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20100250243 | Service Oriented Speech Recognition for In-Vehicle Automated Interaction and In-Vehicle User Interfaces Requiring Minimal Cognitive Driver Processing for Same - A system and method for implementing a server-based speech recognition system for multi-modal automated interaction in a vehicle includes receiving, by a vehicle driver, audio prompts by an on-board human-to-machine interface and a response with speech to complete tasks such as creating and sending text messages, web browsing, navigation, etc. This service-oriented architecture is utilized to call upon specialized speech recognizers in an adaptive fashion. The human-to-machine interface enables completion of a text input task while driving a vehicle in a way that minimizes the frequency of the driver's visual and mechanical interactions with the interface, thereby eliminating unsafe distractions during driving conditions. After the initial prompting, the typing task is followed by a computerized verbalization of the text. Subsequent interface steps can be visual in nature, or involve only sound. | 09-30-2010 |
20120253823 | Hybrid Dialog Speech Recognition for In-Vehicle Automated Interaction and In-Vehicle Interfaces Requiring Minimal Driver Processing - A system and method for implementing a server-based speech recognition system for multi-modal automated interaction in a vehicle includes receiving, by a vehicle driver, audio prompts by an on-board human-to-machine interface and a response with speech to complete tasks such as creating and sending text messages, web browsing, navigation, etc. This service-oriented architecture is utilized to call upon specialized speech recognizers in an adaptive fashion. The human-to-machine interface enables completion of a text input task while driving a vehicle in a way that minimizes the frequency of the driver's visual and mechanical interactions with the interface, thereby eliminating unsafe distractions during driving conditions. After the initial prompting, the typing task is followed by a computerized verbalization of the text. Subsequent interface steps can be visual in nature, or involve only sound. | 10-04-2012 |
20120259951 | Systems and Methods for Delivering Content to Vehicles - A content delivery system includes a remote data center in wireless communication with a vehicle telematics system. The remote data center includes a content server, an automated voice recognition system, and a database. The remote data center utilizes combinations of GPS information, voice automation technology, and preconfigured vehicle operator preferences to deliver content to vehicles over a wireless link. The content delivery system includes a web portal at which vehicle operators configure personal profiles, including information regarding personal preferences and/or information pertaining to application access. The web portal feeds the profile information to the remote data center over a remote Internet connection. The remote data center stores the preconfigured vehicle operator profiles in the database, which is later accessed in response to vehicle operator commands recognized by the voice recognition system. | 10-11-2012 |
20160071518 | Service Oriented Speech Recognition for In-Vehicle Automated Interaction and In-Vehicle User Interfaces Requiring Minimal Cognitive Driver Processing for Same - A system and method for implementing a server-based speech recognition system for multimodal automated interaction in a vehicle includes receiving, by a vehicle driver, audio prompts by an on-board human-to-machine interface and a response with speech to complete tasks such as creating and sending text messages, web browsing, navigation, etc. This service-oriented architecture is utilized to call upon specialized speech recognizers in an adaptive fashion. The human-to-machine interface enables completion of a text input task while driving a vehicle in a way that minimizes the frequency of the driver's visual and mechanical interactions with the interface, thereby eliminating unsafe distractions during driving conditions. After the initial prompting, the typing task is followed by a computerized verbalization of the text. Subsequent interface steps can be visual in nature, or involve only sound. | 03-10-2016 |
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20090152776 | Core/Shell Polymer and Fluoropolymer Blending Blown Film Process - A process for extruding a partially crystalline melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. The process comprises blowing film from a perfluoropolymer having polytetrafluoroethylene sub-micrometer particles dispersed therein. The perfluoropolymer composition is a core/shell polymer or a dispersion blend or a melt-mixed polymer. | 06-18-2009 |
20090200711 | Core/Shell Polymer and Fluoropolymer Blending Blow Molding and Blown Film Process - A process is provided for extruding a partially crystalline melt-fabricable perfluoropolymers. The process comprises blow molding from a perfluoropolymer having polytetrafluoroethylene sub-micrometer particles dispersed therein. The perfluoropolymer composition is a core/shell polymer, with pelletized blend, a dispersion blend or a melt-mixed polymer. | 08-13-2009 |
20100022713 | Fluoropolymer Blending Process - Aqueous dispersions on non-melt flowable PTFE and melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer are mixed together, followed by recovery of the resultant mixture of the dispersed particles of each of these polymers, and melt mixing of the resultant mixture of particles to obtain a blend in which the PTFE particles form the disperse phase and the perfluoropolymer forms the continuous phase, the melt mixing producing advantageous melt viscosities and the blend exhibiting advantageous physical properties even at high PTFE contents of about 30 wt %. | 01-28-2010 |
20100113702 | Fluoropolymer Composition - A melt-mixed composition of non-melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer is provided that exhibits thixotropy at increasing shear rate in the molten state and high elongation at break even at PTFE concentrations well above 4 wt %, based on the combined weight of the PTFE and the perfluoropolymer, e.g. at least 200% up to at least 30 wt % PTFE, the composition also exhibiting the structure of a dispersion of submicrometer-size particles of the PTFE in a continuous phase of the melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. | 05-06-2010 |
20100288533 | Foamable Fluoropolymer Composition - A foamable fluoropolymer composition containing foam cell nucleating agent is provided, wherein the fluoropolymer comprises melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene-/hexafluoropropylene copolymer and tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, wherein the alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer is no more than 35° C. greater than the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer, and/or wherein said tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer and said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer each have a melt flow rate (MFR) within the range of 1 to 40 g/10 min and the MFR of one of said copolymers is at least twice that of the other of said copolymers. | 11-18-2010 |
