52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130340240 | FASTENING DEVICE - In an embodiment, a fastener includes (a) a main body having a length parallel to a main axis definable through the main body, and a first cross-sectional area transverse to the main axis; and (b) at least a first set of petals carried by the main body, which includes at least one petal. The first set of petals is selectively displaceable (a) about the main axis in a direction transverse to the main axis, separate from or in the absence of axial displacement of the first set of petals in a direction parallel to the main axis, each petal within the first set of petals displaceable between a first position and a second position transverse to the main axis, the first position closer to the main axis than the second position; and (b) axially with respect to the main axis, separate from or in the absence of transverse displacement of the set of petals relative to the main axis. Such a fastener can create or mate with a hole having multiple distinct cross-sectional areas along a hole depth, including at least one cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area, which corresponds to laterally expanded petals. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340241 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A ONE-PIECE AXISYMMETRIC METALLIC PART FROM COMPOSITE FIBROUS STRUCTURES - A process for manufacturing a one-piece axisymmetric part includes: superposition, around a rotating cylindrical mandrel of at least respectively inner and outer metal-coated composite fibrous structures, wound in first and second crossed directions on the mandrel; arranging, between the crossed inner and outer fibrous structures, at least one layer of metallic wire; then placing a blank of the part, formed by the fibrous structures and the layer of metallic wire, in a tool to apply to the blank a hot isostatic pressing treatment, and to obtain the part. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340242 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPLETE MACHINING OF A SHAFT-SHAPED WORKPIECE - A machining apparatus has a frame defining an input station, an output station, and first and second machining stations. Respective first and second workpiece holders in the first and second machining stations can retain a workpiece therein. A first pivotal turret is movable vertically and horizontally on the frame between the input station and the first machining station and carries at least one machining tool and a first grab, and a second pivotal turret is movable vertically and horizontally on the frame between the first and second machining stations and the output station and carries at least one machining tool and second and third grabs. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340243 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEALING A VAPOR DEPOSITION SOURCE - A system and method for movably sealing a vapor deposition source is described. One embodiment includes a system for coating a substrate, the system comprising a deposition chamber; a vapor pocket located within the deposition chamber; and an at least one movable seal, wherein the at least one movable seal is configured to form a first seal with a first portion of a substrate, and wherein the first seal is configured to prevent a vapor from leaking past the first portion of the substrate out of the vapor pocket. In some embodiments, the movable seal may comprise a first flange, wherein the first flange forms a wall of the vapor pocket; and a second flange, wherein the second flange is configured to be movably disposed within a first groove of the source block. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340244 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A Z-DIRECTED COMPONENT FOR A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING A SACRIFICIAL CONSTRAINING MATERIAL - A method for manufacturing a Z-directed component for insertion into a mounting hole in a printed circuit board according to one example embodiment includes forming the Z-directed component in a cavity formed by a constraining material that defines the outer shape of the Z-directed component. The constraining material is dissipated to release the Z-directed component from the constraining material and the Z-directed component is fired. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340245 | Threaded Joints for Electric Submersible Pumping Systems - A system and methodology facilitate connection between components of an electric submersible pumping system. The technique utilizes at least one connector designed to connect a first component to a second component of an electric submersible pumping system. The connector is designed as a flangeless connector which secures engagement of the two components without relative rotation between the first component and the second component. Additional flangeless connectors may be positioned between other pairs of components to provide the enhanced connection throughout the electric submersible pumping system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340246 | DIELECTRIC FLUIDS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are dielectric fluids comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 2013-12-26 |
20130340247 | WORKING MACHINE POWERED IN A NON-CONTACTMANNER - There is provided a working machine including a guide beam having a power transmitter; at least one working head comprising a power receiver and configured to move along the guide beam, wherein the power receiver receives power from the power transmitter in a non-contact manner in which the power receiver and the power transmitter are not physically connected, and wherein the working head operates by the received power in the non-contact manner. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340248 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CABLE AND A CONNECTOR ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING - A device for joining the end ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340249 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a multilayer circuit substrate, the method includes: injecting a conductive paste into through-holes provided in an insulating substrate to one or both sides of which a protection film is attached; cooling and setting the conductive paste injected into the through-holes; and removing the protection film from the insulating substrate after cooling and setting the conductive paste. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340250 | Method for Forming a Circuit Board Via Structure for High Speed Signaling - One embodiment of the invention comprises an improved method for making a via structure for use in a printed circuit board (PCB). The via allows for the passage of a signal from one signal plane to another in the PCB, and in so doing transgresses the power and ground planes between the signal plane. To minimize EM disturbance between the power and ground planes, signal loss due to signal return current, and via-to-via coupling, the via is shielded within two concentric cylinders, each coupled to one of the power and ground planes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340251 | RESONANCE MODIFYING CONNECTOR - A connector assembly is provided that is suitable for modifying the resonant frequency of ground terminals used in conjunction with high data rate signal terminals. Ground terminals may be interconnected with a conductive bridge so as to provide ground terminals with a predetermined maximum effective electrical length. Reducing the effective electrical length of the ground terminal can move the resonance frequencies of the connector outside the operational range of frequencies at which signals will be transmitted. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340252 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIND TURBINE BLADES, BLADES FOR PROPELLORS, WINGS, OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES, AND STRUCTURE IN THE FORM OF A BLADE OBTAINED BY MEANS OF THIS PROCEDURE - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing wind turbine blades, blades for propellers, wings or similar structures, and to a structure in the shape of a blade produced by means of said method, including: use a female mold of the leading edge ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340253 | SOLID SORPTION REFRIGERATION - A method of making integrated adsorption and heat exchanger devices for solid sorption refrigeration systems ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340254 | System and method for radially expanding hollow cylindrical objects - A system and method for radially expanding hollow cylindrical objects, through the use of a tube expansion tooling, affixing a mandrel in place, the tooling rendered operative through the generation of hydraulic pressure, to provide the axial force necessary for pulling of the mandrel into the tool, and the mandrel having concentrically applied thereon various spacers, cams, and curved segments, which when the drawbar of the mandrel is pulled, manual forces are generated through the cams and segments into an expansion capacity to force the expansion of any tube in which the mandrel locates, to be expanded into a tight binding fit within a tube sheet or any other bore hole formed in equipment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340255 | TENSION EXPANSION CLAMPING TOOL BLOCK - An apparatus for expanding and belling a tube is provided including a receiver for supporting a first end of the tube. A stripper block assembly orients a second end of the tube along an axis. The stripper block assembly includes a first grip and a second grip movable in and out of engagement with a surface of the tube. The apparatus also includes a movable belling tool axially aligned with the tube. The belling tool bells a desired length of the tube and supports the second end of the tube. An expander tool is arranged to pass through the axially aligned tube to expand the tube. The expander tool includes an expander rod and an expander bullet. A portion of the expander bullet has a diameter larger than the diameter of the tube. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340256 | BEARING REPLACEMENT METHOD AND TOOLS FOR ROTATING MACHINE - A bearing replacement method for a rotating machine of the present invention includes the steps of: when at least one bearing of a rotating machine is to be replaced with a new one, mounting at an end portion of the rotating machine a plurality of bendable arms for removing a first bearing covering part, a power supply unit outer frame, and a slipring, respectively; removing with the arms the first bearing covering part, the power supply unit outer frame, and the slipring, respectively; and thereafter replacing the at least one bearing with a new one. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340257 | Cordless Clamping Handle Tubing Cutter Tool - A hand tool for cutting tubular workpieces such as copper tubing used for plumbing includes a rotary cutting head which has a slot for receiving a length of tubing to be cut, a gear drive mechanism for rotating the cutting head, and a clamping handle which supports the gear drive mechanism, which is rotatably driven by a battery powered electric motor. to thus rotate the cutting head to sever a length of tubing. The clamping handle includes a pair of longitudinally disposed, generally semi-cylindrically-shaped handle shells which are pivotable apart from one another to receive a length of tubing to be cut, and pivotable to a closed position and compressed in the palm of a workman's hand to press against and clamp the tool to a length of tubing being cut. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340258 | RETRACTABLE SCISSORS - Retractable scissors include a holder and a scissor piece mounted on the holder. The scissor piece is rotational with respect to the holder among a closed position, at which the scissor piece is retracted in the holder, a first open position, at which the scissor piece is open with respect to the holder at an acute angle, and a second open position, at which the scissor piece is open with respect to the holder wider than at the first open position. The scissor piece includes a first edge, and the holder includes a second edge that intersects and contacts the first edge. When the scissor piece is rotated with respect to the holder from the first open position toward the closed position, the scissor piece and the holder cooperate to function as a pair of scissors that cuts an object between the first and second edges. When the scissor piece is located at the second open position, the scissor piece functions as a blade of a knife, and the holder functions as a handle of the knife. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340259 | HANGER DEVICE FOR A CAR MAT - A hanger device is made of a rigid plastic material and includes a hooked portion and a plate formed below the hooked portion. The plate includes a coupling portion and a plurality of annular portions. A car mat is coupled with the coupling portion. At least one fixing device is integrally formed on at least one of the annular portions. The at least one fixing device includes a through-hole. The at least one fixing device is separable from the at least one of the annular portions. The at least one fixing device is to be mounted to the car mat. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340260 | LIGHT-IRRADIATING BEAUTY DEVICE - A light-irradiating beauty device according to the present invention includes a cutter having a stationary blade and a movable blade, and a light-irradiating part that is arranged adjacent to the cutter, and is configured to irradiate light. A protection part that protects the light-irradiating part from hair cut by the cutter is provided between the cutter and the light-irradiating part. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340261 | JIGSAW - A jigsaw includes a housing, a motor, a blade, a roller holder and a dust collection passage. The housing accommodates the motor. The blade driven by a motor protrudes downward from a front part of the housing and moves in a reciprocating manner to cut a workpiece. The roller holder is pivotally arranged under the housing and holds a roller that is arranged between a pair of side walls facing each other. The roller abuts on a rear part of the blade. The dust collection passage formed through the housing has a dust collection port that opens behind the roller holder. The jigsaw further includes a dust collection nozzle that has a vertically long opening formed on a front face and a rear face thereof respectively, the opening on the front face being connected to the dust collection port. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340262 | Bag Cutter and Piercer - A bag cutter for opening a sealed package using at least one of a blade and a piercer. Preferably, at least one blade is disposed partially within a cutout of an arm in a manner that exposes an edge of the blade. A piercer can comprise an extension of a cutout edge or be located on any other suitable portion of an arm. Another blade can be provided that is substantially perpendicular to the blade within a cutout, and juxtaposable against a cutting surface. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340263 | Cutter with Anvil - A cutting apparatus for opening a sealed package has a first arm partially enclosing a first blade that is at least partially juxtaposable against a second arm having a cutting surface. The two arms can be injection molded as a single piece of plastic or comprise two separate pieces coupled to a pivot. Preferably, the cutting surface comprises a raised portion at least partially enclosing a hard anvil. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340264 | DEPTH STOP FOR AN OSCILLATING TOOL - The description shows a depth stop for an oscillating tool | 2013-12-26 |
