02nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130008335 | CARTRIDGE FOR MULTIPLEX LOAD - This disclosure relates to cartridges, including shotshell cartridges, for launching multiplex projectile loads that contain different sizes or types of projectiles, and methods of loading the cartridges. In one aspect, for example, the present cartridges can contain an obturating component adjacent the cartridge propellant, a first payload adjacent the obturating component, a separating component adjacent the first payload, and a second payload adjacent the separating component. Shotshells of this configuration in which the first (aft) payload comprises birdshot and the second (forward) payload comprises buckshot are particularly useful. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008336 | Versatile Control of a Linear Synchronous Motor Propulsion System - Control of Linear Synchronous Motors involves a number of low level issues of motor control—such as sensing precise position, controlling current in stator windings, and obeying commands from high level controllers—and high level vehicle control—such as stopping and starting, switching and merging, limiting speed and acceleration, synchronizing relative motion, preventing collisions and accidents, and dealing with failures. In most cases there is a master controller that directs vehicles based on simple commands but in other cases it is desirable to allow an external agent to provide more detailed control—such as synchronizing motion between a vehicle and a robot or allowing human operator control. This patent describes a versatile control scheme that allows both simplified high level control and, when or where necessary, control by an external agent. The result is a transport system and method that provides efficient and precise movement of vehicles on a guideway. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008337 | BOGIE - The invention provides a bogie which comprises a bolster, two side frames and four constant contact dampers, two sides of two ends of the bolster are respectively provided with a wedge pocket; the four constant contact dampers are respectively arranged in four wedge pockets, and each of the four constant contact dampers comprises a wedge and a damping spring; the damping spring is arranged in an inner cavity of the wedge; one end of the damping spring bears against a top inner surface of the inner cavity of the wedge, and the other end of the damping spring bears against a bottom plate of the wedge pocket, wherein the bogie further comprises four through holes and four ejectors which respectively correspond to the four constant contact dampers; the through holes are arranged on the bottom plate, and the position of each of the four through holes on the bottom plate corresponds to the position where the damping spring bears against the bottom plate and a load spring of the bogie; and one end of the ejector penetrates into the damping spring, and the other end of the ejector bears against the load spring through the through hole. The bogie of the present invention solves the technical problem that the deformation of the damping springs keeps constant whether a car is empty or loaded in the prior art, and thus improves the damping effect of the bogie. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008338 | JOURNAL BOX RUBBER PAD AND BOGIE - The present invention provides an journal box rubber pad and a bogie, wherein the journal box rubber pad comprises a glue-injection hole and a conductive mechanism: the glue-injection hole comprises a cavity formed in a rubber layer, a first hole formed on an upper wear liner and a second hole formed on a lower wear liner. The cavity, the first hole and the second hole are communicated with each other; the conductive mechanism is placed internally in the glue-injection hole; the two ends of the conductive mechanism pass through the first hole and the second hole respectively and be in contact with two conducted apparatuses. The journal box rubber pad and the bogie of the present invention have the advantages that: the journal box rubber boxes not only can overcome the disadvantages that the upper and the lower wear liners are easy to be abraded and have poor contact with a bogie side frame and an adapter because of the requirements of high manufacturing accuracy but also can realize conductive function. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008339 | SELF-LATCHING COVER MECHANISM - A self-latching cover mechanism includes a nozzle having a central opening and a cover. A hinge pivotally attaches the cover to the nozzle so that the cover may be pivoted between an open position, where the central opening is generally uncovered, and a closed position, where the central opening is generally covered by the cover. A catch member is attached to the cover. A latching arm is movably attached to the nozzle and engages the catch member when the cover is in the open position. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008340 | RAILROAD TANK CAR MANWAY ASSEMBLY - A manway assembly features a nozzle defining a central opening. The nozzle has a groove or a plurality of grooves. A hinge pivotally attaches a cover to the nozzle so that the cover may be pivoted between an open position, where the central opening is generally uncovered, and a closed position, where the central opening is generally covered by the cover. Retainers secure a plurality of latch segments to the cover so that the latch segments may slide with respect to the cover. A latching mechanism moves the latch segments into engagement with the groove of the nozzle sidewall when the cover is in the closed position. The latching mechanism also removes the latch segments from engagement with the sidewall groove when the cover is to be opened. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008341 | Metallic Soap Compositions For Various Applications - Metallic soap compositions for use in various applications, including as adhesives, as having anti-corrosion properties on certain surfaces or materials, and as asphalt modifiers to reduce viscosity in an asphalt mixture, and process for making the same, are disclosed. The processes comprise at least a partial saponification of a mixture of an oil, often a natural oil which may be hydrogenated and/or metathesized, and a metal compound via a fusion process, or may comprise at least a partial saponification of a mixture of a similar oil and a metal compound, or optionally a fatty acid derived from a similar oil, via an aqueous process, with an optional addition of an inorganic metal salt via at least one ion exchange reaction. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008342 | GLUE STICK FORMULATED WITH NATURALLY OCCURRING POLYMERS - A “green” glue stick formulation that includes at least one starch; casein; and, optionally, a mixture of naturally occurring fatty acids. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008343 | PIGMENT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a pigment composition containing a pigment and chondroitin sulfate or its salt, in which a content of chondroitin sulfate or its salt is equal to or larger than 0.1 part by weight (pbw) over 1 pbw of the pigment, and such pigment composition is available in the use for drug medicines and the like, and exhibits better dispersibility. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008344 | ASPHALT-MINERAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is related to asphalt and asphalt-mineral compositions including at least one cationic organosilicon compound selected from a group consisting of:
