51st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120318794 | LEVER BASED GRADE VENT VALVE - A grade vent valve assembly includes a float moveable between a lowered position and a raised position. A lever is coupled to the float at a first end of the lever. The lever pivots about a fulcrum spaced from the first end in response to movement of the float between the raised position and the lowered position. The lever pivots between an open position when the float is in the lowered position, and a sealing position when the float is in the raised position. The lever seals an orifice when in the sealing position to block fluid flow through the orifice. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318795 | Gasket for a Utensil for Cooking Food and a Utensil Provided With Such a Gasket - Provided is a sealing gasket for a utensil for cooking food under pressure, the utensil includes a vessel on which a lid is designed to be mounted; a sealing gasket interposed between the vessel and the lid for sealing the utensil in operation; and centering means designed to center the gasket relative to the vessel and to the lid. The sealing gasket includes a peripheral band and a peripheral under-band extending under the peripheral band and extending it, and centering means provided in or disposed in the gasket in such a manner that said centering means can come to be interposed between the lid and the vessel while the lid is being put into place on the vessel so as to form a centering abutment. The centering means being formed by a plurality of local extra-thickness zones, situated on the inside face of said peripheral under-band and designed to come into contact with the vessel. The utensil is a pressure cooker. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318796 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT - The invention relates to a storage compartment comprising a storage space, a cover flap ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318797 | FLIP UP CAP - The invention relates to a closure device ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318798 | CONTAINER WITH INTEGRATED PLASTIC TEAR AWAY MEMBRANE - A container is provided which includes a container body, a cap closure and a plastic membrane. The container body has a receiving area capable of holding a product. An open mouth surrounds the receiving area. A cap closure is arranged over the open mouth. The cap closure includes a fitment engageable around the mouth and a lid hingedly connected to the fitment. The plastic membrane is integrally molded with the cap closure and sealingly prevents leakage from the receiving area. The membrane includes a minor area non-frangibly attached to the fitment having a V-shaped outer border with sections of the border converging to a pivot point, and a major area tangibly attached along its perimeter to the fitment and to the V-shaped outer border. A pull tab is formed on a surface of the membrane at the pivot point. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318799 | DRAINABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM AND WELD NUT THEREOF - A drainable container system for a vehicle includes a container defining an interior cavity configured for storing a fluid, and a drain hole configured for draining the fluid from the interior cavity. The drainable container system further includes a drain plug configured for plugging the drain hole, and a weld nut attachable to the container and configured for receiving the drain plug. The weld nut includes a coupling portion matable with the drain plug and having a longitudinal axis, and a flange portion extending from the coupling portion and disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The flange portion defines at least one channel therein configured for conducting the fluid to the drain hole. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318800 | Infrared thermometer - A hygienic device for use with a container opening is provided. The hygienic device includes a base and at least two guard elements which are integrally formed as a unitary structure. The guard elements, which are made of a soft resilient material and positioned on the base, are readily bendable downward to change shape and thus facilitate the opening/closing thereof, and can get closer together to form a protective layer for enclosing the container opening. The hygienic device requires lesser constituent elements and dispenses with the need to remove a hygienic lid from the container before using the container. The guard elements are capable of rebounding and adjusting shape and thickness, effective in balancing a resilient force and a binding force generated as a result of the bending and opening of the guard elements, and effective in attaching to the container; hence, the guard elements open without increasing occupied space. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318801 | CONTAINER WITH CLOSING MEMBRANE - In a container with an externally protruding annular flange which delimits an opening and is delimited by a beaker edge, and with a film-like closing membrane which, forming a common annular connecting surface delimited by an inner ring edge and an outer ring edge, is sealed against the flange to close the opening, and which can be peeled off the flange and is delimited by a membrane edge with a tear-off tab protruding beyond the beaker edge, the closing membrane, starting from the tear-off tab protrudes freely beyond the outer ring edge of the connecting surface and the distance of the membrane edge to the outer ring edge starting from the tear-off tab, on both sides of the tear-off tab up to an angle of at least 45° in relation to a diameter line running in a tear-off direction (x), diminishes constantly to zero. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318802 | SUBMERGED TRASH BINS - A system comprising trash bins that are submerged or recessed in the ground is disclosed, with the system lowering the trash bin opening. This can reduce the need for lifting of trash to an elevated bin opening and in some instances can eliminate the need to lift the trash by hand. In one embodiment, a hole can be formed in the ground that is sized to accept a trash bin. A bin vault is placed in the hole, and a trash bin is placed inside the vault. The bin opening is at a lower level than the same bin at ground level, and the submerged bin can be lifted out of the vault for emptying using conventional trash trucks. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318803 | SPRING BALANCED CHAFING DISH - A chafing dish includes a pan, a cover hingedly connected to the pan through a hinge shaft, a plurality of cover arms, each cover arm having one end secured to the hinge shaft and other end to the cover, and a counter balance member which encircles a part of the hinge shaft and is secured in position at both ends in a hinge assembly, thereby enabling the counter balancing of the cover at any angle from the closed state of the cover. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318804 | INSULATED BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER WITH COVER - An insulated beverage container holder can hold a beverage container, such as a can or a bottle. The insulated beverage container holder includes a base portion that can accept the can or bottle and a top portion adapted to butt against the base portion, where the combination of the base portion and the top portion fully encloses the beverage container. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318805 | INSULATED CONTAINER - A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall | 2012-12-20 |
