52nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110315681 | COMPOSITE WALL STRUCTURE, TANK TRAILER FORMED THEREFROM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A composite wall structure formed from a plurality of layers. The composite wall structure can be used to form a composite storage tank having a tank cavity and a longitudinal axis. A composite tank trailer can be formed using the composite tank, a platform structure and a suspension and wheel assembly. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315682 | SAFETY ELEMENT FOR A DIESEL FUEL CONTAINER TO PREVENT ADDING THE WRONG FUEL - The invention relates to an insert element ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315683 | PAINT CONTAINER COVER - A paint container cover is provided. The paint container cover comprises a lid portion enabled for removable attachment to a top of a paint can. The paint container cover further comprises at least one sealable opening in the lid portion for receiving a handle of a paint brush extending from the paint can such that the handle can extend from the top of the paint can through the sealable opening, the sealable opening enabled to prevent air from entering the paint can when the lid portion is attached thereto and the handle is extending through the sealable opening. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315684 | LID OF A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a lid ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315685 | VENTED HOT BAKED GOODS CONTAINER - A container ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315686 | Refillable Product Dispenser System - A refillable product dispenser system for powdered infant formula includes a reusable container having an initial product bag received in the container. Refills for the reusable container are provided in similar refill product bags which may be of lesser volume than the initial product bag. The refill bags may be packaged in a refill outer package containing two or more refill bags. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315687 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING AND PREVENTING EMISSIONS FROM LIQUID STORAGE TANKS - The invention relates to a system for use interiorly in a storage tank ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315688 | CONTAINER VENT AND METHOD OF VENTING A CONTAINER - A trash can vent comprising a set of end panels, a plurality of air flow panels between the end panels, where the plurality of air flow panels raise and lower in an alternating fashion, and a plurality of cutouts at a bottom portion of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent also comprises a set of adhesive strips against a backside of the set of end panels wherein the adhesive strips attach the trash can vent to an inner wall of a container to allow an air flow to pass along the trash can vent while a trash bag is inside the container. An air freshener is attached to a backside of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent allows for easy and convenient bag removal by eliminating the vacuum created when lifting the trash bag out of the container. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315689 | Bulk Packaging Container - A dual tank bulk packaging container comprises an inner receptacle comprising a peripheral wall between opposite top and bottom walls to define a primary containment space. The inner receptacle comprises an outlet proximate a bottom end thereof. An outer shell comprises a peripheral sidewall connected to a formed bottom to define a secondary containment space having an upper opening sized to receive the inner receptacle. The outer shell includes integral legs for resting on a support surface. The peripheral sidewall is configured to support the inner receptacle in the secondary containment space. The outer shell comprises an outlet proximate a bottom end thereof wherein the inner receptacle outlet is aligned with the outer shell outlet incident to the inner receptacle being received in the outer shell. A seal is provided between the inner receptacle and the outer shell proximate the outlets thereof. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315690 | FLUID CONTAINER - A container that provides for control of fluid flow in the event of a failure of the container is disclosed. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a container is presented that includes a container wall; and one or more flow impeding structures coupled to the container wall, wherein at least one of the one or more flow impeding structures is a multi-sheet layer that deforms to impede flow in a failure of the container wall. In some embodiments, the multi-sheet layer includes cavities formed between individual sheets. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315691 | CRYOGENIC LIQUID STORAGE TANK - A cryogenic liquid storage tank includes a base plate and side wall extending upwardly. The base plate and side wall include an outer leaf enveloping an inner leaf The outer leaf part of the base plate includes a lower, outer leaf concrete bottom plate on a substrate. The bottom plate is continuous with an outer leaf reinforced concrete layer of the outer side wall. An inward surface of the bottom plate and concrete layer of the outer leaf are lined with a continuous outer leaf metallic membrane. A bottom insulation layer is arranged above the outer leaf metallic membrane on the bottom plate. The inner leaf includes an inner leaf concrete bottom layer on the bottom insulation portion. The inner leaf metal membrane is lined with an inner leaf inner concrete layer. The outer leaf hoop stress reinforced outer concrete wall supporting an insulated dome structure. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315692 | Pressure Vessel For a High Pressure Press - The present invention relates to a pressure vessel ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315693 | INSULATION PANELS APPLIED TO OR AS A FEATURE MODULE - A refrigerator includes a rear wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall that are permanently attached to define a cabinet. The cabinet includes an interior liner and an exterior wrapper. A door is pivotally connected with the cabinet and includes an interior liner and an exterior wrapper. A pocket is disposed in at least one of the rear wall, first side wall, second side wall, top wall, bottom wall, and door between the interior liner and the exterior wrapper. The pocket includes an access opening disposed at an edge of one of the rear wall, first side wall, second side wall, top wall, and bottom wall. A removable insulation panel is disposed in the pocket. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315694 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes: a heat-insulating main body composing a storage compartment; and a main door at an opening of the storage compartment, in which the main door includes: an opening provided at a front face of the main door; a sub door which freely opens and closes at the opening through rotation; an axis member for rotatably holding the sub door; a fixing member provided across a sub door side face and an opening inner side face, the sub door side face being a side face of the sub door in an axial direction of the axis member, and the opening inner side face being an inner side face of the opening opposite to the sub door side face; and a regulating member for regulating a rotational angle of the sub door at a predetermined angle by contacting the fixing member when the sub door is open. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315695 | Cooler with table - A portable food and beverage cooler device with an attached table, is provided comprising an ice chest boasting an easily accessed tabletop on which the user places foods, beverages and other personal goods. Hidden within a slotted compartment incorporated into the front panel of the cooler and positioned directly below the front lip of the lid, is a removable tray table measuring the approximate length and width of the cooler itself. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315696 | MODULAR RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING - Provided herein is a modular rainwater collection system that may be easily transported through narrow openings (such as gates) and assembled with a minimum of tools. The rainwater collection system includes interlocking side panels that slide over one another to form the sides of the collection system. A liner installed within the collection system stores collected water. The modular assembly of the collection system allows for variations in height and shape to accommodate a homeowner's needs. Planter boxes or other storage containers may be hung on the exterior of the collection system for added functionality. A process for assembling the collection system is also provided. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315697 | IMPROVED TANK COLLAR - A tank collar assembly comprising: —(i) a first portion adapted at a first end to be connected to a tank around a manway or to a manway itself in a substantially fluid tight manner, said first portion being adapted to extend substantially entirely around the manway on the tank and to extend away from said tank or manway such that it forms an annular flange surrounding the manway; (ii) a second portion formed from a fusible material, said second portion being attached to the first portion in a substantially fluid-tight manner by a securing means; wherein a surface of said second portion is adapted to contact a corresponding fusible mating surface on the base of an access chamber. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315698 | Multiple Straw Fluid Dispenser - A multiple straw fluid dispenser is disclosed including a cap assembly containing two or more straws, each of the straws are accessible to one or more users for the purpose of drinking one or more fluids. Each straw includes a back flow prevention means allowing users to drink a fluid or fluids independent of other users and or other fluids. The fluid dispenser may be used in a conjunction with a multiple compartment fluid storage container or a single compartment storage container. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315699 | WAVE SUPPRESSION STRUCTURE FOR FUEL TANK - A wave suppression structure for a fuel tank is provided in which a wave suppression member ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315700 | PAINT CAN STRAP AND HOLDER - Paint can straps and holders releasably attachable to a paint can are provided, such that at least one of fingers, a hand, forearm, and an arm can be inserted between a strap portion and the paint can, and along a longitudinal axis of the paint can, to leverage the paint can. The paint can holder includes a strap that is releasably attachable to the paint can. The strap can be attached to a harness, which is releasably attachable to the paint can. The harness can include a paint brush holder which can also be provided independent of the harness. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315701 | CONTAINER HAVING A PRE-CURVED LID - A plastic container having a container body and a permanently attached container lid is provided. The container lid is attached to the container body by a living hinge such that the entire plastic container is a one-piece construction. The container lid is pre-curved such that in an open state the container lid is curved. However, when the container lid mates with the container body in a closed state, at least a portion of the container lid that was previously curved becomes substantially planar such that portions of the lid remain biased into the container body. The container incorporates at least one projection that acts as a detent-catch mechanism to secure the lid to the body. The projection reduces the likelihood that the seal formed between the lid and the container when in a closed position will be inadvertently broken. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315702 | Storage container lids - The invention is directed to storage containers and lids for storage containers which provide for a secure closure and a storage container which is airtight and leakproof. The lid of the present invention includes a generally U-shaped closure made of a plastic material for securing to a container base; a center window also made of a plastic material and preferably the same as the U-shaped closure; and a thermoplastic material which provides for a sealing gasket on the underside of the U-shaped closure for mating with the container base and a perimeter seal on the outside of the U-shaped closure and around the outer circumference of the center window. The lid may further include a gripping tab made at least in part of thermoplastic material in the lid corner for opening or closing the container, and wings made of a thermoplastic material in one or more portions or corners of the lid. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315703 | COMPOSITE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS - The invention provides composite covers and reclosable containers using the covers. In a general embodiment, the composite cover includes a flexible lid and an overcap rim fixedly attached to the flexible lid. The flexible lid includes a flexible layer, a metallic layer, and a sealant layer. A tab can be attached to at least one of the flexible layer and the metallic layer to provide a method for opening the container. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315704 | CONTAINER HAVING A PRE-CURVED LID - A plastic container having a container body and a permanently attached container lid is provided. The container lid is attached to the container body by a living hinge such that the entire plastic container is a one-piece construction. The container lid is pre-curved such that in an open state the container lid is curved. However, when the container lid mates with the container body in a closed state, at least a portion of the container lid that was previously curved becomes substantially planar such that portions of the lid remain biased into the container body. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315705 | MEDICAL AGENT DISPENSER - Disclosed is a technology of discharging, from a drug cartridge, a drug instructed to discharge, while managing a plurality of drugs stored in a drug cartridge. The technology makes it possible to correctly discharge the drugs even when the dosing order of the drugs is changed. A medical agent dispenser has: a main body case ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315706 | Secure Merchandising Display With Blocker Mechanisms - A system for controlling advancement of and access to product housed within a device. Systems and devices include a pushing assembly having a track, a pusher, and a stop for restricting forward movement of the pusher when the stop is engaged. The device also includes a door assembly that has an open position and a closed position, an engaging mechanism that engages the stop when the door assembly is in the open position, and a blocker mechanism that restricts consumer access to product located behind the door assembly. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315707 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING TISSUE PAPER - A dispenser for dispensing tissue paper, in particular kitchen paper, kitchen towels, facial tissues, toilet paper and/or napkins. The dispenser includes an inner core for receiving the tissue paper to be dispensed. The inner core has a dispensing opening for dispensing the tissue paper. The dispenser includes an outer shell arranged to receive the inner core. The outer shell has a dispensing opening which is aligned with the dispensing opening of the inner core when received in the outer shell. The outer shell has at least one long side and at least one short side. The outer shell has at least one open side situated perpendicular to the wall carrying the dispensing opening of the outer shell and is situated in the long side. The inner core is insertable into the outer shell in a direction perpendicular to the long side. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315708 | AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE - An automatic teller machine includes a box and a cash dispensing device received in the box. A positioning members is located on one side of the cash dispensing device. A sliding mechanism is secured to the box and the positioning members, to slidably secure the cash dispensing device to the box. The positioning mechanisms includes a locking member located on the positioning member. The locking member includes a first state, in which the locking member is stably fixed to the positioning member, and a second state, in which the locking member is slidable relative to the positioning member. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315709 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED IN A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE METERING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method of operation for a dispenser to dispense at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of a household appliance while the dispenser is detachably connected to the household appliance. The dispenser comprises a control unit in which at least one dispensing program is stored. The control unit interacts with at least one actuator mounted in the dispenser in such a way that the dispenser releases washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of the household appliance. The dispenser further comprises at least one receiving unit for control and/or monitoring signals that are emitted by at least one transmitting unit arranged in the household appliance. At least a portion of the signals is converted by the control unit of the dispenser to control instructions from the actuators of the dispenser. The reception of the signals is monitored by the control unit and if the signals are not received in the dispenser, a dispensing program within the control unit of the dispenser is activated. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315710 | Toy Guns - A toy gun has a body, a chamber and a nozzle. A piston moves within the chamber to cause fluid in the chamber to be emitted via the nozzle. A handle is connected to the body, and a gear mechanism cooperates with the handle and the piston to convert movement of the handle to lesser or greater movement of the piston. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315711 | Touch Screen Interface for a Beverage Dispensing Machine - A beverage dispensing system including a control unit and a touch screen. Inputs are made to the touch screen to dispense beverages and apply system adjustments. The control unit controls a plurality of beverage dispensing valves according to inputs made to the touch screen. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315712 | PUMP-EQUIPPED CONTAINER AND DUPLEX DISCHARGE CONTAINER - A pump-equipped container ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315713 | THERMALLY INSULATED APPLICATOR - A thermally insulated applicator for applying heated thermoplastic liquid includes an applicator body including a thermoplastic liquid supply passage and a heating element for supplying heat to liquid in the supply passage. A dispensing valve module is coupled in thermal contact with the applicator body and includes an outlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply passage. A cover assembly is formed of a thermally insulating plastic and includes first, second and third sides, the first and second sides of the cover assembly respectively covering the first and second sides of the applicator body, and the third side of the cover assembly covering the third side of the dispensing valve module. The first and second sides of the cover assembly each include a plurality of point contact projecting elements respectively supporting the first and second sides of the cover assembly on the first and second sides of the applicator body. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315714 | CHEMICAL DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Improvements in modular dispenser and chemical source cabinets include field-replaceable door hinges, field-serviceable dispenser manifolds, removeably mounted in the modular dispenser cabinets, and rotating water inlet fittings to facilitate interconnection to a water source and the placement of chemical cabinet modules in close proximity. These features are used together or separately and preferably with customizable rail mounting elements. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315715 | Combined Toilet paper and fluid dispenser - A toilet paper dispenser for dispensing toilet paper from a cylindrical roll of paper journalled about an axis and with a tubular member via which fluid is to be dispensed is positioned to extend parallel the axis. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315716 | FLUID DISPENSER AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A valve operating mechanism for use in a fluid dispenser is described, wherein the fluid dispenser includes a reservoir for a fluid to be delivered, a fluid outlet for the reservoir, a piston configured to move through the reservoir, and an actuator for the piston, the valve operating mechanism including a valve, wherein the valve has an upstream side and a downstream side, and in at least one point of operation of the valve operating mechanism, the valve is inoperable as a consequence of the pressure difference between the upstream side of the valve and the downstream side of the valve. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315717 | SELF-ADJUSTING HANDLE FOR SPRAY BOTTLES - A self-adjusting handle ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315718 | AEROSOL REFILL CARTRIDGE - An apparatus for dispensing material through a refillable cartridge, comprising a container having a receptacle for receiving a refill cartridge, the container having a lid cooperating with the container to enclose the refill cartridge, the container further comprising an exit port and a channel for communicating material from the refill cartridge to the exit port, and a valve for controlling the flow of material out of the refill cartridge; and a reusable, refill cartridge sized to be received in the receptacle, the refill cartridge including compressed gas and material separated by a bi-conical thruster, the refill cartridge further comprising a first end having a material inlet and outlet manifold, and a second end having a compressed gas inlet. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315719 | FILLING MATERIAL EXTRUDING CONTAINER - To secures a sufficient movement of a moving body, a filling material extruding container ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315720 | DISPENSER WITH TWIST LOCK FITTING - A dispenser for dispensing a unit measure of a product includes a twist-locking mechanism. The twist-locking mechanism included on the dispenser engages a twist-locking mechanism on a dispensing accessory device, locking the accessory device to the dispenser. The disposable dispenser may include a cap frangibly coupled to the housing of the dispenser, the cap to be removed when dispensing the product. The disposable dispenser may be formed of a single material that is suitable for a blow-fill-seal process. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315721 | SUBMERGED ENTRY NOZZLE | 2011-12-29 |
