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20110028998 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SUTURE PASSER - A bi-directional suture passing instrument configured to approach soft tissues perpendicularly, enables safer and more efficient surgical repairs and minimally invasive techniques to be employed, useful in areas such as annulus repair, meniscal repair, shoulder arthroscopy, hernia repair, laproscopic repair, and wound closure. | 02-03-2011 |
20110092992 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICAL FASTENING - A surgical fastener system includes a plurality of fasteners having a throughbore with an internally threaded portion. The fasteners may engage with a threaded mandrel that passes through the throughbore of the fasteners. A rotator may rotate the fasteners relative to the mandrel to move at least one of the fasteners along the mandrel, e.g., along the mandrel's longitudinal axis. A distal end of the mandrel may be inserted into a material, such as a tissue, prosthetic or other, and a fastener may be deployed from the distal end of the mandrel while the distal end is positioned in the material. The throughbore of the fasteners may include a threaded portion and an unthreaded portion, may include an angled face or other feature to aid in fastener deployment and/or have curved depressions in the head portion. | 04-21-2011 |
20130066262 | MULTI-DOSE DELIVERY SYSTEM - According to some embodiments, an apparatus may deliver a medication that comprises a multi-dose syringe, a multi-dose medication storage unit coupled to the multi-dose syringe, and a trigger mechanism. The multi-dose medication storage is to comprise a plurality of pre-loaded doses of a medication where the medication is in powder form. Moreover, the trigger mechanism is to facilitate delivery of one or more of the plurality of doses of the medication from the multi-dose medication storage unit. | 03-14-2013 |
20130172682 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - A tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a grasper and an anchor, the grasper extended axially from the cannula, the grasper having legs for gripping tissue and a locking ring for locking the legs, and an anchor having sharpened legs, the grasper being secured and adjusted relative to the anchor by a length of suture. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor, a wire form and a grasper, the wire form a coiled spring which expands radially, and a grasper for pulling tissue through the form. A further retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor and a grasper, the grasper a loop of suture configured to grasp and tighten around tissue. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a first and second graspers, the graspers defined by C-shaped clips. | 07-04-2013 |
20130253275 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - An intracorporeal surgical tissue retractor is provided having an anchor selectively deployable in a first tissue not to be retracted and a grasper selectively deployable on a second tissue to be retracted. A longitudinally selectively movable support is threadable through the anchor and attached at a substantially distal end of the movable support to the grasper. A deployment user interface is couplable to the movable support and has a proximal end manipulable by a user extracorporeally and a distal end releasably attachable to both the anchor and the grasper, adapted to intracorporeally deploy the anchor into the first tissue and the grasper onto the second tissue. The user interface includes a first actuator having an anchor positioning tool enabling selective deployment of the anchor in the first tissue, and a second actuator enabling selective opening and closing of the jaws of the grasper. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253540 | AUTOMATIC SURGICAL LIGATION CLIP APPLIER - An applier for ligation clip is provided. The applier includes: an outer tube having mounting bosses; a pair of jaws pivotally connected to the mounting bosses, the jaws having actuating projections; a feed tube located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the feed tube having actuating slots in which the actuating projections are located; a clip lock arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube; and a clip advance arm located in the outer tube and configured to move axially within the outer tube, the clip advance arm having flexible pinchers at one end of the clip advance arm. A method of applying a ligation clip is also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261642 | MANUAL SURGICAL LIGATION CLIP APPLIER - A ligation clip applier is provided. The clip applier includes: a pair of jaws; a distal clevis tube to which the jaws are pivotally mounted; a proximal clevis tube located behind the distal clevis tube, wherein the distal clevis tube and the proximal clevis tubes move axially with respect to each other; a clip lock actuator fixed to one of the proximal and distal clevis tubes; and a distal pushrod extending through the distal and proximal clevis tubes and forming a camming connection with the jaws configured to close and move the jaws toward a proximal direction toward the clip lock actuator when the distal pushrod is moved in the proximal direction. A method for applying a clip on a vessel is disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140180014 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - An intracorporeal surgical tissue retractor is provided having an anchor selectively deployable in a first tissue not to be retracted and a grasper selectively deployable on a second tissue to be retracted. A longitudinally selectively movable support is threadable through the anchor and attached at a substantially distal end of the movable support to the grasper. A deployment user interface is couplable to the movable support and has a proximal end manipulable by a user extracorporeally and a distal end releasably attachable to both the anchor and the grasper, adapted to intracorporeally deploy the anchor into the first tissue and the grasper onto the second tissue. The user interface includes a first actuator having an anchor positioning tool enabling selective deployment of the anchor in the first tissue, and a second actuator enabling selective opening and closing of the jaws of the grasper. | 06-26-2014 |