20120318806 | INSULATED CONTAINER WITH MOLDED BRIM - A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318807 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN INSULATED CONTAINER HAVING ARTWORK - A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318808 | INSULATED STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTAINERS - A storage container that includes walls having complimentary-shaped edges with complex edge profiles. The complex edge profiles of adjoining walls mate with each other to form an interface that defines a thermal leak path between a storage area of the container and an exterior environment. The thermal leak path has a length that is greater than the thickness of the adjoined walls. In one example, the complex edge profile includes step-shaped features. The walls may also include one or more overlapping super-insulating panels. The panels may be joined to one another with adhesive layers. The super-insulating panels may be also be disposed in a wall including interior and exterior linings that are joined and sealed to define a space between the linings. The space may be evacuated and optionally filled with a super-insulating gas. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318809 | WATER BALL - A water ball with a bubble eliminating device is revealed. A bottom cover is connected to an opening edge on the bottom of a transparent container so as to form a closed container that is filled with a fluid. The bottom cover is disposed with a hole and a sheet with elasticity is placed over the hole to close the hole. The sheet is used to regulate pressure changes of the fluid in the water ball caused by volume changes. Thus the formation of bubbles is prevented and the crack of the enclosed container due to increased fluid pressure is prevented. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318810 | CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT - A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318811 | Container with Removable Side Panels - A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318812 | INSULATED SLEEVE FOR A CUP - A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318813 | BREATHER PIPE STRUCTURE FOR LIQUID REDUCING AGENT STORAGE TANK - Provided is a breather pipe structure for a liquid reducing agent storage tank which ensures that a liquid reducing agent can be supplied without trouble even if a breather pipe in the liquid reducing agent storage tank is clogged with frozen liquid reducing agent. In a breather pipe structure for a liquid reducing agent storage tank ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318814 | ASSEMBLY WITH VAPOR VENT VALVE AND LIQUID TRAP FOR STATIC LEAK PREVENTION IN VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEM - An assembly mountable to a fuel tank and connectable to a carbon canister includes a housing defining an internal cavity. A vapor vent valve is configured to permit fluid communication from the fuel tank through the vapor vent valve from an inlet to an outlet, and in all cases is isolated from the internal cavity so that fluid flows through the vapor vent valve from the inlet to the outlet without fluid communication with the internal cavity. A first vent line connects the outlet of the vapor vent valve with a first port of the housing. A second vent line connects a second port of the housing with the carbon canister. At least a portion of the first vent line is above a predetermined liquid fuel level within the tank when the assembly is mounted to the fuel tank and tilted at up to a predetermined angle. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318815 | PLIABLE VARIABLE DIAMETER SEALING LID - A single piece sealing lid is made of a soft, flexible material that allows the lid to cover and reseal an opened food can. The flexible lip seal may have such a length so as to allow it to seal against the outside circumference of the can, below the can lid ridge. Since the flexible lip of the sealing lid is flexible, it can accommodate cans of varying diameter and does not require the can opening to be perfectly round. Therefore, the sealing lid may fit damaged or out-of round can openings. A pull tab may be provided on the sealing lid to assist in the installation and removal of the sealing lid from a can. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318816 | Positioning device for connecting cap to cup - A paper-made cup has a plastic lip portion connected along the open top thereof and multiple first engaging portions are formed on the outer periphery of the lip portion. A cap has multiple second engaging portions on the inside of the skirt portion thereof. The cap is mounted to the open top of the cup, and the first and second engaging portions are engaged with each other to position the cap on the cup. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318817 | Product Dispensing System with Tapered Opening Tool - A product dispensing system including a dispenser having a front end longitudinally opposed from a rear end, the dispenser including a first support deck extending at least partially between the front end and the rear end, an opening tool connected proximate the first support deck, the opening tool including a front edge, wherein the front edge is tapered to a forward-most end, and a second support deck positioned below the first support deck, the second support defining a product display area. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318818 | Tissue Paper Supply Case - Disclosed is a tissue paper supply case comprising a case body for containing tissue paper, a lid having a slot-like take-out hole for taking out the tissue paper therethrough, a platform member mounted within the case body for placing the tissue paper thereon, and means for energizing the platform member from the bottom of the case body toward the lid, wherein the lid is provided on its inner surface with a plurality of lid projections formed in parallel rows to the take-out hole on both sides of the take-out hole, which lid projections are tapered each having a protrusion height becoming larger with increasing distance from the take-out hole, and the platform member is provided on its upper surface with a plurality of platform projections formed in parallel rows to the take-out hole on both sides of the position facing the take-out hole, which platform projections are tapered each having a protrusion height becoming larger with increasing distance from the position facing the take-out hole and wherein the plurality of lid projections formed on the lid and the plurality of platform projections formed on the platform member are placed oppositely alternating with each other. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318819 | UPRIGHT ROTATABLE PRODUCT CARROUSEL DISPENSING DEVICE - A dispensing device comprising an upright rotatable product carrousel comprising a plurality of dispensing chutes for retaining a product. The dispensing chutes are radially located about a central pivot, with a dispensing point located at a lowest point of rotation of the product carrousel. During use, removal of product from a dispensing chute located at the dispensing point results in rotation of the product carrousel to position an adjacent dispensing chute at the dispensing point, allowing for sequential removal of product from the product carrousel. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318820 | Multiple Liquid Dispenser - A Multiple Liquid Dispenser of the invention holds at least one or a plurality of liquids that are dispensed from a single appliance. The dispenser may contain liquids including beverages, sanitizers, hand soap and dish washing soap. The dispenser also has an elongated spout, a stable wide base and the option for a liquid temperature controller. Using a single appliance minimizes the amount of separated liquids containers that might be otherwise placed near the sink of the bathroom or kitchen. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318821 | PACKAGE FOR LIQUID PRODUCTS | 2012-12-20 |
