13th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140083207 | Pre-Loaded Force Sensors - Pre-loaded force sensitive input devices, force sensing resistors (FSR), are formed as a multiple membrane assembly that is capable of detecting low intensity pressure inputs and quantifying varying applications of pressure to the sensor surface. Pre-loading the force sensor elements results in controlled amount of force between the two substrates causing a constant state of pre-load and eliminating the low-end or minimal pressure signal noise associated with unloaded sensors. Pre-loading the force sensing resistor sensors also enables the sensor to detect removal of low intensity pressure input such as might occur during theft of light weight articles placed in contact with the pre-loaded force sensor. Using an FSR or FSR Matrix Array will enable any handling of protected retail packaging to be detected and identified. A library of “touches” can be established that will yield cutting, ripping, twisting, etc. making the detection of a theft in progress more accurate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083208 | VANE ARM TESTING RIG - An example vane arm testing rig includes a base having a first attachment configured to receive a first end of a vane arm when the vane arm is in an engaged position, and a torque member having a second attachment configured to receive an opposing, second end of the vane arm when the vane arm is in the engaged position. The vane arm extends along a longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end. The first and second attachments are configured to rotate relative to each other about the axis. The first and second attachments are configured to move laterally relative to each other. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083209 | MECHANICALLY COUPLED FORCE SENSOR ON FLEXIBLE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE - A force sensor system includes a substrate, a cover, a sensor, and a spherical force transfer element. The cover is coupled to the substrate, and has an inner surface, an outer surface, an opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces, and a wall structure extending from the inner surface that defines a sensor cavity between the inner surface and the substrate. The sensor is mounted on the substrate, is disposed within the sensor cavity, and is configured to generate a sensor signal representative of a force supplied to the sensor. The spherical force transfer element is disposed partially within the sensor cavity, is movable relative to the cover, extends from the opening in the cover, and engages the sensor. The spherical force transfer element is adapted to receive an input force and is configured, upon receipt of the input force, to transfer the input force to the sensor. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083210 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING FORCE COMPONENTS, AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A device for measuring force components formed from a single crystal material, wherein the device comprises at least one cantilever beam inclined to a wafer plane normal and formed in one piece with a mass body, which mass body provides a mass of inertia. The mass body has a first and a second major surface which are substantially parallel with a wafer plane. A mass body cross section presents a portion which is substantially symmetrical along a centrally (in the thickness direction) located plane parallel with the wafer plane. Disclosed is also a method for its production and an accelerometer comprising at least one such device. The device allow for a more compact 3-axis accelerometer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Disclosed is an integrated measurement apparatus that may perform measurement of various material characteristics (e.g., thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, magnetic inductivity, etc.) and defects of a composite material in a non-destructive manner. The apparatus may include: a jig chamber having a door; a first jig device for measuring electrical characteristics, a second jig device for measuring magnetic characteristics, and a third jig device for measuring magnetic characteristics, the three jig devices interchangeably mounted in the jig chamber so that either the first, second, or third jig device may be used to measure a composite material sample. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083212 | VENTILATION ASSISTED PASSIVE CELL FREEZING DEVICE - A system and method for concurrently and uniformly removing thermal energy from clustered specimen samples. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083213 | Device and a Method for Collecting and Transferring Samples of Biological Material | 2014-03-27 |
20140083214 | ARTICLES FOR SCREENING INSECT PEST-REPELLENTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are improved articles for screening candidate insect pest-repellents; and their uses in host-free methods and/or systems for screening candidate insect pest-repellents. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083215 | THERMALLY CONSTRAINED HIGH TEMPERATURE OPTICAL FIBER HOLDER - A disclosed probe assembly includes a sensor member and an outer holder including a main bore for the sensor member, the outer holder including a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The sensor member is held within a sensor bore of an inner holder. The inner holder is held within the main bore of the outer holder by an interference fit. The inner holder includes a second coefficient of thermal expansion greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. Expansion of the inner holder is constrained by the outer holder to maintain the sensor member within the probe bore of the inner holder at elevated temperatures. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083216 | DRY LUBRICATED ROTARY ACTUATOR FOR IN BLADE ROTOR CONTROL - A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade, a rotatable flap portion disposed along a span of the rotor blade. A rotary actuator is located inside the rotor blade and is operably connected to the flap portion to rotate the flap portion about a flap axis. A rotary-winged aircraft includes an airframe and a main rotor assembly operably connected to the airframe. The main rotor assembly includes a plurality of rotor blade assemblies rotatable about a rotor assembly axis. At least one rotor blade assembly of the plurality of rotor blade assemblies includes a rotor blade and a rotatable flap portion disposed along a span of the rotor blade. A rotary actuator located inside the rotor blade and is operably connected to the flap portion to rotate the flap portion about a flap axis. The rotary actuator is absent oil, grease or other fluid lubricant. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083217 | RADIALLY RECIPROCATING LOCK - The radially reciprocating lock includes an elongate, hollow cylindrical housing having a locking mechanism disposed therein. The locking mechanism includes an axially extending lock shaft and at least one crank disk attached to the shaft. A recess is formed in at least one end of the lock shaft for insertion of a key or tool to rotate the lock shaft and the crank disk. At least one endcap is provided to securely cover an exposed end of the housing. The endcap includes a center hole for passage of the lock shaft end. At least one locking member is operatively connected to the crank disk to radially reciprocate between an extended, locked position and a retracted, unlocked position through respective slots on the housing. A crank linkage mechanism and a cam mechanism are provided to reciprocate the at least one locking member. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083218 | TRANSMISSION - The transmission includes a case, a rotation shaft rotatably supported on the case, a speed change gear rotatably supported on the rotation shaft, fork shaft movable in an axial direction in response to the shift operation, a connecting member for changing over a connection condition of the speed change gear between a connected condition with the rotation shaft and a disconnected condition from the rotation shaft in response to an axial position of the fork shaft, a parking gear fixed to the rotation shaft, a detent member movable between a detent position where the rotation of the parking gear is restricted and a detent released position where the rotation of the parking gear is allowed and a cam member for moving the detent member to the detent position or to the detent released position in response to the axial position of the fork shaft. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083219 | Transmission Assembly for a Vehicle - A transmission assembly for a vehicle includes a transmission mechanism, a clutch unit and a switching mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes first and second gears meshing with each other. The clutch unit is slidable along a crankshaft rotation axis between an engaging position, in which the clutch unit engages the first gear, and a disengaging position, in which the clutch unit is disengaged from the first gear. The switching mechanism includes a motor, and a clutch-driving member that is driven by the motor to move relative to the transmission mechanism and the clutch unit and to drive sliding movement of the clutch unit from the disengaging position to the engaging position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083220 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND BACKLASH ADJUSTING DEVICE OF CAM DRIVING GEAR MECHANISM - An internal combustion engine includes, among other things, a backlash adjusting device. An eccentric supporting shaft is disposed in an internal combustion engine so as to be able to be fixed at a predetermined rotational angle position about a central axis. The shaft adjusts an amount of clearance between a pair of gears, and is fitted over a base shaft fixed to the internal combustion engine such that the central axis of the eccentric supporting shaft coincides with an axis of the base shaft. An adjusting portion allows an inner circumference of the eccentric shaft to be fitted over an outer circumference of the base shaft at a predetermined rotational angle position. A fixing portion is configured to fix the eccentric supporting shaft to the base shaft. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083221 | Motion Control Device - Motion control apparatus (A) includes a direct coupled torque motor ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083222 | GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH THERMAL EXPANSION MATCHING - A gear or gear assembly, for example for use in a gear train or other drive system relating to an engine such as an internal combustion engine, can be matched to the thermal expansion other engine components, such as for example a support structure for gear shafts on which gears of the gear train rotate, while maintaining structural strength in the teeth and other contact surfaces of the gear. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083223 | RACK BAR AND RACK BAR TEETH FORMING DIE - A rack bar includes a shaft portion and a rack toothed portion provided on the shaft portion. The rack toothed portion includes a plurality of rack teeth provided side by side in an axial direction of the shaft portion to mesh with a pinion gear. Each of the rack teeth includes a tooth tip portion, a contact face arranged obliquely relative to the axial direction and configured to contact the pinion gear, and a rounded corner portion between the tooth tip portion and the contact face. A first radius defining a central area of the rounded corner portion with respect to a tooth width direction is larger than a second radius defining another area of the rounded corner portion other than the central area. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083224 | EXTERNAL CIRCULATION TYPE BALL SCREW DEVICE - The invention provides an external circulation type ball screw device comprising screw shaft and nut having first and second screw grooves. A circulation member comprises first leg, second leg and connection portion. The first leg comprises a first end surface having first inner and outer points, and the second leg comprises a second end surface having second inner and outer points; first and second entrances formed on the first and second end surfaces of circulation passage; first and second thickness respectively provided between the first entrance and the first inner and outer points thereof; the second thickness being greater than the first; the third and fourth thickness respectively provided between the second entrance and the second inner and outer points thereof; the fourth thickness being greater than the third. The groove wall of the second screw groove occupied and the occurrence of broken teeth of the nut are reduced. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083225 | CONTROL MODULE FOR AN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - A control module for an electrically powered wheelchair is configured to generate control signals for the electrically powered wheelchair in response to user input. The control module comprises: a base portion; a joystick configured to generate the control signals corresponding to user movement of the joystick relative to the base portion; and a pivotable screen mount configured to provide a mount on the base portion for a display screen on which information relating to operation of the electrically powered wheelchair can be displayed to a user. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083226 | SWITCHING MECHANISM - A switching mechanism includes a main body, a rotational body, a swinging member, and a biasing member. The swinging member detaches from the shaft portion against a biasing force of the biasing member by a centrifugal force generated at the swinging member in response to rotation of the rotational body rotating in conjunction with movement of the rotational member, for example, a vehicle door, to switch the state of the switching mechanism to an operation allowed state in a state where the rotational member is operated to rotationally move. The biasing force of the biasing member pushes the swinging member to make contact with the shaft portion and engages with the shaft portion by friction to retain the rotational body in a stopped state to switch the state of the switching mechanism to a movement restrained state in a state where the rotational member is stopped from making rotational movement. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083227 | DEVICE FOR SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE GEARS OF A GEARBOX FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A device for selection and engagement of the gears of a gearbox for motor vehicles has a control shaft mounted rotatable and axially movable with respect to the casing. Mounted on the shaft is a hub having an engagement finger for controlling gear engagement devices, which is configured to oscillate in the space between two fingers of a selection mask, which is mounted on the shaft axially movable therewith and is guided with respect to the casing so as not to follow rotation of the shaft and the hub when a gear is engaged. During displacement of the engagement finger towards an extreme position preliminary to the engagement of the reverse gear, the selection mask is forced to move temporarily into a rotated position, wherein it actuates one or more of the selector devices of the forward gears to enable silent engagement of the reverse gear. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083228 | SHIFT DRUM STRUCTURE FOR DRUM-TYPE TRANSMISSION - A shift drum structure for a drum-type transmission in which a shift fork moving on a shift fork shaft in an axial direction while guided by a guide groove in response to a turn of a shift drum, changes speeds by sliding a shifter member on a transmission driving shaft pivotally supporting a transmission gear, the shift drum. The shift drum includes a cylindrical drum main body and drum spindles projecting outward from drum end walls on the respective two sides of the drum main body, and the guide groove formed in an outer peripheral surface of the drum main body in a circumferential direction, wherein in the shift drum, a work groove is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body from one end surface to an opposite end surface of the drum main body, or to the guide groove near the opposite end surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083229 | UMBILICAL MEMBER ATTACHMENT DEVICE OF ROBOT - An umbilical member attachment device including a base part attached detachably to a first member and a second member of a robot, the first member and the second member rotating relative to each other; a first fastening part attached to the base part to fasten the first umbilical member; and a second fastening part attached to the base part to fasten the second umbilical member. The second fastening part has an attachment member attached to the base part and a fastening member fastening the second umbilical member to the attachment member, and the attachment member is provided detachably from the base part together with the second umbilical member in a state where the first umbilical member is fastened by the first fastening part. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083230 | ROBOT HAVING SOFT ARMS FOR LOCOMOTION AND GRIP PURPOSES - A robot having an overall structure inspired by the | 2014-03-27 |
