03rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140013679 | BUILDING SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH A CRASH LATERAL SIDE THAT IS ADAPTED TO COLLAPSE FIRSTLY UNDER HIGH-HEAT TEMPERATURE - A building system is provided with a crash lateral side that is adapted to crash firstly under high-heat temperature. The building system includes a first building structure having a plurality of first horizontal beams and a plurality of first vertical support structures; a first fire-resistant floor erected uprightly on the first building structure; and a second building structure erected uprightly on the first fire-resistant floor, and having a plurality of second horizontal beams and a plurality of second vertical support structures. The second vertical support structures adjacent to the crash lateral side have a relatively low fire-resistant strength when compared to remaining portions of the second vertical support structures away from the crash lateral side such that the second vertical support structures adjacent to the crash lateral side are adapted to collapse toward the crash lateral side under the high-heat temperature. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013680 | PAN TILE ROOFING SYSTEM - A plurality of pan tiles are disposed in confronting, supported relation on an underlying roof support and in underlying, at least partially supporting relation to plurality of overlapping, exteriorly exposed roof tile. Each pan tile includes a planar base and two oppositely disposed planar side segments extending outwardly from opposite peripheries of said base at a common, preferred obtuse angle. Leading and trailing ends of pan tiles have a greater and lesser transverse dimension respectively, wherein the side segments or oriented in a converging configuration extending from the leading end to the trailing end of the pan tile. Solar energy systems may also be incorporated in the pan tiles and a heat dissipating assembly and/or a stabilizing assembly may also be included. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013681 | Non-Skid Stair Nosing - In an embodiment of the present invention, a stair nosing is provided. The nosing includes a generally flat portion having a first side and a second side. The nosing also includes a bent portion extending along the first side of the flat portion. The bent portion includes an arcuate section and a vertical section. The arcuate section includes a first plurality of non-skid members. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013682 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF INTERIOR WINDOW FRAMING - An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013683 | CONCRETE SLABE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR POURING SAME - A concrete slab structural member comprises a frame of cold bend thin wall steel profiles and concrete enclosing the same, in which the main surfaces of two longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013684 | BUILDING METHOD USING MULTI-STOREY PANELS - A method is provided for erecting a multi-story building on a foundation using a plurality of pre-manufactured multi-story wall panels. A plurality of wall panels are erected on the foundation to form a perimeter of wall panels which extend vertically to span two or more stories of the building. A plurality of floor joists are joined between multi-story wall panels to extend generally horizontally therebetween. Optionally, once erected, concrete can be placed between the studs of the wall panels and in channels between joists. Various methods and materials for finishing the exterior side of the wall panels and reinforcing the wall panels and the joists are also provided. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013685 | DRIVE MODULES FOR MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS THEROF AND RELATED METHODS OF INSTALLING DRIVE MODULES - Movable partition systems include a drive mechanism including a motor positioned at least partially on a side of a track opposite a movable partition. Automatically movable partition systems include a movable partition movable along a track and a motor configured to move the movable partition, the motor positioned on a side of the track opposite the movable partition. Methods of installing a movable partition system include coupling a movable partition to a track, positioning a drive mechanism at least partially on a side of the track opposite the movable partition, and coupling an elongated drive member to the movable partition. Methods of moving a movable partition along a track include actuating a drive mechanism positioned at least substantially in a header recess. Drive modules for a movable partition system and other methods of installing a movable partition system including attaching a motor to a section of track are also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013686 | PANEL MEMBER - A panel member ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013687 | WALL FOR SEPARATING THE INSIDE OF A BUILDING FROM THE OUTSIDE - The wall serves for separating the inside of a building from the outside. According to a first aspect, the wall has a water vapor diffusion resistance of at most 20 meters, wherein the heat transfer coefficient amounts to at most 1.5 W/(m | 2014-01-16 |
20140013688 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL - Insulation spacer devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers. The device can also be stored in rolled form. The openwork of the device can additionally or alternatively include a sheet of Entangled net filaments or other similar material. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013689 | PULTRUDED TRIM MEMBERS - The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other trim members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight ratios, low expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity, as well being less labor intensive to install. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013690 | Method for Producing a Fastening System, in Particular for Components of Photovoltaic Systems - Method for producing a fastening system, in particular for components of photovoltaic systems, preferably on roof surfaces of buildings, in a first step a support surface ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013691 | STRUCTURED-CORE LAMINATE PANELS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A structured-core laminate panel can be made in an efficient, structurally sound manner without the use of adhesives (film or liquid forms) using materials with different melt or glass transition temperatures. In one implementation, a manufacturer positions one or more resin substrates about a structured core, which comprises a relatively high melt or glass transition temperature compared with that of the one or more resin substrates. The manufacturer heats the assembly to at least the glass transition temperature of the resin substrates, but not to the melt or glass transition temperature of the structured core. This allows the one or more resin substrates to melt and bond (mechanically, chemically, or both) to the structured core on one side (or inner surface), while maintaining a substantially planar or original conformation on an opposing side (or outer surface). | 2014-01-16 |