20120318822 | TROLLEY FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING DRINKS - In the case of a trolley ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318823 | HOT WATER SUPPLY DEVICE AND COLD/HOT WATER DISPENSER USING THE SAME - A hot water supply device of a cold/hot water dispenser capable of preventing hot water kept in a hot water storage unit from flowing backward to thus minimize a heat loss and preventing water kept in the hot water storage unit from being expanded to increase pressure to thus stably guide discharging of hot water is provided. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318824 | BAG-IN-BOX DISPENSING SPOUT CAPTURE MECHANISM - A capture mechanism for a dispensing spout of a bag-in-box liquid dispenser, the dispenser adapted to enable said dispensing spout protrude through at least the base of its box, the capture mechanism comprising: means for capturing a dispensing spout of a bag-in-box liquid dispenser, wherein in use with at least a portion of the capture mechanism cooperating with the box of a bag-in-box liquid dispenser adapted to enable its dispensing spout protrude through at least the base of its box, the capturing means is positioned to maintain the dispensing spout in a low dispensing position relative to the level of the base of the box. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318825 | FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser including a reservoir forming a neck presenting a thread, a dispenser member, and a fastener system including a fastener ring provided with assembly means for assembling on the thread of the neck in such a manner that the ring is unscrewable from the neck over an axial unscrewing stroke. The outer wall of the neck is provided with a shoulder, and the fastener system includes a security band engaged on the fastener ring. The band axially abuts the shoulder and is secured to the fastener ring at the end of the unscrewing stroke, so as to prevent the fastener system from being removed from the neck immediately after the fastener ring has been unscrewed. The security band includes an unblocking mechanism for disengaging the band from its axial abutment with the shoulder of the neck. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318826 | CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING TOOL - A carriage assembly for a dispensing tool includes a carriage having an attachment end that is attachable to the dispensing tool and an opposite dispensing end, at least one of an axial opening in the carriage oriented substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the carriage and a radial opening through which a material-containing cartridge is insertable, a clamp member coupled to a peripheral wall of the carriage and having a portion that protrudes toward the longitudinal axis and that is engageable with a rear end of the cartridge, and a biasing member that exerts a force on the clamp member for biasing the cartridge toward the dispensing end. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318827 | Canister - In one embodiment, a canister has a housing closed by a crimped cap and includes a metered valve for dispensing a metered dose of aerosol. A seal is provided between the canister and the body of the metered valve to prevent leakage of the pressurised fluid from within a canister around the valve. The seal is also configured to deform resiliently and admit pressurised fluid continuously into the canister when pressurised fluid is applied to the valve exteriorly of the canister. In this way, the canister can be pressurised with a continuous flow of pressurised fluid from its exterior notwithstanding the metering action of the valve. A liner is disposed around the valve to seal the crimped joint between the housing and the cap, and the fluid that enters the canister can pass unobstructed along passageways past the liner into the housing to fill the canister with pressurised fluid, without substantially deforming the liner, so that the liner maintains a seal between the housing and the cap. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318828 | AEROSOL PROPELLANTS COMPRISING UNSATURATED FLUOROCARBONS - Disclosed herein are propellants comprising fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons. Also disclosed are sprayable compositions comprising the propellants. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318829 | PUMP AND NOZZLE LIQUID FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - This invention disclosed herein relates to a pump apparatus for use with a liquid container for transferring liquid from a liquid container. It comprises a pump means comprising a manually-operable pump for pumping liquid and formed with a pump chamber through which liquid can be pumped by the pump. It also has an inlet opening for receiving liquid into the pump chamber and an outlet opening for dispensing liquid out of the pump chamber when liquid is pumped through the chamber using the pump. There is a coupling means for mounting the pump means to the opening of a liquid container to permit the gravitational flow of liquid into the pump chamber through the inlet opening when the mounted pump means is placed on ground level and the pump pumped. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318830 | Pressurized dispencer with controlled release of stored reserve propellant - A gas storage and delivery system for restoring pressure as it is depleted from a pressurized container stores a reserve supply of propellant gas on a gas-adsorbing material. The propellant gas is released into the container in response to a decrease in pressure in the container to maintain a desired pressure as product is depleted. The gas-adsorbing material is wetted with a non-polar release-promoting agent to promote release of the sorbed gas in response to decreases in pressure in the container and to ensure that substantially all of the sorbed gas is obtained if needed in response to decrease in pressure in the container. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318831 | FIREPROOF CERAMIC IMPACT PAD - The invention relates to a fireproof ceramic impact absorber. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318832 | HOOK-SHAPED WATER BOTTLE THAT SLIDES AND HOOKS INTO A WAISTBAND OR BELT - A water bottle has a hook-shaped design that allows a user to easily slide it into a waistband or into a pocket without requiring extra hardware to attach it. The hook of the bottle rests on the waistband and the lower portion water bottle stays put, tucked inside the user's waistband while the person is in motion. A runner, for example, can run efficiently while carrying the water bottle, allowing them to utilize something they are already wearing—their waistband. The contoured shape of the bottle allows the runner or active individual to easily remove the bottle for drinking and slide it back into the waistband without much effort. The contoured shape comfortably rests against the body so that runners/individuals sometime forget it is on the waistband. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318833 | MULTIFUNCTION INFANT CARRIER WITH LUMBAR BELT - There is provided is an infant carrier having a lumbar belt to enhance the comfort and support during usage thereof. The infant carrier is adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318834 | Load Carrier Systems and Associated Manufacturing Methods - Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318835 | Load Carrier Systems and Associated Manufacturing Methods - Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318836 | ROTARY SUPPORT APPARATUS - A rotary support apparatus is provided that includes a rotation mechanism, a support mechanism, an object detector and a controller. The rotation mechanism is configured to rotatably support a supported body between a first position and a second position. The support mechanism is configured to support the supported body with at least a two stage support force at the first position. The object detector is configured to detect a person or an object. The controller is configured to control the support mechanism so as to switch the support force based on the results detected by the object detector. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318837 | SYSTEM FOR QUICK RELEASE OF PACK - One exemplary embodiment is directed toward an apparatus for quick release of a pack from a vest of a user. The apparatus includes a pack having one or more first loops, and a retaining member configured to extend through the one or more first loops and one or more second loops on the vest, wherein the retaining member is configured to releasably attach the pack to the vest by mechanically coupling the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops to the retaining member, wherein the retaining member is configured to enable detaching of the pack from the vest by pulling of the retaining member from the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318838 | METHOD FOR CUTTING GLASS SHEET - Provided is a method for cutting a glass sheet whereby even a thin glass sheet having a thickness of 1 mm or less can be suitably cut. A nick ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318839 | TRACTOR AND PRINTER USING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a tractor comprises a guide shaft, a first belt unit, a second belt unit, a fixing unit and a connecting unit. The first belt unit is supported by the guide shaft so as to move in an axis direction of the guide shaft. The second belt unit is arranged to face the first belt unit in the axis direction of the guide shaft and supported by the guide shaft. The fixing unit, which is movably supported by the guide shaft in the axis direction of the guide shaft and is capable of being fixed on the guide shaft. The connecting unit configured to connect the first belt unit to the fixing unit with a clearance in the axis direction of the guide shaft. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318840 | SPRING ACTUATED PLIERS STAPLER - A spring-energized stapler having a pliers type configuration, wherein papers and like items are fastened at a front end and the stapler is normally gripped and squeezed at a rear end. A compact mechanism and independent handle linkages provide a compact overall shape in a high efficiency action. An upper handle is pivoted at a front, top of a housing with a pressing area spaced at least one half the handle length away from the upper handle pivot. A lower handle includes a multi-segment cam link to a base to provide a minimal gripping distance with a large clamping force at an anvil. A simplified front-loading mechanism provides a compact, low cost assembly. A release latch holder is located behind the striker for a compact front end. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318841 | PNEUMATIC NAILING MACHINE WITH AN EXHAUST CONTROL DEVICE - A pneumatic nailing machine includes a piston and driver assembly movably disposed in a striking cylinder for driving a fastener out of a front end of a main housing when primary pressured air is supplied to the cylinder, a head valve forced open when an active pressure generated as a result of flow of the primary pressured air is higher than a counter pressure in a counter-pressure zone, and an air valve unit convertible, in response to a throttling action applied to supply of secondary pressured air into the counter pressure zone, between a led-through state, where the head valve is kept unmoved in a closed position, and a shut-off state, where the flow of the secondary pressured air is disrupted thereby forcing the head valve forced open. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318842 | TISSUE STAPLER HAVING A THICKNESS COMPENSATOR COMPRISING INCORPORATING A HEMOSTATIC AGENT - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler. The assembly has a cartridge body having a support portion with a plurality of staple cavities with openings. There is also a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each the staple is removably stored within the staple cavity. Each the staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, and is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. The assembly also includes a compressible tissue thickness compensator configured to be captured within the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator at least partially covers the staple cavity openings. The compressed tissue thickness compensator is configured to assume different compressed heights within different the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprising a lyophilized foam having a hemostatic agent embedded therein. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318843 | TISSUE STAPLER HAVING A THICKNESS COMPENSATOR INCORPORATING AN OXYGEN GENERATING AGENT - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler. The assembly has a cartridge body having a support portion with a plurality of staple cavities with openings. There is also a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each the staple is removably stored within a the staple cavity. Each the staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, and is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. The assembly also includes a compressible tissue thickness compensator configured to be captured within the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator at least partially covers the staple cavity openings. The compressed tissue thickness compensator is configured to assume different compressed heights within different the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprising a lyophilized foam having an oxygen generating agent embedded therein. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318844 | TISSUE STAPLER HAVING A THICKNESS COMPENSATOR INCORPORATING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler. The assembly has a cartridge body having a support portion with a plurality of staple cavities with openings. There is also a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each the staple is removably stored within a the staple cavity. Each the staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, and is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. The assembly also includes a compressible tissue thickness compensator configured to be captured within the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator at least partially covers the staple cavity openings. The compressed tissue thickness compensator is configured to assume different compressed heights within different the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprising a lyophilized foam having a anti-inflammatory agent embedded therein. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318845 | Surgical Stapler - A surgical device is described herein that can be used to fire different types and sizes of disposable loading units. In a preferred embodiment, the device applies parallel rows of surgical fasteners to body tissue and concomitantly forms an incision between the rows of staples during an endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedure. The device can be utilized with disposable loading units configured to apply linear rows of staples measuring from about 15 mm in length to about 60 mm in length and can be used to fire disposable loading units containing surgical clips and individual staples. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318846 | RADIOACTIVE THERAPEUTIC FASTENING INSTRUMENT - An instrument used for brachytherapy delivery in the treatment of cancer by radiation therapy including a handle having first and second handle actuators; an end effector; and an instrument shaft that connects the handle with the end effector. The end effector has first and second adjacent disposed staple mechanisms that each retain a set of staples. The first mechanism is for holding standard staples in a first array, and dispensing the standard staples under control of the corresponding first handle actuator. The second mechanism is for holding radioactive source staples in a second array, and dispensing said radioactive source staples under control of the corresponding second handle actuator. A holder is for receiving the first and second mechanisms in a substantially parallel array so that the standard staples close the incision at a surgical margin while the source staples are secured adjacent thereto. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318847 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing having an actuator; an elongated member extending from the housing; an end effector disposed on an end of the elongated member, the end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw having a staple cartridge and the second jaw having a plurality of staple forming recesses; the staple cartridge having at least a first segment and a second segment, the first segment and the second segment each having a tissue contacting surface and staple receiving slots defined in the tissue contacting surface, the first segment and the second segment being biased toward the second jaw and movable; a biasing members for each of the first segment and the second segment; and a pressure sensor for each of the first segment and the second segment. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318848 | ROTARY TOOL FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING - The object of the invention is to provide a rotary tool for friction stir welding having an excellent abrasion resistance and durability, which can attain an excellent joint characteristics. In a rotary tool | 2012-12-20 |