20110092614 | APPLICATIONS OF ETHYLENE/TERAFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMER - Ethylene/fluoroethylene copolymer of improved non-flammability as characterized by limiting oxygen index is provided in the form of core/shall polymer, the core being non-melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene and the shell being said copolymer and comprising at least about 72 wt % of the combined weight of the polytetrafluoroethylene core and the copolymer shell. | 04-21-2011 |
20110092644 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION POLYMERIZATION PROCESS FOR ETHYLENE/TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMER - A polymerization process is provided to form a copolymer of ethylene with tetrafluoroethylene and a modifying monomer having a side chain containing at least two carbon atoms by initiating the polymerization in an aqueous medium with a fluoromonomer that forms a stable dispersion of polymer particles from the fluoromonomer in the aqueous medium, which forms polymerization sites for further polymerization, and carrying the further polymerization by copolymerizing the ethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, and modifying monomer as a dispersion in at least said aqueous medium to a polymer solids content of at least 15 wt %, said copolymer comprising at least 60 wt % of the total polymer content of the polymer solids. | 04-21-2011 |
20110213088 | HEAT AGED PERFLUOROPOLYMER - Tensile strength after heat aged of articles molded from melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer is improved by incorporating polytetrafluoroethylene as dispersed submicrometer-size particles into the melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. | 09-01-2011 |
20120010368 | Fluoropolymer Composition - A melt-mixed composition of non-melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer is provided that exhibits thixotropy at increasing shear rate in the molten state and high elongation at break even at PTFE concentrations well above 4 wt %, based on the combined weight of the PTFE and the perfluoropolymer, e.g. at least 200% up to at least 30 wt % PTFE, the composition also exhibiting the structure of a dispersion of submicrometer-size particles of the PTFE in a continuous phase of the melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. | 01-12-2012 |
20120199377 | FOAMABLE FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITION - A foamable fluoropolymer composition containing foam cell nucleating agent is provided, wherein the fluoropolymer comprises melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene-/hexafluoropropylene copolymer and tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, wherein the alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer is no more than 35° C. greater than the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer, and/or wherein said tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer and said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer each have a melt flow rate (MFR) within the range of 1 to 40 g/10 min and the MFR of one of said copolymers is at least twice that of the other of said copolymers. | 08-09-2012 |
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20130303707 | Fluorination of Fluoropolymer Resin to Reduce Discoloration - Process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating said fluoropolymer from said aqueous medium to obtain said fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises:
| 11-14-2013 |
20130303710 | Fluoropolymer Dispersion Treatment Employing Hydrogen Peroxide to Reduce Fluoropolymer Resin Discoloration - Process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating said fluoropolymer from said aqueous medium to obtain said fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises:
| 11-14-2013 |
20130303717 | Fluoropolymer Dispersion Treatment Employing Oxidizing Agent to Reduce Fluoropolymer Resin Discoloration - A process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating said fluoropolymer from the aqueous medium to obtain the fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises:
| 11-14-2013 |
20130303718 | Fluoropolymer Dispersion Treatment Employing Oxidizing Agent to Reduce Fluoropolymer Resin Discoloration - A process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating said fluoropolymer from the aqueous medium to obtain the fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises:
| 11-14-2013 |
20140255703 | Adhesion of Fluoropolymer to Metal - A laminate is provided comprising a metal substrate and a fluoropolymer layer adhered directly to said metal substrate, said fluoropolymer layer having a recrystallized region at the interface with said metal substrate, the preferred laminate being an electrical cable wherein the metal substrate is an electrical conductor and the fluoropolymer layer is the electrical insulation of the conductor and wherein the opposite surface of the electrical insulation is not recrystallized. | 09-11-2014 |
20140308468 | TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE/PERFLUORO(ALKYL VINYL ETHER) COPOLYMER HAVING AN INCREASED MELTING TEMPERATURE - A Process is provided comprising melt fabricating Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer characterized by an MFR of no greater than 10 g/10 min and PPVE content of no greater than 5 wt % in to a final-shape article and heat aging said article at a temperature of at least 295° C. to increase the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer by at least 6° C. | 10-16-2014 |
20150021814 | CORE/SHELL FLUOROPOLYMER - A core/shell polymer is provided and is optionally heat aged, wherein the core comprises one of (a) melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer and (b) melt-processible polytetrafluoroethylene and the shell comprises the other of (a) and (b), wherein the amount of (b) in said core/shell polymer is 15 to 45 wt % based on the total weight of (a) and (b) whether (b) is the core or shell of the core/shell polymer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150141581 | Fluoropolymer Resin Treatment Employing Oxidizing Agent to Reduce Discoloration - Process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating the fluoropolymer from the aqueous medium by separating fluoropolymer resin in wet form from the aqueous medium and drying to produce fluoropolymer resin in dry form. The process comprises:
| 05-21-2015 |
20150175757 | ORIENTED FLUOROPOLYMER FILM - The present invention provides oriented film comprising the composition 55 to 95 wt % tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene/-perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer and 45 to 5 wt % tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer to total 100 wt % based on the combined weight of said copolymers, wherein the alkyl in each copolymer comprises 1 to 4 carbon atoms and wherein the presence of the tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer in the composition and the presence of perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) in both copolymers improves the thermoformability of the film as compared to oriented film of the same film thickness comprising the tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene/perfluoro-(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer by itself. | 06-25-2015 |
