| 06th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
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| 20110030416 | Refrigerator Door Configuration - Disclosed herein is a refrigerator system that comprises an insulated housing that when combined with at least two insulated doors creates a refrigeration compartment, a first insulated door is pivotally coupled to the refrigeration compartment and a second insulated door is slidably attached to the refrigeration compartment, wherein the first insulated door and the second insulated door create a seal when closed with the refrigeration compartment; and wherein the second insulated door has a height to width ratio of greater than one to one and the second insulated door is the full height of the at least one aperture. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030417 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator comprises: a body having a storage chamber; a door for selectively shielding the storage chamber; a hinge coupling portion for hinge-coupling the door to the body; and a height control unit for lifting up or lowering the door by repeatedly opening and closing the door. Since the door has a controllable height by being opened and closed, a moment arm becomes longer than when using the conventional tool such as a spanner. This may allow the height of the door to be controlled by using less force. Since the height of the door is controllable at a user's eye height, the user may control the height of the door more rapidly and precisely without errors. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030418 | Protective and cooling device for bottles - An apparatus for conductive and convective cooling of the liquid contents of bottles in a thermally insulating chest. A plate with spaced holes each for receiving a respective bottle with a gap between each of the bottles and the side of the respective hole. A set of legs for supporting and stabilizing the plate within the chest and crushed ice, ice cubes and the like filling the volume between the plate's support surface, the exposed upper portions of the bottles and the associated sides of the chest. Conductive cooling is attained through direct contact between the bottles and the ice. Convective cooling occurs through the liquid contents of the bottles, the colder, more dense liquids in the upper portions of the bottles flowing down into and displacing the less dense and warmer liquid contents upwardly toward the ice. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030419 | SELF-STARTING PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE USING THE SAME - There is provided a self-starting permanent magnet synchronous motor in which a center axis of magnetic poles of a rotor is assumed to be a d axis, an axis deviated from the magnetic pole center axis by an electric angle of 90 degrees is assumed to be a q axis, at least two or more starting bars which are arranged near the d axis are arranged on a bore side of the bars near the q axis and are arranged in parallel with the q axis, so that a stable starting torque can be generated irrespective of a generating position of a stator magnetic flux which changes due to applying timing of a power source and a phase of a voltage, and a vibration/noises at the time of a stationary operation can be reduced. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030420 | MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING MULTIPLE FLUID CIRCUITS - A microchannel heat exchanger includes a plurality of microchannel tubes including a first set of microchannel tubes and a second set of microchannel tubes. A first circuit of the microchannel heat exchanger includes the first set of microchannel tubes, and a portion of a first fluid flows through the first set of microchannel tubes and exchanges heat with a second fluid. A second circuit of the microchannel heat exchanger includes the second set of microchannel tubes, and a reminder of the first fluid flows through the second set of microchannel tubes and exchanges heat with the second fluid. The first fluid from the first circuit and the first fluid from the second circuit combine into a common flow. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030421 | Method and Device for Gas Purification by Means of Partial Condensation, and Method for Operating the Device - The subject matter of the invention is a method for purifying a foreign-substance-laden gas flow of the foreign substance, with the gas flow being conducted through a heat exchanger and being placed in thermal contact with a cooling medium in order to freeze and/or condense the foreign substance out, wherein the purification takes place in only one tube heat exchanger, through the interior space of which the gas flow is conducted from a first end region to a second end region, and here, is cooled by means of contact with a first group of tubes which are traversed by the coolant, and in that the gas flow, in the second end region, is directly deflected again and is conducted back through the interior space of the heat exchanger to the first end region through a second group of tubes while undergoing an exchange of heat with the gas flow flowing into the interior space. A corresponding device has a heat exchanger having at least two groups of tubes which run through an interior space of the heat exchanger from a first end region to a second end region of the heat exchanger, with it being possible for the gas flow to traverse the interior space of the heat exchanger from a gas flow inlet at the first end region to the second end region, and with a first group of the tubes being part of a substantially closed cooling medium circuit, and a second group of the tubes for recirculating the gas flow from the second end region of the heat exchanger being connected to a purified gas outlet in the first end region. In order to further reduce the operating temperature in the second end region, it is possible for additional cooling medium to be injected into the cooling medium circuit upstream of said second end region. It is even possible for the injection to take place by means of an injector, which then replaces a pump and cooler. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030422 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GLASS OR PLASTIC OR CRYSTAL PRODUCT AND GLASS OR PLASTIC OR CRYSTAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing glass, plastic or crystal products including jewels or noble metals attached thereto and a glass, plastic or crystal product including jewels or noble metals attached thereto, manufactured thereby. The method includes, mounting a jewel or noble metal in a mold, injecting glass, plastic or crystal material into an injector and then melting the glass, plastic or crystal material in the injector, injecting the melted glass, plastic or crystal material liquid into the mold, cooling the glass, plastic or crystal material liquid injected in the mold, thus producing a glass, plastic or crystal product including the jewel or noble metal attached thereto, and demolding the glass, plastic or crystal product including the jewel or noble metal attached thereto from the mold. The invention provides glass, plastic or crystal products with jewels or noble metals as decorative materials, and thus decorative effects of the glass, plastic or crystal products are enhanced. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030423 | Veneer Ceramic for Dental Restorations and Method for Veneering Dental Restorations - The invention is directed to veneer ceramics for dental restorations of framework ceramics comprising yttrium-stabilized zirconium dioxide. It is the object of the invention to make possible a translucent veneer ceramic which has high flexural strength as well as excellent adhesion to the framework ceramic of yttrium-stabilized zirconium dioxide. According to the invention, this object is met in a veneer ceramic for dental restorations made of yttrium-stabilized zirconium dioxide which is produced from the following components: | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030424 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A method of manufacturing a substrate for a magnetic recording medium that is capable of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium substrate having no warping and superior surface smoothness at a high level of productivity and at low cost. The method of manufacturing a substrate for a magnetic recording medium according to the present invention includes a thin glass sheet formation step of heating and softening a sheet-like glass base material ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030425 | WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes an outer tub, an inner tub, and a pulsator. The pulsator includes a base and a plurality of ribs. The ribs include an upper surface and a side surface. The upper surface extends from the hub to an outer side along a radial direction to meet a circumference of the base. The side surface declines from the upper surface to the base. The side surface includes a first side surface and a second side surface. The first side surface has a boundary with an inner side of the base. The boundary radially diverges outward in a circumference direction. The second side surface extends from the first side surface along the circumference of the base and the upper surface. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030426 | GARMENT TUNNEL FINISHER WITH ATOMIZED SPRAY AND HOT AIR MIX - A laundry tunnel finisher including a tunnel providing a moisturizing zone therein having a non-linear conveyor pathway therethrough with curved portions adjacent the entrance and exit of the tunnel, at least one nozzle directed at the curved portions of the pathway, a hot water source supplying hot water to the at least one nozzle, a compressed air source supplying compressed air to the at least one nozzle, and a hot air source directing hot air into the tunnel, wherein hot water is atomized using compressed air and is sprayed through the at least one nozzle and mixed with hot air in the tunnel to raise the temperature in the moisturizing zone. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030427 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE - A home laundry machine ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030428 | CLOTH TREATING APPARATUS - A cloth treating apparatus is disclosed. The cloth treating apparatus comprises a main body washing or drying clothes, and an auxiliary treating apparatus including a cabinet provided at one side of the main body; and a drawer slidably provided in the cabinet to form a accommodating space, having a hot air supply device, wherein the hot air supply device supplies a hot air to the accommodating space and is provided on an external rear surface of the drawer. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030429 | A CABLE THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE - A cable theft protection device for securing electricity supply cables or communications cables includes a body having an opening therethrough for receiving a cable. At least one engaging member extends away from the body to engage a material into which the cable and body are inserted thereby to prevent an unauthorized removal of the cable and body from the material. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030430 | MECHANICAL MODULE FOR A VEHICLE KEY AND A KEY PROVIDED WITH SUCH A MODULE - The present invention relates to a key and to a mechanical module for a key having a key body and a key bit fitted to this key body such that it can pivot about a rotation axis between a use position and a stowed away position, the mechanical module being of the type comprising a pivoting support, holding the key bit and engaging with a control button, the control button having a first mechanical means for preventing rotation which is able to engage with a second mechanical means for preventing rotation of a casing element of the key body, it being possible for the control button to be positioned in a normal position and in a position in which it is depressed parallel to the rotation axis, the first mechanical means engaging with the second mechanical means at least at four points around the rotation axis when the control button is in its normal position. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030431 | Soil Mediums and Alternative Fuel Mediums, Apparatus and Methods of Their Production and Uses Thereof - An apparatus is disclosed for converting sludges, wastes or a combination thereof to biosolids, including a) at least one heated air system, b) at least one trough arrangement, c) at least one auger system, wherein the at least one auger system is situated in the at least one trough arrangement to form a conveyor system, and d) at least one heat box enclosing at least part of the conveyor system. These apparatus can a) efficiently convert organic wastes and sludges into soil mediums or alternative fuel mediums; b) ensure that the soil mediums and alternative fuel mediums are non-odoriferous, non-pathogenic and/or virus-free; c) mass reduce large quantities of organic sludges and wastes; d) mass reduce organic wastes and sludges by a 5 to 1 ratio; e) produce soil mediums or alternative fuel mediums that are or approach Class A or “exceptional quality” rating making them safe to recycle, f) convert both solids and liquids to soil mediums or alternative fuel mediums, where the treated solids can be safely recycled to agriculture markets and liquids can be recycled as wash-down water, beneficially recycled for reuse in the manufacturing of the original product or recycled for irrigation, and/or g) reduce or significantly reduce the “footprint” of other conventional waste recycling apparatus by reducing the space/area these devices occupy. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030432 | ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR USE IN OPTIMIZING DIMENSIONAL QUALITY IN HOT AND COLD ROLLLING MILLS - A device and method for prediction and/or control of the profile and/or shape of rolled metal strip. The device and method are compatible with both cluster-type and non cluster-type mills. The device and method employ a customized deflection model of the rolling mill, thereby combining the advantages of well-known finite element method with other relevant methods to allow real-time operation of the rolling mill without the computational complexities of such methods. In one form, the customized deflection model helps to obtain a compact, linear, and flexible analytical model with non-iterative solution, multiple continuous elastic foundations, third-order displacement fields, simple stress-field determination, and capability to compute dynamic deflection characteristics. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030433 | ROLLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - The invention relates to a rolling device ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030434 | METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND SHOT-BLASTING OF TURBOMACHINE PARTS - The present invention relates to a method for ultrasound shot-blasting by means of a cloud of balls set in motion through contact with a sonotrode having one metallic surface including an area of difficult access. It is characterized in that the surface is that of a hook ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030435 | Bending Method And Bending Apparatus For Medical Suturing Needle - Provided are a bending method and a bending apparatus for bending a medical suturing needle into different curved shapes by using one bending top. The bending apparatus comprises a reciprocally rotatable bending top, and a belt having such a flexibility as can be wound on the outer circumference of the bending top. The bending method curves a medical suturing needle by sandwiching and constricting a material for the medical suturing needle between the bending top and the belt and by rotating the bending top reciprocally in the winding direction and in the rewinding direction. In the bending method, the curved shape of the material is changed by changing the winding angle of the belt to be wound on the outer circumference of the bending top thereby to change the area for constricting the material. The bending apparatus (B) comprises a reciprocally rotatable bending top ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030436 | LOWER DIE FOR PRESS BENDING AND TOOL USING THE SAME - In order to achieve a bending operation which provides a U-shaped metal piece of increased depth and to provide a bending operation safe to an operator involved in the bending operation, the invention is a lower die for press bending which includes: a block body which includes a groove on an upper surface thereof, the groove extending in a right and left direction, and the block body being fixed to a bending machine; and a rotating block which is received by the groove of the block body and is capable of oscillating about an axis of the groove, wherein a process groove is formed on an upper surface of the rotating block to receive a blade edge of an upper die. The block body includes a front shoulder and a rear shoulder at the front and rear sides of the groove. A level difference is defined between these shoulders such that the front shoulder is smaller in height than the rear shoulder. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030437 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN EDGER - A device for adjusting the distance between a pair of work rollers ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030438 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for manufacturing a component of a vehicle structure or vehicle seat structure is provided that includes, but is not limited to pressing a starting material through a die in order to produce an extruded product, separating a section from the extruded product, and forming the separated section into the component. A varying wall thickness of the separated section is produced during the pressing through the die. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030439 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, PREFERABLY A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A method is provided for producing a support structure, preferably a support structure for a vehicle seat having at least one seat shell for the seat part and/or the backrest of the vehicle seat, having the following method steps of producing a metal semi-finished product and reshaping it into an essentially flat plate, detaching a plate part from the plate, and deforming the plate part, the production of the metal semi-finished product being performed by extrusion. The semi-finished product may be already formed into a flat plate by the extrusion or the extrusion is performed with production of a curved plate, which is subsequently reshaped into a flat plate. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030440 | TOUGH COATED HARD PARTICLES CONSOLIDATED IN A TOUGH MATRIX MATERIAL - Consolidated materials comprising a plurality of coated particles dispersed in a tough matrix material are disclosed. The coated particles include a plurality of core particles having an intermediate layer that substantially surrounds each of the core particles. An optional outer layer may be present on the intermediate layer. A matrix contains or substantially contains each of the coated particles, and is formed from at least one third compound including a mixture of W, WC, and/or W | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030441 | PLATED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD OF HOT-STAMPING PLATED STEEL SHEET - In a plated steel sheet having an aluminum-plating layer comprising at least Al formed on one side or both sides of the steel sheet, there is provided a plated steel sheet which, owing to the presence of a surface coating layer containing a compound having wurtzite crystal structure on the aluminum-plating layer, has excellent lubricity, prevents the plating thickness from becoming uneven during heating, and can improve formability and productivity in hot stamping, and a method of hot-stamping the plated steel sheet. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030442 | METHOD FOR SHAPING FROM A BLANK OF A HARDENING MATERIAL WITH DIFFERENTIAL COOLING - The invention relates to a drawing tool ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030443 | Double Closed Hydraulic Mould Stand - A double closed hydraulic mould stand is provided, which includes an up bottom plate ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030444 | METHOD OF MAKING A COMPENSATION SHAFT - A method of making a compensation shaft ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030445 | BENDING METHOD - A bending method for forming, in a material in which several straight portions extending in parallel with each other and a first-end side coupling portion and a second-end side coupling portion provided alternately to couple first-end portions and second-end portions, respectively, of adjacent ones of the straight portions with each other are successively formed, folded portions respectively in a pair of the straight portions provided on both sides of the first-end side coupling portion. A length from one of the folded portions to the first-end side coupling portion is different from a length from the other of the folded portions. The bending method includes shaping the material such that the first-end side coupling portion is inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to the pair of the straight portions in accordance with a difference between the lengths of the folded portions to be respectively formed in both the straight portions; and thereafter forming the folded portions in both the straight portions at the same time. The folded portions being bent in the same direction as each other. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030446 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING A DUCT - An apparatus for forming a duct includes a bending apparatus and a support apparatus. The bending apparatus includes a table, a cut off beam, and a leaf hinged to a forward edge of the table. The cut off beam is movable toward and away from the table to clamp or release a metal web being fed forward across the table and the leaf. The cut off beam repeatedly clamps the metal web to the table while the leaf pivots toward the cut off beam to form a duct section. The support apparatus includes a cross rod movable along pivoting support arms. As the metal web is bent to form the duct section, the support arms and the cross rod are moved to internally support the duct section. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030447 | CRIMPING TOOL WITH PIVOTABLE WORKPIECE HOLDER - A crimping tool is provided for crimping a workpiece. The crimping tool includes a crimping head having a crimping zone and a crimping jaw held within the crimping zone. The crimping tool also includes a workpiece holder having a holding element configured to hold the workpiece. The workpiece holder is pivotally connected to the crimping head. The workpiece holder is pivotable between a loading position and a crimping position. The workpiece is receivable by the holding element when the workpiece holder is in the loading position. The holding element holds the workpiece in the crimping zone for engagement with the crimping jaw when the workpiece holder is in the crimping position. A cover plate is held by the workpiece holder. The cover plate is movable relative to the workpiece holder between an open position and a closed position. The cover plate is configured to engage the workpiece when the workpiece is held by the holding element of the workpiece holder. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030448 | ACOUSTIC SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING - Embodiments of the invention provide for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. At least one pulse from a pattern pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device by matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern for the acoustic system. For example, matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern can comprise determining whether the pulse pattern includes a first pulse type. If the pulse pattern includes the first pulse type, a determination can be made whether the pulse pattern further includes a second pulse type. If the pulse pattern further includes the second pulse type, a subsequent pulse of the second pulse type can be identified and detected. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030449 | SOIL CONTAMINATION DETECTOR AND DETECTION METHOD - The soil contamination detector and detection method are provided, the detector and the detection method can significantly simplify investigation and analysis of a contaminant without use of any large analyzer like a gas chromatograph. The soil contamination detector comprises a sensor ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030450 | FIELD OLFACTOMETER WITH DIFFERENTIAL FLOW-BASED DYNAMIC DILUTION - A field olfactometer includes a mixing chamber connected to a mask. A sample flow path is defined through the olfactometer as is a diluent flow path. The sample flow path extends from a sample air inlet to a sample air outlet which is open to the mixing chamber. The diluent flow path extends from a diluent air inlet to a diluent air outlet which is also open to the mixing chamber. The sample flow path and diluent flow path are isolated from one another so that the sample air flowing through the sample flow path and diluent air flowing through the diluent flow path cannot mix until the two streams of air exit their respective flow path and enter the mixing chamber where the two streams mix thoroughly prior to reaching the mask. The diluent flow path includes a filter medium to remove odor-causing chemicals from ambient air drawn through the diluent flow path. A flow indicator arrangement provides a suitable indication when the flow rate at one or more points in the olfactometer reaches a predetermined value corresponding to a target dilution of diluent air to sample air. Different flow characteristics along the sample flow path as compared to the diluent flow path produces a gradually decreasing dilution ratio as a user inhales nasally at an increasing rate through the mask. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030451 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF A PARTICLE SENSOR - The invention relates to a method for the self-diagnosis of a particle sensor used for determining a particle content in a gaseous stream, wherein the particle sensor includes on its surface at least two interlocking, interdigital electrodes and a heating element separated from said electrodes by an insulation layer. Said particle sensor can be heated by said heating element in a regeneration phase, and a soot concentration can thereby be removed from the same. Provision is made according to the invention for a semiconductive layer to be formed in the insulation layer directly beneath the electrodes by means of external doping or auto-doping and in order to perform the self-diagnosis for a measurement voltage to be applied at least periodically between the electrodes and a self-diagnostic current to be measured. The invention furthermore relates to a device for the self-diagnosis of a corresponding particle sensor, said particle sensor being connected to an engine management system or a sensor control unit and said engine management system or said sensor control unit including apparatuses for diagnosing the soot concentration on the particle sensor and the particle sensor itself. Said engine management system or said sensor control unit includes according to the invention apparatuses for evaluating a self-diagnostic current when applying an AC or DC voltage as a measurement voltage to the electrodes. When using DC voltage as the measurement voltage, the particle sensor can furthermore be heated for a short time to temperatures >500 EC via said engine management system or said sensor control unit in order to perform the self-diagnosis. A self-diagnosis of the electrodes, which are provided for the particle measurement, can be carried out as a pre-delivery inspection by the manufacturer as well as in subsequent use with the presented diagnostic method and the corresponding device for carrying out this method. A preferred application of the method provides for its use within the scope of the on-board diagnosis of diesel internal combustion engines. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030452 | KNOCK DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AMPLIFIER CONTROL FOR A KNOCK SIGNAL - An apparatus for furnishing an amplified sensor signal of a knock sensor, encompassing an analog amplifier for amplifying the sensor signal in accordance with a first definable gain factor; an analog/digital converter for digitizing the amplified sensor signal into a digitized sensor signal; a digital amplifier for amplifying the digitized sensor signal in accordance with a second definable gain factor; and a control unit in order to furnish the first and the second gain factor as a function of a baseline sound level of the sensor signal, the baseline sound level corresponding to the component of the solid-borne sound signal generated in normal operation without knocking. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030453 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING SLURRY PENETRATION THROUGH MAT FACER IN GYPSUM-BASED PANEL PRODUCTION - A method of testing penetration of a slurry through a mat facer includes the steps of placing the facer mat beneath a slurry test dispenser, storing slurry in a reservoir of the slurry test dispenser, dispensing slurry from the slurry test dispenser onto a first surface of the mat facer, allowing the slurry to harden, and observing the second surface of the mat facer for slurry penetration. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030454 | RHEOMETER - The invention relates to a rheometer having a rotatable shaft ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030455 | VIBRATING WIRE VISCOMETERS - Vibrating wire viscometers are disclosed. An example vibrating wire viscometer includes first and second electrically conductive tubes, where the first tube is at least partially inserted into the second tube, and where the first and second tubes are coupled via an electrically insulating bonding agent. The example viscometer further includes first and second electrically conductive pins inserted into respective ones of the first and second tubes, and an electrically conductive wire fastened to the first and second pins to vibrate in a downhole fluid to determine a viscosity of the downhole fluid. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030456 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION METHOD FOR METALLIC ALLOYS - A non-destructive inspection method for detecting the presence of a contaminant that has alloyed with a metallic alloy of a part includes exposing the metallic alloy of the part to an extraction solution. The extraction solution extracts at least a portion of any of the contaminant that has alloyed with the metallic alloy. The extraction solution can then be analyzed to determine whether the solution includes any of the contaminant element, which indicates whether the part includes any of the contaminant element. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030457 | GRADIENT-ELUTION MULTI-COLUMN SEPARATION METHOD - The invention relates to a method for separating fractions of a mixture to be separated comprising the steps of
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| 20110030458 | CHIP FOR ANALYZING FLUIDS - Disclosed is a fluid analysis chip including a microchannel formed within the chip. The chip includes a sample and a sample outlet communicating with an outside of the chip, and has a structure where the sample inlet and the sample outlet communicate with each other through the closed channel. An expanding part formed in a longitudinal direction of a channel in such a manner that a pair of inner walls corresponding to each other has a larger sectional area at a part or a whole thereof is formed. Therefore, fluids, which pass through the channel adjacent to the expanding part, move while making contact with only another pair of inner walls of the channel, which correspond to each other. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030459 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING MOMENT WEIGHT OF ROTATING MACHINE COMPONENTS - A method of determining the moment weight of a rotating component for a rotary machine includes the steps of: (a) supporting the component on a platform at a pair of spaced locations along a length dimension of the component, one of the spaced locations corresponding to a known radial distance from a centerline of a rotor of the rotary machine to a predetermined location on the component when the component is installed on the rotary machine, and wherein a center of gravity of the component is located between the spaced locations; (b) determining partial weights of the rotary machine component by supporting the platform on a pair of weight scales vertically aligned with and substantially centered on the spaced locations, wherein a total weight TW of the component is equal to a sum of the partial weights; (c) utilizing information obtained in step (b), locating a center of gravity of the component relative to the one of the spaced locations and determining a radial distance D | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOAD AMOUNT IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method for determining the amount of laundry in a laundry treating appliance comprises determining a first load amount based on a characteristic of the oscillating of a drum and determining if the first load amount satisfies a load amount threshold. When the first load amount satisfies the load threshold, the drum may be rotated in accordance with a laundry inertia algorithm to determine inertia of the load. The second load amount may then be determined based on the inertia of the laundry. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030461 | Measuring Device - A measuring device for detecting the amount of moisture in and the temperature of a flowing medium is disclosed. Flow-directing elements which mix the flowing medium and direct it in a desired direction are arranged in the measuring device. The average temperature of the medium can thus be detected using a suitably arranged temperature sensor. In addition, the moisture sensor may be arranged in such a manner that a selective amount of moisture in the medium is detected. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030462 | PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A device for measuring the cylinder pressure of an internal combustion engine, the operation of which comprises a plurality of successive cycles, each cycle being broken down into at least first and second strokes, the measuring device comprising at least one pressure sensor ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030463 | STEERING ANGLE SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A steering angle sensing apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus and method sense the steering angle of a steering shaft by using a rotated bit value difference corresponding to the rotated angles of magnets, which are respectively coupled on an axis of one of a plurality of sub gears, when the sub gears with respectively different gear ratios rotate with a shaft gear that rotates together with the steering shaft. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030464 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE INFLATION STATE OF A TIRE - A device for estimating an inflation state of a tire of at least one wheel of an automobile, that includes a memory storing a reference signature including a periodic signal corresponding to an inflation and to reference running conditions; a mechanism determining a current signature including a periodic signal corresponding to an inflation and to current running conditions; a mechanism comparing the current signature and the reference signature, and capable of outputting a signal based on the deviation between the current signature and the reference signature. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030465 | GEOCHEMICAL SURVEILLANCE OF GAS PRODUCTION FROM TIGHT GAS FIELDS - A method of estimating the recovery factor for the volume drained by at least one producing gas well that penetrates a tight gas reservoir or a coalbed methane reservoir, the method comprising: (a) calibrating changes in the isotopic composition of at least one component of the gas that is produced from the gas well with increasing recovery factor; (b) obtaining a sample of produced gas from the producing gas well and analyzing the sample to obtain the isotopic composition of the component of the produced gas; (c) using the calibration obtained in step (a) and the isotopic composition determined in step (b) to estimate the recovery factor for the volume drained by the gas well; (d) using the estimate of the recovery factor determined in step (c) and the cumulative volume of gas produced from the gas well to determine the volume drained by the gas well; and (e) optionally, periodically repeating steps (b) to (d) to determine any increase in recovery factor for the volume drained by the gas well with time and any increase in the volume drained by the gas well with time. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030466 | Microfluidic Apparatus and Method for Measuring Thermo-Physical Properties of a Reservoir Fluid - A microfluidic apparatus for measuring thermo-physical properties of a reservoir fluid includes a first substrate defining a microchannel, an entrance well, and an exit well. The microchannel extends between and is in fluid communication with the entrance well and the exit well. The apparatus further includes a second substrate attached to the first substrate to form a microfluidic device. The second substrate defines an entrance passageway in fluid communication with the entrance well and an exit passageway in fluid communication with the exit well. The entrance passageway is configured to receive the reservoir fluid under pressure. A method of measuring thermo-physical properties of a reservoir fluid includes introducing the fluid under pressure into a microchannel and determining the thermo-physical properties of the fluid based upon the size and concentration of the bubbles formed as the fluid flows through the microchannel. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030467 | REAL-TIME COMPLETION MONITORING WITH ACOUSTIC WAVES - A method for monitoring fluid flow through a downhole device, comprises a) providing an acoustic tube wave in fluid in the device; b) measuring the acoustic tube wave after it has passed through the fluid in the device; and c) assessing the permeability of the device by measuring the attenuation of the acoustic signal. Changes in velocity of the acoustic signal may also be measured. The device may be a permeable downhole device such as a sand screen the measurements in step b) are made using a plurality of sensors deployed in the hole. The method may further including the step of cross-correlating a signal received at a first receiver with signals received at additional sensors so as to obtain an effective response as if the signal had been emitted from a source at the position of said first receiver. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030468 | ROBUST MICROMACHINING THERMAL MASS FLOW SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is generally related to a novel micromachining thermal mass flow sensor and, more particularly, to a device incorporated with high strength and robust characteristics, which therefore is capable of operating under harsh environments. The new disclosed sensor is made of essential material which can provide robust physical structure and superior thermal properties to support the flow measuring operation. The invented thermal mass flow sensor is featuring with the advantages of micro-fabricated devices in terms of compact size, low power consumption, high accuracy and repeatability, wide dynamic range and easiness for mass production, which could avoid the drawbacks of fragility and vulnerability. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030469 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR MASS FLOW DETECTION OF HARVESTED CROPS - The invention relates to a measurement apparatus for detecting the mass flow of harvested crops which are conveyed by means of a conveyor. The measurement apparatus comprises a first measuring device for weighing the conveyor together with the conveyed harvested crops, a second measuring device for determining the volume of the harvested crops conveyed by the conveyor, and a computer device for determining the mass density of the harvested crops. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030470 | Water Level Display Device Using LED, And Water Level Measurement System Including The Same - The present invention includes: plural common terminals; plural water level measurement terminals that are arranged at a certain interval along a longitudinal direction; a water level measurement control unit that measures the water level of a measurement subject by letting an electric current flow to the plural common terminals, then reading the state information of an electric current flowing to the plural water level measurement terminals; and an LED unit that reads and displays the water level measurement results through plural LEDs. The water level measurement system according to the invention comprises: the above-mentioned water level display device; a main control module that controls the water level display device to read the water level measurement results from the water level display device and display the water level measurement results in numerical form or on a scale; a power supply module that supplies power to the water level display device under the control of the main control module; and a display module that displays the water level measurement results according to control of the main control module. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030471 | OSCILLATION CONTROL DEVICE - An oscillation control device includes a base body, a movable object, an inertial mass and a driving mechanism. The movable object is supported to the base body. The inertial mass is capable of applying inertial force to the movable object. The driving mechanism mechanically connects the base body and the inertial mass with each other so that the driving mechanism can drive the inertial mass according to a relative movement between the movable object and the base body so that the relative movement therebetween can be suppressed due to the inertial force. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030472 | MEMS MASS-SPRING-DAMPER SYSTEMS USING AN OUT-OF-PLANE SUSPENSION SCHEME - MEMS mass-spring-damper systems (including MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers) using an out-of-plane (or vertical) suspension scheme, wherein the suspensions are normal to the proof mass, are disclosed. Such out-of-plane suspension scheme helps such MEMS mass-spring-damper systems achieve inertial grade performance. Methods of fabricating out-of-plane suspensions in MEMS mass-spring-damper systems (including MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers) are also disclosed. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030473 | MICROMACHINED INERTIAL SENSOR DEVICES - A micromachined inertial sensor with a single proof-mass for measuring 6-degree-of-motions. The single proof-mass includes a frame, an x-axis proof mass section attached to the frame by a first flexure, and a y-axis proof mass section attached to the frame by a second flexure. The single proof-mass is formed in a micromachined structural layer and is adapted to measure angular rates about three axes with a single drive motion and linear accelerations about the three axes. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030474 | Inertial Sensors with Reduced Sensitivity to Quadrature Errors and Micromachining Inaccuracies - Inertial sensors with reduced sensitivity to quadrature errors and micromachining inaccuracies include a gyroscope incorporating two specially-configured single-axis gyroscopes for sensing rotations about two orthogonal axes (the axes of sensitivity) in the device plane, where each single-axis gyroscope includes a resonator having two rotationally-dithered shuttles interconnected by a fork and each shuttle is configured to tilt out-of-plane along a tilt axis perpendicular to the axis of sensitivity and includes corresponding Coriolis sensing electrodes positioned along an axis perpendicular to the tilt axis (i.e., parallel to the axis of sensitivity). The two single-axis gyroscopes may be interconnected, e.g., by one or more in-phase or anti-phase couplings interconnecting the forks and/or the shuttles. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030475 | SENSOR ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR ELEMENT - A sensor element, in particular a multichannel acceleration sensor having a substrate and a seismic mass, the sensor element having a detecting element for detecting a deflection of the seismic mass relative to the substrate, and the sensor element having an excitation element for exciting a deflection of the seismic mass perpendicular to the main extension plane. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030476 | LASER ULTRASONIC MULTI-COMPONENT IMAGING - Techniques for ultrasonic determination of the interfacial relationship of multi-component systems are discussed. In implementations, a laser energy source may be used to excite a multi-component system including a first component and a second component at least in partial contact with the first component. Vibrations resulting from the excitation may be detected for correlation with a resonance pattern indicating if discontinuity exists at the interface of the first and second components. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030477 | ULTRASOUND INSPECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of inspecting a component, the component comprising a hole with an entrance. The method comprises: directing ultrasound into the component via a liquid coupling medium; receiving ultrasound from the component via the liquid coupling medium; and processing the received ultrasound to determine a property of the component. The entrance of the hole is sealed with tape to prevent the liquid coupling medium from flowing into the entrance of the hole. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030478 | INSPECTING DEVICE INCLUDING DETACHABLE PROBE - An inspecting device including a detachable probe has a link structure, and thus a subject having various diameters is tested. In addition, since various probes are changeably used in a scanner housing, ultrasonic wave testing and eddy current testing are simultaneously performed. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030479 | ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION METHOD AND ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION EQUIPMENT - Equipment of the invention provides ultrasonic flaw detection equipment using a volume focusing flaw detection method, the ultrasonic flaw detection equipment described below. That is, this equipment performs internal flaw detection of a material being tested, the material having a virtually circular cross-sectional shape, and transducers | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030480 | Annular Bourdon Tube Gauge Assembly - An annular bourdon tube gauge assembly comprises a bourdon tube member, a first flange element, a second flange element and a pressure level indicator, and is adapted to be mounted externally circumferentially of a portion of a body member that is adapted to confining a pressurized fluid, such as a pressure regulator. The bourdon tube is axially disposed between the first and second flange elements, and has a spiral shape, a radially inner end and a radially outer end. The radially inner end is fixed with respect to the portion of the body member. The radially outer end is free to move circumferentially responsive to changes in the fluid pressure entering a pressure receiving port at the radially inner end. The pressure level indicator is mounted to and moveable with the radially outer end, and is viewable from a position located laterally outward of the first and second flange elements. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030481 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROOF LOADING WOODEN BOARDS - A device for proof loading wooden boards comprises means ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030482 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring Water Quality in a Water Meter Data Collection System - A system for monitoring water quality in a water meter data collection system having a plurality of metering end points (E) for measuring consumption includes a plurality of chemical biological and environmental sensors (S | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030483 | ANNULUS VORTEX FLOWMETER - An annulus vortex flowmeter for use in conjunction with a subterranean well. A flowmeter includes a housing, a vortex responsive structure which vibrates in response to vortices produced external to the housing and a sensor which senses vibration of the structure and produces a signal indicative of a flow rate. A method of measuring fluid flow rate between a tubular string and a zone intersected by a wellbore includes utilizing a flowmeter having a vortex shedding device external to a housing for interconnection in the tubular string, the flowmeter including a vortex responsive structure which vibrates in response to vortices produced by the vortex shedding device as the fluid flows through an annulus external to the housing, and a sensor which senses vibration of the structure and produces a signal indicative of the rate of flow of the fluid; and determining the flow rate based on the sensor signal. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030484 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PUMP PRESSURE BASED ON MOTOR CURRENT - A system for measuring current in an H-Bridge motor drive circuit and using that current to determine the output of a device powered by the motor. A particular embodiment is disclosed for a motor-driven fluid pump. Motor current is measured at predetermined pump pressures and flow rates to create calibration tables relating motor current to pump pressure. Once calibrated, the system determines pump pressure based on motor current by referring to the calibration tables. In an embodiment, the pump is driven to achieve a predetermined fluid dispense profile. The system monitors pump pressure by measuring motor current and determines if the dispense profile is being achieved and sets alarms if predetermined thresholds are not maintained. The system also detects pump wear based on the current measurements and issues warnings to the user in such conditions. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030485 | SAMPLER FOR ELEMENTAL ANALYZERS - A sampler for an elemental analyzer comprises a sample housing suitable to accommodate one or more samples, sealed in tin or silver capsules, to be analyzed, a closure mechanism suitable to reversibly seal the sample housing, a sample passage having a connection opening for the passage by gravity of the one or more samples from the sampler into the analyzer through the connection opening. The sampler further comprises a heater for heating the sample housing and a vacuum system or other means for pumping out environmental gases and vapors from the sample housing. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030486 | DEVICE FOR GAUGING THE STATUS OF A MATERIAL ESPECIALLY OF OILS OR FATS - The invention is a device for gauging the status of a material such as a fat or an oil. The device comprises: a housing; a hollow connecting element; a substrate, attached at the opposite end of the hollow connecting element; a sensor, proximate the substrate, for measuring an electrical property of the material being tested; a protective coating, wherein the protective coating covers the sensor and can be applied using either a thin-film or a thick-film technology; and, an electronic evaluation unit connected via at least one electric line to the sensor; and, is arranged proximate the housing and/or proximate the end of the connecting element that faces the housing. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030487 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT - A strap-drive system that provides smooth, reliable potentiometer adjustment, particularly in devices used in conjunction with musical instruments. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030488 | DOUBLE CLUTCH WINDING TRANSMISSION - A double clutch winding transmission, having two sub-transmissions (T | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030489 | ENGINE SCISSOR GEAR ASSEMBLY - A scissor gear assembly may include first and second gears, a friction plate, and a biasing member. The first gear may have a first number (n) of gear teeth extending from a perimeter thereof. The second gear may have a second number (m) of gear teeth extending from a perimeter thereof and may be concentrically mounted relative to the first gear and rotatable relative to the first gear. The second number (m) of gear teeth may be greater than the first number (n) of gear teeth. The friction plate may be rotationally fixed relative to the first gear. The biasing member may have a first end axially fixed relative to the first gear and a second end axially biasing the second gear and the friction plate into engagement with one another. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030490 | Lock for a Vehicle Slide-Out Room - A lock for a vehicle slide-out room disclosed. The lock comprises a frame connected to the slide-out room and a drive unit supported by the frame. The lock further comprises a transmission driven by the drive unit. The transmission includes a segment gear pivotally supported by the frame and having a peripheral edge including a plurality of gear teeth. The lock further comprises a lock arm pivotally supported by the frame and driven by the drive unit through the transmission. The lock arm is driven so as to pivot from an extended position to a retracted position and vice versa. In the extended position, the lock arm engages a side wall of the vehicle to prevent the slide-out room from extending relative to the side wall of vehicle. In the retracted position, the lock arm disengages the side wall of the vehicle. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030491 | PARALLEL GEAR UNIT FOR A GEARBOX FOR A WIND TURBINE - A parallel gear unit ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030492 | Single control lever for combined control of the throttle of one or more engines and of a reversing gear mechanism - A single lever control for combined control of the throttle of one or more engines, for example of boats, and of a reversing gear mechanism includes a system that alternately couples and uncouples the motion of the lever to the reversing gear driving mechanism and to the members controlling the throttle of the one or more engines as a function of the angular position of the lever. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030493 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HAVING SIMPLIFIED CONTROLS - A dual clutch transmission ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030494 | DEVICE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE OF AN OUTOMOTIVE PARKING INTERLOCK - The mechanism for emergency release of a parking lock of an automatic transmission. The mechanism comprises and is connected, in a rotationally fixed manner, with the selector shaft ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030495 | Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mower Forward and Reverse Steering Mechanism Dual Foot Pedal Control - The nature of the technical disclosures of the invention is to introduce into the market something that is not available now, namely a dual pedal foot operated zero-turn radius riding lawn mower. The foot pedal operated model will have a distinct advantage in comfort for operators that must use their mowers for sustained periods of time such as cutting grass on large areas. The current market mower models are operated with hand and arm motions that are tedious and tiring to use and can aggravate certain health issues for some operators. In addition, by not requiring the hands for operation, safety is greatly increased by allowing operators to prevent low hanging tree limbs or branches from striking their body or head areas. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030496 | Spline telescopic shaft and method for manufacturing the same and vehicle steering apparatus - There is provided a spline telescopic shaft having first and second shafts that are fitted to each other slidably in an axial direction. First and second splines that engage with each other are respectively provided in the first and second shafts. A resin coating that is provided on at least a tooth surface of the first spline is fitted to a tooth surface of the second spline. The resin coating is subjected to heat fitting processing for sliding the first and second shafts in the axial direction under predetermined conditions, to fit a surface of the resin coating to the tooth surface of the second spline. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030497 | SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM FOR PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY - In another particular embodiment, a parking brake assembly is provided and includes a parking brake lever, a first locking member that is connectable to the parking brake cable, a second locking member and a spring. The parking brake lever is operatively connected to the second locking member for movement between a locking position wherein the second locking member engages the first locking member and locks the first locking member for movement with the parking brake lever in a first direction, and an unlocking position wherein the second locking member unlocks the first locking member from the parking brake lever during movement of the parking brake lever in the first direction. The spring is positioned to apply a tensioning force to the parking brake cable and is positioned to bias the second locking member towards the locking position. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030498 | WIRE ATTACHMENT - Wire attachment ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030499 | Adjustable Pulley Assembly - An adjustable pulley assembly is provided for operably and reliably routing a line through one or more non-perpendicular angles of a line activated system, while maintaining a closed environment as the line changes directions. Some embodiments provide an adjustable pulley assembly having first and second housing members rotationally engaged about an axis of rotation to provide an angular separation between adjacent conduits coupled to the pulley assembly. In some cases the angular separation is adjustable within a range of angles including and extending between a minimum separation angle and a maximum separation angle. Systems and methods incorporating the adjustable pulley assembly are also provided. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030500 | OPERATIONAL PEDAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - An operational pedal support structure of an automotive vehicle comprises a fixed pedal support member on the side of a dash panel, a swing pedal support member, a pedal body supported at the swing pedal support member via a first pivotal axis, a downward-move restricting means to allow a downward move of the first pivotal axis only in case the rotational lever rotates, and a pressing portion provided at the rotational lever so as to press down the swing pedal support member. The pressing portion is positioned in front of the second pivotal axis. Accordingly, the operational pedal support structure of an automotive vehicle equipped with a means for compulsively moving down the pedal at the vehicle frontal collision, which can be made compact and simple with a high reliability, can be provided. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030501 | STOP MECHANISM FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF GAS TO A GAS GRILLING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF REGULATING - The present invention is embodied in a conversion kit for a gas grilling appliance with rotary valves that avoids the need to use either a sleeve inserted in the inner chamber of the regulating plug or interchangeable knobs on the valve shaft. The conversion kit comprises a regulating device for each valve that can be readily installed by removing the existing control knob, placing the regulating device on the valve shaft, and replacing the control knob. The regulating device cooperates with a stop structure on the control panel to limit rotation of the control knob, when converting the grilling appliance from one type of gas to another. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030502 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle includes a steering wheel and a touchpad integrated into the steering wheel, situated in a channel, and adapted to input commands. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030503 | TRANSMISSION HOUSING ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED BEARING LINER - A housing assembly for use in a rotorcraft includes a housing having an opening, a bearing configured to radially and/or axially support a shaft that is adapted to rotate, the bearing disposed within the opening of the housing, and a liner arranged between the housing and the bearing. The liner is made of a material selected from the group consisting of ceramic material, ceramic coated material, ceramic and metallic hybrid material, lightweight metallic material, lightweight metallic alloy material and lightweight metallic coated material. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030504 | TORQUE-TRANSMITTING DEVICE COMPRISING AN OIL RECUPERATOR WIPER - A torque-transmitting device including a casing inside which a gearwheel is mounted such that it can move by means of at least one rolling bearing housed in a side wall of the casing, the bottom of the casing being shaped to form an oil reserve in which part of the wheel is intended to be immersed, the casing additionally including an oil recuperator wiper arranged in the side wall housing the rolling bearing, above the latter. The oil recuperator wiper includes removable means of attachment to the casing, these means of attachment being accessible from outside the casing. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030505 | Hybrid Transmission - A transmission for a vehicle which includes a ground engaging structure driven from an output member of the transmission is disclosed, the transmission including a first input member connected to a prime mover, and a second input member drivable by the operation of a hydraulic drive motor, and the transmission being operable to transmit drive from the first input member to the output member in mechanical drive mode, and from the second input member to the output member in hydrostatic drive mode, the first input member providing a drive input from the prime mover to a mechanical drive train which includes a gear ratio selection apparatus, and for mechanical drive mode, the gear ratio selection apparatus providing for one of a plurality of alternative gear ratios to be selected by the engagement and/or disengagement of at least one power-shift clutch device, and the second input member being connected via a drive path to the output member, and there being a power-shift clutch device between the hydraulic drive motor and the second input member which is operative when the transmission is in hydrostatic drive mode, to transmit drive established by the operation of the hydraulic drive motor to the second input member. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030506 | SEVEN SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HAVING IMPROVED PACKAGING - A transmission connected to an engine input member and having an output transfer gear, first and second transmission input shaft members, first and second countershaft members, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The first and second transmission input shaft members are rotatably supported in the transmission housing by a combination of ball and needle bearings. The first and second countershaft members are rotatably supported in the transmission housing by plurality of thrust bearings. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030507 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID PIG IRON OR LIQUID PRIMARY STEEL PRODUCTS - A process and an apparatus for producing liquid pig iron or liquid primary steel products from charge materials formed by iron ores and additions. The charge materials are subjected to a further reduction in a reducing zone ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030508 | Process for Metal Seperation Using Resin-in-Pulp or Resin-in-Solution Processes - A process for the treatment of solutions or slurries containing dissolved metals comprises the steps of (a) contacting the solution or slurry with an ion exchange resin that selectively removes one or more dissolved metals from the solution or slurry wherein the solution or slurry and the resin are introduced into a vessel or column via sub-surface means, (b) separating loaded resin from the solution or slurry, (c) eluting the one or more metals from the loaded resin with an eluting agent, (d) separating the eluting solution containing eluted metal ions from the resin; and (e) transferring regenerated resin from step (d) back to step (a). | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030509 | METHODS FOR FORMING EARTH BORING TOOLS HAVING POCKETS FOR RECEIVING CUTTING ELEMENTS - Methods of forming cutting element pockets in earth-boring tools may include forming a first recess and a second recess. A filler material is disposed in the second recess to the form at least a portion of a back surface of the pocket. Methods of forming cutting element pockets in earth-boring tools may include orienting a rotating cutter generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of a cutting element pocket to be formed in a body of an earth-boring tool and machining the cutting element pocket in the earth-boring tool. Methods of forming earth-boring tools include forming a body comprising at least one blade and forming at least one cutting element pocket in the at least one blade. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030510 | Method of and device for producing band saw blades - A method and device for producing band saw blades, particularly for the timber-processing industry. A blank band saw blade is produced from a metal band, such as a metal band that can be stored on a roll. Several metal bands are combined into a flush metal band packet which can be introduced into a saw band grinding machine. The metal bands are pressed onto a planar guide. The metal band packet is clamped and a grinding machine operates to produce a desired saw tooth profile. A pawl is introduced into a tooth profile which is ground into the metal band packet. The clamped metal band packet is then loosened and advanced with a predetermined tooth spacing. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030511 | Roofing Material Removing Apparatus - Roofing material removing apparatus are provided. More particularly, roofing material removing apparatuses with an adjustable guide assembly wherein the adjustable guide assembly provides for continual forward motion and continuous control of the flow of roofing material are presented. The adjustable guide assembly is adaptable to various tool assemblies and applications. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030512 | Tubular Joining Apparatus - An apparatus for making and/or breaking a threaded connection between a first tubular and a second tubular according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure may include a spinner operable to spin the first tubular relative to the second tubular; a zero-side-load (“ZSL”) device operable to relieve the transverse force induced on the threaded connection in response to the spinner spinning the first tubular; a torque wrench operable to rotate the first tubular relative to the second tubular; and a back-up wrench operable to grip the second tubular. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030513 | BOLT TIGHTENING METHOD, BOLT TIGHTENING DEVICE, BOLT SUPPLYING METHOD, AND BOLT SUPPLYING DEVICE - A tightening head ( | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030514 | Ratchet wrench assembly - A ratchet wrench assembly has a handle bar, a ratchet head and a connecting rod. The handle bar has a grip and a U-shaped ratchet mount. The U-shaped ratchet mount has two connecting holes. The connecting holes are respectively defined through the U-shaped ratchet mount and align with each other. The ratchet head is detachably mounted on the U-shaped ratchet mount and has a hollow housing, two connecting openings, a ratchet device and a pressing body. The connecting openings are respectively defined through the housing and respectively align with the connecting holes. The ratchet device is mounted in the housing. The pressing body is rotatably mounted through the ratchet device and has a through opening radially defined through the pressing body. The connecting rod is mounted through the connecting holes, the connecting openings and the through opening. | 2011-02-10 |
| 20110030515 | Speed wrench including an angled offset - A speed wrench is disclosed having at least one recessive portion inside a speed wrench head of the speed wrench, and at least one engaging portion inside the speed wrench head. The speed wrench also has at least one angled portion providing an angled offset measured from a planar surface that the speed wrench is resting on to the center axis of the speed wrench head. The speed wrench may further be double-sided and may be an open-ended wrench. | 2011-02-10 |
