52nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140373443 | PLANT CULTIVATION BAG STRUCTURE - A plant cultivation bag structure, comprising: at least a thin main body, with its top portion provided with a hanging piece; and a plurality of bag bodies, arranged in partition on said thin main body, by means of Thermal Pressing, High Frequency Fusion, Ultra-Sonic Fusion. Inside the bag body is provided with a receiving space, with its lower portion having at least a flow guiding hole. Through using the flow guiding hole to connect each bag body, irrigation of plants can be simplified. Through guiding water using the bag body itself, no water dripping nor the ensuing noise would occur. As such, it will not affect sound sleep of people, even when it is placed in bedroom as a plant wall or a window farm. It can be hung on a wall or a window or form into a stand-up curtain to save space. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373444 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VERTICAL HANGING PLANT CONTAINER - Methods and apparatus for vertical hanging plant container according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a container comprising a moisture impermeable reservoir and at least one breathable zone positioned above the reservoir. The reservoir may be disposed along a bottom section of the container to serve as a moisture storage region allowing moisture to be wicked upwards by the soil in the container. A first breathable zone may be located above the reservoir in at least one sidewall of the container and allow for the transfer of air and moisture between the soil and an exterior environment surrounding the container. A second breathable zone may be located above the reservoir in an interior divider separating two interior portions of the container. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373445 | RAPID BREEDING OF PLANTS - Various embodiments disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and products by process for Rapid-breeding of plants. In certain embodiments, the systems and/or methods are at least partially automated. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373446 | ACTUATING METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE WINDOW ADJUSTABLE BY AN ACTUATING MOTOR AND ACTUATING SYSTEM FOR SUCH A VEHICLE WINDOW - A servo system and an actuating method for adjusting a vehicle window that can be adjusted with a servomotor. For the sake of improved driving comfort, to permit adjustment of the vehicle window with a sensor, a measurement volume which adjoins the vehicle window in the passenger compartment of a vehicle is monitored for the presence of a body part of a vehicle occupant and/or the presence of a lighted cigarette. The vehicle window is lowered here from its closed position by a portion of its actuating path if the presence of a body part or the presence of a burning cigarette is detected in the measurement volume. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373447 | CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a control system for driving a motorized closure element of a motor vehicle, wherein, in order to detect operator control events, at least one sensor control means and at least one elongate distance sensor which extends along a sensor extent are provided, wherein the sensor control means drives the associated distance sensor and/or evaluates the sensor signals from said distance sensor, and wherein the distance sensor detects a distance from a user. It is proposed that, with the control system installed, a vehicle component is arranged or can be arranged in or along the sensor extent, and that the distance sensor is designed such that it has a blind section in the region of the vehicle component, said blind section having no sensitivity or a lower level of sensitivity compared to that region of the distance sensor which adjoins the blind section. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373448 | Safety Gate Assembly - A safety gate is provided including a frame having two generally vertically extending pillars, each pillar having a substantially perpendicularly cross bar attached to it and extending horizontally at the bottom, and a hollow bar surrounding at least part of each cross bar. At least one of the cross bars is formed with an array of catches that cooperate with a uni-directional locking mechanism within the catched cross bar to permit linear motion of the catched cross bar within the surround bar in a single direction. The safety gate includes a cantilever foot pedal connected to the uncatched cross bar that pivots between an upward and open position and a downward and closed position to move the surround bare in relation to the uncatched cross bar and engage the locking mechanism to lock and unlock the frame. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373449 | Pet Door - A pet door connects to the door and to the door frame in both a closed and open position with an opening therein to allow the pet to leave and enter the residence at any time. The pet door also prevents the air-conditioned air from leaving the residence and insects and pests from entering while the door is in the open position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373450 | LATCH MECHANISMS WITH ROTATING LATCH BOLTS AND TILT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES USING SAME - An exemplary tilt latch mechanism including a latch bolt configured to rotate about a bolt axis to locate a portion of the latch bolt adjacent a portion of a latch, or jamb, channel for support is described herein. The latch bolt may include a foot portion configured to, e.g., distribute forces within the latch channel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373451 | TILT-UP DOOR - A tilt-up door for a building having an opening, a pair of substantially vertically juxtaposed members, cam surfaces extending laterally from the vertical members at the upper portion and a door sized to span the opening. The door can be pivotally coupled to carriages arranged for vertical movement along the vertical members and can have cam followers extending laterally from the upper portion of the door to contact the cam surfaces. Hydraulic actuators can be connected to the carriages to move the carriages along the vertical members. When the actuator or actuators are operated to move the carriages vertically along the members the cam followers can move along the cam surfaces to tilt the door to a horizontal position as the door is moved vertically upward into an open raised position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373452 | LIFT AND ROTATION MECHANISM FOR QUICK DOOR-OPENING DEVICE - Disclosed is a lift and rotation mechanism for a quick door-opening device. The power-output end of a first motor of a lift component of the mechanism is connected to one end of a screw rod and the other end of the screw rod is connected to one end of a circular pipe; one end of a tubular body is provided with a connection component, with one end of a coupling component being connected to the connection component; the other end of the circular pipe is removably connected to a circular door by an annular connection; the output shaft of a second motor of a rotary component is removably connected to one end of a rotary shaft provided within a supporting seat removably connected to an end flange; and a circular disk is removably connected to the other end of the rotary shaft and is fixedly connected to the connection component. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373453 | DEVICE FOR OPENING/CLOSING WINGS IN WING BODY VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a device for opening/closing wings in a wing body vehicle, and the device for opening/closing comprises: one pair of wings, which are installed so as to rotate with respect to a frame that is formed on an outer edge of a loading box; and the wing body vehicle comprising an opening/closing device for binding together lower ends of the wings and the frame, wherein the opening/closing device comprises a forward/reverse motor which is seated on the frame; an elevating plate, which is elevated and lowered vertically by driving the forward/reverse motor, for blocking a portion of lower end portions of the wings, a close button for elevating the elevating plate, and an open button for lowering the elevating plate. According to the present invention, an actuation button is operated when the wings are lowered thereby securely fixing the wings, and a user can solidly fix or release the wings by using the open button and the close button. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373454 | POWER DOOR OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS - A power door opening/closing apparatus includes: a first unit including the motor, a first unit case including the motor, a first transmission mechanism received in the first unit case, and a rotation sensor which is received within the first unit case, and which is one of electrical components; and a second unit which includes a second unit case connected to the first unit case by a fixing member, a second transmission mechanism rotatably received within the second unit case, and connected to the first transmission mechanism, and an output shaft connected to an output side of the second transmission mechanism, and arranged to transmit a rotation of the second transmission mechanism to the door, and which does not include an electrical component. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373455 | DOOR FOR AN APPLIANCE - A door includes a first door assembly, a second door assembly mounted to the first door assembly, a left hinge, and a right hinge. The first door assembly includes a first panel, a first brace, and a plurality of tabs that extend from the first brace. The second door assembly includes a second panel, a second brace, and a plurality of slots formed in the second brace. The first brace is mounted between a left side flange of the first panel assembly and a right side flange of the first panel assembly. The second brace is mounted between a left side flange of the second panel assembly and a right side flange of the second panel assembly. The plurality of tabs are configured to align with and to slide down into respective ones of the plurality of slots to mount the first door assembly to the second door assembly. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373456 | Explosive Breach Training System - An explosive breach training system comprising a frame having a lock jamb with two opposing ends and an inner surface, two wide members connected to said opposing ends of said lock jamb, and a long member having ends connected to said wide members opposite of said lock jamb. The frame defines an interior space. A hinge jamb assembly comprises an elongate member within the interior space, with the hinge jamb assembly being slidably attached to the frame and selectively moveable between said lock jamb and said long member. A door member has a hinge side attachable to said hinge jamb assembly and a lock side, and is sized to fit in a door space defined by the elongate member, the lock jamb, and the portions of the wide members extending between the hinge jamb assembly and the opposing ends of the lock jamb. A lock bracket is adjacent to the lock jamb, and defines an elongate slot intersecting with a portion of said door space. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373457 | SEALING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES FOR SEALING LOADING DOCK DOORS AND THE LIKE - Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373458 | LIQUID-METAL-EMBRITTLEMENT RESISTANT SUPERABRASIVE COMPACTS - A superabrasive compact (e.g., a polycrystalline diamond compact) including a substrate and at least one feature for reducing the susceptibility of the substrate to liquid metal embrittlement during brazing operations is disclosed. The superabrasive compact may include a region between the substrate and a superabrasive table in which residual tensile stresses are located. The at least one feature may reduce the susceptibility of the substrate to liquid metal embrittlement by altering the stress state and/or substantially preventing the substrate from being wetted at the residual stress region. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373459 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A modular construction block comprises a masonry block shell including first and second opposing side walls, and an intermediate cross-web formed between the side walls. Each of the first and second side walls comprises first and second opposing end edges, a relatively thin wall section extending from the cross-web to the first end edge, and a relatively thick wall section extending from the cross-web to the second end edge. The relatively thick wall section of each side wall tapers from the cross-web toward the second end edge of the side wall. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373460 | BUILDING SYSTEM FOR SKYSCRAPERS - A building system for skyscrapers includes a plurality of first building stories, a second building story located above the first building stories, and a plurality of third building stories located above the second building story. The second building story has a plurality of horizontal steel beams, a plurality of first vertical steel columns and a plurality of second vertical steel columns. The first vertical steel columns are located at a remote end of a lateral side of the building system, while the second vertical steel columns are located at a near end thereof. The fire resistance of the first vertical steel columns is superior to that of the second vertical steel column. Thus, while the building system is in a fire, the second vertical steel column would be affected more by the fire to reduce the vertical support thereupon than the first vertical steel column does. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373461 | POST INSTALLATION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods relating to post or pole installation wherein a post-attachable member with outward projections is fastened to a post or pole prior to installation. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373462 | PREFABRICATED STAIRCASE AND FINISHING ARRANGEMENT AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREFOR - A staircase of skeletal form is prefabricated and is provided with prefabricated decorative cladding finishing plates for the treads, the risers and the stringer boards, the plates being pre-drilled for ease of assembly, a plurality of finishing plates can be preassembled, or factory assembled, together before installation over a portion of the prefabricated staircase, and the installation method thereof. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373463 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MOUNTING LOADS ON ROOFS - The invention provides a system for installing a roof penetrating structure to a metal roof, the system comprising: a) a rail and closure structure adapted to be supported by adjacent rib elevations of said roof; b) a skylight adapted to be supported on the rail and closure structure; and c) a support member for sealing a cut away portion of the rib structure to divert water away from the rail and closure structure. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373464 | MOVABLE CHANNEL REINFORCEMENT APPARATUS FOR WINDOW ASSEMBLIES - Channel reinforcements configured to move between open and closed location along with a window sash are described herein. The channel reinforcements may provide reinforcement to window jambs proximate the latch bolts that extend into jamb channels in the window jambs. The channel reinforcements may be coupled or uncoupled to the balances located in the window jambs. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373465 | WINDOW REVEAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A window reveal kit can include a window, a first connector, and at least one reveal trim. The window has an outer side, an inner side, and a frame portion about a perimeter of the window. The first connector can be formed on the frame portion, on the inner side of the window. The at least one reveal trim can have a second connector that is configured to engage the first connector so that the reveal trim extends from the first connector. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373466 | SHELL EXTENSION FOR NATURAL DRAFT COOLING TOWER - A system for increasing a cooling capacity of a cooling tower includes a shell extension and a tensioner. The shell extension is to extend a height of the cooling tower. The tensioner is to provide a tensioning force from the shell extension to a base of the cooling tower. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373467 | ROOFING MEMBRANES WITH EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE AS FLAME RETARDANT - A roofing membrane comprising at least one layer of a cured rubber and expandable graphite dispersed within the cured rubber. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373468 | EXPANSION BRACKET, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An expansion bracket absorbs movement of a wall stud to prevent damage to a wall covering attached to the wall stud. The expansion bracket can include a main body having a main body flange, formed of a deformable material, and having a wall stud attachment end configured to attach to the wall stud via a wall stud attachment element. The main body can also have a furring attachment element configured to attach a furring to the main body. When the main body is attached to the wall stud and the furring, and the wall covering is attached to the furring via a wall covering attachment element, the main body flange is configured to absorb, via deformation, at least a portion of the movement of the wall stud due to heat-based expansion of the wall stud. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373469 | ABOVEGROUND SAFETY SHELTER - A mobile aboveground safety shelter to provide protection from dangerous events such as storms, tornadoes and similar occurrences is provided. The shelter includes a pallet and a room connected to the pallet. The pallet has a generally planar base and a wall extending upward from the base. The wall and base form a cavity suitable for containing a weighting material. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373470 | TRIM BEAD AND STUCCO SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A trim bead for a building wall incorporates an outwardly extending flange portion to provide a mechanical key for a layer of exterior finishing coatings, such as stucco coatings. The trim bead may be used in stucco systems for exterior building walls that employ continuous thermal insulation over the building wall substrate. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373471 | COLUMN ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN BUILDING FOUNDATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A column assembly for use in a building foundation system is described herein. The column assembly includes a height adjustment assembly for use in adjusting an overall length of the column assembly. The height adjustment assembly includes an access tube assembly and a rod assembly. The access tube assembly includes a tube cavity that extends along a longitudinal axis. The rod assembly is rotatably coupled to the access tube assembly and extends outwardly from the access tube assembly along the longitudinal axis. A reinforcement assembly is coupled to the height adjustment assembly. A column connector assembly is coupled to the reinforcement assembly and includes a baseplate that is coupled to the access tube assembly. The baseplate includes an access opening extending therethrough that provides access to the tube cavity through the access opening. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373472 | FLOATING SUB-FLOORING SYSTEM - A floating sub-floor system includes panel assemblies in which each panel assembly includes a surface panel and a base panel. A bottom side of the base panel includes a vent channel system which provides passageways for moisture to evaporate and/or flow under the sub-floor. The surface panel and the base panel are coupled together so that complementary ship lap and overlap joints are formed along the sides of each panel assembly. Methods of fabrication and installation are disclosed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373473 | FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT HAVING SELF-SEALING VAPOR BARRIER - A flooring material having a textile pad substructure with a density of greater than 10 pounds per cubic foot is provided. The textile pad has reinforcement and binding fibers. The binding fibers are thermoplastic and are used to bind the reinforcement fibers together. The pad is created by heating and compressing a fibrous textile batt so that it has a density of greater than 13 pounds per cubic foot. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373474 | EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM - Disclosed is an exterior finish system for building structures that includes a water pervious adhesive for securing an insulation layer to a water resistive barrier applied to a building wall substrate. Also disclosed is a building structure such as a building column or wall that includes the finish system and a method of using the finish system to assemble a building structure such as a column or wall. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373475 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - An attachment assembly includes a molding, a support member, and a clip. The molding assembly includes a molding body and a molding protrusion extending from the molding body. The support member includes a support body and defines a support opening that extends into the support body. The clip includes a first clip arm and a second clip arm coupled to the first clip arm. The first clip arm is disposed in the support opening. The second clip arm is spaced apart from the support body so as to define a clip channel configured to receive the molding protrusion. The clip is configured to couple the molding assembly to the support member when the clip channel receives the molding protrusion. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373476 | SURFACE - The present invention relates to apparatus, methods and kits for reducing an impact from a fall and/or increasing the cushioning properties of a surface. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to apparatus for reducing impact of a fall onto and/or increasing cushioning of a surface, wherein the apparatus comprises a first upper layer and a second layer, wherein the second layer is resilient and comprises at least one foam element and at least one inset region. Also included in the present invention are methods of installing apparatus of the invention and kits and systems for providing impact-absorbing and/or cushioning surfaces. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373477 | Device For Correction Inconsistencies In Walls or Ceilings - Inconsistencies in walls or ceilings are formed when the walls and/or ceiling are out of level or square. This device compensates for the inconsistencies in walls and ceilings by providing a level and/or square surface to which wallboard or backer board may be attached. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373478 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS - Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a vertical locking system on short edges comprising a displaceable tongue that is displaced in one direction into a tongue groove during vertical displacement of two panels. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373479 | ADJUSTABLE LOCATOR RETAINING WALL BLOCK AND MOLD APPARATUS - A system of retaining wall blocks, a method of assembling a retaining wall block assembly, and a mold for manufacturing retaining wall blocks having adjustable engagement configurations. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373480 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS - Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a vertical locking system on short edges including a displaceable tongue that is displaced in one direction into a tongue groove during vertical displacement of two panels. Building panels provided with a locking system for vertical locking of a first and a second building panel by a vertical displacement of the panels relative each other, a displaceable tongue is in a sidewardly open displacement groove provided at an edge of a first panel, said tongue cooperates with a tongue groove provided at an adjacent edge of a second panel for locking the edge and the adjacent edge vertically. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373481 | Lattice Girder Structure Using Innovative Multiple Joints For Roof Covering Purposes - Roof truss system comprising tie rods, struts, knee rafters, and innovative connection joints to cover buildings, especially suitable for being implemented by plastic materials. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373482 | UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING FENESTRATION PRODUCTS - A universal adaptor may be used to secure a fenestration product to a structure having an opening. The universal adaptor may include an adaptor piece sized to be received on each periphery portion of the opening. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373483 | PACKAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for wrapping a stack of objects vertical side faces and a horizontal top face has a unit for wrapping a film wrapper around the stack such that respective sections of the wrapper extend upward from each of the side faces. A first welder welds ends the film wrapper together at one of the side faces of the stack. A fold-over device folding the film sections over onto the top face of the stack. A second welder welds the folded-over film sections together on the top face of the stack. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373484 | Corona Treated Polyethylene Films - A process for improving the sealing characteristics of corona treated polyolefin films through the use of a stabilizer system comprising i) 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl benzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione (CAS registry number 040601-76-1) and ii) an organic phosphite or phosphonite. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373485 | OXYGEN-ABSORBING RESIN COMPOSITION AND OXYGEN-ABSORBING MULTILAYER BODY USING SAME, AND MOLDED ARTICLE AND MEDICAL CONTAINER USING THESE - Provided is a novel oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance and suppressing odor generation after absorption of oxygen even if a material responsive to a metal detector is not used. Further provided is an oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance in a wide range of humidity conditions from low humidity to high humidity. Such an oxygen-absorbing resin composition contains a copolymerized polyolefin compound and a transition metal catalyst, in which the copolymerized polyolefin compound contains at least one constituent unit having a tetralin ring. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373486 | CARTON, CARTON BLANK AND METHOD OF FORMING A LOADED CARTON - A carton for packaging articles comprising a first plurality of walls including a top wall, base wall, first side wall and second side wall forming a first tubular structure, each end of the first tubular structure being at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, wherein the carton comprises an end pull device for withdrawing the carton from a display apparatus wherein the end pull device comprises a first recess struck from an end of the first side wall panel whereby facilitating access to an edge of a first end closure panel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373487 | METHODS OF TRANSPORTING DECARBONATED LIQUID - A method of transporting a decarbonated beer base liquid may comprise packaging said decarbonated beer in package having a non-rigid wall defining an internal orifice wherein said decarbonated beer base liquid is hermetically sealed in said internal orifice. The method may further comprise stacking said packages in a geometrically efficient manner based on a flat-sided geometry of said package, and transporting said stacked packages. Another method of transporting a decarbonated beer base liquid may comprise packaging a decarbonated beer base liquid comprising at least about 0.1% wt ethyl alcohol, at least about 3% wt malt extract solids, and a carbon dioxide level between about zero grams per liter and about 1.5 grams per liter in a package having a non-rigid wall; and transporting said packages. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373488 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING A STRIP OF SEALED BAG PRECURSORS IN TO OPEN BAGS - Methods for changing a strip of sealed bag precursors in to open bags are disclosed. The apparatus used in the method is referred to as a transforming machine and includes a separation station and may include a perforation station and a piercing station. The perforation station forms a plurality of end perforations in the multiple layers of a strip of sealed bag precursors. The separation station separates the plurality of end perforations in at least one film layer of the trip to form a plurality of bag openings. The plurality of end perforation are torn by the separation station, which includes manipulating the rotation of a main roller, a pressure roller and at least one separation roller. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373489 | Modular Pulse Jet Fabric Filter - A modular design for large pulse jet fabric filters (PJFF) is divided into similar compartments, which are each “shop-fabricated” in quarter sections prior to delivery to the power plant site. The quarter sections of the compartments are modular and sized so that they can be fabricated at a shop located away from the power plant site and transported by truck over public roads to the power plant site. Once delivered to the site, the quarter sections are bolted together and seal welded to form a PJFF compartment, without requiring additional internal fabrication or welding. The assembled compartment is then lifted onto the support structure as an assembled unit and bolted and/or welded in place. The additional components of the PJFF may also be shop-fabricated offsite to further the benefits of the modular design. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373490 | Cyclone Separator - A cyclone separator has a cyclone arrangement with individual cyclones each provided with a cell tube and guide device. The guide device causes a gas stream passing through the cell tube to rotate. At least one particle discharge is positioned perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the cyclone separator and discharges separated particles that have been separated from the gas stream in the cyclone arrangement. The cell tubes, for a targeted discharge of the separated particles, each have at least one particle outlet opening that is facing the particle discharge. The particle outlet openings of at least some of the individual cyclones, neighboring each other in the direction of a first perpendicular line that is perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis of the cyclone separator, are displaced relative to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the cyclone separator. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373491 | DIESEL FUEL AND UREA TANK AIR BREATHER FILTER - Provided is a filter that filters air flowing from the filter to a downstream component, while preventing fluid from flowing from the filter to the downstream component and preventing a substance, such as urea or fuel, entering the filter from the downstream component from degrading the filter element in the filter. The filter includes a filter element having an interior surface defining an inner chamber and a standpipe extending through the inner chamber and terminating at a point that allows air that flows from outside the filter element through the filter element and into the inner chamber to flow into the standpipe and out of the filter, while preventing fluid flowing from the opposite direction through the standpipe from entering the filter element. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373492 | Dynamic Particle Separator - A dynamic particle separator is described for cyclone separation of sand from a gas stream in connection with petroleum related production of oil and gas, where the separator comprises a housing ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373493 | ATTACHABLE AIR FILTER FOR AN AIR VENT REGISTER - An attachable air vent filter assembly for attachment to an air vent register of a HVAC system is disclosed comprising a filter housing having sidewalls and an open top, and the sidewalls being adapted to fit over the vent register. A removable filter carried within the housing having a filter medium for filtering air exiting from the vent register, and at least one air exit opening in the top of the housing for delivering air filtered by the filter medium directly into the interior space. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373494 | Air Filter and Inlet Tube Assembly - A filter assembly and filter element are provided. The filter assembly includes a housing with a filter element disposed therein. The filter assembly also includes a separate and removable inlet tube which projects from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing through an opening in a lid of the housing. The filter element includes a ring of filter media with upper and lower end cap constructions attached to opposed ends of the ring of filter media. The upper end cap construction includes a base portion and an axial seal portion extending axially from the base portion. The lower end cap construction includes a support ring and a resilient portion. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373495 | Air filter, Filter Element and Filter Housing of an Air Filter - An air filter ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373496 | HARVESTING MACHINE COMPRISING A SERVO-CONTROL MEANS FOR THE LIFTING HEIGHT OF A WORK TOOL - The present invention relates to a harvesting machine with an arm comprising a first part articulated to a chassis and a second part connected to the first part and carrying a work tool, with first and second devices used for adjusting a distance between the work tool and the chassis, between minimum and maximum values, and for displacing the work tool vertically between a work position and a raised position above the ground, and with servo-control means for positioning at least one of these first and second devices in accordance with a control setpoint which determines a target height of the work tool relative to the ground. According to the invention, the servo-control means makes it possible to raise the work tool to a height substantially equal to this target height, from two transverse positions located at a distance from the chassis between the minimum and maximum values. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373497 | ROBOTIC LAWNMOWER - A lift detection arrangement ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373498 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOWER DRIVE WHEELS - A zero-turn-radius mower includes a chassis, a pair of drive wheels for supporting the chassis above a ground surface, an engine, and a pair of transmissions or other drive mechanism for driving the drive wheels. A manually-moveable brake lever enables an operator to selectively brake the drive wheels and a manually-moveable bypass lever enables the operator to selectively engage bypass functions of the transmissions. The brake lever and the bypass lever are mechanically coupled such that engaging the brake lever causes the bypass lever to be engaged with the brake lever, but engaging the bypass lever does not cause the brake lever to be engaged. The brake lever and the bypass lever each including a locking mechanism that retains the respective lever in an engaged position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373499 | DOOR PROP IN A LAWN MOWER - A mower for cutting grass includes a platform with a motor located thereon. A door on the platform has a first position blocking a discharge and a second door position away from the discharge. A bag has an inlet that mates to a discharge. A support is connected to the platform and a door prop is movably mounted on the support. The door prop has a first position not in engagement with the door to permit the door to be in the first position and having a second position in which a segment of the door prop engages with the door to retain the door in the second position. A handle extends up from the platform. An operable member is mounted on the handle. A connector extends between the door prop and the operable member to transmit force to move the door prop. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373500 | TRANSFER PAN AND PICKUP ASSEMBLY - A pickup for a combine-towed baler. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device. A tailboard with deflection panels may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine. The tongue of the baler is configured to not obstruct the crop material as the crop material is projected toward the baler. One or more knives of a chopper coupled to the combine may be configured to optimally project MOG toward the baler. Also, the stuffer chute of the baler may be configured to facilitate the flow of crop material such as MOG and therefore minimize obstructions. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373501 | CROP PROCESSING AND/OR CONVEYING ELEMENT FOR A FORAGE CHOPPER - A crop processing and/or conveying element for a forage chopper has a body that can be mounted on a carrier that can be set in rotation and is furnished with a hard material layer that comes into contact with crop during operation. The hard material layer is connected in a form-fitting manner to the body. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373502 | HYBRID ELASTIC CABLE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A CABLE - Hybrid elastic cable comprising at least one elastic filament yarn ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373503 | METHOD OF FINISHING A BLADE - An automated technique for finishing gas turbine engine blades or vanes by generating a bespoke tooling path for each blade or vane. The bespoke tooling path is generated by scanning the aerofoil surface to generate a 3-D electronic representation of the surface. The 3-D electronic surface is then analysed to identify imperfections or defects, and then a machining path a generated through which the imperfections can be removed. The machining path is determined so as to smoothly blend the surface back to the underlying surface where the imperfections had been present. In this way, the resulting aerofoil, once machined, has optimized aerodynamic performance. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373504 | GAS TURBINE HAVING AN EXHAUST GAS DIFFUSER AND SUPPORTING FINS - A gas turbine having an exhaust gas diffuser connected to a turbine unit is provided, wherein the gas diffuser channel of the gas diffuser is delimited on the outside by a channel wall and has a plurality of hollow supporting fins extending inward for fastening a radial bearing of the gas turbine, wherein at least one blow-off line for blow-off air having at least one pipeline ends at the outlet side on the exhaust gas diffuser and the end of the exhaust gas diffuser on the inlet side is connected to a compressor of the gas turbine. In order to at least partially compensate for incorrect incident flow of the supporting fins, more particularly in partial load operation, the supporting fins have a hub on the inner end thereof, the axial end of said hub having additional openings for blowing out the blow-off air in the diffuser channel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373505 | MULTI-ENGINE POWER PLANT HAVING AN EMERGENCY FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A power plant ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373506 | REVERSE SCISSOR THRIST REVERSER FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine engine system includes a nacelle and a thrust reverser. The nacelle includes a first portion and a second portion that are arranged along an axis. The second portion of the nacelle moves axially relative to the first portion of the nacelle. The thrust reverser includes a blocker door and a linkage that links the blocker door to the first portion of the nacelle. The blocker door is located within and pivotally connected to the second portion of the nacelle. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373507 | ROCKET ENGINE WITH OPTIMIZED FUEL SUPPLY - A rocket engine comprises a prechamber and a combustion chamber, two respective feed pipes of the engine, and two turbopumps. The engine is a staged combustion engine. A jet pump is arranged in at least a first feed pipe. After being pressurized, a portion of the fluid flowing in the first feed pipe is directed to the jet pump in order to enable the jet pump to entrain the fluid flowing in said feed pipe to the admission orifice of said first pump, thereby raising the pressure at the feed orifice of the pump. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373508 | REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION WITH THERMALLY OPTIMIZED PEAK-AND-HOLD ACTUATION BASED ON AN INJECTOR OPEN EVENT - A trigger circuit is provided for a peak and hold driver circuit for a reductant delivery unit (RDU) having a solenoid-operated injector for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment for vehicles. The peak and hold driver circuit is constructed and arranged to actuate the injector in a rise-to-peak current phase followed by a low current hold phase. The trigger circuit includes an injector open detection circuit constructed and arranged, based on a detected opening event of the injector, to trigger a transition from the rise-to-peak phase to the subsequent hold phase of the injector. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373509 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING EXHAUST GAS CONDENSATES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for treating exhaust gas condensates of an internal combustion engine, in which the exhaust gas condensates containing nitrogen oxides are delivered to an exhaust gas recirculation system and are cooled therein. The nitrogen oxides of the cooled exhaust gas condensates are converted to ammonia through electrolysis. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373510 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING HC-CONVERSION EFFICIENCY OF A CATALYST, A DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE CONFIGURED TO CARRY OUT THE METHOD AS WELL AS A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A CATALYST - The invention relates to a method to determine the HC-conversion efficiency of a catalyst, which is situated in the exhaust gas flow path of an internal combustion engine and which is configured to convert hydrocarbons, by means of an oxygen-sensitive sensor that is installed downstream from the catalyst in the exhaust gas flow path and that exhibits a cross sensitivity to hydrocarbons. The method comprises: detecting a first signal of the downstream sensor in a first situation in which a first HC fraction is present in the exhaust gas upstream from the catalyst; detecting a second signal of the downstream sensor in a second situation in which a second HC fraction that is higher than the first HC fraction is present in the exhaust gas upstream from the catalyst; and determining the HC-conversion efficiency of the catalyst as a function of the first and second signals of the downstream sensor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373511 | METHOD AND ALGORITHM FOR PERFORMING AN NH3 SENSOR RATIONALITY DIAGNOSTIC - An example method includes interpreting an NH | 2014-12-25 |
20140373512 | EMISSION GAS CLEANING DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a system having an oxygen sensor arranged downstream of a NOx storage-reduction catalyst, a constant current is made to flow between sensor electrodes by a constant current circuit provided in the outside of the oxygen sensor, which makes it possible to change an output characteristic of the oxygen sensor. Further, during a lean combustion control of an engine, a sensing responsiveness to a lean component of the oxygen sensor is improved. In this way, when NOx (lean component) is emitted to the downstream of the catalyst, the NOx can be quickly sensed by the oxygen sensor. Meanwhile, during a rich combustion control of the engine, the sensing responsiveness to a rich component of the oxygen sensor is improved. In this way, when HC and CO (rich components) are emitted to the downstream of the catalyst, the HC and the CO can be quickly sensed by the oxygen sensor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373513 | HONEYCOMB BODY FOR EXHAUST-GAS AFTERTREATMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HONEYCOMB BODY AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A HONEYCOMB BODY - A honeycomb body for exhaust gas aftertreatment includes a first end face, a second end face, a central axis that penetrates the two end faces and a length. The honeycomb body has at least one at least partially structured metallic layer which is disposed about the central axis. A structure of the at least one metallic layer has elevations and depressions which extend at least over part of the length of the honeycomb body and run obliquely to the central axis. At least one metallic connecting strip is provided between adjacent regions of the at least one metallic layer. The metallic connecting strip is shorter than the length of the honeycomb body and forms a brazed connection or welded connection to the adjacent regions. A method for producing such a honeycomb body and a motor vehicle having the honeycomb body are also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373514 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LIQUID ADDITIVE, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE APPARATUS AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING THE APPARATUS - An apparatus for providing liquid additive includes a tank for the liquid additive which has at least one heat distribution structure for distributing heat in a first tank section. A delivery unit is inserted into the tank for removing the liquid additive from the tank. The delivery unit includes at least one heating device. The heating device of the delivery unit and the heat distribution structure of the tank are connected to each other by at least one thermal coupling. A method for assembling the apparatus and a motor vehicle having the apparatus are also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373515 | EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT COMPONENT WITH AN HC ADSORBER FUNCTION AND EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM INCLUDING SUCH AN EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT COMPONENT - An exhaust gas aftertreatment component includes a ceramic carrier body with a plurality of axial flow channels, wherein the carrier body has an inner region and an outer region, which radially surrounds the inner region. A cell density of the carrier body is smaller in the inner region than a cell density in the outer region. At least the outer region of the carrier body has a coaling, wherein the coating of the outer region has an HC adsorber function for a reversible adsorption of unburnt hydrocarbons. An exhaust gas system, which is equipped with such an exhaust gas aftertreatment component, and a vehicle, which has such an exhaust gas system are also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373516 | DISCOLORATION PROTECTION - A method is provided for protecting at least one metallic surface against discolorations under the action of heat. The method includes applying a lacquer to the metallic surfaces and then stoving the metallic surface while sealing the metallic surface against oxygen contact to form a permanently effective oxygen barrier. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373517 | EXHAUST GAS COOLER - An exhaust gas cooler includes tubes to convey an exhaust gas through the cooler, a header plate to receive ends of the tubes, and a diffuser. The diffuser and the header plate together define an inlet plenum for the exhaust gas. The diffuser includes a connection flange to join the diffuser to the header plate, and the connection flange is substantially shielded from the flow of exhaust gas passing through the inlet plenum. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373518 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPINNING UP A ROTARY ELEMENT OF A MECHANICAL DEVICE, PARTICULARLY A TURBOMACHINE - A system comprising a discharge valve that allows some of the fluid generated by a fluid generating source and intended for a drive torque generating member for a rotary element of a mechanical device to be removed so as to limit the corresponding rotational speed, this being done for a length of time that allows a thermal gradient to be reduced sufficiently that a phenomenon of deformation of said rotary element can be prevented. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373519 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH FLOAT FUNCTION - A method of controlling a float function of a cylinder | 2014-12-25 |