20130340265 | CAN OPENER - A can opener having a body having an elongate stem, a handle, a circular blade mounted for rotation relative to the body and a drive wheel which is rotatable by the handle. The drive wheel is movable towards and away from the circular blade to selectively grip and release a portion of the can positioned between the blade and the drive wheel. The can opener is further provided with a lock operable to maintain the drive wheel in a predetermined position relative to the blade when said portion of a can is gripped between the blade and drive wheel. The blade and drive wheel, in use, grip the raised peripheral rim of the can which projects upwardly from the lid of the can. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340266 | POLE SAW - A pole saw is provided which allows a saw blade to be manually attached or detached in a simple and easy manner. The pole saw includes the saw blade ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340267 | Light-Enabled Plumb Indicator and Wall Brace Device - A device for positioning an object such as a framed wall plumb or perpendicular relative to a support surface therefor. The device features first and second elongated members which are rotationally engaged. With a first end of the second elongated member engaged to the vertically disposed object, and the distal end of the first elongated member positioned upon the support surface, a tilting of the wall is accomplished by pressure applied to a handle portion of the second elongated member. The tilting causes movement of a projected light beam from a position at the first end of the second elongated member. Continued tilting allows a user to align an illumination point of the light beam, with a mark on the support surface, and ascertain the object is plumb relative to the support surface. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340268 | LASER LEVELING DEVICE - A laser-leveling device having a at least one radiation module and mounting module, where laser radiation sources and the prisms for developing planes from the laser beams are combined in the radiation module. The radiation module with housing contains a device for horizontal fine adjustment, an additional power supply with control, and an additional self-leveling support plate for receiving the laser radiation sources and prisms for developing the planes from the laser beams The mounting module with housing contains a self-leveling support plate, power supply with control, and a mount for securing to a tripod. The housing of the at least one radiation module and the housing of the mounting module are embodied such that the radiation module can be coupled to the mounting module, and it is possible to connect at least one additional radiation module. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340269 | Measurement Device - A measurement device comprising a curved container containing a liquid, a first indicator that is less dense than the liquid, and a second indicator that is more dense than the liquid, where the liquid substantially fills the container so that the position of the first indicator and/or second indicator in the container relative to the reference indicia may indicate an angle-related property of the device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340270 | Bubble Level - A bubble type level for determining the orientation of a structure that includes a plurality of differently oriented bubble vials that are secured within the level body in a manner such that, if any one of the bubble vials become broken or otherwise damaged, it can be easily replaced and the level need not be discarded. The bubble type level of the invention also includes a novel connector mechanism that enables the level to be removably interconnected with the structure to be leveled. The level further includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnets that are connected to the bottom surface of the level and a bulls-eye level that is mounted on the top surface of the level body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340271 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING STRAIGHTNESS AND SQUARENESS OF WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING OF BUILDING STRUCTURES AND THE LIKE - A device for measuring ‘square’ of a building structure having walls, floors, and ceilings. The device includes a substantially longitudinal planar body having a mounting portion for receiving a handle member. The handle member is adapted to be adjustably mounted on or adjacent the mounting portion of the body to allow selective positioning of the handle member relative to the body. The mounting portion of the body includes a releasable locking means which locates the handle member substantially perpendicular to the body in an operating condition for performing square measurements of floors, walls, and ceilings of the building structure or the like. In a released condition, the locking means allows the handle member to fold against the body. The device can further include a marker device mounted on a portion of the longitudinal body with a trigger mechanism which initiates release of marking fluid when the device indicates off-square. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340272 | DEVELOPMENTS IN OR RELATING TO HAND DRYING - A fixture arranged in combination with a sink. The fixture is fitted next to the basin of the sink and incorporates a part which projects over the basin of the sink, this projecting part carrying a water nozzle which is connected to a water supply. The arrangement further incorporates a hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife mechanically to wipe the water from a user's hand, this air knife being discharged through a discharge outlet on the fixture, which apertures are connected to an air supply. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340273 | PORTABLE ULTRAVIOLET FLOOR CURING DEVICE - A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340274 | METHOD FOR EVAPORATING AND DEHYDRATING SOLID MATERIAL - Disclosed is a method for evaporating and dehydrating a solid material; the method comprises: providing a plurality of digesters, with the digesters being in a parallel connection with respect to the flow direction of the solid material, wherein each digester repeatedly performs the arranged steps of step-by-step heating and evaporating and dehydrating the solid material from low temperatures to high temperatures in a time sequence. The solid material is brown coal. The quality of the brown coal is improved by the method. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340275 | REFINER STEAM SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF DRYER EMISSIONS - A refiner steam separation system according to the present invention includes a blowline for transporting a mixture of fiber material from a refiner to an inlet of a steam separator. Waste steam is discharged from the separator through a waste steam outlet. Cleaned fiber material is discharged from the separator through an exit, which prevents a substantial portion of the waste steam from passing through the exit. A relay pipe communicates with the exit and a dryer duct, and transports cleaned fiber material therebetween. A resin input communicates with the relay pipe, and supplies resin therein. The resin is mixed with the cleaned fiber material prior to the cleaned fiber material being dried in the dryer duct. The present invention is also directed to a method of reducing VOC emissions generated during refining cellulosic fibrous material. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340276 | CLOTHES DRYER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein are a clothes dryer and a control method thereof in which a drying time is adjusted according to wool content during a drying cycle of a wool course. Wool content of woolen textiles is judged by sensing a dryness of the woolen textiles during a drying cycle of a wool course, and a drying time is adjusted according to the wool content, thereby minimizing contraction or deformation of the woolen textiles while satisfying the range of a target dryness set by wool mark standards. Further, only a high-capacity heater is driven during the drying cycle of the wool course, thereby allowing an internal temperature of a rotary drum to keep the optimum temperature without contraction or deformation of the woolen textiles. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340277 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a front panel closing the open front of the drum and having a plurality of discharge holes through which air in the drum is discharged; and a suction duct coupled to the front panel and sucks air discharged through the discharge holes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340278 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HEAT PUMP DRYER AND HEAT PUMP DRYER - Heat pump dryer ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340279 | Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Tensile Member - A fluid-filled chamber may include an upper barrier portion, a lower barrier portion, and a tensile member. An upper tensile layer of the tensile member may be secured to the upper barrier portion, and a lower tensile layer of the tensile member may be secured to the lower barrier portion. The upper barrier portion and the lower barrier portion may have first areas and second areas. The first areas may be indentations extending into the chamber, and the second areas may be protrusions extending outward from the chamber. At least a portion of the first areas may be unbonded with the upper barrier portion and the lower barrier portion. Accordingly, one or more properties of the chamber, such as a flexibility, stiffness, rigidity, tensile response, compressibility, or force attenuation property, may be altered. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340280 | FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE AND THE LIKE - Embodiments herein provide high performance foam formulations and processing methods that address issues with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foams. In various embodiments, when used in midsoles, the high performance foam formulations may provide superior impact energy absorption per given load during compression, improved energy recovery during expansion, and reduced compression set over repeated impact cycles. In various embodiments, the high performance foam formulations may include a mixture of no more than about 75 PHR EVA foam and at least 15 PHR polyolefin foam. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340281 | FLEXIBLE MIDFOOT ORTHOTIC SHOE INSERT - A preformed orthotic is provided. The orthotic may include a lateral contour zone disposed on the lateral side of the orthotic which slopes upwardly in a medial direction at an angle of about one to fifteen degrees, a medial contour zone adjacent the lateral contour zone which slopes upwardly in a medial direction at an angle of about fifteen to forty degrees, and a medial wing disposed adjacent the medial contour zone which extends upwardly from the medial contour zone at an angle of about twenty-five to seventy-five degrees. An orthotic contoured support area may primarily cover the midfoot and may only extend slightly into the heel and forefoot. The orthotic may be constructed from a flexible material which allows the orthotic to form to the shape of the shoe it is placed in. The medial wing may utilize the medial wall of the shoe to increase arch support. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340282 | Insole topper pad for wearing shoes sockless - The present invention is an insole topper pad adapted to provide an absorbent perspiration barrier between the bottom surface of the bare human foot and the top surface of a shoe's insole or footbed. The insole topper pad enables a user to easily transition from going barefoot to wearing shoes in a sockless manner, while further retaining a relatively hygienic environment within the shoe. The insole topper pad may be easily inserted in, or removed from, articles of footwear, and conveniently laundered on a daily basis. Further, the worry of unhealthy and embarrassing odors produced from prolonged bacteria build-up within a shoe may be substantially reduced. While eliminating the need for traditional socks, the insole topper pad allows the user to comfortably and sanitarily adapt to fashion and lifestyle trends which have significantly shifted, exposing the bare lower leg and ankle portion of the foot while wearing low rise shoes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340283 | Footwear Incorporating Looped Tensile Strand Elements - A tensile strand element for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tensile strand element includes one or more tensile strands secured at their endpoints between the sole and upper of an article of footwear, creating one or more looped portions. The unsecured looped portions may extend into the fastening region of the footwear and engage with a fastening system to tighten the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340284 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH MULTI-LAYERED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having an upper member and a lower member spaced from the upper member. A first layer is positioned beneath and in contact with the upper member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of first wave crests and first wave troughs. A second layer is positioned above the lower member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of second wave crests and second wave troughs. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340285 | Customizable Replacement Strap Converter System for Flip Flop Sandals - A customizable replacement strap converter system for flip flop sandals provides the ability to create a customized strap arrangement for a pair of flip flop sandals. Converter pegs are inserted into a stock sandal sole after the stock strap arrangement has been removed, providing a number of cord loops through which a plurality of straps may be threaded. A strap tie ring and a decorative embellishment may also be incorporated for added aesthetic appeal. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340286 | Shoe With Exchangeable Upper - An article of footwear comprising a sole constructed for receiving a foot having a toe section and an ankle section with at least two loops fixedly attached to the toe section; an interchangeable upper, or several interchangeable uppers, having loops for securing the upper to the loops of the sole of the footwear; such uppers and soles attached by specialized clips adapted to facilitate a wide variety of advantages. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340287 | WEARABLE EXERCISE APPARATUSES - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each apparatus is configurable between expanded configurations and compressed configurations to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of apparatuses travels by foot. One of the apparatuses can move towards an expanded configuration while the other apparatus moves towards a compressed configuration. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340288 | Footwear Insole - Embodiments provide an insole having a multilayered construction with openings and ribs sized, shaped, and positioned to provide desired areas of stiffness and flexibility. The multi-layered construction may include a chassis defining a support member opening and a support member covering the opening and positioned between the chassis and a cushioning layer. The chassis may define a plurality of apertures in the forefoot portion, which, in a direction from the forefoot end to the heel end, progressively increase in size to a point at which maximum flexibility is desired in the forefoot portion. The bottom of the support member may include protruding ribs that extend generally in a longitudinal direction from the midfoot to the heel, and include a straight middle rib, a medial side rib convex with respect to the middle rib, and a lateral side rib convex with respect to the middle rib. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340289 | SHOE HAVING AN IMPROVED UPPER | 2013-12-26 |