20140013692 | MACHINE FOR DEFORMING AND CUTTING PLASTIC STRIPS FOR ENHANCING CONCRETE - A machine for deforming and cutting plastic strands of recycled plastic for use as a secondary reinforcement in concrete includes a multi-strand supply of recycled plastic and a mechanism for advancing the multi-strands into and through the machine. The advancing mechanism may be several sets of motor driven roller sets each of which is connected to a common motor by a belt. The machine includes three sets of deformation mechanisms, a heater for softening the deformed strands and a cutter powered by a separate motor for cutting the softened plastic strands. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013693 | ASPHALTIC SHEET MATERIALS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE - An asphaltic sheet comprising an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder and expandable graphite. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013694 | FREE FLOATING SUB-FLOOR THERMOPLASTIC TILE - A sub-floor tile is provided for use in a modular sub-floor tile system. The sub-floor tile has an upper surface and a lower surface made from one prefabricated, durable, water resistant, mould and mildew growth resistant thermoplastic elastomer with acoustic deadening properties. The lower surface has a series of projections extending away from the sub-floor tile and located adjacent to an underlying surface, such as concrete, when the sub-floor tile is in use. The projections create a space between the sub-floor tile and underlying surface creating a moisture barrier and increased air flow that also permits moisture drainage. This also permits a thermal break between the underlying surface and the overlying flooring surface, such as carpet, laminate, or vinyl. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013695 | MODULAR BUILDING PANEL - An improved modular building panel and system for building construction is disclosed. The improved modular building panel comprises a novel honeycomb or lattice core comprising multiple layers of corrugated, preferably metal, components mechanically connected by any means known in the art, but which may be chemical bonding. External cladding layers comprising a novel cement mix comprising, in a preferred embodiment, Portland cement, silica sand, perlite, glass beads, and water, in combination with the honeycomb structure, provide a lightweight, highly durable, low-cost, projectile resistant, highly insulating, water, mold and mildew resistant, wind resistant novel modular wall system which is adapted for use in commercial, residential, and other construction and which provides superior security to the user. The modular building panel and system of the invention may be utilized for walls, roofs, floors, bridges, or other structures. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013696 | JOINER CLIP - A joiner clip for securing panels to a substrate is provided that includes a planar sheet of material that has a bottom portion terminating in outer edges. A pair of legs extends downward from the outer edges and terminating in a retaining shelf clip adapted to support a bottom edge of an inserted panel. Mounting holes form countersunk indents in the planar sheet that offsets the joiner clip from the substrate. A construction unit is also provided has such a joiner clip secured to a vertical stud substrate. At least inserted panel is supported in the retaining shelf clip of a first leg of the clip. A joint is readily formed between two inserted panels. Fasteners through an inserted panel secure the same to the clip and substrate. An additional siding strip is readily secured to the substrate below the pair of legs. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013697 | CLIPS FOR THIN BRICK WALL SYSTEM - A decorative wall system comprises a supporting wall, a thin brick element with a mortise formed therein and a dovetail tenon clip with fastening means for insertion and retention in the mortise whereby the brick element is attached to the supporting wall. The dovetail tenon clip has a longitudinal space to enable the sidewalls to be pressed inwardly to collapse the space. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013698 | SYSTEM FOR A FLOOR COVERING - A system for a floor covering that includes covering panels ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013699 | WALL MODULE FOR BUILDING A STRUCTURE, ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE AND CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A wall module is configured as a concrete prefabricated building element for building a structure and can be connected to further wall modules to form a structure and is configured to withstand improbable extreme loads. The wall module has a wall body with multiple edges, a plurality of reinforcement rods which all together form a regular reinforcement grid, and each extend parallel to the edges, and which are cast into the wall body. The reinforcement rods each penetrate the wall body substantially from edge to edge, and provided at their ends with connecting elements configured to establish a connection with complementary connecting elements of an immediately adjacent wall element. Each of the connecting elements is connected with clearance to the associated reinforcement rod such that it can be moved in a plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction on all sides by at least 2 mm. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013700 | SAFETY LINE ANCHOR SECURABLE TO ROOF DRAIN - A safety line anchor securable to a roof drain is disclosed. The anchor provides a secure tie down location for people working on the roof of a building. The anchor is portable so that users can carry it with them to the roof and secure it in a roof drain with minimal modification of the drain. When the worker is finished on the roof, the device can be removed and carried away. The safety line anchor comprises a body, a drain coupling assembly, and an expansion assembly. The drain coupling assembly securely fastens the anchor to the roof drain. The expansion assembly expands in the neck of the drain or the roof drain system piping to minimize wobbling of the anchor. A safety line may be attached to the body of the anchor. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013701 | BRACKET FOR USE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A bracket for a building that includes a first building member, a masonry veneer disposed exteriorly of the first building member, and a second building member disposed exteriorly of the masonry veneer. The bracket includes a bracket body having a first portion for being coupled to the first building member and a second outwardly extending portion having a length sufficient to extend to at least about an exterior surface of the masonry veneer. A connector member extends through the bracket member, and at least partially through each of the first and second building members. A connector support extends through the bracket body and includes a sleeve having a passageway for receiving and supporting the connector member, wherein the bracket body and connector support are configured to distribute a load borne by the connector member on the masonry veneer over an area of the bracket body greater than the area of the connector. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013702 | Gutter Guard Mesh Secured Using Adhesive - A gutter guard mesh for application to the gutter/roof interface of a roof includes a length of woven mesh or the like having an array of apertures dimensioned to maximise traversal by rain water and minimise traversal of accumulated debris from the roof wherein at least a first edge of the mesh is fitted on a first side with a double sided acrylic foam closed cell tape having acrylic adhesive on both sides and on a second opposing side with a double sided butyl tape wherein the free side of the foam tape is available for adherence to the gutter via the acrylic adhesive and the free side of the butyl tape is available for adherence of a protective laminate. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013703 | DRYWALL INSTALLATION TOOL AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - The present drywall installation tool is configured to facilitate the installation of drywall panels to wall or ceiling structures and to avoid the necessity of having more than one person to install each drywall panel. Specifically, the installation tool can comprise a clamping section and a shelf section. The clamping section can be used to secure the installation tool to wall studs or ceiling joists and can comprise at least one fixed-arm and at least one sliding-arm. The shelf section can be configured to support a drywall panel horizontally or vertically, relative to the ground, depending upon how the installation tool is positioned. The shelf section can comprise a shelf having a flange that can help support the drywall panel. The installation tool can be configured to support the weight of a drywall panel, allowing a single person to install drywall panels comprising either wall or ceiling structures. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013704 | PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING EVACUATED AND/OR GASSED PACKAGINGS - The invention relates to a packaging machine ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013705 | PACKAGING SYSTEMS WITH CLIP SPOOL CRADLES - Apparatus, systems, devices, methods and computer program products configured to provide one or more of the following: clip spool cradles, improved rotary table or platform packaging systems, improved adhesive (glue) based film seal systems, and/or easier loading or releasing mounting systems of horns, forming collars and/or sprockets. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013706 | CLIPPING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a clipping device for closing at least one closure means, like a closure clip, in a packaging machine, for closing tubular or bag-shaped packaging casings as well as a method for controlling a clipping device. The clipping device comprises a first closing tool and a second closing tool, wherein at least the first closing tool is reversibly movable towards the second closing tool, between an opened position and a closed position, for closing the at least one closure means and a drive means for reversibly moving at least the first closing tool towards the second closing tool in a closing direction. In the inventive clipping device, a monitoring device is provided in the region of the second closing tool for monitoring the second closing tool being prepared for the next clipping cycle. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013707 | SYSTEM WITH ROTARY PLATFORM FOR WRAPPING LOADS - A system for wrapping loads includes a rotary platform and a moving machine according to a vertical direction, a wrapping head provided with at least one reel of film for covering a load associated to said moving machine, a support frame for at least two wrapping heads outside the vertical moving machine provided with a displacement device, the wrapping head includes a first removable attachment means to the support frame and a second removable attachment means to the moving machine, and a rotatable connection arranged between the wrapping head and the moving machine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013708 | SYSTEM FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH HAZARDOUS WASTE - A system for filling a container with hazardous waste includes a primary confinement chamber that houses a lid handling mechanism and a filling head. The lid handling mechanism may be used to remove and/or recouple the lid to the container as part of the process of filling the container in such a way to ensure the exterior of the container is not contaminated by the hazardous waste. The filling head may be configured to add the hazardous waste to the container, mix the contents of the container, and/or vent air from the container. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013709 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF A PACKAGE BOX AND FOR CLOSING THE BOX - A device for adjusting height of a prefabricated package box ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013710 | Pharmacy bagging leaflet - The present invention relates to pharmacy operation apparatus intended for advancing prescription preparation procedures and more specific the process of bagging dispensed drug. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013711 | CLIPPING TOOL ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a clipping tool assembly for closing at least one closure means, like a closure clip, in a packaging machine, like a clipping machine, for closing tubular or bag-shaped packaging casings. The clipping tool assembly comprises a first closing tool and a second closing tool, wherein at least the first closing tool is reversibly movable towards the second closing tool, between an opened position and a closed position, for closing the at least one closure means, and a drive means for reversibly moving at least the first closing tool towards the second closing tool in a closing direction. The clipping tool further comprises a pusher means provided in the region of the second closing tool for pushing the closure means just closed out of the second closing tool. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013712 | LIP BALM WITH SPHERICAL SURFACE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING - A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013713 | CONVENIENT DISPOSAL CONTAINER - A convenient disposable container with holder is provided that includes a sheet of material with an inner and outer surface comprised of central and secondary folds seamed at the ends and material edges to create an expandable pocket at the bottom, having a tab to accommodate opening to accept embarrassing waste and having bonding surface areas to form a seal closing the container's contents from site or touch. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013714 | NEW GRIPPER - The present invention concerns a device and method for reefing a portion of tubular film, the reefing device having at least one reefing finger and at least one drive unit. The drive unit has advancing means, which, for reefing the portion of tubular film, is brought into operative connection with the reefing finger at least at the height of a point of engagement, while enclosing the portion of tubular film, and moves the portion of tubular film in relation to the reefing finger. The device according to the invention and the method according to the invention are distinguished in particular in that the position of the at least one point of engagement can be changed along the reefing finger as reefing progresses or the position of the point of engagement on the reefing finger is changed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013715 | METHOD FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY PORTIONS OF CHOCOLATE OR THE LIKE, AND FACILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method and facility for packaging products ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013716 | Product Container - A soft sided container that, when filled, is substantially cuboid in shape and has two flaps extending from upper edges of the front and rear panels. The flaps have fold lines such that, the flaps fold together. Holes cut in upper regions of the flaps form handles. Lengthwise across a top panel of the container is an elongated closure device that opens for accessing of the materials stored within and closes to seal the container. The elongated fastener continues at least partially across two triangular side flaps such that, when open, one of the triangular side flaps serves as a pouring spout. In some embodiments, a side flap retainer is connected between the side flaps to removably hold the side flaps in place against the top of the container. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013717 | Sealing Device For A Pouched Strip To A Cladding Film Such As To Obtain A Blister Strip - A sealing device (D) for sealing a pouched strip (N) to a cladding film (P) for obtaining a blister strip (B) has a pair of pair of heat-welding plates ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013718 | Package for Syringe - Packages comprising a syringe and a blister package are described. The blister package incorporates elements that allow one-handed opening. Also described are methods of removing a syringe from a package using only one hand. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013719 | DEHUMIDIFYING CURING OVEN WITH ROTATING TRAYS - A curing oven includes a set of pivoting, rotating trays within a curing chamber. The trays are attached to a mechanism that rotates the trays through a curing cycle, and the speed and timing of the rotation may be set by an operator, as desired. In a preferred embodiment, the oven includes a plurality of heating elements, a commercial dehumidifier, a recirculating fan and system, temperature and humidity sensors, and a series of pivoting trays attached to a motorized rotational assembly. The oven is controlled by a various controllers, which may be programmed to set the temperature, humidity levels, rotation speed and cycle time, and other aspects of oven operation. A loading and unloading chamber is effectively sealed off from the curing chamber within the oven, preventing or reducing a transfer of air between the curing chamber and the ambient air outside of the oven. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013720 | DUST FILTER MOUNTING APPARATUS - A dust filter mounting apparatus includes a side plate, a dust filter, and a latching member. The side plate includes a main plate defining a receiving recess, and a sidewall defining an opening communicating with the receiving recess. A resilient member is formed in the receiving recess. The dust filter is extended through the opening and slidably received in the receiving recess. A block is formed on the dust filter. The latching member is mounted to the main plate and includes a latch extending into the receiving recess and engaging with the block. When the dust filter is pressed into the receiving recess, the dust filter pushes the latching member to slide backward and away from the sidewall, the resilient member is deformed, and the latch disengages from the block, then the resilient member is restored to push the dust filter to slide partially out of the opening. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013721 | ADVERSE TERRAIN REMOTE CONTROL VEGETATION CUTTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote vegetation cutting, trimming and yard maintenance on adverse terrain. The adverse terrain vegetation cutting apparatus articulates to conform to adverse surface conditions and improve stability. Upon detecting instability the apparatus may automatically rotate to a more stable position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013722 | HYBRID LAWN MOWER DRIVE SYSTEM - A lawn mower includes an engine, an energy storage device, a motor/generator including an output shaft, an engine coupling, wherein, with the engine coupling disengaged, the motor/generator drives the output shaft, and with the engine coupling engaged, the engine or both the motor/generator and the engine drive the output shaft, a mower blade, a power take-off clutch, and a control unit configured to implement a first operating condition in which the engine coupling is disengaged, the engine is off, and the output shaft is driven by the motor/generator, and configured to implement a second operating condition in which the engine coupling is engaged, the engine is on, the output shaft is driven by the engine or both the motor/generator and the engine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013723 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING FUEL TO A GAS TURBINE - A fuel supply system for a gas turbine includes a combustion section, a transition duct downstream from the combustion section, a turbine section downstream from the transition duct, and a first stage of stationary vanes circumferentially arranged inside the turbine section. A hot gas path is between the transition duct and the stationary vanes, and a fuel injector provides fluid communication into the hot gas path. A method of supplying fuel to a gas turbine includes combusting a first fuel in a combustion chamber to produce combustion gases, flowing the combustion gases through a transition duct to a hot gas path, and flowing the combustion gases through the hot gas path to a first stage of stationary vanes in a turbine section. The method further includes injecting a second fuel into the hot gas path downstream from the transition duct and upstream from the first stage of stationary vanes. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013724 | ELECTROMAGNETIC THRUSTER - Systems and methods for electromagnetic thrusting are disclosed. An electromagnetic thrusting system includes an axially-asymmetric resonant cavity including a conductive inner surface, the resonant cavity adapted to support a standing electromagnetic (EM) wave therein, the standing EM wave having an oscillating electric field vector defining a z-axis of the resonant cavity. The resonating cavity lacks 2nd-axis axial symmetry. The standing EM wave induces a net unidirectional force on the resonant cavity. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013725 | KINETICS-BASED SCR CONTROL MODEL IMPROVEMENT - A method for monitoring a discrete substrate element from an ammonia-selective catalyst reduction device configured to treat an exhaust gas feedstream of an internal combustion engine includes monitoring amounts of ammonia that are adsorbed, desorbed, and oxidized and an amount of ammonia that is consumed in reducing NOx in the exhaust gas feedstream from the discrete substrate element. An amount of ammonia consumption for the discrete substrate element is determined based on the amount of ammonia that is oxidized and the amount of ammonia that is consumed in reducing NOx in the exhaust gas feedstream. The amount of ammonia that is adsorbed and the amount of ammonia that is desorbed for the discrete substrate element are compared and the amount of ammonia consumption for the discrete substrate element is adjusted when the amount of ammonia that is adsorbed is less than the amount of ammonia that is desorbed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013726 | AMMONIA STORAGE CONTROL - Various methods for controlling ammonia levels stored in a catalyst by controlling exhaust gas temperatures are provided. In one embodiment, a temperature of a catalyst in an internal combustion engine is determined. If the temperature of the catalyst exceeds a first threshold at which an ammonia capacity of the catalyst for the temperature is below a current stored ammonia level in the catalyst, a load of the engine is reduced including adjusting a torque output of a motor operatively coupled to the engine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013727 | METHOD FOR ENRICHING THE EXHAUST GAS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH REDUCING AGENT AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR PERFORMING SUCH A METHOD - A method for enriching the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine with a reducing agent is provided, the internal combustion engine including at least one cylinder and having an intake system for admission of charge air, an exhaust gas discharge system for discharging exhaust gases, and at least one exhaust gas aftertreatment system for reducing nitrogen oxides arranged in the exhaust gas discharge system and which is periodically provided with a supply of reducing agent. The method comprises enriching the exhaust gas with the reducing agent in the exhaust gas discharge system upstream of at least the one exhaust gas aftertreatment system when a fuel supply of the at least one cylinder of the internal combustion engine is deactivated due to an absence of load demand. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013728 | FLUID COOLED INJECTOR AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND METHOD USING A FLUID COOLED INJECTOR - A fluid cooled injector includes an injector body comprising an injector tip and a cooling channel, the injector tip comprising an injector orifice, and a heat conducting shield, the heat conducting shield comprising a heat conducting shield orifice arranged coaxially with the injector orifice, the heat conducting shield being in direct contact with at least one of the injector body and the injector tip. An exhaust after treatment system and a vehicle including such an injector, and a method involving the use of such an injector, are also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013729 | Heating module for an exhaust-gas purification system - A heating module ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013730 | EXHAUST SYSTEM AIR FILTRATION HOUSING - An engine exhaust system attachment is provided that includes a housing a fan, a filter, and a conduit. The housing is configured to enclose an exhaust turbine, an exhaust manifold, and at least a portion of an exhaust pipe. The exhaust turbine, the exhaust manifold, and the exhaust pipe are connected to receive exhaust gas from an engine and are mounted to an engine frame of a device. The fan is configured for mounting to the device to move air. The filter is configured for mounting to the fan to receive the moved air and to provide filtered air. The conduit is configured for connecting the filter to the housing to provide the filtered air to the housing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013731 | ARM ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a downhole tool extending in a longitudinal direction, comprising a tool housing, an arm assembly movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the tool housing, the arm assembly comprising an arm member connected with the tool housing in one end, an arm activation assembly arranged in the tool housing for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position, a pump for circulating hydraulic fluid, wherein the arm assembly comprises a hydraulic mechanism arranged in connection with the arm member, and a fluid influx channel provided in the arm member, the fluid influx channel being in fluid communication with the hydraulic mechanism for supplying hydraulic fluid from the pump to the hydraulic mechanism. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool string system comprising a plurality of downhole tools, wherein at least one of the downhole tools is a downhole tool according to the invention. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013732 | BRAKE OR COUPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH SYSTEM - The brake or coupling system ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013733 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING A STEERING ACCUMULATOR - A system and method for selectively charging and discharging a steering accumulator are provided. One vehicle steering system includes a hydraulic pump configured provide a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid for use in steering the vehicle. The steering system also includes an accumulator configured to hold pressurized hydraulic fluid from the pump for use in steering the vehicle in case of need. The steering system includes a charging circuit configured to selectively allow the hydraulic fluid to flow from the hydraulic pump to the accumulator based on a fluid pressure applied by a first pilot and a second pilot. The steering system includes a charging bypass circuit configured to allow the hydraulic fluid to flow to a steering control unit and to bypass the charging circuit. The hydraulic pump supplies fluid to the charging circuit and the bypass circuit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013734 | MECHANICAL SEAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A mechanical seal support system includes a bladder accumulator and a device for generating an electrical signal responsive to the temperature and pressure within the bladder accumulator and for generating an electrical signal indicative of the volume of a liquid in the accumulator. A display device receives the signal and provides a visual indication of the volume of the liquid. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013735 | FLUID STORAGE IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, lined underground reservoirs and/or insulated pipeline vessels are utilized for storage of compressed fluid in conjunction with energy storage and recovery systems. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013736 | MIXER DRUM DRIVING DEVICE - A mixer drum driving device includes a mixer drum, a hydraulic motor, a hydraulic pump, an auxiliary hydraulic pump for rotating the mixer drum for mixing by supplying pressure oil to the hydraulic motor independently of the hydraulic pump, and a direct-current brush motor for driving and rotating the auxiliary hydraulic pump. The auxiliary hydraulic pump is driven and rotated by the direct-current brush motor when the engine stops during the rotation of the mixer drum for mixing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013737 | Hydraulic System - An hydraulic system for an autonomous multi-set pipeline isolation tool comprising an hydraulic piston; a pump for operating the pistons; an accumulator between each of the hydraulic pistons and the pump; and means for operating the pump. The system also comprises a manifold operable to control the flow of fluid in fluid pipelines to control the operation of the pistons which actuate gripping and sealing means of the autonomous multi-set pipeline isolation tool. The hydraulic system further comprises a controller comprising a number of operational modules which are positioned on a single printed circuit board. The advantage of this is that the size of the hydraulic system may be minimised thereby enabling use of the system within a pipeline having an inner diameter of the order of 0.15 m (6″) and upwards. The manifold of the hydraulic system is also provided with a triple fail safe redundancy mechanism. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013738 | Interlaced Actuation System - An actuation system having a configuration of first and second components, each component having longitudinally extending fingers interlaced with one another. Relative longitudinal movement is permitted between the fingers in a manner to permit the second component to be movable longitudinally with respect to the first component between a first position and a second position. A biasing member is provided within the configuration that biases the second component towards the second position. A wire is wound about the fingers that restrains the second component in the first position. A release device selectively causes the wire to be loosened about the fingers such that the biasing member moves the second component from the first position to the second position. An actuator connected to the second component moves with the second component from the first position to the second position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013739 | ENGINE INCLUDING CAMSHAFT WITH LOBE FEATURES FOR INTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION - An engine assembly includes a camshaft having an exhaust cam lobe defining an exhaust lift region and an exhaust base circle region and an EGR cam lobe defining an EGR lift region and an EGR base circle region. The EGR lift region is rotationally offset from the exhaust lift region and the EGR base circle region is rotationally aligned with the exhaust lift region. An exhaust valve lift mechanism is engaged with an exhaust valve, the exhaust cam lobe and the EGR cam lobe and is operable in first and second modes. The exhaust valve remains closed when the EGR lift region engages the exhaust valve lift mechanism during the second mode and the exhaust valve is opened when the EGR lift region engages the exhaust valve lift mechanism during the first mode to provide exhaust gas flow into the combustion chamber during an intake stroke of the combustion chamber. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013740 | ENGINE WITH IMPROVED EGR SYSTEM - An exemplary turbocharger system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The turbocharger system includes a first turbine and a second turbine. The first turbine is in fluid communication with the internal combustion engine. The first turbine receives a first portion exhaust gas discharged from the internal combustion engine and provides a first turbine exhaust gas. The second turbine is in fluid communication with the first turbine via an inter-stage channel. The inter-stage channel transports the first turbine exhaust gas from the first turbine to the second turbine. The inter-stage channel is in thermal connection with an exhaust gas recirculation channel defined between an inlet and an outlet of the internal combustion engine. The first turbine exhaust gas flowing through the inter-stage channel is capable of being heated by a second portion exhaust gas discharged from the internal combustion engine and flowing through the exhaust gas recirculation channel. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013741 | SOOT BURNING METHOD FOR PARTICULATE FILTERS - Methods and systems are provided for regenerating a particulate filter in an engine exhaust, where burning of soot is initiated by introducing additional oxygen into the exhaust gas upstream of the particulate filter where an exhaust temperature exceeds a threshold, a soot burn rate controlled by adjusting pulsing of the additional oxygen. Further, the pulsing of the additional oxygen is introduced via a high-pressure EGR passage during boosted engine conditions. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013742 | POWER-ASSISTED SUPERCHARGER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - The power-assisted supercharger ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013743 | REVERSIBLE WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A waste heat recovery (WHR) system operates in a reverse mode, permitting using the WHR system to transfer heat to the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. In another configuration, a WHR system may operate in two modes. The first mode removes heat from exhaust gas of an engine to perform useful work. The second mode transfers heat to the exhaust gas. The benefit of this flexible system is that a WHR system is adaptable to rapidly heat exhaust gas at startup and during other conditions where the temperature of the exhaust gas is less than a predetermined operating range. Because of the ability to rapidly warm engine exhaust gas, an exhaust gas receiving system, such as an EGR or an aftertreatment system, may function to reduce the emissions of the engine more quickly. Because this system is reversible, it retains the capability of a conventional WHR system. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013744 | UNDERGROUND WATER-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MINES - The invention relates to an underground liquid-management system for mines for generating and/or storing energy, for storing and/or cleaning liquids located in the mine, comprising: at least one first store, which is formed by a cavity of the mine, at least one second store, the bottom of which is arranged above the bottom of the first store, at least one line connecting the stores in order to conduct the liquid, at least one pumping device for conveying the liquid through the lines from the first store into the second store, and a geothermal device at least for operating the pump. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013745 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR CONVERTING SOLAR RADIATION IN MECHANICAL POWER - A method for converting solar radiation in mechanical power, for generating electrical power, having an extraordinarily high efficiency, comprising the steps of feeding a hot fluid heated by a solar device to a hot cylinder of a Stirling engine and feeding a cold fluid, cooled in the absorption stage of an absorption refrigeration apparatus to a cold cylinder of the Stirling engine, obtaining mechanical power from the Stirling engine, for actuating an electrical generator. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013746 | COAL-FIRED POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND COAL-FIRED POWER GENERATING METHOD - There is provided a coal-fired power generating system that, in addition to recovering latent heat of condensation and the like from a dry exhaust gas of a drying device, which is for predrying coal, precludes a large variation, from a design value, of the amount of steam flowing at a final stage of a steam turbine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013747 | Power Compounder - An apparatus and method is disclosed wherein mechanical power is returned to a prime mover producing waste heat. The apparatus includes a working fluid configured to receive thermal energy from the waste heat, a collector to hold the working fluid, an evaporator fluidly coupled to the working fluid collector for transferring the waste heat to the working fluid to change the working fluid to vaporized working fluid, a feed pump to cause the working fluid to flow between the working fluid collector and the evaporator, an expander fluidly coupled to the evaporator to receive the heated working fluid to create rotational mechanical power, and a condenser to cool the expanded working fluid. The expander is mechanically associated with the prime mover directly or via a clutch. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013748 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SOLAR INSTALLATION - Method for operating a solar installation. The solar installation includes a solar field with direct evaporation accompanied by the generation of superheated live steam, a turbine for expanding the live steam, and a generator driven by the turbine for generating electrical energy. At least one valve is associated with the turbine by which the amount of live steam fed to the turbine is adjusted. The valve, or each valve, through which the amount of live steam fed to the turbine is adjusted such that an actual value of a live steam pressure occurring upstream of the turbine follows a reference value determined depending on a live steam temperature of the live steam upstream of the turbine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013749 | WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A waste-heat recovery system for a waste-heat source includes an ORC (Organic-Rankine Cycle) postconnected thereto, the waste-heat source being in connection with the heating device of the ORC, as well as with an expansion machine, coupled to a generator, for steam expansion in the ORC, which has magnetic bearings with an associated control device and a power supply via a direct current intermediate circuit of a generator frequency converter. The unit made up of the expansion machine, the generator and the frequency converter is cooled by the coolant from the ORC circuit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013750 | WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A waste recovery system for a waste-heat source made up of an ORC (Organic-Rankine Cycle) postconnected thereto is described. The waste-heat source is in connection with the heating device of the ORC as well as with an expansion machine for steam expansion in the ORC coupled to a generator. The design and operating behavior of a force-heat coupling system is optimized, a waste-heat recovery system made up of an ORC post-connected to a waste-heat source. The expansion machine for steam expansion in the ORC is therefore started up by the generator which is operating in motor mode, and brought to a minimum starting engine speed able to be specified in a control device. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013751 | HYBRID POWER SUPPLY ARCHITECTURE FOR SUPPLYING MECHANICAL POWER TO A ROTOR AND MANAGED FROM THE ON-BOARD NETWORK OF A ROTORCRAFT - An architecture for a hybrid power plant for driving a rotorcraft rotor ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013752 | SLEWING TYPE WORKING MACHINE - A slewing-type working machine includes: a hydraulic motor for slewing an upper slewing body; a hydraulic pump; a slewing operation device including an operation member; a control valve controlling the hydraulic motor based on an operation signal of the slewing operation device; first and second pipe-lines connecting first and second ports of the hydraulic motor to the control valve; communication switching devices switching communication and cutoff between both pipe-lines and a tank; an electric motor; an electric storage device; and a controller, which communicates an outlet-side pipe-line to the tank during slewing, makes a brake based on a regenerative action by the electric motor and the electric storage device and causes the electric storage device to store regenerative power, upon deceleration operation. Upon failure occurrence, the controller brings the communication switching devices to a communication-cutoff state and stops the regenerative action to secure slewing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013753 | SLEWING TYPE WORKING MACHINE - A slewing-type working machine includes: a hydraulic motor having first and second ports and driving an upper slewing body to slew it; a hydraulic pump; a slewing operating device including an operating member; a control valve controlling the hydraulic motor based on an operation signal of the slewing operating device; first and second pipe-lines connecting the first and second ports of the hydraulic motor to the control valve; communication switching devices switchable between communication and cutoff between both pipe-lines and a tank; a slewing electric motor; an electric storage device; and a controller. During a slewing operation, the controller brings the communication switching devices into a communicated state and performs regenerative control by issuing a command on a regeneration amount corresponding to a reduction in back pressure by the communication switching devices in the communicated state to the slewing electric motor. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013754 | POWER AUGMENTATION SYSTEM WITH DYNAMICS DAMPING - A power augmentation system for a gas turbine engine which may include a transition piece of a combustor and a steam manifold positioned about the transition piece. The transition piece may include a number of transition piece passageways therethrough and the steam manifold may include a number of manifold passageways therethrough. The manifold passageways align with the transition piece passageways. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013755 | COMBUSTOR - A combustor includes a breech end, a plurality of fuel nozzles connected to the breech end and extending downstream from the breech end; and a shroud that circumferentially surrounds the plurality of fuel nozzles inside the combustor. A support extends radially inside at least a portion of the shroud, and a lip seal is between the support and at least one of the plurality of fuel nozzles. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013756 | COMBUSTOR - A combustor includes an upstream surface that extends radially across at least a portion of the combustor, a downstream surface that extends radially across at least a portion of the combustor and is axially separated from the upstream surface, and a plurality of tubes that extend through the downstream surface. A resonator is upstream from at least one of the tubes, and a fluid passage extends through the resonator and into the least one tube. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013757 | Solar Thermal Gas Turbine System - An object of the present invention is to provide a solar thermal gas turbine system enhanced in resistance to effects of disturbances including weather conditions in a gas turbine which sprays water into intake air of a compressor. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013758 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A WORKING FLUID TO A COMBUSTOR - A system for supplying a working fluid to a combustor includes a fuel nozzle, a combustion chamber downstream from the fuel nozzle, and a plurality of fuel injectors circumferentially arranged around the combustion chamber. The plurality of fuel injectors provide fluid communication into the combustion chamber, and a separate cap for each fuel injector defines a separate volume around a different fuel injector outside of the combustion chamber. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013759 | PREMIX BURNER OF THE MULTI-CONE TYPE FOR A GAS TURBINE - The invention relates to a premix burner of the multi-cone type for a gas turbine that includes a plurality of shells which are arranged around a central burner axis and are parts of a virtual, axially extending common cone, which opens in a downstream direction, whereby said parts are displaced perpendicular to said burner axis such that a tangential slot is defined between each pair of adjacent shells. The flame front of such a burner is stabilized by providing a virtual common cone with a cone angle, which varies in axial direction. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013760 | PREMIX BURNER OF THE MULTI-CONE TYPE FOR A GAS TURBINE - The invention relates to a premix burner of the multi-cone type for a gas turbine, that includes a plurality of shells, which are arranged around a central burner axis and are parts of a virtual, axially extending common cone, which opens in a downstream direction, whereby said parts are displaced perpendicular to said burner axis such that a tangential slot is defined between each pair of adjacent shells. A disadvantageous transition piece between the shells and a downstream mixing tube is avoided by bordering the downstream ends of the shells by intersecting planes, which are defined by intersecting said shells with a virtual coaxial cylinder of a predetermined radius. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013761 | COMBUSTOR ARRANGEMENT, ESPECIALLY FOR A GAS TURBINE - The invention relates to a combustor arrangement that includes a combustion chamber with a front panel, and a premix burner of the multi-cone type, which is connected to said front panel though an elongated mixing zone in an axially moveable fashion by means of a sealed sliding joint. A wide range of axial variation of the burner with a minimized influence of the leakage air flow on the oxidation process within the flame is achieved by positioning said sealed sliding joint upstream of said mixing zone. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013762 | COMBUSTOR AND GAS TURBINE PROVIDED WITH SAME - A combustor ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013763 | FUEL-AIR PRE-MIXER WITH PREFILMER - A fuel-air premixer for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a central passage disposed along an axis and operable to communicate a first airflow and an outer annular passage about the axis operable to communicate a second airflow. The fuel-air premixer further includes an inner annular passage about the axis and between the central passage and the outer annular passage for communicating fuel flow. The inner annular passage including an inner exit angled for directing fuel flow toward the axis into a mixer passage downstream of the outer and inner exits for mixing the fuel flow with the first and second airflows. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013764 | AXIAL SWIRLER FOR A GAS TURBINE BURNER - An axial swirler for a gas turbine burner includes a vane ring with a plurality of swirler vanes circumferentially distributed around a swirler axis. Each of the swirler vanes includes a trailing edge. In order to achieve a controlled distribution of the exit flow velocity profile and/or the fuel equivalence ratio in the radial direction. The trailing edge is discontinuous with the trailing edge having a discontinuity at a predetermined radius. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013765 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE SURGE CONTROL - The invention relates to a surge control method for a gas turbine engine. The method includes providing a gas turbine engine having a compressor, a combustor, downstream of the compressor, with a hot gas path, a turbine downstream of the combustor, with a hot gas path. The method further includes monitoring the gas turbine engine for a potential surge condition, controlling a blow-off flow from the compressor, based on the monitoring for the control purpose of avoiding the surge condition, and directing the blow-off flow to at least one of the hot gas paths so as to bypass at least a portion of the combustor. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013766 | Systems and Methods For Carbon Dioxide Captrue and Power Generation In Low Emission Turbine Systems - Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for generating power in low emission turbine systems and separating the exhaust into rich CO | 2014-01-16 |
