52nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090314136 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BLADE - A method of manufacturing a blade of a cutting tool, the method including depositing a mixture including a hard material onto an edge of a movable steel strip to form a hard material coated steel strip; grinding the edge of the hard material coated steel strip; and subsequently to grinding, forming individual blades from the hard material coated steel strip. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314137 | SELF-ADJUSTING PIPE SPINNER - A self-adjusting spinner is provided that is capable of accommodating various pipe sizes without requiring the need for an operator to climb up the support mechanism and manually change the position of the drive assembly. The self-adjusting spinner includes a case having two pivotally connected members: a stationary case member and a moving case member. Upper and lower plates having gear racks are mounted on the stationary case member for moving a drive assembly horizontally across the case. The drive assembly includes a motor that drives gear sprocket through a drive shaft. The drive sprocket then drives a chain that rotates a drill pipe in an operative position relative to the case. The spinner also includes an adjusting assembly mounted on the case that moves the drive assembly along the gear rack upon the actuation of an adjustment sequence. When the adjustment sequence is initiated, the effective length of the chain is adjusted to accommodate drill pipes of varying diameters. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314138 | MULTI-DRIVER RATCHETING HAND TOOL - Apparatus for engaging a mechanical component, such as a fastener. A handle portion ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314139 | Ratchet Wrench with Switch Moving in Transverse Direction - A ratchet wrench includes a head and a handle interconnected to the head. The head includes a first compartment rotatably receiving a drive member. Two pawls are slideably received in a compartment of the head. A switch is slideably received in a third compartment of the head between first, second, and third operative positions to change the driving direction of the ratchet wrench. An actuator is slideably received in the second compartment and includes two guiding portions selectively engaged with one of the pawls when the switch is in one of the first and second operative positions. The pawls are disengaged from the guiding portions and engaged with the drive member when the switch is in the third operative positions, allowing the handle and the drive member to rotate in either of two directions driving a fastener, and not allowing free rotation of the handle relative to the drive member in either of the two directions without driving the fastener. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314140 | PORTABLE SLEEVE ABUTMENT STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a portable sleeve abutment structure. A locating seat is arranged at one end of the sleeve abutment body. The locating seat is provided with an assembled locating portion for mating with the tool. The sleeve abutment body is provided with through-type hold tank, which could penetrate through the sleeve abutment body, and define two spaced end walls as well as two side walls. An end wall of the hold tank is provided with a locating column, which has a blocky portion. The blocky portion is diametrically mated with the square hole of the sleeve onto the hold tank. Two side walls of the hold tank are provided with spaced lateral locating flanges. It is possible to take out or place sleeves from both directions of the portable sleeve abutment in a more flexible and convenient manner. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314141 | Bicycle Lock/Wrench - Several embodiments are described which allow either the U-bar or the straight bar of a bicycle U-lock to act as the lever arm of a wrench which may be used to remove the wheel nuts of a bicycle. The invention allows bicyclists to carry a wheel nut wrench without adding any extra weight to the bicycle, since a U-lock is normally carried anyway. Having a wheel wrench facilitates emergency repairs such as changing tires. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314142 | SCREWDRIVER BIT SET WITH IDENTIFICATION FUNCTIONS - The present invention provides a screwdriver bit set with identification functions. Each bit body in the set has an insertion end, an actuating end and a neck portion. An aluminum alloy identification ring includes a trepan boring for assembly onto the neck portion of the bit body. The aluminum alloy identification ring also has an outer ring surface protruding from the neck portion of the bit body. An anodized protective film is formed on the surface of the aluminum alloy identification ring. The protective film presents bright color and a corrosion-resistant property, helping to prevent discoloring and provide durable identification effects with improved applicability. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314143 | SCREW BAND LOCKING DEVICE - A screw band locking device includes a linking sleeve, a torque releasing device, a quick connecting head, and a band transmitting device. The linking sleeve is combined with a powered hand tool. The torque releasing device has a combining rod with one end to be combined with a powered hand tool and the other end for an outer ring to fit around. A locking-depth adjusting ring is combined with the outer ring, and the combining rod has a combining groove for receiving a screw driver. A driving member is located at an outer side of the torque releasing device. The band transmitting device has a main body to be combined fixedly with the linking sleeve, with the torque releasing device installed in an inner rear portion of the main body. Further a coiled spring is provided between the band transmitting device and the torque releasing device. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314144 | DICING METHOD, PROGRAM FOR THE DICING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR THE DICING METHOD - A dicing method includes the step of cutting a substrate with a blade along a scribe line free from metal before an inclination of the blade surface reaches a predetermined critical value. The blade surface becomes inclined when the blade cuts into a scribe line having metal thereon. The critical value is determined on the basis of the inclination of the blade surface which leads to a breakage of the blade. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314145 | METHOD FOR ELIMINATING ENGRAVING DEFECTS FROM A METAL FILM DEPOSITED ON A FLEXIBLE CARRIER - The invention relates to a method for eliminating mask projection laser ablation engraving defects from a metal film deposited on a flexible carrier. According to the invention, the method comprises spraying onto said defects a liquid pressurized at between about 1500 PSI and about 3000 PSI. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314146 | PRECISION MACHINE UTILIZING IMAGING SYSTEM - A precision machine includes a base having an outer wall, a cutting tool for machining a workpiece mounted on the base, a fixing member detachably located on the outer wall, a first connecting member having a first end and a second end and an imaging system. The first connecting member is capable of maintaining a shape after adjustment thereto by application of an external force, and the first end of the first connecting member is fixed to the fixing member. The imaging system is attached to the second end of the first connecting member such that a position of the imaging system relative to the tool can be adjusted by changing shape of the connecting member. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314147 | MACHINE FOR CUTTING PAPER LOGS. - Machine for cutting paper logs, comprising means for supporting one or more logs ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314148 | Table saw blade guards and blade guard assemblies including lateral blade guards, and table saws including the same - Table saw blade guards with lateral guards, blade guard assemblies, and table saws including the same. The blade guards include at least one lateral guard that restricts access to a lateral side, or face, of the saw's blade, and may include a top guard. The lateral guard is selectively moved, such as responsive to engagement by a workpiece, between a non-cutting position and a plurality of cutting positions. In some embodiments, the lateral guard is a collapsing lateral guard that has a reduced perimetrical area and/or reduced vertical dimension relative to the saw's work surface when in a cutting position compared to the non-cutting position. In some embodiments, the lateral guard collapses toward the top guard when moved from its non-cutting position to a cutting position. In some embodiments, the lateral guard does not, or does not appreciably, project above the top guard even when in its maximum cutting position. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314149 | METHOD OF CUTTING TARGET MEMBERS USING A CUTTING SAW DEVICE - A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314150 | DIE FOR COOPERATING WITH A PUNCH - A die cooperates with a punch to pierce a blank, and includes a hollow die body and at least one limiting unit. The die body has a top surface adapted to support the blank, a bottom surface, and a through hole extending through the top and bottom surfaces. The through hole is adapted to permit a scrap from the blank to move therethrough. The limiting unit has a limit component which is disposed in the die body below the top surface. The limit component is resiliently movable between a non-limit position where the scrap is permitted to pass through the limit component when being pushed downward by the punch, and a limit position, where the scrap is limited from moving upward when the punch is pulled upward. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314151 | Drive mechanism of sawing machine for woodworking - The present invention provides an improved drive mechanism of the sawing machine for woodworking, which allows to install the integrated drive motor and sawing device onto the moveable mount of the fixed motor, so that the screw rod arranged at one side of two lifting rods enables lifting control to achieve most reliable lifting and stroke of entire saw blade set. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314152 | Tremolo mechanism - A tremolo mechanism for cyclically changing the pitch of the strings of a musical instrument to create a vibrato effect includes a plurality of separately adjustable bridge segments, one for each string, which are mounted onto a pivotable plate and adjustable longitudinally to vary tension and hence frequency of a string, vertically to adjust the height of a string above the instrument, and laterally to align the strings horizontally with the instrument body. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314153 | Tuner strap sensor - A musical instrument support strap is integrated with a tuning sensor having of a body configured at one end for attachment to the musical instrument. The body carries the pitch of a musical note struck on the musical instrument and is detected by a pickup. A printed circuit board converts the detected pitch for display on a liquid crystal display module, preferably having a needle indicator and a color indicator. The sensor may be provided independently for attachment to an existing strap. The method of using the strap for tuning a musical instrument includes attaching the musical instrument support strap to a musical instrument; striking a note on the musical instrument; reading the measurement of the frequency of vibration on the liquid crystal display module; and, adjusting the musical instrument to change the frequency of vibration. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314154 | GAME DATA GENERATION BASED ON USER PROVIDED SONG - The vocal track of any song provided by a user may be isolated and data based on the vocal track, such as pitch, rhythm, and/or duration, may be generated. The data may be used in a game in which the user may sing into a microphone and may try to match their singing as closely as possible to that of the vocal track. Feedback may be provided to the user at as to how the user's singing compares with respect to the vocal track based on the on the pitch, rhythm, and/or duration. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314155 | SYNTHESIZED SINGING VOICE WAVEFORM GENERATOR - Various technologies for generating a synthesized singing voice waveform. In one implementation, the computer program may receive a request from a user to create a synthesized singing voice using the lyrics of a song and a digital file containing its melody as inputs. The computer program may then dissect the lyrics' text and its melody file into its corresponding sub-phonemic units and musical score respectively. The musical score may be further dissected into a sequence of musical notes and duration times for each musical note. The computer program may then determine a fundamental frequency (F0), or pitch, of each musical note. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314156 | REACTIVE FORCE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR PEDAL OF ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT - Reactive force control apparatus for a pedal comprises: a movement detection section that detects movement of the pedal; a solenoid that produces a reactive force in response to operation of the pedal; a reference reactive force impartment table defining intensities of the reactive force corresponding to amounts of the operation of the pedal; a setting value input section operable to input a setting value for changing the reactive force responsive to the operation of the pedal; and a control section that controls the reactive force to the pedal by changing content of the table, on the basis of the input setting value, to thereby create a changed reactive force impartment table, so that the reactive force to the pedal is controlled on the basis of the changed table and detected movement of the pedal. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314157 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - A musical device is disclosed that performs a variety of user defined or user controlled activities. These activities include but are not limited to producing musical notes, determining, influencing or changing the sound, quality, voice, volume or other characteristics of a note, activating and coordinating the replay of stored loops, recording, editing and playing user created pieces previously produced and controlling peripheral devices such as lighting. The musical device uses a combination of strings and frets to locate notes on a fingerboard that a user may activate. As a result, the invention includes a system to generate a sound corresponding to a note selected and activated according to preselected parameters such as the voice (e.g., trumpet, violin). A user's intent to play a particular note can be confirmed by a system of sensors corresponding to each note position. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314158 | Room Temperature Chemical Trap for the Purification of Gaseous Methane - A room temperature trap for the purification and concentration of gaseous methane. The trap utilizes the adsorption and desorption properties of microporous spherical carbon molecular sieves to purify and concentrate radiolabelled methane for application in an automated synthesis module without the need for cryogenic cooling. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314159 | GAS SEPARATION VESSEL WITH INTERNAL PARTITION - A gas separation vessel has a vessel shell and a partition therein. A first bed support is mounted between the partition and the shell, and a second bed support is mounted within the partition to define a second bed space. First and second ports on the vessel shell beneath the bed supports permit gas flow between the bed spaces and the exterior of the vessel shell. A separation medium is placed in the bed spaces. A feed gas is introduced into the vessel to flow through the first bed and then through the second bed to separate at least one component of the feed gas from the other intermixed gases. Output gas is then collected from the vessel. The vessel may have a L:D ratio of not more than 4:1. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGENERATING A SORPTION DRYER OR CLEANER - An apparatus and method for regenerating a sorption dryer or cleaner by periodically heating the sorbing surface utilizing a number of heating elements distributed along the sorbing surface which are alternately switched on and off. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314161 | Cyclone Separator - Systems and methods for separating contaminants in a contaminated airstream are described. In one embodiment, a contaminated airstream is received and a vortex is created that separates the contaminated airstream into a clean airstream used in the system and contaminants (e.g., debris and particles). | 2009-12-24 |
