| 01st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
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| 20090001103 | BOTTLE AND VALVE FITMENT FOR CONTAINERS - A snap fitment system for attaching a closure such as a valve body to a container may include one or more fingers attached to the valve body and held in a securing position about the container by a retaining ring. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001104 | Method for metering and dispensing device - A method for a metering and dispensing device for free flowing materials includes a volume body having first and second ends, and a volumetric channel extending therethrough. The second end of the volume body is adapted for attachment to the opening of a container holding the free flowing material. The device further includes a measuring partition operatively associated with the second end of the volume body. The measuring partition includes a barrier lip portion extending therefrom into the volumetric channel, and a measuring opening selectively movable from a closed position to an open position relative to the volumetric channel, wherein the selective movement of the measuring opening simultaneously causes the barrier lip portion to vary the volume of the volumetric channel relative to the measuring opening. The device further includes a feed partition proximate the second end of the volume body, operatively associated with the measuring partition, the feed partition including a feed opening selectively movable from a closed position to an open position relative to the measuring opening. The device also includes a discharge partition operatively associated with the first end of the volume body, which includes a discharge opening selectively movable from a closed position to an open position relative to the volumetric channel. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001105 | FLUSH MOUNTED SPIGOT ASSEMBLY - A spigot assembly for use in a fermentation vessel, such as the type used in wine making, is provided. The spigot assembly is of a multiple part construction such that it substantially avoids entrapment of either sediment or air in or on the assembly as the spigot operates to remove liquid from the vessel. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001106 | Dispenser Protector Device - The present invention is a dispenser protector device and method. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a fastener that is associated with a dispenser spigot, or like device. A shield is formed, or otherwise connected, to the fastener such that when the fastener is mounted to a dispenser spigot, the shield prevents direct contact with the spigot of outside elements. While numerous, differing types of contacts are anticipated and protected against by the present invention, the most typical is that when water bottle openings come in contact with dispenser spigots, which generally occurs when water bottles are being refilled. The present invention protects against such direct contact, and other forms of bacterial transmission. It is anticipated that the present invention may be of varied configuration, size, and material construction. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001107 | System and Method for Storing, Transporting and Dispensing Bulk Particulate Materials and Dispensing Apparatus Therefor - An apparatus attachable to a bag containing a bulk particulate material and having a discharge spout for dispensing material from the bag generally consisting of first and second annular clamping members displaceable axially between a first, spaced apart condition permitting a portion of the spout to be drawn in position therebetween, and a second, adjacent condition clamping the spout portion position therebetween, and means for releasably retaining the members in the clamping condition. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001108 | Releasably lockable pinch grip hanger - A hanger includes at least one pinch-grip attached to the hanger for receiving an article for hanging. The pinch-grip includes first and second components extending substantially vertically from the hanger and cooperatively defining a pivot axis, each of the components including an upper end extending above the pivot axis and a lower end extending below the pivot axis. A spring force biases the lower ends together to a closed position and permits separation of the lower ends to an open position by pivotal movement of at least one of the upper ends towards the other upper end. A releasable lock can be activated to hold the lower ends of the components in the open position. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001109 | Trailer hitch tire carrier gate - A tire carrier is provided wherein a tire mount is fixed to a rotating member opposite from a pivot axis such that the tire is cleared away from a rear of the vehicle when the tire carrier is traversed to an access position. Additionally, the tire carrier is mountable in the rear hitch receiver with an expandable tongue for reducing shaking of the tire carrier when the vehicle is being driven upon uneven terrain. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001110 | Equipment Carrying Device - A device capable of carrying a plurality of equipment is described. The device includes at least one handle, a conforming region, and at least one location for attaching or storing equipment. Users may carry equipment stored on/in the device by carrying the device on their backs and/or shoulders by grasping the handle of the device over their shoulder and allowing the conforming region to conform to their back and/or shoulder. The device, therefore, aids a user in carrying a plurality of equipment simultaneously. In at least some instances, a rotating handle may permit easy transitioning between a carrying position on a user's back/shoulder and a storage position, such as hanging on a wall or rack and vice-versa. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001111 | SLEEVE RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A socket retaining assembly comprises a retaining assembly having a seat, and a retaining post; the retaining post being installed at an upper end of the stopper; an outer periphery of the retaining post being installed with a confining projection and a plurality of trenches; a combination unit including a rotating assembly and a push unit; the stopper serving to confine the rotation range of the combination unit; the rotating assembly has a C ring at a lower end thereof; two ends of an opening of the C ring being concaved inwards so as to form with inward projections; an upper side of the C ring being installed with a rectangular protrusion unit; an interior of the protruding block being formed with a rectangular receiving groove; and the push unit being installed in the receiving groove of the protruding block. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001112 | VEHICLE STORAGE BIN - A storage bin assembly is for use in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a storage bin and a housing. The storage bin has a storage space extending between spaced apart sides, a guide pin extending outwardly from at least one of the sides of the storage bin, and a pair of retainer clips disposed on opposite sides of the storage bin. The housing has spaced apart side walls for receiving the storage bin therebetween, a pair of bosses each extending through one of the pair of retainer clips for pivotally interconnecting the bin to the housing for movement between open and closed positions relative to tile housing, and a track disposed on at least one of the side walls and in which the guide pin slides during the movement of the storage bin between the open and closed positions. Each of the retainer clips and the track has an open end facilitating removal of the storage bin from the housing and reinstallation of the bin to the housing. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001113 | LUGGAGE RACK AND PASSENGER SEAT FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A luggage rack and passenger seat combination for a motorcycle includes a luggage rack assembly configured to mount to the motorcycle. The luggage rack assembly has a support member operable to support cargo on a support surface thereof, the luggage rack assembly including a first engaging feature and a second engaging feature. A passenger seat assembly includes a movable mounting member and a fixed mounting member. The movable mounting member is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The movable mounting member is engageable with the first engaging feature and the fixed mounting member is engageable with the second engaging feature to removably couple the passenger seat assembly to the luggage rack assembly to support a passenger of the motorcycle. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001114 | SADDLEBAG MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A saddlebag mounting system for use with a motorcycle that includes a frame having a mounting location for coupling a footpeg to the motorcycle. The saddlebag mounting system includes a first bracket configured to securely attach the mounting location, a second bracket removably coupled to the first bracket, and a saddlebag coupled to the second bracket such that uncoupling the second bracket from the first bracket disconnects the saddlebag and the second bracket from the motorcycle and leaves the first bracket attached to the frame. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001115 | Bicycle Luggage Carrier - A bicycle luggage carrier for detachable mounting over a tire of a bicycle features a base and a plurality of supports connectable between the base and the bicycle frame. The base is adapted to receive a conventional backpack in a face-to-face configuration with a back panel thereof. The Detachable connection of the base and bicycle facilitates selective carrying of the backpack and base together on either a user's back or on the bicycle. Folding struts on the base are connectable to the bicycle frame on opposite sides of the tire thereof and are pivotal into a storage position in which the folding struts extend along the base. An end support on the base is connectable to the frame of the bicycle at a distance beyond a respective end of the base. A securing mechanism is operable to selectively secure the folding struts in the storage position. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001116 | Driver bit container - A driver bit container comprises: a main body, a clip and two containing caps. In the center of main body sets a longitudinal cavity for containing bit holders and there are two symmetrical containers on both sides of the longitudinal cavity with each of them divided longitudinally into two parts: a row of containing slots and an elongated concave. The clip is mounted on the backside of, and can rotate against the main body. Each of the containing caps has a row of side containing slots and a side elongated concave to cooperate with the said elongated concave and said containing slots respectively. Therefore, the invention has features of capability of containing more bits and easy to use. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001117 | Lockable Holster With Multi-Directionally Adjustable Hip Mount - A lockable holster includes a shroud having an elongated opening to receive a handgun with the grip of the handgun outside the shroud. A biasing member at the first end of the shroud applies a biasing force on the firing end of the handgun to bias opposite end of the handgun into engagement with the locking arrangement at the opposite second end of the shroud to secure the handgun in the shroud. In another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the holster is mounted on a plate having fasteners passing through elongated slits into the top of the shroud to angle the shroud relative to the plate, and the plate is mounted for vertical adjustment on a U-shaped securing clamp. The holster further includes mechanical arrangements which prevent unauthorized removal of the handgun from the shroud, prevents firing the handgun when in the shroud, and signals a loaded handgun in the shroud. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001118 | Method and Device for Separating Plates from Mechanically Brittle and Nonmetal Materials - The invention concerns a method for separating plate-shaped workpieces of mechanically brittle and nonmetal materials along any contour desired, comprising the following steps:
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| 20090001119 | Power Drive Nailing Machine - A nailing machine includes a contact rod substantially in a straight shape and an operating dial. The contact rod is slidably and rotatably supported by a nose portion. The operating dial is slidably penetrated to be inserted by the contact rod, rotatably provided integrally with the contact rod and provided rotatably and by being restricted from being moved in an up and down direction with respect to the nose portion. A length of projecting the contact member in a direction of a front end of the nose portion is adjusted by rotating the contact rod by way of the operating dial. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001120 | ENHANCED FUEL PASSAGEWAY AND ADAPTER FOR COMBUSTION TOOL FUEL CELL - A combustion nailer is configured for use with a fuel cell having an internal metering valve and a reciprocating, biased main stem. The nailer includes a tool housing defining a fuel cell chamber constructed and arranged for receiving the fuel cell, a fuel cell actuator assembly configured for actuating the fuel cell in the chamber to emit a measured dose of fuel during tool operation, and a fuel delivery apparatus associated with the actuator assembly for receiving the emitted dose of fuel and providing it to a combustion chamber. The fuel delivery apparatus is configured for preventing actuation of the main stem by the actuator assembly upon the fuel cell being adapter-free. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001121 | Surgical staple having an expandable portion - A surgical staple including features which can reduce bleeding from soft tissue. In various embodiments, the surgical staple can include at least one deformable member which can puncture a hole in soft tissue as it is inserted therethrough. The deformable member can include a material thereon, or can be comprised of a material, which can expand and substantially fill the puncture hole in the soft tissue. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the deformable member can be coated with a hydrophilic material which can expand when exposed to water, or other bodily fluids, and apply a compression force to the perimeter of the puncture hole. Such a compression force can reduce bleeding from the puncture hole and thereby reduce any potential complications resulting therefrom. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001122 | Buttress and surgical stapling apparatus - Multilayer structures including a porous layer and a non-porous layer are useful as buttresses when associated with a surgical stapling apparatus. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001123 | Re-loadable surgical stapling instrument - A surgical stapler including an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end. In one various embodiment, an anvil is situated at the second end of the elongate shaft. In one embodiment, a staple cartridge, configured to removably store at least one staple, is movable relative to the anvil. In various embodiments, an actuating mechanism is operably engaged with the staple cartridge through an actuating shaft. In one embodiment, the actuating mechanism is configured to move the staple cartridge relative to the anvil. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001124 | Staple cartridge cavity configurations - A staple cartridge including first and second staple cavities therein where the first cavity can define a first axis and the second cavity can define a second axis. In various embodiments, the first axis can be transverse to the second axis. In one embodiment, the first and second cavities can extend in directions which are not parallel to each other. In various embodiments, staples deployed from such first and second staple cavities can produce a staple pattern which can better constrict blood vessels in soft tissue and reduce blood flow therethrough. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001125 | Surgical stapling instrument having a releasable buttress material - A surgical stapler including an anvil, a staple cartridge, and a buttress material removably retained to the anvil and/or staple cartridge. In various embodiments, the staple cartridge can include at least one staple removably stored therein which can, when deployed, or fired, therefrom, contact the buttress material and remove the buttress material from the anvil and/or staple cartridge. In at least one embodiment, the anvil can include at least one lip and/or groove configured to removably retain the buttress material to the anvil until deformable members extending from the surgical staple are bent by the anvil and are directed toward and contact the buttress material. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001126 | Surgical staples with improved tissue compression features - A surgical staple having at least one projection formed thereon. In various embodiments, the projection is formed on a crown of the surgical staple. In one various embodiment, the projection surrounds, or is positioned adjacent to, at least one deformable member of the surgical staple. In one embodiment, the projection can apply an increased compressive force or pressure to soft tissue surrounding the deformable member prior to the deformable members puncturing a hole in the soft tissue. As a result of the increased compressive force or pressure on the tissue, after staple deployment, blood flow proximate deformable member puncture holes can be reduced. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001127 | Rotatable Stapling Head Of A Surgical Stapler - The present invention provides a rotatable stapling head of a surgical stapler, which comprises a staple cartridge ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001128 | Washer for use with a surgical stapling instrument - A surgical stapler including a “breakaway” washer that is inserted into an anvil. In various embodiments, the washer can include a circular inner portion and a circular outer portion. In one various embodiment, the outer portion may include a number of staple guide sections that define openings through which staple ends of surgical staples are driven when the surgical stapler is fired and are thereafter bent, or turned, by the anvil. In various embodiments, the staple ends may then contact and be retained by the staple guide sections so that the staple ends do not re-penetrate or otherwise re-puncture stapled tissue. In one various embodiment, the washer can be dissolvable or bioabsorbable. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001129 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH POWERED ARTICULATION - The surgical stapling apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly, and an articulation mechanism for articulating a tool assembly. The articulation mechanism includes a first gear rotatably mounted on a transmission shaft and configured to engage a second gear, a clutch interconnecting the second gear and a main shaft; and a yoke shaft coupled to the main shaft and adapted to linearly advance a J-channel, the J-channel operatively connected to an articulation link. A motor assembly may rotate the transmission shaft of the articulation mechanism. Alternatively, the articulation mechanism may include an articulation knob. Users may manually rotate the articulation knob to articulate the tool assembly of the surgical stapling apparatus. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001130 | Surgical procedure using a cutting and stapling instrument having releasable staple-forming pockets - A surgical procedure including the steps of performing a plurality of cutting strokes to cut a patient's stomach into a first part and a second part. For one cutting stroke an endocutter is used that is loaded with a staple cartridge. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of staples to staple the first and second parts of the stomach. One or more staples in the staple cartridge have an integrated crown and staple driver. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001131 | Method of manufacturing cylindrical body, friction stir welding method, and friction stir welding device - A friction stir welding apparatus ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001132 | MICRO-BALL LOADING DEVICE AND LOADING METHOD - A device for loading electro-conductive ball onto the terminal regions of a substrate more correctly and reliably is disclosed. Micro-ball loading device ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001133 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic component mounting device according to the invention includes a bonding head for holding and pressure bonding an electronic component to a mounting substrate, a local stage provided with a support surface formed in an area which is almost equal to or slightly larger than that of a mounting surface of the electronic component and serving to support a pressure bonding force from an antimounting surface of the mounting substrate through the support surface, a length measuring mechanism for measuring a distance between the bonding head and the mounting substrate, thereby calculating a virtual plane in a predetermined mounting position on the mounting substrate, and a tilting and moving mechanism for tilting and moving the bonding head and the local stage, thereby causing a normal of the virtual plane in the mounting position to be coincident with an action line of the pressure bonding force, and the pressure bonding is carried out along the normal. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001134 | Method and apparatus for judging quality of resistance brazing - An apparatus for judgment of the quality of resistance brazing provided in a resistance brazing apparatus gripping a weld object between which a brazing material is interposed between a pair of electrodes, applying pressure to copper parts, and feeding power to the electrodes in that state, having a control unit controlling the amount of heat generated at the pair of electrodes during resistance brazing, a power feed time measurement unit measuring a power feed time to electrodes required from when an amount of displacement of the distance between the pair of electrodes reaches a first amount of displacement to a second amount of displacement, and a quality judgment unit judging there was a brazing material if the power feed time is a predetermined threshold value or less and judging there was no brazing material if the power feed time is larger than the predetermined threshold value. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001135 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD - A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus operable to simultaneously apply supersonic vibration to two bonding sites located at different heights to simultaneously perform bonding of the two bonding sites, the apparatus includes: a cylindrical body; a first protrusion provided on an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body and receiving supersonic vibration propagated through the cylindrical body; and a second protrusion provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body and receiving supersonic vibration propagated through the cylindrical body. A distance between an axial center of the cylindrical body and the tip of the first protrusion is generally equal to the distance between the axial center of the cylindrical body and the tip of the second protrusion. A tip surface of the first protrusion and a tip surface of the second protrusion are on different planes, respectively. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001136 | Apparatus and Method for Rotational Friction Welding - A rotational friction welding apparatus and method for joining two components is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first spindle which turns and a second spindle which does not turn. A first component of the components that are to be connected together is mounted on the first, turning spindle, and a second component of the components that are to be connected together is mounted on the second, non-turning spindle, respectively, by way of a clamping device. Associated at least with the clamping device that is used to mount the first component on the first, turning spindle there is a planar toothing which for centering purposes and torque-transfer engages into a corresponding planar toothing associated with the first component. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001137 | GOLD/NICKEL/COPPER/TITANIUM BRAZING ALLOYS FOR BRAZING WC-Co TO TITANIUM AND ALLOYS THEREOF, BRAZING METHODS, AND BRAZED ARTICLES - A brazing material for brazing tungsten/carbide/cobalt substrates (e.g., wear pads) to substrates comprising titanium or alloys thereof (e.g., fan or compressor blades). The brazing material includes gold, nickel, copper, and titanium present in respective amounts to provide a post-braze hardness of between 450 and 600 KHN to thereby increase the impact resistance of the braze joint. The substrates may be brazed by induction heating at temperatures less than about 1800° F. (982° C.). | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001138 | Method for preventing void formation in a solder joint - In one disclosed embodiment, the present method for preventing void formation in a solder joint formed between two metallic surfaces includes forming at least one slit in a layer of solder to form a slit solder layer, positioning the slit solder layer between the two metallic surfaces, and heating the slit solder layer to form the solder joint, wherein the at least one slit forms an outgas alley to prevent void formation in the solder joint. Where solder joint width is a concern, the present method includes applying external pressure concurrently with heating. The outgas alley is formed to provide a ready avenue of escape for flux gasses produced during formation of the solder joint. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001139 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board, the method including forming a solder resist layer having a small-diameter aperture and a large-diameter aperture, each aperture exposing a respective joint pad. A metal ball having a first diameter is mounted in the small-diameter aperture by using a mask for small diameter metal balls, which includes a small-diameter aperture area that corresponds to the small-diameter aperture on the solder resist layer. A metal ball having a second diameter larger than the first diameter is mounted in the large-diameter aperture by using a mask for large diameter metal balls, which includes a large-diameter aperture area that corresponds to the large-diameter aperture on the solder resist layer. A small-diameter bump is formed from the metal ball having a first diameter and a large-diameter bump is formed from the metal ball having a second diameter by heating each of the metal ball with a first diameter and the metal ball with a second diameter to at least their respective reflow temperatures. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001140 | Method for Soldering Interconnector to Photovoltaic Cell - The present invention relates to the method for soldering the interconnector to the photovoltaic cell, in manufacturing the photovoltaic module, which makes it possible to significantly inhibit or almost eliminate the deformation of the photovoltaic cell due to heat of the soldering when soldering the interconnector (hereinafter, refer also to as “lead wire”) to the photovoltaic cell (hereinafter, refer simply to as “cell”) that forms the module. In the present invention, the interconnector positioned at the predetermined position of the photovoltaic cell is soldered by dissolving the solder. As the photovoltaic cell is entirely being heated under the heating atmosphere, the photovoltaic cell is cooled down slowly thereafter. In the present invention, even if the photovoltaic cell is thin, similar heating does not warp the photovoltaic cell. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001141 | Method for Arc or Beam Brazing/Welding of Workspieces of Identical or Different Metals or Metal Alloys with Additional Materials of Sn Base Alloys; Sn Base Alloy Wire - The invention is directed to a method for arc or beam brazing/welding of workpieces (A) made of steel, cast iron, nickel, cadmium, beryllium, titanium, molybdenum, magnesium, aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, hard metal and alloys thereof with workpieces (B) made of steel, cast iron, nickel, cadmium, beryllium, titanium, molybdenum, magnesium, aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, hard metal and alloys thereof, wherein said workpieces (A) and (B) may consist of identical or different metals or metal alloys, using a fused additional metal alloy, characterized by the following steps: a) positioning the workpieces to be joined; b) fusing the additional metal alloy containing an SnZn, SnAg, SnZnAg, SnCu, SnCuAg, SnZnCu or SnZnCuAg alloy; c) applying the fused additional metal alloy on the contact surfaces or partial areas of the contact surfaces between the positioned workpieces; and d) cooling the joined workpieces; steps b) and c) being carried out one immediately after the other. The invention is also directed to a method of filling gaps or dents in sheet metal treatment and in bodywork construction and to a wire for use in said method. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001142 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WELDED ROTOR OF A LOW-PRESSURE STEAM TURBINE - A method for producing a welded rotor of a low-pressure steam turbine, the method including providing a first forging including a steel with a minimum yield strength of approximately 700 Mpa. A second forging is provided including a heat-treated 3.5 NiCrMoV stel having an average chemical composition of 3.5% of Ni, 1.5% of Cr, 0.35% of Mo, 0.10% of V, 0.25% of C, remainder Fe. A build-up layer of welding deposit is applied to a connection surface of the second forging using build-up welding. A first local post-weld stress-relief annealing is performed so as to soften the build-up layer and a corresponding heat-affected zone. The first and second forgings are joined together so as to provide a welding location. The welding location is filled using a welding deposit so as to provided a welded join. The welded join is subjected to a second post-weld stress-relief anneal. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001143 | Easy Open Ream Wrap - A ream wrap package formed by wrapping a sheet of polymeric film around a stack of paper, the sheet having at least one line of weakness formed therein, to form a rectangular tube with sides overlapping, sealing one side to the other to form a girth seal, closing the tube at each end to form an envelope seal with tucked in ends and overlapping flaps, at least one of which is trapezoidal, so that in the formed package there is at least one line of weakness extending along the whole length of a surface of the package outside the girth seal, positioned so that it terminates at each end of the package within a region of the transverse direction defined by that portion of the overlapping flaps where there are only two layers of overlapping film. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001144 | Package box - A package box including a bottom portion, at least one body portion and a cover portion. An empty room is formed in the body portion. The body portions include apertures. A placing room is defined between the aperture and the empty room for placing an article within. The cover portion covers the empty room and the placing room; and has a gap corresponding to the placing room. Thus, any article with a height higher than the package box still can be placed inside the package box. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001145 | PACKAGE FOLDABLE CUT-OUT - The invention relates to a foldable cutout ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001146 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATING A FOOD PRODUCT - A method of dating a food product that includes packaging at least two packages of a food product into a storage container and after packaging the at least two packages the method further includes making the at least two packages with a date wile the at least two packages are located within the storage container. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001147 | REINFORCED FIBERBOARD BULK CONTAINER - A reinforced fiberboard bulk materials container is provided that has low-fiber content and is humidity resistant. According to one embodiment, a fiberboard bulk materials container includes a plurality of fiberboard sidewalls forming a storage cavity and having a compression strength of 4 to 5 times the combined weight of cartons expected to be stacked above the bulk materials container, and a moisture-resistant polymer film wrapped around the outside of the sidewalls. The polymer film may substantially cover the sidewalls and extend from the top of the container to the bottom of the container along the sidewalls. A method for forming the bulk materials container includes stretch-wrapping the polymer film around the container sidewalls. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001148 | Foldable Composite Panel with Compression Relief Hinge - According to an exemplary embodiment, a composite panel includes a primary layer ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001149 | ARTICLE STORAGE AND DISPLAY CONTAINER - An article storage and display container having a selectively-accessible interior enclosed space and a plurality of article organization structures disposed on one or more interior surface(s) of the container. The container may include a hinged leg for reclined support, whereby display and/or access to one or more article(s) disposed in the container may be provided. The container may additionally include a mounting member for convenient hanging support of the container from a selected structure, such as a bed. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001150 | Reusable Envelope - The present invention provides a reusable packaging system comprising an envelope having first and second substantially planar sides which are secured to one another so as to define a container having an open end, the first and second sides defining respective apertures there through in the vicinity of the open end of the envelope, the apertures being substantially aligned with one another and a closure member which is substantially planar, flexible and has opposing surfaces at least a portion of one of which carries an adhesive coating, the closure member being located adjacent the open end of the envelope such that the surface carrying the adhesive coating contacts itself through the apertures in the first end and second sides of the envelope. Also provided is a reusable envelope and a closure member for use in such a reusable packaging system. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001151 | Boat motor, submarine, and other structures mailbox design - A boat motor mailbox, or one that may be structured as a submarine, airplane, locomotive engine, steamboat, or one in which its address illuminated, incorporating a upper container, an integral shaft or other supporting housing, to provide for operativness or illumination of the numbers upon the formed mailbox. In the instance of a boat motor, it may include a motor operative propeller, which may also provide for similar operation to a submarine, steamboat, an airplane, or other configured shapes that are embodied into the structure of the mailbox design. The operating mechanism may receive its electrical energy from solar power, a battery pack, or even hardwired, and which sustains, in the case of the battery, recharging through the use of the solar collecting panel. In the case of the boat motor, it may have an attached spike, at its bottom, that allows for the mail box to be attached into the ground, whether the spike be impaled within the mud, or be cemented by concrete into the ground, for more permanent usage. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001152 | Mailbox Door Restraint - Door stop and impact absorber bracket for restraining mailbox doors from opening beyond a selected swing radius. The bracket can fit underneath the mailbox behind an existing lower hanging lip. The door stop bracket is positioned such that it limits the door from swinging beyond a desired point (for example approximately 90 degrees) when the door is opened. The bracket can have an elongated rectangular planar central portion, with bent ends, together forming a generally C-shape. The bracket can have cushion pad to protect both the door, hinges other components and even the body of the mail box from being damaged from excessive vibrations when the door reaches the maximum opening point. The pad can also reduce objectionable impact noise effects that are created when a mailbox door accelerates in a free fall to a stop. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001153 | Sales Methods, Delivery Methods, Code Verification Methods, Repudiation Resolution Methods, and Articles of Manufacture - A sales method includes accepting an order for goods from a customer, providing a code associated with the goods to the customer, and receiving the code from the customer prior to delivering the goods. A code verification method includes providing a code associated with goods ordered by a customer to the customer and receiving a verification request from a delivery agent tendering delivery of the goods to the customer. The verification request includes an asserted code provided by the customer. The method also includes determining whether the asserted code is the code previously provided to the customer. A repudiation resolution method includes receiving a request to reverse a credit charge for a purchase of goods from a customer and determining whether the customer provided a code associated with the goods to a delivery agent in response to the delivery agent tendering delivery of the goods to the customer. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001154 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An image forming apparatus connected to a network including a reading device configured to read a document having ID data; a storage device configured to store a document data that is transmitted by the reading device; an analyzing device configured to analyze the document data and to determine an image forming apparatus that formed the document using the ID data; a communication device configured to transmit the ID data to the image forming apparatus found by the analyzing device; and an image generating device configured to generate the document data on a media when said communication device receives an authorization to copy sent by the image forming apparatus that is found by the analyzing device. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001155 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS, AND PRINTING OF TICKETS - Systems and methods for the production, distribution, logistics and printing of lottery tickets are disclosed. A central server provides a ticket combination and identifying variable data in response to a request from a computing system terminal. The terminal receives combination and variable data and issues commands for the printing of the same on a plurality of tickets. The tickets comprise a substratum capable of being printed upon at high speeds and colors and images. The printing may be performed at a point of sale. Prior to printing, the plurality of tickets may be imprinted with information related to marketing and appearance. Additionally, prior to the printing, the plurality of tickets do not have a combination or identifying variable data serving to identify the plurality of tickets. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001156 | Position-coding pattern - A product is on a surface provided with a first position code which codes locations of a plurality of first points. In at least one zone on the surface, the product is further provided with a second position code which codes locations of a plurality of second points. The zone further comprises a field which is associated with a predetermined function to be performed in consequence of a sensing device being placed in the field. Methods and devices for coding and for recording of information from a surface are also described. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001157 | Method and Device for Processing Banknotes - The present invention concerns a method and an apparatus for processing bank notes. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001158 | SECURE CHECK CAPTURE DEVICE - A check capture device is disclosed. The check capture device includes a housing including a secure check storage area. The check capture device further includes a check scanner configured to electronically capture information from one or more checks. The check capture device also includes control logic configured to route checks successfully scanned by the check scanner into the secure check storage area. A method of capturing check information is also disclosed. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001159 | STORED VALUE CARDS AND METHODS FOR THEIR ISSUANCE - A method for issuing both a virtual card and a physical card to a cardholder comprises issuing a virtual card to a cardholder, with the virtual card comprising an identifier and an associated database record of a stored value. A physical card is also issued to the cardholder. The physical card includes an identifier that is different from the virtual card identifier, and the physical card is in an inactive state until the physical card is activated by linking of the physical card identifier to the database record of the stored value. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001160 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING SMART CARD READER RECONNECTIONS - Communications between a computing device and a smart card reader configured for communication with a smart card are facilitated through the use, by the computing device, of a smart card resource manager and a smart card reader service. The smart card reader service acts as a relay for commands between the smart card resource manager and the smart card reader. Appropriate configuration of the smart card reader service obviates a redundant downloading of certificates from smart card to computing device subsequent to loss of a connection between the computing device and the smart card reader. However, upon re-establishing a previously lost connection to a smart card reader and determining that a communication link between a smart card and the smart card reader has been ended and reestablished during the loss of connection, the smart card reader service may indicate to the smart card resource manager that smart card is absent and, subsequently, that the smart card is present. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001161 | Information processing system and remote access method - An information processing system comprising a local machine performing an information processing, a remote machine making connection to the local machine via a network and performing operation to the local machine by a user and a management-authorization server performing management and authorization of the remote machine is provided. The management-authorization server includes a plurality of connection information files for the remote machine to make connection to the local machine, and the remote machine, at making connection to the local machine, makes connection to the local machine based on a connection information file provided from the management-authorization server, after the authorization by the management-authorization server. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001162 | Enhancing Discovery Services in an EPC Network - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for providing a discovery service that provides a mapping from an electronic product code to electronic product code information services that include information about an item represented by an electronic product code. The discovery service includes a database containing a list of custodians for the item and a service interface through which electronic product code information services and applications can access the entries in the list. The list includes an entry for each custodian. Each entry includes the electronic product code number, a pointer to an electronic product code information service associated with the custodian, and a trip identifier for the item. The service interface includes several services enabling traceability of the item represented by the electronic product code. Methods and apparatus, including computer program products for using a trip identifier in a discovery service are also described. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001163 | Imaging scanner with illumination and exposure control - An imager ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001164 | Method and System for Anti-Counterfeit Barcode Label - Described are a system and a method for anti-counterfeit barcode labels. The system may include an automatic identification symbol reader obtaining item data and a first spectral signature data; a spectral signature reader obtaining a second spectral signature data from a spectral signature; and a processor for decoding and validating a automatic identification symbol as a function of a comparison of the first spectral signature data and the second spectral signature data. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001165 | 2-D Barcode Recognition - Systems and methods for 2-D barcode recognition are described. In one aspect, the systems and methods use a charge coupled camera capturing device to capture a digital image of a 3-D scene. The systems and methods evaluate the digital image to localize and segment a 2-D barcode from the digital image of the 3-D scene. The 2-D barcode is rectified to remove non-uniform lighting and correct any perspective distortion. The rectified 2-D barcode is divided into multiple uniform cells to generate a 2-D matrix array of symbols. A barcode processing application evaluates the 2-D matrix array of symbols to present data to the user. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001166 | Imaging reader with plural solid-state imagers for electro-optically reading indicia - A plurality of solid-state imagers is mounted in a reader, such as a bi-optical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation, for capturing images along different fields of view of diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, operator surveillance, and coded indicia. The imagers are commonly mounted on a circuit board for joint installation at, and joint removal from, the reader for ease of serviceability. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001167 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - An image processing apparatus includes a first detecting unit and a second detecting unit. The first detecting unit detects a leading end portion of an information image based on a first criterion and a ratio of a width of a certain white image area in the information image to a width of a black image area being detected prior to the certain white image area. The second detecting unit takes one of the black image areas and white image areas as an image area of interest and detects a portion, other than the leading end portion, of the information image based on a second criterion and at least one of ratios of a width of the image area of interest to widths of black and white image areas being detected prior to the image area of interest. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001168 | BARCODE SCANNER INCLUDING A MULTI-TASKING PATTERN MIRROR - Barcode scanner including a multitasking pattern mirror which allows the size of a scanner to be reduced without decreasing performance. The bar code scanner includes a laser for producing a laser beam, a mirrored spinner for reflecting the laser beam, and a plurality of pattern mirrors for directing the laser beam from the mirrored spinner to produce a scan pattern and for directing light reflected from an item to the mirrored spinner. One of the pattern mirrors is located between the laser and the mirrored spinner and includes an aperture for allowing the laser beam to pass through. The one pattern mirror may also serve to direct the reflected light from the mirrored spinner to the collector. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001169 | BAR CODE READER WITH IMPROVED LENS FOR IMAGING WITH BALANCED ASTIGMATISM - An exemplary imaging based barcode reader has an imaging system that includes a photosensitive array, a focusing lens fixed with respect to the light detecting array which creates an image of a target object on the light detecting array; and an aperture stop fixed in relation to the focusing lens having an opening that allows light from the target object to impinge upon the lens for focusing onto the light detecting array. The focusing lens has a surface facing the aperture stop that is toroidal and in one exemplary embodiment approximates a cylinder that balances or optimizes. Astigmatism of the lens in the imaging plane located in the close proximity to the photosensitive array. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001170 | Imaging-Based Bar Code Reader with Image Stabilization - An imaging-based bar code reader ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001171 | Hybrid laser scanning and imaging reader - An imaging module is supported by a housing of a reader for electro-optically reading indicia. The imaging module includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the indicia during reading. A laser scanning module is also supported by the housing and includes a scanner for scanning at least one of a laser beam from a laser and a field of view of a light detector in a scan pattern across the indicia during reading. A controller is operatively connected to the modules, and is operative for preventing reading interference between the modules during reading. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001172 | Reading failure prevention in imaging readers - In an imaging reader for reading a coded symbol located in a range of working distances from the reader, a solid-state imager captures light from the symbol over a field of view, and a controller automatically determines whether an image of the symbol is located entirely within the field of view of the imager, and processes the symbol only when the symbol image is located entirely within the field of view of the imager. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001173 | Bar code reading terminal with video capturing mode - A bar code reading terminal can, in one embodiment, include a two-dimensional image sensor and an imaging assembly. The terminal can be configured, in response to receipt of a trigger signal, to buffer a set of frames and subject each frame of the set of frames to a decode attempt. The terminal can also be configured to convert the convert the captured set of video frames into a compressed video format, and transfer the resulting video file to a file server or to one or more playback devices, in response to a user interface action, or in response to difficult read condition having been detected. The terminal can also be configured to establish two-way video- and audio-communication with a remote video- and audio-streaming device. The video capturing and streaming operation of the terminal can be controlled remotely from a playback device via web interface. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001174 | Thermal management in imaging reader - A reader for electro-optically reading indicia, includes a solid-state imager including an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the indicia during reading, and a light source for generating and directing high intensity illumination light to the indicia with concomitant generation of excess heat. Thermal management procedures for dissipating the excess heat are performed to improve reader performance. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001175 | Control of specular reflection in imaging reader - Electro-optical reading failure to read indicia due to specular reflection in the return light captured by a solid-state imager is prevented. An illuminator illuminates the indicia during reading with illumination light directed from an illuminating light source. In one embodiment, a controller is operative for detecting saturation in a captured image, and for reducing an intensity of the illumination light upon detection of the saturation. In another embodiment, the controller captures the return light in successive frames, and causes the illumination light to illuminate the indicia only during some of the frames. In yet another embodiment, the controller turns the illumination light on and off at a flash rate, and signals a user by changing the flash rate upon detection of the saturation to move a housing that supports the imager, illuminator and controller. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001176 | Method And Device For Forming A Chip-Containing Label - A method for forming a label and a label formed thereby comprising a chip affixed to a sheet, the chip being provided on a support, where the label is formed by applying the support to a surface of the sheet and by printing first information which individualizes the label, characterized in that the support and the surface thus form a part of the label where the first printed information is readable. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001177 | STORED-VALUE VESSEL - A stored-value vessel includes an end wall, a side wall, and an account identifier. The side wall extends around and away from the end wall to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber is configured to repeatedly receive one or more products for consumption by a bearer of the stored-value vessel. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal and immovably included on at least one of the end wall and the side wall. The account identifier links the stored-value vessel to an account or record such that the stored-value vessel is configured to facilitate use of the stored-value vessel as one of payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services and an inventory tracking mechanism. Related vessels, cups and associated methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001178 | THERMOSTATIC VALVE AND MIXER TAP WITH INTEGRATED TMV - There is described a mixer tap with integrated thermostatic mixing valve (TMV). The tap comprises in a single housing: hot and cold water inlets; an outlet for mixed water; hot and cold lever controls and a thermostatic mixing device within the single housing to prevent water above a certain temperature being emitted from the common outlet. The cold water control opens a fluid path from the cold inlet to the common outlet, bypassing said thermostatic mixing device, allowing better assurance of purity. The thermostatic mixing device and strainer/check valve cartridges are housed in an internal body so as to be readily accessible for servicing after installation of the device by removing only a cap part of the housing. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001179 | Energy Efficient House Ventilation - A method and apparatus for maintaining an acceptable level of outside air exchange rate in a structure. The natural ventilation rate is determined as a function of the outdoor air temperature, and the amount of mechanically induced ventilation that is used to supplement the natural air ventilation is controlled such that the sum of the natural occurring ventilation and the mechanically induced ventilation is maintained by a substantially constant predetermined level. One approach is to use a stepper motor to modulate the position of the damper, while another approach is to use an on/off motor damper and to close the damper at outdoor temperatures below a threshold level and to otherwise leave the damper open and use the regular on/off cycle of the system blower to control the flow of outdoor air, with provision for allowing the fan to remain on for a calculated period of time after the system is cycled off to thereby maintain the desired level of ventilation. Can also vary the speed of the furnace blower or a separate ventilation fan motor. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001180 | THERMOSTAT WITH UTILITY MESSAGING - The present disclosure pertains generally to thermostats that are adapted to assist utilities in communicating with its customers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a thermostat having a display, a controller and a receiver that is coupled to the controller. The receiver is adapted to receive messages from a utility, and the controller is adapted to display one or more related display messages on the display. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001181 | THERMOSTAT WITH USAGE HISTORY - The present disclosure pertains to thermostats that assist users in monitoring and/or controlling their utility consumption habits and patterns. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a thermostat that includes a housing and a controller located within the housing. The controller may be adapted to implement a control algorithm that permits the controller to operate one or more components of an HVAC system. The thermostat may include a display and a receiver that is configured to receive messages from a utility. In some cases, the controller may provide, on the display, an indication of a measure of utility usage during a first time period (e.g. during a current month) and an indication of a measure of utility usage during a second time period (e.g. during the same month one year ago) that may be after the first time period. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001182 | THERMOSTAT WITH FIXED SEGMENT DISPLAY HAVING BOTH FIXED SEGMENT ICONS AND A VARIABLE TEXT DISPLAY CAPACITY - The disclosure pertains to thermostats having an improved interface. In some cases, the present disclosure relates to thermostats that can display not only menu items, temperature set points and the like, but also has an ability to display variable textual information that is not predefined at the time of manufacture of the display. The thermostat may include an LCD display that is viewable from outside of the thermostat housing and that includes a first region and a second region. The first display region may include an array of fixed segment pixels that are arranged into a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns for displaying text in a dot matrix format. In some cases, the first region may be adapted to display messages, including scrolling messages. The second region may include a plurality of fixed segment graphical icons, which may be more precisely and more clearly displayed than if displayed using the array of fixed segment pixels of the first region. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001183 | CONTROL METHOD FOR RESS FAN OPERATION IN A VEHICLE - A method of controlling the ventilation system for an energy source in a fuel cell vehicle is disclosed, which includes an HVAC system, a fluid reserve, and a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), capable of controlling a temperature of the RESS to militate against damage to or a shortened life of the battery, while maximizing vehicle durability, efficiency, performance, and passenger comfort. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001184 | Method For Starting an Additional Heater for a Motor Vehicle - A process for starting a supplementary direct injection vehicle heater ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001185 | STRUCTURAL WALL PANELS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING INTERIOR CLIMATES - Structural wall panels and methods and systems for controlling the interior temperature of a building are provided. The structural wall panels advantageously include a fluid conduit disposed within an interior concrete layer of the structural wall panel where the conduit is adapted to convey a thermal transfer fluid through the interior concrete layer. A thermal insulation layer is provided between the first concrete layer and a second concrete layer, which can be disposed on an exterior surface of the wall. The thermal transfer fluid can be heated and/or cooled to regulate the temperature of the interior concrete layer and thereby control the temperature of the interior of the building. The first concrete layer can have a high thermal mass to increase the efficiency of the system. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001186 | Modulating Boiler System - A modulating boiler system for heating a structure including a controller, a boiler operatively connected to the controller, and a thermostat operatively connected to the controller and boiler. The controller assesses a level of thermostat activity over a predetermined measuring period and adjusts the boiler in response to the level of activity to increase the boiler's efficiency. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001187 | RESTORATION INSERT FOR A RAILWAY RAIL ANCHOR TO A WOODEN SLEEPER - The insert ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001188 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR INHIBITOR INJECTION - A method for introducing inhibitor into a fluid to be treated by forming a dispersion comprising droplets, particles, or gas bubbles of the inhibitor dispersed in a continuous phase of a carrier, wherein the droplets, particles, or gas bubbles have a mean diameter of less than 5 μm, and wherein either the carrier is the fluid to be treated or the method further comprises introducing the dispersion into the fluid to be treated. A system for inhibiting an undesirable component, the system comprising at least one high shear mixing device comprising at least one generator comprising a rotor and a stator separated by a shear gap, wherein the high shear mixing device is capable of producing a tip speed of the rotor of greater than 22.9 m/s, and a pump for delivering a mixture of a carrier and an inhibitor to the high shear mixing device. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001189 | FLUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS AND FLUID DISCHARGING METHOD - A fluid discharging apparatus comprising a head including nozzles for discharging fluid, a storage for storing the fluid to be supplied to the head, a pressurizing unit that pressurizes the fluid so that the fluid flows from the storage toward the head, and a receiving unit for receiving the fluid discharged from the nozzles when being positioned at a position opposing the nozzles wherein the receiving unit does not contact the nozzles. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001190 | Display Apparatus With Scent Disperse Device - A display apparatus with a scent disperse device comprises a display, a stalk-like member, at least one leaf-like member and a vibrator, in which the stalk-like member is disposed on the display, the leaf-like members are positioned around the stalk-like member and the vibrator is disposed in the stalk-like member and used for driving the leaf-like members to sway. Whereby, a user is allowed to smell a flavor matching the appearance of the display or prefer scent. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001191 | Broach in a Shape of a Little Container for Application of Aromatherapy - It is a container ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001192 | PRODUCT DISPENSER AND CARRIER - A product dispenser ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001193 | Communication system for multizone irrigation - A multizone irrigation system includes a central control unit having a central control system interfaced with a central valve and a central communication unit. The central valve regulates water flow for irrigation from a water source and can lower water pressure in the pipes at its output. The central communication unit is constructed to transmit or receive pressure based communication signals providing irrigation information. Each zone includes a sprinkler control unit having a sprinkler connected to a water pipe for irrigation. Each sprinkler control unit includes a local controller interfaced with a local valve for controlling water flow to the sprinkler. The sprinkler control unit also includes a local communication unit (e.g., a pressure sensor) constructed to receive communication signals from the central communication unit and provide received irrigation information to the local controller. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001194 | JETS DEVICE - A jet device is provided in the present invention. The jet device includes a chamber having a nozzle and a lateral channel, wherein the lateral channel is disposed along the outer side of a first side of the chamber, the nozzle is disposed at one end of the lateral channel and the chamber is connected with the lateral channel via the nozzle which is connected with the external space, wherein the fluid is filled in the chamber, the nozzle and the later channel and an arc and a block are disposed at the connection of the nozzle and the lateral channel; and a piston disposed at a second side of the chamber. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001195 | Elevated sprinkler system for a building - A sprinkler system is for projecting a liquid from a source onto ground adjacent to a building, the ground having an upper surface. The sprinkler system includes a fluid line coupled with the liquid source and having a flow passage and a nozzle coupled with the fluid line. The nozzle has a discharge port and is fluidly connected with the flow passage such that liquid in the passage flows through the discharge port. The nozzle and/or the fluid line are/is configured to couple with the building such that the nozzle discharge port is spaced generally vertically above the ground upper surface. Preferably, at least one coupler configured to connect the pipe and/or the nozzle with the building such that the nozzle is spaced a substantial vertical distance above the ground upper surface. Further, the nozzle is configured to direct liquid discharged from the flow line generally onto the ground. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001196 | Nozzle for Droplet Jet System Used in Oral Care Appliances - The nozzle member ( | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001197 | Hub and hub system for supporting and watering plants - A unitary rigid hub having a central vertical axis of symmetry; the hub further providing an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface defining at least three leg sockets wherein each one of the leg sockets is adapted for receiving a leg strut to extend the leg struts in a divergent pattern. The exterior surface defines at least one vertically oriented groove having opposing convergent side surfaces which may receive an arm strut wedged therein. Spaced apart hubs may jointly hold the arm struts in their grooves to form a bridge between them and may therefore form a network of such hubs and bridges. A water fitting within the hubs provides disbursement of water to sprinklers and water delivery tubes. The hubs may be used as a plant support wherein the plants may be watered more uniformly. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001198 | AEROSOL-GENERTING APPARATUS, FILM-FORMING APPARATUS, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING METHOD - An aerosol-generating apparatus includes a body having a powder-accommodating chamber which accommodates a powder of the material particles, and an introducing port via which the carrier gas is introduced into the powder-accommodating chamber; a powder flow passage which has an inlet opening and an outlet opening both of which are open in the powder-accommodating chamber, the inlet opening being positioned at a position lower than that of the outlet opening in a vertical direction; and a transport mechanism which transports the powder in a direction directed from the inlet opening to the outlet opening of the powder flow passage. Accordingly, the aerosol-generating apparatus is provided, which makes it possible to stably produce the aerosol over a long period of time by appropriately reducing the aggregation of the material particles accommodated in the powder-accommodating chamber. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001199 | POWDER GUN DEFLECTOR - A system for dispensing pulverulent coating material comprises a source of pulverulent coating material, a source of compressed gas, a device for movably supporting a nozzle, the nozzle coupled to the source of pulverulent material and providing an opening through which the pulverulent material is dispensed, a deflector supported by the device and spaced from the opening to aid in shaping a cloud of dispensed coating material, and a source of high-magnitude electrostatic potential coupled to impart electrostatic potential to the dispensed pulverulent material. The deflector includes at least one first passageway extending with a radial component of the deflector and communicating with the source of compressed gas to direct gas with a radial component into the cloud of dispensed coating material. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001200 | Electrostatically Atomizing Device - The present invention provides an electrostatically atomizing device capable of instantly giving an electrostatically atomizing effect without requiring a water tank. The electrostatically atomizing device includes an emitter electrode, an opposed electrode opposed to the emitter electrode, a water feeder configured to give water on the emitter electrode, and a high voltage source configured to apply a high voltage across said emitter electrode and said opposed electrode to electrostatically charge the water on the emitter electrode for spraying charged minute water particles from a discharge end of the emitter electrode. The water feeder is configured to condense the water on the emitter electrode from within the surrounding air, enabling to supply the water on the emitter electrode in a short time without relying upon an additional water tank. Thus, an atomization of the charged minute water particles can be obtained immediately upon use of the device. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001201 | Center-feed nozzle in a contained cylindrical feed-inlet tube for improved fluid-energy mill grinding efficiency - This invention relates to a supersonic center-feed nozzle system within the feed-inlet tube of a fluid-energy mill used for grinding particulate material such as titanium dioxide. Particularly, in the feed-inlet tube of the present invention, particulate material is introduced into the supersonic feed jet of primary grinding fluid in almost a perpendicular fashion, with the supersonic nozzle installed in the center of the particulate material core, imparting momentum to the particulate material. The momentum entrains the particulate into the main grinding chamber of the feed-inlet tube. In the main grinding chamber of the feed-inlet tube, a secondary stream of grinding fluid, introduced annularly, constricts the primary jet's divergent flow, enabling a higher turbulent mixing of the grinding fluids and the particulate material. | 2009-01-01 |
| 20090001202 | Frozen Block Grinder - A grinding machine has a shearing chamber that includes one or more edges that provide fulcrum points against which frozen block of material, such as frozen blocks of meat, can be held against during a reduction or shearing process. The edges may be arranged to limit the advancement of reduced blocks of material to provide more control on the size of the ground material that is ultimately output by the grinding machine. The grinding machine may also include an expansion zone into which reduced blocks can be temporarily held to accommodate volume increases during the reduction process. A feed screw advances the frozen blocks through the shearing chamber and includes pressure flighting to help shear material from the frozen blocks. The feed screw may include a knife holder that provides support for a knife held therein against the lateral forces experienced by the knife as the knife shears material adjacent the orifice plate. | 2009-01-01 |
