47th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140338489 | DELTA ROBOT AND LINEAR DELTA MECHANISM - A linear delta mechanism includes a base platform, a movable platform, and a plurality of guide sets. The base platform includes a base structure and a base stand. The base stand is disposed at a center location of the base structure. The movable platform is movable with respect to the base platform. The plurality of guide sets are connected to the base platform and configured to drive the movable platform. Each of the guide sets includes a linear actuator and an actuating rod. The linear actuators of the guide sets are symmetrically disposed around the base stand. Each of the actuating rods has a first end and a second end. The first end is driven by the linear actuator, and the second end is connected to the movable platform. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338490 | CONNECTION MEMBER, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CONNECTION MEMBER, AND ROBOT - A connection member includes: a main member formed by bending a plate made of a first material having a certain strength into a predetermined shape, and having a hole to which an object to be connected is mounted; and an auxiliary member formed of a second material having a smaller specific gravity than the first material and formed thicker than the main member, jointed around the hole of the main member, and having an insertion hole through which a fastening member for fastening the object to be connected is inserted. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338491 | TILT-TYPE STEERING APPARATUS - A tilt-type steering apparatus includes a tilt lever, an expandable mechanism having a driving cam rotated by the tilt lever and a driven cam engaged with the driving cam, and a telescopic damper arranged to apply resistance against the rotation of the tilt lever in a direction allowing a position of a steering wheel to be adjusted. The telescopic damper is provided between a lever-side engaging portion which rotates together with the tilt lever and a cam-side engaging part of the driven cam. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338492 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEVICE - In an accelerator pedal device, a fitted portion of a pedal is inserted into a groove portion of a fitting portion by sliding the fitted portion, and then the fitted portion and the groove portion are fitted to each other. Furthermore, an engagement hook portion of the fitted portion is engaged with an engagement hole. Still further, an upper wall of the bracket contacts a stopper portion of the mount, so that the engagement hole is restrained from being displaced in a direction away from the fitted portion. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338493 | DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL - The dual mass flywheel comprises a spring assembly ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338494 | BICYCLE SPROCKET AND BICYCLE CRANK ASSEMBLY - A first sprocket is capable of engaging with a chain. The first sprocket has a first sprocket main body, a plurality of teeth disposed along a circumferential direction on the radially outer side of the first sprocket main body, and at least one shifting area. The teeth include at least one first tooth having a first maximum axial width and at least one second tooth having a second maximum axial width. The first maximum axial width is greater than the second maximum axial width. The first tooth is formed to be capable of engaging with an outer link plate of the chain. The second tooth is formed to be capable of engaging with an inner link plate of the chain. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338495 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A power transmission device includes a casing, a first shaft, and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft has a protruding portion which protrudes from the casing, a fan is provided at the protruding portion, a fan cover configured to cover the fan has an extending portion which extends toward a bearing supporting portion of the second shaft along a side surface of the casing, and the extending portion is inclined so as to approach the side surface of the casing toward the bearing supporting portion side from the fan side. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338496 | TELESCOPIC-COVER FIXTURE - A fixing member has such a shape that members that constitute a telescopic cover can be fixed and immovable. The fixing member is secured to the telescopic cover by means of fastening members such as bolts. The fixing member of a telescopic-cover fixture is shaped so that the telescopic cover is maximally contracted when the fixing member is secured to the cover. For example, the fixing member may be L-shaped, U-shaped, or in the shape of a rectangular tube that covers the entire cover member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338497 | Dual-Clutch Transmission - A countershaft-type dual clutch transmission for a vehicle has two clutches having input sides connected to a driveshaft (AN) and output sides connected respectively to one of two transmission input shafts arranged coaxial to a mainshaft axis. A sub-transmission is associated in each instance with the transmission input shafts, at least two countershafts, a plurality of gear planes to which are assigned gear ratio steps, and at least one output shaft which can be connected to the sub-transmissions via an output gear plane. Only six gear planes with at least nine assigned gear ratio steps can be realized via only four double shift elements and at least one single shift element. Each countershaft can be coupled with four gear ratio steps via double shift elements, and one of the transmission input shafts can be coupled with a gear ratio step via a single shift element. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338498 | Torque Transmission Device - A torque transmission device for starting an internal combustion engine using a permanently engaged starter motor for a start-stop system. An annular gear connected with the starter motor includes a bearing for decoupling the starter motor from the engine based upon the rotational speed difference between the internal combustion engine and the starter motor. The device includes a freewheel for the speed-controlled coupling of the starter motor to the internal combustion engine so that torque is transmitted between the annular gear and the engine crankshaft. An annular gear carrier is arranged between the annular gear and the freewheel. The bearing and the freewheel are arranged radially relative to each other so that at least the freewheel and the bearing are in communication with an oil chamber of the engine. First and second seal elements are provided for sealing the engine oil chamber of the internal combustion engine. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338499 | UNIVERSAL BOTTLE AND JAR OPENER - A lid opener is provided. The lid opener includes a solid body piece having a first end, the solid body piece being adapted to flex. The solid body piece can further include an annulus defined in the first end, with the annulus defining a gradually diminishing diameter from the first end. The annulus is configured to be inserted over and functionally engage a lid of a container to facilitate the removal of the lid from the container. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338500 | Paint Can Opener - Paint Brush System - This invention includes embodiments which disclose a tool implement or apparatus which may include a paint can opener implement mountable and removable from a paint brush handle, including a can opener body with a can opener end, a fastener aperture and with one or more protrusions disposed to engage a paint brush handle to which the can opener body is mounted, and a fastener sized and figured to insert through a paint brush handle aperture and fastened to the can opener body utilizing only the paint brush handle aperture and one or more protrusions to removably secure the can opener body to the paintbrush handle. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338501 | TENSIONING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an apparatus and kit for tensioning a stud in a bolted joint to a desired preload, the apparatus comprising a locking means adapted for engagement with the stud, a removable bridge member arranged to at least partially enclose the locking means and to receive the stud therethrough, a removable actuator operable to actuate the locking means through the bridge member and removable tensioning means configured to apply tension to a load bearing surface of the bridge member so as to transfer tension to the stud, such that the actuator is operable to lock the locking means when the desired preload in the stud is achieved. The invention has application in many industries, including hydropower, wind, gas and steam turbines, nuclear, metal manufacturing, mining, shipbuilding and oil & petrochemical. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338502 | Motorized Hand Tool Apparatus and Assembly Method - A motorized hand tool such as a cordless ratchet wrench is configured for reducing assembly and disassembly processes. The motorized hand tool includes a motor end plate that may be fastened to a drive member such as a ratchet head assembly without the use of fasteners or assembly tooling such as presses, fixtures or hammers. A flange on the motor end plate can pass through a keyway in a periphery of the ratchet head assembly and may be then be rotated out of the keyway and into a peripheral slot of the ratchet head assembly. A rib protruding inwardly from a clamshell housing portion of the tool closes the keyway to prevent the flange on the motor end plate from rotating back into the keyway. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338503 | Hand Tool Head Assembly and Housing Apparatus - A hand tool, such as a motorized cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The hand tool includes a clamshell housing that may be fastened to a drive member such as a ratchet head assembly without the use of additional fasteners such as large clamp nuts or additional screw sets, for example. One or more protrusions extending inwardly from the clamshell housing engage similarly shaped voids in the ratchet head assembly. The protrusions tightly engage the ratchet head housing when the clamshell housing portions are fastened together. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338504 | Process and Apparatus for Locating Light Emitting Diode in a Hand Tool Head Assembly - A motorized hand tool, such as a cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The motorized hand tool includes an overmolded window for a light emitting diode (LED) in a clamshell housing. An LED is secured within the clamshell housing by conductors extending from the LED that are encapsulated in rigid sleeves. The rigid sleeves provide a friction fit in a channel between fingers molded in the clamshell housing. A switch assembly of the motorized hand tool is mounted in the clamshell housing and covers channel to contains the conductors and sleeves. By containment of the rigid sleeves and conductors, the LED is located securely in the overmolded window. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338505 | DRIVING-IN DEVICE - A device is disclosed for driving fastening elements into a substrate, comprising a receptacle for a fastening element, having a driving-in element which drives a fastening element in the receptacle into the substrate, a transport element which can be brought into engagement with a fastening element or a strip comprising a fastening element in order to transport the fastening element in a transporting direction into the receptacle, and a catch which has a blocking position and an enabling position, wherein the catch blocks a transporting movement of the fastening element in the blocking position and enables the transporting movement in the enabling position. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338506 | REFACING TOOLS AND METHODS - A high-torque connection refacing tool, including a shaft, a mandrel, a primary face plate, and a torque-stop face plate. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338507 | FOOD PEELER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A food peeling device includes a housing for gripping by a user having an opening shaped and sized to receive a food item, such as the base end of a banana. At least one cutting member is contained within the housing, and has an edge for piercing the base end of the banana. The housing can have a frusto-conical shape. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338508 | OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING BLADE, OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CUTTING OFF THE OPTICAL FIBER, AS WELL AS COMPONENT FOR PEELING THE COATING AND BREAKING THE OPTICAL FIBER AND METHOD OF PEELING THE COATING AND BREAKING THE OPTICAL FIBER - A component for peeling the coating and breaking the optical fiber, which comprises the first member made of resin material including a groove portion enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, an optical fiber cutting blade and a coat removing blade integrally formed within the groove portion, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion, and the second member made of resin material including a groove portion corresponding to the groove portion in the first member enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, a coat removing blade corresponding to the coat removing blade in the first member, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion corresponding to the breaking portion in the first member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338509 | Maintenance and Safety System for a Food Article Slicing Machine - A slicing apparatus and a weighing and classifying conveyor combination with cleanup position wherein, the elevated food article feed mechanism can be collapsed to a maintenance position, the weighing and classifying conveyor is oriented at a distance from the slicing apparatus and the slicing head cover is automatically lifted to an open cleanup position. The machine has laser intrusion detectors that are used to shut down systems when an unwanted intrusion by a person or object is detected. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338510 | AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC PUNCHING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides an automatic electric punching apparatus that can automatically punch documents or paper sheets by lowering a screw punch blade by means of a screw while being rotated in conjunction with driving of a motor due to switching. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338511 | GUIDE WHEEL ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a guide wheel arrangement for guiding two-dimensional material webs, in particular for guiding material webs or material sheets. The guide wheel arrangement comprises a guide wheel comprising an inner central hub section and an outer guide ring, which is connected to the inner hub section in a rotationally fixed manner for guiding the two-dimensional material elements, as well as an insert bushing which is to be arranged on a shaft and is concentrically inserted into the inner hub section, wherein the insert bushing is connected to the guide wheel in a rotationally fixed manner. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338512 | EDGE TOOL - Both a rake face and a flank of an edge tool have a surface structure in which a network of recesses and protuberances surrounded by the recesses are formed, the surface structure having the characteristics described below: (1) there is no solid-solid interface between the surface structure and the interior of the edge tool, (2) the surface structure has a value of a physical property that more easily permits the surface structure to be elastically or plastically deformed than a value of the physical property of the interior of the edge tool, and (3) the protuberances have such shapes that the protuberances are elastically or plastically deformed as the protuberances rub against a workpiece. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338513 | Hole Cutting System - A material removal system enabling the installation of electrical outlet boxes and junction boxes among others, includes a platen for attaching to a vibrating movement, a blade with teeth having any circular or non-circular cutting edge which attaches to the platen that vibrates the teeth multidirectionally. The system enables rapid material removal and produces a clean rectangular aperture requiring little or no modification prior to installing an outlet box. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338514 | PORTABLE FOAM PANEL CUTTING MACHINE - A foam panel cutting machine for cutting foam panels used in insulated building panels. The foam panel cutting machine has a feeder system feeds the foam panel through the cutting blades. The cutting machine additionally includes a frame, a plurality of upper rollers and a plurality of lower rollers rotationally mounted to the frame. The foam panel cutting machine can be constructed so that it may be portable. One embodiment includes the upper rollers on an adjustable head that can adjust the gap distance between the upper and lower rollers so that foam panels of various thicknesses may be cut. The cutting blade may be a hot-knife wherein the blade is heated by passing an electrical current through it. The cutting blade may have a “L” or “J” shape to cut kerfs into the foam panel that receive metal studs to form an insulated building panel. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338515 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING REPRESENTATIVE SEGMENTS FROM MUSIC - A method for extracting the most representative segments of a musical composition, represented by an audio signal, according to which the audio signal is preprocessed by a set of preprocessors, each if which is adapted to identify a rhythmic pattern. The output of the preprocessors that provided the most periodic or rhythmical patterns in the musical composition selected and the musical composition is divided into bars with rhythmic patterns, while iteratively checking and scoring their quality and detecting a section that is a sequence of bars with score above a predetermined threshold. Checking and scoring is iteratively repeated until all sections are detected. Then similarity matrices between all bars that belong to the musical composition are constructed, based on MFCCs of the processed sound, chromograms and the rhythmic patterns. Then equivalent classes of similar sections are extracted along the musical composition. Substantial transitions between sections represented as blocks in the similarity matrices are collected and a representative segment is selected from each class with the highest number of sections. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338516 | STATE DRIVEN MEDIA PLAYBACK RATE AUGMENTATION AND PITCH MAINTENANCE - An electronic device obtains a media content item that includes an audio component. The electronic device obtains inertial sensor measurements indicating physical movement of the electronic device. The electronic device selects a target tempo for presentation of the audio component in which the target tempo is based, at least in part, on the inertial sensor measurements. The electronic device presents the audio component at the target tempo while maintaining pitch of one or more frequency components of the audio component at a native pitch or within a substantially un-shifted state relative to the native pitch of the one or more frequency components. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338517 | TEAR GAS ENCHANCED FLUIDIZED BED SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tear gas-based enhancement to a fluid bed security system implemented for the purpose of inhibiting unauthorized entry or access and to provide additional time for threatened individuals to evacuate or escape a hostile assembly at the perimeter of a secured area. The system provides for the reliable and controlled application of a specified concentration of tear gas emitted in conjunction with fluidizing gas distributed through a fluid bed configuration comprising a gas distribution piping array and a plurality of fluidizable granular solids in a surrounding relationship to the gas distribution piping array. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338518 | BLAST-PROOF CHAMBER FOR HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS - The invention relates to a blast-proof chamber ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338519 | SANDWICH OF IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIAL - A sandwich of impact resistant material comprising: a first tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the first tile and the first tile comprises a hardness value; a second tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the second tile and the second tile comprises a hardness value; and a third tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the third tile and the third tile comprises a hardness value, wherein the second tile is coupled in between the first tile and the third tile, and the second tile comprises a hardness value greater than the first tile and the third tile. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338520 | Armour Module for Vehicle - The present invention relates to an armour module for a vehicle. The armour module comprises a plurality of flexible vertical elements, a plurality of horizontal slats and a connection arrangement for supporting the armour module in a stand-off relation to the vehicle. Both the armour and its support may be flexible and can resiliently deform in response to an impact and thereafter recover. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338521 | STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FOR ARMORED VEHICLES - Armor plating is provided for armored land vehicles or watercraft, the armor having a base armor plate and an additional armor plate fixed thereto on the enemy side, such that it can be removed. A structural component can be used as a base armor plate for such vehicles, and comprises a layered structure with a core composite having an inner honeycomb core and at least one covering layer. The layered structure does not contain supporting metal layers or ceramic, hard material layers. Another essential characteristic is the use of fixture elements which are anchored in the core composite to allow additional armor plating to be detachably fixed on the enemy side. The core composite therefore essentially offers basic protection itself, while also acting as the carrier structure for interchangeable additional armor plating. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338522 | Semi-Automatic Pistol - An improved M1911 pistol, method of making an improved M1911 pistol, and system for improving performance of an M1911 pistol. Replacement parts for the M1911 pistol include stainless steel, which may be a 17-4Ph metal. Improved replacement parts include an improved frame and an improved slide. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338523 | AUTOMATIC SEAR ASSEMBLY FOR A RIFLE - An automatic sear assembly for providing a large-bore rifle with full-automatic firing and/or burst firing capabilities is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed assembly includes an automatic sear operatively configured with a sear lever which is provided with bidirectional articulation for selectively imparting torque on the automatic sear to cause tripping thereof. For example, the disclosed assembly can be configured such that rotational deflection of the sear lever away from the automatic sear imparts no rotation thereto, whereas rotational deflection of the sear lever toward the automatic sear imparts rotation thereto. Thus, and in accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed sear assembly can be used in a rifle, for example, to utilize the force of a moving bolt carrier during a given firing cycle to initiate a subsequent firing cycle without need to release and once again operate the trigger of the rifle. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338524 | NON-COMBUSTION PNEUMATIC-VACUUM ENGINE - An engine includes cylinders using pressure differences to motivate the pistons. Each cylinder has a first outlet in its' first end, the first outlet being coupled to a vacuum chamber via a first valve and a first conduit, a second outlet in the cylinder's first end, the second outlet being coupled to an air pressure chamber via a second valve and a second conduit, a third outlet in the cylinder's second end, the third outlet being coupled to the vacuum chamber via a third valve and a third conduit, and a fourth outlet in the cylinder's second end, the fourth outlet being coupled to the air pressure chamber via a fourth valve and a fourth conduit. The valves are electrically controlled by a processor. When the first and fourth valves are turned on, the piston is pulled forward by a pressure difference created by the vacuum chamber and is at the same time pushed forward by a pressure difference created by the air pressure chamber. When the piston reaches its maximum length, the first and fourth valves are turned off, and the second and third valves are turned on, and the piston is pulled backward by a pressure difference created by the vacuum chamber and is at the same time pushed backward by a pressure difference created by the air pressure chamber. When the piston reaches its minimum length, the second and third valves are turned off, and the first and fourth valves are turned on. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338525 | Locking Mechanism For Pedestrian Hood Lifters - A hood lifting mechanism includes a housing and a piston rod movably mounted in the housing so as to be extendible from the housing in a first direction. A retainer is secured to an exterior of the housing so as to define a cavity between the housing and the retainer. A locking member is positioned in the cavity and structured to contact the piston rod so as to impede motion of the piston rod in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338526 | VARIABLE-VOLUME HEAD - Disclosed is a device that includes a natural-gas compression system having a natural-gas powered combustion engine, a compression cylinder configured to receive natural gas and output compressed natural gas, a piston disposed in the compression cylinder and configured to translate through the compression cylinder in response to mechanical power received from the natural-gas powered combustion engine, and a variable-volume head mounted to the compression cylinder and configured to vary a compressed volume of the compression cylinder. In some instances, the variable-volume head includes a head body, an adjustment screw rotatably coupled to the head body, a plug moveable in threaded engagement with the adjustment screw, and an anti-rotation device coupled to the plug, the head body, or both. The anti-rotation device may be configured to impede the plug from rotating relative to the head body as the adjustment screw rotates. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338527 | PISTON PUMP AND PISTON ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - Disclosed is piston pump ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND ENSURING AIR QUALITY IN A BUILDING - Apparatus for transforming the air exchange load of a higher air exchange rate space into the air exchange load of a lower air exchange rate space, said apparatus comprising:
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20140338529 | MEDICAL/SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATOR THAT CONTINUALLY DRAWS WASTE INTO THE EVACUATOR TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF THE EVACUATOR - A smoke evacuator that draws smoke generated during a medical surgical procedure away from the site at which the smoke is generated. The smoke evacuator includes a pump that draws air into a filter. A sensor internal to the filter monitors the smoke in the air stream drawn through the filter. Normally the pump runs at a low speed, a speed sufficient to draw some air in the filter. When the sensor detects the presence of an appreciable amount of smoke in the air stream the sensor sends a signal indicating the air stream is in this state to the pump controller. The controller then increases the pump speed to result in a like increase in the volume of air drawn through the smoke evacuator. Since the sensor is contained in the filter, a new sensor is installed in the system each time a new filter is installed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338530 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE SORBER FOR THE REMOVAL OF H2O CONSISTING OF HYGROSCOPIC INORGANIC SALTS DISSOLVED IN A POLYMERIC MATRIX - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing H | 2014-11-20 |
20140338531 | SOLIDS TRANSPORT IN FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM - A solids transport system for use in a flue gas desulfurization system is disclosed. Flue gas can be recycled from downstream and used as a fluidizing gas for transporting solids between different locations. Exemplary systems include fluidization slide gravity conveyors, fluidization pads in bins, and in hoppers. The flue gas is generally already at an elevated temperature, reducing power consumption needed to heat the fluidizing gas. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338532 | WET-SCRUBBER FOR CLEANING OF POLLUTED GAS SUCH AS FLUE GAS - Wet-scrubber for cleaning flue gas, said wet scrubber comprising. The wet scrubber comprises a first end and a second end. Furthermore, it comprises an annular wall extending between the first end and the second end so as to form a chamber having a longitudinal axis, said annular wall and said ends having an inner surface and an outer surface, where said chamber comprises an inlet opening and an outlet opening, said openings being in fluid communication and defining a downstream direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. Furthermore, the wet-scrubber comprises a liquid distribution system comprising at least one liquid exit aperture for distributing a liquid film on the inner surface of the chamber. Finally, the wet-scrubber further comprises means arranged to rotate the liquid film on the inner surface of the annular wall relative to the annular wall. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338533 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING OVERSPRAY - A method for separating overspray produced during the painting of objects, the overspray is absorbed by an air flow and transported to a separating surface of a separating device over which a separating liquid flows. A large part of the overspray merges with the separating liquid, is transported away by said separating liquid, and is removed from the separating liquid by separation. Separating liquid is fed to the separating surface using a dispensing device, which is arranged so that the total discharge mass flow (GM) of the separating liquid is dependent at least on the viscosity of the separating liquid. Furthermore, separating liquid having a predetermined inlet mass flow (ZM) is fed to the dispensing device, wherein the inlet mass flow (ZM) of the dispensing device is equal to the total mass flow (GM), and the viscosity of the separation liquid during the operation of the separation device is calculated. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338534 | SCREW MACHINE AND METHOD AS WELL AS PROCESSING INSTALLATION FOR THE PROCESSING OF BULK MATERIAL - A processing installation for the processing of bulk material has a vacuum filter insert for degassing of the bulk material. The vacuum filter insert is arranged in a casing of a screw machine downstream of the feed opening thereof and is provided with at least one filter element so that the vacuum filter insert forms a gas-permeable wall portion which defines the at least one casing bore of the screw machine. Seen in a degassing direction, a protective element comprising a plurality of through-openings is arranged upstream of the at least one filter element. The protective element acts as a granule protection for the at least one filter element and prevents granular bulk material from damaging the at least one filter element. As a result, the vacuum filter insert has a longer service life, thus ensuring a long operating time for the processing installation without interruptions. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338535 | IONIZING BAR FOR AIR NOZZLE MANIFOLD - A processing system includes an air blower and an air manifold with a main body having an inlet coupled to the air blower and a plurality of outlet openings. Each of the outlet openings is coupled to a nozzle. An ionizer bar includes a housing, a power cable contained within the housing, and a plurality of emitter pins electrically coupled to the power cable. A cartridge includes two side plates forming a channel in which the ionizer bar is mounted. The cartridge is removably couplable to an interior of the main body of the air manifold. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338536 | Filter Media For Active Field Polarized Media Air Cleaner - Filter media for an active field polarized media air cleaner includes two layers of dielectric material with a higher resistance air permeable screen sandwiched between the lower resistivity electric layers. The filter media may further include a mixed fiber filter layer having fibers from different sides of the triboelectric scale. The filter media may further include a layer of relatively higher density dielectric material followed by a layer of relatively lower density dielectric material. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338537 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A MOISTURE BARRIER TO A PRECIPITATOR FOR A TWO-STEP ELECTROFILTER - A method for applying a moisture barrier to a precipitator of cardboard for a two-step electrofilter, wherein the precipitator includes at least two paper bands ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338538 | DESICCANT TABLET ENCAPSULATED IN A SPECIAL CLOTH - The invention relates to a system of encapsulating a hygroscopic salt tablet of the type used to absorb moisture in closed environments. Said encapsulation consists of seamless cloth, usually “non-woven”, arranged so that it includes folds that minimize the air chamber between the tablet and the covering thereof. Said arrangement allows the tablet to work more effectively than other similar ones by eliminating the resistance that the air causes to the absorption of moisture. Said tablet begins to work when the ambient moisture is greater than 55%-60% and is used inside a plastic device that has slots to absorb the moist air and has a bottom container for deposit of a brine resulting from the process of absorbing moisture. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338539 | Ammonia Gas Removal and Evaporative Air Cooling Apparatus Applicable to Livestock Confined Facilities and Fabrication Thereof - The present invention involves a fabrication of ventilation-fan-ammonia-gas-removal-device and dual-function-ammonia-gas-removal-and-air-cooling-equipment for application to livestock confined facilities. The former is installed on the wall of livestock confined facilities to remove ammonia gas from ventilating air and the latter is installed inside the livestock confined facilities to remove ammonia gas and to cool air, suspending from the ceiling of livestock confined facilities. They are fabricated by assembling several plastic-rod-screen-fills which are made with plastic rods. Water supplied from the top of devices, flowing down on the surface of rods, cools air or absorbs ammonia gas and water vapor by contacting with air traveling transversely to the descent of water on the surface of plastic rods by means of forced draft. The dual-function-ammonia-gas-removal-and-air-cooling-equipment has high ammonia gas removal and air cooling efficiencies and also the ventilation-fan-ammonia-gas-removal-device high ammonia gas removal efficiency. Their fabrication methods are described in the present invention. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338540 | EXHAUST GAS FLOWMETER AND EXHAUST GAS ANALYZING SYSTEM - The present invention is adapted to be provided with: a first sampling line for sampling raw exhaust gas; a first concentration measuring part that measures the concentration of the predetermined target component contained in the raw exhaust gas; a second sampling line for sampling diluted exhaust gas; a second concentration measuring part that measures the concentration of the target component contained in the diluted exhaust gas; and an arithmetic unit that, with use of first measured concentration, second measured concentration, and a diluted exhaust gas flow rate, calculates a raw exhaust gas flow rate, wherein in a state where the first sampling line and the first concentration measuring part are heated, the first concentration measuring part measures the concentration of the target component contained in the raw exhaust gas. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338541 | Multi-System Beverage Machine - A beverage preparation machine ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338542 | BEVERAGE FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD WITH MOVING BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE HOLDER - Method and apparatus for receiving, moving and holding a cartridge. A cartridge holder may be movable between an open position in which the cartridge holder is in an upwardly inclined orientation to receive a cartridge and a closed position in which the cartridge holder is in a downwardly inclined orientation. A cover may be arranged to at least partially cover the opening of the cartridge holder with the cartridge holder in the closed position, yet be positioned away from the opening with the cartridge holder in the open position. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338543 | BEVERAGE FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD WITH CARTRIDGE RETAINER - A beverage forming system and method in which a cartridge holder is movably mounted to the frame and has an opening to receive a cartridge. The cartridge holder may be arranged to hold and move a cartridge between an open position in which the opening of the cartridge holder is oriented in an upwardly inclined position to receive the cartridge, and a closed position in which the opening is oriented in a horizontal or downwardly inclined position. A cover may be arranged to cover the opening of the cartridge holder in a closed position, and the cover may be positioned away from the opening of the cartridge holder in an open position. A cartridge retainer may have an engagement portion arranged to hold the cartridge in the cartridge holder opening in at least a part of movement of the cartridge holder between the open and the closed positions. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338544 | COOKING ASSEMBLY - A cooking assembly comprises: a cooking base unit having a cooking surface that is adapted to be heated by a heater; an upper platen unit pivoted to the cooking base unit; a heater controller connected to the cooking base unit, adapted to be connected to the heater, and configured to generate output signals corresponding respectively to different cooking modes for controlling the heater; a contact module secured to the cooking base unit and defining contact regions that are disposed along a contact path; and a conductive contact member connected to and driven by the upper platen unit to move along the contact path when the upper platen unit rotates relative to the cooking base unit so as to contact a selected one of the contact regions. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338545 | Grilling Device - A grilling device includes a rod and first and second baskets rotateably attached to the rod. The baskets each define an internal volume and can be rotated to an open position to access the internal volume and to a closed position to prevent access to the internal volume between the baskets. Levers are attached to each basket. A plate slides between the first lever and the second lever to lock the first basket and the second basket in the closed position. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338546 | SALAD SPINNER WITH ANGLED BLADE FAN - A salad spinner has a support frame with a receiving aperture. A colander is supported by the support frame in the receiving aperture for rotation about an axis of rotation. A removable drive assembly is removably coupled to the support frame and colander, and the removable drive assembly includes an actuator to transmit a driving input applied to the actuator to rotate the colander. A fan having a plurality of angled blades is mechanically coupled to the actuator to force air into the colander. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338547 | Clothing Compression Press And Method Of Compressing Clothing - A clothing compression press that is of a sufficient height so as to compact clothing for baling in a single pass of a piston within the chamber. The press includes an inner cavity defined by a base with a front wall, a back wall and first and second sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom. A plate extends within the inner cavity which is driven by a hydraulic cylinder from a first position spaced apart from the base to a second position proximate the base, to in turn, compress clothing between the plate and the base. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338548 | ROUND BALER WRAPPING WITH MULTIPLE STATIONARY STRANDS - A wrapping arrangement for a baler is configured to provide a plurality of twine strands perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bale from stationary positions relative the bale. A guide arrangement routes twine strands to align with forming belts of a baler and a feed mechanism feeds the twine strands into a baling chamber through contact with the bale forming belts. In one arrangement two twin strands are provided to each forming belt. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338549 | INTAGLIO PRINTING PRESS SYSTEMS FOR RECTO-VERSO INTAGLIO-PRINTING OF SHEETS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BANKNOTES AND LIKE SECURITIES - Intaglio printing press systems for recto-verso intaglio printing of sheets, in particular for the production of banknotes and the like securities, wherein first and second intaglio printing presses are operatively-coupled to one another by a sheet processing and transporting system comprising an automated guided vehicle system for automatically transporting sheets from a sheet delivery station of the first intaglio printing press where recto printing is performed to a sheet feeding station of the second intaglio printing press where verso printing is performed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338550 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER-ENGRAVABLE FLEXOGRAPHICPRINTING PLATE, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FORLASER-ENGRAVABLE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, ANDFLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - To provide a resin composition for a laser-engravable flexographic printing plate that has excellent removability for engraving residue generated when laser-engraving a printing plate precursor and that can give a flexographic printing plate that is excellent in terms of non-tackiness, hardness, printing durability, and halftone shape. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338551 | PRINTED MATERIAL FIXING PIECE, PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING METHOD - The present application relates to an apparatus for fixing a printed matter including a plurality of engraved portions which may fix a plurality of printed matters, and at least one vacuum hole or vacuum passage provided at a lower portion of the engraved portion, a printing device including the apparatus for fixing a printed matter, and a printing method using the apparatus for fixing a printed matter. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338552 | DETONATION COMMAND AND CONTROL - The detonation of one or more explosive charges and propellant charges by a detonator in response to a fire control signal from a command and control system comprised of a command center and instrumentation center with a communications link therebetween. The fire control signal is selectively provided to the detonator from the instrumentation center if plural detonation control switches at the command center are in a fire authorization status, and instruments, and one or more interlocks, if included, are in a ready for firing status. The instrumentation and command centers are desirably mobile, such as being respective vehicles. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338553 | GAS GENERATOR PROVIDED WITH A SAFETY DEVICE FOR SLOW WARM-UPS - The present invention relates to a gas generator ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338554 | Projectile Launching Devices and Methods and Apparatus Using Same - A projectile launching device includes a reactive driver, a flyer housing, a flyer and a compressible buffer member. When detonated, the reactive driver will generate a detonation shock wave. The flyer housing defines a bore. The flyer is disposed in the bore and has a rear surface. The buffer member is interposed between the reactive driver and the flyer. The buffer member has a front surface in direct contact with the rear surface of the flyer. The buffer member is configured and arranged to: receive the detonation shock wave from the reactive driver; modify the detonation shock wave to generate a modified shock wave; and transmit the modified shock wave directly to the flyer to thereby propel the flyer away from the buffer member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338555 | Explosive Device and Mini Depth Charge Grenade - An explosive device contains a water-reactive material that ignites upon exposure to water. The water-reactive material ignites a water-activated fuse that has a predetermined burn rate and length. The predetermined burn rate and length allows the device to sink to a desired depth before exploding. Hence, the device explodes after a desired period of time and/or at a desired depth. Defense against underwater swimmers is an advantageous feature of embodiments of the disclosure. The device can use a forty millimeter (40 mm) form factor, which permits launch of the device from convention grenade launchers. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338556 | Cartridge for Ammunition - A single ply barrier foil is provided between the propellant in the cartridge casing and the pyrotechnic composition in the primer to prevent nitroglycerin migration from the propellant into the pyrotechnic composition. The single ply barrier foil is formed of ethyl cellulose and a plasticizer and has a thickness of 190 um±10 um. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338557 | Circulated Pneumatic Tube Transit System - A circulated pneumatic tube transit system is used to transport passengers/cargo along a pair of pneumatic tubes, which are positioned along each other. Capsules are movably suspended within the tubes by either a maglev system or wheels. The capsules travel in opposite directions in each tube so that the system provides back and forth transportation between two destinations. A fluid loop mechanism cycles a volume of air through the tubes as a means to propel the capsules through each tube. A series of fluid loop mechanism can be air multipliers as the volume of air cycles through the tubes. Two one-directional valves are located at opposite ends of the tubes and are used to transfer the kinetic energy for an arriving capsule within one tube into kinetic energy for a departing capsule within the other tube. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338558 | RAIL VEHICLE SYSTEM - A rail vehicle system includes a set of cars for transporting passengers. The set has two end cars, at least one driveless central car and at least one central car constructed as a traction car having at least one drive unit. In order to achieve greater flexibility in assembling a rail vehicle system, in particular with regard to improved scalability of traction power, the traction car includes a power supply unit for the drive unit and has at least one voltage transformation unit and a power converter unit. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338559 | RAIL VEHICLE - A rail vehicle has at least one bogie and an electrical supply device with a fuse protection apparatus, a distributing apparatus, which is arranged in the rail vehicle interior and which is electrically connected to the fuse protection apparatus. A first housing is arranged in the rail vehicle under floor area and includes electrical components that are electrically connected to the distributing apparatus. The bogie, viewed in the direction of travel of the rail vehicle, is arranged between the distributing apparatus and the first housing. In order to provide a generic rail vehicle for which short cable paths are achieved and doubling of cables is avoided in a bogie area, the fuse protection apparatus is arranged in a second housing different from the first housing. The first and second housings, relative to the direction, are arranged on both sides of the bogie. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338560 | RAILROAD TANK CAR - Railroad tank cars are provided that include an inner tank, an outer tank, and tank to tank clearance between the inner tank and the outer tank. Insulation and spacers can be located within the tank to tank clearance. The inner tank can shift within the outer tank, and spacers can crush, under significant force loading, such as impact forces generated during a collision or derailment. The inner tank, insulation, spacers, and outer tank thus form an energy absorbing system that reduces the likelihood that the inner tank will be breached, and that a hazardous material contained therein will be released, under such conditions. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338561 | BUILDING MATERIAL FOR FORMING AN ARCHITECTURAL SURFACE COVERING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A building material for use in forming exterior surface coverings. According to a preferred embodiment, the building material consists of the combination of a paper material, bonding agent, and water. The building material can either be formed directly upon a substrate, such as a wall or ceiling, or otherwise formed as a sheet of material or molding that can thereafter be affixed to a given surface or substrate. The building materials can be customized to have a specific type of color, shape and texture, and can further be utilized in a wide variety of building applications. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338562 | PHOTOPOLYMERIZABLE INKJET INK, INK CARTRIDGE, PHOTOPOLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION, AND COATED MATTER - A photopolymerizable composition includes glyceryl monomethacrylate in an amount of from 25 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of monomers. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338563 | Solid Or Phase Change Inks With Improved Properties - A solid or phase change inkjet ink incorporating a polar acidic wax is described. The use of polar waxes as an ink additive improves the polarity of the ink and adhesion of the ink to paper. A method for applying the solid or phase change ink incorporating an acidic polar wax additive to form an image is also described. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338564 | ALGINATE MONOMER STRUCTURE WITH METAL CRYSTALLITE EMBEDDED, ALGINATE SALT STRUCTURE WITH METAL CRYSTALLITE EMBEDDED AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ALGINATE HYDROGEL WITH METAL CRYSTALLITE INCORPORATED - An alginate monomer structure with metal crystallite embedded includes a first alginate monomer and at least a first metal crystallite. The first alginate monomer is composed of a first uronate molecule and a second uronate molecule, which are linked linearly to each other. A first carbonyl group is formed on a second carbon atom (C2) of the main ring in the first uronate molecule, a carboxyl group is presented on a sixth carbon atom (C6) of the main ring in the second uronate molecule, and a first intramonomer glycosidic linkage is presented between a first carbon atom (C1) of the main ring in the first uronate molecule and a fourth carbon atom (C4) of the main ring in the second uronate molecule. The first metal crystallite is associated between the first uronate molecule and the second uronate molecule. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338565 | REJUVENATION OF RECLAIMED ASPHALT - Asphalt compositions comprising reclaimed asphalt and a rejuvenating agent are disclosed. The reclaimed asphalt comprises aggregate and an aged binder. The rejuvenating agent, which has a cyclic content of at least 5 wt. %, comprises an ester or ester blend derived from an acid selected from aromatic acids, fatty acids, fatty acid monomers, fatty acid dimers, fatty acid trimers, rosin acids, rosin acid dimers, and mixtures thereof. The rejuvenating agent revitalizes the aged bitumen binder of reclaimed asphalt and restores its physical properties to those of the original performance-grade bitumen. Improvements include desirable softening, low-temperature cracking resistance, better fatigue cracking resistance, good elevated temperature performance, improved miscibility, and restored temperature sensitivity. The rejuvenating agents enable the use of higher levels of recovered asphalt, particularly RAP, in asphalt mixtures, reduce binder and aggregate costs, and help the road construction industry reduce its reliance on virgin, non-renewable materials. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338566 | Method for Surface Treatment of Inorganic Pigment Particles - The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of inorganic pigment particles with agglomerates of fine primary particles or single crystals of inorganic compounds, particularly of oxides or sulphates. The method is characterized in that the inorganic compounds are first precipitated from an aqueous solution under suitable pH conditions in a separate vessel in the form of fluffily structured agglomerates and/or single crystals. The precipitation product is subsequently added to an aqueous suspension of inorganic pigment particles. The method is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles, in order to achieve high hiding power or high opacity when used in emulsion paints or laminates. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338567 | LIGHT-WEIGHT COMPOSITION AND MIX FOR MASONRY, MORTAR AND STUCCO - A pre-mixed mortar, stucco or masonry composition includes from 70 to 80 percent sand and from 20 to 30 percent of a light-weight cement mix composition. The light-weight cement mix composition comprises either slag cement, gypsum or a combination of slag cement and gypsum; Portland cement; silicon dioxide; calcium stearate; and metakaolin. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338568 | DURABLE CONCRETE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A concrete mix for producing freeze-thaw durable concrete having enhanced strength properties, like compressive strength, abrasion resistance, impact strength, toughness, is disclosed. The novel concrete mix contains deformable solid elements in place of 4-8% entrained air for good durability of concrete under freeze-thaw cycles. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338569 | Calcium Aluminate Cement - The present invention relates to a white calcium aluminate cement containing at least 90% by weight of monocalcium aluminate, an A/C value in the range of 1.75 to 2.0, a fineness according to Blaine in the range of 3500 to 6000 cm | 2014-11-20 |
20140338570 | CONCRETE MIX AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING RECYCLED PORCELAIN - A concrete mix for use in forming molded concrete end products is disclosed. The concrete mix includes treated porcelain kernels, cement and sand. The treated porcelain kernels are formed from recycled and currently unusable porcelain products. The porcelain products are crushed and processed to create porcelain kernels having a desired size. The porcelain kernels having the desired size are mixed with cement and sand and the concrete mix is packaged for subsequent use. The concrete mix including the porcelain kernels formed from recycled porcelain products allows the porcelain end products to be recycled while providing concrete products that have lighter weight and greater flame resistance. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338571 | AGGREGATES - A method of forming an aggregate. The method comprising forming a green pellet including waste glass and additive(s). The unfired pellets are coated with a refractory material and sintered such that some of the additive/additives breaks down to generate gas which is at least partially retained in the microstructure of the mixture to form pores, the additive/additives so being that upon heating the additive/additives and glass combine to produce glass ceramics. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338572 | EXPANDABLE TABLE - An expandable table includes a basic table leaf and at least one supplementary table leaf which can be positioned next to the basic table leaf. In order to be able to expand the table to a relatively great extent in spite of having a narrow basic table leaf, the at least one supplementary table leaf is constructed as an insert leaf which can be guided obliquely downwards beneath the basic table leaf. The insert leaf has a respective component of a respective pivot bearing at its lower end on both transverse sides and a respective further component of the pivot bearing, which is connected to the basic table leaf, engages into the component in an extended condition of the insert leaf to complete the pivot bearing. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338573 | Furniture Line and Method and System for Providing Customization Thereof - A furniture line featuring a table which is customizable and suited for confined and irregular spaces such as balconies, decks or outdoors which line can be easily assembled or disassembled essentially by hand and available affordably with a variety of selectable tops, shapes and applications. The table features a skeletal frame arrangement with universal top mounts, selectable curved tubular or rod like legs, at least one and preferably two hub couplers or tubular leg and pedestal base, and optional rotatable or slide on levelers for uneven surfaces. A method and system disclosed provides purchaser customization of the table and complementary ensembles. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338574 | FOLDABLE TABLE MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a foldable table mechanism that is convenient to transport. The foldable table mechanism includes table tops and a foldable mechanism. The foldable mechanism includes at least one shelve unit and a plurality of support legs. The support legs include a plurality of movable units. The movable units are pivotably connected. The shelve unit is disposed between the table tops. The shelve unit is movably connected to the movable units. The support legs support and secure the table tops at an open position and are stored between the table tops at a folded position. the present invention is simple in structure, foldable and flexible to use, convenient to carry and transport, thus suitable to use in small space, such as in household setting, small food service areas, and also suitable to use for outdoor activities because it is easy to transport. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338575 | WASTE GASIFICATION MELTING FURNACE - [Problem] To provide a waste gasification and melting furnace that promotes the drying and pyrolytic decomposition of waste in the shaft section, making it possible to limit the conveyance of moisture and volatile components to the bottom of the blast furnace and to reduce the consumption of extra coke. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338576 | CORN STOVER FUEL OBJECTS WITH HIGH HEAT OUTPUT AND REDUCED EMISSIONS DESIGNED FOR LARGE-SCALE POWER GENERATION - A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of corn stover and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The object comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338577 | OXYGEN ENHANCED COMBUSTION OF BIOMASS - The energy output of a power plant combustion chamber that combusts fuel comprising biomass as all or part of the fuel can be increased by feeding oxygen into the combustion chamber so that said fuel is in contact with gaseous oxidant whose oxygen content exceeds that of air by up to 5 vol. % above that of air. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338578 | Planting Grid Device - The present seed spacing and planting device consists of a planar member with a plurality of sidewalls having beveled edges extending vertically therefrom, with an integral or removable grid. A plurality of evenly spaced pegs or apertures are disposed along the face of the base, aligned with said sidewalls. The present device is pressed into the ground, edges downwards, to create a plurality of depressions for planting either seeds or seedlings therein. For embodiments having pegs, the pegs automatically create the depressions because they are pressed into the soil along with the beveled edges. For embodiments having apertures, a dibble is additionally provided which is pushed through said apertures for creating the planting depressions. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338579 | ELLIPSOIDAL V-HULL - An improved boat hull design includes a region of ellipsodal fulness in the forward portion of the hull, ellipsiodal curvature over the remainder of the hull, a chine with a chine flat with an increasing width as it approaches the stern and one or more strakes. One of the strakes is located where the chine flat meets the V portion of the hull. The hull provides stability and a smooth ride at both high and low speeds in smooth and rough water and is highly maneuverable. The hull also has good weight carrying ability at speed while not requiring excessive power. The hull minimizes rolling when stationary or at low speed in waves. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338580 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED CONTROL OF MARINE VESSEL - An improved autopilot system securely attached to a steering helm unit and mounted within the dashboard or pedestal of a marine vessel for automatic control over a vessel's direction of movement. One embodiment of an improved actuator utilizes endless belt members | 2014-11-20 |
20140338581 | Load Compensating Mooring Hooks - A mooring apparatus that includes an actuator connected to a mooring hook and the mooring base. The actuator provides translational movement of the mooring hook towards the mooring base. The mooring apparatus also includes a vessel motion detection system and a mooring apparatus control system. The mooring apparatus may include a mooring line tension gauge. The vessel motion detection system provides an input indicative of vessel motion to the mooring apparatus control system. The mooring apparatus control system then provides an output signal to the appropriate mooring system(s) which results in adjustment of the mooring line tension in the appropriate mooring system(s). Methods for use thereof thereof are also disclosed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338582 | Method of Single Line Mooring - The method of mooring buoyant equipment at the surface of a body of water in a controlled position using a single line by connecting a first line from the buoyant equipment to a first diameter drum on a subsea mooring tower, connecting the first diameter drum to a second diameter drum, connecting a second line from the second diameter drum to a weight, such that when the depth of the body of water changes the tension on the first line remains the same and the vertical distance travelled by the weight is less than the change in the depth of the body of water. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338583 | Underwater Man-powered Mechanical Propeller - An underwater man-powered mechanical propeller includes a screw propeller arranged on a screw propeller shaft, the screw propeller is provided with a first bevel gear arranged at the back part thereof, and is provided with a concentric protective ring on the outer side; one side of the protective ring is provided with a supporting plate; the supporting plate is provided with a first gear and a second gear meshed with each other, and a transitional gear is also arranged thereon and forming a meshing pair together with the second gear; the drive shaft of the transitional gear penetrates through the supporting plate, and one end thereof located in the protective ring is provided with a second bevel gear. The first gear is connected to a first connecting rod, the second gear is connected to a second connecting rod; and the screw propeller shaft is provided with a one-way flywheel thereon. The present invention utilizes the mechanical drive principle to convert the physical power into high-efficiency driving motion powers, and realizes a high swim speed without excessive consumption of physical energy. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338584 | DUAL KEEL KAYAK - Described herein is a more ergonomic, more stable kayak design including parallel port and starboard keels protruding from a hull of the kayak, the keels are sized and positioned such that a paddler can rest a heel and/or foot in each keel at a lower elevation than the paddler's hips, the dual keels providing two-point contact with the ground. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338585 | FIRE PIT - A fire pit for use on water crafts, particularly pontoon and house boats. In certain embodiments, the fire pits are floor mounted units affixed within the deck of the boat and in other embodiments, the fire pits are table mounted units. In each embodiment, the fire pits include a base tray and a removable top cover. Each embodiment of the fire pit may also employ conventional fuel regulators to control the fires and conventional electric ignitors to safely and conveniently start the fires in the fire pits. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338586 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ZINC OXIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - The present invention provides a method capable of stably producing a zinc oxide single crystal in which a large amount of dopant forms a solid solution at a high level of productivity and reproducibility without using a harmful substance. The method of the present invention comprises providing a raw material powder that is mainly composed of zinc oxide, comprises at least one dopant element selected from B, Al, Ga, In, C, F, Cl, Br, I, H, Li, Na, K, N, P, As, Cu, and Ag in a total amount of 0.01 to 1 at %, and is substantially free of a crystal phase other than zinc oxide, and injecting the raw material powder to form a film mainly composed of zinc oxide on a seed substrate comprising a zinc oxide single crystal and also to crystallize the formed film in a solid phase state. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338587 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING SILICON - The present invention provides for methods of purifying silicon, methods for obtaining purified silicon, as well as methods for obtaining purified silicon crystals, purified granulized silicon and/or purified silicon ingots. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338588 | Method of Growing High Quality, Thick SiC Epitaxial Films by Eliminating Silicon Gas Phase Nucleation and Suppressing Parasitic Deposition - Methods for forming an epilayer on a surface of a substrate are generally provided. For example, a substrate can be positioned within a hot wall CVD chamber (e.g., onto a susceptor within the CVD chamber). At least two source gases can then be introduced into the hot wall CVD chamber such that, upon decomposition, fluorine atoms, carbon atoms, and silicon atoms are present within the CVD chamber. The epilayer comprising SiC can then be grown on the surface of the substrate in the presence of the fluorine atoms. | 2014-11-20 |