04th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120017845 | Wild Animal Deterrent Device and Method - An animal deterrent device and method of using the device is disclosed. The device consists of a dazzler laser that produces eye irritation in an animal which results in the animal turning away from the user of the device. The device incorporates a diverging lens such that the dazzler laser produces a beam with a wide spread that makes it is easy to shine the beam on a potentially dangerous animal, but where the light is of sufficient intensity to irritate the animal's eyes. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING, MONITORING, AND LOCATING ANIMALS - A light accessory is provided for a remotely controlled animal training system, allowing visual tracking of an animal in low ambient light conditions. The light accessory may be a stand-alone accessory or be in conjunction with a wireless receiver. The light accessory may be controlled by an accessory channel that exists in the remotely controlled animal training system, or may be controlled by the presence of a generic proximate radio frequency transmission. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017847 | Retrofitted boiler apparatus and method for making same - Retrofitted boiler | 2012-01-26 |
20120017848 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VAPORIZING LIQUID CHLORINE CONTAINING NITROGEN TRICHLORIDE - A method of safely vaporizing liquid chlorine containing high concentrations of nitrogen trichloride contaminant from a chloralkali plant. In a vertical plug-flow vaporizer having an upward flow direction, a stream of liquid chlorine containing nitrogen trichloride is received. A gas such as air, nitrogen or chlorine gas is introduced into the liquid stream upstream of the boiling zone of the vaporizer to induce a flow regime, for example annular flow or mist flow, that prevents a mass accumulation of nitrogen trichloride in the vaporizer. The liquid chlorine containing nitrogen trichloride is vaporized. The resulting gas stream may be processed to destroy the nitrogen trichloride and recycled to the chlorine production train. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017849 | COMBUSTION APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED THERMAL EFFICIENCY - A combustion apparatus includes a cylindrical combustion chamber surrounded by an inner wall. A cooling chamber comprises an intermediate wall spaced from the inner wall. Cooling water flows in and out lower and upper sides of the intermediate wall, to cool the inner wall by the cooling water that flows into a space formed between the inner and intermediate walls of the cooling chamber. A lateral combustion air supply chamber comprises an outer wall spaced from an outer side of the intermediate wall. Combustion air is supplied at an upper side of the outer wall to thereby make the air in a tangential direction with respect to the cylindrical outer wall turn and fall in a space formed between the intermediate wall and the outer wall, so that the combustion air is supplied to the combustion chamber via an opened lower portion of the lateral combustion air supply chamber. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017850 | VIBRATION MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS USING A SERIAL INTERFACE - A natural circulation boiler for heating includes a water tank wherein the height of one side is formed to be lower than the height of the other side to include a water storage part wherein water is stored, and a water inlet is formed on the top of the one side, a check valve installed at the bottom of the water tank, and including a body part, a top connection part formed on the top of the body part, a bottom connection part formed at the bottom of the body part and a backflow prevention plate that opens or blocks the flow path of the top connection part, a water discharge tube wherein one end thereof is connected with the bottom connection part of the check valve and the other end thereof is connected with the top connection part of the check valve, an electric heater wherein one end thereof is connected with the bottom connection part of the check valve to heat the water supplied from the water tank, a discharge tube connected with the other end of the electric heater to feed the water heated at the electric heater to a heating zone, a water tank suction part formed to interface with a hole formed at the bottom of the other side of the water tank, a suction tube whose one end is connected with the water tank suction part, and a pressure reduction tube formed such that one end interfaces with the suction tube, and the other end interfaces with the air storage part on the top of the other side of the water tank. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017851 | GEARED BOILER FEED PUMP DRIVE - A geared fluid drive arrangement in which a constant speed motor is used to start a “full-size” boiler feed pump, and is able to operate the pump at a limited speed and correspondingly limited power adequate to fill, pressurize and feed water to a boiler such as would be used for an electrical generating plant to start-up and to operate stably at part load, but not necessarily full load. After the boiler is operating stably, steam from the boiler or from an extraction point of the main turbine is admitted to a mechanical drive steam turbine in order to drive the same “full-size” pump to the normal operating range. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017852 | DESUPERHEATERS HAVING VORTEX SUPPRESSION - Desuperheaters having vortex suppression are described herein. An example desuperheater includes a body portion having a passageway to provide cooling water to a fluid flow path and vortex suppression device adjacent an end of the body. The vortex suppression device is disposed within the fluid flow path to attenuate or suppress vortex shedding or flow induced vibrations imparted on the desuperheater by a fluid in the fluid flow path. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017853 | WASTE HEAT BOILER - Waste heat boiler ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017854 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle, having a drive unit which includes at least one internal combustion engine, wherein the internal combustion engine has at least two component internal combustion engines each with a crankshaft and each with a defined number of cylinders, wherein each of the component internal combustion engines each has at least one separate valve drive for actuating inlet valves and outlet valves of the cylinders of the respective component internal combustion engine. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017855 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Described herein is an internal combustion engine including at least two part-engines, each part-engine having a respective crankshaft and a respective defined number of cylinders, and a coupling being positioned in each case between the crankshafts of part-engines positioned directly one behind the other, by means of which coupling the crankshafts of the part-engines can be coupled to one another and disconnected from one another, and the or each coupling, by means of which crankshafts of part-engines positioned directly one behind the other can be coupled and disconnected, being closable in order to couple the crankshafts only at a defined relative angular position between the respective crankshafts of the part-engines. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017856 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVOIDING RESONANCES EXCITED BY ROTATING COMPONENTS - A system for operating a rotating component. The system includes a rotating component, a motor driving the rotating component, a sensor detecting a stimulus related to the rotating component, and a controller. The controller receives an indication of the magnitude of the stimulus from the sensor and is configured to adjust a speed of the rotating component when the stimulus indicates the rotating component is operating at a resonant frequency. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017857 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A valve timing control device comprises a drive rotation member driven by a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine; a driven rotation member fixed to a camshaft that actuates engine valves to open and close, the drive rotation member and driven rotation member being coaxially arranged to make a relative rotation therebetween; a phase varying mechanism that rotates the driven rotation member relative to the drive rotation member within a given angle, the phase varying mechanism being able to cause the driven rotation member to take the most-retarded phase position, the most-advanced phase position and a middle phase position defined between the most-retarded phase position and the most-advanced phase position; and a position keeping mechanism that is able to keep the driven rotation member at least the most-retarded phase position and the middle phase position at the time of starting the engine, and is able to select one of the most-retarded phase position and the middle phase position in accordance with an operation condition of the engine. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017858 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM WITH INTERMEDIATE LOCKING MECHANISM AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - An intermediate lock mechanism is formed by first and second lock pins, an advancement restricting groove, and a retardation restricting groove. The first and second lock pins are arranged in a vane rotor | 2012-01-26 |
20120017859 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable valve timing apparatus includes; a variable valve timing mechanism; an intermediate locking mechanism that locks the valve timing at an intermediate timing; and a hydraulic pressure supply device that hydraulically actuates these mechanisms. The hydraulic pressure supply device uses a single oil control valve to control a state where lubricating oil is supplied to or drained from each of an advance chamber, a retard chamber and an intermediate chamber of an intermediate locking mechanism. The oil control valve has first to fourth modes. The oil control valve advances the valve timing and actuates the intermediate locking mechanism in a projecting direction in the third mode, and, under a situation that the amount of lubricating oil supplied to the variable valve timing mechanism is smaller than that in the third mode, advances the valve timing and actuates the intermediate locking mechanism in a release direction in the fourth mode. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017860 | PRESSURE BALANCED ENGINE VALVES - A split-cycle engine includes a crankshaft rotatable about a crankshaft axis. A compression piston is slidably received within a compression cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the compression piston reciprocates through intake and compression strokes during a single rotation of the crankshaft. An expansion piston is slidably received within an expansion cylinder and operatively connected to the crankshaft such that the expansion piston reciprocates through expansion and exhaust strokes during a single rotation of the crankshaft. A crossover passage interconnects the expansion and compression cylinders. The crossover passage includes crossover compression (XovrC) and crossover expansion (XovrE) valves defining a pressure chamber therebetween. At least one of the XovrC and XovrE valves is a balanced valve. A fluid pressure balancer biases the valve for balancing fluid pressures acting against the valve in both opening and closing directions, reducing the forces required in actuating the valve. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017861 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR AND PROCESS - A process for remanufacturing a cylinder head that includes a worn or damaged rocker arm stand adapted to receive a rocker shaft to which at least one rocker arm is mounted, the steps including machining a channel in a surface of the worn or damaged rocker arm stand, securing an insert into the channel, and machining the insert to form a remanufactured inner facing surface. The remanufactured cylinder head includes at least one rocker arm stand that has a machined channel with a remanufactured insert secured therein, the rocker shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface, not the rocker arm stand. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017862 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR INSERT - An insert for use in a remanufactured cylinder head rocker arm stand, the insert comprising an inner facing surface having a radius within a range of 35 to 45 mm and a length within a range of 70 to 103 mm, and an outer facing surface adapted for disposal against a channel in the rocker arm stand, the rocker arm shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface in use, but not adjacent the rocker arm stand. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017863 | ENGINE STARTING DEVICE AND ENGINE STARTING METHOD - An ECU executes a program including the steps of selecting an engagement mode when start of an engine is requested and when an engine speed is smaller than α | 2012-01-26 |
20120017864 | Intake Manifold Metal Posts - An intake manifold is disclosed which has an upper shell portion having a first peripheral flange, a lower shell portion having a second peripheral flange, and at least one metallic post having a first plate and a second plate. The first and second peripheral flanges are friction welded and the first plate of the posts is friction welded to the upper shell portion and the second plate of the posts is friction welded to the lower shell portion. The upper and lower shells are made of a polymeric, or plastic, material. The metallic post is comprised substantially of aluminum or other suitable metals or alloys. The upper and lower shell portions define a cavity and a section of the post between the first and second plates traverses through the cavity. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017865 | LUBRICATING DEVICE FOR FOUR-STROKE ENGINE - A lubricating device for a four-stroke engine is provided that circulates oil while lubricating each part in a valve operating chamber and a crank chamber by supplying the oil to the valve operating chamber and the crank chamber using pressure fluctuation in the crank chamber, the pressure fluctuation being caused by reciprocating motion of a piston. The valve operating chamber is formed by mounting a valve operating chamber cover, and a suction passageway that sucks the oil in the valve operating chamber is provided by forming a groove on an inner surface of the valve operating chamber cover and sealing the groove with a sealing member shaped to fit the groove. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017866 | HEAVY PARTICLE OIL SEPARATOR SPLASH SHIELD - The present disclosure generally relates to a locomotive diesel engine and, more particularly, to a heavy particle oil separator splash shield. Specifically, provided is a system and method for reducing exhaust particulate emissions. The present shield prevents large oil droplets in close proximity to the oil separator from easily entering the element, thus preventing less saturation of the oil separator and increasing the efficiency of the oil separator. As a result, environmental pollution is reduced. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017867 | INCREASE TORQUE OUTPUT FROM RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE - Reciprocating powered driven engine having a piston with multiplier connecting rods, driving multiplier crankshafts. Maximum crankshaft torque output positioned closer to the detonation timing and piston “top dead center” when cylinder above piston volume is at a lower value. Reduced engine friction losses by canceling piston side forces with the use of multiplier crankshafts positioned in offset and mirror image from piston and cylinder center line. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017868 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENGINE BRAKING - A method for engine braking of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine of a vehicle, which is preferably an engine operating on the diesel principle. The engine has at least one exhaust-gas turbocharger with an exhaust-gas turbine and a charge air compressor, and an exhaust manifold which supplies the exhaust-gas flow from outlet valves of the engine to the exhaust-gas turbocharger. A throttle device is connected between the outlet valves and the turbocharger for throttling the exhaust-gas flow and causing a pressure increase in the exhaust gas for engine braking upstream. An exhaust-gas counter-pressure and a charge air pressure are measured and, based on the measurement, a position of the throttle device can be determined to obtain a predetermined braking action. Then the exhaust-gas counter-pressure and the charge air pressure are closed-loop controlled by adjusting the throttle device corresponding to the previously determined position of the throttle device. A device for engine braking, preferably a diesel engine, has a system for carrying out the novel method. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017869 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENGINE BRAKING - A method for engine braking of an engine operating preferably on the diesel principle. Here, the engine has at least one exhaust-gas turbocharger having an exhaust-gas turbine acted on by an exhaust-gas flow and having a charge air compressor, which exhaust-gas turbine and charge air compressor are arranged on a common shaft. The engine also has an exhaust manifold which conducts the exhaust-gas flow from outlet valves of the engine to the exhaust-gas turbocharger, and has a device for throttling the exhaust-gas flow arranged between the outlet valves and the exhaust-gas turbocharger, and also has at least one bypass line for conducting the exhaust-gas flow past the throttling device, the exhaust-gas flow being conducted through the at least one bypass line to a turbine wheel of the exhaust-gas turbine, the exhaust-gas flow being throttled and a pressure increase in the exhaust gas thus being generated upstream of the device for throttling the exhaust-gas flow. According to the method, a measurement of an exhaust-gas counter-pressure and of a charge air pressure preferably take place. On the basis of the measurement of the exhaust-gas counter-pressure and of the charge air pressure, a determination of an optimum position of the device for throttling the exhaust-gas flow to obtain a predetermined braking action can be carried out. The exhaust-gas counter-pressure and of the charge air pressure are subsequently controlled by adjusting the device for throttling the exhaust-gas flow corresponding to the determination of the optimum position of the throttling device. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017870 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF EMISSIONS LEVELS DURING EXTENDED ENGINE SPEED CONTROLLED OPERATION - A method for detection of emissions levels during extended engine speed controlled operation is provided. The method includes monitoring mass airflow passing through the engine while operating the engine. The method further includes adjusting mass airflow responsive to engine speed to maintain a desired engine speed. The method further includes shutting down the engine when engine mass airflow becomes higher than a predetermined mass airflow threshold. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017871 | Control System in Vehicle - A control system for controlling a driving power source in a vehicle, includes a driving state detector for detecting a driving state of the vehicle; a first determiner for determining whether or not the driving state detected by the driving state detector is a first state; a second determiner for determining whether or not the driving state detected by the driving state detector is a second state; a rotational speed limiter for executing rotational speed limiting control for limiting a driving power source rotational speed to a predetermined upper limit value or less when the first determiner determines that the driving state is the first state, during an operation of the driving power source; and a rotational speed limiting termination unit for terminating the rotational speed limiting control, when the second determiner determines that the driving state is the second state, during the operation of the driving power source. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017872 | RECIPROCATING PISTON LEAN METHANE GENERATOR - A reciprocating piston generator assembly that uses a low-concentration methane as a form of fuel comprises: a lean methane engine; a generator assembly; a fine water mist transmission system; a refrigerating dehydrator; an electric butterfly valve; a pressure regulator; a fuel-air mixer; a TEM controller; a heat load sensor; a combustion chamber for the lean methane engine; an air filter; and a speed governing butterfly valve, wherein the fine water mist transmission system is attached sequentially with the refrigerating dehydrator, electric butterfly valve and low-concentration methane engine; and the pressure regulator, fuel-air mixer, air filter, speed governing butterfly valve, heat load sensors and combustion chambers are installed in the methane engine; that the TEM controller is connected to the fuel-air mixer and heat load sensor; and the generator is connected to the low-concentration methane engine. This invention has been applied broadly in low-concentration methane coal mines and other similar fields due to its favored properties; such as high heat-recovery efficiency, lessened water consumption, energy savings, emission reduction and environmental protection. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017873 | SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT - The invention relates to an additional process for the spark advance adjustment. This process is used for the tight adjustment of the spark advance angle depending on the structure of the fuel molecules from at least one mapping. This adjustment covers the entire operation range of the engine. This process reduces the pollutant emission when the engine is cold, as soon as the engine starting and stabilisation phase when the engine control and adjustment systems are not in a closed adjustment loop yet. The spark advance adjustment can also be used for operation at the rattle boundary during high load operation and at the engine full load. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017874 | Fluid dispenser as well as method for the provision of a work fluid by means of a fluid dispenser - The invention relates to a fluid dispenser for the provision of a work fluid ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017875 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OF VEE ENGINE - A fuel supply system of a vee engine includes a high-pressure fuel pump. A first delivery pipe is to distribute fuel to injectors disposed on a first bank. A second delivery pipe is to distribute the fuel to injectors disposed on a second bank. The fuel is to be supplied from the high-pressure fuel pump to the first delivery pipe through a first joint pipe. The fuel is to be supplied from the high-pressure fuel pump to the second delivery pipe through a second joint pipe. A direction of a connecting part of the first joint pipe on a side of the high-pressure fuel pump substantially matches a direction of thermal expansion of the first bank. A direction of a connecting part of the second joint pipe on a side of the high-pressure fuel pump substantially matches a direction of thermal expansion of the second bank. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017876 | HIGH EXPANSION RATIO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A high expansion ratio internal combustion engine includes: a variable compression ratio mechanism that varies a mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine; and a variable valve train in which some valve(s) of a plurality of intake valves is phase-variable and the remaining valve(s) is phase-fixed, the variable valve train being configured such that a working angle of the phase-variable intake valve is larger than a working angle of the phase-fixed intake valve, wherein a valve-open timing of the phase-variable intake valve is retarded after a valve-open timing of the phase-fixed intake valve when the internal combustion engine is under low-load operating state. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017877 | DEVICE FOR COOLING CHARGE AIR - A device for cooling charge air, specifically for cooling charge air which is compressed in a compressor of at least one exhaust-gas turbocharger and which is to be supplied to an internal combustion engine, wherein at least two charge-air coolers are arranged in a common housing, specifically in such a way that charge air to be cooled can be supplied separately to the charge-air coolers arranged in the common housing via in each case one separate incoming-air chamber provided by the common housing, and that cooled charge air can be discharged jointly from the charge-air coolers arranged in the common housing via a common outgoing-air chamber provided by the common housing. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017878 | DRIVE DEVICE - One embodiment includes a combination including a secondary air pump; and a first control valve constructed and arranged to control flow of air into the secondary air pump from one or more lines connected to the first control valve; and/or a second control valve constructed and arranged to control flow of air from the secondary air pump through one or more lines connected to the second control valve. The combination being particularly useful in a system including a combustion engine. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017879 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation System For An Internal Combustion Engine - An exhaust gas recirculation system for an internal combustion engine comprises an exhaust driven turbocharger having a low pressure turbine outlet in fluid communication with an exhaust gas conduit. The turbocharger also includes a low pressure compressor intake and a high pressure compressor outlet in communication with an intake air conduit. An exhaust gas recirculation conduit fluidly communicates with the exhaust gas conduit to divert a portion of exhaust gas to a low pressure exhaust gas recirculation branch extending between the exhaust gas recirculation conduit and an engine intake system for delivery of exhaust gas thereto. A high pressure exhaust gas recirculation branch extends between the exhaust gas recirculation conduit and the compressor intake and delivers exhaust gas to the compressor for mixing with a compressed intake charge for delivery to the intake system. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017880 | DEVICE FOR MIXING EXHAUST GAS WITH FRESH AIR TO BE RETURNED TO A COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device has an air inlet channel with at an end an inlet opening for fresh air and at the other end an outlet opening for a mixture of air and exhaust gas. A part of a wall of the air inlet channel is provided with mixing openings for supply of exhaust gas. The device further has an exhaust gas recirculation channel connected to the mixing openings and provided with an inlet opening for exhaust gas. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017881 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an internal combustion engine ignition system, including: a plurality of spark coils each having a primary coil and a secondary coil, each secondary coil being coupled to a common spark plug to apply a high voltage thereto; a plurality of primary current generation module provided correspondingly with the spark coils and configured to asynchronously generate primary currents respectively flowing through the primary coils; one or a plurality of primary current detection module configured to detect each of the primary currents; and a primary current control module configured to adjust an output power supplied to each primary coil in accordance with a change in the primary current to thereby control an increase rate of the primary current. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017882 | COOKING DEVICE - A cooking device is provided with a casing, a heating compartment ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017883 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSULATING AN APPLIANCE - An appliance has an insulation assembly. The appliance includes a liner defining an appliance chamber. A source of heat is positioned to heat an interior the chamber. An insulation assembly is positioned exterior to the chamber. Insulation includes loose-fill insulation material. The insulation including the loose-fill insulation material is positioned in the insulation assembly. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017884 | PORTABLE CAMPFIRE - A campfire ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017885 | OVEN RACK ASSEMBLIES WITH RELEASE MECHANISMS AND CATCHES - An oven rack assembly ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017886 | SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM WITH BACK-UP ELECTRIC HEATING - A system for heating water including a water heater and a solar collector is provided. The water heater includes a water storage tank, a heating element positioned within the bottom end of the water tank and a lower thermostat configured to selectively activate the heating element as a function of the water temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of the thermostat. A tank heat exchanger is also positioned within the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The tank heat exchanger is configured to contain a fluid medium for heat exchange with water in the bottom end portion of the water storage tank. The solar collector is fluidly coupled to the tank heat exchanger of the water heater for circulating the fluid medium through the tank heat exchanger. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017887 | RECEIVER PIPE - A receiver tube ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017888 | Solar Energy Device - The present invention is a solar energy device that uses an improved light collector to collect sunlight. The improved light collector is a translucent, and preferably transparent, solid sphere. The light collector transmits sunlight that is incident thereon and emits the light to a focal point on the other side of the sphere. An energy-receiving medium is located at or near the focal point of the emitted light and absorbs energy from the emitted light. The energy-receiving medium uses the energy from the emitted light in accordance with the desired function of the present invention. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017889 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CERAMIC ABSORBER MEMBER FOR SOLAR RADIATION, AND ABSORBER MEMBER - The invention relates to a housing ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017890 | QUICK ASSEMBLY GRILL AND METHOD - The present invention is embodied in a grill configured for quick assembly, a method of partially pre-assembling the grill for shipping from the factory in a container, and a method of assembling the grill when removed from the shipping container. The grill comprises a firebox assembly for mounting on a cart assembly, the cart assembly having first and second support assemblies and at least one linking member interconnecting them. A hinge or pivot in the mid-portion of the linking member divides it into first and second linking member portions, and the opposite ends of the linking member portions are pivotally connected by hinges or the like to the first and second support assemblies. The linking member holds the first and second support assemblies together in a partially pre-assembled state, and the pivotal connections of the linking member portions allow the two assemblies to be folded for packaging in a shipping container. When removed from the container, the pivotal connections of the linking member portions allow the first and second support assemblies to be unfolded, with the linking member holding the two support assemblies in approximately the proper position with respect to each other and to the firebox assembly for assembly of the grill, thus allowing for easier and quicker grill assembly by one person. Alternatively, the linking member can itself be a support assembly with the first and second support assemblies pivotally attached to opposite ends of the linking member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017891 | System and Method for Conditioning a Hardwood Pulp Liquid Hydrolysate - A system and method for hardwood pulp liquid hydrolysate conditioning includes a first evaporator receives a hardwood mix extract and outputting a quantity of vapor and extract. A hydrolysis unit receives the extract, hydrolyzes and outputs to a lignin separation device, which separates and recovers a quantity of lignin. A neutralization device receives extract from the lignin separation device and a neutralizing agent, producing a mixture of solid precipitate and a fifth extract. The solid precipitate is removed from the fifth extract. A second evaporator removes a quantity of acid from the fifth extract in a vapor form. This vapor may be recycled to improve total acid recovery or discarded. A desalination device receives the diluted extract, separates out some of the acid and salt and outputs a desalinated solution. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017892 | USE OF SALT OF AN ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS - The invention relates to a method of use of a composition comprising a salt of the o-acetylsalicylic acid with a basic amino acid for producing a pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of viral infections of humans or of animals, in particular mammals and birds. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017893 | METHODS FOR AMELIORATING PAIN AND DEVICES FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAMENT - A method for delivering medicament such as for ameliorating pain in a patient includes introducing an injector through a nasal passage of the patient into a region substantially medial and/or posterior and/or inferior to a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) of the patient; and delivering a medicament from the injector superiorly and/or laterally and/or anteriorly towards the SPG. A device for delivering a medicament to a patient in need thereof includes (a) an injector containing a first end configured to remain outside a nasal passage of the patient and a second end configured for entry into the nasal passage of the patient; and (b) an introducer configured for engagement with a nostril of the patient and containing a passageway configured for slidably receiving the injector. The injector is moveable between a storage position preceding the engagement and an engaging position pursuant to the engagement. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017894 | NEBULIZER AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF A NEBULIZER - Nebulizer and method of operation of a nebulizer comprising a cupel capable of containing a liquid and a vibrating member ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017895 | RESPIRATOR KIT AND CONTOURED PLENUM THEREFOR - A respirator kit which includes a contoured plenum; a breathing mask or hood; an air supplying device, such as a powered air purifying respirator or self contained breathing apparatus; and an air hose. The contoured plenum has a low-profile and can be fluidly connected between the respirator mask and hose, and replaces the conventional air hose connection traditionally associated with powered air devices. The plenum is contoured to follow the profile of the mask, reducing the profile of the airway into the mask. The plenum includes a connector by which the plenum can be attached to the inlet of the mask, and can also include a demand valve. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017896 | METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION OF A PULMONARY SURFACTANT - The present invention concerns a method for treating a respiratory distress in a infant in need of such treatment, the method comprising intratracheal administration of a pulmonary surfactant by a thin tube. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017897 | Tracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Indicator - A pressure indicator for cuffed tracheal tubes is provided. This indicator uses an indicator balloon on the proximal end of the inflation lumen and in fluid communication with the tracheal tube cuff. As the pressure in the cuff changes, the balloon will inflate and deflate. An indicator needle rests on the balloon and moves in response to the inflation and deflation of the balloon, thus showing the state of inflation of the cuff. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017898 | METHOD OF ADMINISTERING A SUBSTANCE TO THE THROAT - A pharmaceutical product in the form of an anti-snoring substance includes a container containing the anti-snoring substance, the anti-snoring substance being in the form of a solution pre-concentrate. The container is made by a blow-fill-seal technology, wherein the container material is Polyethylene or Polypropylene. The container includes a body portion containing the anti-snoring substance and a fluid outlet portion configured to deliver the anti-snoring substance. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017899 | FLOW CONDITIONER FOR A COMPACT, LOW FLOW RESISTANCE AEROSOL GENERATOR - A flow conditioner for generating and diluting an aerosol comprising a first inlet adapted to receive a first volume flow of pressurized gas is described. A second inlet is adapted to receive a second volume flow of dilution gas and a third inlet adapted to receive a fluid to be converted into an aerosol. A nozzle is connected to the first and third inlet and has a nozzle orifice for outputting a first aerosol. A first dilution gas flow partitioner comprises a first set of openings penetrating the first flow partitioner and a second dilution gas flow partitioner that is spaced apart from the first dilution gas partitioner and comprises a second set of openings penetrating the second flow partitioner. The nozzle orifice is positioned in the proximity of the second dilution gas flow partitioner. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017900 | Counter - The present invention provices a counter comprising: a first member disposed in at least a partial helical turn about a longitudinal axis of an entity whose movements and/or contents are to be counted, said first member having an indicium or indicia indicative of a count; a second member extending generally in the direction of said longitudinal axis, said second member being operatively disposed in overlapping relationship under and over one or more portions of said at least partial helical turn of said first member; and means to effect relative movement between said first and second members, said movement comprising a relative incremental rotation about said longitudinal axis. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017901 | ATRAUMATIC NASAL TUBE FOR NON-INVASIVE RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - An atraumatic nasal tube for non-invasive respiratory support (NIV-CPAP), having one central tube ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017902 | ELASTOMERIC DISCHARGE MEMBER FOR NASAL DELIVERY DEVICE - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a delivery device ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017903 | DOSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dosing device for inhaling a powdery substance, particularly of a medical nature, which is arranged in a storage chamber above a trailing bottom and can be brought from said storage chamber into an evacuation readiness position, and having a display (A) associated with the actual filling level in the area of the device wall. In order to further develop a dosing device of the type in question particularly with regard to an improved display in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the display (A) be composed of a strip tape carried along by the bottom and deflected by | 2012-01-26 |