20150299402 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITION - A process is provided for preparing a fluoropolymer composition. The process involves: i) combining an aqueous dispersion of melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene and an aqueous dispersion of melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer to form a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion, ii) coagulating the fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion to form a solid fluoropolymer phase and an aqueous phase, iii) separating the solid fluoropolymer phase from the aqueous phase to form coagulated fluoropolymer, and iv) heating the coagulated fluoropolymer at a temperature of from 280° C. to less than the highest melting point of the coagulated fluoropolymer for a period of time sufficient to increase the tensile modulus, increase the tensile strength, increase the MIT flex life, and decrease the melt flow rate of the coagulated fluoropolymer and thereby forming the fluoropolymer composition. | 10-22-2015 |
20150344592 | FLUOROPOLYMER DISPERSION TREATMENT EMPLOYING OXIDIZING AGENT TO REDUCE FLUOROPOLYMER RESIN DISCOLORATION - A process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating said fluoropolymer from the aqueous medium to obtain the fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises exposing the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion to oxidizing agent. | 12-03-2015 |
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20080212744 | Method, system, apparatus, and program for verifying media service features - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for verifying a service provided to at least one subscriber terminal in a communication network. The method includes connecting a communication device to the network, logging into a test unit communicatively coupled to the network using the communication device, entering into the communication device an access code corresponding to a test for verifying a service, and conducting the test for verifying the service, corresponding to the access code. | 09-04-2008 |
20090059933 | VALIDATING CUSTOMER IN-HOME NETWORK CONNECTIVITY USING MOCA BRIDGE MODE - A network terminal includes a bridge to interface the network terminal to a data channel linked to a central office, a first interface of a first type, and a second interface of a second type that is different from the first type of interface. A processor controls the network terminal to route data packets received via the first interface to the data channel via the bridge, when the network terminal is set to operate in a normal mode, and to route data packets received via the first interface to the second interface, when the network terminal is set to operate in a test mode. In an example embodiment, the first interface is an Ethernet interface and the second interface is a MoCA interface. | 03-05-2009 |
20090074411 | SYSTEM, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND PROGRAM CODE FOR CAPTURING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING INFORMATION COMMUNICATED IN A NETWORK - A method, apparatus, system, and computer-readable program, for for capturing communicated information across a network that includes a plurality of nodes. The method includes providing criteria for capturing, in at least a first one of the nodes, information included in at least one communication passing through the at least one first node, capturing, from the at least one communication passing through the at least one first node, information meeting the criteria, and providing the information captured in the capturing to at least a second one of the nodes of the network. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one first node includes an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), the at least one second node includes an Element Management System (EMS), and the information includes Ethernet frames. The method further comprises presenting the information to an operator at the EMS, in a decomposed, interpretable format. | 03-19-2009 |
20090106406 | METHOD OF INITIATING DTMF DIAGNOSTICS AND OTHER FEATURES VIA A CALL IN DIAGNOSTICS INTERFACE - A method to initiate a remote diagnostic mode in a network terminal includes determining whether a received signal corresponds to a command to initiate a remote diagnostic mode, and setting the network terminal in a remote diagnostic mode in accordance with the result of the determining. An authentication procedure may be performed prior to setting the network terminal in the remote diagnostic mode, for increased security. | 04-23-2009 |
20090148157 | IDENTIFYING COMMUNICATION ERRORS CAUSED BY THE EXCHANGE OF UNSUPPORTED MESSAGES AMONG DEVICES IN A NETWORK - A method, and an apparatus, system, and sequences of instructions that operate in accordance with the method, for identifying errors in communications in a system that provides services. In the method, control messages are generated and sent to a network device. Error information generated in response to an unsupported control message being received by the network device, from at least one controlling device, is stored in the network device. The error information stored in the network device is retrieved, and errors in communications between the network device and the controlling device are identified, based on the error information retrieved. | 06-11-2009 |
20100156913 | Multi-display handheld device and supporting system - Current approaches to paperless books use single screen laptop computers or electronic paper display (EPD)-based book readers. Laptop computers consume too much power and cannot be used for extended periods of time, such as an entire school day, without recharging its battery. EPD devices are limited in functionality due to their slow refresh rate and grey-scale only images. An embodiment of the present invention integrates bi-stable display technology and refresh display technology into a single device and manages the use of these technologies to achieve power savings while providing a rich set of display functionalities to support user interaction with content in a synergistic manner. The power savings functionality enables the device to have a battery operating life between charges of many hours of operation, such as eight hours or more, while the display functionality enables users to access, display, and interact with content in ways users have become accustomed and in ways not before possible. | 06-24-2010 |
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20100029825 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WEAR APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite and a sepiolite filler, or a mixture of a sepiolite filler and a kaolin filler, are found to exhibit low wear and high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to wear conditions at high temperatures such as aircraft engine parts. | 02-04-2010 |
20100043522 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING HIGH TEMPERATURE WEAR LIFE - A method is provided for evaluating relative wear life polymeric specimens intended for use at high temperature under high wear conditions. | 02-25-2010 |
