07th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130040726 | Gaming Machine With Random Symbol Selection - A gaming machine includes a display and a game controller that provides a wagering game in which a plurality of symbol display positions are provided on the display. When a player stakes a wager on the outcome of the wagering game the game controller selects symbols for display sequentially. The set of symbols is dynamic, wherein at least two symbols from the symbol set are changed between at least certain symbol selections depending on a characteristic of a symbol selected in a previous selection. The display positions may be arranged in rows and columns. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040727 | GAME MACHINE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMPUTER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A gaming machine provides a game opportunity in which at least one prize winning can be generated, determines whether or not the prize winning is present in the game opportunity, and provides prize winning advantage when the prize winning is generated based on a result of determination. And the gaming machine determines whether or not a number of prize winnings in a predetermined range is equal to or more than a predetermined number of the prize winnings, and provides favorable condition when the number of the prize winnings is equal to or more than the predetermined number of the prize winnings. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040728 | GAMING DEVICES HAVING PLAYER ASSIGNED RANDOM NUMBER GENERATORS AND TIME SHARE FEATURE - Gaming machines utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs is each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as games presented by casino gaming machines or via remote or mobile devices. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040729 | APPLICATION MONETIZATION PLATFORM - Various example embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented gaming management system for facilitating applications that support user wagering. The gaming management system may comprise a computer system in communication with a developer computer device. The computer system may be programmed to receive from the developer computer device configuration data for a contingent event to be associated with a user application; determine whether the configuration data meets at least one predetermined standard; and provided that the configuration data meets the at least one predetermined standard, provide the developer computer device with an application program interface (API) credential to be utilized by the user application, wherein the API credential is to give the user application access to an API for resolving the contingent event. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040730 | CONTROLLING GROUP WAGERING GAMES - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting a user request to initiate a group wagering game from a host wagering game player account, via a local-area networking device at a non-casino geographic location and providing group wagering game content to the local-area networking device in response to the request. The operations can further include detecting wagering activity from members of a group at the geographic location, providing wagering game outcome information related to the wagering activity, and assigning a portion of the wagering activity to the host wagering game player account. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040731 | Gaming Machine, Gaming Machine Display and Method - A gaming device, gaming device display and method are set forth which includes a first electronic, video display including L-shaped sub-displays mated to define a frame surrounding an opening which accommodates a second display. The second display may be a mechanical component extending through the opening to operate for example a pointer operating with the first video display to provide a game function. The opening may also be configured to reveal a mechanical, electro-mechanical or video display. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040732 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A MULTIPLE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE FOR SERVER-BASED GAMING - An architecture for an electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes multiple processors that separate game logic from game presentation. The multi-processor architecture includes a dedicated game logic engine and a dedicated presentation engine. A first processor having the game logic engine is adapted to handle the input/output (I/O), peripherals, communications, accounting, critical gaming and other game logic, power hit tolerances, protocols to other systems, and other tasks related to operation of the EGM. A second processor is adapted to running a presentation engine. The second processor receives commands from the first processor to present game-oriented outcome and results. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040733 | GAME SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMPUTER, AND A STORAGE MEDIUM STORING A COMPUTER PROGRAM - The disclosed game system is provided with a monitor ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130040734 | GAME SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMPUTER USED THEREOF - Disclosed is a game system provided with a monitor for displaying and outputting a game screen, a touch panel overlaid upon the monitor, and an external storage device for storing sequence data wherein operation time periods of the touch panel during a game are described. The sequence data includes an object corresponding to a specific operation time period for which the time interval between the following operation time period is to be less than a predetermined value, and display start information for setting a display start time period which is earlier than the following operation time period. In addition, the game system, on the basis of the sequence data, associates a second object separate from a first object corresponding to the following operation time period with the specific operation time period to cause display to start earlier than the following operation time period. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040735 | GAME APPARATUS - A game apparatus includes multiple stations at each of which at least one player plays a game; multiple screens, at least one of the screens being associated with each of the multiple screens; and a single image projecting device adapted for projecting an image to be displayed on each of the screens. An image to be displayed on each screen is projected from a single image projecting device to each screen, so that it is unnecessary to provide multiple display devices for stations, respectively. Accordingly, the production cost of the game apparatus is low. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040736 | GAME CONTROLLER SYSTEM - A rapid fire game controller which is configured to be operatively connected to a video game includes a rapid fire shot rate component; a shot rate preset component, and a display for showing a user information about rapid fire rate and preset selection. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040737 | INPUT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An input device for an entertainment device comprises a first main surface, one or more side edges, one or more motion sensors operable to generate motion data, and a wireless communicator for transmitting the motion data to the entertainment device. An elongate illuminated region extends along some or all of one or more of the side edges. In addition, the input device may comprise a first stereoscopic camera and a second stereoscopic camera having respective viewpoints located at opposing corners of a first area of the main surface. The field of view of each stereoscopic camera may encompassing a first volume of space immediately above the first area. The first and second stereoscopic cameras are operable to generate respective stereoscopic images, from which a first depth map and complementary second depth map may be generated for opposite sides of an object placed within the first volume of space. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040738 | Moble gambling, gaming, wagering and lottery platform - Provided is an electronic gambling, gaming, wagering and lottery content playing method and system comprising:
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20130040739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING INSTANT WIN GAMES - This invention introduces a new system and method for distributing, selling, and playing scratch-off type games and any other similar instant win games that are currently distributed in the form of carton cards. The system and method is based on utilizing computerized game machines equipped with touch sensitive screens and optionally remote communication medium such as the Internet and optionally a game server. This system enables for distributing and selling the games in a virtual (software) manner, and for playing the games directly on the screen of the game terminal by utilizing its touch sensing feature. It also displays the result directly on the game terminal screen and may print them out through a printing device. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040740 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING STABILITY OF GAME SERVER - Disclosed is a method for testing stability of a game server. The method for testing stability of a game server according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: executing, by at least one virtual user, actions or scenarios that are a list of actions; generating at least one game packets required to execute the executed actions or the actions included in the executed scenarios according to game protocols of specific game contents; and transmitting the generated game packets to a game server. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040741 | JOINT ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A joint arrangement for use in a motor vehicle includes a joint housing, an input shaft securely connected to the joint housing, a jointed shaft disposed in the joint housing for conjoint rotation by a tripod bearing assembly, and a flexurally elastic connecting arrangement connected to the input shaft by a fixing region. The flexurally elastic connecting arrangement provides at least one defined bending region. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040742 | FLEXIBLE HOMOKINETIC COUPLING - A coupling for connecting a drive to a load has an input connector that defines with a plurality of radially spaced input attachment points all lying on a common radial plane of a rotation axis and a similar output connector with a plurality of output attachment points. Connecting elements each have one end connected to a respective input attachment point and an opposite end connected to a respective output attachment point by a link joint. The radial spacing of the input attachment points from the input rotation axis and the radial spacing of the output attachment points from the output rotation axis are the same. The input attachment points and the output attachment points coupled to these input attachment points by a connecting element are angularly spaced relative to each other about the input rotation axis by 80° to 100°. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040743 | Method of Forming Anchors - The inventive method of forming anchors comprises following steps. A rod-shaped workpiece is roll-formed by penetrating the rod-shaped workpiece with two wedge-shaped tools at two points. The two points are arranged on opposite sides and axially separated of a plane perpendicular to an axis of the rod-shaped workpiece. The two wedge-shaped tools are axially approaching to the plane while the rod-shaped workpiece is revolved around the axis. The roll-formed workpiece is separated along the plane for forming two bolts. A sleeve is applied around the anchor bolts. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040744 | RING CAROUSEL RIDE - A carousel ride in which vehicles may move at differing speeds, in differing directions, and each be independently positioned relative to a load/unload platform. In one embodiment, a carousel ride is provided that includes: (1) an inner ring assembly including a first ring supporting vehicles and a drive system operable to rotate the first ring about a center axis of the carousel ride; and (2) an outer ring assembly including a second ring, concentric to the first ring, supporting vehicles and a drive system operable to rotate the second ring about a center axis of the carousel ride. During a portion of a ride, the drive system of the inner ring assembly operates to rotate the first ring at a first rotation rate, and the drive system of the outer ring assembly operates to rotate the second ring at a second rotation rate differing from the first rotation rate. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040745 | Dasher board assembly - A dasher board assembly, particularly well-suited for an ice hockey rink, includes a number of advantageous structures including an ice dam (ice retainer), puck rebound facilitator backing a kickplate, and a unitary rigid L-shaped anchoring device for the dasher board frame. The ice dam has a main body component and a lip upstanding from the body a distance sufficient to assist in blocking moisture movement past the dasher board and to provide an open space. The rigid L-shaped anchoring device is connected by fasteners to vertical elements of the dasher board frame, and to the ice dam body, to provide stable mounting of the frame. The puck rebound facilitator may be a buckling elastomeric tube that is essentially rigid when a hockey puck impacts the kickplate but buckles to absorb the force of impact if a hockey player strikes the dasher board. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040746 | Enhanced safety dasher board assembly - A dasher board assembly provides enhanced safety, such as for ice hockey rinks. The assembly is constructed so that on low height impacts a dampening material with at least one of a damping coefficient of about 1.7-3.2×10 | 2013-02-14 |
20130040747 | Free-Standing Jumping Device - An apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes multiple sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first one of the sleeves and coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second one of the sleeves. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040748 | BILLIARD RACK - A cue sport ball rack comprises a frame and at least one protector that protrudes in at least two directions from the frame for shielding the frame from damage if the frame is dropped. The protector may have portions protruding in opposite directions generally transversely to the centerplane of the frame, and also preferably in directions parallel to the centerplane and out beyond outermost side surfaces of the frame. The frame may have corners, with a protector at or near each of said corners. The protectors may be part of, or attached to, the connectors that rigidly and securely connect bars together in a triangular shape. The protectors may be detachable and replaceable, for repair or replacement and to alter the appearance/style of the rack and/or indicia on the protectors. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040749 | Golf Swing Training Device - An apparatus and method is described for providing training and visual feedback of a preferred swing. The apparatus includes arm bands that are secured to the arms of a user and an alignment member that is attached to the arm bands. In use, the ends of the alignment member are visible to the user throughout an entire swing of a sport equipment without requiring head movement of the user. By observing the position of the ends of the alignment member relative to the body of the user, the user or trainer is able to determine whether a preferred swing is being executed by the user. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040750 | Putter - When hitting a ball to a target with a putter, the ball often travels to a point which is deviated to the right from the target. When a golfer looks at the target just after taking his address, he turns his head to a target about a rotation axis which extends through the back of his head. When this rotation axis is not horizontal and an angle defined by the rotation axis and his sighting line to a putter head is not 90°, he has an optical illusion which tricks him into believing that he has to correct his address position. The patter of the present invention is provided with a thin-plate pendulum thereby allowing him to turn to his head about the rotation axis while keeping the angle defined by the rotation axis and his sighting line at 90°. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040751 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING THE PROPER SIZE OF A GOLF CLUB FOR A SPECIFIC GOLFER - A method and apparatus for providing a golfer with a set of clubs that are each configured to match the golfer's specific hand height. A measuring club can be used to measure the golfer's hand height, which can then be adjusted (decreased by a constant amount) to account for bending at the pelvic waist. Any number and type of golf clubs can then be made for the golfer by determining a lie angle and club length that all match the adjusted hand height. Sets of clubs, each set configured for a particular adjusted hand height, can also be stocked by a store and sold to a customer (golfer), the golfer receiving a set that matches his/her adjusted hand height. In this manner, the golfer can use all of these constant hand height clubs without having to change his or her stance for each of the clubs since the clubs are all configured to match the hand height of the golfer. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040752 | GOLF CLUB SET - A golf club set comprises golf clubs with different club lengths, each golf club comprising a hollow golf club head, the golf club head with a face portion having a clubface for hitting a ball, the face portion comprising a central thicker portion, a toe-side thinner portion with a thickness smaller than that of the central thicker portion, and a heel-side thinner portion with a thickness smaller than that of the central thicker portion, wherein in a front view of the club head under a standard state, the toe-side thinner portion is provided so that a centroid thereof is placed upward than a center of the clubface, the heel-side thinner portion is provided so that a centroid thereof is placed downward than the center of the clubface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040753 | Fairway Wood-Type Golf Clubs with High Moment of Inertia - Fairway wood-type golf clubs as described herein may include: (a) a club head with a volume of at least 300 cc; (b) a shaft member attached to the club head, wherein the golf club has a length between 37 and 43 inches; and (c) a grip or handle member attached to the shaft member. The club head may further include: (1) a ball striking face, wherein the ball striking face has a loft angle between 12 and 32 degrees; and (2) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, with a sole portion that includes a ground-engaging surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040754 | Golf club head with multi-material face - A metal wood golf club with a striking face portion made from more than one material is disclosed. More specifically, due to the unique construction of the striking face portion having multiple materials, the present invention utilizes diffusion bonding, liquid interface diffusion, or even super plastic forming techniques to achieve the desirable bond between the more than one material used to form the striking face. The striking face portion is formed by adding a chip insert made from a secondary material that is different from the remainder of the striking face portion substantially near a geometric center of the striking face portion; wherein the secondary material has a higher Young's modulus than the remainder of the striking face portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040755 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having Interchangeable Rear Body Members - Golf club heads (e.g., drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) according to at least some example aspects of this invention include a striking face and a rear portion opposite the striking face, the rear portion defining an opening to an interior cavity. A rear body member configured to be inserted into the opening is engaged with the rear portion of the club head. The rear body member may include multiple rear body parts that may be removable and/or interchangeable to permit flexibility in controlling the weight distribution of the golf club head. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040756 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH MULTI-MATERIAL FACE - A metal wood golf club with a striking face portion made from more than one material is disclosed. More specifically, due to the unique construction of the striking face portion having multiple materials, the present invention utilizes diffusion bonding, liquid interface diffusion, or even super plastic forming techniques to achieve the desirable bond between the more than one material used to form the striking face. The striking face portion is formed by adding a chip insert made from a secondary material that is different from the remainder of the striking face portion substantially near a geometric center of the striking face portion; wherein the secondary material has a higher Young's modulus than the remainder of the striking face portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040757 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH MULTI-MATERIAL FACE FORMED USING SPRAY DEPOSITION METHOD - A metal wood golf club with a striking face portion made from more than one material is disclosed. More specifically, due to the unique construction of the striking face portion having multiple materials, the present invention utilizes bonding spray deposition process to achieve the desirable bond between the more than one materials used to form the striking face. The striking face portion is formed by creating a chip insert type material utilizing the spray deposition process that is made from a secondary material that is different from the remainder of the striking face portion substantially near a geometric center of the striking face portion; wherein the secondary material has a higher Young's modulus than the remainder of the striking face portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040758 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - A golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The body portion defines a front opening and an upper opening, and it includes a sole and a side section that extends rearward of the front opening. The striking plate is secured to the body portion, enclosing the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. At least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the second portion by adhesive bonding, and the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040759 | EXTENDED SPIN INERTIA GOLF BALL - This self correcting smart ball, typically a golf ball, overcomes certain sudden and unanticipated conditions or disturbance during play such as wind gust, drags, bump, debris, divides etc. during flight or roll on the surface (green), as faced by players, essentially taking the expertise out of the game and making the game more on a chance basis. This is achieved by separating the inner core, which absorbs the energy, momentum, direction and spins during the impact of ball and the club, and outer shell by a layer of fluid of certain viscosity, which act as an element to transfer energy, to and from the outer shell to the inner core, as needed, in order to perform what it is supposed to perform. This separation of the shell and core essentially immunes the ball from unanticipated disturbances thereby taking the uncertainty and chance out of the game. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040760 | GOLF BALL HAVING NON-CONCENTRIC PARTING LINE - The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising of non-concentric arcs defining a non-planar parting line on its spherical surface resulting in having a large size disparity between dimples in one hemisphere and adjacent dimples from the opposing hemisphere. The parting line is produced by a pair of adjacent dimples, wherein D indicates dimples and N indicates dimples from the Northern hemisphere and those from the Southern hemisphere are indicated by S. A large disparity may be created, if the following condition is satisfied: | 2013-02-14 |