20120017904 | Breathing treatment system and method - Humidified respiratory gas is supplied to a patient through an open cannula placed within the openings of the patient's nostrils. The open cannula allows respiratory gas to escape the patient's nostrils and thereby reduce back pressure experienced by a patient during the expiratory periods of the patient's breathing cycle. An open cannula configuration also eliminates uncomfortable masks that may otherwise prevent an obstructive breathing disordered patient from effectively using respiratory therapy. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017905 | ARTIFICIAL NOSE AND BREATHING CIRCUIT PROVIDED WITH THE ARTIFICIAL NOSE - Provided is an artificial nose and a breathing circuit provided with the artificial nose, including: an outer shell; a moisture permeable and water resistant film 6 disposed on an entire circumference of an internal surface of the outer shell, forming a water retention region with the outer shell, and forming an aeration region on an internal surface side thereof; a feed water inlet provided in the outer shell to supply water to the water retention region; a heat and moisture exchanger element loaded in the aeration region; and a heater disposed outside the outer shell, wherein the water supplied from the feed water inlet is retained in the water retention region by the moisture permeable and water resistant film, an inspiratory gas and an expiratory gas pass through the heat and moisture exchanger element loaded in the aeration region, and the artificial nose carries out a first heating and humidifying process of the inspiratory gas in which heat and moisture included in the expiratory gas passing therethrough are captured and retained by the heat and moisture exchanger element and the heat and the moisture are discharged to an inspiratory gas passing therethrough next, and a second heating and humidifying process in which only water vapor generated by heating of the heater passes through the moisture permeable and water resistant film and is supplied to the inspiratory gas passing through the heat and moisture exchanger element to heat and humidify the inspiratory gas and also the inspiratory gas in the heat and moisture exchanger element is heated by the heater. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017906 | BREATHING APPARATUS WITH COMPENSATION OF THE AMBIENT PRESSURE - A breathing apparatus includes a filter, a motor and a blower driven by the motor. The filter is disposed ahead of the blower and the blower is configured to generate an air volume flow over the filter. A data storage unit has calibration curves for the air volume flow stored therein and the calibration curves are provided in characteristic line fields referenced to a known ambient pressure (p | 2012-01-26 |
20120017907 | Modified Liquid Trap Cup and a Liquid Trap Assembly - A liquid trap cup is provided. The liquid trap cup comprises a hollow cup tube with a upper portion and a lower portion, a piston element with a top portion and a tail portion and a liquid discharge structure, in which the piston element is arranged airtight in the lower portion and is movable between a start point and an end point of the lower portion so as to control the opening and the closing of the liquid discharge structure. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017908 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING GAS TO A PATIENT - The invention relates to a device for supplying gas to a patient, in particular a patient breathing spontaneously. Said device comprises a) a metering device (A) which is used to meter the gas to be inhaled by the patient (P) into the gas tank (B), b) a gas tank (B) which is used to store the gas to be inhaled by the patient (P), c) a demand valve (D) which regulates the volume flow of the gas inhaled by the patient (P), d) a reservoir (F) which is used to hold the gas exhaled by the patient (P), e) a carbon dioxide separating unit (G) which is used to separate carbon dioxide from the exhaled gas, f) a pump (H) which is used to return the exhaled gas purified of carbon dioxide into the gas tank (B), and g) an analysis/control unit (J) which analyzes the gas returned to the gas tank (B) and controls the metering device (A) according to the composition of said gas. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017909 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING OXYGEN IN A BREATHING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A system and method for conserving oxygen in a breathing assistance device are disclosed. A method may include delivering breathable gas with a first average oxygen concentration during a first portion of an inhalation phase for a patient. The method may also include delivering breathable gas with a second average oxygen concentration during a second portion of an inhalation phase for a patient. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017910 | ELECTRET WEBS WITH CHARGE-ENHANCING ADDITIVES - Electret webs are presented which include a blend of a thermoplastic resin and a charge-enhancing additive. The charge-enhancing additives include a heterocyclic imide material which is free of fluorinated groups. The webs prepared from the blends may be in the form of films or non-woven fibrous webs. Non-woven microfiber webs are useful as filtration media. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017911 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING FOAM SHAPING LAYER - A filtering face mask | 2012-01-26 |
20120017912 | Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgear assembly is removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly has a second connector portion adapted to be removably coupled with the first connector portion provided on the frame. The second connector portion is manually movable to a releasing position to detach the headgear assembly from the frame. The headgear assembly is rotationally adjustable with respect to the frame. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017913 | Tracheostomy Tube Loading Catheter - There is provided a tracheostomy tube loading catheter with a handle, mid-section, tip portion and guiding catheter portion, where the guiding catheter and tip portions are non-detachably attached to the mid-section, and where the loading catheter has a cannula therethrough. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017914 | ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES AND SELECTORS - An endobronchial tube assembly for selective ventilation of the left or right lung has an endobronchial tube ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017915 | RESPIRATORY DEVICE COMPRISING A DOUBLE LUMEN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Device for ventilation with a double lumen endotracheal tube featuring a connecting piece at the end distal to the patient into which the two lumina of the endotracheal tube are extended, separated within the connecting piece by an axial partition wall, a connector with two nozzles leading to a joint connecting section and separated from each other by another partition wall, the connector being attachable to the connecting piece in a way that brings the partition wall and the other partition wall into a sealing contact, a ventilator and at least one tube connected to a nozzle of the connector at one end and to the ventilator at the other. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017916 | Dilator With Integrated Guiding Catheter - There is provided a device for performing a tracheotomy. The tracheostomy dilator has a body, tip and guiding catheter which are non-detachably attached to each other. The dilator has a cannula sized to accommodate a guide wire. After the trachea has been dilated, the entire device may be removed, leaving only the guide wire in the stoma, and a tracheostomy tube may be inserted over the guide wire and into the trachea. This substantially reduces the number of components and steps required for a successful tracheostomy procedure. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017917 | AIRWAY DEVICE WITH TONGUE-ENGAGING MEMBER - An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a base adapted to be held between a patient's upper and lower teeth and a tongue-engaging member. The tongue-engaging member engages the tongue and displaces the tongue anteriorly when the base is held between the patient's teeth. A vacuum is applied through the base and the tongue-engaging member in order to draw the soft palate against a posterior region of the tongue in order to stabilize the soft palate and open or clear the patient's airway. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017918 | Oral Fixation Device and Fixing Method Using the Same - An oral fixation device and an oral fixing method using the same are provided. The oral fixation device includes a U-shaped brace and an arch board. The arch board is connected to an inner wall of the U-shaped brace, wherein the central part of the arch board is thicker than the connecting part, and the maximum thickness of the arch board is larger than 2 mm. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A method of treating an airway disorder includes placing an implant in a patient's tongue, wherein the implant has first and second end portions that attach to tissue, and a tensioned medial portion between the first and second ends. The medial portion is configured to apply a pressure of less than a predetermined amount. Device systems associated with such methods are also provided. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017920 | Method and Device for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring - The device relates to methods and devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017921 | Cranial surgical drape - A drape for use in cranial surgical procedures including a sterile sheet and a plurality of fluid-collection reservoirs surrounding a cranial region fenestration. The drape further can include a thoracic region fenestration for concurrent or directly subsequent thoracic surgical procedures. Advantageously, the drape allows for a superior aseptic surgical field and superior drainage facilitated by a multi-pouch configuration. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017922 | MOUTHGUARD HAVING BREATHING CAVITIES AND BREATHING HOLES INCORPORATED INTO THE BODY OF THE MOUTHGUARD - The present invention is an improved mouthguard which has incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing holes which extend through an exterior sidewall, an interior sidewall and/or through a bottom transverse wall in the body of the mouthguard. The mouthguard can also have incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing cavities extending from an upper surface of an exterior and/or interior sidewall into a portion of the sidewall to form one or more air passages. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017923 | Removable Navigation System and Method for a Medical Device - A removable navigation system for a medical device configured for insertion within a lumen in a body is provided. The removable navigation system includes a sheath operatively configured to cover at least a portion of the medical device, a positioning sensor affixed to the sheath and a deformable fixation element disposed between the sheath and the medical device. The deformable fixation element is operatively deformed to temporarily fix a position of the medical device relative to the sheath and positioning sensor. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017924 | COATED NICOTINE-CONTAINING CHEWING GUM, MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - A coated chewing gum product for the delivering of nicotine in any form to a subject by a rapid transmucosal uptake in the oral cavity comprising at least one gum core, nicotine in any form and/or a nicotine mimicking agent, at least one coating layer and optionally at least one or more other additive, wherein said at last one coating layer is buffered. Also contemplated is a method for the delivering of nicotine in any form, a method for the reduction of the urge to smoke or use tobacco as well as a method for producing said coated chewing gum and the use of the same form obtaining a quick transmucosal uptake of the nicotine in the oral cavity of a subject. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017925 | DEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) and/or biodegradable paper substrate may be coated with cellulose acetate, plasticized cellulose acetate and/or ethylene vinyl acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017926 | CIGARETTES AND FILTER SUBASSEMBLIES WITH SQUEEZABLE OVAL FLAVOR CAPSULE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Improved delivery of additive materials to cigarettes is provided through the use of one or more oval capsules containing releasable additive materials, such as flavor components, in the filter section of a cigarette. The oval capsule or capsules are provided between first and second absorbent members and have the long axis thereof arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette. When the capsules are subjected to an external force, such as squeezing, by a smoker prior to or during smoking of the cigarette in order to release at least a portion of the additive material and expose the additive material to mainstream smoke passing through the filter. The capsules provide a barrier between the additive materials and other cigarettes components, such as sorbents or filter materials, in order to reduce additive material migration into the other cigarette components prior to desired use. An outer cover which is impermeable to the releasable material within the capsules is provided about the capsule or capsules and the first and second absorbent members. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017927 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH FLAVOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A flavor delivery release system for a cigarette or cigarette package. The system includes a cigarette, at least one capsule containing a flavorant, the capsule positioned on an external surface of the cigarette; and wherein the flavorant is released upon rupturing the capsule. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017928 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING HAIR - The invention discloses for one or more combs, where the spine thickness of a given comb is specifically matched to the thickness of a cutting blade for an electric clipper. In addition, a method of using the combs to make a smoother and more even transition from one hair length to another hair length in the hair-cutting process is disclosed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017929 | METHOD OF MAKING UP USING AN ADDRESSABLE MATRIX LIGHT SOURCE - A method of making up a zone of a subject with light-sensitive makeup, said zone being coated with a thermally stable photochromic composition, the method including forming an image on the thermally stable photochromic composition using an electronic addressable matrix imager. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017930 | HAIR COLOR APPLICATOR AND RELATED METHODS - An applicator for the application of a coloring agent to hair is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the applicator includes a handle secured to the handle generally proximate a handle end. A brush and a companion brush are secured to the axle and are rotationally positionable about the axle. The applicator may be used to apply a coloring agent in coordinated patterns to the hair. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017931 | HAIR DYEING COMPOSITION - Hair dyeing composition comprising (a) a dye of formula (1) (b) at least one dye selected from the compounds of formulae (2) (3) (4) wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the formula (2 | 2012-01-26 |
