11th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120064953 | CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR USING A DC-DC CONVERTER IN A MOBILE HANDSET - A controller enables the integration of a DC-DC converter in an amplitude modulation power control loop in a mobile handset. The controller includes an input conditioner and an event sensor. The input conditioner uses a peak detector to track the output of a regulator and responds to available baseband input signals. The event sensor controls a switch that connects the DC-DC converter to a battery in response to a bypass event. The controller bypasses the DC-DC-converter when a transmitter is not enabled. The DC-DC converter is enabled prior to a transmission burst. A target voltage is determined from a series of detected peak voltages from the output of the regulator. The controller commands the DC-DC converter to transition to the target voltage until the end of a transmission burst. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064954 | COMPOSITE ANTENNA AND PORTABLE TELEPHONE - A complex antenna has a first antenna element and a second antenna element each connected at one end to a different feed point and connected to each other at the other end through a parallel resonant circuit. Each antenna element has the same resonant frequency as the parallel resonant circuit. A mobile phone has an antenna switch with a first port connected to the first antenna element, a second port connected to the second antenna element, and a third port that can be connected to one of the first port and the second port and switched therebetween. A signal processing unit causes the antenna switch to connect the third port to the first port or to the second port and detects a signal captured by one of the antenna elements from the output of the third port. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064955 | Separating unit for a combine harvester - A separating unit for a combine harvester and operating in accordance with a principle of axial flow, has a housing having at least one separating grate provided with openings, a rotatably supported separating rotor located in the housing, a cover having a closed jacket surface including, on a side facing the separating rotor, a plurality of guide elements disposed next to one another coaxially to a longitudinal axis of the separating rotor and extending in sections in a radial direction of the cover, and at least one ramp-shaped crop flow deflecting element extending axially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the separating rotor and arranged on the side of the jacket surface facing the separating rotor. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064956 | SPORTS STATISTICAL ANALYTIC DEVICE - A system and method of web-based computer software and hardware is disclosed for recording and analyzing sports statistics to allow a sports team to evaluate the efficiency of its team, players, lineups, games, plays, playbooks, and other related attributes. Computerized algorithms analyze thousands of complex event outcomes based on various user specifications to produce innumerable statistical results. The system is optimized for use on a touch-screen tablet computer but can also be accessed via any computing device with a web browser and an Internet connection. The invention is designed to be used in real-time, but can also be used after the game to record event information or analyze previously recorded data. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064957 | GAME METHOD - Disclosed is a method of playing a game, wherein an image is initially obscured with a plurality of cover pieces. As pieces are removed during each successive turn of the game, the image is incrementally revealed until a player successfully guesses the subject matter of the image and thereby wins a current prize value, the prize value decreasing with each piece that is removed from the board before a correct guess of the subject matter has been offered. The game may be played in a game show embodiment that includes a live studio audience, each member of the audience also being a player in the game and capable of offering guesses as to the subject matter of the image. Alternately, the game may be played as a computer-implemented method over the Internet, on a stand-alone computer, phone, or the like. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064960 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PROBABILITY OF AN OUTCOME IN A RANDOM GENERATION EVENT - A lottery game system and methodology involves, for each play of the game, a player choosing a number of player indicia from a field of the indicia. A subset of the indicia is randomly generated, and the player's indicia is compared to the subset to determine a winning game play. The number of indicia in the subsets is varied between different game plays such that a blend of the winning probabilities for each subset for all of the game plays produces a desired overall winning probability. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064961 | SLOT-TYPE GAME WITH NUDGE AND BONUS GAME FEATURES - In a method of playing a game and a gaming device configured to present a game, a plurality of reels display a base set of symbols. The symbols are used to define a base game outcome. In the event a nudge feature is triggered, such as by receipt of trigger symbols in the base game, reels having associated trigger symbols are locked and individual ones of the reels are nudged to new positions, wherein after a particular reel has been nudged, a new game outcome is evaluated. The reels may be nudged sequentially. Other triggers, such as receipt of additional numbers of trigger symbols, may also trigger a primary bonus game, which bonus game may further trigger one or more secondary bonus games. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064962 | GAMING MACHINE PRODUCING EFFECT WHEN AWARDING BENEFIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - When a wild symbol | 2012-03-15 |
20120064963 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING GAME PARAMETERS - The present invention allows gaming devices to set or modify game parameters through the use of random events such as spinning slot machine reels or random number generators. In some embodiments, game parameters may be established with various initial values, and then, by spinning the gaming devices' reels, for example, random reel values lining up on the payline may be used as new game parameter values. Parameter values may be used to control or initialize almost any aspect of the gaming device play experience, ranging from the types of symbols seen on the reels, to the appearance or behavior of game characters, to the rate at which “complementary” points are awarded. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPORTS BETTING - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session. The method further includes communicating a request for credit information. The request includes at least a portion of the identification information. The method further includes receiving the requested credit information, and for each of a plurality of different types of accounts, determining whether to approve that type of account based at least in part on the received credit information. The method further includes communicating an indication of at least a portion of the approved types of accounts, and receiving a selection of at least one of the approved types of accounts. The method further includes opening at least one of the selected types of accounts and providing access to at least one of the opened accounts during the communication session. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064965 | NETWORK GAMING SYSTEM - A method and article of manufacture for implementing a user profile-driven gaming and prize redeeming system is disclosed. The user profile-driven gaming and prize redemption system allows for the tailoring of a user's experience of playing a computer implemented game on a network gaming system by first receiving an identifier selected from a group of identifiers including a user identifier relating to the user (i.e., player) of the network gaming system, a game identifier relating to a particular game played by the user of the network gaming system, and a site identifier relating to the location (i.e., web site) from which the game is being played. The network gaming system then alters the computer-implemented game played by the user in a manner based upon the selected identifier. The foregoing technique may also be applied to a prize redemption system. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064966 | MACHINE HAVING A CARD PROCESSING ASSEMBLY - A machine having a card processing assembly. The machine has a plurality of card holders connectable to the card processing assembly. One card holder is configured to hold data cards associated with one condition. At least one other card holder is configured to hold data cards associated with another condition. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064968 | INTERACTIVE ASYNCHRONOUS GAME PLAY ARCHITECTURE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for serving a computer game, comprising: (a) providing two separate storage facilities accessible from a server, the first storage facility comprising fast response searchable memory for storage of recently produced game play data, and the second storage facility comprising a structured database for longer term storage of game play data, the first memory having a data search and data retrieval speed that is substantially faster than the second memory; (b) receiving, at the server, a game play request from a live gaming participant with a desired opponent attribute; (c) in response to the game play request, searching the first memory, based on the attribute, to identify prior game play data corresponding to an appropriate opponent; and (d) presenting a multi-player game environment where the live gaming participant can play against and have two-way interactions with an apparently live opponent. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064969 | INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, SERVER, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND GAME SERVICE-PROVIDING METHOD - A server performs a parameter calculation process that changes an event parameter of a game event based on event identification information that is linked to a help destination regardless of whether or not a user of a second terminal is a member of a game application when the server has received help request data from a first terminal and also received an access request for the help destination (help URL) about the first terminal from the second terminal. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064970 | Electronic Gaming System and Method - Systems and methods for projecting game boards are provided. In one embodiment an image source transmits a gaming surface image; a display surface having an upper surface face and a lower surface face, is configured to receive the gaming surface image against the lower surface face and display the gaming surface image through the upper surface face. An interaction interface arranged over the display surface is configured to register interaction input actions; and an interaction detector is configured and arranged to detect the interaction input actions registered by the interaction surface and communicate the interaction input actions to a computer. A computer configured to send gaming surface information to the image source and receive the interaction input actions from the interaction detector is also included. The system also includes a frame supporting the display surface and the interaction surface including a recess containing the display surface and the interaction surface. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064971 | DYNAMIC DISPLAY OF VIRTUAL CONTENT ON SEVERAL DEVICES USING REFERENCE TAGS - This is directed to determining the relative position of several devices by capturing representations of the device environments in which a tag is located. The devices can compare the captured representations to determine a perspective of the tag corresponding to each device. In some cases, a device can determine an absolute position relative to a coordinate system integrated in a tag. Using the positioning information, several devices can receive directions to come together at a particular meeting point. In some cases, several devices can operate an application that requires the interaction of several users of the devices (e.g., multi-player games). The application can control the time or manner in which inputs are provided based on the relative positions of the devices. In some cases, the devices can display virtual content that is shared across several devices, where the different devices can each interact with the virtual content. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064972 | VIDEO GAME PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING PROGRESS OF A VIDEO GAME - A video game processing apparatus for controlling progress of a video game is provided. The video game is used to simulate resale business of goods on a display screen of an image display apparatus. The image display apparatus is caused to distinguishably display dealer characters and buyer characters on the display screen of the image display apparatus. Arbitrary goods for the purpose of buying are associated with each of the buyer characters. A buying process of goods from the selected dealer character is executed when a player selects any from the dealer characters. A resale process of goods to the selected buyer character is executed when the player selects any from the buyer characters. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064973 | Interactive Computing System with Persistent Themes - A computing system environment comprises an improved pointing device (IPD) coupled to a computer having a computer display with an interactive user interface (IUI), all having a persistent theme and/or motif. The persistent theme is one that is based on and/or correlates to the aesthetic design of the IPD, which can be one of a plurality of distinct shapes of an animal, insect, mascot, among others, that can be associated with a particular persistent theme. The determined persistent theme can be optionally extended to the surface pad on which the IPD rests and to the exterior casing/skin of the computer cover. When the IPD and computer are operating with a persistent theme, such as with the IUI operating as a screen saver, the Enhanced Selection Buttons (ESBs) of the IPD can be configured to manipulate visual and other aspects of the IUI, including controlling a character within the IUI. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064974 | Web application that allows one million players to engage simultaneously in prize-oriented tournaments - There is provided a web application and/or software enabling one million users to engage in real-time tournaments that center around trivia and/or entertainment-oriented animations, graphics, text and videos. The web application accepts up to one million players in increments of 100 participants per web page and selectively places Internet users in 10 rows, categorized by Internet connection speeds. The tournaments consist of 1, 2 or 3 rounds with two segments in each round. The web application will record the first correct answer from one participant in a row of ten participants. Each winner [profile image] will be highlighted in his/her row and move on until one winner is identified. The web application will provide a chat area, video player, web cam features and private request chat interactions before each game start time. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064975 | Add-on Management Systems - A computing system is configured to execute a computer program on a server and to provide a video stream of the program output to a geographically remote client over a communication network. An add-on manager is provided to facilitate the use of add-ons to extend the functionality of the computer program. The add-on manager is responsive to commands received from the client and is configured to associate individual add-ons and add-on data with specific user accounts. The add-ons can be located on the server or some other location remote from the client. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064976 | Add-on Management Methods - A computing system is configured to execute a computer program on a server and to provide a video stream of the program output to a geographically remote client over a communication network. An add-on manager is provided to facilitate the use of add-ons to extend the functionality of the computer program. The add-on manager is responsive to commands received from the client and is configured to associate individual add-ons and add-on data with specific user accounts. The add-ons can be located on the server or some other location remote from the client. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064977 | Method and Device for Entertaining Using a Mobile Entertainment Environment - A method and device for entertaining event attendees involves transporting a mobile electronic environment to an event location and providing event attendees temporary authorization to access to the mobile entertainment environment. At the conclusion of the entertainment, temporary authorization and access is revoked. For storage, electronic equipment can be removed from the entertainment environment and placed in a secure location. At each entertainment station attendees can play games using one of several gaming systems and their corresponding peripherals. Large video displays and audio equipment enhance the experience at each entertainment station. Interactive gaming can be experienced among multiple players at a single station, among players at different stations, or by connected to the internet for interactive play with remote players. Additional features include exterior video displays, stabilizers to minimize motion sickness within the trailer, and a video controller for providing master control of all of the video displays. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064978 | GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS GAMING SYSTEM PROVIDING NON-INTRUSIVE PROCESSES - A gaming peripheral for a gaming machine is described. The gaming peripheral can be configured to emulate the functions of a lighting device, such as a candle. The gaming peripheral can be configured to provide enhanced gaming features such as 1) enhanced networking capabilities, 2) enhanced peripheral device monitoring and upgrade capabilities, 3) enhanced player monitoring and security capabilities 4) enhanced gaming function capabilities and 5) enhanced player reward capabilities. The enhanced gaming features can be provided in a non-intrusive manner such that regulated software executed on a gaming machine does not have to be altered. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064979 | LOCAL GAME-AREA NETWORK METHOD - A local game-area network includes a plurality of gaming devices and local game-area servers. Each local game-area server is associated with a corresponding gaming device. Each local game-area server in the local game-area network is operatively associated with every other local game-area server in the local game-area network. Additionally, one of the local game-area servers is a host local game-area server while the remaining gaming devices and associated local game-area servers are clients. Furthermore, the host status of the host local game-area server moves dynamically to an available local game-area server in the local game-area network in response to the host local game-area server becoming non-operational. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064980 | INTRA-OFFICE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TESTING SYSTEM - A regulatory compliance testing system permits a gaming machine ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120064981 | Apparatus and Method For Limiting Torque Transmitted by Elongate Driving and Driven Members - An apparatus and method for limiting torque transferred from an engine or motor to a drive shaft or other components. In some embodiments, the torque-limiting device has a spindle disposed within both coupling flanges to increase the resistance to radial forces and to maintain coaxial alignment of the flanges and attached drive shafts. In some embodiments, the axial spacing of bearings that enable rotation of the coupling flanges is based upon the diameter of the spindle. In another embodiment, torque-limiting devices that maintain coaxial alignment may be used to modify vehicle drive shafts to enable long distance towing for long durations at high speeds. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064982 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING ADJUSTMENT SHAFTS - Adjusting shafts including a noise-insulating outer sleeve and shaft ends that are free therefrom are produced in a brushing device by moving rotating brushes to an inserted shaft bar which is provided in an uninterrupted manner with the outer sleeve and removing the outer sleeve in the area of the shaft ends in a brushing-off process. Advantageously, one respective continuous section of the shaft ends of two adjusting shafts located one behind another is brushed off, whereupon the two shaft ends are separated from each other. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064983 | Torsional Vibration Damper Arrangement - A torsional vibration damper arrangement such that an excessive radially outward flexing of spring units is effectively prevented while torsional vibrations occurring at low torques are nevertheless sensitively damped and the corresponding spring unit is protected against overloading at the same time. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064984 | LINEAR MOTOR DRIVEN AMUSEMENT RIDE AND METHOD - A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, and a reaction plate mounted to the bottom of the vehicle. Depending on the configuration of the linear induction motor units and the reaction plate, the linear induction motor drive can be used to accelerate the vehicle, decelerate the vehicle, maintain the speed of the vehicle up an uphill section, or rotate the vehicle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064985 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BIOMECHANIC CHARACTERIZATION - An apparatus for characterizing a golf swing includes a shank, an articulated joint, and a base. The apparatus may also include a motion control device. An implement is responsive to a co-action with another object. The apparatus may bend or deform in a way that provides information as to the dynamics of a co-action between a golf club and a golf ball. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064986 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A device is provided for use in training a golfer to hit swing shots. The device comprises a golf club having a shaft and a handgrip portion. At least two indicators are attached to the shaft or to the handgrip portion. The indicators point along respective lines at respectively predetermined acute angles relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft on either side respectively of the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The indicators are preferably secured to a particular golf club in a permanent manner wherein they are not intended to be removed therefrom. The indicators may comprise first markings on a plate that is attached to the shaft or they may comprise first markings on a handgrip that is attached to the shaft. The golf club may comprise a practice club. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064987 | GOLF BALL MARKER - A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064988 | Golf Putter Head - A golf putter head a putter head body. The letterhead body has a putter base, a putter top, a putter striking face, and a putter rear wall. A hosel connection is mounted on the putter head. An opening is sized to receive a standard regulation golf ball and a rim formed at the entrance of the opening. An inside surface of an opening wall provides a tee hole having a substantially horizontal direction and is sized to receive a standard tee. The tee hole communicates with the opening. The tee hole is positioned to allow ejecting of a golf ball within the opening, when the tee is pressed into the tee hole. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064989 | Golf Club Caddy - A holder for holding a limited number of golf clubs, less than a full standard set of clubs, in an organized way. The holder may comprise three manually assembled snap fit components including two end plates and a central shaft which spans and connects the two end plates. Each end plate may be identical to the other, having a plurality of recesses located about its periphery, for receiving the shafts of golf clubs in releasable snap fit fashion. The end plates and their recesses are arranged so that the golf clubs are held parallel to one another and to the central shaft of the holder. The central shaft may be contoured to include finger grips for example, thereby serving as a handle for grasping the holder both alone and also with golf clubs retained thereon. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064990 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT FOR A GOLF CLUB - A golf club ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120064991 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE WEIGHTING - A titanium bodied driver that utilizes a lightweight receiving back cap, which is designed to be non-removable from the club head but can be loosened to allow its interior to be accessed to reposition one or more movable weights into alternative receiving locations, is disclosed herein. The back cap may also be designed to be completely removable from the driver body to gain access to the one or more weights that can be re-positioned in alternative receiving areas within the back cap's interior. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064992 | Putter Heads and Putters Including Polymeric Material as Part of the Ball Striking Surface - Putter heads and putters include one or more of: (a) a main putter body portion including a first arm and a second arm; (b) a first polymeric and/or damping element engaged with the first arm; and (c) a second polymeric and/or damping element engaged with the second arm. The putter heads further may include polymeric material within the putter head structure and exposed at a central ball striking portion of the ball striking face, e.g., in elongated openings provided in the ball striking face. Grooves may be provided in the material of the ball striking face and/or in the exposed polymeric material to affect the ball launch. The putter heads may have various additional features or structures, e.g., relating to weighting features, alignment aid features, putter head constructions or parts, polymeric material exposure features, groove features, etc. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064993 | PUTTER HEAD - Embodiments of a putter-type golf club head with an increased moment of inertia about the X axis (MOI | 2012-03-15 |
20120064994 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A face member of a golf club head includes first and second main ribs disposed inside thereof. The first main rib is extended from a crown side to a sole side and the second main rib is extended from a hosel side to a toe side of the sole. The first and the second main ribs intersect with each other at an intersection portion. Additionally, a first groove is provided from the intersection portion of the rib toward the sole side, and a second groove is provided from the intersection portion of the rib toward the toe side. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064995 | IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - An iron type golf club head with improved performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an iron type golf club head having a frontal face portion made out of a lightweight material that is separate and distinct from the material used to form the remaining body portion of the iron type golf club head. The thinner material allows the frontal face portion of the iron type golf club head to be made thinner, yielding improved performance characteristics such as a higher Coefficient of Restitution (COR) of greater than about 0.770, a lower Center of Gravity (CG) location of less than about 5.0 mm from a ground, and a lower primary resonant frequency of less than about 5,000 Hertz. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064996 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a club head having a muscle back shell or a lightweight muscle back. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064997 | CLUBHEAD OF IRON GOLF CLUB - A clubhead of an iron golf club includes: a head main body including a face portion and a hosel portion; a back member including a sole surface and a back surface; and a fixing member configured to detachably fix the back member to the head main body. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064998 | Golf Ball Having High Initial Velocity - A multi-layer ball includes a core made of a high energy material such as a highly neutralized polymer and a cover made of a deadening material. A specified relationship exists between the compression and coefficient of restitution of the core and of the ball. The initial velocity of the ball is higher than what would be expected based on the coefficient of restitution of the ball compared to prior balls. The use of the deadening material allows the coefficient of restitution of the ball to be relatively low, which can yield improved spinnability in the half wedge shots while maintaining driver distance. | 2012-03-15 |
20120064999 | FORMULATING TECHNIQUE FOR CASTING ALIPHATIC GOLF BALL COVERS - A golf ball having a cover is cast from a castable reactive aliphatic functional composition consisting essentially of: a methylene dicyclohexyl diisocyanate based prepolymer; at least one polyamine/polyamide functional component used as a backbone of the prepolymer; a free isocyanate group; and a curative. The polyamine/polyamide is formed from the condensation reaction of a polyamine and a polyacid, with the equivalent ratio of polyamine to polyacid ranges from 2:1 to 10:1, preferably the ratio is 3:1, and more preferably 2:1. It is preferable that the polyamine be a Jeffamine series D-2000. The polyacid can be chosen from acids such as maleic, adipic, azelaic or sebacic. It is preferable that the prepolymer be a polyurethane or urea. The formulating techniques eliminate the need for post curing when using aliphatic chemistries in golf ball covers. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065000 | Golf Tee with Support Prongs - A golf tee includes: an elongate shaft having opposed upper and lower ends, the lower end configured to be inserted into an underlying surface; and a support cup that is configured to support a golf ball from beneath and that merges with the shaft. The support cup has a base portion and further includes at least three arcuate support prongs projecting upwardly from the base portion. The support prongs define a discontinuous annulus about the periphery of the support cup. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065001 | GOLF GREEN SLOPE READING AID - The present invention provides a golf aid for determining the slope of putting green or other area of a golf course. More specifically, the invention provides a device for calibrating suspending Optionally, the device includes a ball marker and can include tools for assembling the device in a golf club. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065002 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - The present invention is directed to a turf repair tool having a base member with first and second portions. The first portion has a pair of prongs for inserting into the turf. The second portion is oppositely disposed on the base member from the extension. A spinning wheel, aided by ball bearings is integrated into the tool o provide rotational movement of the first and second portions. Additionally, an angle is disposed between the first and second portions such that the two portions are not co-planar and therefore leverage is increased during the turf repair process. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065003 | TRAINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING ACCURACY IN AN ACTIVITY - The present embodiments provide a system for improving ability level in an activity. The system comprises a first target comprising a first dimension and a first color, and a second target comprising a second dimension and a second color. The second dimension is greater than the first dimension, and the second color is different than the first color. In one embodiment, the first target is a first home plate, and the second target is a second home plate. The first home plate may comprise a first width and the second home plate may comprise a second width, wherein the second width is greater than the first width. Additionally, user instructions are provided that specify a sequence of distances for positions of the first and second targets over activity intervals. The user instructions may be selected based on various user characteristics. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065004 | Ball Tossing Skills Game and Methods of Playing Same - A method of playing a ball tossing or throwing game for multiple players comprises providing at least one receptacle into which each player attempts to toss or throw a ball, and positioning at least one band configured and sized to define a perimeter of an enclosed playing area along a playing surface into which each player attempts to toss or throw a ball and within which the receptacle is located. The method includes determining a total number of points as a winning score of the game and assigning each player a predetermined number of ball tosses or throws in a game set. Each game set allows each player or team of multiple players to earn a game set score of zero or more points the player or team earns as a result of sinking balls in the receptacle or placing balls in the playing area from the player's or team's position at a defined distance from the receptacle and the playing area. The method also includes totaling points each player or team earns from the predetermined number of ball tosses or throws made in the game set, and scoring each game set by subtracting points the lower scoring player or team earns in a game set from the points the higher scoring player or team earns in the game set to determine the game set score. The player or team who earns the total number of points of the winning score first wins the game. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065005 | Advertising device for sports goals - An advertising or other display device for sports goals designed to place advertising or other displays on the field remote from the scene of action, visible to spectators and television broadcasts of sporting events. The advertising or other display device comprises a transparent element, supports for supporting the transparent element and opaque, semitransparent or translucent areas on the transparent element for forming a design, sign or logo. The opaque, semitransparent or translucent areas have the same or similar color as the color of the net of the goal to create an optical effect that the opaque, semitransparent or translucent areas are incorporated into the net of the goal, from various points of view. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065006 | LIGHT SOURCE PROJECTING LINES DEFINING ACTIVITY AREA - An apparatus has a housing, a connector, and a light source connected to the housing. The light source projects lines that define an area for an activity, such as playing a game. The connector connects the housing to a structure used in the activity or game. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065007 | Badminton Racket Handle Structure for Training Purpose - A badminton racket handle structure for training purpose. A includes a plurality of groove positions are formed on the surface of the racket handle. A little finger position grip groove at a first groove position is formed near the bottom of the surface of the racket handle. A ring finger position grip groove at a second groove position is formed upward from the bottom surface. A middle finger position grip groove at a third groove position is formed upward from the bottom surface. A thumb position grip groove for forehand stroke at a forth groove position is formed upward from the bottom surface. A forefinger position grip groove at a fifth groove position is formed upward from the bottom surface. A thumb position grip groove for backhand stroke at a sixth groove position is formed upward from the bottom of the surface of the racket handle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065008 | Baseball bat structure and method for making the same - A baseball bat structure includes a center portion in the form of a round bar, and at least one sheet-shaped wind wooden unit wound around the center portion. A direction of the grain of the grain portions of one layer of wind wood unit is different from that of the grain portions of a neighboring layer of wind wood unit, so that the grain portions of one layer of wind wood unit are arranged in a staggered manner with respect to the grain portions of the neighboring layer of wind wood unit, and therefore, the staggered grain portions can enhance the structure strength. Being laminated structures, the wind wood units can offer a better structure elasticity to the baseball bat structure, making the baseball bat structure less likely to crack while extending the service life. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065009 | CONTROL FOR A VARIABLE TENSIONING DEVICE FOR A RIBBEDV-BELT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVE - A tensioning device is provided for a ribbed V-belt of a motor vehicle with at least one tensioning pulley that is directly and functionally connected to the ribbed V-belt and with a controller designed for varying the position and/or configuration of the tensioning pulley in dependence on the instantaneous operating state of at least one belt pulley on a driven side and/or a driving side that is connected to the ribbed V-belt in order to operationally adapt the tension of the ribbed V-belt. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065010 | GUIDE PLATE AND CHAIN - [Issue] To allow deviation of a chain to be reliably restricted during travel, and also to allow friction loss to be easily reduced when the chain is operating. [Means of Resolution] A guide plate | 2012-03-15 |
20120065011 | ANGLED SPOKE PULLEY DESIGN - An idler pulley is described for a front end accessory drive. The idler pulley includes plurality of angled spokes, such as angled ribs molded into the pulley to join an outer hub and an outermost belt interacting region. As the belt runs over the surface of the pulley, any defects on the belt running surface of the pulley due to shrinkage and fill are now angled, and angling of the defects reduces direct impact with the belt and therefore reduces the structureborne noise produced by operation of the belt and the pulley. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065012 | CHAIN DRIVE OR RETURN ARRANGEMENT AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY AND SPROCKET EMPLOYED THEREIN - Chain return arrangement and sprocket and chain assembly employed therein with the bow flanks of the horizontal chain links ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120065013 | Chain - There is provided a chain comprising guide link rows and non-guide link rows disposed alternately along the length of the chain with each plate of each row overlapping each plate of each of two adjacent rows. For each guide link row, a pair of pins is provided for connecting the guide link rows and non-guide link rows in articulating relationship. The first connecting pin extends into a first hole of each of the guide plates of its guide link row and into and through the second hole of each link plate of an adjacent non-guide link row. The second connecting pin extends into a second hole of each of the guide plates extends into and through a first hole of each link plate of an adjacent non-guide link row. The connecting pins fit tightly into each first hole into which it extends and fits loosely in each second hole into which it extends. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065014 | MULTI-MODE DRIVE UNIT - Multi-mode operation is provided for an electrically variable transmission for a motor vehicle. The multi-mode electrically variable transmission provides for multiple gear ratios and power flow configurations including fixed gear operation. The multi-mode electrically variable transmission incorporates a reverse gear for reverse operation. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065015 | MULTI-SPEED DRIVE UNIT - A compound-input is provided for an electrically variable transmission for a motor vehicle. The compound-input electrically variable transmission has improved input gear ratios that allow the vehicle engine to be operated in its desired efficiency and/or performance range during both city and highway vehicle operation. Further, the multi-speed input electrically variable transmission provides an input brake without the need for a dedicated input brake clutch or braking mechanism and incorporates a reverse gear for reverse operation. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065016 | MULTI-SPEED DRIVE UNIT - A multi-speed drive unit is provided for an electrically variable transmission having a variable-range output gear ratio for a motor vehicle. The variable-range output electrically variable transmission has improved final drive gear ratios that allow the motor to be operated in its desired efficiency and/or performance range during both city and highway vehicle operation. Further, the variable-range output electrically variable transmission allows for increased vehicle speeds during electric vehicle operation and provides for the use of the vehicle engine during reverse gear operation. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065017 | POWER TRANSMITTING MECHANISM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A proposition is to provide a power transmitting mechanism for a hybrid vehicle having improved energy utilization efficiency. A power transmitting mechanism for the hybrid vehicle using powers of the engine and the motor/generator in a combined manner, the mechanism includes an engine drive shaft coupled to an engine output shaft via a main clutch; a motor output shaft of a motor/generator rotatably supported separately from the engine drive shaft; a drive shaft brake releasing/fixing the engine drive shaft; a motor-brake releasing/fixing the motor output shaft; and a planetary gear mechanism. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065018 | GEAR REDUCTION ASSEMBLY AND WINCH INCLUDING GEAR REDUCTION ASSEMBLY - A gear reduction assembly may include an input shaft, a first spur gear, and a second spur gear. The first and second spur gears may be coupled to one another. At least one of the first spur gear and the second spur gear may be associated with the input shaft such that the input shaft drives at least one of the first and second spur gears. The gear reduction assembly may further include a first internal gear engaged with the first spur gear, a second internal gear engaged with the second spur gear, and a hub associated with the first internal gear The first and second internal gears have a first number of teeth and a second number of teeth, respectively, and the first number of teeth differs from the second number of teeth by from one to five teeth. The gear reduction assembly may be included in a winch. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065019 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING STACKED PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is has an input member, an output member, a first planetary gear set assembly, a second planetary gear set assembly, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The second planetary gear set assembly is a stacked planetary gear set having a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth member and the first planetary gear set assembly has a first, a second, a third and a fourth member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065020 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input and output member, four planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members, five interconnecting members continuously interconnecting members of the four planetary gear sets and six torque transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable to interconnect one of the first members, second members, and third members with at least one of another of the first members, second members, third members, and a stationary member. The torque transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065021 | VARIABLE SPEED DIRECT DRIVE TRANSMISSION - A direct drive transmission system suitable for use with scooters, go-carts or motorcycles is disclosed. The transmission system comprises a drive shaft coupled to a motor shaft and a friction element which is guided longitudinally on said drive shaft, rotating with the rotation of the drive shaft. The system further comprises a roll bearing fixedly attached around at least part of the periphery of its inner ring to an end of the friction element and a stopper which is fixedly attached to the outer ring of said roll bearing. The stopper is adapted to affix a wire, which when pulled, moves longitudinally said friction element towards the inner end of the drive shaft so as to allow engagement of said friction element onto a traction surface of the drive wheel. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065022 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUSES - A power transmitting apparatus for a vehicle mounted with a torque converter and an idle-stop mechanism can be configured to improve fuel economy without cancelling a fuel-cut-ff during vehicle speed reduction and to reduce the manufacturing cost by eliminating an electrically-driven oil pump. A power transmitting apparatus can comprise a torque converter, a clutch mechanism, an oil pump, a continuously variable transmission, a clutch control device, an engine control device, and a flow control device. The flow control device can be configured to limit or prevent the supply of oil to the torque converter by the oil pump and to prioritize the supply of oil to the clutch mechanism and the continuously variable transmission when the vehicle speed is reduced below a predetermined value with fuel being cut off by the engine control device during vehicle speed reduction. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AMOUNT OF TIME NEEDED TO COMMENCE TRANSMITTING ENGINE TORQUE IN A VEHICLE - A method controls an amount of time required to commence transmitting torque of an internal combustion engine equipped with a stop/start feature to a transmission configured to transmit the torque of the engine to drive-wheels in a vehicle. The method includes determining whether a start of the engine is likely. The method also includes pre-filling with fluid a hydraulically-actuated clutch that is configured to connect the engine to the transmission when the start of the engine is likely. Accordingly, the amount of time required to commence transmitting torque of the engine to the transmission is reduced. A system employs the method for controlling an amount of time required to commence transmitting torque of the engine. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065024 | Yoga Device - A device, for performing certain ancient yogic breathing practices of Pranayam without involving the use of hands, is controlled by a programmable controlling unit. The device is integrated onto the frame of a supporting base, worn on the nose, and uses battery-operated artificial fingers to block or unblock nostrils in programmable patterns, cycles and durations. This facilitates a precise and hands-free routine of alternate nostril breathing or single nostril breathing, in the most precise style, following techniques of ancient yogic Pranayam. The sensors of the device sense/measure the force and flow of the breath into and out of each nostril, and can automate and synchronize the artificial fingers to the normal breathing pattern of the user. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065025 | Tumbler Apparatus - In one embodiment, a tumbler apparatus comprises a metal roller padded with foam, a frame to give support and height to the roller and elastic bands connected at opposite ends of the roller to connect the roller to the frame. The elastic bands connect to support hooks on the frame risers. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065026 | LOW PROFILE HAND-EXTENSION/FLEXION DEVICE - A movement device for flexing and/or straightening a joint of a user includes a first anchor element adapted to be positioned adjacent a jointed appendage of a user at a first position. A second anchor element is adapted to be positioned about the jointed appendage at a second position, wherein the jointed appendage is located between the first anchor element and the second anchor element. A spring member is positioned between the first and second anchor elements wherein the spring member is fixedly secured to the second anchor element and moveable through the first anchor element to thereby allow the spring member to bend about a joint of the appendage when said appendage is flexed. The spring member is configured to exert bending forces in opposition to working muscles of the user to straighten or flex the joint of the appendage. To minimize discomfort, an intermediary support device is disposed between the first anchor element and the second anchor element which prevents the spring member from contacting the joint of the user. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065027 | Hand Exercise Device - The present invention relates to an exercise device that allows the user to strengthen the muscles that close the hand, against the resistance of a flexion member, as well as to strengthen the muscles that open the hand and spread the digits, against resistance of an extension member, all through full natural planes of motion, without lulls of resistance during the exercise. The device is always taut, due to its unique design, either resisting finger and thumb flexion and adduction or finger and thumb extension and abduction. The result of consistent use is maximum strength, balance and blood flow to the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065028 | Exercise bicycle - An exercise bicycle including a body that supports a seat and handle bars. Supported by the body is a crank assembly. The crank assembly includes a shaft and crank arm that are variable in length. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065029 | Selectable Angle Eccentric Arms and Devices - Provided herein are selectable angle eccentric arms, devices comprising selectable angle angle eccentric arms, and methods for making such devices. Examplary devices are exercise devices. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065030 | Rehabilitation Device for Legs - A rehabilitation device for legs has a foot piece mounted on a set of track rails, the foot piece is movable through knee extension and flexion, as well as through an elastic band looped around the back. By moving the foot piece, users are able to redevelop and strengthen muscles in the lower leg. Accompanying the foot piece on the track is a slider. The slider measures the distance the user is able to move the foot piece through a plurality of numbered holes in line with the track. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065031 | Martial Arts Practice Dummy - Several embodiments of martial arts practice assemblies are described involving variations spanning from apparatus permitting movement along a single translational axis and about a single rotational axis to an embodiment mounted on a robotic arm enabling translation in all three axial directions and about all three rotational axes. A dual-lockout circuit requiring simultaneous activation by an operator and a user is used to activate the pneumatic system powering the assembly. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065032 | APPARATUS FOR KICKING EXERCISE - The present invention relates to an apparatus for kicking exercise, and more specifically, to an apparatus for kicking exercise which comprises a plurality of hitting parts coupled to a body which is fastened to a movable center of gravity frame or running machine to enable martial arts exercise such as taekwondo, karate, kickboxing and the like, thereby enabling a user to do martial arts exercise by hitting and kicking the hitting parts with the hand and foot. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065033 | Exercise Platform With Angled Steps - An exercise platform system and apparatus is disclosed that includes a plurality of angled step surfaces. In one aspect, the exercise platform can include an exercise platform base adapted to interface with a supporting surface and an exercise platform upper surface coupled to the exercise platform base that includes a first step having a first step surface, a second step having a second step surface, and a center landing area located between the first step and the second step, the center landing area being substantially parallel to the exercise platform base, wherein the first step surface and the second step surface are angled toward the center landing area by an angle between 5 and 30 degrees, inclusive. Further, the first step surface and the second step surface can be angled by a second angle between 5 and 30 degrees toward a transverse axis laterally bisecting the exercise platform base. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065034 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An improved exercise apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical element and a flexible member associated with the cylindrical element. The flexible member is movable between a wound configuration, in which the member is wound around the cylindrical element, and an unwound configuration, in which the member is unwound from the cylindrical element. The apparatus further comprises a recoil means biased to move the flexible member to the wound configuration and a resistance means that resists movement of the flexible member from the wound to the unwound configurations. The resistance means comprises an energy storage device, which is in a geared relationship with the cylindrical element. In a preferred embodiment the energy storage device is a flywheel. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065035 | MULTIFUNCTION FITNESS DEVICE - Multifunction fitness device for elastic resistance systems achieved by a mechanical resistance holding system having one or two pieces and, as a rotating mechanism, includes an upper and a lower rotating disk rotatably connected to a vertical shaft, or, as a disk mechanism, includes two angular sections connected by a frame, which are all equipped with holes and partial holes, which are connected with lengthwise elastic resistance materials in various thicknesses for accommodating coupling elements and coupling sockets, and with which the mechanical resistance holding system is equipped, and a mechanical drive-positioning system, including an angular gear unit, a switching and adjusting mechanism, and an unlocking and locking unit, and the mechanical carrier system, including a mechanical part for accommodating the coupling elements with the elastic resistance materials and a guide part, which slides on guide pipes and over a lifting block system with a mechanical rope pulley adjustment system. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065036 | Lower Back Alignment And Decompression Machine - An exercise machine having an elongated base member with first and second ends, a circular padded seat, a spring loaded pedestal having a first end located between the first and second ends of the base member, and a ball and socket located between the circular padded seat and the second end of the spring loaded pedestal to allow the seat to pivot from front to rear and from front to rear. A first telescoping vertical member which is located behind the seat is attached to the first end to the elongated member and a roller having a concave surface is located behind the seat and coupled to the other end of the first telescoping vertical member. A second telescoping vertical member located behind the first telescoping vertical member is attached at one end to the elongated member and at least one harness is coupled to the telescoping part of the second telescoping vertical member. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065037 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An abdominal exercise device has a base, a seat mounted on the base, a front frame rotatably on a front of the base, a rear frame rotatably mounted on a rear of the base, a connecter connected pivotally to the front frame and the rear frame, an adjusting assembly mounted on the base and at least one resilient element connected to the rear frame and adjusting assembly. The at least one resilient element pulls the rear frame along with the connecter and the front frame to assist in performing sit-ups so abdominal muscles of a user using the abdominal exercise device is trained. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065038 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE WITH PLUNGER - An apparatus for abdominal exercise comprises a pair of laterally spaced u-shaped support rails for rocking back and forth on a surface. A pair of arm rests are each connected to the inside u-shape portion of one of the support rails and extend rearwardly from the contact point to the surface to receive an elbow of a person disposed between said rails in a supine position. A first connecting portion connects the support rails above the contact point to the surface. A second connecting portion connects the support rails behind the contact point to the surface. A plunger is connected to said first connecting portion whereby a person disposed supinely on said support surface and between said support rails and with one of the hands or arms of the person engaging said first connecting portion is able to conduct a curling exercise to exercise the abdominal muscles of the person while rocking said device, and wherein said plunger is positioned to engage a user's abdomen to provide a kinetic and isometric force. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065039 | GYMNASTIC EQUIPMENT - A gymnastic equipment usable to perform a training exercise in sitting position and comprising at least one flexible member that is delimited by two end portions, associated with a bucket seat provided with a seat and a backrest connected to each other by a respective elbow; a handgrip being carried by the flexible member between the end portions; a load unit being associated to the flexible member to be suitable, in use, to exert resistance against movements of the handgrip relative to the bucket seat; the load unit being arranged between the end portions to connect them one to the other. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065040 | BALANCE BOARD - A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction. The board is formed from a first top portion defining the topside and having a substantially flat region on its under side and a second lower portion joined to the first top portion and defining a wall at least substantially bounding a portion of the flat region. The distance across the bounded portion in the longitudinal direction of the board is greater than in the transverse direction. With the bounded portion balanced on a ball with a diameter less than the distance across the bounded portion in the transverse direction, the board is enabled to move relative to the ball with at least a degree of spherical rotational freedom and also a degree of translational freedom in directions other than the vertical. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065041 | JIG FOR HOLDING THIN CYLINDRICAL WORK, METHOD FOR PROCESSING THIN CYLINDRICAL WORK, AND SHEET FILM FORMING ROLL - A holding jig ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120065042 | Apparatus for Introducing Objects into Filter Rod Material - An apparatus for introducing objects into filter rod material during filter rod manufacture comprises an object store ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120065043 | Method of Making Disposable Absorbent Diaper Pants - Aspects of the methods according to the present disclosure relate to the fabrication of diaper pants wherein discrete chassis are advanced in a machine direction such that the longitudinal axis is parallel with the machine direction. Discrete lengths of elastic belt materials are then connected with the first waist region of a first advancing chassis and the second waist region of a second advancing chassis. The lengths of elastic belt materials are cut along the cross-direction between the discrete chassis forming a first elastic belt and a second elastic belt; the chassis are subsequently folded; and the first and second elastic belts disposed on the chassis are bonded together to create a discrete diaper pant. This apparatus and process configuration forms a continuous web of articles formed by intermittently spaced chassis and intermittently spaced elastic belts bridging the gap between the intermittently spaced chassis. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065044 | Sheet post-processing apparatus and image forming apparatus - A sheet post-processing apparatus includes: an accumulating unit accumulating a sheet having been conveyed; a center-folding unit folding a central portion, in a conveying direction in which the sheet is conveyed, of the sheet, which has been accumulated by the accumulating unit, and a pressing force moving unit that applies a pressing force to the sheet, which has been folded by the center-folding unit, and moves a portion, at which the pressing force is applied, on the sheet in the conveying direction. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065045 | Roller for conveying a web or sheet of paper in paper converting machines and conveying method thus obtained - An improved conveying roller for a web or a sheet in a paper converting machine comprises a first cylindrical tubular body having a plurality of radial holes arranged in substantially longitudinal rows, and a second fixed tubular body arranged coxially within the first cylindrical tubular body. The first cylindrical tubular body is capable of rotation relative to the second fixed tubular body. Slidable sealing elements are positioned between the first cylindrical body and the second fixed tubular body to define at least one suction or vacuum chamber. The chamber is suitable for being brought selectively in communication with at least one row of the radial holes during the relative rotation of the bodies. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065046 | SHEET FOLDING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND SHEET FOLDING METHOD - A sheet folding apparatus includes a fold unit to fold a center of a sheet bundle to form a fold line, a reinforce roller which reciprocates along a direction of the fold line while nipping and pressing the fold line and reinforces the fold line of the sheet bundle, and a control section to changeably set the number of times of reciprocating movement of the reinforce roller according to a thickness of a sheet contained in the sheet bundle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065047 | Centrifuge and separation vessel therefore - The centrifugation vessel includes an outer wall containing an interior space. A dam defines a barrier which divides the interior space into at least two regions including a catch basin defining a higher gee region and a reservoir defining a lower gee region. These regions are joined together over the dam. The dam includes a face which is preferably tapered to enable optimization of speed of separation of a sample placed within the vessel. The vessel is usable in a biological sample processing method by having the higher gee region of the vessel configured to have an elongate form and the volume optimized for collection of a higher density fraction of the sample. Supply and withdrawal tubes extend into the regions for reliable extraction and separate collection of differing density fractions after separation by centrifugation. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065048 | Method for separating a sample into density specific fractions - The centrifugation vessel includes an outer wall containing an interior space. A dam defines a barrier which divides the interior space into at least two regions including a catch basin defining a higher gee region and a reservoir defining a lower gee region. These regions are joined together over the dam. The dam includes a face which is preferably tapered to enable optimization of speed of separation of a sample placed within the vessel. The vessel is usable in a biological sample processing method by having the higher gee region of the vessel configured to have an elongate form and the volume optimized for collection of a higher density fraction of the sample. Supply and withdrawal tubes extend into the regions for reliable extraction and separate collection of differing density fractions after separation by centrifugation. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065049 | Crystallizing glass solders and uses thereof - A crystallizing glass solder for high-temperature applications, containing, in % by weight on an oxide basis: 45% to 60% of BaO, 25% to 40% of SiO | 2012-03-15 |
20120065050 | STRUCTURAL OR DEDCORATION ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A structural or decorative article ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120065051 | OPTICAL GLASS FOR MOLD PRESS FORMING - The invention provides an optical glass for press molding which can satisfy all of the following requirements: (1) it contains no environmentally undesirable components; (2) it can easily achieve a low glass transition point; (3) it has a high refractive index and high dispersion; (4) it can easily provide a glass having an excellent visible light transmittance; and (5) it has excellent resistance to devitrification during preparation of a preform. The optical glass for press molding has a refractive index nd of 1.925 or more, an Abbe's number νd of 10 to 30, and a glass composition, in % by mass, of 20 to 80% Bi | 2012-03-15 |
20120065052 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CARBON-COMPRISING SUPPORT - The invention relates to a process for producing a surface-modified carbon-comprising support, which comprises the following steps:
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20120065053 | INORGANIC/ORGANIC DISPERSANT AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention discloses an inorganic/organic mixed component (I/O) dispersant and applications thereof, which is primarily applied to dispersing nanoparticles of metal oxides. The I/O dispersant of the present invention can be a composite of inorganic clay and an organic surfactant, a composite of inorganic clay and polyoxyalkylene-amine, or a composite of inorganic clay, polyisobutylene succinic anhydride (PIB-SA) and hydrochloric acid salt or tetraalkyl quaternary salt of polyoxyalkylene-amine, or fatty amines. By mixing with the I/O dispersant of the present invention, nanoparticles of a metal oxide can be uniformly dispersed without aggregation particularly at high solid content. The dispersion has a lower viscosity and is relatively stable in storage even at high temperature. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065054 | Catalyst Systems and Polymerization Processes - A method of polymerizing olefins with catalyst systems, such as, for example, a multimodal catalyst system, wherein the catalyst system is stored at a controlled temperature to minimize loss of catalyst system productivity. | 2012-03-15 |
20120065055 | SUPPORT FOR SILVER CATALYST IN ETHYLENE OXIDE PRODUCTION, METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, SILVER CATALYST PREPARED THEREFROM, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a support for silver catalyst used in the ethylene oxide production, a preparation method for the same, a silver catalyst prepared from the same, and its use in the ethylene oxide production. The silver catalyst produced from the silver catalyst support has an improved activity, stability and/or selectivity in the production of ethylene oxide by epoxidation of ethylene. | 2012-03-15 |