20130040761 | GOLF TEE WITH LEVEL AND DEPTH INDICATORS - A golf tee includes a stem defining a first end and a second end. The golf tee includes a ball receiving portion positioned on the second end of the stem. A level gauge is disposed in the ball receiving portion. The stem includes indicia representative of a depth of insertion of the first end into a surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040762 | TENNIS, GOLF AND BASKETBALL TRAINING DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HOOP - A portable training device to be used during sports and non-sports related practice activities. The training device includes a stand to rest on a surface, an adjustable hoop through which an object is moved during practice, and a hoop support extending between the stand and the hoop. In one embodiment, the adjustable hoop is rotatable between a vertical position, standing upwardly from and in axial alignment with the hoop support, and a horizontal position, facing the flat surface in perpendicular alignment with the hoop support. The length of the hoop support is adjustable so that the distance between the hoop and the stand can be correspondingly adjusted to meet the needs of the user. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040763 | Training Apparatus and Method - Disclosed is a training system consisting of storage maintaining a reference body movement model, and a system for collecting a trainee body movement model. A computer is associated with the storage and the system, which compares the trainee body movement model to the reference body movement model and generates a report comparing the trainee body movement model to the reference body movement model. The report includes an identification of similarity between the trainee body movement model and the reference body movement model, and an identification of dissimilarity between the trainee body movement model and the reference body movement model. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040764 | Football Quarterback Training Apparatus - The present invention is an apparatus for training a quarterback in skills necessary for the game of American football. The invention comprises a snap deck, targets, and blitz sticks, which all stand freely. The snap deck is a station that allows the user to create or modify play sequences, which are defined by selecting certain targets and blitz sticks to illuminate at certain times. The interface also includes displays showing session statistics. A play is initiated by removing the football from a holder on the snap deck. The targets illuminate according to the programmed play, representing open receivers, to which the user attempts to complete a pass. The blitz sticks illuminate according to the programmed play, signaling a blitz to the user, who reacts accordingly while attempting to complete a pass. If a successful pass is not completed within the time limit, all targets illuminate red and an alarm sounds. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040765 | Luminous attachable basketball training device - The present invention relates to glow in the dark luminous attachable basketball rim, somewhat tubular and circular, more particularly, to a flexible luminous glow in the dark, also marked with reflectors positioned equidistantly of each other, to provide better visibility with targeting features to assist the shooter at basketball rims. Currently basketball rims only have a net affixed to them and have no distinguishing features to aim at besides the backboard and do not glow at night. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040766 | PITCHING MOVEMENT TRAINING DEVICE - A pitching movement training device includes a ball, a plurality of pegs selectively secured at predetermined locations about the surface of the ball, and at least one band secured between adjacent pegs. The ball has a seam and at least one of the pegs being positioned adjacent the seam. The ball allows one to teach athletes proper hand positioning upon a ball while throwing specific pitches. The method includes providing the plurality of pegs and the ball, securing the pegs to the ball at predetermined locations about the outer surface of the ball, positioning a user's fingers relative to the pegs; and instructing the user to throw a pitch with a specific hand motion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040767 | ILLUMINATED GAME-PLAYING APPARATUSES AND GAMES - A game-playing set including a striking device and a ball, and games for playing therewith, are disclosed. The ball includes a hollow spherical translucent outer shell and a smaller inner object loosely disposed within the outer shell. The inner object includes a first illumination element and a first inertia switch. The striking device includes a hollow translucent tube, a second illumination device rigidly disposed within the tube, and a second inertia switch. The first inertia switch is triggered by impact of the inner object against the outer shell to cause illumination of the first illumination element and the second inertia switch is triggered by an externally-applied impact against the tube to cause illumination of the second illumination element. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040768 | RACQUET HANDLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT MEMBERS - A sports racquet including a handle assembly coupled to and longitudinally extending from a head portion. The handle assembly includes an elongate tubular shaft, a pallet positioned over the shaft, and a plurality of generally planar support members. The pallet is positioned over the shaft and has an outer surface that defines a plurality of longitudinally extending flats. Each of the flats has a length and a width. At least two of the flats define respective elongate recesses. Each of the recesses having a maximum recess width that is less than the width of the respective flat. The support members are positioned within the respective recesses. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040769 | BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A belt type continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes: an input shaft and an output shaft disposed in parallel with each other; a pair of groove width variable pulleys disposed on the outer circumferential sides of the input shaft and the output shaft; and a transmission belt wound around each of V-grooves of the pair of the groove width variable pulleys, the belt type continuously variable transmission for a vehicle changing a winding diameter of the transmission belt by changing the groove widths of the V-grooves so as to continuously vary a gear ratio, wherein the groove width variable pulley includes a fixed sheave fixed to an outer circumferential surface of one of the input shaft and the output shaft, and a movable sheave disposed relatively non-rotatably on the one shaft and relatively movably in the direction of the shaft center of the one shaft so as to form the V-groove with the fixed sheave, wherein the belt type continuously variable transmission for a vehicle is disposed with a parking gear having a disc-shaped main body portion fixed to the one shaft on the side opposite to the movable sheave relative to the fixed sheave, and an annular projecting portion projecting from the main body portion toward a wall surface of the fixed sheave on the side opposite to the movable sheave and abutting on the wall surface of the opposite side on the outer circumferential side than the minimum winding diameter of the transmission belt, and wherein the annular projecting portion of the parking gear abuts on the wall surface of the fixed sheave on the side opposite to the movable sheave at a radial position corresponding to the maximum winding diameter of the transmission belt. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040770 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR A BELT DRIVE AND ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH SUCH A TENSIONING DEVICE - A tensioning device ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130040771 | POWER TRANSMISSION BELT, IN PARTICULAR TOOTHED BELT - A power transmission belt having an elastic basic body, comprising a top layer as a belt spine and comprising a substructure with a power transmission zone, wherein the basic body is composed of an at least partially vulcanized natural rubber mixture which contains at least one natural rubber component and at least one filler material and at least one reactive diluent in accordance with DIN 55945:2007 March. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040772 | POWER TRANSMISSION BELT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - To provide a power transmission belt and a method of producing the same that allows lightweight elements to be produced at low cost and allows the durability to be sufficiently ensured, the power transmission belt includes a plurality of elements each having both side end surface portions, a rocking edge portion rockably engaged with either one of a pair of other elements neighboring the element, and a concave-convex engagement portion engageable with the pair of other elements, in which each of the elements has a plate-like portion, a first convex portion projecting from one surface of the plate-like portion, and a second convex portion projecting from the one surface of the plate-like portion in a spaced relationship with the first convex portion to constitute the rocking edge portion, and each of the elements is engaged with the pair of other elements so as to press against one another by the first convex portion and the second convex portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040773 | HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVING SYSTEM - In a driving apparatus for a hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine and first and second electric rotating machines, it is configured to have a speed increasing mechanism that increases speed of an output of the engine inputted through an input shaft and transmits it to the first electric rotating machine; a speed reducing mechanism that reduces speed of an output of the second electric rotating machine and transmits it to an output shaft; a first clutch adapted to connect and disconnect a first driving force transmission path coupling the speed increasing mechanism and the output shaft; and a second clutch adapted to connect and disconnect a second driving force transmission path coupling the engine and the output shaft. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040774 | Transmission and Traction Motor Module Using the Same - Provided is a transmission of an e-bike motor, the transmission including a plurality of planetary gears meshed with a sun gear transmitting a power of a rotation shaft of a motor, a ring gear including a gear member meshed with an inner circumferential surface of the planetary gears and a clutch member formed at the other end of the gear member to shift a direction of power in response to backward and forward rotations, where the gear member and the clutch member are individual parts, and a connection unit connecting the gear member and the clutch member lest the gear member and the clutch member idle relative to an axial direction, wherein the plurality of planetary gears and the gear member of ring gear are provided in helical gears. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040775 | GEAR TRAIN OF MULTI-STEP TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a gear train of a multi-step transmission for a vehicle, which can shift gears among nine forward speeds and one reverse speed. The gear train realizes a desired level of multi-step change gear ratios and has a reduced number of sets of planetary gears to reduce the volume and length of the transmission, thus realizing a compact structure, thereby facilitating the installation of the transmission in the vehicle. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040776 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of two to establish at least ten forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040777 | MULTI-STAGE PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN - A multi-stage planetary gear train, with several annular segments arranged between the adapter plates of the motor and of the gear head, each annular segment has a planetary gear set comprising a sun gear, several planet gears carried by a planet carrier, and a ring gear having inner teeth. Adjacent annular segments are coupled to each other and the outer segments are coupled to the respective adapter plates. The annular segments and the corresponding adapter plates in the region of the adjacent end faces thereof form a coupling area each, and the segments each comprise at least one engaging element on one end face thereof and at least one complementary receiving element on the opposite end face thereof, wherein the engaging element of a segment engages with the receiving element of an adjacent segment or of an adapter plate in a form-fit or force-closed manner in the assembled state. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method for operating an engine and an integrated starter/generator/motor (ISGM) disposed in a hybrid electric vehicle, which includes launch and deceleration processes. The ISGM is used to both launch the vehicle and start the engine. The deceleration process includes operating a first clutch to disengage the engine from the ISGM during an initial phase, and engaging a second clutch during the initial phase to direct substantially all regenerative energy to provide the only source of electrical energy to recharge the energy storage device. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040779 | GEARSHIFT CONTROL METHOD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A gearshift control method for a motor vehicle whose drive train comprises a turbo-charged combustion engine, a startup clutch and a shift clutch and an automatic stepped transmission, in which drive engine torque deficiencies, that occur during the build-up of load at the end of a tractive upshift, are avoided without assisting the engine with an additional device or increasing the charge pressure. The method provides that the engine accelerates at the earliest, after the disengagement of the load gear, and at the latest, at the start of the load build-up after the engagement of the target gear up to the boost threshold speed or an engine speed which is slightly above the boost threshold speed, and is loaded, during the load build-up, with a largely constant engine speed beyond the intake torque of the engine to nearly the full load torque, before slipping of the friction clutch ends. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040780 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE STARTING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for startup control of a motor vehicle whose drive train comprises a drive engine built as a turbo-charged internal combustion engine, an automated friction clutch, and an automatic stepped transmission, with a startup which is triggered by the activation of the gas pedal from the stationary state, after engagement of a determined startup gear. The driven engine, in conjunction with coordinated engagement of the friction clutch, is controlled from the idle speed to a startup speed and from the idle torque to a determined startup torque. To reduce the load on the friction clutch, the method provides that the lowest possible engine speed, which can be generated spontaneously under load from the idle speed depending on the dynamic operating characteristics of the drive engine and with which the drive engine can generate the determined startup torque, is determined and set as the startup speed. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040781 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STARTING SPEED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for determining a startup gear in a motor vehicle for starting from standstill while maintaining a load limit of the clutch in a the drive train which comprises a drive engine built as an internal combustion engine, a friction clutch, and an automatic stepped transmission. To avoid overloading the clutch, the method determines a load-independent startup gear with which startup would occur under the present starting conditions without considering the current load state of the clutch and without complying with a load limit of the clutch. A load-specific startup gear is determined as the highest startup gear, with which during a startup under the present starting conditions, a predefined load limit of the clutch would be maintained with consideration given to the present load state of the clutch. The startup gear is the lowest of the load-independent startup gear and the at least one load-specific startup gear. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040782 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR EXERCISING LEGS OF A PERSON - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus for exercising muscle groups in a person's legs by stretching and/or retraction, which exercise apparatus comprises at least a first frame and at least a first foot platform which foot platform is rotatable fastened to a hearing, which hearing is placed in relation to the person's foot for exercise at least plantar flexion and/or dorsal flexion, which exercise apparatus further includes a leg support. Hereby can be achieved exercising of the muscle groups by stretching and/or retraction (quadriceps lemons, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, gastrocnememius, tibialis posterior, tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis and soleus) in the legs of a person, and the muscles (soleus, gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior, peroneus brevis, peroneus longus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus) at the back side of the legs. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040783 | EXOSKELETON SUIT FOR ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing resistance to movement of a wearer. The system includes a plurality of wearable actuators, a plurality of wearable sensors, and a processor. Each of the wearable sensors measures an indication of an orientation of a corresponding one of the wearable actuators with respect to a vertical direction. Each of the sensors also measures an indication of a motion experienced by the corresponding one of the wearable actuators. The processor receives data from each sensor indicating the orientation and the motion of the sensor. The processor determines an amount of resistance to apply using each of the actuators based on the vertical direction and sends instructions to the actuators. The instructions cause the actuators to apply a resistance to the wearer. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040784 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR PULL UPS - A foldable exercise device for performing chin up and pull up exercises has a first member having a hinge joint and a second member having a hinge joint. The device also has third and fourth L shaped members connected to the first and second members, with the fourth L member being spaced from the third L member. The first and second members pivot about a hinge joint from a folded configuration to an extended configuration. The third and fourth L shaped members extend from a folded configuration to an extended configuration about their respective hinged joints. The exercise device is transformed from a compact form when the third and fourth L shaped members are moved from the folded configuration to an extended configuration in a first position and separated in a second position to extend the first and second members from a folded to an extended position. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040785 | Stationary exercise device - An exercise device includes two front cranks rotatably coupled to an upright support of a base, two handles pivotally coupled to the upright support, two foot supports each having a front portion coupled to the front cranks with a link and a rear portion coupled to an upright post with a connecting member, a foot pedal supported on each of the foot supports and coupled to the lower portion of the handle with a connecting lever, two rear cranks coupled to the upright post and each having a pivot rod, and a pair of coupling levers coupled between the pivot rods of the rear cranks and the connecting members for pivotally coupling the connecting members together. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040786 | Jump hoop device - A jump hoop device is provided to assimilate all benefits of a conventional jump rope without use of rope which can become entangled in a user's feet or become worn with frequent use. The present jump hoop device is especially beneficial towards improvement in the areas of exercise, fitness, therapy, rehabilitation and sports training or for enjoyment at home by both children and adults. The apparatus of the invention provides quick and easy adjustment in height and width by an improved adjustment means which does not require use of bolts, pins, nuts or other means. The present apparatus can be used as a double hoop assembly providing double jumping per rotation or as a single hoop assembly like the conventional jump rope. A counter device and means of providing music or other sound recordings are attached to a pair of handle assemblies respectfully, for providing added entertainment or instructional purposes. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040787 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for performing an exercise against a resistance mechanism comprised of one or more incremental resistance members, the apparatus comprising:
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20130040788 | WHEELED EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT POINT - A wheeled exercise device that facilitates various physical exercises is provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a shaft, a handle, a first wheel and a second wheel connected to the shaft with the handle located between the first wheel and the second wheel. The device also includes an attachment point operably connected to the shaft with the attachment point located radially outward of an outer surface of the handle and capable of rotation about a central axis of the shaft. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040789 | SOFT-SIDED KETTLEBELLS - Detailed are exercise devices including soft-sided kettlebells. The devices may be weighted variably yet retain all functionality of existing rigid-sided kettlebells. Nesting of internal components may reduce, if not prevent, relative movement of the components when a kettlebell is in use. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040790 | DUMBBELL WITH ARCHED HANDLE - A dumbbell with an arched handle includes two weighted elements positioned on either side of a handle having an arched center portion. The shape of the arch facilitates a complete range of motion and training of the biceps, triceps and forearm muscles through a full rotation of the hand utilizing pronation and supination exercises. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040791 | Portable Personal Exercise System - The present invention is generally related to exercise systems and, more particularly, to such portable systems that strengthen the core and periphery of an individual independent of any external attachments. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040792 | EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS IN MACHINE TOOLS - Equipment for the exchange of replaceable components in machine tools, specifically replaceable components of different categories, necessary for different machining operations, such as heads or tool holders and tools, including a unified static storage, in which the components are located, and a single piece of manipulator equipment provided with at least one manipulator for the components, automated and controlled by a control system, for the movement, exchange and positioning of the replaceable components of both types between the shaft of the machine tool and the storage. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040793 | Segmented Roll Assembly and Stopping Device for a Segmented Roll - A stopping device ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130040794 | Notchless Core - A flange having a post extending therefrom and a blade extending from the post to the flange. A core of a spool is designed to be positioned on the post for the blade to penetrate the core inside diameter and to provide torque to rotate the spool. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040795 | PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING A CARDBOARD BLANK AND PLANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - Plant and process for assembling, in the form of an open-ended box ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130040796 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TUBULAR SECTIONS FOR MANUFACTURING BAGS - The invention describes a device for generating hose sections, which comprise paper, to produce bags which comprise at least one unwinding device by which a web can be wound off a roll, | 2013-02-14 |
