| 06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20140033790 | Stent - A radially expansible annular stent is disclosed. The stent comprises a plurality of stenting turns around a lumen centred on a longitudinal axis. Adjacent turns of the stent are joined by connector struts. The stent annulus has a wall thickness related to the material from which it is formed. The radial thickness of the connector struts is smaller than that of the stent annulus. A method of making such a stent is also disclosed. The method includes cutting the connector struts from a tubular workpiece with a laser beam. The laser beam is aimed so as to be offset from a longitudinal axis of the workpiece to provide the reduced radial thickness of the connector struts. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033791 | METHOD FOR FORMING TUBULAR BEAM WITH CENTER LEG - A roll former for forming a sheet into a continuous multi-tubular reinforcement beam. The roll former includes a first set of rollers that are configured to bend the sheet to form a common center wall in generally perpendicular orientation relative to first and second lateral portions of the sheet that extend in opposing directions from respective first and second radiused ends of the common center wall. The first set of rollers also form radiused edges on the first and second lateral portions. A second set of rollers is configured to form a channel rib longitudinally along each of the first and second lateral portions. A third set of rollers is configured to bend the first and second lateral portions simultaneously and equally to abut the first and second radiused edges with the respective first and second radiused ends of the common center wall to define adjacent tubes of the beam. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033792 | PROBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PROBE - A probe used for electrical measurement includes first and second internal electrically-conductive parts; first and second terminal contact parts configured to contact first and second external electrode terminals, respectively; first and second spring parts each having a meandering pattern; a housing part configured to surround the first and second internal electrically-conductive parts. The first internal electrically-conductive part, the first terminal contact part, the first spring part, the housing part, the second spring part, the second terminal contact part, and the second internal electrically-conductive part are successively connected in a single metal plate from a first end to a second end thereof. The first and second terminal contact parts are in first and second bent portions, respectively, of the single metal plate. The first and second internal electrically-conductive parts are configured to contact each other at the time of performing the electrical measurement. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033793 | CHROMATOGRAPHIC SYSTEM QUALITY CONTROL REFERENCE MATERIALS - The invention provides compositions and methods for chromatographic analysis and system quality control. Compositions can include a reference material that comprises a standardized formulation of two or more compounds that can be used for benchmarking and troubleshooting the chromatographic system (e.g., which is not simply a standard solution for a particular analyte of interest). Methods can include obtaining a chromatogram from a reference material using a chromatographic system, wherein the reference material comprises a standardized formulation of two or more compounds that can be used for benchmarking and troubleshooting the chromatographic system; evaluating a difference between the chromatogram and a benchmark for the reference material on the chromatography system; and (i) analyzing a sample potentially comprising an analyte of interest, wherein the analyte of interest does not comprise any of the two or more compounds of the standardized formulation, or compounds substantially similar thereto, if the difference between the chromatogram and the benchmark is within a predetermined tolerance, or (ii) troubleshooting the chromatography system using the chromatogram if the difference between the chromatogram and the benchmark is not within the predetermined tolerance. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033794 | Method and Device for Diagnosing Electrodes in Sensor Elements - A method for diagnosing a sensor element for detecting at least one fraction of a gas component of a gas in a measuring gas chamber, in particular a sensor element for detecting oxygen in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. The sensor element includes at least one first electrode, to which the gas may be applied, and at least one second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being connected via at least one solid electrolyte. A diagnostic signal is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, a response signal being detected between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033795 | Methods For Diagnosis, Prognosis, Monitoring And Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma - The present invention relates to methods and systems for diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of breath tests based on isotope-labeled octanoate in the detection and monitoring of HCC. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE PRESENCE OF COMPONENTS IN THE EXHAUST OF COMMERCIAL AND/OR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES - A system and/or method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in vehicle exhaust, and more particularly to a non-contact, sampling system and method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in exhaust emissions of commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicles that emit exhaust at an elevated level, under actual operating conditions. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033797 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING INTERSTITIAL OXYGEN CONCENTRATION - A method for determining the interstitial oxygen concentration of a sample made from a p-doped semiconductor material includes a step of heat treatment of the sample in order to form thermal donors, determining the duration of the heat treatment required to obtain a compensated semiconductor material, determining the thermal donors concentration in the sample of compensated semiconductor material, from the charge carriers concentration, and determining the oxygen concentration from the thermal donors of and the duration of the heat treatment. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033798 | INTEGRATED SAFETY AND MOTION CONTROL TESTING DEVICE - In accordance with some implementations of the described invention, a testing device is provided which includes a safety shield having one or more motion control cam tracks, wherein the cam tracks are configured to receive a cam follower that is connected to a mounting member onto which is mounted one or more testing modules. The testing modules perform specific functions for testing a sample product. The mounting member is moved within the safety shield as the cam follower tracks within the motion control cam tracks. In such implementations, the mounting member is further connected to two or more hydraulic cylinders or other actuators which are configured to move the mounting member to various positions within an x-axis and a y-axis. The integrated safety and motion control features of the safety shield provide precise, repeatable movement of the mounting member while preventing injuring to a user. Other implementations are also described. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033799 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REMOTE NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF AN OBJECT - A method and apparatus for the remote nondestructive evaluation of an object such as a wind turbine blade involves applying mechanical and/or thermal stress to the object and then scanning the object using long-range thermographic and/or laser interferometric imaging. The laser interferometric imaging is preferably performed by a long range shearography camera capable of imaging deformation derivatives at long distances coupled with a blade stressing mechanism incorporating either thermal or internal blade pressurization for the purpose of detecting remotely and at high speed, changes in the structural integrity of an installed wind turbine blade. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033800 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE DIFFUSION PROPERTIES OF POROUS STRUCTURES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed herein are improved therapeutic devices and methods and improved porous structures and measurement apparatus for use with therapeutic devices. In many embodiments, a porous structure is measured based on diffusion of the gas through the porous structure. The gas measurement may comprise an amount of gas measured to determine a resistance of the porous structure to diffusion. The diffusion of the gas through the porous structure can be used to determine release of a therapeutic agent through the porous structure, such that targeted amounts of therapeutic agent can be released for extended times and such that therapeutic device reservoir volume and porous frit structure can be tuned to release the therapeutic agent for an extended time above a target amount for the extended time. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033801 | DIAGNOSING INJECTOR FAILURE VIA STACK VOLTAGE RESPONSE ANALYSIS - A system and method for determining whether an anode injector that injects hydrogen gas into an anode side of a fuel cell stack has failed. The method includes monitoring a voltage of the fuel cell stack and performing spectral analysis of the stack voltage to identify amplitude peaks in the stack voltage. The method further includes determining whether the spectral analysis of the stack voltage has identified an amplitude peak at a location where an amplitude peak should occur if the injector is operating properly. If no amplitude peak is identified at that location, then the method determines that the injector is not operating properly. If an amplitude peak is identified at that location, then the method compares the amplitude peak to the desired amplitude peak to identify if it is within a threshold to determine if the injector is operating properly. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033802 | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - An emissions control system is provided that comprises a fuel tank, a hydrocarbon filter element, and a three-way valve coupled between the hydrocarbon filter element and the atmosphere. The three-way valve is comprised of three ports, a purge port, a reference port, and a sealed port, and enables identification of degradation of the emissions control system. The arrangement of the ports on the valve enables a simplified testing method that reduces background errors caused by transitioning between various operating positions. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033803 | MIXER SENSORS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Apparatuses for measuring rheological properties of fluids and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a mixer sensor that is configured to be attached to a rheometer drive head and used to measure rheological properties of a fluid having particulates over a wide range of temperatures and shear rates. Apparatuses capable of obtaining rheological data of a fluid having particulates over a wide range of temperatures and shear rates provides for more precise rheological measurements. The temperatures may be very high temperatures that exceed 100° C., and the shear rates may includes a range of shear rates that are typically found in a processing pipeline system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033804 | NARROW BORE POROUS LAYER OPEN TUBE CAPILLARY COLUMN AND USES THEREOF - A polymer-based PLOT capillary column prepared by in situ copolymerization of a functional monomer and a crosslinking monomer, which enhances the strength of the polymer matrix, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system comprising the polymer-based PLOT column coupled to a mass flow or concentration sensitive detector, for carrying out a chemical analysis method on samples separated by liquid chromatography using the column, and a process for using the system. Columns of the invention can be prepared in a robust fashion with a very narrow i.d., e.g., 5-15 μm. Thus, they are suitable for commercial use in ultratrace LC/MS proteomic analysis. Columns according to the invention are characterized by high resolving power and high column-to-column reproducibility. When these columns are coupled on-line with, e.g., ESI-MS detection, the resulting systems are capable of detecting the component parts of complex proteomic samples down to the low attomole to sub-attomole level. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033805 | METHODS OF EXTRACTING FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS - The present invention provides novel, simple and reliable methods for extraction of fat soluble vitamins (FSVs) from a sample matrix obtained from food products (e.g., vitamin-enriched foods and fortified food matrices) or biological samples. In certain aspects, the invention provides solid phase extraction (SPE) methods. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to two-step elution methods, which provide excellent recovery of all fat-soluble vitamins from complicated food matrices (such as, vitamin-enriched foods and fortified food products) or biological samples in a simultaneous manner. In certain embodiments, the invention uses OASIS® materials as sorbent beds for separating and/or extracting FSVs from the sample matrix. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033806 | Methods of Formulating and Designing Liquid Drug Suspensions Containing Ion Exchange Resin Particles - The invention relates to the formulation and quality control of liquid drug suspensions. In particular, the invention relates to methods of formulating liquid suspensions comprising drug-containing resin particles. The invention also relates to methods of confirming the acceptability of drug-containing resin particles for use in formulating liquid drug suspensions. The invention further relates to methods of formulating liquid suspensions in which drug-containing resin particles, the liquid suspension, or both are modified to achieve a desired in vitro dissolution profile. The invention also relates to a novel dissolution method and methods of predicting in vivo bioequivalence based on in vitro dissolution methods. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033807 | INTEGRATED DISSOLUTION PROCESSING AND SAMPLE TRANSFER SYSTEM - The invention provides a system and method for dissolution testing. The system includes multiple dissolution vessels and a dose carrier positioned above the dissolution vessels. The dose carrier holds multiple removable carousels that receive individual doses for dissolution tested. Carousels that receive tablets or sinkers typically have a first configuration, while carousels that receive baskets typically have a second configuration. The two different configurations of carousels are interchangeable on the same dose ring. The system further includes a drive head positioned above the dose carrier, the drive head having a basket arbor and a mixing paddle removably and interchangeably attached. A pipettor integral with the system transfers sample aliquots having volumes in the range of 50 μl to 1 ml from the dissolution vessels to wells of an external receptacle. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033808 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY SEPARATION AND MANIPULATION OF PARTICLES AND CELLS IN MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE USING SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVES AT AN OBLIQUE ANGLE - An apparatus for manipulating particles within a fluid sample includes a substrate having a substrate surface. A surface acoustic wave (SAW) generator generates a SAW within a SAW region of the substrate surface. The SAW has an SAW direction aligned with a pressure node. A channel is configured to receive the fluid sample and the fluid sample has a flow direction which is at an oblique angle to the SAW direction. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033809 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR PREPARING A SAMPLE FLUID CONTAINING CELLS FOR ANALYSIS - The invention discloses a disposable cartridge for preparing a sample fluid containing cells for analysis. The cartridge comprises one or more parallel preparation units, each preparation unit comprises one or more chambers enclosed between seals and connected in series. Each chamber is configured for receiving an input fluid, performing a procedure affecting the fluid thereby generating an output fluid, and releasing the output fluid. A first chamber of the one or more chambers is a pressable chamber coupled to a first opening, while a last chamber of the one or more chambers is coupled to a second opening. The input fluid of the first chamber is the sample fluid. The one or more preparation units are coupleable to a compartment for performing analysis of the respective output fluids convey able via the second openings. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033810 | SPRAY MEASURING METHOD AND SPRAY TEST APPARATUS USED IN THE METHOD - Test liquid ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033811 | Method for Detecting Faulty Components of an Electronically Regulated Fuel Injection System of an Internal Combustion Engine - A method for detecting error-containing components of a piezo-injector in an internal combustion engine fuel-injection system is disclosed. The piezo-injector has a piezoelectric actuator and an injection needle driven thereby, and is configured for operation in a partial-stroke mode and a full-stroke mode. First, the internal combustion engine is brought to a defined operational point. Then, the time for the injector needle to strike its stop when said injector needle is opened, as well as the time for the injector needle to strike its needle seat again when said injector needle is closed, are measured. The measured times are compared to normal values determined at the test stand. Parameter(s) for the fuel-injection system are calculated, using different calculation models, and the results are stored. Finally, the calculated parameters of the different calculation models are compared to norm values determined at the test stand, and compared to one another. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033812 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A FAULT IN AN OXYGEN SENSOR BASED ON ENGINE SPEED - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes an error count module and a sensor diagnostic module. The error count module increases an error count when an actual air/fuel ratio is different from a desired air/fuel ratio and selectively adjusts the error count based on an actual engine speed. An oxygen sensor generates a signal indicating the actual air/fuel ratio. The sensor diagnostic module diagnoses a fault in the oxygen sensor when the error count is greater than a first predetermined count. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033813 | 1-D TIRE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and methodology for mounting devices within a tire. In certain embodiments a signal generator may be mounted to the tire to generate signals based on changes in the radius of curvature of a tire. A piezoelectric sandwich and/or a substrate is/are provided having a length and width based at least in part on tire dimensions and positioned in the tire such that the longer length dimension is positioned laterally with respect to the width of the tire. The sandwich and/or substrate is/are sized such that the width dimension provides substantially no response to changes in the circumferential radius of curvature of the tire so that the length dimension defines the primary bending direction while the width dimension provides a strain free mount for associated devices. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033814 | CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR IN AN OVERMOLDED PACKAGE - An overmolded pressure sensor package is provided. The pressure sensor die (Pcell) is capped so that the Pcell has enhanced rigidity to withstand stress effects produced by the molding encapsulant. The Pcell cap includes a hole located away from the Pcell diaphragm, so that external gas pressure can be experienced by the Pcell, while at the same time directing moisture away from the diaphragm. Gel does not need to be used, and instead a soft film can be deposited on the Pcell to protect the Pcell diaphragm from excess moisture, if needed. The Pcell cap can take the form of, for example, a dummy silicon wafer or a functional ASIC. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033815 | RELAXIVITY-INSENSITIVE MEASUREMENT OF FORMATION PERMEABILITY - Systems and methods that provide relaxivity-insensitive permeability logs. At least some logging system embodiments include a logging tool assembly that measures spin-spin relaxation time distributions of formation fluid nuclei at different positions along a borehole. A processor operates on the measurements to provide a permeability log that is relatively insensitive to relaxivity coefficient changes and hence insensitive to changes in formation fluids. Thus, permeability logs will be relatively unaffected by invasion of the borehole fluids into the formation, even if surfactants in the borehole fluid cause large changes in formation wettability. For each position logged within a borehole, the processor may process the measured relaxation time distribution to determine a Swanson parameter value; adjust the Swanson parameter value to reduce dependence on relaxivity; and convert the adjusted value to a permeability measurement. Examples are included below to demonstrate the markedly increased permeability measurement accuracy. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033816 | Multi-Phase Region Analysis Method And Apparatus - A method and apparatus for measuring a presence of a multi-phase system is disclosed. The method includes positioning a fluid communication device of a down hole tool in a well bore, drawing fluid from the well bore to an evaluation cavity and sampling the fluid to determine a presence of a multi-phase system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033817 | LEVEL MEASUREMENT OF PROCESS FLUID USING A REMOTE SEAL - An apparatus is provided for measuring level of a process fluid in a container opening. The apparatus includes a remote seal configured to be inserted into the container through an opening and configured to receive a pressure related to the level of process fluid in the container. A capillary tube filled with a fill fluid extends from the remote seal to the opening and is configured to convey the pressure therebetween. A pressure sensor coupled to the capillary tube senses the pressure from the capillary tube and responsively determines the level of the process fluid in the container. The remote seal includes a bellows portion arranged to isolate the process fluid from the fill fluid in the capillary tube and convey the pressure therebetween. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033818 | APPARATUS FOR PEDALLING MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENT - An apparatus for pedaling measurement is presented. The apparatus comprises a casing arranged to be attached to a crank of a cycle. The casing comprises a signal processing circuitry configured to process a measurement signal related to pedaling. The casing further comprises a protrusion arranged to be disposed at least partially into a hole of a spindle of a pedal, wherein the protrusion provides the apparatus with a mechanic support with respect to the spindle and an electric connection between the signal processing circuitry and a measurement circuitry comprised in the spindle. Furthermore, there is provided a cycling apparatus comprising the above-mentioned apparatus. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033819 | Apparatus For Determining The Texture Of Food Material - The present application relates to an apparatus for determining the texture of food material, wherein the apparatus comprises a device for generating a vibrational impact, such as a piezo actuator, a device for measuring vibrations, such as a vibrometer, a holding mechanism, comprising a container body for containing the food material therein or a string to attach the food material thereto, and an analyser for comparing measured vibrations with at least one reference value, determined prior to the measurement. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033820 | STRENGTH PROOF TEST METHOD AND DEVICE TO BE USED THEREIN - The present invention is intended for improving the reliability of a strength proof test method for ceramic parts. The present invention is directed to a strength proof test method for making total inspection of ceramic parts, including: applying a prescribed load to the ceramic parts; and at the same time, making an acoustic emission measurement, in which the ceramic parts are considered as passing when the ceramic parts are not fractured in the test and the variation of acoustic emission energy is not more than a threshold. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033821 | NONINVASIVE MEASURING DEVICE AND NONINVASIVE MEASURING METHOD FOR PROBING AN INTERFACE - The present disclosure provides solutions to probing an interface. With a noninvasive measuring device provided in one embodiment of the disclosure, an acoustic wave whose frequency is higher than approximately 300 GHz is generated to propagate in a buffering film. With measuring the reflection from the interface of an object to be measured interfacing with the buffering film, it is possible in one embodiment of the disclosure that at least one physical property of the interface may be analyzed, preferably with approximately 0.3 nm resolution. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033822 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER, AND ULTRASONIC WAVE GENERATING APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - An ultrasonic transducer, and an ultrasonic wave generating apparatus and an ultrasonic system including the same. The ultrasonic transducer includes a light-absorbing layer configured to absorb light incident on the light-absorbing layer and to generate heat based on the absorbed light; and a thermoelastic layer which is disposed on the light-absorbing layer and which is configured to thermally expand based on the heat to generate ultrasonic waves. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033823 | ANNULAR SEISMIC SENSOR NODE - A seismic sensor node comprising an annular body ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033824 | PRESSURE DETECTION MODULE AND PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE HAVING SUCH A PRESSURE DETECTION MODULE - A pressure detection module of a pressure sensor device includes a receptacle part for receiving a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate is located on a first side with a pressure detection unit, and is inserted into the receptacle part with a second side facing away from the first side. The carrier substrate is fixed with its second side on a base of a receptacle groove. In order to construct the pressure detection module as small as possible, and to manufacture it in a cost-effective way, the receptacle part, the receptacle groove and a peripheral flange around the receptacle groove are, for example, provided with a plate-shaped design. The base has a contacting opening, through which contact surfaces of the carrier substrate, which are exposed at the contacting opening, are electrically contactable. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033825 | Method and assembly for sensing permanent deformation of a structure - The present invention relates to a method of sensing permanent deformation of a structure, the method comprising the steps of; determining the strain required to permanently deform a structure; securing to the structure one or more strain sensors so that a strain sensor will deform when the structure is deformed, wherein the or each strain sensor comprises one or more optical fibers and wherein the or each strain sensor is configured such that it will permanently deform only when the structure permanently deforms; carrying out distributed fiber optic analysis to sense if a strain sensor has been permanently deformed, wherein a permanent deformation of a strain sensor indicates permanent deformation of the structure. The present invention also relates to a corresponding assembly. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033826 | MAGNETIC-INDUCTIVE FLOWMETER - A magnetic-inductive flowmeter with a nonconductive measuring tube, a magnetic field generating apparatus, two measuring electrodes conductively coupled to the medium for tapping a measuring-circuit voltage induced in the flowing medium, and with a measuring device for detecting an empty tube. Detection of an empty tube is obtained by the measuring device being an admittance measuring device having a detector, a counter-electrode, an ac signal source and an evaluation unit, the detector having an electrode connected to the ac signal source so that the electrode is exposed to an ac signal in the range of roughly 50 MHz-200 MHz and then an electrical field extends from the electrode into the medium. The electrode of the detector and the counter-electrode planiform shaped and are located essentially opposite one another on the outer surface of the measuring tube above and underneath the longitudinal axis of the measuring tube, respectively. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033827 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER AND ULTRASONIC FLOW-METER - An ultrasonic wave transmitting and receiving unit includes: a piezoelectric member supporting plate; an acoustic matching member fixed to one surface of the piezoelectric member supporting plate; a piezoelectric member fixed to the other surface. Moreover, the ultrasonic wave transmitting and receiving unit includes: an insulating vibration suppressing member integrally formed in such a manner as to cover the piezoelectric member and the piezoelectric member supporting plate, wherein the insulating vibration suppressing member has a hole reaching the piezoelectric member supporting plate. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033828 | METHODS FOR VERIFYING GAS FLOW RATES FROM A GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM INTO A PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER - Methods of measuring gas flow rates in a gas supply system for supplying gas to a plasma processing chamber are provided. In a differential flow method, a flow controller is operated at different set flow rates, and upstream orifice pressures are measured for the set flow rates at ambient conditions. The measured orifice pressures are referenced to a secondary flow verification method that generates corresponding actual gas flow rates for the different set flow rates. The upstream orifice pressures can be used as a differential comparison for subsequent orifice pressure measurements taken at any temperature condition of the chamber. In an absolute flow method, some parameters of a selected gas and orifice are predetermined, and other parameters of the gas are measured while the gas is being flowed from a flow controller at a set flow rate through an orifice. In this method, any flow controller set point can be flowed at any time and at any chamber condition, such as during plasma processing operations. Gas supply systems are also disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033829 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033830 | GRINDING ABNORMALITY MONITORING METHOD AND GRINDING ABNORMALITY MONITORING DEVICE - A grinding abnormality monitoring method and device for grinding a plurality of works of the same type are proposed which can improve the accuracy of judgment whether an abnormality is generated or not by properly setting a threshold value. According to the method or the device, by setting at least one of upper and lower limit values of a trial grinding load detected at the trial grinding of at least one of the works, an occurrence of grinding abnormality is judged when an actual grinding load detected at the actual grinding of work exceeds at least one of the upper and lower limit values thereof which varies depending on the time elapsed from the start of the actual grinding or a position of work relative to a grinding wheel. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033831 | ROTATIONAL TORSION TESTER - A rotational torsion tester, comprising: a first drive shaft; a second drive shaft; a load applying unit that applies a torsional load to a workpiece; at least one bearing unit including a first bearing unit that supports the load applying unit to be rotatable about a rotation axis; a rotation drive unit having a first electric motor that drives the second drive shaft and the load applying unit to rotate in phase; and a torque sensor that detects the torsional load, wherein the load applying unit comprises: a second electric motor that drives the first drive shaft; the torque sensor is attached to a part at which the first drive shaft is inserted into the shaft part; the torque sensor is disposed between a pair of first bearings; and the torque sensor includes a strain gauge adhered to a narrowed part to detect the torsional load. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033832 | PRESSING ROLLER TESTING APPARATUS FOR PRINTER - A pressing roller testing apparatus for a printer includes a base, a duplexer module positioned on the base, and a resisting module fixed on the base. A paper pressing roller is fixed on the duplexer module. The resisting module includes a rotating axis, a rotating wheel mounted on the rotating axis, a pressure detecting unit mounted on the rotating wheel, a supporting block mounted on the rotating wheel, and a resisting block connected to the pressure detecting unit and the supporting block. A top surface of the resisting block contacts the paper pressing roller. A bottom surface of the resisting block contacts the pressure detecting unit. The rotating axis is rotated and the resisting block resists against the paper pressing roller. The paper pressing roller generates an elastic counterforce on the pressure detecting unit by the resisting block. The pressure detecting unit detects and output value of the counterforce. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033833 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING FORCES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A device for measuring forces and a method of making the same is disclosed. The device comprises a boss structure within a diaphragm cavity, wherein the boss structure has substantially parallel sidewalls. One or more sensors are installed proximate to the diaphragm to sense flexure in the diaphragm, which is controlled by the boss structure. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033834 | Segmented Online Sampling Apparatus And Method Of Use - A segmented sampling apparatus is designed to extract a sample from a source and deliver the sample to a collector for storage or analysis. The sample is extracted from the source at a sample withdrawal or extraction rate but is delivered to the collector at a faster rate. Air is injected into or drawn into the apparatus which allows for an expedited sample delivery rate. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033835 | SOLID PHASE MICRO EXTRACTION (SPME) VACUUM INLET - A sample introduction system configured for introducing analytes of a solid phase micro extraction (SPME) sample into an analytical instrument system (e.g., mass spectrometer) is described. The sample introduction system includes a pressure vessel configured with an inlet port via which a probe portion (e.g., SPME fiber) of a SPME assembly is received into a sealed volume of the pressure vessel. The probe portion of the SPME assembly is coated with an extracting phase material, the analytes being absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto the extracting phase material. The pressure vessel is configured for providing an environment in which desorption of the analytes from the extracting phase material occurs at a gaseous pressure which is substantially less than atmospheric pressure (e.g., less than 100 mTorr). The desorbed analytes are then directed to the vacuum chamber of the analytical instrument system via an outlet port of the pressure vessel. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033836 | CUTTING APPARATUS - Described herein is a cutting apparatus ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033837 | Apparatus for Automated Positioning of Eddy Current Test Probe - An apparatus for automated inspection and repair of a tube sheet. The apparatus has a rotating gripper pod, comprising at least one tube gripper, a sliding body portion containing the gripper pod; a housing portion comprising at least one tube gripper and a tool head coupling. The tool head coupling swapably attaches to a eddy current test probe and at least one kind of tube repair tool. Novel, auto-locking tube grippers are also disclosed. A serial bus connects electronic modules within the apparatus and also connects the apparatus to an external controller. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033838 | PTO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IN A WORK VEHICLE - A PTO transmission system in a vehicle for transmitting power to a PTO shaft driving an implement comprises a planetary drive unit having first and second input and output coupled to the PTO shaft. The first and second inputs are coupled to an output shaft of the vehicle engine and to an output shaft of a drive motor, respectively. A control system controls the transfer of power from a power source to the drive motor. The power source is a variable power generating source driven by the PTO shaft. The drive motor is configured and adapted to decrease or increase the rotational speed of the output of the planetary drive unit on an increase or decrease of the power transferred to it, respectively. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033839 | ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR RELEASE MEMBER - An adjusting apparatus includes a driver, a transmission shaft attached to the driver, and a drive shaft detachably attached to the transmission shaft. A release member is secured to the drive shaft. The transmission shaft is rotated by the driver to rotate the drive shaft and the release member together, and the release member is rotated to move merchandise that is attached to the release member. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033840 | CONCENTRIC MULTI-AXIS ACTUATOR - A concentric double axis actuator has a two-stage cross roller bearing, and a preceding-stage actuator and a subsequent-stage actuator which are linked in tandem. The front end of a subsequent stage rotary output shaft of the subsequent actuator, said subsequent stage rotary output shaft passing through a hollow section of the preceding-stage actuator and projecting forward, is linked and fixed to an inner ring of the two-stage cross roller bearing, and the inner ring functions as a subsequent-stage rotary output member. The output rotary side of the preceding-stage actuator is linked to an middle ring of the two-stage cross roller bearing, which functions as a preceding-stage rotary output member. The rotary output element of each stage is supported by the two-stage cross roller bearing, and surface oscillations of the rotary output member of each stage can be minimized, and the moment stiffness of the members can be increased. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033841 | FOUR-JOINT LINK TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - To suppress flexure of an input shaft of a four-joint link type continuously variable transmission. The four-joint link type variable transmission is equipped with a hollow input shaft, an output shaft, an eccentric mechanism, a swing link, a one-way rotation preventing mechanism, a connecting rod, and a pinion shaft inserted into the input shaft. The connecting rod has, at one end portion, a large-diameter annular portion externally fitted to the eccentric mechanism so as to be capable of rotating freely, and the other end coupled to a swing end portion of the swing link. To the pinion shaft, a roller bearing for pinion supporting the input shaft is provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033842 | LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator is provided. In one embodiment, the actuator includes a motor, a gearbox, and a linear actuation device. The motor serves as a primary input to provide a rotational input to the gearbox, which generates a corresponding rotational output. The linear actuation device converts the rotational output of the gearbox into a linear motion for driving a load in a linear direction. The actuator includes an override system as a secondary input. The override system may be operated to drive the gearbox in the event that the motor becomes non-operational. Anti-back-driving devices may be provided to prevent back-driving of the motor and of the override system. In the context of a resource extraction system, the motor may be an electric motor powered by subsea electronic control system. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033843 | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AS WELL AS METHOD FOR CHANGING A FIRST GEAR RATIO - A transmission system for a vehicle, comprising an input shaft which can be connected to a drive source, and an output shaft which can be connected to a load comprises:—a clutch module which has an input that is connected to the input shaft and a first and a second output, as well as first clutch means which are located between the input and the first output and second clutch means which are located between the input and the second output, and gear stage means which are located between the input and the first or second output, as well as—a transmission module which has a first and a second input and an output that is connected to the output shaft, as well as a first sub-transmission which is located between the first input and the output, and a second sub-transmission which is located between the second input and the output,—where the first output of the clutch module is connected to a first input of the transmission module and the second input of the clutch module is connected to the second input of the transmission module, and—where the first and second sub-transmissions each comprise an input shaft and an output shaft which are connected to the inputs and output of the transmission module and each comprise at least one gear stage which gear stages are located between the input and output shafts. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033844 | STEP-VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Step-variable transmission for a motor vehicle. The transmission has a gearbox inlet, which can be connected to a drive motor, and has a gearbox outlet, which can be connected to a driven axle of the motor vehicle. The step-variable transmission is designed for establishing at least a first gear and a further gear. Power in the first gear is transmitted from the gearbox inlet to the gearbox outlet by way of a first clutch arrangement. Power in the further gear is transmitted from the gearbox inlet to the gearbox outlet by way of a second clutch arrangement. The second clutch arrangement comprises a powershift clutch. The first clutch arrangement comprises an overrunning clutch. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033845 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A method comprises a pre-charge step of pre-charging operating oil; a holding step of holding an operating pressure at an oil pressure less than an oil pressure during the pre-charge, for a given period of time; and a raising step of raising the operating pressure to cause an engagement-side friction element to be engaged. The method further comprises a setting step of setting a pre-charge period in the pre-charge step. The setting step includes predicting a timing at which the engagement-side friction element is to be engaged; actually measuring a timing at which the engagement-side friction element has been actually engaged; and setting the period of the pre-charge step to allow a difference between the timings to become smaller. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033846 | PROPULSIVE APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A propulsive apparatus for use in an electric vehicle includes a gear rotatable by a propulsive motor and having first teeth, and a constant velocity joint having an outer member which includes a larger-diameter portion having second teeth on an outer wall surface thereof. The second teeth serve as part of a speed reducer mechanism which is thus interposed between the propulsive motor and the constant velocity joint. When the gear is rotated by the propulsive motor, the propulsive power is transmitted through the speed reducer mechanism to the constant velocity joint for rotation. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033847 | MOTION TRANSMISSION MODULE WITH A COOLING DEVICE - A motion transmission module with a cooling device is aimed at solving the disadvantage of the conventional motion transmission module that the cooling structure of the conventional motion transmission module would increase the length or outer diameter of the nut. The nut is formed with a flat surface for mounting the cooling device, so that the length of the nut won't be increased. Furthermore, the cooling device also serves as a positioning block to fix the return member, it doesn't increase the outer diameter of the nut. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033848 | COMPLEX MICROMECHANICAL PART - The invention relates to a micromechanical part ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033849 | SHIFT DEVICE - A shift device provided with a shift lever that is movable from a home position to a plurality of mode selection positions including a travel mode selection position and a non-travel mode selection position. A lever holding mechanism holds the shift lever at the travel mode selection position when the shift lever is moved to the travel mode selection position and returns the shift lever from the non-travel mode selection position to the home position when the shift lever is moved to the non-travel mode selection position. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033850 | BICYCLE BRAKE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY - A shift and brake lever assembly including a brake lever having a first surface facing a handlebar and a second surface facing away from a handlebar. A shift lever may be mounted to the second surface of the brake lever using mounting components. Complementary apertures of the various mounting components may lie on a common longitudinal axis. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033851 | GUIDE SYSTEM FOR SUPPLY LINES AND A ROBOT WITH A GUIDE SYSTEM - A guide system for supply lines for a handling apparatus, in particular for an industrial robot, having a base and a carrier member, in or on which the supply lines can be arranged. The carrier member is arranged guided displaceably reciprocatingly between a deflection position and a return position over a displacement travel (V) for length compensation in a compensating portion in two runs connected together by way of a direction-changing bend and each having a respective end connecting point. The guide system has a return device for returning the carrier member to the return position. The return device is provided with a direction-changing guide having a direction-changing element which is arranged variably in respect of position relative to the base and against which the direction-changing bend is laterally supported for guidance thereof over the displacement travel. For the return of the direction-changing element, a return force which can be detected by sensor means can act on the direction-changing element. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033852 | LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE AND SUPPORT ARM STRUCTURE THEREOF - The present invention discloses a support arm of a liquid crystal panel transportation device, which includes a primary arm section. The primary arm section includes a plurality of ancillary arm sections that are rotatable to open mounted thereon. The present invention also discloses a liquid crystal panel transportation device. Using the liquid crystal panel transportation device and the support arm structure thereof according to the present invention may effectively control the deflections of the opposite edges of a liquid crystal panel during the transportation of the liquid crystal panel and the transportation device can be used to transport liquid crystal panels of various sizes without replacing the support arm to thereby further reduce the cost and improve throughput. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033853 | ROTATING RANGE RESTRICTION MECHANISM FOR ROTATING BODY, AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - A rotating range restricting mechanism that restricts the rotating range of a rotating body rotatable 360 degrees or more with respect to a supporting body includes: a swing member rotatably attached to the supporting body; a first restricting member abutting the swing member to restrict the swing range of one end of the swing member; a second restricting member abutting the swing member to restrict the swing range of the other end of the swing member; an engaging member fixed to the rotating body which engages with the swing member to allow the swing member to swing between a first restricting position and a second restricting position; a first magnetic holding mechanism that holds the swing member in the first restricting position with a magnetic attraction force; and a second magnetic holding mechanism that holds the swing member in the second restricting position with a magnetic attraction force. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033854 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool including: a table disposed on a saddle movable along an X-axis; a pair of linear motors that moves the table along a Y-axis; position detectors that detect a first position and a second position of the table on the Y-axis; a pair of guide rails attached to the saddle; and four bearings engaged with the pair of guide rails, is provided. The machine tool includes a connecting unit connecting the table to the four bearings such that the table is rotatable relative to the four bearings, and a control unit that controls the pair of linear motors on the basis of the first and second positions. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033855 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - An apparatus is configured for sealing a hole in a panel having a first surface on one side of the panel and a second surface on the other side of the panel. The apparatus includes a boot and a seal member. The boot includes a first portion having a first bellows, a second portion having a second bellows, and a third portion that interconnects the first portion and the second portion. The seal member is operatively connected to the third portion of the boot and is configured such that, when the third portion of the boot is within the hole, the seal member contacts the panel to form at least one seal around the hole. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033856 | Angular Contact Bearing Assembly For Use In A Steering Column - The invention relates to an angular contact bearing assembly for use in a steering column, comprising at least one rolling bearing comprising conductive components, a sleeve for mounting an conductive inner ring of the at least one rolling bearing on a shaft; and at least one conductive structure creating an electrically conductive contact between at least one of the conductive components of the at least one rolling bearing and the shaft. It is proposed that the sleeve and the conductive structure form an inseparable compound. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033857 | KNOB RETENTION - A user control knob retention system includes a nut ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033858 | ROLLER STRUCTURE FOR HIGH PRESSURE PUMP - A roller structure for a high pressure pump, the roller structure being applied to a tappet configured to convert a rotational movement to a rectilinear movement of a cam and transfer the converted rectilinear movement to a piston in the high pressure pump of an internal combustion engine, may include a roller main body installed inside the tappet and including grooves formed at both distal side ends thereof, respectively; and rolling members inserted in the grooves of both side surfaces of the roller main body in a longitudinal direction thereof, respectively. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033859 | HIGH SPEED FLYWHEEL - A high speed flywheel system for a vehicle, i.e. capable of running at speeds of 20,000 rpm or greater, the system comprising a flywheel mounted on a shaft and contained within a housing, and at least one bearing arrangement, wherein the bearing arrangement is mounted to the flywheel or the housing via an elastomeric component such as a ring and/or a metalastic bush, thereby to reduce NVH and prevent the resonant modes of the flywheel and housing interfering with one another. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033860 | BALANCER SHAFT DEVICE - A rolling bearing of a balancer shaft device is positioned on an imaginary circle concentric with an axis of a shaft portion of a balancer shaft as viewed in a radial cross-section, and includes a cylindrical portion which covers the shaft portion. An outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion defines an inner ring raceway surface of an inner ring member on which a rolling element of the rolling bearing rolls. A part of the shaft portion of the balancer shaft, at a position on which the rolling bearing is disposed, has a cutout formed at a portion which does not contribute to offsetting of rotational vibration of a crankshaft. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033861 | CLUTCH ARRANGEMENT - A clutch arrangement, in particular for use in the drive train of a motor vehicle, including a flywheel which is arranged on the drive side and is coupled via a spring arrangement to a secondary disk and is part, with said secondary disk, of a two-mass flywheel. The secondary disk has at least one centrifugal force pendulum, and a threaded sleeve is screwed with an outer thread into an inner thread of the secondary disk, and a clutch housing is screwed to an inner thread of the threaded sleeve via a fastener. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033862 | Motor Housing With Integrated Gears - A motor housing with integrated gears includes a motor having a first shaft, the motor configured to actuate the first shaft, a dowel, the dowel rotatably coupled to the first shaft, an encoder configured to surround the dowel, the encoder being configured to measure an angular velocity of the first shaft, a gear system in meshed communication with the first shaft, and a second shaft in meshed communication with the gear system such that the motor is operable to transmit power to the second shaft. The housing further includes at least one seal, the seal located on the dowel between the first end and the second end of the dowel and creating a barrier such that the dowel is rotatable within the seal while preventing migration of lubricant on the at least one gear into the encoder. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033863 | TRANSMISSION WITH REAR TORQUE CONVERTER - A transmission includes a main shaft, a first input shaft, a second input shaft, and a first clutch to drivingly couple the main shaft and the first input shaft. A second clutch drivingly couples the main shaft and the second input shaft. A torque converter is selectively driven by one of the first input shaft and a first speed gear set. The first speed gear set is driven by the other of the first input shaft and the torque converter. A second speed gear set is driven by the second input shaft. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033864 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CENTRIFUGE - A drive assembly for a centrifugal processing system is provided for rotating the yoke assembly ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033865 | VEHICLE DRIVING APPARATUS - A rear wheel driving apparatus ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033866 | METHOD FOR TREATING SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE IRON AND POURING DEVICE THEREOF - A method for treating spheroidal graphite iron includes the step: pouring molten spheroidal graphite iron into a pouring electrical furnace ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033867 | ORE BENEFICIATION - A method of enriching the iron content of low grade iron ore bearing materials has been developed which produces a high iron ore concentrate suitable for processing into pig iron and steel. The process includes reducing the low grade iron ore bearing materials to a fine particulate form and treating a water slurry of this material by applying a combination of ultrasonic treatments in a plurality of high and low intensity magnetic separation operations to remove interfering materials and concentrate magnetic and paramagnetic iron bearing materials into a high grade ore stock. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033868 | Method For Extraction And Separation Of Lanthanoid Elements And Actinoid Elements, And Means For Extraction And Separation Of Lanthanoid Elements And Actinoid Elements - Problem: To provide a material and a method for efficient and inexpensive extraction of rare metals that are included in urban minerals. Solution: A method for the extraction of lanthanoid elements and actinoid elements, said method comprising: an adsorption process wherein a metal-dissolved solution containing a target metal selected from lanthanoid elements and actinoid elements is made to come into contact with porous structures that carry metal-adsorbent compounds that are adsorbent to target metal ions so that the target metal ions in said solution are adsorbed by said metal-adsorbent compounds; and a target metal separation process wherein said porous structures are made to come into contact with a back-extraction solution so that the target metal ions that are adsorbed by said metal-absorbent compounds are transported to the back-extraction solution. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033869 | Method for the Commercial Production of Iron - A method for the production of iron from an iron oxide-containing material includes contacting an iron oxide-containing material with a particle size distribution range with a ∂ | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033870 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING METAL NANOPARTICLES FROM COLLOIDAL METAL SOLUTION - A method for separating metal nanoparticles from colloidal metal solution includes providing a colloidal metal solution, including a plurality of metal nanoparticles; mixing a precipitating agent with the colloidal metal solution for maintaining the power of hydrogen value (pH) of the colloidal metal solution in a specific value; keeping the colloidal metal solution stationary for a static time at an environmental temperature such that the metal nanoparticle precipitates from the colloidal metal solution, and the colloidal metal solution forms a supernatant and a precipitating liquid; separating a precipitate from the precipitating liquid by a filtering process; and liquid blasting the precipitate by a first solvent to obtain the metal nanoparticles. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033871 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONDENSING METAL VAPOR - An apparatus for condensing metal vapors has at least one inlet conduit that is cooled to cause a portion of the metal vapor to condense to liquid. The apparatus also has a holding tank that is connected to the inlet conduit that collects condensed liquid metal. The apparatus also has at least one outlet conduit connected to the holding tank that is cooled to cause a portion of the remaining metal vapor to condense to solid metal. The apparatus also has at least one heater that heats the at least one outlet conduit to cause the solid metal to melt to liquid metal and subsequently flow in to the holding tank. The apparatus also has at least one sealing mechanism located at a distal end of the at least one outlet conduit for preventing metal vapor and carrier gas from exiting the outlet conduit during heating of the outlet conduit. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033872 | BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES OF PREPARING IRON ORE PELLETS - Binder compositions for agglomerating iron ore fines are provided, the compositions comprising: (a) about 30 to about 80% by weight one or more types of anionic or nonionic acrylamide-containing polymer; (b) about 10 to about 35% by weight one or more types of inorganic or organic monomeric electrolyte; and (c) about 10 to about 35% one or more types of finely ground wood fiber. A process for preparing iron ore pellets with the binder compositions is also provided, the process comprising: (i) adding a binder composition to particulate iron ore to form a mixture; and (ii) forming the mixture into pellets. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033873 | Device for Extracting a Cork from a Bottle - A device for extracting a cork from a bottle comprising a generally T-shaped handle mounted on a housing having an upper end and a lower end, a shaft which is operatively connected to handle for axial and rotational movement therewith, the shaft having a hollow passage with an air intake and an air exhausting hole. The shaft depending from the lower end of the housing for griping and penetrating the cork longitudinally thereby presenting the air exhausting hole to the interior of the bottle. A pump configured to push for selectively pumping air from the housing through the shaft into the bottle between the cork and the contents of the bottle such that air in the bottle forces the cork out of the bottle in conjunction with force applied by pulling the T-shaped handle. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033874 | WIRE STRIPPER - A wire stripper includes a displacement current detection and current-voltage conversion circuit that when stripping blades contact a wire core of an electric wire in a process of stripping a coating of the electric wire at a time when a predetermined time t has elapsed since a square DC signal was applied to the stripping blades from an electric signal generator circuit through a signal line, detects a displacement current of the signal line, converts the current into a voltage, and holds the voltage; and a determination circuit that determines whether the voltage of the signal line is a voltage level Vok at a time of non-contact or a voltage level Vng at a time of contact of the stripping blades with the wire core so as to detect the contact of the stripping blades with the wire core. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033875 | WIRE STRIPPER - A wire stripper detects contact between a core wire of an electric wire and stripping blades and detects if the electric wire is cut short. The wire stripper includes a signal analyzer circuit that measures an impedance through the stripping blades for a change in the impedance caused by contact with the wire core and a buffer circuit, that when a contact of the stripping blades with the wire core is detected, applies a signal having the same level as that of an electric signal applied to the stripping blades to a side of a shielding material of a shielded cable for transmitting the electric signal to and from the stripping blades so as to reduce or prevent current leakage between a signal line of the shielded cable and the shielding material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033876 | AUTO CYCLE PUMP AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A hydraulic flow sensing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: a manifold; a hole in the manifold in fluid communication with a fluid pathway; a poppet valve in the hole in the manifold configured to move when fluid in the pathway flows; and a proximity switch configured to detect movement of the poppet valve. A method of operating a hydraulic circuit may also be provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033877 | ADJUSTABLE HANDLE FOR DRIVING TOOL - A driving tool includes a driving head having a catching element formed in a compartment of the driving head, a carrier includes a stem engaged in the driving head and slidable relative to the driving head between a working and engaging position and a releasing position, a latching member is formed on the stem for engaging with the catching element to selectively latch the stem and the carrier to the driving head, and the stem and the carrier are rotatable relative to the driving head when the latching member of the stem is disengaged from the catching element of the driving head and when the stem and the carrier are positioned to the driving head at the releasing position. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033878 | Strap Wrench - A strap wrench includes a strap that is a continuous loop and has notches. No portion of the strap is affixed to any portion of the wrench. The strap is placed around an object that needs to be turned such as an oil filter on an engine. A tension mechanism is then used to tighten the strap into place around the object to be turned. A ratchet mechanism engages one or more notches on the strap to prevent movement of the strap in one direction while allowing movement of the strap in the opposite direction. The combination of the notched continuous loop strap and ratchet mechanism allow the strap wrench to have a ratcheting action after the strap is tightened into place around the object to be turned. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033879 | Strap Wrench - A strap wrench includes a strap that is a continuous loop and has notches. No portion of the strap is affixed to any portion of the wrench. The strap is placed around an object that needs to be turned such as an oil filter on an engine. A tension mechanism is then used to tighten the strap into place around the object to be turned. A ratchet mechanism engages one or more notches on the strap to prevent movement of the strap in one direction while allowing movement of the strap in the opposite direction. The combination of the notched continuous loop strap and ratchet mechanism allow the strap wrench to have a ratcheting action after the strap is tightened into place around the object to be turned. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033880 | Wrench with Head Having Removable Segment - The invention relates to a two-part wrench for engaging and rotating a fastening element. A first part consists of a torque-applying portion and the second part is separable from the first part. When disassembled, the wrench has open jaws that can engage a fastening element. The two parts of the wrench may then be assembled around the fastening element to form a closed-loop (or essentially closed loop) ring wrench to apply torque. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033881 | Spanner Tool - Disclosed is a spanner tool for mounting or dismounting components, which comprises a control piece ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033882 | POWER SCREWDRIVER OVERLOAD PREVENTION MEANS - A power screwdriver overload prevention means ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033883 | SEPARATOR CONVEYING DEVICE AND SEPARATOR CONVEYING METHOD - A separator conveying device ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033884 | Method and system for producing void fill material - Corropak is usually produced from surplus corrugated board using the system shown in the present application, which includes sets of cutting and friction rollers. Guide rollers, static guides, and tables are shown in the present invention, as well as various drive mechanism configurations, to assist with the processing of the cardboard or containerboard material. Several different roller configurations are also shown. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033885 | METHOD OF CUTTING A CONTROL LINE OUTSIDE OF A TUBULAR - A method of cutting a control line mounted on an outer surface of a downhole tubular that includes providing a cutting tool having a main body, and a cutting head on a lower end of the body that rotates with respect to the body. A cutting blade is on a lower end of the cutting head, which is rotatable by a motor, where the blade is selectively pivoted radially outward from an axis of the cutting head. As the cutting head rotates, the cutting blade orbits within the tubular axially offset from the axis. When the tool is inserted into the tubular, the radial offset of the blade is controlled so it pivots radially outward into contact with the tubular when the blade approaches an azimuthal area proximate the control line. The cutting blade is retracted when its orbit moves it past the azimuthal area proximate the control line. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033886 | Document Production System and Method With Automated Die Exchange - A media cutting system is disclosed comprising a die cutter including a cutting surface and a plurality of dies stored proximate the cutting surface, a die exchange system including a die storage system configured to support the plurality of dies and a die transport system, and a computer system comprising a controller configured to operate the die transport system and the die cutter. A die exchange system and methods of making and using the die exchange system also are disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033887 | TOOL SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL INSERTS FOR PUNCHING MACHINES - A tool system is provided that has a stamp or punch adapter including eccentrically positioned stamp receptacles. This system permits a simple exchange of tool inserts in the stamp adapter. These tool inserts are also usable in another tool system. The system also permits combining the stamp adapter with a stamp shaft, which can also be used in another tool system. These features permit stamping (and punching) with minimal tooling and retooling efforts. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033888 | KNIFE HOLDER HAVING A BLADE CHANGING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a knife holder ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140033889 | Reciprocating Saw Blade With Plunge Nose - A reciprocating saw blade includes a body formed from a piece of coil stock. The body has a shank end configured to secure the blade with a reciprocating saw, a plunging end configured to enter a workpiece, and a cutting edge and opposite back edge extending between the shank end and the plunging end. The cutting edge has a plurality of teeth arranged in a pattern that includes left and right set teeth. A plurality of gullets is disposed between adjacent teeth. Each of the teeth and the gullets has substantially the same size, except that the first and third consecutive teeth immediately adjacent the plunging end have been flattened to be unset, and at least a portion of the second consecutive tooth has been removed to form an enlarged gullet between the first and third teeth. | 2014-02-06 |