20140083231 | DELTA ROBOT WITH OMNI WHEELED BASE - A modified delta linkage robot uses a reverse orientation arm linkage that includes an inwardly direct lower arm. This reverse arm orientation provides a number of advantages with respect to access over an extending surface such as may occur in a home, office or other environments shared with people. The delta linkage may also have application in certain factory environments, particularly when combined with an omni wheeled base. The linkage and the preferred linkage and omni wheeled base provide a stable movable platform. In addition this combination can advantageously include a number of sensors to take active steps to discourage and/or reduce the effect of sudden forces applied thereto. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083232 | PARALLEL LINK ROBOT CONNECTED BY BALL JOINTS - A parallel link robot ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083233 | MULTIJOINT ROBOT - This disclosure discloses a multijoint robot. The multijoint robot has a plurality of link members and a plurality of joints. At least one of the plurality of joints includes a double joint structure comprising a first link member, an intermediate link member connected to the first link member rotatably around a first joint axis, and a second link member which is connected to the intermediate link member rotatably around a second joint axis and in which two small link members are connected capable of relative rotation around a rotating axis along a longitudinal direction of the link member. The one of the plurality of joints further includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear disposed facing each other on the second joint axis, a first actuator configured to transmit a driving force to the first bevel gear and a second actuator configured to transmit a driving force to the second bevel gear, and a third bevel gear meshed with both the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear and connected to one of the small link members by a rotating shaft disposed along the rotating axis. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083234 | Collapsible Steering Column - A collapsible steering column assembly comprising a mounting structure, the mounting structure comprising a first part for connecting to the body of a vehicle and a second part for connecting to part of a steering mechanism, the first and second parts being interconnected to permit relative movement therebetween as the assembly collapses, wherein: one of the first or second parts comprises a slot, the slot comprising a pocket and a channel defined by two opposing sidewalls, each sidewall being the outer edge of a deformable structure; the other of the first or second parts comprises a lug, the lug extending into the pocket when the assembly is in a non-collapsed state and being configured to be driven through the channel to cause plastic deformation of the deformable structure as the assembly collapses; and the assembly comprises a re-enforcement that limits the plastic deformation of the deformable structure during the collapsing stroke to regions of the deformable structure adjacent to regions of the channel through which the lug has passed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083235 | HANDLE - A lower spoke cored bar of a spoke cored bar constituting a spoke portion couples one end portion of a first coupling portion to a rim cored bar. The lower spoke cored bar couples one end portion of a second coupling portion to a boss cored bar. The lower spoke cored bar is provided with a vertical wall portion which couples a bending-shaped first bent portion to the other end portion of the first coupling portion, and which couples a second bent portion in a bending form to the other end portion of the second coupling portion. The rim cored bar is provided with a deformation allowing portion capable of deforming. The vertical wall portion and deformation allowing portions are arranged substantially on the same line. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083236 | ENERGY ABSORBING MEMBER AND IMPACT ABSORBING STEERING APPARATUS - Construction is achieved that more completely protects the driver of a vehicle during a secondary collision by gradually increasing the impact load that is absorbed by an energy absorbing member | 2014-03-27 |
20140083237 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE - A control apparatus for an air conditioning system of a vehicle, may include a knob selectively rotatable by a user's operation, a cam to which an inner wire of a cable may be connected, the cam being rotated through a rotation force transmitted from the knob, a cable holder that holds and supports a skin layer of the cable slidably surrounding the inner wire of the cable, wherein the cable holder may be pivotally coupled to a vehicle body. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083238 | VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER AND PIN WITH ROLLERS - A vehicle parking brake control has an extendable pin with three faces, and a roller on a lower surface. The faces correspond to engage, hold, and disengage of a parking brake. The control also has a lever rotatably connected to it, where the lever has a roller at a lower lever surface. The roller being capable of rotational contact with the pin faces. Further, the control has a base with an upper surface for the pin roller to move across. When the parking brake is engaged the lever roller is in contact with a first face, when the brake is on hold the lever roller is in contact with a second face, and when the brake is in the disengage position the lever roller is in contact with a third face of the extendable pin. Consequently, the rollers provide a reliable lifelong operation of the control over prior controls. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083239 | STEERING APPARATUS - A steering apparatus includes a grip core and a rim part. The grip core has a cross-sectional area substantially constant in a longitudinal direction of the grip core. The rim part is molded by foaming of a material liquid in a mold, and configured to cover the grip core. A first portion of the rim part is smaller in cross-sectional area than a second portion of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a vent opening facing the first portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, wherein the mold includes a material liquid infusion opening facing the second portion of the rim part during the molding of the rim part, and wherein the material liquid is infused into the mold through the material liquid infusion opening, and allowed to flow toward the vent opening. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083240 | APPARATUS FOR SHIFTING GEARS OF A TRANSMISSION - An apparatus for shifting gears of a transmission includes a plural control fingers each of which is shaped as a cam form and fitted into a control shaft and rotated together, on which projections are arranged to be distributed at a predetermined angle along a circumferential direction around which the control shaft rotates, and a shift lug that is provided on a shift rail and shaped to accommodate the control finger as plural to contact the respective control fingers and that contacts the projection of the control finger and is pressed when the control shaft rotates so that the corresponding shift rail is shifted to a shifting gear position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083241 | BURST COVER FOR A DAMPER - A burst cover for a damper includes a plurality of holes arranged for fixing the cover to a flywheel, at least one tab portion arranged for drivingly connecting to a tab for a flange of the damper, and a radial wall connecting the plurality of holes to the at least one tab portion. In an example embodiment, the burst cover includes a plurality of depressed portions axially offset from the radial wall. Each of the plurality of holes are disposed in one of the depressed portions. In an example embodiment, the at least one tab portion extends axially from the radial wall. In some example embodiments, the burst cover includes an axially extending rim portion disposed radially outside of the plurality of holes. In an example embodiment, the burst cover is a continuous piece of material from the at least one tab portion to the rim portion that is devoid of any openings except for the plurality of holes arranged for fixing the burst cover to the flywheel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083242 | Damping Apparatus for Flywheel - A damping apparatus of a flywheel includes a pair of rotors and a weight. The rotors are provided in the flywheel and rotate along with the flywheel. The rotors receive torsional vibration from an engine through the flywheel, and are configured such that they face each other and are restricted from rotating relative to each other. The weight is provided between the rotors. The weight rotates relative to the rotors in a direction in which the torsional vibration transmitted to the rotors is offset. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083243 | Method and Means for Anchoring Casing Mounted Transmission - In a down hole transmission having a gear set and supporting elements for aligning and securing the gear set. Tie elements disposed between the supporting elements and the housing to secure the gear set against torsional forces on a gear set. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083244 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR SLIDING SURFACE - Cover frames configure a slide cover. Each of the cover frames has, at a lower end thereof, a wiper that contacts an outer surface of the cover frame located immediate inside. Each of the cover frames also has, on an upper inner surface thereof, a roof-shaped backboard that extends over the cover frame inside. The backboard is provided slightly below an upper end of the cover frame. Each of the cover frames is provided, on an upper outer surface thereof, with a sliding shoe that contacts an inner surface of the cover frame located immediate outside. The innermost cover frame is fixed to a column in which a sliding surface is formed, and has a bottom plate that encloses an area below the sliding surface. In an upper portion of the bottom plate, an oil receiving portion is formed to receive lubricant flowing from the sliding surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083245 | HARMONIC REDUCER WITH CLUTCH FUNCTION - A harmonic reducer with clutch function includes a circular spline, a mounting base, a flexspline and a wave generator. When a power source drives the wave generator to rotate in a first direction, a one-way clutch engages to lock the mounting base so as to deform the flexspline and hence rotate the circular spline in the first direction. When an external force is applied to the output shaft in the first direction, the mounting base is driven by the flexspline so the one-way clutch disposed thereon is disengaged by a force in a second direction. At this moment, the rotation speed of the wave generator is equal to zero relative to the flexspline, so the wave generator can be driven by the circular spline to rotate along with the flexspline, and the central axel of the wave generator can be driven to rotate as well. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083246 | POWERTRAIN FOR A HYBRID TYPE VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a powertrain for a hybrid type vehicle with a thermal engine ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083247 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION - This manual transmission includes an input shaft, an output shaft, and an MG shaft. This transmission includes a motor speed change mechanism which establishes a power transmission system between the output shaft and the MG shaft and can selectively set the ratio of rotational speed of the MG shaft to that of the output shaft to one of two values (Hi or Lo). During a period during which a selection operation, which is an operation in the left-right direction of a vehicle of a shift lever, is performed on a shift pattern, the motor speed change mechanism changes the motor speed reduction ratio in a manner interlocked with the selection operation. As a result, during the selection operation, which is a state in which a driver is unlikely to perceive an external shock, the driver receives a shock produced as a result of changing of the motor speed reduction ratio. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083248 | Coding element for equipping at least one cam carrier of a rotor of a rotary press, and method for equipping a cam carrier of a rotor of a rotary press - The invention relates to a coding element for equipping at least one cam carrier of a rotor of a rotary press with at least one control cam element, wherein at least one coding element is provided, wherein the at least one coding element comprises fastening means by which it can be fastened to the rotor or a component connected thereto, wherein the at least one coding element has coding means by which the position of the at least one control cam element on the cam carrier is clearly specified. In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding method. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083249 | MOTORIZED ROTATIONAL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR COLLECTOR TRACKER SUPPORT SYSTEM - Motorized rotational drive system ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083250 | CRUCIBLE AND DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL METHOD FOR SEMI-LIQUID METAL PROCESSING - A semi-liquid metal processing apparatus and method are presented in which a semi-liquid metal and/or semi-solid metal is introduced into a crucible and his electromagnetically stirred at a first frequency while cooling, and thereafter sidewalls of a metal charge formed of the semi-liquid metal and/or semi-solid metal are partially melted prior to tilting the crucible for removal of the metal charge. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083251 | METHOD FOR DESULFURIZING HOT METAL - In a method for desulfurizing hot metal by analyzing S concentration of a sample taken out from the hot metal, the S concentration is analyzed rapidly and precisely by a method comprising a high frequency induction heating step of oxidizing the sample under a high frequency induction heating in a pure oxygen atmosphere to convert S in the hot metal to SO | 2014-03-27 |
20140083252 | REDUCTION OF METAL OXIDES USING GAS STREAM CONTAINING BOTH HYDROCARBON AND HYDROGEN - A gas stream containing both hydrocarbon and hydrogen is separated into a hydrogen-rich fraction and a hydrocarbon-rich fraction. Then at least one sub-quantity of the hydrocarbon-rich fraction is subjected to at least one operation from the group oxidation using technically pure oxygen and reforming using CO | 2014-03-27 |
20140083253 | FLUX INJECTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flux injector apparatus and method adapted to distribute a predetermined amount of flux to an associated pool of molten aluminum. The flux injector apparatus includes a pressurized tank adapted to store and feed the flux under pressure. A feed mechanism operative to discharge a predetermined amount of flux to an outlet and a controller for monitoring and operating the apparatus. The feed mechanism includes a housing having an inner wall defining a cavity with an inlet and an outlet. A feed wheel is positioned within the cavity and operative to receive a predetermined amount of flux from the inlet, translate the flux within the cavity and discharge the predetermined amount of flux through the outlet of the pressurized tank. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083254 | ASSEMBLED DAMPING HAMMER - An assembled damping hammer comprises a body having at least a first joining surface, a damping block detachably disposed on the body and having at least a second joining surface attached to the first joining surface of the body and at least a third joining surface and a working piece detachably disposed on the damping block and having a contact surface and at least a fourth joining surface attached to the third joining surface of the damping block. At least one of the second and the third joining surfaces of the damping block is oblique with respect to the contact surface. Thereby, the working piece of the assembled damping hammer can be detached and replaced by a user according to demands, and the assembled damping hammer has low vibration strength when being used and, thus, can be stably held by the user and avoid causing damage to the user. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083255 | UNIVERSAL SELF-ADJUSTING, OPEN-ENDED POWERED WRENCH - Examples disclosed herein relate to one or more wrench devices. An apparatus may include a drive gear assembly configured to be coupled to a power source. The drive gear assembly may include a plurality of drive gears. The apparatus may include a cam assembly coupled to the drive gear assembly. The cam assembly may include a first cam and a second cam. Further, the first cam and the second cam may be configured to interact with each other to move a part. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083256 | PNEUMATIC RATCHET WRENCH HAVING A SHRUNK HEAD SECTION - A pneumatic ratchet wrench includes a main body, an output unit, a driving unit, and a transmission unit. The main body has a handle section and a shrunk head section narrower than the handle section. The output unit includes a driving head for outputting a power. At least a major portion of the output unit is disposed within the shrunk head section. The driving unit is disposed within the main body for generating the power pneumatically. The transmission unit is disposed within the handle section for transmitting the power to the driving head. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083257 | POWER DRIVEN RATCHET WRENCH HAVING AN ECCENTRIC YOKE - A power driven ratchet wrench includes a wrench body, an output unit including a driving head rotatable about a Z-axis and adapted for outputting a power, a driving unit including a rotor rotatable about an X-axis perpendicular to the Z-axis, and a transmission unit. The transmission unit includes an eccentric projection connected eccentrically to the rotor and rotatable about the X-axis, two racks connected to the output unit, and an eccentric yoke disposed pivotally in the wrench body. A yoke body of the yoke has a slot permitting the eccentric projection to move therein, and a connecting portion connected to the racks at positions misaligned from the X-axis. The X-axis extends through the slot. The connecting portion drives the racks and the driving head to rotate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083258 | DUAL PURPOSE FLIP-OUT AND T HANDLE - A dual purpose flip-out and T handle ratchet is able to be used in an L or modified L-handle orientation as well as a T handle orientation. The dual purpose flip-out and T handle includes a handle portion and a ratchet head and neck portion. The handle portion is coupled to the neck portion at a lockable hinge. The hinge allows the head and neck portion to rotate to an L or modified L-handle orientation or to a T handle orientation. When properly oriented the tool is able to be used to tighten or loosen objects such as screws or bolts. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083259 | Reversible Ratcheting Tool With Dual Pawls - A ratcheting tool includes a head and a handle, and a gear ring disposed in the head defining a first plurality of teeth defining a first arc having a first radius. A first pawl is disposed in the head and defines a front face, a rearward face, and a second plurality of teeth which defines a second arc having a second radius. A second pawl is disposed in the head and defines a front face, a rearward face, and a third plurality of teeth which defines a third arc having a third radius. When the first pawl and the second pawl are disposed with their rearward faces in vertical alignment and their longitudinal center axes are disposed in a common plane, the second arc of the first pawl is offset from the third arc of the second pawl in a direction parallel to the longitudinal center axes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083260 | PIPE WRENCH WITH HOOK SHANK SPACER - A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083261 | HAND TOOL - A tool is configured to receive a locknut of a coaxial cable. The tool includes a sleeve provided with a first inner hole therein; a first block in the first inner hole, wherein the first block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in an axis of the first inner hole; a second block in the first inner hole, wherein the second block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in the axis of the first inner hole; and a third block in the first inner hole, wherein the third block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from bottom to top in the axis of the first inner hole, wherein the third block is configured to be between the first and second blocks, wherein the third block has a first surface configured to contact the first block and a second surface configured to contact the second block. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083262 | MULTI-FUNCTION HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE SERVICE HANDTOOL - An example includes a hand tool for repairing high-voltage electric power transmission cable, the tool including a generally straight elongate bar extending from a proximal portion including a back end to a distal portion including a tip that is generally smaller in diameter than the proximal portion, the proximal portion including a hand-graspable handle, the bar defining a hollow extending into the handle, the hollow extending from an interior wall of the hollow to an opening in the handle, the bar including a shoulder encircling the bar defining a transition between an at least partially conical shape extending from the tip to the shoulder and a spreader portion extending from the shoulder to the handle, wherein the hollow is sized to receive the transmission cable, with the opening being larger in diameter than both the conductor of the transmission cable and an insulator of the transmission cable. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083263 | AUTOMATIC UNIVERSAL WORKPIECE FEED AND UNLOADING DEVICE FOR MACHINE TOOL - The device for automatically feeding blanks or half-finished workpieces to a machine tool, more particularly a CNC lathe, and automatically unloading the machined workpieces is composed of a gantry loader having an integrated feeder device that allows loading bars into the rear of the spindle of the lathe, thereby constituting a universal automatic feeding device. Furthermore, the latter more particularly allows a controlled removal of the bar end after all workpieces have been machined from a respective bar. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083264 | Deep Throat Chuck Jaw - A deep throat chuck jaw system adapted to be used with a lathe with or without a headstock hole is provided. The system includes a set of jaw extension members having an inboard end supported from a face of a master chuck jaw coupled to a lathe chuck. The jaw extension members also include an outboard end. The set of jaw extension members are operable to grip an outer surface of a part having an outer diameter greater than the headstock hole with a clamping assembly clamped around the outboard end. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083265 | SHAVING SYSTEMS - Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083266 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING PRODUCTS - Apparatus for cutting products, comprising: a base; a cutting head rotatably fitted to the base; an impeller adapted for rotating concentrically within the cutting head to urge products fed into the cutting head towards the circumference of the cutting head by means of centrifugal force; an impeller drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the impeller at an impeller rotational speed setting the centrifugal force; and a cutting head drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the cutting head at a cutting head rotational speed which is greater than the impeller rotational speed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083267 | Method and Apparatus for Making a Fiber Reinforced Article - A method and apparatus for producing an article. The method includes providing a fiber material, splitting the fiber material with a splitting roller having a set of grooves that extend continuously around a circumference of the splitting roller, and cutting the fiber material to a desired length. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083268 | FOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEQUENTIALLY SCANNING FOOD PRODUCTS - There is disclosed relates to a food processing apparatus with a scanner with a scanning unit for determining properties of a food product, in particular a food bar, with at least two substantially parallel separately drivable conveyor tracks for supplying the food products to the scanner, and with a control unit for controlling the drive of the conveyor tracks. According to the disclosure, the control unit is adapted to separately control the drive of the conveyor tracks to convey at least one food product of a first conveyor track and at least one food product of a further conveyor track sequentially through a scanning area of the scanner. The disclosure further relates to a method for scanning food products. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083269 | POWER TOOL SAFETY MECHANISMS - A sensing mechanism ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083270 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMAGING AND CUTTING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS AND OTHER SEMICONDUCTOR WORKPIECES - Methods and systems for imaging and cutting semiconductor wafers and other microelectronic device substrates are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for singulating microelectronic devices from a substrate includes an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray source spaced apart from an X-ray detector. The X-ray source can emit a beam of X-rays through the substrate and onto the X-ray detector, and X-ray detector can generate an X-ray image of at least a portion of the substrate. A method in accordance with another embodiment includes detecting spacing information for irregularly spaced dies of a semiconductor workpiece. The method can further include automatically controlling a process for singulating the dies of the semiconductor workpiece, based at least in part on the spacing information. For example, individual dies can be singulated from a workpiece via non-straight line cuts and/or multiple cutter passes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083271 | SYNCHRONOUS CUTTING MECHANISM FOR PIPE MILL - A synchronous cutting mechanism for a pipe mill includes a carrying table having a sliding pedestal; a speed-adjustable driving set having a speed-adjustable power source, an axle coupled to a driving wheel of the speed-adjustable power source, and a link having one end pivotally connected to the driving wheel at an eccentric point on the driving wheel and an opposite end pivotally connected to the sliding pedestal; a pipe-clamping set for holding a to-be-cut pipe coming from the pipe mill; and a pipe-cutting set for cutting the to-be-cut pipe. When the driving wheel rotates, the link is driven to swing, thereby driving the carrying table and the pipe running out to move in the same direction and with the same velocity, so that the to-be-cut pipe can be cut according to a predetermined length. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083272 | PUNCH SYSTEM - A punch system includes a set of die plates having a first and second plate. The first and second plates are configured to align with each other. A series of die slots are arranged longitudinally along each die plate to create a pattern. The slots extend through the first and the second plates and have a shaped design. The punch system includes a punch having a punch plate with punch tip and a handle. The punch plate with punch tip is sized to extend through the first plate and partially into the second plate. The punch plate with punch tip is configured to match the shape of the configuration of the die slots in the die plates. The handle is disposed on an opposing end from the punch tip. The punch system also includes a receptacle disposed on the set of die plates. The receptacle is configured to store the punch when not in use. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083273 | OPTICAL FIBER SCRIBING TOOL - A portable, hand tool for scribing optical fibers in a cleaving process. The scribing tool comprises a body within which the optical fiber is supported for rotation with respect to the body, about an axis within the body. The optical fiber is constrained by supports from movements along its axis. An actuator moves a scribing bit orthogonal relative to the fiber axis. The actuator may be a piezoelectric actuator, such as in a tube that bends under applied voltage. In one embodiment the scribing tool has a single scribing bit. In another embodiment, the scribing tool has multiple (N) scribing bits that can be applied against the optical fiber simultaneously. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083274 | BEARING MEMBER - A bearing member is to be used for an action mechanism in a keyboard instrument, the action mechanism provided with an action member that pivots in accordance with a key-depressing operation, and the bearing member includes: an inner layer having a through hole through which a shaft provided in the action member is inserted; and an outer layer formed in an outer side of the inner layer. The inner layer is formed of a first material having a higher stability against humidity than a stability against humidity of the outer layer. The outer layer is formed of a second material having a resilience greater than a resilience of the inner layer. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083275 | Reverse Bridge Tension Configuration for a Stringed Instrument - A reverse bridge tension configuration for a stringed instrument allows the stringed instrument to offset some of the tension felt by the bridge. For a typical stringed instrument such as a guitar, the tensioned strings are bound between the bridge and the headstock. However, the reverse bridge tension configuration loops the tensioned strings on a path that goes around the back of the instrument, through the body of the instrument, and back to the bridge. A reverse bridge is positioned on the corner of the soundboard and the back end so that the tensioned strings can loop around the back end without causing pressure damage to the outer surface of the instrument. Once the tensioned strings travel around the reverse bridge and into the body, channels are positioned within the body in order to guide the tensioned strings back to the bridge. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083276 | CYMBAL SILENCER - A cymbal silencer reduces a percussive sound of a cymbal by abutting the cymbal silencer against the cymbal. The cymbal silencer includes a frame having an inner part, a connecting part and an outer part, and a first elastic member. The inner part has an insertion hole into which a bar-shaped rod for fixing the cymbal is inserted. One side of the connecting part is connected to the inner part and extends toward a direction away from the insertion hole. The outer part is connected to the other side of the connecting part and is disposed at a position further away from the insertion hole than the one side of the connecting part. The outer part corresponds to the bow portion of the cymbal. The first elastic member is installed on one surface side of the outer part of the frame and is composed of the first elastic material. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083277 | WHITE KEY FOR KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT - A white key for a keyboard instrument, which makes it possible to improve yield and marketability and reduce manufacturing costs. The white key for a keyboard instrument includes a wooden key body, a synthetic resin-made upper cover bonded to the key body, and a synthetic resin-made front cover bonded to a front end face of the key body. The upper cover has a protrusion protruding downward from a front end thereof, and the protrusion and an upper end of the front cover are in contact with each other via respective inclined surfaces formed on the protrusion and the upper end of the front cover. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083278 | DIRECT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENT MONITOR - The present invention relates to direct voice and instrument monitoring systems and methods of use thereof. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083279 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF FOR DETERMINING A VIRTUAL MOMENTUM BASED ON USER INPUT - A computer-implemented method including generating a user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display configured to generate a virtual dual flywheel system for modulating a lifecycle of a musical note or chord. The dual flywheel system (DFS) includes a first VFS and a second VFS, where the first virtual flywheel system series connected to the second virtual flywheel system such that an output of the first virtual flywheel system is coupled to an input of the second virtual flywheel system. Upon receiving a user input on the user interface, the dual flywheel system determines a virtual momentum for the first virtual flywheel based on the user input and a predetermined mass coefficient of the first virtual flywheel system, and determines a virtual momentum for the second virtual flywheel based on the virtual momentum of the first virtual flywheel system and a predetermined mass coefficient of the second virtual flywheel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083280 | DETERMINING THE CHARACTERISTIC OF A PLAYED NOTE ON A VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT - A user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display for a virtual musical instrument comprising a plurality of chord touch regions configured in a predetermined sequence, each chord touch region corresponding to a chord in a musical key and being divided into a plurality of separate touch zones, the plurality of chord touch regions defining a predetermined set of chords, where each of the plurality of separate touch zones in each region is associated with one or more preselected MIDI files stored in a computer-readable medium. Each of the plurality of touch zones is configured to detect one or more of a plurality of touch gesture articulations including at least one of a legato articulation, a pizzicato articulation, or a staccato articulation. The one or more of the plurality of touch gesture articulations determines the preselected MIDI file associated with each of the plurality of separate touch zones. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083281 | Multi-Touch Piano Keyboard - A musical keyboard touch sensor pad having a plurality of integrated sensors disposed in an array is disclosed. The plurality of integrated sensors represents a keyboard key. A processor is electronically coupled to the plurality of integrated sensors. The processor is programmed to receive signals from several of the plurality of integrated sensors and to generate a sound signal based on input from the several of the plurality of integrated sensors. The output is variable based on the number in the plurality and the location of the plurality in the array. An audio output device is electronically coupled to the processor to generate a sound based on the sound signal. A keyboard using a plurality of the sensor pads as well as a method of generating sounds from the keyboard are also disclosed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083282 | ATTACHMENT/RELEASE DEVICE AND ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - An impact initiated attachment device for attachment to a target, comprises a housing having a front face which abuts against the target in use, one or more fasteners, a drive mechanism for driving the fasteners(s) from a first position within the housing to a second position protruding from the front face of the housing, and a trigger mechanism for triggering activation of the drive mechanism comprising a trigger extending from the front face of the housing. The device is particularly useful in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and demolition for attaching one or more disrupters to a target for disposal. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083283 | High Density Perforating Gun System Producing Reduced Debris - A perforating system has a perforating module comprising a unitary body of explosive. The explosive is contained within a non-explosive casing, or liner, having formed indentations and a cover thereover. The indentations, which will transform into explosively formed penetrators (EFP's) upon detonation, have a perimeter shape that allows for improved packing density, e.g., a hexagonal perimeter, which results in relatively little “dead space” wherein no perforating penetrators are generated. In operation, the module provides a relatively dense shot pattern and substantially reduced amount of post-detonation debris that could clog the perforations and/or require remedial clean-up or repeat perforation. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083284 | ADAPTIVE GUNNER PROTECTION KIT - A gunner protection system for positioning armored panels around a hatch opening and a mounted weapon or equipment system. The armored panels are arranged to create an armored envelope surrounding the vehicle hatch and defining an opening through which the weapon or equipment system can be operated. The armored panels can be individually raised to define a portion of the armored envelope or lowered to change the geometry of the armored envelope or opening according to the particular weapon or equipment system. Similarly, all of the armored panels can be lowered to collapse the armorer envelope to allow for efficient transport of the vehicle with the gunner protection system attached to the vehicle. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083285 | MULTILAYERED MATERIAL SHEET AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION - The invention relates to a multilayered material sheet comprising a consolidated stack of unidirectional monolayers of drawn polymer, whereby the draw direction of two subsequent monolayers in the stack differs. At least one monolayer comprises a plurality of unidirectional tapes of the drawn polymer, aligned in the same direction, whereby adjacent tapes do not overlap. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the multilayered material sheet, and to a ballistic resistant article comprising the multilayered material sheet. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083286 | ADJUSTABLE GAS BLOCK FOR A GAS OPERATED FIREARM - An adjustable gas block for a gas operated firearm offering a means to adjust a volume of gas directed to the host rifle's operating system. The adjustable gas block provides two positions of adjustment that are selectable based on the presence of a pressure increasing device being mounted on the firearm. A first position provides an optimal volume of gas into the gas operating system absent a back pressure increasing device. A second position usable in the presence of a back pressure increasing device causing venting of a portion of the volume of gas into a secondary chamber prior to release into the atmosphere. The amount of gas received by the operating system due to venting is reduced to a volume that is substantially equal to the volume of gas that would be received by the operating system absent a back pressure increasing device. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083287 | HYDRAULIC MOTOR CAPABLE OF MANY DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS ABLE TO USE LOW-PRESSURE OR HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS TO OPERATE - A hydraulic motor able to use low-pressure or high-pressure fluids such as water for a large number of applications. The motor uses a flow of water that is controlled and directed through a system of supply tubes to a chamber that fills with the fluid, moving a piston that produces an action such as rotating a shaft to turn a brush. Fluid fills the chamber through a system of opening and closing valves that direct and control the flow of the fluid so that the piston exerts pressure against a spring until it reaches a maximum position. A system of valves then reverses the flow of fluid until the piston is pushed in the opposite direction, producing an action such as turning a brush through the alternating application of water flows. A one-way gear box may be used to control the action of a shaft, which may be directed to turn in the same direction or in alternating directions to accomplish a wide variety of applications such as an hydraulic brush, gearbox speed increaser, generator or washing machine. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083288 | BELLOWS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A conductive coating layer | 2014-03-27 |
20140083289 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A hydraulic actuator includes a hollow tube that has a first opening at a first end of the hollow tube and that has a second opening at a second end of the hollow tube. The hollow tube contains hydraulic fluid. A moveable magnet moves within hollow tube as a result of a magnetic field within the hollow tube. A magnetic field source located outside the hollow tube creates the magnetic field within the hollow tube. When the moveable magnet moves to the first end of the hollow tube, a first piston pushes hydraulic fluid out of the first opening. When the moveable magnet moves to the second end of the hollow tube a second piston pushes hydraulic fluid out of the second opening. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083290 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DE-AERATION DEVICE - Provided is a de-aeration device that de-aerates hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic system ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083291 | APPARATUS AND METHODS USING NON-FOULING BYPASS FILTER - A non-fouling, bypass filter is disclosed. The filter is formed of a tapered structure having particulate material filtering properties. The tapered structure has an open base and a closed top, with its exterior surface being exposed to a gas/fluid stream to be filtered. A gas/fluid stream generating device generates a gas/fluid stream that is drawn into the tapered structure's interior and that is filtered due to the particulate material filtering properties of the tapered structure. The external profile of the conically shaped structure is adapted to cause a plurality of gas/fluid streams from the ambient gas/fluid to flow against the exterior surface of the tapered structure to prevent the building up of particulate material on the exterior surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083292 | Air filter sensor and alarm - A filter sensor to monitor an air filter in an air conditioning system is disclosed. The filter sensor includes a housing having an interior passage. The housing is located in relation to an air vent of the air conditioning system. A propeller is mounted in the interior passage. The propeller is rotated by the filtered air flow of the air conditioning system. A motion sensor is provided in proximity to the propeller or its shaft. A controller is coupled to the motion sensor to determine the rotational speed of the propeller and correlate the rotational speed of the propeller with the condition of the filter. An indicator is coupled to the controller to indicate a status of the air filter. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083293 | ADSORBER INCLUDING PARALLEL-PASSAGE CONTACTORS HAVING BUILT-IN INSULATION - Adsorber for adsorbing a fluid, comprising a cylinder with at least two parallel-passage contactors disposed in series in the direction of flow of the fluid to be adsorbed, and characterised in that each contactor comprises an internal insulation. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083294 | METHOD OF PURIFICATION BY MEANS OF ADSORPTION WITH REGENERATION USING A GAS CONTAINING AN UNDESIRED COMPONENT IN THE PURIFIED GAS - TSA method for purification by means of adsorption of a synthetic gas including hydrogen, CO and/or methane, implementing at least one adsorber having at least one adsorbent and subjected to a pressure cycle comprising at least an adsorption step, a step of producing a flow enriched with a main component and a regeneration step, characterised in that the regeneration step includes:
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20140083295 | Filter Assembly with Dynamic Filter Media - A filter assembly for removing particles from air flow across the filter assembly with a frame around a perimeter of the filter assembly, dynamic filter media for removing particles from air flowing from an upstream side of the filter assembly to a downstream side of the filter assembly that passes from a clean filter media storage chamber to a used filter media collection chamber within the frame on a second side of the filter assembly. The dynamic filter media is moved from the output from a turbine shaft modified by a gearbox to drive a set of drive traction rollers. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083296 | VENTING ASSEMBLY AND MICROPOROUS MEMBRANE COMPOSITE - The technology encompassed by the current disclosure generally relates to membrane composites that can be used in acoustic venting assemblies. In one embodiment of the technology disclosed herein, a venting media composite has a microporous membrane layer and a coating on the microporous membrane layer to form a composite. The basis weight of the composite is at least about 0.5% higher than a basis weight of the microporous membrane layer without the coating. In some embodiments the composite has a decreased insertion loss than its membrane-only counterpart. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083297 | ELECTROSTATIC FINE DUST FILTER SYSTEM, RETAINER FOR AN ELECTRODE, AND ELECTRODE THEREFOR - The invention relates to a retainer for an electrostatic high-voltage electrode, containing a high-voltage insulator, on the electrode side of the insulator at least one arm having a retaining means for retaining a high-voltage electrode hanging on the retaining means preferably vertically, and on the installation side of the insulator at least one installation means for installing the retainer at an installation point outside an exhaust gas channel of a chimney. Said retainer is characterized in that the retainer is equipped with at least one restoring element, which forms an articulated connection between the at least one installation means and the retaining means and which allows the retaining means and optionally a high-voltage electrode attached thereto to move out of the way from the operating position during cleaning in the exhaust gas channel with a cleaning device and allows an automatic return to the operating position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083298 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device for venting a fuel tank on a motor vehicle may include a filter module attached to the filter device. The filter module may have a module housing having at least two series-connected filter chambers. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083299 | FILTER APPARATUS - A filter apparatus ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083300 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH REMOVABLE NOZZLE ROTATING MODULE - The invention concerns a beverage dispenser ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083301 | BEVERAGE EXTRACTION APPARATUS - A roasted plant extraction apparatus is provided which is capable of selectively reducing excessive bitterness in an extract liquid obtained by water extraction from a roasted plant raw material while preserving desirable flavor ingredients and body. A beverage extraction apparatus includes a granule containing part adapted to contain granules for extraction of a beverage, a pouring device for pouring an extraction solvent into the granule containing part from a first direction, and a collecting device for collecting an extract liquid extracted by means of the extraction solvent. The granule containing part comprises a detachable restraining member for placing the granules in a substantially sealed state. The beverage extraction apparatus further comprises a rotary mechanism for rotating the granule containing part. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083302 | INFUSION ASSEMBLY FOR CAPSULES OR PODS FOR OBTAINING INFUSED BEVERAGES AND THE LIKE - An infusion assembly, particularly for capsules and/or pods for obtaining infused beverages comprising a main body associable with a coffee machine and supporting at least one element adapted to define an infusion chamber adapted to accommodate a capsule or pod for infusions, the infusion assembly comprising an adapter for the capsule or pod in the infusion chamber. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083303 | Preparation Device for a Beverage, In Particular for Iced Tea - Preparation device for a beverage ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083304 | PUREE VEGETABLE SOUP MAKER - An all in one vegetable soup maker comprises two separated units, Body and Functional unit which is detachable and has heating element and blender mechanism. The soup maker body can accommodate a soup bowl and has a spring loaded gasket feature. The gasket can be pushed down by the Functional unit to seal off the soup bowl mouth during cooking and return to position as Functional unit lifts up. This new design surpasses conventional thinking that separates the soup bowl from the machine itself which enables the soup bowl to be used as a utensil, makes easier to add spices and to clean. Further, this new design adopts a unique seal-off feature that prevents spills from soup cooking. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083305 | Baby Food Processor - The present invention provides a baby food processor capable of cooking and blending or grinding baby food, and during the cooking process of the food, the water vapor generated by the boiled water in the water tank provided on one side of the food processor is guided into the cup holder containing the food to achieve an efficient cooking and to facilitate the pre-blending or grinding thereof afterwards. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083306 | PRESSURE COOKER FOR COOKING NOODLES - The present invention relates to a pressure cooker for cooking noodles, wherein a cooking container capable of cooking noodles is formed into a net shape inside a main body of the pressure cooker and a lifting means capable of lifting the cooking container is provided, thereby allowing noodles to be evenly cooked through and enabling cooking of high quality noodles with taut and excellent texture through a dual cooking process comprising the following steps: putting noodles in the cooking container, boiling the noodles, and then lifting the cooking container to the surface of the water using the lifting means to steam the noodles at a high temperature and at a high pressure. | 2014-03-27 |