20110315722 | System for hanging and storing x-ray lead aprons - An apron rack system includes a support frame, and at least two paired support arms attached to the support frame. The apron rack system includes at least one set of paired rungs projecting toward each other, attached to the at least two paired support arms, and providing an open space between the paired rungs through which a garment is hung from each of the paired rungs. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315723 | COLLAPSIBLE HANGER - Described herein is a collapsible hanger. The collapsible hanger typically has a hook disposed on a top portion of a deployment rod. A deployment hub is slideably coupled to the deployment rod and is configured to move the collapsible hanger from an extended state to a contracted state. A first hanger arm and a second hanger arm are pivotably coupled to a first flange and a second flange respectively. The collapsible hanger also includes a first deployment link and a second deployment link. A proximal end of the first deployment link is pivotably coupled to a distal end of the deployment rod and a distal end of the first deployment link is pivotably coupled to the first hanger arm. Additionally, hanger arm extenders that are slidably coupled to the hanger arms adapted to extend and retract the total length of the arm members can be included. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315724 | Dressing aid - A dressing aid to assist individuals with limited lower back and/or knee flexibility don under and outer garments. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315725 | LOAD COMPARTMENT - A load compartment comprises a set consisting of a first compartment having a frame, a cover, a frontal part, lateral supports of rigid materials, and a second compartment of flexible material inside of it. The cover and the frontal part are connected to the frame by means of joints. This set is used in open and/or closed positions and may be arranged in different parts of a vehicle bed. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315726 | ROOF RACK FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a roof rack ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315727 | DVD player attachment for baby stroller - DVD player attachment for baby stroller with a DVD player housing, an articulated elongate arm member and a clamping member. The arm member is attached at one end to the rear of the DVD housing by of a friction ball joint and attached at the opposite end to the clamping member. The DVD player housing includes a hinged top cover. The top cover has a child proof latch that can removably engage a recess in the side wall of the lower portion of the housing. The top cover has an aperture for viewing the video screen of the DVD player and has additional apertures for allowing audio sound to travel freely out from the DVD player. The player housing side has an aperture for allowing signals emanating from a remote control device to enter the housing and control the DVD player located within the housing. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315728 | CONCEALED ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS - The concealed attachment system for motorcycle saddlebags includes a rear under-fender bracket, the saddlebags having corresponding brackets installed upon their inboard surfaces. The under-fender bracket may be either of two embodiments: one for installation on motorcycles having exposed rear fender mounting rails, and the other for installation on cycles having concealed rear fender rails, the second embodiment including replacement rails. Each under-fender bracket includes two parallel lock pin sockets to each side, the saddlebag brackets having corresponding lock pins extending upwardly therefrom. In one embodiment, the lock pin actuating ends are accessed from outside the saddlebag, while in another embodiment the lock pin actuating ends are enclosed within the bag for security. The saddlebags are installed and removed quickly and easily without tools by manipulating the actuation ends of the lock pins to engage or disengage them with the corresponding sockets of the under-fender bracket. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315729 | Locking Ladder Rack - The present invention is a method and apparatus for attaching a ladder to a vehicle or trailer which is capable of securing and locking a ladder in place with a reduction in complexity and increased ease of use. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315730 | CUP HOLDER FOR VEHICLE - A cup holder apparatus for a vehicle may include an accommodating tray provided inside a vehicle compartment and having an accommodation space for accommodating a cup therein, a cup support member rotatably provided around a rotating shaft (Z axis) against the accommodating tray and including a bottom portion for safe-placing the cup in the accommodation space and a support portion formed in a stand from the bottom portion to support an outer periphery of the cup, and a release prevention member prepared separately from the cup support member and connected to the bottom portion of the cup support member, while being rotatably coupled to the accommodating tray, to prevent release of the cup support member from the accommodating tray, wherein the release of the release prevention member from the accommodating tray is hindered by an upper stopper formed on the accommodating tray while the cup support member is rotatably coupled to the upper stopper and is rotated around the rotating shaft. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315731 | CARGO RETAINER DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A cargo retaining device for a vehicle includes: a pedestal part having an abutting part configured to be located so as to straddle a pair of guide pieces; an interlocking part provided on the pedestal part for retaining a cargo; a shaft body supported movably along an axis direction by the pedestal part; and a locking part formed into an elongated shape having a width dimension smaller than a width dimension of a slit between the pair of guide pieces and a length dimension larger than the width dimension of the slit, and supported by one end of the shaft body. Further, the cargo retaining device includes a locking lever supported by the other end of the shaft body, and configured so as to change a position between a locked position for pulling the locking part up to the pedestal part side and an unlocked position for causing the locking part to be apart from the pedestal part. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315732 | Multifunctional holder for baby's food and baby's accessories - This device is derived from the notion that there are many instances during the first two years of a baby's life that everything in the baby's hand always finds its way to the ground, whether it be at the dinner table, the park or the zoo. This versatile multifunctional holder has four attachments which are designed to be used separately, and as needed, according to the item the user is trying to secure. This device lets a baby have complete freedom of movement with their hands and mouth, however once the baby attempts to toss an item to the floor or the item simply falls down, the flexible cord will not allow the item to reach the floor therefore making it easy for the parent to retrieve the item and continue using it. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315733 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - A holder for holding an electronic device includes a frame and a harness pivotably connected to the frame. The harness has a pair of parallel elongated bars and at least one bracing member extending between the elongated bars. The frame has one or more side tabs for retaining an electronic device within the frame. A holder for holding an electronic device has a retaining member including a plurality of retaining tabs; and a harness member rotatably connected to the retaining member and rotatable between a stowed position and an inclined position. A holder for holding an electronic device has a harness having two parallel elongated bars; a frame having a base member and two parallel arms each having an opening therein; and a pivotable retaining member pivotably connected to the parallel arms. The retaining member releasably holds the electronic device. The elongated bars are slidably inserted into the openings of the arms. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315734 | BELT HANGER FOR HELMETS - Disclosed herein is a belt hanger including a belt hanging member including a body formed in a C shape, an inner latching protrusion formed below an opened end of the body, outer latching protrusions tapered downward and formed at the upper portion of the external surface of the body, and hinge spring prop insertion holes formed at the lower portion of the external surface of the body, a helmet hanging member including a hinge spring prop insertion hole formed at the lower end thereof, a body rotated about the hinge spring prop insertion hole, a bent part formed at the central position of the body, and an upper protruding part formed at the upper end of the body, bent in the outward direction and protruding, and a hinge spring prop provided with the surface on which a hinge spring is wound and inserted into the hinge spring prop insertion holes. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315735 | Unknown - A method of cutting a glass strip, the method including the steps of feeding the strip along a straight path; detecting the travelling speed of the strip; and scoring and breaking the strip transversely on the basis of a travelling speed corrected by automatically multiplying the detected travelling speed by a correction factor; the correction factor being determined by determining, a given time after the scoring operation, the actual position of the score line along the path, and determining the difference between the actual position of the score line, and a theoretical position in which the score line would be located when the travelling speed of the strip equals the detected travelling speed. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315736 | FASTENER DRIVING TOOL USING A GAS SPRING - A portable linear fastener driving tool is provided that drive staples, nails, or other linearly driven fasteners. The tool uses a gas spring principle, in which a cylinder filled with compressed gas is used to quickly force a piston through a driving stroke movement, while a driver also drives a fastener into a workpiece. The piston/driver is then moved back to its starting position by use of a rotary-to-linear lifter, and the piston again compresses the gas above the piston, thereby preparing the tool for another driving stroke. The driver has protrusions along its edges that contact the lifter, which lifts the driver during a return stroke. A pivotable latch is controlled to move into either an interfering position or a non-interfering position with respect to the driver protrusions, and acts as a safety device, by preventing the driver from making a full driving stroke at an improper time. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315737 | ACTUATION SYSTEM - A device includes an actuation system with a dose chamber including an inlet for high pressure fluid. A working chamber extends away from the dose chamber. An annular wall separates a portion of the working chamber from the dose chamber such that the dose chamber encompasses the portion of the working chamber. In use an item to be driven along the working chamber is at least partially within the surrounded portion of the working chamber with the item at one end of its travel in the working chamber. A valve mechanism selectively allows high pressure fluid from the dose chamber to flow into the piston chamber. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315738 | FASTENER FEEDING DEVICE FOR A DRIVING TOOL - A fastener feeding device for repeatedly feeding fasteners into a striking path of a driving tool includes an uplifting unit having a pivotable member which is pivotable about a torsion axis parallel to the striking path and movable in a feeding direction, a claw member which is biased by a torsion spring to hold a second fastener during an upward movement of the fasteners when the pivotable member is displaced from a lower position to an upper position, and a lifting member which extends transversely. A force transmitting unit is disposed to couple a contact arm of the driving tool to the lifting member to effect the upward movement of the fasteners in response to a rearward displacement of the contact arm when the contact arm is pressed by a targeted object to be fastened. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315739 | Cartridge for Applying Varying Amounts of Tissue Compression - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315740 | Methods of Using Shape Memory Alloys for Buttress Attachment - A surgical stapling device includes a tissue contacting surface and a buttress attachment feature. The buttress attachment feature permits selectively securing a surgical buttress to the tissue contacting surface, which may be disposed on a cartridge assembly or an anvil plate of the surgical stapling device. The buttress attachment feature may include a shape memory alloy, such as a nickel titanium alloy, that is responsive to a temperature change to allow the buttress attachment feature to move between a first position where a free end of the buttress attachment feature is substantially spaced from the tissue contacting surface, and second position where the surgical attachment feature is approximated with respect to the tissue contacting surface. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315741 | SURGICAL STAPLER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE STAPLERS - Surgical stapler delivery systems and methods of using the delivery systems to deliver and assemble surgical staplers are described herein. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315742 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A loading unit for use with a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a tool assembly having a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly that are movable in relation to one another; a surgical buttress releasably secured to a tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly, wherein each surgical buttress is secured to the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly by at least one anchor; a release assembly associated with the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly; and a drive assembly slidably translatable through the tool assembly between proximal and distal positions, wherein the drive assembly actuates the release assembly to thereby release the anchor to free the surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315743 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND BONDING APPARATUS - In a first bonding step of bonding an initial ball to a pad surface, the initial ball is applied by ultrasonic vibration while in pressure contact with the pad surface and a capillary undergoes a scrubbing motion to be rotated spirally. This allows a deformation area of the initial ball to be reduced, whereby the accuracy of bonding can be improved. In a second bonding step of bonding a bonding wire to a lead surface, the capillary and the bonding wire are applied by ultrasonic vibration while in pressure contact with the lead surface and the capillary undergoes a scrubbing motion to be rotated spirally. This allows the bonding wire bonded to the lead surface to be cut reliably. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315744 | METHOD FOR MAKING A METAL CONNECTING ROD REINFORCED WITH LONG FIBERS - The invention relates to a method of fabricating a connecting rod, the method including: fabricating a body ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315745 | CARRIER FOR MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a carrier for manufacturing a substrate, including: two insulation layers, each being provided on one side thereof with a first metal layer and on the other side thereof with a second metal layer; and a third metal layer having a lower melting point than the first metal layer and formed between the two first metal layers respectively formed on the two insulation layers such that the two first metal layers are attached to each other. The carrier is advantageous in that the carrier can be separated by heating the third metal layer, so that the size of a substrate does not change at the time of separating the carrier, thereby maintaining the compatibility between a substrate and manufacturing facilities. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315746 | COMPRESSION BOX FOR REFLOW OVEN HEATING AND RELATED METHOD - A reflow oven chamber assembly that is configured to be installed within a reflow oven chamber of a reflow oven includes a chamber housing disposed within the reflow oven chamber, one or more heating elements disposed in the chamber housing, and one or more compression box assemblies disposed in the chamber housing. The compression box assembly includes a compression box housing having an intake port located adjacent the heating element, an intake duct disposed in the compression box, and a diffuser plate disposed above the intake duct. The intake duct has an inlet opening in fluid communication with the intake port of the compression box housing and an outlet opening. The compression box assembly is configured to draw heated air into the compression box housing from the reflow oven chamber through the intake port and into the inlet opening of the intake duct and exhaust air out of the outlet opening of the intake duct to the diffuser plate. A method of distributing heated air within a reflow soldering oven is further disclosed. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315747 | SOLDER BALL MOUNTING APPARATUS, SOLDER BALL MOUNTING METHOD, AND METAL BALL MOUNTING APPARATUS - A solder ball mounting apparatus includes a hopper, a mounting head provided at a tip of the hopper, and a pressing pin which is insertable inside the hopper and the mounting head. The mounting head has an inner diameter which restricts movement of solder balls, and when one of the solder balls is supplied to the mounting head through the hopper, the pressing pin presses one of the solder balls, thereby mounting the solder balls one by one on a target member. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315748 | ALUMINIUM ALLOY STRIP FOR BRAZING - The invention relates to a strip or sheet of aluminium alloy, comprising at least 80% by weight of aluminium and 0.01 to 0.5% yttrium and/or 0.05 to 0.5% bismuth, coated on at least one face with a brazing alloy. Said sheets and strips are used for the production of pieces by non-flux brazing. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315749 | CORRUGATED WRAPPER WITH CUSHIONING MEMBERS - The present invention is a corrugated wrapper for a water heater folded to form a plurality of panels. Inserts attached to an interior face of some of the side panels of the corrugated wrapper provide cushioning for the water heater. The configured corrugated wrapper provides better product protection, reducing damage that may occur during shipping and handling thereafter. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315750 | CARTON WITH REINFORCED CORNER - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably, and a second side panel. At least one end flap comprises a first portion foldably connected to the one of the first side panel and the second side panel, a second portion foldably connected to the first portion, and a third portion foldably connected to the second portion. The carton has at least one reinforced corner that comprises a reinforced end panel and a reinforced portion of one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The reinforced end panel comprises the second portion and the third portion of the at least one end flap. The reinforced portion comprises the third portion of the at least one end flap and a portion of the one of the first side panel and the second side panel. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315751 | TETRAHEDRAL SHAPE PACKAGING CONTAINER AND A TETRAHEDRAL SHAPE PACKAGING CONTAINER METHOD - To provide a tetrahedral shape packaging container or a tetrahedral shape packaging container method in which it prevents stored food from crushing, it maintains the freshness of the stored food or by tear-apart unsealing it can select to use as dish and it can select to reserve left-over food as it is. A tetrahedral shape bag assembly is formed by providing a left side face seam, a right side face seam opposed to the left side face seam, a fastener provided on an upper side and on an inner face of the bag assembly, and an opened lower side face of the bag assembly opposed to the fastener. The opened lower side face of the bag assembly is sealed and a wide width side face seam is formed on the bag assembly in a substantially orthogonal direction to the fastener, thereby it can obtain the tetrahedral shape packaging container having a tetrahedral shape bag assembly. The left side face seam and the right side face seam are tear apart by finger. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315752 | EXPANDABLE STAR PINATA - An expandable piñata includes a plurality of legs, each leg comprising a plurality of triangular panels hingeably connected via hinge lines, each triangular panel having a proximal end and a terminal end, the terminal ends of the triangular panels converge, and each triangular panel including an inner and an outer surface; each leg hingeably adjustable between a first, substantially flat configuration, and a second expanded configuration in which the inner surfaces of the triangular panels define a cavity; each leg further including one or more tabs hingeably connected to the proximal ends of the one or more triangular panels, and a tab connected to a triangular panel of a first leg coupled to a tab connected to a triangular panel of an adjacent leg; and a locking device connected to two of the plurality of legs and configured to maintain the plurality of legs in the expanded configuration. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315753 | Flexible hinge clamshell food service package - There is herein described a disposable clamshell food service package which includes a novel flex-hinge panel between the lid and bottom of the package. This construction permits the package to open easily when the lid is pushed upwardly resulting in a flat tray like configuration devoid of the typical upstanding wall or divider and which may be used as a serving plate by the consumer. The container may be easily snapped closed and locked to allow later consumption of any uneaten food products. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315754 | FOLDABLE PAPER BOX - A foldable paper box includes an inner panel that has an inner base wall secured to an outer base wall of an outer panel, two first inner sidewalls and two second inner sidewalls connected foldably to the inner base wall to confine a receiving space that is closed by a cover wall of the outer panel. The outer and inner base walls confine therebetween two insert slots adjacent to the first inner sidewalls. The first inner sidewalls are insertable partially into respective insert slots after being folded to extend uprightly from the inner base wall. The second inner sidewalls are inserted partially and non-removably in between the inner and outer base walls and secured to the outer base wall after being folded. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315755 | Receipt Printing Processing Method, Receipt Printing Processing System, and Printer - When a customer places a special order that changes the content of a product or processing thereof (non-standard order information), a receipt printing processing method and system also produces a special order seal in connection with printing the sales receipt. The receipt printing processing system has a receipt printer and a label printer that is in communication with the receipt printer. When the system receives transaction processing data generated by a POS register used to take orders, a control unit determines if non-standard order information is contained in the transaction processing data. If so, the control unit controls the generation of seal printing data for printing a special order seal, along with controlling the processing of receipt data and the printing of the receipt. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315756 | READING DEVICE - A reading device comprises a handle or Grabbing surface, a labels identification head and means for outputting an audio sequence corresponding to each label being identified. The label has bi-dimensional distinguishing features. The identification head includes a bi-dimensional sensors array adapted to read the distinguishing features in the label without scanning, when the device is placed over the label. A reading device comprises a handle for easy and ergonomic grabbing by a child's hand, an identification head located in the lower part of the device, for identifying each label when the identification head is placed over the label without scanning and audio generating means for generating predefined sounds for each identified label. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315757 | TUBE VERIFIER - There is provided a tube connector for connecting between a fluid sampling tube and a fluid analyzer, the tube connector includes an end face adapted to identify the tube connector, said end face comprising a reflecting surface having one or more reflective regions adapted to reflect light at a predetermined range of wavelengths. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315758 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND VERIFYING SERIAL NUMBERS USING SMART LABELS IN AN IMAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for storing and verifying serial numbers using a smart label in an image production device is disclosed. The method for storing may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, and storing the serial number information in a memory. The method for verifying may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, determining if the serial number matches a serial number stored in the image production device, wherein if it is determined that the serial number matches the stored serial number performing requested image production device operations, otherwise sending an error signal. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315759 | DATA ENCODING AND DECODING - Systems and methods for encoding and decoding data is disclosed. The system may receive data, and may create a field of marks corresponding to the data, along with one or more identifiers corresponding to positions within the field of marks. A decoding system may receive the field of marks, and may decode the marks into data based at least in part on the one or more identifiers. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315760 | BANKNOTE BUNDLING DEVICE, BANKNOTE BUNDLING METHOD, AND BANKNOTE BUNDLING SYSTEM - A banknote bundling device ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315761 | Automated banking machine system and method - A card actuated automated banking machine ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315762 | ELECTRONIC PAYMENT INSTRUMENT AND PACKAGING - Methods and systems provide and utilize a transceiver-based electronic payment device to consumers in an arrangement which allows for convenient carrying of the device and payment using the device. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315763 | Dynamic Remote Peripheral Binding - Disclosed are systems and methods of dynamic remote peripheral binding. In one embodiment, such a system includes a local system ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315764 | CODE READING APPARATUS AND CODE READING METHOD - A code reading apparatus includes: a photographing section configured to photograph an image; a capturing section configured to capture the photographed image; a reading section configured to detect, out of the captured image, a code symbol that represents commodity information indicating a purchase target commodity and benefit indication that represents benefit information indicating a benefit for the purchase of the commodity and read, from the detected code symbol and benefit indication, the commodity information represented by the detected code symbol and the benefit information represented by the detected benefit indication; a determining section configured to determine, if plural kinds of the benefit information are read, from benefits indicated by the plural kinds of the benefit information, a benefit granted for the purchase of the commodity indicated by the read commodity information; and an output section configured to output the read commodity information and benefit information representing the determined benefit. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315765 | Inventory control system and method - An inventory control system and method uses a locating device associated with a mover and identifies an ID tagged asset using an ID reader also associated with the mover. Thus, a single relatively high-cost locating device may be temporarily associated with the asset, enabling precise location of a multitude of assets as a mover traverses an inventory area. The asset location and identification may be associated in a database. The asset location may be refined by using additional measurement devices, for example a forklift height sensor, to determine extension from a locating device. A further embodiment utilizes RFID or barcode technology for the ID tag. The locating device may utilize near-field location technology, signals-of-opportunity, or other RTLS technologies. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315766 | RFID READER ENCLOSURE AND MAN-O-WAR RFID READER SYSTEM - An apparatus including an enclosure for an RFID reader to be affixed to a storage container; an RFID reader that scans a first storage container using a first antenna and a second storage container using a second antenna; and a networked system of RFID apparatuses including a primary RFID apparatus and secondary RFID apparatuses that are controlled by the primary RFID apparatus. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315767 | Automatically adjustable gun sight - Apparatus for viewing, imaging and processing the trace of a high speed bullet aimed at a desired target including apparatus to replay and review the trace image to more accurately determine the path of the bullet and its actual or intended point of impact. The processed information can be used to determine, or directly measure, the “miss-distance” between the desired target point and what is, or would be, the impact point of the bullet. The miss-distance information can be used to aid automatically re-aiming the weapon (e.g., rifle, gun) firing the bullet to compensate for the miss-distance. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315768 | CHECK PROCESSING DEVICE - Swinging open the upstream-side cover part ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315769 | PORTABLE OPTICAL CARD READERS - A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315770 | DIMENSIONING AND BARCODE READING SYSTEM - A system and method for auto-calibrating a barcode scanning tunnel to determine the orientation of one or more cameras with respect to a range finder and a conveyor belt comprises providing a scanning tunnel having a moveable surface, at least one range finder having an orientation, at least one camera having an orientation and at least one calibration object having at least one indicia disposed in a predetermined relationship to one or more features of the at least one calibration object, capturing at least one image of the at least one calibration object by the at least one camera, electronically detecting the at least one calibration object at least one indicia and the one or more object features and electronically calculating at least one component of the at least one camera orientation with respect to the moveable surface in response to information obtained from the image and the at least one calibration object at least one indicia. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315771 | ARRANGEMENT FOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MONITOR PHOTODIODE LEAKAGE CURRENT IN LASERS IN ELECTRO-OPTICAL READERS - In an electro-optical reader, an aiming or a scanning laser has an internal laser chip and a monitor photodiode. A controller deenergizes the chip in a deenergized state, and energizes the chip to emit a laser beam with an output power in an energized state. A positive voltage power supply forward biases and maintains the photodiode at a substantially constant positive voltage below a threshold voltage, to support a substantially constant photodiode leakage current in both states. A signal processor supports a total current comprised of a main photodiode current indicative of the output power of the laser beam in the energized state and of the leakage current which flows opposite to the main current, and removes the leakage current from the total current to output only the main current in the energized state. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315772 | FOCUS ADJUSTMENT WITH MEMS ACTUATOR IN IMAGING SCANNER - A method and apparatus for using in an imaging scanner. The apparatus includes a solid-state imager, an imaging lens assembly comprising a base lens and a MEMS lens, and an electric circuitry operative to transfer the image captured by the solid-state imager to a decoding circuitry. The imaging lens assembly is configured to focus light reflected from the target object onto the array of photosensitive elements in the solid-state imager by passing the light reflected from the target object through the base lens followed by the MEMS lens. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315773 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING HANDHELD DATA CAPTURE DEVICES - A method and apparatus for powering a handheld device. The method includes measuring a current withdrawn by the handheld device from a USB port of the handheld device. The handheld device can include a barcode reading arrangement for reading a barcode on a target object. The method also includes withdrawing a supplementary current from an energy storage element in the handheld device if the current withdrawn from the USB port reaches a threshold current value. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315774 | WIRELESS TAG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A wireless tag includes a tag-inlet including an antenna pattern formed on a base and an IC chip connected to the antenna pattern on the base, and a flexible member configured to seal the tag-inlet inside the flexible member. In the wireless tag, the tag-inlet is sealed in the flexible member with folded, and the folded tag-inlet has a dielectric spacer formed of the flexible member between the folded tag-inlet. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315775 | INFRARED BLOCKING ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315776 | Radio tag and method for manufacturing radio tag - A radio tag is disclosed that includes an inlet having a base member, an antenna pattern, and a circuit chip for performing radio communications, the antenna pattern and the circuit chip being provided in the base member and includes a spacer on which the inlet is provided. The spacer has a length in a longitudinal direction thereof twice or more as great as a length of the inlet in the longitudinal direction. The spacer has a flection part at which the spacer is foldable in such a manner as to form an attached surface to be attached to an attached subject of the radio tag. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315777 | TRANSPONDER, TRANSPONDER KIT, METHOD OF APPLYING THE TRANSPONDER AND PRODUCT COMPRISING THE TRANSPONDER - The invention concerns a transponder ( | 2011-12-29 |
20110315778 | CASING ELEMENTS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ALLOCATING IDENTIFIERS TO CASING ELEMENTS - A casing element includes a casing frame and a casing shell spanning at least one opening in the casing frame. An RFID tag is arranged at or within a portion of the casing shell spanning the opening of the casing frame. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315779 | SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE (SIM) CARD - A SIM card is presented. The SIM card includes a support carrier having a first and a second major surface. The support carrier includes a cavity which extends partially into the carrier from the first major surface. The SIM card further includes a chip package disposed within the cavity. The support carrier is sufficiently flexible to bend when the SIM card is being inserted into or removed from a SIM card holder. | 2011-12-29 |
20110315780 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME - Initialization of a semiconductor device can be efficiently performed, which transmits and receives data through wireless communication. The semiconductor device includes an antenna, a power source circuit, a circuit which uses a DC voltage generated by the power source circuit as a power source voltage, and a resistor. The antenna includes a pair of terminals and receives a wireless signal (a modulated carrier wave). The power source circuit includes a first terminal and a second terminal and generates a DC voltage between the first terminal and the second terminal by using a received wireless signal (the modulated carrier wave). The resistor is connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. In this manner, the semiconductor device and the wireless communication system can transmit and receive data accurately. | 2011-12-29 |