13th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120074128 | HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to the field of outerwear, and more particularly to a heat management system configured to provide heat to one or more predetermined regions or zones, such as the upper or lower body, torso, chest, back, neck, arms, shoulders, wrists/cuffs, hands, fingers, feet, toes, and the like. In various embodiments, these heating zones may be controlled by an actuator switch and control electronics that may allow individual heating zones to be actuated alone or in combination, and in some embodiments, in a predetermined sequence. Some embodiments of the actuator switch may include color-coded lighting elements that may indicate the current temperature, zone activation, heating program, and the like. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074129 | TRACK SYSTEM FOR HEATER ASSEMBLY - A heater assembly includes a heating element assembly having a resistive heating element connected to a housing member. First and second guide members are oppositely and outwardly positioned with respect to the heating element assembly and extend away from the housing member. A patch plate includes an installation aperture and first and second wings extending away from the patch plate. The first and second guide members are positioned to individually slidingly engage with one of the first and second wings thereby defining a track system to permit the heating element assembly to be slidingly received through the installation aperture without contact between the resistive heating element and the patch plate. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074130 | MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT APPLIANCE COMPRISING A MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR - A magnetocaloric heat appliance which comprises at least one magnetocaloric element through which a heat transfer fluid flows and a magnetic activation and deactivation mechanism for the magnetocaloric element which comprises a magnetic field generator ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074131 | INTEGRATED RESISTIVE HEATERS FOR MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS UTILIZING THE SAME - A device having a substrate having a first surface and a second opposing surface; and at least one electrical connection assembly, wherein each electrical connection assembly includes: a resistive heater disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the resistive heater is electrically connected to a circuit via a heater electrical connection; an electrical connection precursor, wherein the electrical connection precursor includes a fusible conductive material that is electrically connected to a lead; and a first insulating layer, wherein the resistive heater is disposed beneath the electrical connection precursor, wherein the first insulating layer functions to electrically insulate the resistive heater and the heater electrical connection from the electrical connection precursor and the lead, and wherein activation of the resistive heater functions to at least partially flow the fusible conductive material, wherein each electrical connection assembly can be activated individually by passing a current through the resistive heater. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074132 | INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An induction heating device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, in which the induction heating device is composed of an induction coil and a magnetic conductive plate. The induction coil, being arranged for enabling the same to move relative to a target object, is used for heating the target object after being excited. The magnetic conductive plate is disposed at a specific position proximate to the induction coil that can be varied. According to the positioning of the magnetic conductive plate, the magnetic conductive plate can be used as a shield for blocking the magnetic field resulting from the excited induction coil when it is being positioned between the induction coil and the target object, and the magnetic conductive plate can be used for enhancing the magnetic field when it is being positioned at a side of the induction coil that is away from the target object. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074133 | MOLD HEATING DEVICE - Provided is an easy-to-produce, and inexpensive mold heating device for heating a tire mold (M) which houses a green tire (T). The mold heating device is provided with an upper ring member ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074134 | Transverse Flux Electric Induction Heat Treatment of a Discrete Workpiece in a Gap of a Magnetic Circuit - Discrete workpieces move through a longitudinally-oriented through-gap in an open-box rectangular ferromagnetic material. A transverse magnetic flux established in the through-gap inductively heats the discrete workpieces moving through the longitudinally-oriented through-gap. A longitudinal axis of the workpiece or the planar surface of a planarly-oriented workpiece is oriented either parallel to, or perpendicular to, the transverse magnetic flux to heat treat the workpiece. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074135 | Electric Induction Heat Treatment of Continuous Longitudinally-Oriented Workpieces - Multiple longitudinally-oriented continuous workpieces move through separate longitudinally-oriented through-gaps in an open-box rectangular ferromagnetic material that has multiple longitudinally-oriented through-gaps. A transverse magnetic flux established in each through-gap inductively heats the workpiece moving through each through-gap. Alternatively a single longitudinally-oriented workpiece moving through a single adjustable-width longitudinally-oriented through-gap in an open-box rectangular ferromagnetic material is inductively heated by a transverse flux established in the adjustable-width longitudinally-oriented through-gap. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074136 | Pressure Stepped Microwave Assisted Digestion - An instrument and method for high pressure microwave assisted chemistry are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying microwave radiation to a sample in a sealed vessel while measuring the temperature and pressure generated inside the vessel and until the measured pressure reaches a designated set point, opening the vessel to release gases until the pressure inside the vessel reaches a lower set point, closing the vessel, and repeating the steps of opening the vessel at designated pressure set points and closing the vessel at designated pressure set points to the sample until the sample reaction reaches a designated high temperature. Microwave energy can be applied continuously or intermittently during the opening and closing steps. Among other items, the instrument includes pressure and temperature sensors and means for opening and closing the vessel at the set points. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074137 | FUEL FILL APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Fuel fill apparatus for use with fluid delivery systems are described. An example fuel fill apparatus includes a body defining a throat area adjacent an opening of the body where the opening is configured to receive a fuel cap. A fuel fill portion defines a first passageway extending at a non-perpendicular angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the opening and a vent portion defines a second passageway. The first passageway is fluidly coupled to the second passageway via the throat area and a fuel nozzle retainer is disposed within the throat area. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074138 | TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS - A transport and storage container for liquids, having an inner container, an outer casing and an underframe with a bottom for supporting the inner container, and electrically non-conductive support legs. At least one support leg has a shaped sheet metal part to dissipate an electrostatic charge from the inner container. The end of the shaped part closest to the inner container has a container contact section for conductive connection with the bottom or the outer casing, and a standing contact section for conductive connection with the standing surface. The contact conductor section of the shaped part extends inside a cavity in the support leg and the standing contact section has a ground contact surface and a stack contact surface. These contact surfaces are connected by an offset element in the standing contact section and the stack contact surface is arranged above the ground contact surface in a vertical direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074139 | FUEL TANK STRUCTURE - A fuel tank structure including a fuel tank, a fuel filler port device formed in a cylindrical shape and arranged in the fuel tank, and a flame arrester arranged in the fuel filler port device and disposed inside the fuel tank. A fuel bleeding opening is formed in a peripheral wall part of the fuel filler port device and an arrester peripheral wall part. A cylindrical ring disposed so as to urge itself against the peripheral wall part and block the fuel bleeding opening. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074140 | DECORATIVE LIQUID SOAP CONTAINER - The Decorative Liquid Soap Container (DLSC) is a storage enclosure for disposable liquid soap units and hand sanitizer units. The disposable liquid soap or hand sanitizer unit fits in inside of the Decorative Liquid Soap Container (DLSC) and a hole in the lid of the DLSC will fit over the pumping device of the disposable liquid soap or hand sanitizer unit. The DLSC could be designed to match items in any bathroom accessory set, such as a tissue box holder, cotton ball jar, and trash can. Storing the disposable liquid soap unit inside the DLSC eliminates the need to manually pour soap into a dispenser. The DLSC also provides decorative storage for dish soap units. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074141 | BI-FUNCTIONAL COOKWARE LID - A bi-functional lid comprises a food covering section having a concave top wall and a peripheral wall, a knob on the outer surface of the concave top wall and laterally extending handles originating from the outer surface of the peripheral wall. The food covering section of a bi-functional lid is made up of multilayer sheets. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074142 | Wet Wipes Container - A wipes container designed for one-handed use. The wipes container may have a three-dimensional orifice to facilitate access to wipes stored therein. The wipes container may have additional convenience features, including an ergonomic opening button, gripping feet, and a size ratio consistent with moisture retention and one-handed operation. Methods and structures for communicating the proper use of the ergonomic features of the container are also provided. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074143 | Vacuum mug separable cap - A separable cap ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074144 | REMOTELY ACTIVATED TANK HATCH SYSTEM - A remotely activated tank hatch system includes a frame having an upper frame and a lower frame joined by a hinge assembly. The lower frame is coupled to a collar of an opening of a tank and the hatch is coupled to the upper frame. The hinge assembly allows the upper frame to pivot the hatch between an open and closed position. The frame includes at least one catch to receive an edge of the hatch, when the hatch is closed. Spring members on the upper frame urge the hatch away from the collar so that the hatch may be swung away from the opening. Inflating a bladder positioned between the upper frame and hatch overcomes the spring pressure and urges the hatch into tight contact with the collar. The hatch system includes a remote control for inflating the bladder and for opening and closing the hatch. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074145 | LID ASSEMBLY FOR CUP - A lid assembly of the present invention is used for clipping a rim flange of a cup. The lid assembly includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member has a top clipping surface. The upper member has a bottom clipping surface. The upper member is detachably disposed on the lower member. The rim flange is clipped between the top clipping surface and the bottom clipping surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074146 | FEMALE CONNECTOR, MALE CONNECTOR, CONNECTION STRUCTURE, LIQUID-SENDING CIRCUIT, AND MEDICAL CONTAINER - In a female connector | 2012-03-29 |
20120074147 | Vapor Emission Control Fuel Cap - A fuel tank assembly with a fuel cap sub-assembly that includes active (that is, automatic) pressure equalization hardware and a passive (that is, manually operated) vent. The fuel cap assembly further includes radially oriented ratchet teeth. The fuel cap assembly further includes single piece fuel cap tether that is anchored in the interior space of the fuel tank. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074148 | Bathroom toy caddy - An apparatus is disclosed for storing wet objects, drying these objects and quickly retrieving these objects when their use is desired. The apparatus includes a caddy with basket sides, a door, a hinge to permit opening of the door, a clasp to secure the door in a shut position and suction cups to attach the apparatus to a hard surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074149 | HYGIENIC SYSTEM AND ARTICLE FOR USE AT AIRPORTS - An hygienic system for use at airports includes a TSA security bin defining a hollow rectangular tray having a major axis, a minor axis, a depth, peripheral edges and an open mouth into which articles of passengers are temporarily placed; and an hygienic cover for the tray formed of a cleanable material or disposable material provided with rectilinear score or fold lines which, when folded, closely approximate all interior dimensions of the rectangular tray and dimensions of the peripheral edges of the tray and may then be slip-fit into the tray. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074150 | DEVICE FOR STORING HOT, CORROSIVELY ACTIVE LIQUIDS AND USE OF THE DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for receiving hot, corrosively acting liquids ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074151 | VACUUM RESISTANT RIBS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT BASE TECHNOLOGY CONTAINERS - A hot-fillable container that is cylindrical in shape. The container may have two ribs. A top rib is located in the top bumper and a bottom rib is located in the bottom bumper. Both the top and the bottom ribs have depth that is deep enough so that the container may withstand the hot-fill process and increase its top load ability. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074152 | COMBINATION CONTAINER HOLDER AND STORAGE RECEPTACLE - The combination container holder and storage receptacle provides a holder for a beverage container and further provides a storage receptacle for personal items, as well as providing a waste-receiving chamber. The combination container holder and storage receptacle includes a central hollow support adapted for grasping by a user's hand, a base portion, and an upper mouth portion. The base portion includes at least one sidewall, a lower wall and an upper wall. A waste-receiving chamber is defined between a lower portion of the sidewall, the upper wall and the lower wall. An upper portion of the sidewall extends above the upper wall to define the storage receptacle. The upper mouth portion is secured to an upper end of the central hollow support and is adapted for receiving a container. The mouth portion and the central hollow support form a channel for transporting waste into the waste-receiving chamber. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074153 | SOFT RING - A soft ring addresses issues, such as casing deformation, waterproof capacity, and dust control. The soft ring is configured for use with a casing of an electronic device, and the casing has a first housing and a second housing coupled together. A ring-shaped receiving groove is disposed on the first housing for receiving the soft ring and a ring-shaped flange is disposed on the second housing for pressing the soft ring along the coupling portion of the first housing and the second housing. The soft ring is characterized in that a channel is disposed along the soft ring. The soft ring advantageously features a high compressed capacity and a low reaction force to thereby prevent the casing from deformation and improve the waterproof capacity and dust control of the casing. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074154 | NON-CONTACT LIQUID SENSING DEVICE - Consumer devices for providing feedback based upon the presence of a liquid in a detection zone, wherein the detection zone is the area in which a change in capacitance is can be detected by a non-contact capacitance sensor and the forms of feedback include the generation of sound, activation/deactivation of alight, a motion or other physical interaction, or display by way of an LCD or LED display panel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074155 | Integral handle and holder for removable cups - A holder for removable cups provides critical advantages for safe evacuation and efficient transport of removable cups. The holder securely carries a single removable cup by providing an interference fit that increases with the weight of the contents carried. The holder allows for safe evacuation of the contents of a single cup through provision of an integral handle extending down from the ring holder. When the invention is loaded with a removable cup, multiples of this Invention can be stacked in an offset fashion by inserting the handle of one unit into the vertical hollow in the handle of the next unit. The security of the cluster increases with the weight of the contents yet jamming is avoided through the provision of flat features in the handle. The offset pattern of stacking is also determined by the provision of flats in the vertical hollow in the handle. The Invention, when empty, can be nested stacked. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074156 | ACCESSORY FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHOD - An accessory for use with a container has a body defining a generally circular upper opening and a base. The body may also have at least one expansion slot extending downwardly from the upper opening through the body towards the base. The body may also have at least one tab or nub extending inward near the upper opening. The body may also have feet at the base. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074157 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A closure assembly comprising a two-part closure having a metal panel or disc ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074158 | UTILITY BIN - Wall mountable, portable and stackable bins, formed by a bottom wall supporting lateral walls, a back wall, and a front wall, with the back wall comprising a first tab, extending generally lengthwise along at least part of an upper edge of the back wall and projecting generally upward relative to the bottom wall, and comprising at least one aperture; and at least one of: i) pegs extending generally lengthwise along at least part of an upper edge of the back wall and projecting generally upward relative to the bottom wall; and ii) a second tab extending generally parallel and spaced apart from the surface of the back wall, and comprising at least one aperture. The first tab is adapted to be inserted inside a slot of a slot wall mounting panel for mounting the bin to the slot wall mounting panel and its at least one aperture is adapted to receive a hook for mounting the bin to a peg wall panel and a screw or a nail for mounting the bin to a flat wall. The first tab is removable, and, when it is removed, the at least one of: i) pegs and ii) second tab is available for hanging the bin to a mounting surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074159 | Reclosable pour systems for containers - Reclosable pour systems useful on any suitable container and containers comprising the reclosable pour systems are disclosed. The system features a pour opening comprising a hinged flap and a tab that enables latchable reclosing and reopening of the pour opening, to allow the pouring of a flowable material contained within the container. A unitary blank capable of being cut and folded to produce a container comprising the reclosable pour system, as well as methods of manufacture and use of a container comprising the reclosable pour system, are also disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074160 | Product Dispensing Container, System and Method with Priming Area - A product dispensing container including a plurality of walls that define an internal volume, at least one of the walls including an access door panel, a priming area and a severance line, and a plurality of products received in the internal volume, wherein the priming area is displaceable relative to the wall to form a free edge, and wherein the access door panel is at least partially defined by the free edge and the severance line when the priming area is displaced relative to the wall. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074161 | DISPENSER FOR ROLL MATERIALS - The dispenser for roll materials is adapted for permanent mounting to any convenient vertical surface, e.g., a wall, door, or other vertical panel. The dispenser includes a cabinet having one or more compartments, each compartment storing and dispensing material from a roll. An openable front cover is disposed over the front of the cabinet, the front cover having a corresponding number of dispensing openings therethrough and a cutting implement slidably attached adjacent each dispensing opening. The cutting blade of each cutting implement is disposed to the opposite side of the opening from the slotted track to which the cutting implement is attached, thereby providing access to the free end of the roll material after each cut. The dispenser is particularly well suited for installation in the kitchen for dispensing aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax paper, and may also include an optional paper towel holder depending beneath the cabinet. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074162 | BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE STOCKER AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES - Provided is a blood collection tube storage box which performs an operation of preparing a blood collection tube in advance in a blood collection step as a pre-step of a blood collection test. The blood collection tube storage box includes a transferring belt ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074163 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR INFRARED SPECIAL MATERIAL - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a deployment device that is operative to deploy Special Material (SM) to protect the vehicle when an enemy infrared (IR) threat is present. The deployment device constructed in accordance with the present invention comprises at least one, and preferably a pair of canisters which are each filled or loaded with SM, then factory sealed to prevent oxidation or contamination. Each of the canisters included in the deployment device includes an input shaft which, when rotated, is operative to transmit the rotary motion to each of four threaded rods. The rods have two primary functions, which are to advance a piston thereby preloading the SM within the canister toward the open end thereof, and to turn rotary metering devices which are located at the open end of the canister. The advancing piston maintains consistent compression in the SM stack within the canister. Additionally, the rotary metering devices which are located in respective ones of the four corners of the canister at the aft end thereof control and thus meter how the SM is dispensed into the airstream behind the aircraft. In this regard, the rotary metering devices have external features that interleave with the stack of SM. As the rotary metering devices turn, the interleaving features continuously release and engage the SM stack, thus controlling the distinct amount of SM released. When stationary, the rotary metering devices positively retain the SM stack within the canister. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074164 | Product Dispensing System - A product dispensing system including a container having a plurality of walls that define an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, and a dispenser including a frame configured to support the container and a catch element connected to the frame, the catch element being positioned to engage the opening when the container is loaded onto the frame. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074165 | FLUIDICS SYSTEM FOR SEQUENTIAL DELIVERY OF REAGENTS - The invention provides a passive fluidics circuit for directing different fluids to a common volume, such as a reaction chamber or flow cell, without intermixing or cross contamination. The direction and rate of flow through junctions, nodes and passages of the fluidics circuit are controlled by the states of upstream valves (e.g. opened or closed), differential fluid pressures at circuit inlets or upstream reservoirs, flow path resistances, and the like. Free diffusion or leakage of fluids from unselected inlets into the common outlet or other inlets at junctions or nodes is prevented by the flow of the selected inlet fluid, a portion of which sweeps by the inlets of unselected fluids and exits the fluidics circuit by waste ports, thereby creating a barrier against undesired intermixing with the outlet flow through leakage or diffusion. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074166 | BOTTLED WATER COOLERS HAVING A LEAKAGE-PROOF BOTTLE RECEPTACLE WITH A MOVING BAFFLE - Bottled water dispensers are disclosed that include a water bottle receptacle. The water bottle receptacle includes a first and second floating baffle (with a hole disposed in the center portion of the second floating baffle). A raised ring having a triangular cross-sectional shape is located at the bottom portion of the receptacle, which makes contact with the second floating baffle, when the second floating baffle is buoyantly forced upwards into the raised ring to close an aperture through which water is transferred from the water bottle into a cold tank of the water dispenser (during hot water sterilization procedures, when the water level in a cold tank of the dispenser exceeds a threshold level). The second floating baffle is effective to prevent the undesirable heating of water contained within the water bottle during such hot water sterilization procedures. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074167 | ADHESIVE PACKAGE - A package for holding a part of a two-part adhesive that is applied to a substrate includes a collapsible bag, an end cap attached at a first end of the bag, and a spout attached to a second end of the bag. As pressure is applied to the end cap, the part of the two-part adhesive is forced out of the spout. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074168 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIMING OR PURGING A PRODUCT DISPENSER - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for priming or purging a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a product dispenser can include a plurality of beverage ingredient sources comprising a respective beverage ingredient; a plurality of beverage supply lines in respective communication with the plurality of ingredient sources; at least one pump in communication with the plurality of beverage supply lines; and a controller in communication with the at least one pump and operable to execute a set of instructions operable to: receive a command to prime or purge the product dispenser; and activate the at least one pump, wherein a predefined amount of the respective beverage ingredients is simultaneously introduced into each of the plurality of beverage supply lines. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074169 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A BAR GUN - A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids, for example, flavored syrup and soda water, therein. The bar gun assembly has a handle having a handle body. The handle body is a multiplicity of ports and fluid channels therein. A supply line connector assembly engages the supply lines and the handle body. A backing plate assembly engages openings in the fluid chambers of the handle body to seal fluid therein. A nozzle assembly engages at least some of the fluid channels in the handle and provides for mixing the syrup and the soda water. The nozzle assembly includes walls adapted to substantially coat an inner wall of a nozzle housing with a first fluid and a lower portion of the inner wall with a second fluid. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074170 | BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR A BAR GUN - A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids, for example, flavored syrup and soda water, therein. The bar gun assembly has a handle having a handle body. The handle body is a multiplicity of ports and fluid channels therein. A supply line connector assembly engages the supply lines and the handle body. A backing plate assembly engages openings in the fluid chambers of the handle body to seal fluid therein. A nozzle assembly engages at least some of the fluid channels in the handle. The backing plate has a multiplicity of O-ring retainers fixedly engaged therewith. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074171 | BIFURCATED STEM FOAM PUMP - Foam dispensers having a housing and an air compressor connected to the housing are disclosed herein. The air compressor releasably mates with a refill unit. The refill includes a container and liquid pump housing. The liquid pump housing includes: a liquid reservoir; an inlet valve; an outlet valve; an air inlet opening through the liquid pump housing; a foaming screen; and a foam dispensing nozzle secured to the liquid pump housing. The liquid pump housing is configured to releasably mate with an air compressor that is not part of the refill unit but is secured to a foam pump dispenser housing, and the refill unit is configured to be removed from the foam dispenser without removing the air compressor from the foam dispenser. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074172 | Aerating Pouring Spout with Automatic Closure - A wine pouring spout that aerates the wine pouring therethrough comprises a generally tubular construction with a flow path extending along the axis of the spout. The flow path is provided with a Venturi constriction, and a Venturi intake port delivers ambient air to the low pressure zone of the constriction, as is generally known in the prior art. A closure member is pivotally joined to the spout, with a distal end that rotates to seal the spout outlet, and rotates open as the spout is tipped to a pouring position. A filter is removably secured in the proximal end of the bore in the spout to remove sediment from the wine. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074173 | BOTTLE WITH DRINKING RESERVOIR AND PUMP - An insulated container for liquids having a lower chamber sealed with a lid, such lid having a reservoir for holding liquid which is pumped from the lower chamber through a dispensing passage. The pump may be an air or water pump of a variety of styles, but it is designed to be operated by a single finger on the same hand that holds the container. This pump may be placed on the lid, such that the lid may be placed on alternate lower chambers. The pump may also be made with a button or soft membrane. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074174 | Container with Elevating Inner Wall - A container, for example for a food product or the like, provides an elevating lower inner surface that may sealably support a contained food product to raise the upper surface of the food product as it is consumed. Importantly, the container avoids an extension of the elevating mechanism into the product itself, reducing problems of contamination and leakage. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074175 | Device and Method of Dispensing Pressurized Fluid - Embodiments relate to a device and method for dispensing pressurized fluid from a container wherein the internal pressure of the container is not exposed to an external or ambient atmosphere. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074176 | Dose Dispensing Containers - Internally pierced formed blisters containing fluid compositions for use in devices to produce a spray or mist delivery of the compositions include internal piercing nozzles that can have significantly reduced channel volume to increase pressure of the fluid forced through the nozzle and provide finer control of spray geometry. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074177 | Grease gun stopper - The Grease Gun Stopper is used to stop unwanted grease escaping from a grease gun coupler, when the grease gun is not in use. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074178 | DISPENSING DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE OPENINGS FOR BOTTLE - A flexible, disc shaped dispensing device for a bottle is provided. The dispensing device includes a central riser on the bottom; a plurality of grooves extending from the central riser; a plurality of projecting members on the top; a plurality of outlet openings each communicating one end of the groove and the projecting member; and a central recess with the projecting members formed therearound, the central recess being under the central riser. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074179 | Bottle with Multiple Openings - A bottle includes a reservoir comprising a top main opening, a threaded neck, and a shoulder adjacent the neck; a flexible, disc-shaped dispensing device comprising a central bottom riser; grooves extending from the riser, each groove having an outlet opening, top projecting members each having one end of the outlet opening terminated thereon, and a central recess with the projecting members therearound; an internally threaded retaining ring secured to the neck to fasten the dispensing device on the reservoir with the outlet openings being exposed; and a cap comprising a bottom post inserted into the recess when the cap is secured to the shoulder so as to flexibly deform both the recess and the riser to seal the main opening. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074180 | DISPENSING CLOSURE - A closure includes a body having an outer skirt configured to be assembled with a container, a deck extending radially inward of the skirt, and a spout extending from the deck in a direction opposite the skirt. The spout surrounds a central portion of the deck that defines at least a first aperture having a front edge substantially flush with a front portion of the spout and a rear edge radially spaced from the rear portion of the spout by a portion of the deck. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074181 | Hat hanging device - A hat hanging device with a central vertically elongate member, a left and a right hat hanger support member, a plurality of hat retaining assemblies, a hanger bar attachment member and a hanger bar attachment retaining clip. The hanger bar attachment member connects to the central member and is held in place by the retaining clip. The hanger support members are each attached to the right and left side of the central elongate member. The hanger support members slope downward from the central elongate member at approximately a thirty degree angle. The hat retaining assemblies each include a post topped by a spherical member. A hat bill retaining spring clip is attached to the bottom of each post. The spherical members are rotatably retained by apertures located in the side wall of the hanger support members. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074182 | Mother's helper baby sling - The invention provides a harness style support product for the parent or care giver, allowing the user to comfortably hold the baby while standing or sitting up and resting their arms within the wearer's arm sleeve all while providing comfort and support for the infant. Two adjustable nylon shoulder straps connect from a neck strap down to an adjustable waist strap. A sleeve is in the underside of the garment to insert the arm and rests it securely and comfortably. The mesh sling comprises a removable rectangular footed tray at the bottom of the sling for support for the wearer's arm, while in a seated position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074183 | Doggie-Be-Cool and People-Be-Cool - The disclosure describes a pouch assembly attachable to an animal or a person, The pouch assembly has a containment pouch having an openable and closable opening to allow a material to be placed inside the pouch. The pouch assembly has an adjustable strap attachable to the pouch and to a body part or an accessory of an animal or a person. The pouch assembly has a first fastener on one end of the strap and a second fastener on another end of the strap, the pair of fasteners releasably coupled to securely attach the pouch assembly to the animal or the person and to keep the material from falling out. The material held in the pouch can be any one of cooling elements, warming elements and elements to repel insects. The pouch is easily opened and closed and unhooks easily. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074184 | Personal Armband Storage Device - A personal armband storage device includes a body portion having an opening for access to a storage compartment, a back plate attached to the body portion, the back plate including a plurality of layers of material arranged to mirror the musculature of a human upper arm in the region where the deltoid muscle, the triceps, muscle, and the bicep muscle meet; and a V-shaped strap attached to the back plate for securing the body portion to a user. The personal armband storage device is resistant to slippage during physical activity due to increased friction between the back plate and the upper arm. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074185 | HOSE AND CORD BUDDY - A hose and cord buddy to be worn on a belt of a person includes a tubular member. The tubular member receives a hose/cord of a tool thereto. A fastener temporarily retains in a pivotal manner the tubular member to the belt. A mechanism on the tubular member is for securing the hose/cord in place while the person operates the tool. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074186 | TOOL-HANGING ROPE - A tool-hanging rope includes an extendable and retractable connecting band unit and two retaining ring units. The connecting band unit includes a pleated cloth band and a plurality of main resilient strings extending within the pleated cloth band along the length of the connecting band unit and connected to the pleated cloth band by knitting. The retaining ring units are fastened respectively to two opposite ends of the connecting band unit. One of the retaining ring units includes a retaining ring that is openable to allow a tool to be sleeved thereon and that is closable to prevent the tool to be removed therefrom. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074187 | DEPLOYABLE ROOF RACK SYSTEM - A rack system for a roof of a vehicle includes a pair of longitudinal bars extending along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and a pair of transverse bars attached to the longitudinal bars and extending across the vehicle. A plurality of riser assemblies pivotably interconnects the longitudinal bars to the roof, to raise and lower both the longitudinal bars and the transverse bars between a deployed position and a stowed position. When in the stowed position, the longitudinal bars and the transverse bars are flush with an exterior surface of the roof. When in the deployed position, the longitudinal bars and the transverse bars are spaced from the exterior surface of the roof. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074188 | CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF LIDS AND A SINGLE RELEASE BUTTON - A cup holder assembly includes a base and a pair of lid assemblies. The lid assemblies are respectively supported on the base for movement between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the lid assemblies are separately biased in the opened position. A pair of locking tabs is supported on the base for movement relative to the lid assemblies, wherein the locking tabs are configured to respectively engage and secure the lid assemblies in the closed position. A release member is supported on the base for movement relative to the locking tabs, wherein the release member is configured to disengage the locking tabs from the lid assemblies when the release member is moved from a first position to a second position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074189 | Portable Tethered Carrier and Method - The carrier system of the present invention includes an enclosable case for stowing items, a tether to extend and retract the enclosable case and an anchoring element for quick and easy fastening and removal of the carrier system to something, for example, a piece of luggage. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074190 | ERGONOMIC BACKPACK WITH ENHANCED FIT - An ergonomic backpack with an enhanced fit is provided. The backpack comprises a storage portion, primary left and right shoulder straps, and secondary left and right shoulder straps. The primary shoulder straps connect to the secondary shoulder straps to allow a user to wear the backpack over her shoulders. The dimensions and arrangement of the storage portion and primary and secondary shoulder straps are selected to optimize fit and comfort. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074191 | Ergonomic Backpack With Enhanced Fit - An ergonomic backpack with an enhanced fit is provided. The backpack comprises a storage portion, primary left and right shoulder straps, and secondary left and right shoulder straps. The primary shoulder straps connect to the secondary shoulder straps to allow a user to wear the backpack over her shoulders. The dimensions and arrangement of the storage portion and primary and secondary shoulder straps are selected to optimize fit and comfort. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074192 | Carrier System - A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074193 | DISPENSER FOR ROLL MATERIALS - A dispenser for roll materials includes a cabinet for storing and dispensing an individual sheet from a roll of sheet material stored one or more compartments. A front cover is disposed over the front of the cabinet. A cutting blade is disposed on the front cover which has a dispensing opening therethrough with a cutter blade adjacent to the dispensing opening. The cutter blade may be secured to the interior surface of the front cover covered by a blade guard that is pivotally secured over the cutter blade to protect user accessing material in a dispensing path. Alternatively the cutter blade can be disposed for operating in a slotted track to which the cutting blade is attached providing access to the free end of the roll material after each cut. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074194 | FASTENING TOOL - A fastening tool includes an actuation device configured to actuate a drive engine of the tool to initiate a drive stroke. The actuation device includes a contact trip assembly operatively connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly. The contact trip assembly a lower contact arm connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly biased in the retracted position and movable to the extended position with the moveable portion of the nose assembly, and an upper contact arm operatively connected to the lower contact arm. The actuation device includes a trigger assembly that includes a trigger, a trigger arm pivotally supported by the trigger and configured to interact with the upper contact arm, and a check pawl configured to engage an opening in the upper contact arm when the upper contact arm moves downward to prevent the tool from being operated in a contact trip mode. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074195 | DRIVING UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC NAIL GUN - A driving unit for an electric nail gun includes a pushing block. The pushing block is movable relative to a supporting bracket of the electric nail gun along an axis, and has an inclined surface abutting against an end of a swing arm. Movement of the pushing block results in pivoting movement of the swing arm between a first position, and a second position farther away from a flywheel than the first position. The inclined surface has a slope between 0.087 and 0.7, so as to lock effectively the swing arm at the first position to thereby increase the nail-striking force of an impact member. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074196 | ACCESSING DATA STORED IN A MEMORY OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A process and system are disclosed for downloading sensor data, stored in a memory device of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument, to an external or remote computer device. The process may involve storing data from one or more sensors of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument in a memory device of a control unit of the surgical cutting and fastening instrument during a surgical procedure involving the surgical cutting and fastening instrument. Next, after the surgical procedure, a data link between the control unit and the remote computer device is established. Then, the sensor data can be downloaded from the control unit to the remote computer device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074197 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH POWERED ARTICULATION - The surgical stapling apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly, and an articulation mechanism for articulating a tool assembly. The articulation mechanism includes a first gear rotatably mounted on a transmission shaft and configured to engage a second gear, a clutch interconnecting the second gear and a main shaft; and a yoke shaft coupled to the main shaft and adapted to linearly advance a J-channel, the J-channel operatively connected to an articulation link. A motor assembly may rotate the transmission shaft of the articulation mechanism. Alternatively, the articulation mechanism may include an articulation knob. Users may manually rotate the articulation knob to articulate the tool assembly of the surgical stapling apparatus. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074198 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE - A staple cartridge can comprise a plurality of staples positioned within a cartridge body, wherein the cartridge body can comprise a tissue-contacting deck and a plurality of ridges extending from the tissue-contacting deck. The ridges can be configured to prevent, or reduce the possibility of, tissue from moving relative to the staple cartridge during use. The staple cartridge can further comprise a plurality of staple cavities, wherein each staple cavity can comprise an opening in the deck which is at least partially surrounded by a ridge. The ridges can comprise a uniform height or a height which varies along the length thereof. The height can vary relative to a proximal end and a distal end of the cartridge body and/or between the center of the cartridge body and the side. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074199 | Crimp And Release Of Suture Holding Buttress Material - A mechanism is provided for crimping and releasing a suture securing a strip of buttress material to an end effector. The mechanism includes a retention member movably mounted within the end effector. The retention member is movable from a first position crimping the suture to the end effector to a second position releasing the suture from the end effector. The mechanism additionally includes a follower member, engageable with the retention member, and movable in response to actuation of a surgical instrument to move the retention member between the first and second positions. A lock mechanism is also provided to secure the retention member in the first position. The follower member operates to disengage the lock mechanism. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074200 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVELY ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR - A surgical instrument that has an articulatable end effector. The instrument includes an articulation system that has a rotatable actuator member that interfaces with an articulation transmission. Rotation of the actuator member in a first rotary direction about an actuation axis causes at least one articulation member to articulate the surgical end effector in a first articulation direction and rotation of the actuator member in a second rotary direction causes at least one articulation member to articulate the surgical end effector in a second articulation direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074201 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR GENERATING MULTIPLE ACTUATION MOTIONS - A surgical instrument that has an actuation system that is configured to generate at least two separate actuation motions. A clutch assembly is movable between an engaged position wherein the clutch assembly is in operable engagement with the actuation system and an unengaged position. In various forms, the surgical instrument includes a manually actuatable trigger assembly that interfaces with the clutch assembly and the actuation system such that a first stroke of the trigger assembly causes the actuation system to generate a first one of the actuation motions and moves the clutch assembly from the unengaged position to the engaged position whereupon a second stroke of the trigger assembly causes the actuation system to generate another one of the actuation motions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074202 | Surgical Stapler with Angled Feeder Belts - An exemplary surgical staple may include a staple holder including an upper surface with two substantially-planar angled surfaces positioned lateral to and angled relative to each other; staple channels within the staple holder, each opening to a corresponding angled surface; at least one feeder belt extending into the staple holder; and staples frangibly affixed to at least one feeder belt, wherein at least one staple is held within a corresponding staple channel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074203 | ENHANCED WELDING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a welding device suitable for joining by welding a first and a second part at a weld joint, said parts defining a joint face between said parts, the device comprising: a traveling support mean ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120074204 | METHOD FOR HANDLING A STATOR BAR USING A PIT - A method for handling a stator bar at a braze station including: lifting the stator bar from a platform, wherein the stator bar is in a substantially horizontal orientation on the platform; turning the stator bar from the horizontal orientation to an orientation at least 45 degrees from horizontal; aligning an upper end of the bar with a brazing station and positioning a lower end of the bar in a pit; turning the bar to reverse positions of the ends of the bar, and returning the stator bar to a horizontal orientation. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074205 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR POSITIONING A FIRST PIPE WITH RESPECT TO A SECOND PIPE - This invention relates to a method for axial positioning of a first pipe with respect to a second pipe for the welding of said pipes at their ends thereof of which the faces have been previously machined and define a joint plane, according to which a plurality of jacks are distributed around the first and second pipes, and said jacks are connected to a central processing and control unit. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074206 | METHODS OF FORMING WIRE BONDS FOR WIRE LOOPS AND CONDUCTIVE BUMPS - A method of forming a wire bond using a wire bonding machine is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) selecting at least one target bonding control value; (2) generating bonding parameters for forming a wire bond using an algorithm and the at least one selected target bonding control value; (3) forming a wire bond using the generated bonding parameters; (4) determining if the at least one selected target bonding control value of the formed wire bond is within a predetermined tolerance of the at least one selected target bonding control value; (5) adjusting at least one bonding adjustment value if the at least one selected target bonding control value of the formed wire bond is not within the predetermined tolerance; and (6) generating revised bonding parameters for forming a subsequent wire bond using an algorithm and the at least one adjusted bonding adjustment value | 2012-03-29 |
20120074207 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO FUEL TANK COUPLING APPARATUS - Barrier apparatus for use with fuel tanks are described. An example barrier apparatus includes a protective barrier having a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity. The support couples the protective barrier to a surface of the fuel tank. A weld pad is disposed within the cavity adjacent the support surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074208 | PRINTED BOARD AND BUS BAR ASSEMBLY - A printed board includes a printed board body having a first side, a second side opposing the first side, and a through-hole; a printed conductor disposed on the first side of the printed board body; and a bus bar disposed on the second side of the printed board body, the bus bar including a terminal that extends through the through-hole. The terminal includes a plurality of branched terminal portions at a position corresponding to an interior of the through-hole, and at least one of the branched terminal portions is bent and attached to the printed conductor. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074209 | ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITON AND VIA FILLING IN CORELESS SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Electronic assemblies including coreless substrates and their manufacture using electrolytic plating, are described. One method includes providing a core comprising a metal, and forming a dielectric material on the core. The method also includes forming vias in the dielectric material, the vias positioned to expose metal regions. The method also performing an electrolytic plating of metal into the vias and on the metal regions, wherein the core is electrically coupled to a power supply during the electrolytic plating of metal into the vias and delivers current to the metal regions. The method also includes removing the metal core after the electrolytic plating of metal into the vias. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074210 | SOLDERING PREFORM - A soldering preform for soldering in a reducing atmosphere is substantially disc-shaped and has two soldering surfaces each for being in contact with an object to be soldered, respectively, and with at least one recess on at least one soldering surfaces for constituting a channel open to a surface of the object. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074211 | Paperboard Container with Friction-Reducing Coating - A paperboard container including a paperboard substrate that defines at least one wall panel and at least one partition panel, the wall panel defining an internal volume, the partition panel including a first major surface and a second major surface, and being position in the internal volume such that the first major surface defines a first chamber within the internal volume and the second major surface defines a second chamber within the internal volume, and a friction-reducing coating applied to at least a portion of the first and/or second major surfaces. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074212 | DOCUMENT FILING CASE WITH EXTERNALLY MOUNTED SLIDING COVER - A document filing case comprises a filing case body with a sliding cover. The cover includes a closure flap and a connecting or mounting panel having at least one track follower that is engaged in a track formed in the back panel. Each track is formed as a longitudinal slot in the back panel extending parallel to the side edges thereof. A latch mechanism is mounted on the free edge of the closure flap and is releasably engageable with a catch mechanism on the outside surface of the front panel of the filing case body. The track follower permits longitudinal, sliding movement of the filing case cover and allows it to be drawn over the top of the filing case body, whereupon the latch mechanism on the closure flap is secured to the catch mechanism on the front panel of the filing case body. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074213 | STORED VALUE PRODUCTS, PACKAGES, THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) GLASSES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Stored value products, their packages, packaging content, displays, and associated methods for providing the same, are described. The stored value products described herein include gift cards having one or more 3D images and 3D glasses. The stored value product packing described herein include gift card package having one or more 3D images. The packaging content described herein includes collapsible 3D glasses. The displays described herein include displays having one or more 3D images and sample 3D viewers. Methods for production and use of the stored products, their packages, packaging content, and displays are also described. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074214 | ANALYZER AND METHOD OF ANALYZING - An analyzer which analyzes an analyte by using the analyte and consumables, the analyzer comprising: an automatic reading device which reads a first product information related to a consumable via an identifier given to the consumable or a container containing the consumable; and a controller which permits an analysis operation when the first product information is suitable information read by the automatic reading device via the identifier, and prompts an operator to manually enter a second product information comprising information specifying the manufacturer or seller of the consumable when the automatic reading device cannot read the identifier or the information read via the identifier is not suitable as the first product information and permits the analysis operation and storage of the input second product information when the operator has entered the second product information. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074215 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE FILE FOR FORGERY VERIFICATION AND A METHOD FOR FORGERYVERIFICATION OF AN IMAGE FILE - The present invention is related to a method for generating an image file for forgery verification and a method for forgery verification. A method for generating an image file for forgery verification according to the present invention consists of a generating a bit map of the image file, a generating a horizontal check logic, a vertical check logic, and a check logic of each region from the bit map, a generating a two-dimensional bar code from the horizontal check logic, the vertical check logic, and the check logic of each region, and a generating an image file for forgery verification into which the two-dimensional bar code is inserted. A method for forgery verification according to the present invention consists of a generating a first horizontal check logic, a first vertical check logic, and a first check logic of each region from the bit map by generating a bit map of an image file for forgery verification into which a two-dimensional bar code is inserted, a generating a second horizontal check logic, a second vertical check logic, and a second check logic of each region from the two-dimensional bar code, and a comparing the first and the second horizontal check logics, the first and the second vertical check logics, and the first and the second check logics of each region. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074216 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONEY TRANSFER - A method of performing a money transfer transaction involves receiving information at an automated kiosk from a user for a money transfer transaction, including a transaction type selection and, responsive to the information from the user received at the kiosk, building a staging record for the transaction. The staging record includes at least a retrieval key to identify the staging record and a transaction type identifier. The method provides to the sender from the kiosk a machine readable staged transaction token with staging information stored thereon, including the retrieval key for use in transaction fulfillment. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074217 | Banking Terminal that Operates to Cause Financial Transfers Responsive to Data Bearing Records - A portable terminal operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records in the form of user cards. The user cards include credit and/or debit cards. Data corresponding to the card data is stored in at least one memory of the terminal. The terminal includes a wireless communication device. The terminal operates to wirelessly communicate data corresponding to card data to one or more remote computers to cause financial transfers to or from selected accounts. The terminal also operates to provide outputs corresponding to account balances and to receive data corresponding to receipts. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074218 | Checkout Methods and Apparatus - A system readily adaptable to both periods of normal and peak store activity. A primary barcode scanner is employed to scan most items, and a secondary handheld barcode scanner is employed to scan items, such as large or bulk items left in a customer's shopping cart during normal operation. During peak periods, the secondary handheld barcode scanner is employed by a second store employee to prescan a second customer's items. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074219 | PAYMENT DEVICE UPDATES USING AN AUTHENTICATION PROCESS - A payment device—payment device reader combination obtains issuer token data that was generated by an issuer entity from: input data, and an issuer application cryptogram based on the input data and a session key. The issuer token data is disassembled by the payment device—payment device reader combination to obtain the input data and the issuer application cryptogram, and the payment device—payment device reader combination computes a payment device application cryptogram based on the input data and the session key. This is compared, by the payment device—payment device reader combination, to the issuer application cryptogram. If the payment device application cryptogram matches the issuer application cryptogram, at least one action is allowed to take place on the payment device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074220 | Authenticating Identification and Security Documents With Cell Phones - The present disclosure relates to authenticating identification and security documents, and methods and systems for authenticating such. One claim recites a method of authenticating a security or identification document with a cell phone. The cell phone comprising an optical sensor and a graphical display, the document comprising micro-printing, in which the micro-printing is imperceptible by an unassisted human observer. The method comprises: receiving from the optical sensor optical scan data corresponding to the document; analyzing the optical scan data to recognize the micro-printing; scaling or magnifying the micro-printing; and rendering at least some of the scaled or magnified micro-printing via the graphical display, in which rendered, scaled or magnified micro-printing is perceptible by a human observer of the graphical display. Other claims, implementations and embodiments are provided as well. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074221 | INFORMATION CARD OVERLAY - A computer implemented method may include identifying a base information card stored on a client, determining whether an overlay information card is to be applied to the identified base information card, and selecting the overlay information card. The method may also include generating a final information card by applying the selected overlay information card to the identified base information card. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074222 | Document Processing Methods - Directional albedo of a particular article, such as an identity card, is measured and stored. When the article is later presented, it can be confirmed to be the same particular article by re-measuring the albedo function, and checking for correspondence against the earlier-stored data. The re-measuring can be performed through us of a handheld optical device, such as a camera-equipped cell phone. The albedo function can serve as random key data in a variety of cryptographic applications. The function can be changed during the life of the article. A variety of other features are also detailed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074223 | CARD CREDENTIAL METHOD AND SYSTEM - In one implementation, a method for providing access to a secure facility includes authenticating the user; generating a card credential, transmitting the card credential to an access card carried by of the user, and transmitting the card key to the access card in a form that is usable by the access card. The generating the card credential includes encrypting the card key using a server encryption key. The card key is usable for a challenge-response interaction during subsequent access requests by the user. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074224 | REMOVABLE COMPONENT FOR A CONSUMABLE WITH IDENTIFYING GRAPHIC - A removable component for dispensing a physical resource from a dispensing system may include a body defining a reservoir in which a physical resource may be stored, a graphic provided on the removable component having information. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074225 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING ENCODED MICROBEADS - An optical system for reading encoded microbeads. The microbeads provide output light signals onto a Fourier plane when illuminated by an incident light. The system includes an input light source that is configured to illuminate the microbeads thereby providing the output light signals. The output light signals are configured to be projected onto the Fourier plane in a readable manner. The system also includes a reading device that is positioned to detect the output light signals from the Fourier plane. The system also includes a processor that is configured to perform Fourier plane analysis of the optical light signals to determine corresponding codes of the microbeads. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074226 | AIMING SIGHT FOR A BARCODE READER - An apparatus, system, and method for aiming and reading a target object. The apparatus includes a barcode reader for reading the target object. The apparatus also includes an aiming sight coupled to the barcode reader. The aiming sight is used for aiming the target object and thereby directing the barcode reader to read the target object. The aiming sight can either be used independently or can be used along with an aiming pattern generator present in the barcode reader, in order to read the target object. | 2012-03-29 |
20120074227 | CAMERA APPLICATIONS IN A HANDHELD DEVICE - A hand held device containing at least one camera can perform various functions. In some embodiments, digitized images taken with two or more camera lenses having different fixed focal lengths may be combined to emulate a high-resolution optical zoom, and may also permit the device to perform 3D applications. In other embodiments, a device containing a camera may perform as a bar code reader, and may wirelessly transmit and/or visually present a bar code to other devices. Movable optics may permit the same camera to focus on either distant objects or on a close-up bar code. | 2012-03-29 |