20130340290 | SHOE, IN PARTICULAR SPORTS SHOE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340291 | Article of Footwear with Flexible Reinforcing Plate - A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes a reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate includes a first flange portion corresponding to a big toe of a foot and a second flange portion corresponding to a ball region of a foot. The first flange portion and the second flange portion each include a cleat member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340292 | CYCLING SHOE - A cycling shoe can include a hook, or other device on the shoe which can be used together with another device, such as with a rubber band, to position the shoes on a bicycle in a desired position. The shoes can be clipped into pedals on the bicycle, and the hook and rubber band can be used to position the shoes and crank arms of the bicycle in the position desired by the user. The hook can be on the arch side of the shoe. The hook can be separate from the tightening system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340293 | SHOCK-ABSORBING WALK-AIDING SHOE - A shock-absorbing walk-aiding shoe includes a shoe main body, at least one elastic extensible belt and at least one connection member fixedly disposed on the elastic extensible belt. By means of the connection member fixedly disposed on the elastic extensible belt, the elastic extensible belt is fastened between an upper face of the shoe main body and a heel. When a user's foot treads onto the ground, the elastic extensible belt is elastically tensioned and the angle of the user's foot is changed to provide an elastic restoring force for the shoe main body to absorb the impact to the foot. Also, the elastic restoring force can be converted into an aiding force in lifting the foot away from the ground in the next move of the foot. Accordingly, the shock-absorbing walk-aiding shoe can provide a shock absorption effect and help the user in walking. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340294 | VERSATILE LEGWEAR - Legwear having a panel | 2013-12-26 |
20130340295 | Sole Structure for Article of Footwear - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an outer fabric layer and an inner chassis that is more rigid than the fabric layer. The fabric layer includes a plurality of fabric protrusions and the inner chassis includes a plurality of chassis protrusions that correspond to the fabric protrusions. Both the fabric protrusions and the chassis protrusions extend into cleat members of the sole structure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340296 | Article of Footwear with Flexible Reinforcing Plate - A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes a reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate includes a first flange portion corresponding to a big toe of a foot and a second flange portion corresponding to a ball region of a foot. The first flange portion and the second flange portion each include a cleat member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO EXCAVATE USING VACUUM EXCAVATOR - A system and method to excavate using a vacuum hose is disclosed. The system includes a suction wand handle, where a first end of the suction wand handle is adapted to be secured to a suction hose and a first and second grip project from opposing sides of the suction wand handle are adapted for a user to grasp. In addition, a suction wand is secured to a second end of the suction wand handle, where the suction wand includes an open end. An air line is secured to the suction wand, where a first end of the air line is adapted to be in communication with a pressurized air source and the second end terminates in at least one air nozzle at the open end of the suction wand. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340298 | Dredging Head Apparatus - In embodiments of the invention, a wheeled dredging head is configured to operate in a stand-alone condition, with the addition of a water jet assembly, and/or with the addition of an adapter at an intake of the dredging head. In one embodiment, the adapter is configured to vacuum the floor of a body of water. In another embodiment, the adapter is configured to remove sediment or other material from a sloped surface in a body of water. In yet another embodiment, the adapter is configured to remove sediment or other material from around obstacles in a body of water. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340299 | DYNAMIC DAMPENING OF WIRE ROPE - A machine includes a base, a main housing that is freely rotatable and supported on the base. The main housing includes a generally horizontal surface. The machine also includes a drum mounted on said main housing, a boom extending from said main housing, a bucket operatively connected to and supported by the boom, a wire rope extending between the drum and the bucket for movement of the bucket, a fairlead disposed on the main housing along a path of the wire rope. The wire rope passes through the fairlead between the drum and the bucket. A dynamic dampening mechanism is disposed on the fairlead, the dynamic dampening mechanism including a dampening fluid having a variable viscosity in response to an electrical current applied thereto. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340300 | LATCH FOR USE IN A LATCH SYSTEM OF AN EXCAVATING MACHINE BUCKET - A rolled latch for excavator buckets that increases duration and facilitates maintenance work since it is changed instead of requiring weld fill, and includes three primary parts: a nucleus, a top lid and a bottom lid. The parts are manufactured of rolled steel. The nucleus remains between the top and bottom lids, and the top and bottom lids are welded to the nucleus. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340301 | Ironing Board Comprising One Leg Composed of Two Parts Connected to One Another by a Joint - Ironing board consisting of a top supported by at least one leg with two sections connected to one another by hinge; said hinge allows lower segment of leg to pivot between an unfolded position, in which said lower segment forms an extension of upper segment of leg, and a folded position, in which lower segment is folded in the direction of upper segment, wherein said hinge contains a mechanism to lock the lower segment in an unfolded position and at least one unlocking button to deactivate the locking mechanism to allow lower segment to rotate into the folded position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340302 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING PHOTOGRAPHS WITHIN A DISPLAY BOARD - A display board formed from a single mat, having tabs formed by placing cuts within the mat; the tabs serving to hold display items such as photographs. The display items loaded from the front of the display board, allowing the user to view the placement and location of the display items as they are being organized. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340303 | CARPET BOARD ASSEMBLY - A portable assembly for shop-at-home services includes a rigid substrate with a plurality of flooring samples of the same style removably arranged on the rigid substrate. The rigid substrate includes an upper left corner and a lower right corner. The plurality of flooring samples are positioned to create a visible impression that the flooring samples are permanently attached to the rigid substrate. The portable assembly includes a plurality of indicia, a respective one adjacent each of the samples and indicating a price for the respective sample. The prices are arranged in descending order from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. The plurality of indicia are permanently attached to the rigid substrate, such that the price of the sample located in the upper left corner is the highest and the price of the sample located in the lower right corner is the lowest. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340304 | SELF-CONTAINED BISTABLE INFORMATION DISPLAY WITH MECHANICAL ACTIVATION - A self-powered, self-contained, signage device includes a bistable display with its state-change power received from an actuator handle or pushbutton attached to a mechanically activated generator integral to the display. The device may be integrated into actuating members for various equipment types thereby providing a highly visible status indication of equipment operations. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340305 | TRACKING AND MONITORING OF ANIMALS WITH COMBINED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND GEOFENCING - A networked cattle tracking system may track cattle using a base station, smart tags for cattle, and a mobile device. Tags are placed on each animal within a group of cattle. The tags may communicate with each other and with a base station. The tags may communication animal location and other information, including temperature, movement, blood information, and so on. A user may track cattle location, behavior, health, and other information at a base station monitor or a remote wireless device in communication with the base station and plurality of tags. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340306 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WRAPPING TRAIN WITH ADVERTISEMENT INCLUDING ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING - An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340307 | PLURALITY OF SPORT TEAM TILES - The present invention is a plurality of sport team tiles. The sport team tiles include a college sports team tile, a professional football franchise team tile and a professional basketball franchise team tile. The tiles all include a base tile with a top surface and a first indicia disposed on the top surface of the base file, said first indicia represents a college sports team. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340308 | Adhesive Interlocking Mounting Track - An adhesive interlocking mounting track for removably securing a sheet of semi-rigid or rigid material to a building structure. The mounting track is comprised of a base member and a locking member that snap together. When the two pieces are in engagement a retention channel is formed between then, for holding a relatively flat sheet of material. The mounting track is secured to the interior of a window or doorframe via a coat of adhesive on the back of an attachment plate portion of the base member. Thus the device is an easy to install material retention means. Additionally, it can be applied to the interior of a frame to recess the retained sheet of material and reduce its exposure to the environment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340309 | FIRING MECHANISM FOR A FIREARM - A firing mechanism for a firearm is provided for reducing maximum trigger pull weight attributable to a sear and for reducing trigger pre-travel and over-travel distances. By this, the likelihood of sear flutter phenomena is greatly reduced while also decreasing or maintaining maximum trigger pull weight. Also, hand movement during firing is reduced helping to increase accuracy. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340310 | FIREARM SAFETY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A method for disabling a firing chamber of a firearm which comprises the steps of inserting a first end of an elongate body into a firing chamber through a port of a firing chamber, wherein the elongate body comprises a smooth continuous external surface extending radially about a length of the elongate body from the first end toward a second end of the elongate body. Also, positioning the first end of the elongate body in alignment with a barrel of the firearm bending the elongate body and positioning the second end of the elongate body and a grasping member connected to the elongate body outside of the port. Also, a method of enabling use of a firearm with a blocked firing chamber, which includes the step of grasping the grasping member and pulling on the grasping member removing the first end of the elongate body from the firing chamber. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340311 | Tactical Apparatus and Method for Mounting a Multi-Cartridge Firing Electric Discharge Weapon - Embodiments include an apparatus having a frame, at least one handle, a control housing, and a mounting plate wherein a plurality of firing cartridges from a multi-cartridge electric discharge weapon may mounted on the mounting plate, permitting an available multi-cartridge electric discharge weapon to be converted from a fixed or vehicle mounted position to a hand-carried position where it may be carried, aimed, and fired as a conventional weapon. Certain embodiments disclose a rail system permitting handles and accessories to be mounted thereupon and used in conjunction with the mounted electric discharge weapon. A method for converting a multi-cartridge firing electrical discharge weapon from a fixed or vehicle-mounted status to a hand-carryable status. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340312 | Adjustable Pistol Grip for Firearms - An adjustable pistol grip for improving the accuracy of detachable pistol grip firearms, including rifles, improves the ergonomics for the trigger and pistol grip. The pistol grip is user-adjustable and useable for a larger range of hand sizes. The improvement to provide adjustability allows for proper hand and finger positioning providing improved trigger control to the user. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340313 | FIREARM SOUND SUPPRESSOR - The present invention is for a firearm sound suppressor which is attached to the barrel of a firearm to reduce the noise and flash generated by the firearm. The firearm sound suppressor improves the dissipation of heat and provides a breach head on the end thereof for use as a ramming and breaching instrument. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340314 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FIREARMS AND FIREARMS COMPONENTS COMPRISING BONDED MULTI-METALLIC MATERIALS - Methods for manufacturing firearms and firearm components from bonded multi-metallic base materials comprising at least two dissimilar metallic materials having different properties, such as weight, density, wear resistance, durability, hardness, and the like, bonded to one another are provided. The bonded multi-metallic materials may be explosively bonded multi-metallic materials. The methods involve providing a bonded multi-metallic substrate material, cutting the rough shape of a component from the bonded multi-metallic substrate material, and machining the rough component shape to a desired three dimensional configuration of the component | 2013-12-26 |
