15th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100089196 | VENTILATED BICYCLE HANDLEBAR - The present invention finds application in the art of sport and leisure accessories, and relates to a ventilated bicycle handlebar, which includes a tubular body having an axial inner cavity, a center portion for connection to a bicycle frame and end portions, designed to be grasped by the hands of a user. The tubular body has an air inlet at the center portion and an air outlet in the remaining areas. The inlet is partly or wholly oriented in the riding direction so that the incoming air can flow through the inner cavity and come out of the outlet to ventilate the hands of a user during riding. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089197 | DISCONNECTED PEDAL UNIT IN A MINE-PROTECTED VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR, A MILITARY VEHICLE - Disclosed is a vehicle pedal ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089198 | PEDAL DEVICE - A pedal device for a vehicle in which a support member for rotatably supporting a pedal arm is mounted on a dash panel positioned forward of a deck cross member. The pedal arm is pivotally attached to the support member by a pedal-rotating shaft inserted through a pedal shaft hole formed in the support member, and this support member has a pivotal impact lever which is provided above the pedal arm and forward of the deck cross member and brought down toward the pedal-rotating shaft. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089199 | TORQUE TRANSFER DEVICE - A torque transfer device for a motor vehicle has an input element, at least one output element, a friction clutch for the setting of a torque transfer from the input element to the output element and an actuator. The actuator includes a drive motor, a reduction gear unit and a ramp ring mechanism. The ramp ring mechanism has at least one rotatable first actuator ring which is made to convert a rotary movement into an axial actuation of the friction clutch. The reduction gear unit has a worm gear having a worm and a spur gear section meshing with the worm, with the worm being coupled to the drive motor and the spur gear section being coupled to or made in one piece with the rotatable first actuator ring. The axis of rotation of the worm is inclined by an oblique position angle with respect to the rotational plane of the spur gear section, with the oblique position angle substantially corresponding to the pitch angle of the worm. The spur gear section has a straight toothed section. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089200 | ROTARY UNITS, ROTARY MECHANISMS, AND RELATED APPLICATIONS - The invention relates to rotary units and rotary mechanisms that are suitable for use in numerous applications. Rotary units typically include rotational components that are configured to rotate. In some embodiments, for example, multiple rotary units are assembled in rotary mechanisms such that neighboring pairs of rotational components counter-rotate or contra-rotate relative to one another during operation of the rotary mechanisms. Rotational components generally include one or more implements that are structured to perform or effect one or more types of work as the rotational components rotate relative to one another in a given rotary mechanism. In certain embodiments, implements are configured to rotate and/or to effect the movement of other components as rotational components rotate. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089201 | INDEX TABLE - In an index table, a left-hand specification and a right-hand specification of a motor can be changed. As solving means, there is provided an index table | 2010-04-15 |
20100089202 | METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF A SLAG HAVING A HIGH DEGREE OF CHROMIUM IN AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE - During the production of stainless steel, a slag is formed during the melting of the solid material in the electric arc furnace, the slag having a high degree of metal oxides, particularly chromium oxide. The chromium concentration often reaches values of more than 30%. Currently, such slags cannot be reduced to a desired degree due to their composition. In order to minimize the resulting high loss of recyclable material, the invention provides to charge the electric arc furnace with pellets, or briquettes ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089203 | Ti-based Cermet - A Ti-based cermet | 2010-04-15 |
20100089204 | Process for Producing Ti and Apparatus Therefor - A process for producing Ti, comprising a reduction step of reacting TiCl | 2010-04-15 |
20100089205 | Packable Battering Ram - A packable battering ram quickly disassembled for transport by two or more persons. In the preferred embodiment, the invention has first and second body members that are symmetrical, but otherwise identically shaped and sized. When assembled, the first and second body members form a lower surface that has a concave portion that approximates the natural curvature of the back of an adult male. The packable battering may be disassembled to distribute the weight between multiple people, yet quickly assembled for use upon arrival at a emergency response location. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089206 | Adjustable Gripping Tool - A self-energizing and de-energizing adjustable gripping tool for engaging a work piece to impart work thereto includes a first element and second element disposed for relative movement. The second element includes an actuation portion having a plurality of slots. The first element includes gripping elements which are each associated with a force transfer element that engages one of the slots such that movement of the second element relative to the first element actuates the gripping elements to engage the work piece. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089207 | Hex extension with bolster - An extension member for use with a socket wrench having a first end portion, a shaft portion connected to the first end portion, and a second end portion connected to the shaft portion opposite of the first end portion. The second end portion has a bore for receiving said socket wrench and an exterior surface shaped to matingly receive a second wrench that can provide alternate torque delivery. The extension member further has at least one bolster located on the second end portion of the extension member. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089208 | MANIPULATING DEVICE FOR LATHES, IN PARTICULAR FOR VERTICAL TURRET LATHES, AND A LATHE INCLUDING SAID DEVICE - A manipulating device ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089209 | METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY CUTTING A COMPOUND ROD OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL INTO A MULTIPLICITY OF WAFERS - A method for simultaneously cutting a compound rod of semiconductor material into a multiplicity of wafers. The method includes selecting a first workpiece and a second workpiece, each having two end surfaces; grinding at least one of the two end surfaces of each workpiece so as to create a ground end surface on each workpiece; cementing the ground end surface of the first workpiece to the ground end surface of second workpiece using a fastener so as to produce a compound rod piece having a longitudinal axis, wherein the fastener is disposed between the workpieces so as create a distance between the workpieces; fixing the compound rod piece in a longitudinal direction on a mounting plate; clamping the mounting plate with the compound rod piece in a wire saw; and cutting the compound rod piece perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis using the wire saw. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING INSULATED PANELS - A method for producing a duct from a planar board having two opposed substantially parallel edges with metal foil facings on opposed major surfaces of the board is disclosed. The method comprises making planar cuts through one of the metal foil facings and at least most of the planar board there below to produce a blank with 3 parallel “V shaped grooves which are parallel to angled edges of the blank. A duct is formed by folding the blank so that the “V” shaped grooves form three of the edges of the duct, and the angled edges form the fourth of the edges. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089211 | ADJUSTABLE CUTTING TOOL - Adjustable cutting tools and methods of cutting through the casing wall of a pipe using an adjustable cutting tool are disclosed. According to one embodiment of this disclosure, an adjustable cutting tool includes a frame, a drive system, and a cutting system. The frame is configured to secure the tool to the exterior surface of a pipe. The drive system is configured to move the tool across the surface of the pipe, and the cutting system is configured to cut into the surface and through the wall of the pipe. By combining the features of the frame, drive system, and cutting system, the adjustable cutting tool may cut a pipe as it moves along the surface of the pipe. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089212 | Logic control for fast-acting safety system - Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089213 | Chopping Wheel - Chopping wheel ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089214 | Push/Pull Rotary Cutting Apparatus Driven By Substrate - An apparatus for cutting fiberglass insulation batting with a rotary blade where an elongate section of fiberglass insulation batting is manually pushed into an inlet of the apparatus whereupon the blade bites into the fiberglass insulation batting and whereupon the elongate now split section of fiberglass insulation batting begins to protrude from the outlet of the apparatus, whereupon the protruding sections of fiberglass insulation batting are manually grabbed and pulled through the apparatus further driving the rotary blade and further cutting the fiberglass insulation batting. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089215 | Cutting devices - The present invention includes a cutting device including a table configured to accommodate a workpiece, and a cutting unit positioned on an upper side of the table and being operable to vertically move relative to the table. The cutting unit includes a cutting blade, and a grip portion disposed on a lateral side of the cutting blade and capable of being grasped by an operator in order to vertically move the cutting unit. The grip portion has a palm contact part that can be touched by a palm of the operator when the operator grasps the grip portion. The palm contact part is inclined relative to a reference line that may be perpendicular to a surface of the cutting blade. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089216 | SHEET CUTTING DEVICE AND CUTTING METHOD - A cutting device | 2010-04-15 |
20100089217 | Window Shade Cutting Apparatus - A window shade cutting apparatus includes a hollow frame which has a base, a front wall, a rear wall and a plurality of side walls to hold a shade guiding assembly, a cutter assembly located above the shade guiding assembly and coupled therewith, a clipping assembly located at one side of the base and a shade measuring assembly located at another side of the base. The cutter assembly has a transmission screw bar to drive a first toggle lever set and a second toggle lever set at two opposite sides to move a cutter vertically up and down to cut off a window shade easily with less effort. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089218 | BODY SUPPORT FOR A GUITAR OR SIMILAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - The body support ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089219 | Tuning Stabilizer for Stringed Instrument - A self-contained tuning stabilizer for a stringed instrument consists of a body which is attachable to the stringed instrument like a capo, the stabilizer containing mechanical members for increasing or decreasing the tension on each of the strings to keep them in tune as the instrument is played. The device contains sensors for each string, an analyzer for determining if the frequency produced by each string is correct, and a driver for each of the mechanical members for applying micro-tuning corrections to the strings. The device must first be zeroed, and the instrument tuned by hand. Thereafter, the device will maintain the original tuning. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089220 | MULTI FREQUENCY MERGER MUSIC DEVICE - A music device comprising a large acoustic frequency chamber, the chamber further comprising an elastic membrane placed on the acoustic chamber. It also comprises, at least one tightening ring and one tightening tuning device, where the tightening tuning device is anchored to a tightening ring and an elastic membrane. The device further comprises one small acoustic frequency chamber that contains another elastic membrane and a second tightening ring. Both chambers combine acoustic frequencies to produce a single combined acoustic frequency. The music tuning device is used both to clasp at least one drum skin and to mask unharmonic resonances. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089221 | Music training system - A method and apparatus for displaying a sheet of music, which may include providing an image of the sheet of music on an electronic storage media; transmitting the image from the electronic storage media into a system processor; showing the image on a display; and electronically scrolling lines of the music image as a musician plays each line on an instrument. Optionally, the apparatus may include a storage media into which a music sheet is scanned to form an image; a system processor for storing and processing the image from the storage media; and an electronic display for displaying the image while the musician plays the music from the image. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089222 | MUSIC NOTATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a music notation system that obviates the need for one to have any knowledge of conventional music notation in order to play a keyboard, including those that are a component of a conventional musical instrument, those that are a component of an electronic musical instrument and those that are configured as a user interface with a computer system and/or video game. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089223 | Microphone set providing audio and text data - The present invention is a microphone set which comprises a hand-hold microphone housing, a microphone, and a karaoke module received in the microphone housing. The karaoke module further comprises a voice input module, a data storage, a data processor, an audio output module, and a video output module. The present invention can use audio and text data to perform karaoke. The audio data is cheap and easy to obtain and doesn't need any process. The audio data can be downloaded or converted by the user. The text data is also very convenient to obtain. It can be edited or created by the user. Both the audio data and the text data are in small size for storing. The microphone set of the present invention is portable. It can selectively store a large amount of songs. It is convenient to use, and provides professional performance. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089224 | Method and apparatus for adjusting the cadence of music on a personal audio device - Disclosed is an audio device that adjusts the cadence of played songs. A user sensor determines cadence data based on movement of the user. A desired cadence is determined based on the cadence data received from the sensor. The cadence of songs is determined by low pass filtering digital representations of the songs and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the songs. An adjustment of the period (T) of the songs is then determined such that the adjustment of the period (T) of the songs results in the songs having the desired cadence. The period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs are then adjusted. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089225 | Pedal Apparatus and Electronic Keyboard Apparatus Having the Same - An electronic keyboard apparatus capable of changing, with a simple construction, a musical tone control characteristic for each pedal manipulation stroke section. A detection value representing a pedal depression depth is converted into an output value according to a table group, and a musical tone parameter is controlled based on the output value. The table group includes default and alternate tables exhibiting a hysteresis such that the output value converted from the same detection value becomes smaller in a reverse pedal stroke than in a forward pedal stoke. In the forward stroke, the default table is changed to the alternate table when the detection value passes a second threshold value provided on a deeper depression depth side than a first threshold value. In the reverse stroke, the alternate table is changed to the default table when the detection value passes the first threshold value. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089226 | Remote Monitoring And Munitions Deployment System - A system for remotely monitoring an environment and selectively deploying munitions is provided. The system is comprised of sensors to monitor one or more select environments, one or more munitions deployment devices disposed in the selected environment, and an operator control unit (OCU) operable to communicate with the munitions deployment device(s) and sensors. Sensor data is communicated to the system, enabling a user to selectively deploy munitions disposed in or in communication with the munitions deployment device(s), based on the threat detected by the sensors. Deployable munitions include both lethal and non-lethal munitions. The munitions deployment devices may be deployed in a stationary location, or in mobile applications, such as on a robotic vehicle, and accommodate removably, electrically initiated munitions cartridges. Further, the deployment devices may be in wired or wireless communication with the system, allowing virtually unlimited scalability. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089227 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MISSILE LAUNCHER - A technique for launching a missile that avoids some of the costs and disadvantages for doing so in the prior art. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present invention uses an electromagnetic catapult to throw the missile clear of the launch platform—with sufficient velocity to attain aerodynamic flight—before the missile's engine is ignited. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089228 | COMPOSITE ARMOR WITH A CELLULAR STRUCTURE - A composite armor | 2010-04-15 |
20100089229 | BLAST PRESSURE, FRAGMENT AND PROJECTILE RESISTANT PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEMS - The present invention is a protective structure and panel system to protect a user against projectiles, blast pressures and fragments from small arms and explosions that is attached to a floor and a ceiling or just a floor. The system has a plurality of structural columns attached to the ceiling and/or the floor, a frame attached to the structural columns, a plurality of protective panels that are set within the frame and a means for attaching the protective structure and panel system to the ceiling and/or the floor. The invention also includes a vertical retrofit support system used in combination with a load bearing structure such as a wall to support a floor and a ceiling of the load bearing structure. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089230 | Axial Piston Machine With an Elongated Guide Element for a Cage Segment - The invention relates to an axial piston machine ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089231 | Apparatus and method thereof - The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets with reduced linear stability. An embodiment of the invention is directed towards a stability unit used with nozzles of a gas liquid contactor and/or an enhancer for stable jet formation, and more particularly to reducing the stability of liquid jets formed from nozzles of the gas liquid contactor. Another aspect of the invention relates to operating the apparatus at a condition that reduces the stability of liquid jets, e.g., a droplet generator apparatus. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to operation of the apparatus with an aqueous slurry. Still another aspect of the invention is directed towards to an apparatus for substantially separating at least two fluids. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089232 | Liquid contactor and method thereof - The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to individually fed nozzle banks including an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets shaped to minimize disruption from a gas. An embodiment of the invention is directed towards a gas liquid contactor having a plurality of modules including a liquid inlet and outlet and a gas inlet and outlet. An array of nozzles is in communication with the liquid inlet and the gas inlet. The array of nozzles is configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets shaped to minimize disruption from a gas flow and maximize gas flow and liquid flow interactions while rapidly replenishing the liquid. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089233 | PURIFICATION METHOD BY HYDROGEN ADSORBTION WITH COGENERATION OF CO2 STREAM PRESSURE - The present invention relates to a method of producing hydrogen of very high purity from a feed predominantly containing said hydrogen and a minor part of impurities mainly consisting of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane and heavier hydrocarbons. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089234 | Device and Method for Separating Particulate Material from a Gas Flow - The present invention relates to a device and method for separating particulate material from a gas flow, comprising a substantially elongate housing provided with a peripheral wall and an inlet opening for admitting the gas flow with particulate material into the housing; a number of electrodes extending in the housing up to a predetermined radial distance from the peripheral wall; and an outlet opening arranged downstream in the housing for discharging the gas flow, wherein the outlet opening extends from the axial centre line of the housing to a point some radial distance from a peripheral wall of the housing, and wherein the particulate material is guided into an intermediate space between the outlet opening and the peripheral wall. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089235 | DEODORIZING DEVICE AND KIT, AND METHODS FOR ODOR REMOVAL - A deodorizing device is provided featuring a collection mouthpiece having an intake port and an internal channel, and a pump unit attachable to the collection mouthpiece and operable to draw malodorous air into the intake port and through the internal channel when the collection mouthpiece is attached to the pump unit. Also provided are a pump unit, a filter cartridge, a mount, and methods of assembling and using the same. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089236 | Oxygen Binding of Nanoparticulate Metal Complexes - Solid nanoparticulate transition metal complexes of Co(II) salen exhibit reversible oxygen absorption in a near stoichiometric manner. In contrast, no measurable oxygen binding was observed with unprocessed Co(II) salen. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089237 | Method for Removing N20 from a Gaseous Flow - The invention relates to a method for purifying a supply gaseous flow containing at least 5 vol. % of N | 2010-04-15 |
20100089238 | Method for Dissolving, Recovering and Treating a Gas, Installation for the Stocking of a Gas and Its Method of Manufacture - Method for the dissolution of a gas in an input gas flow, in which a soaked solid comprising a porous substrate comprising pores each having a size less than 100 nanometres (nm) and each containing a solvent of the gas, is swept with the input gas flow comprising at least the gas. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089239 | MEMBRANE AIR DRYER - A filter having two drain valves piloted by an electro-pneumatic valve. A check valve may be provided to by pass the filter. A membrane filter housing may include vanes extending into a reservoir in which the membrane filter extends. Also, one of the circumferential recesses of the bore for the membrane filter is in the reservoir. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089240 | RANGE HOOD WITH ELECTROSTATICALLY ASSISTED AIR FLOW AND FILTERING - An improved ventilating range hood includes a sheet metal collecting hood, vented to the outdoors; a variable speed, electronically controllable fan, mounted in such a way as to draw air from a cooking area and out through said vent of said collecting hood; a plurality of air quality sensors capable of detecting both comfort factors and the presence of hazardous substances in the air; an embedded control algorithm which examines the composite output of said discrete air quality sensors, as well as, the trend information and determines from said information an instantaneous ventilation requirement, and a control signal, derived from said algorithm to regulate the fan speed level such that every combination of discrete air quality sensor conditions will have a unique associated fan speed level based on said ventilation requirement. The air quality sensors may include sensors for temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, smoke, etc. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089241 | GAS SEPARATION DEVICE - A gas separation device is disclosed. In particular, seal assemblies and adsorbent element constructions for a gas separation device such as a pressure swing adsorption device are disclosed. The seal assembly can be part of a rotary valve and can include a seal backer and a floating seal positioned within a bore in the seal backer. The floating seal is configured to press towards and seal against an adjacent rotor. Valve action is provided as apertures in the floating seal and rotor are brought into and then out of alignment as a result of relative rotation therebetween. The seal assembly can include two types of gas chambers to apply balanced sealing pressures over the sealing surface of the valve, one type configured to receive pressurized process gas from within the device and the other configured to receive gas from an independently controlled pressurized gas source. The adsorber elements in the device may comprise improved spacer cross support structures at the ends of wound laminate adsorbent structures. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089242 | Plugging Resistant Mist Eliminator For Horizontal Gas Flow Built From Tubular Elements And Vane Type Lamella - The invention is directed at a mist eliminator for horizontal gas flow applications which is built as a combination of tubular and vane type elements and which is used to separate droplets from flue gas flows in a flue gas desulphurisation (FGD). | 2010-04-15 |
20100089243 | High Cleaning Efficiency Room Air Cleaner with Slim Profile - A high cleaning efficiency room air cleaner with a slim profile providing a clean air delivery rate sufficient to clean any ordinary size room includes a flat-panel housing having an internal chamber sized to receive conventional large area flat-panel furnace filters of standard size and a fan array preferably of high efficiency, low power axial computer fans mounted to the flat-panel housing. The room air cleaner may include a scent cartridge and a UV lamp assembly. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089244 | Electric beverage making machine comprising a control unit - An electric beverage making machine including a control unit and at least one electric function unit for a process of making the beverage. For the power supply to the function unit and to the control unit, a first switching contact having an actuation element and a power supply are provided in a power supply circuit. Parallel to the first switching contact, a second switching contact is provided which is actuated by the control unit. The first switching contact is a two-way contact having a power supply contact and a control contact which is connected with an input of the control unit and can alternatingly make contact with the power supply contact. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089245 | Conic funnel integrally connected to a supporting planar platform - Avionic funnel integrally connected to a supporting planar platform in combination with an essentially flat disposable filter that is transformed into a three-dimensional conic configuration disposed to be inserted into the conic funnel. The apex of the conic funnel is truncated and projected through a first circular orifice at the approximate center of the supporting planar platform such that an effluent is focused into a receiving vessel upon which the supporting planar platform is placed. A second orifice vents air displaced by the effluent. A tab-like member and/or handle are used to hold or hang the apparatus. The apparatus has special applications for brewing beverages such as coffee by using nonproprietary nonpreformed low-cost generic circular paper filters such as those used in consumer coffeemakers as well as eliminating auxiliary laboratory equipment needed to vertically hold Buchner type funnels. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089246 | DEEP FRYER FOR COOKING FOODSTUFF - A kitchen appliance for cooking foodstuff in a liquid includes an outer shell having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a base enclosing the lower surface of the outer shell. A cooking pot is positioned within the outer shell for receiving the foodstuff and the liquid. The cooking pot has an upper rim and an air gap is defined by the outer shell, the base and the cooking pot. A heating element is positioned within the air gap. A rib is mounted between the upper surface of the outer shell and the upper rim of the cooking pot for preventing the flow of liquid into the air gap. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089247 | DEEP FRYER FOR COOKING FOODSTUFF - A kitchen appliance for cooking foodstuff in a liquid including a container for receiving the foodstuff and the liquid. The container having an open end and a closed end. The open end of the container includes two spaced-apart lips. A lid is removably mountable to the open end of the container to enclose the foodstuff and the liquid therein. The lid includes two oppositely oriented elongated sliders. Each slider has a proximal and a distal end. At least one biasing member engages the proximal ends of each of the sliders. In a resting position, the at least one biasing member urges each of the distal ends of the sliders into one of the lips for selective engagement of the lid to the container. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089248 | Convection grill - A portable electric grill for that has utilizes an electric fan to draw smoke and cooking odors through a filter then redirects and circulates the cleaner hot air around food to create convection heating thereby improve and making faster the cooking process. The grill can be used for indoor or outdoor use. It has a removable lid that when in the down position it provides the circulation of the hot air throughout the grill. It has a removable grill plate that either sits on top of heating elements or has heating elements imbedded in the grill plate. The grill plate is used for searing various foods and then allowing the convection air to cook the foods throughout. It has controls for regulating temperature, cooking time and fan speed. It has a pull-out grease tray to catch and dispose of drippings from cooking food. The filter is removable for cleaning. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089249 | Portable cooking unit - Described here is a rectangular, parallelepiped shaped, portable cooking device that consists of a rigid Stand, with attached lid and flaps, that supports multiple food heating containers. A dual purpose transport case/cooking cover, made of heat resistant materials, is a key feature to the design utility by securely transporting the device and acting as a heat efficiency Cover during the food heating process. When used in conjunction with the Stand flaps and lids, this Cover provides many innovations over prior art by preventing heat escape and weather intrusion. Various burner and fuel devices ( i.e.: Sterno, Propane, Electric, Coal, Wood . . . ) can be used to provide the heat for this device. The combination of these multi-functional components, in a single compact, portable, modular unit provide significant improvements over current conventional devices by offering multiple options for food heating and serving with increased efficiency in space usage, heat efficiency and transportability. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089250 | Device for Pasteurizing a Mass of Foodstuff - A device for pasteurizing a mass of foodstuff comprises: a feed; at least one first tube, connecting to the feed, of an electrically and magnetically inert material suitable for contact with food; two plate-like electrodes which are situated on either side of the first tube and which are connected to an RF power generator, whereby the mass present in the first tube is heated dielectrically in this first tube; a first jacket filled with a heatable first liquid and extending around the first tube; and heating means which connect to the first tube and in which the hot mass is held at practically constant temperature; at the end of which heating means the hot mass is discharged for further processing, such as cooling, portioning and packaging. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089251 | FOOD PRODUCT STEAMER - A steamer for sandwich buns, bagels, croissants, cakes, vegetables, pastas, and other foods delivers fixed amounts of water onto a hot, dry platen through a vertically-oriented water conduit which is also thermally insulated from the hot platen and made from thermally insulating materials. The vertically-oriented water conduit retains water after a water supply is shut off at the beginning or end of a steam generating cycle. Orienting the conduit vertically reduces the surface area of liquid water exposed to air. Insulating the water conduit from the hot platen reduces the rate at which water standing in the conduit evaporates. Tubes used in the water conduit are insulating and easily removed from the water conduit assembly and flexible. Minerals that precipitate out of solution and become deposited onto the flexible tube are easily removed by flexing the flexible tube. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089252 | Food Container with presser support disk fitted with retractable pressing pins - A food press and drainer for preparing fermented or pickled foodstuffs, where the apparatus is a cylindrical vessel and a closed bottom for containing food preparations, is presented in the present application. Solid foodstuffs which may or may not require the fluid to be extracted or separated during the preparation process; whereby, the extraction and separation is performed by a round support member hereinafter pressing disk, with pluralities of drain holes formed therein; where, the pressing disk has the shape of a circular disc with a head portion fitted to engage and retract pressing pins used to create sufficient friction between the pressing disk to the interior wall of the cylindrical vessel; wherein four mechanically retractable pressing pins exert pressure against the interior wall of the cylindrical vessel, thereby, securing the pressing disk within the cylindrical container, which, when said pins are in the engaged position the disk is thereby fixed in place at any chosen position; whereby, the pressing disk pressing pins are engaged within the cylindrical vessel; thereby, retaining solid foodstuff within the cylindrical vessel for the purpose of extracting and separating fluids from the solid foodstuffs in order to reuse the fluids for creating similar food preparations in multiple layers; or, so the container may be inverted, thereby permitting the fluid to drain from the container vessel while keeping the solids contained inside the cylindrical vessel after the vessel is inverted. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089253 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT CENTRIFUGE - The invention relates to an apparatus for preparing foods, aimed at creating fruit and/or vegetable juice from whole or chopped fruits and/or vegetables, by grating and centrifugation, including in particular: a grating disc; a basket connected to the grating disc, linked to a drive shaft, comprising in particular a filter ring and a hub; a cover, fitted with a food introduction conduit, said conduit substantially having the shape of a cylindrical tube with a circular, oval or oblong base. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089254 | FOOD SLICER AND ASSOCIATED FOOD PRODUCT PUSHER - A food slicer includes a support member having a base portion and an upstanding portion. A rotatable cutting blade is secured to the upstanding portion for slicing food product. A food product table is mounted for movement past the cutting blade for holding product while being sliced by the cutting blade. An adjustable gage plate enables slice thickness adjustment. A pusher assembly is configured to provided gravity induced movement of the pusher assembly along the slide rod toward the gage plate. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089255 | PRECISION PRESS DEVICE AND PRESS LOAD CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a precision press device and a press load control method thereof for downsizing a vacuum chamber in press work in the vacuum chamber, shortening a time required to reach a vacuum and further performing high accuracy pressure control. To downsize a chamber | 2010-04-15 |
