15th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140097201 | System and Method for Storing and Selectively Dispensing Liquids - The inventive system and method advantageously enable superior preserved storage and selective dispensation of liquids by storing wine (or other liquids) in a pressurized environment to ensure that the stored liquid does not come into contact with air, and then by selectively dispensing a portion of the stored liquid, in accordance with a desired dispensing regime, by utilizing a controlled source of pressure force to apply a sufficient pressure to the pressurized environment to expel the desired volume of the liquid in a pressurized stream directed to a dispensing pouring interface through a conduit or equivalent delivery system. In at least several novel embodiments thereof, the system and method of the present invention are configured for use with wine-in-bag (“WinB”) products. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097202 | Support Unit - A support unit for supporting a drain tap in a flexible bag located in a bag-in-box (BIB) liquid dispenser includes a substantially planar plate with a least one surface adapted to abut the outer surface of the box. The support unit has a slit to receive the drain tap when lead through the wall of the box and form a supporting collar around the drain tap where the plate area next to the slit tapers towards the opening of the slit, forming two tapering areas on each side of the slit. The support unit may further include an area that is convex. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097203 | COUPLING FOR PUMP AND CONTAINER - An improved coupling is disclosed for connecting a pump to a container. A first embodiment of the improved coupling incorporates a slidable coupling sleeve for piercing a frangible seal for providing liquid communication from the container to the pump. A first embodiment of the improved coupling incorporates coupling for providing liquid communication from the container to the pump. The invention is suitable for use with an aseptic container, a refrigerated container or a non-refrigerated container with or without preservatives. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097204 | ANTI-LEAKAGE LIQUID SOAP VALVE STRUCTURE - An anti-leakage liquid soap valve structure includes a liquid soap conduit, an air conduit and a foam discharging tube. The liquid soap conduit includes a soap entering tube for receiving liquid soap, a soap discharging tube communicating with the soap entering tube and having a liquid soap chamber, a liquid soap exit, and a soap discharging valve. The soap discharging valve includes an elastic washer disposed at the liquid soap exit, and a pressing member to press against the elastic washer. The air conduit includes an outer housing forming an air chamber with the liquid soap conduit, an air exit located at one side of the air chamber, and an air supply valve linking with the soap discharging tube. The foam discharging tube includes a gas-liquid mixing chamber located at the liquid soap exit and the air exit, and a foam exit communicating with the gas-liquid mixing chamber. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097205 | MIXING CHAMBER FOR TWO FLUID CONSTITUENTS - A mixing chamber for two fluid constituents is disclosed which provides improved mixing before the mixture is pushed through a mesh insert for the production of foam. Foam production using air and liquid is the basis of the exemplary embodiment though the disclosed mixing chamber could be used for any two fluid constituents. A single stream of air is diffused into a plurality of smaller streams of air. The single stream of liquid is directed into an annular sleeve resulting in a thinner wall of liquid flow as compared to the entering liquid stream. This annular sleeve of a thinner wall of liquid flow surrounds the plurality of smaller streams of air. In a second embodiment, there are individual streams of liquid which are directed inwardly toward the individual streams of air. The mixing chamber construction is disclosed herein can be used for any two fluid constituents which would benefit for more thorough mixing. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097206 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR STORING, HEATING, AND DISPENSING FLUID - A heating unit for use in heating a fluid storage and dispensing system includes a wall module and a lid module. The modules include cover layers. Each module may include a heating component disposed between the cover layers and which is configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The heating component includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising carbon thermally coupled to the heat generating element. The modules may further include a thermal insulation layer. The modules may also include a receiving power connector electrically connected to the heat generating element. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097207 | DISPENSER WITH CHILD-PROOF LOCK - A dispenser including a medium reservoir, a discharge opening, and a feeding device for feeding medium from the medium reservoir to the discharge opening, wherein an actuating handle is displaceable relative to the medium reservoir in an actuation direction to discharge medium. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097208 | Liquid Product Dispenser - The invention relates to a liquid product dispenser including a tank, a dispensing head mounted at one end of the tank, said dispensing head comprising an outlet nozzle, an outer shell containing the tank, and a driving part which is capable of axially moving the tank and which is mounted so as to be rotatable between a storage position and a use position. The outlet nozzle has an outlet oriented in the longitudinal direction, and is suitable for axially engaging with a portion that is rigidly connected to the outer shell during the actuation of the dispensing head in the use position of the dispenser, and the first end of the tank is connected to a pusher via a driving mechanism suitable for selectively retracting the pusher and the outlet nozzle into the outer shell, and for axially extracting same from the outer shell. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097209 | FOAMING PUMP - Disclosed is a foaming pump. The foaming pump includes a cylinder which receives contents discharged from a container and air introduced from outside, an open/close unit which opens or closes the cylinder, a head unit which is movable up or down and operates the open/close unit, and a cover unit coupled to the cylinder and the head unit to allow the head unit to move up or down therein. Thus, it is possible to generate and provide soft and minutely uniform foam. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097210 | SPOUT WITH CONTROLLED FLUID FLOW FOR PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS - The present invention provides a spout for use with containers, particularly portable fuel containers (PFCs). The spout generally has a slide assembly physically coupled to a proximally positioned plunger such that the slide and plunger may be manually moved in tandem to variably control the flow rate of liquid or fuel through it. Movement of slide assembly in a distal direction opens the spout, whereas movement in a proximal direction closes the spout. The slide assembly may be in a recessed cavity on the top of the spout. The spout may have a main body portion and a nozzle portion, and a side exit opening at or near the distal end of the spout. Passageways within the spout are designed to encourage segregated and orderly flows of liquid/fuel and air for control and increased flow rate of liquid/fuel from the container. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097211 | APPARATUS FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF FLUIDS AND SEMI-SOLID FOODS - Devices, systems, and methods for orally delivering fluids and semi-solid foods to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. Various embodiments relate to a food delivery mouthpiece and related apparatuses and systems. Some embodiments of the food delivery mouthpiece include a spout and base. In some embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is configured for removable connection to a food container, such as, for example, to the straw of a flexible food pouch. In other embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is permanently coupled to a food pouch. Food delivery systems are disclosed, which include a food delivery mouthpiece, a food pouch, and fluids or semi-solid foods contained within the food pouches. A cap for the food delivery mouthpiece is also disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097212 | DRYWALL COMPOUND DISPENSING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to tools for finishing drywall. More specifically, the present invention is a system for use in dispensing drywall joint compound from a container. The system comprises a base member that is semi-permanently securable to a manual joint compound pump and a plurality of attachments that are removably securable to the base member to provide various manners of dispensing joint compound. One end of the base member is constructed to function as a first portion of a quick connector. Each of the plurality of attachments is provided with a second portion of the quick connector. The cooperation between the first and second portions of the quick connector allow a technician to quickly change tools by hand to those that better suit his needs for improved efficiency. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097213 | HANGING DEVICE FOR BELTS - A hanging mechanism includes a portion which is insertable into a belt buckle of a belt to engage a ratchet mechanism associated with the belt buckle. The hanging mechanism is used to suspend the belt for display purposes or for storage in a closet, etc. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097214 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETAINING ARTICLES - Embodiments can include an article retention system that can include an article retainer having a strap, where the strap can be formed from a washable material, an attachment member, where the attachment member can be coupled with the strap and the attachment member can be configured to hang the article retainer, and a first article fastener, where the first article fastener can be associated with the strap and the first article fastener can be configured to retain a first clothing article. The article retention system can include a receptacle that can be associated with the article retainer, where the receptacle can be configured to substantially retain the article retainer during a washing process. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097215 | MODULAR BABY CARRIER - A modular baby carrier including a principal module partially encircling a baby placed therein, and a hood detachable from the principal module. The principal module may include mutually connectable waist straps for engaging the waist of an adult carrying the baby, and shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the adult. An insert module dimensioned to accommodate a baby smaller than a baby which would be closely received within the principal module nests within the principal module. The shoulder straps may include removable sleeves to protect the shoulder straps from drooling. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097216 | Variable Position Firearm Holster and Means of Efficient Weapon Drawing - The present invention describes to a new and improved handgun holster that provides concealment of and easy access to the firearm when worn on the torso. The device may be worn at different levels along the torso including that of: deep concealment, inside the waistband, and at the midsection of the torso. The holster includes a protective back that acts to guide the user to proper hand placement when drawing the firearm, as the back plate transforms into a cone shape when the user's thumb is pressed against the protective plate of the holster to remove the firearm and the user's fingers are correctly placed along the opposing side of the weapon grip during the drawing act. The handgun holster further acts as a storage compartment by folding the back plate over the grip of a firearm and wrapping and securing the attachment arms around the holster. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097217 | Tool Holding Device - A tool holding device is disclosed that securely but removeably holds tools such as cordless drills and nail guns to a tool user by means of a hook and or lanyard. The device is comprised of a belt mounted holder, a mechanical fastening device that is fastened to the handle of a tool, and a J-shaped hook that removeably attaches on one end to the handle mounted mechanical fastening device and on the other end to a belt mounted holder. This invention allows the tool user to securely hold their tools to themselves without endangering those working near by. The belt mounted holder provides a spring biased structure to secure itself to a belt or clothing as well as structure to securely receive one end of the J-shaped hook which can be removeably attached to the handle of a tool by the handle mounted mechanical fastening device attached to the other end. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097218 | ROOFRAIL WITH FASTENING SYSTEM - A vehicle roof rail system includes a roof rail, a vehicle roof structure and a vehicle body structure. A tolerance compensator is disposed between the roof structure and the body structure. The tolerance compensator has an internal, oversized entry. The tolerance compensator includes an anchor fixing the tolerance compensator to the vehicle roof structure. A fastener passes through the oversized internal entry of the tolerance compensator linking the roof structure and body structure. An angle compensator is attached to the tolerance compensator. The angle compensator adjusts a contact angle of the tolerance compensator with the vehicle body structure. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097219 | Ventilated vehicle roof rack Carrier - The invention is a ventilated vehicle roof rack carrier such as a cargo box for transporting items such as athletic equipment or other personal items on top of a car. The cargo box has a rigid housing shell. The housing has a top shell and a bottom shell. The top shell and the bottom shell are connected together by one or more hinges. The top shell further has at least two opposing vents for drawing air into the housing shell body and allowing air to exit the housing shell body. The cargo box also has a means in communication with the housing for attaching the housing to the vehicle. The means for attaching is a rail system with engagement means for attaching the rail system to the vehicle. The rail system further has a first articulating rail and a second articulating rail oriented in parallel relationship to each other. The pair of articulating rails are mounted to the lower shell and permit the housing to slide beyond a top surface of the vehicle and hinge downward relative to the top surface of the vehicle. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097220 | RACK TOWER FOR SECURING CROSSBARS ON TOP OF A VEHICLE - A rack for carrying cargo on top of a vehicle includes a pair of crossbars. Each crossbar spans a pair of rails. The crossbars are connected to the rails by towers. Each tower has a claw assembly which is adjustable along two axes. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097221 | CAR ROOF STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A CLOSED-END ZIPPER - A car roof storage compartment includes a bottom member shaped as one half of a clamshell; a top member shaped as the other half of the clamshell, and a closed-end zipper. The edge of the bottom opening of the top member is combined with the bottom member at the position that lower than the top opening of the bottom member by sliding the closed-end zipper, that can prevent rain from entering the car roof storage compartment. The closed-end zipper can be slid in a desired direction in order to change the opening side of the top member. This can increase use convenience. The top member can be separated from the bottom member. Thereafter, the top members and the bottom members can be separated respectively for stacking storage purpose. This has the advantages of facilitating storage, decreasing volume, saving storage space, and decreasing transportation cost for distribution. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097222 | Mobile Equipment Rack - Disclosed is a mobile equipment rack suitable for holding firearms, fishing rods, or other equipment. The equipment rack comprises a base portion capable of keeping the lower portion of firearms or other equipment steady, a top portion with notches or other suitable means capable of receiving the upper portion of firearms or other equipment, two members on either side of the base that connect the base portion to the top portion, and two accessory rail attachments adapted to engage with the support apertures of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) flatbed, such as those vehicles having support apertures along the raised sides of their flatbed cargo area. The mobile utility equipment rack allows multiple guns or other types of equipment to be securely stored in a safe, easy-to-reach fashion, while freeing up space in the ATV's flatbed for storing other items. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097223 | ACTIVATION SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-ANGLED ARM AND STALL RELEASE MECHANISM - A power tool including an activation arm assembly having an actuator coupled to the activation arm assembly, the activation arm assembly being coupled to the structure and including a roller assembly having a roller, wherein actuation of the actuator causes the roller assembly to translate toward and engage the driver to initiate driving engagement between the driver and the flywheel; The activation arm assembly further includes a follower arm that engages the roller, the follower arm including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, the second mounting portion being pivotally coupled to the actuator and slidingly engaged with the carriage, the first mounting portion being biased in a direction toward the driver. The follower arm has a non-linear profile. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097224 | Buttress Fixation for a Circular Stapler - A stapling apparatus has a buttress material removably attached thereto by at least one anchor. The apparatus has a pusher with a protrusion for engaging the at least one anchor and releasing the buttress material. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097225 | STRUCTURE CONTAINING WOUND TREATMENT MATERIAL - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an anvil assembly for a circular stapling apparatus, is disclosed. The anvil assembly includes an anvil head configured to support an anvil plate thereon; a shaft extending from the anvil head and configured to selectively engage a connection member of the circular stapling apparatus; an anvil plate operatively connected to the anvil head, the anvil plate defining a plurality of staple forming pockets therein; and a wound treatment material disposed in each staple forming pocket of the anvil plate. The wound treatment material is at least one of an adhesive, a sealant, a hemostat and a medicament. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097226 | Surgical Instrument with Preload Assembly - A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion and a preload assembly is disclosed. The head portion is disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated body portion and includes an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The preload assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the shell assembly and enables longitudinal movement of the shell assembly with respect to the elongated body portion. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097227 | FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A CUTTING MEMBER FOR RELEASING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR - A staple cartridge, or fastener cartridge, for a surgical stapler, or fastening instrument, wherein the staple cartridge includes a distally-located cutting blade arranged to cut a distal end portion of a layer, such as a tissue thickness compensator and/or a buttress material, for example, attached to the staple cartridge. The distally-located cutting blade can extend out of a distal cavity of the staple cartridge. The distally-located cutting blade can move in a direction that is perpendicular to a staple deck of the staple cartridge. The distally-located cutting blade can also move in any suitable direction relative to the staple deck. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097228 | SURGICAL STAPLE INSERTION DEVICE - A staple inserter ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140097229 | METHOD FOR WELDING A FLANGE TO A GUIDE THIMBLE TUBE IN NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY - Disclosed therein are an apparatus for and a method of welding a flange to a guide thimble tube in a nuclear fuel assembly. The automatic welding apparatus includes a welding unit located on an axially conveying line of a tube for welding a surface of the tube inserted thereinto and a surface of a flange, a flange supplying unit for supplying the flange at a tube inlet of the welding unit onto the axially conveying line, and a conveying unit mounted on the axially conveying line in such a way as to move the tube and the flange on the axially conveying line, so that they are inserted into and drawn from the welding unit. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097230 | WASHING MACHINE WITH A DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM - A washing machine with a direct drive system including a tub, a drum rotatably mounted inside the tub, a shaft connected to the drum at a first end for transmission of a driving force of a direct drive motor, a coaxial support connected to a rear portion of the tub and having a first seat for a first bearing supporting a second end of the shaft opposite the drum, a stator secured to the coaxial support and having a plurality of magnetic cores, a rotor including permanent magnets and connected to the shaft, and a second bearing for supporting the shaft between the second end and the first end. The tub is made of polymeric material in which a second seat for said second bearing is co-molded. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097231 | SURFACE TREATING COMPOSITION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A surface treating composition for copper or a copper alloy comprising an imidazole compound and means for using the composition in the soldering of electronic parts to printed wiring boards are disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097232 | BONDING METHOD AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A bonding method of the present invention is a method of bonding two members (A and B) to each other with use of an Au—Sn solder. According to the bonding method of the present invention, after the bonding, an Au—Sn solder (S′) has weight percent of Sn which is not less than 38.0 wt % but not more than 82.3 wt %. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097233 | PACKAGING - A method of manufacturing a packaging material comprises laminating together at least two layers of materials to form a laminated packaging material having an inner laminate structure ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140097234 | Wine Bottle Protection Wrap and Associated Marketing Method - A wine bottle wrap for promoting the contents of the bottle, the brand, or the entity that produced or is presenting the bottle for sale. The wine bottle wrap is generally made of paper, sized and shaped to be easily wrapped around a bottle, such as a wine bottle. The paper will include printed words and drawings or other images that can both identify the contents of the bottle and provide other marketing material. In a preferred embodiment, at least some of the bottle is visible in a gap in the wrap, preferably at the bottom of the bottle. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097235 | BAKERY BOXES HAVING REMOVABLE PARTS COMPRISING PLATES AND OTHER TABLEWARE - The invention provides improved bakery boxes comprising removable plates and other tableware. Said removable tableware may comprise scored or perforated subpanels imparted in panels of a box, and alternatively, may comprise separately manufactured tableware reversibly attached to panels of a box. The invention further provides compound panels having expanded surface areas for accommodating greater quantities of removable subparts in diverse materials, shapes, and sizes. The invention emphasizes the placement of said removable tableware within superfluous panels that are not essential to the structural and functional integrity of the box, so therefore the food storage utility of the box is not necessarily destroyed when the tableware is removed, said superfluous panels comprising, for example, overlapping panels on the sides of a box or cellophane-reinforced panels in windowed boxes. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097236 | BOXES - A corner construction for a box, the corner construction including a first side wall adjacent to a second side wall, the first side wall including a cut out portion, and the second side wall including an extension piece for fitting in the cut out portion of the first side wall. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097237 | Recycling postage-paid indicator and process - A method for recycling a mail piece by a user that utilizes a postage-paid indicator that includes an intelligent barcode and the postal system which scans the intelligent barcode and compares it with a first data file that contains information concerning the distribution of funds generated from the sale of the recycle indicator and a second data file that contains information concerning a recycling destination of the mail piece to which the postage-paid recycle indicator is affixed by the user. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097238 | MEASUREMENT USING A CALIBRATON PATTERN - An image is captured. The image includes a calibration pattern. The calibration pattern includes displayed information about the calibration pattern. The displayed information and the calibration pattern are used to make a calibrated measurement. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING 1D AND 2D BARCODES IN ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION - Barcodes, such as QR codes are strategically placed on the work vehicle in a location representative of an electrical system. Scanning the QR code with a QR scanner, smart phone or other device will take a user to the schematic location for the system and/or a list of systems in the area. Schematic details may be provided by electrical means via OEM diagnostic tool, web site or reference to a printed manual and page number. Alternately, from the schematic a user could scan a code to point them to a location on the work vehicle for system or component. In addition to QR codes on the work vehicle, QR codes and 1 dimensional codes could also be placed on components like harnesses, sensors, modules and the like to provide schematic location and assist in component detail, part numbers and ordering. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097240 | TRANSPORT SERVICE CARD AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING A TRANSPORT SERVICE - Systems and techniques that relate to a card for use in relation to a transport service are described. Some embodiments of the card include a body having a first face and an opposed second face, a machine-readable code storage means carried by the body and storing coded information, at least one retroreflective area on at least one of the first face and second face, and identification information visible on at least one of the first side and the second side, the identification information corresponding in part to the coded information. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097241 | Payment Card Storage Apparatus and Tab Management System - A system for managing bar or restaurant tabs includes a payment card storage apparatus, such as a carousel, to receive and store payment cards under computer control, and a payment card reader to read identifying information from the payment cards that are to be stored in the payment card storage apparatus. The system permits a server to conveniently receive and store a payment card to secure a patron's tab, and then return it to the patron at the time the tab is closed and paid out. An associated point-of-sale system displays tab information and a list of names of those patrons having open tabs. A particular patron's card can be returned from the payment card storage apparatus by selecting the patron's tab from the list. The system may further be applied in any situation in which a debt or obligation can be secured by the possession of a personally-identifiable token that has, holds or permits access to value. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097242 | INTEGRATED CARD READER SYSTEM - An integrated read head system includes a mobile device with an audio jack and at least one microphone input port. A read head is physically coupled to the mobile device. The read head has a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a financial transaction card to enable a financial transaction between a buyer and seller. The read head reads data on the magnetic stripe and produces a signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. The read head has an output jack that physically connects the read head to at least one of the audio jack or microphone port of the mobile device. The read head provides the signal to the mobile device. Card reader circuitry includes an encryption system which provides that at least a portion of the signal is encrypted. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097243 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD THEREOF - A near field communication (NFC) device, an authentication system using the NFC device and an authentication method thereof are provided. The NFC device includes a RFID tag, a loop antenna, a flexible fabric packaging material and an EMI shielding material. The device can be easily adhered to objects including most handsets for mobile phone services. By adopting the authentication system and the authentication method, the device can be paired with a typical mobile phone and used to authenticate the user, thereby enabling mobile payment and mobile banking activities using mobile phones. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097244 | 3D Glasses and Related Systems - 3D glasses having an RFID tag (embedded in one or more temples) are rented to theater or other venue operators. The glasses are shipped to a venue for distribution to patrons and collected from patrons in the trays. Inventory and other measures are implemented by RFID scanning while the glasses are in the trays (e.g., upon delivery to a theater, on collection from the theater, upon inspection at the 3D rental company, etc). Data gathered from RFID scanning and inspections allows the rental company to properly allocate rental costs to various venues based on shrinkage which includes, for example, extraordinary wear of the glasses, breakage or theft, which is attributable and traceable to the specific venues. The theater or venue may also independently scan the trays upon delivery and pick-up to maintain their own records. The invention includes 3D glasses with RFID, a washing rack, and rental systems. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097245 | LABELING AND AUTHENTICATING USING A MICROTAG - A system for encoding energy peaks of an identifier comprises an encoder. The encoder is configured to define a readable spectral range of an identifier. The identifier comprises a rugate microtag. The encoder is configured to divide the readable spectral range into a plurality of bins. The encoder is configured to encode in a center of a bin near one end of the readable spectral range a reference peak. The encoder is configured to encode in a center of each of a set of bins a set of peaks of a data pattern within the readable spectral range. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097246 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BATCH SCANNING 2D BARCODES - Methods and devices for batch scanning 2D barcodes are provided by using a 2D barcode positioning process to determine a barcode area corresponding to each 2D barcode of a plurality of 2D barcodes in an image. According to the barcode area corresponding to each 2D barcode, the image containing the plurality of 2D barcodes can be segmented to provide a plurality of 2D barcode images with each barcode image corresponding to one 2D barcode of the plurality of 2D barcodes. Each barcode image of the plurality of 2D barcode images corresponding to the plurality of 2D barcodes can be decoded to obtain data contained in each barcode image. An exemplary device can include a positioning module, a segmenting module, and a decoding module. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097247 | PORTABLE RFID READING TERMINAL WITH VISUAL INDICATION OF SCAN TRACE - An RFID reading terminal can be configured, responsive to receiving a user interface action, to capture an image of at least one part of a physical structure sustaining a plurality of inventory items, locate and decode optical decodable indicia into a message comprising an identifier of the physical structure. The RFID reading terminal can be further configured to retrieve from a database, using the identifier of the physical structure, a reference image and/or a description of the physical structure. The portable RFID reading terminal can be further configured, while being moved to follow an imaginary trajectory within the physical structure, to repetitively capture an image of the physical structure using the imaging device, determine orientation and the current spatial position of the RFID reading terminal relative to the physical structure responsive to identifying one or more objects within each captured image, and displaying the RFID scan trace. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097248 | REMOVABLE MODULE FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A decodable indicia reading system can comprise a mobile communication terminal and a removable module. The mobile communication terminal can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, and an imaging device comprising a two-dimensional image sensor, all disposed within a housing. The removable module can comprise a housing at least partially containing an encoded information reading (EIR) device, an illumination module, and/or an optical system configured to focus the light reflected by a physical object located within a field of view of the two-dimensional image sensor onto the two-dimensional image sensor. The decodable indicia reading system can further comprise a decoding program executable by the microprocessor, which can be configured to input an encoded information item the imaging device and/or the EIR device. The removable module can be mechanically attached to the mobile communication terminal. The removable module can further comprise a memory configured to store a secret string. The decoding program can be further configured to output a decoded message by decoding the encoded information item responsive to validating the secret string and/or decrypting, using the secret string, at least one data item stored in the memory. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097249 | TERMINAL INCLUDING IMAGING ASSEMBLY - A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097250 | Variable formatting of digital data into a pattern - A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140097251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SYMBOLOGY READER WITH MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - This invention provides a vision system camera, and associated methods of operation, having a multi-core processor, high-speed, high-resolution imager, FOVE, auto-focus lens and imager-connected pre-processor to pre-process image data provides the acquisition and processing speed, as well as the image resolution that are highly desirable in a wide range of applications. This arrangement effectively scans objects that require a wide field of view, vary in size and move relatively quickly with respect to the system field of view. This vision system provides a physical package with a wide variety of physical interconnections to support various options and control functions. The package effectively dissipates internally generated heat by arranging components to optimize heat transfer to the ambient environment and includes dissipating structure (e.g. fins) to facilitate such transfer. The system also enables a wide range of multi-core processes to optimize and load-balance both image processing and system operation (i.e. auto-regulation tasks). | 2014-04-10 |
20140097252 | IMAGING DEVICE HAVING LIGHT FIELD IMAGE SENSOR - A method of imaging a target object with an imaging reader. The method includes the following: (1) detecting light from the target object through a lens arrangement with an image sensor to generate light-field data; (2) generating a stream of image data including image data representing an expected in-focus image of the target object, and (3) processing the expected in-focus image of the target object to decode a barcode on the target object. The image sensor includes an array of photosensitive elements and an array of microlenses that overlays the array of photosensitive elements located at a focus plane of the microlens. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097253 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTACTLESS SMARTCARD HAVING A TRANSPARENT LOGO - A multilayer contactless smartcard | 2014-04-10 |
20140097254 | EXCESS RADIO-FREQUENCY (RF) POWER STORAGE AND POWER SHARING RF INDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS, AND RELATED CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Excess radio-frequency (RF) power storage and power sharing RF Identification (RFID) tags, and related RFID tag connection systems and methods are disclosed. The excess RF power storage and power sharing RFID tags and related RFID tag connection systems and methods in embodiments disclosed herein allow connected RFID tags to store excess energy derived from excess received RF power in a shared energy storage device. In this manner, an individual RFID tag or a group of connected RFID tags in the RFID tag connection system can continue operation during temporary times when sufficient RF power is not being received from a RFID reader. Sharing stored energy derived from excess received RF power in a shared energy storage device among connected RFID tags in a RFID tag connection system can significantly mitigate problems of RF power interruption. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097255 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED FUEL DELIVERY AUTHORIZATION AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a device for automated and secure fuel delivery authorization and in particular, to such a device in which fuel delivery authorization device comprises a vehicle RFID tag disposed on the filler neck of a vehicle having a simplified installation process. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097256 | FAUCET - A faucet has a multiway tube and a water mixer installed in the multiway tube. The water mixer has a balance unit and a mixing element, and the water mixer can be connected to two water sources. When the pressure of one water source varies rapidly, the balance element can modulate the effect that may influence the flow rate of each water source. The mixing element is, on the other hand, adapted to mix the two water flows. As such, the faucet of the present invention can stabilize the temperature of the mixed water outlet. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097257 | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM, TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT METHOD, SYSTEM CONTROLLER, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - The first temperature measurer measures an first air temperature in a first place and transmits a measurement result to a system controller. The second temperature measurer measures an second air temperature in a second place and transmits a measurement result to the system controller. The sucker sucks air from the first place into a duet installed in the building. The discharger discharges the air taken from the first place via the duct into the second place. The system controller determines whether it is necessary to adjust an air temperature difference between the first and second places based on the first air temperature and the second air temperature. If the system controller determines that the adjustment is necessary, the system controller orders the sucker and discharger to start operation. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097258 | Thermostat - A thermostat apparatus may include a thermostat case where a first passage may be formed, a first valve that may be disposed in the thermostat case to open or close the first passage, wherein a mounting protrusion may be formed along an inner circumference of the first valve, a drive portion that may be disposed to penetrate the first valve and moves the first valve depending on temperature to open or close the first passage, and a rubber cap that a first side interior circumference thereof contacts an exterior circumference of the mounting protrusion of the first valve and a second side interior circumference thereof slidably contacts an exterior circumference of the drive portion. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097259 | THERMOSTAT - A thermostat apparatus may include a valve body including a first valve, a second valve, wherein the first valve may be integrally connected with the second valve , and a drive portion the drive portion includes a wax case that wax may be charged therein, a piston guide connected to a front end portion of the wax case, a piston that may be slidably inserted into the piston guide and movable in accordance with expansion or contraction of the wax, a semi-fluid that may be charged between the wax and the piston, and a rubber layer that may be formed on an upper end portion surface of the piston to seal a space the piston and an interior circumference of the piston guide. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097260 | Thermal Protection System For Pressurized Gas Cylinders In Vehicles - Disclosed is a thermal protection system for a pressurized gas cylinder. The system includes a pressurized gas cylinder | 2014-04-10 |
