| 14th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20120079740 | Basketball Shoe Sole - A new sole for basketball shoes that make use of a spring board and cushioning system to reduce the likelihood that a user will roll and sprain their ankle and to provide more support for lateral movements in both directions. The spring board, cushioning and support provide the present invention with a unique compression system covering the rear foot, the forefoot, and the tip of the foot. On the rear foot, the compression system is able to absorb impact during landings to increase surface contact between the outsole and the ground. On the fore foot, during aggressive changes in direction, the compression system compresses and provides the user a flexible slanted surface to push off of. On the tip of the foot, the compression system provides users with more surface contact to the ground for increase friction and stability. The advantages of the present invention decrease the likelihood a user will roll or sprain their ankle and increase the stability for lateral movements in both directions. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079741 | Footwear with Internal Harness - An article of footwear may include one or more harnesses to restrain a wearer foot from transverse movement within an upper during a rapid sideways maneuver. One harness may be located in a lateral forefoot region. Another harness may be located in medial region and may include a midfoot and/or a hindfoot region. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079742 | Easy Slip Shoe - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a construction of a shoe that includes a tongue that has a first fastener attached along a portion of either a medial side or a lateral side of the tongue. Additionally, a stretchable member is attached near a portion of the medial side or the lateral side of the tongue that is opposite of the first fastener. The first fastener is attachable to the upper near the location of the first fastener on the tongue. Similarly, the stretchable member is attached to the upper near the location of the stretchable member on the tongue. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079743 | Article of Footwear with Multiple Hardnesses and Method of Manufacture - A method of forming an article of footwear includes injecting a first material into a first cavity of a mold assembly to form a sole assembly, injecting a second material into a second cavity of the mold assembly, a first last being suspended within the second cavity, to form an upper of the article of footwear about the first last. The upper and the sole assembly are positioned in contact with one another. The upper and the sole assembly are cured and bonded together to form an article of footwear. The article of footwear is removed from the mold assembly and from the first last and allowed to expand to a first size. The article of footwear is placed on a second last having a second size that is smaller than the first size, and heated and cooled until it shrinks to the second size. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079744 | Footwear - An article of footwear including an upper having a bottom surface of predetermined length; an outsole positioned exteriorly of the upper; a midsole positioned between the outsole and said upper and being of about the predetermined length; a shank positioned between the midsole and the upper and having an upper surface and a bottom surface and being of about the predetermined length that extends from a heel region to a toe region; and first and second rollers incorporated into the bottom surface of the shank and extending is spaced, parallel relation to one another from the heel region towards the toe region. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079745 | Foldable Footwear - A foldable footwear comprising a sole fabricated using a single manufacturing casting, the sole comprising at least two portions, a front portion and a back portion and a groove in the ground side of the sole extending laterally from one side of the sole to the other side of the sole. The footwear can be folded in one direction only where the ground side of the sole is folded into itself. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079746 | Heel-End Slip Shoe - Embodiments of the present invention relate to the construction of a shoe that is comprised of a disengageable-heel portion that may be disengaged from an upper. Disengagement of the heel portion from the upper allows the heel portion to fold away from the upper, which exposes a heel-end opening that a foot may pass through to gain entry to the interior of the shoe. Additionally, a stretchable lacing material may be utilized to allow the shoe to absorb energy exerted on to it by a wearer of the shoe without disengaging the heel portion from the upper. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079747 | Midsole For A Shoe - Disclosed is a midsole for a shoe which is capable of safely performing the shock-dispersing function and the same foot rolling function, which is capable of making the wearer feel soft on he or her feet with a nice cushiony landing feel to them while walking or stop, which is capable of distributing the wearer's weight on the feet and of minimizing foot fatigue of the wearer while standing, walking or running in such a manner as to promote the wearer's comfort and health, and which is capable of providing an attractive appearance for the shoe. A reinforcing member is embedded in between an upper midsole and a lower midsole. The reinforcing member includes a foot-shaped reinforcing plate and a plurality of wings protruding from both sides of the reinforcing plate, in which outer ends of the wings are repeatedly rounded alternately upwards and downwards. A plurality of grooves are formed both sides of a bottom surface of the upper midsole. A plurality of ribs are formed both sides of the lower midsole. The ribs correspond to the wings of the reinforcing member. The wings are exposed to the outside of the midsole. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079748 | COVER FOR GOLF SHOES - A covering for a golf shoe may include a covering in the shape of a golf shoe and a user's lower leg configured to cover a golf shoe and may include a band configured to tighten the covering over a user's golf shoe and lower leg. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079749 | Plow back blade for snow removal - The disclosure relates to a device and method of use of a plow back blade for snow removal. The plow back blade is attached to a snowplow or snow blower to assist with removing snow from areas that are otherwise difficult to access with conventional snow removal equipment. The plow back blade is rotatably attached to a snowplow blade at a pivot point. The plow back blade is engaged into a locked position as the vehicle moves in reverse to assist with the scraping of ice and packed snow from pavement. The plow back blade enters a free position as the snowplow plows in its forward position which also sharpens the plow back blade lower edge. Furthermore the plow back blade allows additional applications for snowplows and snow blowers such as dirt leveling. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079750 | Name tag, company display, I.D. connector badge | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079751 | PICTURE FRAME AND STORAGE DEVICE - The picture display and storage device or frame of the present invention has a displaying surface for displaying a picture and a storage section for storing additional pictures. The storage section is not visible when viewing the displaying surface. The picture display and storage device can be exhibited by hanging on a wall or through the use of an easel frame or a wide base to allow the frame to stand on its own. Additionally, the picture display and storage device can utilize organizer tabs to separate and identify pictures being stored. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079752 | TACTICAL FIREARM SYSTEMS & METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing tactical firearm systems are discussed herein. In some embodiments, a tactical weapons platform can comprise a forend assembly adapted to house a portion of a barrel; a receiver assembly detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to interface with a bolt action; and a butt stock assembly detachably coupled to the receiver assembly. In other embodiments, a modular stock assembly for a bolt action rifle can generally comprise a forend assembly, a receiver assembly, and a butt stock assembly. The forend assembly can have a body adapted to house a barrel in a free floating configuration, wherein the body surrounds at least a portion of the length of the barrel. The receiver assembly can be detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to directly interface with a bolt action without bedding. The butt stock assembly can be detachably coupled the receiver assembly by a hinge. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described herein. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079753 | BAYONET - This invention provides a bayonet ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079754 | Mechanical Device to Replicate the Ripping Motion Utilized in Fishing - The present invention relates to a mechanical device that replicates the repetitive motion utilized by fishermen in a process known as “ripping”. The ripping process is replicated by use of a mechanical device that rapidly moves heavy fishing line about two feet in the horizontal direction in order to lure walleye to strike at a lure or baited hook. When a walleye strikes the lure, the force-actuated quick-release mechanism releases the line and the line is then completely controlled and attached to the fishing rod. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079755 | Submersible and/or floating aquatic LED light to attract fish and/or for night diving - A process for building a submersible and/or a floating aquatic LED light to attract fish and/or for night diving. An aquatic LED light that has all light house and disco light effect eliminated by wrapping the LED lights in a spiral design and is encased in a electrical isolative transparent material. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079756 | PORTABLE FISHING POLE HOLDER - The portable fishing pole holder comprises a generally “Y” shaped frame which further comprises a support member, an anchor, and a bridge. The support member comprises a bent or curved shaft, having a first end and a second end. The anchor comprises a substantially straight shaft having a first end and a second end, with the anchor being joined to the support member and extending downwardly. The anchor has a helix portion with an inner volume defining a hollow space, with the diameter and pitch of the helix being dimensioned to provide a configured resistance. The bridge substantially spans from the first end of the support member to the second end of the support member, with the first end of the bridge being fastened to the first end of the support member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079757 | Fishing lure head cover - A head cover for a jig fishing lure or combination jig and rotating member fishing lure is disclosed which can prevent a fish from directly contacting the hard jig head of the fishing lure. The head cover can be permanently attached to the fishing lure or it can be a separate removable member. The head cover can combine a soft membrane along with one or more fish-attracting elements. The head cover can also include a flat surface to orient the jig fishing lure at a different angle when resting on the bottom underwater surface. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079758 | BLOOD SIMULATING ADD-ON FOR FISHING LURES - A fishing lure attachment that includes (i) an elastic collar operable for fitted engagement and disengagement around a fishing lure body, and (ii) a flexible ball chain, having a plurality of spherical elements serially interconnected by rod members to form a chain of balls simulating a flow of blood droplets, attached to and extending from the collar. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079759 | Flying Insect Trap - A manually operable flying insect trap includes an elongated hollow cylindrical body having two generally closed ends and a small orifice in each of the ends. A vacuum device including a bellows, first and second ends of an intermediate pleated portion. The bellows also has a compressed state and an expanded state and is disposed adjacent a first of the opposite ends of the body with a small opening adjacent to and in communication with the small orifice in the first of the opposite ends. The funnel shape trap portion is also provided with a small orifice in the narrow portion thereof, a cone shaped piece of fly paper is attached to the inside of the tunnel shaped trap. Finally, a manually activatible mechanism is provided for expanding the bellows to draw air into or out of the body. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079760 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BIODIESEL FROM A WET BIOMASS - A method of producing a biodiesel from a wet biomass is provided. The method includes providing the wet biomass that includes water and biomass solids. The method also includes heating the wet biomass at a first temperature and a first pressure for a time period ranging from 10 to 480 minutes to form an aqueous solution and a solid agglomerate containing a hydrolyzed lipid component. The method also includes step of transesterifying the hydrolyzed lipid component to form biodiesel. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079761 | METHOD OF BLENDING FUEL - The present invention relates to a method of blending a multi-component blended fuel. The method comprises selecting as a starting reference a known multi-component blended fuel (e.g. a blend of gasoline and ethanol) which is in use by an internal combustion engine which operates SI or HCCI combustion. The method comprises blending an alternative fuel which can be used by the same engine without modification of the engine, including without modifying the operating regime employed by its engine management system. The alternative fuel is a blend comprising all of the components of the known fuel and an additional fuel component (e.g. methanol). The blend components are blended in proportions which give to the alternative fuel: a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio by mass or by volume substantially equal to that of the known blended fuel; and/or a lower heating valve (e.g. volumetric or gravimetric) substantially equal to that of the known blended fuel; and/or produces a response from an ethanol sensor substantially equal to that of the known blended fuel. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079762 | Continuously Converting Biomass - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SOLID FUEL - An apparatus for producing a solid fuel which may be made by a method involving mixing porous coal with a mixed oil containing heavy oil and solvent oil to prepare a raw material slurry; heating the raw material slurry to promote dehydration of the porous coal while impregnating the mixed oil into pores of the porous coal to obtain a dehydrated slurry; separating the resulting upgraded porous coal and mixed oil from the dehydrated slurry; drying the separated upgraded porous coal with carrier gas, and subsequently condensing vaporized mixed oil in the carrier gas by cooling, while capturing the porous coal in the carrier gas by atomization of the condensed mixed oil, thereby recovering the mixed oil; and returning the mixed oil separated and recovered in the separating to the mixing, further involving supplying the mixed oil recovered in the final drying to the separating. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079764 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING FUNGAL LACCASES TO REDUCE TURF THATCH - The present disclosure describes methods and compositions for reducing turf thatch and/or preventing turf thatch buildup. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079765 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM WITH INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY - Described is a hydroponic growing system with increased accessibility. The hydroponic growing system comprises a chamber having support posts extending vertically from the top of the chamber to the bottom of the chamber, such that the support posts are attached with the top of the chamber and the bottom of the chamber. A plurality of racks having two ends is mounted perpendicular to the support posts. The plurality of racks extend toward the two sides of the chamber without contacting the two sides of the chamber, such that a space exists between each end of each rack and each side of the chamber. The space allows a user to easily access components of the hydroponic growing system for cleaning and repairs. The hydroponic growing system also comprises a plurality of irrigation pipes and a plurality of removable trays for growing plants. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079766 | ADVANCED ASU AND HRSG INTEGRATION FOR IMPROVED INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE EFFICIENCY - A system and method for increasing the efficiency and/or power produced by an integrated gasification combined cycle system by increasing the integration between the air separation unit island, the heat recovery steam generator and the remainder of the system. By integrating heat produced by the heat recovery steam generator in the remainder of the integrated gasification combined cycle system, heat may be utilized that may have otherwise been lost or used further downstream in the system. The integration helps to increase the efficiency of the combustion reaction and/or the gasification reaction used to produce the syngas utilized in the integrated gasification combined cycle system. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079767 | FUEL FROM SEPARATE HYDROGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE FEEDS - A process and system for producing synthesis gas (syngas) by combining hydrogen and carbon monoxide from separate sources while controlling the mole ratio (H2/CO) of the syngas product. Hydrogen is produced by splitting water. Carbon monoxide is produced by reacting carbon dioxide (CO2), which has been captured from the exhaust of stationary combustion engines, with hydrogen via the Reverse Water Gas Shift. Hydrocarbon fuels are produced from this syngas via the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079768 | CATALYST FOR REFORMING TAR USED IN THE STEAM GASIFICATION OF BIOMASS - A catalyst includes an olivine substrate on which an iron compound layer is deposited, produced by impregnating the olivine substrate with a solution including an iron salt, and then heat-treating. The catalyst is useful for steam-reforming tar, in particular in gaseous media from the steam gasification of biomass. Further, the catalyst can be used alone for catalyzing the steam gasification of organic compounds from biomass while limiting the amount of tar produced in the synthesized gases. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079769 | GARAGE DOOR OPENER LIFT AND STORAGE MECHANISM - A lifting and storage mechanism for storing a component in a garage using the energy of a powered garage door opening and closing system is disclosed. The lifting and storage mechanism includes a pulley system for raising and lowering the stored components and a latching mechanism having a spring latch for securing the components in a stored condition. In order to lower the stored components from a storage position, an operator initiates manual release of the spring latch or activation of an electromechanical release combined with activation of the motor of the powered garage door opening and closing system. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079770 | PULLING KNOB, PUSHING KNOB, AND HINGED DOOR HAVING THE SAME - A pulling knob for a hinged door, mounted to a door surface of a hinged door, includes an upper post and a lower post respectively mounted to the door surface at one ends thereof, and a first grip portion and a second grip portion respectively extending from the other ends of the upper and lower posts, the first and second grip portions being tilted toward the door surface and connected with each other. A pushing knob includes a pad body, which has a base surface mounted to the door surface and a pad surface formed at an opposite side of the base surface and having a tilted structure in one direction. A hinged door includes the pulling knob and the pushing knob. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079771 | BOTTOM SEAL FOR GARAGE DOOR - A two-piece bottom seal assembly that adjusts to doors of different thicknesses during installation. The bottom seal assembly generally includes two frame components configured to close on the bottom of a door from opposite sides. The frame components are configured to interfit with one another at different fixed distances to accommodate doors of different thicknesses. In one embodiment, the frame components are generally L-shaped, each having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. One of the two horizontal legs may include a pair of spaced walls that define a channel dimensioned to receive the other horizontal leg. The leg may include a head configured to interlock with corresponding features on the inside of the channel Each of the frame components may support a seal. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079772 | GLASS RUN FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A glass run includes an outer side wall, an inner side wall and a bottom wall, which define a generally U-shaped cross-section. A first outer seal lip and an inner seal lip are respectively formed in the outer side wall and the inner side wall. An extension part is formed to extend from an open end of the outer side wall of the glass run for attachment to vertical side portions of the door frame in an extending direction thereof, and a second outer seal lip is formed to extend from a tip end of the extension part in a direction of a front side of a vehicle body such that the second outer seal lip seals the door glass on a front side of a part sealed with the first outer seal lip. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079773 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A POLISHING PAD WITH AN END-POINT DETECTION REGION FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Methods of fabricating polishing pads with end-point detection regions for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079774 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes flashing positioned on the substrate that includes a first surface, a second surface and an aperture extending therethrough. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket supports at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion; the first portion abuts the flashing first surface and the second portion extends through the aperture. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079775 | Retrofit Roof Assembly - Disclosed is a retrofit arrangement for securing a new roof structure above an already existing roof structure. The system uses thermal blocks placed crosswise between the ribs on the existing roof structure. Above a series of these thermal blocks, a longitudinal support strip is provided onto which a plurality of clips can be fastened. The blocks provide thermal resistance, and enable a reduction in number of fasteners required for assembly. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079776 | BUILDING AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING - A method of constructing a building including erecting a plurality of truss elements to form a framework including one or more walls, a roof structure and a floor structure. Each truss element includes at least two joists and a plurality of braces that maintain the joists in a parallel arrangement, the truss elements being arranged in the framework to provide an inner joist and an outer joist. An inner covering layer and an outer covering layer are attached to the framework, thereby forming an enclosed void between said the inner and outer covering layers that extends substantially continuously around the framework. An insulating material is injected into the void to form a substantially continuous insulating layer between the inner and outer layers. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079777 | Apparatus and method for stabilizing headstones - An apparatus and method for stabilizing a headstone. A substantially-rigid perforated member is provided having a headstone aperture formed therein. The perforated member includes at least one anchor extending away from the perforated member to be driven into the ground. At least one securing member is disposed at the headstone aperture of the perforated member to secure the stabilizing apparatus to the headstone. The method includes providing such a perforated member, removing existing sod from around the headstone, placing the perforated member over the headstone with the headstone extending through the headstone aperture so that the perforated member is next to the ground, adjusting a securing member so as to secure the stabilizing apparatus to the headstone, and placing sod on top of the perforated member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079778 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT AND RETRACTION TELESCOPING MAST SYSTEM - A rapid deployment and retraction telescoping mast system for controlling the height of a mast. A retraction mechanism including a resilient member, a retraction reel, a reel shaft, and a motor disposed about a frame. The resilient member extends from the retraction reel and is rigidly attached to a top tube of the mast through a sealed passage. The reel shaft rotates the retraction reel and winds the resilient member creating a retraction force on the top tube causing controlled retraction of the mast. A deployment mechanism including a compressor, storage tank, exhaust valve and isolation valve arranged about the frame and in communication with the mast. The compressor generates pressurized air to be communicated to the mast when the isolation valve is in the open position. The increase of pressure generated by the deployment mechanism provides a force within the mast thereby controlling its deployment. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079779 | ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR FENCING - An anchor for fence post has at least one anchor post having an elongated body, and at least one pair of anchor tabs which protrude from an outer wall of the body, wherein the tabs initially are parallel to the body and are bent outwardly at an angle to the body wherein each tab has an opening therein to facilitate bending of the tabs. An anchor system for fence posts includes at least one anchor post for anchoring a fence post. The anchor post has an elongated body and a plurality of anchor tabs extending from an outer wall of the body. An anchor tool for bends the anchor tabs at an angle from the elongated body. The tool has at least one prong which matingly engages an opening formed in one of the anchor tabs for bending the tabs outwardly with respect to the elongated body. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079780 | In-ground shelter - An improved shelter of the type having a front wall, a back wall, two opposing side walls, a bottom and a top defining a substantially rectangular box with an opening defined in the top, a flat lid adapted to cover the opening, a roller means for alternatively rolling the lid to expose or close the open top, the improvement comprising: substantially, the entire top of the box defining an opening; the lid adapted to be substantially flush with the surrounding ground level in a closed position; and a roller means for allowing the lid to slide above the ground level, exposing more than half of the top when in an open position. The shelter alternatively including stairs rotatably affixed to the front wall and a stair support means releasably supporting the stair in position to be used as a stepping entrance into the shelter, whereby the stair can be rotated against the front wall when not in use or rotated and fixed in place by the stair support means to serve as a stepping surface. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079781 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a support arrangement ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079782 | SUPPORT BEAM STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF EXTENDING SPAN AND REDUCING HEIGHT OF CEILING STRUCTURE AND INSTALLING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a support beam structure capable of extending a span and reducing a height of a ceiling structure and an installing method thereof. The support beam structure includes an H-beam extending in a longitudinal direction, an inclined extension part fastened to a lower surface or a side surface of the H-beam and inclined in such a way as to flare at an upper end thereof, a reinforcing part for reinforcing the inclined extension part, a deck placed on an upper end of the inclined extension part, and a concrete layer for filling a top of the inclined extension part, a top of the H-beam, and a top of the deck. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079783 | SIMPLIFIED NON-POLYSTYRENE PERMANENT INSULATING CONCRETE FORM BUILDING SYSTEM - A simplified insulating concrete form building system comprised of forms made from wood chips or other organic fibers, embedded in a Portland cement matrix, molded and trimmed into various shapes and sizes. The forms are held in position within the wall by means of unique, simplified form geometry and an internal fastening clip which combine to improve alignment and stability of the wall prior to filling the forms with concrete. The simplified geometry reduces worker error in orienting the form correctly within the wall thereby reducing handling and corresponding fatigue. The form's smooth faces provide more compact palletized shipments of forms, thereby reducing cost and damage in shipment. Concrete reinforcement bars are held within forms using a system of reinforcement bar holders which enables the precise positioning of the reinforcement within the wall, thereby increasing speed and accuracy of construction as well as structural performance of the wall assembly. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079784 | Building panel assemblies and methods of use in wall structures - Light weight fiber-reinforced polymeric (FRP) structural building panels and panel assemblies, sized and configured for construction of wall structures permanently tied to the ground, optionally tying overlying structure to an underlying wall using such panels and panel assemblies. Fiber schedule and orientation in the panels provide enhanced properties of strength of a panel/wall per unit dimension relative to FRP layer thickness and/or mass of the panel/wall per unit dimension. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079785 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079786 | SAFETY ROOF ANCHORS - This invention relates to safety anchors for roof workers and in particular to a gutter ladder anchor, a ridge anchor, a rafter anchor, and a truss anchor. In a one aspect the invention is a gutter ladder anchor formed from a metal plate, and comprising a flat base, having left, right, rear, and front ends; a fold at the front end of the base; one or more legs extending from the fold; a flange at the end of each leg, folded upwards; one or more holes located in each leg for mounting a vertical eye or a ladder location attachment; a first pattern of spaced apart holes through the base for fixing the anchor to a batten or purlin, said first pattern extending from the left end to the right end; and one or more holes through the flange of each leg for fixing the anchor to a gutter. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079787 | Method And Apparatus For Constructing Concrete Formwork - A device for use with formwork in concrete construction. The device comprising: a body having a bore for defining a first aperture; one or more sidewalls coupled to the body, the sidewalls extending upwardly outwardly with respect to the body; wherein, when the body is releasably coupled to the formwork, the bore is adapted to receive a formwork coupling element. The device can be incorporated into concrete structures within building. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079788 | WINDOW INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with the present disclosure, a method includes applying uncured polyether on the inside perimeter and on a portion of the outside perimeter of the rough opening prior to attaching the sill plate membrane flashing, the left and right jamb membrane flashings, and the head plate membrane flashing to adhere the sill plate membrane flashing, left and right jamb membrane flashings, and head plate membrane flashings to the material forming the perimeter of the rough opening. The method also includes, prior to each step of attaching, forming the sill plate membrane flashing, left and right jamb membrane flashings, and head plate membrane flashing from a precured sheet of polyether material. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079789 | METHOD OF REMOVING MOISTURE FROM A WALL ASSEMBLY - A method removes moisture from a wall assembly including a supporting wall, an interior finishing layer attached to an interior side of the supporting wall, and an exterior layer disposed opposite the interior finishing layer. The supporting wall supports the interior finishing layer and exterior layer. The method includes sealing, with a moisture seal located between a base of the wall assembly and the supporting wall erected on the base, and providing a water separation plane disposed within the supporting wall so that the water separation plane is located between the interior finishing layer and the exterior layer. The water separation plane provides a substantial barrier to moisture vapor and bulk water. The method includes transporting moisture along an interior side and an opposing exterior side of the water separation plane to a moisture collection area outside of the wall assembly, and removing the moisture from the moisture collection area. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079790 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SHEET MATERIAL TO A BUILDING - An application for an apparatus that holds a sheet of material as it is applied to a surface of a building. The apparatus includes support arms for holding the sheet of material in position against the surface of the building while the sheet of material is applied to the surface of the building. The apparatus is adjustable to compensate for various heights of walls, various application angles and application of the sheet to various surfaces of the building including a top surface (e.g. for a shed roof) and a side surface/wall. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079791 | LOCKING SYSTEM - Components of a modular component system are disclosed. A representative component has, at a first side, a first channel for receiving a connector and, at a second side, a second channel for receiving a connector. The first channel extends inwardly from an outer edge of the first side and in cross-section has a body portion which extends from an opening in the component in a direction generally parallel to the first side and a head portion which extends outwardly of the body portion. The second channel extends inwardly from an outer edge of the second side and in cross-section has a body portion which extends from an opening in the component in a direction generally parallel to the second side and a head portion which extends outwardly of the body portion. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079792 | Apparatus for the Closure of Containers with Clean Room - An apparatus for the closure of containers may include at least one closure head for applying the closures. The at least one closure head is situated in a clean room sealed off by a medium. The apparatus including a movement device arranged at least in part in the clean room. The movement device is configured to produce a rotational movement of the closure head about a longitudinal axis of the movement device and a translational movement of the closure head along the longitudinal axis of the movement device. The movement device is contacted at least locally by the medium for sealing off the clean room from a non-clean room. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079793 | Bag Sealing Tape, and Banding Device and Banding Method Using the Bag Sealing Tape - An objective of the present invention is to provide a bag sealing tape which can be repeatedly used without damaging a banded object such as a bag or the like when the object is opened, and which does not have to be separated for disposal; and a banding device and a banding method using the bag sealing tape. The bag sealing tape of the present invention includes adhesion zones and non-adhesion zones, and the adhesion zones are disposed on the surface of a base film in a stepping stone manner in a length direction of the base film. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079794 | Method of cigarette package for two lengths of cigarettes - Method of cigarette package for two lengths of cigarettes size, fitted and divided to accommodates the two type of the different cigarettes, on, is the ordinary common cigarettes, and the second, is a shorter length of cigarettes, wherein, the longer cigarettes, the ordinary common cigarettes, designated to be use by the user to his purposes in a convenience time, and the seconded type of cigarettes, designated to be consumed by the users at time when the user expecting a minimum time or will of consuming the cigarettes. Wherein, the cigarette packaging box, designated from at list two compartments, one, is similar to the ordinary cigarette package, and the seconded one, has a higher raising hollowed platform, that enable the user to reach the cigarette as in the usual way. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079795 | System for Securing Flexible Multi-Panel Sterilization Assembly - A disposable flexible multi-panel sterilization assembly incorporating an integrated fastening system. The disposable flexible multi-panel sterilization assembly includes a barrier panel configured to be folded around content to be sterilized to form a package. The assembly further includes a fold protection panel having a proximal end adjacent the barrier panel and a distal end such that the distal end covers the one or more panel edges of the barrier panel after the barrier panel is in the folded configuration. The integrated fastening system is a barrier panel attachment means located on a portion of the barrier panel for securing one or more panel edges of the barrier panel in a folded configuration around content to be sterilized. The barrier panel attachment means are configured to secure the one or more panel edges in a folded configuration. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079796 | AUTOMATIC PACKING APPARATUS AND AUTOMATIC PACKING METHOD USING THE SAME - According to example embodiments, an automatic packing apparatus includes at least one box supply unit configured to move a box stack upwards such that a product is inserted into a packing box of the box stack, the packing box being the uppermost box of the box stack, an inlet formation unit configured to lift the upper surface of the packing box to form an inlet on at least one unbonded side surface of the packing box, a product supply unit configured to transfer the product to the inlet; and a side surface bonding unit configured to bond the at least one unbonded side surface of the packing box. The at least one unbonded side surface includes the inlet and the packing box includes the product inserted therein. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079797 | Accumulating Apparatus For Discrete Paper Or Film Objects And Related Methods - An apparatus is provided for accumulating discrete paper or film objects traveling in a machine direction. A first accumulator element of the apparatus is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. A second accumulator element is disposed in confronting relationship with the first accumulator element and has a first, generally flat surface, and a first arcuate surface. Both of these surfaces are rotatable about the first axis of rotation and the first accumulator element has a first angular position that defines a first gap relative to the second accumulator element for receiving the objects there between. The first accumulator element has a second angular position that defines a second gap relative to the second accumulator element for moving the objects in the machine direction, with the second gap being smaller than the first gap. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079798 | Filter Structure for Removing Contaminants from Stream of Fluid - Various methods and apparatus are disclosed that relate to one or more aspects of a filter structure that may remove contaminants from a stream of fluid. In various aspects the filter structure includes a front portion having a first orientation and a rear portion having a second orientation unique from the first orientation. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079799 | ELECTRIC POWER TOOL - An electric power tool is provided that includes a motor as a driving source, a first operation switch, a first semiconductor switch, and a second semiconductor switch. The first operation switch is operated by a user to be turned ON/OFF. The first semiconductor switch, provided on a current path from the power source to the motor, includes at least one semiconductor switching device. When the first operation switch is OFF, the first semiconductor switch is turned OFF to interrupt the current path. When the first operation switch is ON, the first semiconductor switch is turned ON to close the current path. The second semiconductor switch is provided on the current path in series with the first semiconductor switch and includes at least one semiconductor switching device. The second semiconductor switch closes/interrupts the current path by being turned ON/OFF in accordance with an input control signal. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079800 | Interlocking Belt Guards for a Draper Header - A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a draper assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes a center draper that delivers crop material to a feeder house of the harvesting machine and oppositely spaced side drapers that deliver crop material to the center draper. The harvesting header is operable to flex and thereby follow an uneven terrain. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079801 | BEDKNIFE FOR REEL CUTTING UNIT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - A method of manufacturing a bedknife for a reel cutting unit comprises providing a base having a tool steel insert that forms a cutting edge of the bedknife. The base comprises a heat treatable steel. Both the base and the insert are heat treated prior to joining the insert to the base. The insert is then integrally joined to the base by brazing the two together using a silver based filler between the two. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079802 | COTTON DENIM FABRIC THAT HAS A SOFT TOUCH, A SMOOTH SURFACE, BRILLIANT COLOR, AND DRAPES WELL LIKE A SILK OR RAYON FABRICS AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - Cotton denim fabrics and methods of making denim fabrics that are soft to the touch, have a smooth surface, and have bright colors, without encountering any of the difficulties associated with denims made from silk or rayon fibers. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079803 | Exhaust plume heat effect reducing method and apparatus - An apparatus for reducing heating effects of an exhaust plume of a jet engine on an impinged surface includes fluid injectors disposed adjacent and aimed into an exhaust plume zone that's to be occupied by an exhaust plume when the engine is running. A flow generator transmits fluid flow into such an exhaust plume through the injectors. Each injector emits fluid in at least two divergent directions to increase the cross-sectional area of the exhaust plume by forming fluidic lobes in the exhaust plume. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079804 | COWL ASSEMBLY - An assembly for a turbofan engine includes a first cowl member comprising an aft portion and a translatable cowl member comprising a forward portion configured to be received within the aft portion. The translatable cowl member is configured to be moveable with respect to the first cowl member between a first operational position wherein the forward portion is received within the aft portion of the first cowl member, and a second operational position wherein a smaller portion of the forward portion is received within the aft portion than in the first operational position. The translatable cowl member is configured to cooperate with a core cowl of the turbofan engine to define a portion of a fan duct having an exit nozzle, and the translatable cowl member is configured to define a flow control location near the exit nozzle that is associated with a controlling fan duct area. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079805 | THRUST REVERSER ASSEMBLY - A thrust reverser assembly includes a first cowl member and a second cowl member repositionable relative to the first cowl member and operable to open a gap between the first cowl member and the second cowl member. A movable member is in supported connection with the second cowl member. The movable member is passively actuatable to move between a generally axially extending disposition and a generally radially extending disposition to direct bypass airflow of a turbofan engine. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079806 | PULSE DETONATION TUBE WITH LOCAL FLEXURAL WAVE MODIFYING FEATURE - In one embodiment, a pulse detonation tube includes a continuous base tube having a substantially uniform wall thickness. The pulse detonation tube also includes a local flexural wave modifying feature configured to locally vary a flexural wave speed such that the flexural wave speed through the pulse detonation tube is different than an expected detonation wave speed, and/or to locally dissipate flexural wave energy. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079807 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID COMPOSITE ALUMINIZED PROPELLANTS, AND SOLID COMPOSITE ALUMINIZED PROPELLANTS - The main subjects of the present invention are:
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| 20120079808 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR FAN PITCH CHANGE ACTUATION OF COUNTER-ROTATING PROPELLERS - Spaced apart counter-rotatable forward and aft rows of forward and aft propellers are mounted on forward and aft rotatable frames. Hydraulic rotary forward and aft pitch change actuators on the frames are operable for controlling pitch of the propellers. A hydraulic fluid supply outboard of the frames is connected to forward and aft rotary unions which are operable for transferring hydraulic fluid between forward and aft union stators to forward and aft union rotors mounted within the forward and aft rotary unions. The forward union rotor is operable to transfer the hydraulic fluid from the forward rotary union to the aft pitch change actuators and the aft union rotor is operable to transfer the hydraulic fluid from the aft rotary unions to the forward pitch change actuators. The forward and aft rotatable frames counter-rotatably mounted on a structural frame located forward or aft of the propellers. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079809 | PITCH CHANGE APPARATUS FOR COUNTER-ROTATING PROPELLERS - Axially spaced apart counter-rotatable forward and aft rows of forward and aft propellers mounted on forward and aft rotatable frames includes a flowpath passing through the forward and aft rotatable frames. Hydraulic rotary forward and aft pitch change actuators mounted on the aft rotatable frames are connected to and operable for controlling and setting pitch of the aft propellers. The pitch change actuators are mounted radially inwardly of the flowpath in a one to one ratio with forward and aft rotatable struts extending radially across the flowpath. One or more rotatable shafts extend through one or more of the rotatable struts and connect one or more of the pitch change actuators to one or more of the propellers. The pitch change actuators may be ganged together by unison rings having ring teeth engaging gear teeth on gears connected to the pitch change actuators or connected to the rotatable shafts. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079810 | Exhaust Assembly for Construction Machine - Disclosed is an exhaust assembly for a construction machine having a revolving upperstructure and an engine mounted on the revolving upperstructure. The exhaust assembly is to be arranged inside the revolving upperstructure of the construction machine, and is provided with an after-treatment device for exhaust gas from the engine and an exhaust pipe for releasing exhaust gas, which has been guided from an outlet port of the after-treatment device, to an outside. The exhaust assembly includes a concave-convex part, which has plural concavities and convexities, is arranged on an inner wall of the exhaust pipe, and extends in a direction of discharge of the exhaust gas. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079811 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - The present application generally relates to a diesel engine and, more particularly, to a control system and method for an exhaust aftertreatment system for a locomotive diesel engine. In accordance with an embodiment of the present system, a two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust aftertreatment system is described for reducing NO | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079812 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION APPARATUS OF ENGINE AND EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION METHOD OF ENGINE - A control unit calculates an amount of produced ammonia from an amount of a dosed urea aqueous solution according to an engine operation state, and calculates a NOx purification ratio in the case of dosing the amount of the dosed urea aqueous solution according to the operation state to exhaust gas on an exhaust upstream side of an SCR catalyst. Moreover, the control unit estimates an amount of adsorbed ammonia to the SCR catalyst based on the produced ammonia amount and the NOx purification ratio. Then, the control unit subtracts the amount of the urea aqueous solution corresponding to the amount of the adsorbed ammonia from the amount of the dosed urea aqueous solution according to the operation state to correct the amount of the dosed urea aqueous solution, and controls the dosing of the urea aqueous solution based on the corrected amount of the dosed urea aqueous solution. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079813 | OPERATING METHODS FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOx - Where oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as ethanol, may be considered for use as a reductant to be added to diesel or gasoline engine exhaust for promoting the catalyzed reduction of NOx to N | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079814 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - An exhaust gas recirculation system ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079815 | DIESEL ENGINE - A diesel engine is configured to be optionally set either to a low fuel consumption mode in which the amount of fuel consumption is reduced or to a low noise mode in which the noise is reduced so that a continuous regeneration mode is automatically selected when the output value of the diesel engine is greater than a predetermined value, the estimated amount of accumulation of particulate matter collected in a DPF is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, a forced regeneration mode is automatically selected when the output value of the diesel engine is less than the predetermined value and the estimated amount of accumulation of particulate matter collected in the DPF is greater than the predetermined value when either the continuous regeneration mode or forced regeneration mode is manually selected, control is started depending on the selected mode. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079816 | TURBOCHARGER MIXING MANIFOLD FOR AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR A LOCOMOTIVE HAVING A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE - A turbocharger mixing manifold for an exhaust aftertreatment system for a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine providing for a transition of a non-uniform exhaust gas flow field exiting a turbocharger into a regulated, uniform exhaust gas stream with minimal aerodynamic losses and an even distribution (mixing) of hydrocarbons in liquid, gas or burning states in order to ensure optimal performance of the attached exhaust aftertreatment system. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079817 | Surface-Coated Zeolite Materials For Diesel Oxidation Applications - A diesel oxidation catalyst for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions, such as the oxidation of unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) is described. Also described is a novel washcoat composition including a surface-coated zeolite coated with at least one of zirconia and alumina, and a platinum group metal supported on a high surface area alumina. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079818 | FILTRATION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR A LOCOMOTIVE TWO-STROKE DIESEL ENGINE - A diesel locomotive filter arrangement for maintaining elements used to filter particulate matter generated by diesel engines. Servicing the filters is accomplished in a modular fashion through either the complete aftertreatment system and/or the individual elements in-situ. As to the in-situ arrangement, modularity is accomplished without structural liability to the system and with minimum system joint breakage. As to the complete system arrangement, modularity is accomplished via residing the entirety of the aftertreatment system on a support tray which is removable with minimum connection separation. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079819 | BURNER ARRANGEMENT FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - A diesel locomotive burner arrangement for controlling the temperature of exhaust gas at the exhaust aftertreatment system thereby controlling the oxidation of soot within the aftertreatment system filters. The burner is arranged in isolation of the locomotive engine to ensure freedom from vibration and excessive thermal input, as well as ease of servicing. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079820 | Exhaust Gas Routing Device for an Internal Combustion Engine Having a Thermoelectrical Generator - An exhaust gas routing device for an internal-combustion engine having a thermoelectric generator is fluidically connected with an exhaust gas line and a pipe guiding a coolant. The generator has a plurality of thermoelectric yoke pairs which are arranged between a first surface heated by the exhaust gas and a second surface cooled by the coolant. The exhaust gas routing device has a device guiding the exhaust gas along the first surface at a flow velocity that increases in the flow direction of the exhaust gas. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079821 | EXCAVATOR DRIVE SYSTEM WITH BI STATE MOTOR TRANSFER SWITCHES - An excavator drive system wherein one of a pair of propulsion motors shares one of a pair of inverter power sources with another of a pair of motors dedicated to crowd and hoist motions. A pair of non-volatile bi-state switches, triggered under control of a controller, allow sharing of inverters between hoist and propel | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079822 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EXHAUST-GAS AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE OF A HYBRID DRIVE, AND HYBRID DRIVE - A method for controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment device of a vehicle hybrid drive is provided. The method comprises operating the hybrid drive only by a combustion engine, only by a non-combustion motor, or by both, as a function of a temperature of the exhaust aftertreatment device, and conducting exhaust gas of the hybrid drive at least partially through the exhaust aftertreatment device, the engine and motor each providing output to power the vehicle. In this way, the aftertreatment device may be operated at an optimal temperature for conversion performance. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079823 | System for Correcting Turbo Lag - A system for correcting turbo lag may include an engine provided with a plurality of cylinders, an intake manifold for supplying air to the plurality of cylinders, and an exhaust manifold for exhausting exhaust gas generated in the plurality of cylinders, an intake passage connected to the intake manifold so as to supply fresh air to the intake manifold, an exhaust passage connected to the exhaust manifold so as to exhaust the exhaust gas gathered in the exhaust manifold, a turbo charger provided with a turbine mounted at the exhaust manifold or the exhaust passage and rotated by the exhaust gas and a first compressor mounted at the intake passage and connected to the turbine so as to rotate with the turbine and compress the air of the intake passage, a bypass passage branching off at a first point of the intake passage and joining the intake passage at a second point of the intake passage downstream of the first point, a second compressor mounted at the bypass passage and compressing the air passing through the bypass passage, and driving means generating power for operating the second compressor and selectively supplying the power to the second compressor through a power delivery device, wherein the power delivery device comprises a plurality of pulleys, at least one of belts and shafts connecting each pulley to the second compressor, the driving means, or other pulley, and a tensioner maintaining tension of the belt. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079824 | SYSTEM FOR CORRECTING TURBO LAG - A system for correcting turbo lag may include an engine provided with a plurality of cylinders, an intake manifold for supplying air to the plurality of cylinders, and an exhaust manifold for exhausting exhaust gas generated in the plurality of cylinders, an intake passage connected to the intake manifold so as to supply fresh air to the intake manifold, an exhaust passage connected to the exhaust manifold so as to exhaust the exhaust gas gathered in the exhaust manifold, a turbo charger provided with a turbine mounted at the exhaust manifold or the exhaust passage and rotated by the exhaust gas and a first compressor mounted at the intake passage and connected to the turbine so as to rotate with the turbine and compress the air of the intake passage, a bypass passage branching off at a first point of the intake passage and joining the intake passage at a second point of the intake passage downstream of the first point, a second compressor mounted at the bypass passage and compressing the air passing through the bypass passage, and driving means generating power for operating the second compressor and selectively supplying the power to the second compressor through a power delivery device. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079825 | GENERATOR - A generator comprising heat differential, pressure, and conversion modules, and a heat recovery arrangement; the differential module comprising a first high temperature reservoir containing a work medium at high temperature, a second low temperature reservoir containing a work medium at low temperature and a heat mechanism in fluid communication with the reservoir(s). The heat mechanism maintains a temperature difference therebetween by providing heat to and/or removing heat from the reservoirs; the pressure module comprises a pressure medium in selective fluid communication with the reservoirs for alternately performing a heat exchange process with the work medium. The pressure medium fluctuates between a minimal and maximal temperature corresponding to the high and low temperatures of the work medium; the conversion module utilizes temperature changes of the pressure medium for production of output energy; the recovery arrangement absorbs heat from the pressure medium and provides heat to the differential or pressure module. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079826 | WATER CIRCULATION POWER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY RECOVERY - A water circulation power generation system for energy recovery includes at least one water circulation power generation system connected to a heat exchange system to obtain required water for a heat exchange process. The water circulation power generation system includes a water tank to store cooling water, a water supply pipeline and a recovery pipeline. The water supply pipeline draws water from the water tank to supply front end water to the heat exchange system. The recovery pipeline guides operational circulation water discharged from the heat exchange system and has a hydraulic power generator installed thereon driven by the operational circulation water to convert kinetic energy thereof to electric power. Thus during the operational circulation water flows to its recovery destination, its kinetic energy drives the hydraulic power generator to produce additional electric power. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079827 | AIR-COOLED SWIRLERHEAD - A combustor for a gas turbine engine is disclosed which is able to operate with high combustion efficiency, and low nitrous oxide emissions during gas turbine operations. The combustor consists of a can-type configuration which combusts fuel premixed with air and delivers the hot gases to a turbine. Fuel is premixed with air through a swirler and is delivered to the combustor with a high degree of swirl motion about a central axis. This swirling mixture of reactants is conveyed downstream through a flow path that expands; the mixture reacts, and establishes an upstream central recirculation flow along the central axis. A cooling assembly is located on the swirler co-linear with the central axis in which cooler air is conveyed into the prechamber between the recirculation flow and the swirler surface. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079828 | Gas Turbine Combustor - A gas turbine combustor comprising a fuel nozzle for injecting mixed gas of fuel and air, a cylindrical liner for burning and reacting the mixed gas of fuel and air in a combustion chamber, a transition piece which is a flow path for leading combustion gas generated in the liner to turbine blades, and a transition piece flow sleeve for wrapping an outside surface of the transition piece,