20150025322 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - An intracorporeal surgical tissue retractor is provided having an anchor selectively deployable in a first tissue not to be retracted and a grasper selectively deployable on a second tissue to be retracted. A longitudinally selectively movable support is threadable through the anchor and attached at a substantially distal end of the movable support to the grasper. A deployment user interface is couplable to the movable support and has a proximal end manipulable by a user extracorporeally and a distal end releasably attachable to both the anchor and the grasper, adapted to intracorporeally deploy the anchor into the first tissue and the grasper onto the second tissue. The user interface includes a first actuator having an anchor positioning tool enabling selective deployment of the anchor in the first tissue, and a second actuator enabling selective opening and closing of the jaws of the grasper. | 01-22-2015 |
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20110237890 | MODULAR AND COOPERATIVE MEDICAL DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices. | 09-29-2011 |
20120179168 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND PROCEDURES - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms. | 07-12-2012 |
20130178867 | Robotic Surgical Devices, Systems, and Related Methods - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures. | 07-11-2013 |
20140257335 | Multifunctional Operational Component for Robotic Devices - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices. | 09-11-2014 |
20140350574 | Methods, Systems, and Devices for Surgical Access and Procedures - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms. | 11-27-2014 |
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20080221591 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL VISUALIZATION AND DEVICE MANIPULATION - A surgical device includes a console having a visual display and a manipulator arm, a robotic device having a camera and a connection component. The robotic device is configured to be positioned completely within a body cavity. The camera is configured to transmit visual images to the visual display. The connection component operably couples the console and the robotic device. The manipulator arm is positioned relative to the visual display so as to appear to be penetrating the visual display. | 09-11-2008 |
20090048612 | MODULAR AND COOPERATIVE MEDICAL DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices. | 02-19-2009 |
20090054909 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ACTUATION IN ROBOTIC DEVICES - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms. | 02-26-2009 |
20090171373 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL OPERATIONAL COMPONENT FOR ROBOTIC DEVICES - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices. | 07-02-2009 |
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20110140491 | BASE RETAINING SYSTEM WITH A BELT TENSION INDICATOR - An infant safety seat with an adjustable accommodating space includes a multi-layer cushioning insert which is detachably insertable into an infant safety seat for accommodating an infant in different stages of growth with different sizes. The multi-layer cushioning insert comprises a first cushioning part and a second cushioning part both may detachably to overlap each other and connect into the accommodating space to provide the necessary support for keeping an infant in proper postural position. The first cushioning part includes a U-shaped head cushion part, U-shaped body cushion part and U-shaped leg cushion part for restricting the side moving of the infant. Further, for accommodating a smaller infant, the second cushioning part can be detachably overlapped onto the first cushioning part for further reducing the side moving space and upright moving space of the baby in the infant safety seat. | 06-16-2011 |
20110169309 | INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR A BASE OF SAFETY SEAT - An inclination adjustment mechanism for a base of safety seat includes a base, a heelpiece and a spring-loaded press button. The base has one end formed with a plurality of positioning indents, and a upper surface for supporting a safety seat. The heelpiece is pivoted to the base and formed with a protruded portion for selectively engaging with one of the positioning indents thereby to keep the base in a selected inclination position. The spring-loaded press button is operatively connected to one end of the heelpiece for releasing the protruded portion from the positioning indents, so as to change the selected inclination position of the base by pressing the spring-loaded press button and moving one end of the base relative to the heelpiece. | 07-14-2011 |
20110170948 | QUICK RELEASE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SECURING AN INFANT CARRIER TO A BASE - A quick release locking mechanism for securing an infant carrier to a base, includes at least a transversal bar, a spring-loaded locking element, a manipulating element and a linking element. The infant carrier is formed with a downward holding slot on the underside thereof, and the base is formed with a upper surface for supporting the infant carrier thereon. The transversal bar is fixed on the base in a position relative to the downward holding slot. The spring-loaded locking element is pivoted on the infant carrier for closing the downward holding slot and retaining the transversal bar within the downward holding slot automatically while the infant carrier is resting on the base. The linking element is connected between the spring-loaded locking element and the manipulating element, and the manipulating element is operatively mounted on the infant carrier for driving the spring-loaded locking element in a remote position. | 07-14-2011 |
20110233903 | EASY LOCK AND RELEASE MECHANISM FOR A SAFETY SEAT RETAINING ON A STROLLER FRAME AND A BASE - An easy lock and release mechanism for a safety seat retaining on a stroller frame and a base, comprising a base, a stroller frame, a safety seat, and a release mechanism. The base has two transversal bars for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The stroller frame has two sides, two spring-loaded latches and a front confinement. The front confinement is stretched between the two sides of the stroller frame. The spring-loaded latch is projectively and retractively mounted at the front confinement for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The safety seat has a front end, a rear end, two anchoring slots, two latching elements and two positioning protrusions, the two positioning protrusions protruded downwardly for resting within the positioning indent and each formed with an orifice for engaging with the spring-loaded latch thereby retaining the safety seat on the stroller frame. The two anchoring slots is capable of anchoring on the two transversal bars and locked by the two latching elements. The release mechanism has a release actuator, two pushing elements and two flexible lengths; wherein the pushing element is driven by the release actuator for pushing the spring-loaded latch away from the orifice thereby releasing the safety seat from the stroller frame. The two flexible lengths each having one end connected with the release actuator and another end for connected with the two latching elements for unlocking the two transversal bars from the two anchoring slots. | 09-29-2011 |
