09th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110053674 | ELECTRONIC LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR INCREASING THE USAGE OF TICKETS IN A LOTTERY GAME - A lottery gaming system utilizes one or more distribution groups of game play records. The gaming system preferably distributes a distribution group of game play records to each of a number of assignment components in the gaming system. Various ones of the game play records are assigned from a distribution group in response to game play requests from respective players. The game play records that remain unassigned after a collection condition is met are collected and used to form a new distribution group available for re-distributing to an assignment component in the gaming system. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053675 | Wagering System with Three Dimensional Display Feature - A gaming system and method allowing use of three dimensional objects in a wagering game. The three dimensional object includes multiple sides which are viewable by a player. Each of the multiple sides includes a symbol. An active payline contains one of the symbols. The symbols contained by the active payline are used to represent a randomly-determined result from the wagering game. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053676 | Gaming System, Gaming Device and Method for Providing a Player an Opportunity to Win a Designated Award Based on One or More Aspects of the Player's Skill - In various embodiments, the gaming system, gaming device, and method disclosed herein maintains a designated award which is associated with a variable score for a skill-based game. In one such embodiment, the gaming system enables a player to play a game, wherein the gaming system forms a score for the player. The player's formed score is based on zero, one or more inputs made by the player during the play of the skill-based game (i.e., which tends to measure one or more aspects of that player's skills). If the player's score does not reach the variable score associated with the designated award, the gaming system modifies the variable score associated with the designated award of that skill-based game. If the player's score reaches or exceeds the variable score associated with the designated award, the gaming system provides the player a designated quantity of opportunities to win the maintained designated award. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053677 | GAMING MACHINE AND GAME CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, CAPABLE OF SKIPPING COMMON GAME RESULTING IN A DRAW - A gaming machine of the present invention collectively performs determination of a game result, sequentially in relation to a series of crap games until a game result other than a draw is to occur. Then, of game results of the series of crap games thus determined sequentially through collectively performed determination of game results, the gaming machine skips at least partially one or more game results each indicating a draw, and sequentially outputting remaining one or more game results to the slot machines | 2011-03-03 |
20110053678 | Gaming machine, method and computer program for controlling the same, and computer-readable storage medium having the program stored therein - A gaming machine including a display, a plurality of reels displayed on the display, each reel being arranged side by side so as to independently rotate in a vertical direction, a plurality of display areas forming the reel, each display area having a hexagonal shape for displaying an indicium, each display area being connected with each other in the vertical direction via a horizontal side of the hexagonal shape, and a controller, which determines a win occurrence in a case where an identical kind of indicium is stationarily displayed on at least two of the display areas which are adjacently arranged via an upwardly-sloping direction slope or a downwardly-sloping side of the hexagonal shape of the display area. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053679 | PARTIALLY-POWERED WAGERING GAME MACHINES - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive an indication that a wagering game machine is to enter into a service power mode while the game machine is fully operational, and then to enter into the service power mode to disable game play while providing substantially uninterrupted power to a subset of game machine components. These powered components include one or more processors and memory. The service power mode may operate to leave the remainder of the game machine components unpowered, so that later transitioning from the service power mode to full operation does not result in resetting the processors. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053680 | GAME PERFORMANCE DETERMINATION BY INCREMENTAL REVENUE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of determining the performance of a gaming device by analyzing the incremental revenue generated by the gaming device. This method may include identifying an analysis period, recording game performance data for a set of gaming devices and a test gaming device during the analysis period, and comparing the recorded data to historical gaming data for the set of gaming devices. Some examples of this method may also include developing parameters for the analysis period and using those developed parameters to normalize the recorded game data for the analysis period prior to comparing the recorded data to the historical gaming data. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053681 | System and Method for Fantasy Sports Gambling - A method and system provides an interactive gaming system for a plurality of users connected via a communication network. At least one community is created for the interactive gaming system including rules defining parameters for the gaming system, the community including a plurality of players. An initial bankroll is allocated to each of the plurality of players and each of the plurality of players is enabled to wager at least a portion of their allocated bankroll in accordance with the rules. Information is provided to a requesting one of the plurality of players for assisting the requesting player in making a wager and each of the plurality of players is ranked based on success in wagering by each of the plurality of players. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053682 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - An example gaming system includes a plurality of gaming devices. The gaming devices interconnected within the gaming system in such a manner that, when a first award is made in respect of one of the gaming devices, the gaming system conducts an independent determination for each eligible gaming device of the one or more other gaming devices of the plurality of gaming devices to determine whether to provide a corresponding award to one or more eligible gaming devices. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053683 | WAGERING GAME WITH SHARED PAYOFF BASED ON MULTIPLE PLAYER SELECTIONS - The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game at a gaming terminal whereby multiple players make selections and accumulate bonus awards as the game is passed from one player to another. Play continues until a game-terminating object is selected. At that time, each player that participated in the wagering game receives his or her accumulated awards plus any awards won by subsequent players. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053684 | PARI-MUTUEL GAME - The present invention is directed to a pari-mutuel contest in general and a pari-mutuel contest which requires participants to place wagers on a grouping of contestants which have been segregated into subsets from a field of contestants. The segregation is based on a predetermined criteria. The participants are required to select a predetermined quantity of contestants from each respective grouping with the totality of the contestants performance aggregated to determine a participants score. Winnings are calculated on a pari-mutual bases based on the respective scores. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053685 | Apparatus and Method for Inputting Password Using Game - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for inputting a password using a game. The method includes displaying, on a display unit, a password image corresponding to at least one password information, displaying, on the display unit, at least one obstacle image, displaying, on the display unit, a character image moved based on movement information received from an external input unit, determining whether the character image is in contact with the password image, and controlling a user authentication procedure to be performed based on the at least one password information corresponding to the password image when the character image is in contact with the password image. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053686 | GAME DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A game device includes a packet processing section that processes a packet that is transferred between the game device and another game device via a network, a game calculation section that performs a game calculation process based on data transferred using a packet, and an image generation section that generates an image based on a result of the game calculation process. The game calculation section performs a game sequence process as the game calculation process in each game sequence interval. A packet that is transferred between the game device and the other game device includes a packet ID that specifies the type of data transferred using the packet, and an interval ID that specifies the game sequence interval that utilizes data transferred using the packet. The packet processing section compares the interval ID included in a received packet with the interval ID of a current game sequence interval. The game calculation section performs the game calculation process based on data included in a packet when the interval ID included in the packet coincides with the interval ID of the current game sequence interval. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053687 | STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING GAME PROGRAM STORED THEREON AND GAME APPARATUS - In a coordinate detection step, a series of coordinate values each of which indicates a position which is on a display screen and is inputted through a pointing device, are detected at intervals of a unit time. Further, an operation state determination step determines whether or not a player is controlling a first object with the pointing device. When the operation state determination step determines that the player is controlling the first object, the selection determination step determines whether or not an input track of the pointing device forms an enclosed area for enclosing a second object based on the series of coordinate values. When the enclosed area has been formed, the first object and the second object are caused to perform predetermined actions. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053688 | ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM PROVIDING DYNAMICALLY AUGMENTED GAME SURFACES FOR INTERACTIVE FUN AND LEARNING - A system for visually enhancing a game structure having a game surface and objects that move on the game surface. The system includes a projector that projects digital augmentation content or themed images onto the game surface, with the images including static and animated images. The system includes a tracking mechanism that generates tracking data from the game surface and game objects, with the tracking data defining positions of the game objects relative to the game surface. The system includes a controller that processes the tracking data to determine the positions of the game objects. The controller acts to modify the augmentation images in response to the determined positions of the game objects. The augmentation images include a video stream made up of a base image that is mapped to the game surface and an object enhancing image mapped to one of the game objects and its current position. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053689 | MULTIPLE USER INTERACTIVE INTERFACE - A plurality of participants in a conversation may be scored based on ability to correctly answer questions and based on entertainment value as determined by viewers of the conversation. The conversation may be in the form of a game, or may include a number of different substantially simultaneous conversations. Audio data and video data of the conversation may be transmitted over a network, and viewer scores of the participants in the conversation may be received over the network. Participants in future conversation may be selected based on their skill in answering questions and their entertainment value, with different future conversations using different weightings of skill scores and entertainment scores in determining who may participate in the conversation. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053690 | Wii console controller fitting with refractive mirror - The present utility model proposes a Wii console controller fitting with refractive mirror. Through setting refractive mirrors in the front of the controller, infrared ray is transmitted to the infrared receiver of Wii console controller through the bottom receiving port of the fitting after refraction, thus to avoid the blockage of infrared ray receiving and, increase the accuracy of control and interest; moreover, to configure different game accessories in the front of the controller fitting to imitate different game tools such as sword, tennis racket and baseball bat, in this way to increase interest of the game and practicability of the controller. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053691 | Simulated Handlebar Twist-Grip Control of a Simulated Vehicle Using a Hand-Held Inertial Sensing Remote Controller - A hand-held Wii remote controller for a video game system is adapted to simulating motion control for a motorcycle, jet skis, or other vehicle steered by handlebars. The player holds the remote horizontally with one hand on each end, parallel to a TV display screen, and can control simulated motorcycle operations using inertial sensing. For example, rotating the handheld remote about its orthogonal X/Y/Z axes as pitch (throttle accelerate/decelerate), yaw (steering left/right), and roll (leaning left/right into a turn) can be used as control inputs. In addition, the player can emulate a more aggressive, real-world lean into turns by rocking side-to-side on an optional balance board. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053692 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND MEDIA FOR ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROMOTIONS - A computer-implemented method, system, apparatus, and media directed to improving user activity for an entity. A social group comprised of members is established and each member of the social group is provided with a game item that includes a unique identifier for participation in a promotion, wherein each provided member has a chance to win a first benefit based on the unique identifier. The unique identifier is associated with the promotion, the social group, and an associated participating member of the social group that participates in the promotion. A second benefit is provided to all participating members of the social group when at least one member of the social group wins the first benefit as an incentive for the members of the social group to participate in the promotion. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053693 | VIDEO GAME WITH SIMULATED EVOLUTION - A video game that provides a player game play experience that simulates an evolution process is disclosed. In each stage of the evolution process, the player can create game content that is uploaded to a server. Other players' game content can also be downloaded into the player's game. In an embodiment of the present invention, the player-defined content can be automatically uploaded to a server, where it can be automatically downloaded to players' games in accordance with criteria such as heuristics that are relevant to the game, player preferences, rankings, community preferences and combinations thereof. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053694 | Hand-held anti-assault weapon - An anti-assault weapon to deter, or defeat, attackers. Weapon includes a body, usually cylindrical in shape, that is open at opposite ends. One end is closed by a closure, while the opposite end is closed by a reversible end cap. Threads are defined on the exterior of the end cap and complementary threads are formed on the interior of the body, so that the end cap is securely joined to the body. In one position, a sharp knife projects axially from the reversible end cap, so that an attacker may be threatened and/or stabbed, if necessary. In a second position, the knife is concealed in the interior of the body, and a stub shaft projects outwardly from the end cap. Serrations are defined on the exposed face of the stub shaft, and the serrations may be raked across the face of arms of an attacker. The serrations inflict pain on the attacker, and simultaneously collect a DNA sample that can be tested to facilitate identifying the attacker. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053695 | SHUDDERLESS INBOARD CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A shudderless inboard CV joint having both oil storage chambers formed around each track of an outer race and around a journal of a trunnion and an oil groove formed in an outer ring of each roller assembly. The CV joint includes an outer race connected to a first shaft and having tracks therein; a trunnion connected to a second shaft and having radial journals; and a roller assembly having both an inner ring fitted over each journal and an outer ring engaging with each track so as to be movable in an axial direction of the track, wherein an oil storage chamber is formed around an upper portion of each track and oil is supplied to the oil storage chamber, thus reducing friction formed between the track and the outer ring. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053696 | Joint Assembly, A Wheel Bearing Apparatus, and the Assemblies Included in an Axle Module - A joint assembly has a pair of constant velocity universal joints and a connecting drive shaft. A cover unit protects the constant velocity universal joints and prevents hanging down of the joints under their own weight. The unit cover is arranged to cover the outer circumferential surfaces of the pair of constant velocity universal joints and boots. The unit cover is formed from elastomer material by injection molding. The cover unit inner circumferential surface has a configuration corresponding to the outline configurations of the pair of constant velocity universal joints and the boots. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053697 | DUAL CLUTCH FOR A TRANSMISSION HAVING MULTIPLE INPUT SHAFTS - A device for transmitting torque between a flywheel rotatably connected to an engine and a dual clutch transmission. The device includes a first substantially u-shaped member fixed to a perimeter of a dual clutch of the dual clutch transmission. The first substantially u-shaped member defines a slot having an open end. The second substantially u-shaped member is attached to a perimeter of the flywheel. The second substantially u-shaped member includes a support member for supporting an engagement member. The first substantially u-shaped member fits at least partially within the second substantially u-shaped member. The pair of bushings disposed proximate the engagement member between the first and second coupling members. The engagement member of the second substantially u-shaped member is configured to engage the open end of the slot of the first substantially u-shaped member and align the first substantially u-shaped member with the second substantially u-shaped member thereby transferring torque between the flywheel and the dual clutch transmission. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053698 | GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS HAVING DIGITAL LIE AND/OR OTHER ANGLE MEASURING EQUIPMENT - Golf club heads having sensors configured to measure one or more swing parameters are provided. The golf club head may include several gyroscopes and accelerometers. In one embodiment, the club head contains three gyroscopes that measure angular rate data along different orthogonal axes. At least one gyroscope may an analog gyroscope. Accelerometers may provide data regarding the three orthogonal axes associated with the gyroscopes. The club head may further include software and/or hardware that perform computer-executed methods for determining one or more swing parameters. Exemplary club heads may include a display device for displaying an output of the swing parameter(s). Further aspects of the invention relate to novel methods and algorithms for calculating measurements relating to the swing parameters. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053699 | REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE PUTTING AID AND METHOD OF USE - Attachable systems and methods allow a golfer to ‘zero in’ on the desired striking zone or “sweet spot” of a club, including putters and non-putters. One or more guides are positionable relative to the desired striking zone, such that if a golf ball interacts with a guide during a swing, the guide provides aural or tactile feedback that the club has hit the ball outside of the desired striking zone. The device may include at least two guides, one positionable on one side of the desired striking zone and the other positionable on the other side of the desired striking zone. The device may comprise guides in the form of a tab or leaf pivotable from an up position when not in use to a down position for use. If the club head has a back side, a portion of the device may contact with the back side. In particular, if the club is an iron with a rear cavity on the club head, a portion of the device may be received in the cavity to enhance stability, particularly during a swing. Training methods are also disclosed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053700 | Golf club with pick and place feature - A golf club that picks up a golf ball, sets the golf ball on a tee and may be used to hit the golf ball by providing an opening in the golf club head for entrance of the golf ball which through a series of inclining and declining planes and bumpers the ball rolls into the back of the golf club via a push down motion, thence the golf club can be picked up, held above the tee, and with a turn of the wrist the golf ball can be set upon the tee for driving by the same golf club. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053701 | GOLF BALL RETRIEVAL ADAPTER - There is provided a golf ball retriever that is easy to install and convenient for any golfer, eliminating the need to bend over when retrieving a ball. The ball-retrieval system may be integrated into a golf club shaft or grip portion without interference to use of the golf club. The device can be used with any golf club, such as a putter, to retrieve a golf ball from the ground or within the cup. The system also allows the release of the golf ball after retrieval. The device includes a ball retrieval cup sized and formed of a material to allow it to flex around the diameter of the golf ball and frictionally engage the ball. The cup further allows the ball to be released by the application of a force thereto. A magnetic mounting system attachment to a golf club is provided. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053702 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having A Configured Shape - A golf club head includes a wood type golf club head body having a first portion that extends from the top portion to the sole portion and includes a first depth of the golf club head body, and a second portion that extends from the top portion to the sole portion having a second depth smaller than the first depth. Further, the sole or top portion of the golf club head body is configured so that it includes a sloped boundary portion that defines a transition in depth between the first portion and the second portion of the golf club head body. The first portion and second portion may be configured so that a center of gravity of the golf club head body is positioned nearer to the heel side than the toe side of the club head. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053703 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having a Configured Shape - Aspects of this disclosure relate to a golf club head which includes a wood type golf club head body including a ball striking face portion at a front side thereof, a rear side opposite the front side, a crown portion, and a sole portion. Further, the sole or crown or rear portion of the golf club head body may be configured so that the golf club head body includes a bump portion which protrudes from the sole or crown or rear portion and an indented portion which recedes into the sole or crown or rear portion and creates a recess in the sole or crown or rear portion of the golf club head body. Further, the bump portion and the indented portion may be configured so that a center of gravity of the club head body is nearer to one of the heel edge of the club head body and the toe edge of the club head body. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053704 | SLEEVE MEMBER FOR USE IN GOLF CLUB GRIPS AND THE LIKE - Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments preferably include a first portion made of a first material and a second portion made of a second material. The first portion is preferably less dense and/or lighter than the second portion to allow for the manufacture of a light grip with different characteristics. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053705 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having a Movable Weight - A golf club head includes a wood type golf club head body having a ball striking face portion, a rear end portion opposite the ball striking face portion, a crown or top portion, a sole or bottom portion, a toe end portion, and a heel end portion. Further, the golf club head includes a moveable weight member, which may be contained internally within the golf club head body so that the moveable weight member is not exposed. Also, the club head may include a track system contained internally within the golf club head body so that the track system is not exposed. The track system includes a track which extends around the interior of one or more walls that comprise the golf club head body and the moveable weight member moves around the interior of the golf club head by sliding in the track. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053706 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness. The club head may include one or more light-weight inserts to manipulate the playing characteristics of the resulting golf club. These inserts may have attachment surfaces that are relatively angled such that the inserts are subjected to compressive forces rather than shear forces upon impact with a golf ball during a golf swing. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053707 | Multilayer Solid Golf Ball - A multilayer solid golf ball maintains performance characteristics after exposure to high ambient temperatures. A core includes a thermoplastic material. The core is surrounded by an intermediate layer comprising a peroxide cross-linked polybutadiene. A single layer or double layer cover with dimples is also provided. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053708 | GOLF BALL - Golf ball 2 has spherical core 4, cover 6 situated on the external side of the core 4, and paint layer 8 situated on the external side of the cover 6. The cover 6 has a Shore D hardness of no greater than 61. The paint layer 8 has a Martens hardness of no greater than 2.0 mgf/μm | 2011-03-03 |
20110053709 | NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT CORES MADE OF POLYALKENAMER RUBBER FOR GOLF BALLS - Golf balls having cores with negative hardness gradients are provided. The cores are made of polyalkenamer rubber compositions that may further include other rubbers such as, for example, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and styrene-butadiene rubber. In one version, a solid, single core having an outer surface and center is provided, wherein the outer surface has a hardness substantially the same or lower than the hardness of the center to define a zero or negative hardness gradient. Dual-cores having inner and outer cores can be made, wherein the inner core has a negative hardness gradient and the outer core has a positive or negative hardness gradient. The rubber composition helps improve resiliency of the core and provides the ball with a comfortable and soft feel. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053710 | Mesh Golf Tee - Embodiments of a mesh golf tee are disclosed having a shaft and an upper mesh portion for supporting a golf ball. The upper mesh portion may provide less resistance to a club to allow greater power applied to the ball. The mesh portion may also flex such that the ball is not deflected by any portion of the tee upon impact by a golf club, allowing for greater consistency. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053711 | GOLF BALL MARKER AND ALIGNMENT TOOL - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided multiple embodiments of a golf ball marking and alignment tool. In each embodiment of the present invention, the tool comprises an elongate body portion which defines opposed, generally planar first (top) and second (bottom) surfaces, and a longitudinal axis. Disposed on the top surface and extending along at least a portion of the length of the longitudinal axis is an alignment line. The alignment line preferably extends along the entire length of the longitudinal axis of the body portion, and comprises a channel, the inner surface of which is preferably coated or painted with a dark colored (e.g., black) material. The alignment tool may optionally further comprise one or more pin portions which are integrally connected to the bottom surface of the body portion at prescribed point(s) relative to the longitudinal axis defined thereby. A single pin portion included on the body portion may be used to allow the body portion to be selectively rotated or swiveled along the axis defined by the pin portion. Two pin portions, if included on the body portion, may be used to securely fix or anchor the tool to the putting surface. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053712 | Method for Conducting Sports Tournaments with Wagering - A multi-level single elimination sports tournament with wagering for a field of players divided into groups of generally equal size. Each group competes within itself in a series of play sequences, such as a series of golf holes. Each play sequence comprises at least one competitive play action toward a goal, such as one or more golf strokes toward a hole. The players wager after each play action on their expected results in the current play sequence. Players are eliminated when they can no longer meet a minimum ante on the next play sequence. A round of the tournament is completed when only a single player remains in each group. The survivors are divided into new groups for another round. This continues until a last round that has only one group. A single winner survives, and is awarded most of the pot. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053713 | Rebounding apparatus - A rebounding apparatus for returning soccer balls, baseballs and similar projectiles. The apparatus includes a rigid frame with a rebounding surface suspended within the frame. Pivotal support assemblies are used to support the apparatus in both horizontal and vertical orientations. The apparatus can be folded into a compact configuration for transport or storage. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053714 | Ball toss and catch device - A ball toss and catch Device is disclosed that includes a fingerless glove, two donut-like plastic rings, and a ball. Device is used by the player to toss up a ball and catch it consecutively in an alternative pattern while skillfully avoiding the dropping of the ball. The disclosed Device is further used in a method of play or sport either solo or competively or against another player, or groups of players such as teams or leagues. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053715 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT STICK WITH TRUSS CONSTRUCTION - A sports stick exhibiting a superior strength to weight ratio. The sports stick design allows for decreased flexure, increased rigidity and increased durability, which lend to greater generation of force, accuracy, reliability and longer life expectancy. The sports stick utilizes aerodynamic features in order to achieve an exposed truss like structure which permits airflow through the internal sections of the shaft which creates greater shaft acceleration and velocity. The sports stick also affords enhanced strength in the direction of a shot and receipt of a pass. The sports stick also provides for channeling away of fluids throughout the length of the stick. The sports stick also provides a system wherein weight can be regulated in multiple regions throughout by utilizing removable or fixed weighted elements or by sizing of cutaways strategically designed to be placed in a certain area of the stick, depending on player handling preference. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053716 | GOLF DISC - A golf disc assembly includes a disc configured for flying upon being cast into the air and a sonic finding unit which is attached to the disc and which emits a sonic locating signal after the sonic finding unit conducts a delay of a predetermined amount of time. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053717 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission configured to transmit a rotational driving force of one pulley to another pulley by a driving-force transmitting means wound between the two pulleys, wherein each of the two pulleys is configured to vary a groove width thereof, the continuously variable transmission including: an engagement-receiving portion provided to the driving-force transmitting means, in a side of the driving-force transmitting means on which the driving-force transmitting means is wound on the pulleys; and a movable engaging portion provided to a shaft portion of at least one of the two pulleys, wherein the movable engaging portion is movable in a radial direction of the shaft portion to protrude from and escape into the shaft portion, wherein the movable engaging portion is configured to protrude from the shaft portion so as to engage with the engagement-receiving portion at least one of when a pulley-ratio region is in a setting for highest speed and when the pulley-ratio region is in a setting for lowest speed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053718 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An inertia torque input into the continuously variable speed change mechanism from the subtransmission mechanism is estimated during the shift in the subtransmission mechanism. During the shift in the subtransmission mechanism, a required oil pressure, which is an oil pressure required to maintain a contact frictional force between the respective pulleys and the wrapped member, is calculated on the basis of an input torque into the continuously variable speed change mechanism and the inertia torque. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053719 | BELT DRIVE - A belt drive is provided which includes a circulating belt ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110053720 | DUAL MODE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A dual mode continuously variable transmission (DMCVT), which can maintain advantages of a reducer operated in low-speed running mode and makes the diameter ratio of variable speed pulleys in high-speed transmission mode act as a reducer, thus improving durability and energy efficiency of the CVT. The DMCVT has a drive variable speed pulley mounted on an input shaft connected to an engine, a driven variable speed pulley mounted on an output shaft and receiving a rotatory force from the drive pulley through a belt, a drive shaft, first and second mode output gears mounted on the output shaft, first and second mode drive gears mounted on the drive shaft and gearing into the first and second mode output gears, respectively, and a synchro selector selectively engaging with a gear of one of the drive and driven shafts. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053721 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket is provided with a sprocket body and a chain engagement structure. The chain engagement structure includes sprocket teeth defining chain rollers receiving troughs. At least two consecutive ones of the troughs include a driven-side surface and a non-driven-side surface. The driven-side surfaces each have a first chain roller contact points corresponding to a first radius of a first minimum contact circle when one of the chain rollers is positioned to fittingly contact the driven-side surface. The non-driven-side surfaces each have a second chain roller contact points disposed at a second position corresponding to a second radius of a second minimum contact circle when one of the chain rollers is positioned to fittingly contact the non-driven-side surface. The first radius is larger than the second radius. The driven-side surfaces have effective concavities that are equal to or less than the curvatures of the chain rollers. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053722 | Independently Controllable Transmission Mechanism - An independently controllable transmission mechanism includes a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a first transmission-connecting set and a second transmission-connecting set. The first planetary gear set includes a first power output end, the second planetary gear set includes a transmission control end, the first transmission-connecting set includes a first power input end and the second transmission-connecting set includes a free transmission end. The transmission control end controls the free transmission end to function as a second power input end or a second power output end. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053723 | Actuation System - An actuation system includes a prime mover, a mechanical option module, an actuator, and a controller. The prime mover includes a drive shaft. The mechanical option module includes a housing, an input shaft coupled to the drive shaft, an output shaft, and a planetary gear module. The planetary gear module includes a sun gear coupled to the input shaft, a planet carrier coupled to the output shaft, an outer ring, and planet gears meshed with the sun gear and the outer ring. The application-specific module is connected to the housing and configured to selectively influence movement of the outer ring of the planetary gear module. The actuator includes an actuator input shaft coupled to the output shaft of the mechanical option module. The controller controls an operation of at least one of the prime mover, the mechanical option module, and the actuator. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053724 | TWO-MODE HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH TWO MOTOR/GENERATORS - A hybrid electromechanical transmission connectable with multiple power sources for launching and propelling a vehicle includes an output member and a stationary member. The transmission also includes a first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set. The power sources include an engine, a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator. The engine, the first motor/generator and the second motor/generator are each operatively connected with the first planetary gear set, and the output member and the second motor/generator are each operatively connected with the second planetary gear set. Thus configured, the transmission provides both a forward under-drive gear for launching the vehicle and a forward direct drive gear for propelling the vehicle at higher speeds. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053725 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR AND CLUTCH ARRANGEMENT - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque-transmitting devices. Further, a hydraulic fluid control circuit is provided for controlling the operation of the plurality of torque-transmitting devices. The hydraulic fluid control circuit receives pressurized hydraulic fluid from an off-axis hydraulic fluid pump and has a plurality of fluid passages disposed in the transmission house, input member and other coupling members. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053726 | Gear Reduction and Coupling Assembly - A gear reduction and coupling assembly, particularly for incorporation in a transverse drive arrangement for a skid steered vehicle, comprises a planetary gear mechanism having an input through the sun gear and an output through the planet carrier. A coupling member is coupled to the carrier through a crowned spline coupling and is coupled to a subsequent transmission member such as a shaft through a parallel splined coupling, the diameter of the crowned spline coupling being substantially greater than the diameter of the parallel splined coupling. In this way a degree of angular misalignment between the subsequent transmission member and the planet carrier can be accommodated while a similar torque transmitting capacity can be achieved for both of the couplings with the coupling member. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053727 | PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A planetary gear transmission mechanism includes an input shaft, an input bevel gear connecting to the input shaft, four planetary bevel gears meshed with the input bevel gear, an output gear driven by the planetary bevel gears, a stationary bevel gear meshed with the planetary bevel gears, and four bearing modules. The output gear evenly defines four through holes along one axis. Each planetary bevel gear is received in one through hole and rotatably connected to the output gear. The rotation axis of each planetary bevel gear is substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the output gear. The stationary bevel gear meshes with the planetary bevel gears. The input bevel gear and the stationary bevel gear are positioned on opposite sides of the output gear respectively. The bearing modules are received in the through holes respectively, and each bearing module rotatably supports one planetary bevel gear. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053728 | MULTI-GEAR MECHANISM FOR POWER TOOLS - A multi-gear mechanism includes first and second gear sets, an output set, multiple first planet gears pivotably connected between the first and second gear sets, a first gear ring having internal teeth and external teeth, multiple second planet gears cooperated with the internal teeth of the first gear ring, a second gear ring having internal teeth and side teeth, an operation gear ring and a motor gear. The motor gear extends through two central holes of the first and second gear sets, and the first and second planet gears are engaged with the motor gear. The operation gear ring is connected with the second gear ring which drives the operation gear ring to move axially. The motor gear drives the output set at low speed, constant speed or high speed when the operation gear ring and the second gear ring are operated to engage with different gears. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053729 | Auto-Selecting Two-Ratio Transmission - A pulley assembly with an auto-selecting multi-speed transmission that can be operated in at least two modes depending on the manner in which rotary power is transmitted through the pulley assembly. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053730 | Epicyclic Gear System Having Two Arrays Of Pinions Mounted On Flexpins With Compensation For Carrier Distortion - An epicyclic gear system (A) includes sun and ring gears ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110053731 | Arrangements for Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles - A transmission arrangement for an engine driven vehicle having two continuously variable transmissions serving to drive left and right hand vehicle wheels at separately variable drive ratios. Each transmission incorporates a variator of the type in which a net torque applied to the variator through its input and output is referred to a ratio control part, which may be formed as a control lever, whose position governs the transmission's drive ratio. The control parts of the variators are each operatively coupled to a driver's speed control, such that the speed control determines a mean position of the two control parts. However they are both also able to move relative to the mean position, under the influence of the torque they react. Additionally the control parts are coupled to each other such that any displacement of one control part from the mean position is accompanied by an opposite displacement of the other control part. In this way the transmissions are enabled to the relative speeds of the driven vehicle wheels automatically to reduce or even eliminate wheel slip, whilst still providing the driver with control over overall vehicle speed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053732 | FRICTION TYPE TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND PRESSING FORCE CONTROL METHOD FOR FRICTION TYPE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - In a friction drive transmission apparatus arranged to transmit power by a frictional transmission force between two roller units pressed against each other, there is provided a pressing force imparting means to increase and decrease a pressing force imparted to a roller pair to vary the frictional transmission force between both roller units smoothly at the time of a shift. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053733 | ENGINE STARTING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, and a hybrid transmission having an input member, an output member, and at least one motor/generator operable to provide or receive torque. A damper connects the crankshaft with the input member. A bi-directional rotational position sensing system operatively connects with either the crankshaft or an input side of the damper, and is configured to sense the rotational position and direction of the crankshaft, and provide a position signal indicative thereof. At least one controller is configured to receive the position signal and to provide a torque command to the motor/generator based at least in part on the position signal. The torque command is operable to cause the motor/generator to substantially cancel an expected engine torque pulse associated with the sensed rotational position during starting of the engine with the damper open. A method for controlling the hybrid powertrain is provided. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053734 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN - A method of operating a drive train having a hybrid drive that comprises an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, a clutch connected between the combustion engine and electric machine, a transmission connected between the electric machine and an output drive, and a start-up element connected between the electric machine and the output drive. The method for starting-up the drive train, when the clutch connected between the combustion engine and the electric machine and the start-up element are both disengaged, and the electric machine is stopped and short-circuited. The method comprising the steps of accelerating the internal combustion engine to a rotational speed which depends on a short circuit torque of the electric machine that must be overcome; engaging the clutch connected between the combustion engine and electric machine; and bringing the combustion engine to a start-up speed depending on the driver's request; and engaging the start-up element. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053735 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE DURING A RESTART - Various systems and methods are described for controlling an engine in a vehicle, the engine being coupled to a transmission. One example method comprises, under selected braking conditions, shutting-off the engine and spinning-down the engine to rest while the vehicle is traveling, and in response to a foot-off-brake event, restarting the engine by at least partially engaging the transmission and adjusting engine torque control actuators. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053736 | HAND EXERCISE DEVICE - A hand exercise device | 2011-03-03 |
20110053737 | PRESSURE SENSOR AND BOXING MACHINE USING THE SAME - A pressure sensor is provided, wherein a ballast resistive layer is integrated in the pressure sensor so that the resistive output curve for the pressure sensor has saturation characteristics. The pressure sensor shall be prevented from breaking down by a large current that may be caused, when an overload pressure is applied on the pressure sensor, if no ballast resistive layer is added. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053738 | PORTABLE MODULAR EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE USERS - A portable modular exercise apparatus for multiple users is separable into multiple components by pin connections. The modularity of the versatile exercise device enables numerous types of exercises by multiple users simultaneously. The apparatus comprises two upright support towers, a base with base pads under each support tower, an overhead crossbeam and a supplemental sliding push up cross bar, a number of resistance bands which attach to the apparatus for the purpose of resistance training, and a carrying bag to contain and transport all of the components. Pin connections allow the device to easily be assembled and taken apart without tools. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053739 | Yoga Wrist Saver Device - An attractive wrist saver device with an elastomeric body and an adjustable strap is provided for decreasing stress and strain of a user's wrist joint by elevating a heel of a user's hand and lessening the amount and degree of an extension of a user's wrist so as to comfort and cushion the user's wrist and substantially prevent the user's wrist from being positioned at a 90 degree right angle and perpendicular to the user's forearm and hand when the user is performing yoga, pushups, hand stands, dips or other upper body weight bearing exercises. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053740 | PRESSURE ROLLS, APPARATUSES USEFUL IN PRINTING AND METHODS OF MAKING PRESSURE ROLLS - Pressure rolls for apparatuses useful in printing, apparatuses useful in printing and methods of making pressure rolls are provided. An exemplary embodiment of a pressure roll for an apparatus useful in printing includes a first layer including silicone rubber, the first layer including a first outer surface, a first end face and an opposite second end face; a second layer including a polymer overlying the first layer, the second layer including a second outer surface, a third end face and an opposite fourth end face; and a sealing material bonded to and covering the first, second, third and fourth end faces. The sealing material includes a polymer that is impervious to, and chemically resistant to, a release agent comprising silicone oil. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053741 | CORONA ROLLER AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A CORONA ROLLER - Corona roller comprising a cylindrical base body and a roller cover of dielectric material, and method for producing it. The roller cover includes a layer of thermoplastic material, e.g. polyamide, applied onto the outer surface of the base body. Solid (powder) particles having electrically insulating characteristics are imbedded in the material matrix of said layer in the vicinity of the surface thereof in a form-locking manner such that merely a partial region of said particles protrudes from said inner layer. A hard, wear- and corrosion-resistant surface is formed at the outer side of the layer of plastic material, said hard, wear- and corrosion-resistant surface likewise having electrically insulating characteristics. For producing the corona roller, the layer of thermoplastic material is heated to a viscosity similar to that of honey. Preferably, a layer of oxide ceramic then is applied by thermal spraying, wherein the first powder particles thereof are shot into the heated layer of plastic material and subsequent particles form an outer functional layer. Alternatively, insulating particles of solid material may be dispersed into the heated layer of plastic material and may be ground thereby forming the wear-resistant surface. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053742 | VARIABLE DUNNAGE ACCUMULATOR - A dunnage handler for controlling the outfeed of dunnage from a dunnage machine is disclosed and can include a dunnage accumulator with first and second holding portions configured and associated with each other to define a dunnage accumulation space therebetween and for receiving and removably retaining the dunnage in the accumulation space from a dunnage machine and an articulation associating the first and second holding portions such that the holding portions are movable with respect to each other to vary the accumulation space to accommodate a varying amount of dunnage held therein, where a sensor and controller can be included to stop dunnage production when the accumulator is full. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053743 | CRUMPLING MECHANISM FOR CREATING DUNNAGE - A dunnage crumpling apparatus is provided having first and second entry-side crumpling members and first and second exit-side crumpling members. The first and second entry-side crumpling members define an entry therebetween. The first and second exit-side crumpling members define an exit therebetween that is disposed along the longitudinal path downstream of the entry. A crumpling zone being defined between the entry and exit. The first entry-side crumpling member is configured for moving at an first rate and is associated with the second entry-side crumpling member for moving sheet material through the entry in a first direction along a longitudinal path at an entry rate. The first exit-side crumpling member is configured for moving at an second rate and is associated with the second exit-side crumpling member for moving the sheet material through the exit in the first direction along the path at a exit rate that is slower than the entry rate to crumple the sheet material for producing dunnage. The entry and exit-side crumpling members are displaced laterally along the path with respect to each other to cause shearing of the sheet within the crumpling zone. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053744 | DUNNAGE DEVICE AND HANDLER DISENGAGEMENT - A dunnage device is disclosed and can include a dunnage mechanism comprising first and second dunnage converting portions that have an engaged condition, in which the converting portions are associated and configured for converting stock material into dunnage and a disengaged condition in which the converting portions are disabled from converting the stock into dunnage and a dunnage handler configured for receiving the dunnage from the dunnage mechanism and including a first handler portion that has a handling position in which the dunnage handler is configured for controlling the dunnage and a release position, wherein the first handler portion is associated with the dunnage mechanism such that movement of the first handler portion from the handling position to the release position causes the dunnage mechanism to change from the engaged condition to the disengaged position. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053745 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSERTION OF CAPSULES INTO FILTER TOWS - An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a belt, an inlet pipe, a capsule feeder wheel and a capsule insertion wheel. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053746 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAKING BOXES FROM A SET OF BLANKS - This is a method and device for making a packaging box from two blanks ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110053747 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BAGS - The invention describes an apparatus ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110053748 | RECONFIGURABLE DUNNAGE HANDLER - A dunnage handler is disclosed for controlling the outfeed of dunnage from a dunnage mechanism including a first handler portion configured for association with the dunnage mechanism for receiving dunnage therefrom, the first handler portion being reversibly reconfigurable between an accumulator configuration, in which the first handler portion is configured to accumulate the dunnage received from the dunnage mechanism and a discharger configuration, in which the first handler portion is configured to discharge the dunnage received from the dunnage mechanism. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053749 | DUNNAGE APPARATUS WITH PIVOTING SHEET SUPPLY - A dunnage apparatus is provided for converting sheet stock into dunnage, that includes a sheet stock supply member configured for holding the sheet stock, a dunnage machine configured for converting the sheet stock into dunnage, and an infeed mechanism disposed between the supply member and dunnage machine and associated therewith for feeding the sheet stock from the supply member to the crumpling mechanism, wherein the supply member is configured for pivoting to retain the sheet stock associated with the infeed mechanism. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053750 | VERTICALLY ARRANGED DUNNAGE APPARATUS - A dunnage apparatus for converting sheet stock into dunnage includes a sheet stock supply member configured for holding the sheet stock, a sheet crumpling mechanism configured for crumpling the sheet stock to produce the dunnage, and an infeed mechanism disposed between the supply member and crumpling mechanism and associated therewith for feeding the sheet stock from the supply member to the crumpling mechanism, the infeed mechanism having an engagement portion at an entry of the infeed mechanism and configured for engaging and feeding the sheet stock in the supply member into the infeed mechanism, wherein the engagement mechanism is located above the supply member. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053751 | Method and machine for producing packaging cushioning - A method for producing packaging cushioning includes successively feeding sheets of a substrate at a first speed to a crumpling mechanism, crumpling the sheets at a second speed to convert the sheets into packaging cushion units, and controlling at least one of the first and second speeds to produce a desired degree of overlap between successive sheets, thereby generating a connected series of the packaging cushion units. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053752 | METHOD OF INCLUDING FEATURES IN AN ARTICLE MANUFACTURED FROM MARAGING STAINLESS STEEL - A centrifugal bowl ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110053753 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR SEALING - Disclosed is a glass composition which is adapted to use in providing a hermetic seal between a metal and a ceramic, a metal and a metal, and a ceramic and a ceramic, to form crystallized glass having high strength and high thermal expansion which allow it to be used at high temperatures of 950° C. and over. The glass composition is substantially free of alkali metals, and contains, as calculated as oxide, 15-30 mass % of SiO | 2011-03-03 |
20110053754 | HIGH ALKALI GLASS COMPOSITION - A glass composition useful in preparing fiberglass comprises 12 to 25 weight % CaO; 12 to 16 weight % Al | 2011-03-03 |
20110053755 | Low Dielectric Glass And Fiber Glass For Electronic Applications - Glass compositions are provided that are useful in electronic applications, e.g., as reinforcements in printed circuit board substrates. Reduced dielectric constants are provided relative to E-glass, and fiber forming properties are provided that are more commercially practical than D-glass. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053756 | HIGHLY THERMALLY STRESSABLE GLASS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND ITS USE - The alkaline earth metal aluminosilicate glass for light bulbs with molybdenum parts has a composition (in percent by weight on an oxide basis) of SiO | 2011-03-03 |
