05th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110023709 | DUST COLLECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM - System for a dust filter unit includes dust detector to measure dust concentration in an outlet conduit of the filter unit. A controller establishes the detected dust concentration following a cleaning cycle of a filter of the unit and in one form compares that detected concentration to a baseline concentration to identify whether there is possible leak in the filter. The system also includes monitoring arrangements to measure pressure profiles in the unit to assess the state of values and/or filters in the unit. Methods of detecting the state of a filter unit are also described. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023710 | LANDFILL GAS PURIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a method for separating and purifying a landfill gas stream. In one embodiment, the method includes a step of collecting a crude landfill gas stream which includes at least methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen gases. The method also includes a step of separating the crude landfill gas stream into at least an intermediate landfill gas stream and a first waste gas stream using a membrane separation unit, wherein the intermediate landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide relative to the crude landfill gas stream. The method further includes a step of separating the intermediate landfill gas stream into at least a final landfill gas stream and a second waste gas stream using a pressure swing adsorption separation unit, wherein the final landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen relative to the intermediate landfill gas stream. The first and second waste gas streams are collected to form a fuel composition and the fuel composition is delivered to a generator unit so that the fuel composition may be used to produce electricity. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023711 | MONOLITH ADSORBENT AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADSORBING SAMPLES WITH THE SAME - The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a monolith adsorbent which can adsorb a target sample easily in a short time or regardless of whether the amount of the sample is small or large and extract the sample with a small amount of solvent, and easily secure the sample necessary for analysis, and a method and an apparatus for adsorption and retention using the same. The present invention, as the means for solving the problem, is a monolith adsorbent formed by allowing a monolith structure body to contain an adsorbing material such as activated carbon or graphite, exposing the adsorbing material on the surface of the structure body and further surface-treating the surface of the monolith structure body with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic compound or a resin. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023712 | Pressure Swing Adsorption System with Indexed Rotatable Multi-Port Valves - Pressure swing adsorption system comprising two or more vessels, each having a feed end, a product end, and adsorbent material adapted to adsorb one or more components from a multi-component feed gas mixture; piping adapted to (1) introduce the feed gas mixture into the feed ends, withdraw a product gas from the product ends, and withdraw a waste gas from the feed ends of the vessels, and (2) place the product ends of any pair of vessels in flow communication; a feed pipe adapted to supply the feed gas mixture to the system; a product pipe adapted to withdraw the product gas from the system; and a waste gas pipe adapted to withdraw the waste gas from the system. An indexed rotatable multi-port valve is adapted to place the product end of each vessel in sequential flow communication with the product end of each of the other vessels. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023713 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING N2O - The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas mixture comprising dinitrogen monoxide, at least comprising the treatment of a gas mixture G-0 comprising dinitrogen monoxide to obtain a gas mixture G-A, at least comprising the absorption of the gas mixture G-0 in a solvent mixture S-I to obtain an offgas stream and a composition C-A, and the desorption of a gas mixture G-1 from the composition C-A to obtain a solvent mixture S-I′, subsequent condensation of the gas mixture G-A to obtain a liquid composition C-1 comprising dinitrogen monoxide and a gaseous mixture G-K, wherein the gaseous mixture G-K is recycled into the process. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023714 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGENERATING THE LOADED DETERGENT IN A PHYSICAL GAS SCRUBBER - The invention relates to a process for scrubbing medium regeneration in a physical gas scrubbing, in which predominantly substances of a first type are separated from a laden scrubbing medium ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023715 | METHOD FOR TREATING WASTEWATER OR PRODUCED WATER - A method or process for treating wastewater containing high organics, silica, boron, hardness, and suspended and dissolved solids. The method includes degasifying the wastewater for the removal of dissolved gases and thereafter chemically softening the wastewater. After the chemical softening step, the wastewater is directed through a media filter or membrane which removes additional solids and precipitants. Thereafter the wastewater is directed through a sodium ion exchange that further softens the wastewater. The effluent from the ion exchange is directed through a cartridge filter and the effluent from the cartridge filter is directed through one or more reverse osmosis units. At a selected phase of the process, prior to the wastewater reaching the reverse osmosis unit or units, the pH of the wastewater is raised and maintained such that the pH of the wastewater reaching a reverse osmosis unit is at a pH greater than 10.5. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023716 | MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES INCORPORATING SURFACE-FUNCTIONALIZED MOLECULAR SIEVE NANOPARTICLES - Mixed matrix membranes that are capable of separation and purification of gas mixtures are disclosed. These membranes comprise polymers that include dispersed therein nanomolecular sieve particles. In a preferred embodiment, the nanomolecular sieve particles contain attached functional groups to prevent their agglomeration. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023717 | Process for Preparing Membranes - A process for preparing a composite membrane comprising a porous support layer and a discriminating layer, comprising the steps of:
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20110023718 | PURIFICATION METHOD AND JUNCTION FOR RELATED APPARATUS - Purification method and apparatus for purifying a gas stream by oxygen removal. The apparatus includes primary and secondary oxygen separation zones and tubular electrically driven oxygen separation elements. There are more elements in the primary zone than the secondary zone so that low concentrations of oxygen can be obtained in a purified stream and turbulent flow conditions can also be obtained that will permit purification to very low levels. In addition, a junction is provided to connect the tubular separation elements to metallic elements such as manifolds. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023719 | HYDROCARBON ADSORPTION TRAP FOR AN ENGINE AIR INTAKE TRACT - A hydrocarbon adsorption trap for adsorption of evaporated fuel vapors includes a first fuel vapor permeable media retention layer, a second media retention layer positioned in a spaced parallel relationship to the first layer forming a gap therebetween and a hydrocarbon vapor adsorbent media disposed in the gap between the first and second layers for adsorbing evaporated fuel vapors from the intake tract when the engine is not operating. A mounting member is secured to peripheral edge portions of the layers and closes the gap between the layers while providing a means of securing the trap into an air intake tract. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023720 | AIR PURIFIER - An air purifier with bactericidal and odour removal effect is disclosed. The air purifier comprises a fan module; UV light source; and light catalyst, wherein the fan module withdraws external air into the purifier and the UV light source and the light catalyst are provided at the rear section of the fan module so as to receive the external air withdrawing by the fan module, and the UV light source and the light catalyst are configured to form a passage; the radiation of UV light source onto the light catalyst causes the formation of free radicals in air which decompose bacteria, micro dust and suspension within the air, to clean air odour removal and air drying. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023721 | AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - An air filtration device comprises a housing assembly having at least one first mounting surface and having at least one air outlet, a blower positioned in the housing assembly for blowing air towards the at least one outlet, and a motor for driving the blower. At least one air intake has at least two intake mounting surfaces which are the same as each other and the same as the first mounting surface, wherein the air intake is attached to the housing assembly at one of the first mounting surfaces. At least one of the two intake mounting surfaces is positioned at an acute angle with respect to the other of the two intake mounting surfaces. Also, a muffler can be positioned adjacent the at least one air outlet. The muffler defines an opening operatively connected to the air outlet and the opening has a first cavity having a first volume, a second cavity having a second volume, and a third cavity having a third volume. The second cavity is between the first cavity and the third cavity, and the second volume is greater than both the first volume and the third volume. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023722 | A HOLDER FOR CUPS OR OTHER CONTAINERS IN MACHINES FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - The holder ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023723 | DRINK PREPARING MACHINE INCLUDING A STEAM NOZZLE CLEANING SYSTEM - Beverage preparation machine comprising a body ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023724 | Steam cooking apparatus - A steam cooking apparatus having a water retaining member and a reversible steamer insert member, the steamer insert member having a perforated main body defining two steaming surfaces, the first surface provided with upstanding annular forming walls for forming patties, the second surface being flat and unobstructed. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023725 | APPARATUS FOR STIR-FRYING - An apparatus for stir-frying discrete pieces or particles of one or more foodstuffs, the apparatus comprising a heated surface in the form of the interior surface of a portion of a substantially circular cylindrical body, stirring means comprising a helical body or screw | 2011-02-03 |
20110023726 | METHOD OF FORMING A COATING ON A SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - A reinforcing underlayment including dry uniform particles evenly applied to a wet bonding material layer on a surface of a substrate. The substrate, including the layers, is then cured to harden the one or more of the layers. A final coating or topcoat is applied to the cured surface of the substrate. The dry particles are evenly distributed onto the bonding material layer creating a uniform surface for subsequent coatings. The dry particles increase the strength of the liquid coatings increasing solid particle density within the coating system and thereby imparting properties not available for the liquid coatings. The present invention enables a user to easily introduce very heavy, dense, strong particles into a liquid coating and allows the user to apply very dense, heavy particles into and onto a wet bonding material layer followed by a subsequent wet topcoat layer which is cured as one contiguous material with reinforcement and underlayment strengthening coming from the added, dry particles. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023727 | System and structure for heating or sterilizing a liquid stream - A food product sterilizer includes a food product source and a regenerative heat exchanger configured to receive a flow of food product from the food product source. The heat exchanger includes an input channel configured to receive a flow of food product to be sterilized. The heat exchanger also includes an output channel fluidly coupled to the input channel. The output channel is adjacent the input channel. The output channel and the input channel are configured to transfer heat between the two channels. The heat exchanger further includes an integrated heating section of at least a portion of the input channel or the output channel. The heating section is configured to heat the flow of food product. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023728 | Pasteurization system and method - A pasteurization system includes a liquid inlet configured to receive a liquid to be pasteurized. The system also includes a pump coupled to the liquid inlet for pressurizing the liquid. Further, the system includes a counter flow heat exchanger coupled to the liquid inlet and the pump, the counterflow heat exchanger configured to heat the liquid to a predetermined temperature for at least a predetermined time and configured to exchange heat between a flow of liquid in a first direction in a first channel with the flow of liquid in a second direction opposite the first direction in a second channel. A heating section that heats the liquid flow is integrated into the heat exchanger and heats at least a portion of the first channel or the second channel. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023729 | MAGNETIC BLOCK FOR A WATER KNIFE - A magnetic knife block is provided for temporary installation along a hydraulic flow conduit of a cutting system, in lieu of a conventional hydraulic water knife fixture, for collecting metal debris attributable to construction and/or maintenance activity. The magnetic knife block includes at least one and preferably multiple magnets for collecting metal debris upon initial water flow through the cutting system. The magnetic water knife block is then removable from the hydraulic flow conduit and replaced by the conventional water knife fixture for normal cutting operation, such as cutting a succession of raw potatoes into elongated French fry strips. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023730 | Dock strapper - The subject is a hand held device that is made of acetal plastic. The use of the device is to assist the guidance of the spool of poly strapping underneath the pallet and loop over the top of the freight to secure the freight onto a pallet to be tied down for shipping. The use of this device has not been seen or used in the shipping industry. Presently, dock personnel utilize broom handles or sticks to guide the strapping underneath the pallet. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023731 | Baler Density Control Mechanism and Method - A method of electronically sensing the fill of material in a stuffer chute and tripping a stuffer of a baler. A combine harvester and baler for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device. A tailboard with defection panels may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine. The tongue of the baler is configured to not obstruct the crop material as the crop material is projected toward the baler. One or more knives of a chopper coupled to the combine may be configured to optimally project MOG toward the baler. Also, the stuffer chute of the baler may be configured to facilitate the flow of crop material such as MOG and therefore minimize obstructions. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023732 | Round Baler With Variable Speed Baling Mechanism - In an example embodiment, a baler includes a variable speed baling chamber. The variable speed baling chamber may include a baling chamber and a variable speed drive. A method of baling crop material includes running a baling chamber at a first speed during a bale-forming cycle and running the baling chamber at a second speed during a non-bale-forming cycle, such as a bale wrapping cycle. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023733 | PRESS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING WORK PIECES INTO AND OUT OF THE PRESS - A press that comprises at least one press stage with a lower and upper press plates that can be moved relative to each other for opening and closing the press stage is provided having a conveyor belt circulating around the lower press plate for feeding a work piece to be processed into and out of the press stage. The lower press plate is provided with a tensioning device for tensioning and relaxing the conveyor belt, as well as a belt-run correction device. The belt-run correction device comprises a displacement device for shifting the conveyor belt perpendicular to a running direction and this displacement device is synchronized with the tensioning device such that the conveyor belt is displaced for performing a correction movement in its relaxed state and when the conveyor belt is stopped. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023734 | Transferring Printed and/or Embossed Structures onto a Continuous Film - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for transferring print and/or embossing patterns to a security element with a printing or embossing cylinder ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023735 | MULTIPLEXED CONTROL OF MULTI-AXIS MACHINE WITH DISTRIBUTED CONTROL AMPLIFIER - A control apparatus for multiplexing a single distributed control amplifier to control multiple axes of motion in a multi-axis machine. In one example, the control apparatus comprises a distributed control motor amplifier, a first motor constructed and arranged to provide movement along a first axis of motion, a second motor constructed and arranged to provide movement along a second axis of motion, a first relay having a switch coupled to the distributed control motor amplifier, a first contact coupled to the first motor, a second contact coupled to the second motor, and an input for receiving an actuation signal, wherein the relay is configured to be manipulated between a first state in which the switch is electrically connected to the first contact a second state in which the switch is electrically connected to the second contact, in response to the actuation signal. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023736 | METHOD OF FORMING INK PATTERNS AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING INK PATTERNS - A method of forming ink patterns and an apparatus for printing ink patterns capable of reducing the amount of wasted ink and enhancing the printing and positional precision of the shape of ink patterns on a member to be printed, are described herein. The method includes providing a first printing member including first concave portions formed by engraving patterns larger than final ink patterns, that are to be printed on a member, on the first printing member; filling the first concave portions of the first printing member with ink; transferring the ink filling the first concave portions of the first printing member onto a blanket cylinder to form intermediate ink patterns; providing a second printing member including second concave portions formed by engraving patterns equal in size to the final ink patterns that are to be printed on the member, on the second printing member; closely attaching the blanket cylinder having the intermediate patterns to the second printing member to remove ink on portions of the blanket cylinder that contact convex portions of the second printing member, from the blanket cylinder; and printing ink that remains on the blanket cylinder, on the member to form the final ink patterns. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023737 | PAD PRINGTING MACHINE - A pad printing machine comprising at least one inverted planetary roller threaded drive ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023738 | PAD PRINTING MACHINE - A pad printing machine including at least one pad holder and an object carrier which is positionally displaceably relative to the pad holder and is designed to receive one or more objects, where said pad printing machine further comprises a setup print image receiving element at a fixed distance from the object carrier, further an image recorder to generate an image of at least one zone of the setup print image receiving element, a position deviation detector ascertaining the deviation of the actual position of a print image situated on the print image receiving element from a reference position defined by reference data, and a position shift ascertaining element to ascertain the shift of the object carrier relative to a reference position, as well as a method for printing objects using a pad printing machine. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023739 | FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING ORIGINAL PLATE - The present invention aims to provide a flexographic printing original plate where, although it is a flexible aqueous developing plate, reproducibility of fine lines is good. A flexographic printing original plate which is a photosensitive printing original plate where at least (A) a supporting member, (B) a photosensitive resin layer, (C) a protective layer for preventing the polymerization inhibition due to oxygen in the photosensitive resin layer and (D) a heat-sensitive mask layer are successively layered, characterized in that, the photosensitive resin layer (B) is a layer which is able to be developed by water, Young's modulus of the protective layer (C) is 4 MPa to 35 MPa, layer thickness of the protective layer (C) is 0.2 μm to 2.0 μm and Young's modulus (MPa) and layer thickness (μm) of the protective layer (C) satisfy the following formula 1: | 2011-02-03 |
20110023740 | Offset Printing Process Using Light Controlled Wettability - A lithographic printing method including exposing an imaging surface layer of a printing plate to a first expose source to render the surface layer uniformly hydrophilic; the surface layer comprising a compound having reversible light controlled wettability whereby the surface layer is reversibly hydrophilic and hydrophobic. The surface layer is disposed over a variable image portion of the printing plate imaging surface or disposed over substantially all of the printing plate imaging surface. The surface is exposed to a second expose source to render image areas of the surface layer hydrophobic. Polar liquid attracts to non-image hydrophilic areas. Hydrophobic liquid colorant attracts to hydrophobic image areas. The surface layer is contacted an offset receiving member and the image is transferred to an image receiving substrate. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023741 | FUSE INFORMATION DETECTION CIRCUIT - A fuse information detection circuit includes a fuse unit comprising a plurality of fuse sets and configured to output a plurality of fuse state signals, in parallel, at different levels according to whether fuses of the plurality of fuse sets are cut, a signal alignment unit configured to receive and store the plurality of fuse state signals and sequentially output the plurality of fuse state signals whenever a read pulse is inputted, and a fuse information signal generation unit configured to generate a fuse information signal by counting output of the signal alignment unit whenever the read pulse is inputted. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023742 | PRESSURE SEAL - A seal is provided that restricts movement of adjacent parts when in a high pressure environment while allowing relative movement of adjacent parts when in non-high pressure environment. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023743 | PROJECTILE - The invention relates to a projectile ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023744 | PROJECTILES FOR MARKING TARGETS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023745 | KINETIC ENERGY PENETRATOR - A kinetic energy penetrator includes an elongated main body, a conical tip joined to the main body at the front end thereof, and fins located at the tail end of the main body. The tip is made of a hardmetal material which comprises hard particles including a first material and a binder matrix including a second, different material. A volume of the second material is from 3% to 40% of total volume of the hardmetal material. The hard particles include carbides, nitrides, carbonitrides, or borides, or combinations thereof. The binder matrix includes Re, a Ni-base superalloy, Ni, Co, W, Ta, or Mo, or combinations thereof. The main body is made of a high density metal or alloy (Density>16.0 g/cc), such as pure W, W—Re alloy, W—Mo alloy, W—Mo—Re alloy, W—Ni alloy, W—Co alloy, W—Ni—Fe alloy, W—Ni—Co—Fe alloy, depleted U. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023746 | PROJECTILE LAUNCHING SYSTEM INCLUDING DEVICE FOR AT LEAST PARTLY ENCASING A PROJECTILE - Projectile assembly apparatus comprising a projectile and a projectile head-protecting element surrounding at least a portion of the projectile and operative to separate from the projectile only as the projectile is launched, the projectile head-protecting element including a separation prevention device operative to prevent said projectile head-protecting element from separating from said projectile until a launch-indicative event has occurred | 2011-02-03 |
20110023747 | Portable Railcar Step and Railcar Therewith - A railcar step mounts to the stirrup of a rail vehicle. The railcar step comprises a support sized to support a rail worker. A coupling is supported in relation to an end of the support. The coupling is sized and configured to hold the support in fixed relation to the stirrup. The support is sized to extend outward beyond the rail vehicle and support a rail worker. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023748 | FIRE PROTECTION COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES - This disclosure relates to inorganic coatings suitable for fire protection, fire retardancy, and articles comprising same. Specifically, the disclosure relates to the manufacture and use of inorganic phosphate-based coating formulations for fire protection, preventing or reducing fire propagation, and for heat management. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023749 | COLORED PARTICLES - The present invention relates to colored particles containing a dye and a dispersant, wherein the average particle diameter of the colored particles is 10 nm or more, and 80 nm or less, the solubility index represented by Formula (1) of the dye is 9.20 or more, and the dye content and the dispersant content in the colored particles satisfy the relationship represented by Formula (2). | 2011-02-03 |
20110023750 | INK COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ABSORBERS OF THIN FILM CELLS AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - An ink composition for forming absorbers of thin film cells comprising particles and a chelating agent for the particles. The particles contain a mixture of at least one element or the salts from group IB and/or IIIA and/or VIA. In the present invention, the chelating agent can alternatively be aromatic diamine compounds, alkyl diamine compounds or aliphatic diamine compounds. In addition, the present invention discloses a producing method for the ink composition as well. According to the present invention, the particles can be reacted into a single composition while the existence of the chelating agent, manufacturing the CIGS/CIS films in large scale and simplifying the conventional manufacturing processes are capable of accomplishment. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023751 | AQUEOUS FORMULATION COMPRISING LOW VISIBILITY NAPHTHALOCYANINE DYE - An aqueous formulation comprises a sulfonated water-soluble IR-absorbing naphthalocyanine dye having a central metal atom moiety. A pH of the formulation is in the range of 4 to 6.5, which minimizes visibility of the formulation. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023752 | MIXED CRYSTAL AND COLORED PIGMENT DISPERSION COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a mixed crystal having absorption properties that are excellent for color reproducibility as a blue pigment, and including a compound represented by the following Formula (I) and a compound represented by the following Formula (II), and a colored pigment dispersion composition including the mixed crystal and a medium. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023753 | AZO PIGMENT COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AZO PIGMENT COMPOSITION, DISPERSION CONTAINING AZO PIGMENT COMPOSITION, COLORING COMPOSITION AND INK FOR INKJET RECORDING - To provide an azo pigment composition having extremely good hue and extremely good light fastness and showing excellent tinctorial strength (color density) and, preferably, to provide an azo pigment composition further containing an azo pigment having characteristic X-ray diffraction peaks at different positions or a tautomer thereof. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023754 | ISOMETRIC ISOINDOLINE YELLOW PIGMENT - Pigment of formula wherein R | 2011-02-03 |
20110023755 | GRANULAR COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ANHYDRITE III HYDRAULIC BINDER AND AN ALUMINA-BASED GRANULAR MATERIAL - The invention concerns a granular composition designed to be reacted with water to form a refractory material, characterized in that it comprises an anhydrite III hydraulic binder and an alumina-based granular material. The invention aims at making a cold-processed refractory material which does not necessarily have to be cured prior to use, said material having very good refractory and mechanical properties for high (>1000° C.) and very high (>1600° C.) temperatures. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023756 | BINDER FOR MINE TAILINGS, ALLUVIAL SAND AND THE LIKE - A binder for mine tailings, alluvial sand and other aggregate used as a backfill for an underground void comprises ferrous slag, cement kiln dust and/or lime kiln dust, and Portland cement and/or lime; the binder displays strength characteristics better than or comparable to those achieved with conventional binders based on Portland cement or Portland cement and slag. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023757 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCALLY CONTROLLING SUPPORT OF A FLAT OBJECT - A non-contact support platform system is provided for supporting a substantially flat object. The system includes a platform with a first plurality of pressure ports and a first plurality of vacuum ports for inducing a fluid cushion to support the object at a distance from the platform. The system further includes a second plurality of pressure ports located at a predetermined zone of the platform for increasing the distance of the object from the platform at the predetermined zone. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023758 | TELESCOPIC LIFTING COLUMN FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF ELEVATABLE TABLES - A telescopic lifting column for height adjustment of elevatable tables ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023759 | Blast Resistant Shelter - A blast resistant shelter apparatus includes a framework having at least an upper metal rail. A plurality of metal panels each have a C-shaped cross-section defined by a central flat web and two channel arms on the opposite sides of the central flat web. The metal panels are vertically mounted within the framework in a side by side relationship to define a wall. Each panel includes an upper and a lower end plate. A metal interior wall cladding is connected to the panels and spans the channel arms of each panel to close the cross-sections of the panels to define an interior space of each panel. The upper metal rail and the upper end plate of each panel have aligned fill openings defined therethrough for introducing a particulate material such as sand into the interior space of the associated panel. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023760 | PROCESS FOR USING A FACILITY FOR COMBUSTING CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS AND RELATING FACILITY - The invention concerns a process for using a facility in which circulates at least one oxide which is reduced and then oxidized in each of both reactors ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023761 | BIB - A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface similar to a conventional bib to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023762 | Structure for Sport Board - An improved structure for a sport board comprises: a first layer, which is a low density foam layer and has a first surface and a second surface; a second layer, which is a hardened layer, a first surface of the second layer being joined the second surface of the first layer; a third layer, which is a low density foam layer, a first surface of the third layer being joined a second surface of the second layer; and a cover layer, which is a waterproof layer, a first surface of the cover layer being completely joined the first surface of the first layer and a second surface of the third layer. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023763 | FLOORING UNDERLAYMENTS - Flooring underlayments may be formed by combining an epoxy based resin component, a curing agent component, and an aggregate component. The resulting underlayment may be a lightweight material with a low viscosity that allows the underlayment to be self-leveling. Further, the underlayment may be designed for application in both wet and dry spaces. In certain embodiments, the underlayment may have a weight less than approximately 7.8 kg/m | 2011-02-03 |
20110023764 | LINKAGE DEVICE FOR FLAP RUDDERS FOR WATERCRAFT - In a linkage device for flap rudders for watercraft, in particular ships, a first bearing housing includes a sliding piston and a first sliding bearing, and a second bearing housing includes a linkage pin and optionally a second sliding bearing. The first and the second bearing housings and/or the sliding piston and the linkage pin and/or optionally the first and the second bearings each have substantially the same diameter and/or substantially the same width and height. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023765 | MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT FOR MARINE VESSEL - The invention relates to a machinery arrangement for a marine vessel ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023766 | fiber and resin composite structural members - A mooring whip made from a fiber reinforced bar is disclosed. The bar has an upper surface and a lower surface. A tapered, wedge shaped piece including the lower surface is removed to produce a tapered whip in which reinforcing fibers adjacent to the upper surface remain intact along the length of the whip. A mooring whip base comprising a receiver for receiving the base of the mooring whip is disclosed. The receiver is mounted for pivotal movement between two walls. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023767 | MOORING COMPENSATOR - The object of the invention is a mooring compensator not needing any rope threading; instead, even after the boat is moored, it can effortlessly be fastened onto any rope ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023768 | DEVICE CLOSELY CONTACTING OBJECT SURFACE AND MOVABLE - A device capable of adhering to and moving along the surface of an object, comprising: | 2011-02-03 |
20110023769 | Folding Boat - The Folding Boat is made from three interlocking sections that can be folded into a barrel shape. The user can roll the folded boat hull in order to transport it between uses. The three hull sections nest together within the barrel shape when the boat is collapsed, but are positionable to form a boat hull when unfolded. In order to provide additional stability, the boat may have outrigger assemblies that also fold into the hull sections when the boat is collapsed. A sailboat version of the folding boat is also available. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023770 | INTELLIGENT BOAT LIFT SYSTEM - System and method of controlling a platform adapted for movement relative to a boat. At least one criterion is selected to use in determining a response to movement of the platform or the boat. A position of the platform relative to the boat is identified. It is detected that the platform or boat. A response is determined in response to movement of the platform or boat. The response is initiated. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023771 | Tie-down - The tie-down described includes, in its preferred embodiment, a rotatable shaft the urges a hook to travel parallel to a ridged frame that when attached to a fixed object such as but not limited to, a ship deck attachment port, a downward force urges the plurality of feet to push opposite the force exerted on the hook creating a vertically mounted, ridged post. Included on the ridged frame are pluralities of connection points for connecting objects such as but not limited to, ropes and lanyards. Another improvement involves a provision for quickly creating a visual and physical safety barrier. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023772 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING RECOVERED ENERGY FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An information display configured to display one or more energy efficiency values of a vehicle. The information display system may comprise an information display configured to display an energy recovered indicator corresponding to a ratio of the braking energy recovered using a regenerative braking system. The information display may include both an overall energy recovered indicator and an instantaneous energy recovered indicator. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023773 | VITREOUS SILICA CRUCIBLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a vitreous silica crucible for pulling a silicon single crystal, having an inner surface layer which is excellent in uniformity and has a low bubble content rate, and a method of manufacturing the same. Provided is a method of manufacturing a vitreous silica crucible for pulling a silicon single crystal comprising the step of forming an inner surface layer | 2011-02-03 |
20110023774 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A MOISTURE VAPOR BARRIER LAYER TO A CORE OF A GOLF BALL - A method of forming a water vapor barrier layer to a core of a golf ball is provided. The method includes placing the core of the golf ball into a vapor barrier composition, withdrawing the lifting device, and spinning and optionally oscillating the core within the composition for a time sufficient for the composition to form a layer on the core. The present invention also provides an apparatus that can be used to form a water vapor barrier layer. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023775 | APPARATUS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - An apparatus for atomic layer deposition of a material on a moving substrate comprises a conveying arrangement for moving a substrate along a predetermined planar or curved path of travel and a coating bar having at least one precursor delivery channel. The precursor delivery channel conducts a fluid containing a material to be deposited on a substrate toward the path of travel. When in use, a substrate movable along the path of travel defines a gap between the outlet end of the precursor delivery channel and the substrate. The gap defines an impedance Z | 2011-02-03 |