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20130008345 | Novel Metal Complexes for Metal-Containing Film Deposition - Novel families of tri-valent metal complexes including scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, aluminum, gallium, indium, manganese, antimony, bismuth; and of divalent metal complexes including magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, manganese, cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, copper, zinc, cadium are disclosed. These metal complexes can be used as precursors to deposit metal or metal oxide films in semi-conductor industries. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008346 | Low-Loading Titanate Inorganic Pigments For Use In Infrared Reflective Colors - Complex inorganic titanate pigments with low dopant levels (i.e., less than about 5%) exhibit coloristic and enhanced infrared (IR) reflectance characteristics that make them useful in formulating colors exhibiting high IR reflectivity. This characteristic is becoming increasingly useful as a way to keep exterior surfaces and articles cooler during exposure to direct sunlight. Achieving this can decrease energy (e.g., cooling/air conditioning) consumption and costs. Low-loaded titanates can boost IR reflectivity by 1 to 10% in selected visual color spaces. Paint compositions containing those low loaded titanate pigments and a method for providing a surface with high infrared reflectance utilizing those pigments are also disclosed. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008347 | PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR INORGANIC SUBSTRATES AND COATED INORGANIC SUBSTRATES - A composition for protecting a surface of an inorganic substrate, such as concrete, terrazzo, or ceramic tile, includes a silicate (i.e., an alkali metal polysilicate or a colloidal silica), a siliconate (e.g., a metal siliconate, such as an alkali metal methyl siliconate, etc.), acrylic latex, a silane coupling agent, and a solvent, such as ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Inorganic substrates, such as concrete, stone, and ceramic materials, with such a composition on their surfaces are also disclosed, as are methods for polishing and protecting inorganic substrates. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008348 | COMPOSITION FOR PELLETIZED BITUMEN AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A composition for pelletized bitumen and a method for preparing the same is disclosed. The composition is comprised of: between approximately 30% to approximately 40% by weight of bitumen; between approximately 15% to approximately 30% by weight of stiffening compound; between approximately 35% to approximately 45% by weight of setting compound; and approximately 0.05% by weight of water. The stiffening compound is comprised of between approximately 10% to approximately 20% by weight of ground asphalt shingles; between approximately 5% to approximately 10% by weight of vulcanized rubber; between approximately 1% to approximately 2% by weight of uintahite; and up to approximately 0.5% by weight of zeolite. And the stiffening compound may be Type II Portland cement. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008349 | HEAT RESISTANT PHOSPHATE CEMENT - An article of manufacture including reinforcement material embedded in a phosphate cement composition is provided. The phosphate cement composition includes about 10 to 40 percent by weight calcium or magnesium oxide, about 10 to 40 percent by weight acid phosphate, and about 10 to 50 percent by weight vermiculite or perlite or mixture thereof. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008350 | MATERIAL FOR ABSORPTION AND ATTENUATION OF NEUTRONS - Masses for obtaining poured concrete, concrete for bricks, concrete for tiles or mortar are known, in which Portland cement and Colemanite, water and additives to regulate the process are involved as aggregate. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008351 | Settable Compositions Comprising Cement Kiln Dust and Rice Husk Ash and Methods of Use - Embodiments disclose method and compositions that comprise cement kiln dust and rice husk ash. An embodiment comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, the settable composition comprising cement kiln dust, rice husk ash, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Another embodiment discloses a settable composition comprising cement kiln dust, rice husk ash, and water. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008352 | Methods and Compositions Comprising Cement Kiln Dust Having an Altered Particle Size - Methods and compositions are disclosed that comprise cement kiln dust having a mean particle size that has been altered. An embodiment discloses a method of preparing cement kiln dust comprising: providing cement kiln dust having an original particle size; and altering the mean particle size of the cement kiln dust from the original size by grinding, separating, or a combination thereof. Another embodiment discloses a well treatment fluid comprising: cement kiln dust having a mean particle size that has been altered from its original size by grinding, separating, or a combination thereof; and water. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008353 | Low Heat of Hydration Cement Compositions and Methods of Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation, comprising preparing a cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof, and placing the cement composition in the wellbore. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008354 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF BICARBONATE SOLUTION - Provided herein are methods and systems to produce a bicarbonate solution from one or more of natural substances and to contact the bicarbonate solution with cathode electrolyte in an electrochemical system to produce a product containing carbonate or combination of carbonate and bicarbonate. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008355 | LITHIUM-BASED CONCRETE ADMIXTURES FOR CONTROLLING ALKALI-SILICA REACTIONS WITH ENHANCED SET-TIME CONTROL AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - A process for making concrete which is stabilized against alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) is provided. The process includes incorporating into the concrete mixture a concrete admixture mixture comprising water, first lithium-containing materials in an amount sufficient to control ASR, and second lithium-containing materials in an amount sufficient for controlling set time, and optionally mineral admixtures and other chemical admixtures for property enhancements exclusive of ASR mitigation and/or set time control, to form the concrete. An admixture for stabilizing concrete against ASR is also provided. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008356 | MODULAR FOLDING TABLE - The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008357 | WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT WITH MODULAR FRAME AND GUIDE ASSEMBLY - A waste disposal plant includes a combustion chamber ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008358 | SOLID FUEL - [Problem] To provide a solid fuel suitable for thermal power generation by making use of the fruit seed or press cake thereof of a plant which grows in large quantities in nature. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008359 | COMBINED TREATMENT PROCESS OF DOMESTIC GARBAGE AND SEWAGE - A combined treatment process of domestic garbage and sewage, comprising the following steps: {circle around (1)} sorting iron out of the domestic garbage; {circle around (2)} crushing the domestic garbage in which the iron has been removed; {circle around (3)} feeding the crushed domestic garbage into a sewage treatment tank, adding water and blowing air into the sewage treatment tank, where the domestic garbage is divided into floating substances, suspended substances, and settled substances; {circle around (4)} salvaging, dehydrating and drying the floating substances and then combusting them as fuel; {circle around (5)} collecting, filtering and drying the settled substances, wherein the settled substances having a calorific value of more than 4180 kJ/kg are burnt as fuel, the burnt substances and the settled substances having a calorific value of less than 4180 kJ/kg are used to replace clay material in a cement plant or used for making bricks; {circle around (6)} adding a flocculant into the sewage in which the floating substances and the settled substances have been removed so as to make the suspended substances settle, the suspended substances which have been settled are treated according to step {circle around (5)}; and {circle around (7)} treating the sewage. The process of the present invention effectively combines the domestic garbage treatment and sewage treatment, realizing the comprehensive treatment of domestic garbage and sewage as well as efficient utilization of resources. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008360 | AUTOMATIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR PULL-TYPE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement with ground-engaging implements tracks in a direction down slope when pulled by a traction vehicle over uneven, or sloped, terrain. The implement's path from the track of the vehicle depends upon, among other things, the slope of the terrain. To compensate for this tendency to drift down slope away from the pulling vehicle's track, the implement frame is provide with controllable forward and aft pivoting wing sections to which the ground engaging implements are attached. Using a GPS receiver, precise positioning information is used to position the wing sections so that the ground engaging members are directed up slope to move the implement's track upwardly in correcting its track, with the wing sections then automatically re-positioned when the implements are on the proper track. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008361 | LIQUID FERTILIZER SENSOR SYSTEM - A system for fertilizing a large area. The system may include a fluid bar configured to be towed by a tractor. The fluid bar may include a fluid passageway with at least one aperture and a sensor or meter in communication with the aperture. The aperture may be configured to receive a hose or other attachment distributing fluid to the ground. The system may include a tank, a pump, pump controller and a filter. The pump flow rate and the outlet flow rate may be displayed on monitoring equipment located within a cab of the tractor. The pump controller may be used by the farmer to variably adjust the fluid pressure in each aperture and consequently adjust the flow pressure of fertilizer added to the ground. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008362 | APPARATUS FOR STITCHING VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENTS - An apparatus for stitching an interior component is disclosed herein. The component having an outer skin layer and the apparatus is a single needle chain stitch machine with a rotary looper and wherein a needle of the apparatus descends through the interior component and a hook of the rotary looper engages a thread loop formed during retraction of the needle after it has descended through the interior component; and wherein the apparatus further includes a mechanism for moving the interior component relative to the needle and looper to establish a stitch length. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008363 | VESSEL COMPRISING A STOWABLE MAGNUS-EFFECT ROTOR - A vessel includes a hull and a deck, a substantially cylindrical rotor having a peripheral wall rotatable with respect to the deck around a longitudinal center line, the rotor being at a lower end connected to the deck and including an upper end plate, the rotor being mounted on the deck in such a manner that in an operational state the rotor is substantially vertically oriented and in an inoperational state the upper end plate is situated in the vicinity of the deck, the end plate extending transversely to the longitudinal center line, wherein the end plate is provided with movable edge segments that in the operational state of the rotor extend radially outwardly from the peripheral wall to an extended position and in the inoperational state of the rotor are moved to a retracted position that is situated closer to the peripheral wall than the extended position. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008364 | WATERTIGHT DOOR SYSTEM - A watertight door system that provides for subdivision of cargo holds, and having a door frame assembly with a sliding door. Conveyor support stringers are movably connected to the sliding door and conveyor idlers are movably connected to and the conveyor support stringers. A linear actuator associated with the door frame assembly selectively actuates the door between an open and closed position, whereby actuation of the door by the hydraulic cylinder causes the conveyor support stringers to move with the door, and the conveyor idlers to be lowered without removal thereof. Belt side plugs are positioned on either side of the door frame assembly, and can move both inwardly against a conveyor belt edge and outwardly from the conveyor belt edge. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING THE INTENSITY AND FREQUENCY OF TROPICAL STORMS OR HURRICANES - Submarines are provided with bluff-shaped surfaces and/or fins used for modification of tropical storms or hurricanes by mixing the upper layer of a section of a body of water with water from a lower section of the body of water. By coordinating a number of submarines to traverse a region of a tropical storm or ahead of a hurricane the cooled water reduces the amount of heat energy available to fuel the intensity and movement of storms. A perforated plate of approximately 100 m×100 m is used, with or without fins, to mix layers of water by creating sufficient turbulence to create eddies up to 50 m. Submarines are used to entrain fluid motion to induce anti-cyclonic vorticity in the body of water. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008366 | UNDERWATER PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICE - An underwater personal mobility device is provided. The underwater personal mobility device can include a superstructure rotatably connected to a main body comprised of an observation chamber, a transport handle and at least one wheel. The superstructure may further comprise an air conduit and snorkel to provide breathable air to a user. The device may have at least two configurations, including a folded configuration, to enable ease of transport and storage of the device. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008367 | ON-BOARD RESCUE DEVICE FOR A SHIP - The rescue device for the passengers and crew of a ship includes: a container that contains survival equipment; a system that is intended for stowing said container relative to the deck of the ship and contains at least one strap and a system for multimodally attaching and releasing said container; an airbag-type inflatable balloon set up between a structure, secured to the deck, and said container, said structure defining a passage for the passengers when needed; and a means for releasing the airbag set up on the wheelhouse of said ship. The frame-shaped structure is formed of: two side posts; a lower cradle, on which said container rests; an upper crosspiece; and a plate set up inside the ship and acting as a counterbearing for the airbag when said container is ejected. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008368 | Temperature indication product and method of manufacture - Finely divided particles preferably formed into tablets or into pellets of granular temperature indication material are used as a thermometer and are brought into contact with a surface to measure surface temperature by a change in appearance of the indication material at a known temperature. Pellets are made from comminuted solid temperature indicating material shaped into a pill or tablet. In a version of the invention different temperatures are indicated by separate parts of the product, such as by separate stacked layers assembled as a composite unit to form an article of manufacture. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008369 | RECLOSER POSITION INDICATOR - A recloser includes at least one pole position indicator. The position indicator includes a flexible strip that rides in a U-shaped channel. The flexible strip has an alternating color pattern and that is visible through spaced transparent windows on the indicator. The transparent windows are spaced so that the flexible strip, when in a first position shows only a first color and when in a second position only shows a second color. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008370 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR SINGLE CRYSTAL - Relates to a method of producing a semiconductor crystal having generation of a defect suppressed in the semiconductor single crystal. The production method includes the steps of: forming a boron oxide film on the inner wall of a growth container having a bottom section and a body section continuous to the bottom section; bringing the boron oxide film into contact with boron oxide melt containing silicon oxide to form a boron oxide film containing silicon oxide on the inner wall of the growth container; forming raw material melt above seed crystal placed in and on the bottom section of the growth container; and solidifying the raw material melt from the seed crystal side to grow a semiconductor single crystal. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008371 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON INGOT, AND POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON INGOT - A method for manufacturing a polycrystalline silicon ingot includes unidirectionally solidifying a molten silicon upwardly from the bottom of a crucible, wherein the crucible is provided with silica deposited on the bottom of the crusible; and then dividing the degree of solidification in the crucible into a first zone from 0 mm to X in height (10 mm≦X<30 mm), a second zone from X to Y in height (30 min≦Y<100 mm) and a third zone of Y or more in height, based on the bottom of the crucible, wherein a solidification rate V1 in the first zone is set in the range of 10 mm/h≦V1≦20 mm/h and a solidification rate V2 in the second zone is set in the range of 1 mm/h≦V2≦5 mm/h. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008372 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING SILICON - A method for purifying silicon includes placing silicon to be purified and an aluminum-silicon alloy ingot, made from high purity aluminum in close contact in a closed environment to be subjected to heating under vacuum, such that the aluminum-silicon alloy ingot is melted into an aluminum-silicon melt. The temperatures are kept constant when the temperature M the interface of the silicon and the aluminum-silicon melt and the temperature at a free end of the aluminum-silicon melt reach 900° C. and 800° C. respectively. As the purified silicon begins to segregate and the interface, the heating apparatus is moved in step with the growth rate of the segregated silicon toward the silicon to be purified to maintain the temperatures at both ends of the aluminum-silicon melt. The segregated pure silicon is cut off upon the completion of dissolution of purified silicon and after cooling and air pressure recovery. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008373 | ROD BED LOCKING SYSTEMS - A metering device, including a holder and an insert, for coating liquid or viscous coating medium onto a moving material web. The holder being elongated and mountable to a frame and comprising an insert groove in the longitudinal direction, adapted to receive an insert, and an engagement formation in the longitudinal direction along the insert groove. The insert being elongated and comprising a rod groove in the longitudinal direction, being adapted to rotatably support a coating rod having a circular cross section and being designed to surround the coating rod over more than 180° of its circumference, and an engagement formation in the longitudinal direction along the rod groove. The engagement formations of the holder and the insert are designed to interact with a locking member to allow interconnection between the insert and the holder of the metering device. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008374 | DYE APPLYING APPARATUS FOR PLASTIC LENS - A dye applying apparatus for a plastic lens according to this invention includes a conveyance device which conveys a plastic lens while a surface to be dyed is exposed, and a modifying device which is opposed to the surface to be dyed, and performs a modification treatment that improves the wettability on the surface to be dyed. This apparatus also includes a dye spraying device which is opposed to the surface to be dyed on the downstream side of the modifying device along the conveyance path of the conveyance device, and sprays and adheres dye particles to the surface to be dyed. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008375 | PALETTE MODULAR DEVICE FOR COLLECTION AND RECOVERY OF METALS IN THIN FILM DEPOSITION EQUIPMENT - An electro-mechanical system for the collection and recovery of materials inside thin-film deposition facilities, comprising multiple elements able to intercept the wasted particles of material during a coating process. These elements are disposed in individual modules ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008376 | ADHESIVE APPLICATOR - A system for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump. A plurality of applicators is included. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008377 | RESIN COATING DEVICE IN LED PACKAGE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - There are preliminarily prepared element characteristic information | 2013-01-10 |
20130008378 | DEPOSITING CONFORMAL BORON NITRIDE FILMS - A method of forming a boron nitride or boron carbon nitride dielectric produces a conformal layer without loading effect. The dielectric layer is formed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of a boron-containing film on a substrate, at least a portion of the deposition being conducted without plasma, and then exposing the deposited boron-containing film to a plasma. The CVD component dominates the deposition process, producing a conformal film without loading effect. The dielectric is ashable, and can be removed with a hydrogen plasma without impacting surrounding materials. The dielectric has a much lower wet etch rate compared to other front end spacer or hard mask materials such as silicon oxide or silicon nitride, and has a relatively low dielectric constant, much lower then silicon nitride. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008379 | ORGANIC LAYER DEPOSITION APPARATUS - An organic layer deposition apparatus that may be precisely aligned with a substrate during a deposition process. The apparatus includes: a deposition source; a deposition source nozzle unit; and a patterning slit sheet, which is spaced from and smaller than the substrate, and having a plurality of patterning slits arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Deposition is performed while the substrate is moved relative to the deposition apparatus in the first direction. The patterning slit sheet includes first and second alignment marks that are spaced from each other. The substrate includes first and second alignment patterns that are spaced from each other. The deposition apparatus also includes first and second camera assemblies for respectively photographing the first alignment mark/pattern and the second alignment mark/pattern. A moving speed of the substrate is synchronized with shooting speeds of the first and second camera assemblies. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008380 | APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING IB-IIIA-VIA2 COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILMS - An apparatus for fabricating IB-IIIA-VIA | 2013-01-10 |
20130008381 | TRAP APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A trap apparatus provided between a chamber and an evacuating unit includes an inlet port and an exhausting port to be respectively connected to the chamber and the evacuating unit; a cooling trap portion provided with a first space for cooling gas in the first space; and a bypass portion provided with a first channel capable of communicating between the inlet port and the first space, a second channel capable of communicating between the first space and the exhausting port, and a second space capable of communicating between the inlet port and the exhausting port, the bypass portion being relatively movable with respect to the cooling trap portion to selectively form a first path from the inlet port to the exhausting port via the first channel, the first space and the second channel, and a second path from the inlet port to the exhausting port via the second space. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008382 | THIN-FILM FORMING DEVICE - This thin-film forming device includes: a deposition vessel in which a reduced-pressure deposition space, to which a raw material gas and a reactant gas are alternately supplied on different timings, is formed in order to form a thin film on the substrate; and a gas supply unit configured to supply the raw material gas and the reactant gas to the deposition vessel. The gas supply unit is provided with at least one partition that bends a gas passage from an inlet port of each of the raw material gas and the reactant gas toward the deposition space. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008383 | Squirrel proof bird feeder - A squirrel proof bird feeder includes a hanger device, a bird feeder container attached to the hanger device, and a shield attached to the hanger device and located above the bird feeder container, and the shield includes two shielding members each having one or more latching members, and the latching members of the shielding members are engageable with each other for securing the shielding members together and for attaching the shield to the hanger device directly without disassembling or disengaging the hanger device or the bird feeder container from the hanging cable. The shield includes an opening for engaging with the hanger device, and the latching members are selected from a lock tab, or a latch. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008384 | PREPARATION AND USE OF METHIONYLMETHIONINE AS FEED ADDITIVE FOR FISH AND CRUSTACEANS - An animal feed mixture containing DL-methionyl-DL-methionine and salts thereof for animals kept in aquacultures is provided. Methods for preparing DL-methionyl-DL-methionine of formula (I) | 2013-01-10 |