20120318849 | STRUCTURAL CONNECTION ALIGNING DEVICE - A device for aligning structural elements to be connected is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to providing an end of a first structural element and an end of a second structural element; providing an aligning device including a head configured to be removably secured proximate the end of the first structural element, the aligning device further including an alignment element attached to the head, the alignment element having a rotatably secured plunging body extendable from the head; extending the plunging body from the head to non-rotatably engage the second structural element; and moving the non-rotatably engaged second structural element via extension of the plunging body to align the end of the second structural element with the end of the first structural element. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318850 | CHIP BONDING APPARATUS - A chip bonding apparatus includes a chamber, a chip transportation device, a heating device and a ventilation device. The chip transportation device is used for transferring at least one chip onto a carrier within the chamber. The chip transportation device is used for transferring at least one chip onto a carrier within the chamber. The heating device is used for providing heat to the at least one chip and/or the carrier within the chamber. The ventilation device communicates gas to flow through the chamber to form a negative pressure environment therein. The negative pressure environment is provided when the chip transportation device transfers at least one chip onto the carrier within the chamber, and a positive pressure is applied onto the at least one chip when the heating device provides heat to the at least one chip and/or the carrier. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318851 | CHIP BONDING PROCESS - A chip bonding process includes the following steps. At least one chip is transferred onto a carrier, and a negative pressure environment is provided. Heat is provided to the at least one chip and/or the carrier, and a positive pressure is applied onto the at least one chip. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318852 | METHOD OF PREVENTING EMI FOR A FASTENING HOLE IN A CIRCUIT BOARD AND A FIXTURE THEREFOR - A method of preventing EMI for a fastening hole in a circuit board includes the steps of providing a circuit board which includes a plurality of fastening holes extending through opposite first and second surfaces thereof and a plurality of solder pads disposed on the second surface, each fastening hole being surrounded by the solder pads; disposing an electronic component on the first surface; positioning the circuit board on a fixture such that the solder pads are not covered by the fixture; and wave soldering the circuit board so that the electronic component is fixed to the circuit board and the solder pads are attached with solder materials. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318853 | HEATER BLOCK FOR WIRE BONDING SYSTEM - A heater block for a wire bonding system includes a mounting base configured to receive a lead frame and a semiconductor die mounted on the lead frame. A heating structure is removably coupled to a top surface of the mounting base. The heating structure includes a central heating surface and side heating panels surrounding the central heating surface. The heating structure selectively heats wire bonding areas of the lead frame. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318854 | THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING THERMALLY ACTIVATED BASE GENERATORS - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide sacrifical polymer compositions and methods for fabricating electronic devices using such sacrifical polymer compositions where such methods include (1) providing a tacky sacrifical polymer composition that holds components in a desired alignment to one another, (2) providing solder fluxing for effecting electrical coupling; and (3) thermal decomposition or depolymerization of the sacrificial polymer composition to provide essentially residue free surfaces. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318855 | IMS (INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER) WITH TWO RESIST LAYERS FOR FORMING SOLDER BUMPS ON SUBSTRATES - A photoresist layer is applied over a solder resist layer on a substrate such as a wafer. Openings in the solder resist and photoresist layers are filled with flux-free molten solder using IMS. The process is applicable to fine pitch applications and chip size packaging substrates. A protection layer may be employed to facilitate removal of the photoresist layer from the substrate. An oversized substrate including an adhesive layer on a peripheral area may be employed for providing greater adhesion of a dry film layer to the peripheral area of the substrate than the central portion thereof. The peripheral area is removed following IMS. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318856 | JOINT APPARATUS, JOINT METHOD, AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - A joint apparatus of the present invention includes: a pre-thermal processing unit including a first thermal processing plate mounting and thermally processing a superposed substrate where substrates are superposed on each other with joint portions of the substrates in contact with each other, and a first pressure reducing mechanism; a joint unit including a second thermal processing plate mounting and thermally processing the superposed substrate processed in the pre-thermal processing unit, a pressurizing mechanism pressing the superposed substrate on the second thermal processing plate toward the second thermal processing plate side, and a second pressure reducing mechanism; and a post-thermal processing unit including a third thermal processing plate mounting and thermally processing the superposed substrate processed in the joint unit, and a third pressure reducing mechanism, wherein each of the pre-thermal processing unit and the post-thermal processing unit is hermetically connected to the joint unit. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318857 | RECYCLABLE CONTAINER - A recyclable container includes a hollow body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The hollow body includes a top end, a bottom end, and at least one side panel. The at least one side panel defines a fitted cutout, and the hollow body defines a cavity interior to the hollow body and about continuous from the top end to the bottom end. The fitted cutout defines an opening from the outer surface to the cavity. A top panel contacts the top end of the hollow body, and a bottom panel contacts the bottom end of the hollow body. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318858 | Heat isolation collar for paper cup - A paper cup assembly includes a paper cup | 2012-12-20 |
