05th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100024189 | Systems and Methods for Distributing Loads from Fluid Conduits, Including Aircraft Fuel Conduits - Systems and methods for distributing loads from fluid conduits, including aircraft fuel conduits, are disclosed. An aircraft configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a fuselage portion, a wing portion, and a fuel tank carried by least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The aircraft also includes a spar carried by at least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The spar includes a first spar rib and a second spar rib spaced apart from the first spar rib. The aircraft further includes a fluid conduit proximate to the spar and operably coupled to the fuel tank. A support member carrying the fluid conduit is operably coupled to the spar. The support member can be positioned to transfer at least approximately all of the axial loads from the fluid conduit to at least one of the first spar rib and the second spar rib. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024190 | CONNECTION PROCESS AND FRAMING DEVICE - A framing device ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024191 | PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RACKING TOOL - A portable electrical equipment racking tool with an onboard power supply, controllers and drive assembly that can raise or lower the drive assembly while operating the drive assembly from a safe distance form the electrical equipment needing replacement. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024192 | OPTICAL JUNCTION APPARATUS AND METHODS EMPLOYING OPTICAL POWER TRANSVERSE-TRANSFER - A method comprises: forming an optical device on a device substrate; forming a first optical waveguide on the device or device substrate; forming a second, structurally discrete optical waveguide on a structurally discrete waveguide substrate; and assembling the optical device, first waveguide, or device substrate with the second waveguide or waveguide substrate. The device and first waveguide are arranged for transferring an optical signal between the device and the first waveguide. Upon assembly the first and second waveguides are positioned between the device and waveguide substrates and are relatively positioned for transferring the optical signal therebetween via optical transverse coupling. The first or second optical waveguide is arranged for transferring the optical signal therebetween via substantially adiabatic optical transverse coupling with the first and second waveguides so positioned. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024193 | Motor Vehicle Door Lock - A method of connecting a motor vehicle door lock ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024194 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SPACERS FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR - A method for production of spacers to hold at least a number of elongated fuel rods ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024195 | Process for Production of Gaskets - The invention provides a process for producing gaskets that is capable of improving the wettability of the metal surface to thereby enhance the tackiness when rubber is anchored to a metal core material without using an adhesive. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024196 | MACHINE FOR FITTING FASTENERS OF THE RIVET TYPE, PARTICULARLY FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE OR SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENTS - In this machine the displacement assembly allows the working head to be moved in five or six axes, namely three translational movements along the three Cartesian axes X, Y and Z, and two or three pivoting options; the working head includes several tools for performing the various operations involved in fitting a fastener, particularly a drilling tool, a countersinking tool; these tools can each be moved in turn between a rest position and working position situated on the working axis; in this working position, each tool can move translationally along the working axis; the working head also includes a bearing piece mounted on it intended to come to bear against the components that are to be assembled and including a buffer region with which the drilling and countersinking tools come into contact as they move, this contact determining the fully deployed position of these tools. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024197 | Closure system with orientation and removal capability - A positive orientation container and closure combination is provided. The container includes at least one flange segment having a front and a back face. The container further includes a gap defined by the front face of one of the flange segments and the back face of one of the flange segments. The closure includes a plurality of collar segments. The closure includes at least one collar segment having an engagement face to establish a positive orientation of the closure at a predetermined position. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024198 | METHODS OF MAKING SPEAKERS - A method of making a speaker may be performed partially or completely in a roll-based processing. The method includes: providing an electrode; providing a membrane; forming a conductive layer on the membrane; forming a plurality of first supporting members on one of the electrode and the membrane; providing a substrate; forming a plurality of second supporting members on one of the substrate and the membrane; and combining the electrode, the membrane, and the substrate to provide a first chamber between the electrode and membrane and to provide a second chamber between the membrane and the substrate. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024199 | Method For Correcting Slow Roll By Heating and Quenching - An apparatus and method for correcting slow roll in a rotatable shaft is disclosed. A sensing area of a shaft is heated to a predetermined temperature while rotating the shaft in order to change electrical properties of the sensing area of the shaft. Coolant is applied to non-sensing areas of the shaft adjacent to the sensing area while the sensing area is being heated. The sensing area of the shaft is maintained at the predetermined temperature for a predetermined amount of time, and the sensing area of the shaft is quenched with coolant immediately after the predetermined amount of time in order to cool the sensing area of the shaft to room temperature. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024200 | METHOD FOR MAKING A SOLENOID ACTUATOR - A method of making a solenoid actuator by laser direct metal deposition can comprise heating with a laser an outer surface of a circumferential groove of a solenoid tube blank constructed of a first material to create a heated area and depositing a second material upon the heated area to form a layer of second material. The second material can melt and then cool to thereby bond to the solenoid tube blank. A bore can be defined in the solenoid tube blank such that the bore includes an interior surface having a ring of second material disposed between a pair of portions of first material. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024201 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING NARROW MAGNETIC READ WIDTH TMR/CPP SENSORS - A method for manufacturing a manufacturing a magnetoresistive sensor that allows the sensor to be constructed with a very narrow and well controlled track width. The method includes depositing a layer of diamond like carbon over a series of sensor layers. A first mask is then formed to define a sensor, and an ion milling is performed to remove sensor material not protected by the first mask. Then, a second mask is formed, and a hard bias layer is deposited to the thickness of the sensor layers. The second mask is then lifted off and a CMP is performed to remove the first mask structure. Because the all areas other than the area directly over the sensor are substantially planar (due to the removal of the second mask and the low level of the hard bias material) a quick, gentle CMP can be used to remove the first mask layer even if the first mask is small, such as for definition of a very narrow track-width sensor. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024202 | Enhanced On-Chip Inductance Structure Utilizing Silicon Through Via Technology - This invention utilizes silicon through via technology, to build a Toroid into the chip with the addition of a layer of magnetic material such as Nickel above and below the T-coil stacked multi-ring structure. This allows the connection between the inner via and an array of outer vias. This material is added on a BEOL metal layer or as an external coating on the finished silicon. Depending on the configuration and material used for the via, the inductance will increase approximately two orders of magnitude (e.g., by utilizing a nickel via core). Moreover, a ferrite material with proper thermal conduction properties is used in one embodiment. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024203 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRODE FOR BATTERY - This invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electrode for a secondary battery, which enables cost savings and the manufacture of products having various sizes and shapes. The method includes (A) preparing an electrode plate, (B) cutting the electrode plate to conform to the width of the electrode, thus providing a unit electrode plate, and (C) removing at least one of the corner regions of the unit electrode plate. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024204 | FABRICATION OF LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A method of fabricating a lithium secondary battery, which improves charge-discharge characteristics, lifespan, and temperature characteristics of the battery and which includes interposing a separator between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate, thus manufacturing an electrode assembly; housing the electrode assembly in a battery case, introducing an additive-containing electrolytic solution, and then sealing the battery case; subjecting the sealed battery case to pre-charging, and then removing gas generated by the pre-charging; subjecting the battery case to formation; and removing gas generated by the formation, wherein the additive is one or more selected from among LiF | 2010-02-04 |
20100024205 | MODULE SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING TWO AND THREE STABLE POSITIONS FLUID-OPERATED ACTUATORS - In a module system for manufacturing variants of two and three stable positions fluid-operated actuators a cylinder housing of both variants of two and three stable positions actuators are manufactured from a blank, including at least one opening for the cover and being identical for the variants of said two and three stable position actuator, and being at least prepared for the arrangement of:
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20100024206 | SPINDLE INCLINATION DETECTOR AND MACHINE TOOL INCLUDING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide: a spindle inclination detector capable of surely detecting spindle inclination with a simple configuration; and a machine tool including the spindle inclination detector. Spindle inclination detectors ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024207 | SURFACE-MOUNT TECHNOLOGY NOZZLE - AN SMT nozzle is provided for picking up an SMD. The nozzle includes a suction portion and a supporting arm extending from a side of the suction portion. The suction portion forms an engaging end configured for abutting against the SMD, and defines a suction passage with an opening in the engaging end. The supporting arm form at least one supporting end spaced from the engaging end of the suction portion and configured for abutting against the SMD. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024208 | TOOL FOR REMOVING REMNANT OF SPARK PLUG BOOT - A tool facilitates removing a remnant piece of rubber/insulating material on a spark plug located in a deep engine recess, where the piece is a remnant portion (e.g., a ring portion) of an insulating boot from a conductor assembly formerly attached to a top of the spark plug, but where the remnant portion tore away upon removal of the boot. The tool includes a long shaft, a handle, and a tip configured to slip between or under the remnant piece and the spark plug, where it can be partially rotated to slip under or bite into the piece to forcibly pull the piece out of the recess. The tip includes a sharp corner and a chamfered corner adapted to physically dig into (or slip under) the remnant piece upon the partial rotation of the shaft. A related method is also disclosed. The tool can be a strip of 3/16″× 1/32″ steel, such as an oil dipstick. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024209 | Drive assembly for a sleeve housing device in a magazine - The invention describes a system ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024210 | Product Optimization Process for Embedded Passives - A method is provided for manufacturing a multi-layer circuit board having embedded passive components. The method includes selectively removing portions of at least one layer of the multi-layer circuit board ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024211 | Conductive elastomeric and mecchanical pin and contact system - A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastromechanical Connector ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024212 | Method of fabricating multilayer printed circuit board - A method of fabricating a multilayer printed circuit board, which enables the formation of a micro circuit able to be realized through a semi-additive process using the CTE and rigidity of a metal carrier on a thin substrate which is difficult to convey. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024213 | COPPER BONDING METHOD - A copper bonding compatible bond pad structure and associated method is disclosed. The device bond pad structure includes a buffering structure formed of regions of interconnect metal and regions of non-conductive passivation material, the buffering structure providing buffering of underlying layers and structures of the device. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024214 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF METALLIC COMPONENTS - When manufacturing slender metallic components ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024215 | Jig for manufacturing components of aerodynes and wing turbines and manufacturing process for these components - The invention relates to a jig for manufacturing components of aerodynes and wind turbines and a manufacturing process for these components, the jig comprising a base ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024216 | ROTOR BLADE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A method of fabricating a rotor blade is provided. The method includes forming at least one passageway within the rotor blade, wherein the passageway extends substantially radially from a root of the rotor blade to a tip of the rotor blade, and coupling a shroud to the tip of the rotor blade. The shroud includes at least one substantially radially-outward extending wall that at least partially defines an outer plenum that is radially outward from at least the shroud, wherein the outer plenum is in flow communication with the passageway. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024217 | Method For Manufacturing A Toothed Disc and The Toothed Disc Manufactured Thereby - A novel method of manufacturing a toothed disc is taught wherein the teeth can be cold formed to a relatively high set of tolerances in a relatively time-efficient manner. A cold-formed disc blank with an annular thickened ring about its periphery is forced through a set of tooth forming rollers which engage the annular thickened ring. As the blank is forced through the set of rollers, the rollers cold forming tooth structures in the annular ring. In some circumstances, the tooth structure can be a final desired tooth profile and in other circumstances, the disc blank may be forced through two or more different sets of tooth forming rollers, each set of tooth forming rollers contributing to the forming of the final, desired tooth profile. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024218 | METHOD OF MAKING BEARING USING ULTRASONIC NANO CRYSTAL SURFACE MODIFICATION TECHNOLOGY - A method of making a bearing includes providing a bearing intermediate, which is unfinished while having an overall shape of a finished bearing product; and repeatedly impacting a surface of the bearing intermediate at one or more ultrasonic frequencies to modify characteristics of the bearing intermediate. The resulting bearing intermediate or finished bearing product includes nano-size grains at or underneath the surface. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024219 | HOBBY KNIFE - An axially elongate hobby knife having an external housing defining an internal cavity is described. The hobby knife has structural features that permit the rotation of an rearward actuator. Such rotation causes a cover to advance over the blade at the same time as the blade withdraws into the cover, thereby to provide for enhanced safety and security of the blade. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024220 | Deburring Tool For Deburring Drilled Holes - The invention involves a deburring tool for deburring drilled holes, especially simple holes or through-holes, and includes a tool holder ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024221 | HOBBY KNIFE - An axially elongate hobby knife having an external housing defining an internal cavity is described. The hobby knife has structural features that permit the rotation of an rearward actuator. Such rotation causes the blade to withdraw into, or advance from, the cover, thereby to provide for enhanced safety and security of the blade. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024222 | BLADE MEMBER - In a cutting edge of a razor blade, a non-nitrided layer containing Ti, Al, and Cr is formed on opposite surfaces of a base plate as a portion of a coating layer. A remaining layer containing Ti, Al, Cr, and N is formed on opposite surfaces of the non-nitrided layer as a portion of a nitrided layer of the coating layer. A surface layer containing Ti, Al, Cr, and N is formed on opposite surfaces of the remaining layer as a portion of the nitrided layer of the coating layer. A fluororesin layer is formed on opposite surfaces of the surface layer with a bonding layer containing Cr and Al in between. The coating layer including the non-nitrided layer and the nitrided layer further improves the cutting edge, enhances cutting performance of the cutting edge, and maintains the enhanced cutting performance to improve the durability of the cutting edge. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024223 | Cast saw - The cast saws embodying this invention include an ergonomic egg shaped saw body and a spiral cut blade, which eliminates the exposed circular blade of conventional cast saws. The spiral cut blade extends from the bottom of the saw body. The spiral cut blade is driven by an electric DC drive motor, which is housed within the saw body along with batteries and other electronics and wiring. A blade shield is pivotally mounted to the saw body, which covers the spiral cut blade when not in use. The shield pivots upward against the saw body as the cast saw moves over and cuts the cast from the patient. A guide assembly extends from the bottom of the saw body, which includes a thin neck part and a flat foot plate. The foot plate acts as a guide, which travels between the patient's skin and the inside layer of gauze of the cast. The foot plate also ensures that the spiral cut blade never contacts the patient's skin. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024224 | PORTABLE CUTTING TOOL - The portable cutting tool includes a housing that rotatably supports a cutting blade, a base to be connected with the housing and having an opening through which the cutting blade is protrudable, and a protrusion amount changing mechanism. The protrusion amount changing mechanism has a link part extending from the base, and a fixing part which is provided at the housing, comes to a fixed state with respect to the link part when moved in one direction in a direction orthogonal to a rotational shaft of the cutting blade, and comes to a moving state to be movable with respect to the link part when moved in an other direction in the direction orthogonal to the rotational shaft, whereby a protrusion amount of the cutting blade from the second side of the opening is changed as the fixing part is moved with respect to the link part. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024225 | BAND SAW BLADE - A band saw including a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a first wheel supported by the housing for rotation about a first wheel axis, the first wheel being drivingly coupled to the motor and driveable by the motor, and a second wheel supported by the housing for rotation about a second wheel axis. A band saw blade extends around the first wheel and the second wheel for traveling in a continuous loop around the first wheel and the second wheel to cut a work piece. The band saw blade includes a first surface for engaging the first wheel and the second wheel, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes a knurled surface for gripping the first wheel and the second wheel. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024226 | HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A handheld power tool having a power tool that executes a reciprocating motion, in particular a reciprocating power saw with a reciprocating sawblade ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024227 | COLLAPSIBLE SAW - A collapsible saw ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024228 | Archery Bow Sight and Method - A sight assembly is adapted for connection to a bow. The sight assembly includes a base sight having a sight opening and forming a pocket along an edge thereof. A pin cartridge is releasably connected to the base sight and is located within the pocket. When installed, the cartridge is adapted for supporting at least one pin at least partially within the sight opening. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024229 | Measuring device - A measuring device ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024230 | IDENTIFYING A DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE USING RATE GYROS ORIENTED ALONG DIFFERENT AXES - A deployable stationary device includes a device support, rate gyros supported by the device support, the rate gyros being oriented along different axes, and a controller supported by the device support. The controller is arranged to receive rate gyro signals from the rate gyros. Each rate gyro signal indicates a rate of rotation about a respective axis associated with a particular rate gyro. The controller is further arranged to perform a vector sum operation based on the rate gyro signals, and generate a direction signal which identifies a direction resulting from performance of the vector summing operation. Such a deployable stationary device is capable of operating as one of a network of such devices in a surveillance system to enable detection and precise location of suspicious activity. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024231 | NANOWIRE MAGNETIC COMPASS AND POSITION SENSOR - A nanowire magnetic sensor and position sensor for determining the position of a magnetic object and direction of magnetic field is disclosed herein. The magnetic compass includes a number of magnetic nanosensor printed on a flexible substrate, which covers 360-degree angle at equal intervals. Each magnetic nanosensor generally includes magneto-resistive nanowires with high magnetic sensitivity printed in sets e.g. of ten on the flexible substrate. The flexible substrate can also be bent to form a circular configuration to detect the azimuth direction of the magnetic field. The individual nanosensors can be connected into resistive Wheatstone bridge configurations by metalization. The magnetic nanosensors can be utilized as a position sensor of a magnetic object for position determination. Additional electronics can also be mounted or printed on the flexible substrate from other type of nanowires. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024232 | Railway Car Coupler Reconditioning Contour Gauge - A railway car coupler head contour gauge includes a cylindrical portion configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. A gauging blade is coupled to the cylindrical portion. The gauging blade includes a gauging contour that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug of the coupler head after operational use of the coupler head. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024233 | PROBE EMULATION AND SPATIAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENT IN MACHINE TOOLS - A method of sensing contact between a first member ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024234 | SELF-EXTENDING ELONGATE MEMBER AND USE THEREOF - A measuring device is provided that may be selectively configured between an extended condition and a collapsed condition. The device includes a first member, second member, flexible housing, and securing means. Each member has a proximal end, distal end, and convex surface. The convex surfaces are flexible such that the members may bend about a bending axis of the device and resilient such that the convex surfaces are biased toward their stable convex shape and the device is biased toward the extended condition. The first and the second members are disposed within the flexible housing to form a covered pair having a proximal end and a distal end. The apex of the convex surface of the first member is opposite the apex of the convex surface of the second member when the members are disposed within the flexible housing. The securing means secures the measuring device in the collapsed condition. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024235 | WHEELED DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE - A wheeled distance measuring device includes a wheel with a measuring unit connected to a side of the wheel and a pole unit is connected to the wheel, the pole unit includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The first section has two first holes and two second holes defined in two ends thereof. The first section is movably inserted into the second section which has two third holes and movably inserted into the third section which has two fourth holes. Two positioning units are respectively located between the first and second section, and between the second and third sections. The positioning units control the retractable movement of the sections so as to adjust the length of the pole unit. A handle is connected to the pole unit and controls the positioning units by an action rod. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024236 | BRAKE MECHANISM FOR WHEELED DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE - A brake mechanism for a wheeled distance measuring device includes a first brake rod and a second brake rod, both of which are located in a pole unit of the distance measuring device. The first brake rod is connected with a brake key and the second brake rod is connected with a contact section which has a brake pad connected thereto. The brake key includes first and second protrusions and a control rod is connected with the first brake rod, the control rod includes third and fourth protrusions. A locking recess is defined between the third and fourth protrusions. The first and second brake rods are lowered to brake the wheel by the brake pad when the first protrusion presses the third protrusion. The second protrusion is locked in the locking recess and presses the third protrusion to keep the wheel to be braked. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024237 | DIGITAL DISPLACEMENT MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A digital displacement measuring instrument includes a spindle screwed into a body to be axially advanced and retracted relative to the body; and an encoder that detects a displacement of the spindle. The encoder includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor is supported by a rotor bushing. The rotor bushing includes an engaging key engageable with a key groove axially provided on the outer circumference of the spindle, and is displaceable in the axial direction of the spindle via a position adjusting screw. The stator is fixed to the body via a stator bushing in the vicinity of the spindle so as not to be displaceable in the axial direction of the spindle. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024238 | Nozzle Trailing Edge Position Measurement and Marking - A measuring tool measures a trailing edge position of gas turbine nozzle. The tool includes a frame member attachable to at least one predefined reference point on the nozzle. At least one sliding member is slidable relative to the frame member and includes a measuring point engageable with the trailing edge. A position of the sliding member relative to the frame member is determinative of the trailing edge position. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024239 | DRUM-TYPE WASHER/DRYER - A drum-type washer/dryer having an evaporator ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024240 | TUNNEL WASHER SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CLEANING EFFICIENCY - A tunnel washer that includes fluid exhaust paths that are optimized to minimize fluid transfer between chambers of the washer and minimize heat loss from each chamber of the washer. The fluid exhaust paths also facilitate uniform vapor evacuation from each chamber of the washer. The tunnel washer also includes spaced-apart double wall curtains for isolating chambers of the tunnel washer to prevent fluid and heat transfer therebetween, and to the exterior of the tunnel washer. The double wall curtains include surfaces that inhibit the curtains from sticking together during operation of the tunnel washer. The tunnel washer also includes an air manifold that provides uniform drying efficiency for articles of varying dimensions. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024241 | Drying apparatus - The present invention relates to a body drying apparatus that is wall mountable and easily removable. In addition, all of the elements that make the device functional are housed within a single unit with an electrical cord extending from the device for providing power. The internal elements are attached to an insert that is easily received by and removed from the housing for cleaning or replacing. The outlets of the device located on the housing have multiple novel configurations and designs to increase the effective drying capability of the device. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024242 | MOBILE SURFACE DRYING APPARATUS - A mobile surface drying apparatus includes a vacuum and blower assembly. The vacuum and blower assembly includes a vacuum head and a blower head. The vacuum head suctions moisture through an inlet of the vacuum and blower assembly, and the blower head communicates airflow through an outlet of the vacuum and blower assembly. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024243 | LAUNDRY DRYER PROVIDING MOISTURE APPLICATION DURING TUMBLING AND REDUCED AIRFLOW - A laundry dryer includes a rotatable drum, an air delivery system selectively operable to provide air into the drum at a first flow rate and a second flow rate that is less than the first flow rate, and a moisture delivery system operable to provide moisture (e.g., water mist or steam) into the drum while air is being provided at the lower second flow rate, and during drum rotation (tumbling), to thus enhance dispersion of the moisture into the fabrics of the load, and the attendant dewrinkling/refresh benefits. The air delivery system can include a reversible blower that provides air at the first flow rate when operated in a first direction and provides air at the second flow rate when operated in an opposite second direction. The drum can be a reversibly rotatable drum that is rotatable in a first and an opposite second direction, and the dryer can include a drive motor that both rotates the drum and operates the blower. The moisture delivery system can include a nozzle to provide moisture directly into the drum. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024244 | Heater and controls for extraction of moisture and biological organisms from structures - A gas heater with specialized controls allows an operator to deploy a single device to heat and to dry when extracting moisture from a structure. The heater has a fan in a blow thru arrangement ahead of a burner. The burner uses either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. The heater has air flow, fan motor, temperature, and ignition controls and sensors. The heater delivers high temperature air to the structure that hastens evaporation as the heated air absorbs great concentrations of water vapor. Then the moisture laden heated air exits the building as the heater draws in fresh air, ducts it into a structure, and pressurizes the structure. This moisture laden air then leaks from the building through select windows using the energy imparted from the fan and then exhausts the moisture to the atmosphere, drying the structure. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024245 | Tumble Dryer Dispenser - A device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition and transfer means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; characterised in that the transfer means comprises compressed foam. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024246 | INSOLE WITH SHOCK-ABSORBING FUNCTION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a shock-absorbing insole for a footwear and a method of manufacturing the same wherein the shock-absorbing insole is disposed on the bottom surface in a footwear for absorbing and reducing the shocks applied from the ground to a wearer's sole during running, jogging, walking, etc. The shock-absorbing insole includes: a bottom plate made of a synthetic resin and having fabric attached on the top surface thereof; and a shock-absorbing member made of an elastic synthetic resin for absorbing shocks applied to the footwear in such a manner as to be contracted and restored from/to its original state in accordance with the load applied during walking, the shock-absorbing member being formed integrally with a bottom surface of a heel portion of the bottom plate. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024247 | PROTECTIVE APPLIANCE FOR FLIP-FLOP TYPE FOOTWEAR - A protective appliance for the space between the toes of a wearer of flip-flop sandals or other such footwear. The appliance has a generally hollow, generally elongated cylindrical shape and is fabricated from a relatively light weight, soft and compressible material. It includes a longitudinal cut through one of its sides that allows the appliance to be opened and engaged about the thong segment of the flip-flop that normally extends between the large toe and adjacent toe of the wearer, and that resiliently closes after the appliance is so engaged. When applied, the appliance cushions the space between the toes and the thong segment and allows at least a limited degree of both longitudinal and radial movement of the appliance relative to the thong segment thus increasing comfort of the flip-flops and minimizing friction and chafing of the toes on the thong segment during walking and other activities in the flip-flops. The appliance may be readily removed from the thong segment and moved from one pair of flip-flops to another as desired. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024248 | Article of Footwear with a Removable Heel Member - A sizing system for an article of footwear includes an insert attachable to the upper of the article of footwear. The insert is positioned within a pocket formed between the lining of the upper and the exterior shell of the upper. When attached to the upper, the insert forms a part of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. When the insert is removed, part of the pocket forms a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear or a flap is extended over the pocket to form a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The insert may be secured within the pocket using a mechanical fastener. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024249 | SOLE WITH EXTENSIBLE STRUCTURE, FOOTWEAR EQUIPPED WITH SAME AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SAME - Sole with stretchable structure, a footwear article provided with such a sole and its assembly method | 2010-02-04 |