20120017932 | HAIR TREATMENT AGENT-HOLDER, HAIR STYLING DEVICE AND HAIR STYLING METHOD - There is disclosed a hair treatment agent-holder | 2012-01-26 |
20120017933 | EXPANDABLE CURLER - An expandable curler is provided to facilitate hair winding, because strain imparted by the curler to the hairs no longer depends on the strain applied by the operator during winding and where possible differences in strain caused by humidity or by drying are compensated by the curler, which consequently expands or contracts itself. The curler includes a body split in two or more rigid longitudinal sectors forming together a winding surface to receive an amount of wound hairs in a contracted configuration. Locking members of the sectors are also included in the contracted configuration and an elastic member, housed inside said sectors, are configured to apply a predetermined elastic force on said sectors, expanding the winding surface and determining a strain state at the wound hairs until reaching a balance between inner elastic force and strain applied to the wound hairs, when the locking members are deactivated. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017934 | Liquid Chemical for Forming Protecting Film - Disclosed is a liquid chemical for forming a water-repellent protecting film at least on a surface of a recessed portion of an uneven pattern at the time of cleaning a wafer having a finely uneven pattern at its surface and containing silicon at least a part of the uneven pattern. This liquid chemical contains a silicon compound A represented by the general formula: R | 2012-01-26 |
20120017935 | MAGNETIC TAPE HEAD CLEANING - An embodiment of a magnetic tape head cleaner for a magnetic tape head, the head having at least one read/write surface, wherein the magnetic tape head is configured to read and write data with respect to a movable magnetic tape as the tape is moved in a longitudinal direction of the tape and across the read/write surface(s) of the head, employs a closed cellular polyurethane foam pad; and a support member configured to support the pad for movement of the pad across and in contact with the read/write surface(s) of the magnetic tape head. The closed cellular polyurethane foam pad may have a Shore hardness of substantially 55-60. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017936 | AGITATOR BRISTLE TUFTING DESIGN - A rotary agitator is provided having a body with an exterior surface. A plurality of bristle tufts extend outwardly from the exterior surface about an arc of less than 360°. A tuftless gap on the exterior surface provides for enhanced bare floor cleaning. The tuftless gap extends through an arc of between about 20° and about 40°. In one particularly useful embodiment two tuftless gaps are provided at opposing positions on the agitator body. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017937 | CLEANING KIT AND METHOD - A cleaning kit for cleaning and polishing a surface includes a scouring pad, a degreaser, a cleaner/polish, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a container. A method of cleaning a metal surface includes the steps of providing a cleaning kit including a degreaser comprising surfactant, emulsifier and solvent, a scouring pad comprising coiled fibers, a cleaner/polish comprising solvent and surfactant, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a container, and then applying the degreaser to the metal surface, scrubbing the metal surface with the scouring pad, wiping the metal surface with a microfiber cleaning cloth, applying the cleaner/polish to the metal surface, and wiping the metal surface with a microfiber cloth. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017938 | PLATEN CLEANING - To achieve cost efficiency, solar cells must be processed at a high throughput. Breakages, which may leave debris on the clamping surface of the platen, adversely affect this throughput. A plurality of embodiments are disclosed which may be used to remove debris from the clamping surface without breaking the vacuum condition within the processing station. In some embodiments, a brush is used to sweep the debris from the surface of the platen. In other embodiments, an adhesive material is used to collect the debris. In some embodiments, the automation equipment used to handle masks may also be used to handle the platen cleaning mechanisms. In still other embodiments, stream of gas or ion beams are used to clean debris from the clamping surface of the platen. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017939 | ARTIFICIAL FIELD LITTER PICK-UP DEVICE - A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017940 | METHOD FOR CLEANING SKID OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS TESTER - A method for cleaning a skid of a surface roughness tester including the skid provided with a skid aperture in a vertical direction, and a stylus disposed in the skid aperture of the skid and capable of moving in the vertical direction, wherein the surface roughness tester measures surface roughness of an object by moving the skid along a surface of the object. The method includes removing a foreign substance existing in a gap between the skid aperture and the stylus after measuring the surface roughness of the object. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017941 | INTELLIGENT CONTROL OF A BOTTLE WASHER - Method of cleaning containers, in particular bottles of glass or plastics, in a cleaning module with a cleaning machine where at least one cleaning medium is allowed to act on the containers transported through the cleaning machine, and with an inspection unit, including determining at least one control parameter with respect to the degree of soiling of the cleaned bottles, detecting the degree of soiling of the cleaned bottles, evaluating the detected degree of soiling of the cleaned bottles in view of the at least one control parameter with respect to the degree of soiling, returning bottles evaluated to exhibit an excessive degree of soiling to the inlet of the cleaning machine, and automatically controlling the cleaning parameters of the cleaning machine if the number of returned bottles, based on the number of cleaned bottles, exceeds a predetermined target value or target range. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017942 | Module For Purifying A Fluid Containing A Cleaning Agent, And Methods Of Fabricating And Using This Kind Of Module - The invention consists in a disposable module ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120017943 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MEDICAL TUBES - A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a clearance member in the form of a loop. The loop desirably has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of the medical tube. Also desirably, the loop presents a substantially unobstructed pathway therethrough for the flow of material from a location in the medical tube distal to the loop to a location in the medical tube proximal to the loop regardless whether the clearance member is being translated or is at rest in the medical tube. Methods of utilizing such a device are also disclosed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120017944 | DISHWASHING MACHINE - A dishwashing machine, particularly a household dishwashing machine, at least having one wash tub for the accommodation of receiving items to be washed that can be cleaned at least during one step of pre-rinsing and/or washing by cleaning agent additive. According to the invention, there is a wash tub cleaning program having lower item cleaning power than in the pre-rinsing and/or washing step, whereas the at least partially inner surfaces of the wash tub can be acted upon by fluid in order to remove grease deposits at least in the wash tub. | 2012-01-26 |