03rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100012678 | CONTAINER UNIT FOR THE STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF LABORATORY SUBSTANCES - A container unit for the storage and protection of laboratory substances includes a protective housing and a dosage-dispensing unit. To make the dosage-dispensing unit ready for use, the protective housing is removable. As a means to optimize the simplicity and safety of handling the unit and to achieve the required protection for the laboratory substance contained in it, at least one chamber is formed in the protective housing and filled with a treatment agent. The at least one chamber has a passage opening directed towards the interior space, with a chamber closure element allowing the passage opening to be closed gas-tight. The treatment agent inside the chamber can preferably be filled into the chamber and sealed off gas-tight with the chamber closure element already during the process of manufacturing the protective enclosure. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012679 | Dispensers For Dispensing a Flowable Product and Methods For Controlling the Dispensers - Dispensers for dispensing a flowable product and methods for controlling the dispensers are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a dispenser has a sensor, a container holding the flowable product therein, a pumping unit fluidly communicating with the container, an ultraviolet light source, and a controller. A method includes generating a first signal utilizing the sensor of the dispenser. The method further includes generating a second signal to induce the ultraviolet light source of the dispenser to emit ultraviolet light in response to the controller of the dispenser receiving the first signal from the sensor. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012680 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A dispensing device for a preferably cosmetic liquid as well as a method for the manufacture thereof are proposed. A lasting and tight joining of two materials is achieved while allowing for simple manufacture by pretreating the surface of the first material by means of plasma treatment or irradiation in a desired joining area in order to form radicals there or to break up the polymer chains of the first material, and by then injecting the second material directly against the first material. Another aspect consists in covering the first material with a second material for joining with another material or component. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012681 | ASSEMBLY WHICH FORMS A PRODUCT DISPENSING HEAD AND WHICH IS CAPABLE OF BEING FITTED TO A BOTTLE - An assembly for a bottle which includes a neck with a vertical axis, which neck has a shoulder. The assembly includes a ring which is capable of being engaged around the neck and which includes profiles for retention on the neck which are capable of co-operating with the shoulder. The assembly further includes a fixed insert which is capable of being fitted to the bottle and which delimits a housing for receiving the ring. Opposing surfaces of the ring and the housing include complementary protruding and recessed fastening profiles for resilient engagement of the complementary profiles, at least two successive profiles on the ring or the housing allowing the ring to be fastened in at least two positions which are axially offset relative to the housing. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012682 | Pumps and Methods for Using the Same - A simplified delivery pump for fluid substances may include a cup unit having an extended rod positioned inside the cup unit, a first end of the extended rod being inserted and held in a housing at the second end of the cup unit, and an intermediate portion of the rod having a cylindrical profile with a diameter which is less than the diameter of the cavity of this shaft within which the portion of the rod extends, and that this mobile stop valve for the cavity of the shaft includes a continuous flexible lip which protrudes out from a second end of the rod towards the outside of this cylindrical chamber, this lip sliding on contact and sealing the cylindrical surface of the cavity of the shaft itself. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012683 | POWDER DISPENSER - A powder dispenser includes a substantially hollow open top housing. A first cover is engageable with such housing and includes a first aperture. A measuring member including a cavity is slidably connected to an interior of such first cover and moveable between a first position within such first cover and a second position substantially outside thereof. When such first aperture and such cavity are substantially aligned, and such housing inverted, such cavity receives powder from within such housing. A second cover fits over such first cover and has a second aperture for allowing such powder from within such cavity to pass there through and into a container when such cavity and second aperture are aligned and inverted. A sidewall extending downward from such second cover includes an opening for such measuring member to pass partially there through. Such second cover member is rotatable around such first cover member. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012684 | DISPENSER FOR GRANULES AND POWDERS - A gravity-fed, manually-operable dispenser for sugar, creamer and other particles and granules is comprised of a particulate reservoir affixed to a dispensing base by engagement tabs and slots. The tabs and slots allow the dispenser to be easily disassembled for maintenance and cleaning. The base encloses a substantially cylindrical rotating measuring/dispensing vane that has several hollow apertures into which particulates flow from the reservoir. The vane rides on a smooth, flat surface that seals or closes off the apertures. An opening in the flat surface of the dispensing base allows particulates in a full aperture to fall through and out of the base. A soft gasket over surfaces of the vane that would otherwise make direct contact with the base portion prevent the vane from becoming lodged in place by crystalline material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012685 | Actuator Assembly For A Dispensing Container - A dispensing container assembly ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012686 | Container With Extendable Spout - A fluid container may have a body that defines a void for receiving a fluid. A neck extends outward from the body, and a spout the spout is at least partially located within the neck. The spout is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. When the spout is in the retracted position, a majority of the spout is located within the neck and the fluid is prevented from flowing out of the container through the spout. When the spout is in the extended position, however, the spout extends outward from the neck and the fluid is free to flow out of the container through the spout. An exterior surface of the spout may be at least partially formed from a deformable material, and a protrusion in the neck contacts the material and extends into the material to form a seal. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012687 | INTERNAL CONTAINER BORE MOUNT FITMENT - In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012688 | FOLDING APPARATUS - A mounting member, a rotation mechanism, and a plurality of plate-shaped members are included in a folding apparatus in order to simplify the configuration thereof, to make it easy to perform maintenance and repairs, and to reduce costs. The mounting member is a plate-shaped member wherein a foldable article can be mounted on a first surface so that part of the foldable article hangs down. The rotation mechanism rotates the first surface of the mounting member around an axis included in the first surface. The plurality of plate-shaped shaped members are capable of moving toward the mounting member so as to hold part of the foldable article after part of the foldable article has been positioned in the vicinity of the mounting member due to the mounting member being rotated by the rotation mechanism. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012689 | Garment De-wrinkling Device and Methods of Use - A device for de-wrinkling garments comprising a torso section made from a semi-rigid and resilient polymeric sheet material adapted to fit within a body of a garment and tension the associated fabric to remove and prevent wrinkles. The torso section is further adapted to be partially rolled or folded for easy insertion into a garment by way of the garment's bottom or waist opening. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012690 | CLOTHES HANGER - The present invention provides an improved structure of a clothes hanger, which is intended to resolve the shortcomings of typical clothes hangers with a spring strip and supporting sheet assembled with higher fabrication costs. The clothes hanger includes a flexible supporting body and a hanging hook. The flexible supporting body with an elongated and flat shape is provided with a bracing portion and a mounting hole at its middle position. The mounting hole is used for perforation of the hanging hook, while the bracing portion and flexible supporting body are integrally combined. The invention saves fabrication cost and achieves better economic efficiency through a streamlined fabrication process. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012691 | Rifle Carrier - The present invention provides a rifle carrier that is configured for use in conjunction with pack hard frames. The rifle carrier includes a barrel holder and a buttstock cradle. The barrel holder includes an L-shaped bracket defining a hole. The bracket is fastened to or integral with a frame. The bracket holds the barrel of the rifle, which is inserted through the hole. The cradle supports the buttstock of the rifle, and is fastened directly to the frame or to a support beam that is fastened to the frame. The bracket and cradle are separated by a distance that is less than the length of the rifle. The frame or carrier can be adjusted to accommodate rifles of different sizes. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012692 | Helmet Attachment Platform - A modular helmet attachment platform for ACH and MICH helmets enables the user to attach various off-the-shelf user items that users may have in the field, such as lights, IFF devices, NVGs, and NVG accessories, to a helmet. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012693 | BRACKET FOR SUSPENDING A CELL PHONE EAR PIECE FROM A CAP - An earpiece bracket that conveniently attaches to a cap worn by a user with length adjustment such that the distance between the cap to the earpiece is adjustable in the bracket. The attachment is pivotable so the bracket may swing the earpiece into and out of its operational position. In use, the earpiece depends in the bracket from the cap into an operational position with the speaker portion of the earpiece urged against the user's ear at the external auditory meatus. The earpiece swings into place during use and away from the ear when not use. The earpiece speaker portion is held against ear at the external auditory meatus under spring bias in the attachment of the bracket to the cap. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012694 | Systems for Safe Carriage and Deployment of Hand-Held Non-Lethal/Lethal Deployable Devices - A tactical device holster (TDH) system is described that is a complete carry and deployment solution allowing for split-second deployment of hand-held non-lethal/lethal deployable devices (HNLDD) by tactical personnel. The TDH system allows tactical personnel to deploy HNLDDs without having to disarm because deployment requires only a single hand, and the TDH system indexes the HNLDD in the proper position for deployment. The TDH system allows the HNLDD to go from secure carry to deployment in under one second while not impeding the deadly force option during deployment. The TDH system keeps the fuze lever of the HNLDD fixed in a pre-specified position. The HNLDD is not altered for use with the TDH system and allows quick insertion of the HNLDD. The TDH system supports numerous HNLDDs and tactical pyrotechnic and incendiary devices, and can be fixed to various tactical clothing, vests, holsters, equipment, and vehicle components. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012695 | SADDLEBAG MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A saddlebag mounting system for use with a motorcycle defining an aperture includes a saddlebag frame including a projection configured to extend at least partially through the aperture and having an undercut. The undercut is configured to receive a portion of the motorcycle frame adjacent to the aperture to couple the saddlebag frame to the motorcycle. The saddlebag mounting system also includes a saddlebag coupled to the saddlebag frame. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012696 | BICYCLE ARTICLE CARRIER - The presently disclosed article carrier for bicycles is adapted for the mid-frame area of a variety of bicycle frame types having improved practical characteristics for conveying a variety of articles while having minimal adverse effects on, a bicycle's handling. The carrier may be quickly installed and, removed without the use of tools or brackets by buckling a pair of fastening assemblies between the handlebar stem and seat-post, components common to a majority of bicycle frame types currently in the marketplace. The carrier offers improved accessibility to its cargo both while riding and while stationary due to its positioning on the bicycle and to particular zipper styles. The carrier is also proportioned and adapted to real-world applications with minimal nuisance and optimal utility due to its means of attachment, its volumetric expandability, its various utilitarian pockets and compartments and its adjustability. A planned line of optional accessories are separably connectable to the article carrier by means of a proprietary “click” clip system for which the article carrier is pre-equipped to accept. The carrier along with its cargo and extended line of optional accessories adapts, to being securely locked to an unattended bicycle. Moreover at the user's discretion, the carrier adapts to being borne by its human user either by its integrated handle or over the shoulder by its integrated shoulder strap with due respect paid to both practical and aesthetic considerations. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012697 | Sheet glass break method and machine - A method and machine whereby a sheet of glass, held on a table of the machine, is first scored to form at least one score line, and is then broken along the score line by transmitting vibratory action to the sheet, about the score line. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012698 | Control mechanism for Pneumatic Nail Guns - In a controlling mechanism for pneumatic nailer, the pneumatic nailer includes a leaf spring, a trigger, a trigger valve and a safety rod attached to a main body of the nailer. The control mechanism includes a control valve and the control valve includes a valve plug connected to the safety rod. The leaf spring is mounted between the trigger valve and the trigger for receiving actuation from the trigger, and one end of thereof being extended to a position for pushing the valve plug so that through pressing the trigger, the leaf spring is driven to push the valve plug and the safety rod to move downwardly, thereby controlling the pressurized air to drive the nail gun. As such, the valve plug can move in to a position that can to control the nail hitting action of the nail gun in advance so the stability of control increases. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012699 | Control mechanism for Pneumatic Nail Guns - In a controlling mechanism for pneumatic nailer, the pneumatic nailer includes a leaf spring, a trigger, a trigger valve and a safety rod attached to a main body of the nailer. The control mechanism includes a control valve and a connecting rod. The control vale includes a valve plug adjacent to the safety rod. The connecting rod is engaged with the valve plug and the safety rod. The connecting rod extends to a position that is capable of being pressed by the leaf spring. The connecting rod is configured for driving the valve plug and the safety rod to move downwardly when the leaf spring press thereof, thereby controlling the pressurized air to drive the nail gun. As such, the valve plug can move in to a position that can to control the nail hitting action of the nail gun in advance so the stability of control increases. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012700 | FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE WITH MODE SELECTOR AND TRIGGER INTERLOCK - A fastener driving device includes a frame, a fastener driver reciprocally mounted in the frame, and a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger lever configured to be moved to an actuated position to actuate the fastener driving device, a mode selector rotatably mounted to the frame, the mode selector being configured to move to select a mode of operation of the fastener driving device, and a trigger lock mounted to the frame, the trigger lock being movable between a first position wherein actuation of the trigger lever is permitted and a second position wherein actuation of the trigger lever is prevented. In the first position, the trigger lock engages the mode selector to prevent the mode selector from moving. In the second position, the trigger lock disengages the mode selector to permit movement of the mode selector to select the mode of operation of the fastener driving device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012701 | Stapler with a leg-flatting device - A stapler has a supporting base, a magazine assembly, a trigger assembly and a leg-flatting device. The trigger assembly has a trigger lever and a pushing element. The pushing element is mounted pivotally on the trigger lever with a pivot and has two pushing arms extending toward the supporting base. The leg-flatting device is mounted on the supporting base and has a sliding base, a moving base and an anvil element. The sliding base is slidably mounted on the supporting base and has a pushed segment corresponding to and selectively pushed by the pushing arms. The moving base is selectively blocked by the sliding base to keep the moving base from moving downwardly before the sliding base sliding relative to the supporting base and has an elongated hole. The anvil element is mounted in the elongated hole in the moving base. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012702 | SURGICAL RETRACTION MECHANISM - A retraction mechanism has been developed for use with a hand held surgical apparatus. The retraction mechanism includes a motor, a first speed reducing mechanism, a clutch mechanism incorporating a second speed reducing mechanism, and a shaft. The first speed reducing mechanism is configured to be driven by a motor. The second speed reducing mechanism has a locked state and an unlocked state. In addition, the clutch mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first speed reducing mechanism. The shaft is configured to rotate upon activation of the motor the second speed reducing mechanism is in the locked state. The rotation of the shaft retracts a firing drive of the hand held surgical apparatus. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012703 | Surgical Gasket - An annular gasket for use with a circular stapling apparatus in performing an anastomosis is disclosed. The annular gasket comprises a substantially circular body portion having an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer terminal edge, and an inner terminal edge defining an aperture therein. The body portion defines a central longitudinal axis through the aperture. The annular gasket also comprises a plurality of pores extending through the body portion. Each of the pores is disposed between the outer terminal edge and the inner terminal edge and extends from the upper surface to the lower surface such that each pore defines an axis that is substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis. An outer region of the gasket is disposed radially outward of the plurality of pores and the outer region is substantially non-porous. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012704 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a cartridge assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; an anvil assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly by at least one anchor. A loading unit is provided including a surgical buttress releasably secured to an anvil assembly and/or a staple cartridge secured thereto by at least one anchor, and a drive assembly including a knife blade, wherein movement of the drive assembly from a proximal position to a distal position results in the knife blade cutting the at least one anchor and freeing each surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or cartridge assembly. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012705 | Reflow furnace and heater for blowing hot air - A reflow furnace using a conventional heater for blowing hot air has difficulty in reducing Δt and in stabilizing the oxygen concentration at a low level. In addition, it is difficult to uniformly discharge hot air from the discharge holes in a perforated plate of a conventional heater for blowing hot air. In a reflow furnace according to the present invention, the total area per unit area of discharge holes formed in a perforated plate in a heater for blowing hot air installed in a main heating zone is 1.5-5 times the total area per unit area of the discharge holes formed in a perforated plate of a heater for blowing hot air installed in a preheating zone. A heater for blowing hot air has a body divided into three chambers by partitions. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012706 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR JOINING MEMBERS - Provided are a method and a structure for joining members suited for reinforcement of a shape. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012707 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CONTACT STRIPS FOR ELECTROLYZERS - In the case of a process for the manufacture of contact strips, in particular for electrolysers (membrane cells), the objective is to provide a solution that allows to create a cheap but also extremely efficient method for the manufacture of such contact strips at a high electrical efficiency. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012708 | OILFIELD TOOLS COMPRISING MODIFIED-SOLDERED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Oilfield tools, assemblies and methods of manufacturing same are described comprising a modified-soldered electronic component, wherein the modified-solder includes a high-melting metal matrix and from about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent, based on total weight of the modified solder, of a strength-reinforcing additive dispersed in the metal matrix, the additive comprising a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. Methods of using the oilfield tools and assemblies in oilfield operations are also described. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012709 | Reflow furnace - A reflow furnace includes a suction pipe extending within a heating region along a rail on which a conveyor travels. Suction ports are formed on the inner side of the suction pipe. Flux fumes inside the reflow furnace are sucked into the suction ports and transported to the exterior of a tunnel of the furnace by the suction pipe. The flux fumes are removed by a flux fumes removal apparatus on the exterior of the tunnel, and cleaned gas is returned to the interior of the tunnel at the entrance and the exit of the tunnel, where it forms air curtains which prevent the ingress of outside air. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012710 | Folding Carton and Corresponding Manufacturing Machine - The invention relates to a folding carton for the preservation and for the transport of goods with a reduced complexity, comprising a front wall element, a rear wall element, side wall elements connected to the front wall element and to the rear wall element by fold lines, a lid connected to the front wall element by a fold line, a base connected to at least one of the front wall element, the rear wall element and the side wall elements by a fold line and a separation flap element connected to one of the rear wall element and the side wall elements by a fold line, wherein the separation flap element comprises a plurality of flap sections, the flap sections by folding being arranged relative to each other in such a way that at least three compartments are formed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012711 | POURING PACKAGE AS WELL AS A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pouring package, and the pouring package. The pouring package comprises a container ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012712 | PAPER CUP MANUFACTURE WITH MICROENCAPSULATED ADHESIVE - Paper cup manufacture utilizing microencapsulated adhesive typically includes: (a) supplying a paperboard web to a coating line; (b) coating the web in the coating line with a liquid-resistant coating in a first predetermined pattern on a first side thereof corresponding to interior surfaces of sidewalls of paperboard cups formed from the paperboard blanks; (c) coating the web in the coating line with a microencapsulated adhesive in a second predetermined pattern corresponding to seams of paperboard cups formed from the paperboard blanks, the microencapsulated adhesive thereby being applied in common registry with the liquid-resistant coating in the coating line; and (d) cutting paperboard blanks from the web. The paperboard blanks are then (e) formed into the cup sidewall with the adhesive securing a seam. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012713 | Baggage handling system and method - A label for tracking and tracing baggage in a baggage handling system is disclosed. The label includes resonators doped into the label. The resonators providing the label with a unique signature and are capable of being read from approximately 2 meters. A baggage handling system incorporating a resonator based label system is also disclosed. The system includes at least one piece of baggage, a label for tracking and tracing baggage in the baggage handling system, at least one reader for reading the label in order to properly direct the attached at least one piece of baggage, and at least one baggage mover suitable for moving the at least one piece of baggage within the baggage handling system. The label includes resonators doped into the label that provide the label with a unique signature, the label being attached to and referenced with said at least one piece of baggage. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012714 | ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE GREETING CARD WITH INTEGRATED GIFT - An environmentally responsible, socially conscious greeting card that integrates a gift via imprinted bar code or 2D-code which allows recipient to obtain the gift by scanning at specified retail partner's location or by entering the redemption code on a partner's website. These multi-occasion cards can be sold at a national retailer's point of purchase or on their website, activated and registered as a sale at the time of purchase. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012715 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE WITH A POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL - A method of connecting a wireless unit to a point-of-sale terminal comprises providing a wireless unit having a display and image reader, and providing a point-of-sale terminal to wirelessly connect to said wireless unit, said point-of-sale terminal having a display and an image reader. The method further comprises the steps of displaying a first barcode on one of said wireless unit display and said point-of-sale terminal, said first barcode containing information necessary to pair the wireless unit with the point-of-sale terminal, reading said displayed first barcode with said image reader of the other of said wireless unit and said point-of-sale terminal, displaying a second barcode on said other of said wireless unit and said point-of-sale terminal in response to said first barcode, reading said displayed second barcode with said image reader of said one of said wireless unit and said point-of-sale terminal and wirelessly pairing said wireless unit to said point-of-sale terminal based on said first and said second barcode data. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012716 | Audio-Playing System - An audio-playing system includes a surface having a printed position-coding pattern. The position-coding pattern identifies a surface identity and positions on the surface, the surface identity distinguishing the surface from other surfaces of the same type. A handheld sensing device having a housing is configured for reading the position-coding pattern and audio playback. The housing contains: (i) an optical sensor for reading codes from the position-coding pattern; (ii) a processor coupled to the optical sensor for determining the surface identity and a position of the sensing device using the read code; (iii) a memory unit comprising data for different audio outputs corresponding to different positions on the surface, and (iv) an audio output device coupled to the processor. The sensing device provides different audio outputs to a user in response to optically sensing different positions of the position-coding pattern. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012717 | CUSTOMIZABLE OPTICAL READER - An optical reader, which is operable in a “host commands” mode and a “host routines” mode. In the “host commands” mode, the reader receives and executes a script routine module from a host. In the “host routines” mode, the reader receives a script routine Module identifier from the host, and the reader, in turn, executes a selected one of a plurality of reader-stored script routine modules based on the identifier. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012718 | Automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from data bearing records - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. Responsive to a diagnostic article being in operative connection with the machine a servicer interface of the machine may selectively output textual indicia included in service manuals. Servicers may also selectively conduct diagnostic activities at a servicer interface and a consumer interface on the machine. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012719 | Banking system operated responsive to data read from data bearing records - A system includes automated banking machines that operate responsive to data read from data bearing records. Transactions may also be carried out through communication with local and remote service providers. An automated banking machine ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012720 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO SELECT AUTHORIZED VENDORS FOR PREPAID DEBIT CARD/CREDIT CARD - Embodiments of systems and methods are capable of selecting authorized vendors for categories of a multi-vendor gift card. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012721 | Switching Between Internal and External Antennas - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for switching between internal and external antennas. In some implementations, a system includes an antenna, a connector, and a housing. The antenna is configured to communicate wirelessly transactions with transaction terminals. The connector is connected to the antenna and configured to connect a transaction card to the antenna in response to at least insertion in the housing. The housing enclosing at least a portion of the antenna and at least a portion of the connector and including one or more elements that form an opening for receiving the transaction card. In addition, the housing is substantially rectangular and includes a first portion with a first thickness and a second portion with a second thickness different from the first thickness and at least the thickness of the transaction card. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012722 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRELATING SUPPLY CHAIN THEFT WITH INTERNET AUCTION ACTIVITY - A method, activity monitoring station and system automatically track lost or stolen items. The method begins by searching a sales activity database for at least one sales data record containing information for items sold or offered for sale on at least one Internet site, and searching a loss database for at least one loss data record containing information relating to lost or stolen items. The at least one sales data record is compared to the at least one loss data record to discover at least one matching item. If at least one matching item is discovered, a suspicious activity report is generated. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012723 | INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM AND MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM - An information storage medium includes storage unit for storing first, second, and third data composed of a data structure including identification information which identifies process target data, length information indicating data length of the process target data, and the process target data, communication unit for communicating with a medium processing device, and data processing unit for accessing the process target data included in the second data on the basis of a first command received via the communication unit, the first command specifying the identification information included in the second data and ordering processing of the process target data included in the second data, and subsequently accessing the process target data included in the first data on the basis of a second command including a preceding data specification and ordering processing of the process target data. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012724 | RF SECURITY APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention is related to a RF security apparatus and method. The method includes steps of: preparing an electronic card having a circuit loop and a signal storage unit, which at least has one code signal; providing a reader for cooperating with the electronic card, wherein the reader has a sensing unit and a logic circuit, and through a wireless transmission between the circuit loop and the sensing unit, the logic circuit performs a comparison of the preset code signal; and connecting to a flash drive through the reader, wherein electronic data contained in the flash drive is accessible only after the comparison between the reader and the electronic card is performed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012725 | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING ELECTRIC FIELD SENSOR - An authentication system for reducing the power consumed during an authentication process and shortening the authentication time includes an electrode plate. The electrode plate has a unique shape that defines an authentication key. An electric field sensor detects capacitance corresponding to the shape of the electrode plate to generate a detection signal. A signal monitor compares the detection signal of the electric field sensor with a preset signal and generates a determination signal indicating the comparison result. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012726 | Integrated Optical Exit Window - A device including a housing, an imaging engine and a transparent exit window. The imaging engine is located within the housing. The exit window is in the housing allowing light to pass from an exterior of the device to the imaging engine within the housing. The exit window has a plurality of segments. Each of the segments has a corresponding optical property. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012727 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN IMAGE SCANNER WITH DIFFERENTIAL PANNING - An image scanner apparatus, method and system to scan a bar code or other optical code using an image capture device where the blurring associated with the movement of the bar code pass the image scanner is reduced or eliminated by using differential panning of the bar code. An image of the bar code is panned or moved across the image capture device in a direction that negates at least some of the apparent movement of the bar code past the image scanner. The apparent motion of the bar code to the image capture device is reduced thus reducing the blurring of the bar code in the captured image. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012728 | SYSTEM FOR READING AT LEAST ONE BARCODE - The present invention relates to a method of reading at least two bar codes with the aid of a reading system comprising: first and second illuminants capable of emitting respectively first and second luminous radiations having different spectral characteristics and an optical detector, the system being arranged so as to allow the reading, with the aid of the detector, of a first bar code when illuminated by the first illuminant and of a second bar code when illuminated by the second illuminant, in which method the first and second bar codes are disposed on two different substrates and in which the first bar code is read with the first illuminant and the second bar code with the second illuminant. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012729 | APPARATUS, METHOD, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An object of the present invention is to reduce a processing time and make a printed image look better in appearance in processing of printing a two-dimensional code again. In order to achieve the above-described object, an apparatus according to the present invention includes decoding unit for decoding a non-upright two-dimensional code in a manuscript image, and synthesis unit for creating a two-dimensional code by using information obtained by the decoding, to synthesize the two-dimensional code in an upright state onto the manuscript image. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012730 | SENSOR AND APPARATUS FOR CHECKING PAPER GOODS, AND METHOD FOR SENSOR PREALIGNMENT - In an apparatus for checking paper goods, a plurality of sensors are arranged along a sensor path along which the paper goods, such as bank notes, are transported. The sensors each have two components which are arranged on opposite sides of the bank note transport path. For the operation of a large number of sensors, it is necessary for the opposite sensor components to be oriented to one another accurately. To set the orientation of the oppositely arranged sensor components with a high level of accuracy and reproducibly, the relative position of the sensor components which are opposite one another is stipulated using docking elements. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012731 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CARDS THAT EACH INCLUDE AN ELECTRONIC MODULE AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS - Method of manufacturing at least one card each including an electronic module ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012732 | INSTALLING A PATCH IN A SMART CARD MODULE - In a method for installing a patch in a smart card module, a loading routine is used to load a pseudo application containing the patch into the smart card module. An installation routine contained in the pseudo application is called, with the installation routine notifying a patch routine contained in the system programs of the smart card module of the patch to install the patch in a location outside the pseudo application. The technique can be used to install the patch in the field and requires only little effort and only few modifications to existing components and structures. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012733 | Identification band using a conductive fastening for enhanced security and functionality - An identification device formed from a band of material and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder is disposed in the band. The transponder includes and RFID circuit, such as may be formed on an integrated circuit (IC) chip, and an antenna. In the present invention, the tamper-resistant fastening serves additional functions beyond securing the opposite end regions of the band together. Namely, the fastening can be made of a conductive material and designed to create electrical continuity between multiple conductors to enable or disable certain circuit functionality. In one variation, this continuity allows the excess tail portion of the wristband to be cut without disrupting circuit functionality. In another variation, the fastening mechanism is designed to crimp conductors together. In yet another embodiment, the RFID circuit itself is wholly or partially formed within the fastening mechanism to better protect and support the circuit, as well as to make it more difficult to defeat the tamper-resistant functionality of the device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012734 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TAG - The present invention relates to integrated circuit (IC) tags. The IC tag ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012735 | Support for a Cartridge for Transferring an Electronically Readable Item of Information from the Cartridge to an Electronic Circuit - The invention relates to: A support ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012736 | BAR CODE AUTHENTICATION - A method for embedding secondary information in a bar code that includes primary information, the method comprising varying the periphery of selected ones of the bars or pixels of the code and/or varying the periphery of at least some of the bars or pixels by different amounts and/or varying the peripheral shape of at least some of the bars or pixels. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012737 | MODULAR REGISTER VENT FOR ZONE HEATING AND COOLING - A modular Electronically-Controlled Register Vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the modular ECRV can be configured to various sizes and form-factors that conform to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones and provides heating and cooling to the various zones according to a cost budget. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012738 | Thermostat Apparatus - An apparatus comprising a movable temperature sensing member ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012739 | PORTABLE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention is related to a portable humidity and temperature monitoring control device and/or system for use with articles susceptible to damage by a lack or excess of either. More specifically, the invention relates to a humidity and temperature control device and monitoring system for wooden articles, particularly wooden musical instruments. In addition, the invention disclosed herein will find broad application for the maintenance of any article susceptible to damage caused by extremes in temperature and humidity, whether high or low. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012740 | AID FOR LOADING A SOLID FUEL BOILER COUPLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for estimating the fuel supply of a boiler, for a building ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012741 | Coolant Systems For Electric And Hybrid-Electric Vehicles - A coolant system and method of operating the coolant system for a vehicle having a battery pack is disclosed. A method may include detecting a mountain grade descent condition; detecting a battery limit condition; and, if the mountain grade descent condition and the battery limit condition are detected, activating a coolant heater and a coolant pump to thereby accomplish an electric load shed. A method may include detecting a fuel cell stack warm up condition; and, if the fuel cell stack warm up condition is detected, activating a fuel cell coolant heater, a cabin coolant heater and a pump, and directing a coolant flowing through the cabin coolant heater through the fuel cell coolant heater and through a fuel cell stack to thereby warm the fuel cell stack. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012742 | RAILWAY TIE USING STRAIN-HARDENING BRITTLE MATRIX COMPOSITES - Railway tie is based upon a fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite material. The composite material is isotropic, demonstrating pseudo-strain hardening behavior in uniaxial tension, and material ductility by design, not relying on reinforcing bars or mesh embedded within concrete or other brittle cementitious matrices for durability, abrasion resistance, or crack width control. Reinforcing bars or mesh, pretensioned or otherwise, may be used within the tie to control the load capacity and load-deformation response. The properties of this fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite material are adjusted to preferably work with casting, injection molding, or extrusion manufacturing methods. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012743 | ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An electrostatic painting method is disclosed in which air inside a paint feed channel is expelled when a color for painting is changed. An electrically conductive paint is channeled into a discharge channel of a fluid pathway, and the flow rate of the paint is measured. The fluid pathway is provided, via a paint valve, to a color changing valve mechanism, and communicates with a paint cartridge. The changing valve mechanism is provided in a distant position relative to a painting gun. Electrically conductive paint is channeled through a paint feed channel, which extends from the color changing valve mechanism to the painting gun, and air inside the paint feed channel is expelled. The paint feed channel is then filled with the electrically conductive paint according to the value measured for the flow rate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012744 | MULTI-ZONE SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH MOISTURE SENSORS AND ADJUSTABLE SPRAY PATTERN - An irrigation system comprises sprinkler heads with an electrically adjustable spray pattern, moisture sensors, and a controller. Based upon input signals from the moisture sensors, the controller dynamically configures the spray pattern of the sprinkler head to allow more water to fall on areas that need to be watered and less water to fall on areas that do not require additional water. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012745 | Fuel Injectors with Intensified Fuel Storage and Methods of Operating an Engine Therewith - Fuel injectors with intensified fuel storage and methods of operating an engine therewith. At least one storage cavity is provided in the intensifier type fuel injector, with a check valve between the intensifier and the needle chamber and storage cavity preventing loss of injection pressure while the intensifier plunger cylinder is refilling with fuel. This provides very efficient injector operation, particularly at low engine loads, by eliminating the wasted energy of compressing, venting and recompressing fuel for injection. Various injector designs and methods of operating the same in an engine are disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012746 | ROTARY SPRINKLER - A sprinkler for discharging liquid onto an area with a predetermined geometrically shaped perimeter whilst maintaining a substantially constant liquids precipitation over said area. The sprinkler comprises a housing fitted with a flow chamber accommodating a motor for rotating a sprinkler head mounted on the housing, the housing comprising a first nozzle and a second nozzle, in flow communication with the outlet end of the flow chamber. The first nozzle fitted for discharging liquid at a substantially short range. The sprinkler further comprises a dynamic liquid deflector associated with the second nozzle, and biased by an array of biasing elements, each adapted to dynamically bias the liquid deflector to a predetermined angle, thereby determine a deflection angle thereof. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012747 | REFILL FOR A SPRAY APPLIANCE - The present invention relates to a refill for a spray device for spraying at least one scented substance, the refill comprising: a reservoir of elongate shape along a longitudinal axis; and a transporter element for transporting the substance by capillarity, the element being of a shape with a bend, being in contact with the substance in the reservoir and having a dispenser end for dispensing the substance, said end being oriented transversally relative to the longitudinal axis. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012748 | PORTABLE SOLAR SHOWER - A portable solar shower includes two detachable water reservoirs. One of the reservoirs may be coupled to a water source and includes a diverter valve regulating the flow and temperature of water spayed by a shower head, and the other reservoir has a port for coupling to the shower head. When the solar shower is not in use, the reservoirs may be separated from one another to form a compact package adapted for storage or transportation. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012749 | ROTARY WATER SPRINKLER - A rotary sprinkler including a body member (A) having a water inlet nozzle ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012750 | FUEL NOZZLE CENTERBODY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A fuel nozzle centerbody is provided that includes a cylindrical cross-sectional area, and a baffle co-axially aligned within the centerbody. The baffle includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apertures configured to channel an airflow radially outward such that the channeled airflow impinges a centerbody inner surface. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012751 | Laser Assisted Aiming System for Fluid Nozzles - A laser assisted aiming system for use in directing the flow of a nozzle discharging a fluid stream includes a laser module adapted to emit a light beam that is substantially concentric with the stream of fluid discharged from the discharge tip. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012752 | AERATING NOZZEL ASSEMBLY - An aerating nozzle assembly has at least one aerating nozzle, and each aerating nozzle has a body, an annular air casing and at least one air tube. The body is tubular and has a channel and a constriction. The constriction is formed around the body and has multiple air holes formed through the constriction and communicating with the channel. The annular air casing is hollow and is mounted around the air holes in the constriction and has an air chamber, an annular surface and at least one air supply hole formed through the annular surface. The air tubes are mounted securely respectively in the air supply holes. Accordingly, the air holes around the constriction allow air to be drawn into the liquid and more completely and homogenously aerate the liquid. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012753 | FUEL INJECTOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injector comprising an injector body having a spray aperture; a pintle extending within the injector body for axial movement between a closed position and an open position; said pintle head comprising a tapered portion engageable against the valve seat of the spray aperture and a cylindrical portion upstream of said tapered portion, an annular channel being provided defining a first part of a flow passage upstream of the spray aperture, wherein a discontinuity is provided downstream of the annular channel and upstream of the spray aperture to generate cavitation when the pintle stroke exceeds a predetermined limit to thereby generate a virtual channel of constant cross section downstream of the annular channel whereby the flow rate of the fuel flowing through said spray aperture is substantially independent of the stroke of the pintle when the pintle is in its open position. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012754 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - In relation to injectors used for internal-combustion engines, it is important to decrease valve closing delay time and also the minimum injection quantity, while these are affected by remanent magnetism in the fixed core, surface tension of the fuel, etc. With reference to a fuel injection valve with a pipe-shaped member to enclose a fixed core and a movable part and further with coils and yokes to cover up the above pipe-shaped member, the anchor to drive the movable member has a plurality of through holes for fuel passage extending in the axial direction, while these through holes are arranged at a certain intervals in the circumferential direction, and projections formed to constitute a contacting surface to touch the fixed core arranged randomly in between the through holes. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012755 | WASTE PROCESSING - Disinfection of waste can be carried out by first cutting the waste into small pieces to expose surfaces in the waste and then simultaneously spraying the waste pieces with disinfectant and agitating them. The waste pieces are agitated by applying sufficient vacuum to suck the waste pieces through a processing system, the vacuum creating a wind inside the system that sweeps up the waste pieces, suspends them in air, and keeps them separate from one another, thereby exposing substantially all surfaces of the waste pieces to the sprayed disinfectant. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012756 | COOLING AND PROCESSING MATERIALS - Systems and methods for cooling and processing materials are disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012757 | WASTE FOOD DISPOSAL UNIT - A waste food disposer unit | 2010-01-21 |
20100012758 | ZESTERS - A kitchen utensil, in the nature of a zester ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012759 | SHREDDER WITH SECONDARY WASTE CONTAINER - A shredder is disclosed. The shredder has an external frame, and includes an internal waste container space that has an upper primary waste container, and a lower secondary waste container, all positioned beneath a shredder mechanism that includes a motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism is positioned so that shredded waste falls into the primary waste container. In the event that waste falls outside the primary waste container, due to the primary waste container being full or for other reasons, the waste can be caught in the lower secondary waste container. A sweep mounted to the bottom of the primary waste container in some variations can push or pull shredded waste into the secondary waste container as the primary waste container is removed from the external frame in a generally horizontal direction. The secondary waste container may also include a handle to facilitate removal in some variations. Other variations and improvements to shredders are also disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012760 | ROLLER MILL - The invention relates to a roller mill having at least one mill roller and a rotatable mill platen, which are arranged in a mill inner space, and a moment arm which is retained so as to be pivotably movable and rotationally secure in a bearing, with the mill roller being supported in a rotatable manner at one end of the moment arm and there further being provided means for applying a force to the moment arm comprising a pressure cylinder which is in operative contact with the moment arm in order to adjust the mill pressure which is applied by the mill roller. The contact location, at which the force of the pressure cylinder is transmitted to the moment arm, is located outside the mill inner space. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012761 | Film feeding roller for air cushion maker - A film-feeding roller is applicable to an air cushion maker and facilitates alignment of a plastic film roll on roll supporters of the air cushion maker, so as to ensure a plastic film to be continuously and straight released from the film roll to be made into an air cushion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012762 | Film-aligning device for air cushion maker - A film-aligning device applicable to an air cushion maker implements an eclectic heater to partially heat and soften a plastic film before the plastic film receives an inflating process and a softening process. When the plastic film is tending to proceed slantingly, the heated and soften plastic film performs a plastic deformation to realign the feeding stork of the plastic film. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012763 | SPOOLER - A spooler having a base member and a shaft attached to the base member. The shaft has a longitudinal flat section at its free end and a D washer. A spring and a retaining nut are mounted on the free end of the shaft to retain and to brake the rotation of a spool. A low friction spacer is mounted on the shaft between the spool and the base member and a low friction spacer is mounted between the spool and the D washer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012764 | Apparatus and Method for Winding Film Onto a Film Roll - An issue with conventional stretch films is that the edges of the film can be easily damaged, which may result in tearing or failure of the film during use. Folding the film edges may reduce such damage but yields uneven rolls of film that are difficult to unwind. The present disclosure describes in-process devices, systems, and methods for oscillating the film to prevent stacking of the folded edges as the film is wound onto a film roll. The present disclosure also describes in-process devices, systems, and methods for entrapping air between the layers of film as they are wound onto a film roll. As a result, the film is less susceptible to damage and easier to use. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012765 | Aiming System With Integrated Deviation Meter - According to the invention, the system comprises an infrared detector ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012766 | FLYING APPARATUS - A flying apparatus having a thrust directing wing is disclosed. The flying apparatus can include a wing that receives a thrust flow from a thrust flow generator, and selectively redirect the flow in at least one of a plurality of directions. The wing can redirect the thrust flow so as to generate vertical thrust, forward thrust, and combinations thereof. The thrust flow generator can include a gas turbine engine, which can include two rotating shafts and a common burner, with each shaft coupling a compressor with a turbine. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012767 | LIGHT MULTIPURPOSE AIRCRAFT - A light multi-purpose aircraft comprises a fuselage ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100012768 | ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT ROTATING MACHINERY VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM - Helicopters and rotary wing aircraft vibration control system for controlling rotating machinery vibrations are provided for rotating machinery vibrations correlating with operational rotating frequencies. The vibration control system includes a first imbalance rotor with a first mass concentration, the first imbalance rotor driven to rotate with a first controllable phase, a second imbalance rotor with a second mass concentration, the second imbalance rotor driven to rotate with a second controllable phase, a third imbalance rotor with a third mass concentration, the third imbalance rotor driven to rotate with a third controllable phase, a fourth imbalance rotor with a fourth mass concentration, the fourth imbalance rotor driven to rotate with a fourth controllable phase. The vibration control system includes vibration sensors for monitoring the vibration and outputting vibration signals. The vibration control system includes a controller, the controller receiving an operational rotating frequency reference signal, the controller also receiving the vibration sensor signals with the controller controlling the first imbalance rotor first controllable phase, the second imbalance rotor second controllable phase, the third imbalance rotor third controllable phase, and the fourth imbalance rotor fourth controllable phase relative to the rotating frequency reference signal to produce a biaxial force which reduces the vibration signals outputted from the vibration sensors. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012769 | AERODYNAMIC INTEGRATION OF A PAYLOAD CONTAINER WITH A VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT - A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) rotary-wing air-craft is sized and configured to match a payload container such as a standardized Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC). The aircraft may be an Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) that is capable of autonomously engaging and disengaging the container so that the aircraft can pick up and drop off the JMIC with minimum human intervention. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012770 | System and Method for Improved Rotor Tip Performance - Embodiments of systems and methods for enhancing the performance of rotary wing aircraft through reduced torque, noise and vibration are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes configuring the rotorcraft in a selected flight condition, communicating input signals to a control system operable to position sails coupled to tips of blades of a rotor assembly, processing the input signals according to a constraint condition to generate sail positional information, and transferring the sail positional information to the sail. Alternately, input signals may be communicated to a control system operable to position a plurality of sails, each sail having an aerodynamic shape and positioned proximate to a tip portion of the rotor blade. The input signals may be configured to rotate each sail about a longitudinal axis into a corresponding pitch angle independently of the other sails. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012771 | HYBRID LIFT AIR VEHICLE - A hybrid lift air vehicle for lifting and transporting a payload to a delivery location, which comprises a helium or other lighter-than-air gas filled envelope mounted on an airframe. Variable and reversible vertical thrusters are positioned on the airframe, and at least two variable and reversible lateral thrusters are mounted on the envelope or mounted on truss arms attached and extending out from the airframe, wherein, when the vehicle is connected to the payload for transport, the helium or other lighter-than-air gas supports or substantially supports the weight of the vehicle and the vertical thrusters are then continuously engaged to support the weight of the payload and to provide lift to the payload, wherein the lateral thrusters are then engaged to effect lateral movement of the vehicle to the delivery location, whereby, once at the delivery location, the lift provided by the variable and reversible vertical thrusters is reduced or reversed so as to allow the air vehicle to descend and the payload to again engage the ground surface, and where necessary, the variable and reversible vertical thrusters may be reversed to facilitate the unloading of the payload from the vehicle, the vehicle continuing to be kept aloft, once unloaded, by the helium or other lighter than air gas. In this manner, the vehicle utilizes the helium or lighter than air gas to offset or substantially offset the weight of the vehicle, the vertical thrusters providing the power to lift the payload. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012772 | PRESSURE TIGHT LARGE-SCALED MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - A pressure tight large-scaled membrane structure comprising a bag body having a plurality of gores attached to each other along an attachment line, and a plurality of first ropes attached over a predetermined range of the bag body in such a manner as to be orthogonal to the attachment line of the gores, whereby a cylindrical shaped portion is formed. The cylindrical shaped portion has a substantially circular cross-sectional area that is a maximum substantially circular cross-section of the bag body and the plurality of first ropes each having approximately the same length as a circumference of the substantially circular-cross section having a maximum area with respect to the bag body. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012773 | Aircrft Structure - An aircraft structure is provided. The aircraft structure for an aircraft includes a fuselage, front wings, rear delta wings, vertical winglets, and three levels. The fuselage has a cross-section of substantially rectangular flat shape, being is wide enough to provide lifting force, and includes three levels separated by multi-partition structure. The front wings are disposed horizontally in front portions of the fuselage. The rear delta wings are disposed horizontally in rear portions of the fuselage. The vertical winglets are disposed at wingtips of the rear delta wings. The first level disposed at a bottom of the three levels includes a cargo bay and a plurality of landing gear bays. The second level disposed at a middle of the three levels includes fuel tank storages. The third level may comprise a top cockpit and a plurality of passenger cabins. The fuselage provides major portion of lifting force and the wings provides steering force. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012774 | Powered unmanned aerial vehicle - An unmanned aerial vehicle mounts a payload section to an air delivery vehicle. The air delivery vehicle includes deployable wings and tail fins for gliding or powered flight. A set of propeller blades are provided for powered flight. The propeller blades are mounted for movement from a stowed position to deployed position extending radially from the fuselage for powered flight. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012775 | Torsionally De-Coupled Engine Mount System - A torsionally de-coupled engine mount system for use in tilt rotor aircraft applications is disclosed, in which an engine is mounted at its forward end to a prop rotor gear box by means of a forward mount that is a simple adapter fitting, and at its aft end to a pylon assembly by an aft mount that is a simple bi-pod fitting. The forward mount counteracts forces and moments in six degrees of freedom, but the aft mount only counteracts lateral and vertical loads. The contribution from the engine to the overall dynamic response of the aircraft is tuned by selectively tailoring the size, shape, weight, and material of the forward mount. The engine mount system torsionally de-couples the engines from the prop rotors, thereby preventing rotor torque from being induced into the engines. In addition, the contribution from the engines to the overall dynamic response of the aircraft can be tuned by selectively tailoring the size, shape, weight, and material of the forward mounts between the engines and the transmissions. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012776 | Method for Vertical Takeoff from and Landing on Inclined Surfaces - Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces. | 2010-01-21 |
20100012777 | Supersonic Aircraft with Spike for Controlling and Reducing Sonic Boom - Method and arrangement for reducing the effects of a sonic boom created by an aerospace vehicle when said vehicle is flown at supersonic speed. The method includes providing the aerospace vehicle with a first spike extending from the nose thereof substantially in the direction of normal flight of the aerospace vehicle, the first spike having a second section aft of a first section that is aft of a leading end portion, the first and second sections having a second transition region therebetween and each of the sections having different cross-sectional areas, the leading end portion of the first spike tapering toward a predetermined cross-section with a first transition region between the predetermined cross-section and the first section. The first transition region is configured so as to reduce the coalescence of shock waves produced by the first spike during normal supersonic flight of the aerospace vehicle. A spike may also be included that extends from the tail of the aerospace vehicle to reduce the coalescence of shock waves produced by the spike during normal supersonic flight of the aerospace vehicle. | 2010-01-21 |