20130340315 | DEER RUBBING POST - A rubbing post attracts deer, which like to rub on the rubbing post. The rubbing post includes a support portion and an upper portion. The upper portion includes an unrubbed portion and a rubbing portion. At least a portion of the rubbing post includes an attractive substance that emits a scent that attracts deer to the rubbing post. The post may be colored and weathered to further improve the attractiveness. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340316 | FLOAT LINE HAVING A CLUTCHED BRAKING CAPABILITY - Integrated float line assemblies having braking capability and methods for forming same are disclosed. The integrated float line assembly includes a braided portion slidably captured between the two ends of a float line, wherein the float line can slide along an interior hollow of the braided portion and be selectively braked by engaging the braided portion. The braided portion is provided with substantially rigid end ferrules. Obstruction having a transverse dimension larger than an inner diameter of the ferrule is provided with at least one end of the float line to prevent the braided portion from being separated from the float line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340317 | Tackle Box with Rod Holder - A tackle box with a rod holder for use during fishing activities is provided herein. The rod holder is detachably attached to the tackle box. A rod holder mount attached or molded into one of the tackle box lids secures the rod holder. The rod holder swivels horizontally 360 degrees and can tilt up or down so that a fishing rod secured in the rod holder can be oriented as the user desires. The rod holder possesses a ground stake that allows the rod holder to be removed from the tackle box and used independently. Once the ground stake is driven into soil, dirt, or even loose rocks, the rod holder is rotatable and can tilt up or down allowing a fishing rod to be properly oriented. The tackle box has adequate storage space and internal compartments for keeping fishing tackle stored and organized. The fishing tackle is still accessible even when a fishing rod is mounted in the rod holder and the rod holder is attached to the tackle box. The rod holder can be used by right handed or left handed users by providing embodiments with the tightening knob on the appropriate side of the rod holder. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340318 | FISH BASKET COVER AND ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a lid or cover which is dimensioned to fit properly over the open end of the fish basket, accommodating the integral handles. The lid or cover also provides means for stacking baskets one atop the other and provides supplemental drainage from one basket into the other. This means includes an upstanding cylinder dimensioned to snugly accommodate the bottom of a fish basket. The invention also covers the combination of two fish baskets separated by a lid according to the invention. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340319 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING AND TIME-SORTING INSECTS - A method and apparatus for capturing and time-sorting insects is provided. The apparatus comprises a receiving unit configured to serve as an entrance for the one or more insects; and facilitate trapping of the one or more insects. The apparatus further comprises a collecting unit comprising a plurality of containers configured to collect and retain the one or more insects trapped via the receiving unit, wherein the collecting unit is attached with the receiving unit such that at least a portion of the receiving unit is movable with respect to the plurality of containers. In addition, the apparatus comprises a control unit operationally connected with the receiving unit, wherein the control unit is configured to enable time-dependent movement of the portion of the receiving unit with respect to the plurality of containers. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340320 | METHOD AMD DEVICE FOR ATTRACTING AND BAITING TERMITES - A kit of termite detector units may be used by a homeowner or a business owner in a commercial environment to form an effective protective barrier or boundary around the property with the “X”s illustrating typical placement positions detector units. The units are placed in locations where termites might be anticipated and typically the units can be placed at two to five meter spacings, although in some cases they may be spaced even further apart. This is because these units are on a large concrete area and they are placed at construction joints since the termites are more likely to travel along the joint as the line of least resistance they will be intercepted by the detector. Bait units may then be applied to infested detectors in an effort to kill the termite colony. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340321 | INSECT BAIT STATION - Flexible insect bait stations and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an insect bait station is in the form of an elongated strip comprising a container defining a chamber for holding insect bait, the container comprising a base having a bottom wall, and peripheral side walls, wherein the base is constructed of a flexible material providing for mounting the bait station on irregular surfaces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340322 | ENHANCED METHODS OF SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL AND FUEL PRODUCTION THROUGH INTEGRATED PROCESSING AND EMISSION RECOVERY - The process described in this embodiment relates to the field of synthetic fuel and synthetic chemical production through co-processing methods such as pyrolysis, combustion, gasification, distillation, catalytic synthesis, methanol synthesis, hydro-treatment, and hydrogenation, cavitation, bioreaction, and water treatment. The inventions described herein relates to synthetic hydrocarbons derived from various carbonaceous materials such as biomass, solid municipal waste and coal which can be converted into typical industrial products and various unique synthetic fuels. The byproducts of each process are directed to other processes for additional product yield and to reduce waste and emissions. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340323 | NOVEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - This invention relates to low sulfur marine/bunker fuel compositions and methods of making same. Contrary to conventional marine/bunker fuel compositions/methods, the inventive lower sulfur compositions/methods focus on use of mostly uncracked components, such as (cat feed) hydrotreated gasoils, and/or can also have reduced contents of residual components. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340324 | FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel system ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340325 | Charged Block Co-polymers as Pour Point Depressants - Fouling components within a fluid may be prevented from accumulating when an additive contacts the fluid, e.g. by coating the wellbore with the additive prior to the production of the fluid or adding the additive directly to a produced fluid, etc. The additive may include, but is not limited to, a block copolymer having at least two components. The first component may be a charged monomer, and the second component may be a long chain fatty alcohol acrylate monomer. In one alternative embodiment, the fluid may be a hydrocarbon fluid, and the fouling components may be or include, but are not limited to wax, paraffins, asphaltene, resins, and combinations thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340326 | Gemini surfactants, process of manufacture and use as multifunctional corrosion inhibitors - Gemini surfactants of bis-N-alkyl polyether, bis-N-alkenyl polyether, bis-N-cycloalkyl polyether, bis-N-aryl polyether bis-beta or alpha-amino acids or their salts, are produced for use as multifunctional corrosion inhibitors, which protect and prevent corrosion of ferrous metals exposed to acidic, basic and neutral liquids when transporting or storing crude oil and liquid fuels. The surfactants are also used to inhibit corrosion of equipment and pipes used in cooling systems in petroleum and petrochemical equipment. The Gemini surfactants have the structural formula: | 2013-12-26 |
