12th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150076168 | CONTAINER WITH BUTTERFLY LID CLOSURE - A container with a butterfly lid closure has a base portion and two overlapping hinged lid portions for providing a secure vented closure. The container has a base with a top peripheral edge at an open top end. Two hinged butterfly lid portions are secured to the upper peripheral edge at sides of the base. The lid portions are secured to the base in a closed position by locking recesses on the lid portions that engage locking formations on the upper peripheral edge. A groove on one lid portion engages a groove on another lid portion to form a seal where the lid portions overlap. Venting channels formed on the locking formations allow air to pass in and out of the container, but prevent liquids from entering the container. Arched ridges on the container's sidewalls increase the container's rigidity and resistance to top loading. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076169 | SINGLE DRAWER DISPENSER RACK - A bag dispenser includes a platform having first support surface, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. A mounting spike or barrier pole fixture may be attached orthogonally adjacent the platform. A wall mounting plate has a series of apertures to attach the plate to a vertical surface with fasteners. The plate is attached orthogonally to the second end of the bag platform. At least one side support extends outwardly from the first and second sides of the bag platform and upwardly from the platform. The side support defines a space for at least one stack of bags. A dispenser cover is affixed over the dispenser and may have a service aperture. The dispenser accommodates conventional, t-shirt and header-style bags in various configurations. The bags are assembled in bag stacks. The stacks may be configured in packs with removable covers or loaded in boxes. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076170 | METHOD FOR DEVELOPING A TABLET DISPENSER, AND A TABLET DISPENSER - The invention relates firstly to a method for constructing a tablet dispenser, and also a tablet dispenser ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076171 | MATERIAL DISPENSING ASSEMBLY - A material dispensing assembly ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076172 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING - A system and method for mixing and dispensing two substances are provided. The system includes: a first substance a first container for containing a first substance, a second container for containing a second substance, a feeding tube, and a pumping system connected to the first container, the second container, and the feeding tube; wherein the system comprises at least three modes of operation: combining the first and second substances into one combined substance, mixing the combined substance, and dispensing the mixed substance; and wherein the pumping system is adapted to perform the at least three modes of operation and dispense the mixed substance to the feeding tube. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076173 | HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICES, LIQUID ADHESIVE SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A heat exchange device for heating liquid adhesive material to an application temperature suitable for an adhesive bonding application includes a body having an inlet configured to receive a flow of liquid adhesive material and an outlet configured to provide the liquid adhesive material to a dispensing device for the adhesive bonding application. A fluid passageway in the body connects the inlet and the outlet. The fluid passageway includes a thin slit section having a length along a fluid flow direction between the inlet and the outlet, the thin slit section further having a first dimension and a second dimension transverse to the fluid flow direction. The first dimension and the length are substantially greater than the second dimension. The heat exchange further includes a heating element for heating the liquid adhesive material flowing through the thin slit section to the application temperature. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076174 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR FLUIDS FROM A FLUID CONTAINER - Dispensing device and method for dispensing fluids from a fluid container. The dispensing device includes an attachment section, a first blocking section, a second blocking section, and an actuating section. A dispensing of the fluid results from actuation of the actuating section and the actuation of the actuating section is blockable by a rotation of at least one of the first blocking section and the second blocking section with respect to the attachment section. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076175 | Mountable Thermos - Described is a mountable thermos adapted to be secured to a tree or other vertical support surface. The thermos includes a container having a bottom end, sidewalls, and an open upper end having a removable lid thereon. The sidewall of the container includes a spout that allows a user to easily dispense the substance held within the container. The container further includes a handle to allow a user to grasp the thermos, and a mounting attachment that can be removably engaged with a fastener that can be inserted into a tree or other surface. The container may further include a tray assembly on the bottom end thereof, wherein the tray assembly can be extended so as to support a cup below the spout. Further, a cup can be removably secured on the upper end of the container in an upside-down configuration for storage and travel. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076176 | DISPENSERS FOR NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS AND VENTING PUMPS - Exemplary dispensers having non-collapsible containers and venting pumps are disclosed herein. Some exemplary dispensers include a rigid container for holding a liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump has a liquid pump portion and an air pump portion. The liquid pump portion has a one-way liquid inlet valve, a liquid pump chamber and a liquid outlet valve. Expansion of the liquid chamber causes liquid to flow from the container past the liquid inlet valve into the pump chamber. Compression of the liquid chamber causes liquid to flow from the pump chamber past the liquid outlet valve. In addition, the air pump portion includes an air pump chamber, a piston, a one-way air inlet valve and a filter. Compression of the air pump chamber causes air to flow through the filter and past the one-way air inlet valve into the container. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076177 | FLUID DISPENSER UTILIZING DUAL COILS AND METHODS OF FLUID DISPENSING - A dispenser body having a liquid inlet, a discharge outlet, and a flow channel capable of directing a flow of the hot melt adhesive from the liquid inlet to the discharge outlet. The flow channel includes a valve seat between the liquid inlet and the discharge outlet. The dispensing module further includes a needle having a valve member mounted for movement in the dispenser body between an open position in which the valve member is disengaged with the valve seat allowing liquid flow from the discharge outlet and a closed position in which the valve member is engaged with the valve seat preventing liquid flow from the discharge outlet. A first electromagnetic coil is activated to move the needle to the open position and a second electromagnetic coil is activated to move the needle to the closed position. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076178 | PROTECTIVE SPOUT COVER WITH FOOD REGULATING VALVE - Provided herein are protective spout covers adapted to couple to the universal dispensing spout of a food pouch, such as a baby food pouch. The protective spout covers may be formed from a flexible elastomer and may grip the spout securely via one or more gripping lips adapted to engage a corresponding groove on the universal spout. When so coupled, the protective spout cover may cushion the spout to protect the user's mouth and lips from injury. The protective spout cover also may include a food regulating valve that may control the flow of food from the pouch. The protective spout cover also may include a cap member to keep the protective spout cover clean when not in use, a gripping ring to facilitate use of the cap, and may have a size and durometer hardness sufficient to prevent the device from being a choking hazard. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076179 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING A FLUENT MATERIAL - A dispenser for dispensing a fluent material, including a structural body including a fluid circuit for the thick fluent material and a pressure circuit for propelling and dispersing the thick fluent material. Thick fluent material is stored in a hopper and fed by gravity into the fluid circuit. The pressure circuit carrying for example compressed air branches into a first subcircuit arranged to propel thick fluent material towards the discharge nozzle, and a second subcircuit arranged to disperse the thick fluent material as it exists the discharge nozzle. First and second valves respectively control flow of pressurized air in the first and second subcircuits to independently adjust the rate of discharge and dispersion of the thick fluent material. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076180 | MULTI-CHAMBER FLUID CONTAINERS - Embodiments of fluid containers are described that include a multi-chambered fluid bladder and a sealing mechanism for selectively sealing off different chambers from each other for independent use, such as for two different kinds of fluids, or opening to fluidly connect different chambers to each other to form larger chambers for a common fluid. Embodiments can further include independent fill ports and outlet ports for each chamber. The sealing mechanism can comprise a clip or latch that is configured to clamp the fluid passageway in the bladder closed. Some embodiments can include a removable handle that attaches to the bladder and includes the sealing mechanism. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076181 | Removable Sling Pad - A removable pad for a weapon sling that wraps around conventional rifle slings and secures to the sling mount. The removable sling pad has an elongated padded body, a pair of side flaps and an end flap. The end flap is inserted through the rifle's sling swivel and folded back over the outside of the rifle sling. The side flaps fold over the end flap and each other so that opposed sides of hook and loop material on the overlapping flaps interconnect. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076182 | Article Carrier - An article carrier is an apparatus designed to transport, protect, and organize a user's equipment and personal items, particularly when spending time outdoors. The article carrier features a backpack as well as a deployable cushioned/padded seat that allows the article carrier to be utilized with existing outdoor equipment such as a tree stand. The article carrier may be mounted to a structure or object such as a tree. The backpack provides a cushioned/padded backrest as well when utilizing the seat. The article carrier features a left wing and a right wing that provide further storage capacity and organization for the user's equipment and personal items. The left wing and right wing may be repositioned and are detachable from the article carrier and may comprise varying numbers and types of storage compartments. The article carrier may be utilized in a compact configuration for compactness or alternatively, in a deployed configuration. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076183 | Smart Retractable Holster Harness System For Electronic Devices - A retractable holder for a smartphone is formed with a housing, a connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the smartphone to the housing, a first lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing, a second lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing and a lanyard control mechanism. The lanyard control mechanism applies a retracting force to each of the cord storage spools, the retracting force operational to reel the lanyard cord extending from the housing in a deployed state to the cord's respective cord storage spool and to enable a user draw out and deploy a fixed length of the lanyard cord from the cord's respective cord storage spool | 2015-03-19 |
20150076184 | NOVEL CAMERA POSITIONING AND MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MOUTH ADAPTER - A mouth adapter configured to secure a portable camera comprising a first bite wing, a second bite wing, an air channel located between the first bite wing and the second bite wing, an adapter arm connecting the first bite wing and the second bite wing, and a camera mount coupled to the adapter. The bite wings may be elongated and comprise a bite surface made from an elastic polymer which may be configured to make contact with the teeth of a user as they bite onto the bite surface. In further preferred embodiments, the mouth adapter comprises a first balance ridge and second balance ridge protruding from the adapter arm proximate to the first and second bite wings with an air groove positioned between said the balance ridges. The air groove may be located within the adapter arm and proximate to intersection of the bite wings. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076185 | ACCESSORY DEVICE - A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076186 | Protective case for electronic equipment - A protective case for electronic equipment is used to dissipate heat of electronic equipment. The protective case contains a body including a through hole defined therein and a metal plate disposed in the through hole, a Nano heat dissipation layer formed on a back surface of the metal plate, such that the electronic equipment retains with a protective case and contacts with the metal plate. The metal plate has an external rim retained in the body. The body also includes a recess defined thereon, and the metal plate adheres with the recess. The protective case also contains a dissipating piece, and a back surface of the dissipating piece connects with a front surface of the metal plate, a front surface of the dissipating piece contacts with the electronic equipment. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076187 | Antimicrobial Electronic Device Shell - A shell can be conformally disposed over at least a majority of a backside of the housing of an electronic device of interest. By one approach this shell comprises, at least in part, a plastic interior and an antimicrobial metal exterior that covers at least a majority portion of the backside of the electronic device. The shell can be configured, for example, to snap-fit onto such a housing to thereby secure the shell in place during use and transit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076188 | RUGGED CASES FOR TABLETS - An apparatus for housing and displaying a portable electronic device includes a housing having a window sized to display a portion of a screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the housing. The apparatus also includes a first recess disposed in the housing, the first recess sized and configured to hold a stylus at a first angle relative to the housing. The apparatus also includes a second recess disposed in the housing, the second recess sized and configured to hold the stylus at a second, different angle relative to the housing. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076189 | Housing for an electronic device - This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for housing electronic devices. It introduces a modular form factor for utilizing tablet computers as components within fixed computer terminals. The one-piece housing is surface mounted, and is flared toward one end, assisting sound emanation as an acoustic horn, with its viewing face angled. The tablet is affixed within, with its screen viewable through the housing's wide window aperture, and its manual controls remain accessible through the open bottom. The housing can completely surround a standard power outlet above counter tops, for protection and to minimize and conceal associated cabling. Components are largely fastened and assembled into the device using industrial mounting tape. The housing's voluminous interior can accommodate additional modular components such as a power distribution hub, speakers and other electronic devices. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076190 | AIRTIGHT BAG FOR CAMERAS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - A protective cover for a camera having a lens and an image viewer, the protective cover comprises a molded elasticized housing forming a chamber having a body shaped portion and a lens shaped portion for receiving the camera and lens respectively. The housing has at least one opening with a peripheral edge. A fastening system is provided for the opening. The fastening system has an internal fastener attachable to a part of the camera and an external fastener attachable to the internal fastener. The internal fastener and external fastener capture therebetween the peripheral edge of the lens opening when secured to each other, and the external fastener is being movable from a rest view position to to an alternate view position to view a wider area of the camera or lens. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076191 | PERSONAL BOAT CARRYING APPARATUS - A personal boat carrying apparatus is provided for supporting a kayak or similar boat on a user during a portage to make portaging a kayak easier and less uncomfortable. The apparatus is lightweight but durable and has a body with a curved and arched center portion for resting on the shoulders of a user carrying the kayak, and two opposite body ends. Each body end has a support arm which pivots from a closed position to one or more open positions. The pivoting support arm provides multiple open positions to allow the apparatus to support kayaks and similar boats of different widths and configurations. Each support may have a swiveling bracket for engaging the gunwale of the cockpit of the kayak or similar boat. When the support arms are in the closed position, the apparatus may be compactly stored in the boat or elsewhere. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076192 | Attachment and Lock for Baton in a Holster - Implement lock assembly for retaining batons, nightsticks, and other handheld devices within a holster. The assembly includes a base, a lock, and a release. Operation of the assembly is by a user applying pressure to the lock, pivotally moving the lock from an open position to a closed position. In the normal open position, an implement may be inserted or removed from the holster. In the closed position, the lock retains the implement within the holster. The lock may be opened by applying pressure to the release. The lock may engage and retain a baton along the length of the baton grip, allowing a user to adjust the position of the baton within the holster when the baton is retained by the lock. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076193 | Multifunctional Utility Belt Attachment Apparatus - A multifunctional utility belt attachment apparatus includes a radio-holster swivel and a drop-leg extender. The radio-holster swivel that secures a carry case for a two-way radio or any other communication device is connected atop the drop-leg extender. The drop-leg extender secures additional equipment to the multifunctional utility belt attachment as a quick release mechanism of the drop-leg extender accepts the additional equipment. The quick release mechanism provides easy access to the attached equipment so that the users are able to carry the two-way radio and the additional equipment on his or her utility belt. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076194 | Shoulder harness for transport of water boards - A harness system for the transport of a water board, the harness system consisting of two adjustable straps, each strap having a padded portion for engagement with the shoulders of an individual, each strap of the harness having a securing means at each end removably securable to the surface of a water board such that the water board is secured to the back of the individual and supported by the individual's shoulders. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076195 | Articulating Backpack Frame - A backpack frame with one or more pivoting joints that allows the separate sections of the frame to move independently from one another, thus allowing the frame to match the movements of the backpack wearer's upper body. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076196 | LIFTING EXTENSION MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR EQUIPOISING ARMS - A lifting extension mount assembly for attaching an equipoising arm to an object. The lifting extension mount assembly has an extension mount component rigidly fixed to an object. A lifting segment is attached to the extension mount component. The lifting segment is pivotable with respect to the extension mount component at the attachment point in a vertical plane only. An angle-adjustment assembly is including. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076197 | CROSSBAR CLAMP DEVICES - Racks are used to carry cargo on top of vehicles. Racks include crossbars and assemblies configured to secure specific cargo items to the crossbars. Clamps for connecting cargo-specific assemblies to the crossbars, include first and second jaws, and an adjustment device for selectively controlling horizontal relative movement between the jaws. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076198 | CARBON FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER CARGO BEAM WITH INTEGRATED CARGO STANCHIONS AND C-SPLICES - A cargo beam assembly for an aircraft including a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) cargo beam and a plurality of CFRP stanchions and CFRP c-splice plates each connected to the CFRP cargo beam by overlapping CFRP plies. The flanges of the cargo beam assembly may all be facing a single direction. The components of the assembly may all be formed with CFRP plies configured in a traditional and non-traditional layup. The CFRP stanchions and CFRP c-splice plates are configured to connect the cargo beam assembly to a keel frame of an aircraft. The upper flange of the CFRP cargo beam may include a pad up above each CFRP stanchion connected to the CFRP cargo beam. The interface between each CFRP stanchion and the CFRP cargo beam may be a flange radius that includes a ramped pad up. Darting may provide load transfer between a CFRP stanchion and the CFRP cargo beam. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076199 | CUSTOMIZABLE SHOPPING CART INSERT - The invention disclosed herein provides an apparatus, system and method for organizing a grocery cart. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 2015-03-19 |
20150076200 | Wheel Clamping Bicycle Carrier - A bicycle carrier that allows for carrying at least one bicycle on a motor vehicle by holding the bicycle(s) at its wheels only, without touching the frame of the bicycle(s). | 2015-03-19 |
20150076201 | WRISTBAND CONTAINER FOR AN EARPIECE - A wristband container for an earpiece is worn on a user's wrist. It is used for containing an earpiece. The wristband container for an earpiece includes a container main body, a first band, and a second band. The first band and the second band are connected to the container main body to form a circular space for the user's wrist. The first band and the second band are used to fix the wristband container for an earpiece on the user's wrist. The container main body has a containing space to contain an earpiece. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076202 | UTILITY BUCKET BACKPACK APPARATUS - A utility bucket backpack apparatus having an upper strap and a lower strap may have each of the upper and lower straps connected to two backpack straps. The lower strap may further be connected to a bottom strap. The upper strap may further be connected to two handle straps. The upper strap and the lower strap may also be removably connected to the outer circumference of a utility bucket. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076203 | GLASS SHEET CUTTING APPARATUS, GLASS SHEET CUTTING METHOD, GLASS SHEET MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND GLASS SHEET CUTTING SYSTEM - A glass sheet cutting apparatus ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076204 | STAPLES FEEDER ASSEMBLY WITH CONCEALED SLIDER FOR PNEUMATIC FASTENER MAGAZINE - The present invention consists of the complete integration of a self arming controlled action pneumatic fastener magazine slider (pusher and feeder) within the two legs of a stack of U-shape staples on a magazine support rail, thanks to the interplay of two pairs of releasably interlocking sensor and keys fastener pusher elements. In one embodiment of the invention, the slider system is self-arming and fits within an elbowed magazine for receiving fasteners, but works along the straight portion of the magazine. This slider system will accommodate elongated magazine holding a larger number of fasteners. The slider system will decrease the time required for fastener reloading by simplifying operations and enabling a greater flexibility for the operator. A fastener retention device may be provide to the fastener pusher, defining an operative mode active with a large storage load of fasteners into the magazine, and a inoperative mode triggered when the load of magazine feeders decreases below a threshold value. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076205 | ADAPTER DIRECT DRIVE WITH MANUAL RETRACTION, LOCKOUT, AND CONNECTION MECHANISMS FOR IMPROPER USE PREVENTION - A surgical device adapter for coupling an end effector to a handle assembly is provided. The surgical device adapter includes a housing and a drive mechanism disposed within the housing and couplable to the handle assembly and the end effector. The surgical device adapter also includes a drive coupling assembly coupled to the surgical device adapter and selectively couplable to the handle assembly. The drive coupling assembly includes retraction assembly movable from a first configuration to a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration the retraction assembly is disengaged from the drive mechanism and in the second configuration the retraction assembly is engaged with the drive mechanism and prevents coupling of the handle assembly to the surgical device adapter. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076206 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN TISSUE AND MECHANICAL OBSTRUCTION IN A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly comprising a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly and the lockout mechanism; a motor disposed within the handle assembly and operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a rate of change of the current draw indicative of a mechanical limit of at least one of the jaw assembly, the drive assembly, or the motor. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076207 | LAPAROSCOPIC TISSUE THICKNESS AND CLAMP LOAD MEASURING DEVICES - A surgical instrument having opposed jaws that can be selectively moved between open and closed positions. Various embodiments include components for measuring the thickness of tissue clamped between the opposed jaws. Some embodiments are configured to ascertain the amount of compressive force that is being applied to the tissue while the thickness of the tissue is being determined. The tissue thickness data is displayed on the instrument itself and/or on a display that is remote from the instrument. The various embodiments may comprise different types of surgical instruments such as surgical staplers and graspers. A jaw arrangement with jaws shaped to define a cradle that corresponds to a cross-sectional shape of an object is also disclosed. The components that generate the thickness data may be electrically or mechanically actuated. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076208 | SURGICAL END EFFECTOR HAVING BUTTRESS RETENTION FEATURES - A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076209 | TORQUE OPTIMIZATION FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A control system having speed management control. The control system can be in signal communication with a battery, and the battery can be coupled to a motor. The speed management control can include a pulse width modulation circuit, which can control the duration of pulses supplied from the battery to the motor. The motor can include a primary set of coils and a secondary set of coils. The control system can direct surplus current to the secondary set of coils to maximize the torque generated by the motor. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076210 | TORQUE OPTIMIZATION FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A control system having speed management control. The control system can be in signal communication with a battery, and the battery can be coupled to a motor. The speed management control can include a pulse width modulation circuit, which can control the duration of pulses supplied from the battery to the motor. The motor can include a primary set of coils and a secondary set of coils. The control system can direct surplus current to the secondary set of coils to maximize the torque generated by the motor. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076211 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTROLS WITH ILLUMINATED FEEDBACK - An electromechanical powered surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a control assembly. The handle assembly is configured to engage an end effector to manipulate a tool assembly thereof. The control assembly is positioned on the candle assembly and includes a plurality of buttons. Each of the plurality of buttons is associated with a function of the end effector. Each of the plurality of buttons is also associated with a light source. The light source is configured to selectively backlight the associated button. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076212 | SURGICAL END EFFECTOR HAVING BUTTRESS RETENTION FEATURES - A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076213 | ROBOT - A robot according to an embodiment includes a flange, a wrist arm, a forearm, and a feeder. The flange configured so that a welding torch is attached thereto and configured to rotate about a T axis. The wrist arm configured to rotate about a B axis substantially perpendicular to the T axis and configured to support the flange. The forearm configured to support the wrist arm. The feeder attached to a position between a base end and a tip end of the forearm and configured to feed a welding wire. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076214 | STRINGING DEVICE AND STRINGING METHOD AS WELL AS PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A stringing device and stringing method usable for manufacturing photovoltaic modules efficiently with an easy configuration, and a photovoltaic module manufacturing device and manufacturing method. A stringing device for electrically connecting electrodes formed respectively in adjacent photovoltaic cells via a conductive member includes: number one joining unit which joins the photovoltaic cell supplied with its light receiving surface facing up and the conductive member to each other; and number two joining unit which joins the photovoltaic cell supplied with its light receiving surface facing down and the conductive member to each other. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076215 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CURVILINEAL CLOSED STRUCTURE PARTS WITHOUT FLANGE AND APPARATUS FOR THE SAME - A method and apparatus manufactures a closed structure part without flange having a curvature and welded edges along a longitudinal direction of the part and further having a varying cross-sectional shape, from two metal plates. Each of two metal plates provided with a curvature along the longitudinal direction of the plate and provided with both ends in a width direction of the plate, are press-formed such that a folding line is formed at positions corresponding to a non-welded bent edge in a cross section of the part, and stacked on each other vertically such that their bulging sides face outward. Their left ends and right ends in the width direction are mutually welded along the longitudinal direction to form welded edges. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076216 | REDUCING FORMATION OF OXIDE ON SOLDER - In certain embodiments, a system includes a deposition system and a plasma/bonding system. The deposition system deposits a solder outwardly from a substrate of a number of substrates. The plasma/bonding system comprises a plasma system configured to plasma clean the substrate and a bonding system configured to bond the substrates. The plasma/bonding system at least reduces reoxidation of the solder. In certain embodiments, a method comprises depositing solder outwardly from a substrate, removing metal oxide from the substrate, and depositing a capping layer outwardly from the substrate to at least reduce reoxidation of the solder. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076217 | DELIVERY ENVELOPE-TYPE BAG - A delivery envelope-type bag, which is a bag manufactured from a plastic sheet, or the like, is provided with a storage section for storing the delivery item and a flap section formed from a sealing section that seals the storage section and a peeling section located between parallel perforations, and is configured so that the flap section is folded back along a folding section and adhesively fixed to the storage section by the sealing section. In the delivery envelope-type bag: the parallel perforations and the peeling section are formed to extend to both edges; and a variety of notched sections and formed adjacent to or near the peeling section at both edges of the flap section, and/or a variety cutout sections are formed near the peeling section on the folding section side at both edges of the flap section. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING GOODS - An item can be authenticated based on a first, second, third, and fourth identifier, wherein the identifiers are incorporated into various parts of product packaging. In some embodiments, the first, second, and fourth identifiers can be a QR code, a bar code, a serial number, any RFID tag, or a combination thereof, and the third identifier can be an image type, for example, a type of animal, and image location, for example, a quadrant. The identifiers can be scanned or inputted manually by a user. When the four identifiers are authenticated, the product is deemed to be authentic, whereas when the four identifiers are not authenticated, the product is deemed to be counterfeit. In some implementations, a user can authenticate the items using a smart phone, smart phone app, tablet, tablet app, website, web-based application, and/or the like. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076219 | TACTILE ANTI-FORGERY METHOD USING RANDOM EMBOSS - A tactile anti-forgery method using random raised structures allows a manufacturer to generate labels that can be attached to different products, wherein each label has a unique label serial number, connection information for connecting to a default system database and at least one randomly arranged raised structure protruding from the surface of the label. The label serial numbers and corresponding information such as the distributed location of the raised structures are established in the system database. A user may first confirm the existence of the raised structures by touching the label, and then connect to the system database using the connection information to look up information such as the distributed location of the raised structures corresponding to the label serial number on the label, and finally compare the obtained information and the actual raised structures to see if they are correctly distributed. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076220 | FABRIC LABELING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fabric label that includes a base material applied to the fabric, and a labeling area on the base material organized into a dashboard arrangement having at least three sections that include a size section having indicia indicating a size of the fabric material, a matrix barcode section configured to store data related to at least one from among the fabric, reorder information, and a URI preferably in the form of a URL, and a care instruction section. A message section can also be included. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076221 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND MONUMENT FOR LAND SURVEYING - A monument usable for locating stationary geographical positions and/or assets includes a housing, comprising a body and a cap; at least one permanent magnet mounted on or in the housing; and at least one electronic marker located on or in the housing. The magnet has a magnetic field of sufficient strength for its location to be readily identified from outside the housing using a portable magnetic locator and the electronic marker includes an electronic transceiver for receiving and/or transmitting electronic information unique to the geographical location and/or functional properties of the monument or an asset associated with the monument. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076222 | AUTOMATED BANKING SYSTEM CONTROLLED RESPONSIVE TO DATA BEARING RECORDS - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records corresponding to author ed user or financial account data. The automated banking machine includes a card reader for reading data from user cards. The automated banking machine causes financial transfers related to financial accounts that correspond to data read from user cards. The automated banking machine also includes devices that control the supply of power to transaction function devices such as the card reader to avoid exceeding power supply capacity. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076223 | CHECK CASHING BANKING SYSTEM CONTROLLED RESPONSIVE TO DATA BEARING RECORDS - An automated banking machine is operable to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that can read from cards, user data that corresponds to financial accounts. The machine can operate responsive to the read card data to carry out transactions that transfer and/or allocate funds between accounts. The machine can provide a transaction receipt. The machine includes a cash dispenser to dispense cash to machine users. Value of dispensed cash can be assessed to an account which corresponds to read card data. The machine also includes a check acceptor device that can receive checks from users. The machine can image a received check and then read check data from the check image. An account determined from read card data can be credited the amount of the check. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076224 | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE WITH SMARTCARD CAPABILITIES - A smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a smartcard reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a smartcard into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the smartcard and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates smartcard terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted smartcard. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor smartcard receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the BPID Security Device and for authenticating an individual using the BPID Security Device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076225 | Systems And Methods For Decoding And Using Data On Cards - Systems and methods for decoding and using data on cards are disclosed. According to one disclosed embodiment, a system for decoding and using data on cards includes: a network interface; a scanner configured to scan a passive data source on the identification card and transmit a scanner signal associated with the passive data source; a processor coupled to the scanner and the network interface, the processor configured to: receive the scanner signal; process the scanner signal and determine data stored in the passive data source. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076226 | CREDIT CARD TERMINAL - An upgrade card system capable of replacing a prior art credit card terminal system is disclosed. The upgrade card system provides for expanded functionality compared to the prior art credit card terminal system for accepting fleet card payments and providing for additional reports, alerts and different delivery mechanisms. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076227 | SMART STORAGE SYSTEM - A system for identifying different types of products on a display hanger and determining a quantity of each of the different types of products includes a plurality of electrically conductive segments coupled to the display hanger, an electrically conductive rail coupled to the display hanger, and a sensor device electrically coupled to each of the plurality of electrically conductive segments and to the electrically conductive rail. The sensor device is configured to identify the different types of products on the display hanger and to determine the quantity of each of the different types of products based on a unique electrical signature associated with each of the different types of products. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076228 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMAKING BALLOTS - Voter-generated ballots created using consumer-grade printers are remade to ballots scannable by specialized ballot scanners. The voter-generated ballots include a machine-readable indicia, such as a two-dimensional barcode, that encodes ballot information. The ballot information includes choices made by the voter and information for use in remaking the ballot. Voters wish to submit their votes using printouts from non-specialized printers such as those found at their homes or offices; yet election officials wish to tabulate votes using scanners that require specialized, high-quality ballots. The disclosed systems and methods bridge this gap. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076229 | INFORMATION RECOGNITION PROCESSING DEVICE AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD - An information recognition processing device according to an embodiment includes a recognition unit, a diagnosis unit, and an output unit. The recognition unit recognizes a plurality of pieces of identification information recorded by a printing device. The diagnosis unit diagnoses the printing device based on recognition statistics information indicating recognition results of the plurality of pieces of identification information. The output unit outputs the diagnosis result. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076230 | CHIP-AND-PIN READER DEVICE - The invention provides a chip-and-PIN reader device having a slot for accommodating a chip-and-PIN card, a set of electrodes adapted to come into contact with corresponding electrodes on the card when the card is inserted into the slot, and a means for ensuring correct registration between the electrodes on the card and the set of electrodes of the reader device. The means for ensuring correct registration may include two orthogonally disposed walls of the slot, against which the card is pushed. Alternatively, the means may include a pair of electrodes on each side of the set of electrodes of the reader, which are short-circuited when the chip electrodes are not correctly registered with the reader electrodes. The short-circuit is flagged to the user of the card. The reader may also be equipped to read an MSR-type device. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076231 | Ultra Thin Proximity Card Reader - The proximity readers for opening a door are typically located on a lock, a metal prison wall, on a metal fire door, on a metal door frame. Traditionally, a proximity reader had to be made thick so that the pickup coil/antenna was not close to the metallic mounting surface otherwise the reader's read range would be drastically reduced. The present invention eliminates the problem of these metal surfaces reducing the read range of the proximity reader when mounted on these types of metallic surfaces. The present invention allows the pickup coil/antenna to be mounted close to the metallic mounting surface, be low profile without reducing the read range. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076232 | Image Reading Device Capable of Producing Illumination Including a Continuous, Low-Intensity Level Illumination Component and One or More Pulsed, High-Intensity Level Illumination Components - An image reading device includes an illumination system and a processor that causes the illumination system to produce illumination according to an illumination period having a continuous or substantially continuous, illumination sub-period and at least one pulsed, illumination sub-period. The illumination period allows the image reading device to determine a proper exposure for imaged indicia by sectioning a single frame into individual exposures. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076233 | REUSABLE ENVELOPE - A reusable envelope has one or more spaces thereon where address, return labels and/or postage can be removably placed or permanently affixed such as for finite number of shipments using a permanently affixed postage area, for example. The reusable envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times for multiple uses (shipments, receiving) or optionally to use a finite number of times by exposing the permanent adhesive to the flat and mating surface depending on user preference. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076234 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076235 | CHIPLESS NANOTUBE ELECTROMAGNETIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ANTI-COUNTERFEITING, AUTHORIZATION, AND BRAND PROTECTION - Chipless RFID nanotube tags ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076236 | NON-REVIVABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A non-revivable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The RFID tag includes a capacitor plate formed with a decoding point having an interior portion and an outer peripheral portion confining the interior portion. A conductive adhesive is filled into the interior portion and the outer peripheral portion, and then is solidified. The method includes the steps of: punching a recess on a capacitor plate of a circuit of the RFID tag to define a decoding point, wherein the decoding point has an interior portion and an outer peripheral portion confining the interior portion; filling a conductive adhesive into the decoding point in such a manner that the conductive adhesive is filled into the interior portion and the outer peripheral portion; and putting the RFID tag in an environment with a curing temperature so as to solidify or cure the conductive adhesive. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076237 | TEMPORARY CARRIER OF A REMOVABLE MEMORY CARD, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF A REMOVABLE MEMORY CARD - A temporary carrier of a removable memory card ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076238 | INTEGRATED LOOP STRUCTURE FOR RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION - An assembly for a radio frequency (RF) communication circuit includes an electrically insulating substrate having a first side and a second side. A first electrically conductive structure is arranged on the first side of the substrate. The first electrically conductive structure has the structure of a split loop that has a first end and a second end. The RF communication circuit is arranged to be attached to a site for the RF communication circuit between the first end and the second end. The assembly also includes a second electrically conductive structure arranged on the second side of the substrate. The second electrically conductive structure is arranged with respect to the first electrically conductive structure in such a manner that the site for the RF communication circuit overlaps the second electrically conductive structure in order to increase the capacitance of the assembly for the RF communication circuit. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076239 | CARD BODY, A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR AN IC CARD, AND THE IC CARD - According to one embodiment, a card body includes a card part onto which an IC module is to be mounted, and a bracket part to support the card part. The card part includes a bevel. The bracket part includes a hole, a first bridge part, a second bridge part, a first break-off line, and a second break-off line. The hole is formed at a circumference of the card part. The first bridge part connects the bracket part and the card part. The second bridge part connects the bracket part and the card part. The second bridge part is provided at a farer position from the bevel than the first bridge part. The first break-off line is provided with a first depth at the first bridge part. The second break-off line is provided with a second depth at the second bridge part. The second depth is shallower than the first depth. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076240 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SMARTCARD BODY FOR RECEIVING A SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP AND SMARTCARD BODY OF THIS TYPE - A method for producing a smartcard body for receiving a semiconductor chip includes forming at least one lead frame of the smartcard body in a carrier material connected by at least one material strip. Surrounding the at least one lead frame is an electrically insulating casing having a cavity for receiving the semiconductor chip. Either before or during the forming of the casing, the at least one material strip is separated or severed, so that the material strip is separated into a first strip part connected with the carrier material and a second strip part connected with the lead frame forming an interspace there between. When forming the casing at least a portion of the first strip part as well as at least a portion of the second strip part of the at least one material strip is comprised by the casing. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076241 | VACUUM SUSTAINING HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In order to solve the numerous problems with existing steam, vacuum, and hot water heating systems, presented are novel systems and methods of vapor vacuum heating having several improvements over the prior art, including: condensate return which can operate without steam traps; naturally-induced vacuum; improved vacuum pump operation for sustaining vacuum in such systems; liquid lift apparatus for use with such systems; and other improvements. All innovations presented herein make vapor vacuum heating more efficient and economical for industrial, commercial, and home applications. A field test conducted with these innovations show results of about 26-50% reduced energy usage, implying significant energy savings from the use of the present invention over current heating systems. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076242 | ANTI-FREEZING APPARATUS AND ANTI-FREEZING METHOD USING THE SAME - An anti-freezing apparatus and an anti-freezing method using the same are provided. The anti-freezing apparatus includes: a nozzle which sprays anti-freezing liquid to a wind shield; a storage container which stores the anti-freezing liquid; a pump which delivers the anti-freezing liquid stored in the storage container to the nozzle; and a controller which controls the driving of the pump in a stop state and allows the anti-freezing liquid to be sprayed through the nozzle. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076243 | MIST GENERATING APPARATUS - An improved mist generating apparatus is provided, the apparatus having a longitudinal axis (L), and first and second opposing nozzle surfaces ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076244 | HORIZONTALLY PIVOTABLE AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH VERTICALLY PIVOTABLE SEGMENTS - An agricultural field sprayer having a boom that can be mounted on a tractive unit such as a tractor is described. The boom is composed of plural sections that are pivotal relative to each other and is adapted to be pivoted from a transport position into a working position and/or back to the transport position. Components of the boom are made from fiber-reinforced composite. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076245 | DEVICE FOR NEBULIZING A LIQUID - The invention relates to a device ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076246 | SELECTIVELY SPINNABLE AIR FRESHENER STRUCTURE - Apparatus for dissipating a fragrance or malodor eliminator utilizes an infused disc which a user can place in either a rotating or a fixed position. The two states will dissipate a scent/malodor-eliminator at different rates. The disc is mounted on a shaft that secures the disc in an air stream. The shaft defines several positions at which the disc can be placed, as well as structures to retain the disc at a selected location along the shaft. The shaft is part of a support which includes a mechanism for securing the apparatus within the air stream. Air flow causes the disc to rotate and dissipate at one rate or to pass through a stationary disc at a second, lower rate, as a function of the position of the disc on the shaft. A method of imparting a scent or malodor eliminator to air is also disclosed. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076247 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR A CONTROLLED DISCHARGE OF A FLUID | 2015-03-19 |
20150076248 | FRAGRANCE ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH HOME FASHIONS AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS - A fragrance accessory kit includes a container defining an open interior and having a lid, and packets that are each formed of a vapor-permeable fabric and are sheet-like in geometry. The vapor-permeable fabric is secured about scented material within each of the packets, which are stacked within the container. A fragrance accessory system includes a fragrance accessory, including a packet formed of a vapor-permeable fabric secured about a portion of scented material. The consumer product can removably receive the fragrance accessory such that the portion of scented material provides a scent for the consumer product. A method of implementing a fragrance accessory includes securing scented material within a packet formed of a vapor-permeable fabric. The method further includes configuring the consumer product to removably receive the packet. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076249 | MULTISTAGE EJECTOR - A multistage ejector has a nozzle arrangement, which has at least three nozzles which are arranged in series in the direction of a longitudinal axis, wherein the nozzles are designed for passage of a throughflow of a fluid, wherein a fluid gap is provided between adjacent nozzles in each case, wherein at least two of the at least three nozzles are interconnected monolithically to form a nozzle string, and wherein the nozzle string is arranged at least partially in a sleeve and the nozzle string and the sleeve are detachably fastened to each other. The nozzle string and the sleeve are axially fastened to each other by means of a fastening mechanism which acts in a positively locking manner. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076250 | FLUID THROUGH NEEDLE FOR APPLYING MULTIPLE COMPONENT MATERIAL - Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076251 | SYSTEM FOR INJECTING FUEL IN A GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - A combustion system uses a fuel nozzle with an inner wall having a fuel inlet in fluid communication with a fuel outlet in a fuel cartridge. The inner wall defines a mounting location for inserting the fuel cartridge. A pair of annular lip seals around the cartridge outer wall on both sides of the fuel outlet seals the fuel passage between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076252 | TAP AND AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BOILING WATER DEVICE AND SUCH A TAP - Tap provided with a tap outflow having a first channel and a second channel and a jet aerator having a jet aerator housing which forms a downstream end of the tap outflow. The jet aerator is further provided with a jet breaker having a jet breaker wall with liquid passage openings, at least one wire mesh layer which is included downstream of the jet breaker wall in the jet aerator housing, an aeration chamber which is situated between the jet breaker and the at least one wire mesh layer, and an air supply of which an entrance opens into the environment and of which an exit opens into the aeration chamber. The tap outflow is further provided with a coupling assembly which is situated upstream of the jet breaker wall in the jet aerator housing and which forms a liquid-tight connection between the first conduit and the jet breaker wall, such that liquid from the first channel is kept separate from liquid from the second channel upstream of the jet breaker wall. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076253 | SPRAY NOZZLE WITH ADJUSTABLE ARC SPRAY ELEVATION ANGLE AND FLOW - An adjustable spray nozzle with adjustable arc of coverage as well as spray elevation angle and flow rate. A very simple adjustable arc of coverage spray nozzle configuration is also disclosed which may be easily assembled for a particular precipitation rate and/or range of coverage at a selected nominal pressure. Also disclosed is a simple fixed arc of coverage spray nozzle with selectable ranges for a particular precipitation rate. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076254 | FILTERED SHOWER WAND WITH TWIST-LOCK CONNECTOR - A hand held, filtered shower wand including a spray head, and a handle, the handle defining a handle body with input and output ports, and having a filter media canister. The handle body output port including a first twist-lock connector, and the spray head defining a second twist-lock connector. The first and second twist-lock connectors are engageable to form a seal between the connectors. An O-ring between the connectors provides a watertight seal. The filter media canister may be accessed and replaced by a simple twist of the connectors. The wand spray head provides a plurality of spray settings, using filtered water. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076255 | ERGONOMIC TORCH REGULATOR CONTROLLER - A torch assembly adapted to be attached to an associated fuel supply, the torch assembly has a housing, a fuel line at least partially contained within the housing, a burn tube extending from the housing and adapted to receive fuel from the fuel line, an attachment member operatively connected to the housing for connecting the torch assembly to the associated fuel supply, the attachment member in fluid communication with the fuel line for delivering fuel from the associated fuel supply to the fuel line; a control apparatus having a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through the fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the regulator to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076256 | HIGH PRESSURE ELETROHYDRAULIC VALVE ACTUATOR - A system and method for operating a valve for an engine utilizing a high pressure actuating fluid that is used in the operation of fuel injectors. A pump may be used to increase the pressure of the actuating fluid, such as, for example, to 4000 psi. At least a portion of this high pressure actuating fluid may be delivered to a fuel injector. Additionally, at least a portion of the pressure actuating fluid may be delivered to an electro-hydraulic actuator. According to certain embodiments, the flow of the high pressure actuating fluid to the actuator may be controlled by spool valve. The spool valve may be part of the actuator. The use of the high pressure actuating fluid to operate the actuators may allow for a reduction in the actuators' size, which may allow for the actuator to be located in the valve. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076257 | Portable Backpack Feeder Apparatus - A portable backpack feeder apparatus including a granular-material container having a filling opening and a gravity-flow opening and flow sleeve extending from the gravity-flow opening of the container to an outflow opening, the flow sleeve being flexible along its length for manual flow control and for positioning and aiming the outflow opening. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076258 | PLANT AND METHOD FOR THE RECOVERY OF PLASTIC MATERIALS OF POST-CONSUMPTION MATERIALS, SUCH AS VEHICLE BUMPERS AND TANKS | 2015-03-19 |
20150076259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A CRUSHER, A CRUSHER AND A METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A CRUSHER - A gyratory or cone crusher includes a measuring apparatus suitable for measuring load of the crusher, a first element placed on a main shaft of the crusher and a first detector suitable for detecting the first element which first detector provides a trigger starting a measurement revolution, and at least one second element placed on a drive shaft of the crusher and a second detector suitable for detecting the second element and providing a trigger corresponding to a certain rotational position of an inner blade of the crusher. The system includes an output to a screen for presenting the loads or averages of the loads corresponding to rotational positions of the inner blade of the crusher. Detections of the monitoring system can be used for controlling and monitoring a crushing event, such as by changing an area or a location of a feed opening of the crusher. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076260 | SAFETY SHREDDER WITH MECHANICAL BIN-FULL DEVICE - A mechanical bin-full device for a paper shredder with a bin, having a curved, perforated T-blade sensor on a cylindrical body partially covered with a metal sheet. The T-blade is pendent into the bin. Metal contacts are placed on the paper shredder near the metal sheet, forming a switch, which is coupled to a motor control circuit for the shredder motor. The T-blade is pushed by paper shreddant and rotates the cylinder body as paper shreddant fills the bin. When the bin becomes full, the T-blade is positioned so that the metal contacts touch the metal sheet, closing the control circuit switch, and causing the motor to cease operating. The control circuit can include a microcontroller coupled to the motor, or a transistor-based driver coupled to a motor relay. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076261 | Distributing device for solids-containing liquids - The invention relates to a distributing device for liquids, particularly for solids-containing liquids, comprising: a distribution chamber with an inlet opening that leads to a chamber interior space of the distribution chamber, a first perforated blade disc with several outlet openings that connect the chamber interior space to several connection ports, and a blade drive shaft that is swivel-mounted about a drive shaft axis. According to the invention, a first eccentric member, which is connected to the blade drive shaft and defines a first eccentric axis lying at a distance to the drive shaft axis, and a first cutting blade are provided, which first cutting blade is connected to the first eccentric member and has a cutting edge that rests against the first perforated blade disc and can be moved relative to the first perforated blade disc by means of the first eccentric member. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076262 | AIR COOLED ROTATING DISC AND MILL ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING MACHINES - A reducing machine having an air cooled cutting discs is disclosed. The air cooled discs have cutting surfaces on both sides. The cutting surfaces have edges which are sharpened for cutting input material when the cutting surface is facing the cutting surface of the opposed disc. When the cutting surface of the stationary disc is facing the housing, the cutting surface acts as a heat sink to air cool the stationary disc and the mill assembly in general. Air inlets in the housing lid permit air to flow over the cooling surface of the stationary plate. Air inlets in the carrying plate permit the carrying plate to channel air flow over the rotating cooling surface. A damper restricts air flow over the air cooling surfaces to control the temperature of the reducing machine, such as during start up. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076263 | Vertical-Type Mill - Provided is a vertical-type mill whereby abrasion of a hopper and accumulation of coarse particles in the hopper can both be prevented. A vertical-type mill provided with a milling mechanism for milling a material to be milled and obtaining solid particles by meshing of a milling roller or milling ball and a milling table, a classification mechanism having a classifier for classifying milled solid particles and a hopper ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076264 | Crushing Machines - A crushing machine including a crushing means, a feed conveyor for feeding material to the crushing means, a detector for detecting metal in the material on the feed conveyor, and a bypass chute for the crushing means, the feed conveyor being movable between a normal operating position in which the material is fed to the crushing means and a bypass position in which the material is fed to the bypass chute, the arrangement being such that on detection of metal in the material, the feed conveyor is stopped and moved from the normal operating position to the bypass position so that the material with the metal is discharged into the bypass chute. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076265 | FLAIL ASSEMBLY WITH VANES - A flail assembly for use in debarking logs moving in a processing direction includes a debarking assembly having a shaft that is mounted for rotation above the logs moving in the processing direction. A flail having a fixed end is attached to the shaft. The flail has a length that defines an arc of rotation of the free end of the flail as the shaft is rotated. A housing is positioned adjacent the flail. The housing has a center line that is generally aligned with the processing direction, and a deflector vane which extends inwardly towards the arc of rotation of the free end of the flail. The deflector vane serves to direct bark chips that are cast upwardly by the flail away from the center line of the housing. | 2015-03-19 |
20150076266 | DRUM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF LAYING A LINE ON A DRUM - A drum assembly and a method of laying a line (L) onto a drum (D) uses an oscillator device to apply vibrations to the line as it is being wound onto the drum. The oscillator device ( | 2015-03-19 |
20150076267 | STABILIZING CENTRE CORE FOR STABILIZING A COIL OF DUCT OR CABLE - The present invention relates to a stabilizing center core for stabilizing a coil of duct or cable. The stabilizing center core comprises a center tube having a first and a second end. A first plate element is arranged at the first end of the center tube, and a second plate element is arranged at the second end of the center tube. The center core further comprises at least three third plate elements extending between the first plate element and the second plate element and arranged at angular distances around a circumference of the center tube, whereby a duct or cable that is wound around the stabilizing center core is supported by the third plate elements. | 2015-03-19 |