20100112063 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A HYDROGEL ADHESIVE HAVING EXTENDED GELATION TIME AND DECREASED DEGRADATION TIME - A method for extending the gelation time of an oxidized polysaccharide to react with a water-dispersible, multi-arm amine to form a hydrogel is disclosed. The extension of the gelation time is accomplished by using a chemical additive. The method also extends the time for the hydrogel to become tack-free, and may also be used to decrease the degradation time of the hydrogel. The chemical additive reacts with the functional groups of the oxidized polysaccharide or the water-dispersible, multi-arm amine, thereby reducing the number of groups available for crosslinking. The use of the resulting hydrogel for medical and veterinary applications is described. | 05-06-2010 |
20110098409 | COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE WEAR USE - Disclosed herein are compositions and articles that are useful in environments exposed to heat, wear, and oxidizing agents, which are improved by means of specific kinds of carbon filaments. The compositions and articles comprise high-temperature polymer, high-temperature filler, and a mixture of carbon filament, wherein said mixture of carbon filament comprises multiwall axial carbon filament. | 04-28-2011 |
20110265949 | TEMPERATURE SWITCHABLE ADHESIVES COMPRISING A CRYSTALLIZABLE OIL - Temperature switchable adhesives formed by combining a pressure sensitive adhesive, which does not exhibit temperature switchable properties, with a crystallizable oil are described. These temperature switchable adhesives exhibit a sharp reduction in peel strength when the temperature is raised above the switching temperature. The adhesive properties of these adhesives may be readily tuned by adjusting the ratio of the elastomer, tackifier, and the crystallizable oil, and by choosing different crystallizable oils. The temperature switchable adhesives have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications. | 11-03-2011 |
20120021215 | TEMPERATURE SWITCHABLE ADHESIVE ASSEMBLIES WITH TEMPERATURE NON-SWITCHABLE TACK - Disclosed herein are temperature switchable adhesive assemblies, which maintain tack above and below the switching temperature. The temperature switchable adhesive assemblies comprise a backing, a first adhesive layer comprising a temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the backing, and a second adhesive layer comprising a non-switchable pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the first adhesive layer. The temperature switchable adhesive assemblies have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications. | 01-26-2012 |
20120235071 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WEAR APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an end-capped rigid aromatic polyimide, graphite and carbon filaments are found to exhibit low wear at high temperatures. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to wear conditions at high temperatures such as aircraft engine parts. | 09-20-2012 |
20120273731 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WEAR APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an end-capped rigid aromatic polyimide, graphite and, optionally, a filler selected from sepiolite, attapulgite, kaolinite, or a mixture thereof, are found to exhibit low wear at high temperatures. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to wear conditions at high temperatures such as aircraft engine parts. | 11-01-2012 |
20130171396 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite, and acicular titanium dioxide are found to exhibit high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to high temperatures, such as bushings, bearings, and seal rings that are used in aerospace, transportation, and materials handling applications. | 07-04-2013 |
20150045420 | SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS HAVING CYCLIC DIESTERS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to topical skin care compositions having at least one cyclic diester. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel topical skin care compositions having at least one cyclic diester of an alpha hydroxy acid, and at least one polar non-aqueous solvent. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045421 | SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS HAVING CYCLIC DIESTERS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to topical skin care compositions having at least one cyclic diester. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel topical skin care compositions having at least one cyclic diester of an alpha hydroxy acid, and at least one polar non-aqueous solvent. | 02-12-2015 |
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20090081505 | Fuel Cell System Warm-Up Strategy with Reduced Efficiency Losses - A method for quickly and efficiently heating a fuel cell stack at system start-up. The method uses and prioritizes various stack heat sources based on their efficiency to heat the stack. A thermal set-point for heating the stack to the desired temperature is determined based on the ambient temperature and, the stack cooling fluid temperature. The set-point is then compared-to the stack heating provided by the heat sources that are operating through normal system start-up operation. If more heat is necessary to reach the set-point, the method may first charge a system battery using stack power where the load causes the fuel cell stack to heat up. If additional heating is still required, the method may then turn on a cooling fluid heater, then flow a small amount of hydrogen into the cathode inlet stream to provide combustion, and then increase the compressor load as needed. | 03-26-2009 |
20100028728 | HUMIDIFICATION CONTROL DURING SHUTDOWN OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A process for controlling the length of a purge and the purge rate of a fuel cell stack at system shut-down so as to provide the desired amount of stack humidity. The membrane humidification is measured at system shut-down by a high frequency resistance sensor that detects membrane humidification and provides the measurement to a controller. The controller controls the compressor that provides cathode input air to the fuel cell stack so that the time of the purge and the flow rate of the purge provide a desired membrane humidity for the next start-up. | 02-04-2010 |
20100151284 | METHODS AND CONTROLS FOR HYDROGEN TO CATHODE INLET OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A system and method for quickly heating a fuel cell stack at fuel cell system start-up. The fuel cell system includes a three-way valve positioned in the anode exhaust that selectively directs the anode exhaust gases to the cathode input of the fuel cell stack so that hydrogen in the anode exhaust gas can be used to heat the fuel cell stack. During normal operation when the fuel cell stack is at the desired temperature, the three-way valve in the anode exhaust can be used to bleed nitrogen to the cathode exhaust. | 06-17-2010 |