20090314162 | WET ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR WITH CONDENSATION-GROWTH CHAMBER - A wet electrostatic precipitator is disclosed to include a condensation-growth chamber, a precipitation chamber connecting with the condensation-growth chamber, three dual-sleeve members mounted in the precipitation chamber, three discharge electrodes connecting with the dual-sleeve members, two insulating members covering on the inner surface of the precipitation chamber, and two ground electrodes mounted on the outside of the precipitation chamber. Thus, a uniform water film is formed on the surface of the insulating members to wash away the particles from waste gas. The condensation-growth chamber is provided for the particles to grow therein and thereby enhances the collection efficiency. The insulating member acts as a shield between the discharge electrodes and the ground electrodes and thereby avoids a short circuit or sparks. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314163 | NANOPARTICLE FILTER APPARATUS FOR AMBIENT AIR - A device for filtering nanoparticulate matter below 300 nm in size from ambient air within a defined enclosed space comprises at least one filter medium containing at least one filter material, and a fan or blower, which blows or draws the air through the filter medium does so with sufficiently low air velocity in the filter medium that the air has a long residence time in the filter medium, during which time adhesive encounters between nanoparticulate matter and the solid phase of the filter material are highly probable. This air velocity is also being sufficiently low to ensure that, once adhesion has taken place, kinetic de-adhesion by the air flow is highly improbable. Such a device allows to keep the nanoparticle count inside the enclosed space kept below 5000/cc, equivalent to ‘natural woodland’, even though external levels may exceeded 200,000/cc: the removal of nanoparticles by cleaning making this <2.5% the external count. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314164 | AIR CLEANER - An air cleaner that is capable of efficiently and effectively purifying and humidifying air. An air flow passage from air filters ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314165 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING MILK - A device for supplying milk from a storage tank to a dispensing element, having a supply line with an inlet end which is detachably connected to the storage tank, to improve the cleaning of such a device. A cleaning device is provided for the supply line, the cleaning device containing a hot water and/or water vapor outlet having a connection device for the detachable connection of the inlet end of the supply line. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314166 | Device and Method for Cleaning a French or Coffee Press - A press cleaning device and method are described for removing coffee grinds from a French or coffee press. The device includes a stem having a handle and a circular disk-shaped declining plane ramp disposed at different ends. The circumference of the ramp is substantially the same as the inner circumference of the press. The ramp includes a radial cut running diametrically from the center of the ramp toward the outer circumference. The cut is fabricated to provide a lower or leading edge paralleling the horizontal floor of the press and trailing the leading edge an upward slanted ramp that follows like a circular inclined plane to an upper or ending edge. When rotated, the lower edge, which parallels the floor of the coffee press while slicing and shoveling, transfers the grinds from the bottom of the press up the ramp whereupon the grinds are stacked and can be removed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314167 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM, HOLDER AND APPARATUS - A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314168 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SLICING DISC FOR A FOOD PROCESSOR - A rotatable slicing disc | 2009-12-24 |
20090314169 | TRASH COMPACTOR - A side loading trash compactor, comprising a frame defining a cavity, a receptacle for containing trash, a platen movable to compress trash collected in the receptacle, a first set of linkages having a first end attached to the frame by a first simple hinge joint, the first simple hinge joint having an axis of rotation, and a second end attached to the platen by a second simple hinge joint, a second set of linkages having a first end attached to the frame by a third simple hinge joint, and a second end attached to the platen by a fourth simple hinge joint, and a drive mechanism configured to move the plate up and down, wherein the first and second set of linkages operate in intersecting planes. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314170 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON ARTICLES HAVING A NON-PLANAR SURFACE - A method for printing on an article having a non-planar surface in an embodiment includes obtaining coordinates or a geometry for a non-planar surface of an article; determining a tangent orientation for a print head in three dimensions; and using the tangent orientation and positioning the print head relative to the non-planar surface of the article. Embodiments of apparatus for printing on articles having non-planar surfaces are also disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314171 | METHOD FOR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT IN A PRINTING PRESS AND DAMPENING UNIT OF A PRINTING PRESS - A method for roller adjustment in a printing press includes providing a first roller, a second roller and a third roller. The second roller bears both against the first roller and against the third roller and is oriented in an axially nonparallel manner relative to the third roller. The first roller is displaced into a position in which the first roller is oriented in an axially nonparallel manner relative to the third roller. A dampening unit for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314172 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR PRINTING CYLINDER - A clamping device for a printing cylinder with two holders arranged on a joint axis, the holders each having a recess for receiving one end of the printing cylinder and being arranged with their recesses oriented towards each other and positioned adjustably to each other, with at least one of the recesses having a contact surface on which the allocated end of the printing cylinder is held during clamping. At least one of the holders comprises a carrier and a contact element fastened on the carrier on which the contact surface is formed. The contact element comprises a material which has a higher current conductivity and/or thermal conductivity than steel. In particular, copper or a copper alloy is suitable as a material for the contact element. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314173 | Printing plate, method of manufacturing printing plate, apparatus for manufacturing printing plate, and priting method - It is an object to manufacture a printing plate for an anastatic printing method that performs printing by transferring ink applied to convexities of a printing image to a printing medium. Holes on a surface of a porous sheet having plural three-dimensionally communicated holes are blocked by a coating layer. A printing image composed of concavities and convexities are formed on the sheet by driving a TPH while interposing and carrying the sheet between a TPH | 2009-12-24 |