20120318859 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN INSULATED CONTAINER HAVING ARTWORK - A container is formed to include and interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor, a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall, and artwork on the side wall. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318860 | AUTHENTICATION LABEL APPLIED OVER BARCODE WITH BARCODE STILL BEING READABLE - A method and element for both authenticating and labeling a product or packaging for a product utilizes a hologram label that is applied over a barcode, such that the barcode and label can be located in the same space on the product or packaging to minimize space requirements. The underlying barcode can still be read using conventional barcode readers, such as laser scanners and image scanners. The barcode can be of various types including both linear barcode and two-dimensional barcode. The barcode is advantageously read with a barcode reader which is positioned at an acute angle with respect to a normal line to a surface bearing the barcode. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318861 | Mobile Table for Implementing Clamshell-to-Case Association - Systems and methods are provided for associating traceability codes on clamshells with unique identifiers on containers in which the empty clamshells are packed for later use. In various methods, the clamshells are marked with traceability codes and stacked together, one traceability code is read from one of the clamshells in each stack, a unique identifier is read from a container, and the stack is placed in the container. The traceability code is stored in association with the unique identifier for later retrieval. An exemplary table for making clamshell-to-container associations comprises a scanner for reading traceability codes and rails for positioning stacks of clamshells proximate to the scanner. The table can also comprise a second scanner positioned to read unique identifiers from containers placed proximate thereto. The table can further comprise a computing system to make and store the associations. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318862 | Method and Apparatus for Credit Card Tracking at Pay Stations - An enhancement to a pay station where subscribers can track usage of credit cards or groups of credit cards at parking and other facilities. The subscriber provides a key that can be used with a predetermined hash or encryption algorithm to hash or encrypt every credit card number that enters the system. A database of the coded results for a set of pre-registered credit cards belonging to that subscriber is maintained in the pay station database. Whenever an incoming credit card's coded output matches one of the coded results on the pre-registered list, a log entry can be made in a usage log. The subscriber generally has a list of the coded outputs for each of their pre-registered cards. The subscriber can thus track usage of any of these cards. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318863 | LIGHT-POWERED SMART CARD FOR ON-LINE TRANSACTION PROCESSING - In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to a light-powered smart card and associated methods for automated information (static and dynamic) exchange pursuant to a commercial transaction. In a typical embodiment, the card (e.g., a credit card, a debit card and/or a smart card) comprises (among other things) an energy component for providing power to the card. Upon powering up via a light source, including light from the interfacing terminal's backlight, a terminal (e.g., a point of sale terminal) will scan/read card information shared between the card and the card company (e.g., upon swiping or placing of the card), and generate a corresponding source validation code (SVC). An optional imager/image array positioned on the back of the card will scan/read the SVC, and card validation code (CVC) logic on the card will generate a CVC based on the SVC (e.g., based on a validation result of the SVC). | 2012-12-20 |
20120318864 | METHODS FOR OVER THE NETWORK TRANSACTIONS ON A WEARABLE DEVICE - An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318865 | ENHANCED RECORDATION DEVICE FOR RAIL CAR INSPECTIONS - A device for conducting rail car inspections including an inspection module, an imaging module, a scanner module, a location module, a printer module and a communication module. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318866 | MOBILE DEVICE FOR TRACKING EVIDENCE - A system for tagging, organizing and tracking evidence during the course of an investigation has one or more mobile communication devices that collect physical, photographic and interpretive evidence, such as materials from a crime scene, interviews with witnesses and an establishing shot of the crime scene or other areas or persons of interest for surveillance operations. The mobile devices can be in two-way communication with a central server computer which is in communication with other mobile devices. The mobile device users can enter descriptive information about the evidence into the mobile devices while other information pertaining to the evidence may be obtained from other sources and automatically provided to the users for their review and possible incorporation into the record. Each mobile device can store information in memory and communicate the information to the central server computer where it may then be made available to groups of mobile device users. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318867 | IMAGING TERMINAL HAVING IMAGE SENSOR AND LENS ASSEMBLY - There is set forth herein an imaging terminal having and image sensor including an image sensor array having a plurality of pixels. In one embodiment the imaging terminal can include a lens assembly for focusing light on the image sensor array. In one embodiment the lens assembly is a variable setting lens assembly having a first lens setting at which the terminal has a first plane of optimum focus and a second lens setting at which the terminal has a second plane of optimum focus. The imaging terminal can execute one or more process for determining an operating parameter of the imaging terminal. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318868 | BAR CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN EXTREMELY ELONGATED LASER SCANNING BEAM CAPABLE OF READING POOR AND DAMAGED QUALITY BAR CODE SYMBOLS WITH IMPROVED LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE - A laser scanning bar code symbol reading system for scanning and reading poor quality or damaged bar code symbols. The system includes a housing having a light transmission window; an extremely-elongated laser beam production module for producing an extremely-elongated laser beam having (i) a direction of propagation extending along a z reference direction, (ii) a height dimension being indicated by the y reference direction, and (iii) a width dimension being indicated by the x reference direction, where x, y and z directions are orthogonal to each other. Each extremely-elongated laser beam is characterized by an elongation ratio (ER) that is defined as Y/X>4.5 for any point within the working range of the laser scanning bar code symbol reading system, extending along the z direction; where (i) Y indicates the beam height of the extremely-elongated laser beam measured in the Y reference direction, and X indicates the beam width of the extremely-elongated laser beam measured in the X reference direction, and (iii) the beam height (Y) and the laser beam width (X) are measured at 1/e | 2012-12-20 |