20140373520 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING CONSTANT LOADS IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS - A hydraulic system includes a pump ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373521 | TORQUE CONVERTER FOR ROTORCRAFT - A torque converter for converting torque between an input shaft and an output shaft includes an impeller operably connected to the input shaft and rotatable therewith. The torque converter further includes a turbine operably connected to the output shaft and rotatable therewith. A fluid flow system directs a flow of motive fluid through the impeller and through the turbine to drive rotation of the output shaft relative to the input shaft. A lockup mechanism is engageable to urge rotation of the output shaft at an output shaft rotational speed identical to an input shaft rotational speed. A switching module controls an actuation system to urge engagement of the lockup mechanism. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373522 | HYDRAULIC HYBRID SWING DRIVE SYSTEM FOR EXCAVATORS - A swing drive system ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373523 | Hydrostatic Travel Drive - A hydrostatic travel drive has a variable displacement pump, two hydraulic motors arranged in series and supplied with pressure medium in a closed hydraulic circuit by the variable displacement pump, and a flow control valve, via which a pressure medium volume flow flows from a line segment between the two hydraulic motors to a pressure sink. The flow control valve is integrated into a housing of a first of the two hydraulic motors. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373524 | CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A clutch transmission, in particular a dual clutch transmission, includes a hydraulic circuit for actuating and/or cooling the clutch transmission. The hydraulic circuit includes at least one cooler for cooling a hydraulic medium conveyed by at least one pump, wherein a bypass with a thermostatic bypass valve is associated with the cooler. The thermostatic bypass valve has hereby three switching positions, wherein it can be moved to a first switching position by a spring force, from the first switching position to the second switching position by a thermal element against the spring force and from the second switching position to a third switching position against the spring force by a pressure difference exceeding a predeterminable limit value. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373525 | OSCILLATING SHAFT ACTUATORS - An actuator includes a drum defining a longitudinal axis and having axially opposed first and second end portions that are rotatable relative to one another about the longitudinal axis. A shape memory element is wrapped around the drum and extends from the first end portion of the drum to the second end portion of the drum to actuate relative rotation of the first and second end portions of the drum about the longitudinal axis by activation of the shape memory element. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373526 | ELECTRIC BRAKE DEVICE - An electric brake device, in which the rotational drive force of an electric motor ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373527 | PRESSURIZED-GAS POWERED COMPRESSOR AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME - The present invention provides a compressor powered by a pressurized gas, whether steam or another working fluid, and a system for extracting work using such as compressor. The pressurized gas may comprise a heated working fluid in a gaseous state, to displace a piston in an input circuit, which in turn displaces a piston in an output circuit, thereby compressing a compressible fluid or displacing an incompressible fluid. A purpose of the compressor is to convert waste heat, heat generated by the combustion of biomass or other fuels, or heat resulting from the concentration of solar energy into useful power, whether configured to produce compressed air or pump water, which can displace the electricity otherwise used for this purpose, or to produce electricity or motive force directly, through a hydraulic circuit. The system for extracting work does so by an output fluid which is compressed or pumped by a pressurized gas powered compressor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373528 | FIXED POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT EGR SYSTEM - A fixed positive displacement exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system includes an intake manifold in fluid communication with a fresh intake air source, an exhaust manifold, and an engine having at least one EGR cylinder and at least one non-EGR cylinder. The at least one EGR cylinder is in fixed fluid communication with the intake manifold such that substantially all of the exhaust gas flows from the at least one EGR cylinder to the intake manifold, and the at least one non-EGR cylinder is in communication with the exhaust manifold such that exhaust gas flows from the at least one non-EGR cylinder into the exhaust manifold. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373529 | Exhaust-gas control device for an internal combustion engine - An exhaust-gas control device for an internal combustion engine includes a common valve body for controlling a flow in an exhaust-gas channel and for controlling a flow in a bypass channel. The valve body is rotatably arranged in a housing and controls outlet openings of the exhaust-gas channel and of the bypass channel. In one rotational position, the valve body closes an inlet channel by a base and thus interrupts the flow. At the same time, the exhaust-gas channel and the bypass channel are separated from each other. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373530 | MULTI-FUEL ENGINE - Engine includes an air induction sub-system for delivery of air to each cylinder. A lowpressure fuel injector injects a low reactivity fuel into the sub-system. An exhaust gas recirculation line connects exhaust gas purged from the cylinders back to the sub-system. An exhaust gas cooler cools recirculated gas in the exhaust gas recirculation line. The quantity of exhaust gas recirculated is controlled and the recirculated gas provides dilution and temperature control of the charge to suppress auto-ignition of the charge in the cylinder. A high pressure fuel injector injects a high reactivity fuel in the compression stroke for auto ignition and to initiate combustion of the charge. A variable valve actuator controls compression ratio and cylinder peak temperature. Boost is provided in air induction sub-system to assure combustion to stoichiometric levels. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373531 | NATURAL GAS FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine that can operate with 100% liquid fuel, 100% gaseous fuel and any combination in between includes a pressure expansion device used to reduce gaseous fuel pressure from the storage tank pressure to gaseous fuel injection pressure, and to extract energy from the expansion process. In one embodiment, the pressure expansion device is an air compressor that compresses intake air to an elevated pressure. In another embodiment, the pressure expansion device is a turbine, connecting to an alternator by a coupling, to generate electricity to charge the battery. The temperature of the pressure expansion device is controlled by a circuit of engine coolant or ambient air to avoid excessive deviation from room temperature. The cooled ambient air is used to cool the cabin temperature. In a further embodiment, the pressure expansion device is a turbocharger that comprises of a turbine and a compression fan. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373532 | ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED TURBOCHARGER - An electrically assisted turbocharger ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373533 | ENERGY RECOVERY AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR HYBRID MACHINE POWERTRAIN - An energy recovery and cooling system for a hybrid machine is disclosed. The energy recovery and cooling system can include at least one circuit including at least one pump, at least one condenser, and at least one turbine, as well as a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path can be connected in fluid communication with the at least one pump, the at least one condenser, and the at least one turbine. The first flow path can additionally be in thermal communication with at least one internal combustion energy system component of the hybrid machine. The second flow path can be connected in fluid communication with the at least one pump, the at least one condenser, and the at least one turbine. The second flow path can additionally be in thermal communication with at least one electrical energy system component of the hybrid machine. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373534 | ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR MACHINE WITH CYLINDER ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION SYSTEM - An energy recovery system for a machine with a cylinder activation and deactivation system is disclosed. The energy recovery system can include a first cylinder group circuit including a first pump, a first condenser, a first turbine, and a first flow path. The first flow path can be connected in fluid communication with the first pump, the first condenser, and the first turbine. The energy recovery system can additionally include a second cylinder group circuit including a second pump, a second condenser, a second turbine, and a second flow path. The second flow path can be connected in fluid communication with the second pump, the second condenser, and the second turbine. The first flow path can be in thermal communication with a first group of cylinders of the machine, and the second flow path can be in thermal communication with a second group of cylinders of the machine. The machine can include a cylinder activation and deactivation system configured to deactivate at least one of the first group of cylinders and the second group of cylinders. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373535 | RADIATING POWER CONVERTER AND METHODS - An energy conversion device generates electrical power responsive to a flow of thermal power. An energy radiator is in thermal communication with the energy converter and includes an input side for receiving the flow from the energy converter and an output side that is tuned for selectively emitting at least a portion of the thermal flow in a bandwidth at which the atmosphere of Earth is substantially transparent and/or with a sufficiently small radiation angle such that the portion of the thermal flow can be radiated to outer space. In one system, the energy conversion device held at least near an ambient temperature. In another system, the energy conversion device is maintained below an ambient temperature. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373536 | POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD BY COMBINING MEDIUM-AND-LOW TEMPERATURE SOLAR ENERGY WITH FOSSIL FUEL THERMOCHEMISTRY - The present invention provides a power generating system by combining medium-and-low temperature solar energy and fossil fuel with thermochemical process, the system comprising: a material supply device configured to store fossil fuel; a material mixing device configured to mix the fossil fuel with non-reacted reactant; a material metering device configured to control an amount of material fed to a material preheating device in unit time; a material preheating device configured to heat the material; a solar energy absorption and reaction device configured to drive the fossil fuel by using solar thermal energy absorbed to make a decomposition reaction or reforming reaction, through which the solar energy is converted to chemical energy of hydrogen-rich fuel, obtaining solar-energy fuel; a solar energy heat collecting device configured to collect the solar energy with low energy flux density to medium-and-low temperature solar thermal energy with high energy flux density, so as to provide heat to decomposition reaction or reforming reaction; a condenser configured to cool reaction products; a gas-liquid separating device configured to perform gas-liquid separation for the cooled mixture; a fuel bypassing device configured to adjust a proportion of solar-energy fuel for storage to that for generating; a gas storing tank to store solar-energy fuel; a power generating apparatus to burnt the solar-energy fuel to output power. The invention achieves a higher efficiency of usage of solar energy. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373537 | SOLAR CHIMNEY WITH EXTERNAL VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - The solar chimney of the present invention comprises an elongated chamber having an inlet end and an outlet end, the chamber defining a path for fluid, such as air, from the inlet to the outlet. Air updrafts in the chamber drive an internal turbine which is connected to an electric generator, or to some other machine. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373538 | OXY-BOILER WITH STEAM ASSISTED PRODUCTION - Methods and systems relate to an oxy-boiler used to generate steam injected into a well for assisting recovery of hydrocarbons. Operating conditions of a burner for the oxy-boiler limits oxygen contamination in a resulting flue gas for carbon dioxide recovery and limits size of the oxy-boiler, which may thus be located proximate the well rather at a central processing facility. In contrast to a direct steam generation approach where resulting carbon dioxide is mixed with steam, the oxy-boiler also enables selection of a desired level of carbon dioxide injection, which may be provided with the flue gas that may be exhausted from the oxy-boiler at an injection pressure. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373539 | MULTIFUNCTION DOMESTIC STATION, DEVICE FOR POWERING THE SAME WITH HYDROGEN AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A multifunction domestic station includes a reaction chamber connected to a source of a pressurised mixture of water and air, to a first source of a first fuel capable of endothermically reacting with the mixture and to a second source of a second fuel. The station also includes heating devices capable of heating the first fuel to a combustion temperature in order to prime the reaction between the fuel and the mixture; and devices for utilising the thermal energy generated by the reaction, in order to make the station operate as an electric power generator, a heat generator and a device for the disposal of domestic wastes. A device for powering the station with the second fuel and a method of operating the station are also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373540 | Start Control Unit for Steam Turbine Plant - A start control unit for a steam turbine plant, wherein inputting a measured value of a steam temperature fed to a steam turbine, a measured value or an estimated value of a rotor temperature of the steam turbine, and a measured value of a casing temperature of the steam turbine, and controlling a steam flow rate so as to increase the steam flow rate fed to the steam turbine when a difference between the steam temperature and the rotor temperature is smaller than a first regulated value and a difference between the rotor temperature and the casing temperature is a second regulated value or larger. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAFETY OPERATION OF EXTRACTION STEAM TURBINE UTILIZED FOR POWER GENERATION PLANT - A safety operation method includes detecting a steam pressure inside a high-pressure casing of the high-pressure part and a steam pressure inside a low-pressure casing of the low-pressure part; obtaining a low-pressure casing limit pressure as a reference corresponding to a pressure of the high-pressure casing in each detection, on a basis of a pressure correlation line expressing a prescribed special relation between preset high-pressure casing pressure and low-pressure casing pressure of the extraction steam turbine; comparing the low-pressure casing limit pressure with the detected pressure of the low-pressure casing; and forcibly throttling an opening of the main steam control valve to reduce the flow rate of steam flowing into the high-pressure part, in a state in which the extraction control valves continue controlling an operation of the extraction steam pressure, when the detected pressure of the low-pressure casing is judged to be higher than the low-pressure casing limit pressure. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373542 | ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE SYSTEM - The application discloses an organic Rankine Cycle system with a generating unit, a condenser for condensing an organic work fluid, a feeder pump for circulating the organic work fluid and an evaporator ( | 2014-12-25 |