20140013767 | BAFFLE ASSEMBLY FOR BLEED AIR SYSTEM OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A baffle assembly for a housing of a combustor system of a gas turbine engine is provided. The baffle assembly includes a baffle retainer and a baffle. The baffle retainer includes a retainer tube and a collar. The retainer tube is received within a bleed port of the housing. The collar is defined at an upper end of the retainer tube and is configured to rest against the housing. The baffle includes a baffle tube rigidly attached to an inner surface of the retainer tube. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013768 | MULTIPURPOSE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE - A system includes a gas turbine engine and a multipurpose gas turbine engine support frame couple to the gas turbine engine. The multipurpose gas turbine support frame is configured to support the gas turbine engine during both operation and transport of the gas turbine engine. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013769 | MID-TURBINE FRAME WITH OIL SYSTEM MOUNTS - A gas turbine engine includes a combustor, a first turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor, a second turbine section in fluid communication with the first turbine section, and a mid-turbine frame located axially between the first turbine section and the second turbine section. An oil system includes a first oil system component that houses oil. A first connector mechanically connects the first oil system component to the mid-turbine frame. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013770 | VANE INSERTABLE TIE RODS WITH KEYED CONNECTIONS - A gas turbine engine includes a combustor, a first turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor, a second turbine section in fluid communication with the first turbine section, and a mid-turbine frame located axially between the first turbine section and the second turbine section. The mid-turbine frame includes a first frame case, a second frame case, a vane positioned between the first frame case and the second frame case, and a spoke extending through the vane and connecting the first frame case to the second frame case. The spoke includes a tie rod having a first end connected to the first frame case at a keyed connection. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013771 | MID-TURBINE FRAME WITH THREADED SPOKES - A mid-turbine frame located in a gas turbine engine axially aft of a high-pressure turbine and fore of a low-pressure turbine includes an outer frame case, an inner frame case, and at least a first spoke connecting the outer frame case to the inner frame case. The first spoke includes a tie rod having a first threaded surface and a connector having a second threaded surface. The first and second threaded surfaces overlap partially but not completely. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013772 | JOINT BETWEEN AIRFOIL AND SHROUD - A stator joint for a gas turbine engine has a center axis, and a shroud having a radial wall facing substantially radially with respect to the center axis. A slot wall defines in-part a slot in the shroud. A relief wall defines a relief area of the slot. The relief wall extends between the radial wall and the slot wall. A vane has an airfoil and a lug extending into the slot. A flowable attachment material is disposed in the relief area for engagement of the vane to the shroud. A vane assembly and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013773 | AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioning apparatus for a vehicle may include a Peltier module and a cooling core installed in an HVAC (heating ventilating and air conditioning) unit, the HVAC unit being provided with a blower, a nitrogen tank storing liquid nitrogen therein, a nitrogen line passing through the cooling core, wherein a first end of the nitrogen line may be connected to the nitrogen tank, and a second end of the nitrogen line fluid-communicates with an outside, a nitrogen evaporator provided on the nitrogen line, the nitrogen evaporator evaporating the liquid nitrogen into nitrogen gas, and a main cooling water line circulating water through the nitrogen evaporator, the Peltier module and a water pump in sequence. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013774 | THERMOELECTRIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT - The application relates to thermoelectric temperature control units, for example for controlling the temperature of an energy storage device in a motor vehicle. An exemplary embodiment comprises a Peltier element, having a first and a second surface, wherein the second surface is substantially adjacent or opposite to the first. The first surface is connected in a thermally conductive manner to a first and/or second flow duct, through which a fluid can flow. The second surface is connected in a thermally conductive manner to a heat-producing element, wherein the first flow duct is in fluid communication at one of the ends thereof with a first header, and the second flow duct is in fluid communication at one of the ends thereof with a second header, and the first flow duct and the second flow duct are in fluid communication at the respective second ends thereof with a common reversing header. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013775 | CRYOGENIC REGENERATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CRYOGENIC REGENERATOR - A method of manufacturing a cryogenic regenerator includes the steps of supplying helium gas to a helium gas sealing tube having a front end portion and a rear end portion that are open; sealing the rear end portion of the helium gas sealing tube; cooling the helium gas sealing tube and filling the helium gas into the cooled helium gas sealing tube from a helium gas supplying unit; and sealing the front end portion of the helium gas sealing tube after the helium gas sealing tube is filled with the helium gas. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013776 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSOR HUB WITH AN INTEGRATED RECTIFYING SYSTEM FOR DC FLOW - A system, apparatus and method for a compressor hub assembly configured for use with a dual piston compressor is provided and includes a cylindrically shaped body having a centrally located inner wall and defining cylinder sealing surface for receiving and maintaining at least one compressor pump; a plurality of bores integrated within the body, the bores defining at least one fill port, a fluid inlet port, an output port, at least two compression bores, an off-center cross-bore interconnected with the one of the at least two compression bores, and at least one reservoir passages; at least one check-valve assembly disposed in the output port, the check valve assembly including a check valve, a valve seal and a valve retainer, wherein the use of the check valve assembly and the plurality of bores produces a continuous DC flow output when fluid is flowed through the compressor pump and into the hub assembly. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013777 | STORAGE TANK HAVING HEAT EXCHANGER AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING SAME STORAGE TANK - The present invention relates to a storage tank having a heat exchanger and a natural gas fuel supply system having the storage tank. The storage tank having a heat exchanger according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a heat exchanger installed in an upper portion of an inside space of the storage tank, wherein the heat exchanger includes: an expansion valve into which LNG, which is highly pressurized by a pressurizer, is introduced; and a heat exchanger pipe which guides a flow of the LNG so that the LNG expands in the heat exchanger. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013778 | THERMAL INSULATION TECHNIQUE FOR ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE CRYOGENIC PROCESSOR - Systems and methods are disclosed to provide a cryogenic processor apparatus with an outer housing; an inner housing coupled to the external housing to define a vacuum region there between; and material disposed in the vacuum region to provide redundant insulation and structural support at a cryogenic temperature. | 2014-01-16 |