20110262822 | CONTROLS GIVING -25.degree. C FREEZE START CAPABILITY TO A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for shutting down a fuel cell system including operating a fuel cell stack. the method includes providing an increased cathode air flow so as to dry fuel cell membranes in the stack until a first desired level of high frequency resistance is achieved, rehydrating the cell membranes of the stack until a second desired level of high frequency resistance is achieved, and operating the stack with a decreased cathode input relative humidity until a third desired level of high frequency resistance is achieved. | 10-27-2011 |
20120202132 | DEVICE TO MINIMIZE THE BUOYANCY DRIVEN FLOWS IN VERTICALLY ORIENTED HEADERS - A device for minimizing a buoyancy driven convective flow inside a manifold of a fuel cell stack includes a plurality of spaced apart baffle walls. The spaced apart baffle walls are configured to be disposed inside the manifold of the fuel cell stack. The spaced apart baffle walls increase a viscous resistance to the buoyancy driven convective flow inside the manifold. | 08-09-2012 |
20120308904 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING A FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION FEATURE - A fuel cell system includes a water vapor transfer unit and a fluid flow distribution feature, the water vapor transfer unit including a first plate having a plurality of first flow channels for receiving a flow of a first fluid therein, and a second plate having a plurality of second flow channels for receiving a flow of a second fluid therein. The fluid flow distribution feature is configured to control at least one of a volume of flow of the first fluid through the first flow channels and a volume of flow of the second fluid through the second flow channels, wherein at least one of a flow distribution of the first fluid across the first plate and a flow distribution of the second fluid across the second plate is varied. | 12-06-2012 |
20140342258 | FUEL CELL STARTUP METHOD FOR FAST FREEZE STARTUP - A method for starting a cold or frozen fuel cell stack as efficiently and quickly as possible in a vehicle application is based upon a state of charge of a first power source such as a high voltage battery. Power flow between the first power source and fuel cell system is coordinated in conjunction with a specific load schedule and parallel control algorithms to minimize the start time required and optimize system warm-up. | 11-20-2014 |
20140363752 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CABIN HEATING IN FUEL CELL VEHICLES - System and methods for controlling and optimizing coolant system parameters in a fuel cell system to obtain a requested cabin temperature in a fuel cell vehicle are presented. A method for managing a temperature in a vehicle cabin may include receiving an indication relating to a desired vehicle cabin temperature and a plurality of measured operating parameters. Based on the measured operating parameters, a projected output temperature of a cabin heat exchanger may be estimated. A determination may be made that the projected output temperature of the cabin heat exchanger is less than the indication. Based on the determination a fuel cell coolant parameter may be adjusted. | 12-11-2014 |
20150311547 | FUEL CELL CATHODE BALANCE OF PLANT FREEZE STRATEGY - A system and method for a cathode subsystem in a fuel cell system. The system includes a fuel cell stack, a cathode inlet line that provides cathode air to a fuel cell stack and a cathode exhaust line that exhausts a cathode exhaust gas out of the fuel cell stack. Also included is a backpressure valve in the cathode exhaust line that is located downstream of a drip rail of the cathode exhaust line, where the drip rail includes a protrusion that prevents condensed water from building up near the backpressure valve. The drip rail further includes a sump that collects drips of condensed water from the protrusion of the drip rail. The system also includes a drain below a water vapor transfer unit that includes an orifice that is in a portion of the drain that is within the cathode exhaust line. | 10-29-2015 |
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20090038456 | Cut Finish Actuator For Table Saw - A table saw having an actuator to stop rotation of the cutting blade when the cutting operation for the material being cut is complete. The actuator is located adjacent the cutting blade near the midpoint of the opening through which the cutting blade extends. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038459 | Lighting System for a Table Saw - A lighting system for a table saw is provided. The table saw includes a top surface with an opening through which a blade extends and a measurement scale associated with the top surface and oriented perpendicular to the opening. The top surface of the measurement scale has indicia such that a lighting system backlights the indicia. | 02-12-2009 |
20100192382 | HAND SAW - A hand saw includes a saw blade, a handle, and a blade carrier. The saw further includes a blade clamp assembly having a locking member that removably couples the saw blade to the blade carrier so that the saw blade pivots with the blade carrier about a pivot axis. An actuating button is manually movable generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the saw blade by the user between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the actuating button engages the blade carrier to retain the blade carrier and the saw blade in one of an extended position and a folded position. In the disengaged position, the actuating button is disengaged from the blade carrier so that the blade carrier and the saw blade can be pivoted between the extended and the folded positions of the saw blade. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192736 | SCREWDRIVER - A driver tool configured to engage and drive the head of a threaded fastener includes a shank defining a longitudinal axis. The shank has a mating end and a driver end. A driver head is coupled to the shank adjacent the driver end. The driver head includes a first driving portion having a substantially square cross section normal to the axis and a geometric center along the axis. The first driving portion includes four walls and a corner at an intersection of adjacent walls such that the first driving portion includes a first corner, a second corner, a third corner opposite the first corner, and a fourth corner opposite the second corner. The driver head further includes a second driving portion including a first flange extending radially outward from the first driving portion and a second flange extending radially outward from the first driving portion. The second flange is opposite the first flange, and each of the flanges includes an end wall having a midpoint. A plane passing through the first corner and the third corner of the first driving portion passes through the midpoints of the end walls of the second driving portion. | 08-05-2010 |
20100269263 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - A tool handle includes a handle body having a first end, a second end, an exterior surface and a bore configured to receive a shaft. A wire stripper is integrated into the exterior surface of the handle and configured to cut and remove the insulating layer of a conductive wire. The wire stripper includes a first sharp edge and a second sharp edge intersecting the first sharp edge to form a v-shaped notch. | 10-28-2010 |