20090314174 | ARM-FIRE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PYROTECHNIC SYSTEMS - An ARM-FIRE device for a pyrotechnic system includes a first pyrotechnic, a second pyrotechnic, a passage extending between the first and second pyrotechnics, and an actuator/blocking device positioned between the first and second pyrotechnics. The first pyrotechnic is configured to be ignited by a heat source, and the second pyrotechnic is configured to be ignited by the first pyrotechnic in the FIRE arrangement. The actuator/blocking device includes a body configured to move between a first position in the SAFE arrangement and a second position in the FIRE arrangement, an aperture extending through the body, and an actuator. The aperture is offset from the passage in the first position of the body and is aligned with the passage in the second position of the body. The actuator is configured to move the body between the first and second positions. The first pyrotechnic, the second pyrotechnic, and the actuator/blocking device occupy a volume of approximately 3.0 cubic inches or less. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314175 | Networked electronic ordnance system - A networked electronic ordnance system and method for controlling a variety of pyrotechnic devices at different energy levels include a bus controller controlling at least one pyrotechnic device operating at a first energy level and a smart connector adapting at least one pyrotechnic device operating at a second energy level to control by the bus controller. The smart connector may also include a plurality of capacitors for firing the pyrotechnic device(s). In an embodiment, at least one pyrotechnic device operating at a first energy level and at least one pyrotechnic device operating at a second level include a logic device have a unique identifier. The smart connector may also include an energy reserve capacitor and an emitter follower circuit electrically connected to a logic device. Additionally, the smart connector may be connected to an initiator for firing at least one pyrotechnic device at the second energy level. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314176 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLASTING - Disclosed herein are significant improvements in security and safety of blasting apparatuses intended for use in mining operations. These include the development of an apparatus and method for blasting that involves activation or deactivation of the blasting apparatus in accordance with pre-determined parameters. For example, these parameters may include one or more of: a location of the blast site, a time for the blasting event, a number of previous blasts, a number of previous blasts within a given time period, and identification of detonator identification codes. The activation or deactivation may involve cross-communication between components of the blasting apparatus and/or associated detonators. Such cross-communication may involve electronic or wireless communication means, including for example the use of cell phone technology, or the internet. In this way, preferred apparatuses and methods disclosed herein permit rapid analysis and verification of a geographical location and time for a blasting event, as well as control and logging of the blasting event, all from a remote location. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314177 | Tamping Device - A tamping device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314178 | LIGHTWEIGHT CARTRIDGE CASE - Disclosed is an ammunition cartridge case that includes a sleeve, a base fixedly attached to the sleeve and a fiber reinforced polymer composite annulus that is at least partially within the base. In certain embodiments, the sleeve and the base are formed partly or entirely from a metal, for example steel or stainless steel. The base has a central aperture that affords for the annulus ring to fit within. The annulus is dimensioned such that it fits securely within the central aperture of the base and has a center aperture wherein a primer can be located. The annulus ring contains a volume of composite fibers ranging from 10 to 90 volume percent. The annulus isolates the primer from the cartridge case and thereby prevents galvanic corrosion between the primer and case. In addition, a metallic foil can be present between the annulus and the cartridge case in order to assure proper securement of the annulus therewithin. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314179 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY CAPTURE SYSTEM WITH CIRCUITRY FOR BLOCKING FLOW OF UNDESIRABLE ELECTRICAL CURRENTS THEREIN - An electrical energy capture system, as may be carried on a hybrid energy, electro-motive, self-powered traction vehicle, is provided. The system may be used for storing electrical power generated on the vehicle and for discharging the stored electrical power for use on the vehicle. The system includes circuitry connected to a plurality of electrical energy storage devices connected in parallel circuit to one another. The circuitry may be configured to establish a respective circuit path for charging and discharging electrical energy from each energy storage device with respect to a DC bus. The circuitry is further configured to block a flow of electrical current from any one of the storage devices to any of the other storage devices, thereby avoiding flow of currents that could otherwise circulate among the electrical energy storage devices due to electrical imbalances that may occur in one or more of the electrical energy storage devices. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314180 | HIGH LINOLENIC LINSEED OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention pertains to the uses of HiOmega flax (linseed) oil, a naturally occurring flax (linseed) with higher than normal alpha linolenic acid content in the production of stronger, more scratch and solvent resistant industrial products such as alkyd resins, epoxidized oils, epoxies, inks, coatings such as paints, enamels, varnishes and films and anti-spalling concrete preservatives. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314181 | Dental material - A white, substantially non-iron containing dental material formed from Portland cement. The material may be a dental cement, dental restorative or the like. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314182 | Compositions and Methods for Deep-Seated Coloration and/or Staining of the Surface Terrain, Construction Material, Boulders & Rocks - An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric nitrate along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to rock, soil or artificial construction surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade disturbances is quickly and easily reduced and disturbed areas readily blend into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on rock or other surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop in 4-8 days. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314183 | Multi-component Starch Binder Compositions - Compositions including various combinations of a starch, a plasticizer for the starch, a crystalline or crystallizable material, and an amphiphilic material for use as binders for coatings for paper and other surfaces are presented. Examples of such compositions include combinations of a starch and a crystalline or crystallizable material; a starch, a crystalline or crystallizable material, and a plasticizer; a starch, a plasticizer, a crystalline or crystallizable material, and an amphiphilic material; a starch, a crystalline or crystallizable material, and an amphiphilic material; a starch and an amphiphilic material. Also described are printable surfaces including a base material with the compositions for use as binder coatings described herein included within or coated on the base material. Further described are methods of making paper that include providing a base material and applying a composition for use as a binder coating as described herein onto the base material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314184 | Low Odor Asphalt Compositions and Low Odor Asphalt Produced Therefrom - A composition for reducing undesirable odors emitted by hydrocarbonaceous materials is provided. The composition contains at least one aldehyde-containing compound and, optionally, one or more ketone-containing compound and/or a carrier. The composition is free of ester-containing compounds. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the composition contains one or more aldehyde-containing compounds and a liquid carrier. The aldehyde-containing compound(s) has a molecular weight greater than 100 daltons and may be chosen from vanillin or cinnamaldehyde. The ketone-containing compound(s) has a molecular weight greater than 100 daltons, and in exemplary embodiments, from about 120 to about 1,000 daltons. Undesirable odors from hot asphalt are reduced by the composition without adversely affecting the physical and performance properties of the asphalt or decreasing the flash point of the asphalt. The composition may be added to asphalt in a molten or semi-molten form to reduce or eliminate unpleasant odors and form a low odor asphalt. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314185 | TREATMENT OF FLY ASH - Treated carbon-containing fly ash with reduced surfactant-adsorbing capacity is prepared by processing involving contacting the fly ash with ionized gas prepared from a humid gas feed, such as humid air. Treated fly ash with reduced ammonia content is prepared by processing involving contacting the fly ash with ionized gas prepared from a humid gas feed, such as humid air, or exposing the fly ash to microwave radiation or ultraviolet radiation. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314186 | Retentive concrete material - A concrete material with fastener retentive qualities that can be varied to approximate the fastening holding characteristics of a selected variety of wood species or composite wood products comprising a mixture of cement binder, aggregate, and pliable material in the following volumetric ratio of approximately one-half (½) to one (1) part cement binder to approximately two (2) parts aggregate to approximately two (2) to five (5) parts pliable additive material. Cement binder can be Portland Cement, fly ash, slag and a combination thereof. Aggregate can be sand, gravel, stone, crushed rock, and a combination thereof. Pliable material can be plastic, cellulose, crumb rubber, and a combination thereof in pelletized, grannular or powdered form. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314187 | Portable Work Table - A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, a bottom wall, and storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position toward the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. The portable work table also includes a plurality of objects movably mounted on the frame via insert panels. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314188 | FLUSH MOUNTING FOR CARD SHUFFLER - An apparatus and method for mounting a shuffling apparatus to a table is described. A bezel plate has an aperture permitting access to a top aperture in a shuffler apparatus. An aperture in the table top is covered by the bezel plate and a top portion of the shuffler apparatus is accessible through an aperture in the bezel plate. The bezel plate may be captivated to the table top using straps extending through the aperture in the table top and being affixed to the underside of the table top. The shuffler may be supported against the underside of the bezel plate by a bracket affixed to the underside of the table top. Alternatively, the bezel plate may be placed on the table top and the shuffler hung from an underside of the bezel plate by a bracket extending through the aperture in the table top. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314189 | EXPANDABLE TRAY DEVICE - An expandable tray device. The device is a portable working and eating surface. The device includes an expandable planar surface for eating, working and the like. The device further includes foldable leg portions. The device grips a user's legs while in use. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314190 | REDUCTION OF CO AND NOX IN FULL BURN REGENERATOR FLUE GAS - A hot oxygen stream containing radicals is fed into a gas stream, such as a catalyst regenerator flue gas stream, that contains carbon monoxide to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314191 | Metering System For Agricultural Implement And Having Sectional Control - A particulate metering system includes a set of blocking members that can be independently controlled to block or allow the flow of particulate material to a roller assembly that collects the particulate material and releases the material to a series of distribution channels. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314192 | ROTARY HOOK DRIVE DEVICE AND MULTI-HEAD SEWING MACHINE - Rotary hook drive device for a sewing machine includes: a rotary hook rotatably provided on a rotary hook support; a cylindrical grooved cam provided on a drive shaft drivable to rotate in one direction; a cam follower engaged in a cam groove of the cylindrical grooved cam and capable of making reciprocative movement about a support shaft in response to rotation of the cylindrical grooved cam; and a transmission mechanism that transmits the reciprocative movement of the cam follower to the rotary hook to cause the rotary hook to make reciprocative pivoting movement. Such arrangements can prevent deviation in driving timing of the rotary hook and simplify the construction of the rotary hook drive device. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314193 | Ultra-Sonic Device - The present invention relates to an ultra-sonic device, which can be utilised in an aquatic environment to inhibit growth of waterborne flora and fauna. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of reducing such growth and the removal from the underside of yachts, boats and the like. In general, the present invention relates to anti-fouling systems as are known to prevent biological growth such as algae, seaweed and crustacea on marine vessels or underwater structures. Coating materials have been developed preventing corrosion due to oxidation of the surface of the structure. Although such materials have effects of retarding growth of the corrosion, however, they contain zinc, lead, copper, etc, raising a problem of environmental pollution due to dissolution of these metals into seawater. In addition, none of these coating materials can prevent clinging of marine organisms, and if they cling to the structure, oxidation is accelerated by oxygen sent out from the marine organisms, causing further growth of the corrosion of the structure. The formation of encrustations of barnacles, tunicates, and like fouling organisms, will increase the vessel's weight, thereby decreasing the available storage space, slow a vessel underway, increase its fuel consumption, and make it difficult to handle, thus reducing the vessel's performance and efficiency. The present invention addresses this need wherein the transducer is operable on a cyclic basis. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314194 | Wake tower - An improved wake tower assembly that can be readily mounted on powerboats of various constructions that includes a novel navigation and tow module that is carried on the upper portion of the wake tower and includes both a tow rope connector element and a light that can be positioned for use as a running light, or alternatively can be positioned for illuminating the cabin of the powerboat. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314195 | Boat Stabilizer, Boat Motor and Related Method - A boat stabilizer that is attachable to the anti-cavitation plate or other structure of the lower drive unit of a boat motor without permanently modifying the structure of the anti-cavitation plate or other structure is provided. The shape and size of the boat stabilizer causes the stabilizer to effectively harness and control the thrust energy generated by the propeller resulting in improved thrust and fuel efficiency. Due to various features, the drag associated with the boat stabilizer is kept to a minimum. Finally, decals and other decorative elements are integrally embedded into the top surface of the inventive boat stabilizer using in-mold decoration (“IMD”) technology which makes the elements resistant to ultra-violet light, virtually indestructible and highly appealing. A boat motor, a method of attaching a boat stabilizer to a boat motor and a method of molding a boat stabilizer having at least one decorative element integrally embedded in the top surface thereof are also provided. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314196 | Anchor With Snag Release Mechanism - An anchor incorporates a release mechanism that is releasably assembled to a shank. An anchor chain is affixed to a crown section of the anchor. The chain is slideably inserted through a tubular release mechanism body. A tension controlling mechanism is elastically coupled between the release mechanism and the anchor chain. A pair of release interface notches is formed within the proximal end of the release mechanism; the slots are placed on opposing sides of the release mechanism. A pair of release interface fasteners is disposed along a distal end of the shank. The release mechanism is held in a mooring configuration by engaging the release interface notches and the release interface fasteners. The release mechanism maintains the chain in a mooring configuration until the release mechanism is rotated perpendicular to the shank, wherein the release interface notches disengage from the release interface fasteners changing a tensile force from an anchor engaging direction to a releasing direction. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314197 | Automatic Hooking Device And Controlled Release Of Loaded Blocks - Automatic hooking device with a block locking mechanism having a automatic hooking means, operated only by the ascending movement of the block that is opportunely guided, hooking means including at least hook clamping means that act on projections and/or the head of block for the hooking of block and, locking means consisting of an automatic locking device in a steadily closed position of the hooking means, actuated by the same ascending movement of block and consisting of a mechanism suitable for assuming and permanently maintaining the clamped closing position of hook clamping means; and release means capable of releasing locking means following a power-assisted or manual command. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314198 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SEMICONDUCTOR GRADE SILICON - This invention relates to a device and method for production of ingots of semiconductor grade silicon, including solar grade silicon, where the presence of oxygen in the hot zone is substantially reduced or eliminated by employing materials void of oxides in the hot zone of the melting and crystallisation process. The method may be employed for any known process including for ciystallising semiconductor grade silicon ingots, including solar grade silicon ingots, such as the Bridgman process, the block-casting process, and the CZ-process for growth of monocrystalline silicon crystals. The invention also relates to devices for carrying out the melting and crystallisation processes, where the materials of the hot zone are void of oxides. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314199 | Vacuum Chamber - The present invention provides a vacuum chamber capable of simplifying the structure of the arrangement of a cooling passage. The vacuum chamber of the present invention includes a plurality of wall members, the plurality of the wall members are connected to each other to construct a chamber main body by connection portions where connection surfaces each of which is part of a surface of each wall member are hermetically connected to each other, and at least part of the connection portions are built-in gap type connection portions each of which has a gap extending along the corresponding connection surfaces inside the connection surfaces and in which peripheries of the connection surfaces are hermetically connected to each other by welding. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314200 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING GLUE ONTO OPTICAL ELEMENT - An apparatus for dispensing glue onto an optical element includes a cylindrical main body and an pneumatic source. The main body defines a cavity configured for accommodating glue. An end of the main body has a bottom surface, which defines a recess in a central portion thereof and an annular groove in a peripheral portion thereof. The annular groove surrounds the recess and is in communication with the cavity. The pneumatic source communicates with the cavity and is configured for providing pressurized air to the cavity thereby allowing the glue to flow out from the annular groove and dispense onto a peripheral portion of the optical element. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314201 | ACCURATE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM USEFUL FOR SCREEN PRINTING - The present invention(s) provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates in a screen printing chamber that can deliver a repeatable and accurate screen printed pattern on one or more processed substrates. In one embodiment, the screen printing chamber is adapted to perform a screen printing process within a portion of a crystalline silicon solar cell production line in which a substrate is patterned with a desired material. In one embodiment, the screen printing chamber is a processing chamber positioned within the Rotary line tool or Softline™ tool available from Baccini S.p.A., which is owned by Applied Materials, Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314202 | Method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a turbine vane in a gas turbine engine - A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a turbine vane without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the turbine vane is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the turbine vane. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314203 | DROP DISCHARGE APPARATUS, METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In this invention, it provides a method for forming a pattern, which is capable of improving position control after a drop, which was discharged from a drop discharge apparatus, was landed on a substrate. In addition, it provides a drop discharge apparatus which is capable of improving drop position accuracy after it was landed. Further, it provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device which uses the drop discharge apparatus of this invention. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314204 | LEAKAGE DETECTION DEVICE FOR COATING MATERIAL AND COATING MATERIAL FILING SYSTEM - It is a subject to provide a coating material leakage detection device capable of finding contamination of a hydraulic fluid at an early stage and capable of preventing the degradation of a coating quality of a work. For this purpose, coating material leakage from a coating material chamber to a hydraulic fluid chamber in a coating material cartridge is detected by a coating material leakage detection device. The coating material cartridge is attached detachably to a coating material filling device, and the coating material chamber and the hydraulic fluid chamber are partitioned from each other by way of a deformable partition body. Further, the coating material leakage detection device has a contaminant detection means for detecting the contaminant in the hydraulic fluid attributable to the coating material leakage. Accordingly, contamination of the hydraulic fluid can be found at an early stage. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314205 | SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS CHAMBER VISION AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A system for monitoring a process inside a high temperature semiconductor process chamber by capturing images is disclosed. Images are captured through a borescope by a camera. The borescope is protected from high temperatures by a reflective sheath and an Infrared (IR) cur-off filter. Images can be viewed on a monitor and can be recorded by a video recording device. Images can also be processed by a machine vision system. The system can monitor the susceptor and a substrate on the susceptor and surrounding structures. Deviations from preferred geometries of the substrate and deviations from preferred positions of susceptor and the substrate can be detected. Actions based on the detections of deviations can be taken to improve the performance of the process. Illumination of a substrate by a laser for detecting deviations in substrate geometry and position is also disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314206 | Sheet Plasma Film-Forming Apparatus - A sheet plasma film forming apparatus ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314207 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - An apparatus for producing polycrystalline silicon which heats a silicon seed rod in a reactor to which a raw material gas is supplied, and deposits polycrystalline silicon on the surface of the silicon seed rod, includes an electrode extending in a vertical direction to hold the silicon seed rod, an electrode holder having a cooling flow passage circulating a cooling medium formed therein, and inserted into a through-hole formed in a bottom plate of the reactor to hold the electrode, and an annular insulating material arranged between an inner peripheral surface of the through-hole and an outer peripheral surface of the electrode holder to electrically insulate the bottom plate and the electrode holder from each other. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314208 | PEDESTAL HEATER FOR LOW TEMPERATURE PECVD APPLICATION - A method and apparatus for providing power to a heated support pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, a process kit is described. The process kit includes a hollow shaft made of a conductive material coupled to a substrate support at one end and a base assembly at an opposing end, the base assembly adapted to couple to a power box disposed on a semiconductor processing tool. In one embodiment, the base assembly comprises at least one exposed electrical connector disposed in an insert made of a dielectric material, such as a plastic resin. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314209 | SUSCEPTOR AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A susceptor and a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus including the same are provided. A wafer is loaded on a susceptor and the susceptor includes at least one pocket whose bottom surface is inclined. The semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a heating unit that generates heat in the reaction chamber, a susceptor on which a wafer is loaded and that includes at least one pocket whose bottom surface is inclined, and a rotation shaft coupled with the susceptor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314210 | Epitaxial growth susceptor - A susceptor for use in an epitaxial growth apparatus and method where a plurality of circular through-holes are formed in the bottom wall of a pocket in an outer peripheral region a distance of up to about ½ the radius toward the center of the circular bottom wall. The total opening surface area of these through-holes is 0.05 to 55% of the surface area of the bottom wall. The opening surface area of each of the through-holes provided at this outer peripheral region is 0.2 to 3.2 mm | 2009-12-24 |
