| 14th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20150090106 | LAST ROUND LINK FEED SYSTEM - A modified elongate ammunition magazine, the magazine being modified by modifying an elongate, single plane magazine by removing its end cap so as to provide an elongate modified magazine having an upper end for attaching to said magazine well of a firearm, a lower end, and a through passageway therebetween, and a clip leg base attached thereto and also attachable to a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, the clip leg base configured such that when it is attached to said modified magazine to construct a feed clip assembly, and when the clip leg base is also attached to a high capacity magazine, and when the upper end of the modified magazine is installed into a firearm, an ammunition passageway is defined from an ammunition outlet of a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, through the modified magazine, and to a firearm. Also provided is a last linked assembly including a loose or spreadable link. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090107 | WEARABLE AIR BLAST PROTECTION DEVICE HAVING AT LEAST TWO ATTENUATING REGIONS - A method of designing a wearable air blast wave energy protection device includes computer modeling at least two candidate reflective materials for a first human-protective and primarily reflective response to a specified incident air blast wave energy. The method includes selecting a layer of a first material from the at least two candidate reflective materials based on the computer modeling of the at least two candidate reflective materials. The method includes computer modeling at least two candidate attenuative materials for a second human-protective and primarily attenuative response and computer modeling another at least two candidate attenuative materials for a third human-protective and primarily attenuative response. The method further includes selecting a first attenuating-region material and a second attenuating-region material. The method further includes electronically maintaining informational data corresponding to the selected layer of the first material, the selected first attenuating-region material, and the selected second attenuating-region material. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090108 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING THE COORDINATES OF A TRIGGERING POINT OF A PROJECTILE AND FIRE CONTROL IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD - A method for acquiring the coordinates of a trigger point of a projectile above a plot of land on which a target is located, said method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: performing a three-dimensional acquisition of the plot of land using a laser observation means, constructing by calculation, and then displaying an image of the plot of land from a bird's eye view observation direction, and recovering the coordinates of the trigger point desired for the projectile after the positioning said area on the image of the land. The invention also relates to a fire control implementing such a method. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090109 | Retrofit For Firearm Having Gas-Operated Reloading System - A retrofit apparatus is disclosed for a gas-operated reloading firearm having a pressure control unit to operate the firearm in either manual or semi-automatic operation. The pressure control unit is coupled to the reloading unit to reduce a gas flow to the reloading unit in a first configuration and allow the gas flow to the reloading unit in a second configuration. A controller is coupled to the pressure control unit to operate the firearm in the first or second configuration. The firearm operates in a first configuration requiring manual operation until it receives continuous manual actuation to enable the reloading unit in a second configuration. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090110 | DUAL-RATE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER - The present invention provides a dual-rate brake vacuum booster including a control valve body, a rubber reaction plate and a reaction rod, the rubber reaction plate being clamped between an end face of the control valve body and a base plate of the reaction rod, wherein accommodating spaces for accommodating an expansion deformation of the rubber reaction plate are respectively provided between a periphery of an end portion on one side of the rubber reaction plate and a periphery of the end face of the control valve body, and between a periphery of an end portion on the other side of the rubber reaction plate and the base plate of the reaction rod. The dual-rate brake vacuum booster prolongs the service life of the rubber reaction plate and can realize the dual-rate braking without using an additional element, thereby resulting in easy processing, simple structure and reduced cost. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090111 | Pyrotechnic Actuator - A novel actuator contains a housing having a first end, a second end, and an inner wall. A piston rod assembly is contained within the housing, wherein the assembly contains a piston rod, a first end cap fixed at one end of the piston rod, and a second end cap fixed at an opposing end of the piston rod. An energy management device is constrained about an outer diameter of the first end cap, wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the energy management device may under predetermined conditions be deformed upon movement of said piston rod. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090112 | BICYCLE HYDRAULIC OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle hydraulic operation device comprises a bracket, a hydraulic cylinder, a piston a lever, and a first biasing member. The bracket includes a gripping portion configured to be gripped by a rider. The piston is disposed within the hydraulic cylinder and movable between an initial position and an actuated position. The lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket around a first axis and operatively coupled to the piston to move the piston in response to pivotal movement of the lever from a rest position to an operated position. The first biasing member is operatively coupled to the piston and the lever outside the hydraulic cylinder such that the first biasing member biases the piston toward the initial position and biases the lever toward the rest position. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090113 | Manufacturing Soft Devices Out of Sheet Materials - A soft composite actuator is described, including a first elastomeric layer; a strain limiting layer; and a first radially constraining layer, wherein the first elastomeric layer is disposed between the first radially constraining layer and the strain limiting layer; and the elastomeric layer, the strain limiting layer, and the radially constraining layer are bonded together to form at least one bladder for holding pressurized fluid. Methods of using and making of the soft composite actuator are described. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090114 | AIRCRAFT ELECTROSTATIC PARTICLE SEPARATION CONTROL SYSTEM - An Environmental Control System may use an electronic particle separation system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic particle separation system may include a particle separator, a sensor module, and a controller configured to receive signals from the sensor module, and operate the particle separator based on the received sensor signals. In some embodiments, the controller may include a processor which may determine whether the particle separator is being operated under an ozone related condition exceeding a threshold operating condition. If one of the threshold operating conditions is exceeded, the particle separator may be turned off which may control the amount of ozone present in the aircraft. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090115 | ON-SITE MEDICAL GAS PRODUCTION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090116 | ON-SITE MEDICAL GAS PRODUCTION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090117 | GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM USING SUPERSONIC SEPARATORS - A crude natural gas stream treatment system comprising a first supersonic separator and a second supersonic separator, wherein the first supersonic separator comprises a crude gas inlet, a dry gas outlet and a first liquid outlet; wherein the second supersonic separator comprises a dry gas inlet, a treated gas outlet and a second liquid gas outlet, and wherein the dry gas outlet is in fluid communication with the dry gas inlet is disclosed. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090118 | SELF CROSS-LINKABLE AND SELF CROSS-LINKED AROMATIC POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES FOR SEPARATIONS - This invention relates to self-cross-linkable and self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide polymers, their membranes and methods for making and using these polymers and membranes. The self-cross-linkable aromatic polyimide polymer described in the present invention comprises both hydroxyl functional groups and carboxylic acid functional groups. The self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide was formed via heating the self-cross-linkable aromatic polyimide polymer at ≦300° C. The self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide membranes exhibit high selectivity in separation of mixtures of gases and liquids. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090119 | SELF-CONTAINED AIRCRAFT ELECTRONIC AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM - An Environmental Control System may use an electronic air treatment system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic air treatment system may use an electronic charging system and a separation system. A turbine rotor may drive a power generating stage to provide high voltage power to the electronic charging system. The charging stage may charge airflow passing through to repel liquid particles away from the airflow. Liquid droplets may be collected and centrifugally flung toward a periphery of the separation system. The liquid particles may be collected outside of the airflow, which may be allowed to pass through the separation system and out to a destination in the aircraft without the collected liquid. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090120 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRONIC PARTICLE SEPARATION SYSTEM - An Environmental Control System may use an electronic particle separation system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic particle separation system may include a charging stage and a collecting stage. The charging stage may charge airflow passing through to repel liquid particles away from the airflow. Liquid droplets may be collected by the collecting stage and centrifugally flung toward a periphery of a separator. The liquid particles may be collected outside of the airflow which may be allowed to pass through the separator and out to a destination in the aircraft without the collected liquid. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090121 | HUMIDIFIER WITH ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090122 | DESANDING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus and method for removing particulates from a multiple-phase fluid stream is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a treatment chamber having a fluid inlet for receiving the multiple-phase fluid stream. The apparatus also comprises a recovery chamber having a gas channel and a liquid channel in fluid communication with the treatment chamber at a gas and a liquid port, respectively. The gas and liquid channels converge at an intake port of a fluid outlet for discharging particulate-removed gas and liquid. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090123 | FROTH PUMP AND METHOD | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090124 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL AND GAS USING BUOYANCY EFFECT - A method of producing oil and gas from a gathering manifold or a well. The method includes the steps of channeling field production into a sealed vessel through an inlet pipe, and permitting oil and gas components of the field production to separate naturally from water and other fluids within the vessel. The method further includes the steps of evacuating the separated oil and gas from the vessel via pipelines attached to the vessel at locations corresponding to the separated oil and gas, and pumping seawater into the vessel to pressurize the vessel and thereby aid in the production of oil and gas from the vessel. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090125 | TUBULAR CERAMIC-CARBONATE DUAL-PHASE MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Embodiments for a tubular ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membrane and methods for manufacturing the tubular ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membrane are disclosed. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090126 | VAPOUR-BARRIER MEMBRANE BASED ON A PA666/EVOH BLEND - The invention relates to a vapor retarder membrane, intended to be used for improving the airtightness of a building or of a room, comprising at least one active layer having a water vapor permeability which increases with the surrounding relative humidity, said active layer comprising at least 90% by weight of a blend of ethylene/vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer and of a copolyamide 6-6.6 (PA666), the latter having a melting point below 210° C. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090127 | INFUSER AND AN INFUSION-CONTAINER LIFTING STRUCTURE THEREOF - The disclosure relates to an infuser and an infusion-container lifting structure thereof. The infusion-container lifting structure is used in an infuser and comprises a cover body placed in a top opening of the infuser, a lifting button provided at an upper surface side of the cover body, an infusion container for accommodating an infusion and provided at a lower surface side of the cover body, a lifting shaft configured to extend through the cover body and have one end fixed to the infusion container and the other end fixed to the lifting button, and a clip assembly arranged in the cover body, with one end fixed to the cover body and the other end pressed against the lifting shaft elastically such that the lifting shaft is slidable under an external force and maintained at its position when the external force is released. With the disclosure, the user will feel comfortable when manually lifting and lowering the infusion container in use. Moreover, it is simple in configuration, easy to manufacture, reliable in use, and implement with a low cost. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090128 | SYSTEM FOR ADMIXTURE OF A MATERIAL IN POWDER OR LIQUID FORM - The invention concerns a system ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090129 | BATTERY-POWERED ADJUSTABLE REVOLVING SKEWER - A battery-powered adjustable revolving skewer to be used in built barbecue pits as in any other arrangement in which is allowed to put a heat source (embers) and two supports to sustain the ends of the battery-powered adjustable revolving skewer. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090130 | JUICER - The invention discloses a juicer, includes a base, a motor assembly, a cutter disk, a collar and an elevator assembly. The elevator assembly is configured for lifting up or lowering down the collar in accordance to user's operations, as a result a distance between the collar and the cutter disk is adjusted and the area of each filter hole that being covered or sealed by the collar is adjusted. The present invention can realize changing the size of filter holes, to control fiber flow through. Thus pure juice and different content of insoluble dietary fiber vegetables and fruits juice can be obtained. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090131 | CONTINUOUS BALE FORMING APPARATUS WITH A PIVOTAL BALE SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION - A bale forming apparatus and a bale forming method form cylindrical bales. An intake device conveys material into a bale forming chamber. A bale is formed in the bale forming chamber. A bale pushing device pushes the bale onto a bale supporting construction being in a bale receiving position. This bale supporting construction buffers the bale. A pivoting mechanism pivots the bale supporting construction carrying the bale from the bale receiving position into a bale supporting position. The distance between the bale on the bale supporting construction and the outlet is increased. The creation of a further bale in the bale forming chamber is started. The bale supporting construction carrying the bale is pivoted from the bale supporting position into a bale ejecting position. The bale is ejected. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090132 | HYDRAULIC EXTRUSION PRESS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDRAULIC EXTRUSION PRESS - A hydraulic extrusion press includes at least one ram, the ram being driven by hydraulic oil from a main line and a hydraulic control pressure being used to control the extrusion press. To minimize non-productive periods, the control pressure is also supplied to the main line. The main line and the pressure control system are connected with one another on the pressure side. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090133 | ROLL COVER - A roll cover is particular suited for use in an apparatus for producing or surface finishing a fibrous web, such as a web of paper or of cardboard. The roll cover is formed on a roll core of metal or of a fiber-reinforced plastic and includes a matrix system wherein fillers are provided. The fillers provided are three or more in number and they have different median particle sizes. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090134 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING SMALL ASPECT FEATURES - A method of stencil printing small aspect features includes performing a stencil print stroke across a stencil having at least one small aspect opening with a stencil printer having a squeegee blade, and venting an area below the at least one small aspect opening. Another method includes performing a stencil print stroke across a stencil having at least one small aspect opening with a stencil printer having a multi-blade squeegee, and venting an area below the at least one small aspect opening. A stencil printer includes a stencil having apertures formed therein, and a print head positioned over the stencil and configured to deposit viscous material within the apertures of the stencil. The print head includes a support, a first pair of blades secured to the support, and a second pair of blades secured to the support. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090135 | PAINT STENCIL - A stencil includes a substrate defining at least one aperture extending therethrough. The at least one aperture provides a template for painting a design on an underlying surface. The stencil is also provided with an adhesive layer at least partially covering one side of the substrate. The adhesive layer is a reversible adhesive configured to temporarily attach the stencil to an underlying surface and leave the underlying surface unmarked after removal. The reversible adhesive retains an adhesion property for a plurality of adhesion cycles. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090136 | CLOSED LOOP INK THICKNESS CONTROL SYSTEM WITH REDUCED SUBSTRATE WASTE IN A PRINTING PRESS - A method is provided of charging an inker in a lithographic printing press. The method comprises placing all of the printing units of the printing press in an off impression position, with a continuous substrate passing through the printing units, each printing unit including a blanket cylinder; and in one or more printing units of the plurality of printing units, moving the takeaway roller into contact with the blanket cylinder of the printing unit. Thereafter, the method includes driving the ink train, plate cylinder, blanket cylinder and the take away roller at a first surface speed, whereby the ink from the ink train transmitted to the plate cylinder from the ink train, from the plate cylinder to the blanket cylinder, and from the blanket cylinder to the take away roller; and during said driving step, keeping the continuous substrate stationary or moving the continuous substrate at a second surface speed less than 50% of the first surface speed. Also provided is a closed loop control system for controlling the ink film thickness applied to a printed substrate in a lithographic printing press. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090137 | INDEPENDENT INKER CONTROL AND METHOD - A method of inking a substrate in a printing press is provided. The printing press includes a plurality of printing units, each printing unit includes a blanket cylinder, a plate cylinder and an inker. The method includes the steps of running the plate cylinder, blanket cylinder and inker at a press speed, driving the inker independently, printing on a substrate with a desired ink film thickness at the press speed and stopping the press for a press stop event. Stopping the press further includes stopping the inker at a maximum stop rate, stopping the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder at a normal stop rate and moving the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder into an off impression position. The method further includes ramping the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder up to a desired press speed, ramping the inker up to press independently so as to match the speed of plate cylinder, returning the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder to an on impression position and printing on the substrate with the desired ink film thickness at the desired press speed. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090138 | OPTIMIZED INTERNALLY-FED HIGH-SPEED ROTARY PRINTING DEVICE - A rotary device for high-speed printing or coating of a web substrate is disclosed. The printing system provides a gravure roll rotatable about an axis at a surface velocity, ν, and a fluid channel having a pressure drop throughout the fluid channel due to friction, P | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090139 | COLLINEAR PRINTING METHOD WITH ROLLER-TYPE UPFRONT GOLD-STAMPING, MATTING AND SNOWFLAKE PRINTED PATTERNS, AND PRINTED PRODUCT THEREOF - Disclosed is a collinear printing method with roller-type upfront gold-stamping, matting and snowflake printed patterns and a printed product manufactured by the method. In a roller-type seven-color automatic printing machine, an adhesive glue is filled into a first printing ink set, and a second printing ink set is modified to be a cold stamping device and mounted with a drum-shaped foil, and the middle section of each printing ink set is filled with printing inks of different desired colors, and the last printing ink set is filled with a repulsive paint and a gold paint. In a printing manufacturing process, a printed matter is processed by a partial cold stamping operation, each of the expected color printing operations is completed in a same-line procedure, the last printing ink set coats the repulsive paint and the gold paint onto the printed matter, and a ground or snowflake pattern is printed onto the printed matter in the same-line according to the mesh size of a mesh ink roller of the gold paint. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090140 | PRINT JOB AND PROCESS ROLL EVENT TRACKING - A method and printing press for performing the method is provided for recording print processing conditions on a printed web of a rewind roll during operation of a printing press to print a print job, including associating sensed printing process parameters with tracked locations on the web at which the printing process parameters were sensed such that, for each tracked location, there is an associated set of printing process parameters; storing in memory, for each tracked location, the associated set of printing process parameters; and storing in memory an identification of the rewind roll, and an association of the rewind roll with the associated set of printing process parameters for each tracked location. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090141 | PRINTING PLATE FOR MONOTYPE PRINTS HAVING VISCOELASTIC GELS AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - A printing plate for monotype prints includes a viscoelastic gel composition having a viscoelastic polymer selected from a hydrogenated poly-isoprene/butadiene polymer, poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene) | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090142 | APPARATUS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DRY CLEANING A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE CARRIED ON A PLATE CYLINDER THAT INCLUDES OPTIMIZED CLEANING FUNCTIONALITIES - A dry cleaning apparatus, assembly and method provides for a dry flexographic plate cleaner apparatus that is configured as a unitary subassembly to be used within a printing press assembly. The cleaner apparatus and subassembly comprise a plurality of motorized drives such that, among other things, a cleaning roller can be moved towards and away from the rotating printing plate so as to achieve optimum spacing. This also allows the press operator to make adjustments to the cleaner apparatus and subassembly without having to stop the printing press assembly. The apparatus and subassembly is further removable from the printing press assembly as may be desired or required for service. Additionally, the apparatus, assembly and method of the present invention also provides for use of at least one controller for electronically controlling the apparatus in accordance with the method and implementing optimized cleaning capabilities and functionalities. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090143 | ORGANIC SOLVENT-BASED CONCENTRATED INK COMPOSITION FOR GRAVURE PRINTING AND GRAVURE PRINTING METHOD - The present invention provides an organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing which shows good print density, printability, and laminatability even in gravure printing using a shallow cylinder. The organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing mainly includes a pigment; binder resin; and an organic solvent. The pigment includes at least one of an organic pigment and an inorganic pigment. The binder resin includes polyurethane resin. A solution obtainable by dissolving 30 parts by mass of the polyurethane resin in 70 parts by mass of the organic solvent has a viscosity of 100 to 500 mPa·s/25° C. The concentrated ink composition has a viscosity of 10 to 1000 mPa·s/25° C. and has a viscosity in gravure printing of 12 to 23 s/25° C. in terms of the efflux time from a Zahn cup #3. The concentrated ink composition satisfies one of the following conditions 1 to 3: | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090144 | DETONATOR INCLUDING A SENSING ARRANGEMENT - A timing module for use in a detonating system which includes discriminating and validating arrangements which sense and validate at least one characteristic of at least one parameter produced by at least one shock tube event and an electronic timer which executes a timing interval in response thereto. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090145 | SAFETY ARMING SYSTEM FOR AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE - The invention relates to a safety arming system for an explosive charge. According to the invention, the system comprises: an arming actuator ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090146 | NON-LETHAL TELESCOPICALLY EXPANDING TRAINING CARTRIDGE FOR SELF LOADING GUNS - A cartridge for use in a gun comprises a case, a gas generator, a piston, a stopper, and at least one channel for the passage of gas in and/or around the stopper wherein the piston is axially slideabiy contained in the case, the gas generator is located within the case adjacent a first end of the case, and the stopper is slideabiy contained within the piston for closing the at least one channel. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090147 | Customizable Projectile Designed for Separation - A projectile for a firearm and a method of making the projectile. The projectile separates into fragments upon striking a target. The direction and paths of the fragment are determined by the dimensions and shape of the fragments. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090148 | CONTINUOUS SAFETY OR BELAY SYSTEM - A bifurcation method and system for a passive continuous belay system that allows for a user to select multiple pathways using intermediate tracks. A main track and the intermediate tracks provide a linear passive continuous belay using an anchor mechanism that is configured to grasp the outside of the structural member track, using rolling elements and/or low-friction sliding. The user may select multiple pathways using intermediate lateral tracks to provide Cartesian movement at designated (e.g., perpendicular) transition or junction points. Desired tracks may be selected by a user via sliding along a support plate or track in a junction box and/or by rotating a portion of the junction box. Amusement attraction activities that include non-harnessed play may be intertwined or located adjacent to activities utilizing harnessed play. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090149 | Chassis - A chassis front assembly, a chassis rear assembly and a chassis intermediate assembly are disclosed. The chassis front assembly and the chassis rear assembly are connected to the chassis intermediate assembly for forming a chassis. A kit is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090150 | VALVE INTERLOCK SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH RAILCARS - A valve interlock system for a railcar including a valve stem locking subsystem that includes a coupling device rotatably coupled to the valve stem. The coupling device is substantially stationary in the longitudinal direction and rotatably translatable about a longitudinal axis and defines an engagement slot thereon. The subsystem also includes a stationary support member extending toward the coupling device in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and includes a locking member that is transversely translatable and complimentary with the engagement slot. The subsystem also includes a biasing device coupled to the locking member that increases an engagement bias as the locking member is transversely translated away from the engagement slot. The subsystem further includes a valve operator assembly that includes a longitudinally and rotatably translatable body configured to regulate the slot engagement bias as a function of a longitudinal position of the body. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090151 | PANELING FOR THE INSIDE OF A SIDE WALL OF A RAIL VEHICLE - A paneling element for lining the inside of a side wall of a rail vehicle has a plate-shaped base body and an angled strip element which extends substantially parallel to an end side of the base body and which is embodied in one piece with the base body. The base body and the strip element form a receptacle in which a connecting element can be accommodated. The paneling element can be connected to the inside of the side wall by way of the connecting element. As a result, the paneling element can be easily and cost-effectively attached in a secure fashion to the inside of the side wall of the rail vehicle. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090152 | RAILCAR BODYSHELL AND RAILCAR INCLUDING SAME - The present invention includes: an outside plate; first frames each including a first head portion; and second frames each including a second head portion and arranged perpendicular to the first frames. At each of portions where the first frames and the second frames intersect with each other, the second head portion is arranged on the first head portion so as to overlap the first head portion. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090153 | HOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENTRY AREA OF A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE HOLDING ARRANGEMENT - A mounting arrangement for an entry area of a rail vehicle includes a rod-shaped holding element that has a passage opening; a doorpost paneling element for covering a doorpost, wherein the doorpost paneling element has a passage opening; a spacer element that is arranged between the holding element and the doorpost paneling element and has a passage opening; a connecting element for connecting the doorpost paneling element to the doorpost, wherein the connecting element is arranged on a side of the doorpost paneling element facing away from the spacer element and has a passage opening; and a connecting screw, which is screwed through the passage opening of the holding element, the passage opening of the spacer element and the passage opening of the doorpost paneling element in the passage opening of the connecting element. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090154 | CHROMIUM-FREE SILICATE-BASED CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS - A composition based on a certain chromium-free silicate-based binder is described. The one-part slurry composition is an aqueous solution of lithium-doped potassium silicate in combination with an aluminum or aluminum alloy powder. The one-part slurry composition produces a corresponding coating exhibiting improved performance at a reduced coating thickness. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090155 | INKJET INK COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising: a colourant; a carrier; and a saccharide additive comprising: (a) a monosaccharide and/or derivative thereof; and/or (b) a disaccharide and/or derivative thereof; and/or (c) a tri- or polysaccharide and/or derivative thereof. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090156 | ADHESIVES THAT INCLUDE PLASTICIZED STARCH DERIVATIVES AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - The adhesive compositions that include starch derivatives, plasticizers, optionally cellulose derivatives, and optionally other additives. By tailoring the composition and concentration of these components, hot melt adhesive compositions, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, and pressure sensitive adhesives have been produced. Further, these adhesive compositions may be useful in articles including diapers, laminates, repositionable advertisements, and many more. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090157 | METHODS FOR MAKING LIGNOCELLULOSE CONTAINING COMPOSITE PRODUCTS - Methods for making composite products are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates, a free radical precursor, and a polyphenolic material to produce a mixture. The polyphenolic material can be in a liquid form, a solid form, or both when combined to produce the mixture. The method can also include maintaining the mixture at a temperature of less than 60° C. for at least 10 minutes while retaining at least 11 wt % of the free radical precursor charged to the mixture. The mixture can also include heating the mixture comprising at least 11 wt % of the free radical precursors charged to the mixture to a temperature of at least 60° C. to about 300° C. to produce a composite product. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090158 | SOLVENT RECOVERY - This invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090159 | RED THERMOCHROMIC DYES AND THEIR INK COMPOSITIONS - A red leuco dye demonstrates unusually good thermal and photo stability. The red dye may be used with developers and wax carries for microencapsulation to form thermochromic pigments for use in inks, coatings and the like. This pigment is particularly desirable for use in metal-deco coatings, such as those used in aluminum cans in high beverage canning operations. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090160 | WATER REPELLENT SAND MIXTURE AND WATER REPELLENT SAND STRUCTURE - A water repellent sand mixture includes at least water repellent sand and cement at a weight ratio of 2% or more and 5% or less relative to the water repellent sand. The mixture achieves condensation between the water repellent sand particles by the hydration reaction of the cement, which improves dynamic stability. The mixture can be kept in a block shape due to such improved dynamic stability, water repellency, and less slidable surfaces of the sand particles. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090161 | Light-Weight Composition and Mix for Masonry, Mortar and Stucco - A pre-mixed mortar, stucco or masonry composition includes from 30 percent to 72 percent masonry sand by weight, from 20 percent to 50 percent concrete sand by weight, from 15 percent to 20 percent slag cement by weight, from 1 percent to 4 percent acetic acid by weight, from 3 percent to 10 percent fly ash by weight, from 1 percent to 5 percent clay bentonite by weight, from 1 percent to 5 percent calcium oxide by weight, and from 3 percent to 10 percent sodium carbonate by weight. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090162 | FIRST ELECTRONIC TABLET HIGH CHAIR - A utility multi-function tray attachment for children's high chairs that provides an integrated insert retainment and display area for electronic entertainment computer based devices of tablet configurations. The tray has a perimeter lip formed thereon with a tray top surface having a transparent waterproof viewing and activation surface window for display and activation of a computer tablet selectively inserted into and retained in the tray. Chair adapted receiving brackets on said tray bottom provide for universal engagement and a pair of folding deployable legs provide for dependent and independent tray use with a variety of high chair designs. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090163 | INTERIOR SAFE DOOR OVERLAYS - Overlays for the interior of safe doors, such as doors of metal gun safes. In some embodiments, the safe may comprise a door frame comprising an interior surface. A door backing may be coupled to the interior surface of the door frame. A sheet of material may be coupled to the door backing, and an overlay may be positioned to extend along one or more edges of the interior surface of the door frame such that at least a portion of the sheet of material is positioned between the overlay and the door backing. Such configurations may allow for utilization of the interior of the safe door for storage of various items, such as firearm ammunition and other accessories, and further may simplify the process of manufacturing such accessories and/or improve the appearance of the interior of the door. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090164 | SOLID FUEL BURNER-GASIFIER METHODS AND APPARATUS - A system for thermally processing solid fuel to produce pyrolysis gases, syngas, tar, char, and/or torrefied products, which includes a bulk solids pump having a curved passage to move a feedstock therein and wherein the pump includes a spool supported for rotational movement. A sleeve shaped chamber or chambers surround all or a portion of at least an axial extent of said curved passage to permit containment of heated gases to heat solid fuel within the curved passage to thermally process the feedstock within the pump. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A BURNER FRONT AND INJECTING A SECOND FUEL INTO A UTILITY FURNACE - This disclosure may relate generally to systems, devices, and methods for a injecting a compound through a sootblower, burner or other utility furnace hardware, such that the compound can be delivered to targeted areas on the inside of a utility furnace. In one embodiment, the compound is a chemical for improving environmental controls. In another embodiment, the compound is a fuel. In that embodiment, compound can facilitate retrofitting a burner to a dual fired utility furnace. In another embodiment, the compound is a chemical for removing slag from the furnace. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090166 | SEED METER UNLOADING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an agricultural implement having a plurality of row units. In some embodiments, seeds are planted by rotating a seed disc in a first direction; seeds are then unloaded from a seed disc into a seed pool by rotating the seed disc in a second direction. In some such embodiments an amount of rotation in the second rotation is selected to ensure that seeds are released into the seed pool and not released from the from the seed meter. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090167 | DIRECT DRIVE CLOTH FEEDING MECHANISM OF SEWING MACHINE - A direct drive cloth feeding mechanism of a sewing machine includes a cloth feeding structure, a vertical driving structure and a direction adjustment structure. The cloth feeding structure includes a swing shaft and a cloth feeding teeth member. The vertical driving structure includes an eccentric shaft connected to the cloth feeding teeth member, and an eccentric cam disposed on the eccentric shaft. The direction adjustment structure includes a stepping motor, and a rotating shaft driven by the stepping motor to rotate and switch between a first position and a second position. When the stepping motor directly drives the rotating shaft to the first position, the cloth feeding teeth member performs a forward feeding process. When the stepping motor directly drives the rotating shaft to the second position, the cloth feeding teeth member performs a reverse feeding process. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090168 | SEWING MACHINE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A sewing machine includes a bed, a needle plate, a needle bar, a needle bar swing mechanism, a lift mechanism, an optical detecting portion, and a control portion. The lift mechanism is configured to raise and lower a presser foot. The optical detecting portion is configured to optically detect a cord guided by the guide portion, and to output data representing the cord. The control portion is configured to calculate a width of the cord based on the data output by the optical detecting portion, calculate a height position of the presser foot based on the width of the cord, and cause the lift mechanism to move the presser foot to the height position. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090169 | BUTTONHOLE PRESSER DEVICE AND METHOD OF STITCHING BUTTONHOLE BY USING THE SAME - A buttonhole presser device includes a fabric presser unit; a fabric feed frame unit including a start position detecting member and an immovable receiving portion, the fabric feed frame unit being slidable relative to the fabric presser unit between a start position and an end position of the buttonhole; a button-diameter measuring unit including an end position detecting member and a movable receiving portion, the button-diameter measuring unit being configured to grip a button by being slid relative to the fabric feed frame unit; and a fixing unit that fixes the button-diameter measuring unit to the fabric feed frame unit when the button-diameter measuring unit is gripping the button between the immovable receiving portion and the movable receiving portion and that allows the button to be removed after the button-diameter measuring unit has been fixed to the fabric feed frame unit. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090170 | Dual Rudder Watercraft Steering Control System for Enhanced Maneuverability - A steering control system for ski boat with an inboard motor and a single, non-steerable propeller. The control system augments the traditional aft rudder with a forward rudder (located immediately in front of the propeller), and controls one or both rudders to improve steering when backing and in low forward speed conditions. The control system may control only the forward rudder, while the pre-existing controls operate the aft rudder, or optionally controls both rudders. The rudder angle control algorithm calculates proportional rudder angles based on helm and throttle settings, or optimal rudder angles based on more sensed conditions including the operator's helm and throttle controls, the ski boat's direction and speed, propeller RPM and thrust direction, and each rudder's angle. An electronic controller sends control signals to the rudders to achieve the optimal rudder angles. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090171 | DUAL AXIS CHAIN SUPPORT WITH CHAIN GUIDE - A chain support, hinged on two perpendicular axes to allow chain movement in two perpendicular planes is disclosed. The apparatus provides an improved arrangement to allow chain to be pulled at an angle above the chain support while maintaining straight pull across a stopper mechanism. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090172 | VARIABLE RIGIDITY TOW CABLE - A variable rigidity tow cable for attaching a first vehicle with a second vehicle. The tow cable includes a tension control cable having a first end and a second end. Tension on at least one of the ends of the tension control cable can be controlled to increase or decrease the length of the tension control cable. A plurality of beads are slidingly disposed on the tension control cable between the first end and the second end. The beads are free to move relative to one another on the tension control cable when the tension control cable is slack, and the beads are engaged with each other to form a rigid structure around the tension control cable when tension is applied to the tension control cable. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090173 | Floating Element and Method of Forming a Buoyancy System - A floating element is for forming a modularly constructed buoyancy system. The floating element is provided with a cavity. At least the first side face of the floating element is provided with at least one first cut-out which, at its first end, is connected to a first channel whose mouth is in a first coupling face, and which, at its second end, is connected to a second channel whose mouth is in a second coupling face. A buoyancy system is made up of a plurality of floating elements. A method is for forming such a buoyancy system. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090174 | VESSEL COMPRISING A LIFTING DEVICE - A vessel for installing a platform on an offshore support structure comprises a floating body, a lifting device which is tiltable about a tilting axis with respect to the floating body and a tilting force member for applying a tilting force to said lifting device. The lifting device is provided with a static part that is tiltable about the tilting axis and a movable part which is movable in vertical direction with respect to the static part. The tilting force member engages a drive location at the static part. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090175 | System for Attitude Control of Underwater Vehicle and Method for Attitude Control of Underwater Vehicle - A system for attitude control of an underwater vehicle | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090176 | RAIL SYSTEM OF AN OIL SUPPLY SHIP, A METHOD OF POSITIONING AND ARRESTING A HOSE, AND AN OIL SUPPLY SHIP - A rail system ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090177 | FLAG AND BANNER DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE LIKE - In one embodiment, a flag system including a mounting sleeve and a flag. The mounting sleeve is adapted for attachment around a rod, such as a roll bar of an open-top off-road vehicle or an antenna. In one embodiment, the flag is adapted to be releasably fastened to the mounting sleeve. The mounting sleeve includes a section of material adapted for attachment around a rod by means of a zipper secured with hook-and-loop fastener, and a zipper for releasably fastening the flag to the mounting sleeve. The flag includes an ornamental portion, a zipper tape, and a transition strip having a first side coupled to the ornamental portion and a second side coupled to the zipper tape. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090178 | Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods - A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090179 | TECHNIQUE FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY IN CRYSTAL GROWTH APPARATUS - A sapphire crystal growth apparatus is provided that includes a chamber, a hot zone and a muffle. More specifically, the hot zone is disposed within the chamber and includes at least one heating system, at least one heat removal system, and a crucible containing feedstock. Additionally, a muffle that surrounds at least two sides of the crucible is also provided to ensure uniform temperature distribution through the feedstock during crystal growth to allow the crystalline material to be grown with a square or rectangular shaped cross section. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090180 | Epitaxial growth of compound semiconductors using lattice-tuned domain-matching epitaxy - A method of epitaxially growing a final film using a crystalline substrate wherein the final film cannot be grown directly on the substrate surface is disclosed. The method includes forming a transition layer on the upper surface of the substrate. The transition layer has a lattice spacing that varies between its lower and upper surfaces. The lattice spacing at the lower surface matches the lattice spacing of the substrate to within a first lattice mismatch of 7%. The lattice spacing at the upper surface matches the lattice spacing of the final film to within a second lattice mismatch of 7%. The method also includes forming the final film on the upper surface of the transition layer. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090181 | AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER ALIGNMENT - According to the disclosed embodiments, a repeatable interface in a crystalline material growth system is achieved through an automated heat exchanger alignment apparatus and method. In one embodiment, a furnace chamber including a bottom wall and side walls that define an interior portion is provided. A crucible is disposed in the interior portion of the furnace chamber and configured to contain a crystalline material growth process. Also, a heat exchanger includes an elongated shaft that extends in a vertical direction and traverses the bottom wall of the furnace chamber, whereby a first end portion of the heat exchanger shaft is coupled to the crucible. Furthermore, an automated lifting device is configured to be actuated to adjust a position of the heat exchanger shaft in the vertical direction, whereby a second end portion of the heat exchanger shaft is coupled to the automated lifting device. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090182 | CONTINUOUS GALVANIZING LINE - A continuous galvanizing line having an annealing furnace of an all radiant tube heating type includes a moisture removal device, dew-point meters, outlets through which the atmospheric gas in the furnace is collected and inlets through which the atmospheric gas from which moisture has been removed with the moisture removal device is fed into the furnace, the dew-point meters and the outlets being placed at least at two points which respectively exist on a side wall in the vicinity of the entrance of the annealing furnace and on a side wall in the vicinity of the furnace top or the furnace bottom at a position where a steel sheet has a maximum end-point temperature, the inlets being placed at two points which respectively exist on side walls on the sides opposite to the sides of the two points for the outlets in the height direction of the furnace, making it possible to steadily control the dew-point of the atmospheric gas to be −45° C. or lower and −80° C. or higher throughout the whole area of the annealing furnace. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090183 | Anti-twist Liner and Shell for a Dairy Animal Teat Cup Assembly - A milker unit teat cup assembly for dairy animals having a shell and liner combination that resists twisting by the liner barrel relative to the shell using a recess in the liner that is engaged by a key in the shell. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090184 | Livestock Bed with Air Chambers - A livestock air bed system including a livestock air bed having a bottom sheet made of a substantially impervious material; a top sheet made of a substantially impervious material and joined to the bottom sheet to define a number of air chambers, each air chamber defining a central portion having a first cross-sectional dimension and an end portion having a second cross-sectional dimension that is smaller than the first cross-sectional dimension; a bed inflation system; an air chamber inlet sealing system; and an anchoring system. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090185 | POULTRY FEEDER WITH LEVEL SENSOR - A feed level sensor for a poultry feeding system is positioned within the drop tube of a control feeder of the feeding system. The sensor comprise a first light emitter/light detector pair to detect when the level of feed in the drop tube falls below a predetermined “empty” level and a second light emitter/light detector pair to detect when feed in the drop tube is at a predetermined “full” level in the drop tube. The sensor emits a “start” signal to activate a drive to deliver feed to the feeders along a feed line when it is detected that feed in the control feeder drop tube falls below the “empty” level and emits a “stop” signal to deactivate the drive when it detects that feed within the drop tube is at the “full” level. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090186 | AUTOMATED FEEDING APPARATUS - An automated feeding apparatus for animals comprises an inlet hopper having a discharge outlet provided with a feeder actuable in accordance with a predetermined feeding regime, the discharge outlet being of variable size. The discharge outlet is adjustable in length and depth to enable variation of volumetric flow therethrough, with the distance between the auger and the top wall being at least the average size of the food particles. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090187 | BIRD SCREEN - A bird screen is provided having a post assembly and a feeder assembly. The post assembly has a ground spike and a first support pipe is disposed internal to the ground spike. A second support pipe is disposed in the first support pipe and the second support pipe has a locking collar that supports the bird feeder assembly. The bird feeder assembly has a frame that is supported by the locking collar. The second support pipe extends through the frame and a screen and a bird feeder cover and into a birdfeeder to secure the birdfeeder in place. The feeder assembly has first, second, third and fourth support posts, and has first, second, third and fourth feeder sidewalls at least one of which is connected to the frame with hinges and is movable between up and down positions on hinges. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090188 | EXTRUDED ANIMAL LITTERS HAVING AN INCREASED ABSORPTION RATE - The invention provides animal litters that have an increased absorption rate and methods of making and using such litters. The animal litters comprise one or more animal litter particles that have been produced by fragmenting extruded animal litter particles that have a film on the surface of the particle that adversely affects the absorption rate. The fragmenting exposes the interior of the extruded animal litter particles, which does not have this film, to the external environment and increases the absorption rate. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090189 | INTEGRATED FISH DIVERSION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTING DEVICE USED THEREIN - Described are various embodiments of an integrated fish diversion system, and lighting device used therein. One embodiment provides a system for diverting approaching fish from a predominant water flow path and toward a bypass. The system comprises a structural diversion assembly to be disposed across the predominant water flow path to guide the approaching fish along the structural diversion assembly to the bypass, while allowing passage of water through the structural diversion assembly along the predominant water flow path. The system further comprises one or more lighting devices to be cooperatively disposed in relation to the structural diversion assembly to further guide the approaching fish toward the bypass; and a controller operatively coupleable to the one or more lighting devices and operable to select an output spectrum thereof to optimize fish guidance thereby. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090190 | DOG BED - A dog bed for facilitating the lounging and security of a dog of a known size. A resilient compressible fill material is contained within a shell material which defines the size and shape of the dog bed. A pouch is configured onto the shell material, the pouch having a size and opening matched to the known size of the dog such that the pouch and opening facilitate the dog being able to enter and reside within the pouch. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090191 | EZ Ears - A pet ear cleaning device is disclosed for gently cleaning an animal's ears. The device can be used for home or veterinary use. The device comprises a nozzle, a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the nozzle, an internal pump assembly, and a tip for cleaning a pet's ear. A user would press a manual dispensing component which would activate the internal pump assembly which would then draw fluid from the liquid reservoir and transfer it to the nozzle. The liquid reservoir is typically a reusable reservoir that a user would re-fill with ear cleaning solution when empty, or it can be a replacement cartridge. Further, the nozzle and tip typically comprise male and female interlocking components for retaining the tip on the nozzle. After use, a user would discard the tip via a manually operated discard component that allows a user to remove the soiled tip hands free. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090192 | Animal Chew - Embodiments of an animal chew are provided as having a first club end and a second club end coupled by a narrowed neck. The club ends are at least substantially cylindrical in shape, each including a plurality of nubs protruding radially outward therefrom. Animal chews according to the present invention are formed from a combination of materials and include a healthy blend of protein, fat, fiber, and fatty acids. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090193 | Multifunctional Tugging Dog Toy - A dog toy is a multifunctional device that is utilized by a dog for entertainment, encouraging physical activity, and improving oral hygiene. The dog toy may be used as a chew toy and features a transparent chewable shell with at least one vibration-activated light-emitting diode (LED) assembly within that is activated upon shaking, throwing, or otherwise physically stimulating the dog toy. Emitted light is visible through the transparent chewable shell. The dog toy may additionally be used as a tug toy through the incorporation of a first tug handle and a second tug handle positioned at opposite ends of the dog toy. Finally, the dog toy may be used as a fetch toy as a human user may throw the dog toy for a dog to retrieve. The dog toy is capable of massaging a dog's gums during chewing as well as flossing the dog's teeth. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090194 | Dynamic Canine Tracking Method for Hazardous and Illicit Substances - Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090195 | PET TEMPERAMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An example pet temperament indication may be provided on a harness or a leash. A symbol representative of one of a variety of pre-established pet temperaments may be provided to the harness and/or leash to allow for appreciating the temperament of a pet wearing the harness from a distance. The indication may include a first symbol if a pet's temperament is friendly, a second symbol if the pet's temperament is sometimes unfriendly, a third symbol if the pet's temperament is unfriendly and providing a fourth symbol if the pet's temperament is unclear or special. Any combination of symbols may also be used. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090196 | DETANGLING LEAD ASSEMBLY - A detangling lead assembly comprising an elongated flexible lead having a first lead end and a second lead end, a body subassembly comprising a pulley, the lead retained in a lead path from a distal end of the body assembly, around the pulley and extending from the distal end of the body subassembly whereby the first lead end and the second lead end extend generally in a distal direction from the handle subassembly and the lead is generally movable back and forth around the pulley. In some embodiments, the lead assembly further comprises a handle subassembly rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the body subassembly. In some embodiments, the housing further comprises exit points for the lead ends defining a moment arm for a moment to force the body subassembly to rotate and uncross a crossing of the lead ends. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090197 | FLOW CONTROL FOR A CONTINUOUS-FLOW WATER HEATER - The aim of the invention is to devise a flow control for a continuous-flow water heater, which is used to control the flow of gas to a burner of a heat exchanger as a function of the passage of water, in which only one operating element has to be actuated. Because of the reduction in the apertures through the housing wall of the flow control, at the same time the risk leaks occurring is reduced. Furthermore, the expenditure in manufacturing is to be minimized. To this end, in addition to the operating element ( | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090198 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger which is used primarily in oil and gas operations to heat tanks of liquids, such as drilling mud, water, heavy oil or other such fluids from freezing or becoming too viscous to pump. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090199 | BOILER HAVING INCREASED INDOOR HEATING EFFICIENCY AND ENABLING SIMULTANEOUS USE OF INDOOR HEATING AND HOT WATER - The boiler of the present invention which enables the simultaneous use of heating and hot water includes: an internal heating-water discharge line for heating water, which has a circulation path for heating water forcibly fed by an internal circulation pump between a tank and a main heat exchanger; a supply water discharge line for heating water, which has a circulation path for heating water forcibly fed by an external circulation pump and supplied and returned from/to the tank and an indoor heating mechanism; and a three-way valve provided on a second indoor heating water connecting pipe of the internal heating-water discharge line for heating water, which adjusts the degree to which it is opened according to the indoor heating load and the hot water load in order to supply hot water passing through the main heat exchanger to the tank and a hot-water heat exchanger. The internal heating-water discharge line of the boiler and the supply water discharge line for heating water are connected to the internal space of the tank disposed therebetween. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090200 | LOW-NOISE, GAS-TYPE, INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER - The invention relates to a low-noise gas instantaneous water heater, belonging to the technical field of gas appliances. The low-noise gas instantaneous water heater comprises a combustion device, a heat exchanger and a blower; wherein the combustion device, the heat exchanger and the blower are arranged such that a combustion flue gas is discharged after passing sequentially through the heat exchanger and the blower; the blower comprises a stepless speed regulating motor with a motor control panel and an impeller driven by the motor, and at least one thermal insulation device is arranged between the motor control panel and the combustion flue gas generated by the combustion device. The low-noise gas instantaneous water heater is capable of combining the advantages of an updraught structure and a stepless speed regulating blower, effectively solving the problem of loud noise in the operation process of the heater, and reaching the requirements of the constant temperature performance, exhaust gas indexes and reliability of the gas instantaneous water heater. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090201 | CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER AND BOILER/WATER HEARTER INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a condensing heat exchanger and a boiler/water heater including the same and, more particularly, to a condensing heat exchanger, which can increase a contact area between water and a combustion gas having high temperature and improve efficiency by passing a combustion gas, generated from a combustion chamber, through a plurality of exhaust pipes and which can be fabricated in a small and compact size, and a boiler/water heater including the same. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090202 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRUM LEVEL CONTROL IN A DRUM OF A HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATOR - A system includes the HRSG having an economizer disposed along a fluid flow path, and a drum disposed along the fluid flow path downstream of the economizer. The HRSG also includes a drum level control module configured to modulate an amount of the fluid provided to the drum along the fluid flow path and a supplemental control module configured to control an amount of the fluid in a different manner than the drum level control module. The heat recovery steam generator also includes a drum level event controller configured to monitor a rate of change of a level of the fluid in the drum. If the rate of change is over a threshold value, a signal goes to the supplemental control. If the rate of change is less than or equal to the threshold value, the signal goes to the drum level control module. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090203 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY - An engine cylinder head is provided. The engine cylinder head includes a portion of a first combustion chamber, an upper coolant core and a lower coolant core directing heat from the first combustion chamber and including a first coolant passage and a second coolant passage, the first coolant passage and the second coolant passage laying along a lateral axis, at least a portion of the first coolant passage separated from the second coolant passage via first and second walls. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090204 | CRANKCASE BREECH DETECTION FOR BOOSTED ENGINES - Methods for indicating whether a crankcase of an engine is breeched are provided. One example method comprises restricting a communication of the crankcase with atmosphere, acting to increase or decrease a crankcase pressure, and indicating whether the crankcase is breeched based on the crankcase pressure. Another example method comprises sensing a crankcase pressure component, and indicating whether the crankcase is breeched based on the crankcase pressure component, the crankcase communicating with atmosphere via a conduit, a restrictedness of the conduit responsive to one or more of a crankcase pressure and a signal from an electronic control unit of the motor vehicle. Still other examples provide more particular methods for indicating whether the crankcase is breeched, and example configurations that enable the various methods. | 2015-04-02 |
| 20150090205 | Mechanical System, Injection Pump And Valve Actuator Comprising Such A Mechanical System And Manufacturing Method - A mechanical system, comprising a tappet including a body, a support element defining two bores centered on a first axis, a pin comprising two opposite ends each adapted to be fitted in one of the two bores, and a roller element positioned between the two bores along the first axis and movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis. The support element is distinct from the body and fixed thereto, and the support element also comprises at least one antirotation device integrally formed thereto. The mechanical system can be integrated into an injection pump and/or a valve actuator. | 2015-04-02 |