20110119941 | LEVEL - A level for indicating the orientation of each of a surface, a first electrical device, or a second electrical device, the level including a first planar surface, a second planar surface, a web, and a vial. The web is coupled to the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface is spaced apart from and is parallel to the second planar surface. The vial has a long axis and contains a liquid and a gas bubble and is coupled to the web such that the long axis is substantially parallel to the first planar surface. A first perimeter is formed as part of the web, shaped substantially the same as a portion of the first electrical device, and sized to engage the portion of the first electrical device such that the vial is operable to indicate the orientation of the first electrical device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110167642 | PLIERS HAVING WIRE STRIPPERS - A hand tool includes a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly includes a first handle portion, a first jaw portion, a first pivot portion disposed between first handle portion and the first jaw portion, and a first rail disposed on one of the first pivot portion and the first handle portion. The second jaw assembly includes a second handle portion, a second jaw portion, a second pivot portion disposed between the second handle portion and the second jaw portion, and a second rail disposed on one of the second pivot portion and the second handle portion. The second rail is shorter than the first rail. A lock button is slidingly coupled to the first rail and selectively slidingly coupled to the second rail. A resilient member disposed between the lock button and the first rail to inhibit sliding movement of the lock button. | 07-14-2011 |
20110291617 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INCLUDING A BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY - An electrical assembly selectively receives power from an external power supply. The electrical assembly includes a base that at least partially defines a tool port and a battery port and an electrical tool selectively coupled to the tool port. A rechargeable battery pack is selectively coupled to the battery port and a circuit is supported by the base and is operable to direct power to the tool port and the battery port such that the external power provides power to the electrical tool to operate the electrical tool and to recharge the rechargeable battery pack. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296963 | PLIERS INCLUDING REMOVABLE JAWS - A pliers that includes a jaw member removably coupled to a head of the pliers. The jaw member includes a grip surface and a flange including an aperture. The pliers further includes a fastener that extends into the aperture of the flange and an aperture of a longitudinal side of the head to removably couple the jaw member to the head. The jaw member is slidable along the jaw surface of the head from the first longitudinal side toward the second longitudinal side to uncouple the jaw member from the head when the fastener is uncoupled from at least one of the jaw member and the head. | 12-08-2011 |
20120000019 | PLIERS - A pliers that includes a first member and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The pliers includes a head, a handle, a first end defining a nose of the head portion, and a second end, opposite the first end, defined by the handle of the pliers. Ridges are disposed on the first and the second members adjacent the nose and together define a grip of the pliers. Sharp edges of the first and second members are adjacent the ridges and between the ridges and the second end of the pliers and together define a cutter of the pliers. An aperture extends through the first member adjacent a pivot and between the pivot and the second end of the pliers, and the threaded aperture and the second member define a threaded fastener cutter of the pliers. | 01-05-2012 |
20130152414 | LEVEL - A level for indicating the orientation of a surface includes a first planar surface, a second planar surface, and a web coupled to the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface is spaced apart from and is parallel to the second planar surface. A vial defines a long axis and contains a liquid and a gas bubble. The vial is coupled to the web such that the long axis is substantially parallel to the first planar surface. A tube deburring portion is coupled to the web and includes a male conical portion arranged to deburr an inner edge of a tube and a female conical portion arranged to deburr an outer edge of the tube. | 06-20-2013 |
20130188058 | THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual camera, a thermal detector, a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual camera and an output from the thermal detector are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display. | 07-25-2013 |
20130213191 | FASTENER DRIVER HAND TOOL - A hand tool is configured to rotate a fastener about a rod. The hand tool includes a drive member configured to receive the fastener. The drive member includes a retainer configured to hold the fastener within the drive member against the force of gravity in any orientation of the hand tool. The hand tool also includes an opening extending through the drive member, a first handle extending radially outward from the drive member, and a second handle extending radially outward from the drive member. The first handle and the second handle are balanced to facilitate rotation of the hand tool. | 08-22-2013 |
20130291692 | PLIERS INCLUDING REMOVABLE JAWS - A pliers that includes a jaw member removably coupled to a head of the pliers. The jaw member includes a grip surface and a flange including an aperture. The pliers further includes a fastener that extends into the aperture of the flange and an aperture of a longitudinal side of the head to removably couple the jaw member to the head. The jaw member is slidable along the jaw surface of the head from the first longitudinal side toward the second longitudinal side to uncouple the jaw member from the head when the fastener is uncoupled from at least one of the jaw member and the head. | 11-07-2013 |
20140036068 | THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display. | 02-06-2014 |