20140097261 | HEAT TRANSPORTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF HEAT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE BY MEANS OF THE HEAT TRANSPORTING ARRANGEMENT - A heat transporting arrangement ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097264 | SOLID CARRIER SPRAYER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A solid carrier sprayer apparatus, including a solid carrier container, a liquid container, a solid carrier spreading apparatus, and a liquid application apparatus is provided. The solid carrier spreading apparatus can be coupled to receive solid carrier from the solid carrier container, and is configured to drop the received solid carrier substantially evenly over an area of ground. The liquid application apparatus can be coupled to receive liquid from the liquid container, and is configured to spray received liquid substantially evenly over the received solid carrier, such that the liquid is sprayed substantially evenly over the received solid carrier before the solid carrier is dropped substantially evenly over the area of ground. Methods of using a solid carrier sprayer apparatus are also discussed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097265 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SPRAYING VEHICLE WASHER LIQUID - Disclosed herein are a washer liquid spraying apparatus and method of a vehicle in which pressure of a sprayed washer liquid is reduced when a washer liquid spraying signal is input in the state in which a sun roof is opened, thereby preventing a washer liquid from spraying into the vehicle through the sun roof, and the reduced pressure of the sprayed washer liquid returns to an original state when the sun roof is closed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097266 | Scent disperser arrangement in an HVAC system - Scent dispenser arrangement for dispersing fragrance into a HVAC system includes a flow sensor and a scent disperser assembly having a control module connected to the flow sensor and a canister for emitting a spray which is actuated by the control module. The flow sensor operates in response to air flow and creates an air flow dependent electrical signal transmitted to activate the control module of the spray disperser assembly. The scent disperser and flow sensor are arranged to allow the spray to be disbursed in selective locations in the HVAC system. An embodiment involves two scent disperser assemblies electrically connected in series which operate successively when the liquid in one disperser assembly is depleted or when one disperser assembly dispersers a predetermined number of sprays. A further embodiment involves pressurized containers which communicate with a scented liquid reservoir having a sprayer, wherein a pressure differential in the reservoir triggers the pressurized containers to deliver a liquid flow into the reservoir. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097267 | METHOD FOR CLEANING DROPLET EJECTOR, CLEANER FOR CLEANING DROPLET EJECTOR, AND PARTICULATE MATERIAL PRODUCTION APPARATUS USING THE CLEANER - A cleaning method for cleaning a droplet ejector, which includes nozzles to eject a particulate material composition liquid, and a nozzle plate bearing the nozzles is provided. The cleaning method includes forming a substantially closed cleaning space outside the nozzles and the nozzle plate; supplying a cleaning liquid to the cleaning space so that the nozzles and the nozzle plate are contacted with the cleaning liquid; and vibrating the cleaning liquid when the nozzles and the nozzle plate are contacted with the cleaning liquid to clean the nozzles and the nozzle plate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097268 | CENTER FEED SYSTEM EMPLOYING REMOVABLE INSERTS IN A RETRACTABLE INJECTION NOZZLE - The present invention extends to a center feed system that allows residual byproduct to be injected into a vessel from within the center of the vessel. The center feed system can include an inlet sleeve that is attached to the vessel and a retractable injection nozzle that extends into the vessel to inject residual byproduct into the vessel and that retracts into the inlet sleeve after injecting the residual byproduct. A retractable injection nozzle in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention may include one or more openings that each includes an insert that can be removed from the opening. The inserts can therefore be replaced to customize the functionality of the nozzle or to replace the inserts when they have become worn. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097269 | FUEL INJECTOR WITH A TRIMMABLE HEATER AND AN INCREASED HEATER CONTACT AREA - A fuel injector wherein a cylindrical surface supports an electrical heating structure covering 360° or almost 360° of the surface for heating fuel. The structure comprises a first dielectric layer adhered to the surface; a thick film resistance heating element; a second dielectric layer; spaced-apart first and second conductor pads, wherein the first conductor pad is disposed in contact with a dielectric layer and a first end of the heating element, and wherein the second conductor pad is disposed in contact with a dielectric layer and a second end of the heating element. Another dielectric layer may be disposed over the preceding layers and the first and second conductor pads and having first and second windows formed therein for access to the first and second conductor pads. The resistance heating element may selectively be trimmed by overprinting in a pattern one or more times to improve the uniformity of heating. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097270 | CHEMICAL CONTROL FEATURES IN WAFER PROCESS EQUIPMENT - Gas distribution assemblies are described including an annular body, an upper plate, and a lower plate. The upper plate may define a first plurality of apertures, and the lower plate may define a second and third plurality of apertures. The upper and lower plates may be coupled with one another and the annular body such that the first and second apertures produce channels through the gas distribution assemblies, and a volume is defined between the upper and lower plates. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097271 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE WITH AN APPARATUS FOR PULSATING EXPIRATION OF GAS INTO THE EXHAUS NOZZLE - An aircraft jet engine includes an exhaust-gas nozzle having a device configured to blow out an exhaust gas in a pulsating manner into an exhaust-gas stream so as to reduce noise. The exhaust-gas nozzle includes openings distributed along a circumference of the exhaust-gas nozzle and disposed upstream from a nozzle outlet. The openings communicate with the device. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097272 | WASHER NOZZLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A washer nozzle includes: a first nozzle body ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140097273 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUID DELIVERY - An apparatus for delivering a mist from a fluid comprises a housing defining a reservoir for accommodating the fluid and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir for drawing fluid from the reservoir. A fluid distribution system is in fluid communication with pump for transmitting fluid from the pump. A controller is provided, including a programmable digital processor for selectively operating the pump according to predetermined control parameters. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097274 | Rapid Mechanically-Connected Sprinkler System - The present disclosure is directed to a sprinkler assembly that includes a sprinkler head and a fitting. The fitting has a recess in a distal end for receiving a pipe end. The fitting also has a sealing ring in the recess to provide a fluid-tight seal between the sprinkler head and the pipe end upon installation of the pipe. In one embodiment, the pipe is installed by pushing the pipe end into the fitting (i.e., pushing actuates the fitting). In another embodiment, the pipe is installed by inserting the pipe end into the fitting and using a tool to press-actuate the fitting. During installation, a sharp-edged grip-ring or grab-ring in the recess of the fitting, which in some embodiments has a plurality of teeth, engages the outer surface of the pipe end, holding the pipe securely in place. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097275 | FUEL INJECTOR WITH NOZZLE PASSAGES HAVING ELECTROLESS NICKEL COATING - Problems associated with soot production and coking build up in nozzle spray passages are addressed by plating a bore wall of an injector body tip piece with a primarily nickel coating using an electroless plating technique. The coating has an average thickness that is at least one order of magnitude smaller than an average diameter of the bore. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097276 | FUEL NOZZLE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A fuel nozzle is provided. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body, a plurality of swirler vanes, and at least one outlet. The nozzle body includes a back plate, a front plate, and a mixing zone defined therebetween. The back plate includes at least one inlet defined therein and the front plate includes at least one discharge defined therein. The plurality of swirler vanes are positioned between the back plate and the front plate and spaced circumferentially about the mixing zone. Each of the plurality of swirler vanes direct air obliquely into the mixing zone. The at least one outlet is defined within at least one of the nozzle body and the plurality of swirler vanes, the at least one outlet configured to inject fuel into said mixing zone. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097277 | BIODEGRADABLE IRON-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF PREPARING AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - The invention relates to biodegradable iron alloy-containing compositions for use in preparing medical devices. In addition, biodegradable crystalline and amorphous compositions of the invention exhibit properties that make them suitable for use as medical devices for implantation into a body of a patient. The compositions include elemental iron and one or more elements selected from manganese, magnesium, zirconium, zinc and calcium. The compositions can be prepared using a high energy milling technique. The resulting compositions and the devices formed therefrom are useful in various surgical procedures, such as but not limited to orthopedic, craniofacial and cardiovascular. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097278 | HORIZONTAL MIXER | 2014-04-10 |
20140097279 | SCRAPPED GLASS PULVERIZING DEVICE - A scrapped glass pulverizing device includes a vibration crushing device. The vibration crushing device includes a vibration hammer, a vibration generator that controls vibration of the vibration hammer up and down, and a crushing platform arranged below the vibration hammer and supports scrapped glass. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097280 | Garbage container for collection of solid waste - An apparatus for grinding solid waste, the apparatus comprising: a first plurality of grinding blades parallel to one another and disposed on a first axle perpendicular to an axis thereof; a second plurality of grinding blades parallel to one another and disposed on a second axle perpendicular to an axis thereof, the axis of the second axle being parallel to the axis of the first axle, wherein the first and second plurality of blades are interleaved and adapted for counter-rotation with respect to each other; a set of gears operatively connected to each of the first and second axles; and means for driving the set of gears to effectuate rotation of each set of grinding blades. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097281 | Agitator Ball Mill Having Wear Prevention - The invention relates to an agitator ball mill having a vertically arranged container, in which there an agitator that can be rotated about a vertical axis is arranged, and having at least one wear prevention element that can be fitted to the container inner wall with the aid of a fixing system, wherein the fixing system comprises a fixing pin and a fixing cut-out, which are arranged on the container inner wall and/or the rear side of the wear prevention element in such a way that the wear prevention element can be fixed to the container inner wall by means of a movement of the wear prevention element in a direction which forms an angle α>0° with the vertical axis of the rotatable agitator, in that the fixing pin is guided into the fixing cut-out. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097282 | GYRATORY CRUSHER WITH PISTON - A cylindrical, hollow piston for a gyratory crusher includes a piston wall, a piston top and a piston bottom. The piston wall includes at least one opening leading into an inner chamber of the hollow piston. The piston wall has an outer sliding surface and an inner chamber surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097283 | STRING LENGTH ADJUSTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a string length adjusting device, which includes a fixed housing including a drum rotation shaft formed in a central region thereof; a rotation housing rotatably coupled with respect to the fixed housing; a winding drum inserted into the fixed housing and the rotation housing and including a winding part around/from which a string is wound or unwound; and a coupling unit guide shaft coupling the fixed housing to the rotation housing, the coupling unit guide shaft guiding up/down operations of the rotation housing for operations of winding or unwinding the string. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097284 | SPINDLE COVER - A cord winder spindle cover housing, wherein the housing is mountable onto a spindle, and said housing has (i) a drive portion for receiving a cord that controls the extension and retraction of a blind and (ii) at least one opening through which the cord passes, the opening defined by a pair of spaced but opposing convex surfaces. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097285 | CLIMBING ASSISTING EQUIPMENT - A climbing assisting equipment includes a rope transmitting device and a slow-descending device. The rope transmitting device includes a rope member and a rope reeling member. The slow-descending device has a transmission member connected between the rope reel member and a generator. When the rope member is pulled down, the generator is driven by the rope reel member via the transmission means to generate electrical power to a generator load, and to thus reduce a descending speed of the rope member by a resistant moment to the generator. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097286 | FERROMAGNETIC METAL RIBBON TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus, system and methods for transferring of a ferromagnetic metal ribbon from a roll mounted on a mandrel to another mandrel, including a mandrel located around electrical coils of a transformer. The system includes an apparatus for securing a free end of a ribbon roll including a reel onto which the ribbon roll is mounted and a ribbon retention mechanism having retaining elements movable between a retaining position in which the free end of the ribbon roll is secured on the reel and a releasing position in which the free end of the ribbon roll is free from the reel. An apparatus and method for rolling up a cuttable ferromagnetic ribbon on a mandrel are also disclosed. An apparatus and method for rolling up a cuttable ferromagnetic ribbon on a mandrel are also disclosed. An apparatus and method for manipulating and displacing ferromagnetic material along a path are also disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097287 | BULK WIRE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention described relates generally to a method and apparatus for improving existing bulk wire transfer methodologies and more particularly, to welding wire packages for use as an endless wire container such that the welding wire of multiple containers can be linked together to produce an uninterrupted flow of welding wire to a welding operation by employing a welding wire transfer guide, the guide having an outwardly-facing curvilinear groove, one end of said groove of said welding wire transfer guide positioned along a tangent line running between an outer diameter of the in-process coil of wire and an opposed end of said groove along a tangent line running between an inner diameter of the staged coil of welding wire. The apparatus further includes a magnetically positionable wire guide arm above at least two, preferably each bulk welding wire container. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097288 | SHEET FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeder includes a spool and a pair of roll holders. The spool is configured to hold a roll of print medium having an adhesive surface with no release liner attached thereto, with the roll fitted around the spool. The pair of roll holders is configured to hold the spool at opposed ends of the spool, each including at least a first rotary member, a second rotary member, and a third rotary member that contact an outer circumferential surface of the spool at different locations along the outer circumferential surface of the spool to rotatably hold the spool. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097289 | ADDITIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LONG ENDURANCE AIRSHIP OPERATIONS USING A FREE-FLYING TETHERED AIRSHIP SYSTEM - In one example, a free-flying tethered airship system includes an upper airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, a lower airship adapted to tailor its lift and drag, and a tether connecting the upper airship to the lower airship such that the upper airship is at least one kilometer above the lower airship. The upper airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant, while carrying the tether, in a first altitude range. The lower airship is configured to be equiliberally buoyant in a second altitude range, the first altitude range being higher than the second altitude range. A method for stationkeeping of a free-flying tethered airship system is also provided. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097290 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED AERIAL VEHICLES AND FLIGHT CONTROL METHODS - An aerial vehicle includes at least one wing, a plurality of thrust producing elements on the at least one wing, a plurality of electric motors equal to the number of thrust producing elements for individually driving each of the thrust producing elements, at least one battery for providing power to the motors, and a flight control system to control the operation of the vehicle. The aerial vehicle may include a fuselage configuration to facilitate takeoffs and landings in horizontal, vertical and transient orientations, redundant control and thrust elements to improve reliability and means of controlling the orientation stability of the vehicle in low power and multiple loss of propulsion system situations. Method of flying an aerial vehicle includes the variation of the rotational speed of the thrust producing elements to achieve active vehicle control. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097291 | HOVER HOLD AID SYSTEM FOR A HELICOPTER - The general area of the invention is that of hover hold aid systems for helicopters. The system comprises navigation means; a helmet-mounted visualization system containing a helmet-mounted display incorporated in the pilot's helmet and means for generating symbols in said helmet-mounted display at fixed positions in relation to a terrestrial frame of reference, said symbols being displayed in the angular field of display of the helmet-mounted display. When the helicopter has to home or stay in the vicinity of a predetermined position, the symbol generation means calculate a first and a second representation containing a first target and a second target referenced in said terrestrial frame of reference, the first target located in the direction of the homing course to the predetermined position, the second target located in a direction perpendicular to this same course. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097292 | AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to an aircraft having at least one landing flap arranged at the wing of the aircraft and having at least one drive unit for actuating the landing flap, wherein the aircraft furthermore has at least one control unit which controls the aileron function of the aircraft, wherein the control unit is connected to the named drive unit or units for adjusting the landing flap(s) and is configured such that it carries out the aileron function of the aircraft in at least one flight mode only or also by the operation of the named drive unit(s) and thus by the adjustment of the landing flap(s). | 2014-04-10 |
20140097293 | Airplane Shock Absorbing Suspension - A landing gear strut incorporating an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber with a bungee return spring. An oleo-pneumatic shock absorber is a device engineered for slowing down a moving mass. The shock absorber converts the kinetic energy of the impact into heat due to the friction of oil being driven through narrow orifices. The shock then recovers using air and or spring pressure. The recovery is governed by the flow rate of the fluid to the original reservoir. In the case of an aircraft this results in less bounce, shorter stop time, smoother overall ride, and safer landings. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097294 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY AND GALLEY SEPARATED BY AN INTERNAL WALL HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE NOTCH THAT IMPROVES THE LAVATORY ENVIRONMENT - An internal wall in an aircraft cabin separates a lavatory and a galley of the aircraft. The internal wall has an intermediate notch that increases a lateral width dimension of the lavatory above the notch and thereby improves the spatial environment of the lavatory. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097295 | NOSE SECTION FOR A FLYING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED FLYING MACHINE - The nose section for a flying machine according to the invention comprises an enclosure delimiting a nose cone extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A′), the enclosure delimiting a window, and a glass closing the window extending transversely relative to the longitudinal axis (A-A′). The nose section includes an optical sensor, in particular a camera, positioned in the enclosure behind the glass. The enclosure defines a recess, the window covered by the glass being at least partially positioned in the recess. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097296 | Aircraft Cargo Compartment Container Crane System - An aircraft cargo compartment container crane system including an aircraft having an upper passenger compartment and at least one lower cargo compartment, wherein the passenger compartment and the cargo compartment are separated by a floor and a crane assembly connected to a structural element of the cargo compartment beneath the floor, wherein the crane assembly is configured to lift and move a cargo container within the cargo compartment along a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097297 | INCLINATION DETECTION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT, AND METHOD FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO USING SAME - An inclination detection device | 2014-04-10 |
20140097298 | DUAL PURPOSE DEPLOYMENT LINE FOR A PARACHUTE SYSTEM - A dual purpose deployment line for a parachute system is disclosed. The system includes a main line and a plurality of cascading release loops disposed proximate a first end of the main line. The plurality of cascading release loops are configured to be releasably secured to an aircraft anchor ring. The deployment line includes a release pin secured to a first end of the release line, where the release pin is in communication with the plurality of cascading release loops and adapted to pull free and release the cascading release loops from the anchor ring when a parachute is deployed. An optional locking pin is adapted to selectively secure the plurality of cascading release loops in place when desired to retain the deployment line to the anchor ring when the parachute is deployed and the release pin is pulled free. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097299 | DUAL PURPOSE DEPLOYMENT LINE FOR A PARACHUTE SYSTEM - A dual purpose deployment line for a parachute system is disclosed. The system includes a main line and a plurality of cascading release loops disposed proximate a first end of the main line. The plurality of cascading release loops are configured to be releasably secured to an aircraft anchor ring. The deployment line includes a release pin secured to a first end of the release line, where the release pin is in communication with the plurality of cascading release loops and adapted to pull free and release the cascading release loops from the anchor ring when a parachute is deployed. An optional locking pin is adapted to selectively secure the plurality of cascading release loops in place when desired to retain the deployment line to the anchor ring when the parachute is deployed and the release pin is pulled free. | 2014-04-10 |
20140097300 | ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROLS WITH PARALLEL PROCESSED TORQUE & POSITIONING FOR PILOT OR ASTRONAUT TOUCH FEEDBACK - Cockpit controls designed for a multi pilot or multi astronaut crew and automation. All duplications of controls: yoke and control columns, or sticks, and pedals move in unison with the other sets of controls electronically based on a plurality of parallel processed parameters allowing feel or touch feedback for effective monitoring and control by the pilot or astronaut in normal and emergency situations. | 2014-04-10 |