08th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140048514 | CONTACT ASSEMBLY AND VACUUM SWITCH INCLUDING THE SAME - A contact assembly for use in a vacuum switch includes an electrode stem and a contact coupled to an end portion of the electrode stem via a threaded fastener which threadingly engages a threaded portion of the electrode stem. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048515 | TEMPLATE FOR FORMING COOLING PASSAGES IN A TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT - A reusable template for simultaneously forming a plurality of cooling passages in a component for use in a turbine engine includes a first surface defining an electrode entry surface, a second surface opposed from the first surface and defining a component mating surface, and a plurality of electrode passages pre-formed in the template and extending from the first surface to the second surface. The second surface of the template has a shape that corresponds to an outer surface of the component such that the template is capable of being snugly positioned against the outer surface of the component. During an electro-discharge machining operation, a plurality of electrodes are simultaneously inserted through the pre-formed electrode passages in the template and into the component while supplying an electric current to the electrodes to remove material from the component so as to form the cooling passages therein. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048516 | PLASMA FIRED FEED NOZZLE - An apparatus includes a tuyere chamber, a plasma torch configured to produce a superheated gas and to direct the superheated gas into the tuyere chamber in an axial direction, and a shroud gas inlet assembly configured to direct a shroud gas into the tuyere chamber wherein one part of the shroud gas is injected coaxially with the super heated gas and a second part of the shroud gas is injected as a swirl shielding the tuyere walls. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048517 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048518 | LASER WELDING APPARATUS AND LASER WELDING METHOD - A laser welding apparatus generates laser by a laser oscillator, converges the laser by a condenser lens, and applies the laser to an upper sheet and a lower sheet superposed together so as to weld the upper sheet and the lower sheet to each other. According to this apparatus, by laser irradiation, a melt pool Y is formed in the upper sheet and the lower sheet superposed together. Furthermore, by laser irradiation, the melt pool Y is caused to flow, and the upper sheet and the lower sheet are welded together. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048519 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing apparatus including a processing head for applying a laser beam to a workpiece. The processing head includes a focusing lens and a collecting unit provided between the focusing lens and the workpiece for collecting debris generated by the application of the laser beam focused by the focusing lens to the workpiece. The collecting unit includes a suction source for sucking the debris and a suction line having one end connected to the suction source and the other end opening to the front side of the workpiece. The laser processing apparatus further includes a cleaning liquid supplying unit for supplying a cleaning liquid to the suction line. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048520 | COMPACT LASER ETCHING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, method, and device for etching an indicia onto a substrate includes a compact laser etching device having a delivery head, an emitter housing, a RF cable, and a communication cable. The delivery head has a beam steering mechanism and a hood assembly positioned between the beam steering mechanism and the substrate. The emitter housing has a laser for generating a laser beam, and a fold mirror positioned in an optical path of the laser beam for redirecting the laser beam into the beam steering mechanism. A remote RF electronics package drives the laser. Control electronics cause the beam steering mechanism to steer the laser beam into a pattern of the indicia. The delivery head may further include a plurality of suction cups for holding the compact laser etching device in engagement with the substrate. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048521 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HOLE - There are a multiplicity of methods of making through-holes. In particular in the production of a multiplicity of film-cooling holes, as in gas turbine blades or combustion chamber elements, small time advantages are also important when making a hole. The method according to the invention, to make the hole close to the final contour in each case in sections in a top and a bottom region in order to then produce the final contour with other laser parameters, achieves time advantages. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048522 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - In certain embodiments, a system includes a master node device. The master node device includes communication circuitry configured to facilitate communication with a welding power supply unit via a long-range communication link, and to facilitate wireless communication with one or more welding-related devices via a short-range wireless communication network. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048523 | HIGH CAPACITY ALUMINUM SPOT WELDING TRANS-GUN PRIMARY CABLE - A high capacity aluminum spot welding trans-gun includes a pair of opposed electrodes, a weld control that controls the operation of the trans-gun, and a transformer that regulates the voltage to the trans-gun having a primary input voltage and secondary output voltage. A liquid-cooled high voltage primary conductor electrically connects the weld control to the transformer primary input and a low voltage secondary conductor electrically connects the transformer secondary output to the welding gun to energize the opposed electrodes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048524 | HOT-WIRE CONSUMABLE WITH EMBEDDED ID TAG - A system and method for using filler wire with embedded information is provided. The filler wire includes a sheath comprising a first filler material and a core that is defined by the sheath. The core includes a second filler material and at least one integrated circuit module. The at least one integrated circuit module includes at least information about the filler wire. In some embodiments, the at least one integrated circuit module is configured for at least one of read operations and write operations that are done using a remote device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048525 | DRIVE ROLL ASSEMBLY - A wire feeder includes a wire feeder housing that may enclose one or more drive rollers rotatably connected with respect to the wire feeder housing for engaging welding wire. The one or more drive rollers may be adjustable and adapted to drive the welding wire to a welding gun connected to the wire feeder. A drive motor is incorporated for delivering power for rotating the one or more drive rollers. Friction reducing devices, such as bearings, may be utilized and positioned between one or more driver rollers and the housing, where the bearings are electrically non-conducting for preventing the discharge of electrical energy across the bearing surfaces. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048526 | RING TYPE INFRARED HEATING DEVICE - A ring type infrared heating device is used in manufacturing process for corrugated cardboard so that the paper surface passing through the heating device can be heated up to appropriate temperature for subsequent shaping operation. The ring type infrared heating device is mainly formed by a lengthwise drum and a plurality of ring type infrared lamps arranged within the lengthwise drum. The surface of the lengthwise drum can be heated quickly up to working temperature by the light radiation energy generated from the ring type infrared lamps, so as to facilitate the shaping operation of corrugated cardboard. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048527 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A tray for a dry etching apparatus includes substrate accommodation holes penetrating a thickness direction and a substrate support portion supporting an outer peripheral edge portion of a lower surface of a substrate. An upper portion includes a tray support surface supporting a lower surface of the tray, substrate placement portions on each of which a lower surface of the substrate to be placed, and a concave portion for accommodating the substrate support portion. A dc voltage applying mechanism applies a dc voltage to an electrostatic attraction electrode. A heat conduction gas supply mechanism supplies a heat conduction gas between the substrate and substrate placement portion. During carrying of the substrate, the outer peripheral edge of the lower surface of the substrate is supported by the substrate accommodation hole. During processing of the substrate, the substrate support portion is accommodated in the concave portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048528 | ENERGY EFFICIENT HEATING PAD FOR FOOD PAN ASSEMBLY - The food pan assembly of the present disclosure includes a food pan with a well for storing food, and two separate heating pads for supplying heat to food that may be placed in the pan. The heating pads are connected to an exterior side of the pan on a bottom and side surfaces. This allows for improved flexibility in heating options over what is currently available. The heating pads can be independently powered and controlled, according to specific demands for the food to be heated. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF AND CONTROLLING MULTIPLEXED HEATER ARRAY - A system for measuring temperatures of and controlling a multi-zone heating plate in a substrate support assembly used to support a semiconductor substrate in a semiconductor processing includes a current measurement device and switching arrangements. A first switching arrangement connects power return lines selectively to an electrical ground, a voltage supply or an electrically isolated terminal, independent of the other power return lines. A second switching arrangement connects power supply lines selectively to the electrical ground, a power supply, the current measurement device or an electrically isolated terminal, independent of the other power supply lines. The system can be used to maintain a desired temperature profile of the heater plate by taking current readings of reverse saturation currents of diodes serially connected to planar heating zones, calculating temperatures of the heating zones and powering each heater zone to achieve the desired temperature profile. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048530 | Sealing Device for Slot-type Vacuum Glass - A sealing device for slot-type vacuum glass is provided with a slot ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048531 | COOKING UTENSIL WITH COMPARTMENTS - A cooking utensil is made of low thermal expansion glass such as Pyrex. The utensil has a bottom bowl, a top lid and a cooking plate. The bottom bowl has partitions defining cooking spaces and a central collection compartment, all of which are integral to the bowl and are made of the same material. A cooking plate rests on the top surfaces of the partitions and has a central through-hole. Food is placed on the plate. A lid covers the bowl and the plate. As the food is cooked, fats drip down through the central hole into the collection compartment. The cooking spaces may also contain food for cooking. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048532 | WATER STORAGE TANK - A water storage tank is formed by a plurality of curved wall sections adapted to be secured together to form a circular tank. A ground mat is placed on the ground and extends outwardly of the tank wall. A plurality of hold down members are placed at the inside juncture of the tank wall and ground mat. A flooring sheet overlaps the ground mat and extends up and over the side wall of the tank and is clamped to an upper portion of the wall. A tubular fitting extends through a lower portion of the side wall to provide an inlet and outlet for water. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048533 | HYDRAULIC HOLD DOWN FOR A WATER STORAGE TANK - A hydraulic hold down has horizontal and vertical extending portions and a curved section connecting the two. The hold down is adapted to be placed at the juncture of a floor mat and circular side wall of a water storage tank to keep the floor mat in place and to reinforce the side wall. The hold down has a curvature that conforms to the curvature of the circular sidewall of the water storage tank. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048534 | Dual Tank Structure with Integral Secondary Containment - A dual tank structure includes first and second tanks with a common secondary containment structure which are all integrally supported on a common base frame. The common base frame includes longitudinal skids so as to be suitable for transport using a conventional winch truck. A passageway with an integral valve therein permits selective communication between the tanks. The common containment structure has a containment volume which is greater than a storage volume of a largest one of the first tank and the second tank and which is less than a combined storage volume of both the first tank and the second tank. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048535 | Disposable Container - A disposable container for a cosmetics preparation or the like has a generally cylindrical body defining a reservoir for retaining the contents of the container, a base and a cap. The base has a bottom surface. At least one member extends radially from the bottom surface of the base. A layer of adhesive is provided on the bottom surface of the base, but not on the under surface of the radially extending member. A removable protective layer is situated over the adhesive layer. The protective layer has a radially extending portion aligned with the member radially extending from the base. The radially extending base member increases the stability of the container, facilitates removal of the cap from the container body and provides for easy removal of the protective sticker from the adhesive layer. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048536 | Cap For Container Provided With Guarantee Seal - The object of the present invention is a cap provided with a guarantee seal. The guarantee seal consists of guarantee portions comprising an engagement portion and a connecting portion. The seal further comprises bridges for connecting adjacent guarantee portions to one another and a safety portion that makes the engagement portion integral with the handling portion. The safety portion is structurally suitable for keeping the engagement portion constrained in the broken seal configuration, for preventing the forming of dangerous spikes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048537 | Tamper-Evident Closure - A tamper-evident closure for a container comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected or connectable to the second portion and removable therefrom. The closure is movable upon a first opening from a first position in which the portions are in a first relative relation to a second position in which they are in a second relative relation. The closure comprises means for preventing the portions from returning to the first position. The closure comprises a removable retention member which attaches the first and second portions together such that the member must be removed before the portions can be separated from each other. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048538 | SLIDABLE WIRE TRAY & CONTAINER - A housing and tray assembly for holding coffee pods. The housing has a rectangular shape formed by a wire frame. A tray is removably inserted into an opening in the front of the housing. The tray has pairs of dividers defining rows running from the front to the back of the tray. The dividers in each pair are spaced apart a distance so the lips on coffee pods in adjacent rows do not abut. The dividers defining each row are spaced apart so the coffee pods are suspended on the lips of the coffee pods or spaced apart to squeeze and hold the coffee pod body to suspend the coffee pod in the row. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048539 | CLAMP FOR A WATER STORAGE TANK - A clamp for securing a flexible sheet to the upper portion of a wall of a water tank includes a pair of thin, flexible strips spaced apart by a plurality of spacers near a top portion of the strips. At least one rod or threaded bolt extends through holes provided in the strips below the spacers. Nuts carried by the rod or bolt can be moved inwardly so as to deflect the flexible sheets inwardly thereby clamping the flexible sheet between the clamp and the tank wall. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048540 | REACTION CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention relates to a reaction container and a method for producing the reaction container, and provides a low-cost reaction container which is capable of consistently, quickly, and efficiently performing a process that includes a reaction such as extraction or amplification of a nucleic acid, while saving user's trouble without increasing the scale of the device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048541 | REMOVABLE FUEL TANK - A removable fuel tank for a fuel powered vehicle, such as a lawn mower. The fuel tank may be removed from the vehicle and filled with fuel. Then the fuel tank may be mounted to the vehicle by a mounting component. A fuel output of the fuel tank may be connected to a fuel input on the vehicle. Therefore, the removable fuel tank may provide fuel for the vehicle to run. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048542 | WATER STORAGE STRUCTURE - A water storage structure includes an impermeable layer including a plurality of hydrophobic particles, a water retentive layer provided on the impermeable layer and capable of holding a predetermined volume of liquid, and a pavement layer provided on the water retentive layer and including a tube penetrating from a first surface to a second surface. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048543 | Chemical Tank - The present invention relates to a chemical tank comprising a tank body and a tank mouth. The tank body includes a tank body part, a tank top and a tank bottom. The tank mouth arranged on the tank top includes a mouth body and a joint part. A stamping fastening structure for connecting the joint part and the tank body is arranged therebetween. Further, a positioning structure is disposed at the junction of the joint part and the tank body. A pressure-proof protective structure located in the joint part and the tank top is provided on the periphery of the stamping fastening structure. Herein, the positioning structure acts to enhance the positioning effect. Besides, the pressure-proof protective structure plays a role of pressure-proof protection. The tank mouth and the tank top are produced by stamping fastening, thus achieving high production efficiency, low cost and high strength. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048544 | MULTI-LAYER ROTATIONALLY MOLDED LOW PERMEATION VESSELS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A multiple walled enclosure with low permeation properties and rugged impact resistance useful as a fuel tank or chemical container. The enclosure is made by rotomolding a first charge of thermosetting polymer into an outer layer, then rotomolding a charge of EVOH or other low permeation thermoplastic into a second layer, then rotomolding a second charge of thermosetting polymer into a third layer so that the low permeation thermoplastic layer is fully enclosed by layers of thermoset polymer. The preferred thermosetting polymer is crosslinkable polyethylene and the preferred low permeation thermoplastic is EVOH. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048545 | Dual Purpose Cartridge Dispensing System - A package for a refill for dispensing a volatile material is disclosed that includes a wall portion and a cartridge refill removably attached to the wall portion. Attachment means removably attach the cartridge refill to the wall portion. The package in a first state is substantially planar in structure. The cartridge refill may be removed from the package for use in a separate dispenser or the package may be used as a dispenser for the volatile material held within the cartridge refill. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048546 | Collapsible Container - Included are embodiments for a collapsible container. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a bottom panel; two first side walls, each of the first side walls being adjoined to a corresponding first edge of the bottom panel; two second side walls, each of the second side walls being adjoined to a corresponding second edge of the bottom panel; a border reinforcement, the border reinforcement being adhesively fastened relative to a top portion of each of the first side walls and each of the second side walls; and a mechanism for carrying the collapsible container. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048547 | CONTAINER WITH FLOATING VENT TUBE FOR MICRO-FLUID APPLICATIONS - A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. An interior holds the fluid and users orient a housing to deplete the fluid in a direction of gravity. An air conduit tube fluidly connects to an air port to vent the interior to atmosphere. A float buoyantly supports the tube on a surface of the volume of fluid. It suspends a terminal opening of the tube above the fluid so that as the volume of fluid depletes in the interior over time, or an orientation of the housing is altered during handling, the terminal opening is maintained above the surface of the volume of fluid. Fluid leakage is minimized during transport and manipulation. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048548 | Product Tag with Expandable Loop and Sachet, and Method of Manufacture - A product tag comprising a sachet portion having a sealed interior, and an elastomer portion bonded to the sachet portion and having an expandable loop. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048549 | Reclosable Container - A container ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PORTABLE BEVERAGE HOLDING DEVICE - A system for a beverage holding device according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to provide a receiving section for a beverage container and at least one accessory receiving area. In one embodiment, the system for a beverage holding device comprises a center receiving portion and two accessory receiving areas disposed opposite each other along an exterior surface of the center receiving portion. A stabilizing device for securing the beverage holder to the ground may extend downwardly from a base of the center receiving portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048551 | FOAM CAN INSULATOR WITH COUNTER - A foam can insulator with a mechanical or electronic counter can track how many beverages a user has consumed. The foam can insulator can include a counter on the exterior thereof to display the number of cans or bottles that have been placed into the foam can insulator. The foam can insulator can help prevent users from, for example, operating a motor vehicle when they may be legally impaired. The foam can insulator can also help users keep hydrated by reminding the user exactly how many beverages they have consumed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048552 | PULP MOLDED LID WITH NON-RETICULATED INNER AND OUTER SURFACES AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A process of manufacturing a pulp molded cup lid includes making a pulp slurry; distributing the pulp onto a continuous screen wherein the pulp slurry is converted into a blank; feeding the blank and the continuous screen onto a first blanking die; moving a first blanking punch onto the first blanking die to dry the blank at a temperature of 160-180° C. for 2-5 seconds; causing the first blanking punch to exert pressure of 27-40 N/cm | 2014-02-20 |
