12th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100071626 | System and method of detecting disease in mammal - Mastitis in a milking animal is detected through sensing the capacitance effects in milk. Using frequencies of greater than 60 megahertz applied by a capacitance probe to milk as it streams through otherwise conventional milking equipment during milking, yields a reliably discernable shift in the phase angle, indicating the presence of mastitis. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071627 | Bed System for a pet - A bed system for a pet comprising a bed assembly having an outside shell and an inside surface opposing the outside shell. The inside surface comprises an outwardly concave configuration that includes a depth, the bed assembly being filled with a plural of fiber bundles that are heated so as to melt into a integrally formed article. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071628 | Portable Waste box and Absorbent Pad Holder for Housebreaking Dogs - A portable box-like carrier with an insert which holds absorbent pads that are easily found in any pet store and allows dogs to eliminate indoors inside a designated area and makes clean-up easy and sanitary. The waste box can be used as an easy solution to housebreak dogs and as a permanent indoor toilet fixture thereafter. The device eliminates the problems associated with other indoor housebreaking and dog waste disposal methods and brings the qualities of both a lifter box and absorbent pad into one product. The device is a portable, suitcase style box that can travel easily and uses a nesting insert that makes clean up more sanitary by keeping a portion of the absorbent pad from contamination. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071629 | MULTI-LAYER AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTED BY THE USAGE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORTING STRUCTURES - The present invention discloses a structure for supporting multi-layer aquaculture facilities by the usage of construction scaffold systems and other supporting structures used by commercial storage/retrieval and horticulture greenhouse systems, allowing rapid construction of multi-layer aquaculture systems to be achieved with commercially available components. The modifications and conversions of the components involve transforming existing supporting systems, stairways or powered elevating systems, environment adjusting modules, and positioning parts into various components of a multi-layer aquaculture facility, including: 1) various frames supporting water tanks and pipe lines in multi-layer aquaculture facilities, 2) vertical stairways and elevating systems for transporting people and goods in multi-layer aquaculture facilities, 3) environment adjusting modules, 4) holding, positioning and stabilizing components in multi-layer aquaculture facilities, and 5) personnel safety components in multi-layer aquaculture facilities. These aquaculture facilities include small aquaculture facilities used in laboratories and classrooms, medium-size aquaculture facilities used for exhibit and display purposes, and large aquaculture facilities used in aquaculture farms. The cultured aquatics include fishes, shrimps, shellfishes, and algae. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071630 | MECHANIZED COLLECTOR OF JUVENILE LOBSTERS - A mechanized collector for collecting juvenile lobsters to be raised in a growout system is disclosed. The mechanized collector may be formed from a vessel, a longline support system capable of supporting and suspending a longline having a plurality of juvenile lobster collectors above a deck of the vessel, and a shaker assembly positioned to engage at least one of the plurality of juvenile lobster collectors suspended above the deck of the vessel and attached to the longline. The shaker assembly may be configured to shake the plurality of juvenile lobster collectors individually or collectively together, thereby causing the juvenile lobsters to fall into a collection trough positioned under the collector. The plurality of juvenile lobster collectors may be attached to the longline and formed from at least one generally flat panel that is suspended generally vertically in water above the longline with at least one float. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071631 | Electronic Shark Deterrent - An Electronic Shark Deterrent provides protection from, and for, sharks and other aquatic creatures. Compact low power circuitry generates high voltage periodic pulse train bursts, disturbing the electroreceptors of the aquatic Elasmobranchi subclass. A train of thirty 33 us 250 Volt (V) electric pulses lasting one second is produced every six seconds. The device is fully portable, requiring no bulky activity impeding buoys, cords, or external power supplies. Advanced circuitry is compact enough to be worn on a watch sized band or attached to garments and recreation or safety equipment. The deterrent can be used in a fixed configuration to protect fish farms and vacation resort swimming areas. It can be affixed to offshore oil rigs and research stations to protect workers. The Electronic Shark Deterrent is compact and portable enough to be used on longlines, trawls and gillnets to reduce the numbers of endangered aquatic creatures unnecessarily destroyed as bycatch. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071632 | Apparatus for applying chemicals to rodents - An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071633 | Descenting Systems And Methods - Systems and methods for using a scent elimination device to conceal contraband and then training service animals to determine if an ozone-based scent-removal technique has been used to remove scent from contraband are disclosed. The systems and methods comprise providing a plurality of packages. At least one of the plurality of packages containing a predetermined amount of a contraband substance. Further, the systems and methods comprise generating a gaseous stream of descenting material from a portable device. The gaseous stream of descenting material contains ozone. Further, the systems and methods comprise dispersing the gaseous stream of descenting material over the contraband in a concentration sufficient to eliminate the scent. The descented contraband may be placed in an enclosure for transport. Further, the systems and methods comprise introducing a service animal to the plurality of packages. Finally, the systems and methods comprise rewarding the service animal for the successful detection of the at least one of the plurality of packages containing the ozone-based scent remover. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071634 | FURNACE OF BOILER FOR POWER STATION - A furnace of a boiler for a power plant includes an outer water tube section adapted to receive water from the outside and heat the water into hot water (including steam); and an inner water tube section adapted to receive water from the outside and heat the water into hot water (including steam) while allowing the water to be moved upwardly. The outer water tube section is formed in a shape gradually increasing or substantially uniform in diameter from the bottom toward the middle portion M, and gradually decreasing, increasing and decreasing again in diameter from the middle portion M toward the top, and the inner water tube section is formed in a shape gradually decreasing and increasing in diameter from the bottom toward the middle portion M, and gradually decreasing, increasing and decreasing again in diameter from the middle portion M toward the top. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071635 | WATERTUBE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING SAME WITHIN A BOILER OR HEAT EXCHANGER - A one-piece tube for use as a watertube within a watertube boiler or heat exchanger has a free end section that is formed to have an integral, outward-extending circumferential ring, or flange, a spaced distance from an adjacent end face of the tube. A boiler is provided that has an elongate header and a plurality of separate watertubes each having an intermediate section and opposite end sections. An end section of each watertube is connected to the header. The intermediate section of each watertube has a substantially constant outer diameter along its full length and is closely spaced to adjacent watertubes within the combustion chamber. At least one of the end sections of each watertube has a transition that reduces the diameter of the watertube as it extends from the intermediate section to an outwardly-extending circumferential flange. This arrangement permits close spacing of the connection sites of the watertubes to the header and permits the connection sites to be provided in a linear array. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071646 | Engine - An engine includes: a crankshaft | 2010-03-25 |