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20100071876 | COLD PLATE APPARATUS WITH A CONTROLLED HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTIC BETWEEN A METALLURGICALLY BONDED TUBE AND HEAT SINK FOR FACILITATING COOLING OF AN ELECTRONICS COMPONENT - A cold plate apparatus is provided which includes a tube formed of a first metal, a casted heat sink member formed of a second metal surrounding a heat transfer region of the tube, and an alloy layer disposed between the tube and the heat sink member. The tube has its first and second ends, with the heat transfer region being disposed between its ends. The first and second ends of the tube extend from the heat sink member, and a metallurgical bond exists between the tube and heat sink member in the heat transfer region of the tube. The alloy layer formed during casting of the heat sink member by the first metal and second metal reacting peritectically, and with the thickness of the alloy layer minimized during casting of the heat sink member to enhance the heat transfer characteristic of the metallurgical bond. | 03-25-2010 |
20120123607 | FREE COOLING SOLUTION FOR A CONTAINERIZED DATA CENTER - A heat exchanger system having an IT container having an inner chamber containing the media from which heat is to be pulled, and further having an outer surface to which is attached corrugated columns of thermally conducting material, cooling water pipes through the corrugated columns supplied with cooling water, at least the outer surface of the container and the corrugated columns is composed of metal and the outer surface of the container is separated from the inner surface by insulator material. It also contains a temperature monitor and controller for controlling the cooling system based upon the environment temperature to save energy. | 05-17-2012 |
20120180055 | OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE IN A DATA CENTER BY WORKLOAD SCHEDULING AND MANAGEMENT - Techniques are described for scheduling received tasks in a data center in a manner that accounts for operating costs of the data center. Embodiments of the invention generally include comparing cost-saving methods of scheduling a task to the operating parameters of completing a task—e.g., a maximum amount of time allotted to complete a task. If the task can be scheduled to reduce operating costs (e.g., rescheduled to a time when power is cheaper) and still be performed within the operating parameters, then that cost-saving method is used to create a workload plan to implement the task. In another embodiment, several cost-saving methods are compared to determine the most profitable. | 07-12-2012 |
20120290135 | UNIFIED AND FLEXIBLE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DATA CENTER COOLING MECHANISMS - Techniques are described for controlling the climate in a data center. Using the input of an administrator, multiple desired attributes of a data center (e.g., temperature, energy consumption, costs, or system performance) may be balanced using a utility function that maximizes the utility of the computing systems in the data center according to the administrator's preferences. Additionally, a cooling model is generated that represents the affect of a control parameter (e.g., the fan speed of a CRAC) on the desire attributes of the data center. The cooling model may then be substituted into the utility function to replace the desired attributes. Using this new utility function, the control parameters may be varied such that the maximum utility is achieved. | 11-15-2012 |
20130085611 | UNIFIED AND FLEXIBLE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DATA CENTER COOLING MECHANISMS - Techniques are described for controlling the climate in a data center. Using the input of an administrator, multiple desired attributes of a data center (e.g., temperature, energy consumption, costs, or system performance) may be balanced using a utility function that maximizes the utility of the computing systems in the data center according to the administrator's preferences. Additionally, a cooling model is generated that represents the affect of a control parameter (e.g., the fan speed of a CRAC) on the desire attributes of the data center. The cooling model may then be substituted into the utility function to replace the desired attributes. Using this new utility function, the control parameters may be varied such that the maximum utility is achieved. | 04-04-2013 |
20130104136 | OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE IN A DATA CENTER BY WORKLOAD SCHEDULING AND MANAGEMENT - Techniques are described for scheduling received tasks in a data center in a manner that accounts for operating costs of the data center. Embodiments of the invention generally include comparing cost-saving methods of scheduling a task to the operating parameters of completing a task—e.g., a maximum amount of time allotted to complete a task. If the task can be scheduled to reduce operating costs (e.g., rescheduled to a time when power is cheaper) and still be performed within the operating parameters, then that cost-saving method is used to create a workload plan to implement the task. In another embodiment, several cost-saving methods are compared to determine the most profitable. | 04-25-2013 |
20130124003 | Optimizing Free Cooling Of Data Centers Through Weather-Based Intelligent Control - Optimizing free cooling of data centers through weather-based intelligent control, including: receiving predictive weather information for the data center's location, wherein the predictive weather information includes information describing expected future weather conditions at the data center's location; receiving a predetermined target inlet air flow temperature for computing components in the data center; receiving excursion information describing acceptable temporary operating conditions during which the predetermined target inlet air flow temperature for computing components in the data center is higher than the sustainable inlet air flow temperature for computing components in the data center; and determining a free air cooling schedule in dependence upon the predictive weather information and the excursion information, the free air cooling schedule specifying periods of time during which cooling is provided with free air. | 05-16-2013 |
