| 14th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20090084225 | METHODS OF RECOVERING AND PURIFYING SECONDARY ALUMINUM - The invention provides efficient and effective processes for recovering metals such as aluminum, magnesium and lithium from mixed waste sources such as auto shredder residue, aluminum cans, waste particles of aluminum alloy and municipal waste. The metal-waste source is dissolved in a more noble metal solvent at a temperature at which contaminants do not dissolve. The purified metal is then recovered from the solvent, preferably by electrorefining. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084226 | INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER (IBC) TOTE WRENCH - Disclosed is a wrench for tightening or removing caps on containers. More specifically a wrench to tighten or remove a tote cover. Disclosed is a combination tote cover wrench that has accommodations for a torque wrench. Also disclosed is just a tote cover wrench. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084227 | ROTARY TOOL - For accurate holding, easy attachment and detachment, and sufficient rotation force, a rotary tool has a holding and transmitting part | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084228 | HANDLE TOOL - A handle tool with a firm structure comprises a driving portion having a driving end and a connecting end; the driving end being an operation end of the handle tool; an enlarged annular portion being below the driving end; a coarse section being between the annular portion and the connecting end; an extending unit being a rod; the extending unit having a first extending end and a second extending end; the first extending end being combined to the embedding groove of the driving portion; and a handle portion having a enclosing cover and a handle, in assembly, the first extending end of the extending unit being combined to the connecting end; the second extending end of the extending unit being received in the handle portion; the enclosing cover enclosing a portion of the extending unit protruded from the handle portion and a portion of the driving portion. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084229 | Programmable threaded insert installation tool and method of use - An system for installing an anchor device in an aperture in a workpiece having a first and a second side, where the second side is the blind side. The anchor device is the type in which a portion of the anchor device plastically deforms on the second side of the workpiece upon application of force to the anchor device. The installation system comprises a tool body comprising a front end section and a rotation means housing at a rearward portion of the tool body, wherein the front end section comprises a nose piece, and the rotation means housing comprises a rotation means having a drive shaft extending axially from the rotation means housing. There is an anchor device attachment means extending from the nose piece and a processing means adapted to transmit and receive electrical signals from the rotation means monitors the installation process. A user controlled activation means activates the rotation means and the processing means. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084230 | DUAL ACTION TORQUE WRENCH - A tool is provided having a body comprising a first receptacle for applying torque mounted to the body and a second receptacle for receiving torque mounted to the body and spaced from the first receptacle. Two or more gears rotably couple the first receptacle to the second receptacle so that an application of torque to the second receptacle results in a transfer and amplification of that torque at the first receptacle. The two or more gears may be rotably coupled so that a rotation in a first direction of a driving gear rotates an odd number of intermediate gears which in turn rotate a driven gear in the first direction. The two or more gears may be connected by intermeshed gear teeth or a chain. Pin members may secure the body from rotation while torque is applied to the second receptacle. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084231 | BOLT FASTENING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A bolt is fastened up to a predetermined snug torque Ts and then the bolt is further fastened by a specified angle θt from a bolt angle corresponding to the snug torque Ts. Herein, in order to obtain excess and deficiency of the fastening angle up to the snug torque Ts, an angle-variation difference between the fastening angle θsb of the bolt at the point where the fastening torque of the bolt has reached the snug torque Ts and a standard angle θsa of the snug torque Ts is calculated. And, addition of this angle-variation difference to a base angle is set as the new specified angle θt to correct the excess and deficiency. Accordingly, variation in a fastening shaft force can be restrained even if the snug torque is set at a relatively high torque in the bolt fastening method using the torque+angle method. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084232 | BOLT FASTENING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A bolt is fastened up to a predetermined snug torque Ts and then the bolt is further fastened by a specified angle θt from a bolt angle corresponding to the snug torque Ts. Herein, in order to obtain excess and deficiency of the fastening angle up to the snug torque Ts, an angle-variation difference between the fastening angle θsb of the bolt at the point where the fastening torque of the bolt has reached the snug torque Ts and a standard angle θsa of the snug torque Ts is calculated. And, addition of this angle-variation difference to a base angle is set as the new specified angle θt to correct the excess and deficiency. Accordingly, variation in a fastening shaft force can be restrained even if the snug torque is set at a relatively high torque in the bolt fastening method using the torque+angle method. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084233 | TOOL WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE - A tool is provided, having a handle with a blade chamber defining a blade chamber cavity, a first locking element, and a second locking element that is user actuated, and a removable blade with a tang engageable in the blade chamber cavity and a working portion. A blade sleeve, is also provided, at least a portion of which is located on the tang. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084234 | Multipurpose Expansion Work Device For The Cutting Or Expansion Of Metal Tubes - The multipurpose expansion work device ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084235 | JETTING APPARATUS AND ORIGIN CORRECTION METHOD THEREFOR - An origin correction method of matching a set processing top point with a machine top point of a high pressure jet in a jetting apparatus having a two-axis angle control for controlling tilt and -pivot angles other than a three-axis control consisting of X, Y, Z-axes includes: a jet radial-runout measurement process of measuring a position of the jet passing through an XY-plane; a jet radial-runout correction process of calculating an error at the processing top point and correcting radial runout of the jet; a jet top-point variation measurement process of changing the tilt angle and measuring two positions, where the jet passes through the XY-plane; and a jet top-point variation correction process of calculating an error at the processing top point from position data of the two positions and correcting a deviation of the processing top point. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084236 | PUNCHING SYSTEM USING PUNCHING MACHINE - A punching system ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084237 | Apparatus for retrieving recyclable metal from an electrical cable - An apparatus is disclosed for retrieving recyclable metal from an electrical cable having a core strand and wound strands wound about the core strand. The apparatus includes a frame having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. A motor is mounted on the frame and a drive is drivably connected to the motor. A rotor is rotatably supported by the frame, the rotor being drivingly connected to the drive such that when the motor is energized, the motor rotates the rotor about an axis of rotation of the rotor. The rotor defines a channel for the passage therethrough of the core strand. The channel extends coaxially about the axis of rotation of the rotor. The rotor also defines a bore for the passage therethrough of the wound strands. The bore is disposed parallel to and spaced relative to the axis of rotation. The bore has an inlet and an outlet. A shear is secured to the frame adjacent to the rotor. The arrangement is such that when the rotor is rotating and the wound strands are urged through the bore, the outlet of the bore interacts with the shear for shearing a recyclable length of the wound strands for recycling thereof. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084238 | Fence Assembly for a Cutting Machine - A fence assembly for a cutting machine includes a body which is adapted to guide a workpiece on a worktable during cutting process. A coupling mechanism includes a sliding bracket slidably mounted to a rail and connected to the body such that movement of the bracket along the rail causes movement of the body relative to the worktable. The sliding bracket is adapted for providing stable sliding movement with respect to the rail and engaging with at least three sides of the rail. A locking mechanism is utilized for selectively locking and unlocking the sliding bracket on the rail. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084239 | CUTTER FOR CUTTING A COILED BAND - A cutter for cutting a coiled band includes a main body, and a cutting base installed on the main body, having a rectangular frame and a cutting groove formed in the long bottom side of the frame. Respectively fixed at one side and two ends of the cutting base is a sliding plate that has a sliding rail pivotally connected with two ends of a pressing rod respectively, so as to let the front end of the coiled band pass under the pressing rod to run out of the frame while having the pressing rod lifted up. Then, the pressing rod is released to press on the coiled band so as to let a knife unit pivotally connected with the main body flatly and securely cut the coiled band. The cutter is convenient and safe to use, with a cut band being flat and straight. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084240 | Table saw guards, splitter assemblies, accessories, and table saws including the same - Table saw blade guards, splitter assemblies, attachments, accessories, and table saws including the same. The splitter assemblies include a splitter and a blade guard that is coupled to the splitter. The blade guards include a top guard. In some embodiments, the top guard is configured to be a hold-down guard. In some embodiments, the top guard is pivotally coupled to the splitter. In some embodiments, the top guard is adjustably coupled to the splitter. In some embodiments, the top guard is secured in a fixed orientation relative to the splitter. In some embodiments, the top guard includes a portion that is secured in a fixed orientation to the splitter and a portion that is pivotal relative to the splitter. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084241 | PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a planographic printing plate manufacturing apparatus comprising: a cutting process section which cuts a web in a thickness direction of the web by pinching the web with at least a pair of an upper knife and a lower knife, wherein the lower knife includes a flat part supporting a center of the web, a decline part gradually declined an upper end toward outside from the flat part and a cutting edge part having an upper end gradually raised toward outside from the decline part to be a cutting edge, an angle of the lower knife at a boundary point between the decline part and the flat part is 135° or more, a boundary point between the decline part and the cutting edge part is provided so as to be greater or equal to a droop width of a lower surface of a cut product. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084242 | HOLE PUNCH WITH JAM RELEASE CLIP - A hole punch apparatus with a jam release clip coupled to a push rod and a punch pin, wherein the push rod passes through a hole formed in a side of the clip, and wherein the punch pin is secured to the clip by a pair of parallel fingers at one end of the clip that engage two flat grooves formed in the sides of the punch pin. A handle of the hole punch apparatus pivots about a pivot rod, which handle front end is linked to the punch pin via the jam release clip. Pressing down on the handle advances the punch pin to cut a hole in a paper stack held inside a paper slot, and lifting up on the handle withdraws the punch pin out of the paper stack. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084243 | Folding electronic instrument - A portable electronic stringed instrument is disclosed. The folding instrument includes a neck portion and a body portion and a connection portion for connecting the neck portion to the body portion. A plurality of adjustable neck strings are disposed between a nut and a neck bridge on the neck portion and a plurality of adjustable body strings are disposed between a nut and a body bridge on the body portion. A finger placement sensor array is disposed on the neck portion proximate the frets and the neck strings. A string vibration sensor is disposed on the body portion proximate the body strings. Although the approximate length of the neck portion can be about 8 to about 12 inches, the fret board on the neck portion includes a plurality of frets that are precisely spaced to provide the fret spacing of a standard, 25.6- to 26-inch “scale length” acoustical guitar. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084244 | Guitar Pick - The present invention contemplates a pick for a stringed instrument, the pick comprises a main pick body having a plurality of linearly aligned strike heads; and a gripping means coupled to the main pick body. The gripping means further includes attaching means adapted to couple to a front surface of the main pick body to enable about | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084245 | Musical instrument harness - A guitar or musical instrument harness is disclosed that includes a waist belt and a shoulder strap. A circular or oval loop is attached to the waist belt. The belt is worn by the user so that the loop is situated over the spine of the user. The shoulder strap is disposed through the loop and the distal ends extend upward along the back and over the shoulders of the user. The strap includes attachment holes or apertures at the distal ends thereof to receive guitar strap buttons mounted on a guitar. The strap also includes typical length adjustment features. An alternate embodiment includes an additional mounting ring clip through which the strap is inserted. The mounting ring clip is removably attachable to the loop portion of the waist belt. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084246 | ERGONOMIC DRUMSTICK - An ergonomic drumstick comprising a shaft member and a grip member including a load face portion, an apex portion, and a bore. The grip member ergonomically fits the profile of a user's fingers, enabling the user to retain the drumstick in a particular position and to play comfortably for extended periods of time. The ergonomic drumstick allows a relaxed grip, reducing the shock transfer to the user's hands, which in turn reduces fatigue. The ergonomic drumstick also can be fully adjustable, and reusable, with a grip selectable for fit, profile and size. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084247 | Filter tip drum stick - A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes drum stick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally in the playing striking end. The primary purpose is to accommodate a rod. The rod is inserted and glued into the hole of the tip. The rod can be cut to a desired length to suit its flex and resilient nature. Suitable material for the rod include nylon or delrin, PVC, ABS, polypropylene or polycarbonate. The result of combining these materials in this format produces a filter tip drum stick. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084248 | MUSIC PERFORMANCE SYSTEM FOR MUSIC SESSION AND COMPONENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Automatic player pianos and internet form a music performance system for a music session on the automatic player pianos through data communication between the automatic player pianos, and a communication time lag and mechanical time lag are unavoidably introduced between the data transmission and the data reception and between the data reception and tone generation; one of or both of the time lags are compensated by employment of an electronic tone generation, presumption of key positions or presumption of key event so that the slave automatic player piano generates the tones almost concurrently with the tones generated through the master automatic player piano. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084249 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW OF PIECES OF MUSIC - Method for providing an overview of pieces of music, comprising: providing at least two pieces of music; determining at least two sections of said pieces of music, wherein one of said sections is determined from one of said pieces of music and another of said sections is determined from another of said pieces of music; and arranging said sections in a sequence. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084250 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HUMANIZING MUSICAL SEQUENCES - A method for humanizing a music sequence (S), the music sequence (S) comprising a multitude of sounds (s | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084251 | High Speed Braider - A high speed braider, characterized in that the main shaft, driven by a prime motor, drives the rotating shafts of the inner and outboard spindle driving disks through a set of cylindrical gear transmission mechanism, the set of cylindrical gear transmission mechanism includes a main shaft gear and two translating gears, the main shaft gear engages with one of the cylindrical gears on the shaft of the inner or outboard spindle driving disks, and the two translating gears rotate together, of which, one engages with the cylindrical gear on the main shaft, another engages with the other of the cylindrical gears on the shafts of inner or outboard spindle disks, and the transmission ratio between the rotating shaft of inner spindle driving disk and the main shaft equals to the transmission ratio between the rotating shaft of outboard spindle driving disk and the main shaft. By driving the inner and outboard spindle driving disks by a set of cylindrical gear transmission mechanism, the inner and outboard spindle driving disks can rotate reversely and synchronistically. It has solved the problems in the art and improved the durability of high speed braider. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084252 | Method For Antimissile Protection Of Vehicles And Implementing Device - The present invention relates to a method for antimissile protection of vehicles having a very short response time with practically no false alarms and not requiring the use of means such as decoys or conventional laser jammers, while providing the best possible protection. It is characterized in that at least one curtain of plasma filaments is created between these vehicles and the probable launch point of these missiles, this curtain being intended to blind the target-seeking device of the missiles. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084253 | Common Services Pod for Dispensing Countermeasure Devices - The invention generally relates to a pod based countermeasure dispensing system for external mounting on wide variety of manned aircraft. The pod based system is readily configurable for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary use of the rapidly dispensed IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the pod based countermeasure dispensing system is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084254 | Method for Rapid Countermeasure Deployment Using a Pod - The invention generally relates to a method of using a pod to rapidly deploy defensive countermeasures from a wide variety of manned aircraft. The method includes using a configurable pod for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary purpose of this method is to rapidly dispense IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the method is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084255 | Compressed Elastomer Process for Autofrettage and Lining Tubes - An inventive process is provided for creating residual compressive stress at a surface of a structure without resort to custom mandrels and dangerous high-pressure fluids. The inventive process yields autofrettage of a structure such as a tube, gun barrel and the like, the structure having an outer surface and an inner surface. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084256 | INITIAL STRIKE-FACE LAYER FOR ARMOR, A METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING AN ARMOR PLATE AND ARMOR - The present invention provides an initial strike-face layer for armor, a method of constructing an armor plate and armor. In one embodiment, the initial strike-face layer includes a substantially planar surface having a relief pattern with raised or recessed structures, each of the structures having sides that are oblique to the substantially planar surface. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084257 | Hydraulic cylinder having multi-stage snubbing valve - A hydraulic cylinder for use with a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic cylinder including a tube having a first end and a second end and a cap assembly connected to the first end of the tube to close off the first end. The hydraulic cylinder also includes a piston assembly having a piston rod and being movably disposed within the tube to move between the first end and the second end. The hydraulic cylinder further includes a valve plunger connected to the cap assembly and having a first axial bore and a plurality of radially oriented passages. The plurality of radially oriented passages being configured to sequentially restrict fluid flow through the first axial bore as the piston assembly approaches the first end of the tube. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084258 | HYDROSTATIC PISTON MACHINE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CAM DISK - The invention relates to a hydrostatic piston machine. The hydrostatic piston machine comprises a housing in which a cylinder drum is rotatably arranged. A first group of cylinder bores and a second group of cylinder bores are arranged in the cylinder drum. Arranged longitudinally displaceably in the cylinder bores are respective pistons, which are supported on a swash plate which may be inclined about at least one swivelling axis. The first group of cylinder bores is temporarily connected to a first hydraulic circuit via first control slots ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084259 | Pneumatic Tool - A pneumatic tool includes a rotor, a cylinder, two pads, two covers, two bearings and a collar. The rotor includes a first axle formed thereon and a second axle opposite to the first axle. The cylinder includes a central space for receiving the rotor. Each of the pads is attached to an end of the cylinder and formed with an aperture through which one of the first and second axles is inserted. Each of the covers includes an aperture through which a related one of the first and second axles is inserted. Each of the bearings is attached to a related one of the covers to support a related one of the first and second axles. The collar is provided on the second axle and between the rotor and a related one of the bearings. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084260 | PINLESS PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY - A piston extends along a central axis with an upper crown and a boss depending from the crown. The boss has opposite sides extending along opposite sides of the central axis to a free end and an annular pocket extending laterally into at least one of the sides. The boss further includes an opening extending through the free end into the pocket. The opening has a width extending from the side in which the pocket extends toward the other side of the boss. An assembly including the piston further includes a connecting rod terminating at a small end configured for receipt in the pocket with a shank extending from the small end. The small end can be provided with an external bearing material on a convex outer surface, and the small end is unobstructed from lateral movement along the opening over a full stroke of the piston. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084261 | System for Controlling Flow Into Chromatographic Column Using Transfer Line Impedance - A system for controlling the flow rate into a chromatographic column is disclosed generally comprising communicating a fluid to the column through a transfer line, measuring the inlet pressure, determining the outlet pressure, and adjusting the applied pressure until the inlet and outlet pressures produce a desired flow rate for the transfer line outlet. In certain embodiments, the applied pressure is adjusted by controlling a proportional valve. In some embodiments, the outlet pressure is determined by measuring the pressure drop across the transfer line and calculating the outlet pressure from the measured inlet pressure and the pressure drop. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084262 | ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR IMPROVING COMBUSTION EMISSIONS OF A COMBUSTION APPARATUS - The present invention provides an assembly for reducing combustion emissions of a combustion apparatus having a combustion chamber producing combustion. The combustion apparatus also has a fluid passageway for carrying treated fluid to the combustion chamber. The assembly comprises at least one magnet positioned such that a north pole of each magnet is adjacent the fluid passageway, and a south pole of each magnet is on an opposite side of the north pole and positioned away from the fluid passageway. Each magnet is capable of operating at a sustained efficiency at operating temperatures of approximately 302° F. Each magnet provides a residual flux density of at least approximately 10,000 gauss. The combustion emissions have at least approximately a 1.5% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to the combustion of untreated fluid, as well as reductions in hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084263 | Spiral gas separator - An apparatus and method for separating components of a fluid containing liquid and gas comprises a housing having at least one elongate channel. Each channel has an inlet end, an outlet end and rounded walls enabling the fluid flowing through the channel to flow substantially free of turbulent flow. Each channel defines a spiral path through the housing and acts to separate the fluid flowing through the channel into a gas-depleted outer portion and a liquid-depleted inner portion. The apparatus includes a liquid outlet port for the gas-depleted outer portion and a gas outlet port for the liquid-depleted inner portion. The housing may include a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the inlet end of the channel. The mixing chamber may include a surface the fluid impacts against. The apparatus may include a chamber at the outlet end of the channel. The chamber may have a gas outlet port closer to the outlet end of the channel than the liquid outlet port. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084264 | REMOVAL OF TOXIC AIRBORNE PARTICLES IN WAXING APPLICATIONS - Systems are described for use in removing toxic airborne contaminants from a waxing environment where wax is being applied to sporting equipment. The systems include a base, at least one platform coupled to the base and an airflow generator. The at least one platform is configured to securely receive sporting equipment to be waxed. Each platform includes a first surface that is in contact with the waxing environment, an opposing second surface and at least one opening that extends between the first and second surfaces of each platform. The airflow generator is configured to generate an airflow for pulling harmful airborne contaminants through the at least one opening in each platform in a direction from the first surface to the second surface. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084265 | Apparatus for Purifying Air, in Particular for Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems - An apparatus for purifying air, in particular for ventilation and air-conditioning systems, has an air filter ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084266 | PARTICULATE FILTER - Disclosed is a particulate filter, which is adapted to be disposed in an exhaust passage of an engine to trap particulate matter contained in exhaust gas discharged from the engine. The particulate filter comprises a filter body having a porous partition wall which defines a plurality of exhaust gas channels allowing the exhaust gas to pass therethrough, and a catalyst layer formed on a surface of the porous partition wall. The catalyst layer includes a Zr-based composite oxide which contains zirconium (Zr), and a rare-earth metal except cerium, wherein a content ratio of an oxide of the non-cerium rare-earth metal to a total amount of ZrO | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084267 | Bubble trap assembly for critical bioprocess applications - A bubble trap assembly for critical bioprocess applications. The assembly includes a disposable liner for placing in a fluid stream of a critical bioprocess application. The liner includes at least one gas port disposed on a top of the liner, and at least two fluid ports disposed substantially on the bottom of the liner. The fluid ports are adapted to be coupled in-line to the critical bioprocess application. A rigid vessel is included for housing the liner. The liner being sized to substantially conform to a shape of the inside of the vessel. The vessel includes at least one upper aperture for aligning with the at least one gas port and a bottom opening opposed to the at least one upper aperture. A bottom cap is included, removeably secured to the vessel and closing the bottom opening. The bottom cap together with the vessel substantially enclosing the liner. The bottom cap includes at least one lower aperture for aligning with the fluid ports. The bottom cap being formed by at least two cap portions for facilitating installation of the liner in the assembly. The at least two cap portions capable of being separated from one another. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084268 | MAT MEMBER, METHOD OF FABRICATING MAT MEMBER, EXHAUST GAS TREATING APPARATUS, AND SILENCING DEVICE - A mat member includes inorganic fibers, a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, an edge surface surrounding the first main surface and the second main surface, and an inorganic fiber scattering reduction unit. The inorganic fiber scattering reduction unit is provided on at least a part of the edge surface of the mat member and configured to reduce scattering of the inorganic fibers. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084269 | Control Panel for an Automatic Machine for Preparing Hot Beverages and Automatic Machine Comprising Such a Control Panel - A control panel for an automatic machine adapted to prepare hot beverages according to a plurality of formulations comprises: a main input element for receiving inputs from a user; a display element for displaying the inputs to the user through a plurality of input identifiers; a control unit in data communication with the main input element and the display element. The main input element comprises a sense element adapted to detect a motion thereon of a touch of the user the main input element and the display element are in data communication through said control unit so that said motion determines a scrolling through the plurality of input identifiers on the display element, thereby selecting at least one formulation of said plurality of formulations or at least one operation parameter of a plurality of operation parameters of the automatic machine. The control panel has a particular although not exclusive use for automatic machines for preparing hot beverages, in particular automatic coffee machines for domestic use. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084270 | Electrically and battery powerd coffeemaker - An apparatus for making coffee is presented. The apparatus includes a housing having a water tank, a filter basket for containing coffee grounds and a filter where heated water passes through the grounds and filter to brew the coffee, a warming plate, a battery compartment for batteries and a switch for turning the apparatus on and off. A carafe contains the coffee where the carafe is placed on the warming plate to keep the coffee heated. An electrical cord passes into the housing where when the electrical cord is plugged into a electrical outlet and the power switch turns the apparatus on, the apparatus uses electrical power from the outlet to heat the water and warming plate. When the electrical cord is unplugged and the power switch turns the apparatus on, the apparatus uses electrical power from the batteries to heat the water and warming plate. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084271 | Boiler assembly for hot beverage dispenser - A boiler assembly for a hot beverage dispensing machine is characterized by a baffle that separates a cold water refill chamber of the boiler from a water heating and dispensing chamber of the boiler in a manner that provides for non-turbulent flow of cold water from the water refill chamber into the water heating chamber without substantial mixing of the cold refill water with the already heated water and, thereby, without lowering the overall temperature of the already existing heated water. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084272 | FRYER - A fryer includes: a housing; an oil vat; a combusting and heating unit; an operational panel provided at a front face of the housing; and an exhaust pipe provided at a rear of the oil vat. A cooling path is defined at a rear of the operational panel in the housing. An external pipe is provided at a rear of the housing to surround the exhaust pipe and has an exhaust port of which the sectional opening area is narrowed at an upper end of the exhaust pipe. An air passage is defined by the housing and through which the cooling path and the external pipe are connected. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084273 | Low oil volume fryer with automatic filtration and top-off capability - A multi-function system for automatically filtering and maintaining cooking oil in fryer pots of a deep fryer having a deep fryer and a plurality of fryer pots is provided. Each of the plurality of fryer pots contains at least a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The deep fryer is capable of operating in an automatic filling mode to maintain an oil level when the first sensor senses a first predetermined oil temperature and an automatic filtration mode to allow filtration of oil in one of the plurality of fryer pots after the first sensor senses a first predetermined oil temperature. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084274 | Kitchen appliance comprising a safety system and method for operating a kitchen appliance - A kitchen appliance includes a circuit closer and, a safety lock system which unlocks the circuit closer and permits operation of the kitchen appliance only if the kitchen appliance is properly assembled. The safety lock system includes switches having sensors. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084275 | Juicer with improved structure - A length of a duct ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084276 | Apparatus for reducing volume of a beverage container and apparatus for separating beverage containers - An apparatus for separating beverage containers according to the present invention has a vibrating screen arranged with a slope, over which an apparatus for reducing the volume of a beverage container is installed. The volume reduction apparatus has a pair of tires which have a fixed center distance therebetween and are in pressure contact with each other. A plurality of engaging members are circumferentially arranged on the outer periphery of one of the tires. Empty cans and PET bottles are fed to and crushed in the pressure contact area in the volume reduction apparatus. The separation apparatus screens out the crushed empty cans during vibration transfer, based on a difference in thickness between the crushed empty cans and the crushed PET bottles. Empty cans passed unscreened and the PET bottles are separated by a weir member, utilizing a difference in the height direction. The crushed cans are simply let through, and the crushed PET bottles are guided to either side of the vibrating screen by the weir member and discharged from outlets. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084277 | PRESSURIZING DEVICE - A pressurizing device comprising a connection mechanism ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084278 | Process for making metalized micro-embossed films - The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a metalized micro-embossed plastic film using a shim made from a flexographic plate. A digital image is transferred to the flexographic plate and the flexographic plate is processed to create a shim having a raised image corresponding to the digital image. A film is embossed by extruding the film across the flexographic plate, creating a micro-embossed surface in the film. The micro-embossed surface of the film can further be metalized to enhance the visual effects of the image when viewed from the non-embossed surface of the film. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084279 | RELIEF PRINTING PLATE AND PRINTED MATTER - A relief printing plate has a convex part, wherein a top surface of the convex part, which touches a substrate, comprises a resin layer having an affinity for an ink liquid including an organic light emitting material and the convex part or a convex part forming layer including the convex part, which supports the resin layer, comprises an ink repellent layer which has non-affinity for the ink. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084280 | Device for Mounting a Printing Plate on a Plate Cylinder of a Printing Press, Printing Unit Having the Device and Printing Press Having the Printing Unit - A device for clamping and tensioning an edge of a printing plate on a plate cylinder of a printing press includes a single actuating shaft for releasing clamping and tensioning forces. The actuating shaft has a control cam for releasing the tensioning forces and a control roller for releasing the clamping forces. A printing unit having the device and a printing press having the printing unit are also provided. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084281 | Method for reducing register errors on a web of material moving through the printing nip of a multi-color web-fed rotary printing press and corresponding devices - Register errors on a web of material which is moving through the printing nip of a multicolor web-fed rotary printing press are reduced. This is accomplished by providing a portion of the web of material, what is located between the web lateral edges of the web and areas in the vicinity of the lateral edges of the web, with a deformation relative to each other. Such deformations are directed perpendicularly to a plane of rotation of the web of material which is subject to a register error occurring in the direction of rotation of the web of material. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084282 | Propellant Sealing System for Stackable Projectiles - A projectile for use in a barrel with stacked projectiles, particularly for a weapon which can be reloaded by a user in the field. The projectile includes a chamber containing a propellant charge, with an exit from the chamber for release of propulsion gases into the barrel. A seal blocks the exit and is opened by ignition of the propellant within the chamber but is resistant to gases produced by ignition of propellant in other projectiles in the barrel. The exit and seal are provided in a range of different forms. The exit may be an aperture in a wall of the chamber with the seal as a moveable barrier, such as a valve-like structure, for example. The seal may also include a rupturable or deformable barrier across the aperture. Alternatively the seal is a thin barrier around the charge such as a wax coating and the exit involves a disintegrable character of the barrier. The seal may also be an inherent property of the geometry of the chamber. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084283 | Propellant Charge - A propellant charge, a priming cap including the propellant charge and a weapons training system including the priming cap are characterized in that the propellant charge contains a soft friction agent. The propellant charge can contain at least one impact-sensitive explosive substance as a heavy-metal-free priming compound, and the soft friction agent can be marble, calcite, dolomite, soft carbonates and/or mixtures thereof. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084284 | Non-Lethal Restraint Device With Diverse Deployability Applications - An immobilization device and method of restraining vehicles, persons and animals uses tendrils attached to various devices to engage the target. The immobilization device, system and method includes a housing containing launchable tendrils that are launched from the housing by a propellant. The tendrils may be attached to straps or other elements carried by the immobilization device. The tendrils will engage the target and restrain it if it is a vehicle such as a car, truck, boat, submarine, or like vehicle. In stopping a person or animal the tendrils will deliver a marking package, a shocking package or a snare package to mark, shock or snare the target. Straps may be pulled off the housing leaving the housing near the point of deployment. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084285 | Carnival Ride - The carnival ride has a travel path for cars with seats and at least one screen arranged adjacent to the travel path. In order to design the carnival ride in such a way that the passengers in the car have an optimal gaming experience, the screen follows the car at least along a section of its travel distance. In this way, the passengers in the car have a very long-lasting visual contact with the screen or with the movie shown on the screen. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084286 | Diketopyrrolopyrrole Pigments Having Heightened Fastnesses and Processes for Preparing Them - The invention relates to a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment of formula (I) | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084287 | INCORPORATION OF HEAT-TREATED RECYCLED TIRE RUBBER IN ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS - Recycled tire rubber, either in the presence or the absence of carbonaceous waste solids such as those from petroleum refinery operations, is first subjected to a heat treatment to release volatile materials and then combined with a liquid asphalt composition to achieve an asphalt mastic that is storage stable and of uniform consistency. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084288 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DEPOSITION OF SILICON-CONTAINING FILMS - This invention relates to silicon precursor compositions for forming silicon-containing films by low temperature (e.g., <300° C.) chemical vapor deposition processes for fabrication of ULSI devices and device structures. Such silicon precursor compositions comprise at least one disilane derivative compound that is fully substituted with alkylamino and/or dialkylamino functional groups. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084289 | Lime Independent Cementitious Mixtures - A lime independent cementitious mixture including: an iron oxides constituent comprising one or more oxides of iron; and an activator. The activator is selected from one or more metal non-chloride salts, including metal phosphates and nitrates, or non-alkaline earth metal salts. The activator is also selected from those which may form one or more megalithic molecules with the iron oxides constituent when co-activated with water. A lime independent cementitious mixture including an iron oxides constituent comprising one or more oxides of iron; a silicates constituent comprising one or more calcined metal silicates; and an activator selected from one or more metal non-chloride salts which may form one or more megalithic molecules with the iron oxides and/or silicates constituents when co-activated with water. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084290 | Method for Reduction of Organic Chlorinated Compound in Cement Manufacture Plant, and Cement Manufacture Plant - The method for reducing organic chlorine compounds in cement production facility is a method by which a quantity of organic chlorine compounds contained in powder is reduced in the cement production facility, and the method is provided with a heating step for heating the powder to separate the organic chlorine compounds from the powder or decompose the organic chlorine compounds and a gas thermal decomposing step for supplying heat-treated gas containing the organic chlorine compounds generated by heating the powder to a high temperature part of the cement production facility, thereby thermally decomposing the organic chlorine compounds contained in the heat-treated gas. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084291 | STEERING WHEEL TABLE - An adjustable steering wheel table for a vehicle steering wheel having a top section and a bottom section. The steering wheel table includes a table member, at least two wheel grasping arms and a brace arm assembly. The table member has a length, a width, an underside and a front edge. The at least two wheel grasping arms are connected to the table member and extend beyond the front edge of the table member and are releasably engageable with at least a portion of the top section of the vehicle steering wheel. The brace arm assembly is pivotally connected to at least one of the underside and edge of the table member and releaseably engageable with the bottom section of the vehicle steering wheel. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084292 | Thermal Oxidizer With Enhanced Gas Mixing - A burner cone has protrusions that facilitate turbulence of combustion gases. Such cones can advantageously be utilized in thermal oxidizers that receive syn gases from pyrolyzing municipal or other wastes. Preferred cones have a frustoconical shape and numerous protrusions and associated openings. Use of such cones in thermal oxidizers can significantly increase the efficiency of oxidizing syn gases produced by pyrolyzing municipal and other wastes. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084293 | Double Wall Extension - The invention concerns a fluidised bed reactor ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084294 | Combustion System and Process - A method and apparatus for reducing NO | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084295 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING LIQUID INTO A SEED FURROW - An extension for use with a planter, drill, or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seed in a furrow. The extension defines protrusions for attaching one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084296 | Wave-Powered Energy Conversion System - A wave-powered device having enhanced motion. The device including first, second, and third barges, with the second barge having a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The first and second reservoirs being coupled by a first passageway to permit a first fluid to selectively and passively move between the first and second reservoirs in a predetermined manner to increase the pitching moment of the second barge while the second barge pitches while floating over waves. A first coupling mechanism is coupled between the first and second barges to enable the first and second barges to move relative to one another, and a second coupling mechanism is coupled between the second and third barges to enable the second and third barges to move relative to one another. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084297 | SELF-SUSTAINING DATA CENTER OPERATIONAL TO BE EXTREMELY RESISTANT TO CATASTROPHIC EVENTS - The Self-Sustaining Data Center makes use of a site that is inherently immune to catastrophic events and incorporates features to facilitate the substantially continuous availability of data stored therein. The architecture of the Self-Sustaining Data Center makes use of multiple data communication links to sites that are remote from the data center to enable the uninterrupted communication access of customers' computer systems to the mass storage systems operational at the Self-Sustaining Data Center. The Self-Sustaining Data Center also includes facilities that include at least one of: power generation, housing and food for data center staff, and voice communications facilities, thereby to enable the Self-Sustaining Data Center to continue its operation for an extended period of time in the absence of municipal utility services and the possible inability of the data center staff to access outside sources of food and water. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084298 | MAINSAIL REEFING SYSTEM - A mainsail reefing system comprises: a drum assembly including first and second coaxial drums for collecting luff-end and leech-end reefing lines, respectively; a drive mechanism for rotating the drum assembly; and a levelwind mechanism including a cam shaft configured to convert rotational motion to reciprocating motion, and first and second line guides mechanically coupled to the cam shaft, where the line guides are configured to move in a reciprocating motion across the width of the first and second drums, respectively, for guiding the reefing lines onto their respective drums. The levelwind mechanism is mechanically coupled to the reefing mechanism for coordination of movement of the line guides with rotation of the drum assembly. A preferred drive assembly comprises a third drum attached coaxially to the first and second drums, and a larger diameter threaded disc coaxially attached to an end of the third drum. During the reefing process a cockpit line is pulled off the third drum and then transitions to the larger diameter threaded disc, providing extra leverage during the outhaul tensioning of the mainsail. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084299 | ELECTRIC STEERING DEVICE FOR WATERCRAFT AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIC STEERING DEVICE - An electric steering device includes a steering retaining device arranged to retain a steering angle against an external steering force applied from outside of a watercraft to an outboard motor main body. A reverse input shutoff clutch, for example, is preferably used as the steering retaining device. A steering retaining state in which a steering angle of the outboard motor main body is retained can be detected from a steering condition of the outboard motor main body, and a control is made to stop electric power from being supplied to an electric motor steering the outboard motor main body. Accordingly, the steering retaining device retains a steering angle while steering is retained, and thus the electric power supply to the electric motor can be stopped, which allows electric power to be saved. The steering retaining device provides an electric steering device for a watercraft in which no electric power is required when applying a steering retaining force for retaining a counter-steering state. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084300 | STAINLESS STEEL HATCH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A base for a marine hatch including a planar exterior flange running in a plane substantially parallel with a boat hull or deck, an angular leg running generally transverse to the planar exterior flange, the angular leg terminating in a spigot, wherein the spigot is substantially perpendicular to the exterior planar flange, the spigot is operatively positioned so that the spigot runs substantially parallel to a neutral bending axis, and the neutral bending axis passes through or is directly proximate the spigot, and an elevated sealing bead for engaging with a hatch cover, the planar exterior flange and the angular leg being integral with the elevated sealing bead. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084301 | Device for reducing the drive power requirement of a ship - A device for reducing the drive power requirement of a ship and even for not very quick ships of all types, in particular for slow, wide ships, such as tankers, bulkers and tugboats, and for improving the propeller blower stream as well as for producing a pretwist includes a front nozzle fixedly installed on the hull with fins or hydrofoils placed in the inner space thereof. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084302 | ANCHOR MONITORING SYSTEM - A system wherein a vessel ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084303 | Marine Vessel - A marine vessel is defined by multiple modular floatation modules, each of which is defined by a float captured in a frame. Plural floatation modules may be interconnected in a variety of configurations to vary the size and shape of the vessel. A deck is supported on the floatation modules and superstructures may be supported on the deck. The vessel is operable in a first on water mode in which the beam of the vessel is a first width, and in a second on land mode in which the beam is a second width that is narrower than the first width and preferably within the width allowable for towing on roadways. Wheels may be incorporated on the vessel in either the first or second modes or the vessel may be loaded onto a trailer. In one embodiment the vessel has wheels attached to the hull (either permanently or removably) and a trailer hitch assembly is located at the stern of the vessel so the vessel is towed stern-first when towed on land. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084304 | Emergency safety reflector for automotive vehicles - An emergency safety reflector for an automotive vehicle utilized by an individual to visually warn motorists of an accident or vehicle disablement includes a v-shaped orange reflector having a pair of pivotally interconnected arms with a window hook attached to one arm and a pad secured to the other arm so that the emergency safety reflector can be mounted to a vehicle window and for ground placement of the emergency safety reflector the v-shaped orange reflector is attached to a cylindrical tube with the tube being mounted to a cylindrical weighted base so that the v-shaped reflector extends outwardly from the tube and both the tube and the base are composed of an orange colored or coated illuminative and reflective material or covered with an orange reflective tape whereupon one or more emergency safety reflectors can either be mounted to the vehicle window or placed around and about the vehicle to provide maximum advance warning for motorists, especially at night, of a disabled vehicle or upcoming hazardous and dangerous road or highway condition. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084305 | Contact Lens Case with Date Storing Feauture - A date indicator for use with a contact lens case having a base and at least one lens container is disclosed. The indicator comprises a lid to selectively close the at least one contact lens container. A generally annular day wheel has a plurality of day indicators on an upper surface thereof, and is rotatably captured within a cylindrical depression of the lid. A generally circular month wheel includes a plurality of mouth indicators on an upper surface thereof, and is rotatably captured on a central spindle of the lid. A torsion spring is fixed to a spring mounting mechanism of the day wheel. One end of the spring engages a sawtooth-notched wall of the month wheel and the other end of the spring engages a sawtooth-notched wall of the lid. The spring allows the day and month wheels to rotate in one direction together while preventing the day wheel from rotating in the opposite direction. The day wheel may be set at a desired day indicator by rotating the month wheel and day wheel together in the one direction. The month wheel may be set at a desired month indicator by rotating the month wheel in the opposite direction. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084306 | Foldable traffic safety marker - A traffic safety marker is provided. The marker has a first triangle and a second triangle in pivoting engagement. The first triangle and second triangle are capable of being pivoted with respect to one another so as to be oriented into a storage position. The first triangle and second triangle are capable of being pivoted with respect to one another so as to be oriented into a use position. Also included is a spring that is configured to urge the first triangle and second triangle to pivot with respect to one another. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084307 | One-Pot Synthesis of High-Quality Metal Chalcogenide Nanocrystals Without Precursor Injection - A method of forming monodisperse metal chalcogenide nanocrystals without precursor injection, comprising the steps of: combining a metal source, a chalcogen oxide or a chalcogen oxide equivalent, and a fluid comprising a reducing agent in a reaction pot at a first temperature to form a liquid comprising assembly; increasing the temperature of the assembly to a sufficient-temperature to initiate nucleation to form a plurality of metal chalcogenide nanocrystals; and growing the plurality of metal chalcogenide nanocrystals without injection of either the metal source or the chalcogen oxide at a temperature equal to or greater than the sufficient-temperature, wherein crystal growth proceeds substantially without nucleation to form a plurality of monodisperse metal chalcogenide nanocrystals. Well controlled monodispersed CdSe nanocrystals of various sizes can be prepared by choice of the metal source and solvent system. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084308 | Easily crystallizable vitreous silica member, vitreous silica crucible and method for manufacturing single-crystal silicon - A vitreous silica member of the present invention is characterized by being formed of vitreous silica exhibiting the easily crystallizable property in the absence of a crystallization accelerator. The vitreous silica having the easily crystallizable property is obtained preferably by heating and melting crystalline quartz at a temperature in the range of 1,710° C. or more to 1,780° C. or less for vitrification, and controlling the fictive temperature of the glass to be in the range of 1,100° C. or more to 1,400° C. or less. The invention also includes a vitreous silica crucible and a method of pulling single-crystal silicon using this vitreous silica crucible. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084309 | METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SiC SINGLE CRYSTAL - A method of production of SiC single crystal using the solution method able to stably maintain flatness of a growth surface, prevent polycrystallization, and grow a large sized SiC single crystal is provided. A method of growing a hexagonal SiC single crystal starting from a hexagonal SiC seed crystal held directly under a melt surface of an Si melt in a graphite crucible by maintaining in the Si melt a temperature gradient such that the temperature falls from the inside toward the melt surface of the Si melt, characterized by: | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084310 | Method for manufacturing single crystal nano-structures capable of controlling morphology and device for manufacturing nano-structures - The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing single crystal nano-structures capable of controlling morphology so as to allow materials with various morphologies to form nano-structures in desired morphologies and a device for manufacturing the nano-structures, according to variables such as a temperature of a target member in a vacuum system, an applied voltage applied to the target member, a pulse width, a kind of precursors after vaporization of the target member, etc. Each of the nano-structures of the present invention can be used as a unit of a storage medium so that a high density storage medium can be manufactured and various devices can be miniaturized by using particular electrical and physical characteristics that are exhibited in a nano-size semiconductor or metal. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084311 | LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS - A liquid application apparatus applies application liquid onto a band-shaped base material that is conveyed continuously. The liquid application apparatus includes: an application cylinder which includes an application section and two small diameter sections having a diameter smaller than the application section, the two small diameter sections being arranged so as to interpose the application section, the application section having an upper portion that is in contact with the band-shaped base material and a lower portion at which the application liquid is supplied, the supplied application liquid on the application section being transferred to the band-shaped base material at the upper portion of the application section while the application cylinder is rotated; a first blade which makes contact with a circumferential surface of the application section of the application cylinder at a contact line, the first blade scraping away an excess of the application liquid on the application section of the application cylinder before the application liquid is transferred to the band-shaped base material; and a second blade which is in contact with circumferential surfaces of the two small diameter sections of the application cylinder. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084312 | PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF POWDERED MATERIAL - The invention concerns a process and a device ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084313 | VACUUM HIGH PRESSURE FILLING EQUIPMENT - The present invention proposes a vacuum/high pressure filling apparatus which can improve the filling rate and shorten the impregnating time period in immersing a porous workpiece into a filling liquid. The vacuum/high pressure filling apparatus includes: an openable and closable hermetic partition chamber unit constituted by two upper and lower split partition wall unit portions, a partition chamber unit opening and closing mechanism to open and close the partition chamber unit, a vacuum suction opening and a pressurizing opening provided for the partition chamber unit, a liquid vessel arranged in the partition chamber unit to receive a filling liquid, a holder arranged, in the partition chamber unit, for the porous workpiece, an elevator unit to move the filling liquid in the liquid vessel and the porous workpiece relative to each other inside the partition chamber unit so as to immerse the porous workpiece into the filling liquid in the liquid vessel and pull up the workpiece from the filling liquid. When the partition chamber unit opening and closing mechanism brings the two upper and lower split partition wall unit portions into hermetic contact with each other, the partition chamber unit is closed and sealed. When the partition chamber opening and closing mechanism spaces the two upper and lower split partition wall unit portions from each other, the partition chamber unit is opened. By using the vacuum/high pressure filling apparatus according to the present invention, composite materials such as lubricant-impregnated metals, thermosetting resin-impregnated cast metals, etc. can be obtained. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084314 | SPRING MEMBER, LIQUID CARTRIDGE INCLUDING THE SPRING MEMBER, AND RECORDING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE LIQUID CARTRIDGE - A spring member made by a simplified working process in which mistakes in assembling work are prevented, a liquid cartridge using the spring member, and a recording apparatus with the liquid cartridge are provided. A particular member of a spring member | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084315 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTICLE FILTRATION AND ENHANCING TOOL PERFORMANCE IN FILM DEPOSITION - This disclosure pertains to a method and apparatus to permit changing a filter on the input line to a vacuum deposition chamber without breaking or reducing the vacuum for the deposition chamber and other components in the deposition system. Isolation valves are provided at the inlet and outlet of the filter so the filter can be isolated from the source of vacuum and the deposition chamber for removal and replacement of the filter. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084316 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY - Disclosed herein is a flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing apparatus for performing a desired process for a substrate positioned in a chamber after establishing a vacuum atmosphere in the chamber. The vacuum chamber is divided into a chamber body and an upper cover to ensure easy opening/closing operations of the upper cover. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084317 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION CHAMBER AND COMPONENTS - An atomic layer deposition chamber comprises a gas distributor comprising a central cap having a conical passageway between a gas inlet and gas outlet. The gas distributor also has a ceiling plate comprising first and second conical apertures that are connected. The first conical aperture receives a process gas from the gas outlet of the central cap. The second conical aperture extends radially outwardly from the first conical aperture. The gas distributor also has a peripheral ledge that rests on a sidewall of the chamber. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084318 | System and Method For Milking Animals - A system for milking animals comprises a plurality of milking machines ( | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084319 | Teat cup liner - A milking machine teat cup liner having a dome and a barrel, and the barrel has an upper transition portion and a lower square portion. The transition section mates with the round cross-section of the dome and the square cross-section of the lower square portion to provide superior vacuum seal with less irritation and damage to teat tissue. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084320 | PET BED COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a pet bed configured to transfer heat from a pet to a support structure. The pet bed may include at least one pad defining an internal chamber, and a batting secured within the at least one pad. The batting allows water within the internal chamber to easily flow therethrough so that heat is transferred away from the pet through convection and conduction. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084321 | TOILET FLUSHABLE TYPE BIODEGRADABLE COLLECTION BAG - The description includes a toilet-flushable type biodegradable collection bag, more specifically, a toilet-flushable type biodegradable collection bag which has certain water-resistance but can soften or disintegrate rapidly when flushed with a fast and large water flow. The toilet-flushable type biodegradable collection bag according to the examples herein may be manufactured from the film prepared from the raw materials comprising a polyvinyl alcohol resin, a filling agent, a natural polymer material, a plasticizer, and the like. The toilet-flushable type biodegradable collection bag according to the examples combines the water-resistance and the toilet-flushable property of the film, and has an advantage of water-resistance to a degree while satisfying the toilet-flushable property and biodegradability. The collection bag can be used to collect waste with certain water content, such as excrement and vomit of people or pet waste without dissolution or break. Once the collection bag contacts plenty of water when discarded into a toilet, the collection bag softens or disintegrates rapidly, and then it is flushed into the sewer successfully and biodegraded completely in the septic tank. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084322 | Biodegradable Waste Pad Or Litter Including Nutrients For Promoting Microbial Populations - A waste absorbent material for the treatment of animal waste is provided which may comprise a non-woven pad or litter granules which include micronutrients which may stimulate specific microorganisms and reduce the gases produced by the aerobic and/or anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. The non-woven pad and/or litter may also comprise biodegradable fibers or biodegradable particulate and the micronutrients may be uniformly distributed over the pad surface or within the particulate and be incorporated at a selected thickness. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084323 | CAGE FOR BREEDING HENS AND COCKS - In existing cages for breeding hens and cocks, hens habitually gather at the four corners of the cage and lay eggs there. Experiences tell that feces produced by concentrated hens make it difficult to obtain good quality hatching eggs and many eggs are damaged and that hens who cannot get a relaxing position at any of the four corners miss chances for laying an egg. These two factors make it difficult to produce good quality hatching eggs. The present invention proposes a novel cage that is sanitary and efficient and can make hens who tend to gather at the four corners scatter. | 2009-04-02 |
| 20090084324 | TEAT APPLICATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to an application device for treating the teats of milk producing animals with a liquid. The device comprises a dip cup with one or more reservoir chambers formed by a limited circumferential extension of the body of a cup portion of the dip cup to form one or more indentations on the inside of the cup portion. | 2009-04-02 |
