| 14th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
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| 20100084214 | VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A planetary gear mechanism as a transfer ratio varying mechanism includes primary and secondary sun gears, three primary planetary gears and three secondary planetary gears. The numbers of teeth of the primary sun gear, the primary planetary gears, the secondary planetary gears, and the secondary sun gear are set in such a manner as to satisfy a predetermined particular relationship. By this, three primary planetary gears are disposed at equal intervals in a rotational direction of the primary sun gear, and three secondary planetary gears | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084215 | TORQUE DETECTOR, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - A torque detector capable of achieving reduced size, a method of producing the same and an electric power steering device are provided. The torque detector has: a first shaft body and a second shaft body; a connecting shaft for connecting them; a permanent magnet fixed to the first shaft body; a plurality of magnetic bodies and auxiliary magnetic bodies, fixed to the second shaft body and arranged within the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, for forming the magnetic circuit of the permanent magnet; and a magnetic flux detector for detecting magnetic flux by induction of the magnetic bodies and the auxiliary magnetic bodies, and detects torque based on a detection output of the magnetic flux detector when the torque has acted on the first shaft body or the second shaft body, wherein the permanent magnet is formed into the shape of a flat annular body surrounding the connecting shaft or the first shaft body, and has different magnetic poles alternately magnetized in the axial direction, and opposes the magnetic bodies and the auxiliary magnetic bodies in the axial direction of the first shaft body. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084216 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND SIGNAL DETECTION APPARATUS - In a power supply circuit, first and second loads are connected in parallel to a power source though first and second power lines, respectively. A power line connector connects the first and second power lines together in such a manner that even when one of the first and second power lines is broken, the first and second loads are supplied with electric power from the power source through the other of the first and second power lines. A rectifier device is connected to each of the first and second power lines between the power source and the power line connector. The rectifier device allows an electric current in a direction from the power source to the first and second loads and blocks the electric current in opposite direction. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084217 | Ear tip - An improved ear tip for earphones and hearing protection is provided where comfort and occlusion of the ear are of most importance. The ear tip comprises an elastomer polymer resin material molded to form the material to the shape of the ear canal. A chamber is defined having a proximal and distal end, the distal end engages the acoustic exit of the transducer, sound source or sound attenuator and the proximal end of the bore is adapted to be disposed adjacent an eardrum. The inner body attaches to a nozzle, or audio playback orifice to naturally transition the acoustics from the transducer or sound attenuator to the eardrum via the ear canal. The ear tip can have a plurality of flexible annular flanges disposed at spaced intervals of the body with decreasing circumference as the flanges transition to the proximal end. Each flange tapers in a radius or curvilinear geometry as it progresses to the end of the object. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084218 | SOUND DAMPENING HOUSING FOR ROCK DRILL - The invention relates to a sound dampening housing for a rock drill which moves along a feed beam in a longitudinal direction thereof, the sound dampening housing being attachable to the feed beam of the rock drill on its both sides so that together with the feed beam the sound dampening housing constitutes a substantially closed space. The sound dampening housing is double-shelled, and an airspace is provided between its inner shell and its outer shell. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084219 | MUFFLER INSULATING ELEMENT, MUFFLER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A MUFFLER - A muffler insulating element comprises a mat of interconnected fibers. The mat has a constant density and at least two sections of different thicknesses. A muffler having such an insulating element and a method of producing a muffler are furthermore described. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084220 | SOUND-ATTENUATING MUFFLER HAVING REDUCED BACK PRESSURE - A muffler for an internal combustion engine having a housing with an inlet end with an inlet opening formed for a flow of exhaust gases into the housing and an outlet end with an outlet opening formed for a discharge of exhaust gases from the housing; at least a first chamber, a intermediate and a last chamber sequentially arranged within the housing, the intermediate chamber containing a deflection element; a pipe passing longitudinally through the first chamber so as to open at its downstream end into the intermediate chamber, thereby directing the exhaust gases toward the deflection element; and a perforated pipe extending through the last chamber, the perforated pipe having an upstream opening into the intermediate chamber and configured to channel the exhaust gas to the outlet opening. A sound-attenuating material is deployed in at least one of the first chamber, the intermediate chamber and the last chamber. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084221 | Sawhorse accessory - The sawhorse accessory includes a an elongate attachment for removable installation atop a sawhorse rail. Each attachment includes a plurality of transverse V-shaped notches therein, with the notches each having a ninety degree included angle. Two sawhorses, each having one of the accessories attached thereto, are placed parallel to one another, with the notched accessories providing for the secure placement of elongate workpieces (corner molding, etc.) thereacross. Each of the workpieces has a right angle edge that fits securely within the notches of the sawhorse accessories. The sawhorse accessories hold the workpieces securely for sanding, painting, varnishing, staining, and the like, precluding turning of the workpieces due to pressure from a paintbrush or other tool during the work. The workpiece supports may be attached to the sawhorses by clamps, elastic bungee cords, or by bolting to the sawhorse rail. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084222 | SCAFFOLDING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a support component configured to provide a portion of a scaffolding platform, the support component including, a main body, and at least one male connector projecting from the main body, and at least one female connector defined by a cavity formed in the main body, wherein the male and female connectors co-operate with complementary connectors of further support elements to form a scaffolding platform. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084223 | ELEVATOR LOAD BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INITIAL FACTOR OF SAFETY BASED UPON A DESIRED LIFE OF SERVICE - A load bearing assembly ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084224 | MACHINE MOUNTING IN A MACHINE ROOMLESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An elevator system includes a car ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084225 | Secondary Brake For A Work Machine Including An Adjustable Ball Ramp Assembly - A brake for use in a work machine includes a friction disc, a ball ramp assembly, an actuator and an adjustment mechanism. The ball ramp assembly includes an inner plate, a center plate and an outer plate which are generally coaxially arranged relative to each other. The inner plate includes an outer axial face with a plurality of ball ramps, the center plate includes opposite axial faces which each have a plurality of ball ramps, and the outer plate includes an inner axial face with a plurality of ball ramps. A plurality of balls are respectively positioned within one of the plurality of balls ramps of the center plate, and also positioned within one of the ball ramps of a corresponding inner plate or outer plate. The actuator is coupled with the center plate for actuating the ball ramps. The adjustment mechanism is coupled with the inner plate or the outer plate for adjusting the ball ramp assembly relative to the friction disc. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084226 | Brake Caliper with Cooling System - A brake caliper has two spaced side walls, one having structure for fixing the caliper to a vehicle. The side walls are interconnected by structure which extends astride the disc space. Each of the side walls defines at least one seat for accommodating a pad having a friction surface to engage the disc and a thrust surface opposite the friction surface. The caliper thrust means that are suitable for engaging the thrust cooling ducts for conveying a flow of cooling air to the pad. The ducts have a first outlet port that generates a first partial cooling flow on the side of the friction surface of the pad and a second outlet port different from the first outlet port and configured to generate a second partial cooling flow on the side of the thrust surface of the pad. The second partial cooling flow is different from the first partial cooling flow. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084227 | DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH SHIM PLATE - A brake pad assembly is provided that includes a backing plate including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and least one opening. Also included are a friction material associated with said backing plate and a shim plate having a first shim surface and a second shim surface, and a tab projecting from the second shim surface. The shim plate is securely fastened to the backing plate by inserting the tab into the opening such that the friction material, when plastic, embeds the tab inside the opening by flowing through the opening, and subsequently hardens around the tab. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084228 | Compact Combination Brake Cylinder Comprising a Pneumatic Locking Mechanism - A brake cylinder for pneumatic vehicle brakes, especially for utility vehicles includes a spring brake section for carrying out parking brake actions by way of a brake spring, and a service brake section for carrying out pneumatic service brake actions. The spring brake section and the service brake section are combined in one housing as a structural unit. The housing is subdivided by a piston into two compartments, one compartment of the two being used as the pressure compartment for actuating the service brake section, and the brake spring of the spring section being arranged in the other compartment on the opposite end of the piston. The brake spring acts upon an additional spring piston in the compartment, which can be locked relative to the piston by a pneumatic locking mechanism and can be released therefrom by releasing the locking mechanism. The spring piston is connected to a piston rod directly or via additional elements to actuate the vehicle brake. Once the locking mechanism is released, the brake spring is effective between the two pistons and displaces them relative to each other during a parking brake action. The locking mechanism is configured as a pneumatic coupling. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084229 | Compact Combined Cylinder Comprising a Manual Release Device - A brake cylinder for pneumatically actuated vehicle brakes, especially for commercial vehicles, includes a housing. The housing is divided into two chambers by a piston, one of the chambers being used as a pressure chamber for actuating an operating brake section, and a cylinder spring of a spring-loaded brake section being arranged in the other chamber on the opposite side of the piston. The cylinder spring acts on another spring-loaded piston in the chamber, which can be blocked in relation to the first piston by a pneumatically actuated locking mechanism. The other spring-loaded piston is released from the first piston by a releasing action of the blocking mechanism, and is connected to a piston rod for actuating the vehicle brake. Following release of the blocking mechanism, the cylinder spring acts between the two pistons and moves them in relation to each other during a parking braking operation. The brake cylinder includes a manually actuatable release device, in addition to the pneumatically actuable blocking mechanism, for manually releasing the spring-loaded brake section without impairing the function of the operating brake section. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084230 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LINEAR-MOTION ACTUATOR AND ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM - An electromechanical linear-motion actuator which is short in axial length. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084231 | Ventilated Brake Disc - The invention relates to a brake disc comprising a support bell, intended for being connected to a wheel hub of a vehicle, and a braking band intended for cooperating with a caliper arranged astride of the brake disc. The braking band comprises two flanges connected by a plurality of connecting elements that define ventilation channels. The brake disc is characterised in that it comprises driving elements between the braking band and the bell, which elements improve the efficiency of the ventilation inside the braking band, as well as the mechanical deformation of the brake disc during the braking step. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084232 | Friction material for brakes - A copper and titanate free non-asbestos friction material. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084233 | Friction Material For Brakes - A non-asbestos friction material includes at least one binder, fiber, lubricant, abrasive and titanate in a range of volume fractions in combination with other materials such as fillers and is substantially free of copper and asbestos. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084234 | DUAL CONSTRAINT DISC VALVE SYSTEM FOR DAMPER - A valve assembly for a damper includes a piston with a central hole to receive a rod and at least one fluid passage spaced form the central hole. At least one deflecting disc is positioned on one side of the piston to at least partially overlap the fluid passage. The deflecting disc includes a center opening that is aligned with the central hole of the piston and is defined by an inner peripheral surface at the center opening. At least one translating disc is positioned in an overlapping relationship with the deflecting disc and is defined by an outer peripheral surface. A cage is positioned over the deflecting and translating discs and includes an abutment feature that constrains the translating disc at the outer peripheral surface while the inner peripheral surface of the deflecting disc is constrained at the rod. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084235 | Trashcan with hydraulic lid deceleration - A trashcan has a hydraulic drop-deceleration mechanism including a can body, a lid, and a connection pole for push-open connection. The lid is connected to the connection pole at a top connection pole end. The connection pole is connected to the foot pedal via a lever at a bottom connection pole end. A hydraulic mechanism is for drop-deceleration. The hydraulic mechanism is connected to the connection pole by a connector. The hydraulic mechanism has a chamber filled with hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic mechanism has a gliding rod moving within the chamber. The gliding rod forms a tip at a gliding rod lower end. The mechanism has upper and lower fluid storage chambers. A piston is slidingly mounted in the hydraulic mechanism is biased in a lid open position by a spring. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084236 | POWER ADAPTOR WITH SINGLE-PULL CABLE ROLL-UP - A power adaptor includes a top cover mounted to a bottom cover to interpose therebetween a rotary cable winding hub defined between top and bottom frames and forming a circumferential slot for winding up a cable therein. The top frame forms a space receiving therein a roll-up spring that provides a biasing force to the cable winding hub for winding up the cable. The bottom frame forms a recess fit over a raised fixing base extending from the bottom cover and forming multiple tracks each forming a stop terminal for properly retaining the cable winding hub for each turn of rotation of the cable winding hub in extending the cable. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084237 | Enhanced Pressure Balancing of an Oil Pump Rotor for an Automatic Transmission - A transmission includes a torque converter and an oil pump for providing fluid. The transmission has a stator shaft and a torque converter hub mounted on the stator shaft, defining an annular chamber between the stator shaft and the torque converter hub. A pump rotor for the oil pump is mounted on the torque converter hub. The torque converter hub extends beyond the pump rotor to fluidly seal the pump rotor from the annular chamber between the torque converter hub and the stator shaft. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084238 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A power transmission device for power transmission between an engine and a power output, comprising at least an input and an output, a hydrodynamic component with an impeller- and a turbine wheel and a device for partially bypassing at least the hydrodynamic component with a servo unit featuring a piston element that can be pressurized with hydraulic medium and having means for influencing the circulation rate difference of flow media on both sides of the piston element, wherein the means comprises rotary synchronism with the piston element of the servo unit, a further rotatable piston element disposed in axial direction with a spacing from the piston element of the servo unit. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084239 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH OF ROLLER TYPE - The present invention provides a one-way clutch of roller type comprising an outer race having at least one pocket provided at its inner periphery with a cam surface, an inner race spaced apart from the outer race radially inside of the outer race and coaxially arranged for a relative rotational movement, a roller disposed in the pocket and adapted to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race when engaged by the cam surface, a cage having a cylindrical portion with a window for holding the roller and a flange portion extending outwardly from the cylindrical portion in the outer diameter direction and rotatable relative to the outer race, the window having a circumferential window width smaller than a diameter of the roller, and a spring disposed in the pocket and adapted to bias the roller toward an engagement direction with respect to the cam surface, and wherein an inclined surface portion inclined in the axial direction is provided on the inner periphery of the pocket. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084240 | CLUTCH DEVICE WITH FASTENING MEANS FOR FIXING THE OUTPUT HUB - A clutch device includes an engine-side input hub having a driver disk, a transmission-side output hub adapted to be coupled to the engine-side input hub, and a fastening means for axially fixing the output hub to a transmission shaft and adapted to be actuated even after the coupling of the engine-side input hub to the transmission-side output hub. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084241 | FRICTION ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS - {Problem} To provide a friction engagement apparatus for effectively restraining a piston from being deformed with a cut-off recession formed in the piston to prevent the piston from interfering with other neighboring members | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084242 | MULTI-LATE CLUTCH AND METHOD - A multi-plate clutch includes a plurality of drive plates that are rotationally coupled to a concentric shell wherein keys radially extending from each drive plate are slidably received in axial channels formed in the interior surface of the shell. The enhancement of the wear resistance of the keys of single one of the drive plates serves to extend the service life of the entire clutch. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084243 | USE OF A BRAKE - The invention relates to the use of an electric, hydrodynamic or electromagnetic brake for reducing the rotational speed of a drive-side shaft of a gear mechanism. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084245 | CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS/GOODS - The invention relates to a pallet actuation system moving the pallets of a moving walkway through drive chains directly engaging the lower part of the chains of traction links. The drive chain has separate drive rollers which are made of deformable and elastic materials. The links of the traction chains are connected together by connecting shafts and have teeth and claws in the lower part to mesh with the drive chain and the rollers. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084246 | ITEM TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH AIR DIVERT MODULE - An item transport system includes a first transport and a divert module for diverting predetermined items. The first transport includes a first deck for supporting items and a first transport element for transporting the items along the first deck on a transport path. The divert module includes a second deck for supporting the predetermined items, a second transport element for transporting the predetermined items along the second deck on a divert path, and a fluid supply element selectively actuable to direct a fluid onto at least a leading edge of the predetermined items to divert the predetermined items onto the second deck. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084247 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING PRODUCTS, HAVING A LINEAR DRIVE MECHANISM - The invention relates to a transporting apparatus for transporting products, which includes a linear drive mechanism, a continuous conveyor system, having two parallel straight conveyor regions and two curved conveyor regions each connecting one end of the straight conveyor regions, and a plurality of conveyor elements. The conveyor elements extend along the continuous conveyor system and convey the products to be conveyed along at least a portion of the conveyor system while being guided along a guide path. The linear drive mechanism includes a first linear segment and a second linear segment, which are disposed parallel to the straight conveyor regions. The curved conveyor regions of the conveyor system are advantageously embodied as driveless. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084248 | Device and Method for Transferring Nonwoven Material - A device for transferring nonwoven material from a fleece-laying machine to a consolidation device having an endless circulating output conveyor belt of the fleece-laying machine for accepting card webs which are laid on the output conveyor belt from above by the fleece-laying machine, the laid card webs forming the nonwoven material. A first drive unit drives the output conveyor belt at variable speed. In addition, a second drive unit for driving the output conveyor belt at an essentially constant speed is provided at a point which, relative to the first drive unit, is closer to the consolidation device. A hanging storage buffer of the output conveyor belt is thus formed in a section of the output conveyor belt located between the first drive unit and the second drive unit. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084249 | SNAP-ON, PUSH BUTTON, ROTARY MAGNETIC ENCODER KNOB ASSEMBLY - The present invention includes a push button rotary knob assembly which provides rotational movement and translational travel along an axis. The present invention controls electronics within a housing, without requiring protrusion into the housing. Having no protrusions into the housing avoids exposure of the electronics within the housing to environmental contaminants or electromagnetic interference. The components of the push button rotary knob assembly may operate without need for O-rings, gaskets, or any other applied sealants. Assembly of the push button rotary knob is simplified, because the rotary knob may be assembled and replaced without any tools and without need to access the interior of the housing. Furthermore, if the rotary knob is damaged, the rotary knob may be replaced, and any seal provided to exterior surfaces of the housing is not compromised. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084250 | ELECTRIC SWITCH - An electric switch with flexible, fork-shaped contactor having an end area with first and second contact points. At least one tension strip and at least one arched section extends from the contactor in such manner that changing the switch from a normal position, in which the first contact point is in contact with a first contact surface, to a switched position, in which the second contact point is in contact with a second contact surface, and vice-versa, takes place by deformation of the tension strip while an angle formed at the transition, between the arched section and the end area of the contactor, remains substantially unchanged. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084251 | DUAL-ACTION SINGLE-KEY MECHANISM - A switch assembly is provided to actuate a pair of switches using a single key cap, e.g. for a camera that utilizes a first switch to activate an image focusing function and a second switch to activate a camera shutter. The switch assembly comprises an inner switch and an outer switch, wherein the outer switch, partially or completely surrounds the perimeter of the inner switch. The outer switch comprises an upper conductive surface and a lower conductive surface that, when in contact, electrically couples two terminals for closing a circuit. The inner switch comprises an actuator and a dome switch. When the key cap receives a first downward force, only the outer switch becomes activated and a first electric circuit is completed. When the key cap receives a second downward force that is greater than the first force, the dome switch collapses and a second electric circuit is completed. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084252 | TWO-STAGE SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A switch assembly is provided to actuate a pair of switches using a single push key, e.g. for a camera that utilizes a first switch to activate an image focusing function and a second switch to activate a camera shutter. The switch assembly comprises a contact pad switch and a dome switch that are located laterally to one another. When the push key receives a first downward force, only the contact pad switch becomes activated and a first electric circuit is completed. When the push key receives a second downward force that is greater than the first force, the dome switch collapses and a second electric circuit is completed. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084253 | INPUT UNIT FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL DEVICES - The invention relates to an input unit for electrotechnical devices, the unit being configured such that it is technically particularly effective, yet still cost-effective. Further, it is the aim to also provide illumination elements at little expense. For touching by finger, such an input unit comprises a cover suitable for capacitive field transmissions, the cover having a contact region that can be used for touching more than a single location. A sensor film is disposed directly beneath the cover, wherein the film has a resistance structure on the side facing the cover, the structure being electrically contacted via three contact points. The resistance structure is configured such that it continually, or at least quasi continually, capacitively responds as a function of the current location of touch of the cover by a human finger and sets a corresponding resistance variable, which can be tapped at the three contact points and used to generate a respectively associated input signal for the electrotechnical device for the corresponding control thereof. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084254 | SEALED DOME SWITCH FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mobile electronic device has a dome switch assembly secured to the housing of the device, over a recess formed in the housing of device. The dome switch assembly has a substrate with a vent hole communicating between the recess of the housing and the space comprised between the substrate and a dome actuation portion of the dome switch assembly. Upon actuation of the dome switch assembly, air present between the dome actuation portion and the substrate flows into the recess of the housing. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084255 | Liquid purifying device - A liquid purifying device for separation and removal of volatile contaminants from liquids, and more particularly relating to such a device that is secured directly to the liquid source and utilizes improvements which allows the device to operate through a wide variety of angles from horizontal to vertical. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084256 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION - Systems and methods of capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide, comprising mixing a substantially non-aqueous solvent and an alkali such that the solvent and alkali form a solvent suspension, mixing water and a flue gas containing carbon dioxide with the solvent suspension such that a reaction occurs, the reaction resulting in the formation of a carbonate, water and heat. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084257 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF MIXTURES COMPRISING MORPHOLINE (MO), MONOAMINODIGLYCOL (ADG), AMMONIA AND WATER BY MEANS OF DISTILLATION - Processes for the continuous fractional distillation of a mixture comprising morpholine (MO), monoaminodiglycol (ADG), ammonia and water from a reaction of diethylene glycol (DEG) with ammonia, the process comprising: (i) separating off ammonia from the mixture at a top of a first distillation column K | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084258 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF MIXTURES COMPRISING MORPHOLINE (MO), MONOAMINODIGLYCOL (ADG), AMMONIA AND WATER BY MEANS OF DISTILLATION - Processes for the continuous fractional distillation of a mixture comprising morpholine (MO), monoaminodiglycol (ADG), ammonia and water from a reaction of diethylene glycol (DEG) with ammonia, the processes comprising: (i) separating off ammonia from the mixture at a top of a first distillation column K10; (ii) feeding a bottom fraction from K10 to a second distillation column K20 in which water and organic products are separated off at the top at a temperature at the top in the range from 45 to 198° C. and a pressure in the range from 0.1 to 15 bar; (iii) feeding a bottom fraction from K20 to a third distillation column K30 in which MO and organic products having a boiling point of <140° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at the top or at a side offtake and ADG and organic products having a boiling point of >190° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at the bottom, and (iv) feeding the MO-comprising stream which is separated off at the top or at a side offtake of the column K30 to a fourth column K40 in which organic products having a boiling point of ≦128° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at the top and MO and organic products having a boiling point of ≧128° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at the bottom and the bottoms from K40 are fed to a fifth distillation column K55 in which MO is separated off at the top and organic products having a boiling point of ≧128° C. (1.013 bar) are separated off at the bottom. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084259 | OPERATION METHOD OF OZONIZER AND OZONIZER APPARATUS USED THEREFOR - The present invention offers an operation method of an ozonizer and an ozonizer apparatus to improve ozone gas purity and to achieve long and safety electrolysis operation in such manner that, during normal operation of the ozonizer, ozone gas is generated at the anode in the anode compartment and hydrogen gas is generated at the cathode in the cathode compartment; and only when the ozonizer is stopped and operation is switched to protective current operation during which minute electric current is supplied to protect said anode, oxygen-containing gas is supplied to said cathode compartment after electrolyte and hydrogen gas in said cathode compartment are all drained out, so that said cathode is made function as a gas electrode for oxygen reduction reaction, using said cathode as a reversible electrode with two functions as a gas generation electrode and a gas electrode, thereby during normal operation, ozone is generated efficiently, and during the protective current operation, when safety is a key issue, hydrogen gas is not generated at the cathode and mingling of hydrogen gas into ozone gas generated at the anode is prevented. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084260 | LARGE SCALE MODULAR APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING CARBON PRODUCT FROM USED TIRE WITH MICROWAVE AND METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for decomposing used tires includes a loading chamber for loading a used tire, one or more modular processing units, and a finishing device that decomposes used tires that were incompletely decomposed in a processing chamber. In the loading chamber, oxygen is removed under a critical point that prevents explosion and nitrogen gas is injected. Used tires are conveyed in nitrogen atmosphere in the apparatus. The modular processing units comprises a processing chamber that decomposes a used tire with microwave, a lower door that loads a used tire, and a lower door drive device that moves the lower door up and down and rotates the lower door. A method for decomposing used tires with the apparatus is also provided. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084261 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING POLYMERIC WAVELENGTH FILTER - The present invention discloses a method for fabricating polymeric wavelength filter, which method for forming gratings patterns on the UV polymer involves three processing steps. First, a gratings pattern is holographically exposed using a two-beam interference pattern on a positive photo-resister film. A 20-nm-thick nickel thin film is then sputtered onto the positive photo-resister film to form a nickel mold. This nickel mold on the photo-resister film then can be subsequently used to transfer the final gratings pattern onto a UV cure epoxy polymer. Whereby, a polymer film can be spun coated on the cure epoxy substrate so as to simplify the fabrication process for obtaining a polymer wavelength filter with good aspect ratio of gratings pattern. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084262 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING HEAD - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a perpendicular recording magnetic head. The method for manufacturing a perpendicular recording magnetic head according to the present invention includes first to third steps. At the first step, a main magnetic pole layer is formed on a foundation layer. At the second step, a main magnetic pole forming mask whose recording-medium-facing surface is of an inverted trapezoidal shape is formed on the main magnetic pole layer. At the third step, a main magnetic pole whose recording-medium-facing surface is of an inverted trapezoidal shape is formed by performing ion milling on a laminated structure including the foundation layer and the main magnetic pole layer from a direction which makes a given angle with a lamination direction according to a bevel angle of the inverted trapezoidal shape. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084263 | Method for producing tight pitched coil with reduced processing steps - Methods for fabricating thin film magnetic head coil structures are disclosed. The methods disclose deposition of a first thick seed layer, followed by deposition of an ultra-thin second seed layer. Coil structures having sub-micron pitch and high aspect ratios are deposited on the second ultra-thin seed layer, which is removed from between the coil windings via an isotropic etch process such as wet etching or RIE. Subsequent to selective removal of the ultra-thin second seed layer, the first thick seed layer is utilized to deposit pole and backgap structures, eliminating the need to deposit (and remove) a subsequent seed layer on the coil structure. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084264 | ELECTROPLATING SYSTEM WITH ELECTROPLATING WHEEL - An electroplating system is provided for electroplating a workpiece. The system includes a plating wheel having a side and a cylindrical wall extending from the side. The plating wheel has an interior chamber that at least partially defines a solution chamber that is configured to hold an electroplating solution. The cylindrical wall includes an opening extending through the cylindrical wall into fluid communication with the interior chamber. An external anode is located proximate to and positioned outside the cylindrical wall of the plating wheel to define an electroplating work area therebetween. An internal anode is held within the interior chamber of the plating wheel and positioned to align with the work area. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084265 | CONTINUOUS ELECTROREFINING DEVICE FOR RECOVERING METAL URANIUM - Disclosed is a continuous electrorefining device for recovering metal uranium. The electrorefining device comprises an electrolytic cell | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084266 | Electrodes with Mechanically Roughened Surface for Electrochemical Applications - The invention relates to a method for roughening the surface of a metal sheet used as electrode support in industrial electrochemical applications, and an electrode made by such method. Mechanical roughening is imparted by skin-passing the sheet between two rollers of a rolling mill, at least one of which is patterned according to a predetermined profile to be transferred by compression to the surface of the metal sheet. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084267 | PAIR OF MEASURING ELECTRODES, BIOSENSOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF MEASURING ELECTRODES OF THIS TYPE, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A pair of measuring electrodes comprising a first and a second, preferably in each case sheet-like electrode comprises an insulation layer arranged between said electrodes. One or more nanopores, which extend through said insulation layer as far as said first electrode, the surface of which is at least partially uncovered by said nanopores, are provided in each second electrode. The invention also describes a biosensor comprising a pair of measuring electrodes of this type, an electrochemical cell comprising a biosensor of this type and a process for producing said pair of measuring electrodes. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084268 | LOW VOLUME ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR - A biosensor in which at least one reagent constitutes a portion of a working electrode, a conductive track leading from a working electrode to an electrical contact associated with a working electrode, or an electrical contact associated with a working electrode. For example, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the working electrode itself. Other reagents can be dispensed on the electrode itself either directly or by impregnating a matrix, such as a mesh or a membrane, with the enzyme, and then placing the impregnated mesh or membrane over the electrode. Alternatively, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the conductive track leading from the working electrode to an electrical contact associated with the working electrode. In another alternative, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the electrical contact associated with the working electrode itself. Furthermore, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into at least two of the foregoing components of the biosensor. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084269 | Sensor Material and Gas Sensor Element and Gas Sensor Derived Therefrom | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084270 | Integrated Microfluidic Component for Purifying Analyte Molecules and Purification Method - The present invention relates to a method for purifying analyte molecules and in particular to a component of this type in which a separation section is used for separating analyte molecules and other constituents of a sample, and in which provision is made of at least one sample chamber for receiving a sample containing the analyte molecules and at least one collecting chamber for receiving the purified analyte molecules. According to the invention, the microfluidic component has at least one integrated receptor device for detecting the presence and/or the concentration of the purified analyte molecules. In accordance with one advantageous development of the present invention, the separation section is formed by an electrophoretic gel filtration section. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084271 | Control of chemical reactions using isotachophoresis - Isotachophoresis (ITP) is exploited to control various aspects of chemical reactions. In a first aspect, at least one of the reactants of a chemical reaction is confined to an ITP zone, but the resulting product of the chemical reaction is separated from this ITP zone by the ITP process. In a second aspect, one or more reactants of a chemical reaction are confined to an ITP zone, and one or more other reactants of the chemical reaction are not confined to this ITP zone. In a third aspect, ITP is employed to confine at least one reactant of a chemical reaction to an ITP zone, and at least one reactant of the chemical reaction is delivered to the ITP zone in two or more discrete doses. These aspects are especially relevant to performing polymerase chain reactions using chemical denaturants as opposed to thermal cycling. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084272 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A portable apparatus for treating polluted water by electrocoagulation. The apparatus comprising at least two electrodes ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084273 | Method and Apparatus for Programmable Fluidic Processing - A method and apparatus for microfluidic processing by programmably manipulating a packet. A material is introduced onto a reaction surface and compartmentalized to form a packet. A position of the packet is sensed with a position sensor. A programmable manipulation force is applied to the packet at the position. The programmable manipulation force is adjustable according to packet position by a controller. The packet is programmably moved according to the programmable manipulation force along arbitrarily chosen paths. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084274 | Fluid treatment device for fluid activation - A periphery of a fluid passage ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084275 | COPPER ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION AND TWO-LAYER FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE OBTAINED USING THE SAME - To provide a two-layer flexible substrate having excellent folding endurance, etching properties, and resist adhesiveness with no surface defects. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084276 | Devices and Methods for Target Molecule Characterization - The present invention provides a device having at least one constriction that is sized to permit translocation of only a single copy of the molecule. The device has a pair of spaced apart sensing electrodes that border the constriction, which may be a nanopore. The first electrode is connected to a first affinity element and the second electrode is connected to a second affinity element. The first and second affinity elements are configured to temporarily form hydrogen bonds with first and second portions of the target molecule as the latter passes through the constriction. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084277 | Composition for copper plating and associated methods - A composition for copper plating and associated methods, a method of forming a copper wiring including forming an insulation layer having a recessed portion on a substrate, and forming a copper layer on the insulation layer to fill the recessed portion by performing an electroplating process using a composition that includes an aqueous electrolyte solution containing a copper ion and at least one of a disulfide compound represented by Formula 1, a betaine compound represented by at least one of Formulae 3 and 4, and a triblock copolymer of polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide-polyethylene oxide (PEO-PPO-PEO) having a weight average molecular weight of about 2,500 to about 5,000 g/mol and an ethylene oxide content (EO %, w/w) of about 30% to about 60%. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084278 | Novel Cyanide-Free Electroplating Process for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Die-Cast Components - The proposed invention comprises a process for plating upon zinc die cast articles without the use of cyanide in the plating solution The process proposes the plating of the zinc die cast articles with a zinc alloy layer first, followed by plating with copper, nickel, chromium, tin or brass. The preferred zinc alloy initial coating is zinc-nickel. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084279 | Method for Collection of Valuable Metal from ITO Scrap - Proposed is a method for collecting valuable metal from an ITO scrap in which a mixture of indium hydroxide and tin hydroxide or metastannic acid is collected by subjecting the ITO scrap to electrolysis in pH-adjusted electrolyte, and roasting this mixture as needed to collect the result as a mixture of indium oxide and tin oxide. This method enables the efficient collection of indium hydroxide and tin hydroxide or metastannic acid, or indium oxide and tin oxide from an ITO scrap of an indium-tin oxide (ITO) sputtering target or an ITO scrap such as ITO mill ends arisen during the manufacture of such ITO sputtering target. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084280 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF AN ALKALINE SOLUTION USING CO2 - An electrochemical system comprising a cathode electrolyte comprising added carbon dioxide and contacting a cathode; and a first cation exchange membrane separating the cathode electrolyte from an anode electrolyte contacting an anode; and an electrochemical method comprising adding carbon dioxide into a cathode electrolyte separated from an anode electrolyte by a first cation exchange membrane; and producing an alkaline solution in the cathode electrolyte and an acid. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084281 | Method for Collection of Valuable Metal from ITO Scrap - Proposed is a method for collecting valuable metal from an ITO scrap by subjecting the ITO scrap to electrolysis and collecting the result as metallic indium. Specifically, the present invention proposes a method for selectively collecting metallic indium including the steps of subjecting the ITO scrap to electrolysis in an electrolytic bath partitioned with a diaphragm or an ion-exchange membrane, subsequently extracting anolyte temporarily, eliminating tin contained in the anolyte by a neutralization method, a replacement method or other methods, placing a solution from which the tin was eliminated in a cathode side again and performing electrolysis thereto; or a method for collecting valuable metal from an ITO scrap including the steps of obtaining a solution of In or Sn in an ITO electrolytic bath, eliminating the Sn in the solution, and collecting In in the collecting bath. These methods enable the efficient collection of metallic indium from an ITO scrap of an indium-tin oxide (ITO) sputtering target or an ITO scrap such as ITO mill ends arisen during the manufacture of such ITO sputtering target. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084282 | Method and apparatus for dissociating water - A method and apparatus for dissociating water. A reaction chamber contains an anode and a cathode submerged in an aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. The temperature of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is elevated to least 280° C. The pressure of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is likewise elevated to least 2 atmospheres. An electrical voltage is applied across the anode and cathode using an electrical power supply and oxygen and hydrogen are formed from the water contained in the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084283 | CARBON DIOXIDE SEQUESTRATION AND CAPTURE - A process to convert carbon dioxide into a stable substance with electrolytically activated seawater and use this process to sequester carbon dioxide from coal power plants ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084284 | Method and system for electrolytic fabrication of atomic clock cells - The present invention relates to a method and system for electrolytic fabrication of cells. A cell can be formed of a silicon layer (cathode) sandwiched between layers of glass. One or more holes are formed in the silicon layer. An alkali metal enriched glass material is placed in or associated with the one or more holes. Electrolysis is used to make the alkali metal ions in the alkali metal enriched glass material combine with electrons from the silicon cathode to form neutral alkali metal atoms in the one or more holes. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084285 | PROCESS ANALYTIC SENSOR WITH MOISTURE-SCAVENGING ELECTRODE BACKFILL - A process analytic sensor for sensing a characteristic of a process fluid is disclosed. The sensor includes a housing including a sensing portion having an electrical characteristic that varies with a characteristic of the process fluid. An instrument cable has at least one electrical conductor. An electrode connection space is located within the housing and the at least one electrical conductor is electrically coupled to a respective conductor of a sensing element of the sensing portion. A fill material is disposed in the electrode connection space. The fill material cures through exposure to moisture and the fill material is uncured and sealed within the electrode connection space. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084286 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCREENING PLATING AND ETCHING BATH COMPOSITIONS - Methods and systems for screening for the effect of bath composition on the performance of electroplating, electroless-plating, electrochemical-etching, electropolishing, and chemical-etching processes are provided. The methods and systems use microfluidic channels that allow for etching or plating studies on an electrode exposed to a multitude of bath compositions at different positions on its surface. After deposition or etching, the electrode surface can be quickly and easily detached from the device for analysis of deposited or etched film properties. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084287 | ANOMALY DIAGNOSING APPARATUS AND ANOMALY DIAGNOSING METHOD FOR GAS SENSOR - An anomaly diagnosing apparatus and method for a gas sensor which includes a heater control section; a measurement section which outputs a detection signal for detecting an internal resistance of the gas sensor through a solid electrolyte via connection terminals and the electrodes within the gas sensor and which measures the internal resistance of the gas sensor based on a response signal input via the connection terminals in response to the output of the detection signal; and a diagnosing section which heats the solid electrolyte by use of the heater control section, obtains, after the start of heating, a first time required to reach a first resistance and a second time required to reach a second resistance different from the first resistance, and determines whether or not the gas sensor is anomalous by comparing a predetermined threshold value and a ratio of the first to second times. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084288 | Electrochemical Cell - A method for determining the concentration of a reduced or oxidized form of a redox species is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an electrochemical apparatus is provided in which the apparatus includes a hollow electrochemical cell for measuring a concentration of glucose in a blood sample, a current of the cell is measured, and a concentration of a redox mediator is determined, at least in part from, a measured current of the cell. The hollow electrochemical cell can include at least one non-metal working electrode, at least one counter electrode or counter/reference electrode, and a spacer interposed between the working electrode and the counter or counter/reference electrode. In one embodiment the working electrode and the counter or counter/reference electrode are not co-planer and are separated by a distance of from about 20 microns to about 200 microns. In another embodiment the working electrode and the counter or counter/reference electrode are not co-planer and the cell has an effective cell volume of less than 1.5 microliters. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084289 | COIN STORAGE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A display for display articles such as coins or medallions including a generally planar plastic sheet having one or more retaining structures for capturing one or more display articles. The plastic sheet has opposite first and second generally planar sides. A first paper board sheet is bonded to the first side of the plastic sheet, and a second paper board sheet is bonded to the second side of the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet can have the same dimensions of at least one of the paper board sheets. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084290 | HANDS FREE HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system configured to receive liquid from a wearable fluid storage and delivery device and selectively add supplements thereto. The system includes a removable cap, an interior housing, and an outside housing. The interior housing has a supplement chamber for housing a dissolvable supplement body with an open end portion closable by the cap. The interior housing also has a bypass channel separated from the supplement chamber. The outside housing has an interior channel configured to slidably receive the interior housing and allow it to slide between a supplement adding position and a bypass position relative to the outside housing. In the supplement adding position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the supplement chamber whereat at least a portion of the dissolvable supplement body dissolves into the liquid. In the bypass position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the bypass channel bypassing the supplement chamber. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084291 | CARRYING CASE FOR TABLET COMPUTER - A carrying case for a tablet computer, said case including a support surface for supporting a tablet computer; a first and second holder for securing the tablet computer to a top-oriented face of said support surface, and a handle for carrying said case arranged with a bottom-oriented face of said support surface. Said first holder is attached to a first edge portion of the support face and said second holder is attached to a second edge portion of the support face such that said first holder and second holder are oriented respectively to engage adjacent sides of the tablet computer secured therein, and at least one of said holders is slidably attached to an edge portion of the support surface such that said holder can be extended outwards from the edge portion to allow the support surface to be adapted to support varying tablet computer sizes. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084292 | PLUNGER CADDY ASSEMBLY - A plunger caddy assembly includes a plunger and a caddy that receives the plunger. The plunger is selectively rotatable in a first direction relative to the caddy to release the plunger from the caddy. The plunger is selectively rotatable in a second direction relative to the caddy to secure the plunger within the caddy. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084293 | SHARPS CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to volumetrically efficient systems for distributing, storing, and dispensing a number of medical or laboratory sharps with subsequent safe disposal of the used sharps. The systems comprise first and second sharps containers configured such that the combined containers, as well as contained sharps, may be shipped in a volume approximately equivalent to the volume of one of the containers. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084294 | Suture Packaging - A suture package for retaining a barbed suture is provided. The suture package includes a suture retaining member including an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is radially spaced from the outer wall and defines a suture retaining area therebetween. The inner wall defines a needle retaining area and includes at least one opening therein to permit reception of at least one suture therethrough. The outer wall includes a plurality of inwardly extending tabs configured to engage a cover. The suture package further includes a cover configured to be received within the outer wall of the suture retaining member and to selectively engage the inwardly extending tabs formed thereon. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084295 | PACKAGING FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS - A packaging for hygiene products, includes, in order to define a volume accommodating the hygiene products, at least two main walls which are situated substantially opposite to one another and two side walls which connect the main walls with one another and that are situated substantially opposite to one another, a tear tab including at least one section of one of the main walls and one section of one of the side walls, the tear tab exposing a removal opening for removing hygiene products. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084296 | COVER FOR WELDING WIRE CONTAINER | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084297 | STACKABLE LOW DEPTH TRAY - A tray for storing and transporting bottles includes a plurality of base walls each for supporting a bottle thereon. A plurality of interior columns extend upwardly between the base walls. Longitudinal dividers connect the interior columns. Lateral dividers connect the interior columns to side columns along side edges of the tray. At least one band extends along the side edges of the tray connecting the side columns. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084298 | POCKET-SIZED ADHESIVE PLASTER HOLDER DEVICE WITH INTERNAL MIRROR - A pocket-sized adhesive plaster holder device formed from a punched and crease-lined cardboard blank foldable onto itself to form a casing which is maintained in the closed position by coupling elements provided in a peripheral portion of the cardboard blank, which is able to house and retain one or more plasters applicable to the human skin. The internal surface of the cardboard blank is mirror-finished to enable easy viewing of that part of the face on which the plaster is to be applied. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084299 | COVER OF A PACKAGE, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND A PACKAGE SEALED WITH A COVER AND A METHOD FOR SEALING A PACKAGE - A cardboard cover that seals a package and that also enables the resealing of the package. The lower surface of the cover ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084300 | CARD STRUCTURES FOR ENHANCED STACKING STRENGTH - A display card ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084301 | Releasable Product Fastener for Product Packaging - The present invention is directed toward a product fastening system and, in particular, to a mechanism for securing a toy within product packaging. The packaging may include a toy support platform having a through-hole extending from a first surface to a second surface; a pliable strip configured to pass through the through-hole formed in the toy support platform and a fastener clip that captures the pliable strip to secure the toy to the support platform. The fastener clip may include a base with a plurality of notches formed therein. In operation, the pliable strip is wrapped around the toy object. The ends of the pliable strip are inserted through the through hole and inserted into the notch, becoming secured therein without the need for braiding or twisting the ends of the pliable strip. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084302 | STACKABLE LOW DEPTH TRAY - A tray for storing and transporting bottles includes a plurality of spaced apart base walls each for supporting a bottle thereon. A plurality of interior columns extend upwardly between the base walls. Longitudinal dividers connect the interior columns. Lateral dividers connect the interior columns to side columns along side edges of the tray. The side columns have tapered mid-portions, such that upwardly-opening windows between side columns are contoured convexly. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084303 | Drain Pan for Mounted Water Equipment - A drain pan and drainage system is herein disclosed. The drain pan includes a basin with a wall mount connected to the basin. A drain hole is formed in a bottom surface of the basin. The drain pan also includes at least one side panel connecting the basin and the wall mount. The drainage system includes a wall, drain pan and water containing device. The water containing device is mounted to the drain pan and both are mounted to the wall. The water containing device and drain pan are mounted in such a way that the water containing device is at least partially enclosed by the drain pan. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084304 | BAKERY TRAY - A tray, such as for baked goods, includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from side edges of the base. A front wall and a rear wall extend upward from a front edge and a rear edge of the base. The front wall and rear wall each have at least a portion that is shorter than the side walls. The front wall and rear wall each include an inner wall portion spaced inwardly of an outer wall portion. The front wall and rear wall each including at least one portion of reduced width at an upper edge of the front wall and the rear wall. The portion of reduced width accommodates the notches of a similar tray cross stacked thereon. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084305 | FLEXIBLE, INFLATABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS WITH DECORATIVE BORDERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a packaging material which includes, in one embodiment, a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected to the exterior surface of a flexible, inflatable substrate to form a cohesive inflatable cushioning unit for use as a packaging material. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084306 | ARTICLE PROTECTION CASE - A protection case includes a first panel including resilient material, a second panel including resilient material and a connection part connected between the first and second panels. A space is defined between the first and second panels such that an article such as a computer, personal computer, laptop computer, thin computer, electronics and use for normal daily good is received in the space and protected by the first and second panels. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084307 | COMPACT APPARATUS FOR MARINATING AND TENDERIZING MEAT - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a compact food processing apparatus for tumbling pieces of meat or other food in the presence of a marinade in an enclosed, sealed container ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084308 | PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH A SELECTABLE LOCKING FEATURE - The disclosure is directed to a packaging sleeve ( | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084309 | Foldable tray for packaging bakery products - A flat foldable tray preferably manufactured from recycled paper content and having sets of fold lines formed therein along which the tray can be bent to create different geometric shapes for packaging a variety of baked goods, or the like. By way of a preferred embodiment, the foldable tray is a square having four sides of identical length. The sides of the tray and the sets of fold lines are aligned with one another to form the sides of one square, one octagon, and three rectangles, each of which having an identical center and lying inside the perimeter of the square tray. Adjacent fold lines which form the sides of each of the inside square, octagon and rectangles intersect one another at the four sides of the square tray. A pair of dividers may be coupled to one another and attached to the foldable tray at upturned corners thereof to create independent storage compartments in which to carry individual baked goods. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084310 | CHIP CARD HOLDER - An exemplary chip card holder used in a portable electronic device for holding a chip card is provided. The chip card holder includes a body member, a latching piece and a releasing piece. The body member includes a bottom wall and a first sidewall perpendicularly protrudes from the bottom wall. The latching piece is disposed on the first sidewall opposite to the bottom wall to resist against a chip card assembled within the chip card holder. The releasing piece is disposed on the bottom wall opposite to the first sidewall and is configured to form a receiving space together with the bottom wall and the first side wall to accommodate the chip card. The releasing piece is configured to selectively lock and release the chip card. | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084311 | HYDRODEMETALLIZATION CATALYST AND PROCESS - This invention is directed to hydrodemetallization catalysts and hydrodemetallization processes employing a magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay has a characteristic | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084312 | HYDROCRACKING CATALYST AND PROCESS USING A MAGNESIUM ALUMINOSILICATE CLAY - This invention is directed to hydrocracking catalysts and hydrocracking processes employing a magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay has a characteristic | 2010-04-08 |
| 20100084313 | Process to improve jet fuels - This invention relates to a process for improving the yield and properties of jet fuel from a kerosene feed. More particularly, a kerosene feedstock is hydrotreated and dewaxed using a ZSM-48 catalyst to produce a jet fuel in improved yield and having improved properties. | 2010-04-08 |