20130159039 | DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MAINTENANCE - A change management system issues work tickets that list particular procedures for performing an action, for example, in a data center. If these procedures are not followed precisely, then an outage may occur. Advantageously, the change management system may be communicatively coupled to an infrastructure management system for verifying that the procedures were performed properly. For any work ticket that involves support devices (e.g., power supplies or cooling mechanisms) that are monitored by the infrastructure management system, the change management system may send a request to the infrastructure management system to verify that these support devices are in the correct mode or state. If not, the change management system may refuse to close the ticket and instruct a technician to change the support device to the proper condition. This may prevent outages that occur from a technician failing to follow the procedures detailed by the change management system. | 06-20-2013 |
20140053588 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY DATA CENTER COOLING - Embodiments of the invention provide high-efficiency cooling in a data center in response to a cooling and/or humidity demand using a system having multiple cooling loops to allow for a higher chilled liquid temperature of a first chilled liquid loop, while maintaining data center room temperature and humidity control. Specifically, the system includes a plurality of integrated cooling systems each comprising one or more specifically sized chillers and a liquid loop to address the cooling demand. A free cooling heat exchanger is coupled to the first liquid loop for use when a wet-bulb temperature surrounding the data center is at or below a free cooling set point of the first chilled liquid loop. The system isolates humidity control components to a second chilled liquid loop, and enables greater control of the first chilled liquid loop of the data center to meet specific IT loads. | 02-27-2014 |
20140293527 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DISPLAY CONSOLE FOR AN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CABINET - An apparatus for a multi-directional display comprising, a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of retracting out of a plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display mechanically coupled to a first hinge. A first mount mechanically coupled to the first hinge, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable from the plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298490 | ACCESS REQUEST AUTHORIZATION - In a method for controlling physical access to a computing device a first access request to a room containing the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the first access request is valid based on the room and the date and time of the first access request and unlocks a door to the room to permit entry to the room. Subsequently, a second access request to a cabinet that is located in the room and contains the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the second access request is valid based on the cabinet and the date and time of the second access request and unlocks the cabinet to permit access to the computing device. | 10-02-2014 |
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20090132039 | LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS - Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants. | 05-21-2009 |
20090137745 | LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS - Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants. | 05-28-2009 |
20090248150 | HYDROGEL INTRAOCULAR LENS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - The present invention is directed ophthalmic device materials and, more particularly to an intraocular lens (IOL) formed of a hydrogel material. The hydrogel material includes an acrylate polymer and a radiation resistant compound. The material typically has a relatively high refractive index and/or exhibits a desired degree of radiation protection. | 10-01-2009 |
20090281209 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX OPHTHALMIC DEVICE MATERIALS - High refractive index copolymers suitable for use in ophthalmic devices are disclosed. The copolymers comprise a single aryl hydrophobic monomer as a device forming monomer. In addition, the copolymers comprise a non-polymerizable block copolymer surfactant. The copolymers have a reduced tendency to form glistenings when stored in water at physiological temperatures. | 11-12-2009 |
20130030079 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX OPHTHALMIC DEVICE MATERIALS WITH REDUCED TACK - High refractive index copolymers with reduced tack are disclosed. The copolymers, which are particularly suitable for use as ophthalmic device materials, comprise a benzhydryl methacrylate or benzydryl methacrylate derivative monomer. | 01-31-2013 |
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20100024655 | Range Hood with Liquid Filter - A range hood for a kitchen range or other similar appliance is disclosed. The range hood is adapted to be coupled to a blower to draw the contaminated effluent stream from the range into the hood. The effluent stream is drawn through a substantially horizontal perforated liquid support or impingement tray that is filled with a working liquid, and is then passed through a high-efficiency mist eliminator. The range hood offers a substantially straight airflow path from a point just inside the inlet to the outlet. The range hood also has a low profile, and offers direct access to its interior components for easy inspection and cleaning. | 02-04-2010 |
20110271834 | Range Hood with Liquid Filter - A range hood for a kitchen range or other similar appliance is disclosed. The range hood is adapted to be coupled to a blower to draw the contaminated effluent stream from the range into the hood. The effluent stream is drawn through a substantially horizontal perforated liquid support or impingement tray that is filled with a working liquid, and is then passed through a high-efficiency mist eliminator. The range hood offers a substantially straight airflow path from a point just inside the inlet to the outlet. The range hood also has a low profile, and offers direct access to its interior components for easy inspection and cleaning. | 11-10-2011 |
20110290043 | Sand and Dust Environmental Testing System - An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system. | 12-01-2011 |
20140338470 | Sand and Dust Environmental Testing System - An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system. | 11-20-2014 |