20100071647 | MOTORCYCLE ENGINE - A motorcycle engine includes a cylinder block with an axis extending perpendicularly or slightly inclined forwardly. A cylinder head includes an intake port, an exhaust port disposed on a front surface of the cylinder head opposite the intake port, an engine hanger boss, a coolant temperature sensor mounting portion, and a cam chain tensioner lifter. The intake port has an outer opening having a center disposed on a level upward of a center of an outer opening of the exhaust port. The engine hanger boss is provided on either side of the cylinder head, has a centerline that crosses the intake port, and disposed upwardly of an upper end of the outer opening of the exhaust port. The cam chain tensioner lifter and the coolant temperature sensor are in an overlapping position in a side view, downwardly of the engine hanger boss and an open end of the intake port. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071648 | LASH ADJUSTER - A lash adjuster is provided which includes a cylindrical housing having an open top and formed with an internal thread on an inner periphery thereof, a screw rod having an external thread formed on an outer periphery thereof and in threaded engagement with the internal thread, and a spring biasing the screw rod outwardly of the housing. Each of the internal thread and the external thread having a pressure flank configured to receive pressure when a force that tends to push the screw rod into the housing acts on the screw rod, and a clearance flank having a smaller flank angle than the pressure flan. The screw rod has an end protruding from the housing and configured to support an arm of a valve operating mechanism so as to be pivotable about this end. Oil film expelling grooves are formed in the pressure flank of the external thread, using a tap having a thread that extends so as to cross the internal thread. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071649 | BALL PLUNGER FOR USE IN A HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A cold-formed ball plunger blank is provided for use in manufacturing a finished ball plunger used in a hydraulic lash adjuster that includes a check valve assembly having a check ball and a retainer. The ball plunger blank includes a cup-shaped member that extends from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis. The cup-shaped member includes a ball portion adjacent the first end of the member and a body portion adjacent the second end of the member. The body portion has a cavity disposed therein, a counterbore extending from the second end of the body towards the first end of the member, and a shoulder that separates the cavity from the counterbore and at least partially closes the cavity. The shoulder defines a ball seat surface configured to receive the check ball and a retainer receiving surface configured to receive the retainer, wherein the ball seat surface and the retainer receiving surface are to sized to the final dimensions of the finished ball plunger. A method of cold-forming a ball plunger blank including providing a slug having first and second ends, backward extruding the slug at its first end to form a cavity that is defined by a wall, forming a generally ball-shaped outer surface at the second end of the slug to final dimensions, and upsetting at least a portion of the wall to form a shoulder that at least partially closes the cavity and defines a ball seat surface to its final dimensions. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071650 | Air cleaner housing and intake system for an engine, and vehicle incorporating same - In a vehicle having an air cleaner for cleaning incoming intake air supplied to an engine, a stepped surface is formed on at least one of a plurality of walls of an air cleaner housing. The stepped surface is formed on an upper wall of the air cleaner housing, such that an outer step is arranged on a periphery of an inner step. The upper wall is formed into a stereoscopic shape by providing the stepped surface thereon, such that the rigidity of the upper wall is enhanced, and a sonic resonance of the upper wall can be suppressed during vehicle operation, thereby reducing intake noises. By providing the stepped surface to the upper wall of the air cleaner for reducing intake noises, and it is unnecessary to add one or more extra components to the air cleaner for reducing intake noises. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071651 | Synthetic resin tube structure - A synthetic resin tube structure including a first synthetic-resin member which includes a flange having a plurality of bores formed therein, and a plurality of first divided pipes formed integrally with the flange; and a second synthetic-resin member which includes a plurality of second divided pipes, and a connector to connect the plurality of second divided pipes to each other. In the synthetic resin tube structure, the plurality of first and second divided pipes are subjected to vibration welding to form a plurality of pipes respectively having therein passages which communicate with the respective corresponding bores, and the vibration welding is performed while a direction, in which the plurality of first and second divided pipes are vibrated, is inclined at an angle θ with respect to a reference plane in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of each of the bores formed in the flange. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071652 | FLYWHEEL ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine is disclosed having a flywheel arrangement comprising a starter motor ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071653 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH HIGH SQUISH PISTON - A piston crown for a diesel engine in which the crown has an annular recess coaxial with an injector injecting fuel in a radiated, non-swirl pattern. The recess has an internal central crown portion approximately parallel to the angle of the fuel injected and a curved outer section to curve air compressed by the piston significantly enough that it is directed back toward the central axis and mixes with the fuel injected along the internal central crown portion to promote mixing and reduction in soot formation. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071654 | PLASTIC COVER HAVING METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine application and method of construction therefore provides one construction for a valve cover assembly, and another construction for an end cover assembly for a crankcase. The cover assemblies include at least one rigid metal carrier having a plurality of bolt openings and a plurality of load limiters located about said openings. A material is overmolded on the carrier and about the load limiters, with the material forming an exposed sealing surface for direct engagement with a seal gasket. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071655 | Fuel Pump Lubrication Apparatus Driven by Cam - A fuel pump lubrication apparatus, which lubricates a tappet driven by a fuel pump and moving reciprocally in an interior circumference of a fuel pump adaptor, the apparatus may include a cylinder head that is provided with a camshaft and an oil gallery connected to an oil pump, and an oil supplying line communicated with the oil gallery so as to supply oil of the oil pump to the inside of the fuel pump adaptor, wherein the oil supplying line includes a tappet lubrication nozzle and a cam lubrication nozzle formed at an end thereof. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071656 | VALVETRAIN CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method may include operating an engine in a first valvetrain mode during a first engine operating condition, operating the engine in a second valvetrain mode different from the first valvetrain mode during a second engine operating condition, and controlling a temperature of an exhaust aftertreatment component in communication with an exhaust gas from the engine during the second engine operating condition based on the second valvetrain mode. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071657 | Rotary heat engine - A rotary internal combustion engine has two opposing rotary discs. Each rotary disc has a half-cylindrical chamber located around its perimeter. An outer casing encompasses both rotary discs. Intake and exhaust ports and necessary engine controls are formed in said outer casing. Pistons formed in each said disc. Half of said piston is connected permanently to one said rotary disc the other half of said piston slides in the half cylindrical chamber of the opposing said rotary disc. The pistons and cylindrical chambers develop varying volumes in each chamber, depending on the position of each disc and respective piston. These varying volumes perform different cycles common to four stroke piston engines. Mechanical devises allow the discs to rotate in only one direction. Mechanical devises allow the disc to engage output shaft in only one direction. From output shaft work can be derived. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071658 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL METHOD - In a V-type six-cylinder engine, turbo-superchargers are provided for compressing intake air and feeding the compressed air into combustion chambers, and an ECU is operable to switch the combustion mode from a non-supercharged stoichiometric combustion mode to a supercharged lean combustion mode, depending on the engine operating conditions. When switching from the non-supercharged stoichiometric combustion mode to the supercharged lean combustion mode, the ECU retards the ignition timing, and keeps the retard amount of the ignition timing at a constant value if the increasing actual boost pressure becomes equal to or higher than a pre-set target boost pressure. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071659 | CONTROL APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - This control apparatus estimates a full combustion correspondence period CP, which is the period from an ignition timing SA to a combustion completion time CAe, and controls a VVT advancement amount (burnt gas quantity, overlap period, intake valve open timing) such that the estimated full combustion correspondence period CP coincides with a constant target full combustion correspondence period CPtgt. The full combustion correspondence period CP substantially maintains a one-to-one relation with the VVT advancement amount at which HC, CO | 2010-03-25 |