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| 20120079829 | TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING A MIXING TUBE ELEMENT HAVING A VORTEX GENERATOR - A turbomachine includes a compressor section, a combustor operatively connected to the compressor section, an end cover mounted to the combustor, and an injection nozzle assembly operatively connected to the combustor. The injection nozzle assembly includes a plurality of mixing tube elements. Each of the plurality of mixing tube elements includes a conduit having a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet arranged downstream from the first fluid inlet, a discharge end arranged downstream from the first and second fluid inlets, and a vortex generator arranged between the first and second fluid inlets. The vortex generator is configured and disposed to create multiple vortices within the conduit to mix first and second fluids passing through each of the plurality of mixing tube elements. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079830 | SENSOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A sensor communication system includes an electromagnetic waveguide disposed adjacent to at least one component of a machine. The electromagnetic waveguide can be configured to convey a fluid within the machine. The sensor communication system can also include a sensor assembly, which includes a sensor operable to sense at least one condition and a transmitter at least partially positioned in the electromagnetic waveguide. The transmitter can be operatively coupled to the sensor and be operable to emit a signal corresponding to the at least one condition sensed by the sensor. The sensor communication system can also include a receiver at least partially positioned in the electromagnetic waveguide and operable to wirelessly receive the signal emitted by the transmitter. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079831 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR IGNITING WIDE RANGE OF TURBINE FUELS - In operating a gas turbine, there can be a difference between the desired heating value of the fuel and the actual needs of the fuel for the supplied fuel to be ignited. In one aspect, fuel parameters related to the molecular weight of the fuel such as specific gravity and pressure drop are determined. Ignitability of the fuel is calculated based on the fuel parameters and adjusted as necessary to bring the fuel's ignitability to designed values. The fuel's ignitability can be calculated without actually igniting the fuel and also without direct knowledge of the fuel's calorific value or its composition. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079832 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAULT IN A LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OF A TURBOJET AND TURBOJET INCLUDING ONE SUCH DEVICE - A device for detecting a fault in a low-pressure fuel pump of a turbojet. The pump is driven by an accessory gearbox including a gear for mechanically driving the accessories. The device measures the vibration frequencies of the accessory gearbox and detects, from among the frequencies, at least one vibration frequency of the low-pressure fuel pump. The device allows a fault in the low-pressure fuel pump to be detected as soon as it occurs. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079833 | Reversible Thermal Rectifiers, Temperature Control Systems And Vehicles Incorporating The Same - Reversible thermal rectifiers for selectively controlling the direction of heat flow include a plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects disposed in a fluid medium, wherein each of the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects include a refractive side and a reflective side such that heat flows past the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects when approaching from the refractive side, and heat is reflected from the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects when approaching from the reflective side, and a bidirectional field actuator system that selectively orients the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects between a first orientation, wherein the reflective sides of the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects face a first direction, and a second orientation, wherein the reflective sides of the plurality of asymmetrically shaped objects face a second direction, substantially opposite the first direction. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079834 | MAGNETIC REGENERATOR, A METHOD OF MAKING A MAGNETIC REGENERATOR, A METHOD OF MAKING AN ACTIVE MAGNETIC REFRIGERATOR AND AN ACTICVE MAGNETIC REFRIGERATOR - The invention provides a method of making a magnetic regenerator for an active magnetic refrigerator, the method comprising: forming a magnetic regenerator from a slurry or a paste containing a magnetocaloric material the magnetic regenerator being formed to have plural paths therethrough for the flow of a heat transfer fluid; and varying the composition of the magnetocaloric material so that the magnetic transition temperature of the magnetic regenerator varies along the paths. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079835 | AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary air conditioning apparatus may include a blower unit, wherein a blower may be provided therein to forcibly blow intake air, a temperature control unit fluid-connected to the blower unit to receive air blown from the blower unit, wherein the temperature control unit includes an evaporator and a heater therein and may be connected to an air duct to exhaust air that may be cooled by the evaporator or heated by the heater, an auxiliary temperature control unit fluid-connected to the blower unit to receive air blown from the blower unit and fluid-connected to the air duct, wherein the auxiliary temperature control unit includes a heat exchanger core provided therein, the heat exchanger core having a thermoelectric device, an auxiliary power supply supplying electrical power to the blower and the heat exchanger core, and an auxiliary cooling/heating control unit controlling operation of the blower and the heat exchanger unit. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079836 | COOLING AND HEATING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A cooling and heating device for an electric vehicle includes a blower unit, which contains therein a blower in order to forcibly blow intake air. A temperature control unit is connected to the blower unit to receive air that is blown from the blower unit. A heat exchanger core having a thermoelectric element is disposed inside the temperature control unit. A heat pipe transfers heat. One end of the heat pipe is in contact with one surface of the thermoelectric element. Heat dissipation fins are disposed on the other end of the heat pipe. A cooling passage contains therein the heat dissipation fins of the heat pipe. Coolant fluid flows inside the cooling passage so that the coolant fluid performs heat exchange with the heat dissipation fins. The cooling and heating device can be used with electric vehicles and can increase cooling efficiency. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079837 | Thermoelectric Comfort Control System for Motor Vehicle - A temperature control apparatus for an interior of a motor vehicle having a temperature control loop circulating a heat-exchange fluid to a drivetrain component. A thermoelectric heat-pump (Peltier device) is disposed in the vehicle to heat or cool the desired area, and a fluid comfort control loop exchanges heat with the thermoelectric heat-pump and with the drivetrain temperature control loop, increasing the net amount of heating or cooling that can be delivered to the desired location by the thermoelectric heat-pump. The comfort control loop may branch from the drivetrain loop and carry a portion of the heat-exchange fluid carried in the drivetrain loop. Alternatively, the comfort control loop may carry a second heat-exchange fluid that remains separate from the heat-exchange fluid of the drivetrain loop and exchanges heat therewith in a heat exchanger. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079838 | Ruggedized Integrated Detector Cooler Assembly - The present invention relates to a cryogenic cooler's expander supported by a support member, preferably a truncated conical tube. The support member provides additional stiffness to the expander to reduce movements at the distal end of the expander. The support member also increases the natural frequency of the expander. In one embodiment, the support member increases the natural frequency of the expander at least about two (2) times in the bending and/or twisting sense. In another embodiment, the bending natural frequency of the expander and support sub-assembly is at least about two times greater or lower than the natural frequency of the electrical wires that connect the infrared sensor to a control processing unit to reduce the maximum stress applied to the electrical wires during use. In another embodiment, additional or redundant electrical pathways are provided for the connection between the infrared sensor and the CPU. Furthermore, shock absorber and/or shock diverters are provided on the rigid pins that connect the electrical wires to the CPU. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120079839 | VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Refrigerant processing equipment is provided. The refrigerant processing equipment may include: a vacuum pump; an outlet for draining vacuum pump lubricating oil from the vacuum pump; a fluid container; and a conduit configured to provide a fluid connection between the outlet and the container. A method for draining oil from a vacuum pump from refrigerant processing equipment is provided. The method may include connecting an outlet for oil on the vacuum pump with a container; and providing a valve between the outlet and the container to selectively provide fluid communication between the outlet and an the container. | 2012-04-05 |