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20100024655 | Range Hood with Liquid Filter - A range hood for a kitchen range or other similar appliance is disclosed. The range hood is adapted to be coupled to a blower to draw the contaminated effluent stream from the range into the hood. The effluent stream is drawn through a substantially horizontal perforated liquid support or impingement tray that is filled with a working liquid, and is then passed through a high-efficiency mist eliminator. The range hood offers a substantially straight airflow path from a point just inside the inlet to the outlet. The range hood also has a low profile, and offers direct access to its interior components for easy inspection and cleaning. | 02-04-2010 |
20110271834 | Range Hood with Liquid Filter - A range hood for a kitchen range or other similar appliance is disclosed. The range hood is adapted to be coupled to a blower to draw the contaminated effluent stream from the range into the hood. The effluent stream is drawn through a substantially horizontal perforated liquid support or impingement tray that is filled with a working liquid, and is then passed through a high-efficiency mist eliminator. The range hood offers a substantially straight airflow path from a point just inside the inlet to the outlet. The range hood also has a low profile, and offers direct access to its interior components for easy inspection and cleaning. | 11-10-2011 |
20110290043 | Sand and Dust Environmental Testing System - An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system. | 12-01-2011 |
20120090284 | Vacuum Loader - A vacuum loader system is disclosed. In the vacuum loader system, the air inlet comprises a load-bearing member of a support structure that supports the system. The vacuum loader system also includes a filter chamber with co-located primary and secondary or safety filter elements. A safety filter element is at the center of the filter chamber, surrounded by primary filter elements. After the air flows through the primary and safety filter elements, it is directed downwardly, out of the filter chamber and back toward the blower, beyond which it is ultimately expelled through a silenced outlet. In some embodiments, the conduit that carries air from the filter chamber toward the blower may also be a member of the support structure. | 04-19-2012 |
20140338470 | Sand and Dust Environmental Testing System - An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system. | 11-20-2014 |
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20090109707 | Push button release for luminaires in a track lighting system - The invention provides an apparatus for engaging and disengaging a track lighting assembly with respect to a track in a track lighting system. The apparatus includes a track engaging apparatus that includes a housing. The housing includes a rotation inhibitor that has a protruding end that protrudes from the housing for engaging with the track and preventing the track engaging apparatus from rotating with respect to the track. The rotation inhibitor further includes a receiving member for translating a force in a first direction into motion of the rotation inhibitor in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The apparatus further includes an actuator for applying the force in the first direction to the receiving member. | 04-30-2009 |
20100103701 | PUSH BUTTON RELEASE FOR LUMINAIRES IN A TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM - The invention provides an apparatus for engaging and disengaging a track lighting assembly with respect to a track in a track lighting system. The apparatus includes a track engaging apparatus that includes a housing. The housing includes a rotation inhibitor that has a protruding end that protrudes from the housing for engaging with the track and preventing the track engaging apparatus from rotating with respect to the track. The rotation inhibitor further includes a receiving member for translating a force in a first direction into motion of the rotation inhibitor in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The apparatus further includes an actuator for applying the force in the first direction to the receiving member. | 04-29-2010 |
20110310600 | Expandable LED Board Architecture - A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture. | 12-22-2011 |
20120287644 | Reflectors and Reflector Attachments for Use with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources - A reflector is rotatably coupled to a light emitting diode (LED) module assembly. The reflector includes multiple alignment features that correspond with multiple notches provided in a reflector attachment coupled to a LED light source. The reflector can be made of a non-conductive substrate material, such as glass, and can have a non-conductive, reflective coating deposited on the inner surface of the reflector to allow the reflector to be more closely positioned to the LED light source. Reflector attachments can help to maintain precise reflector position during coupling with the LED light source. Media holders can be removably coupled to the light emitting portion of the reflector and provide for the quick mounting and placement of one or more optical media in the light path output by the reflector. | 11-15-2012 |
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20080319812 | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - A software application providing system and methods for using Web Services to connect an Analysis calculator, a Recommendations engine, Social Networking, and Knowledge Management technologies in a platform for operationalizing sustainability into Product Life Cycle Management (e.g., conception, design, manufacture, service, end-of-life disposition) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (including enterprise-wide activities of manufacturing, supply change management, financials, human resources, customer relationship management, and external stakeholder engagement). A Web Service Framework integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software technology with product design, manufacturing, and distribution process design tools. A logic layer can perform sustainability estimates within a Knowledge Management System. A Web Service Framework is utilized for constructing or entering LCA models, methodologies and source data. A social software-based participation environment is integrated with sustainable product design and LCA tools and processes. | 12-25-2008 |