20090314211 | BIG FOOT LIFT PIN - Embodiments described herein generally provide a lift pin assembly having increased wafer placement accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and corrosion resistance. In one embodiment, a lift pin assembly for positioning a substrate relative to a substrate support is provided. The lift pin assembly comprises a lift pin comprising a pin shaft, a pin head coupled with a first end of the pin shaft for supporting the substrate, and a shoulder coupled with a second end of the pin shaft. The lift pin assembly further comprises a cylindrical body slidably coupled with the pin shaft and a locking pin for preventing the cylindrical body from sliding along the shaft, wherein the shoulder has a through-hole dimensioned to accommodate the locking pin. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314212 | VACUUM VAPOR-DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A vacuum vapor-deposition apparatus is configured for coating a plurality of substrates, and includes a motor including a rotating shaft, a supporting member, a connecting ring, and a vapor source. The rotating shaft includes a first plate fixedly mounted to an end surface of the rotating shaft. The supporting member includes a second plate corresponding to the first plate and is configured for mounting the plurality of substrates thereon. The connecting ring defines a groove along an inner circumference of the connecting ring, and includes a first semi-ring and a second semi-ring fastened to the first semi-ring. The first plate and the second plate are non-rotatably received in the groove. The first plate and the second plate are disengageable from the groove if the first and second semi-rings are unfastened. The vapor source is configured for producing evaporated material to be deposited on the substrates. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314213 | PAN BREEDER FEEDER - A feeder assembly is used in a feed distribution system having a feed supply conduit. The feeder assembly includes an elongated pan member. The feeder assembly includes first and second fill ports for receiving feed from the feed supply conduit and for providing feed onto a base portion of the pan member. Each fill port provides feed to a separate portion of the base portion of the elongated pan member. The fill ports are defined through an outer grill member having an elongated rim member which is operatively associated with the pan member. First and second drop tube members are associated with the first and second fill ports to direct (feed flowing through the fill ports through first and second lower feed gates and onto the pan member. The drop tube members may have brood gates provided therethrough for providing a raised level of feed in the pan member. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314214 | Quick disposable cat litter - A quick disposable cat litter that is bonded to a backing. In another version the cat litter and backing are molded as one piece. In a third version the cat defecates on a picture of cat litter. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314215 | Odor control additive for animal litter - An odor control additive present in a litter formulation provides release of fragrance or odor masking scent only when litter is used by a cat or other animal within a litter box. The odor control additive comprises a plurality of fragrance scent microcapsules that contain fragrance scent oil. This central, fragrance scent oil is encapsulated in a microcapsule cell wall, which prevents evaporation of the fragrance scent oil and prevents overpowering of litter smell in a closed room resembling an unscented litter composition. When cat or animal enters the litter box, a load is applied to the fragrance scent microcapsules, which readily breaks releasing the fragrance contained therein. The fragrance scent microcapsule cell walls also degrade by swelling and degradation when wet by animal urine thereby releasing fragrance. Fragrance evaporating from the ruptured microcapsules provides odor control and a pleasant scent. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314216 | SPRAY DEVICE - A spray device including a fan located in a housing provided with an air outlet guide for generating an air stream having a predetermined velocity. A nozzle unit for the discharge of liquid therefrom, producing a mist stream capable of being propelled to a predetermined location and having a measurable and controllable lateral dimension at the predetermined location. The spray device is used particularly for moistening cattle, especially cows, in sheds, and taking into account the effect of the wind. Rows of sprayers project water sprays directed toward the cattle. The sprayers may be angularly shifted to take into account the deviating effect of the wind. A processor calculates the angular shift that is needed for the existing wind direction and intensity. All the sprayers concurrently receive the angular shift, which is transmitted to the first sprayer from a control station and successively from each sprayer to the next. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314217 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING NON-HUMAN MAMMALS - Apparatus for treating non-human quadruped mammals includes an enclosure having an interior within which the body of a mammal can be located. The enclosure has an opening through which the head of the mammal can pass so that the mammal's head can be located outside the enclosure when the mammal's body is inside the enclosure. The enclosure is sized to allow the mammal to stand normally on its four legs inside the enclosure during treatment, or to lie down inside the enclosure during treatment. The apparatus further includes a steam generator and an ozone generator or supply arranged to feed steam and ozone into the enclosure. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314218 | ANIMAL HANDLING APPARATUS - Animal handling apparatus comprising a cage ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314219 | ANIMAL TRAVEL SYSTEM - An animal carrier for installation into an automotive seat is described. The animal carrier has a frame that is formed by the attachment of the bottom edge of a substantially vertical back panel to the back facing edge of a substantially horizontal floor panel, and the further attachment of a spine to both the top edge of the vertical back panel and the forward facing edge of the floor panel. The enclosure of the animal carrier can be formed by the attachment of two side panels, and optionally a front panel, to the frame. The animal carrier can be mounted onto an automotive seat by the passage of an installation belt though a belt path or channel formed through either the back or floor panel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314220 | Modular Fence Panel and Connecting Member for Welded Wire Kennel - A modular fence panel system for constructing at least a portion of a pet kennel. The modular fence panel system of the present invention includes at least first and second modular fence panel members, which include a panel member having first and second vertical sides and upper and lower horizontal sides. Upper and lower frame members are secured to the upper and lower horizontal sides of the panel member. At least one vertical side of the panel member is left exposed. A joining member having an elongated tube member and upper and lower cross members is used to secure the first and second modular fence panel members to each other. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314221 | PET TOY FOR DISPENSING TREATS - A pet toy adapted for dispensing treats when the pet toy is manipulated by a pet animal, and a method for dispensing treats to a pet animal. The pet toy can include a housing having an interior surface defining a treat cavity for containing pet treats. The housing includes at least a first housing aperture. A rotatable lid is attached to the housing and is disposed over the first housing aperture where the rotatable lid includes at least a first lid aperture such that the rotatable lid can be rotated to expose the first housing aperture for the passage of treats through the housing. At least one of the housing and the rotatable lid includes a second aperture of smaller size than either the first housing aperture or the lid aperture such that the lid can be rotated to form a treat outlet passageway that is smaller than the treat inlet passageway. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314222 | Pet toy - An improved pet toy has a toy body composed of polyolefin having good flexibility and resiliency, which is an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer. The pet toy can be cylindrical in shape, toroidal in shape, spherical in shape, or can have a saucer-shape having an aerodynamic form for gliding. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314223 | Pet trainer dispensing treats based on moisture detection - A pet trainer for dispensing pet training treats based on urine detection is described. The pet trainer comprises a pet diaper including urine sensing electrodes which produces a signal indicating the existence of urine to a treat dispenser operative to dispense a predetermined amount of the pet training treats under the control of a controller. The treat dispenser further comprises a dispenser arm including a dispenser cover which is to be opened to directly reload the treats into the treat dispenser. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314224 | ANIMAL SUPPORT HARNESS AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING AND RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF THE ANIMAL - An animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of an animal is provided. The apparatus includes a sling that can be routed around the abdomen of the animal, and a plurality of primary support straps extend and are joined at a handle. A leash strap is integrated with the handle, and extends to connect to the collar of the animal. The integral leash strap along with the primary support straps enables an owner to control not only an upward supporting force for the animal, but also provides an inherent restraint to prevent an animal from walking too quickly or lunging, which might otherwise harm the animal. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314225 | Tether Restraint Apparatus and Method - An apparatus is disclosed that comprises two folding members, pivotally connected and having a tether attachment; and two stakes, wherein each folding member has one of the two stakes pivotally connected and stowable within, and where the stakes may be pivoted outside of the folding members for deployment. The two folding members are operable to be folded together with each folding member having one of the two stakes stowed within, and are further operable to be unfolded to deploy the two stakes by pivoting each of the two stakes outwardly from within the two folding members. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314226 | CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED BOILER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A circulating fluidized bed boiler having improved reactant utilization. The circulating fluidized bed boiler includes a circulating fluidized bed having a dense bed portion and a lower furnace portion above the dense bed portion. At least one secondary air and recirculated flue gas injection device is downstream of the circulating fluidized bed for providing mixing of the reactant and the flue gas in the furnace above the dense bed. The present invention also includes methods of operating a fluidized bed boiler. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314227 | METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS ENGINE PLANT AND FUEL FEEDING SYSTEM FOR A GAS ENGINE - A gas engine plant that includes a combustion engine adapted to combust gaseous fuel receives fuel containing hydrocarbons, reforms the fuel by cracking the heavier hydrocarbons in the fuel while minimizing cracking of methane, and feeds the reformed fuel in gaseous form to the combustion engine. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314228 | ENGINE GENERATOR - An engine generator is disclosed in which an engine drives a generator and causes a cooling fan to rotate to cool the generator. The generator includes an intake duct having an intake port provided in a lower portion thereof and oriented downward. Moisture-containing outside air sucked through the intake port impinges on a barrier plate disposed in the intake duct. The barrier plate is located above the intake port and faces the intake port. The moisture adheres to the barrier plate in the form of water droplets, which then fall toward the intake port after having separated from the outside air. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314229 | VALVE DEVICE - The invention relates to a valve device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314230 | Crankcase Breathing System - The invention relates to a crankcase breathing system ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314231 | V-type internal combustion engine including throttle valve device, and vehicle incorporating same - A V-type internal combustion engine includes a crankcase, a crankshaft disposed in the crankcase, and first and second banks operatively attached to the crankcase. The engine also includes a throttle body, an electric motor and a force-transmitting device arranged between the first and second banks. The force-transmitting device is disposed adjacent the front bank with respect to the throttle body. The force-transmitting device is disposed on a non-transmitting portion side opposite to a side where a timing mechanism is located with respect to a branch pipe of an intake air routing pipe, which supplies intake air into a cylinder adjacent to the timing mechanism of the first bank. An electric motor for operating the throttle valve is provided in the throttle body, and fuel injection valves are arranged between the banks. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314232 | OPPOSED PISTON COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine comprising: a shaft ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314233 | Valve Assembly and Method for High Temperature Internal Combustion Engines - Valve assembly and method in which a valve member is connected to an elongated lever arm for controlling communication between two chambers in an internal combustion engine. The valve assembly is disposed at least partially within one of the chambers, and the valve member is moved between open and closed by an actuator connected to the lever arm. In some disclosed embodiments, a pilot valve is opened to equalize pressure on both sides of the valve member prior to moving the valve member toward the open position. In others, where a piston in an expansion cylinder is driven by hot, expanding gases from a separate combustion chamber, the exhaust valve is closed before the piston has completed its exhaust stroke, and pressure is allowed to build up in the expansion cylinder to a level corresponding to the pressure in the combustion chamber before the valve member is moved toward the open position. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314234 | DEVICE FOR VARIABLY ADJUSTING THE CONTROL TIMES OF GAS EXCHANGE VALVES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE | 2009-12-24 |
20090314235 | Hydraulic Control System for Engine Cam Phasing - A hydraulic control system to provide an oil or pressurized fluid supply to a variable cam phasing system in an engine is provided. The hydraulic control system includes a valve housing attachable to a front cover assembly of the engine; a first valve installed in the housing; and an inlet passage defined by the front cover assembly hydraulically communicating with the first valve in the housing to carry pressurized fluid from a fluid source to the first valve. A first and a second outlet passage defined by the housing hydraulically communicates with the first valve to allow the pressurized fluid to flow to the cam phasing system, thereby variably moving a camshaft assembly operatively connected to the cam phasing system. | 2009-12-24 |