| 05th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
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| 20120024636 | ELEVATOR DERAILMENT DETECTING APPARATUS - In an elevator derailment detecting apparatus, first and second conducting wires are disposed parallel to a direction of raising and lowering of an ascending/descending body inside a hoistway. First and second contacts that respectively contact the first and second conducting wires if the ascending/descending body disengages from a guide rail are mounted to the ascending/descending body. The first conducting wire is set to positive electric potential, and the second conducting wire is set to ground electric potential. The detecting portion detects by the presence or absence of conduction between the first contact and the first conducting wire whether or not the ascending/descending body is disengaged from the guide rail. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024637 | OPERATING STATE MONITORING OF SUPPORT APPARATUS OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An elevator system includes at least one elevator car and at least one counterweight, which can be moved in opposite directions from each other on at least one guide track in an elevator shaft by a support apparatus guided over a traction sheave of a drive. At least one monitoring device detects a slackening of the support apparatus, wherein the monitoring device is disposed at a deflection roller for the support apparatus. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024638 | CALL PANEL - The present invention presents a call panel of an elevator or of an elevator system, which call panel comprises one or more display elements, a front plate covering the call panel, in connection with which front plate a touch sensor is fitted, and also a control unit to which the display elements and also the touch sensor are connected. The detection area of the touch sensor comprises active areas covered by the display elements as well as a passive area that remains outside at least some of the aforementioned active area, for which passive area one or more touch-sensitive pushbuttons are specified. The control unit is arranged to react to a touch of the touch-sensitive pushbuttons specified for the aforementioned detection area. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024639 | ELECTRONIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE - An electronic brake device for use with a wheel of a bicycle provides, among other features, wireless, remote disengagement of a wheel brake. A brake coupled to a housing is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The housing includes a receiver configured to receive a command signal, and a processor operative to identify the received command signal. If the command signal is identified as a first command signal, the processor outputs a first control signal. An electric motor is operatively coupled to the brake to selectively move the brake from the engaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is being braked to the disengaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is free of any brake contact in response to the first control signal. Measured movement of the brakes between fully braked or fully disengaged positions are possible in the disclosed arrangement. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024640 | ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A LIFELINE OR THE LIKE - An energy absorbing device including a casing, fastening means for fastening the casing to a fixed point, a first cable portion wound inside the casing, connection means attached to the first cable portion and designed to be connected to a lifeline, a friction ring mounted on the first cable portion so as to exert a clamping force on the latter, and stop means against which the friction ring is designed to bear, where the clamping force exerted by the friction ring on the first cable portion is predetermined so as to allow a relative displacement of the first cable portion in relation to the friction ring when the friction ring is bearing against the stop means and when a traction force above a predetermined value is exerted on the connection means. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024641 | DISC BRAKE APPARATUS - An object is to stably exhibit a two-stage spring characteristic of a plate spring for restraining the generation of a clonk noise in a disc brake apparatus for use in a vehicle. A plate spring | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024642 | Brake Actuator & Control Valve Assembly - A brake actuator and control valve assembly, the brake actuator ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024643 | Pad for Disc Brakes | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024644 | MAIN SHAFT DRIVE FOR MACHINE TOOL - A main shaft drive includes a supply groove that opens to a friction surface, that extends so as to surround a main shaft within a contact range where the friction surface and a pressing surface oppose each other, and that includes an intersecting groove and a discharge opening. The intersecting groove extends in a direction of intersection with a circumference in which a rotational center of the main shaft is a center. The discharge opening is connected to a location that is outside the contact range. By opening a nozzle hole, used for supplying lubricant, towards the supply groove, as the main shaft rotates, four intersecting grooves move relative to the contact range, so that the lubricant is supplied to the four moved intersecting grooves. Therefore, the lubricant easily reaches a location within the contact range where the friction surface and the pressing surface oppose each other. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024645 | DAMPING STRUCTURE - According to the invention, there is provided a damping structure capable of obtaining a sufficient damping effect even against vibrations of small amplitudes, by promoting movements of powder/particle materials inside a hollow body. In the damping structure of the invention, a damping member | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024646 | DAMPING STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a damping structure capable of obtaining a sufficient damping effect even against vibrations with small amplitudes, by promoting movements of powder/particle materials in a hollow body. In the damping structure of the invention, a damping member | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024647 | CYLINDER APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SHOCK ABSORBER - The present invention provides a cylinder apparatus processing method capable of preventing a base shell from bending which otherwise would be caused due to a residual stress generated when the base shell is processed. The cylinder apparatus processing method comprises securely holding an outer diameter of the base shell | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024648 | PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable device includes a curved base housing a motion sensor, a pendulum, and a motor. The pendulum slides inside the curved base in response to the tilting of the portable device to prevent the portable device from falling over. The motor may generate a torque to tilt the portable device. The motion sensor may detect a tilt angle of the portable device. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024649 | FIBERGLASS FRAME - A fiberglass frame, serving as trunk frame, comprising: round rods; connection pieces; lateral rods; a handle rack; and fastening pieces. Wherein, on said connection piece is provided with three connection ends, and each connection end is provided with an insertion slot; said round rod is inserted into said insertion slot in said connection piece, to form a frame with said connection piece; said handle rack is located on a side of said frame, and is provided with an upper fixing stand and a lower fixing stand, such that said upper fixing stand is connected to two said connection pieces on two sides through an upper lateral rod, and said lower lateral rod runs through said lower fixing stand, and is connected to two said connection pieces on two sides. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024650 | LUGGAGE CASE - A luggage case includes a main body, a pair of first protective units disposed on two upper corners of a rear face of the main body and a pair of second protective units disposed on two lower corners of the rear face of the main body. Each first protective unit includes three connected plates and has a first chamfer face corresponding to an upper edge and one of two side edges of the rear face of the body. Each second protective unit includes three connected plates and has a second chamfer face corresponding to a lower edge and one of the two side edges of the rear face of the body. The upper edge, the lower edge and the two side edges of the rear face of the main body has a first curved face corresponding to the first chamfer face and the second chamfer face. The luggage case of the present invention can prevent hit and wear and be assembled simply. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024651 | CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH SYSTEM - A centrifugal clutch system includes a centrifugal weight, an outer member, an inner member, a first clutch plate, a second clutch plate, a bottom portion side pressure member, and an open side pressure member. The centrifugal weight is movable in a radial direction of the clutch system. The outer member is rotatably supported on a rotation axis and subjected to a driving force. The inner member is integrally and rotatably supported on the rotation axis. The first and second clutch plates are respectively supported in the outer and inner member. The bottom portion side pressure member thrusts each clutch plate to an open side of said outer member and releases the thrusting force by the movement of said centrifugal weight. The open side pressure member thrusts each clutch plate to a bottom portion of said outer member. The open side pressure member is supported on said inner member. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024652 | ROTARY MESHING ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS - In a locking mechanism provided with: a sleeve which is fixed in the circumferential direction and which can be stroked in the shaft line direction; a hub which can rotate in the circumferential direction orthogonal to the shaft line direction; and an actuator which can apply a driving force for displacing the sleeve in the shaft line direction, dog teeth are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the sleeve, and dog teeth are formed in the hub. Here, the engagement surfaces of the dog teeth are inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the shaft line such that the hub performs relative rotation with respect to the sleeve in a process in which the sleeve is stroked in the shaft line direction. The ECU estimates the stroke volume of the sleeve on the basis of the rotation amount of the hub and the predetermined angle. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024653 | METHOD FOR COMPUTATIONAL DETERMINATION OF THE OIL TEMPERATURE IN A CLUTCH UNIT - A clutch unit ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024654 | APPARATUS FOR OPERATING CLUTCH - An apparatus for operating a clutch which may be mounted at a vehicle structure and controls an operation of the clutch may include a motor provided with a motor shaft and receiving electrical energy so as to selectively rotate the motor shaft, a cam mounted at the motor shaft and rotating together with the motor shaft, and a push rod assembly coupled to a clutch fork of the clutch, wherein the push rod assembly may be elastically biased toward and slidably contacted to the cam such that the push rod assembly moves forward or rearward according to a rotating angle of the cam so as to operate the clutch fork. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024655 | COMPACT UNIVERSAL FLUID-ACTUATED CLUTCH - A compact universal fluid-actuated clutch employs a pair of tapered roller bearings between a cover plate and output shaft, the roller bearings serving to not only rotationally maintain the output shaft, but receive and transfer clutch reactionary forces therethrough. Lubrication to the tapered roller bearings serves to lubricate not only a thrust bearing through which the actuation forces are transferred, but also to lubricate the clutch, as well, in the embodiment of a wet clutch. Also provided is an output shaft brake assembly, which is also lubricated through the tapered roller bearings, and which is of a small compact nature, consisting of a piston rotatably secured to the end cover, and a rotor operatively attached to the output shaft. The invention substantially eliminates the need for rotary unions and rifle boring of the output shaft, and allows for adaptation of the shaft to direct or belt drive equipment connections. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024656 | FLYWHEEL HAVING LUBRICATION-FLOW PASSAGEWAY - A method of lubricating a clutch disposed on a driven-side of a flywheel that is connected to a crankshaft includes rotating the flywheel and providing a flow of lubrication fluid spilling onto a driver-side of the flywheel. At least a portion of the flow of lubrication fluid is received through at least one passageway extending through the flywheel and expelled from the passageway on a driven-side of the flywheel. A clutch disposed on the driven-side of the flywheel is lubricated with the expelled lubrication fluid. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024657 | TORQUE TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT - A torque transmission arrangement including a primary shaft, a friction clutch, a housing in which the primary shaft is rotatably supported by a rolling bearing including an inner ring and an outer ring. An actuator is disposed in the housing between the friction clutch and thr rolling bearing for actuating the friction clutch. The actuator comprises a fixed support element, an adjusting element axially offset from the support element and displaceable for engaging the friction clutch, and an actuating mechanism designed for displacing the adjusting element relative to the support element in an axial adjusting direction away from the rolling bearing. The rolling bearing is designed as a tapered roller bearing, and the support element is operationally connected to the tapered roller bearing. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024658 | IDLER ROLL SEAL - A contact seal to prevent contamination from fouling a conveyor idler roll, the roll generally comprising a rotatable cylinder, at least one internal bearing assembly, and a fixed axle. A disc of thermoplastic polymer or similarly resilient material is adhesively attached preferentially to an outboard end cap of the idler roll to seal out contamination. A circular aperture through the disc allows the attached seal to rotate about the idler axle. At least one ring of felt or other porous material is adhesively attached to the disc circumferentially to the aperture to filter out contamination when the ring is in frictional contact with the roll end cap. The seal is preferentially divided along the longitudinal axis of the disc to form two interlocking semicircular half-pieces that are snapped together circumferentially about the idler axle so that no disassembly or modification of the idler is required to adhesively attach the seal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024659 | MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS - A banknote handling apparatus includes at least a depositing and dispensing unit that performs depositing and dispensing of banknotes, a storage and feed unit that stores or feeds the banknotes, and a storage unit that stores therein the banknotes. Unlocking conditions of a locking mechanism included in the storage and feed unit can be set different from that of a locking mechanism included in the storage unit. With this structure, three or more different concerned parties can handle a part allowed to the party concerned. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024660 | BUFFER MEANS FOR CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR BUFFERING CONTAINERS - A buffer means ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024661 | HIGH SPEED DIVERTER FOR BAGGAGE CONVEYOR - An apparatus is provided to facilitate the transfer of baggage on conveyor systems at the junction between a sort conveyor and a take-away conveyor. The transfer apparatus includes a sweeper arm that rotates across the sort conveyor to sweep a baggage article thereon toward the take-away conveyor. The sweeper arm translates linearly relative to the sort conveyor so that the baggage remains in continuous contact with the sweeper arm. The rotation of the arm is coordinated with the translation so that the baggage will be fully diverted from the sort conveyor by the time the sweeper arm reaches the end of its translation. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024662 | CONVEYOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MOVING MATERIAL - A conveyor apparatus includes a first conveyor apparatus and a second conveyor apparatus. The first conveyor apparatus is positionable adjacent to a feed conveying device. The first conveyor apparatus is configured to pivot about a position adjacent to the feed conveyor device or move laterally adjacent to the feed conveyor. The second conveyor apparatus is configured to move such that the second conveyor apparatus maintains a position substantially parallel to the first conveyor apparatus when the first conveyor apparatus moves or pivots. In some embodiments, the second conveyor apparatus may also be configured to move along a path so that the second conveyor apparatus is extendable beyond an end of the first conveyor apparatus. The path may be a linear path and may be substantially parallel to the length of the first conveyor apparatus such as a path that extends in a direction that is a few degrees off of being perfectly parallel. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024663 | CONVEYOR DEVICE - In a conveyor device including a branch path, the number of articles sorted to the branch path is counted accurately. The conveyor device conveys a plurality of articles and includes a main conveyor, a first branch path, a first detector, a second detector, a detection information processing section, and a charging conveyor. The first branch path branches from the main conveyor at a first branch point. The first detector and the second detector are arranged upstream and downstream, respectively, of the branch point along a conveyance direction and are arranged to detect articles on the main conveyor. The detection information processing section is configured to calculate the number of articles sorted to the first branch path based on a difference between the number of articles detected by the first detector and the number of articles detected by the second detector. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024664 | VARIABLE VACUUM BELT AND PLENUM FOR IMPROVED MEDIA SHEET ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORT - This invention provides a vacuum belt media transport system wherein the media is held on the belt via vacuum pressure. The vacuum force is higher at the media acquisition location and is lower at the subsequent media transport and delivery stage. The vacuum pressure is provided by vacuum plenums located in the system causing vacuum pressure through holes in the belt throughout its length. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024665 | CONTAINER, SUCH AS A FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINER, LUBRICATION METHOD - A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024666 | System for Decentralized Material Flow Control - A component of a material flow system for transporting goods has a mechatronics arrangement with transport elements, sensors and actuators for transporting the goods, a control device for controlling the mechatronics arrangement, interfaces to adjacent components and the surroundings, and an internal simulator for determining the future state of the component. The internal simulator co-operates with internal simulators of other components of the material flow system, for determining a prognosis of the future state of the installation of the material flow system. The decentralised internal simulators can be synchronously or asynchronously activated. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024667 | ADJUSTABLE SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING AND ACCUMULATING PHARMACEUTICAL DEVICES - A guiding and transferring device (4) for guiding and transferring pharmaceutical devices comprises a frame (7); a plurality of conveyor devices (10) defining a longitudinal direction; a guide device (8) supported on the frame (7) and adapted to guide the conveyor devices along a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; the guiding and transferring device (4) further comprising an adjustment device (9) coupled to the conveyor devices (10) and adapted to adjust a gap between two adjacent conveyor devices (10) along the transversal direction. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024668 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING WORKPIECES - The method and the apparatus are used to transfer work-pieces, in particular preforms or bottles ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024669 | Networked Motorized Drive Roller Conveyor - A motorized drive roller conveyor includes an upstream zone and a downstream zone, with each zone having a drive roller, an idler roller that is driven by the drive roller, and a sensor. The upstream zone and the downstream zone are controlled by a card, which measures a gap between a first item on the conveyor and a second item on the conveyor by beginning a counter when a trailing edge of the first item passes the sensor of the upstream zone and stopping the counter when a leading edge of the second item passes the sensor of the upstream zone to generate a counter value. If the first item is stopped in the downstream zone, the card of the upstream zone causes the drive roller of the upstream zone to advance the second item into the downstream zone for a distance derived from the counter value before stopping the transportation of the second item. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024670 | Adjustable Rotational Discharge Assembly for a Conveyor - An adjustable rotational discharge assembly is provided comprising a linear motor, a pulley system assembly in operational communication with the linear motor, and a discharge chute in rotational communication with the pulley system. Linear motion from the linear motor is transformed by the pulley system into rotational motion, the rotational motion is communicated to the discharge chute to rotate the discharge chute between a storage position and an unload position. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024671 | TRANSFERRING MECHANISM OF CONTACT TEST - A transferring mechanism of contact test, applied to transfer a raw material band of terminals for a contact test of fan-shaped band of terminals is disclosed. The transferring mechanism of contact test comprises a main body, a driving shaft, a driving gear, a driven shaft, a driven gear and a transmission element. The transmission element connects to the driving shaft to rotate the driving shaft, the driving gear. The driving shaft rotates the driven shaft, the driven gear by a belt. The driving gear and the driven gear are ratchets. With the thorn teeth thereof matching with holes of the raw material band of terminals, a transferring mechanism with high speed transfer, exact location and simple structure during the transfer can be realized. Moreover, an arching of the raw material band of terminals can be prevented for guaranteeing the accuracy of the contact test. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024672 | PATH CHANGING ROTATIONAL CONVEYOR FOR LIGHTWEIGHT ARTICLES - The path changing rotational conveyor for lightweight articles includes a rotor with receiving configurations distributed along its periphery to be coupled with the lightweight articles and a perimetric wall with a plurality of suction openings in correspondence with the receiving configurations and a stationary negative pressure chamber defining a laterally open channel facing the perimetric wall of the rotor along a predetermined circumferential arc. The negative pressure chamber is partly delimited by the perimetric wall of the rotor and, when the rotor rotates, the suction openings are communicated directly with the negative pressure chamber along the predetermined circumferential arc. The rotor is connected to a rotation, device and the chamber is communicated with a suction source. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024673 | PRODUCT HOLDING PUCK WITH NOISE REDUCING BUMPERS - A product holding puck having a base including an outer wall and a radially spaced apart inner wall defining a cavity between the outer and inner walls, the outer and inner walls extending axially about a central vertical axis. The outer wall of the puck defining first and second recessed regions and first and second openings respectively aligned with the first and second recessed regions and extending through the outer wall. The puck further including first and second bumpers each including a body and a support member, the support member extending axially through a respective ones of the first and second openings of the outer wall and the body disposed in a respective ones of the first and second recessed regions of the outer wall, the body of each of the first and second bumpers including an outer face extending radially outwardly of an outer surface of the outer wall. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024674 | CONVEYOR DEVICE, CONVEYOR CHAIN AS WELL AS CHAIN LINK - The invention relates to a conveyor device having an endless conveyor which revolves between deflection rollers and on which a receiving device for conveying goods to be conveyed is provided. The conveyor device also includes a power supply line. The conveyor element is a conveyor chain having chain links hinged together. Each link has a section of the power supply line, and the sections of adjacent chain links are coupled to each other. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024675 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A PASSENGER CONVEYOR - An exemplary drive assembly for a passenger conveyor includes a belt including a plurality of cords at least partially encased in a jacket. A plurality of connecting blocks are secured to the belt longitudinally spaced apart from each other along the belt. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024676 | ARTICULATED FLAT SURFACE CONVEYOR BELT WITH SIDE LINK - A conveyor belt for transporting a product, includes a plurality of transport assemblies, each one of the plurality of transport assemblies comprising a side link assembly; a support assembly connected to the side link assembly; a product support member supported on the support assembly and adapted for displaceable movement with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly; and an actuation member supporting the product support member with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly, the actuation member coacting with the side link assembly for moving the product support member between a first position wherein the product support member is in a first plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly for conveying the product, and a second position wherein the product support member transitions to a second plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly different from the first plane of travel for providing a space between the product support member of each one of the plurality of transport assemblies. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024677 | Portable Actuator - Disclosed are various embodiments for a portable actuator for actuating a trip button and a close button of a circuit breaker. In one embodiment, the trip button is actuated by a linear actuator that transmits rotation forces produced by a motor to the trip button in response to a trip signal. The close button is actuated by a rotating arm that uses an anti-friction roller to apply a rotating motion to the close button in response to a close signal. The portable actuator is configured to receive the input signals from a remote location with a remote controller that is in electronic communication with the portable actuator. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024678 | Switch for Universal Serial Bus - A switch for universal serial bus is disclosed. The universal serial bus (USB) port has a built switch actuator that automatically turns power on and off upon insertion and removal of a USB plug. The switch for universal serial bus comprises of a USB port with a switch actuator in a power-off position and a momentary switch wherein when a USB plug is inserted into the USB port, the switch actuator is depressed which in turn depresses the momentary switch to turn on the power to the USB port. When the USB plug is removed from the USB port, the switch actuator returns to its original power-off position thereby turning off the power to the USB port. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024679 | SWITCHING DEVICE WITH A GEOMETRIC ELEMENT FOR IMPACT OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT - A switching device includes a housing and an actuator disposed in the housing. The actuator includes a fixed contact element and a movable contact element, the movable contact element being a bridge forming contact in a bridge contact working area and being movable between a closed ON position and an open OFF position. A geometric component is disposed above the movable contact element with respect to an opening direction of the movable contact element and includes a geometric element configured to impact dynamics of a closing movement of the movable contact element. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024680 | Electrical Switch - An embodiment of the invention relates to an electrical switch having a basic enclosure with an enclosure top side, an enclosure underside and at least one lateral connection side at which at least one connection contact disposed inside the enclosure of the switch is accessible for the purpose of effecting an electrical connection from outside, and a terminal cover which closes off the connection side laterally at least in sections. It is provided according to at least one embodiment of the invention that an insulating part is clipped onto the basic enclosure on the connection side of the basic enclosure, the insulating part separating the connection contact from the enclosure underside, an enclosure extension which increases the length of the switch being clipped onto the basic enclosure on the connection side of the basic enclosure, a terminal cover being clipped onto the enclosure extension, a gap remaining between the insulating part and the terminal cover when viewed from the enclosure underside, and a separate closure part which seals the gap on the enclosure underside being disposed in the gap. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024681 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024682 | TWO-LEVEL PRESSURE SENSITIVE KEYBOARD - A two-level pressure sensitive keyboard includes at least one key and a membrane switch circuit module. The membrane switch circuit module includes a first contact, a second contact, a first spacing layer for separating the first contact from the second contact, a third contact, a fourth contact, and a second spacing layer for separating the third contact from the fourth contact. The thickness of the second spacing layer is greater than that of the first spacing layer. When the key is depressed in response to the first pressure, the first contact and the second contact are electrically connected with each other to generate a first sensing signal. When the key is depressed in response to the second pressure, the first contact and the second contact are electrically connected with each other and the third contact and fourth contact are electrically connected with each other to generate a second sensing signal. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024683 | TACTILE INTERFACE FOR A COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In a compact electronic device having switches controlling a plurality of commands, the user interface is conditionally modified to enable the user to invoke a subset of the total command set under conditions of diminished tactile or visual acuity. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024684 | SEGMENTAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING SAME - A circuit breaker includes several elementary circuit breakers ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024685 | CAPACITIVE INPUT SWITCH - In a capacitive input switch that is accommodated in a housing of electronic equipment, the capacitive input switch includes a rigidity imparting layer having rigidity and a laminate sheet laminated on the rigidity imparting layer. The rigidity imparting layer and the laminate sheet are three dimensionally formed. The laminate sheet is formed by a substrate sheet, a conductive pattern layer for capacitor formation, and a decorative layer that is laminated at least on any one of the substrate sheet and the conductive pattern layer. A separate conductor is caused to contact with the conductive pattern layer and the conductive pattern layer is caused to be electrically connected to an external electric circuit by the conductor. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024686 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECYCLING PLASTIC - Systems and methods for recycling waste plastic can convert the waste plastic into a form of purified crude oil that includes one or more organic molecular species and that is free, or substantially free, of impurities such as acids and metals. In some systems and methods, the plastic is heated under vacuum conditions to effect depolymerization of the plastic, which yields a vapor, and the vapor is then directly contacted with a pH adjusted solution in a vapor treatment system. In some systems and methods, a continuous batch process is employed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024687 | INDUCTION HEATED SCREW - A method of separating a high boiling component from a mixture containing organic and/or inorganic boiling components which method involves providing an induction heated screw conveyor having an auger and passing the mixture through the induction heated screw conveyor while inductively heating the auger so as to heat the mixture in the induction heated screw conveyor. The mixture is heated to a temperature that is sufficient to cause the boiling component(s) to separate from the mixture as a vapor and the boiling component is removed from the induction heated screw conveyor. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024688 | FLAT PUSH COKE WET QUENCHING APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus for quenching metallurgical coke made in a coking oven. The method includes pushing a unitary slab of incandescent coke onto a substantially planar receiving surface of an enclosed quenching car so that substantially all of the coke from the coking oven is pushed as a unitary slab onto the receiving surface of the quenching car. The slab of incandescent coke is quenched in an enclosed environment within the quenching car with a plurality of water quench nozzles while submerging at least a portion of the slab of incandescent coke by raising a water level in the quenching car. Subsequent to quenching the coke, the planar receiving surface is tilted to an angle sufficient to slide the quenched coke off of the planar receiving surface and onto a product collection conveyer and sufficient to drain water from the quenched coke. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024689 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF MIXTURES COMPRISING MORPHONLINE (MO), MONOAMINODIGLYCOL (ADG), AMMONIA AND WATER BY MEANS OF DISTILLATION - Processes for the continuous fractional distillation of a mixture comprising morpholine (MO), monoaminodiglycol (ADG), ammonia and water from a reaction of diethylene glycol (DEG) with ammonia, the process comprising: (i) separating off ammonia from the mixture at a top of a first distillation column K10; (ii) feeding a bottom fraction from the first distillation column to a second distillation column K20, wherein water and an organic product are separated off at a top of the second distillation column at a top temperature of 45 to 198° C. and a pressure in the range from 0.1 to 15 bar; (iii) feeding a bottom fraction from the second distillation column to a third distillation column K30, wherein morpholine and an organic product having a boiling point of <140° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at a point selected from a top and a side offtake of the third distillation column, and monoaminodiglycol and an organic product having a boiling point of >190° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at a bottom of the third ditillation column, and (iv) feeding the morpholine-comprising stream from the third distillation column to a fourth column K40, wherein morpholine is separated off at a side offtake of the fourth column, an organic product having a boiling point of ≦128° C. (1.013 bar) is separated off at a top of the fourth distillation column and an organic product having a boiling point of ≧128° C. (1.013 bar) is separated off at a bottom of the fourth distillation column. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024690 | MULTISTAGE CYCLONIC FLUID SEPARATOR - The invention relates to a cyclonic fluid separator comprising a throat portion ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024691 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AND/OR INTENSIFYING A PHYSICAL AND/OR CHEMICAL REACTION, AND A REACTION DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - A new and effective method for supporting and/or intensifying a physical and/or chemical reaction in a reaction volume of a reactor ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024692 | MIXED SPUTTERING TARGETS AND THEIR USE IN CADMIUM SULFIDE LAYERS OF CADMIUM TELLURIDE VASED THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Methods are generally provided of sputtering a cadmium sulfide layer on a substrate. The cadmium sulfide layer can be sputtered on a substrate from a mixed target including cadmium, sulfur, and oxygen. The cadmium sulfide layer can be used in methods of forming cadmium telluride thin film photovoltaic devices. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024693 | REACTIVE SPUTTERING CHAMBER WITH GAS DISTRIBUTION TUBES - A sputtering apparatus for processing large area substrates is provided. By introducing gas across the entire target surface, a uniform composition film may be formed on the substrate. When the gas is introduced merely at the perimeter, the gas distribution is not uniform. By providing a gas introduction tube across the processing area, the reactive gas will uniformly distribute to the whole target. Also, providing the gas tube with multiple inner tubes provides a quick, effective gas dispersion capability. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024694 | Triangular Scanning Magnet in Sputtering Tool Moving Over Larger Triangular Target - A sputtering chamber contains a plurality of substantially triangular targets supported by a top wall. The targets have narrow ends pointing toward a center of the top wall. Above each target is a relatively small substantially triangular magnet. Each magnet is connected to a single central actuator that scans all magnets back and forth through an arc across its associated target. Each magnet is also movably connected to an arm connected to the central scanning actuator. A linear actuator moves each magnet up and down the arm simultaneously with the angular scanning movement. The combination of the simultaneous angular movement and linear movement (perpendicular to the arc) of the magnet causes each magnet to move only over a substantially triangular area corresponding to an area of an associated target. In one embodiment, the linear speed of the magnets is varied to achieve uniform erosion of the target. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024695 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH-RATE DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYERS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUBSTRATES - Apparatus and processes for sequential sputtering deposition of a target source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes a first sputtering deposition chamber and a second sputtering deposition chamber that are integrally connected such that the substrates being transported through the apparatus are kept at a system pressure that is less than about 760 Torr. The load vacuum chamber is connected to a load vacuum pump configured to reduce the pressure within the load vacuum chamber to an initial load pressure. The first sputtering deposition chamber includes a first target, and the second sputtering deposition chamber includes a second target. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the apparatus and configured for transporting substrates in a serial arrangement into and through load vacuum chamber, into and through the first sputtering deposition chamber, and into and through the second sputtering deposition chamber at a controlled speed. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024696 | Electroplating Apparatus - An apparatus and method for simultaneously electroplating at least two parts in a series electrical configuration in an electroplating system using a shared electrolyte with excellent consistency in thickness profiles, coating weights and coating microstructure. Parts in high volume and at low capital and operating cost are produced as coatings or in free-standing form. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024697 | Membranes - Process for manufacturing a composite membrane comprising a porous support and a polymeric separation layer having acidic or basic groups comprising the steps of: (i) applying a composition to a porous support; and (ii) curing the composition to form the polymeric separation layer thereon; wherein the composition comprises the components (a) a compound having one ethylenically unsaturated group; and (b) a crosslinking agent having an acrylamide group; and wherein the curing is achieved by irradiating the composition for less than 30 seconds. The membranes are useful in reverse electrodialysis e.g. for generating blue energy and have good resistance to deterioration, even under hot and high pH conditions. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024698 | Self Supporting Isobaric Structure for Electrolyte Aeration in cells for Electrorefining or Electrowinning non ferrious metals - The invention provides a self supporting isobaric structure for electrolyte aeration in an electrodeposition cell for electrolytic refining or winning of non-ferrous metals, and a method of fabrication thereof. The structure is constructed using thermoplastic material pipes the external surface of which is wrapped in a thermosetting polymer composite material and one or more successive wrapped layers of fiber glass mats, thus forming a structural monoblock. The pipes are arranged in a reticular layout having a generally rectangular frame that follows the contour of the cell, transverse structural elements that connect the longer sides of the frame and tubular elements connecting the shorter sides of the rectangular frame. The tubular element provide a means for gas diffusion and aeration in the cell. Furthermore, the invention provides pipe couplings that allow shorter elements to be connected together in order to achieve the reticular configuration. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024699 | COMPOSITE TARGET MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A composite target material includes titanium oxide in a range between about 50 wt % and about 85 wt % and the remaining comprising stannic oxide or aluminum oxide or a combination of stannic oxide and aluminum oxide. A method for manufacturing composite target material includes the steps of: providing a mixture made of titanium oxide power in a range between about 40 wt % and about 80 wt %, stannic oxide powder or aluminum oxide in a range between about 15 wt % and about 50 wt %, binder in a range between about 5 wt % and about 10 wt %; pressing the mixture to form a blank; sintering the blank; cooling the blank. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024700 | SENSOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - Disclosed is a sensor device ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024701 | GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF DNA SEQUENCES GENERATING ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS AND TISSUES - A general method for producing EMS positive samples or samples containing nanostructures characteristic of self-replicating molecules like DNA by dilution and agitation. Methods of transduction into DNA information or for inducing EMS in an originating sample and transducing the EMS signal once induced into a naïve receiving sample. Diagnostic methods using this technology. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024702 | CHARGED PARTICLE MOTION INDUCING APPARATUS - Apparatus for inducing motion of charged particles in a liquid or gel using an electric field includes a region in which the motion is to be induced, first and second electrodes for generating the electric field in the region whereby a current passes between the electrodes so as to induce the charged particle motion and so as to cause ions to be received at the second electrode. A measurement apparatus is arranged to measure the amount of charge transferred between the first and second electrodes during an induced charged particle motion operation, the measurement apparatus being able to take account of any variation in current or voltage during the induced charged particle motion operation. A control system is provided for controlling a regenerating operation for regenerating the second electrode by transferring via it an amount of charge substantially equal to the measured amount so as to cause ions to be removed from the second electrode and thereby regenerate the electrode. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024703 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR ELECTROCOATING METAL SUBSTRATES AND ELECTRODEPOSITION PROCESSES USING THE COATINGS - A curable, electrodepositable coating composition is provided, comprising:
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| 20120024704 | Modular Apparatus For A Saltwater Desalinating System, And Method For Using Same - The present disclosure is directed at a modular apparatus for a saltwater desalinating system, and a method for using same. The apparatus includes multiple internal modules that are compressively coupled to each other. Each of the internal modules includes a pair of rigid end plates located at opposing ends of the internal module, and a stack of membrane bounded compartments that are layered from one of the end plates to the other. The modular apparatus can be used in a membrane based desalination system, which includes concentration difference energy systems, electrodialysis reversal systems, and membrane distillation systems. The modular apparatus helps to mitigate problems such as leakage and buckling in such systems, and can be used to increase membrane packing density and, accordingly, desalination efficiency. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024705 | Process for treating waste water and nozzle therefor - In an apparatus including two opposite conductive electrodes mounted in an opening of an insulating shroud filled with pressurized air, a support for supporting the shroud, the support being in communication with the opening to define an aerating zone adjacent to the opening, a collection tank under the aerating zone, and a nozzle disposed in the aerating zone, the nozzle being in communication with a waste water source, a process for treating waste water comprising energizing the electrodes to generate arc in a gap between the electrodes as the pressurized air passing through the gap; moving the arc to the aerating zone with contaminants and water components of waste water being shot out in fine spray from the nozzle; and vaporizing the fine spray as when it contacts the arc so as to neutralize the contaminants. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024706 | APPARATUS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF A CHARGED SPECIES IN A SAMPLE - An apparatus ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024707 | CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS - The solution reservoir apparatus of the capillary electrophoresis apparatus securely affixes an evaporation-preventing membrane to a container when a capillary is inserted or withdrawn, without extending the cathode end of the capillary. The solution reservoir apparatus comprises a container for reserving a sample or solution, a cover having a bore through which the capillary is passed and covering the container, an evaporation-preventing membrane having a capillary hole through which the capillary is passed, and a container holder for holding the container. The evaporation-preventing membrane has a projection provided at the periphery of the capillary hole, the projection of the evaporation-preventing membrane is engaged with the bore on the cover when the evaporation-preventing membrane is positioned on the cover, and the evaporation-preventing membrane is supported by the cover. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024708 | SINGLE-SIDED CONTINUOUS OPTOELECTROWETTING (SCEOW) DEVICE FOR DROPLET MANIPULATION WITH LIGHT PATTERNS - A single-sided continuous optoelectrowetting (SCOEW) device for manipulating droplets retained in a fluid over the SCOEW device with dynamic patterns of low intensity light, such as from a display screen, is described. A single pair of lateral electrodes are utilized for providing a lateral electric field bias, with transport motion controlled in response to projecting light through a photoconductive layer and dielectric layer adjacent to which droplets are retained. The device is configured for optically manipulating droplets having volumes spanning over five orders of magnitude, and can be configured to perform droplet dispensing, transport, splitting, merging, mixing and other droplet manipulation functions involving any of the above on a single sided surface. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024709 | POROUS ELECTROFORMED SHELL FOR PATTERNING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a porous electroformed shell for forming a grain pattern and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes the step of causing an epoxy mandrel to be conductive by formation of a conductive thin film thereon; transferring a non-conductive masking pattern on the conductive thin film by using a masking film; generating and growing a fine pore at the position of the non-conductive masking pattern through electroforming; and demolding an electrodeposited layer having the fine pore from the epoxy mandrel, Through the disclosed method, precise control, both as a whole or in part, on a diameter, a formation position, and a density of a fine pore can be simply, economically, and efficiently can be carried out according to various curved shapes of the electroformed shell. Accordingly, in forming the surface of a high-quality surface skin material or a plastic molded product with a predetermined pattern, when the fine pore is used as a decompression suction hole or an air vent, a predetermined pattern can be efficiently and economically obtained in such a manner that it has a regular position, a regular directionality, sharp radii, and minimized deformation. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024710 | Metal Treatment to Form a Surface Layer - A metal object is treated to form an integral surface layer by: (a) immersing the metal object in an anodising electrolyte, and passivating the metal to form an anodised layer on the metal object; (b) continuing the application of a potential to modify the surface layer; (c) then treating the metal object with a chemical reducing agent so a hydrous metal oxide is formed; and (d) then contacting the metal object with a solution containing a biocidal material so as to incorporate biocidal material into the surface layer. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024711 | COMPOSITION FOR METAL PLATING COMPRISING SUPPRESSING AGENT FOR VOID FREE SUBMICRON FEATURE FILLING - A composition for filling submicrometer sized features having an aperture size of 30 nanometers or less comprising a source of copper ions, and at least one suppressing agent selected from compounds of formula (I) wherein the R1 radicals are each independently selected from a copolymer of ethylene oxide and at least one further C3 to C4 alkylene oxide, said copolymer being a random copolymer. the R2 radicals are each independently selected from R1 or alkyl. X and Y are spacer groups independently, and X for each repeating unit independently, selected from C1 to C6 alkylen and Z—(O—Z)m wherein the Z radicals are each independently selected from C2 to C6 alkylen, n is an integer equal to or greater than 0. m is an integer equal to or greater than 1. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024712 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANTI-INFECTIVE COATING ON IMPLANTS - The invention relates to a method for producing an anti-infective coating on implants that contain titanium or are composed of titanium. The aim of the invention is to provide a coating method with which it is possible, for implants made of titanium or that contain titanium, to combine the optimization of the mechanical properties achieved with the anodic oxidation type II with the optimization of the anti-infective properties. According to the invention, the implants are anodically oxidized in an alkaline solution, then metal having anti-infective properties is electrodeposited on said surface, and afterwards the oxide layer containing metal is solidified. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024713 | PROCESS FOR ELECTRODEPOSITION OF COPPER CHIP TO CHIP, CHIP TO WAFER AND WAFER TO WAFER INTERCONNECTS IN THROUGH-SILICON VIAS (TSV) WITH HEATED SUBSTRATE AND COOLED ELECTROLYTE - Process of electrodepositing a metal in a high aspect ratio via in a silicon substrate to form a through-silicon-via (TSV), utilizing an electrolytic bath including a redox mediator, in an electrolytic metal plating system including a chuck adapted to hold the silicon substrate and to heat the silicon substrate to a first temperature, a temperature control device to maintain temperature of the electrolytic bath at a second temperature, in which the first temperature is maintained in a range from about 30° C. to about 60° C. and the second temperature is maintained at a temperature (a) at least 5° C. lower than the first temperature and (b) in a range from about 15° C. to about 35° C. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024714 | TRIVALENT CHROMIUM PLATING SOLUTION AND PLATING METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided is hard trivalent chromium plating solution having improved covering power. The trivalent chromium plating solution comprises a trivalent chromium compound comprising a compound of formula (1) below; | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024715 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE HYDROGEN TRANSPORT AND MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods for selectively removing hydrogen gas from a hydrogen-containing fluid volume are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a proton exchange membrane (PEM) selectively permeable to hydrogen by exclusively conducting hydrogen ions. The system also includes metal deposited as layers onto opposite sides or faces of the PEM to form a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA), each layer functioning as an electrode so that the MEA functions as an electrochemical cell in which the ionic conductors are hydrogen ions, and the MEA functioning as a hydrogen selective membrane (HSM) when located at the boundary between a hydrogen-containing fluid volume and a second fluid. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024716 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE - A device for reducing carbon dioxide includes a vessel for holding an electrolyte solution including carbon dioxide, a working electrode and a counter electrode. The working electrode contains metal hexaboride particles. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024717 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL COMPONENT - Method for machining a metal component which has a three-dimensional shape produced by removing and/or shaping material, wherein one or more superior component sections are electrochemically finish-machined by means of a nozzle-like cathode, via which an electrolyte is delivered into the working region, and wherein the cathode or the metal component is moved freely in space by means of a manipulator element. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024718 | METHOD FOR TREATING A SUBSTANCE WITH WAVE ENERGY FROM PLASMA AND AN ELECTRICAL ARC - An apparatus for synergistically combining a plasma with a comminution means such as a fluid kinetic energy mill (jet mill), preferably in a single reactor and/or in a single process step is provided by the present invention. Within the apparatus of the invention potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and subsequently into angular momentum by means of wave energy, for comminuting, reacting and separation of feed materials. Methods of use of the apparatus in the practice of various processes are also provided by the present invention. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024719 | REMOVAL OF METALS FROM WATER - A method of purifying water is provided that includes applying a voltage to an electrolytic cell | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024720 | WATER TREATMENT METHOD - A method for sanitization of water in a swimming pool or the like comprises the steps of forming, in the pool water, an electrolyte solution containing from 1500 ppm to 9000 ppm of a soluble magnesium halide salt, treating the electrolyte solution in en electrolytic halogenation cell to form an aqueous solution of hypohalous acid and then returning the water so treated back to a swimming pool. A mixture of magnesium and potassium chlorides with small quantities of soluble alkaline earth metal bromide is particularly effective in the sanitization process. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024721 | EXPANDABLE SOFT-SIDED JEWELRY ORGANIZER WITH SECURED DISPLAY COMPARTMENTS - The jewelry organizer includes a case with a top portion and a base portion hingedly connected to one another and structured and disposed to be controllably and completely attached to one another to enclose a plurality of storage compartments. Each of the compartments is attached to an inside of one of the top and bottom portions in a manner that allows the compartments to fold over one another in a nesting fashion. Each compartment is at least partially made of an at least partially transparent material that allows the contents of the compartment to be visible without opening the compartment. Accordingly, the jewelry organizer allows jewelry to be visualized and accessed without removing other jewelry items or opening more than one compartment. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024722 | PACKAGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVE ELEMENT AND ENCAPSULATION METHOD OF THE SAME - An encapsulation method of an environmental sensitive element is provided. An environmental sensitive element and a first rib are formed on a first substrate. The first rib surrounds the environmentally sensitive element. A getter layer is formed on the environmental sensitive element. A first encapsulation layer is formed to encapsulate the getter layer and the first rib. The first barrier layer is formed to encapsulate the first encapsulation layer located on the first rib. The first rib, a portion of the first encapsulation layer located on the first rib and the first barrier layer form a barrier structure. A second substrate is provided on the first substrate and a filling layer is formed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate by the filling layer. The filling layer encapsulates the environmental sensitive element, the first encapsulation layer and the barrier structure. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024723 | Cleaning Implement - A squeegee device having an integrated scraper blade, which includes a removable and telescoping/extendable handle pivotably connected to a squeegee head for motion of the device between squeegee position, wherein the handle is generally orthogonal to the head for facilitating cleaning windshields and windows, and a storage configuration, wherein the handle and head are generally parallel and the head can be disposed and sealed entirely within a portable container which includes an integrated reservoir which holds a supply of aqueous cleaning solution. The device can be used in conjunction with instant glass cleaner tablets which dissolve in plain water within the integrated reservoir to make an aqueous cleaning solution, and includes an integrated removable tray which stores a supply of cleaner tablets within the container. The device also features an integrated shield which serves to protect the user's hand and arm from becoming wet/soiled from aqueous solution and/or debris which might otherwise run unimpeded down the handle or fall from the squeegee head while the squeegee is being carried and/or used. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024724 | Medicine Disposal Container - Embodiments of the present invention provide a container for liquid medicine disposal, wherein the container has one or more interior surfaces associated with activated carbon cloth for capturing a drug dissolved in the liquid medicine. Embodiments of the present invention are particularly intended for use when dispensing a medicine spray, wherein the container must be held inverted whilst dispensing the spray. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024725 | Detachable Container System - A detachable container system includes a container body and a fastener arrangement. The container body securely receives and holds an item (while allowing components or parts of the item to extend out of the body), and the fastener arrangement removably attaches the container body to an object. The container body is removably attachable to the fastener arrangement. The container body may also comprise at least one closable lid for securing an item in the container body. The body may also comprise a light source, power source, and/or a data port thereon. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024726 | Apparatus and Method for Distributing Samples - An apparatus and method for distributing samples is provided. The distribution apparatus and method includes a sample package made up of a sample product to be distributed and a sample backing, which is attached to a sample carrier. This sample distribution method has many unique advantages, including promoting a sample product that consumers can actually, see, feel, touch, taste and smell. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024727 | MULTI-PURPOSE, SMALL-GARMENT BAG STRUCTURE - A combined, flexible and floppy laundry, travel, storage/display bag structure for socks and like small clothing articles, including (a) a machine-launderable/dryable, open-mesh, fabric bag having front and back sides, and spaced top, bottom and lateral edges, (b) located intermediate the bag's top and bottom edges, an elongate openable/closeable closure structure joined to and extending laterally across the bag's front side and between its lateral edges, and furnishing user-selective access to the inside of the bag, and (c) plural, releasable, clothing-article-holding structures mounted inside the bag on its back side, made manually accessible, via the closure structure, for operative gripping and releasing, within the bag, of user-selected clothing articles. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024728 | Free-Standing Instrument Vitrine - A free-standing vitrine for storing instruments is disclosed. The vitrine comprises a transparent portion through which an instrument stored inside the vitrine is viewable when the lid of the vitrine is closed. Furthermore, versions of the free-standing vitrine may be inclined relative to the surface on which the vitrine rests. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024729 | JIGSAW PUZZLE TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A jigsaw puzzle transporting system ( | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024730 | IMPROVED GOLF CLUB CARRIER - A kit is provided for carrying golf clubs. The kit comprises a golf club carrier and a user interface. The golf club carrier includes two receptacles each for receiving a golf club. The golf club carrier further includes a club selection aid comprising a highlighting means, wherein the highlighting means is controlled to highlight the golf club stowed within either the first receptacle or the second receptacle. The club selection aid highlights the club by drawing a user's attention to the club. The club selection aid includes a receiver for receiving a control signal. The receiver controls the highlighting means to highlight the desired club. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024731 | Open Packaging - A packaging for at least one ball includes at least one opening that is configured to expose a portion of the ball. The openings are configured to restrict movement of the ball by engaging a surface of the ball. This packaging reduces the amount of the packaging material needed to produce the packaging while maximizing the amount of shelf space needed to display the packaging to increase visibility of the packaging. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024732 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AN OPTICAL COVER - Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024733 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A protective apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a protective element for positioning over at least a portion of a device to protect the device in a first configuration. A support structure integral with the protective element also forms part of the apparatus. The support structure is configured to support the device in a second configuration. In one arrangement, the protective element includes a first surface and a second surface in which the first surface is configured to be at least partially positioned over and to face the device in the first configuration. The second surface is positioned opposite to the first surface and is configured to be exposed to the environment external to the device in the first configuration. In another arrangement, the support structure includes a slot that runs along the second surface in which the slot is configured to receive the device in the second configuration. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024734 | BRUSH COVER - A protective brush cover is described for use with a makeup brush. In some versions, the protective brush cover comprises a body and a closing feature. In some versions the protective brush cover comprises a body, a lid, and a securing feature. In some versions, the body is operable to hold the head of a makeup brush, and the body may further have an opening such that the handle of the makeup brush may extend through the opening. | 2012-02-02 |
| 20120024735 | PACKAGING - A plurality of small packages, each for approximately a day's supply of tampons, are provided in an outer carrier box. The tampons in the small packages may be provided in a single row, and may be individually adhered to the bottom of the package. Each small package may be tapered to facilitate insertion of the individual package into a small space, such as a pocket, for discrete storage or carrying. The individual package may be formed with an inner box covered by an outer sleeve movable, like a flap, from the inner box to permit ready access to the contents of the inner box. A closure is provided that is resistant to inadvertent opening. The closure may be specifically configured for a tapered end of a tapered package. The closure may conceal the engaging elements thereof from view to inhibit inadvertent opening of the closure. If desired, a feedback feature, such as an auditory or tactile cue, may be provided by the closure to cue the user that the closure is securely closing the package. | 2012-02-02 |