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20090166140 | RETRACTABLE WHEEL SYSTEM FOR TOWABLE BAGGAGE - A towable baggage item is provided. The towable baggage item includes a body defining a storage compartment, the storage compartment configured to receive and carry objects. The towable baggage item also includes a retractable towing member coupled to the body. Furthermore, the towable baggage item also includes a retractable wheel assembly responsive to a position of the retractable towing member, wherein the retractable wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an actuator operatively coupled to each the wheel, wherein the actuator is movable along a first linear axis to extend and retract the wheel along a second linear axis different from the first linear axis. | 07-02-2009 |
20110195798 | Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts - Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: (a) a first cylindrical structure having a cylindrical interior chamber for receiving a golf club shaft, a first rotation-inhibiting structure, and a securing structure; (b) a second cylindrical structure having a borehole for receiving the first cylindrical structure, and a second rotation-inhibiting structure that engages the first rotation-inhibiting structure and (c) a securing system for releasably engaging the securing structure. The shaft may extend at an angle from the shaft connection assembly so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head by rotating the first cylindrical structure or exchanging the second cylindrical structure. | 08-11-2011 |
20120042963 | IN-WALL WATER SERVICE HOUSING - A retrofit or new installation kit or apparatus has a junction box, a supply pipe that attaches to a quick-connect fitting inside the junction box that attaches to a valve within the junction box. The valve within the junction box has a stub-out that connects to the quick-connect fitting. | 02-23-2012 |
20130341439 | METHOD FOR BLENDING FOOD OR BEVERAGES - A method for blending food or beverages, preferably using a blender that is compact enough for home use, rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The blender includes an upper housing, with a front housing door, that covers the moving blending machinery. The blender also includes a cupholder receiving area which allows the user to safely insert a frozen beverage cup inside a cupholder for blending. After the start button is pressed, a cupholder lip will be grasped by the clamping jaw of an elevator assembly to lift the cupholder up. As the cupholder is lifted upward, a cover will be pressed over the top opening of the inserted cup to prevent spillage during blending. The elevator assembly will then continue to lift the cupholder upward until the rotating cutter blades of a spindle assembly cut through successive layers of the frozen beverage. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341446 | COMPACT BLENDER FOR FROZEN BEVERAGES - A blender that is compact enough for home use, rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The blender includes an upper housing, with a front housing door; that covers the moving blending machinery. The blender also includes a cupholder receiving area which allows the user to safely insert a frozen beverage cup inside a cupholder for blending. After the start button is pressed, a cupholder lip will be grasped by the clamping jaw of an elevator assembly to lift the cupholder. As the cupholder is lifted upward, a cover will be pressed over the top opening of the inserted cup to prevent spillage during blending. The elevator assembly will then continue to lift the cupholder upward until the rotating cutter blades of a spindle assembly cut through successive layers of the frozen beverage. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344221 | BLENDER WITH ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY AND REMOVABLE SPINDLE - A blender for home or commercial use that is rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The blender includes an upper housing with a front housing door that covers the moving blending machinery. The blender also includes a cupholder receiving area which allows the user to safely insert a frozen food or beverage cup inside a cupholder for blending. After the start button is pressed, the cup and cupholder will be lifted together for blending in a balanced, linear motion by an elevator assembly. Dual lead screws or a dual belt drive are preferably used in the elevator assembly to achieve this balanced, linear motion. As the cupholder is lifted upward, a cover will be pressed over the top opening of the inserted cup to prevent spillage during blending. The elevator assembly continues to lift the cupholder upward until the rotating cutter blades of a spindle assembly cut through successive layers of the frozen food or beverage. To facilitate cleaning, the spindle assembly is preferably removable from the blender through use of a quick release coupling mechanism. | 12-26-2013 |
20140017777 | COMPOSTING CONTAINER - The invention is generally applicable to a composting container. More specifically, a compositing container is provided that includes a body defining a cavity for receiving material to be composted and an agitator mechanism for agitating or otherwise moving, stirring, shifting, disturbing, disrupting or displacing the material in the cavity. In various additional embodiments, a grating is situated in the cavity that divides the cavity into an upper portion and a lower portion. | 01-16-2014 |
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20110245215 | TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVE AGENTS - A formulation for transdermal or transmucosal administration of an active agent. The formulation includes an active agent and a delivery vehicle comprising a C | 10-06-2011 |
20110319376 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSDERMAL OR TRANSMUCOSAL APPLICATION OF TESTOSTERONE - Methods, formulations, and devices for providing transdermal or transmucosal delivery of testosterone to female subjects in need thereof. The formulations and methods treat symptoms of hormonal disorders including hypogonadism, female sexual desire disorder, female menopausal disorder, and adrenal insufficiency. | 12-29-2011 |
20120308648 | METHODS OF TREATING HOT FLASHES WITH FORMULATIONS FOR TRANSDERMAL OR TRANSMUCOSAL APPLICATION - The present invention relates generally to methods for treating hot flashes by administering formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of estrogen. The formulations of the invention are effective at treating hot flashes at surprisingly low daily doses, preferably the lowest effective dose of estrogen to treat hot flashes, e.g., about 0.45 to about 0.6 mg of estrogen per day. The amount of estrogen which is administered produces an estimated nominal daily estrogen dose in a subject undergoing treatment of from about 10 to about 15 micrograms, and a serum estradiol level of between about 25 pg/ml to about 50 pg/ml. The preferred formulations are substantially free of malodorous, and irritation causing long-chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters. | 12-06-2012 |