20140048553 | DISPENSER - A dispenser includes a container having an opening; and a cover coupled to the container and configured to cover the opening, the cover including a base coupled to the container, the base having side walls defining an interior opening; a first tab and a second extending outwardly in a first direction from a first one of the side walls, wherein the second tab is spaced from and substantially parallel to the first tab, a third tab and a fourth tab extending outwardly in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction from a second one of the side walls, wherein the fourth tab is spaced from and substantially parallel to the third tab; and a lid tray rotatably coupled to the base and configured to cover the interior opening. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048554 | WATER DRAIN PLUG - In a water drain plug ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048555 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY MAGAZINE - Described is a needle assembly magazine comprising of a housing adapted to contain a plurality of needle assemblies and a slider movably disposed within the housing. The housing has a first opening providing access to an unused needle assembly and a second opening for receiving into the housing a used needle assembly. The slider separates the housing into a first region for unused needle assemblies and a second region for used needle assemblies. Movement of the slider advances the unused needle assemblies within the housing toward the first opening. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048556 | REAGENT PREPARATION AND DISPENSING DEVICE - A reagent preparation and dispensing device includes a body having a reaction chamber for a reagent and a solution reservoir for a solution. The solution reservoir is isolated from the reaction chamber. A plunger is movably coupled with the body. Movement of the plunger from a starting position to a seated position pushes the solution into the reaction chamber. A dispensing path extends from the reaction chamber out of the body. The dispensing path is configured to dispense a reagent mixture formed from the solution and the reagent. A vent path extends from the reaction chamber, the vent path vents reaction chamber gas displaced by the addition of the solution to the reaction chamber throughout movement of the plunger from the starting position to the seated position. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048557 | CLOSURE WITH ADAPTER | 2014-02-20 |
20140048558 | FLUID DELIVERY APPARATUS - A pump apparatus that exerts a constant force on a bag of fluid to provide a uniform flow rate compared to elastomeric pumps. The apparatus comprises a first ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048559 | WINE STORAGE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048560 | DUAL POLYMER NEEDLES FOR DISPOSABLE FOAM DISPENSING GUN - A metering component for a two-component dispensing gun includes a first metering rod and a second metering rod. The first metering rod includes a first tip section at one end that terminates into a first intermediate sealing section. The first intermediate sealing section terminates at a first base section at an opposite end of the first tip section. The second metering rod includes a second tip section at one end terminating in a second intermediate sealing section, wherein the second intermediate sealing section terminates at a second base section at an opposite end of the second tip section. The first metering rod is interconnected to the second metering rod at the first base section and the second base section. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048561 | Rifle Mounted Pepper Spray Device with Slide Activation - A rifle or pistol mounted pepper spray device has a slide activation. The device has a housing that attaches to a picatinny rail of a modern sporting rifle. The housing receives a can of pepper spray. The housing and pepper spray slip into a grip. The grip activates the pepper spray when it is pulled toward the user. The device has a lock system as well as a buffer spring to prevent inadvertent spraying of the pepper spray. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048562 | PUMP DEVICE AND FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - A fluid delivery device includes a pump, a fluid chamber having an inlet and two or more exits wherein each of the exits from the fluid chamber are equidistant from the inlet such that product pumped through the fluid chamber may flow through each of the exits at an equivalent rate. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048563 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DROPPING DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a liquid crystal dropping device, including: a container for containing liquid crystal and being provided with at least one nozzle on an end thereof for ejecting liquid crystal from the container; a driver connected to the container for driving the liquid crystal to eject from the container; at least two dropping heads connected to the at least one nozzle; and at least one corrosion-resistant connecting pipe arranged between the at least one nozzle and the at least two dropping heads for communicating the at least one nozzle with the at least two dropping heads. The dropping device of the present disclosure is capable of shortening the time of manufacturing the liquid crystal panel, improving the efficiency of manufacturing the liquid crystal panel, and avoiding uneven arrangement of the liquid crystal. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048564 | Liquid Discharging Container - The present invention relates to a liquid discharging container including: a body in which liquid is contained and having a first chamber, a second chamber formed under the first chamber, and a neck formed between the first chamber and the second chamber in such a manner as to resist the liquid movement between the first chamber and the second chamber; and a sprayer coupled to the body and having a hose extended downward to the first chamber below. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048565 | REFILLABLE CONTAINER AND DISPENSING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - Systems and apparatus of refillable containers with dispensing apparatuses are provided. A system can include a housing adapted to receive material and having first and second ends; a platform located within the housing; a lead screw coupled to the platform; and a thumb screw coupled to the lead screw and adapted to be rotated. The thumb screw is adapted to cause rotation of the lead screw resulting in first movement of the platform towards the second end of the housing or second movement of the platform towards the first end of the housing, wherein a direction of the first movement or the second movement is based, at least, on a direction of a rotation of the thumb screw. The system can be prepared for filling/refilling with material or can dispense material based on the operation of the direction of the rotation of the thumb screw. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048566 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM - In a method of manufacturing a dispensing system for dispensing a product from a canister, comprising a solid/gas arrangement in which the gas is adsorbed onto the solid under pressure and desorbed therefrom when the pressure is released and in which the solid comprises activated carbon and the gas comprises at least one of nitrogen, oxygen or mixtures thereof including air, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and argon, the canister having valve means to allow the gas adsorbed onto the carbon to be desorbed for generating a pressure in the canister and effect product dispense, the activated carbon is held from the time of its production up to its installation in the canister under a blanketing gas atmosphere which does not prevent the gas to be adsorbed from occupying the adsorption sites of the activated carbon in the canister. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048567 | VALVE FOR AN AEROSOL CONTAINER - A valve for dispensing moisture reactive liquids is disclosed. The valve has a valve cup for tightly closing a container including a through opening, and a first annular fold forming a groove in a first, inner surface and a rib in a second, outer surface. The valve includes a resilient grommet and a valve stem. The valve stem includes a hollow tubular portion, defining a central bore snugly fitting in the grommet central bore and extending on both sides of the grommet with a first end opening to ambient and a second, opposite end being closed by a circular end base greater than the diameter of the bore of the grommet. The upper surface of the flange portion of the grommet mates with the first, inner surface of the cup including the portion of the grommet mating the groove formed by the fold. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048568 | DISPENSING AEROSOL VALVE FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINER, DISPENSING ADAPTER THEREFOR, AND ASSEMBLY OF A PRESSURIZED CONTAINER WITH AN ADAPTER - A pressurized aerosol container is disclosed. The aerosol container includes a specific valve and a dispensing adapter to be used therewith for dispensing a pressurized liquid contained in the container. The liquid is preferably a moisture reactive composition. The valve has a valve stem provided with a central bore having an internal threaded portion, which allows the fixing and connection of a disposable dispensing adapter and has a connecting end provided with a mating outer threaded portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048569 | DROP DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser for dispensing drops including a housing, a liquid reservoir, a discharge opening through which liquid can be discharged from the liquid reservoir, and a drop formation surface surrounding the discharge opening, at which surface the liquid accumulates in order to be discharged from the drop formation surface as a drop. The drop formation surface has an outer limiting contour, the shape of which deviates from a circular shape. The dispenser is used to prevent contamination of the liquid to be dispensed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048570 | DISPENSING HEAD FOR A TUBE AND TUBE HAVING A DISPENSING HEAD - A dispensing head for a tube with a housing having a receiving chamber an outlet fitting of the tube an outlet opening, and an interior space surrounded by walls of the housing. An annular wall section of the housing separates the receiving chamber from an annular area of the interior space of the housing, an outlet valve is provided in the interior space, the outlet valve having a valve body, a valve seat and a pressure chamber designed so that the valve body and the valve seat are movable from a closed position to an open position by pressurization of the medium contained in the pressure chamber in order to allow discharge of the medium through the discharge opening. A medium path is provided within the housing, which connects an inlet opening to the pressure chamber. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048571 | Lower Neck Indicator for Wire Hook Hangers - In a lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination turnable wire hook hanger and lower neck sizer, the lower neck sizer includes a body dimensioned to generally surround a cylindrical projection and the support flanges adjacent to the body flange of the hanger, and an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body configured to engage the hanger at the lower neck region to resist removal. The lower neck sizer also has a discontinuity traversing the height of the body to facilitate mounting on the hanger. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048572 | HOLSTER - A holster for a handgun that comprises a holster body with a handgun cavity for receiving and retaining the handgun by way of a obstructing member at the ejection port and at the rear portion of the handgun slide. Moreover, a single obscured push button actuates both mechanisms. An internal retention sleeve having an inverted U-shape is slidingly mounted within the holster body and movable between a first securement position and a second release position. The sleeve having an integral thumb button depressible downwardly whereby the sleeve moves downwardly within the body to release a ejection port stop catch and the latch hood. The sleeve biased toward a normal retention position, the handgun withdrawal obstructing member biased toward the normal retention position, the latch hood biased toward a release position but having a normal latched obstructing position until released by the sleeve. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048573 | HANDGUN HOLSTER PROVIDED WITH A SHUTTER SAFETY LOCK - The present invention refers to an improved holster for handguns, adapted to prevent the accidental drop or an unauthorized extraction of the handgun, thanks to a safety device embodied in the same holster and comprising a shutter lock. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048574 | Customizable Carrier for a Portable Electronic Device - A customizable carrying case ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140048575 | Split compartment system - A split compartment system with a first and second compartment fitted with first and second upper adjustment straps and first and second lower adjustment straps as well as first and second shoulder straps. Each upper adjustment strap is fitted with a release connector and adjustment buckle and each lower adjustment strap is fitted with a release connector and adjustment buckle. The upper and lower adjustment straps can be shortened or lengthened using this adjustment buckle in order to increase or decrease the distance between the first and second compartments allowing the compartments to straddle a roller board or other apparatus. In addition the release connectors of the upper and lower adjustment straps may be used to separate the first and second compartments from one another entirely allowing the user to utilize the first and second compartment as two separate bags. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048576 | MULTI-USE BAG DISPENSER - A multi-use dispenser for roll mourned bags includes a planar base with at least one mounting feature and a bag roll support. The support is attached to the base and is spaced upwardly there from. First and second core guides, spaced apart by at least a width of a bag roll, extend upwardly adjacent first and second ends of the bag roll support. A pair of primary bag roll retainers includes a first side guard and a second side guard mounted orthogonally to the first and second core guides, orthogonally to a long axis of the bag roll support, and spaced apart by at least the width of the bag roll. The side guards have angled brackets at their outer ends. The side guards constrain ejection of a bag roll. At least one snagging device is mounted to engage a central portion of a bag attached to the bag roll. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048577 | AUTOMATED AIR PILLOW DISPENSER - A packaging material handling device is disclosed. The device includes a first pair of traction members configured for cooperatively engaging a chain of pre-inflated pillows from opposite sides thereof and being operable for driving the chain in the flow direction. The device further includes a second pair of traction members configured for cooperatively engaging the chain from opposite sides thereof. The second pair of traction members are spaced apart from the first pair of traction members along a flow direction and are operable for driving the chain in the flow direction. The first and second pairs of traction members are operable for holding the first and second portions of the chain during a breaking operation. The device further includes a breaking member disposed between the first and second pairs of traction members and movable against the chain across the flow direction in the breaking operation to break the chain for detaching the first portion from the second portion. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048578 | METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING A LONG MEDIUM - A transport method for transporting a long medium in a recording apparatus is performed using a transport control section. The transport control section performs, in a case where a first motor and a second motor are driven so as to transport a long sheet to the downstream side in a transport direction, prescribed processing that is different from the processing in a case where the deflection amount of the sheet becomes equal to or greater than a reference amount, in a case where the deflection amount of the sheet between a shaft member and a sending roller in the transport direction does not become equal to or greater than the reference amount. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048579 | LOCATION MARKING DEVICE - A location marking device is disclosed. An example location marking device includes a drive tube to receive a wire of a marker flag to be installed. The location marking device also includes a plunger rod slidably held within the lumen of the drive tube and operable between a passive state and an active state. The location marking device also includes a handle provided to a proximal end of the plunger rod and movable toward and away from a proximal end of the drive tube. The location marking device also includes a return rod extending from the handle towards a distal end of the drive tube. The location marking device also includes a resilient member configured to bias the plunger rod in the passive state. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048580 | BUTTRESS ATTACHMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS - An end effector assembly for use with a surgical stapler, comprising a staple cartridge having a tissue contacting surface, an anvil plate having a tissue contacting surface, a buttress material releasably disposed on the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and the anvil plate, and an epoxy positioned onto the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and anvil plate defining an attachment zone configured to retain the respective buttress material atop the respective tissue contacting surfaces. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048581 | LOCKING ARTICULATION MECHANISM - A surgical device including a handle assembly, an elongated body extending from the handle assembly, and an articulation mechanism connected to the handle assembly and configured to selectively articulate and lock an articulable tool assembly in one or more positions is provided. The articulation mechanism includes a main shaft member mounted for rotation and connected to an articulation linkage, a locking member configured to be received about the shaft portion of the main shaft member, the locking member defining a plurality of notches, an articulation handle fixedly secured to shaft portion of the main shaft member and configured for rotation relative to the locking member, and a lug member operatively mounted on the articulation handle and including a locking tab configured to be selectively received within a notch of the plurality of notches formed in the locking member. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048582 | STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR FORMING STAPLES HAVING DIFFERING FORMED STAPLE HEIGHTS - A staple cartridge for use with a stapling device that has an actuator that is selectively actuatable in an axial direction and an anvil portion that is selectively movable between open and closed positions is disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention include a cartridge body that movably supports first and second staple drivers. The staple drivers each support a staple thereon and serve to drive the staples into forming contact with the anvil upon actuation by the actuator. The various embodiments of the present invention enable the final formed heights of the staples to be varied so as to apply various clamping forces and pressures to soft tissue captured within the staples. In at least one embodiment, the staples can include crowns formed thereon which can be utilized to adjust or control the clamping force and/or pressure applied by the staples. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048583 | METHOD FOR HOLDING HIGH SPEED FRICTION SPOT JOINING TOOLS - The invention utilizes vibration control, precision manufacturing tolerances for certain components of the system, and techniques for limiting thermal expansion of components, including passive insulation and active cooling techniques, in order to enable high speed tool rotation for Friction Stir Spot Joining of Advanced High Strength Steels. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048584 | ULTRASONIC BONDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An ultrasonic bonding system is provided. The ultrasonic bonding system includes a bond head assembly and a bonding tool for bonding a conductive bonding material to a workpiece. The ultrasonic bonding system also includes a pressing member adapted to press against the workpiece, the pressing member being supported by the bond head assembly and being moveable with respect to the bond head assembly independent of the bonding tool. The pressing member includes a body portion and a plurality of pressing elements extending below the body portion, the pressing elements being configured to contact the workpiece. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048585 | METHOD OF FORMING A COLLAR ON A TUBULAR COMPONENT THROUGH DEPOSITING OF WELD METAL AND MACHINING THIS DEPOSIT INTO A COLLAR - A method of forming a collar on a tubular component is described. The method includes the steps of depositing a weld metal onto the surface of the tubular component, machining the collar into the weld material, and machining a support shoulder into the collar to facilitate suspension of the tubular component. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048586 | Innovative Multi-Purpose Dipping Plate - The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for the application of soldering flux to a semiconductor workpiece. In some embodiments the apparatus comprises a dipping plate having a reservoir which is adapted to containing different depths of flux material. In some embodiments, the reservoir comprises at least two landing regions having sidewalls which form first and second dipping zones. The disclosed apparatus can allow dipping of the semiconductor workpiece in different depths of soldering flux without the necessity for changing dipping plates. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048587 | BRAZING ALLOY AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND USING - Disclosed is a brazing alloy composition. The composition comprises, by weight, about 94% copper, about 4% zinc, and about 2% iron. Further disclosed is a brazing process utilizing the brazing alloy, a method for the brazing alloy's preparation and a work piece having members joined by the brazing alloy providing stronger bonding as demonstrated by braze joints having increased shear strength. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048588 | CONTAINER HAVING A PLURALITY OF IDENTIFIED MARKINGS TO REDUCE CONTAINER VOLUME DURING USE - The present invention relates generally to a container or a carton having a plurality of selectable volumes. The present invention is also directed to a container having a plurality of identified markings to reduce container volume upon partial consumption of content. The container includes a plurality of fold facilitating creases adapted to allow panels to be folded or removed along a fold facilitating crease and/or perforation. At least one set of perforations or identified creases are provided in the box so as to form a shell and a second or a secondary box, where the shell is removed after the contents of the box have been partially consumed and space becomes available. The container may further include perforations, flaps, tabs, slits, indentations, notches, along or at an edge of the panel. A blank of bendable and creaseable material for forming a predefined selectable volume carton box is also disclosed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048589 | CARTON WITH CLOSURE FEATURE - The present application provides a carton. The carton may include a first pair of opposed panels and a second pair of opposed panels. The first pair of opposed panels and the second pair of opposed panels may define a closure feature. The closure feature may include a horizontal fold line and a pair of diagonal lines positioned on each of the second pair of opposed panels. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048590 | Game With Barcodes - Game items that enable a user to conduct an online transaction related to a purchasable product are presented. Game items can comprise a game component having an indicia related to a purchasable product, and a link key. The link key can be a barcode, QR code, radio frequency identifier, or other symbol encoded with data that enables an electronic device to conduct an online transaction. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048591 | TEST PLATFORM, TEST APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A test platform is provided for testing a detection module of a test apparatus to determine whether correction is needed or for quality control of the test apparatus. The test platform includes a body, and at least one reference material which is formed on the body and on which at least one color is printed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048592 | IDENTIFYING AND VISUALIZING ATTRIBUTES OF ITEMS BASED ON ATTRIBUTE-BASED RFID TAG PROXIMITY - A portable device receives a particular RFID signal identifying that a particular attribute is associated with a particular item placed proximate to the RFID tag emitting the particular RFID signal, wherein the particular RFID signal is identified from among a plurality of RFID signals, wherein a selection of the plurality of RFID signals are each associated with a separate attribute from among a plurality of attributes. The portable device displays a visual representation depicting that the particular item is associated with the particular attribute. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048593 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING CHAIN OF CUSTODY IN AUTOMATED DELIVERY SYSTEM IN A HOSPITAL SETTING - Provided herein is a system and method for use in generating a chain of custody (COC) record using different machine readable identification systems. Aspects of the presented inventions are directed to an identification device that incorporates a dual mode identification marking or tag that allows the device to be utilized by at least first and second identification systems that utilize differing identification modalities. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048594 | AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE WITH RACK SUPPORTED COMPONENTS - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that reads card data from a user card. The read card data corresponds to a financial account and is used to authorize the machine user to carry out a transaction on the financial account. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of a financial transaction carried out with the card reader. The automated banking machine also includes a validator arrangement including a currency note validator which reads data from a currency note in determining validity of the note. The note validator, while remaining supported by the machine, is slidable to extend outside of the machine where it can be pivoted to an orientation at which it can be serviced. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048595 | PRE-SET READABLE INDICIA FOR VENDOR USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing a pre-set readable indicia associated with a user. The invention reads the pre-set readable indicia from a mobile device of the user, where the pre-set readable indicia comprises payment information, stores the read pre-set readable indicia or payment information extracted from the pre-set readable indicia, and, after connecting to a network, reconciles the transaction based on the payment information extracted from the pre-set readable indicia. In some embodiments, the invention receives authentication credentials from the user and authenticates the user to approve payment using the payment information from the pre-set readable indicia. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048596 | PRE-SET READABLE INDICIA FOR CUSTOMER USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing a pre-set readable indicia associated with a user. The invention receives and stores one or more pre-set readable indicia including instructions for providing a payment during a transaction; and presents one or more of the pre-set readable indicia to a merchant during a transaction for payment. In some embodiments, the pre-set readable indicia comprises a one-use payment token for payment during a transaction not to exceed a predetermined payment limit, and in some embodiments, the pre-set readable indicia comprises payment account information and the invention receives authentication credentials from the user and authenticates the user to approve payment using the payment account information from the pre-set readable indicia. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048597 | WIRELESS TRANSACTION MEDIUM HAVING COMBINED MAGNETIC STRIPE AND RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS - A wireless financial transaction instrument, such as a card, has a magnetic stripe, a display, and an on-board power supply, such as a battery, and is usable with a dual capture point of sale terminal. Information is received by such a terminal from the card wirelessly, and also from the magnetic stripe, and the data received contactlessly is preferably used to verify that read from the stripe. The display can display the account number on command, or to display a current balance, or amount of credit remaining, or any combination of these items of information. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048598 | Wireless Mobile Communicator for Contactless Payment on Account Read from Removable Card - A wireless mobile communications apparatus reads removable cards and can communicate an account corresponding to the removable card in order to conduct a wireless transaction with a merchant on the account with the wireless mobile communications apparatus. A total currency amount for the transaction, and remaining balance in the account after the transaction, can be displayed on a display screen of the wireless mobile communications apparatus. The removable card can be a gift card bearing a magnetic strip having an identifier for the account encoded thereto that will be read when inserted into the wireless mobile communications apparatus which can be a cellular telephone or Web enabled portable device. The magnetic strip gift card can be substantially composed of paper so as to be intended for disposable after use. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048599 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY DATA ENTRY - A method and a system for inventory data entry. The method generates identification codes that correspond to labels affixed to items to be logged into inventory and stores information about items associated with the identification codes. The method further allows a user to search for an identification code in the database when the item is ready to be logged in. The system provides a memory and a processor for inventory data entry. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048600 | LANDING LIGHTS FOR MULTI-PURPOSE CONFIGURABLE VOTING SYSTEM - A ballot processing device flashes one or more lights of the ballot processing device in a first color when the ballot processing device is ready to receive a ballot. The ballot processing device lights a portion of the one or more lights of the ballot processing device in a second color when the ballot processing device is not ready to receive a ballot. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048601 | MAGNETIC READ HEAD WITH FLAT-EXTENDING PINS - A magnetic read head includes a plurality of pins; circuitry for converting magnetic signals to electrical signals, where output of the circuitry is coupled to the plurality of pins; and a shield that encloses the circuitry, the shield having a front face through which magnetic signals pass to read the magnetic stripe, a base on a side of the shield opposite the front face, and one or more side surfaces between the base and the front face, and wherein the shield has an opening for each pin of the plurality of pins, wherein each pin is configured to pass through a respective opening, wherein the plurality of openings are positioned on the one or more side surfaces of the shield, where each pin extends from the shield along an axis that is parallel to a plane defined by the base of the shield. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048602 | Card Reader Anti-Skimming Assembly and Method - An anti-skimming assembly for a card reader device includes, for example, a displacement bar mountable on a front plate of a card reader device proximate a card entry opening formed in the front plate, which displacement bar has first and second legs. The displacement bar is mountable on the front plate with the first leg aligned with an internal read head inside the card entry opening of the card reader device. An infrangible fastener is connectible to the first leg through a first fastener opening formed in the front plate, and a non-conductive frangible or breakable fastener is connectible to the second leg through a second fastener opening formed in the front plate. In addition, first and second electrically conductive leads are carried by the non-conductive frangible fastener electrically connected to one another via an electrically conductive spring and connectible to an alarm circuit. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048603 | External Illumination Apparatus For Optical Information Reading Apparatus - There is provided an external illumination apparatus capable of increasing flexibility of illumination, the external illumination apparatus including a CPU and a memory so as to control lighting of a plurality of illumination LEDs with reference to a lighting pattern stored in the memory, wherein this lighting control is executed by a lighting command from an optical information reading apparatus. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048604 | Displaying a Barcode on a Display of an Infusion Pump - An infusion pump system includes an infusion channel, and a display associated with the infusion channel. The display is for rendering a scannable barcode. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048605 | ELECTRONIC IDENTIFIER ATTACHMENTS FOR BITS - Disclosed are various embodiments for attaching an electronic identification device to bits, such as drill bits and driver bits. A bit identification assembly is configured to attach to a bit. The bit identification assembly may include a core having a bit receptacle where a bit is retained. An electronic identification device may be attached to the core to facilitate identifying and tracking the bit to which the bit identification assembly is attached. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048606 | KEY COMBINATION WITH ELECTRONIC MEMORY IDENTIFIER - Disclosed is a method of providing a compact, tamper-evident means of combining individual keys with unique electronic memory identifiers. The disclosure involves a holder that is manufactured to attach some form of electronic identification, such as a touch memory button, to the head of a key. Once attached, the assembly can be mounted and read electronically to continually account for the identification, presence, access rights, and removal or replacement of the assembly from storage. Application of the key holder would not require alteration of the key in any manner, and thus could occur when the individual keys are either ready for distribution or already distributed and in regular use. The key holder would preferably be tamper-evident and prevent removal of the touch memory button without destruction of the holder, and possibly even the key itself. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048607 | Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent product may be provided. The theft deterrent product may comprise a jacket and a core under the jacket. In addition, the theft deterrent product may include an identification tape under the jacket. The identification tape may comprise a plurality of indicia located periodically and longitudinally on the identification tape. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to a plurality of unique codes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRING-RELAY CONFIGURATION IN DIGITAL THERMOSTATS - In a thermostat having a plurality of demand circuits and a thermostat controller, a method of controlling devices connected to the demand circuits. One or more demand circuits in a thermostat are connected to devices in an HVAC system. The thermostat is configured to associate each connected demand circuit with the device to which it is connected and control signals are routed from the thermostat controller to the one or more demand circuits to control devices associated with the demand circuits. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048609 | Method and System for Monitering Temperature and Humidity of Wareshouses - A method and system for monitoring the temperature and humidity of warehouses are disclosed. The method includes: installing a detecting module in a cartridge, transporting the cartridge to a plurality of storages of the warehouse by a transmission assembly so as to measure the temperature and humidity of each of the storages by the detecting module, transmitting the measured results to a control unit by a wireless network, and dynamically monitoring the temperature and humidity of the warehouses according to the measured results by the control unit. The method and the system not only control and adjust the temperature and humidity of each of the storages of the warehouses in time, but also reduce detection cost. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048610 | Assembly for a Modular Automation Device - An assembly for a modular automation device includes a sensor, which is arranged in a housing capsule of the assembly, for detecting the temperature (T | 2014-02-20 |
20140048611 | Spray Nozzle Light - An agricultural sprayer has a tank containing chemicals and a boom arm with a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured to disperse the chemicals in the tank. The nozzle assemblies include a conduit defining a fluid pathway and a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the fluid pathway. A turbine is operatively located within the fluid pathway and a light source is located proximate the spray nozzle and in electrical communication with the turbine. The light source is arranged to direct emitted light into a spray pattern produced by the spray nozzle. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048612 | Spreader Nozzle Light - An agricultural spreader has a hopper containing a granular material, a boom arm with a plurality of spreader nozzle assemblies configured to disperse the material and a pneumatic supply to propel the granular material from the hopper, and out the spreader nozzle assemblies. The spreader nozzle assemblies include a conduit defining a pathway through which the material is delivered and a spreader nozzle in fluid communication with the pathway. A piezoelectric material is located within the pathway. A light source is located proximate the spreader nozzle and in electrical communication with the piezoelectric material. The light source arranged to direct emitted light into a spread pattern produced by the spreader nozzle. | 2014-02-20 |
20140048613 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATING DISSIPATION OF A LANDFALLING TROPICAL CYCLONE - Disclosed herein is a method and system for accelerated dissipation of a tropical cyclone and/or a hurricane specifically as it makes a landfall in order that its strength and access to further geography are significantly reduced in an irreversible manner. A storage tank and pipeline-based system for forcefully dispensing large amounts of cool dry air into the landfalling cyclone and/or hurricane system is the key embodiment proposed herein by which large scale dilution of the cyclone/hurricane fuel (vapor) is achieved. Other embodiments suggest augmenting this system with dry air drawn from adjoining arid or desert territories, and introduction of seeding materials or cloud condensation nuclei. | 2014-02-20 |