20140060264 | PLIERS HAVING A SLIDING LOCK BUTTON - A hand tool, pliers and a lock button assembly for a hand tool. The hand tool includes a first jaw assembly including a first rail, a second jaw assembly including a second rail shorter than the first rail, a pivot member coupling the jaw assemblies for pivoting movement between an open position and a closed position. The lock button assembly includes a first lock button member defining a second rail groove operable to selectively receive the second rail; and a second lock button member separate from and connectable to the first lock button member, the lock button members, when connected, cooperating to define a first rail groove receiving the first rail. The lock button assembly is operable between a locked position, engaging the first and second rails to releasably hold the jaw assemblies in the closed position, and an unlocked position, in which the second rail is disengaged. | 03-06-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130025147 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a peripheral wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall. A cavity is defined within the housing assembly, and the first side wall defines at least one aperture open to the cavity during use of the tape measure. The peripheral wall defines a tape port. A spool is rotatably supported in the cavity about an axis and includes at least a portion of a measuring tape. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. The spool includes a retraction mechanism with an elongated coiled spring. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025148 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly defining a cavity and a tape port from which to extend and retract a measuring tape. The measuring tape forms a spool rotatably coupled about an axis. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. A U-shaped guard member extends from the housing assembly adjacent the tape port. The guard member is configured to engage the hook member when the measuring tape is retracted into the housing assembly. | 01-31-2013 |
20130047455 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly defining a cavity and a tape port. A measuring tape is selectively extendable and retractable from the tape port. The measuring tape includes a spool portion disposed within the cavity and an end portion. A top surface extends from the end portion to the spool portion, and a bottom surface extends from the end portion to the spool portion opposite the top surface. A hook member is fixedly coupled to a end portion of the measuring tape. A first measurement scale is defined on the top surface and includes indicia having a first orientation relative to a longitudinal tape axis. The bottom surface includes a second measurement scale with indicia having a second orientation relative to the longitudinal tape axis. The second orientation is substantially opposite the first orientation. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055507 | SCREWDRIVER INCLUDING A CONDUIT REAMER - A screwdriver includes a handle, a screwdriver head coupled to the handle, and a conduit reamer coupled to the handle. The conduit reamer includes a first cylindrical portion having a first sidewall with a first diameter, and a second cylindrical portion positioned partially within and extending out of the first cylindrical portion. The second cylindrical portion has a second sidewall with a second diameter. The second diameter is smaller than the first diameter such that a gap is formed between the first and second sidewalls. The conduit reamer also includes a blade having a reaming edge positioned in the gap between the first and second sidewalls. | 03-07-2013 |
20130091717 | LEVEL - A level for indicating the orientation of a surface includes a first planar surface, a second planar surface, a web coupled to the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface is spaced apart from and is parallel to the second planar surface, and a vial having a long axis and containing a liquid and a gas bubble. The level also includes a first magnet coupled to the first planar surface, a second magnet coupled to the first planar surface and spaced apart from the first magnet by a first distance, and a third magnet coupled to the first planar surface and spaced apart from the second magnet by a second distance that is different than the first distance. The first, second, and third magnets are positioned along the first planar surface successively without any additional magnets positioned therebetween. | 04-18-2013 |
20130185949 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing assembly having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a peripheral wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall. The housing assembly defines a cavity, and the peripheral wall defines a bottom surface and a tape port. A measuring tape is rotatably supported by the housing. At least a portion of the measuring tape forms a spool disposed within the cavity. The measuring tape extends and retracts from the cavity through the tape port. A hook member is fixedly coupled to an end portion of the measuring tape. A first lamp is coupled to the housing assembly and is oriented to illuminate a portion of the measuring tape. | 07-25-2013 |
20130235521 | TABLET CASE - A computer case for protecting a computer. The computer case comprising a front housing and a rear housing. The front housing including a first aperture operable to allow a user to operate the computer. The rear housing pivotally coupled to the front housing, the rear housing including a latch for securing the computer between the front housing and the rear housing, a battery receptacle for receiving a battery, an electrical interface for electrical communication with the computer, an electrical input, and a controller. Wherein the controller is operable to receive power from the battery, provide power to the computer via the electrical interface, receive an electrical signal from the electrical input, and output the electrical signal to the computer via the electrical interface. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239755 | NUTDRIVER - A nutdriver that includes a socket configured to receive and engage a hex nut to rotate the hex nut relative to a threaded rod. The socket includes a socket opening. The nutdriver further includes a shank including a first end, a second end, and a shank aperture that extends through the first end and the second end of the shank. The nutdriver further includes a handle including a front end, a back end, and a handle aperture that extends through the front end and the back end of the handle, and the second end of the shank is coupled to the handle for co-rotation. The socket opening, the shank aperture, and the handle aperture are aligned and in communication to allow the threaded rod to extend through the socket opening, the shank aperture, the handle aperture, and beyond the back end of the handle while the socket rotates the hex nut. | 09-19-2013 |
20130258649 | PORTABLE LIGHT, SUCH AS A STICK LIGHT - A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 10-03-2013 |
20130269196 | LEVEL - A level includes a first planar surface having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge and a second planar surface having a third longitudinal edge and a fourth longitudinal edge. The first longitudinal edge and the third longitudinal edge define a first side plane and the second longitudinal edge and the fourth longitudinal edge define a second side plane. A vial has a long axis and contains a liquid and a gas bubble. A web is coupled to the first and second planar surfaces such that the first and second planar surfaces are spaced apart from and parallel to each other. The web includes a first side surface on the first plane and a second side surface. A first recess pattern is arranged to engage a first electrical component and a second recess pattern is arranged to engage a second electrical component. | 10-17-2013 |
