| 13th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
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| 20100078429 | Cargo Stowage and Transport - A method for stowage of cargo items ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078430 | DETACHABLE BAMBOO MATERIAL-BASED STORAGE CONTAINER - A detachable bamboo material-based storage container includes two side panels each having a substantially rectangular open frame made of bamboo and multiple bamboo slats transversely mounted in the rectangular open frame, a bottom panel detachably coupled between the two side panels by means of a tenon-and-mortise joint, a | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078431 | Fold up utility tray for commode - This invention is a fold up utility tray made of waterproof material to prevent spilling liquids while changing was ring, carpet, tile or flooring. Tray comes in many sizes to fit most jobs. Tray folds for easy storage. Can be used for mixing small amounts of cement, stucco or art work. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078432 | Vessel structure - A vessel includes a containing body, an upper cover, a thing holding member, and a bottom cover; the containing body has an upper opening; the upper cover is threadedly joined on the containing body to cover the opening; the upper cover has a drink outlet, and a moving cap is pivoted on the upper cover to seal the drink outlet; the upper cover further has several bores so that drinks can flow out of the containing body through the drink outlet easily; the thing holding member is securely joined on the containing body, and has several hollow holding portions on an inner circumferential side to contain drink materials such as tea bags and sugar bags; the bottom cover is joined on a lower end of the thing holding member to close the hollow holding portions. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078433 | CONTAINER FOR HOUSING A MASK BLANK, METHOD OF HOUSING A MASK BLANK, AND A MASK BLANK PACKAGE - A mask blank container is adapted to house a mask blank with a resist film. The container comprises a container body | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078434 | Cover for a Photoresist Container - A cover for a photoresist container includes a cap assembly and a threaded connector. The cap assembly includes a mounting plate, a connecting base and a cover plate. The mounting plate has a bottom surface, a top surface and a central hole defined through the mounting plate. The connecting base is mounted in the central hole of the mounting plate and abuts the bottom surface of the mounting plate. The cover plate is mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate and is connected to the connecting base. The threaded connector is connected detachably to the mounting plate and has a passing hole defined through the threaded connector and having an inner thread. When the inner thread of the threaded connector is worn off or damaged, the threaded connector can be detached and replaced easily and conveniently. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078435 | Seal jar - A seal jar is constituted by a jar body collocating with an inner jar inserted into the jar body and a lid. An annular protruding rim in stair shape is formed on the upper end edge of the inner jar, and an annular groove corresponding to the lower end of the protruding annular rim for fitting with a seal is formed on the side edge of the inner jar which is covered by the lid which has a seal on the lid edge. The inner jar is inserted in the jar body, and the seal fitted in the annular groove of the inner jar seals at the inner side of the jar body. The lid fits at the upper end of the annular protruding rim of the inner jar, and the seal fitted in the annular groove of the lid similarly seals at the inner side of the annular protruding rim. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078436 | FLUID CONTAINER WITH TWO LIQUID COMPARTMENTS AND TWO END CAPS - A fluid container is described herein. The fluid container generally includes a first end, a second end, a first opening disposed at the first end, a second opening disposed at the second end, at least two caps adapted for securing the first opening and the second opening, a divider disposed proximate a center of the bottle. The at least two end caps provided with a flat end and support structure up the a diameter of the container and also including an integrated, hinged fluid port adapted to provide access to fluid contained in the fluid container, said at least two end caps adapted for securing the first opening and the second threaded portals and to support the fluid container upright when stood on its ends and on at least one of said at least two end caps. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078437 | PIVOTING SLIDE CLOSURE - A slider package is illustrated which includes a lid which can be linearly translated and selectively pivoted relative to a container. A slide assembly is provided between the lid and container which may include tracks and at least one follower such as one or more projecting cylindrical tabs which slide against and can be rotated relative to the tracks. Partition spacers may also be employed to separate and space individual units of consumable products. This feature may also be employed in a non-slider package such as a container having a lid which is permanently connected to the container by a living hinge. The packages are preferably formed through plastic molding. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078438 | CAP ASSEMBLY WITH SECTIONAL STORAGE CHAMBER FOR SECONDARY MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a cap assembly mounted on a discharging portion of a container for containing an ingredient different from that in accommodated in a container, which comprise a cap body a cap body formed by an upper cap part and a lower cap part which may be divided along a cut-off line; a housing with a storage chamber for a secondary ingredient formed by the lower portion of the upper cap part; a sealing assembly provided below the lower cap part, comprising a sealing element and a space through which the secondary ingredient may be discharged in use; and a mouth formed above the lower cap part. The cap assembly of the present invention has advantageous effects of convenience in use and of preventing alteration thereof. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078439 | USE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AS A BARRIER UNDER CRYOGENIC CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to use of a composite material as a fluid barrier under cryogenic conditions, the composite material having: (a) a tensile Young's modulus of less than 50 GPa; and (b) a tensile strain at break of at least 5% at ambient conditions. The present invention further relates to a sandwich and a containment system for a cryogenic fluid comprising the composite material. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078440 | Package for Changing a Stored Product Temperature Prior to the Opening Thereof - The invention relates to the food industry. The inventive package comprises a thermal module ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078441 | COOLER HAVING EDGE PROTECTED GRAPHICS SHEET - Disclosed is an apparatus for storing articles. The apparatus comprises a container having an open top, a closed bottom and a continuous peripheral wall extending therearound between said top and bottom. The peripheral wall has an exterior surface adapted to have a flexible sheet applied thereto. The flexible sheet has top and bottom opposed edges corresponding to the top and bottom of the container. The apparatus further comprises edge protecting means for protecting at least one of the top or bottom edge of the flexible sheet. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078442 | SAFE-T-GRIP - The current invention is an apparatus that allows the user to easily lift a container. Specifically, the apparatus is a set of handles that can be attached to a container after market or can be integrated into the container's design during the manufacturing process. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078443 | Wipes Canister Opening - A packaging container for dispensing wipes includes a lid and a base for storing wipes that are dispensed through an aperture having large and small aperture portions connected by a channel and a continuous concave curve from the large aperture portion to the small aperture portion. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078444 | Compressed tissue product - Tissue products comprising an expandable dispensing carton and a compressed stack of folded tissues, such as facial tissues, can significantly reduce costs associated with shipping such low density products. Expansion of the expandable dispensing carton can be activated by the user or the retailer, thereby releasing the compression of the tissue stack and allowing the tissues to be dispensed normally. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078445 | TABLET CASSETTE OF AUTOMATIC TABLET PACKING APPARATUS - The tablet cassette includes a division block installed to be rotated by a drive motor to discharge tablets introduced from above through transfer passages indented in an outer circumferential surface thereof. Each of the transfer passage includes a separation recess for downward transfer of the tablets, a lower end of which is blocked by a prop, and a supply recess along which the tablets having passed through the separation recess are moved on the outer circumferential surface of the division block to thereby be discharged downward via rotation of the division block. The tablet cassette further includes a bottom ring provided around a lower end of the division block to transfer the tablets located in the separation recess into the supply recess via rotation of the division block. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078446 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients is a liquid chocolate ingredient. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078447 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A fluid dispenser device including a fluid dispenser member ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078448 | Portable multipurpose food and beverage insulated container and insulated water dispensing alternative - The portable multipurpose food and beverage insulated container and insulated water dispensing alternative consisting of the cooler body, a press fit top lid, a content support assemblage, a cup support assemblage, a nozzle or spigot access door with magnetic closure function and rubber skid strips. The cooler body is a rigid plastic multilayer housing with thermal insulator foam deposited between the general plainer outer shell and inner shell for reducing heat transfer through the cooler body. The press fit lid covers the top of the cooler body. The plastic content support assemblage supports the weight of the unit's contents in one of two possible orientations and collects condensate from the ice pack and or content defrosting. The cup support assemblage seats cups on a level surface and captures spilled water during water dispensing. The nozzle or spigot access door positioned on the lower section of the frontal face of the cooler body opens to allow access to a dimensionally appropriate water container's nozzle or spigot for water dispensing. Rubber skid strips attached to the exterior surface of the bottom of the cooler body to reduce unwanted movement of the unit. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078449 | SUBMERGIBLE VOLUMETRIC FILLING DEVICE AND METHOD INCLUDING CONE-SHAPED SWITCHING VALVE CAPABILITIES - A dispensing system for supplying containers with a fluid material provided from a source is provided. The dispensing system includes a chamber configured to be connected to receive the fluid material from the source and a piston configured for motion between predetermined limits for establishing controlled volumes of the fluid material. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle configured to receive the controlled volumes of the fluid material and to discharge the controlled volumes of the fluid material into the containers and a switching valve positioned directly between the piston and the nozzle, the switching valve configured to include a lumen that moves from a first position to a second position to regulate the discharge of the controlled volumes of the fluid material. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078450 | Pants assisting device - The present invention comprises a device used for assisting a person in putting on pants. In its preferred embodiment the present device is generally comprised of a non-flexible beam, a plurality of clips, two ropes and two handles. The beam has two ends and each rope is attached to each end of the beam. Each rope terminates at a soft, rubberized handle. The clips are attached to the beam in a downward facing manner by clip attachments. Clips then attach to the person's pair of pants for use. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078451 | PORTABLE CARRIER FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Disclosed is a portable carrier. The portable carrier is capable of removably retaining and carrying a beverage container. The portable carrier comprises an enclosure and a strap. The enclosure includes a base and a sidewall. The sidewall is extending vertically upward from a periphery of the base for configuring a hollow space with a top opening. The enclosure is capable of removably retaining the beverage container within the hollow space. Further, the strap is detachably coupled to the enclosure, proximate to the top opening, for configuring a loop for removably suspending the enclosure to a neck of a user for carrying the beverage container. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078452 | Portable Retainer Apparatus - A portable retainer apparatus and method of use for retaining an article, wherein the retainer apparatus removably engages a body part, the retainer apparatus includes primary, secondary, and tertiary flexible panels. The secondary flexible panel is positioned adjacent to a portion of the primary flexible panel, wherein the secondary flexible panel forms a secondary partial pocket as against the primary flexible panel. The tertiary flexible panel is positioned adjacent to both a portion of the primary flexible panel and a portion of the secondary flexible panel, wherein the combination of the primary, secondary, and tertiary flexible panels form a combination pocket. Further included is a structure for removable engagement to the body part, wherein operationally the combination pocket allows an unobstructed single hand access to the article disposed within the pocket for article replacement while the retainer apparatus is engaged to the body part. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier system adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system includes a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar has end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078454 | BICYCLE CARRIER WITH FORK MOUNT AND UNIVERSAL CROSSBAR CLAMP - A fork mount for securing a bicycle fork to a crossbar that comprises a top clamp including a pair of side surfaces having substantially aligned openings, an upper crossbar surface having a hole, and an adjustment surface with a plurality of substantially horizontal grooves. The fork mount further comprises a bottom clamp that has a groove engager frictionally engagable within each groove to form a pivot point to a clamped position, and a lower crossbar surface with a hole. When in the clamped position, the upper and lower crossbar surfaces form a crossbar opening and the holes of each crossbar surface are substantially alignable. The fork mount comprises a connector that is engagable through the substantially alignable holes of each crossbar surface, wherein the connector secures the top and bottom clamps in the clamped position. A skewer is extendable through the substantially aligned openings of the top clamp. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078455 | COLLAPSIBLE REAR MOUNTED LOAD CARRIER FOR A VEHICLE - A load carrier for a rear end of a vehicle includes a load supporting member, a mounting member including a hub connecting arm and a vehicle contacting portion, and a releasable pivot locking member. The hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion are pivotally coupled to one another and the releasable pivot locking member, in a locked state, prevents pivoting movement of the hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion such that the hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion are disposed at an angle with respect to one another. In an unlocked state, the releasable pivot locking member allows pivoting movement of the vehicle contacting portion with respect to the hub connecting arm such that the vehicle contacting portion may be pivoted toward the hub connecting arm, e.g., as may be desired to collapse the load carrier for storage. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078456 | CAMPING GEAR WITH INTEGRAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT - Camping gear has a storage bag permanently attached thereto which provides an internal storage chamber for receiving and storing the camping gear therein when the gear is in a collapsed position. A pocket is secured to a surface of the gear and the storage bag is secured at one end within the pocket and stored therein when not in use. Prior to placing the camping gear in the collapsed position, the storage bag is pulled from the pocket and is either rolled over the collapsed gear for placing the gear within the storage chamber or the collapsed gear is inserted into the storage chamber of the bag through an elongated opening formed in the bag. An opening can be formed in one end of the bag for inserting the gear into the storage chamber and is closed by a drawstring. A handle or strap is attached to the storage bag for carrying the camping gear after being placed in the storage bag. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078457 | HOODED BACKPACK AND SPEAKER COMBINATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A hooded backpack and speaker combination device which has a plurality of pockets on its shoulder straps for housing various electronic devices including a switch pocket and switch allowing communication with a selected electric device via speakers housed within a hood attached to the top of the backpack. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078458 | CUSHION WITH INTEGRAL PROTECTIVE COVERING - Camping gear has a storage bag permanently attached thereto which provides an internal storage chamber for receiving and storing the camping gear therein when the gear is in a collapsed position. A pocket is secured to a surface of the gear and the storage bag is secured at one end within the pocket and stored therein when not in use. Prior to placing the camping gear in the collapsed position, the storage bag is pulled from the pocket and is either rolled over the collapsed gear for placing the gear within the storage chamber or the collapsed gear is inserted into the storage chamber of the bag through an elongated opening formed in the bag. An opening can be formed in one end of the bag for inserting the gear into the storage chamber and is closed by a drawstring. A handle or strap is attached to the storage bag for carrying the camping gear after being placed in the storage bag. Alternatively, the invention is a cushion having an integral waterproof protective covering permanently attached to the cushion. The protective covering includes and opening communicating with a storage chamber formed within the protective covering, and wherein the cushion is insertable through the opening and into the storage chamber. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078459 | ELECTRONIC DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING SHEET PRODUCTS - A dispenser for dispensing sheet product includes a housing, a proximity sensor operative to detect a presence of a user's hand at a predetermined location near the dispenser, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing, the dispensing mechanism including an electronic controller operably coupled to a drive motor that is operably coupled to a feed roller to dispense the sheet product. The dispensing mechanism is operative in a first mode to be responsive to a signal from the proximity sensor to dispense the sheet product, and is operative in a second mode to dispense a next sheet product in response to an existing sheet product being torn from the dispenser. The controller is responsive to a switch adapted and configured to set an adjustable time delay between sheet feeds when the dispensing mechanism is operating in at least one of the first mode and the second mode. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078460 | Probe Bar Hole Driver and Remover - A slide hammer for driving a probe into the ground includes a probe lifting and removal arrangement in which a slide hammer tube is pivoted away from the probe to function as a lever operating with a clutch arrangement to incrementally withdraw the probe from the ground. A biasing arrangement using a coil spring is operative to hold the anvil in a locked probe driving position, to facilitate release of the tube from the locking position for pivotal movement to the probe removal position, to bias a clutch disk to a release position with respect to the pin, to facilitate incremental lifting contact between the clutch disk and the pin, and to return the tube to a subsequent incremental lifting position. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078461 | Stapler Gun - A stapler gun comprises a main body, a magazine assembly, a seat assembly, a coil spring and a pressing assembly. The magazine assembly is coupled to the main body and includes a slider rail and a nail holder. The seat assembly is slideably disposed along the slider rail. The coil spring includes first and second ends, with the first end of the coil spring is wound in the seat assembly, and with the second end of the coil spring fixed to the slider rail. The pressing assembly is pivotally connected to the seat assembly and abuts with the nail holder. After feeding a plurality of C type nails on the nail holder, the pressing assembly is abutted against the rear one nail of the C type nails for restricting the C type nails on the nail holder. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078462 | METHOD FOR USING MODIFIABLE TOOL CONTROL PARAMETERS TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE TOOL DURING FRICTION STIR WELDING - A new control variable is introduced, that when combined with previous dependent control criteria on other variables results in a control program that can create a superior weld while minimizing wear on the FSW tool, wherein the tool repeatedly experiences the same thermal and mechanical loading within specified control windows during every repeated weld sequence because flow stresses and tool loads are driven by temperature, and dependent control loops account for differences in material and heat that is transferred at different rates in varying locations throughout a friction stir weld. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078463 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING BONDING TWO BONDING PARTNERS - A device and a method for making a semiconductor device including bonding a first bonding partner to a second bonding partner. The device comprises a lower tool and an upper tool, the upper tool including a plunger having a bottom side facing the lower tool at which bottom side a vacuum is creatable, so that the first bonding partner can be picked up by vacuum from the upper tool and positioned on the second bonding partner. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078464 | Wire bonding apparatus and ball forming method - A wire bonding apparatus including a capillary having a through-hole through which a wire is inserted; an inert gas feed section for feeding inert gas containing reducing gas to a region on the tip end side of the bonding tool; and a gas blowing nozzle for blowing out inert gas containing reducing gas along a base end surface of the capillary including an opening of the through-hole. The pressure in the through-hole is made lower than the ambient pressure by the gas blown out of the gas blowing nozzle toward the opening of the base end of the capillary, so that the inert gas containing reducing gas blown out of the inert gas feed section flows through the tip end into the through-hole, thus preventing oxidation of the part of the wire inside the through-hole of the capillary. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078465 | Paperboard Extrusion Coating Processes and Polymers for Use Therein - Packaging materials and methods of forming the same are described herein. The methods generally include providing a paperboard substrate having an exterior surface and an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, coating the exterior surface of the paperboard substrate with a first polymer to form an exterior layer forming a wall structure, forming the wall structure into a packaging material and adhering a closure assembly to the packaging material, wherein a portion of the closure assembly is directly attached to the exterior layer and wherein the portion of the closure assembly is formed of the first polymer. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078466 | Suspension Packaging - The present invention relates generally to a collapsible shipping container utilizing standard box making equipment manufactured from material such as paper, corrugated board, and corrugated plastic, and in particular, to a package that employs a tensioned film system, that holds a product hammock style, between two layers of film and/or between a film and a wall of the package. To use the box, the formed box which has been stored in a flat configuration, is unfolded to a substantially rectangular or square configuration by folding at least one flap panel about its fold line to a position superadjacent a central panel and conforming the container to a hexagonal cross-section. In this configuration the box retains its hexagonal cross-section and can be self supporting in a vertical position, in order to facilitate the filing operation. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078467 | PRODUCT CONTAINER - A paperboard container having a lower portion and an upper portion and having two separate means to open the container comprising, a tear strip located around the lower portion of the container and a re-closable top located at the upper portion of the container. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078468 | REVOLUTION COUNTER FOR TURNING ASSEMBLIES - A preferred embodiment of a revolution counter tool and method employs an adapter shaft with input and output ends coupled in-line between a driven part and a driving part, and an intermediate portion between the input and output ends that is coupled to a rotary encoder and encoder circuit. A memory counter circuit maintains a count of turns and increments of the driven part by the driving part, and a reference setting circuit sets a reference setting of the memory counter circuit when a count is to be taken. The device body has a first portion mounting the adapter shaft with the rotary encoder, an intermediate housing containing the memory counter circuit, and a second portion at a distance from the first portion and of a sufficient mass that acts to orient the device body to a gravity-determined position as a reference position. The memory counter circuit receives output signals from the rotary encoder circuit and maintains a count relative to a reference setting using the reference position of the device body as indexed by gravity. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078469 | Systems and Methods for Automatic Printer Configuration - Apparatus, systems, and methods consistent with disclosed embodiments permit the automatic configuration of printers based on the generic physical characteristics of print media by using a product code associated with the print media. Printer configuration settings associated with the product code are retrieved and used to automatically configure an input tray by detecting status information pertaining to input trays during a specified time interval around the time the product code was received. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078470 | MEDIA READER DOCKING SYSTEM - A media reader docking system is provided for organizing digital content stored on media cards. The system includes a dock for receiving a plurality of media bays. Both the dock and the media bay may be connected to a computer for access to the digital content of the media cards. The media bay is configured to accept a plurality of media cards for storage of the media cards and access to the digital content without requiring the removal of the digital content from the media cards. The dock is expandable to receive more media bays and thus accept more media cards. A collection of digital content may be generated from a series of media cards stored within the media bays. A software program is included to interface between the dock or the media bay and the computer. The media reader docking system provides fast and easy access to the digital content stored on the plurality of media cards inserted within the media bays and secured to the dock. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078471 | System and method for processing peer-to-peer financial transactions - Various techniques are provided for carrying out peer-to-peer financial transactions using one or more electronic devices. In one embodiment, a request for payment is transmitted from a first device to a second device using a near field communication (NFC) interface. In response to the request, the second device may transmit payment information to the first device. The first device may select a crediting account and, using a suitable communication protocol, may communicate the received payment information and selected crediting account to one or more external financial servers configured to process and determine whether the payment may be authorized. If the payment is authorized, a payment may be credited to the selected crediting account. In a further embodiment, a device may include a camera configured to obtain an image of a payment instrument. The device may further include an application to extract payment information from the acquired image. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078472 | Group peer-to-peer financial transactions - Various techniques are provided for carrying out peer-to-peer financial transactions using one or more electronic devices. In one embodiment, a request for payment is transmitted from a first device to a second device using a near field communication (NFC) interface. In response to the request, the second device may transmit payment information to the first device. The first device may select a crediting account and, using a suitable communication protocol, may communicate the received payment information and selected crediting account to one or more external financial servers configured to process and determine whether the payment may be authorized. If the payment is authorized, a payment may be credited to the selected crediting account. In a further embodiment, a device may include a camera configured to obtain an image of a payment instrument. The device may further include an application to extract payment information from the acquired image. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078473 | PERIPHERAL INCLUDING BIOMETRIC READER AND CARD READER - A peripheral including a biometric reader and a card reader which require less mounting space than separate devices. An example peripheral includes a magnetic stripe reader including a housing, and a fingerprint reader in the housing. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078474 | Custom content gift cards - There is provided a customized gift card and methods for customizing the gift card with buyer-selected downloadable content. A buyer may associate pre-purchased downloadable content with a gift card such that the card is “preloaded” for a recipient. The recipient may then redeem the customized gift card and download or access the pre-purchased content. The customized gift card may also include a buyer-selected image and/or personalized message on the face of the card. Alternatively, the customized gift card may have a generic design. Various methods are provided for producing the cards and selecting the downloadable content, including purchasing the card online and having it delivered; buying a generic card and associating content with it online; and purchasing and preloading the card at a dispenser, or kiosk. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078475 | System and method for transportation check-in - There is provided a method and system for transportation check-in (e.g., ticketing and identification) via near field communication (NFC) using a handheld electronic device, such as a cellular phone or a personal media player. The handheld device may store and transmit travel reservations and traveler identifications using a travel management application. Various methods may be employed to acquire the reservation and identification information on the handheld device. For example, travel reservations may be made via the management application or may be retrieved from an email, a website, another NFC-enabled device, or a carrier-provided confirmation number. User identification may be acquired by scanning a radio frequency identification tag embedded in a government-issued I.D. In another embodiment, an I.D. number may be entered via the travel management application, and the user's identification information may be downloaded from the issuing authority. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078476 | System and method for funding via a prepaid card a financial product intended or targeted by the purchaser at the time of purchase - System and method for funding via a prepaid card a financial product intended at a time of purchase by a purchaser for a customer. A customer cash account is created and funds allocated to the prepaid card are redeemed solely as cash funds in the customer's cash account. The customer may either withdraw at least some of the cash funds in the customer's cash account or apply at least some of the cash funds in the customer's cash account to a financial product. In response to receiving the customer's instructions to apply at least some of the cash funds from the customer's cash account to a financial product selected by the customer as well as their acknowledgement of disclosures or consent to an agreement related to the selected financial product, the cash funds are applied to an associated financial product account. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078477 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING INDICIA READING TERMINAL INCLUDING PARAMETER DETERMINATION - A method for operating an indicia reading terminal is provided wherein image information can be processed for determining a location of a decodable indicia representation for a certain frame of image data, the result of the processing can be utilized for determination of an imaging parameter, the imaging parameter can be utilized for capture of a subsequent frame and the subsequent frame can be subject to image processing. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078478 | CODE PATTERN HAVING CROSS-SHAPED POSITIONING PATTERN AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE FOR PROCESSING THE SAME - A code pattern having cross-shaped positioning patterns is disclosed, comprising: a plurality of marks, which at least include a central positioning mark, a first positioning mark, a second positioning mark, a third positioning mark, and a fourth positioning mark; the central and the first to fourth positioning marks are distributed in a region along with other marks. The first to fourth positioning marks are four neighboring marks that are closest to the central positioning mark in distance. In addition, The central and the first to fourth positioning marks are disposed in the shape of a cross within the region, and corresponding to a coordinate obtained by adding together four coordinates from the first to fourth positioning marks then dividing a resulted sum thereof by four, is equivalent to a coordinate corresponding to the central positioning mark. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078479 | Arrangement for and method of controlling image capture parameters in response to motion of an imaging reader - An arrangement for, and a method of, reducing image blur in response to motion of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, employs an illuminating light assembly supported by the reader for illuminating a symbol with illumination light having an intensity level over an illumination time period, a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view over an exposure time period, a motion sensor, such as a gyroscope or an accelerometer, supported by the reader for detecting the motion of the reader, and for generating a motion signal in response to the detected motion of the reader, and a controller operatively connected to the motion sensor, for dynamically controlling at least one of the time periods and the intensity level in real time in response to the motion signal to optimally image the symbol. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078480 | METHOD OF POSITIONING THE BARCODE - A method of associating a barcode with a product that has a product body with a round ending section. The method includes positioning the barcode repetitively along a circle sharing a common center with an outer-ring of the round ending section. A method of reading such a barcode on such a product includes positioning at least a portion of the round ending section of the product within a field of view of a barcode reader such that a complete barcode can be construed from a portion of a first instance of the barcode and a portion of the second distance of the barcode. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078481 | Imaging reader and method with enhanced aiming pattern detection - An image capture system for, and a method of, reading an optical code during a reading mode, comprise an aiming assembly including a laser for emitting a laser beam having a variable intensity, and for generating an aiming pattern from the laser beam during an aiming mode prior to the reading mode, and an imager for detecting and capturing an image of the aiming pattern and the code over a field of view by exposure over an exposure time period during the aiming mode, and for detecting and capturing an image of the code over the field of view during the reading mode. A controller is operative for controlling the intensity of the laser beam during the aiming mode by increasing the intensity of the laser beam during the exposure time period to enhance detection and capture of the aiming pattern by the imager, and by decreasing the intensity of the laser beam frame outside the exposure time period for user safety. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078482 | Dynamic Barcode System - A dynamic barcode system includes a microprocessor connected to a sensor or group of sensors. The microprocessor connects to a barcode display. Data collected by the sensor or group of sensors is processed by the microprocessor and sent to the barcode display. A barcode reader reads the barcode display. The barcode display, microprocessor and group of sensors are arranged on a packet which is attachable to a specimen to be monitored. The barcode reader has an infrared transmitter for sending a signal to an infrared receiver associated with the barcode display. The infrared receiver upon receiving a signal from the barcode reader sends a signal to the microprocessor requesting that the microprocessor send requested data for viewing on the barcode display. The displayed barcode is then read by the barcode reader. In such a manner, continually changing data collected by the sensors can be stored and retrieved as desired. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078483 | Arrangement for and method of generating uniform distributed line pattern for imaging reader - A module and an arrangement for, as well as a method of, generating a generally uniform distributed line pattern of light on a symbol to be read by image capture employs a light source for generating light along an optical axis in a distribution having different extents along intersecting directions generally perpendicular to the axis, a linear lens array having a plurality of compound curvature lenses spaced apart from one another along one of said directions, for receiving the light from the light source, and for optically modifying the light from the light source to generate the generally uniform distributed line pattern of light on the symbol, each lens having a concave curvature for diverging the light along said one direction, and a convex curvature for collimating the light along the other of said directions, and a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view having different extents along the intersecting directions. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078484 | Semiconductor Device - To easily detect in a semiconductor device whether a voltage within the specifications of the semiconductor device is obtained. The semiconductor device includes a detecting circuit that detects an output voltage of an inner circuit of the semiconductor device and judges whether the output voltage is within or out of the specifications of the semiconductor device. A signal for determining whether an output voltage is within or out of the specifications is transmitted from the detecting circuit to a digital circuit, and the digital circuit performs or stops circuit operation in accordance with the signal. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078485 | SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE CARD - A subscriber identity module (SIM) card in accordance with the present invention expands memory, communicates wirelessly, is inserted and removed easily, adds a second cell phone number and comprises a carrier, a SIM, an expansion module. The carrier is a plastic card and comprises an expansion module recess. The plastic card has a top surface, two side edges, a front end, a rear end and two notches. The expansion module recess is formed in the top surface of the plastic card between the side edges near the front end. The SIM is mounted on the top surface of the plastic card near the rear end between the notches. The expansion module is mounted in the expansion module recess, is connected to the SIM and has a top surface, a bottom surface and four edges. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078486 | Antenna and reader/writer device - An antenna includes a substrate made of a dielectric substance, and a conductor pattern formed on the substrate and including a feeding point, an open end, an extension part extending from the feeding point, and a spiral part extending spirally from an opposite end of the extension part to the open end. The spiral part includes a part juxtaposed with the extension part. A distance along length directions of the conductor pattern, from a zero point at which a current is zero in the part upon feeding power to the feeding point, to a point at which a line perpendicular to the part and passing through the zero point intersects the extension part, is set to a second distance at which an electric field strength generated as a combination of electric fields generated at these points upon the feeding of power enables communications with the wireless tag. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078487 | RFID TAG MANUFACTURING METHOD AND RFID TAG - A method of manufacturing RFID tags. A base sheet member is formed by fixedly attaching unit base substrates to a belt-like first sheet member at predetermined space intervals. Each unit base substrate is formed with an antenna pattern and has a non-contact communication-type IC chip mounted thereon. An upper-layer sheet member is formed by arranging reinforcing members between elastic, belt-like second and third sheet members, and is laminated on a surface of the first sheet member toward the unit base substrates such that each IC chip and each reinforcing member overlap each other in plan view. Regions each containing one unit base substrate are sequentially cut out from a laminate of the upper-layer sheet member and the base sheet member, thereby making RFID units. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078488 | Reset Signal Generation Circuit and Semiconductor Device - An object is to provide a reset signal generation circuit which has a simple circuit configuration without hysteresis characteristics so as not to occupy a larger area, and is resistant to noise and can surely generate a power-on reset signal; and to provide a semiconductor device including the reset signal generation circuit. The reset signal generation circuit includes a first buffer circuit, a low pass filter, a resistor, and a second buffer circuit. An output terminal of the first buffer circuit is electrically connected to an input terminal of the low pass filter. An output terminal of the low pass filter is electrically connected to one terminal of the resistor and an input terminal of the second buffer circuit. A constant potential is supplied to the other terminal of the resistor. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078489 | ECO-FRIENDLY CARDS, ACCESSORIES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Disposable eco-friendly cards formed from a recyclable and/or biodegradable material are provided. The eco-friendly card may include a card body and an identification means. The card body may be formed from a recyclable material, plantable paper material and/or a biodegradable material. The identification means, may be coupled to the card body, for identifying the eco-friendly card and/or the cardholder. The identification means may include a magnetic stripe or a bar code. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078490 | METERED-DOSE INHALER - A metered dose inhaler dose counter, the counter includes: an actuator; a rotary gear wheel having a plurality of ratchet teeth; a driver for driving the rotary gear in a step-wise fashion in response to displacement of the actuator; a pawl that prevents reverse rotation of the rotary gear; and a display coupled to the rotary gear. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078491 | WATER-AND-HOT-WATER MIXING DEVICE - A water-and-hot-water mixing device includes a mixing valve unit which mixes hot water and water and discharges mixed water therefrom, an operation part which sets a predetermined temperature, a mixed water thermistor which detects a temperature of mixed water, a hot-water thermistor which detects a temperature of hot water supplied to the mixing valve unit, and a controller which performs a feedback control of a discharge water temperature by controlling the mixing valve unit. The controller starts the feedback control when the controller determines that a change amount of the temperature of the hot water per unit time detected by the hot-water thermistor is not more than a fixed value and the temperature of the hot water detected by the hot-water thermistor is not lower than the predetermined temperature. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078492 | Solar Powered Smart Ventilation System - A ventilation system comprising a fan to bring air into a building or exhaust air out of the building, a rechargeable battery to power the fan in the absence of an alternative energy source, and an alternative energy harnessing device to power the fan and to recharge the rechargeable battery in the presence of an alternative energy source. A sensor may be operatively connected to a controller or logic circuit to measure environmental factors, wherein the controller utilizes the measured environmental condition to select the power source with which to activate the fan. The ventilation system is configured to be a modular device with versatile fasteners for easy installment in windows or attics without the need for modification of the building, such as cutting holes. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078493 | Vent-blocking inflatable bladder assembly for a HVAC zone control system - The invention is an inflatable bladder assembly for use in HVAC zone control systems. The bladder has a nozzle for inflating and deflating the bladder. The nozzle connects to a small air tube that is connected to the control system that provides pressure and vacuum for inflating and deflating the bladder. The bladder has at least two mounting tabs for attaching the bladder to a mounting fixture. A restraint fixture is attached to the mounting fixture. The restraint fixture firmly grips the nozzle and air tube. The restraint fixture allows the nozzle and air tube to be easily inserted into the fixture such that an airtight seal is made between the nozzle and air tube. The restrain fixture strongly resists forces that would remove the nozzle or air tube from the restraint fixture. The mounting fixture is attached to the duct system. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078494 | HUMIDITY-ACTIVATED VENTILATION SYSTEM SWITCH - A humidity-activated switch comprising a humidity sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the switch may be automatically activated and/or deactivated in response to detected ambient humidity. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078495 | FLUID EJECTION DEVICE, DRIVING METHOD OF FLUID EJECTION DEVICE, AND OPERATING INSTRUMENT - A fluid ejection device includes: a fluid chamber whose capacity is variable; an inlet flow path and an outlet flow path communicating with the fluid chamber; a capacity changing unit which changes the capacity of the fluid chamber; a fluid supplying unit which supplies fluid to the inlet flow path; a fluid ejection opening disposed at an end of the outlet flow path opposite to an end communicating with the fluid chamber; a vibrating unit which vibrates a component in the vicinity of the fluid ejection opening; a vibration detecting unit which detects the level of vibration of the component in the vicinity of the fluid ejection opening; and an operation control unit which controls operation of the capacity changing unit based on the level of the vibration detected by the vibration detecting unit. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078496 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ULTRASONIC SPRAY SHAPING - New and improved ultrasonic spray shaping assemblies, components thereof, and methods for using the assemblies. An ultrasonic spray shaping assembly includes jet block and impact jet components to receive and redirect a single gas stream, whereby to use the single gas stream to shape an ultrasonic spray plume in a desired shape, particularly into a desired width of the plume. Modifications to the components, such as relative positioning, can be used to alter the shape of the spray plume. The present invention can be fabricated in a compact, lightweight design. It has many applications, including but not limited to, the deposition of flux onto a printed circuit board. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078497 | Method of Dispensing a Volatile Material - A method of dispensing a volatile material includes the steps of providing power to a volatile material diffuser having a diffusion element and operating the diffusion element for a first period of time, wherein the diffusion element is continuously activated and deactivated during the period of time at a first duty cycle having a first on time and a first off time. Still further, the method includes the step of operating the diffusion element for a final period of time, wherein the diffusion element is continuously activated and deactivated during the final period of time at a final duty cycle having a final on time and a final off time. The first duty cycle is less than about 100% such that the first off time is greater than about 0 seconds and the final duty cycle is about 100% such that the final off time is about 0 seconds and wherein the final period of time begins after the first period of time has finished. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078498 | Method of Dispensing a Volatile Material - A method of dispensing a volatile material comprises the steps of providing power to a volatile material diffuser having a diffusion element. The method further includes the step of operating the diffusion element for a randomly determined period of time, wherein the diffusion element is continuously activated and deactivated during the period of time at a randomly determined duty cycle. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078499 | NOZZLE FOR FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to a nozzle or tip for a fluid delivery system, and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a nozzle for a texture sprayer. In one exemplary embodiment, a texture spraying system is provided and includes a spraying device, an air source configured to provide pressurized air to the spraying device, and a texture material source configured to provide texture material to the spraying device. The system also includes a nozzle mounted proximate an output of the spraying device. The nozzle receives a flow of air and a flow of texture material. The nozzle includes a pin positioned in the airflow and is configured to produce a spray pattern that is substantially rectangular. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078500 | Fuel injection pump having a barrel expansion control sleeve - A fuel injection pump is provided. The fuel injection pump includes a barrel including an inner surface defining a bore. The fuel injection pump also includes a plunger movable inside the bore of the barrel. An outer surface of the plunger and the inner surface of the barrel form a clearance therebetween. One or more sleeves at least partially encircle one or more portions of an outer surface of the barrel, and are configured to apply a load to the outer surface of the barrel. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078501 | WATER SPRINKLER WITH SPRAY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A sprinkler apparatus comprises a spray tube configured to move between a first side position and a second side position. The sprinkler apparatus also comprises a first side adjustment mechanism and a second side adjustment mechanism. Each adjustment mechanism comprises markings indicating lesser to greater degrees of sprinkling coverage area. The sprinkler apparatus further comprises a coverage indicator component attached to the spray tube. The coverage indicator component includes at least one window defined therein. The first side adjustment mechanism and the second side adjustment mechanism are independently moveable in relation to the coverage indicator such that the markings on the first side adjustment mechanism and the second side adjustment mechanism are selectively viewable to the user through the window. The positioning of one of the markings within the window results in a related degree of sprinkling coverage area by the sprinkler apparatus. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078502 | WATER SPRINKLER WITH TUBE ADAPTER MEMBER - A sprinkler apparatus comprises a sprinkler motor configured to rotate an output gear and a sprinkler tube configured to move in a repeating pattern in response to rotation of the output gear. The sprinkler apparatus further comprises a tube adapter interposed between the output gear and the sprinkler tube. The tube adapter is fixed in relation to the sprinkler tube. The tube adapter includes a first set of teeth and the output gear has a plurality of extending flexible fingers defining a second set of teeth which engage the first set of teeth. The output gear and the tube adaptor include water passages through which water advances from the sprinkler motor to the sprinkler tube. The flexible fingers on the output gear allow the second set of teeth to slide over the first set of teeth and provide a torque limiting relationship between the output gear and the tube adaptor. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078503 | WATER SPRINKLER WITH WATER MOTOR - A sprinkler apparatus comprises a water wheel that is configured to be alternatively driven in a first wheel direction by a first fluid flow and a second wheel direction by a second fluid flow. The water wheel drives a water tube having at least one fluid outlet. The water tube is moveable in a first tube direction in response to the water wheel being driven in the first wheel direction, and is further moveable in a second tube direction in response to the water wheel being driven in the second wheel direction. The sprinkler apparatus further comprises a switch wheel positioned to receive an initial fluid flow and generate the first and second fluid flows therefrom. In particular, when the switch wheel is in a first position, the first fluid flow is generated. When the switch wheel is in a second position, the second fluid flow is generated. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078504 | High-pressure containment sleeve for nozzle assembly and fuel injector using same - A nozzle assembly for a fuel injector capable of withstanding high-pressures includes a nozzle chamber defined by a high-pressure containment sleeve, a tip component defining a nozzle outlet, and an injector stack component. A leakage path is defined between an injector body casing and an outer wall surface of the high-pressure containment sleeve and a needle valve member that opens and closes the nozzle outlet is out of contact with the high-pressure containment sleeve. The high-pressure containment sleeve has a hollow, cylindrical shape and has an inner wall exposed to fluid pressure inside the nozzle chamber that is free of stress concentrating surface features associated with heart shaped cavities in the prior art. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078505 | Laminated piezolectric element, jetting device provided with the laminated piezoelectric element and fuel jetting system - There are some cases where cracks occur at a plurality of areas on an external electrode when a displacement quantity of a laminated piezoelectric element is large. In such cases, there is a possibility of a voltage not being applied to a portion of the laminated structure due to the cracks caused by a long time drive to cause a reduction in the displacement quantity. A low rigidity layer is arranged on the laminated structure to form a plurality of portions divided by the low rigidity layer in a laminating direction. Each portion is provided with power feeding members on the anode side and the cathode side. Thus, a voltage can be stably supplied to each internal electrode. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078506 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL FUEL CIRCUIT DIVIDER - A fuel nozzle includes a hub with a plurality of output fuel holes arranged perimetrically around the hub. At least two plates located inside the hub define fuel flow passages between an input fuel flow and the output fuel holes. A plurality of enclosures is located between an inner surface of the hub and an outer one of the plates. Each enclosure is in fuel flow communication with first ones of the output fuel holes and the input fuel flow to define a first one of the passages. The two plates define a second one of the fuel flow passages which is in fuel flow communication with the input fuel flow and with second ones of the output fuel holes. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078507 | Heated and insulated fuel injector - A fuel injector having a fuel heater and an insulating air jacket. The fuel injector includes a fuel heater disposed on the outside of the injector body. The injector body conducts heat energy from the heater element to the fuel chamber preferably via cooling fins that protrude into the fuel path. The heater and injector body are disposed within a closed air jacket formed with the shell of the injector. As air has low thermal conductivity, this feature directs most of the heat energy radially inward through the wall of the injector body into the fuel. The injector is especially useful in injecting low-volatility fuels into internal combustion engines under low-temperature conditions. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078508 | Irrigation Nozzle Assembly with Fluidic insert Retention structure and method - A sprinkler assembly includes a sprinkler housing including at least one fluidic- circuit-receiving port carrying a fluidic insert configured to receive irrigation fluid and project the irrigation fluid in a desired spray pattern. The fluidic insert is held precisely in place by a retention ring adapted for insertion into the housing's interior lumen to provide a snap or friction fit within the housing while engaging and retaining the fluidic insert against impact forces from inrushing fluid surge. The retention ring fits entirely within the sprinkler assembly's housing or package, and is economically molded as a one-piece component, and does not have any effect on external appearance of the sprinkler assembly or any adverse effect on the fluidic insert's spray pattern. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078509 | INSERTION BODY FOR A SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY, AND SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - An insert body ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078510 | WASTE COMMINUTING DEVICE - A waste comminuting device includes a comminuting housing ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078511 | Star feeder with comminuting insert - A star feeder for conveying all types of bulk materials and having a comminuting insert for crushing bulk material agglomerates ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078512 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING UTILITY WASTE WITH BIODERADABLE ORGANIC MATERIAL CONTENT - An apparatus containing crushing screws ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078513 | Extended tape path length between nip point and guide in tape drive - One embodiment is a method that extends a tape path to compensate for misalignment between tape oh a reel and a head by exiting the tape twice from a tape pack of the reel before reading or writing data at the head. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078514 | PORTABLE WIRE SPOOL HOLDING DEVICE - The present invention provides a spool holding device. The spool holding device in several embodiments includes at least two separate mechanical devices for supporting a cross bar between to vertical supports. Each mechanical device can be comprised of three primary components, two gripping elements connected by a leveraged bar support element. The leveraged bar support element can be adapted to hold a cross bar member. In several embodiments the levered bar support element has a notch for holding a cross member on one end, is connected to a gripping element on the other end and a second gripping element connected between the notch and the other gripping element. Both gripping elements are connected to leveraged bar support element in a way that allows for at least partial free rotation of each element, for example a bolt, washer and nut arrangement could be used. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078515 | DISPOSABLE END PIECE FOR A ROLL OF WIPING MATERIAL AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING WIPING MATERIAL USING ONE SUCH END PIECE - The end piece for a roll of wiping material comprises a cylindrical bearing surface tightly fitted into a core that supports the roll, a transverse flange that protrudes from the cylindrical bearing surface and rests against an opposite-facing surface of the core and the roll, and an axially extending neck that has a head with an internal hole and a hollowed-out section forming a guide groove. The hollowed-out section is located between the head and the cylindrical bearing surface. The head and part of the hollowed-out section are deformable and internally provided with a hole that creates deliberate fragility facilitating, by crushing, their deformation as the core and the end piece are extracted from an accommodating side plate. After the core and end piece have been extracted, the head of the end piece is, in its final state, permanently deformed and cannot be reused. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078516 | Faster Gyrodynes: Mach .88, or better - DARPA's Heliplane Program Manager, Don Woodbury indicated that they did not realize how much of a challenge 400 mph (cruise speed) was. The interviewer noted: “In their initial assessment of the hurdles posed by the Heliplane's requirements GBA considered, rotor head drag was believed to be the simplest to deal with. . . . opposite . . . true.” Faster Gyrodynes . . . allows planes to have both Lift/Drag ratios and speeds equal, or approaching, those of fixed wing planes while having the VTOL/hover capability of a gyrodyne. This is achieved by making the rotor and related components retractable which eliminates their drag. If retracted within the fuselage and the presence of door(s) does not add parasitic drag, the L/D ratio should be the same as an otherwise identical fixed wing craft. If an external pod is required its drag will reduce the L/D ratio to some extent, | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078517 | LANDING GEAR WITH LOCKING STEERING SYSTEM - A landing gear system for an aircraft comprises a truck beam ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078518 | HORIZONTAL TAIL LOAD ALLEVIATION SYSTEM - A method for controlling control surfaces. A position limit is identified for movement of a control surface based on a load limit set for the control surface and a number of vehicle current operation parameters to form an identified position limit. Responsive to receiving a command to move the control surface on a vehicle to a new position, the control surface is commanded to move to a position within the identified position limit. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078519 | METHOD TO DEGRADE BRAKING MODES - A system, apparatus and method of controlling a braking system of a vehicle having a plurality of rotating wheels and a plurality of brakes, each brake corresponding to one of the plurality of wheels, is provided. In controlling the brakes, an operational status of the braking system is determined. Based on the determined operational status, different feedback regulation schemes are selectively implemented to control the brake force applied by the brakes. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078520 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE OPTICAL ENLARGEMENT OF PASSENGER INTERIOR CABIN SPACE - Systems and methods achieve an optical effect of cabin enlargement of a passenger vehicle. The optical effect creates a visual impression of a higher cabin when viewed from the forward part of the cabin space looking aft, and a wider cabin space when viewed from the aft part of the cabin space looking forward. In preferred forms, a series of alternating interdigitated trapezoidal starboard and port headliner modules are disposed adjacent to the cabin headliner. The headliner modules are also preferably arcuately curved about a central elongate axis of the passenger cabin. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078521 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND ELIMINATING THE PRESENCE OF A LAYER OF ICE OR LIQUID - The invention concerns a device for detecting and eliminating a layer of ice formed on the surface of an aircraft structure ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078522 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRAG REDUCTION - An apparatus, method and system for combining aerodynamic design with engine power to increase synergy between the two and increase climb performance, engine-out performance, and fuel efficiency for a variety of aircraft or the like. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078523 | Tandem powered power tilting tilt rotor aircraft - An aircraft with a long body | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078524 | FULL AUTHORITY FLY-BY-WIRE PEDAL SYSTEM - A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078525 | INPUT SYSTEM FOR A LANDING FLAP CONTROL OF AN AIRCRAFT - An input system ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078526 | AIRCRAFT WITH A CONVERTIBLE FLIGHT SYSTEM - The invention relates to an aircraft with a convertible flight system which can function as a helicopter and as an airplane and comprising a fuselage ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078527 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ERROR MONITORING FOR UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS OF RAIL VEHICLES - The invention relates to a device for monitoring errors in undercarriage components of rail vehicles, having at least one acceleration sensor which works with an evaluation unit. At least one acceleration sensor is arranged on the undercarriage of the rail vehicle in such a manner that its direction of detection has at least one component parallel to the vertical axis (z-direction) of the rail vehicle. The invention proposes that the acceleration sensor is constructed in such a manner that it delivers a measuring signal which contains the signal portion corresponding to a ground acceleration, or represents a signal corresponding to a ground acceleration, and that the evaluation unit has a routine for testing functions of the acceleration sensor, the routine controlling an error signal if the measuring signal delivered by the acceleration sensor contains no signal portion corresponding to a ground acceleration. The routine also suppresses the error signal if this is not the case. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078528 | CABLE TRAY FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A cable tray for a wind turbine tower includes a first section; a second section spaced apart from the first section; and an elastomer member connecting the first section to the second section. | 2010-04-01 |