20130008385 | Systems and Methods for Boat Anesthetization of Fish - A boat holding tank for anesthetizing fish is described having a pulsator, with the pulsator having an anode output and a cathode output; a holding tank capable of receiving an aquatic animal, the holding tank further comprising an anode probe and a cathode probe, with the anode cathode probe of the holding tank switchably connected to the anode and cathode output of the pulsator, such that when the pulsator is activated the aquatic animal in the holding tank is anesthetized. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008386 | SHIPPING CONTAINER FOOD PRODUCTION MODULE - A sustainable food production system, known as aquaponics, is housed in at least a portion of an intermodal shipping container. In some embodiments, the food production system can be housed fully in one intermodal shipping container or may span multiple shipping containers that can be stacked vertically, end-to-end or side-to-side. An ecosystem is created in the shipping containers where fish fertilize plants and plants clarify the water for the fish. The containers are designed to be plug-and-play and are expandable. Because they are intermodal (ISO) shipping containers, they can be easily shipped anywhere in the world. In the area of a standard parking space (8 feet by 20 feet), about 1,500 fish per year and hundreds of vegetables monthly can be raised. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008387 | Collapsible Mesh Bird Cage - Embodiments include a mesh bird cage having a fabric collapsibly forming an enclosed volume, the fabric being a screen-like mesh with holes to enable air to circulate through the fabric. The fabric may be equipped with extendible rods to adjust the volume enclosed by the fabric. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008388 | Pet Brush and Integrated Spray - A pet brush includes a brush unit, and a tonic attachment attachable to and detachable from the brush unit. The tonic attachment is cooperable with the brush unit to define an ergonomic handle-less pet brush. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008389 | CHEW TOY WITH EDIBLE PIECE - An animal toy having two end portions and a shaft releasably connectable between the two end portions has a treat-retaining portion located on the shaft. A method for adjusting a toy for an animal having a muzzle, front teeth and back teeth adjusts the distance between opposing end portions such that during chewing, the treat portion can only come into contact with the front teeth of the animal. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008390 | Electrode design for deer repellent device - An improved electrode design is provided for a baited, shock-producing, deer repellent device deployed in an area to be protected. This device has straight, parallel, positive and negative, un-insulated metal electrodes extending vertically from the top. The electrodes are spaced and sized so that they surround and protect the bait. This electrode design increases the chance that a deer will make effective contact with the electrodes while also allowing easy access to the bait for servicing. This electrode design also decreases the chances of the device collecting ice or snow, and it decreases the chance of discharge of the device by moisture or by contact between the electrodes. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008391 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FENCING ANIMALS WITHOUT USING A PHYSICAL FENCE - A system for invisible fencing for animals, that is a device mounted on animals. The device checks GNSS position measurements against an area that is defined in the device. The area can be defined as a combination of several areas with different characteristics. An area may also be defined as dynamic. The system calculates the shortest distance to this area based on actual GNSS position. If position measurements show that the animal has a position that is outside the area, correction will be performed as a combination of audio signal and electric shock. The correction is made by increasing the audio frequency proportionally with the calculated distance to the area. When the audio frequency has reached an upper limit, one single electric shock is given, and possible further correction is resumed from the position where the electric shock was given. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008392 | Retractable Leash System - An animal restraint system which involves variable adjustability of maximum extension. A braking device with a pivoting tip which can move from a neutral position to a locked engaged position, a disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. The semi-engaged position allows for spool rotation in the direction of retraction, while preventing spool rotation in the direction of extension. A brake lock with multiple settings including engaged position, disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. A spool with teeth where one or more of the teeth is different from the others in shape, size or relative position to promote brake engagement efficiency. A leash maximum settings display. A moving “leash” guide which reduces tangling during extension and retraction. An adjustable handle grip to accommodate different hand sizes. A snap-on accessory attachment system. A leash dispenser system which limits full extension to reduce system failure. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008393 | C&D Bandage Harness for Canines and Felines - A harness device with detachable stockinet that aids in the protection of elbow and leg wounds on canines, felines, and like animals, allowing the paw to remain unwrapped. The device comprises of two straps that connect around the animals' withers or back that are adjustable; a tubular body part that fits around the animals' leg, just above the elbow; and a detachable stockinet that connects to the body part with Velcro, that can be changed out to keep clean material on the wound. The device is fitted per each leg for a secure fit, with only the rear leg harness to be worn with a securely fitted harness found in most pet stores. Only one leg is needed for proper fitting of bandage harness. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008394 | Radiant Superheater - A radiant superheater arranged to hang at the upper portion of a furnace of a boiler. The radiant superheater is substantially planar and includes a first vertical pass, a first connection pass, a second vertical pass, a third vertical pass, a second connection pass, and a fourth vertical pass. Each vertical pass includes an upper end and a lower end. The vertical passes are connected in series, so that steam to be superheated enters at the upper end of the first vertical pass and flows through the first vertical pass and from the lower end of the first vertical pass via the first connection pass to the lower end of the second vertical pass and through the second vertical pass and from the upper end of the second vertical pass to the upper end of the third vertical pass and through the third vertical pass and from the lower end of the third vertical pass via the second connection pass to the lower end of the fourth vertical pass and through the fourth vertical pass, to be discharged from the upper end of the fourth vertical pass. The first connection pass is arranged below the second connection pass so as to shield the second connection pass from radiation from the lower portion of the furnace. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008395 | Piston For An Internal Combustion Engine - The present invention relates to a piston ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008396 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VARIABLE OPERATION ANGLE MECHANISM - An electronic control unit that controls a variable operation angle mechanism that varies an operation angle of an intake valve reduces an operation angle of the intake valve to a normal startup operation angle after first maintaining the operation angle of the intake valve at a high temperature restart operation angle that is larger than the normal startup operation angle for a predetermined period of time after an engine is stopped. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008397 | CONTROL VALVE FOR USE IN VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A directional control valve is configured to switch among a first position at which a discharge passage communicates with a phase-advance passage and a phase-retard passage and a lock passage communicates with a drain passage, a second position at which the discharge passage communicates with the phase-advance passage and the lock passage and the phase-retard passage communicates with the drain passage, a third position at which the discharge passage communicates with the phase-retard passage and the lock passage and the phase-advance passage communicates with the drain passage, and a fourth position at which the discharge passage communicates with the lock passage and fluid-communication between the discharge passage and each of the phase-advance passage and the phase-retard passage is blocked. The directional control valve is further switchable to a sixth position at which the phase-advance passage, the phase-retard passage, and the lock passage all communicate with the discharge passage. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008398 | ELECTRICAL CAMSHAFT PHASER WITH ENERGY RECOVERY - An electrical camshaft phaser arrangement for controllably varying the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft in an internal combustion engine includes an adjusting gear drive unit formed as a three shafts transmission having a drive shaft connected with the crankshaft, an output shaft connected with the camshaft, and an adjusting shaft connected with the control shaft of an electrical machine. The electrical machine allows phasing the camshaft with regards to the crankshaft by increasing or decreasing control shaft speed, the control shaft being spinning during phase holding modes. The adjusting gear drive unit is configured such that an energy recovering mode is provided wherein a braking torque is applied to the control shaft in order to generate electrical energy. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008399 | PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A CAMSHAFT ADJUSTING SYSTEM - A pressure accumulator arrangement in a camshaft for a camshaft adjusting system of an internal combustion engine, having at least one pressure accumulator and at least one control valve, characterized in that the pressure accumulator and control valve are connected to form a structural unit. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008400 | Fuel Activation Method and Fuel Supply System - A process in which liquid fuel is saturated with a gas to provide a fuel/gas solution said fuel/gas solution fed to a combustion engine, a first portion of said fuel/gas solution that is fed to said combustion engine is combusted, a second portion of said fuel/gas solution that is fed to said combustion engine is not combusted, the temperature of said second portion of said fuel/gas solution is reduced in a heat exchanger to produce a reduced temperature second portion, evaporated gas in said reduced temperature second portion is then removed in a separator, and the fuel/gas solution thus produced is then fed back into the combustion engine. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008401 | BELT DRIVEN ELECTRIC STARTER SYSTEM - A Belt Driven Electric Starter System (BES) may have an idle pulley is composed of pivot point idle pulley forming pivot points at both sides of driving belt, which is wound on starter generator pulley and crank pulley, and driven idle pulley forming the fixing point, and a side of tension controller is fixed to engine and the opposite side is fixed to starter generator combined with starter generator pulley, such that it is possible to more effectively use the empty space without interference with the other portions in the entire layout of the BES. Further, excessive tension of driving belt due to starter generator when the engine is started can be attenuated by retraction of tension controller that moves with starter generator, while the excessive tension of driving belt due to crank pulley when electricity is generated can also be attenuated by extension of tension controller that moves with starter generator. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008402 | SOUND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A sound transmission system of a motor vehicle, having an intake sound transmission device which can be coupled via a first tubular connecting element to an air intake manifold which leads to an internal combustion engine and via a second tubular connecting element to a vehicle interior, the first tubular connecting element being assigned a first switchable shut-off device, having a resonator device which interacts with the intake sound transmission device and can be coupled via a third tubular connecting element to the air intake manifold which leads to an internal combustion engine, the third tubular connecting element being assigned a second switchable shut-off device. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008403 | SYMMETRIC EXTENDED PORTING - A cylinder of an externally fired, two-stroke engine has at least two exhaust channels. At least the inflow openings of the exhaust channels are located or formed symmetrical in relation to a plane of symmetry containing a longitudinal center axis of the cylinder. The inflow openings of the exhaust channels lying above each other in the cylinder wall surface and spaced apart by wall webs lie distributed over a peripheral region of the cylinder wall surface which in relation to the longitudinal center axis corresponds to a central angle Z of 175°≦Z≦280°, preferably 180°≦Z≦265°. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008404 | Piston for an internal combustion engine - A piston for an internal combustion engine has an upper piston part and a lower piston part, which form an outer circumferential cooling channel. The piston has pin boss connections that lie opposite one another, at which pin bosses are provided, which have pin bores that define a center axis (M). The upper piston part and the lower piston part are connected with one another by way of outer joining surfaces and inner joining surfaces. A bridge that runs essentially parallel to the center axis (M) is configured in the lower piston part, in the region of the pin boss connections. The bridge has two longitudinal sides that delimit an upper bridge surface. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008405 | Piston for an internal combustion engine - A piston for an internal combustion engine has a piston head and a piston skirt delimited by a lower skirt edge. The piston skirt has a working surface assigned to its major thrust side (DS) and a working surface assigned to its minor thrust side (GDS), and a zone is assigned to each of the two working surfaces, which zone proceeds from the lower skirt edge and is exposed to a maximal stress during operation of the internal combustion engine. The zone of the working surface assigned to the major thrust side (DS) and/or the zone of the working surface assigned to the minor thrust (GDS) side is provided with a coating that has grooves that run vertically. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008406 | Seal Assembly for an Internal Combustion Engine - An improved oil and gas seal assembly for an internal combustion engine that includes a scraper ring retained within an annular containment groove that, in several embodiments, is formed in the side wall of the cylinder and sized to allow the scraper ring to be fitted therein. The depth of the annular containment groove is sufficient to allow the scraper ring to be expanded during assembly with the piston and during engine operation when the assembly is exposed to vibration and heat variations. A resilient element surrounds the scraper ring within the annular containment groove in order to apply inward forces to the scraper ring and keep it in contact with the movable piston skirt side wall, and also in contact with at least one wall of the groove to prevent an alternative migration path for oil or combustion gases. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008407 | PISTON FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a piston ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008408 | HIGH EFFICIENCY INTERNAL EXPLOSION ENGINE - A piston-powered internal explosion engine for providing power output through a rotating crankshaft. The engine includes an engine block having power cylinders for receiving working pistons, bearing means for supporting the crankshaft, and a crankshaft supported within the bearing means having an output end extending outside of the engine block and a plurality of offset power cranks. The engine includes connecting rods operably coupled to the power cranks and configured to transfer power from the working pistons to rotate the crankshaft, and working pistons that are received into the power cylinders and operably coupled to the power cranks. Each working piston has a head end positioned adjacent to a cylinder head to form a compression chamber and is configured to receive power from an explosion of a compressed volume located within the compression chamber, and to transfer the received power to the connecting rods. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008409 | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS VIA FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH - An engine system for a vehicle and its method of operation are provided. In one embodiment, a control system is configured to indicate a clogging of a fuel filter based on a period of time that a fuel pressure switch remains in a low pressure state. In some embodiments, the control system may respond to an indicated clogging of the fuel system by limiting one or more of fuel pressure, fuel flow rate, and vehicle speed. By limiting the flow rate and/or the pressure at which fuel is delivered to the engine during conditions when the low pressure fuel sub-system is unable to provide sufficient fuel pressure and/or flow, degradation and/or damage to the fuel system, including the high pressure pump, may be reduced or eliminated. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FUEL USAGE - Methods and systems are provided for improving fluid usage while addressing knock by adjusting the use of spark retard and direct injection of a fluid based on engine operating conditions and the composition of the injected fluid. One or more engine parameters, such as EGR, VCT, boost, throttle position, are coordinated with the direct injection to reduce torque and EGR transients. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008411 | COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device for coupling a fuel rail to a cylinder head of a combustion engine may include: a fuel injector cup coupled to the fuel rail and facing the cylinder head, a first fastening element facing the fuel injector cup and fixedly coupled to the cylinder head, at least one first spring element arranged between the first fastening element and the fuel injector cup and/or between the fuel injector cup and the cylinder head, a support element arranged between the fuel rail and the cylinder head and fixedly coupled to the fuel rail, a second fastening element engaged with the support element and fixedly coupled to the cylinder head, and at least one second spring element arranged between the second fastening element and the support element and/or between the support element and the cylinder head. The first spring element(s) may comprise metal, and the second spring element(s) may comprise plastic. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008412 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided is a control apparatus for an internal combustion engine that can suppress blowback of in-cylinder residual gas to an intake passage when reverting from a fuel-cut operation accompanied by valve stopping control of an intake valve while suppressing an oil ascent during execution of the fuel-cut operation, and a control apparatus for a vehicle equipped with the internal combustion engine. When executing a fuel-cut operation accompanied by intake valve stopping control, advancement control of the opening/closing timing of an exhaust valve ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008413 | EVAPORATED FUEL PURGE DEVICE - An evaporated fuel purge device integrally includes a main passage, a fuel inlet passage, a fuel outlet passage, an ejector, an air inlet passage, and an air outlet passage. Evaporated fuel flows into the main passage through the fuel inlet passage, and flow out of the main passage through the fuel outlet passage. Intake air flows into the ejector from a downstream of a turbocharger through the air inlet passage, and flows out of the ejector to an upstream of the turbocharger through the air outlet passage. At least three of the fuel inlet passage, the fuel outlet passage, the air inlet passage, and the air outlet passage are arranged to extend parallel with each other. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008414 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A leakage judgment with respect to a fuel tank is carried out. If the fuel tank is not leaking, a leakage judgment with respect to a canister is carried out. If there is a possibility of leakage in the fuel tank, a leakage judgment with respect to the fuel tank and the canister is carried out. If it is judged that there is leakage in the fuel tank and the canister, the leakage judgment with respect to the canister is carried out. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008415 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A leakage judgment with respect to a fuel tank is carried out. If the fuel tank is not leaking, a leakage judgment with respect to a canister is carried out. If there is a possibility of leakage in the fuel tank, a leakage judgment with respect to the fuel tank and the canister is carried out. If it is judged that there is leakage in the fuel tank and the canister, the leakage judgment with respect to the canister is carried out. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008416 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GASOLINE ENGINE - When a specific condition requiring a rise in exhaust gas temperature is satisfied, a required fuel amount to be injected from an injector ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130008417 | Control system for engine with exhaust gas recirculation - An internal combustion engine includes an exhaust restriction valve and an exhaust gas recirculation control valve. Upon determining that a malfunction or fault condition exists relative to one of the valves, the controller may command the other valve to move towards a predetermined position. A malfunction or fault condition may result in derating of the engine. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008418 | METHOD OF ENGINE STARTING - An engine starting method is disclosed. In one example, engine operation is adjusted to reduce catalyst light off time. Exhaust temperatures may be increased until a threshold engine temperature is reached. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008419 | AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEM - A PCV circuit for an internal combustion engine is modified to deliver the PCV fluid to an atomization chamber which also receives fuel from an electronic fuel injector tapped into the main vehicle fuel supply. The fuel from the injector is thoroughly vaporized in and/or immediately downstream of the chamber and conveyed to the vehicle intake manifold. A switch cuts off operation of the fuel injector at high load/high throttle setting conditions. The injector operates at a constant frequency with a selected ON time. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008420 | AIR-OIL SEPARATOR FOR EXTRACTING OIL FROM ENGINE BLOWBY GAS - An engine assembly includes an engine and an intake assembly. The engine defines a combustion chamber and a crankcase, and the intake assembly includes an intake manifold in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. An air-oil separator is provided with the engine and defines a separator volume, an inlet and an outlet, where each of the inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the separator volume. The inlet of the air-oil separator is provided in fluid communication with the crankcase, and the outlet of the air-oil separator is provided in fluid communication with the intake manifold. The air-oil separator further includes an interior surface that abuts and surrounds the separator volume, and the interior surface has a surface roughness (R | 2013-01-10 |
20130008421 | MAGAZINE RIFLE - Disclosed herein is a magazine rifle which includes a bullet loading mechanism and a firing mechanism interlinked to operate together by a single motor, thereby enabling single bullet firing, semi-automatic firing, and fully automatic firing. The magazine rifle includes a rotatable magazine, a bullet loading mechanism which loads a bullet received in the rotatable magazine into a cartridge chamber, and a firing mechanism which discharges compressed air from a compressed air cylinder according to manipulation of a trigger to allow the bullet loaded in the cartridge chamber to be fired through a barrel. The bullet loading mechanism and the firing mechanism are driven by a drive unit automatically driven by a single motor and a gear connected to the motor. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008422 | CEMENTED CARBIDE BASE OUTER BLADE CUTTING WHEEL AND MAKING METHOD - An outer blade cutting wheel comprising an annular thin disc base of cemented carbide and a blade section of metal or alloy-bonded abrasive grains on the outer periphery of the base is provided. The abrasive grains are diamond and/or cBN grains having an average grain size of 45-310 μm and a TI of at least 150. The blade section includes overlays having a thickness tolerance (T | 2013-01-10 |