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20100108659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT TO A SURFACE - A heating apparatus is disclosed having a first region containing a heat source and a second region that is separate from and thermally coupled with the first region via an interface element. The heating apparatus also includes a convection deflector disposed within the interior of the first region to direct convective heat towards the interface element. The deflector can have a geometric shaped cross-section with a first side oriented towards the heat source and an opposing second side oriented away from the heat source. The first and second sides are adapted to reflect radiant and convective heat. | 05-06-2010 |
20100133254 | FOOD PRODUCT HEATING DEVICE - A compact portable heating device adapted to heat multiple food products simultaneously is provided. The heating device includes at least one heating element positioned opposite at least one other heating element to form a slot between heating surfaces of the elements for receiving food product. One heating element is mounted to move linearly along a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the heating surfaces. Preferably, a first set of movable heating elements are meshed with a second set of heating elements to form an alternating arrangement. One or more heat generators, e.g. steam generators, are positioned to provide heat while minimizing the size of the device. | 06-03-2010 |
20110111353 | BURNER AND IGNITION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A burner and ignition assembly, and method include a burner unit, an air intake, and a fuel supply supplying gas and including an air intake. The amount of air entering the air intake can be controlled by momentarily adjusting a choke that is movable relative to the air intake to cover a portion of an opening of the air intake to reduce an amount of air entering the air intake when a cold start condition exists. | 05-12-2011 |
20130167736 | FOOD PRODUCT HEATING DEVICE WITH FOOD HEATING SLOT BETWEEN HEATING ELEMENTS - A compact portable heating device adapted to heat multiple food products simultaneously is provided. The heating device includes at least one heating element positioned opposite at least one other heating element to form a slot between heating surfaces of the elements for receiving food product. One heating element is mounted to move linearly along a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the heating surfaces. Preferably, a first set of movable heating elements are meshed with a second set of heating elements to form an alternating arrangement. One or more heat generators, e.g. steam generators, are positioned to provide heat while minimizing the size of the device. | 07-04-2013 |
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20100052205 | Method of forming ceramic honeycomb substrates - Methods and apparatus for manufacturing strengthened ceramic honeycomb articles having thickened peripheral web segments by extruding, drying and firing honeycomb shapes formed by the extrusion of plasticized ceramic powder batches through honeycomb extrusion dies having peripheral slots incorporating outer widened slot portions of controlled depths, the controlled depths being selected to increase ceramic powder batch flow through the peripheral slots to a degree sufficient to form the thickened web segments but insufficient to cause geometric distortion of the thickened web segments. | 03-04-2010 |
20100301514 | Die Assembly And Method Of Extruding Cellular Ceramic Substrates With A Skin - An extrusion apparatus including a die and a mask are provided such that no slots feed directly into the longitudinal skin forming gap between the mask and the die. In a method of forming a die adapted to improve skin uniformity of extruded cellular ceramic substrates a slotted block of die material is provided including central slots adapted to form a cellular matrix of the substrate and peripheral slots located outwardly of the central slots designed to be covered by a skin former mask and adapted to extrude peripheral batch material. An arcuate skin former is cut corresponding to a target shrinkage so as to intersect the slotted block such that skin flow from tangent slots at 90 degree positions of the die is limited to the peripheral batch material. | 12-02-2010 |
20100301515 | Honeycomb Extrusion Die Apparatus And Methods - A die apparatus and methods of making a die body can provide a skin slot extending through a honeycomb network and an end portion of a plurality of pins, wherein the skin slot includes opposed sides that are each in fluid communication with the honeycomb network. In further embodiments, methods are provided for co-extruding a honeycomb body and an integral skin with a die body including a skin slot. | 12-02-2010 |
20130224431 | DIMENSIONAL CONTROL OF CERAMIC STRUCTURES VIA COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling and/or predicting the shrinkage and/or growth of a ceramic honeycomb structure between a green body state and a fired state by adjusting the hydrated alumina content of the batch composition. Also disclosed herein is substantially clay-free cordierite honeycombs produced in accordance with such methods. | 08-29-2013 |
20130285281 | Die Assembly And Method Of Extruding Cellular Ceramic Substrates With A Skin - An extrusion apparatus including a die and a mask are provided such that no slots feed directly into the longitudinal skin forming gap between the mask and the die. In a method of forming a die adapted to improve skin uniformity of extruded cellular ceramic substrates a slotted block of die material is provided including central slots adapted to form a cellular matrix of the substrate and peripheral slots located outwardly of the central slots designed to be covered by a skin former mask and adapted to extrude peripheral batch material. An arcuate skin former is cut corresponding to a target shrinkage so as to intersect the slotted block such that skin flow from tangent slots at 90 degree positions of the die is limited to the peripheral batch material. | 10-31-2013 |
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20090121144 | READERS THAT COOPERATE WITH SINGLE-USE INTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation. | 05-14-2009 |
20090250602 | SINGLE-USE EXTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR USE IN RADIATION THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive means onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be minimally obtrusive and operate without the use of externally extending power cords or lead wires. | 10-08-2009 |
