| 15th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20150096797 | PACKAGE BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a package board and a method of manufacturing the same. The package board includes: an insulating layer; and a ground layer formed in the insulating layer, wherein one side of the ground layer is formed so that a plurality of pattern parts having a plurality of diameters are spaced apart from each other and the other side thereof is continuously formed. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096798 | Interconnections for a substrate associated with a backside reveal - An apparatus relating generally to a substrate is disclosed. In this apparatus, a post extends from the substrate. The post includes a conductor member. An upper portion of the post extends above an upper surface of the substrate. An exterior surface of the post associated with the upper portion is in contact with a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and adjacent to the post to provide a dielectric collar for the post. An exterior surface of the dielectric collar is in contact with a conductor layer. The conductor layer is disposed adjacent to the dielectric collar to provide a metal collar for the post, where a top surface of each of the conductor member, the dielectric collar and the metal collar have formed thereon a bond structure for interconnection of the metal collar and the conductor member. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096799 | DEVICE FOR ATTENUATING PROPAGATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM AN ENCLOSURE - A first planar prong adjacent to and parallel with, an exterior of the side of the enclosure. A second planar prong parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. A planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong, adjacent to a cover of the enclosure. A first planar member having one end coupled perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096800 | Electronic Module for Operation in a Transmission - An electronic module for a vehicle includes a can housing and a circuit carrier having at least one connecting element. The circuit carrier is positioned in the can housing, and is cast with a cast material. The at least one connecting element protrudes from the cast material and is configured to connect at least one conductive element. The electronic module is positioned in the transmission and is configured to be operated. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096801 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a cylindrical-shaped housing inserting therein a wire, a shield shell disposed on an outer side of the housing, and a mounting member assembled with the housing and the shield shell. The mounting member includes a tubular portion inserted into a gap between the housing and the shield shell in a diameter direction of the housing and contacted with an end face of the housing. The shield shell includes a fixing portion fixed to the housing and a movable portion rotatably connected to the fixing portion. A fixing mechanism is provided between the movable portion and the tubular portion, moves the end face toward the tubular portion when the movable portion is rotated, and fixes the housing and the shield shell to the mounting member when the tubular portion and the end face closely contacted with each other. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096802 | WIRE HARNESS - A wire harness includes first, second and third power cables, first, second and third conductive electromagnetic shielding members, and an intermediate short-circuit member. The power cables are arranged to conduct symmetrical three-phase AC electricity. The conductive electromagnetic shielding members are arranged in parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other, each of the conductive electromagnetic shielding members disposed surrounding respective ones of the power cables. The intermediate short-circuit member is arranged to electrically connect the electromagnetic shielding members to one another in at least one intermediate region between first and second longitudinal ends of each of the electromagnetic shielding members. The intermediate short-circuit member has a conductive member arranged to electrically connect the electromagnetic shielding members to one another, and a nonconductive armoring section arranged to cover an outer surface of the conductive member. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096803 | Cable Repair Splice - A splice kit is provided for repairing a cable having a central conductor, an insulator surrounding the central conductor, an outer conductive sheath surrounding the insulator, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductive sheath. The splice kit includes a central conductor joint that is electrically conductive and is configured to engage the central conductor of the cable such that the central conductor joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the central conductor. The splice kit also includes a dielectric insert configured to at least partially surround the central conductive joint and the central conductor of the cable, and an outer sheath joint that is electrically conductive and is configured to at least partially surround the dielectric insert. The outer sheath joint is configured to be electrically connected to the outer conductive sheath of the cable such that the outer sheath joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the outer conductive sheath. The splice kit further includes a jacket joint configured to at least partially surround the outer sheath joint and the jacket of the cable. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096804 | Apparatus, System and Method for Measuring the Properties of a Corrosive Liquid - An apparatus and method used to determine the density and other properties of a corrosive liquid, such as drilling mud. The apparatus uses at least two sensor elements with ceramic facings spaced a known vertical distance apart and inserted into the fluid. The differential pressure measurement provided by these sensors is used to calculate the density of the liquid. This density measurement is then reported in real-time to an operator. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096805 | Downhole Closed Loop Drilling System with Depth Measurement - A method, system and drilling apparatus for directional drilling are disclosed. A drill bit is located at a downhole end of a drill string in a borehole. A length of the borehole between a surface location and the drill bit at the downhole end of a drill string is determined and an azimuth angle and inclination of the drill bit is obtained. The length of the borehole may be determined by recording an arrival time at a downhole location of an acoustic pulse travelling from a surface location to the downhole location and determines the travel time and borehole length therefrom. A downhole processor determines a position and orientation of the drill bit from the determined length, azimuth angle and inclination and alters a steering parameter of the drill bit using the determined position and orientation of the drill bit to obtain a selected trajectory for drilling the borehole. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096806 | MECHANIZED SLOT DRILLING - A system and method are provided for providing access to surfaces within a formation is provided, the method including: providing a wellbore from a first surface location to a second surface location; inserting into the wellbore a cylindrical cutting assembly connected to at least two wellbore tubulars, one of the wellbore tubular extending to each of the first surface location and the second surface location; and rotating the radial cylindrical cutting element. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096807 | ANTI-STALL BYPASS SYSTEM FOR DOWNHOLE MOTOR - A flow control valve for use with a downhole motor includes a housing with at least one port and a sleeve with at least one opening. The sleeve is movable within the housing to align and offset the ports and openings. A first biasing member associated with a first portion of the sleeve and a second biasing member associated with a second portion of the sleeve bias the sleeve in a first direction, while pressure applied to the sleeve due to fluid flow moves the sleeve in an opposing second direction. Movement of the sleeve in the second direction compresses the first and second biasing members, disengages the first portion of the sleeve from the first biasing member, and aligns the openings with the ports to permit transmission of the pressure through the openings and ports. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096808 | REUSABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE WATER BASED - Compositions emulate oil based fluids include an aqueous phase and an organic internal phase, which creates an osmotic membrane within the aqueous continuous phase. The osmotic membrane allows hydration-dehydration mechanisms to be in place and control interactions between formation and fluid, where the non-aqueous phase is composed of glycerols, polyglycerols, poly hydroxyl alcohols, monosaccharide derivatives, polysaccharide derivatives, or mixtures and combinations thereof, while the aqueous phase contains additives that impart different inhibiting mechanisms to the overall composition, where the additives include, without limitation, amphoteric polymers, potassium and/or sodium salts up to saturation and/or acrylamides. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096809 | COMBINATION MUD MOTOR FLOW DIVERTER AND TILED BEARING, AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SAME - A mud motor radial bearing, a combination flow diverter and integral radial mud motor bearing, and a mud motor bearing assembly including the combination. The flow diverter includes a body defining threaded box ends, a concentric longitudinal bore, a generally cylindrical outer surface, and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal bore fluidly connects the first and second threaded box ends. The first threaded box end connects to a pin of a transmission of a mud motor rotor, and the second threaded box end connects to a pin of a mandrel. A portion of the generally cylindrical outer surface of the body in a region of the second threaded box end has bonded thereto a bearing material. The bearing material includes a plurality of tungsten carbide portions surrounded by a hard metal alloy matrix binder. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096810 | SEAT OCCUPANCY DETERMINATION DEVICE AND SEAT OCCUPANCY DETERMINATION METHOD - A seat occupancy determination device configured to be provided at one of seating portions of a plural vehicle seats includes a pair of seat occupancy amount detection devices detecting a seat occupancy amount increasing and decreasing in response to a change of a load applied to each portion of the seating portion, a seat occupancy state determination device determining a seat occupancy state of the vehicle seat, an unbalanced load detection device detecting a degree of unbalance of the load applied to a right portion and a left portion of the seating portion, and a seat occupancy threshold value setting device setting a seat occupancy threshold value and correcting the seat occupancy threshold value in response to the degree of unbalance of the load applied to the right portion and the left portion of the seating portion based on a detected signal transmitted from the unbalanced load detection device. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096811 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRODE MATERIAL DURING THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC FURNACE - A method determines the consumption of electrode material during the operation of an electric furnace, particularly an arc furnace for producing steel. The method determines a weight of an electrode column, which is arranged in the electric furnace or is to be introduced into the electric furnace, using a weighing device. A device for determining the consumption of electrode material of an electric furnace, particularly an arc furnace for producing steel, is provided for performing the method. The device contains a weighing device for determining the weight of at least one electrode column which is arranged in the electric furnace or is to be introduced into the electric furnace, wherein the weighing device is integrated in an operating device of a system containing the electric furnace. Vibration conditions of the electrode column during operation of the electric furnace can also be determined with the method and with the device. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096812 | HANGING SCALE - A hanging scale for measuring the weight of a hanging load comprises a first attachment section comprising a first bearing and a second attachment section comprising a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing being aligned along a vertical axis during operation of the hanging scale; at least one longitudinal deflection measurement section which has a first end and a second end, the deflection measurement section being located between the first bearing and the second bearing and being oriented transversely with respect to said vertical axis; a first connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the first attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the first connecting section connecting the first bearing to the first end of the deflection measurement section; and a second connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the second attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the second connecting section connecting the second bearing to the second end of the deflection measurement section. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096813 | Luggage Control and Verification System and Methods of Use - A system for controlling and verifying the size and weight of a piece of carry-on luggage is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an at least one database server is configured for selectively storing data related to at least one of the luggage, an at least one passenger in possession of the luggage, a transportation vehicle on which the passenger plans to travel, and a transportation hub from which the transportation vehicle is to depart. An at least one luggage device is in selective communication with the at least one database server and comprises a receptacle configured for removable receipt of the luggage—the receptacle formed having a bottom, a back wall, and an at least one side wall—and at least one verification device integral with the receptacle for determination of at least one of a height, depth, width, weight, and identification information associated with the luggage. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096814 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE - A control system includes a transfer. The transfer is disposed in a power transmission path between the driving power source and primary driving wheels and distributes dynamic power of the driving power source to the secondary drive wheels. A driving power transmission shaft transmits the dynamic power of the driving power source distributed by the transfer to the secondary drive wheels. A clutch mechanism is disposed in a power transmission path between the transfer and the driving power transmission shaft. A electronic control unit engages at least one of a first and second clutches and then engages the clutch mechanism on the basis of a steering state at the time of switching from a two-wheel-drive traveling state in which the clutch mechanism and the first and second clutches are disengaged to a four-wheel-drive traveling state in which the clutch mechanism and the first and second clutches are engaged. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096815 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR BED - A bariatric patient management system includes a single-wheel drive system having bi-directional variable speed control through use of a variable control joystick. The single-wheel drive system is disposed on an underside of the bariatric patient management system and engages a floor surface when the bariatric bed is in a lowermost position. The bariatric patient management system further includes a removable headboard having a disconnect feature for disconnecting the variable control joystick from the single-wheel drive system when the headboard is removed. A plurality of three-setting casters is used in conjunction with the single-wheel drive to allow the bariatric patient management system to be manually turned when transported from one location to another. The bariatric patient management system further includes an improved trapeze boom that allows for additional access to a patient adjacent the headboard of the bariatric patient management system. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096816 | BATTERY COOLING APPARATUS - A vehicle includes a climate control system configured to regulate temperature within a cabin. The vehicle also includes a battery compartment disposed within the trunk, and a soft trim component that at least partially defines space within the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle is further provided with a rigid insulative material formed upon and supporting a section of the soft trim such that the insulative material and section define a duct fluidly connecting the cabin and battery compartment in order to cool the battery compartment. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096817 | SELF-DEPLOYING SERVICE STEP - A cab-over-engine vehicle is described wherein the cab is supported in a level orientation on the vehicle's chassis. A cab repositioning system raises the cab while maintaining the cab in the level orientation, thus exposing the engine to be worked on. A service step structure that is hidden within the exterior body when the cab is over the engine is deployed when the cab is raised. The service step structure is connected to the underside of the cab such that the service step structure swings down and away from the exterior body to provide access to the raised level cab at the same time allowing access to the engine. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096818 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS ADAPTABLE TO REMOVABLY ENGAGE A TRADITIONAL NON MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR - The present invention relates to the field of motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users, specifically, portable collapsible motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users that removably engage the frame of a traditional wheelchair allowing for the wheelchair user to have a greater degree of autonomy and to negotiate a variety of terrains otherwise inaccessible to them. The present invention includes a collapsible platform operatively connected to a plurality of motorized rolling tracks and a plurality of securing means to secure the user's traditional wheelchair to the device to allow the wheelchair user a greater degree of autonomy. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096819 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096820 | FULLY SELF-BALANCED HANDS-FREE PORTABLE VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a hands-free, self-balancing vehicle including a tiltable platform for a rider to stand on. The tiltable platform may tilt in any direction and direct the direction of motion of the vehicle. The vehicle is compact and may be disassembled for easy portability. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096821 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A four-wheel drive vehicle includes an engine, a transmission provided on a power transmission path between a main drive wheel and a subsidiary drive wheel, and a connection-disconnection mechanism provided on a power transmission path between the transmission and the subsidiary drive wheel to selectively connect and disconnect the power transmission path. A control device for the four-wheel drive vehicle includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control a transmission torque of the transmission to be less than or equal to a predetermined value when a predetermined condition is satisfied during traveling, and to control the connection-disconnection mechanism so as to at least partially overlap a time during which the transmission torque of the transmission is controlled to be less than or equal to the predetermined value and a time during which the power transmission path is disconnected by the connection-disconnection mechanism. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096822 | DIFFERENTIAL GEAR PROVIDED WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MECHANISM - A differential mechanism regulating device which is mechanically connected to two manipulators is miniaturized. When a first cable and a second cable are pulled, a collecting member moves its position. As a result of this movement, the collecting member tilts a portion of an arm by way of a rod. As a result, a differential lock is released. The operation of the first cable and the operation of the second cable can be merged by the collecting member, and it is sufficient to connect only a collecting transmission member to the arm. The connection between the arm and the collecting transmission member can be simplified thus realizing the miniaturization of the differential mechanism. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096823 | SYSTEM FOR DRIVING THE DRIVE WHEELS OF AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - The invention relates to a system for driving the drive wheels ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096824 | VEHICLE STEERING ARRANGEMENT AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A STEERING ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure relates to a vehicle steering arrangement comprising a steering wheel and a torque transmitting steering column arrangement arranged to connect the steering wheel with front wheels of a vehicle. The steering arrangement comprises at least a first steering column part connected to the steering wheel and a second steering column part connected to the front wheels. The first and second steering column parts are connected to each other by a decoupling device adapted to decouple the first and second steering column parts from each other when an accident is detected so that the second steering column part can rotate in relation to the first column part. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising such a steering arrangement. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096825 | CONSTANT VELOCITY DRIVE ASSEMBLY - The subject matter herein is directed to a constant velocity driveline assembly for power transmission of an automobile. The assembly comprises a tail housing assembly with a housing, at least two bearings inside the housing, and a first drive hub supported by the at least two bearings. The first drive hub may be substantially fixed longitudinally and configured to connect to an engine or transmission of the automobile. The assembly comprises a second drive hub configured to connect to a rear differential of the automobile. Each drive hubs may include a barrel portion and a mounting flange connected to an end of the barrel portion. The assembly includes a first constant velocity driveshaft joint configured to attach to the mounting flange of the first drive hub. The assembly includes a drive shaft having a first splined axial end coupled to the internal spline of the first constant velocity driveshaft joint. The assembly may include a second constant velocity driveshaft joint comprising internal splines to couple to a second splined axial end of the drive shaft to transmit torque, the second drive hub coupled to an external housing of the second constant velocity driveshaft joint. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096826 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OF A POWER STEERING SYSTEM, AND POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A method of controlling an electric motor of a power steering system having at least three windings is described, wherein a control unit applies a current to the windings of the electric motor to generate a total torque having a value which is ascertained by the control unit from a set-point torque for steering assistance and a set-point torque for damping. A damping set-point circuit ascertains the set-point torque for damping and a steering assist set-point circuit ascertains the set-point torque for steering assistance. A monitoring circuit monitors the function of the windings of the electric motor. In the event of a malfunction of any of the windings, the monitoring circuit outputs an error signal, upon which the set-point torque for steering assistance is reduced. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096827 | COMPRESSIONAL VELOCITY CORRECTION APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to measure compressional wave velocities in a geological formation surrounding a first well, to provide measured compressional wave velocity data, and to subsequently determine corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. These corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well may be determined using a combination of the measured compressional wave velocity data and corrected compressional wave velocity data associated with one or more second wells. Predicted pore pressure data for the first well may be subsequently generated, using the corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096828 | AUDIO SPEAKER WITH EXTERNALLY REINFORCED PASSIVE RADIATOR ATTACHMENT - A battery powered wireless audio speaker comprising a passive radiator is disclosed. The perimeter portion of the passive radiator is sandwiched between the speaker chassis and the retention gasket that resides between an external overlying perforated cover to firmly secure the passive radiator. The construction is capable of being well suited to enhance and improve integrity to the seal between the passive radiator and the speaker chassis in strenuous environment conditions such as when a speaker is submerged in water. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096829 | ACOUSTIC DAMPING DEVICE - An acoustic damper includes a neck and a damping volume. The neck has a mouth being in fluid connection with a chamber. The chamber is limited by an inner surface of at least one wall. The acoustic damper device includes a recess located between the mouth of the neck and the inner surface of the wall. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096830 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE - A device for and methods of reducing sound vibrations in a liquid resulting from a sound source arranged below the liquid level of a body of water are disclosed. The device includes an elongate tube which can be arranged over the sound source, the tube comprising an outer wall and inner wall with an intermediate space between the inner and outer wall. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096831 | SOUND PANEL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF A SOUND PANEL - A sound panel includes an outer fabric, an absorption member that at least indirectly connects to the outer fabric, and a frame that is at least indirectly connected to the absorption member, where the outer fabric is fastened to the frame. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096832 | Acoustic Panel - An acoustic panel device includes a panel member and a mount. The panel member includes a porous material. The mount is arranged to captively support the panel member. The mount can be a frame that surrounds the panel member. The frame can define a channel, and a portion of the panel member is disposed in the channel. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096833 | Safety Device - A free-standing demountable window safety assembly adapted to rest, in use, on the floor inside a room containing a window opening in a wall, and against the wall containing the window, without engaging with the window opening, said assembly comprising:—•(i) at least two feet ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096834 | FALL RESTRAINT TRAVELER DEVICE - The fall restraint traveler device has a hollow body structure, two or more spacers, one or more lanyards and a leash. The hollow body structure has a first end and a second end. A safety rope extends passing through both first and second ends. The body structure has an elongated slot extending between the ends. The two or more tubular spacers are placed internal of the body structure with the safety rope passing through each spacer. The one or more lanyards are for attachment to a climber. Each lanyard has at least one locking element. The device is aligned with and free to slide along the safety rope during ascent or descent of the climber and in the event of a fall, the at least one locking element tightens as it pulls on the safety rope pulling the rope out of alignment and thereby cinching to the rope. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096835 | Aerial Ladder Truck - The present invention relates to an aerial ladder truck to allow the height of a rear end of an extensible ladder, which is a connection end thereof connected at the rear of a bed of the truck, to be freely adjusted so that articles may be loaded in a space below the extensible ladder and above the truck bed. The aerial ladder truck includes a vehicle having a bed at the rear thereof, a ladder turret provided to the bed to pass therethrough, an extensible post fixedly passing through the ladder turret and standing upright, the height of the top thereof being adjustable, an extensible ladder having a rear end connected to the top of the extensible post by means of a first hinge shaft so that the angle thereof is changeable, and a moving bucket provided at the top thereof, and an angle adjusting cylinder for changing the angle of the extensible ladder, the cylinder having a rear end connected at the front of the top of the extensible post by means of a second hinge shaft and a front end connected to the bottom of the extensible ladder by means of a third hinge shaft. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096836 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SAFETY NETTING ON MANLIFTS - A safety apparatus configured for attachment to a manlift and configured to prevent objects falling over the side of the manlift from striking objects and people beneath the manlift. One embodiment includes a frame configured to support netting that is disposed on the platform of an open-sided manlift and angled outward to intercept objects falling vertically outside the surface area of the platform. Another embodiment includes a frame that extends beyond the lip of a dosed-sided manlift and contains netting configured to catch objects falling outside of the surface area of the closed-sided manlift. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESERVATION OF A CRIME SCENE - A platform for preservation of a crime scene is provided. The apparatus comprises a modular base with foot pegs. The foot pegs may be telescopic to allow for adaptation to any crime scene. The foot pegs are configured to have minimal footprint on the crime scene. The modular base is couplable to one or more modular bases, one or more stair adapters and to one or more optional components such as equipment platform and a workstation. The platform is portable and configured to be assembled at the crime scene. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096838 | SELF-BLOCKING DESCENDER-BELAY DEVICE - The self-blocking descender-belay device ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096839 | LOW LOSS OIL ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY - An oil accumulator assembly may comprise a scavenge tube including an aperture defined by a break in the scavenge tube and/or an annular cylindrical structure concentrically situated about the scavenge tube. The aperture may be configured to receive oil flowing through the scavenge tube, and the annular cylindrical structure may be configured to accumulate oil flowing through the aperture. The oil accumulator assembly may further comprise a drainage outlet disposed in the annular cylindrical structure. Oil accumulated within the annular cylindrical structure may drain through the drainage outlet in response to an engine being shut down. The oil accumulated within the annular cylindrical structure may fill a portion of the scavenge tube situated within an engine fan case to prevent coking within the scavenge tube. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096840 | ENGINE OIL SUPPLY SYSTEM - The present invention discloses an engine oil supply system, which includes an oil pan for storing lubricating oil. An oil suction pipe is disposed in the oil pan, the oil suction pipe is twisted in the oil pan, and at least two oil suction portions are disposed on the oil suction pipe, so that at least one oil suction portion is below a lubricating oil level when the engine is in any position. The technical solution disclosed by the present invention can ensure that the lubricating oil can enter each part of the engine for lubrication through the oil supply system when the engine is used either in a leant or inverted manner. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096841 | Oil Pan Casting With Optional Oil Cooler Provisions - A universal oil pan die tooling is provided for forming alternative oil pans for alternative internal combustion engines with and without an oil cooler circuit. The die tooling includes a first die member defining a cavity and a second die member having a protruding portion designed to be inserted in the cavity of the first die member to define a mold cavity therebetween that defines a shape of the oil pan. A first die insert is used along with the first die member and the second die member to form oil pans for use with an engine having an oil cooler. An alternative second die insert is used in place of the first die insert along with the first die member and the second die member to form oil pans for use with an engine without an oil cooler. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096842 | MINING ELEVATOR CARRYING PLATFORM AND CARRYING METHOD - A mining elevator carrying platform and carrying method, the platform comprises a power system ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096843 | SMART ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - Smart elevator systems and methods for controlling an elevator system use sensors that transmit data to a processor in a network system for use in operating an elevator system. The elevator system can include a system connected to a LAN, WAN, intranet, interne, etc. and is capable of exchanging data with and retrieving data therefrom. In the smart elevator systems, there are a number of wireless sensors that detect and transmit information on a number of people requesting elevator transport. The smart elevator system uses that information to select or determine one or more transport paths for one or more elevators to follow and, therefore, can be beneficial in enhancing efficient use of one or more elevators in an elevator system to service persons awaiting elevator service. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096844 | Elevator Positioning System and Method - An elevator positioning system includes an optical tape, optical tape clips, and a sensor. The optical tape clips are mountable to various structures within the hoistway. A crossbar of the optical tape clips is located between a sensor and optical tape such that the sensor detects an interruption in the optical tape and signals the detection to an elevator controller. The elevator car can then be controlled to align evenly with the landings associated with the hoistway. Another elevator positioning system includes a sensor and a reflector clip assembly. The reflector clip assemblies are mountable to various structures within the hoistway. A reflector target of the reflector clip assemblies faces the sensor such that the sensor detects the reflector target and signals the detection to an elevator controller. The elevator car can then be controlled to align evenly with the landings associated with the hoistway. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096845 | CASTOR WITH SEPARATE BRAKE DEVICE AND BRAKE RELEASE DEVICE - A castor with separate brake device and brake release device is provided with a shell, a brake piece, a brake unit and a brake-release unit. The brake unit and the brake-release unit are two separate members, while they are interactively linked by a push portion and the notch portion, so as to ensure the accuracy of the brake operation. Whenever the castor is in a brake-activated status or brake-deactivated status, the brake pedal and the brake-release pedal pivot in opposite direction to present different angles, which makes it easier for the user to see the status of the castor (in brake position or non-brake position), and prevents confusion or accidental operation. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096846 | Multifunctional Castor - A multifunctional castor with steering, directional and brake functions and is provided with a mounting seat, a rotary seat, an engaging member, a wheel, a brake swing member, a longitudinal rod assembly, an engaging assembly, a transverse rod, a brake pedal and a brake-release pedal. Pressing down or pushing up the brake pedal can activate the steering, direction and brake functions of the castor, and then the steering, direction and brake functions of the castor can be deactivated by controlling the brake-release pedal. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096847 | Rotary Lever Disc Brake Caliper with Rack and Pinion Mechanism - A rotary lever disc brake actuating mechanism and a method for operating the rotary lever disc brake mechanism is provided. The mechanism includes a rotary lever which rotates a pinion to further rotate brake pad application racks. The racks are arranged to rotate toward an inboard brake pad to advance the brake pad toward a brake disc. The racks may further cooperate with lateral pins fixed to an outboard portion of the brake such that the outboard portion simultaneously advances an outboard brake pad toward the brake disc when the racks rotate. The brake mechanism may be assembled into a cartridge to be placed within an inboard portion of a brake caliper. The brake caliper may be located on a caliper mount via adjustment pins, whereby during new brake pad installation the caliper is self-centered by application of the brake, followed by securing the caliper to the adjustment pins. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096848 | BRAKE PAD ASSMBLY AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING BRAKE PARTICLES - A disk brake pad comprising a supporting base with which a layer of friction material is associated, characterized in that a wall of said supporting base having associated therewith the layer of friction material is passed through by at least one channel communicating with a chamber, defined in correspondence of the supporting base, for collecting the powders produced due to the wear of the friction material. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096849 | Brake Carrier Mounting Arrangement - A mounting arrangement for a disc brake is provided, in which a torque plate affixed to a vehicle axle and a brake caliper mounting frame affixed to the torque plate have corresponding opposing projections and recesses provided to laterally and circumferentially limit relative motion between the torque plate and the mounting frame. A wedge element with at least one angled face is located between correspondingly-angled faces of the mounting frame and/or the torque plate to generate lateral and/or circumferential loading in response to tightening of vertically-oriented fasteners. The use of the angled components substantially reduces the amount of loading required to be applied by the vertical fasteners to resist relative motion between the torque plate and the mounting frame. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096850 | FRICTION BRAKE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A ferritically nitrocarburized rotational member of a vehicle brake is disclosed, including a rotational member having a friction surface configured for braking engagement with a corresponding friction material. A compound zone is disposed at the friction surface. An exposed surface of the compound zone is exposed to an atmosphere. The area of the exposed surface includes from about 0 percent to about 14 percent graphite. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096851 | Friction Brake Pad - A friction brake pad for a friction brake comprises at least one corrosion prevention element located within a friction surface. The corrosion prevention element is flush with the friction surface and is configured to wear with the friction brake pad. The at least one corrosion prevention element may be formed of a baser metal than gray cast iron. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096852 | SUSPENSION APPARATUS - A suspension apparatus includes: a partition wall member that divides a space inside an inner tube into an upper space and a lower space; a cap that covers an upper opening portion of an outer tube; and a support member of which one end portion is retained by the cap, and of which the other end portion supports the other end portion of a piston rod, in which a through-hole is formed in a portion of the inner tube, an inner space of the piton rod is a space inside the piston rod and communicates with the lower space, the support member is a cylindrical member and forms an upper portion space, and the upper portion space communicates with the inner space of the piston rod, and at least one of the cap and the support member is provided with a communication path. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096853 | SUSPENSION APPARATUS - A suspension apparatus includes: a cylindrical outer tube; an inner tube a piston rod of which one end portion retains a piston; and a partition wall member that is mounted to an upper end portion of the inner tube to define an upper end portion of an annular oil chamber, that has a bowl portion, and that divides a space inside the inner tube into an inner space and an outer space of the bowl portion, in which the partition wall member divides the outer space into a gap space and a space other than the gap space, a through-hole is formed in the partition wall member, and at least one of the partition wall member and the inner tube is provided with a communication path through which an upper portion of the annular oil chamber communicates with the gap space. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096854 | Dampers - A piston and cylinder type damper is provided having a cylinder ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096855 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber includes a shock absorber body having a cylinder outer shell and a piston rod capable of going in/out of the outer shell and generating a damping force suppressing relative movement of the piston rod in an axial direction with respect to the outer shell, a cylindrical dust cover connected to the piston rod and allowing entry of the outer shell into an inside, and a cylindrical collar attached to the outer shell and arranged on an outer periphery of the piston rod. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096856 | FRICTION BRAKE DEVICE - A friction brake device has a brake rotor that rotates around an axis of rotation, brake pads that can rotate around an axis of autorotation parallel to the axis of rotation, support members that support the brake pads respectively, and pressing devices that press the brake pads against the brake rotor respectively. In the friction brake device, when the brake pads are pressed against the brake rotor, the brake pads revolve around the axis of rotation relatively to the brake rotor while being frictionally engaged with lateral faces of the brake rotor respectively. The support members press the brake pads in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and frictionally engage outer peripheries of the brake pads with a cylindrical face of the brake rotor respectively. The brake pads auto-rotate around the axis of autorotation upon beginning to be pressed, but come to rest when the pressing force increases. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096857 | STATOR ASSEMBLY WITH INNER RACE PILOT RING - A stator assembly for a torque converter includes a housing, a blocking element, an inner race, and a first ring. The housing includes a plurality of stator blades, a central axis, and a pocket. The blocking element is disposed in the pocket and is pivotable about an axis parallel to the central axis. The inner race includes an outer notch for engaging the blocking element, an inner spline for engaging a transmission shaft, and a first outer piloting surface. The first ring is for radially positioning the housing on the inner race first outer piloting surface. In some example embodiments, the housing includes a bore and the first ring is pressed into the housing bore. In some example embodiments, the housing includes a radially extending surface in contact with the first ring. In an example embodiment, the radially extending surface limits axial displacement of the inner race. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096858 | CHANGE OF MIND SHIFT CONTROL - A method of controlling shifts in a multi-speed transmission includes beginning an initial shift, which changes the transmission from a starting gear to an initial target gear, and executing an adjusted shift, which changes the transmission to an adjusted target gear having higher speed ratio than the initial target gear, when transition conditions are satisfied. The transition conditions include a threshold increase in torque request, which is sufficient to require the transmission to be placed into the adjusted target gear. The transition conditions also include a common controlling clutch, which is partially engaged during the initial shift and the adjusted shift and is an off-going clutch to place the transmission in the adjusted target gear. Executing the adjusted shift does not include placing the transmission in a neutral mode. Furthermore, executing the adjusted shift does not include completing the initial shift. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096859 | CLUTCH UNIT - A clutch unit includes a lever-side clutch section provided on an input side, for controlling rotational torque to be input through lever operation, and a brake-side clutch section provided on an output side, for transmitting the rotational torque from the lever-side clutch section to the output side, and interrupting rotational torque to be reversely input from the output side. The brake-side clutch section has a two-layer structure, in which two one-way clutches are arranged side by side in an axial direction. The first one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a forward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions, whereas the second one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a backward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions arranged in an opposite direction. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096860 | ONE-WAY MECHANICAL CLUTCH SYSTEM AND ALTERNATOR COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM - The invention relates to a one-way clutch mechanical system, in particular a pulley-assembly for a motor vehicle alternator. The one-way clutch mechanical system includes an inner element and an outer element, which are movable relative to one another in rotation around a central axis (X1) and delimits an annular housing between them. The system further includes a one-way clutch device positioned in the annular housing, a member for damping a relative rotational movement between the inner and outer elements and for transmitting torque to the one-way clutch device, which is also positioned in that annular housing. The damping and torque transmission member is axially offset relative to the one-way clutch device, along the central axis (X1). | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096861 | ONE-WAY MECHANICAL CLUTCH SYSTEM AND ALTERNATOR COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM - The invention relates to a one-way clutch mechanical system for a pulley-assembly of a motor vehicle alternator, having an inner element, an outer element rotatably movable relative to one another around a central axis and delimiting an annular housing between them. A one-way clutch device positioned in the annular housing and a member damping a relative rotational movement between the inner and outer elements and elements transmitting torque to the clutch device is provided. A ring rotatably secured to a first element and adjacent, along the central axis, to a damping and torque transmission member, is provided with first means for activating the member to transmit torque. A sleeve belonging to the one-way clutch device is provided with second means for activating the damping and torque transmitting member. The one-way clutch device has cams that bear against the sleeve and the second activation means has at least one raised portion. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096862 | OVERTORQUE RELEASE DRIVE - A torque-release coupling can be remotely reset after an over-torque condition. A threshold torque may be adjusted while the coupling is miming. A pressure of pressurized fluid adjusts a force required to release a detent mechanism that holds a torque transmitting member in engagement across an interface between moving parts. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096863 | ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An actuator for a vehicle transmission system, comprising:
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| 20150096864 | ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC ACTUATION - An actuator system for hydraulic actuation of a clutch comprises a master cylinder with a master piston, a readjustment container for containing hydraulic fluid, a connection opening between the readjustment container and the master cylinder, where a degree of openness of the connection opening is dependent on the position of the master piston, and a hydraulic actuator to control a position of the master piston. In an actuator system, a control device for controlling the hydrostatic actuator is also provided, such that a speed of motion of the master piston is high while the connection opening is wide open, and low while the connection opening is open a little. In a method according to the disclosure, a position of the master piston is detected, and the actuator is controlled at different speeds depending on the position or the degree of openness. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096865 | SECURE STORAGE APPARATUS - Assisting users with controlling, navigating and performing any number of other operations for a secure storage apparatus is contemplated. The assistance may be in the form of easily navigable instructions/menus/screen and/or printed instructions, which may be optionally tailored to the particular operation contemplated for performance. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096866 | LOG SINGULATOR - A log singulator has first and second segments supported between roller mechanisms that allow the first and second segments to be reciprocated up and down. Each segment has a plurality of steps. Structural members of one segment extend between steps of the other segment. Some log singulators have first and second stages that can be independently operated. A first stage takes logs from a log pile and delivers the logs to a second stage that singulates the logs and delivers the logs to an output. A log storage area may be provided between the first and second stages. The first stage may operate at a higher cycle rate than the second stage. The second stage may be designed for rapid operation and good singulation of a range of log diameters. Embodiments of the first and second stages may be used in stand-alone applications and/or in combination with other log elevating and or singulating devices. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096867 | APPARATUS FOR ORDERLY SUPPLY OF A GROUP OF TRAYS TO A SEALING MACHINE OF SAID TRAYS, WITH APPLICATION OF A COVERING FILM - The external conveyor supplying the trays coming from the filling machine is connected to a conveyor ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096868 | DRIVE APPARATUS - The first gear is fixed to a conveyance screw. The second gear is arranged in tandem with the first gear. The third gear meshes with the first gear and the second gear. The first support member supports the first gear to enable movement in one radial direction. The second support member supports the second gear to disable movement in the radial direction. The number of teeth of the first gear and that of the second gear are different. In the first gear, a first cam unit is formed. In the second gear, a second cam unit is formed. The both cam units converts a circumferential relative displacement, generated along with rotation of the third gear, between the first and second gears is converted into a displacement in the one direction of the first gear, in a predetermined period in accordance with the number of rotations of the third gear. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096869 | MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT FOR A CONVEYOR FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS, AND CONVEYOR FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS COMPRISING SAID MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT - Support unit for a conveyor of objects comprising a plurality of support bodies reciprocally pivoted with respect to each other to define a closed ring and suitable to slide in a guide of the conveyor along a closed path, said support bodies each being provided with at least a flat plate and with at least an anchoring base solidly associated to the plate and suitable to support sliding means suitable to slide on the guide. Each plate is provided with opposite pivoting ends configured to pivot, by means of pivoting means, with respective pivoting ends of an adjacent plate which follows and respectively which precedes so as to define the reciprocal connection between the support bodies. Each plate is made of an elastically flexible material at least with respect to its thickness, to adapt to curves defined by the guide. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096870 | LIMIT SWITCH - The invention relates to a limit switch comprising:
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| 20150096871 | SWITCH MECHANISM AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A switch mechanism capable of preventing a battery from short is disclosed in the present invention. The switch mechanism includes a base, a circuit board, a connector and a cover. The base has an accommodating space for accommodating the battery with a first terminal. The circuit board with a second terminal is disposed on the base. The connector is movably disposed on the base and moves between a first position and a second position. The connector located at the first position does not contact the first terminal or the second terminal. The cover is detachably disposed on the base. The cove includes an actuating portion, which moves the connector from the first position to the second position when the cove is assembled with the base, so that the connector simultaneously contacts the first terminal and the second terminal to electrically connect the battery with the circuit board. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096872 | ACCESS DOOR WITH INTEGRATED SWITCH ACTUATOR - An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096873 | TUNED,INTERCHANGABLE SHUTTLE BOARD RELAY - A shuttle board relay is provided that is scalable to a specific pitch or routing density. The shuttle board relay provides a path with different sets of electrical components that allows this via by allowing the integration of components and other types of customization. The shuttle board relay provides a minimally disruptive path to the signal. This minimizes loss and signal distortion, isolation and crosstalk are a function of pitch. Since pitch can be set, grounds included, etc., a design may be fully optimized for low cross talk. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096874 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MALFUNCTIONING OF SUCH A SWITCHING DEVICE - This switching device ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096875 | TIME SAVER MODULAR ELECTRICAL SWITCH - A method and apparatus that allows full view of all connections while electrical switches are installed and operating. After the initial or first switch is installed, the remaining switches are installed and connected modularly. At any time, before, during, or after a complete installation, any of the switches can be changed to control a different device, without connecting or disconnecting any wires. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096876 | TACTILE FEEDBACK BUTTON FOR A HAZARD DETECTOR AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a casing of a hazard detector includes a body portion and a button portion. The button portion is coupled with the body portion via a plurality of arms. The arms allow the button portion to be axially movable relative to the body portion and also couple the button portion with the body portion so that tabs that extend radially outward from the button portion are positioned under and contact an inwardly facing surface of the body portion. The arms bias the button portion axially outward relative to the body portion so as maintain contact between the tabs and the inwardly facing surface. In this configuration, when the button portion is pressed at a position off-axis from a central axis of the button portion, the button portion pivots about one or more contact points between one or more tabs and the inwardly facing surface. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096877 | TOUCH DISPLAY DEVICE - A touch display device including a substrate, a display medium layer disposed above the substrate, first side electrodes and a sensing electrode disposed above the substrate is provided. The display medium layer includes charged particles and micro-structures connected to each other. Each of the micro-structures holds a portion of the charged particles, and has a first side wall which is not parallel to the substrate. Each of the first side electrodes is disposed above the first side wall of each of the micro-structures. The micro-structures are disposed between the substrate and the first side electrodes. A touch sensing unit is composed by the sensing electrode and the first side electrodes. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096878 | Touch-Sensitive Sensor And Method For Producing Such A Sensor - This touch-sensitive sensor includes a layer of piezoelectric material interposed between, on the one hand, first and second electrically-conductive elements and, on the other hand, at least one third conductive element including a surface opposite at least one of the first and second conductors. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096879 | FAST PYROLYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A fast pyrolizer includes an elongated tubular housing having a feed inlet to receive material, an outlet, and a flow path. The flow path has an internal contact surface extending from the inlet to the outlet. The inlet is to be oriented to a non-vertical relative elevation with respect to the outlet. At least a portion of the internal contact surface directly contacts the material. A heater heats the internal contact surface such that the material is heated via direct thermal transfer from the internal contact surface. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096880 | DEVICE FOR BIOGAS PROCESSING - A device for processing a non-compressed gas stream, particularly biogas, including a heat exchanger, liquid separator particularly for water, blower to blow and transport the gas stream to the first heat exchanger and the separator, and a filter operating as a coalescence filter for filtering out volatile impurities and/or substances in the form of aerosols. The filter must operate at a temperature between 0 and 10° C. and is located downstream of the liquid separator. The first heat exchanger, the liquid separator, and the filter are contained in a single common enclosure and are integrated into the same functional structure and placed immediately adjacent to each other. The device operates continuously by controlled, automatic “oscillation” of the temperature of the cooling device connected to the heat exchanger, in which “oscillation” is controlled by continuously measuring and checking temperature at the outlet of first heat exchanger compared to a preset value. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096881 | SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND SPUTTERING METHOD - An objective of the present invention is to provide a sputtering apparatus capable of obtaining an adequate film thickness distribution on a substrate surface even if a target projection plane is kept from being projected on the substrate. A sputtering apparatus includes: a process chamber; a substrate holder being rotatable in an in-plane direction of the substrate while holding the substrate; and a sputtering cathode located obliquely to the substrate holder, and arranged to incline to the substrate holder. A projection plane of a target holding surface of the sputtering cathode projected in a direction along a center normal line to the target holding surface onto a plane containing a substrate mounting surface of the substrate holder is formed outside the substrate mounting surface of the substrate holder, and the center normal line to the substrate mounting surface and the center normal line to the sputtering cathode are not coplanar. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096882 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A plasma processing apparatus | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096883 | APPARATUS FOR WETTING PRETREATMENT FOR ENHANCED DAMASCENE METAL FILLING - Disclosed are pre-wetting apparatus designs and methods. These apparatus designs and methods are used to pre-wet a wafer prior to plating a metal on the surface of the wafer. Disclosed compositions of the pre-wetting fluid prevent corrosion of a seed layer on the wafer and also improve the filling rates of features on the wafer. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096884 | Humidification Control Device - A humidification control device and an apparatus implementing the humidification control device is provided. The device includes a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for the control of humidity in an enclosed space via electrolysis. The MEA includes an anode, a cathode and a proton exchange membrane (PEM) disposed between the anode and the cathode. The PEM is selected to increase the efficiency of the humidification control device by decreasing the back diffusion of water across the PEM. The PEM may include a functional tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer having a polymer chain of TFE and at least one comonomer having a proton conducting functional group pendant to said polymer chain. The comonomer may be present in an amount from about 0.01 mol. % to about 7 mol. % of the TFE copolymer. In one embodiment, the comonomer is a fluorovinyl ether such as perfluorosulfonyl vinyl ether (PSVE). | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND PLATING OF WORK ROLLS - The present embodiments are directed to systems and methods for plating of work rolls. In one embodiment, a system includes an inner tank having an inner diameter dimensioned to receive a work roll, and an outer tank, wherein the inner tank is disposed coaxially within the outer tank. The inner tank and the outer tank may each include cylindrical shapes. A temperature regulating tank, positioned outside of the outer tank, may be in fluid communication with an annular space between the inner and outer tanks. An exhaust hood having a generally ring-shaped profile including a plurality of slots formed therein may suction fumes from the inner tank. An anode configuration also is disclosed, having a shunt incorporated into the anode, wherein current going to the anode passes through the shunt. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096886 | Electrolyzed hydrogen gas for fuel-fired boilers and hot water heaters - A system for hydrogen gas enhancement of hydrocarbon fuel combustion employs a closed electrolyzer vessel into which water is circulated, and an electrode plate assembly immersed in the vessel to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. Only water is used as the electrolyte fluid without any additives. An air injector in the water return line injects air bubbling for enhanced dissociation of water in the electrode plate assembly. The electrode plate assembly is formed by one or more unit stacks of 7-plates each, including two outer cathode plates, a middle anode plate, and two spaced inner plates between each cathode plate and the anode plate. The generated hydrogen and oxygen gases are maintained in a stable condition in the output gas flow by an electromagnetic coil assembly that separates the hydrogen gas from oxygen gas. The system can obtain 180% reduction in hydrocarbon fuel usage in a vehicle engine, and 20 times reduction in carbon emission from vehicle exhaust. It can obtain a 500% increase in fuel usage efficiency in an electrical power generator operable on LPG fuel. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096887 | ELECTRODES CONTAINING IRIDIUM NANOPARTICLES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF OXYGEN FROM WATER - Electrodes employing as active material iridium nanoparticles synthesized by a novel route are provided. The nanoparticle synthesis is facile and reproducible, and provides iridium nanoparticles of very small dimension and high purity for a wide range of metals. The electrodes utilizing these nanoparticles have excellent efficiency catalyzing the electrolytic production of oxygen from water. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096888 | bG METER LENS ATTACHMENT AND SEAL - A blood glucose test device with viewing lens seal includes a meter body rigid portion of a first polymeric material and an opening. A resilient portion of a second polymeric material more compressible than the first polymeric material integrally connected to the rigid portion defines a rigid portion outer covering. A resilient portion edge extends beyond the rigid portion and partially into the opening about a perimeter of the opening. A transparent polymeric material lens has an outer perimeter surface in contact with the resilient portion edge. Multiple flexible arms extending from the lens each have a hook member. Each hook member engages a receiving member positioned in a meter body and is retained by multiple backup ribs. Hook member engagement at a locking position pulls the lens toward the edge partially compressing the second polymeric material and creating a fluid seal between the perimeter surface and edge. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096889 | CORROSION MONITORING DEVICE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION - Provided herein is a device for monitoring corrosion of steel for a steel concrete construction, the device including a battery provided with a first electrode, a second electrode made of a metal material having a higher electric potential than concrete steel reinforcement and spaced from the first electrode, and an electrolyte contacting the second electrode and first electrode and providing a path for ions to pass, the battery disposed inside the steel concrete construction and configured to collect electric energy generated through oxidation/reduction, that is a corrosion process of steel reinforcement; a capacitor electrically connected to the battery and configured to store electric energy; and an electric charge measurer configured to measure an amount of electric energy storage of the capacitor. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096890 | MANIPULATING THE SIZE OF LIQUID DROPLETS IN DIGITAL MICROFLUIDICS - A biological sample processing system ( | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096891 | Method, Apparatus And System For Desalinating Saltwater - The present disclosure is directed at an apparatus, method and plant for desalinating saltwater and contaminated saltwater. The apparatus includes a stack and a manifolding assembly. The stack includes a product chamber, a first and second concentrate chamber, an anion exchange membrane forming a boundary between the first concentrate chamber and the product chamber and a cation exchange membrane forming a boundary between the second concentrate chamber and the product chamber. The manifolding assembly includes product and concentrate manifolding fluidly coupled to the product and concentrate chambers respectively, to convey a saltwater being desalinated to and away from the product chamber, and a concentrate to and away from the concentrate chambers. The stack may include a diluent chamber and adjacent anion or cation exchange membranes between the product chamber, diluent chamber and concentrate chamber to respectively convey anions or cations across multiple chambers. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096892 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE BLOOD THICKNESS LEVEL AND BLOOD CONSTITUENT CONCENTRATION - In described embodiment a method and an apparatus are provided for blood characterization. A closed loop electrical circuit employs as part of the circuit, a time varying resistive path that is made out of blood constituents and other chemicals. As the blood characteristics are changing, the resistance of the electrical path is also changing. The resistance change over a predefined time window is used to determine the blood thickness information. The resistance value change over another predefined time window is used to determine the blood density information. Presence as well as absence of blood constituents is determined from the resistance change over a pre-defined time window. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096893 | ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR DIE-CASTING, METAL CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE METAL CASE - An aluminum alloy for die-casting, a metal case for a portable electrical device, and a method of manufacturing the metal case are disclosed. The aluminum alloy for die-casting includes about 1.95% to about 4.10% by weight of manganese, about 0.1% to about 2.0% by weight of zinc, about 0.3% to about 0.8% by weight of zircon, about 0.03% to about 0.09% by weight of titanium, and a remainder of aluminum. Thus, the aluminum alloy may provide a mechanical property and a glossiness that are appropriate for a case of a portable electrical device. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096894 | METHODS FOR ELECTROPLATING COPPER - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of electroplating copper onto at least one surface of a substrate in which more uniform electrical double layers are formed adjacent to the at least one surface being electroplated (i.e., the cathode) and an anode of an electrochemical cell, respectively. In one embodiment, the electroplated copper may be substantially-free of dendrites, exhibit a high-degree of (111) crystallographic texture, and/or be electroplated at a high-deposition rate (e.g., about 6 μm per minute or more) by electroplating the copper under conditions in which a ratio of a cathode current density at the at least one surface to an anode current density at an anode is at least about 20. In another embodiment, a porous anodic film may be formed on a consumable copper anode using a long conditioning process that promotes forming a more uniform electrical double layer adjacent to the anode. | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096895 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY DEPOSITING A DEPOSITION METAL ON A WORKPIECE - For improving the current transfer during the electrolytic metallization of workpieces, a method is proposed: (a) providing a metal depositing apparatus | 2015-04-09 |
| 20150096896 | ELECTRODE FOR EVOLUTION OF GASEOUS PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - The invention relates to an electrode suitable as anode for evolution of gaseous products comprising a metal substrate coated with at least one titanium suboxide layer having an interconnected porosity and containing catalytic noble metal oxides. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such electrode comprising applying a mixture of titanium suboxides and noble metal oxide-based catalyst on a valve metal substrate via cold gas spray technique. | 2015-04-09 |