20120318869 | HYBRID-TYPE BIOPTICAL LASER SCANNING AND DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM SUPPORTING AUTOMATIC OBJECT MOTION DETECTION AT THE EDGES OF A 3D SCANNING VOLUME - A hybrid-type bi-optical bar code symbol reading system having a vertical housing section with a vertical scanning window, and a horizontal housing section with a horizontal scanning window, from which laser scanning planes are projected and intersect within a 3D scanning volume defined between the vertical and horizontal scanning windows. An automatic object edge-motion detection subsystem is provided for detecting the entry and exit of objects at the edge of the 3D scanning volume, and generating control signals in response thereto. A digital imaging subsystem is supported within the system housing and automatically projects a field of view (FOV) within the 3D scanning volume in response to control signals generated by the automatic object edge-motion detection subsystem and timer settings managed by a system controller. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318870 | INDICIA READING TERMINAL WITH COLOR FRAME PROCESSING - An indicia reading terminal can comprise an image sensor integrated circuit having a two-dimensional image sensor, a hand held housing encapsulating the two-dimensional image sensor, and an imaging lens configured to focus an image of a target decodable indicia onto the two-dimensional image sensor. The two-dimensional image sensor can include a plurality of pixels arranged in repetitive patterns. Each pattern can include at least one pixel sensitive in a first spectrum region, at least one pixel sensitive in a second spectrum region, and at least one pixel sensitive in a third spectrum region. The image sensor integrated circuit can be configured to capture a frame of image data by reading out a plurality of analog signals. Each read out analog signal can be representative of light incident on a group of two or more pixels of the plurality of pixels. The image sensor integrated circuit can be further configured to convert the plurality of analog signals to a plurality of digital signals and to store the plurality of digital signals in a memory. The indicia reading terminal can be operative to process the frame of image data for attempting to decode for decodable indicia. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318871 | CARDS AND DEVICES WITH MAGNETIC EMULATORS AND MAGNETIC READER READ-HEAD DETECTORS - A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to act as a magnetic stripe read-head detector and a data transmitter. A multiple layer flexible PCB may be fabricated to include multiple magnetic emulators. Layers of the flexible PCB may include magnetic shielding in order to reduce interference from the magnetic emulators to particular read-heads on a magnetic stripe reader. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318872 | Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag for an Item Having a Conductive Layer Included or Attached - An RFID device. The device comprises a conductive layer formed on a first substrate. An opening line (or two or more opening lines) is formed in the conductive layer to make the conductive layer a part of an antenna structure. An integrated circuit chip is placed over at least a portion the opening line and coupled to the conductive layer. The integrated circuit chip is electrically interconnected to the conductive layer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318873 | Book With Concealed Signal Responsive Tag - A book product having a sheet defining spaced-apart front and back covers and a spine portion therebetween having a laydown area that receives a signal responsive tag, and a book block of pages with an adhesive layer on a spine side that cooperatively attaches the pages together and attaches the book block to the spine portion concealing the signal responsive tag within a first thickness of the adhesive in the laydown area and the adhesive having a second thickness of adhesive in the non-laydown area of the spine, with the concealed signal responsive tag being responsive to a signal for inventory or security purposes. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318874 | TRANSPONDER LABEL AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A TRANSPONDER LABEL - A transponder label for a metallic substrate, which is relatively thin and flexible, and a cost-advantageous roll-to-roll production method for such transponder labels. A transponder inlay having a chip and an antenna is applied to the foam material element in such a manner that a first part of the antenna is situated on the top of the foam material element and a second part of the antenna is situated on the underside of the foam material element. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318875 | INTERNAL VOLTAGE GENERATING CIRCUIT AND SMART CARD - An internal voltage generating circuit includes a first voltage application unit, a second voltage application unit, a first regulator, a second regulator, and a controller. The first and second voltage application units respectively provide a first voltage and a second voltage. The controller generates a bulk voltage, a first control signal, and a second control signal from the first and second voltages. The first regulator is enabled or disabled according to the first control signal and generates and outputs the first internal voltage based on the bulk voltage, the first voltage, and a first reference voltage. The second regulator is enabled or disabled according to the second control signal and generates and outputs the second internal voltage based on the bulk voltage, the second voltage, and a second reference voltage. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318876 | Smartcard Connector With RFID Module - The present invention relates to a smartcard connector with RFID module, wherein the smartcard connector is integrated with a RFID module for providing the functions of radio frequency identification and smartcard reading simultaneously. The smartcard connector with RFID module comprises a base having a card slot for receiving a smartcard, and the four corners on upper surface of the base have four support portions; a wave absorption material positioned on top of the upper surface of the base; a RFID module positioned on top of the four support portions of the base and spaced from the wave absorption material with a predetermined interval; a first transmission element connected to one side of the base; and a second transmission element connected to one side of the RFID module. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318877 | ENCAPSULATED RFID TAGS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Encapsulated radio frequency identification (RFID) articles having enhanced break strength and/or temperature resistance and methods of making these articles. The RFID articles include an RFID tag embedded within a thermoplastic substrate to form the RFID article. In one embodiment, the RFID article includes an over-molded barrier material that enables the RFID article to have enhanced temperature resistance such that the articles are able top sustain repeated exposure to high temperatures and/or sterilization procedures, thereby enabling the RFID articles to be utilized in applications heretofore unavailable. In other embodiments, the RFID articles are made using an injection molding process that provides very thin encapsulated RFID tags that also exhibit an increased level of temperature resistance. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318878 | Controlling Smoke and Heat Evacuation and Ventilation Devices - The controlling of a plurality of smoke and heat evacuation and ventilation (SHEV) devices is shown, in which the devices are connected to field wiring that also includes fire detection devices and alarms. A constant limited current ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120318879 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELF-TEST OF THERMOSTAT - An environmental control system includes at least one of a security monitoring system, or a building automation control system. A thermostat coupled to the at least one system, where the thermostat provides feedback as to output signals therefrom to evaluate functioning of the thermostat. The output signals would be coupled to a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318880 | VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A fault diagnosis unit | 2012-12-20 |