20130040797 | System for Blood Separation with Replacement Fluid Apparatus and Method - A method is provided in a centrifugal blood processing system for adding replacement fluid without a dedicated peristaltic pump to blood components being returned to the donor. A disposable blood processing set for use in the method comprises a hermetically sealed set of blood bags, connecting tubes, needles or connectors, and supporting structures with a replacement fluid line coupled directly to a return reservoir without contact with an intervening pump. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040798 | Separation of single-walled carbon nanotubes by self-forming density gradient ultracentrifugation - The separation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), by electronic type, using centrifugation of compositions of SWCNTs and surface active block copolymers in self-forming density gradient media. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040799 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING HIGH-PURITY MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE - A process for preparing magnesium compounds by precipitation, in which an aqueous solution or suspension of a magnesium compound is mixed with a precipitant and the corresponding magnesium compound is precipitated wherein the aqueous solution or suspension of a magnesium compound is obtained by reaction of an organomagnesium compound with an aldehyde or a ketone or another electrophile and subsequent aqueous workup of the reaction mixture at a pH of at most 10 or from a magnesium salt with a maximum calcium content and/or potassium content of 200 ppm, based on the magnesium salt used. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040800 | OPTICAL GLASS, PREFORM FOR PRECISION PRESS MOLDING, OPTICAL ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - An optical glass having a refractive index n | 2013-02-14 |
20130040801 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING HIGH-PURITY ALUMINUM OXIDE BY PURIFICATION OF ALUMINA - A process for preparing aluminum oxide with a low calcium content, in which | 2013-02-14 |
20130040802 | DESULFURIZATION METHOD FOR LNT SYSTEM - A desulfurization method of a nitrogen oxide absorption catalyst when diesel is used may include determining how many times a regeneration of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is completed, ending a DPF regeneration, if the number of times of the DPF regeneration reaches a predetermined value and entering into a desulfurization mode to desulfurize the DPF, ending the desulfurization mode after the desulfurization mode is performed for a predetermined time, and calculating a particulate matters (PM) amount that is trapped in the DPF after the desulfurization, compensating the trapped PM amount, and determining a time of the DPF regeneration. A desulfurization timing is determined based on the number of times that the DPF is regenerated to be able to simplify the desulfurization logic and also reduce the memory of ECU, when the LNT catalyst is poisoned by a small amount of sulfur included in exhaust gas. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040803 | METHOD OF FORMING FUNCTIONALIZED FLY ASH PARTICLES - A method of forming functionalized fly ash particles includes contacting a plurality of fly ash particles with a hydroxide compound under conditions to directly bond oxygen (O) onto a surface portion of the plurality of fly ash particles. The plurality of fly ash particles having O directly bound to their surface portion are reacted with an organic alcohol or an organic acid to covalently bond hydrophobic groups in the form of condensation residue from the organic alcohol or organic acid to the O to form the plurality of functionalized fly ash particles. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040804 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ACTIVATED CARBON, A ZEOLITE, AND FE IONS FOR A VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AIR FILTER - The invention relates to a composition ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130040805 | SOLID CATALYST COMPONENT AND PROCESS FOR THE (CO)POLYMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE - Catalyst and solid component of catalyst for the (co)polymerization of ethylene, comprising titanium, magnesium, chlorine, a protic organo-oxygenated compound D | 2013-02-14 |
20130040806 | SPINEL CATALYSTS FOR WATER AND HYDROCARBON OXIDATION - A catalyst for the electrolysis of water molecules and hydrocarbons, the catalyst including catalytic groups comprising A | 2013-02-14 |
20130040807 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL OR NETTING OF METAL FIBERS - A metal fiber based on one or several elements from the group of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, and iridium with 0 to 30% by weight of one or several additional alloy elements from the group of nickel, cobalt, gold, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten, contains 1 to 500 ppm by weight of boron or phosphorus. A non-woven material or netting, in particular for the production of nitrogen oxide or for the production of hydrocyanic acid, is made of such fibers. For the production of fibers based on noble metals having up to 30% by weight of additional alloy metals by drawing the fibers from a melt, the melting point of the metal is reduced by at least 400° C., before drawing of the fibers, by additionally alloying with boron or phosphorus, and the boron or the phosphorus is removed again from the fibers. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040808 | CATALYST COMPOSITION FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF EXHAUST GASES - A catalyst composition comprising a vanadate represented by the formula XVO | 2013-02-14 |
20130040809 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CHROMATOGRAPHY MEDIA - The present invention relates to a method and means to produce chromatography media having improved pressure-flow properties. More closely, the invention relates to bimodal particle size distribution and the use of layer functionalisation as means to change pressure-flow properties of chromatography media. The invention relates to a method for production of chromatography media having improved pressure-flow properties, comprising mixing large beads/particles, comprising an inner core and an outer functionalized shell/lid, with smaller beads/particles, wherein the ratio of the particle size of large and small beads: [D | 2013-02-14 |
20130040810 | Articles Comprising Reinforced Polyurethane Coating Agent - Articles, such as absorbent articles, are described, comprising a coating or film, for example applied to superabsorbent polymer particles, the coating or film containing a polyurethane polymer material, containing polyurethane polymers with covalently bonded modified silica-containing material. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040811 | WATER-ABSORBING POLYSACCHARIDE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for producing a polysaccharide superabsorbent particulate including the process steps of bringing into contact a polysaccharide with a polyphosphate or a polyphosphoric acid as crosslinking agent in the presence of water to form a polysaccharide gel drying the polysaccharide gel, comminuting the dried polysaccharide gel to form polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particles, coating the particles with a polyphosphate or polyphosphoric acid, crosslinking the coated particles, and surface treating the particulate with a metal multivalent salt or an acid. The invention further relates to a polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particulate obtainable by this process, a water-absorbent polysaccharide, a composite, a process for producing a composite, a composite produced by this process, the use of the polysaccharide superabsorbent particulates or of the composites as well as the use of polyphosphates. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040812 | ADSORPTION CARBON, AND ADSORBENT - Provided are an adsorptive carbon which can effectively adsorb vivotoxins such as advanced glycation end products (AGEs), and an adsorbent containing the adsorptive carbon as an active ingredient. The adsorptive carbon according to the present invention has a total pore volume of 0.10 to 1.0 mL/g, an average pore diameter of 1.0 to 2.0 nm, and an absorbance of an infrared absorption band at 1650-1800 cm | 2013-02-14 |