20110053757 | Methods for Making Aluminum Titanate Bodies and Minimizing Shrinkage Variability Thereof - The disclosure relates to methods for making aluminum titanate-containing ceramic bodies, and methods for predicting shrinkage and minimizing shrinkage variability of said bodies from target size. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053758 | REACTION TUBE AND HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSING FOR THE WET CHEMICAL CO-PRECIPITATION OF OXIDE POWDERS - A reactor for the wet-chemical co-precipitation of oxide powders includes a cylindrical structure having first and second ends and a lumen extending the length of the tube. A central axis extends through the lumen. The first end is closed. The reactor also includes a first inlet port disposed proximal to the first end of the cylindrical structure and providing access through the cylindrical structure to inject a first reactant solution. The reactor further includes a second inlet port disposed proximal to the first end of the cylindrical structure and providing access through the cylindrical structure to inject a second reactant solution. The first and second inlet ports are disposed on opposite sides of the cylindrical structure and are coaxial relative to the central axis. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053759 | HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT PASTE COMPOSITION AND DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a high dielectric constant paste composition comprising (A) inorganic particles having a perovskite crystal structure or a complex perovskite crystal structure, (B) a compound represented by any one of the general formulas (1) to (4) shown below, and (C) an organic solvent. The present invention provides a high dielectric constant paste composition for producing a high dielectric constant dielectric composition which has high insulation reliability and exhibits satisfactory resistance in a high-temperature high-humidity bias test. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053760 | WATER-BASED METHODS FOR PRODUCING HIGH GREEN DENSITY AND TRANSPARENT ALUMINUM OXYNITRIDE (ALON) - The present invention provides a water-based method for producing Aluminum oxynitride (AION) green bodies characterized by a density of at least 99% as measured according to ASTM C20-92 and/or at least 60% as measured by green density measurements The method comprises steps selected from (a) ball-milling Alumina powder and deflocculant in water for a period of time t, said t is between about 10 hours and about 24 hours, (b) homogeneously dispersing AIN in said ball-milled product for a period of time t | 2011-03-03 |
20110053761 | SOLIDIFICATION METHOD OF CERAMIC POWDER AND SOLIDIFIED CERAMICS - [Object] Providing a solidified ceramic body with an improved mechanical strength, wherein the solidified ceramic body is fabricated by activating ceramic powder through mechanochemical treatment and solidifying the activated ceramic powder through alkali treatment. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053762 | LAYERED MOLECULAR SIEVE COMPOSITION - A composition comprising an inner core and an outer layer comprising a molecular sieve has been prepared. The molecular sieve layer is characterized in that the molecular sieve layers are intergrown into each other. The inner core can be alpha alumina or other inert materials. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053763 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS BASED ON NANOPARTICLES OF A ZIRCONIUM OXIDE, A TITANIUM OXIDE OR A MIXED ZIRCONIUM/TITANIUM OXIDE DEPOSITED ONTO AN ALUMINA OR ALUMINUM OXYHYDROXIDE SUPPORT THEREFOR - Catalyst compositions include finely divided nanoscale particles of at least one supported oxide selected from among zirconium oxide, titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide deposited onto an alumina-based or aluminum-oxyhydroxide-based support, wherein, after calcination for 4 hours at 900° C., the at least one support oxide is in the form of nanoscale particles deposited onto the support, the size of said particles being at most 10 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based is zirconium oxide and being at most 15 nm when the at least one supported oxide is titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide; such catalyst compositions are especially useful for the selective reduction of NOx. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053764 | POROUS ALUMINUM MATERIAL HAVING IMPROVED BENDING STRENGTH AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides a porous aluminum material composed of a sintered body having an improved bending strength, and a production method therefor, wherein the sintered body comprises an aluminum alloy having an Si content of 100 to 3,000 ppm. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053765 | CARBON-BASED FOAM NANOCOMPOSITE HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL - A carbon-based foam composite including a carbon-based foam and a solid state hydrogen storage material, methods for making the carbon-based foam composite, and methods for using the carbon-based foam composite. Representative carbon-based foams include cryogels, aerogels, and xerogels. Representative solid state hydrogen storage materials include metal hydrides and chemical hydrides. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053766 | NANOSTRUCTURED SORBENT MATERIALS FOR CAPTURING ENVIRONMENTAL MERCURY VAPOR - The present invention is a method and material for using a sorbent material to capture and stabilize mercury. The method for using sorbent material to capture and stabilize mercury contains the following steps. First, the sorbent material is provided. The sorbent material, in one embodiment, is nano-particles. In a preferred embodiment, the nano-particles are unstabilized nano-Se. Next, the sorbent material is exposed to mercury in an environment. As a result, the sorbent material captures and stabilizes mercury from the environment. In the preferred embodiment, the environment is an indoor space in which a fluorescent has broken. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053767 | Odor-Inhibiting Compositions - The present invention relates to odor-inhibiting compositions comprising water-absorbing polymer particles and metal peroxides, and to the production thereof. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053768 | RECORDING MATERIAL FOR LASER MARKING - Disclosed herein in a preferred embodiment is a recording material comprising a substrate and a coating comprising at least 3 plies, wherein the outermost ply contains nanoparticles and the inner plies together contain at least one color former, at least one color developer, at least one absorber and at least one solubilizer, and no ply contains both a color former and a color developer. Also disclosed is a process for producing the recording material of the invention and also to a laser marking process wherein the recording material is irradiated with a laser. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053769 | THERMAL RECORDING MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A thermal recording material having a thermally color-forming thermal recording layer and a protective layer which are formed on a substrate in this order, wherein the protective layer is a layer obtained by applying an aqueous coating liquid containing a polyvinyl alcohol, a crosslinking agent, a pigment, an Arrhenius acid and a volatile amine onto the thermal recording layer and drying the applied coating liquid. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053770 | SUBSTITUTED AMINOTHIAZOLES AND THEIR USE AS FUNGICIDES - The present invention relates to aminothiazoles of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the aminothiazoles according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and to a composition for this purpose which comprises the aminothiazoles according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the aminothiazoles according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053771 | SEED TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS & METHODS - A seed composition comprising a seed and a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and methods of seed treating. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified, where the first component enhances at least one of germination, emergence, root development, seedling vigor, seedling growth, mortality resistance, chlorophyll production, cold resistance, water log resistance, and nutrient uptake compared to similar seed not contacted with the first component. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053772 | Process for the Production of Particles Comprising Active Agrochemical Ingredients in Amorphous Form - An object of the present invention is a process for the preparation of particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is the use of an agrochemical active ingredient for inhibiting the crystallization of another agrochemical active ingredient in a preparation process for particles which comprise the two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form. The use in plant protection is also described. | 2011-03-03 |
20110053773 | METHODS OF IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PLANTS - The subject application provides methods for the direct or indirect improvement of levels of key phytonutrients and/or stress tolerance in plants. Methods of providing for the improvement in key phytonutrient levels and/or stress tolerance in plants are provided through the application of safeners, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, miticides, defoliants/desiccants, antibiotics, and/or plant growth regulators to plants. Agricultural products arising from the disclosed methods are also provided. | 2011-03-03 |