20110121188 | SINGLE-USE INTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation. | 05-26-2011 |
20110161012 | READERS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS THAT COOPERATE WITH SINGLE-USE EXTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR USE IN RADIATION THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive means onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be minimally obtrusive and operate without the use of externally extending power cords or lead wires. | 06-30-2011 |
20110210258 | DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE EXTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN FLUOROSCOPY AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be relatively unobtrusive and operate during radiation without the use of externally extending power cords or lead wires. | 09-01-2011 |
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20090133440 | METHOD OF REDUCING THE OCCURANCE OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN FOAMED GLASS BY THE INTRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVES - A method of making a foamed glass body, including preparing an admixture of powdered glass, at least one carbonate based foaming agent, and at least devitrification inhibitor, heating the admixture to a first temperature to soften the glass, heating the admixture to a second, higher temperature to foam the softened glass into a foamed glass body, and cooling the foamed glass body. The crystal silica content of the so-formed foamed glass body is less than 1 weight percent. | 05-28-2009 |
20090205278 | Use of Recycled Plastics for Structural Building Forms - Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
20100282631 | METHOD OF RECYCLING PAINTS AS A COMPONENT OF AN IMMISCIBLE POLYMER BLEND - An immiscible polymer blend including a first polymer component including a paint polymer phase and a second polymer component immiscible with the first polymer component and selected from polyolefins and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). A method of recycling paint by blending a first polymer component including a paint polymer phase with a second polymer component immiscible with the first polymer component and selected from polyolefins and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is also presented. | 11-11-2010 |
20110143058 | METHODS OF INCREASING TOUGHNESS OF IMMISCIBLE POLYMER BLENDS - An immiscible polymer blend that includes an amount of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and an amount of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA). A method for preparing an immiscible polymer blend by (a) identifying a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component as immiscible when blended; (b) combining the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component; and (c) mixing the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component to produce an immiscible polymer blend that includes structures in the blend having a maximum size of less than about 1,000 μm is also presented. An article that includes an immiscible polymer blend of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and an article formed from an immiscible polymer blend prepared by the method of the present invention are also presented. | 06-16-2011 |
20110203319 | METHOD OF RECYCLING MIXED COLOR CULLET USING COPPER OXIDE - Green glass content of mixed color glass cullet is selectively decolorized by using copper oxide and is used as an input component in a conventional glass production process. To determine how much copper oxide to add, the weight percent of green glass in the provided glass cullet supply is determined and an effective amount of copper oxide to, at least partially, decolorize the green glass is determined wherein an effective amount is determined using a non-linear inverse prediction model between the weight percent of green glass or chromium and/or iron content and the copper oxide. The amount of copper oxide is thus non-linearly adjusted for increasing levels of green glass in the glass batch. To compensate for the darkening of the glass by the additional copper oxide, the redox of the glass may be made slightly less reducing as the amount of chrome and copper is increased. | 08-25-2011 |
20110294917 | USE OF RECYCLED PLASTICS FOR STRUCTURAL BUILDING FORMS - Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120271002 | METHOD OF RECYCLING PAINTS AS A COMPONENT OF AN IMMISCIBLE POLYMER BLEND - An immiscible polymer blend including a first polymer component including a paint polymer phase and a second polymer component immiscible with the first polymer component and selected from polyolefins and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). A method of recycling paint by blending a first polymer component including a paint polymer phase with a second polymer component immiscible with the first polymer component and selected from polyolefins and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is also presented. | 10-25-2012 |
20130331502 | USE OF RECYCLED PLASTICS FOR STRUCTURAL BUILDING FORMS - Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
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20080280051 | Low cost, high performance, flexible, water-swellable reinforcement for communications cable - A low cost, high performance, water-swellable, flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The water-swellable reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight, water-swellable and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques. | 11-13-2008 |
20130034659 | Low Cost, High Performance, Low Profile Flexible Reinforcement for Communications Cable - A low cost, high performance, low profile flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques. | 02-07-2013 |
20130112342 | Compact, Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Rods For Optical Cable Reinforcements And Method For Making Same - Fiber reinforcement rods having a combination of reinforcing fiber members coated with a UV curable vinyl ester resin material and a polybutylene terephthalate/polyether glycol or ethylene acrylic acid topcoat layer. The reinforcing fiber members may be S-type fiber members, E-type glass fiber members, a combination thereof, or E-type glass fiber members and/or S-type glass fiber members with high strength synthetic strands of poly(p-phenylene 2,6 benzoisoxazole fiber members. The topcoat layer provides enhanced properties of specific adhesion, enhanced environmental protection, resistance to surface fiber breakage, and to some degree resistance from delamination. | 05-09-2013 |