20130330115 | MARKING PEN - A marking pen including a body including a pen and a cap. The cap includes a clip including a first leg that extends from the cap body and away from the cap body in a first direction that is along a transverse axis of the cap body, a second leg that extends from the first leg and away from the first leg in a second direction to create a gap between the second leg and the cap body, and a third leg that extends from the second leg in a third direction along a longitudinal axis of the cap body and the third leg also extends toward the cap body along the transverse axis of the cap body. The clip is configured to attach the cap to an article of clothing in the gap between the second leg and the cap body. | 12-12-2013 |
20140119575 | WORKSITE AUDIO DEVICE WITH WIRELESS INTERFACE - Systems and methods including a wireless device in communication with, controlling, and providing streaming media to a worksite audio device. The worksite audio device, such as a radio, includes a rugged structure enabling its use on construction sites. The worksite audio device is powerable via a power tool battery pack or AC source, and includes a charger circuit to charge an inserted power tool battery using power from the AC source. The worksite audio device is in communication with an external wireless device, such as a smart phone. The worksite audio device outputs to the smart phone battery status information, such as temperature and state of charge, as well as other information about the audio device. The smart phone displays the status information received from the audio device. Additionally, a user may control the audio device via a graphical user interface of the smart phone. | 05-01-2014 |
20140166516 | TOOL STORAGE DEVICES - A tool storage device and a tool box. The device may include flexible walls cooperating to define a storage area, and a rigid frame supported in the storage area and including a central portion extending in a direction from a bottom wall toward a top wall, one base portion extending from one side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward one side wall, and another base portion extending from an opposite side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward an opposite side wall. The tool box may include a body defining a storage compartment; a lid defining a groove in its outer surface to support an elongated work piece; and a handle engageable with a work piece supported in the groove. The lid may be attachable to the top of the body in a closed position and to the bottom in a stowed position. | 06-19-2014 |
20140231486 | STAPLER - A stapler may generally include a main body having a front side and a bottom side extending from the front side, a staple discharge opening being defined on the bottom side proximate the front side; and a staple puller projecting from the front side. | 08-21-2014 |
20140240125 | WIRELESS TRACKING OF POWER TOOLS AND RELATED DEVICES - A power distribution box includes a power input configured to receive power from an external power source, an alternating current (AC) output electrically coupled to the power input, a power-line adapter and a gateway device. The power-line adapter is coupled to the power input and configured to receive power via the power input and communicate with an external network. The gateway device is coupled to the power-line adapter and is configured to communicate with the external network. The gateway device includes a wireless network module configured to communicate with at least one power tool device in a wireless network, and a translation controller configured to enable communications between the wireless network module and the external network through the power-line adapter. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240902 | WORKSITE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX - A power distribution box apparatus and method for implementing a priority disconnect scheme and a network communication bridge at a worksite, where the power distribution box distributes temporary power. The power distribution box includes a housing portion and a base portion elevating the housing portion off of the ground or another surface. The power distribution box includes a communication module having a network connecting module operable to connect to an external communication network (e.g., the Internet), and a wireless network module operable to wirelessly communicate with an external device (e.g., a smart phone) to, thereby, connect the external device to the external communication network. The power distribution box may also include a priority disconnect module to selectively disconnect AC output receptacles in response to over-current situations based on a priority level associated with each receptacle. | 08-28-2014 |
20140352165 | TAPE MEASURE - A tape measure includes a housing arranged to substantially enclose an internal cavity, the housing defining a tape port, and a tape positioned partially within the housing, the tape including an end portion that extends through the tape port and out of the housing. A hook is coupled to the end portion and a finger guard assembly is coupled to the housing and spaced apart from the tape port. The end portion extends through an aperture in the finger guard assembly and is movable between a retracted position in which the hook abuts the finger guard assembly and an extended position in which the hook is spaced apart from the finger guard assembly. | 12-04-2014 |
20150047216 | Tape Measure - A tape measure for measuring a workpiece includes a housing, a coilable measuring tape at least partially disposed within the housing and having a first end extendable out of the housing, and an end hook member including an attachment portion and a hook portion. The attachment portion is arranged to engage a first surface of the first end of the tape to attach the end hook member to the tape. The hook portion extends in a direction substantially normal to the attachment portion and includes a first face and a second face arranged to engage the workpiece. The second face faces outward from the end of the tape. A magnet housing is coupled to the end hook member, a first magnet is disposed within the magnet housing and arranged to magnetically engage the workpiece when the workpiece is positioned adjacent the second face, and a second magnet is disposed within the magnet housing and is arranged to magnetically engage the workpiece when the workpiece is positioned adjacent the first face. | 02-19-2015 |
20150085477 | PORTABLE LIGHT, SUCH AS A STICK LIGHT - A portable light includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end, and an opening formed in a side of the elongated housing between the first and second ends. The portable light also includes a light source positioned within the opening of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned within the opening of the elongated housing and electrically coupled to the light source. The actuator is operable to control operation of the light source. The portable light further includes a faceplate removably coupled to the elongated housing over the opening. The faceplate includes a lens that covers the light source and a movable member that covers the actuator. | 03-26-2015 |