20130040813 | Fungicidal mixtures II comprising quinazolines - The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures, comprising at least one quinazoline compound I and one compound II as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040814 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A herbicidal composition having a broad herbicidal spectrum and having high activities and long residual effects, is provided. A herbicidal composition comprising the following compound A and the following compound B:
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20130040815 | USES AND DETECTION OF HERBICIDE RESISTANCE GENES FOR RESISTANCE TO ARYLOXYALKANOATE HERBICIDES - The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to a pyridyloxyacetate herbicide. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-13 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040816 | Biocide Compositions Comprising Valerolactone Or Its Derivatives - Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Valerolactone and/or its amide derivatives; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040817 | CAPSULE COMPRISING ACTIVE INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to a capsule with a core/shell structure, comprising a core which comprises at least one sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble organic active ingredient, to a method for producing such capsules having a core/shell structure, to the use of the capsules having the core/shell structure and to preparations comprising the capsules having the core/shell structure. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040818 | SUPERCONDUCTING LATCH SYSTEM - A reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) latch system is provided. The latch system comprises an output portion that retains a state of the latch system, and a bi-stable loop that comprises a set input, a reset input and an output coupled to the output portion. A positive single flux quantum (SFQ) pulse on the set input when the latch system is in a reset state results in providing a SFQ current in the output portion representative of the latch system being in a set state. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040819 | ELECTRODE UNIT JOINING STRUCTURE FOR SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE, SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE, AND SUPERCONDUCTING COIL - An electrode unit joining structure for a superconducting wire includes: a superconducting wire comprising a first base member, a first superconducting layer provided on the first base member, and a first electroconductive layer provided on the first superconducting layer; an electrode provided on the first electroconductive layer at an end portion of the superconducting wire; and a superconducting cover tape comprising a second base member, a second superconducting layer provided on the second base member, and a second electroconductive layer provided on the second superconducting layer, the superconducting cover tape being provided so as to cover at least part of the electrode, wherein the second electroconductive layer of the superconducting cover tape is disposed on the electrode side, and the electrode, the superconducting wire, and the superconducting cover tape are electrically connected to each other. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040820 | FAULT CURRENT LIMITER INCORPORATING A SUPERCONDUCTING ARTICLE AND A HEAT SINK - A fault current limiting (FCL) article comprising a superconducting tape segment comprising a substrate, a buffer layer overlying the substrate, a high temperature superconducting (HTS) layer overlying the buffer layer, and a heat sink overlying the HTS layer, where the heat sink is comprised of a non-metal material, a thermal conductivity of not less than about 0.1 W/m-K at 20° C., an electrical resistivity of not less than about 1E-5 Ω-m at 20° C., and a shunting circuit electrically connected to the superconducting tape segment. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040821 | SUBSTRATE FOR SUPERCONDUCTING COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SUBSTRATE - Provided are a substrate for a superconducting compound and a method for manufacturing the substrate which can realize the excellent adhesive strength simultaneously with high orientation of copper. An absorbed material on a surface of a copper foil to which rolling is applied at a draft of 90% or more is removed by applying sputter etching to the surface of the copper foil, sputter etching is applied to a nonmagnetic metal sheet, the copper foil and the metal sheet are bonded to each other by applying a pressure to the copper foil and the metal sheet using reduction rolls, crystals of the copper in the copper foil are oriented by heating a laminated body formed by such bonding, copper is diffused into the metal sheet by heating with a copper diffusion distance of lOnm or more, and a protective layer is laminated to a surface of the copper foil of the laminated body. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040822 | Engineering of an Ultra-Thin Molecular Superconductor by Charge Transfer - A method of forming a superconductive device of a single layer of (BETS) | 2013-02-14 |
20130040823 | METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF A BIFUNCTIONAL COMPLEX - Disclosed is a method for obtaining a bifunctional complex comprising a display molecule part and a coding part, wherein a nascent bifuntional complex comprising a chemical reaction site and a priming site for enzymatic addition of a tag is reacted at the chemical reaction site with one or more reactants, and provided with respective tag(s) identifying the reactant(s) at the priming site is using one or more enzymes. | 2013-02-14 |
20130040824 | DETECTION OF GENETIC OR MOLECULAR ABERRATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER - Biological samples including cell-free DNA fragments are analyzed to identify imbalances in chromosomal regions, e.g., due to deletions and/or amplifications in a tumor. Multiple loci are used for each chromosomal region. Such imbalances can then be used to diagnose (screen) a patient for cancer, as well as prognosticate a patient with cancer, or to detect the presence or to monitor the progress of a premalignant condition in a patient. The severity of an imbalance as well as the number of regions exhibiting an imbalance can be used. A systematic analysis of non-overlapping segments of a genome can provide a general screening tool for a sample. Additionally, a patient can be tested over time to track severity of each of one or more chromosomal regions and a number of chromosomal regions to enable screening and prognosticating, as well as monitoring of progress (e.g. after treatment). | 2013-02-14 |
20130040825 | DNA DAMAGE DETECTION ASSAY AND METHOD - A novel assay for determining in vivo or in vitro strand-specific endogenous and/or induced damage in a DNA sample. The method is rapid, reliable, and highly sensitive, and comprises a primer-anchored DNA damage detection assay (“PADDA”). The method can be used for, but is not limited to, quantification and/or mapping of overall or site-specific damage in the template DNA sample. By quantification or mapping of DNA damage, this assay can be used to assess individual or a tumor's susceptibility to specific genotoxics (e.g., tobacco and chemotherapeutic agents) and therefore determine cancer risk and therapeutic response. Additionally, by quantification or mapping of DNA damage, this assay can be used to determine multiple responses of certain genes to a variety of DNA lesions in a research oriented setting. | 2013-02-14 |