20110023776 | SPRAY DEVICE HAVING LIQUID BLOCKING SCREEN - A system is provided for blocking ingress of liquid in a spray device. The system includes a spray device gasket having a gasket pad and a liquid blocking screen. The liquid blocking screen may be coupled to the gasket pad, wherein the liquid blocking screen is configured to enable gas flow in a first direction and block liquid flow in a second direction opposite from the first direction. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023777 | CYLINDRICAL INTERNAL SURFACE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A cylindrical internal surface processing apparatus has an internal diameter measuring device and a controller. The internal diameter measuring device measures an internal diameter of an internal cylindrical bore formed in a base member to obtain a measurement result of the internal diameter of the internal cylindrical bore. The controller includes a surface roughening control section and a quality determining section. The surface roughening control section controls operation of a surface roughening equipment to form a rough surface section and an internal diameter measuring surface section on the internal cylindrical bore. The internal diameter measuring surface section is smoother than the rough surface section. The quality determining section determines if the rough surface section is acceptable to allow a subsequent thermally sprayed coating to be applied on the rough surface section based on the internal diameter measurement result at the internal diameter measuring surface section of the internal cylindrical bore. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023778 | Method and Apparatus for Improving the Efficiency of Purification and Deposition of Polycrystalline Silicon - Methods and apparatus for the commercial-scale production of purified polycrystalline silicon granules with one or more tailored levels of n- and p-type impurities from an impure silicon source such as, for example, metallurgical-grade silicon. Purification systems and methods involve: (1) one or more series of temperature controlled reactors or vessels provided with dual fluidized beds wherein solids and gases are transported so that varying degrees of purification and deposition of solid silicon is accomplished by strict control of temperature and residence time; (2) separation and recovery of the compounds of high-melting-point impurities such as, for example, FeSi and FeI | 2011-02-03 |
20110023779 | Variable Volume Plasma Processing Chamber and Associated Methods - A plasma processing chamber includes a substrate support having a top surface defined to support a substrate in a substantially horizontal orientation within the chamber. The plasma processing chamber also includes a number of telescopic members disposed within the chamber outside a periphery of the substrate support. The number of telescopic members are also disposed in a concentric manner with regard to a center of the top surface of the substrate support. Each of the number of telescopic members is defined to be independently moved in a substantially vertical direction so as to enable adjustment of an open volume above the top surface of the substrate support, and thereby enable adjustment of a plasma condition within the open volume above the top surface of the substrate support. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023780 | APPARATUS FOR VHF IMPEDANCE MATCH TUNING - Embodiments of impedance matching networks are provided herein. In some embodiments, an impedance matching network may include a coaxial resonator having an inner and an outer conductor. A tuning capacitor may be provided for variably controlling a resonance frequency of the coaxial resonator. The tuning capacitor may be formed by a first tuning electrode and a second tuning electrode and an intervening dielectric, wherein the first tuning electrode is formed by a portion of the inner conductor. A load capacitor may be provided for variably coupling energy from the inner conductor to a load. The load capacitor may be formed by the inner conductor, an adjustable load electrode, and an intervening dielectric. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023781 | DEVICE FOR THE PLASMA TREATMENT OF WORKPIECES - The device serves for the plasma treatment of workpieces. The workpiece is placed in the chamber of a treatment station which can at least partially be evacuated. The plasma chamber is defined by a chamber bottom, a chamber cover, as well as a lateral chamber wall, and has a positionable gas lance. The gas lance is constructed at least partially of a dielectric. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023782 | GAS INJECTION UNIT FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR DESPOSITION APPARATUS - A gas injection unit allows uniform cooling thereof via smooth flow of coolant and can be easily manufactured. The gas injection unit for a chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes, inter alia: a gas distribution housing; a cooling housing positioned between the gas distribution housing and a processing chamber where a deposition process is performed, and formed with a coolant inlet through which coolant is introduced, and a coolant outlet through which the coolant is discharged; a processing gas pipe of which one end is opened to the gas distribution housing and the other end is opened to the processing chamber, the processing gas pipe penetrating the cooling housing; and a first wall part positioned inside the cooling housing such that an inside of the cooling housing is partitioned into a central path and a peripheral path, and formed with a penetration hole such that the central path communicates with the peripheral path. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023783 | MULTIPLE NOZZLE EVAPORATOR FOR VACUUM THERMAL EVAPORATION - Disclosed is a multiple nozzle evaporator in which a material to be evaporated in the evaporator can be deposited on a substrate with an improved efficiency of use of the material, thereby forming a large-area uniform thin film. The evaporator includes a rectangular post-shaped crucible with an open top face; and a nozzle having a body portion having a rectangular post-like shape with a height smaller than that of the crucible and assembled to an upper portion of the crucible, and a plurality of evaporation tubes penetrating through the body portion between top and bottom faces of the body portion. The evaporation tubes are divided into four groups of which evaporation tubes are inclined toward respective four corners of a top face of the nozzle unit. An evaporated material spouts toward peripheral areas of a substrate due to the inclined evaporation tubes, thereby improving the uniformity of a thin film to be deposited and the efficiency of use of the evaporated material, and preventing condensation of the evaporated material at a spouting portion. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023784 | EVAPORATOR - An evaporator includes a heating part that heats and sublimates a solid source material to generate a source gas; a supplying part that is provided above the heating part and supplies the solid source material to the heating part; a gas introduction part to which a carrier gas that transports the source gas generated in the heating part is introduced; and a gas discharging part that discharges the generated source gas along with the carrier gas. The carrier gas introduced from the gas introduction part flows through the heating part. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023785 | DETECTION DEVICE, AND MILKING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREWITH - The invention provides a detection device for determining position information from an object to the detection device, wherein the position information includes at least a distance from that object to the detection device. The detection device includes: a light source arranged to emit light; a control device arranged to control the light source; a light measuring device comprising a 2D classification of light sensitive elements and arranged to measure reflected light and to generate a corresponding measuring signal; a signal processing device arranged to process the measuring signal to position information, including distance information, of the object with respect to the detection device, wherein the signal processing device includes an object recognition device is configured to recognize at least one of: an udder, a teat, a and respective parts thereof, and wherein at least one of the light measuring device has an absolute sensitivity maximum with a wavelength between 400 and 570 nm, and the light source has an absolute emission maximum with a wavelength between 400 and 570 nm. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023786 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEAT - A system and method is shown for processing animals, such as calves, from birth to slaughter by utilizing hot-fed rations during the feeding process. The system and method reduces or eliminates the need to use hormones and simultaneously reduces or eliminates the need to sterilize the meat products. Each calf or animal is weaned at a weaning station, fed at a feeding station, slaughtered at a slaughter station to provide a carcass that is substantially the same size as other carcasses for the same breed of animal processed in the system. The consistent carcass size enables manufacture of consistent carcasses which, in turn, facilitates providing substantially the same size meat cuts. This feature enables use of a standard-size packaging, such as a case-ready package, which may be shipped for display and purchase at a store. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023787 | DEVICE FOR FEEDING ANIMALS - Device for feeding animals, including a frame with a feed holder for a feeding site for an animal, wherein the frame is provided with a restricting device for restricting in at least two opposite lateral directions a dwelling space for an animal using the feeding site, also provided with means for keeping animals located outside the dwelling space at a distance from the restricting device. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023788 | PET BARRIER AND COVER - A cover for use with a pet barrier having a frame with first and second ends includes a body portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the frame and first and second attachment members defined on the body portion. The first attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to one of the first and second ends of the frame, and the second attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to the other of the first and second ends of the frame. The cover further includes a closure assembly configured to selectively secure the second attachment member to the frame. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023789 | GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN ANIMAL STORAGE CONTAINER - This invention is directed to a system and method for delivering gases, such as air, oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and cigarette smoke, to a laboratory animal storage container. The system and method of the present invention allow for tight control and monitoring over the immediate environment of the animal, and allow the environment to be varied rapidly during a study. The invention is particularly useful for sleep apnea studies, but has broad application to animal studies in general. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023790 | CAGE WITH MICRO FILTER TOP - A cage and cage cover combination having a cage cover having a plurality of stacking lugs on its upper surface, at least one stacking lug located in a middle region of the upper surface of the cover and at least one stacking lug located at a side region of the upper surface of the cover. The combination also includes an animal cage having a plurality of locating rings arranged in a middle region of its lower surface, where the at least one stacking lug located in the middle region of the upper surface of the cove is configured to couple with at least one locating ring of the lower surface of the animal cage and where the at least one stacking lug located at the side region of the upper surface of the cover is configured to match up to an lower edge of the bottom surface of the cage, such that when an animal cage is lowered onto the cage cover, the animal cage is securely retained on top of the cage cover. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023791 | REMOTE POPPER FOR TRAINING EXERCISES - A remotely operable device, capable of creating authentic gunshot sounds, provides a very useful training tool for dog trainers by allowing for simulated gunshots in conjunction with thrown training dummies (or birds). The remotely operable device further provides the ability for a single dog trainer to create a realistic training environment which includes realistic sounds and visual indications. The remotely operable device includes a housing capable of receiving a blank shell, a receiver cooperating with a remote control device operated by the trainer, an striker system which operates in response to a remote actuation signal received by the receiver. The striker system has a striker element and a striker release, where the striker release is activated by a servo which is responsive to signals received by the receiver. Once released, the striker element is spring biased to cause the striker to move into contact with the blank shell, thus causing the blank shell to be fired creating the desired sound. To provide additional safety, the housing further includes a shell cover for containing the blank shell in the housing, while also allowing the striker to contact an appropriate surface of the blank shell to cause the blank shell to fire. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023792 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERRING EARTH-BOUND ANIMALS AND/OR BIRDS - A method for deterring earth-bound animals ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023793 | Child Tether - An apparatus for indirectly attaching a person to a supervisor, comprising an intermediate strap and a closed-end loop coupled to one end of the intermediate strap. The closed-end loop is voluntarily coupled to at least one person. An open-loop end is coupled to the other end of the intermediate strap. An attachment device, such as a buckle, carabiner or clip, is coupled to the open-loop end, permitting the apparatus to attach to an article under the supervisor's control. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023794 | Retractable Leash Integral with a Dog Collar and Associated Method - A dog collar preferably includes an adjustable collar and retractable leash. The retractable leash is preferably located within a housing, whereby the cord is removably attached to the collar and a spring-actuated spool operably mated to the cord. The cord is wound about the spool and maintained at a tensioned position while retracted. Each collar is provided with an id tag that is interchangeable and customized to fit the user's needs. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023795 | FACILITIES FOR AND METHOD OF SEPARATING AND SORTING LIVESTOCK - Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023796 | Adaptive EGR Cooling System - A first loop contains engine coolant passageways ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023797 | COOLING SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine with a cooling circuit having a water jacket portion in the cylinder block and a water jacket portion in the cylinder head which has an intake portion and an exhaust portion. Flow from the intake and exhaust portions mix in an outlet housing which has a cylinder head outlet thermostat. A coolant pump provides flow to a first branch to the exhaust portion and a second branch to the water jacket portion in the cylinder block. A block thermostat is located in the second branch downstream of the coolant pump and upstream of the water jacket portion in the cylinder block. The intake portion of the water jacket portion in the cylinder head is fluidly coupled to the water jacket portion in the cylinder block. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023798 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - A DC motor, has a stator housing accommodating a permanent magnet stator; a rotor, rotatably mounted confronting the stator, the rotor having a shaft, a rotor core fitted to the shaft and having laminations forming salient poles, a commutator fitted to the shaft adjacent one end of the rotor core, windings wound about poles of the rotor core and terminated on the commutator, the windings each being wound around a single pole of the rotor; and brush gear comprising brushes in sliding contact with the commutator for transferring electrical power to the windings. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023799 | COOLING SYSTEM - An internal combustion engine is disclosed that has a cylinder block with multiple cylinders, a bridge between adjacent cylinders, a cooling slot in the bridge, and a water jacket portion in the cylinder block. A cylinder head is coupled to the cylinder block which has a first cooling passage fluidly coupling the cooling slot and the water jacket portion in the cylinder block, a water jacket portion in the cylinder head, and a second cooling passage in the cylinder head fluidly coupling the cooling slot with the water jacket portion in the cylinder head. A cylinder head gasket is arranged between the cylinder head and the cylinder block which has a first orifice in the cylinder head gasket cooperating with the first cooling passage a second orifice in the cylinder head gasket cooperating with the second cooling passage. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023800 | MIRROR-IMAGE CYLINDER HEADS - A vee-engine has left and right cylinder banks have valve configurations that are mirror images of each other. The exhaust valves and associated exhaust ports are situated more toward the rear of the engine than the intake valves in any particular cylinder. With all the exhaust valves nearer the rear of the engine, the overall exhaust manifold runner length between the ports and the turbocharger is reduced relative to an engine with offset cylinder banks where exhaust valves in one bank are located nearer the front of the engine than exhaust valves of the other bank. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023801 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE-LIFT ELECTROHYDRAULIC VALVE ACTUATION - An internal combustion engine with a bottom camshaft ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023802 | Concentric Phaser Camshaft and a Method of Manufacture Thereof - A novel concentric phaser camshaft comprises valve actuating lobes that are arranged into lobe structures. The valve actuating lobes to be affixed to an inner camshaft member, are arranged in pinned structures comprising adjacent pairs of lobes which are affixed to the inner camshaft member by pins. The valve actuating lobes to be affixed to the outer camshaft member by an interference fit are arranged into lobe structures comprising a bearing journal and at least one lobe, each lobe structure including an index feature operable to engage a jig to angularly position the lobe structure on the outer camshaft member while the interference fit is established. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023803 | VALVE TRAIN OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A valve train of an internal combustion engine having a swing of a link mechanism that is stabilized to stabilize the operating characteristics of an engine valve. A camshaft is provided together with a valve operating cam pivotally supported by the camshaft so as to operatively open and close an engine valve. A link mechanism allows a drive cam rotated integrally with the camshaft to swing the valve operating cam, and a drive mechanism swings the link mechanism, wherein opening and closing of the engine valve are started in a buffer section of the valve operating cam, and opening/closing timing of the engine valve is controlled by the drive mechanism swinging the valve operating cam via the link mechanism, without the provision of a buffer transition section and a buffer constant-speed section encountered at the time of transiting from a base circle to a cam lobe of the drive cam. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023804 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable valve timing control apparatus for an engine includes a hydraulic variable valve timing unit and an oil pressure control device. The variable valve timing unit has a plurality of control ranges and an ambiguity range. The apparatus learns a hold control amount for each of the plurality of control ranges when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the hold control amount is required to control the oil pressure control device to maintain the actual VCT phase. When the target VCT phase is positioned in the ambiguity range, if a difference between the actual and target VCT phases is stably greater than a predetermined value, the apparatus switches the presently-used hold control amount learning value of one control range into the learning value for the other control range in order to compute the VCT control amount. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023805 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable valve timing control apparatus is provided for an internal combustion engine that has a crankshaft, a camshaft, a hydraulic variable valve timing unit, a lock pin, and a hydraulic control valve. The hydraulic control valve is configured to control oil pressure that actuates the variable valve timing unit and the lock pin. The control apparatus switches a control, based on an operational state, between (a) a variable cam timing (VCT) phase control for controlling the VCT phase to a target phase and (b) a lock pin projection control for allowing the lock pin to project. The control apparatus executes, when an abnormality occurs, a foreign object release control for changing a control amount of the hydraulic control valve based on a predetermined pattern, wherein the control apparatus changes the predetermined pattern depending on the abnormality in the execution of the foreign object release control. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023806 | SWITCHABLE FINGER LEVER - A switchable finger lever ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110023807 | LASER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A method for operating a laser device which has a laser-active solid and a preferably passive Q-switch in which the laser device is acted upon by pumped light for generating a laser pulse. According to the present invention, the pumped volume of the laser device acted upon by a pumped light, in particular of the laser-active solid, is changed. | 2011-02-03 |
20110023808 | IRON-BASED SINTERED ALLOY FOR VALVE SEAT, AND VALVE SEAT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a valve seat product in which the amount of hard particles added to improve the wear resistance of a valve seat of an internal combustion engine is increased, and is excellent in the mechanical strength and machinability. In order to achieve the object, an iron-based sintered alloy material for a valve seat is employed which is made to contain a first hard particle having an average primary particle diameter of 5 to 20 μm and a second hard particle having an average primary particle diameter of 20 to 150 μm in a texture, wherein a particle size distribution curve measured by laser diffraction scattering analysis has N peaks (N is an integer equal to or larger than 2) and when particle diameters corresponding to the peak top positions are denoted as D | 2011-02-03 |