring sensor for detecting a quantity related to the advancement of the wire, wherein the guiding device for the energy beam is connected to the first and the second measuring sensor and configured such that the energy beam is deflected and/or focused in dependence on the output signals of the first and second measuring sensor. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267350 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH GAUSSIAN PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling tapered holes in workpieces with laser pulses is presented which uses defocused laser pulses to machine the holes with specified taper and surface finish while maintaining specified exit diameters and improved system throughput. A system is described which can also drill holes with the desired taper and surface finish without requiring defocused laser pulses. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267351 | METHOD FOR DICING WAFER STACK - A method for dicing a wafer stack having a first wafer and a second wafer stacked under the first wafer includes the steps of cutting the first wafer by a cutting blade to form a first cutting location on the first wafer, then cutting the first wafer by a laser stealth dicing process to form a second cutting location on the first wafer, and then removing the portion defined by the first and second cutting locations. In this way, it can avoid the to-be-removed portion from flying off from the first wafer during cutting. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267352 | Apparatus for the thermal processing of a workpiece - An apparatus for the thermal processing of a workpiece with a thermal processing tool that is adjustable perpendicularly to the workpiece surface has a drive for adjusting the work distance. The drive is in operative communication with the processing tool or part of it, and is configured as a voice coil actuator, comprising a magnet producing a magnetic field, and a coil in the magnetic field. The magnet and coil are movable relative to each other along a movement axis in response to an electric current. To provide a drive for a thermal processing machine that affords a compact structural form and high machine dynamics, the magnet has a cavity, which has arranged therein the processing tool, or a part thereof, which is mechanically connected to the voice coil actuator. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267353 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TEMPERED FLUID - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for tempering the temperature of a liquid in a fluid conducting system. More particularly, the invention relates to tempering the temperature of water supplied to a fixture from a water heater in a fluid conducting system. In some embodiments, the invention includes a restrictor for decreasing the fluid pressure in one of the hot inlet or cold inlet of the mixing valve. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267354 | RADIANT HEATING SYSTEM FOR VEHICULAR USE - A radiant heating system for vehicular use which is attached to an interior member of a passenger compartment, has a heating means for generating radiant heat, a protective member which is arranged at a passenger compartment side from the heating means and which prevents a driver from contacting the heating means, and supporting members which support the protective member, wherein the front surface of the protective member is provided with a plurality of projecting members, the supporting members are provided so as to form an air space at an opposite side of the protective member from the compartment side, the protective member flexes when the driver pushes against one of the projecting members, projecting members which adjoin the pushed member tilt to the pushed member side, and the distances between the front ends of the pushed projecting member and the adjoining projecting members become smaller. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267355 | ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The electric heating system, in particular for a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, is provided with a heating module. The heating module is provided with an electrically insulating, heat conducting ceramic substrate which has a heating zone and a control zone which are spaced apart from one another. The heating module comprises an electrical resistance heating element which is arranged on the ceramic substrate, in the heating zone thereof, and which is embodied as a resistance heating conductor which is mounted on the ceramic substrate. Further, the heating module comprises a transistor for controlling the current through the resistance heating conductor, wherein the transistor and other optionally present electrical components and conductor tracks are arranged in the control zone on the ceramic substrate. The heating module is provided with a first cooling element which is thermally coupled to the heating zone of the ceramic substrate. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267356 | GROUNDING STRUCTURE, AND HEATER AND CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A ground structure for a PECVD apparatus includes a ground connector is positioned in a receiving portion of a ground mount that is connected to an electrical reservoir. A cylindrical ground clamp holds the ground connector and includes an opening portion along a sidewall in a longitudinal direction. An outer surface of the ground connector makes contact with an inner surface of the ground clamp. A pair of stumbling portions are folded from an outer surface of the ground clamp and spaced apart from each other by a width of the opening portion. A ground wiring is connected to the ground clamp and the ground mount, and the ground current flows to the ground mount via the ground clamp by the ground wiring, thus the ground current is grounded to the electrical reservoir. Accordingly, the electric arc is prevented between the ground connector and the ground clamp. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267357 | HEATING INSTALLATION AND REFLECTING DEVICE FOR A HEATING INSTALLATION - The installation ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267358 | INDUCTION HEATED HAIR ROLLERS - A hair roller which can be heated by induction has a cylindrical core ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267359 | SYNCHRONOUS FULL-BRIDGE OSCILLATOR - An electronic high frequency induction heater driver, for a variable spray fuel injection system, uses a zero-voltage switching oscillator that utilizes a full H-bridge topology wherein the semiconductor switches are synchronized within the bridge for function. The induction heater driver, upon receipt of a turn-on signal, multiplies a supply voltage through a self-oscillating series resonance, wherein one component of the tank resonator circuit comprises an induction heater coil magnetically coupled to an appropriate loss component so that fuel inside a fuel component is heated to a desired temperature. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267360 | ROTARY TYPE MICROWAVE HEATING FURNACE AND HEATING METHOD THEREOF - A rotary type microwave heating furnace of the present disclosure includes a cavity configured to form an airtight space to which the microwave is radiated, a microwave generation apparatus configured to radiate the microwave to the inside of the cavity, a heating element rotatably installed within the cavity in a tilted posture and configured to have the target heating subject received therein, a target heating subject supply apparatus configured to sequentially supply the target heating subjects to the heating element, a heating element rotation apparatus configured to supply power for rotating the heating element, and a control unit configured to control the amount of the target heating subject, supplied from the target heating subject supply apparatus, and the rotary velocity of the heating element performed by the heating element rotation apparatus. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267361 | ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING ACCORDING TO AN EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY TRANSFER - A method of delivering energy to an object in a cavity may include transmitting electromagnetic energy to the cavity at a plurality of frequencies. At each of the plurality of frequencies, the method may also include determining an efficiency of energy transfer into the object and adjusting power transmitted at each of the plurality of frequencies such that a multiplicative product of the efficiency and the power transmitted is substantially constant across each of the plurality of frequencies. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267362 | Expanding Garbage Receptacle - A garbage receptacle made of a plurality of side walls, where at least one side wall is connected to a hinge, which allows the side wall to fold outward, decreasing the resistance between the garbage bag and receptacle, making it less strenuous to remove the garbage bag. Built in obstructions block side walls from folding in or out too far and with the use of elastic and/or magnetic materials, the side walls return to their default upright positions. The position of the side walls can be controlled by hand, pedal or handle. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267363 | Insulation Box Having Two Boards and a Spring Disposed Between the Boards - An insulation box includes: a case body with a receiving space and an opening, and a door board for covering the opening; wherein the door board includes stacked inner and outer boards, and springs are disposed therebetween to provide buffering and tightening effects. When the opening is covered by the door board for a signal test, the inner board can be properly adjusted to completely seal up the opening of the insulation box, thereby preventing signals from being lost. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267364 | POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT SYSTEM - An external power supply housing configured for multiple mounting options. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises channels configured to accept straps for mounting said housing to a support structure by means of those straps. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises threaded inserts configured to mount said housing to a support structure by means of threaded fasteners. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises a snap engagement portion configured to snap engage a mating power supply caddy for mounting the housing to the caddy. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267365 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH POCKETS - A collapsible container having four tension-loop panels covered by flexible material with each panel joined to two other panels to form an enclosure with opposing top and bottom panels and two opposing side panels, the container having two flexible ends each located on opposing ends of the frames and attached to a plurality of the frames, the container comprises an opening in the one of the panels and at least one interior pocket having two opposing sides with each side fastened to a flexible side panel or flexible end, the interior pocket having an open top. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267366 | FOLDABLE STORAGE BOX - A foldable storage box comprises a soft walled body open at its top end and closed at the opposing end, a top frame being mounted with the walled body and contiguous to the open top end, and a bottom frame being mounted with the walled body and contiguous to the closed opposing end; wherein the top frame are provided with attachment elements respectively on its bottom and side surfaces, the bottom frame are provided with attachment elements respectively on its top and side surfaces, such that separate boxes can be held in stacks or side by side with the attachment elements. A plurality of supporting bars are provided within the walled body to each serve as a support between the top and bottom frames to form a container. The supporting bars can be detached from the both frames to enable the walled body to be folded into a flat pack. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267367 | TIGHT CONNECTION AND TIGHT TRANSFER BETWEEN TWO HOUSINGS IN VIEW OF AN ASEPTIC TRANSFER THEREBETWEEN - A device for a tight connection between a first housing ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267368 | DISPOSABLE LID HAVING POLYMER COMPOSITE OF POLYOLEFIN AND MINERAL FILLER - Disposable lid comprises a thermoformed sheet in the shape of a lid for a hot beverage container. The sheet comprises a polymer composite of a polyolefin and at least one mineral filler. The sheet has a thickness less than about 0.035 inches and a heat deflection temperature at least comparable to that of high impact polystyrene. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267369 | STORAGE CONTAINER - Provided is a storage container including a container body having a wall portion and a bottom portion, the container body is configured for airtight storage of material. The storage container further includes a lid member for air-tightly covering the container body, the lid member having a channel defined about the perimeter thereof. A molded silicone seal is mounted in the channel, and is configured to sealingly engage the upper perimeter of the wall portion when the lid is placed on the container body. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267370 | FUEL DISPENSING UNIT WITH HINGED DOOR - The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267371 | MANWAY COVER WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED VENT - A venting solution to large storage tanks is disclosed wherein a manway cover is formed with a vent, eliminating the need to affix a vent to the wall of the tank and allowing standardized manway covers with different vent sizes to be applied either in a retrofit or in new tanks. The covers can be formed two at a time to increase production, and can be fitted with a larger vent than would otherwise be practical with some tank diameters. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267372 | Plastic Closure with Enhanced Performance - A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267373 | Drum Band Assembly - A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum. The drum band assembly includes a band having a first free end and a second free end and an attachment device connected to the band, wherein the attachment device is adapted for removably attaching the band to the drum. The drum band assembly further includes a lid mounting device attached to the lid and the band, wherein the lid mounting device is adapted to allow the lid to open and close on the drum. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267374 | Method and Package for Displaying Magnetic Tool Container - A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267375 | Waste Receptacle Having Sealed Replacement Liner Storage - Disclosed is a combined trash receptacle and replacement receptacle liner storage compartment. The receptacle comprises a structure having upstanding sidewalls forming an interior adapted to store refuse within a disposable liner. The base of the interior forms a divider shelf having a removable lid, whereby access to a lower cavity below the divider is provided. The cavity is an enclosed volume bounded by the upstanding receptacle sidewalls, interior divider and receptacle base surface, wherein the cavity provides a sealable storage compartment for storing replacement liners while separating the cavity from the interior portion of the receptacle. The replacement bags are thus shielded from fluid or solid refuse that may leak from a liner within the receptacle, while access into the cavity is granted via a divider access door. The divider may be formed from the receptacle sidewalls or is removably attachable thereto via a latching means around the divider periphery. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267376 | TANK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A CROP SPRAYER - A crop sprayer comprises a main frame including a first elongated frame rail and a second elongated frame rail that are spaced apart from each other. A first elongated tank support is secured in fixed relation to the first elongated frame rail and includes a first elongated convex support surface. A second elongated tank support is secured in fixed relation to second elongated frame rail and includes a second elongated convex support surface. The second elongated tank support is spaced apart from the first elongated tank support to define a sump space therebetween. The crop sprayer includes a product tank defining a first cavity that is configured to contain a first quantity of fluid therein. The product tank includes i) a first elongated concave support surface, and ii) a second elongated concave support surface. The first elongated convex support surface is positioned in mating contact with the first elongated concave support surface. The second elongated convex support surface is positioned in mating contact with the second elongated concave support surface. The first elongated concave support surface and second elongated concave support surface define a product sump portion of the product tank. The product sump portion is at least partially positioned in the sump space. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267377 | CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING A DEFINED LEAKAGE PATH - Cylindrical pressure vessel with an internal body enclosed by an external body, with a cylindrical section closed by end caps and with the internal body and external body kept separate from each other to avoid a transfer of shear forces, wherein at least one end cap is connected only with the external body and contacts, with an overlap section intruding into the internal body, the inside surface of the internal body, with a seal arranged in the overlap section that contacts an interior circumferential surface of the internal body, and with at least one recess serving as a defined leakage path in case of an expansion of the external body relative to the internal body being arranged on the side of the seal facing away from the interior chamber, in the interior circumferential surface of the internal body that encloses the overlap section of the end cap. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267378 | Ice Cup - A stackable, self-standing, liquid-tight, disposable drinking cup to keep ice separated from a beverage in the cup to permit cooling without resultant dilution. A collapsible plastic film liner is secured to certain inner cup surfaces to provide a flexible wall for dividing the interior into two separate areas. The liner forms a pocket with an expandable top edge which may be pulled away from the cup body to hold ice. The pocket may be made of one film layer with the edges of the pocket attached to the cup body. Alternatively, the pocket may be made of two layers joined by a heat sealed seam with the film layer next to the cup body attached to the cup wall at least along a portion of the top edge. The container body may be manufactured from conventional materials. Conventional cup dispensers, beverage dispensers, cup lids, and straws may be utilized without modification of design. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267379 | Instant Drink Hot Beverage Container - A beverage container composed of a heat conductive outer shell, an insulated inner container, and a lid that together interlock so as to create a channel along the inside wall of the outer shell. The beverage container is designed such that when tilted for consumption, liquid is funneled up from the base of the insulated inner container through the channel to the lip. The heat conductive outer shell cools the beverage in transit through the channel by absorbing the heat and radiating it into the ambient environment. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267380 | Transmission box for Reticle POD - A transmission box using AMHS for transferring reticle pod is provided, wherein an OHT (Overhead Hoist Transfer) system is disposed on the transmission box to perform mechanical transferring of the reticle pod for greatly reducing risks of damaging reticles caused by operators when transferring, streamlining the allocation of operators, and thus decreasing the time needed for process to complete. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267381 | Container - A container forming assembly and method includes receiving a parison within a cavity of a mold, enclosing the parison within the mold having a wall with a recess, inflating the parison in the mold to form a blow molded container where the blow molded container has a sidewall, a movable region formed at the recess, and a hinge circumscribing an interface between the sidewall and the movable region, and moving or repositioning the movable region toward an interior of the blow molded container about the hinge before filling. The movable region can form a deep-set grip. Further, multiple movable regions can be provided, each of which may form respective deep-set grips. The container shape can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267382 | PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods for storing and carrying personal item. In one embodiment, the storage container is nested within a pair of opposing hooks in a stowed position. In a deployed position, the container can be rotated relative to each of the hooks. Further, one of the hooks can be moved to a deployed position such that the apparatus can be hung from the deployed hook, and further such that an object such as a coat or a purse can be suspended from the second hook. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267383 | TOTE BAG WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ORNAMENTAL SECURING MECHANISM AND SYSTEM THEREFORE - A securing system for a container includes a securing system and an ornamental system selectively securable thereto for operably enabling a multitude of adaptive attractant features for greater expression of individuality. The securing system includes opposing elements effective to releasably secure opposing open side elements of the container against an unintended opening. The ornamental system includes an attractant feature and may optionally include additional attractant systems for presentation of a sound, a scent, a motion, or a secure access function. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267384 | GUIDE - A guide for an insertable top lid for a drinking cup is provided. The guide includes a tongue extending from an insertable top lid for display and a slot in a lid. The tongue and the slot are complementary, ensuring a desired orientation of the top lid. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267385 | CONTAINER WITH GRIPS - The invention provides for containers having grips and structure. More specifically, such ergonomic grips and structure enable a human's ability to lift and hold such containers easily and without significant strain on a human's body resulting from physical stress of a the container itself and/or a weighted load within the container. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267386 | Method for Making A Flexible Packaging Structure With A Built-In Opening and Reclose Feature - A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267387 | Transformable Dispenser - A transformable towel dispenser is presented that can be quickly transformed from a low profile shipping form into full, ready to dispense form in a substantially tool free manner. The transformability of the dispenser allows the dispenser to be shipped and stored in much smaller space than that for ready to dispense units. Alternatively, more dispensers can be shipped in the same volume container. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267388 | Substantially Rigid Collapsible Liner and Flexible Gusseted or Non-Gusseted Liners and Methods of Manufacturing the Same and Methods for Limiting Choke-Off in Liners - The present disclosure relates to a blow-molded, rigid collapsible liner that can be suitable particularly for smaller storage and dispensing systems. The rigid collapsible liner may be a stand-alone liner, e.g., used without an outer container, and may be dispensed from a fixed pressure dispensing can. Folds in the rigid collapsible liner may be substantially eliminated, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated with pinholes, weld tears, and overflow. The present disclosure also relates to flexible gusseted or non-gusseted liners, which is scalable in size and may be used for storage of up to 200 L or more. The flexible gusseted liner may be foldable, such that the liner can be introduced into a dispensing can. The liner can be made of thicker materials, substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated pinholes, and may include more robust welds, substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated weld tears. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267389 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING BENEFICIAL LIQUIDS AT A CONSISTENT RATE - An apparatus for providing controlled delivery of a beneficial agent is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a water chamber and a filter to produce filtered water by removing impurities from water introduced into the water chamber. A water-transporting membrane transports filtered water from the water chamber to an extraction chamber, thereby expanding the extraction chamber. The extraction chamber contains an osmagent that provides the driving force to pull the filtered water through the water-transporting membrane. As the extraction chamber expands, a dispensing chamber containing a beneficial agent contracts. This causes the beneficial agent to be expelled through a port in communication with the dispensing chamber. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267390 | COSMETICS CONTAINER - The invention relates to a cosmetic container including a piston in which content contained in the container always reaches a content inlet of an airless discharge pump as the piston rises upward along and on an inner wall of the container with operation of the airless discharge pump. More specifically, the invention relates to such a cosmetic container in which content amount remaining in the container is indicated in association with the rising movement of the piston. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267391 | COSMETIC CONTAINER HAVING AN AIRLESS PUMP AND ENABLING THE QUANTITY OF CONTENT REMAINING IN THE CONTAINER TO BE CHECKED - The invention relates to a cosmetic container with an airless discharge pump, and, more specifically, relates to a cosmetic container with an airless discharge pump in which content amount remaining in the container or content exhaustion level can be confirmed without a separate operation before the content in the container has been completely exhausted and further the state when the content in the container has been completely exhausted can be clearly indicated. To this end, with this cosmetic container, the content exhaustion level is indicated based on changes in projection definition with which the indicator is projected to the transparent window when the transparent compression disk approaches the indicator. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267392 | INTERACTIVE HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER AND METHOD - An interactive hand. sanitizer dispenser and method are disclosed. An example dispenser has a stand, and a housing supported by the stand. The housing has an interactive environment with a tubing for entertaining and dispensing hand sanitizer. An example method includes housing an interactive environment with a tubing for entertaining and dispensing waterless hand sanitizer. The method also includes moving a plurality of marbles in the tubing, and dispensing a quantity of the waterless hand sanitizer as the marbles moving through the tubing pass under a portion of at least one reservoir. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267393 | FITMENT AND POUCH FOR CONNECTION TO A PROBE AND PUMP-OUT METERING SYSTEM - A package for enabling the dispensing (metering of) a flowable material by use of dispensing apparatus is disclosed. The package is a flexible bag or pouch having an internal cavity in which the flowable material is disposed and a fitment through which the flowable material is metered. The fitment is arranged to receive a probe of the dispensing apparatus and includes a first valve to prevent the flowable material from exiting through the fitment until the fitment is connected to the probe. The probe includes a second valve which opens when the probe is connected to the fitment and which closes when the probe is disconnected from the fitment. The disconnection of the probe from the fitment causes the first valve to close. The fitment also includes an anti-blocking member which prevents the walls of the package from collapsing to block the fitment when the flowable material is metered out. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267394 | IMPRESSION MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a device suitable for the delivery of dental materials, such as impression material. The device disclosed herein includes a cartridge that has at least two separate pouches and a spout. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267395 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A beverage cartridge for use in a beverage dispensing system, comprising a housing, and located within the housing, a container for accommodating a beverage-related fluid substance and a pump; a drive port via which a driving torque may be delivered to the pump; and a fluid outlet port via which the fluid substance may be pumped from the cartridge; wherein the fluid outlet port and the drive port are located on the same side of the housing. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267396 | FOAM DISPENSER HAVING SELECTIVELY PRESSURIZED CONTAINER - A dispenser is provided including a dispenser housing that receives disposable refill units that are to be replaced when empty. The dispenser housing includes an air compressor and an inflation plug. The inflation plug includes a needle having an outlet and further includes a vent valve in fluid communication with the outlet. The inflation plug is fluidly associated with the air compressor such that the air compressor selectively advances air to the vent valve and to the outlet of the needle. The disposable refill includes a container having an interior with a liquid portion and air portion therein. The container further includes a plug receipt, and the inflation plug of the dispenser housing engages the plug receipt such that the outlet of the needle communicates with the interior of the container. The air compressor injects air into the interior of the container through the outlet of the needle to increase the pressure inside the container, and the vent valve of the inflation plug opens if the pressure of the container rises above a set threshold. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267397 | FIXED QUANTITY DISCHARGE SQUEEZE CONTAINER - A container body ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267398 | Airless Pump and Cosmetic Container Having the Same - An airless pump and a cosmetic container including the same. The airless pump includes a nozzle of a head and a compression cylinder disposed between the storage container and the nozzle. A sealing cap fixes the compression cylinder. A piston valve and a piston are fastened into an inner compression chamber inside the compression cylinder. An operation pipe is disposed above the sealing cap in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which an operation button is pushed. The operation pipe is actuated and drives the piston and piston valve in the perpendicular direction. A spring is disposed between the operation pipe and the sealing cap. A slider axially is axially coupled to the operation pipe in the perpendicular direction. The slider is actuated by the operation button to horizontally reciprocate in a direction, thereby driving the operation pipe in the perpendicular direction. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267399 | Manually Operated Pump Comprising an Assembly for Pressurization and Dispensing of Fluid - A manually operated pump for pressurized dispensing of a fluid product, designed to be fastened to the mouth of a container containing the product, wherein the ensemble of the stem, spring, piston, and retention element form a unitary assembly that can be coupled to cup-shaped body of said pump. Said pump includes also a member for connection of the unitary assembly to the cup-shaped body; wherein the connection member includes a shaped portion for retention of the collar that projects from the stem, the portion preventing the exit of the stem from the cup-shaped body when the unitary assembly is inserted into the cup-shaped body. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267400 | Mister water cap - The present invention relates generally to a replacement cap for disposable water bottles with drinking spout and a mist sprayer. More particularly it discloses a unique flexible thread arrangement to allow it to fit on both US and European standard bottle threads. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267401 | Powder Measuring and Dispensing Apparatus - A powder dispensing apparatus for storing and dispensing a measured predetermined amount of powder substance having a bottom housing chamber, a middle chamber, a removable, rotatable measuring device, a tapered top chamber, and a cap. The top end of the bottom housing chamber is engageable with the bottom end of the middle chamber, the top end of the middle chamber is engageable with the bottom end of the tapered top chamber, and the top end of the tapered top chamber is engageable with the cap or a liquid receptacle. The measuring device is slidably engageable with the internal chamber of the middle chamber and has an open cavity for measuring and dispensing a powder substance. The open cavity receives a measured predetermined amount of powder substance from the bottom housing chamber and upon rotation of the measuring device; the powder substance is dispensed from the open cavity through the tapered top chamber to a liquid receptacle. The measuring device has a locking tooth and spring mechanism which engages with the locking ring of the middle chamber. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267402 | GRIP AND HANDS-FREE SUPPORT FOR MULTIMEDIA DEVICES - An accessory that attaches to an electronic multimedia device | 2012-10-25 |
20120267403 | Tool Safety Wrist Strap - Described herein is a device for securing a tool to the wrist of a user by a cord to prevent dropping the tool while still allowing use of the tool. The device further comprises removable means for securing the tool to the cord such that the cord may be removed from the tool, or from the wrist. The device further comprises an elastic cord to prevent injury to the wrist if the tool is dropped by minimizing shock to the wrist as the tool reaches the end of the cord length during the fall. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267404 | Modular Vehicle-Mounted Storage System - A modular vehicular storage system includes a sub-frame coupleable to a vehicle chassis. The sub-frame is selectively configurable between an expanded and retracted position to accommodate a variety of vehicle widths. At least one storage element, such as a storage container, is mountable to the sub-frame for securing a number of items. The storage container may include a base and a cover movably coupled to the base between an open and closed position for selective access to the interior of the storage container. The sub-frame may accommodate any number of alternative storage elements and may be configured to simultaneously support a number of different storage elements at a given time to provide the user with a number of storage options. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267405 | UMBRELLA STROLLER STORAGE DEVICE - Provided is an elastically expandable stroller storage device configured to be easily secured to a stroller frame to provide additional storage space particularly intended for essential items. The storage device is formed from an elastically expandable material, such as neoprene, that is stretched to dispose the device in tension and to wrap the device around the stroller frame. When the device is secured to the stroller frame, the tension within the storage device maintains the device in position on the stroller frame. As such, the storage device may be particularly suitable for umbrella strollers including a pair of frame members extending downwardly from the stroller handles. The device may be wrapped around the frame member to secure the storage device thereto, and to position the device in an easily accessible position for the parent. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267406 | SUCTION DISC SUPPORT SET WITH AUXILIARY TOOL FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE - A suction disc support set with auxiliary tool for emergency escape is provided, including a suction disc set and a connecting support unit. The suction disc is for attaching to a flat surface. One end of the connecting support unit is connected to the suction disc set, and the other end can be connected to any suitable holding base for holding a portable device. The main body of the present invention is to form at least a sharp conic object in a frame of the connecting support unit. A knife can be further included in the frame. In this manner, the suction disc support set is attached to the windshield when in use, while in emergency, the present invention can be used as a tool to break the glass or cut off the stuck seat belt for escape from inside a car. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267407 | PUSH TUBE ADAPTER FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - A push tube adapter for an off-road vehicle which enables the rearward end of a push tube assembly to be mounted on various vehicle mounts. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267408 | Head Rest Rifle Rack - A vehicle gun rack, comprising a set of support racks having posts that replace traditional head rests in a motor vehicle. Existing head rests are removed from two adjacent vehicle seats and replaced with the disclosed racks that are used to support a gun or rifle across the span of the two seats. The device comprises a seat-mountable rack with upstanding supports and a plurality of gun support hooks. The gun support hooks hold a rifle such that the rifle spans the space between the racks, while the racks occupy the head rest receiving post locations on the vehicle seats. The racks are therefore useful in the spaces wherein seat head rests are traditionally located within the interior of a vehicle, which is useful in vehicles where traditional rear window gun racks cannot be mounted because of the particular type of vehicle, including small vehicle or certain two-seater pick-up trucks. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267409 | TABLET DEVICE BACKPACK - A tablet device backpack can include a main body portion having a front side with a cut away pocket adapted for holding a tablet device. The tablet device backpack can also include a first strap portion extending from a top edge of the main body portion and a second strap portion extending from a first side edge of the main body portion, the first and second strap portions being releasably attachable via a snap buckle. The table device backpack can also include a first adjustable retaining strap and a second adjustable retaining strap configured to hold the front side substantially perpendicular to a back side, so that a screen of the tablet device being held in the tablet device pocket of the front side can be viewed by a user. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267410 | SELF-ADJUSTABLE CARRYING STRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE SELF-ADJUSTABLE CARRYING STRAP SYSTEM - Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267411 | COMBINATION BACKPACK AND CLOTHING HOLDER - A combination backpack and clothing holder allows for the organized storage and drying of individual clothing articles. The clothing holder is configurable between a stored state in which it is folded compactly when not in use, and a use state in which the clothing holder portion is unfolded or opened or deployed to store articles of clothing and to promote drying and access to the clothing articles. Optionally, the clothing holder portion may be generally in the shape of a body, including hand/arm portions and leg/foot portions, which facilitate organizing of clothing articles into corresponding compartments of the clothing holder according to how the articles are normally worn. Optionally, the clothing holder may be configured in a stored-use or transport state in which the articles are securely stored in a folded configuration while a backpack portion of the combination backpack and clothing holder is being worn. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267412 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CERAMIC SUBSTRATES - A ceramic base plate is divided into a plurality of substrate regions | 2012-10-25 |
20120267413 | CONNECTING ROD BREAKING METHOD - A notch is formed in an inner circumference of a bolt hole formed on each side of a large end of the connecting rod such that the notch extends continuously along the inner circumference. By radially propagating progress of breakage from the notch as a starting point, a connecting rod is broken into a rod portion and a cap portion. In this case, since no confluence of breakage propagation exists, the connecting rod can be broken without generating any breaking surface step. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267414 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVABLY COUPLING CONSUMABLE PARTS WITHIN A SYSTEM - A layer of adhesive is applied along a separation interface defined between a first surface of a first component and a second surface of a second component. A first portion of a pull cord is embedded into the adhesive layer along the separation interface and between the first and second surfaces. The first portion of the pull cord is positioned to enable the separation interface to be cleaved such that the first component is uncoupled from the second component. A second portion of the pull cord extends externally to the adhesive layer. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267415 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SIDE GUIDES OF A METAL STRIP - The invention relates to a method for controlling a side guide of a metal strip ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267416 | Safety Catch Mechanism for Nail Gun - A safety catch mechanism, comprising a safety catch that is captively attached to the barrel of a nail gun by matching tracks on both said safety catch and said barrel, facing each other, so that said safety catch is allowed to move only in the forward and backward directions along the barrel of the nail gun in the direction of the motion of the nails, is disclosed. A forward pushing means keeps the forward end of the safety catch beyond the muzzle of the nail gun in the initial secured position. As the safety catch is pushed back, the trigger of the nail gun is activated. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267417 | INTERFACE FOR FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION NAILER - A fuel delivery system for use with a combustion nailer including a cylinder head frame, the delivery system includes a fuel cell with an outer shell having a closed lower end and an open upper end, a closure crimped over the upper end and defining an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem, a fuel cell adapter frictionally engaging the closure and including a flange configured for suspending the fuel cell in the fuel cell chamber. A stem receiver block is connectable to the cylinder head frame and includes a stem engagement portion configured for directly and sealingly engaging an end of the valve stem, the stem engagement portion being in fluid communication with an internal receiver passage constructed and arranged for delivering fuel to the combustion chamber. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267418 | Locking Shipping Wedge - A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267419 | SERVO-CONTROLLED ROTATING CLAMPING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A FRICTION STIR SPOT WELDING APPARATUS - A pressure-applying device for use with a welding apparatus includes an annular collar, a housing component, a pressure foot, and a motor. The housing component is coupled with the annular collar and selectively rotatable relative to the annular collar. The pressure foot is at least partially located in the housing component and has a discontinuous contact surface for contacting a work piece and has a central opening for accommodating a welding tool, the discontinuous contact surface may have a first and second contact surface that are respectively disposed on substantially opposing sides of the central opening. The motor is coupled to the housing component and is configured to rotate the housing component with respect to the annular collar. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267420 | FINE GRAINED NI-BASED ALLOYS FOR RESISTANCE TO STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND METHODS FOR THEIR DESIGN - A class of nickel based alloys having a fine grain structure resistant to stress corrosion cracking, and methods of alloy design to produce further alloys within the class are presented. The alloys act as suitable welding materials in similar applications to that of Alloy 622. The fine-grained structure of these novel alloys may also be advantageous for other reasons as well such as wear, impact, abrasion, corrosion, etc. These alloys have similar phases to Alloy 622 in that they are composed primarily of austenitic nickel, however the phase morphology is a much finer grained structure opposed to the long dendritic grains common to Alloy 622 when it is subject to cooling rates from a liquid state inherent to the welding process. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267421 | METHOD OF JOINING GRAPHITE FIBERS TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of assembling a metallic-graphite structure includes forming a wetted graphite subassembly by arranging one or more layers of graphite fiber material including a plurality of graphite fibers and applying a layer of metallization material to ends of the plurality of graphite fibers. At least one metallic substrate is secured to the wetted graphite subassembly via the layer of metallization material. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267422 | SOLDERING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND SOLDERING METHOD THEREOF - A soldering assistance device is used for soldering a multi-pin electronic element with a row of pins on a PCB. The row of pins includes an outer pin at two ends thereof. The soldering assistance device includes a holding portion and a soldering portion connected to the holding portion. The soldering portion is adjacent to the outer pin. An interval between the soldering portion and the outer pin is less than an interval between each two adjacent pins of the row of pins. The soldering portion is made of a metal which is easy to solder. A soldering method using the soldering assistance device is also provided. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267423 | Methods and Apparatus for Thin Die Processing - A vacuum tip and methods for processing thin integrated circuit dies. A vacuum tip for attaching to an integrated circuit die is disclosed comprising a vacuum port configured to connect to a vacuum supply on an upper surface and having a bottom surface; and at least one vacuum hole extending through the vacuum tip and exposed at the bottom surface of the vacuum tip; wherein the vacuum tip is configured to physically contact a surface of an integrated circuit die. Methods for processing integrated circuit dies are disclosed. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267424 | FILING DEVICE WITH RETRACTABLE TABS - A filing device having retractable tabs is disclosed. The tabs are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, such as to selectively position tabs that are extended along an edge of a folder or divider. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267425 | Recyclable Container Blank and Method of Forming a Shipping Pack Having Articles Secured Therein - A container blank ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267426 | CARRIER WITH LOCKING FEATURES - A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first bottom panel and a second bottom panel. At least one locking feature comprises a female locking feature in the first bottom panel and a male locking feature in the second bottom panel. The female locking feature comprises a locking flap, and the male locking feature comprises a retention feature. At least a portion of the male locking feature engages the female locking feature, and at least a portion of the locking flap at least partially engages the retention feature. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267427 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION FROM A MEMORIAL ASSEMBLY - A method of displaying information from a memorial assembly. This includes manufacturing a memorial assembly that is associated with an individual, animal, product, or event and during the manufacturing process placing a code into the memorial assembly. A mobile device is then utilized to scan the code such that software within the mobile device can display information associated with the individual for loved ones and others to review. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267428 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LABELING GOODS - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a container image including container content characteristic information. The illustrative method further includes analyzing the container content characteristic information and determining the identity of the container contents based on the container characteristic information. Also, the method includes transmitting container content identity information for printing a bar code relating to the container content identity information. The method additionally includes generating a bar code based on the container content identity information. The illustrative method also includes printing a label including the bar code relating to at least the container content identity information. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267429 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING MACHINE-READABLE VISUAL MARKERS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT FOR COMMUNICATIONS - Disclosed herein are communication systems, methods, and devices for providing communications based on visual markers. An exemplary communication system can include an image receipt unit, an image processing unit, a context processing unit, and an audio output device. The image receipt unit can receive an image of a surrounding area. The image processing unit can extract visual markers from the image. The context processing unit can identify an environmental context based on the visual markers. The communication system can then map the environmental context to a set of potential communication outputs. The communication system can receive a selection of a potential communication output from the user, and the audio output device can audibly output the selected communication output. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267430 | SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING RETURN OF LOST PROPERTY - Systems and related methods for facilitating the return of lost, stolen or otherwise missing portable assets. Generally, a barcode or similar coding is generated and tagged to a specific portable asset such as, for example, an electronic device such as a smart phone or laptop computer or a piece of luggage such as a briefcase, purse, backpack or the like. A tag on the portable asset visually displays the barcode such that in the event the property is lost, a finder of the property can snap a picture of barcode with their smart device and automatically be directed to a webpage containing information that facilitates the return of the portable asset. When tagging the portable asset, an owner of the portable asset can control privacy levels with respect to information that ultimately becomes accessible to a subsequent finder of the portable asset. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267431 | Method of Authorizing Automated Banking Machine Use Responsive to User Data Read From Data Bearing Records - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records, such as user cards, to cause machine user authorization and financial transfers. Account data read from a user card is associated in a data store with instructions for displaying a customer interface uniquely associated with the particular bank where the user holds the account. The customer interface includes user-selectable financial transaction options. The arrangement enables the customer interface of the user's home bank, with which the user is familiar, to also be automatically displayed when the user operates automated banking machines of other banks. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267432 | SECURE PAYMENTS WITH GLOBAL MOBILE VIRTUAL WALLET - A mobile payment system for facilitating secure financial transactions in person-to-person, person-to-business, business-to-business, person-to-a-group-of-people, group-of-people-to-a-person, etc. using mobile and non-mobile user interfaces for online and physical points of transaction using a standard procedure for various circumstances locally and internationally. The system involves use of a specially-configured QR code which is displayed by a payee, and scanned by a payor using a specially-configured software application running on a smartphone or other computing devices. The QR code communicates a payee-identification code and instructions for initiating a payment transaction. The application interprets the QR code and processes the data contained therein to complete a payment transaction in accordance with the instructions. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267433 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A VALIDATOR - A system for monitoring a validator that assesses a token includes an input device for receiving messages from a machine including a validator. The messages contain data indicative of validator events such as an assessment of a token resulting in acceptance of the token and an assessment of a token resulting in rejection of the token. The system further includes a processor for deriving timing information for the validator events and for comparing the data and timing information with predetermined criteria. Personnel alerts are raised when predetermined criteria are satisfied, and maintenance of validators may be scheduled in dependence upon criteria related to assessments of tokens resulting in rejection. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267434 | BODY IN THE FORM OF A PACKAGING OR OF A MOLDED PART - A body in the form of a packaging or of a molded part has an outer layer composed of a film, on which a radio-frequency identification (RFID) arrangement is provided. An antenna of the RFID arrangement is printed directly on a layer of the film, wherein an RFID chip of the RFID arrangement is disposed on a support section, and wherein the support section with the RFID chip is set onto the film in the region of the RFID antenna. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267435 | SMART CARD PERSONALIZATION IN A MULTISTATION ENVIRONMENT - A smart card personalization system provides an interface to smart card personalization stations and to external computing or data resources which normally are not available directly to personalization station. A card issuer management systems prepares card objects and assigns a unique card object identifier. A smart card personalization server receives the card objects from the card issuer management system. A smart card personalization controller receives the unique card object identifiers and routes the card object identifiers to waiting personalization stations. The personalization stations use the card object identifier to request data and services from the smart card personalization server in order to personalize the smart card. The services provided by the smart card personalization server include data services, security services and support services. The smart card personalization server supports multiple active personalization station sessions. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267436 | EAS TAG WITH SHACKLE - An EAS tag has a housing and a shackle. The shackle has a first segment with a first end and a second segment with a second end. The first segment of the shackle is slidably mounted in the housing while the second segment moves in and out of the housing in accord with the first segment. When the second segment is out of the housing, the shackle can be placed through an aperture in an object to be protected or around a portion of an object to be protected. The shackle is then slid into the housing so that the second segment inserts into the housing. A clutch within the housing prevents the shackle from being shifted until the clutch is released. The housing carries at least a passive EAS element. More advanced EAS electronic elements may also be carried in the housing. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267437 | Amplifying Radio Frequency Signals - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for amplifying Radio Frequency (RF) signals. In some implementations, a system includes a first interface, a second interface, secure memory, a user-interface module, a processing module, and am amplification module. The first interface connects to a microSD slot of a mobile host device. The second interface includes an internal antenna for wirelessly communicating with retail terminals. The secure memory stores user credentials and a payment application used to execute financial transactions with the retail terminals. The processing module executes the payment application using the user credentials in response to at least a transaction request received by the RF module and transmits at least one transaction response to the retail terminal based, at least in part, on the executed payment application. The amplification module connected to a lead of the antenna and is configured to amplify at least received RF signals. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267438 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE AND COMPONENT FOR WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a cutout portion having no aluminum-deposited film that is provided at an end of an article package made of an aluminum-deposited laminated film, and an electromagnetic coupling module is provided at the cutout portion. The electromagnetic coupling module and the aluminum-deposited film of the package define a wireless IC device. A loop electrode, which is a magnetic field transmission auxiliary radiator of the electromagnetic coupling module, is coupled to the aluminum-deposited film of the package. Thus, the article package functions as a radiator of an antenna. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267439 | POSITION-CODING PATTERN HAVING TAG COORDINATES ENCODED BY BIT-SHIFTED SUBSEQUENCES OF CYCLIC POSITION CODE - A substrate having a position-coding pattern disposed on a surface thereof. The position-coding pattern comprises a plurality of tags. Each tag encodes a w-bit subsequence of a cyclic code sequence. The w-bit subsequence maps to a corresponding coordinate codeword for the tag. Adjacent tags contain a w-bit subsequence shifted by one bit relative to each other in the cyclic code sequence. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267440 | SPECIMEN PREPARATION APPARATUS, SPECIMEN PREPARATION/ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND SPECIMEN PLATE - Provided is a specimen preparation apparatus capable of supplying a specimen from the specimen preparation apparatus to a specimen analyzer without burdening an operator. This specimen preparation apparatus comprises a stained specimen preparation part for preparing a specimen on a slide glass and staining the specimen, a keeping part for storing the stained specimen slide glass prepared in the stained specimen preparation part and a control part for deciding whether to supply the stained specimen slide glass to the keeping part or to the external apparatus. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267441 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR COOLING A REACTION EFFLUENT GAS - In one embodiment, a method for cooling a reaction effluent gas includes feeding a sufficient amount of a suitable silicon source cooling gas into a stream of the reaction effluent gas, wherein the reaction effluent gas is produced by a thermal decomposition of at least one silicon source gas in a reactor, and wherein sufficient amount of the suitable silicon source cooling gas is defined based a concentration of the at least one chemical species in the reaction effluent gas; cooling the reaction effluent gas to a sufficient temperature so that: the cooled reaction effluent gas is capable of being handled by a material that is not suitable for handling the reaction effluent gas. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267442 | VEHICULAR AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE REGULATION SYSTEM - An automatic vehicle temperature regulation system regulates and/or adjusts a cabin temperature based in part on a separation distance between a user and an associated vehicle. The system includes a portable transceiver, a fixed transceiver provided in the associated vehicle and configured to communicate with the portable transceiver, a temperature adjusting system configured to perform operations which adjust a temperature within a vehicle cabin, and a controller in communication with the fixed transceiver and the temperature adjusting system. The controller determines a distance between the portable transceiver and the fixed transceiver, and variably controls the temperature adjusting system based on the determined distance between the portable transceiver and the fixed transceiver. The controller may also recognize three distance-defined zones extending outwardly from the vehicle, and may control the temperature adjusting system to perform unique operations depending on which zone the portable transceiver is detected to be in. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267443 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER, CABLE DEVICE, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT - A temperature controller for adjusting temperature includes a substrate side contact portion formed on a surface on one side of a circuit substrate for processing an input signal. The substrate side contact portion is configured to be brought into contact with a cable device. | 2012-10-25 |