20100024250 | CONVERTIBLE TRACTION SHOES - A convertible shoe having a shoe body and a shoe sole. An air channel formed in said shoe sole including pressurized air inlet and air exhaust. An elongated pocket or multiple individual pockets in the bottom of the shoe sole and along said air channel. A flexible wall portion between said air channel and pocket that expands into the pocket(s) upon pressurization of said air channel. A protrusion affixed to said flexible wall portion and which extends out of said pocket and into engagement with a support surface when said air channel is pressurized. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024251 | Attachment System For Shoe Uppers - A system for attaching a shoe upper to a shoe bottom through the use of elastic loops attached to the perimeter edge of the upper, the elastic loops being fitted to corresponding channels molded into the sidewall and lower surface of the shoe bottom. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024252 | RUNNING SHOE WITH DAMPING SOLE - Running shoe with an outer sole ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024253 | METHOD OF MAKING FOOTWEAR - A method of making a shoe and the resulting novel shoe involve forming a sole member with at least one flange member that extends upwardly from the top side of the sole member. An upper member is positioned on the top side of the sole member with the flange member disposed inside of a flange attachment portion. The upper is then attached to the upwardly extending flange member. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024254 | WATERPROOF, BREATHABLE SHOE - A waterproof, breathable shoe is disclosed, having a shaped polymeric upper to accommodate the wear's foot, as well as layers to provide other properties to the shoe. At least five layers make up the shoe upper: (1) an innermost woven fabric; (2) an air permeable rubber layer; (3) an air permeable waterproof, four-way stretch membrane layer; (4) a structured air mesh layer; and (5) an outer woven fabric. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024255 | Item of Footwear with Ventilated Sole - This invention relates to an item of footwear comprising a bottom structure located between the foot and the ground, formed by several superimposed soles and one top ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024256 | EXCAVATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for excavating and transporting material, especially earth, said device comprising an excavation appliance that can be rotated about a rotational axis (y) in a rotational direction (u), and a longitudinal conveyor ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024257 | CLOTHING IRON HOLDER WITH WATER RESERVOIR - The clothing iron holder with water reservoir ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024258 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING STEAM - A steam generating apparatus ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024259 | STEAM IRONING DEVICE - A steam ironing device ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024260 | APPARATUS FOR FEEDING PIECES OF CLOTH - The present invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024261 | AUTOMOBILE INTERIOR EXHIBIT - An automobile interior exhibit is configured with a relief formed to replicate an automobile interior member and an interior cover covering the surface of the relief. In the automobile interior exhibit, the relief is provided with a simulative three-dimensional form in perspective so that the relief provides a view from a predetermined viewpoint even when the relief is viewed from the front. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024262 | Shadowbox greeting cards - A greeting card constructed with 8.5×11 cardstock paper transformed into a 3D shadowbox effect. When assembled, the greeting card will have an image area combined with the frame panels and corners which includes printed matter that creates the 3D shadowbox effect. Features to manufacture include diecuts, which enable the comers to adhere to the right and left frame panel, scores; that enables the card to be folded to the shadowbox, and double-sided adhesive tape; which enables the formation to stay together. Removable adhesive glue dots are for the present invention to stay together in the folded closed position which is for storage purposes. When the present invention is in assembled position, it is constructed for stand alone purposes. 8.5″×11″ is the preferred choice, other various sizes in various dimensions may be constructed. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024263 | MULTI-PLY ROLL LOCK - An assembly and a method for maintaining two sheets in alignment are provided. The assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet of material includes a first flap formed from a first cut and has a first surface and a second surface. The second sheet of material includes a second flap formed from a second cut which is formed so that the second flap includes a tab. The second sheet is configured to be superposed against the first surface of the first sheet. The second flap and the tab are configured to deflect and move between a default position and an engaged position. The second flap and the tab are configured to be substantially coplanar with the second sheet in the default position. The tab is configured to lie on the second surface of the first sheet in the engaged position such that the second flap intersects the first sheet. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024264 | INFORMATION CENTER FOR AN APPLIANCE - An information center for an appliance has an image display and a base with support features for selective mounting to an appliance. The base further has a connector for receiving data, wherein the connector can receive data and the image display can display the data regardless of whether the information center is mounted to an appliance. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024265 | Stationary Surface, For Example a Playing Field, and Method for Providing Signs on a Stationary Surface - A stationary surface, for example a playing field ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024266 | Signage apparatus having simple magnet-based structure for ease of modification - A modifiable modular sign apparatus is especially useful for fast food restaurants as backlighted menu boards. The apparatus comprises a translucent substrate board which is planar and has a front surface and a back surface. Precisely positioned holes are prepared at selected locations. These holes are aligned with thin metal shims which are affixed on the back surface of the mounting board and receive cylindrical magnets. In one embodiment the magnets are attached directly to the rear of printed sheet. In a second embodiment, magnets are positioned in the mounting board holes adhesively secured to the shims. Each printed sheet has a plurality of snap-caps extending through respective holes. The board side end of each snap-cap has a metal member for being magnetically affixed to a magnet in the mounting board hole. The printed sheet may be provided with price carriers to permit personnel to change prices. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024267 | Stand for an Information Panel - In the case of a stand for an information sign ( | 2010-02-04 |