20130340327 | Process For Preparing Unsaturated Compounds - Aspects of the present invention relate to processes for preparing compositions comprising unsaturated compounds, wherein (A) one or more unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 10-24 carbon atoms or esters of these monocarboxylic acids and (B) one or more unsaturated dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 20 carbon atoms or esters thereof are subjected to a tandem isomerization/metathesis reaction in the presence of a palladium catalyst and of a ruthenium catalyst, with the proviso that the palladium catalysts used are compounds which contain at least one structural element Pd—P(R | 2013-12-26 |
20130340328 | METHOD OF SEPARATING AND DE-WATERING FINE PARTICLES - A process for cleaning and dewatering hydrophobic particulate materials is presented. The process is performed in two steps: 1) agglomeration of the hydrophobic particles in a first hydrophobic liquid/aqueous mixture; followed by 2) dispersion of the agglomerates in a second hydrophobic liquid to release the water trapped within the agglomerates along with the entrained hydrophilic particles. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340329 | Harvesting Device, Grow Space, Grow System and Method - The present invention relates to a harvesting device for facilitating harvesting of crops growing on a substrate or soil, the device comprising:—a harvesting conveyer comprising crop receiving members suitable for simple manual placing of the crops therein, wherein the conveyor is adapted to discharge the crops from a location within reach of the harvesting location,—transport means for transporting the harvesting conveyer relative to the substrate or the soil, wherein—the harvesting device is suitable for simultaneously harvesting from at least two seed-beds. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340330 | Collapsible Shade for Lawn Cultivation - A collapsible shade for lawn cultivation is mesh fabric sheet that is supported above an area of grass or other vegetation by a plurality of stakes. The mesh fabric sheet is made of a meshed, knitted or woven material that reduces penetration across the mesh fabric sheet by sunlight and moisture, providing a moist, cool environment for the vegetation below. A flexible frame is held within a perimeter frame sleeve around the mesh fabric sheet, providing a folding capability for storage. A fabric side skirt may be attached connected around the mesh fabric sheet and affixed to the plurality of stakes to prevent small animals from damaging the vegetation in the protected area. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340331 | BAG CONSTRUCTED OF WEED SUPPRESSION MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING GROUND COVER MATERIAL - A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340332 | DECORATIVE YARD ORNAMENTS AS PLANTERS FOR FLOWER BEDS AND THE YARD - An ornamental planter device that is used for decorating lawns and gardens. In various embodiments, it includes a colorful flower, bird and insect, each fastened on the end of a stake. Each has a planter on the back so a gardener may plant their choice of flower. A detachable screw is screwed in the ground and each stake is attached with a secure fastener. The stake is easy to unfasten for mowing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340333 | PRODUCT INTENDED TO BE ADDED TO CROP IRRIGATION WATER - The present invention relates to a product intended to be added to crop or plantation irrigation water, comprising a composition containing one or more water-soluble polymers and an effervescent system, wherein the composition is in the form of a powder, and in particular a powder of individualized particles, said composition being confined in a water-soluble film. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340334 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE - A plant growing device includes an envelope made of a vacuum formed film and having substantially planar first and second walls interconnected by a surrounding wall. A plant growing medium is enclosed by the envelope. The first and second walls each has a plurality of micro-holes, and a network of interconnected ribs that are indented from an outer surface of the first or second wall to define a plurality of flow guide channels. The second wall further has openings to receive plants. The first wall further has drain holes. The envelope has high air permeability due to the micro-holes while still possessing a relative high strength due to the network of ribs. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340335 | Universal Luminous Flower Pot Base - A universal luminous flower pot base is disclosed, which comprises a base body, a luminous component and a power supply, wherein a flower pot tray and a luminous component mounting groove are arranged on the base body, the luminous component is mounted in the luminous component mounting groove of the base body, and the power supply is mounted on the base body and electrically connected with the luminous component. The flower pot base not only can obtain the positive effect of a luminous flower pot, but is also convenient for replacement and maintenance owing to strong universality, thus the flower pot base is applicable for wide use. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340336 | Method of Accelerating the Growth and Development of Trees and Shrubs Via Enhanced Root Development - A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340337 | PLANT DEVELOP RACK - A plant develop rack includes a base, plural soil packages, a water supply device, and a water collecting tank. Plural rack units are disposed on the base and are arranged vertically. Each soil package encloses growth medium and plant and forms plural openings for the plant to extend outward. The water supply device is located above the rack units. Thereby, when the water supply provides water to the most upper rack unit, water may enter the soil package on that rack unit to nourish the plant. Thereafter, excess water may flow downward via draining holes of the rack unit to reach lower rack units. Thus, the soil packages on all rack units can acquire sufficient water for growing the plant. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340338 | Hydroponic Device for Liquid Supply - The present invention is to provide a hydroponic device for liquid supply, which includes a plate, a bottle and a pump. The plate has an open space for filing liquid therein, and a diversion panel is mounted in the open space to separate a first flume, a second flume and a connection set. The bottle pours the liquid (e.g. culture solution) slowly into the plate via breaking through the surface tension of water. The motor is connected to the second flume and the connection set to pump the liquid, and the first flume introduces the liquid into the second flume through the connection set, to form a circulating fluid loop. As such, the present invention achieves the purposes of reducing the losses of water and nutrient for hydroponic culture such that the liquid can be utilized repeatedly via flowing through the circulating loop to accelerate the growing of plants. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340339 | GASIFYING APPARATUS WITH VARIABLE GASIFIER AND USED AS BOTH POWER GENERATOR AND COMBUSTION BOILER, AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - A gasifying apparatus including a variable gasifier and used as both a power generator and a combustion boiler and a method of driving the same are disclosed. A combustion boiler and a generator engine, driven with synthesis gas, are associated with a single gasifier, and the gasifying apparatus produces synthesis gas proper to a technical field of the gasifier by selectively applying an upflow gasifier and a downflow gasifier according to the technical field of the gasifier. | 2013-12-26 |