20130008423 | FORCED AIR HEATER INCLUDING ON-BOARD SOURCE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY - A forced-air heater having a self-contained on-board electric-power supply, a fuel tank, a support, a housing, a combustion chamber, and a motorized fan. The self-contained on-board electric-power supply may have a generator, a photovoltaic component, or some combination thereof. The fuel tank may be adapted to store a first fuel. The combustion chamber may be adapted to generate heat by combusting the first fuel with air. The motorized fan may be adapted to draw in ambient air through an air intake and force the air into the combustion chamber. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008424 | CONVEYOR OVEN APPARATUS AND METHOD - A conveyor oven according to some embodiments has a first mode and a second mode of operation and includes a tunnel in which food is cooked, a conveyor for moving the food through the tunnel, a first set and a second set of one or more burners, each set configured to generate heat for the tunnel, and a controller responsive to the detection of an absence of food in the tunnel, the controller configured to change operation of the first set of one or more burners and the second set of one or more burners from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation based at least in part upon the detection of the absence of food product from the tunnel. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008425 | BIODEGRADABLE DISPOSABLE HAND WARMER - An object of the present invention is to provide a disposable body warmer that exhibits sufficient physical properties (strength) of the inner bag during use, and that is excellent in biodegradability after use. The disposable body warmer is prepared by allowing an exothermic composition comprising potassium chloride and/or sodium chloride to be contained in an inner bag comprising an oxidative degradation agent. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008426 | CONVECTION COOKING USING BAKE ELEMENT HEATER - A bake element is used in conjunction with a remotely mounted convection fan assembly to provide a new convection cooking system. The convection fan preferably extends along a base portion of the rear wall to direct heated air flow through openings in an upper portion of the rear wall, circulate through the oven cavity, and exit through openings preferably in base portions of the side walls where the air is drawn into a bake element cavity and warmed or heated by the bake element before being recirculated. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008427 | OUTDOOR COOKER AND LID THEREFOR - An outdoor cooking apparatus with a lid having a flue gas flow channel therein which extends over at least most of the upper opening of the cooker firebox. The flue gas flow channel is formed between an inner lid wall and a second lid wall outside of the inner wall. One or more inlet openings are provided in the inner wall for receiving the cooker flue gas and one or more discharge openings are provided in the second wall for discharging the flue gas. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008428 | Container Cap Containing Heating Agent Insert - A container cap or lid or insert for use in heating food and beverage containers having an independent heating chamber in which are utilized a trigger capable of initiating crystallization of a super-cooled salt solution comprising: a thin metallic strip which is bendable with snap displacement having a centrally located crystallization strike zone consisting of an orifice with a saw-toothed patterned inner diameter; a simple actuation means for initiating the heating process upon contact with the strike zone; and a structure for holding the trigger in position. The independent heating chamber can be made to be a permanent fixture of the cap or lid or may be a removable insert. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008429 | Replaceable Capture Hoods for Recirculating, self-contained ventilation system - A system includes a plurality of capture hoods and a hood supporting unit. Each of the plurality of capture hoods has a hood portion and a connection portion. The connection portion is for connection to the hood supporting unit. The hood supporting unit is capable of connecting to just one of the plurality of capture hoods at a time. The hood portions of the plurality of capture hoods have different shapes. The connection portions of the plurality of capture hoods are identical so any one of the plurality of capture hoods can connect to the hood supporting unit. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008430 | SOLAR COLLECTION APPARATUS AND STEAM GENERATOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar collection apparatus and a steam generator including the same. The solar collection apparatus includes a housing having an open upper surface; a dual glass plate coupled with the upper surface of the housing and formed therein with a storage space for receiving and storing water, in which solar light is transmitted through the dual glass plate; a first mirror fixed to a lower surface of the housing to collect and reflect the solar light transmitted through the dual glass plate; a second mirror fixed in the housing to reflect the solar light reflected from the first mirror; and an optical fiber having a first end located in the housing to receive the solar light reflected from the second mirror and a second end connected to a place of use to transmit the solar light to the place of use. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008431 | Solar Energy Substrate Aerodynamic Flaps - Methods and systems for solar energy capture. One of the systems includes a solar energy substrate mounted on a support member and one or more flap assemblies coupled to the solar energy substrate. The solar energy substrate is configured to receive solar rays from the Sun and is further configured to move in at least one direction such that an orientation of the solar energy substrate can be adjusted in accordance with a direction of the solar rays. The support member is configured to support the solar energy substrate. The one or more flap assemblies each include a flap and an actuator that is configured to move the flap relative to the solar energy substrate. Movement of the flap is controllable to counter a wind-induced moment acting on the solar energy substrate. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008432 | Solar Heat Exchange Apparatus - A solar heat exchange apparatus includes a heat holding base having a face with a plurality of heat collecting channels. Each heat collecting channel has an open end in the face of the heat holding base. A conduit extends through the heat collecting channels and is coated with a photothermal material. A plurality of light reflecting boards is mounted on the face of the heat holding base and located corresponding to the heat collecting channels and spaced from each other. Two adjacent light reflecting boards are slanted to define a light reflecting space located above and tapering towards one of the heat collecting channels. A light transmitting board is mounted on top sides of the light reflecting boards. The light transmitting board includes a plurality of light concentrating portions each of which is aligned with one of the light reflecting spaces. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008433 | SOLAR HEAT COLLECTING DEVICE - A solar heat collecting device of the flat panel type, a process for its manufacture and parts thereof, made of extruded profiles in particular of aluminium or aluminium alloys. The device comprises a casing accommodating a heat collector assembly comprising a plurality of elongate extruded heat collector bodies, side by side, each having a tube co-axial with its axis of extrusion, flanked on each of its opposite sides integrally by an extruded web and further comprising a manifold at each end to which the respective tube ends are sealingly and communicatingly brazed. The edges of the adjoining webs of adjoining elongate bodies overlap slightly but are movable free of mechanical constraint or mutual attachment in relation to one another. Together the elongate bodies present the incoming solar radiation with a substantially plane uninterrupted area for absorption. | 2013-01-10 |
20130008434 | Wind Resistant Heater - A radiant gas heater includes one or more gas inlets | 2013-01-10 |