20100024268 | RECIPIENT VERIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE INCLUDING RECIPIENT IDENTIFICATION - A recipient verification system including a band and a label strip. The band includes a base, a trailing shield segment, and a strap. The band defines a band identification portion displaying a band identifier, as well as opposing passages. The trailing shield segment is disposed over the identification portion. The strap extends from the base and terminates at a tail end. The label strip extends from the base and includes at least one removable label displaying the predetermined band identifier. In an initial state, the strap is free of the band identification portion. In the worn state, the strap is wrapped about a wearer's appendage, with the tail end passing through at least one of the passages and a section of the strap maintained along the identification portion. The predetermined band identifier displayed on the identification portion is visible through the trailing shield segment in the worn state. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024269 | Compact executive organizer, and method - A system and method of representing priorities of a number of information items in a manner which permits the priorities to be rearranged quickly and easily, utilizing individual display units supported on a parallel pair of rails, each display unit including an integrally formed display board and a note sheet removably attached to the board. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024270 | DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING SIGNAGE, SUCH AS IN PARTICULAR ADVERTISING SHEET OR THE LIKE, ON SHELVING IN A SALES AREA - The invention relates to a device for the display of a tagging item, such as in particular an advertising leaflet, or the like, on a shelf of a selling surface. The device exhibits the tagging item vertically, the latter protruding notably externally and at right angle from the front of the shelf. The device has at least one supporting wing-whereof the lower end includes an assembly on the proximal section of the shelf. The supporting wing has a holder for the tagging item, in particular by one of its edges. According to the invention, the holder exhibits the tagging item according to two different orientations relative to the supporting wing. The supporting wing has two bearing surfaces for the tagging item. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024271 | MAGNETIC ALBUM - A display album including a plurality of display device units. Each display device unit includes a display case for displaying an item, the display case having a display face, and a frame disposed around a perimeter edge of the display case. The frame includes at least one magnetic frame element. An album cover houses the plurality of display device units. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024272 | MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE WITH REMOVABLE BREECH PLUG - A muzzle loading firearm has a barrel with a bore on a bore axis, and has a muzzle end and a breech end. A frame is connected to the barrel, and has a breech face. The frame moves between an open position in which the breech face is away from the breech end of the barrel, and a closed position in which the breech face abuts the breech end of the barrel. A breech plug is removably attached to the barrel, and is connected to the barrel by way of interrupted, or multistart threads, or locking lugs. The breech plug may have a rear face that abuts the breech face when the frame is closed, so that a primer contained in a primer pocket in the rear of the breech plug is fully supported on all sides. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIGGER ASSEMBLIES FOR FIREARMS - Applicants have disclosed an improved trigger assembly for firearms, and a related method, to avoid premature firing after an unintentional trigger pull, especially where light trigger pulls have previously been set. In the preferred embodiment, Applicants' trigger assembly has two non-coaxial triggers: a slotted primary trigger and a secondary trigger which can pivot into the slot. During an intentional trigger pull, the shooter's finger initially pushes against the secondary trigger until it pivots and nestles within the primary trigger's slot. Continued pulling on both the secondary and primary triggers causes a sear to fall off the primary trigger and the firearm to discharge. In an unintentional trigger pull, where the secondary trigger is not pulled back enough to nestle within the primary trigger's slot, a protrusion on the secondary trigger blocks the sear from falling, thereby avoiding discharge. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024274 | HANDGUN SYSTEM - Multiple improvements dramatically increase the reliability and accuracy of a handgun. By combining a plurality of improvements, the accuracy and reliability of a M1911-A1 is dramatically increased. The improvements include a modified sighting system that enables the user to accurately adjust for varying target ranges without losing sight of the targets or altering contact with the weapon. Lubrication notches are incised into the slide/frame interaction regions to prevent fouling. An ambidextrous safety is added that is retained by an interaction with the sear chip shaft. The hammer is modified to provide a region in which foreign matter can migrate to prevent fouling and improve reliability. And the interaction between the sear chip and the hammer is modified to provide a decreased trigger pull that maintains a positive and safe contact between the sear and the hammer at the sear ledge. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024275 | SIGHTING OPTICS AND METHODS FOR SIGHTING - One embodiment of sighting optics according to the teachings provided herein may comprise a front sight and a rear sight positioned in spaced-apart relation. The rear sight includes optical element having a first focal length and a second focal length. The first focal length is selected so that it is about equal to a distance separating the optical element and said front sight, whereas the second focal length is selected so that it is about equal to a target distance. The optical element thus brings into simultaneous focus for a user images of the front sight and the target. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024276 | Kellis "T" scope mounting system - A firearm scope mounting system where recesses and protrusions in the scope ring precisely mate with like recesses and protrusions in the telescopic sight tube itself to prevent the scope from moving fore and aft as well as rotationally under recoil or other forces. Additionally, these mating surfaces can be designed in such a way that the crosshairs of the scope are perfectly aligned horizontally and vertically when the scope is installed in the rings. The method of attaching the scope rings to the base and the base to the firearm is not the subject of this patent claim. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024277 | Lateral quick connect-disconnect fish hook coupling system - A holder for a fish hook is provided. The holder has a generally O- or U-shaped wire body having a first end and a second end. The first end is slightly spaced away from the second end for attachment to a lure body. The second end has a branched terminus with opposing first and second branches. The holder has an undercut that extends into the wire body without severing it. The second end is adapted to receive an eye of the fish hook by placing the eye over the first and second branches in sequence using the undercut in one position to thread the fish hook onto the wire body. Various designs of holders are possible with the common theme being that the branched terminus of the second end is sized to prevent an eye of a fish hook from passing over both the first and second branch simultaneously. The holders may also be part of a fishing lure. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024278 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ATTRACTING AND TRAPPING INSECTS - Trapping devices for biting and nuisance flies, and fleas are disclosed. Device optionally include: a trap housing; a trapping surface, positioned in the trap housing, for trapping insects, the trapping surface having an exposed sticky side; a light-emission module, positioned in the trapping surface, having at least one LED light source; a light-transmitting casing for covering the light-emission module, a heating film for emitting heat in a vicinity of the trapping surface, an attractant compartment in the trap housing; an attractant drawer configured to be inserted into the attractant compartment, and configured to hold at least one insect attractant; and at least one attractant-dispersant aperture configured to emit at least one insect attractant in front of the trapping surface. Other disclosed devices include a trapping ramp for catching fleas, and a shadow mode for enhancing insect attraction. Other disclosed devices include an attractant combined with a sticky sheet. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024279 | DEVICE FOR ATTRACTING AND CONTROLLING THE COFFEE BERRY BORER, HYPOTHENEMUS HAMPEI (COLEOPTERA: SCOLYTIDAE) - The present invention relates to a device coated with a friable composition comprising an insect toxicant wherein the geometry of the device, the presence of openings in the device, the presence of a highly volatile attractant independently located inside the device, and the composition comprising an insect toxicant function together to release an effective concentration of the highly volatile attractant vapor into the environment at a rate that maintains attractancy and at the same time kills the insect as soon as the insect comes into contact with the vapors of the insecticide or the composition impregnated on the surface of the device. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024280 | Termite Control System and Method - A method and system for delivering termite control material to selected portions of a land mass on which a structure is located are provided. Termite control material is delivered to selected portions of a land mass on which a structure is located, according to a predetermined zoned delivery plan that is based at least on the structure configuration, the entry areas at which entry of termites into the structure is most likely, and the hydraulic limitations of the fluid delivery conduit forming the delivery conduit system. Termite control material is delivered from the fluid delivery conduit system to selected delivery area(s) of the land mass through pressure compensating, root inhibiting emitters at predetermined locations in the fluid delivery conduit of the fluid delivery conduit system with verification of treatment through strategically placed moisture sensors. In one implementation of the principles of the present invention, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable termite control material to be delivered to the land mass about the perimeter of the structure. In another implementation, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable termite control material to be delivered to area(s) of the land mass that are proximate to locations at which entry of termites into the structure is most likely. In yet another implementation, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable deliver termite control material to be delivered to the land mass below the entire foundation of the structure. Thus, the present invention provides a zone based control distribution system with verification of uniform, pesticide distribution. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024281 | WAX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING WAX COMPOSITIONS - Described are morphology stable wax compositions comprising the (trans)esterification product of a wax-forming composition comprising: (a) a triglyceride stock, a fatty acid stock, or a mixture thereof; and (b) a glycerol-based composition comprising glycerol, polyglycerol, or a mixture thereof. Methods of making the waxes are also described. The wax compositions may be used in candles, stack waxes, jell candles, cosmetics, food coatings, adhesives, board manufacturing (e.g., particle board and oriented strand board), urethane foams or coatings, alkyd coatings, coating formulation additives, printing additives, polymer processing agents, extrusion processing aids, polymer plasticizers, mold releases, polishes, and stick markers. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024282 | NANO-DISPERSIONS OF COAL IN WATER AS THE BASIS OF FUEL RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Colloidal coal-in-water slurries having nano-particles of coal creating a pseudo-fluid. The colloidal coal-in-water slurry generally includes from about fifty to about seventy two weight percent of coal, with about 20 to about 80 percent of the coal having a particle size of about one micron or less with a mode particle size of about 250 nanometers. The coal-in-water slurry can also include a surfactant system containing one surfactant or mixtures of two or more surfactants, or mixtures of one or more surfactants and an inorganic or organic salt. The coal-in-water slurry can be used in low NOx burner applications as the main fuel and/or the reburn fuel, in gasification processes as the input fuel either alone, or in combination with organic materials, in gas turbine applications, and in diesel engine applications. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024283 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF BIO-OIL BY COPROCESSING OF BIOMASS IN A DELAYED COKING UNIT - A process is described for production of Bio-Oil by delayed coking with modified feedstock, in which the feed of the conventional coke unit envisages, in addition to the usual fresh feed of hydrocarbon (vacuum residue, atmospheric residue etc.), the feeding of a biomass for coprocessing. Said biomass can be selected from the group comprising sugar cane straw, sugar cane bagasse, castor seed cake, coconut shells, rice husks, raw soya, castor seed, canola, oil palm, and cottonseed oils, and oils and fats of animal origin, which can be used separately, or as mixtures thereof in any proportions. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024284 | FUEL BASED ON VEGETABLE OIL - The invention is based on a fuel obtained from vegetable oil for the operation of diesel internal combustion engines. According to the invention, the phosphorus content is less than 0.5 mg per kg of fuel. | 2010-02-04 |
20100024285 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A BIO-DIESEL - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a bio-diesel, comprising the steps of, in the presence of an additional free fatty acid source, reacting a raw oil-fat with C | 2010-02-04 |
20100024286 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a liquid fuel composition comprising:
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20100024287 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a liquid fuel composition comprising:
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20100024288 | MIXED ALCOHOL FUELS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, FURNACES, BOILERS, KILNS AND GASIFIERS - Mixed alcohol formulas can be used as a fuel additive in petroleum, synthetic or bio-derived gasoline, diesel fuels, jet fuel, aviation gasoline, heating oil, bunker oil, coal, petroleum coke or as a neat fuel in and of itself. The mixed alcohol formulations can also be utilized as a thinning agent to improve the transportation of heavy petroleum crude oils or bitumen produced from tar sands. | 2010-02-04 |