20120318881 | RAILWAY RAIL FASTENING APPARATUS - A railway rail fastening apparatus has a baseplate for receiving a railway rail to be fastened thereto and baseplate securing elements for securing the baseplate to a baseplate seat area of a concrete railway foundation. The baseplate securing elements carry first and second fastening assemblies configured for location on the concrete rail foundation on opposite sides of the baseplate seat area. Each of the first and second fastening assemblies including fixing member having a first part that extends from the baseplate member for retention within the concrete rail foundation. Only the fixing member of one fastening assembly includes a screw-threaded fastener. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318882 | VAPOR DELIVERY DEVICES - A vapor delivery device comprises a housing having a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a fluid outlet along a fluid flow path, and an energy storage unit, an atomizer, and a sensor within the housing. The energy storage unit is disposed in a chamber that fluidically isolates the energy storage unit from the fluid flow path. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318883 | Fuel Injection Device - A method of controlling a fuel injection device that can control a small amount of injection is provided. A fuel injection device for use in an internal combustion engine, includes: a valve body that can open and close a fuel passage, a needle that transfers a force with the valve body, and executes valve opening/closing operation, and an electromagnet that includes a coil and a magnetic core provided as a driver for driving the needle, and a cylindrical nozzle holder disposed on an outer periphery of the magnetic core and the needle, in which a current is supplied to the coil to exert a magnetic attractive force between the magnetic core and the needle to open the valve body. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318884 | ELECTROSTATIC IMPINGEMENT PLATE ATOMIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - An impingement plate atomizer apparatus includes an electrostatically charged longitudinal member having an upper surface sized and shaped to receive a liquid cryogen thereon, a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and at least one hole extending through the longitudinal member; an ultrasonic transducer in contact with the longitudinal member for providing ultrasonic energy thereto for atomizing the liquid cryogen into an electrostatically charged cryogen fog. A method is also provided for providing an electrostatically charged cryogen fog. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318885 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INJECTION VALVE AND INJECTION VALVE - A valve assembly for an injection valve may include a valve body comprising a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet, and a valve needle axially movable in the cavity, the valve needle preventing a fluid flow through the fluid outlet in a closing position and releasing the fluid flow through the fluid outlet in further positions, the valve needle comprising a radially extending protrusion and an electro-magnetic actuator unit configured to actuate the valve needle and comprising an armature in the cavity. The armature comprises an armature cavity having a first stop surface and a second stop surface that faces the first stop surface. The protrusion of the valve needle is arranged in the armature cavity axially between the first stop surface and the second stop surface such that a relative movement between the valve needle and the armature in axial direction is limited. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318886 | MICRO-NOZZLE THRUSTER - A micro-nozzle thruster comprising a micro-nozzle having an inlet at a first end perpendicularly aligned gas supply channel at a first end, and a thruster outlet at a second opposed end; said inlet in fluid communication with a gas supply channel, said gas supply channel perpendicularly aligned with a longitudinal axis of the micro-nozzle; a cathode within the gas supply channel and an anode external to the gas supply channel and proximate to the inlet, so as to create a plasma flow from said gas. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318887 | System And Method for Cooling a Fuel Injector - A system includes a gasifier and a gasification fuel injector. The gasification fuel injector may include a tip portion, a coolant chamber disposed in the tip portion, and a number of internal structures disposed on an internal surface of the coolant chamber. The coolant chamber may be configured to flow a coolant through the tip portion of the gasification fuel injector. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318888 | SPRINKLER WITH REPELLING MAGNETS - A sprinkler including a first portion arranged to lie along a generally vertical axis, a second portion arranged to rotate about the generally vertical axis relative to the first portion and to be displaced along the generally vertical axis responsive to impingement of a water stream thereon, at least a first magnet associated with the first portion and at least a second magnet associated with the second portion, the first and second magnets being magnetized to repel each other at least generally along the generally vertical axis. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318889 | SPRINKLER WITH REPELLING MAGNETS - A sprinkler including a first portion, a second portion arranged to rotate in reciprocating motion in a plane about a generally vertical axis relative to the first portion, responsive to impingement of a water stream on the second portion, at least a first magnet associated with the first portion and at least a second magnet associated with the second portion, the first and second magnets being magnetized to repel each other when in at least predetermined propinquity during relative rotation thereof in the plane. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318890 | Spray Gun - An air spray gun operated by blowing air past a nozzle, the air drawing the spray liquid from the nozzle and imparting momentum to it. The air cap includes formations to bias air flow towards the air horns having patterning air directed to them. The central opening extends towards the air horns, either in the form of a square opening with the corners of the square closest to the horns, or in the form of a compound curved shaped providing pronounced curvature of the corners at the axes toward the horns. This significantly improves paint spray patterning and discourages paint deposition on the air horns. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318891 | SIPHON NOZZLE FOR AIR BLOW GUN - A siphon nozzle for an air blow gun includes at least one first body which has a through hole, a first end and a second end which is located opposite to the first end. The first end of the at least one first body has multiple first siphon holes which communicate with the through hole. The first end is threadedly connected with a nozzle and the second end is connected with a second body having second siphon holes, or connected with more bodies having siphon holes. The siphon holes suck air into the body to increase the flow volume of air. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318892 | Plastic-metal connection and fuel injector having a plastic metal connection - A fuel injector for fuel ignition systems of internal combustion engines includes a magnetic circuit having a core, a magnetic coil and an armature, and a movable valve needle, which has a valve-closure member that cooperates with a fixed valve seat, the valve seat being shaped on a valve-seat member and being provided with a valve-seat support in which the valve-seat member is inserted. At least one metallic component of the fuel injector, in this context, has a serrated structure on its outer circumference for producing a solid connection to a corresponding component made of plastic. The plastic components may be the connection piece, the valve-seat support, the coil shell and the connecting pipe of the valve needle. The fuel injector is particularly suitable for use in fuel-injection systems of mixture-compressing internal combustion engines having externally supplied ignition. | 2012-12-20 |
20120318893 | NEEDLE FOR NEEDLE VALVE - A needle for use in a needle valve, such as the needle valve of a fuel injector, comprises a tip section ( | 2012-12-20 |