20100071660 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - An internal combustion engine control apparatus executes an exhaust-valve-early-closing valve timing control in which an exhaust valve is closed before the intake stroke top dead center. The fuel injection timing mode is normally set to an intake-stroke non-synchronized fuel injection mode. However, if the internal combustion engine is idling and the combustion gas temperature is relatively high, the fuel injection timing mode is switched from the intake-stroke non-synchronized fuel injection mode to an intake-stroke synchronized fuel injection mode. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071661 | METHOD FOR FUEL INJECTION - A method for starting an internal combustion engine that is operated with a fuel mixture made of at least two types of fuel. An injection of the fuel into combustion chambers of the internal combustion engine occurs starting at a predefined pressure threshold of the fuel in a fuel supply according to a high-pressure starting mode, and also according to a low-pressure starting mode if the predefined pressure threshold is no longer met. The pressure threshold is selected as a function of the mixture ratio of the fuel types in the fuel mixture. In this way it can be achieved that differences can be taken into consideration in the optimal mixture formation of the fuel types. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071662 | Gas-mixture-nonuniformity acquisition apparatus and gas-mixture-state acquisition apparatus for internal combustion engine - In a gas-mixture-nonuniformity acquisition apparatus for an internal combustion engine, the nonuniformity of fuel concentration within a gas mixture is acquired under the assumption that, in a process in which a cylinder interior gas taken into a combustion chamber of the engine and fuel injected into the combustion chamber mix together to form a gas mixture, a collision reaction repeatedly takes place within the gas mixture in such a manner that, due to collision of two gas volumes having different fuel mass ratios, respective portions of the two gas volumes mix together, and the mixed portions separate from the corresponding gas volumes and form a portion or the entirety of another gas volume having a fuel mass ratio different from those of the two gas volumes. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071663 | EXTERNAL RIGID FUEL MANIFOLD - A fuel manifold of a gas turbine engine includes a tube assembly having substantially rigid inner tubes disposed inside of substantially rigid outer tubes in pairs, concentrically spaced apart by a spacer apparatus. The inner tubes form a primary fuel passage for directing a primary fuel flow and the outer tubes form a secondary fuel passage for directing a secondary fuel flow, the secondary flow being greater than the primary flow. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071664 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE TRANSMISSION FOR NOISE FROM THE FUEL RAIL IN A DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE - An apparatus which reduces engine noise caused by vibration of the fuel rail in a direct injection internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a holder which supports a fuel inlet end of the fuel injector in the fuel cup on the fuel rail so that the fuel injector is in alignment with the direct injection fuel port in the engine head. A vibration isolator is sandwiched in between the holder and either the engine head or the fuel cup to reduce the transmission of vibration from the fuel rail to the engine head. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071665 | INJECTOR WITH AXIAL-PRESSURE COMPENSATED CONTROL VALVE - The invention relates to an injector for injecting fuel into combustion chambers. According to the invention, a valve piston of a control valve is provided with low pressure on both faces thereof. The valve piston is arranged in a valve chamber hydraulically connected to a control chamber and is guided inside a sleeve received in the valve chamber. The valve chamber contains a spring supported on one end against the sleeve and on the other end on the valve piston such that the spring presses the valve piston onto a valve seat and the sleeve onto an opposing bottom surface. The valve piston diameter inside the sleeve corresponds to the effective valve piston diameter at the valve seat. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071666 | Thermal Protection For Fuel Injectors - A fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes an injector support and a heat shield coupled to the injector support. The heat shield only interacts with the injector support by way of contacts such as point contacts, line contacts or surface contacts. Further, the heat shield includes a body portion, a radially extending flared end portion and a radially directed shoulder interposed between the body portion and the flared end portion. The shoulder portion acts as a flexure point that flexes and absorbs thermal expansion of the heat shield. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071667 | Active Thermal Protection For Fuel Injectors - A fuel injector and turbine engine incorporating the fuel injector are provided. The fuel injector includes an active cooling system that insulates fuel flowing through the fuel injector from heat energy within the turbine engine. The cooling system includes a cooling air passage that includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the interior of an engine case of the turbine engine. The inlet is at a higher air pressure location than the outlet such that air is siphoned through the cooling air passage. A portion of the cooling air passage includes a heat exchanger for extracting heat energy from the cooling air. The cooling air passes through the fuel injector after it has passed through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is positioned external to the engine case and in thermal communication with the ambient. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071668 | COUPLING DEVICE - Coupling device for hydraulically and mechanically coupling a fuel injector to a fuel rail of a combustion engine, the coupling device having a fuel injector cup having a central longitudinal axis and being designed to be hydraulically coupled to the rail and to engage a fuel inlet portion of the injector, a first ring element being fixedly coupled to the cup, a second ring element being fixedly coupled to the injector, and a shell element with a first and second shell part. The first shell part is fixedly coupled to the second shell part. The first and second ring elements are axially arranged between the first and second shell part. The shell element is designed and arranged in a way that the first and second ring element are in engagement with the shell element to retain the injector in the cup in direction of the central longitudinal axis. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071669 | INJECTION VALVE - An injection valve ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071670 | Opposed piston, compression ignition engine with single-side mounted crankshafts and crossheads - In an opposed piston, compression ignition engine two crankshafts are single-side mounted with respect to a row of cylinders, which is to say that the crankshafts are mounted so that their axes of rotation lie in a plane that is spaced apart from and parallel to a plane in which the axes of the cylinders lie. Each piston of the engine is coupled to one of the crankshafts by a single linkage guided by a crosshead. The piston has a piston rod affixed at one end to the piston. The other end of the piston rod is affixed to the crosshead pin. One end of a connecting rod swings on the pin and the other end is coupled to a throw on a crankshaft. Each crosshead is constrained to reciprocate between fixed guides, in alignment with the piston rod to which it is coupled. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071671 | Opposed piston, compression ignition engine with single-side mounted crankshafts and crossheads - In an opposed piston, compression ignition engine two crankshafts are single-side mounted with respect to a row of cylinders, which is to say that the crankshafts are mounted so that their axes of rotation lie in a plane that is spaced apart from and parallel to a plane in which the axes of the cylinders lie. Each piston of the engine is coupled to one of the crankshafts by a single linkage guided by a crosshead. The piston has a piston rod affixed at one end to the piston. The other end of the piston rod is affixed to the crosshead pin. One end of a connecting rod swings on the pin and the other end is coupled to a throw on a crankshaft. Each crosshead is constrained to reciprocate between fixed guides, in alignment with the piston rod to which it is coupled. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071672 | Method for testing the function of a pressure switch of a tank ventilation system, control device, and internal combustion engine - The switched state of a pressure switch in a tank ventilation system of a motor vehicle is used for testing the function of the tank ventilation system, the pressure switch being in a low-pressure position if the pressure in the tank ventilation system is lower than a predefined pressure limit while being in a high-pressure position if that is not the case. A defective pressure switch can result in wrong assessments. Disclosed is a method for testing the function of the pressure switch, the method encompassing the following steps: a switched state of the pressure switch is detected; a measure is carried out that increases the pressure in the tank ventilation system above the pressure limit if the pressure switch is in the low-pressure position; a defect of the pressure switch is identified if the pressure switch remains in the low-pressure position after carrying out the measure. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071673 | ENGINE WITH BELT/ALTERNATOR/SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM - An internal combustion engine for an automotive vehicle includes a belt, alternator, supercharger (BASC) power system having a positive displacement supercharger with coacting rotors, a belt drive from the engine to the supercharger, an overrunning clutch allowing the supercharger to overrun the belt drive, and a motor-generator connected to charge a battery when the motor-generator is overrunning the belt drive. The system allows electric overrun of the supercharger to increase engine charge air and power at low engine speeds, to electrically offset some parasitic losses and increase power at high engine speeds, to use supercharger inertia to drive the motor-generator and charge the battery during engine decelerations, and to electrically reduce belt drive loads by supplementing supercharger drive power during transmission downshifts that increase engine speed, and thus minimize “chirping” sounds due to belt slipping. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071674 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a method of operating an internal combustion engine which has a fresh-air line, an exhaust-gas line, and an exhaust gas recirculation system, an exhaust gas flow is fed from the exhaust gas recirculation line of the exhaust gas recirculation system to the fresh-air line. The exhaust gas flow is hereby divided by a gas flow divider during flow from the exhaust gas recirculation line to the fresh-air line through actuation of a control element such that a first flow portion flows back to the exhaust gas recirculation line and a second flow portion flows to a continuing section of the exhaust-gas line. The exhaust gas recirculation system with the gas flow divider is operated substantially in the absence of a back pressure. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071675 | FLOW CHANNEL, HEAT EXCHANGER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, CHARGE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, USE OF A HEAT EXCHANGER - A flow channel for a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid. The flow channel comprises a channel cover provided with a space surrounded by an inner side of the channel cover; a plurality of partitions that are arranged on the inner side of the channel cover in the space. The flow channel having, perpendicular to a flow channel axis, a cross-section that can be traversed and embodied for guiding the first fluid in the inner chamber. Thereby an improved transfer of heat is ensured with a more acceptable drop of pressure and a reduced risk of blocking. As a result, a hydraulic diameter in the region of between 1.5 mm and 6 mm, defined as the quadruple of the ratio between the surface of the cross-section that is traversed and the perimeter that can be moistened by the fluid. The invention also relates to a heat exchanger comprising a block having a plurality of flow channels of said type, through which the first fluid flows and fluidically connected by a fluid connection. The invention further relates to a charge-air system, an exhaust gas recycling system and to a use of the heat exchanger. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071686 | Wedge shape solar cooker - Developed is a solar cooker with triangle reflective sides. Above and below are two movable solar reflecting panels, that can be adjusted to focus light onto an invented frying pan using a glass lid, an insulating pad, and a surrounding plastic bag to trap solar light for cooking. The triangle reflective sides are used also to adjust and support the two movable solar reflecting panels via movable pegs. In the corners adjacent to the triangle sides, back reflective plate and reflective floor plate is an invented reflective equilateral triangle, to capture and reflect light towards the solar frying pan assembly. At night the entire solar cooker can be folded down to form a storage space. The entire solar cooker is foldable for shipping. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071687 | Nebulization Apparatus - A nebulization apparatus includes a nebulization plate, a piezoelectric driving device connected to the nebulization plate for vibrating the nebulization plate, a liquid droplet conveying pipe located below the nebulization plate, a water tank for containing the liquid droplet conveying pipe and an active water supply device connected to the liquid droplet conveying pipe and the water tank. The active water supply device supplies working liquid to the liquid droplet conveying pipe, such that the droplet is attracted by surface tension and attached onto the nebulization plate to form the camber water film to nebulize the working liquid. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071688 | Universal Self-Closing Metered Dose Inhaler Adaptor - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a universal, self-closing MDI adaptor for coupling an MDI to a breathing circuit without breaking the circuit. The present invention includes a self-closing inlet for coupling to an MDI, an inlet for coupling to an inspiratory limb of a breathing circuit, as well as an outlet for coupling the adaptor to the breathing circuit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071689 | SAFE STANDBY MODE FOR VENTILATOR - A ventilator with a safe standby mode is provided. The safe standby mode allows a user to disconnect a patient from the ventilator, without the ventilator generating alarms and while maintaining previously entered ventilation parameters. In addition, while in the safe standby mode, a patient connection status is monitored, and a ventilation mode is entered automatically if the ventilator determines that a patient is connected to the ventilator while the ventilator is in the safe standby mode. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071690 | Face warming breath deflecting apparatus - A thermally active breath deflecting apparatus having a flexible base of sufficient width to extend at least to and between the corner portions of the eyes and of sufficient length to extend at least from immediately below the eyes to at least beyond the tip of the nose such that breath from the mouth and nose is prevented from traveling upwardly over the eyes. The apparatus includes a thermal pack that can warm or cool the face. The thermal pack is preferably a heat pack. In an alternate embodiment, the flexible base can include medication such as a decongestant. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071691 | LIQUID MEDICINE RESERVOIR AND DISCHARGING DEVICE FOR LIQUID MEDICINE TO BE INHALED - A liquid medicine reservoir that supplies liquid medicine to a liquid-medicine discharging portion via a communicating portion includes a cylindrical body configured to hold the liquid medicine therein, a first sealing portion to which the communicating portion is connected, the first sealing portion sealing the cylindrical body, and a second sealing portion configured to seal an end of the cylindrical body opposite the first sealing portion. At least one of the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion move relative to each other in accordance with the amount of liquid medicine. A substance configured to inhibit discharging of the liquid medicine is stored in a space in the cylindrical body that is on an inner side of the second sealing portion and that is separate from the liquid medicine. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071692 | Spill Resistant Humidifier For Use In A Breathing Assistance System - An apparatus for providing humidification in a breathing assistance system may include a first container at least partially defining a first volume for housing an absorbent material, a second container at least partially defining a second volume for holding a liquid, and one or more fluid passageways for communicating the liquid from the second volume to the absorbent material in the first volume. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071693 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING MECHANICAL VENTILATION WITH AN OPEN AIRWAY INTERFACE - Methods, systems and devices are described for providing mechanical ventilation support of a patient using an open airway patient interface. The system includes gas delivery circuit and patient interface configurations to optimize performance and efficiency of the ventilation system. A ventilation system may include a ventilator for supplying ventilation gas. A patient interface may include distal end in communication with a patient airway, a proximal end in communication with ambient air, and an airflow channel between the distal end and the proximal end. A gas delivery circuit may be adapted to attach to the patient interface without occluding the patient interface to allow ambient air to flow from outside the patient interface to the patient airway. The ventilation gas may entrain air from ambient and from the patient airway. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071694 | Nitrous Oxide Anesthetic Administration System - The present invention is a system for administering nitrous oxide. The system includes an adjustable post mechanism attached to a dental chair. A mounting surface structure includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the mounting surface structure attached to a top end of the adjustable post mechanism. A fluid control system for controlling the flow of nitrous oxide and oxygen is attached to the mounting surface structure. A nitrous oxide and oxygen supply, vacuum source, a breather bag, and a nasal delivery interface system are fluidly connected to the fluid control system and a patient. The breather bag is vertically mounted to a top surface of the mounting surface structure. In operation, the present invention provides a system for administering anesthesia/analgesia gas which provides convenient and direct access to a medical practitioner. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071695 | PATIENT WYE WITH FLOW TRANSDUCER - A patient wye for use in connection with a ventilator having one or more integrated transducers is provided. A transducer is integrated into the patient wye by locating the transducer within a branch of the patient wye. A transducer can be located between the center point of the wye and the port of the branch with which it is associated. More particularly, the transducer can be located so that it is on a side of a wall defining the branch in which it is placed that is opposite a connection surface for attaching tubing associated with a corresponding limb of the ventilator to the patient wye. Accordingly, flow or other transducers can be added to a patient circuit without necessarily increasing the volume of the patient circuit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071726 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DRYING A MICROELECTRONIC TOPOGRAPHY - Drying a microelectronic topography. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods that include placing a microelectronic topography inside a process chamber, providing a non-aqueous liquid to the process chamber until at least 90% of the volume of the process chamber contains the non-aqueous liquid, pressurizing the process chamber by way of a fluid different than the non-aqueous liquid, ceasing activity with respect to the process chamber until the non-aqueous liquid and fluid form a mixture that is substantially homogenous, venting the process chamber while simultaneously providing the fluid to the process chamber, and venting the process chamber in a manner which prevents formation of liquid in the process chamber. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071727 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR BI-SOLVENT BASED CLEANING OF PRECISION COMPONENT - A bi-solvent cleaning system for cleaning precision components without the use of VOC solvents. The bi-solvent cleaning system provides for is a two mode operation for cleaning and rinsing precision components using VOC exempt solvents that is as effective as prior art VOC solvent based systems while subsequently allowing for recovery and reuse of a VOC exempt solvent. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071728 | Washing device and method for fabricating the same - The present invention relates a washing device and a method for fabricating the same which has good chemical resistance and can prevent a scratch from forming on a substrate. The washing device includes a substrate entry guide for making a substrate to enter in a right direction from an outside of the washing device, a foreign matter removal unit for receiving the substrate from the substrate entry guide unit and removing foreign matters from the substrate, a foreign matter washing unit for receiving the substrate from the foreign matter removal unit and washing remained foreign matters from the substrate, and a position control unit for controlling a position of the substrate moving out of the foreign matter washing unit, wherein the substrate entry guide, the foreign matter removal unit, the foreign matter washing unit, and the position control unit are formed of metallic porous material. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071729 | Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system - A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a washing cycle by the water-conducting domestic appliance; a door movable between an open position for permitting access to the washing compartment and a closed position for preventing access to the washing compartment; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving compartment for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent, the detergent dosing system having the capability to store a quantity of detergent greater than a quantity needed for a single washing cycle and the one receiving compartment being configured such that, in the event that the door is partially opened, at least one cartridge can be inserted into the receiving compartment. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071730 | METHODS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION (ALD) USING A PROXIMITY MENISCUS - Provided are methods for processing a substrate using a proximity system defined by one or more meniscus windows on one or more proximity heads. One method includes applying a first fluid meniscus to a surface of the substrate to apply a chemical precursor to the surface of the substrate. The first fluid meniscus is applied to first proximity meniscus window. Then, applying a second fluid meniscus to the surface of the substrate to leave an atomic layer of the chemical precursor on the surface of the substrate, through a second proximity meniscus window. A third fluid meniscus is applied to the surface of the substrate to apply a chemical reactant configured to react with the atomic layer of the chemical precursor to generate a layer of a material, through a third proximity meniscus window. The first, second and third proximity meniscus windows are arranged to apply the first fluid meniscus, the second fluid meniscus and the third fluid meniscus one after the other to a same location of the surface of the substrate during movement of the substrate through the proximity system. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071731 | CLEANER - A cleaner comprises a hollow housing being blow molded and made of plastic materials, and including a washing sink and an inner chamber, the washing sink being integrally formed on the upper end surface of the hollow housing and in the shape of a recessed cavity, and including an outlet arranged on the bottom surface thereof for communicating with the inner chamber in which the solvent is filled; and a power portion secured in the hollow housing and including a fluid absorbing end and an output hose, the fluid absorbing end being located in the inner chamber, one end of the output hose being in communication with the fluid absorbing end, and another end thereof communicating with the exterior, the power portion being used to supply power to make the fluid absorbing end absorb the solvent in the inner chamber and discharge the solvent out of the output hose. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071732 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE CLEANING PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM - In a substrate cleaning method for cleaning a backside of a substrate on a surface of which a predetermined processing is performed, a two phase substance contacts the backside of the substrate, and a flow of the substance is generated near the backside of the substrate under a specified pressure. The two phase substance is a gas containing aerosol or a supercritical substance, and the specified pressure is higher than or equal to 133 Pa (1 Torr). Further, in the substrate cleaning method, a high-energy light may be irradiated on the backside of the substrate. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071733 | Device Status Indicator for a Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The present invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device including a status indicator for providing an external indication of the internal status of the device. The indicator comprises a first element ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071734 | Hydraulic Drive Type Partial Inter-Tube Lancing System for Cleaning Steam Generator in Nuclear Power Plant - A hydraulic drive type partial inter-tube lancing system for cleaning a steam generator in a nuclear power plant, which removes foreign matter, such as sludge, deposited around heat transfer tubes in the steam generator, is disclosed. More particularly, a hydraulic drive type partial inter-tube lancing system, which serves to clean a steam generator of a light-water reactor in a nuclear power plant by removing sludge, attached inside the steam generator, using high-pressure water, is disclosed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071735 | DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a dish washer. The dish washer includes a plurality of water feeding channels ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071736 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS CLEANING OF MULTIPLE ENDOSCOPES AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS THEREOF - In a cleaning apparatus that can clean multiple endoscopes simultaneously, a combination authorization information memory unit stores combination authorization information that specifies whether or not simultaneous cleaning in the cleaning apparatus is allowed for every combination of various types of endoscopes. A determination unit determines, referring to the combination authorization information stored in the combination authorization information memory unit, whether or not the combination of endoscopes set in the cleaning apparatus to be simultaneously cleaned falls into one of the allowed combinations. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071737 | UMBRELLA HOLDER AND UMBRELLA WITH COMPLEMENTARY HANDLE - An umbrella and umbrella holder combination is provided comprising an umbrella having a canopy, a shaft connected to the canopy, and a handle connected to the shaft, the handle having a first connector portion; and an umbrella holder having a container adapted to receiving the handle, a second connector portion adapted to cooperate with the first connector portion when the handle is received in the container to prevent rotation of the handle relative to the container, and a clamp assembly adapted to connecting the umbrella holder to a frame member on a golf cart. The combination provides a directional locking fit between the umbrella handle and the umbrella holder so that the umbrella canopy cannot rotate relative to the golf cart, and this is advantageous especially when using an asymmetrical umbrella since the combination allows the umbrella canopy to being maintained in a desired orientation. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071738 | Hand Based Weight Distribution System - A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pressure on the hand of the user or the handle of the body support apparatus. Included are a knuckle support platform, knuckle support surface, support structure with a first end disposed to engage the ground. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071739 | PIN TYPE ONE POLE CRUTCHES - Provided is a method of conveniently adjusting a height of a crutch that improves a conventional method of adjusting a length of a medical crutch and a height of a hand grip thereof. The conventional method of adjusting heights of a crutch including a armpit support | 2010-03-25 |
20100071740 | Beach Cabana - The present invention is a beach cabana that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a frame rotatable about an axis. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071741 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL INCLUDING A FILLED SKUTTERUDITE CRYSTAL STRUCTURE - A thermoelectric material includes a filled skutterudite crystal structure having the formula G | 2010-03-25 |
20100071742 | Quasi-AC, photovoltaic module for unfolder photovoltaic inverter - A photovoltaic (PV) energy system includes a pulsed bus defined by a non-zero average value voltage that is proportional to a rectified utility grid AC supply voltage. The PV energy system also includes a plurality of PV modules, each PV module including a bucking circuit configured to convert a corresponding PV voltage into a pulsing current, wherein the pulsating bus is configured to sum the pulsing currents produced via the plurality of PV modules such that a resultant pulsing current is injected into the pulsating bus in phase with the non-zero average value voltage. A current unfolding circuit is configured to control the amount of AC current injected into the utility grid in response to the resultant pulsing current. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071743 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A dye-sensitized solar cell module comprising: a plurality of electrically series-connected solar cells having a first conductive layer formed on an insulating substrate; a photoelectric conversion device formed on the first conductive layer; and a second conductive layer formed on the photoelectric conversion device, wherein the photoelectric conversion device has a photoelectric conversion layer having a porous semiconductor layer adsorbing a dye, a carrier transporting layer and a catalyst layer and the dye-sensitized solar cell module is characterized in that the second conductive layer of the above-described one solar cell contacts the first conductive layer of an adjacent another solar cell and the photoelectric conversion device of the above-described adjacent another solar cell contacts the second conductive layer of the above-described one solar cell. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071744 | Photovoltaic Installation With Automatic Disconnect Device - A PV installation comprises a PV array, an electrical interface connecting a utility power source to an electrical load, and a DC to AC inverter. A first set of wiring electrically connects the PV array to the inverter through a disconnect device and a second set of wiring electrically connects the inverter to the electrical interface. A control mechanism connects the disconnect device to the electrical interface so that when power from the electrical interface is removed, the PV array is electrically disconnected from the inverter. The disconnect device may be a remote disconnect device located at a position at or near the PV array, such as in the space beneath a roof supporting the PV array. A method electrically disconnects a PV array from electrical wiring at a site. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071745 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In one or more embodiments of a photovoltaic device and a method of manufacturing the photovoltaic device, a first conductive layer, a first light-absorbing layer and a second conductive layer may be formed on a substrate, in sequence. A temperature for forming the second conductive layer may be lower than a temperature for forming the first conductive layer and a temperature for forming the first light-absorbing layer. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071766 | Semiconductor device having a multi-layer substrate and a method of forming the semiconductor device - A semiconductor device is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductive layer disposed over a multi-layer substrate. The multi-layer substrate includes a plurality of dissimilar regions, one of which is an inner magnetic region and the remainder of the multi-layer substrate is thermally symmetrical about the inner magnetic region. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071767 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An object is to increase conversion efficiency of a photoelectric conversion device without increase in the manufacturing steps. The photoelectric conversion device includes a first semiconductor layer formed using a single crystal semiconductor having one conductivity type which is formed over a supporting substrate, a buffer layer including a single crystal region and an amorphous region, a second semiconductor layer which includes a single crystal region and an amorphous region and is provided over the buffer layer, and a third semiconductor layer having a conductivity type opposite to the one conductivity type, which is provided over the second semiconductor layer. A proportion of the single crystal region is higher than that of the amorphous region on the first semiconductor layer side in the second semiconductor layer, and the proportion of the amorphous region is higher than that of the single crystal region on the third semiconductor layer side. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071768 | ENHANCED SOLAR COLLECTOR - An enhanced solar collector is provided in this invention, wherein a through hole is formed in a secondary mirror in Cassegrain system, and a light collecting device focusing lights, originally shaded by the secondary mirror, via the through hole to increase light-collecting efficiency of the enhanced solar collector. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071769 | FLUORENE DERIVATIVES AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a novel fluorene derivative and an organic electronic device using the same. The organic electronic device has excellent efficiency, driving voltage, and a lifespan. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071770 | METHOD FOR DIVIDING FLUID STREAMS - One or more fluid streams are uniformly divided into two or more partial fluid streams in chemical apparatuses in a manner such that there is a reduced tendency to form deposits. Division of such stream(s) is achieved by using a distributor device that includes at least one plate having two or more openings which openings are rounded or chamfered on at least one side. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071771 | High altitude atmospheric injection system and method - A system and method is described generally for affecting atmospheric change. The system and method include providing a high altitude conduit or track. The system and method also include providing a first material through the conduit or via a payload delivery system. Further, the system and method include expelling the first material into the atmosphere at high altitude. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071772 | METHOD FOR ISOLATING AN APPLIANCE IN A PLUMBING SYSTEM - A fluid isolation valve having a valve body with a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid drain port with a valve in the fluid drain port. The valve body also defines a fluid flow channel, a drain flow channel and a valve portion, wherein the valve portion is disposed in the valve body to be communicated with the first fluid flow port, the second fluid flow port and the fluid drain port. A flow diversion device is also provided and is disposed within the valve portion. The flow diversion device is configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, such that when the flow diversion device is in the first configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the second fluid flow port. Consequently, when the flow diversion device is in the second configuration the first fluid flow port is communicated with the fluid drain port. The fluid flow can be decrease or stop by use of the valve within the fluid drain port. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071773 | Shaping a Fluid Cavity of a Flow Control Actuator for Creation of Desired Waveform Characteristics - Apparatus and methods provide for a flow control actuator having a fluid cavity that is shaped to create periodic waveforms within the resulting resonant actuating flow with predetermined characteristics for actuating a high-speed fluid flow. According to various embodiments, a flow control actuator includes a power source for exciting the actuator fluid at a resonant frequency and a cavity shaped according to resonant macrosonic synthesis principles to maximize the exit velocity of the actuating flow at an orifice of the actuator. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071774 | WATER SCAVENGING SYSTEM - engine, the system comprising: first and second fuel pumps each having a pump inlet for collecting fuel from the fuel tank; and a water scavenging line coupling a water inlet to the pump inlet of the first pump. The first pump is configured to pump fuel towards the engine at a higher rate than the second pump, unless the first pump fails. A method of removing water from an aircraft fuel tank, the method comprising collecting water from a pool at the bottom of the fuel tank during take off or climb and feeding the water to an engine of the aircraft. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071775 | SUBSEA SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING EQUIPMENT OF A SUBSEA SYSTEM - A subsea system comprises a wellbore within a reservoir, equipment downstream of the wellbore, and a barrier connected to the equipment. The equipment is rated for a maximum pressure that is less than a maximum reservoir pressure and equal to or greater than the maximum reservoir pressure less external hydrostatic pressure experienced by the equipment. The barrier is rated for a maximum pressure that is equal to or greater than the maximum reservoir pressure. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071776 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A diaphragm-type control valve having a diaphragm and a valve body is provided preferably for use in the separation of and fluid control between a fluid source and a pressurized gas volume. The diaphragm element and a port in the body together form an intermediate chamber that eliminates the need for a check-valve downstream of the valve. In one preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the valve body defines a chamber having an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber, and an elongated seat member defining a groove in communication with the port. A diaphragm member having upper and lower surfaces is disposed within the chamber. The lower surface preferably includes a pair of spaced apart elongated members defining a channel therebetween. The diaphragm member engages the seat member placing the channel in communication with the groove to define an air seat in communication with the port. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071777 | Methods and Apparatuses for Dispensing Fluids - A fluid dispensing system can be used with a container comprising at least one camming surface. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a housing which can accept at least a portion of the container in a fixed orientation and a track which can be engaged with the housing. In at least one embodiment, the housing can be slidably movable along the track at least between a first position and a second position. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a tube which can be engaged with at least a portion of the container to withdraw fluid therefrom when the housing is in the second position and can also have a fluid system in fluid communication with the tube. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071778 | SPOUT TIP RETENTION METHOD - An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071779 | Compressed Air Supply System for a Commercial Vehicle, and Method for Operating a Compressed Air Supply System - A compressed air supply system for a commercial vehicle includes a compressed air inlet that can be coupled to a compressor, a filter unit that is coupled to the compressed air inlet via a delivery line, a discharge valve unit that is coupled to a discharge outlet and the delivery line, an energy saving control output that can be coupled to a control input of the compressor, a first valve unit and a second valve unit, wherein the discharge value unit, the energy saving control output, and the regeneration of the filter unit can be controlled via the value units. A first control input of the discharge value unit, the energy saving control output and the regeneration of the filter unit can be controlled via the first value unit. A second control input of the discharge value unit can be controlled via the second value unit. A method is provided for operating the compressed air supply system. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071780 | VACUUM ACTIVATED CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM - The Present Invention enables energy to be extracted from the atmosphere by creating a vacuum into which atmospheric air is drawn through a vacuum operated motor. The motor operates on the pressure differential between atmospheric pressure at the motor inlet and the vacuum level created by liquid flowing vertically through a tube via gravity. The greater the pressure differential, the greater the airflow through the motor, and the greater the energy extracted by the vacuum motor. The Present Invention is a workable and sustainable vacuum energy recovery system based on siphon principles, and specifically addresses problem areas immediately identifiable to a siphon-based system with air infusion. A scavenger loop operates independently to prevent air and/or gas from accumulating at the siphon apex. Micro-diffusers designed for sweeping effects across the air-liquid interfaces also provide for the optimal ratios of air volumes and bubble sizes compatible with the liquid flow rates within a given siphon. Additional flow controlling valves are not required. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071781 | FUEL CELL VALVE AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM USING THE VALVE - A valve for a fluid passage in a vehicle fuel cell system. A housing includes an inflow passage connected to an upstream side of the fluid passage and an outflow passage connected to a downstream side of the fluid passage. A valve body is disposed in the housing and includes an intermediate fluid passage configured to provide fluid communication between the inflow passage and the outflow passage. A heating element is configured to apply heat directly to the valve body. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071782 | RETAINER FOR COMPONENT CONNECTORS - One or both of two components that are joinable by a connector ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071783 | Methods and apparatus for removable lid with ultra fast action speed for relies compressed media, liquid or compressed gas - An assembly is for extremely fast opened lids systems, where compressed gases or liquids or oils are used. Mainly, the removable lid is comprised of a lid, a lid platform, a dynamic hinging mechanism, and a releasing mechanism. A final action could be via means of mechanical or electrical via an action of a solenoid. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071784 | Pilot switch - A pilot valve is switchable between snap and throttle modes. The pilot valve supplies output gas to a process control valve and has an adjustable biasing member for applying an adjustable force to a pilot plug in a pilot body interior. An opposed force is applied to the pilot plug to overcome the adjustable force and the output gas. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071785 | Fuel cutoff valve - The fuel cutoff valve has a casing that defines a casing body having a valve chamber and a communicating chamber that connects the valve chamber to the outside; and a float mechanism that is housed within the valve chamber and adapted to open and close a connecting passage through rise and fall in accordance with the fuel level inside the fuel tank. The casing has projecting out respectively from its side part a first pipe that connects to the communicating chamber as well as connecting to the outside via a tube, and a second pipe that connects the communicating chamber to another valve via a tube. The first pipe and the second pipe are situated in a mutually parallel arrangement in the vertical direction. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071796 | Polyolefin multilayer pipe - Polyolefin multilayer pipes consisting at least one of the layers of a β-nucleated propylene homopolymer and/or β-nucleated copolymers from 90.0 to 99.9% by weight of propylene and 0.1 to 10.0% by weight of α-olefins. The pipes are to be classified in ring stiffness class ≧4. The pipes are suitable for non pressure pipe applications, preferably for outdoor use, for above as well as underground drainage and sewerage pipe systems, surface water pipes, pipes for cable protection, pipes for cold climate conditions and for indoor use, soil and waste water pipes. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071797 | FIRE RETARDANT AIR HANDLING SYSTEM DUCTWORK COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A rigid ductwork component for a residential, commercial, or industrial air handling system that is comprised of a rigid, tubular, fire retardant layer including a foamed or non-foamed polymer resin and a fire retardant compound. In some embodiments, the ductwork component satisfies the requirements of UL E-84 rating, and the fire retardant compound includes nanoparticles. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071798 | MONOLITHIC CERAMIC LINED FIBER GLASS PIPING AND FITTINGS - A method is provided involving manufacturing a solid monolithic hollow ceramic liner, such as a cylinder, reducing cone and bend and then wrapping the solid monolithic hollow ceramic liner with a fiber glass resin. This forms an external housing for the mold and flange connections can be fixed on either end to facilitate its connection to valves, pumps and other piping systems. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071799 | Negative yarn feeder with weft-braking device - Yarn loops are unwound from a stationary weft-winding drum during a weft insertion. A weft-braking device locks the yarn unwinding from the drum at the end of the insertion, and comprises at least one braking member which is arranged by side of the drum near its delivery end and is movable under control of an actuator between a resting position in which it is spaced from the outer surface of the drum and does not interfere with the unwinding yarn, and an operative position in which it engages the outer surface of the drum and cooperates with it to brake the yarn. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071800 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING FLUID INTO PLANT PROTECTION DEVICES - An apparatus, system and method for dispensing fluid into plant protection devices. A plant protection device has a plurality of flexible longitudinal tubes configurable to surround and protect a plant. A rigid, substantially cylindrical structure with a bottom end and a top end is provided to support the tubes during filling. A manifold is connected to the top end of the cylindrical structure and includes at least an inlet port that is configured to receive fluid into the manifold. A plurality of outlet ports are connected to the manifold and are configured to dispense fluid simultaneously out of the plurality of the outlet ports into the plurality of longitudinal tubes of the plant protection device. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071801 | TIRE SEALANT LIQUID CONTAINER - Provided is a tire sealant liquid container that accommodates a tire sealant liquid, and that includes: an air inlet guiding therein a compressed air outputted by a compressor; and a tire sealant liquid outlet guiding the tire sealant liquid into a tire. The air inlet is provided at a position above a liquid level of the tire sealant liquid, and the tire sealant liquid outlet is provided at a position below the air inlet. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071802 | FILLING SYSTEM FOR HOT FILLING OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS IN A BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FILLING PLANT - A filling system for hot filling of beverage bottles or containers in a bottle or container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071803 | FILLING SYSTEM FOR UNPRESSURIZED HOT FILLING OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS IN A BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FILLING PLANT - A filling system for unpressurized hot filling of beverage bottles or containers in a bottle or container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071804 | Liner for spill continment manholes - A method of repairing a leaking spill container by lining the existing unit. Additionally the liner can be used to convert a single walled spill container into a double walled spill container. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071805 | REFUELING ASSEMBLY HAVING A CHECK VALVE RECEPTACLE AND A REPLACEABLE FUEL RECEIVER FOR BOTTOM-FILLED FUEL TANKS - A fuel receiver assembly, that permits replacement of a worn fuel receiver without draining the fuel tank, includes a check valve receptacle having a male-pipe-threaded nipple which engages the female-threaded pipe coupling of the fuel tank. The check valve receptacle has a spring-biased, normally closed check valve that prevents fuel from escaping from the fuel tank. Fuel pressure from the refueling pump opens the normally-closed check valve. The check valve receptacle is designed to be a relatively permanent installation in the fuel tank, having ultra-low-wear components. The check valve receptacle also has a female-threaded socket that is coaxial with the male-pipe-threaded nipple. A specially-designed male-threaded fuel receiver engages the female-threaded socket. Sealing between the check valve receptacle and the replaceable fuel receiver is accomplished by an O-ring seal installed on the fuel receiver. | 2010-03-25 |