45th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120279364 | Screwdriver Blade with Inclined Drive Surfaces and Method of Manufacturing - A screwdriver blade has faces formed on front and back sides of a shank. Each face has a drive surface extending from each side edge inward toward a longitudinal axis. Each drive surface is inclined relative to a plane containing the axis and bisecting each of the side edges. A thickness of the blade increases from the shank distal end. Each of the drive surfaces appears curved when viewed in a distal end view. Each of the drive surfaces extends from the shank distal end to a face proximal end. A central portion between each of the drive surfaces may also appear curved when viewed in a distal end view, or it may be flat. The drive surfaces and the central portion may be formed at a single radius of curvature. The central portion may have a increasing width from the distal end or it may have a constant width. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279365 | Bolt-Through Torque Wrench Assembly - A torque wrench assembly includes a handle, a socket housing coupled to the housing, and a socket rotatably coupled to the socket housing. The socket defines an opening extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and having a fastener driving portion disposed at one of the first end and the second end of the socket. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279366 | PIPE CUTTER AND METHOD - A pipe cutter and methods are shown. Examples of pipe cutters allow a user to only rotate the pipe cutter back and forth by a small number of degrees sufficient to provide each path cut by a number of cutter wheels to intersect. Cutter wheels with shoulders are shown, that keep cutting blades from penetrating to an inner diameter of a protective housing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279367 | SYSTEM FOR ACCURATELY CUTTING SHEET MATERIAL - Successive strips of material may be cut to uniform widths by placing at least a first spacing guide on an edge of the material so that the first spacing guide overlies the material and placing at least a second spacing guide in contact with the first spacing guide so that the second spacing guide overlies the material and so that combined widths of the spacing guides correspond to desired width of the strips. A hand support maybe placed adjacent the second spacing guide and in overlying relationship with the material. The first and second spacing guides may be removed from the material and the material may be cut along an edge of the hand support. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279368 | COMBINATION TABLE-MITER SAW SAFETY SYSTEM - A combination table-miter saw including a base, an arm rotatably coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position, and a platform coupled to the arm and moveable relative to the arm between a first position and a second position. The combination table-miter saw also includes a safety device configured to allow the combination table-miter saw to function as a table saw when the arm is in the first position and to allow the combination table-miter saw to function as a miter saw when the platform is in the first position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279369 | PUNCH PRESS - A punch press includes plural dies and plural punches, and punches a work by a punch and a die that are set at a work position. The punch press includes a lifter for lifting the die to be set at the work position up to a path line of the work, a die-support member movably provided on a die-side of the lifter, and a die supporter provided on the die-support member for supporting the die set at the work position in a state where the die has been selectively lifted up to the path line by the lifter. According to the punch press, contacts between a work and dies while conveying the work can be prevented. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279370 | PUNCHING TOOL - Stamping tool, in particular a cutting rule, for dividing or perforating flat materials, and production of the tool. To create a stamping tool with improved properties, in particular with an automatic leveling in a flat-bed stamping machine and/or in a rotation stamping machine, embodiments provide that from a thermally treated and/or quenched and tempered steel strip, shaped on the narrow sides with, on the one hand, a back part with a convex contour in cross section or a contour composed of several projecting convex regions, which contour has recesses in some places transverse to the longitudinal extension and perpendicular to the lateral surfaces, shaped in a chipless manner by cold forming or embossing with free spreading of the material, wherein the extent of the spreading is smaller than the steel strip thickness and the undeformed regions between the recesses can be plastically deformed with a startup of the tool. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279371 | Meat cubing and skewering device - This meat cubing and skewering device utilizes a low friction guide system along two axes to facilitate the cutting of meat slabs into cubes for the purpose of making shish kebobs or Souvlaki. The device also provides for a means of skewering the cubes using an array of dimpled apertures in equivalent top and bottom plates that minimizes the multiple skewer interference that can occur at the bottom of such devices. The four vertical sides are made up of a series of paired elongated rods or rollers that serve as cutting guides and these four vertical sides are hinged in such a way as to keep them all together and yet fold flat for easy storage and cleaning within a dishwasher. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279372 | SAW BLADE FOR SAWING HOLLOW PROFILES AND FORM PROFILES - A saw blade ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279373 | APPARATUS HAVING NEGATIVE DOT PATTERN USED IN MACHINING THIN LIGHT GUIDE PLATE - An apparatus having a negative dot pattern used in machining a light guide plate. The apparatus includes a machining table unit disposed under the light guide plate, a drive unit disposed over the machining table unit, a plurality of adjustment units disposed over the light guide plate, a plurality of machining support units disposed over the light guide plate, and a plurality of machining units disposed over the light guide plate. When each machining unit has reached a machining position by being transported in transverse and vertical directions above the light guide plate by the drive device, each machining unit engraves dots while the light guide plate is being carried in the machining direction. After the light guide plate is machined, the drive device is transported to an upper position and to a position where next dots are intended to be engraved, and the next dots are sequentially engraved. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279374 | Finger Positioner for Musicians - The invention relates to a finger positioner that facilitates playing musical instruments. The finger positioner comprises a wedge ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279375 | Method and apparatus for securing a guitar strap - A guitar strap securing member has a head and a shaft extending from the head. The shaft is dimensioned to pass though a through-hole of a strap. The head is substantially larger than the through-hole. The strap securing member shaft secures the guitar strap to a receptacle on and supported by a guitar body by inserting the shaft of the guitar strap securing member through the through through-hole of the strap and into the receptacle. The head of the inserted guitar strap securing member, larger than the through-hole, and the shaft in the channel, secures the guitar strap. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279376 | DRUM TUNING APPARATUS - An acoustic-drum tuning assembly includes a single adjustment feature to vary the drumhead tension uniformly around the drumhead's periphery. The tuning mechanism includes multiple rings located between the end of the drum shell (or support ring) and the “underside” of the drumhead, which is otherwise restrained with respect to the drum shell by a hoop or rim fixed in place by threaded tension rods and lugs or other hoop-fixing mechanism. The single adjustment feature varies the circumference of a wedging ring, which generates an axial force “expanding” or “retracting” the tuning assembly along the central axis of the drum. When the tuning assembly axially “expands”, it pushes increasingly “upward” against the drumhead, variably increasing its tension and the musical pitch of the drum. When the tuning assembly axially “retracts”, it decreases the “upward” push, variably decreasing the drumhead tension and lowering the musical pitch of the drum. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279377 | CONVERTIBLE TRANSFORMING DRUM SET - A convertible drum set is disclosed in the present invention. Said convertible drum set comprises modular sectional drums, quick attach and release mounts and attachment components. Said drum set can be converted into several permutations, for example upright cocktail drum set configuration or conventional horizontal configuration, used in different musical applications and venues. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279378 | Rhythm & visual accessories for drumsticks - Rhythm and visual effects produced through an array of accessories for drumstick(s), the accessories being implemented by use of attached connector(s) joining the accessories temporarily to the drumstick(s). The design for the connector(s) and accessories being small and lightweight so as not to interfere with a drummer's performance. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279379 | Cover For Striking Device for Percussion Instrument - A cover system for a percussion striking device allows drummers and percussionists to removably cover their existing sticks, mallets, and beaters of their preference with a light weight, durable fabric to produce benefits including: reducing volume during practice sessions, resulting in less ear fatigue, maintaining as true of a response as possible (“feel”) of the playing surface while working techniques used to enhance actual performance, and/or reducing wear on drumsticks, mallets, and beaters and all playing surfaces it is used on, as well as other benefits. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279380 | FREQUENCY TUNING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A frequency tuning device comprising an actuator configured to receive one or more adapters, the one or more adapters adapted to engage a tuning member, and a processing unit, the processing unit in communication with the actuator, wherein the processing unit determines an actual frequency to compare with a desired frequency, wherein the actuator receives an electrical signal from the processing unit based on an error signal defined by a difference between the desired frequency and the actual frequency, wherein the actuator moves at least one of the one or more adapters until the actual frequency is approximately equal to the desired frequency. A system comprising a receiving module, a processing module, a comparison module, a drive module, and a torque control module is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279381 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR MOVABLE MOMENTUM CONNECTION IN SUPPRESSORS FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC AND FULLY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS - The devices and assemblies of the invention allow the design and use of suppressors with at least two modes of operation and the suppressor can be reset significantly faster and more simply from a locked position into an unlocked position. The suppressors of the invention comprise a mounting ring and a momentum part or assembly that can be shifted axially, or along the axis of the barrel of the weapon. A pressure spring is positioned between it and a column sleeve of the silencer, which on the one hand presses the momentum part against a projection of the column sleeve and on the other hand against the index disk. Interlocking cams are positioned on the momentum part, which are blocked in a first position of the mounting ring, and in a second position of the mounting ring they can be shifted so that the momentum part is unlocked and can move axially in response to firing. Rotating the mounting ring allows the operator to switch from the first position into the second position, and lock or unlock the momentum part and the recoil booster function of the devices. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279382 | SAFE AND ARM SYSTEM FOR A ROBOT | 2012-11-08 |
20120279383 | Portable Protection Device - A portable protection system including a selectively collapsible truss for supporting a protection member. The truss is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The protection member includes at least one layer of ballistic armor material for disrupting a projectile. The truss includes suitable connectors for releasably connecting the protection member to the truss, and also suitable connectors for releasably connecting the truss to an adjoining truss so as to form a protection wall. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279384 | FIREARM FIRE CONTROL SELECTOR - A fire control selector for an automatic firearm capable of automatic or semiautomatic fire is provided. The firearm has a receiver having a moveable hammer. The selector is rotatably mounted in the receiver. A first sear is rotatably mounted in the receiver to engage the hammer where the first sear contacts a first camming surface of the selector. A second sear is rotatably mounted in the receiver to engage the hammer where the second sear contacts a second camming surface of the selector. A disconnect is rotatably mounted in the receiver where the disconnect contacts a third camming surface of the selector. The selector has a number of selectable positions. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279385 | Gas operating system for a firearm - A gas operating system for a firearm has an energy transmission facility and a gun barrel having a lateral aperture. The energy transmission facility and the lateral aperture have gas communication between them. The gun barrel and the energy transmission facility are mechanically decoupled such that the energy transmission facility does not impede flexing of the gun barrel. All forward forces generated by the energy transmission facility may be transferred from the energy transmission facility to a self-loading facility. The energy transmission facility may include a gas block having a sleeve that is slidably disposed on the gun barrel. The energy transmission facility may include a gas block and a tubular body extending from a receiver to the gas block, one end of the tubular body being slidably received in the gas block. The energy transmission facility may also include the tubular body receiving a gas piston. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279386 | HYDRAULIC SUPPORT ELEMENT - A hydraulic support element having a housing, a pressure piston, a high pressure chamber for a hydraulic means extending between a bottom face of the pressure piston and a bottom of the housing, wherein the housing includes a passage for the hydraulic means, which communicates radially inwardly with an aperture in the pressure piston, wherein the pressure piston includes a deflecting sheath for the hydraulic means, tightly contacting the pressure piston at the interior jacket axially below the aperture and extending to the proximity of a head of the pressure piston, wherein a rising line for the hydraulic means is formed between the deflecting sheath and the interior jacket, which starts at the aperture and leads in the area of the head into a reservoir inside the deflecting sheath directly in front of the return valve and with the deflecting sheath having at least one perforation axially above its contact. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279387 | AXIAL PISTON MACHINE HAVING A SWASHPLATE DESIGN - An axial piston machine having a swashplate design includes a cylinder drum that is rotatably supported in a housing and that has a plurality of cylinder bores, which have pistons that can be slid longitudinally in said cylinder bores and that are supported on a swashplate. The aim of the disclosure is to achieve an improvement in the efficiency with a short length design by means of reducing the lost forces. The aim is achieved in that no force components act on the pistons in the radial direction. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279388 | Sealing Ring, in Particular for a Hydraulic Piston Pump - A sealing ring, in particular for a hydraulic piston pump, for sealing a pressure chamber which is filled with a fluid is disclosed. A sealing lip having a contour contacts a sealing surface and is movable relative thereto. The contour of the sealing lip is adapted according to the speed of the sealing lip relative to the sealing surface, such that a defined leakage of the fluid out of the pressure chamber is adjusted. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279389 | OIL GALLERY PISTON WITH IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - A method of making a piston with enhanced thermal conductivity. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a piston with an oil gallery, the piston made of a material; and depositing a layer of a material in the oil gallery, the material having a higher thermal conductivity than a thermal conductivity of the piston material. Another aspect of the invention is a piston having enhanced thermal conductivity. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279390 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PISTON - A piston may include a piston upper part and a piston lower part. The piston upper part may be welded via a contact surface with the piston lower part forming a cooling duct therebetween. The cooling duct may define an inlet opening and an outlet opening extending from the piston lower part in the cooling duct. A welding bead may be formed within the cooling duct at each of the inlet opening and the outlet opening. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279391 | ADSORPTION PROCESS TO RECOVER CARBON DIOXIDE FROM FLUE GAS - A vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) processes and apparatus recover carbon dioxide having a purity of approximately ≧80 mole percent from streams containing at least carbon dioxide and nitrogen, and essentially no hydrogen (e.g. flue gas). The feed to the CO | 2012-11-08 |
20120279392 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AIR - Air purification systems comprising a plurality of disks, and methods for their use, are provided. Each of the plurality of disks comprises a metal substrate, an undercoat layer disposed on the metal substrate, a photosensitive layer disposed on the undercoat layer, and a charge transfer layer disposed on the photosensitive layer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279393 | CO<sb>2 </sb>REMOVAL FROM GASES BY MEANS OF AQUEOUS AMINE SOLUTIONS WITH THE ADDITION OF A STERICALLY HINDERED AMINE - A method for removing acid gases from a fluid flow using an absorbent including an aqueous solution with at least two different amines. An amine in a proportion of greater than 50 wt. % of the total amine amount in the aqueous solution is the first amine component in the aqueous solution, and a sterically hindered amine in a proportion of less than 50 wt. % is the second amine component in the aqueous solution. The fluid flow is brought into contact with the absorbent at a partial pressure of <200 mbar. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279394 | Method and Device for Removing Water from Natural Gas or from Industrial Gases with Physical Solvents - A method and apparatus for drying a natural gas or an industrial gas that contains acidic gas components, wherein gas drying is followed by the removal of the acidic gas components from the dried gas. The same physical solvent is used for both of the process steps of gas drying and of acidic gas removal. The gas to be dried is brought into contact with the physical solvent, which absorbs most of the water contained in the gas. The physical solvent, loaded with water, is transferred into a solvent regenerating device to be heated where the water contained in the solvent is stripped from the solvent in the countercurrent by acidic gas that is removed from the dried useful gas during the acidic gas absorption. The acidic gas being released again in the acidic gas solvent regenerating device, stripped from the solvent, and discharged from the solvent regenerating device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279395 | FUEL SYSTEM INERTING - A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a catalytic inerting device for producing oxygen depleted air (ODA) by reaction of fuel vapour from the fuel tank with air, and a separator device for separating carbon dioxide from the ODA gas before feeding the carbon dioxide depleted ODA gas to the fuel tank so as to render the fuel tank ullage atmosphere inert. Also, a method of reducing the carbon dioxide content of oxygen depleted air (ODA) produced by a catalytic inerting device for inerting a fuel tank ullage atmosphere, the method comprising separating carbon dioxide from the ODA gas before feeding the carbon dioxide depleted ODA gas to the fuel tank. The system may be installed in an aircraft. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279396 | System to remove Dissolved Gases Selectively from Liquids - A system to purge dissolved gases selectively from liquids can include a first contactor having two first contactor inlets and two first contactor outlets. The first contactor can receive liquid from a liquid source at a first inlet of the first contactor and an inert gas source at a second inlet of the first contactor, the inert gas can purge a first portion of gas from the liquid source. The first portion of purged gas exits the first contactor at a first outlet of the first contactor. The second contactor can receive input from the second outlet of the first contactor and the inert gas, the inert gas purges a second portion of the gas from the liquid source. The second portion of purged gas can exit the second contactor at a first outlet of the second contactor. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279397 | AIR COLLECTOR WITH FUNCTIONALIZED ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FOR CAPTURING AMBIENT CO2 - An apparatus for capture of CO | 2012-11-08 |
20120279398 | INFUSER CUP - An improved tea cup apparatus for facilitating the mixture of a fluid substance and a device to add lose tea or a tea bag in a cup. The apparatus preferably comprises of a built in cup with handle, tea storage and lid. This apparatus combined with a tea infuser is to allow the accessibility to mix water and tea in a cup. The first cylinder section is a cup in which fluid is stored and brewed. The second is a built in infuser for infusing tea into the cup. This devise is designed for the convenience of brewing tea in two step process. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279399 | Unitized vacuum fryer - The unitized vacuum fryer is capable of low atmosphere vacuum cooking and has an elongate cooking tunnel having an upper portion separable from a base portion for cleaning and maintenance. When hermetically sealed together the two portions function to retain a high vacuum for an enclosed fry cooking system. Hermetic sealing locks at each end of the tunnel afford product entry and exit. The vacuum fryer does not require a separate enclosing pressure vessel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279400 | COOKER WITH STEAM GENERATING FUNCTION - Provided is a cooker with a steam generating function without leakage of water and having excellent reliability and durability. A connecting member is formed of a soft material, and is guided by a convex-shaped guide portion having a rounded tip when it is inserted into an opening concave portion of a water tank (FIG. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279401 | Egg Scrambler for Preparing Scrambled Eggs - An egg scrambler formed as a tube of a relatively soft, elastomeric material such as silicon rubber can be scraped over a thin Teflon® sheet to scramble liquid egg, without leaking uncooked egg and without tearing or abrading the sheet. A silicone rubber having a Shore type-A hardness between 40 and 85 is usable but is preferably between about 75 and 85 and with an optimal hardness of about 80. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279402 | Deep Draw Active Stretch Presses for Forming Composite Articles - High pressure composite materials presses are disclosed. Methods and machinery to preform deep draw composite materials with active stretching are also disclosed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279403 | LOCKING STRIP PANEL FOR SILKSCREEN FRAME - A panel for tensioning fabric such as a silkscreen mesh is described. The panel includes locking strips secured to the edges using stitching through the mesh and locking strips. A method for fabricating the panel and tensioning the panel on a frame is also described. Locking strips may be stitched to edges of the fabric or mesh. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279404 | OFFSET IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging apparatus ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279406 | DOUBLE-SIDED RECEIPT PRINTING METHOD AND DOUBLE-SIDED RECEIPT PRINTER - A first printhead that prints on one side of the paper, a second printhead that prints on the other side of the paper, and a cutter are disposed to the paper conveyance path with a specific gap therebetween approaching the paper exit for the paper, and a conveyance unit that conveys the paper through the conveyance path in a device that prints duplex receipts. Based on reception of a transaction end statement, the printer prints part of the transaction information by the first printhead; prints the remaining part of the transaction information by the second printhead; prints store information, the length of which fits between the cutter and the first printhead, by the first printhead after printing the transaction information; and then cuts the paper by the cutter at a position between the area where the transaction information was printed and the area where the store information was printed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279407 | Paper coater apparatus and process - A gravure coating apparatus for applying coating material to a first side of a traveling continuous web to produce a smooth uniform coated surface on said web first side, having means for continuously advancing the web over a transfer applicator roller with a gravure roll having an engraved surface pattern engaging a resilient transfer roller positioned for applying a coating to the entire width of the first side of the continuous web while the continuous web is formed as an arc over the transfer applicator roll. A transfer applicator roll and a kiss roller assembly mounted adjacent the transfer applicator roll apply coating material to the web. The kiss roll assembly comprises a mounting plate, two rollers mounted on the mounting plate and drive means to reciprocate the kiss roller assembly toward and away from the transfer applicator roll holding the web against the transfer applicator roll. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279408 | METHOD FOR CLEANING INKING UNITS IN OFFSET PRINTING PRESSES AND OFFSET PRINTING PRESS - An offset printing press and a method for cleaning inking units in offset printing presses include emptying and subsequently refilling ink fountains of individual inking units of the printing units with ink sequentially one after the other. Immediately after the emptying of a first ink fountain, a washing operation for an associated inking unit is started even before remaining ink fountains have been emptied. After a respective further one of the remaining ink fountains has been emptied, the washing operation for a respective further inking unit is started and refilling of the first ink fountain is started while washing operations for one or more of the further inking units are still running. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279409 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC LABELS TO UNPRINTED SIDE OF PRINTED PRODUCTS - Systems and methods for applying customer-specific labels to an unprinted or non-displayed side of printed products. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279410 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SETTING ERRORS IN A SHEET-FED PRINTING PRESS - A method for determining setting errors in a sheet-fed printing press includes recording a geometry of a printed sheet running through the printing press with an imaging system and comparing the recorded geometry with intended geometries for evaluation. An imaging system oriented substantially perpendicular to a sheet surface at least partly registers visible contours of sheet edges and conclusions are drawn, from measured deviations of the sheet edges in relation to intended contours, as to at least one of the following setting errors of the printing press:
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20120279411 | CLUSTER EXPLOSIVELY-FORMED PENETRATOR WARHEADS - Explosive devices, and in particular cluster explosively-formed penetrator warhead devices, are described herein. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a spherically-shaped explosive device comprises an initiator, a fuze component system configured to ignite the initiator, and a substantially spherical explosive charge surrounding the initiator. The substantially spherical explosive charge has a substantially spherical surface. A plurality of liners are on the substantially spherical surface of the substantially spherical explosive charge. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279412 | FRANGIBLE, CERAMIC-METAL COMPOSITE OBJECTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - In making frangible objects, including lead-free bullets and other projectiles, powdered metal primary and powdered ceramic secondary phases are mixed and densified at an elevated temperature such that the ceramic phase forms a brittle network. Different combinations of metal and ceramic phases may be used to achieve desired chemical and physical properties. Any appropriate mixing, forming, and/or thermal processing methods and equipment may be used. Degrees of frangibility, strength, and toughness can be adjusted to suit a given application by precursor selection, degree of mixing, relative amounts of metal and ceramic phases, forming method, and thermal and mechanical processing parameters. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279413 | Two-Fin Stackable Flechette Having Two-Piece Construction - A flechette has a forward body ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279414 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTENDING A RAILWAY TRACK - A method for extending a railway track downstream from an existing track end includes transporting a common track panel; positioning the common track panel downstream from the existing track, deploying an off-track moving mechanism and positioning an upstream end of the common panel vertically, in line with the existing track end; releasing the common track panel, removing the off-track moving mechanism; and installing the common track panel by lowering the common track panel until the upstream end of the common track panel is aligned with the existing track end. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279415 | AUTOMATIC HANDLING SYSTEM APPLIED TO MANY WAFER PROCESSING DEVICES - An automatic handling system applied to many wafer processing devices includes a handling rail unit and a transport vehicle unit. The handling rail unit includes at least one handling rail. The transport vehicle unit includes a plurality of OHT vehicles disposed under the handling rail and mated with the handling rail, wherein each OHT vehicle includes at least one sliding portion slidably disposed on the handling rail, at least one rotatable portion for clamping at least one wafer carrier device, and at least one suspended portion connected between the sliding portion and the rotatable portion, wherein the wafer carrier device has a wafer pick-and-place opening, and the wafer carrier device is rotated by the rotatable portion of the OHT vehicle according to the position of the wafer processing device for adjusting the direction of the wafer pick-and-place opening to face the wafer processing device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279416 | RAILCAR BOGIE - A railcar bogie includes: a cross beam configured to support a carbody; a pair of front and rear axles respectively provided on front and rear sides of the cross beam so as to extend along a crosswise direction; bearings respectively provided on both crosswise-direction sides of each of the axles and configured to rotatably support the axles; bearing accommodating portions configured to respectively accommodate the bearings; and plate springs extending in a front-rear direction so as to be respectively supported by both crosswise-direction end portions of the cross beam, end portions of each of the plate springs being respectively supported by the bearing accommodating portions. Each of the bearing accommodating portions includes: a case portion configured to accommodate the bearing; and supporting portions configured to support the plate springs. The plate springs are supported by the supporting portions on a center side of the axle in the front-rear direction. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279417 | RAMP FOR EVACUATION DEVICE - A foldable ramp for evacuation of a vehicle, the ramp including hingedly connected primary and secondary side members, a primary fixed panel fixedly attached the primary side members, a primary flipping panel extending between the primary side members adjacent the primary fixed panel and having a first end pivotally connected to the primary side members and a second end free from the side members, and a secondary flipping panel extending between the secondary side members and having a first end free from the side members and hingedly connected to the second end of the primary flipping panel and a second end pivotally connected to the secondary side members. The ramp is configurable between a folded and a deployed position, with the panels in the deployed position forming a ramp surface and the panels in the folded position being stacked one against the other. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279418 | ALGINATE-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS - The present disclosure describes various building materials used in the building and construction industry, and to buildings or objects constructed therefrom, and to methods of making these building materials. The building materials comprise a polymeric material, such as sodium alginate and/or calcium alginate which confers significant flame-, fire- and heat-resistance or imperviousness to the materials. Other substances can be added to the materials to improve cross-linking and/or to produce resistance to fungal degradation. The building materials which can be produced, processed, or treated using the alginate polymers of the invention include, but are not limited to, wood products; masonry products; wall, roofing, flooring and siding products; and paint products. Further, sodium alginate in the form of a gel may be used as a firebreak to effectively stop the advance of grass fires, wildfires, and forest fires. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279419 | PREPARING AND DISPERSING SURFACE-MODIFIED COLOUR PIGMENTS - A method of preparing a pigment includes, in order, the steps of: a) providing a pigment containing a nucleophile group under basic conditions; b) reacting the pigment with a compound according to Formula (I): | 2012-11-08 |
20120279420 | Ink composition and Method for Forming the Ink - An ink composition for forming a chalcogenide semiconductor film and a method for forming the same are disclosed. The ink composition includes a solvent, a plurality of metal chalcogenide nanoparticles and at least one selected from the group consisted of metal ions and metal complex ions. The metal ions and/or complex ions are distributed on the surface of the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles and adapted to disperse the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles in the solvent. The metals of the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles, the metal ions and the metal complex ions are selected from a group consisted of group I, group II, group III and group IV elements of periodic table and include all metal elements of a chalcogenide semiconductor material. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279421 | WATER STABLE COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING STARCH AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Thermoplastic polymer compositions comprising starch and articles made therefrom are water stable or may be rendered so. One method of making water stable thermoplastic compositions comprises the steps of mixing destructured starch with polyhydric alcohol and acid, and forming an ester condensation reaction product from at least a portion of the polyhydric alcohol and acid. In some embodiments, a pre-polymer formed from the ester condensation reaction may be provided as a pre-polymer that is mixed with the starch. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279422 | Apparatus And Associated Methods - A coating including a liquid-phobic and/or liquid-philic material, the coating configured to control the shape of a corresponding liquid to form a liquid lens of specific focal length on the coating. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279423 | GLOSS-ENHANCING COATING FOR INK-JET MEDIA - The present invention is drawn to a composition for cast-coating on ink-jet media. The composition includes a liquid vehicle, silica particulates, and an internal release agent. The composition is substantially free of polymeric binder and can improve the glossiness of a porous particulate-coated ink-receiving media by at least 2 gloss units at 20 degrees. The silica particulates can be suspended in the liquid vehicle at about 1-35 wt %, and can have a particle size of less than about 150 nm. The internal release agent can be present at about 0.5-10 wt %. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279424 | DIRECT BATCH AGGREGATE VACUUM SATURATION FOR MIXING CONCRETE - An apparatus for producing lightweight aggregate concrete utilizing fully saturated aggregate particles includes a vacuum vessel that discharges substantially directly into a concrete mixer that combines the aggregates with quantities of cement and water to create a batch of lightweight aggregate concrete. The vacuum vessel receives a supply of non-saturated lightweight aggregates from a bulk supply bin. A pump evacuates the air from the vessel until a desired vacuum level is attained, which evacuates air from the pores and interstitial spaces within the aggregate particles. The volume of water needed to fully saturate the aggregates within the vessel is fed into the vessel to create fully saturated aggregates that are subsequently discharged into the concrete mixer. The second volume of water needed to hydrate the cement is added to the vessel to flush out the vessel and be discharged into the concrete mixer to produce the batch of concrete. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279425 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING HYDRATED LIME - An apparatus and method for hydrating lime in a horizontally disposed vessel where adjacent oppositely rotating shafts have first sets of spaced blades extending coaxially with an axis of each shaft and an adjacent second set of blades extending to an angle to the longitudinal axis, the blades directing a mixture of quicklime and water upwardly into a space between the shafts and towards the cover, while forming hydrated lime. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279426 | CARBOXYLATED-CARBOXYLIC POLYGLYCEROL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying cementitious materials such as by reducing setting time. Polymer compositions of the invention are derived by polyetherifying mono-glycerols, optionally with alkylene glycols, to obtain polyglycerol homopolymers or copolymers, and then carboxylating the obtained polyglycerol homopolymers and/or copolymers with an organic acid having at least two carboxylic functionalities. The set retardation effect of the carboxylated-carboxylic polyglycerol polymer compositions in cementitious materials is reduced is compared to polyglycerol polymer not having the carboxylated-carboxylic groups, while its water reducing ability is maintained without loss of early compressive strength. Cementitious compositions and methods involving the carboxylated-carboxylic polyglycerol are also covered by the invention. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279427 | Table Device - A table device comprises a base, a footing and a tabletop. The base is designed with an upper portion, which is rotatable relative to a lower portion in the horizontal plane. The lower portion of the base is arranged to abut a basis. The upper portion of the base is provided with two diametrically opposite castors abutting rollably the lower portion of the base. A friction element arranged to be able to abut the lower portion of the base, is connected to the upper portion of the base outside an axis extending between the two castors. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279428 | Modular Furniture System - A modular furniture system having planar vertical components having slots and/or tabs, and planar horizontal components having slots and/or tabs, wherein the vertical components and the horizontal components releasably and interlockingly mate with each other to form a plurality of different pieces of furniture. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279429 | FOLDABLE TABLE - A foldable table that is supported by a pole includes a first table portion rotatably coupled to a second table portion. The table can be folded by rotating one or both of the table portions about a joint between the table portions. The table includes a recess for receiving the pole when the table is in an unfolded arrangement. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279430 | Seed metering apparatus for a seeder - A seed metering apparatus includes a seed container with a feed opening in a bottom thereof. A feed shaft is rotatably mounted across the feed opening. A feed disc is mounted to the shaft and disc recesses are spaced along a periphery thereof An upright shield plate extends across the feed opening adjacent to the shaft and defines a disc slot having a width corresponding to a thickness of the disc. An output portion of the feed disc extends through the disc slot forward of a front face of the shield plate. The feed shaft, feed disc, and shield plate are configured such that the shield plate seals the feed opening, and such that an intake portion of the feed disc is in the feed opening exposed to seeds. Rotation of the feed shaft carries seeds out of the seed container in the disc recesses and into a seed receiver. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279431 | GUIDE MEANS HAVING TOLERANCE COMPENSATION FOR SEWING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a guiding device for guiding an oblong intermediate element while joining at least two decorative elements by means of this intermediate element. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279432 | WAKE TOWERS AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A wake tower for a powerboat for use in wakeboarding or other water sports is described. The wake tower can include base members attached to the powerboat and a U-shaped bar extending generally upwardly from the base members. The side bars can be tapered inward and can also be angled toward the bow of the powerboat. Support members can be positioned along the side bars to provide increased structural support to increase the maximum load of the wake tower and to increase the rigidity of the wake tower resulting in less shaking during use. A tow cross bar having a tow rope connector can be suspended generally between the side bars of the wake tower. The wake tower can be transitioned between an upright position and a lowered position. Shocks can be used to compensate for some of the weight of the wake tower to allow the wake tower to be raised and lowered with less effort by the user. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279433 | Winch System Safety Device Controlled by Towrope Angle - A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279434 | PENDULAR SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING A CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE IN AN AQUATIC MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method for transporting a civil engineering structure ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279435 | Boat Separator Useful For Separating Boats with Wakeboard Racks - A boat separator comprising a boat extender having a first cross member attached to a first end of the boat extender, and a second cross member attached to the second end of the boat extender. The boat separator preferably has an adjustable length such that the boat extender can be extended between 20 and 30 inches. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279436 | FIN SYSTEM - A fin collar including a body having a proximal region locatable adjacent to an underside of a water craft. The fin collar also including a distal region, the body including a longitudinally extending slot adapted to receive a watercraft fin, the slot extending through the body between the proximal and distal regions. An outer surface of the body includes a fluid flow modification surface which extends around a perimeter of the body. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279437 | GROWTH OF A UNIFORMLY DOPED SILICON INGOT BY DOPING ONLY THE INITIAL CHARGE - The present invention relates to a method of growing a silicon ingot comprising a dopant material having a segregation coefficient of k, wherein the concentration of the dopant is axially substantially uniform throughout the ingot. The method comprises the steps of providing a crucible having an inner growth zone in fluid communication with an outer feed zone, and the inner growth zone and the outer feed zone have cross-sectional areas that are can be used to determine conditions for maintaining dopant uniformity for the specific dopant material used. A crystalline growth system for growing at least one uniformly doped silicon ingot is also disclosed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279438 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON INGOTS WITH REDUCED INCIDENCE OF DISLOCATIONS - Methods for reducing or even eliminating dislocations in Czochralski-grown silicon ingots are disclosed. Generally, the methods involve controlling the growth conditions of the neck prior to formation of the ingot body. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279439 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING METALLURGICAL SILICON FOR SOLAR CELLS - A method improves yield of an upgraded metallurgical-grade (UMG) silicon purification process. In the UMG silicon purification process, in a reaction chamber, purification is performed on a silicon melt therein by one, all or a plurality of the following techniques in the same apparatus at the same time. The techniques includes a crucible ratio approach, the addition of water-soluble substances, the control of power, the control of vacuum pressure, the upward venting of exhaust, isolation by high-pressure gas jet, and carbon removal by sandblasting, thereby reducing oxygen, carbon and other impurities in the silicon melt, meeting a high-purity silicon standard of solar cells, increasing yield while maintaining low cost, and avoiding EMF reduction over time. An exhaust venting device for the purification process allows exhaust to be vented from the top of the reactor chamber, thereby avoiding backflow of exhaust into the silicon melt and erosion of the reactor. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279440 | METHODS FOR PURIFYING METALLURGICAL SILICON - A method for purifying silicon bearing materials for photovoltaic applications includes providing metallurgical silicon into a crucible apparatus. The metallurgical silicon is subjected to at least a thermal process to cause the metallurgical silicon to change in state from a first state to a second state, the second stage being a molten state not exceeding 1500 Degrees Celsius. At least a first portion of impurities is caused to be removed from the metallurgical silicon in the molten state. The molten metallurgical silicon is cooled from a lower region to an upper region to cause the lower region to solidify while a second portion of impurities segregate and accumulate in a liquid state region. The liquid state region is solidified to form a resulting silicon structure having a purified region and an impurity region. The purified region is characterized by a purity of greater than 99.9999%. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279441 | SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS FEEDING OF FILLER MATERIAL FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING, PROCESSING AND FABRICATION - The present invention relates to tools and methods for disposing, coating, repairing, or otherwise modifying the surface of a metal substrate using frictional heating and compressive/shear loading of a consumable metal against the substrate. Embodiments of the invention include friction-based fabrication tooling comprising a non-consumable member with a throat and a consumable member disposed in the throat, wherein consumable filler material is capable of being introduced to the throat in a continuous manner during deposition using frictional heating and compressive/shear loading of the filler material onto the substrate. Preferred embodiments according to the invention include such tools operably configured for applying a force or displacement to the filler material during deposition. Especially preferred embodiments can include using various powder-type consumable materials or combinations during the deposition process to obtain a continuous compositional gradient in the filler material yielding a functionally graded coating on the substrate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279442 | SELF-REACTING FRICTION STIR WELDING TOOL WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD FILLER MATERIAL - The present invention relates to tools and methods for welding, coating, repairing, or otherwise modifying the surface of a metal substrate. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide self-reacting friction stir welding tools which have an internal channel that allows filler materials to be added to the weld joint or otherwise friction stir processed area. Embodiments also provide friction stir tooling having upper and lower shoulders disposed at a fixed distance from one another and connected by a fixed split-pin. The tooling can be configured for automatically dispensing varying amounts of filler material into the tooling in response to variations in thickness of a substrate being processed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279443 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT - A substrate support for receiving substrates or wafers to be processed and for transporting said substrates or wafers in or through processing installations has universal application, is easily adaptable for specific tasks and is economical in use of material. Within a frame made of longitudinal and transverse supports, a plurality of longitudinal and transverse members are arranged intersecting in a grid-like manner, such that a base grid for directly or indirectly receiving substrates is formed. Both the longitudinal and transverse supports and the longitudinal and transverse members are positively connected to one another. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279444 | Mask Frame Assembly for Thin Film Deposition and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A mask frame assembly may be constructed with a supporting bar and a plurality of stick-type split masks installed on a frame while crossing each other. The supporting bar and the split masks are fixed to each other by being welded to each other at points where the supporting bar and the plurality of split masks cross, and a partial cutting portion is formed around each of the welding points by cutting portions of the split masks. By using the supporting bar, the split masks are prevented from drooping, and adhesion between the split masks and a substrate is enhanced. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279445 | SPLIT MASK AND ASSEMBLING APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A MASK FRAME ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SPLIT MASK - Provided is a split mask including a stick main body in which a deposition pattern is formed, a clamping portion extending from opposing ends of the stick main body away from the stick main body, wherein the clamping portion includes a first clamping portion extending horizontally from the stick main body, and a second clamping portion extending diagonally from the stick main body. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279446 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, COMPONENT, METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING DEPOSITS OF A DISPOSAL SUBSTANCE IN COATING INSTALLATIONS - A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustrations include a receiving device for disposal agent, e.g., for disposal agent from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus, comprising at least one inlet opening for introducing the disposal agent, and an outlet opening for removing the disposal agent. Furthermore, at least one loading means may be provided in order to load the receiving device with a loading agent, which may at least delay a deposition of disposal agent on or in the receiving device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279447 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIMELY MONITORING THICKNESS CHANGE OF COATING FILM - A method for real-timely monitoring thickness change of a coating film is disclosed. In the method, a coating module having a chamber and a film thickness-monitoring module containing an SPR optical fiber sensor, a light source, a light-receiving detector, and optical fibers are first provided. The optical fibers are used to connect the SPR optical fiber sensor with the light source and the light-receiving detector. The SPR optical fiber sensor has a sensing area and is arranged in the chamber. The light source provides the SPR optical fiber sensor with light. Then, a substrate is put into the chamber. While coating process is performed on the substrate, a film is also formed on the sensing area of the SPR optical fiber sensor. The light-receiving detector receives signals output from the sensing area of the SPR optical fiber sensor and then outputs signals of light-intensity change. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279448 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING PLASMA BY MEANS OF MICROWAVES - A device is provided for generating plasma by microwaves for CVD coating a substrate having a vacuum container into which a reaction gas can be fed and an electrical conductor arranged therein which is connected on each of both ends thereof to a device for coupling microwaves and to a voltage source with which a difference of potential can generated between the electrical conductor and the surrounding vacuum container. The electrical conductor is electrically insulated from the devices for coupling microwaves. The electrical conductor has a rod-shaped design or a curved run. The electrical conductor is connected to the voltage source via a feedthrough filter. The device for coupling microwaves expands in a funnel shape toward the electrical conductor and is partially or completely filled by a dielectric material. The device for coupling microwaves has groove-shaped recesses running along a circumference. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279449 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOCUSED ELECTRIC FIELD ENHANCED PLASMA-BASED ION IMPLANTATION - There is disclosed an apparatus and method for focused electric field enhanced plasma-based ion implantation. The apparatus includes an implantation chamber, a vacuum pump for maintaining the pressure in the implantation chamber at a desired level, a sample holder, means for applying a negative potential to the sample holder, and means for supplying a gaseous or vaporized implantation material. The supplying means takes the form of a feed conduit having an exit opening located in the implantation chamber above the sample holder, and when a negative potential is applied to the sample holder the exit opening of the feed conduit is maintained at a potential that is positive relative to the sample holder. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279450 | COIL SECTION ASSEMBLY FOR SIMULATING CIRCULAR COILS FOR VACUUM DEVICES - The invention relates to a vacuum treatment chamber, comprising a coil arrangement for generating a magnetic field in the chamber, wherein the coil arrangement comprises at least one first coil section and a second coil section, wherein the first coil section and the second coil section are arranged adjacent to each other in cross-section and preferably in one plane, such that at least a partial section of the first coil substantially follows the course of a partial section of the second coil, wherein the spacing of the first partial section from the second partial section is at least one order of magnitude smaller than the cross-section of the optionally smaller coil section. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279451 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND METHOD OF COATING THE FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device has supplying a first reactant gas into buffer chamber provided in a reaction chamber of the film deposition apparatus to form a first film over an inner wall surface of the buffer chamber, and supplying a second reactant gas into the reaction chamber to form a second film over a semiconductor substrate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279452 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus in which a plurality of rod-like ceramic heaters are arranged in the form of islands and affixed to the top plate of a process chamber so as to face a wafer, and the lower end portion of each ceramic heater is provided with a metal catalyst layer in such a manner that the metal catalyst layer faces a gas discharge hole of a gas diffusion plate. Consequently, the metal catalyst layer is indirectly heated by the ceramic heater (a resistance heating wire), thereby activating a processing gas. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279453 | DOMED HAY BALE FEEDER COVER - A domed hay bale feeder cover comprising: a circular base unit; a plurality of curved beams attached to said circular base unit, where said plurality of curved beams intersect at a central point; a bolt through said central point affixing each of said curved beams together; a flexible covering placed over said curved beams; and a plurality of stretchable cords, wherein said stretchable cords attach said covering to said circular base unit. In one particular embodiment, the diameter of the circular base unit may equal a diameter of a cattle feeder that is on the subject of the feeder. The curved beams may be soldered at a junction point to the circular base unit. The curved beams may be arranged with a 45-degree separation beam at the junction points. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279454 | TOP-FILL HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER WITH FLOAT VALVE BASE CLOSURE MECHANISM - A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a liquid container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the liquid container, and a valve or sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The feeding basin includes an upwardly extending cylindrical well that receives the lower end of the liquid container, and the valve or sealing mechanism includes a float valve associated with the well. The feeding basin is filled by gravity feed of the liquid in the container through the liquid flow opening when the sealing mechanism is open. When the feeding basin reaches a full position, the liquid nectar raises the float valve which, in turn, acts to close the liquid flow opening. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279455 | POULTRY COOP - An improved poultry coop that facilitates the prevention of entry of predators and the transmission of pathogens to and between the housed birds. In a preferred embodiment, the coop, which advantageously meets bird flu guidelines, includes an insulated house, a covered run coupled to the house, and a covered feed house. All openings are preferably covered with ½″ hardware cloth or mesh wire. the same cloth or mesh wire is preferably buried beneath the earth below the coop and coupled to the coop. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279456 | Pet Wash Tub - A pet wash tub includes a funnel-type hair-diverter arrangement established at all corners near the drain, to slope from the front and sides of the tub, angled downwardly towards the drain. The tub is located inside a pet wash station, which includes a wash room and an equipment room. Specifically, the tub is located in the wash room that includes a floor with a slope that acts to rinse water spilled onto the floor under an opening under a dividing wall between the wash room and the equipment room. A collection trough is located in the equipment room to collect the water as it drains from the wash room. Further, the equipment room includes a control panel and hose extensions for air and washing water/soap such that a user can activate the various systems depending on preference while washing a pet. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279457 | Pet Wash Vending Station - A pet wash station is provided that includes a wash room with a pet wash tub and a flexible spray hose to enable washing a pet in the tub. The tub drains into a collection trough in the floor of an equipment room. The equipment room and wash room share a common wall. The wash room floor extends under the common wall into the equipment room. The wash room floor drains towards the common wall, through a space between the wash room floor and the common wall, and into the trough in the equipment room floor. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279458 | CAT SCRATCHING DEVICE - A cat scratching device for residing upon a substantially horizontal surface. The device includes three scratching posts each having first and second ends, the scratching posts being separated from one another at their first ends and joined to one another at their second ends resulting in a three-legged self supporting device. Each of the three scratching posts have scratching surfaces applied thereto. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279459 | BREATHABLE RETRIEVING DEVICE - A retrieving device includes a body with at least one respiratory passageway formed in it through which a dog can breathe when holding the device in its mouth during retrieval. In some embodiments, the body is hollow and in the form of a shell defining an internal cavity that functions as a lateral respiratory passageway, with communicating respiratory passageways formed through the shell. In other embodiments, the body is solid with internal respiratory passageways formed through it. And in still other embodiments, the body has surface features (e.g., grooves or other thinned portions) that function as external respiratory passageways. In use, the respiratory passageways decrease obstructions to enable the dog to breathe more freely to avoid overheating and associated problems. In addition, one or more flotation elements can be provided in the body so provide buoyancy for the retrieving device in the event it's launched into water during retrieving activities. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279460 | EDIBLE ANIMAL CHEW AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Edible animal chew and method of using the animal chew. The animal chew is edible and is configured to clean laniaries and gum tissue of an animal as the animal chews and eats the animal chew. The animal chew comprises all-natural ingredients and is, therefore, free of synthetic ingredients and unhealthy added ingredients, such as added sugars. The animal chew may further contain all-natural vitamins for improving health of the animal. A plurality of first projections and second projections on a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, respectively, are provided to clean laniaries and gum tissue for reducing risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. A plurality of raised nodules is also provided on the distal end portion for massaging gum tissue to reduce risk of periodontal disease. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279461 | Leash pendant - A leash pendant includes a pendant-shaped hollow housing containing a rotatably mounted reel. A length of leash is wound onto and unwound from the reel through a hole in the top of the pendant. The reel is resiliently biased so as to automatically retract the leash into the housing from the leash's extended position when in use. A one-way release mechanism allows extension of the leash and delays retraction of the leash until actuated. The housing is the leash handle. The free end of the leash attaches to a pet's collar. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279462 | Control Valve Unit for a Liquid Circuit - A control valve unit for a liquid circuit of an internal combustion engine, includes a valve housing ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279463 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING AT LEAST ONE COMBUSTION CHAMBER - An internal combustion engine has a combustion chamber, from which exhaust gas can be discharged by way of at least one exhaust valve. An engine braking device includes an hydraulic additional valve control unit is integrated into a connecting mechanism connecting the exhaust valve to a camshaft and holding the exhaust valve in a partially opened position when the engine brake is actuated. The connecting mechanism includes a rocker lever and an intermediate element between the rocker lever and the exhaust valve. The hydraulic additional valve control unit of the engine braking device has a first piston-cylinder unit for the temporary partial opening of one exhaust valve, and an hydraulic valve lash compensating mechanism has a second piston-cylinder unit for counteracting valve lash. The first piston-cylinder unit is arranged in or on the intermediate element. The second piston-cylinder unit is arranged in or on the rocker lever. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279464 | PHASE CHANGING DEVICE OF CAMSHAFT - A phase changing device | 2012-11-08 |