20100089256 | PRESS AND A RELATIVE METHOD FOR PRESSING FOOD PRODUCTS - A press and a method for pressing food products, the press comprising a compartment ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089257 | APPARATUS FOR, AND METHODS OF, COMPACTING A TYRE PART - A tyre tread compacting apparatus includes a carrier for carrying a part of a tyre to be disposed of, the carrier having a pair of opposed sides. A mounting arrangement is arranged on a first side of the carrier for mounting on a support formation. A coiling mechanism is arranged on an opposed, second side of the carrier for coiling the part of a tyre to be disposed of into a compacted form. A tyre coiling tool is provided to be arranged in juxtaposition to the carrier to provide mechanical advantage to assist in coiling the part of the tyre about the coiling mechanism. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089258 | Motor Upgrade Kit For A Mechanical Press - A press drive motor upgrade kit for adapting a mechanical press of the flywheel-driven type to a servo press including a drive motor and a drive train, and a mechanical press so modified. The kit includes at least one servo motor adapted for driving said mechanical press and a drive transmission apparatus or gear transmission or the like, connected to the servo motor and adapted for engagement with at least one gear or shaft of said drive train of said mechanical press. The kit may also include a baseplate or mounting structure on which the servo motor and transmission are arranged. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089259 | WASTE CONTAINMENT APPARATUS - A waste containment apparatus fits within, the same physical envelope as a typical 6 cubic yard bin. The apparatus has lifting fittings to permit conventional lifting and dumping by a garbage truck. The bin has, internally, a compactor including a motor and a compaction head driven by the motor. The unit has a single point power connection. The working mechanical assemblies and the electrical control unit are mounted well above the inlet chute. The inlet chute is a front or rear access chute, such that the lifting height of the inlet chute is significantly lower than the top opening level of the bin generally. The unit has an internal refuse flow accumulation path, and internal members such as deflector plates oriented to urge the refuse to fill and compact more evenly than otherwise. The unit may have a liquid drain and collection sump. The sump may have a sump heater. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089260 | SILK-SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED PRINTING METHOD - The invention relates to a silk-screen printing machine ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089261 | Method and Apparatus for Forming an Ink Pattern Exhibiting a Two-Dimensional Ink Gradient - There is described a method and an inking apparatus ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089262 | METHOD OF PRINTING FINE PATTERNS BY INTAGLIO PRINTING AND PRINTING SYSTEM FOR PRINTING FINE PATTERNS BY INTAGLIO PRINTING - A method of printing fine patterns prints a fine pattern on a substrate using an elastic mold with an intaglio pattern. This method includes applying a fine pattern printing ink to a surface of a patterned elastic mold; removing the ink applied to an embossed portion of the elastic mold by closely adhering an ink removing unit having a polymer resin or an organic compound with a surface energy from | 2010-04-15 |
20100089263 | DOCTOR BLADE - Provided is a doctor blade for use with a gravure printing roll, which hardly causes fogging even when it is used for the gravure printing using aqueous ink at the same printing speed as that of the gravure printing using oil based ink, can upgrade the gravure printing using the aqueous ink to a practical level, and can have an extended service life. The doctor blade includes a doctor blade body having a distal end with a knife edge portion, for filling gravure cells with ink and scraping off surplus ink with the knife edge portion being brought into contact with a gravure printing roll through a relative movement of the doctor blade to the gravure printing roll, in which at least the knife edge portion of the doctor blade body is coated with a silicon dioxide film, and the silicon dioxide film is formed by using a perhydropolysilazane solution. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089264 | Absorbent Articles Having Distinct Graphics And Apparatus And Method For Printing Such Absorbent Articles - The present disclosure provides embodiments of processes and apparatuses for printing series of different graphics on substrates used in the manufacture of absorbent articles. Such printed substrates can be used, for example, in the manufacture of printed diaper components, such as backsheets, topsheets, landing zones, fasteners, ears, absorbent cores, and acquisition layers. Embodiments of the apparatuses and methods disclosed herein utilize flexographic printing to provide for a sequential manufacture of a series of n absorbent articles having different graphics printed thereon, wherein n can be a number of 2 or greater. In addition, an absorbent product may be produced by placing one or more, or a portion, of the series of n absorbent articles in a package. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089265 | Infinitely variable cutoff printing press with constant speed plate cylinder and inker - A variable cutoff printing press is provided. The printing press includes a first plate cylinder rotating at a constant angular velocity and printing on a web during each revolution about a first plate cylinder axis and a first blanket cylinder rotating at varying angular velocities during each revolution about a first blanket cylinder axis. The first blanket cylinder comes in and out of contact with the first plate cylinder during operation. A method of variable cutoff printing is also provided. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089266 | Broadsheet Newspaper and Method - A method for making a broadsheet newspaper is provided. The method includes the steps of printing an image on a web, longitudinally folding the web to form a half-fold, cross-cutting the web to form signatures and cross-folding the signatures at a height of 33% or less or 67% or more. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089267 | PIVOTING PRINT UNITS - An apparatus and method print onto a portion of a medium with one or more print units in a printing orientation and pivot the one or more print units about one or more axes non-parallel to the portion from the printing orientation to a servicing orientation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089268 | Non-chemical development of printing plates - A solvent-soluble, radiation-polymerizable, oleophilic resin coating non-ionically adhered on a hydrophilic substrate can be imagewise exposed to polymerizing radiation and then directly processed by the application of disruptive mechanical forces such as compression or tension to remove the unimaged areas as undissolved particles, using pressurized water and brushing pre-press, or the tack of the ink on-press. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089269 | SELF DESTRUCTION IMPACT FUSE - The present invention provides a self destruction impact fuse for fail-proof detonating a projectile, preferably a low velocity projectile. The present invention further provides a projectile that can be detonated reliably even at low velocity. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089270 | ROCK-BLASTING CARTRIDGE AND BLASTING METHOD - A blasting cartridge comprising an elongated sleeve extending along an axis A and having a first end and a second end; the first end has a first sleeve closure with an opening for holding a detonator; the second end has a second sleeve closure; a space is provided between the first sleeve closure and the second sleeve closure for holding a blasting explosive; wherein the second end is provided with a connector means for releasably connecting the second end of the cartridge with a first end of an adjacent cartridge and comprising a firing pin means for impinging upon a detonator in the first end of the adjacent cartridge when the blasting explosive is detonated by actuation of the detonator in the first end of the cartridge. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089271 | NOVEL EXPLOSIVES - This invention relates to the field of novel explosives, compositions and munitions comprising the same, as well as methods of synthesis and their use. The invention particularly relates to the field of explosives which are switchable between two different liquid crystalline states, and which possesses a general formula below. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089272 | Temperature Responsive Safety Devices for Munitions - A munitions casing including an annulus of a shape memory alloy disposed around said casing where the shape memory alloy has been subjected to a combination of mechanical and thermal treatments so as to impart a memory, and a cutter located between the annulus and the casing wherein heating of the shape memory alloy to a predetermined temperature causes said annulus to contract radially inwardly and rupture the said munitions casing. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089273 | Electronic Control Device With Wireless Projectiles - A wireless projectile for use with a hand-held electronic control device includes a housing, one or more capacitors disposed within the interior of the housing, and one or more probes in electrical communication with the capacitor(s) The probe(s) are disposed within the housing in the first end region of the housing when the projectile is in a first state, and the probe(s) extend through the first end of the housing when the projectile is in the second state. The projectile does not comprise a battery or an inverter to charge the capacitor. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089274 | MONORAIL SORTATION SYSTEM - A universal cross belt sorter system ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089275 | MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM - In a particular embodiment, the invention is directed to a mass transit system that includes a vehicle, a track support, a first vehicle support flange and a second vehicle support flange. The vehicle has a center of mass. The track support is cylindrical and hollow. The first vehicle support flange is connected to the track support at a first elevation. The second vehicle support flange is connected to the track support at a second elevation that is different than the first elevation. The first and second vehicle support flanges are configured to support the vehicle on one side of the center of mass of the vehicle. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089276 | CHAIR FOR A CHAIR LIFT AND CHAIR LIFT - A chair of a chair lift has seats with a seat surface and a safety bar which extends transversely over the seats and can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position. Separating elements rising over the seat surfaces are arranged between the seat surfaces. By use of the separating elements, a passenger notices immediately if he is sitting in the transition region from one seat to an adjacent seat. He will then immediately correct his sitting position even before the safety bar is pivoted into its closed position. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089277 | Chair for a Chair Lift and Chair Lift - A chair for a chair lift has seats with a seat surface and a safety bar that extends transversely over the seats and can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position. Securing parts, in particular protective panels, are arranged on the safety bar and, in the closed position of the safety bar, extend in the direction toward the center of the front edge of the respective seat surface. The securing parts have a first section which is adjacent to the safety bar and is oriented toward the front edge, and a second end section which is oriented at an angle of less than 180° to the first section. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089278 | Chair for a Chair Lift and Chair Lift - A seat part and/or a backrest of a seat differ with regard to the graphical design from the seat part and/or backrest of an adjacently arranged seat. The seat division on the chair is therefore made clear to the passengers, in particular to children. Tracks are arranged on the floor of the entry region of a station of the chair lift, the tracks running below and in accordance with the path of movement of the seats of the chair and being substantially identical in width to the corresponding seats. If the graphical design of the tracks is identical to the graphical design of the corresponding seat, the effect of the chair is reinforced by the unambiguous visual relationship between the track and seat. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089279 | CHAIR FOR A CHAIR LIFT AND CHAIR LIFT - Tracks are arranged on the floor of the entry region of a station of the chair lift, the tracks running below and in accordance with the path of movement of the seats of the chair and having a substantially equal width with the corresponding seats. The seat part and/or the backrest of a seat differ/differs with regard to the graphical design from the seat part and/or backrest of an adjacent seat. It is therefore made clear to the passengers, in particular children, how the seat division on the chair has been conceived by the manufacturer and where to stand in the entry region in order to be correctly seated on an approaching seat. If the graphical design of the tracks is identical to the graphical design of the corresponding seat, the effect of the chair according to the invention is reinforced by the unambiguous visual association between the track and seat. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089280 | CHAIR FOR A CHAIR LIFT AND CHAIR LIFT - In order to prod passengers, and children in particular, to sit down on a seat in such a manner that a securing part can be positioned between the thighs, the seat part of the seat has, in the region of the front edge thereof, a central region which differs with regard to its graphical design from the regions that are arranged laterally adjacent thereto and on which the thighs are intended to be positioned. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089281 | CHAIR FOR A CHAIR LIFT AND CHAIR LIFT - A chair of a chair lift has a seat, a safety bar which extends transversely over the seat and can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position, and a footrest. The footrest is supported on the safety bar by way of a supporting bar. In the closed position of the safety bar, the supporting bar extends in the central region in front of the seat downwards from the safety bar to the footrest. The footrests form a plate-like support for the passengers' feet or sports equipment. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089282 | COMMUTER TRAIN FERRY SYSTEM FOR COMMUTERS AND THEIR VEHICLES - A commuter train ferry system includes a train engine. A plurality of boxcars is joinable to each other and to the train engine to form the commuter train ferry. Each of the boxcars includes a plurality of decks for transporting a plurality of vehicles and their occupants during a commuter trip. At least one ramp includes a plurality of driving surfaces for accessing the plurality of decks for loading and unloading the vehicles and their occupants from the boxcars where the occupants of the vehicles load and unload the vehicles from the boxcars and remain within the vehicles for at least a part of the commuter trip. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089283 | BODY FRAME STRUCTURE OF RAILWAY VEHICLE - To join vertically and horizontally arranged frame members to the interior face of an outer panel, the horizontal frame members are disposed on the outer panel so as to take precedence over the vertical frame members and are weld-joined to the outer panel. The vertical frame members are placed on the horizontal frame members from the interior side and are weld-joined to the horizontal frame members. The vertical frame member includes a standard-width frame member and a wide-width frame member having a width greater than the width of the standard-width frame member. The vertical frame members are joined to and in contact with the outer panel at a reduced number points, so that the appearance of the outer panel is maintained in a good condition. With this configuration, a low cost vertical and horizontal frame structure is achieved, which has sufficiently high joint strength that provides the required strength of the outer panel. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089284 | COLORANT COMPOUND AND INK INCLUDING THE COLORANT COMPOUND - The invention provides a colorant compound represented by the following general formula (1): | 2010-04-15 |
20100089285 | COLORANT COMPOUND AND INK INCLUDING THE COLORANT COMPOUND - The invention provides a colorant compound represented by the general formula (I) below. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089286 | DENTAL FILLER AND METHODS - A dental filler is disclosed. The filler is produced by admixing a metal oxide sol and a water-soluble organic binder; drying said mixed sol into a dried product; and calcining said dried product; wherein said filler is a substantially amorphous cluster. The filler can be mixed into a hardenable resin to provide radiopaque dental materials having desirable strength and aesthetic character. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089287 | Soy protein adhesive and uses thereof - The present invention provides a soy protein-based adhesive composition and a process for making the composition that may be used in particleboards and similar wood composite systems and that is formed from an aqueous mixture of calcium oxide, pine oil, protein, lignin, and acid. The preferred protein is an enzymatically-modified soy protein and the preferred enzyme is urease. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089288 | CELLULOSE ESTER COMPOSITIONS HAVING LOW BIFRINGENCE AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM COMPRISING A PLASTICIZER - The present inventions relate to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have low intrinsic birefringence. These films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). These films are useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films and in molded optical parts, such as lenses. The resins of the present inventions can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, which is uncharacteristic of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods of melt casting films while minimizing birefringence. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to films made from the cellulose esters described herein further comprising a plasticizer. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089289 | LIQUID COLOR OR ADDITIVE CONCENTRATE USING BIO-DERIVED OILS - A liquid concentrate is disclosed, having a bio-derived oil carrier; at least one colorant or functional additive; and optionally surfactant, viscosity modifier, and other functional additives or specialty colorants. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combinations thereof. The functional additive can be a performance additive or a processing additive. The bio-derived oil is compatible with a variety of bio-derived polymeric resins, especially polylactic acid and polyhydroxyalkanoates. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089290 | FLUOROCHEMICAL URETHANE COMPOUNDS HAVING PENDENT SILYL GROUPS USED FOR SURFACE TREATMENT - Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and composition may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as ceramics or glass, to render them water, oil, stain, and/or dirt repellent. The compounds have the formula (R | 2010-04-15 |
20100089291 | FLAKE PIGMENT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND COSMETIC USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a flake pigment, a preparation method thereof and a cosmetic composition comprising the same, and particularly to a flake pigment prepared by coating a metal oxide on the surface of a flake synthetic aluminum having predetermined ranges of an aspect ratio and an average particle diameter, wherein the pigment shows interference colors while reducing the glossiness, thereby enabling cosmetics containing the pigments to be superior in natural transparency and adhesive and slipping properties as well as in color expression and a mat feel due to a low glossiness, along with a preparation method thereof and a cosmetic composition comprising the same. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089292 | WASTE STORAGE VESSELS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - Waste storage vessels formed from a composition including calcium silicate, magnesium or calcium oxides and an acid phosphate are provided. The composition may also include fly ash or kaolin with or without the calcium silicate. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089293 | HIGH EARLY STRENGTH POZZOLAN CEMENT BLENDS - A high early strength pozzolan cement includes larger sized pozzolan particles and smaller sized hydraulic cement particles which contain tricalcium silicate (e.g., Portland cement). Particles larger than 10 μm are predominantly (50%, 65%, 75%, 85% or 95%) pozzolan particles, and particles smaller than 10 μm are predominantly (50%, 65%, 75%, 85% or 95%) hydraulic cement particles. Excess calcium from the hydraulic cement forms calcium hydroxide available for reaction with the pozzolan particles, optionally in combination with supplemental lime. At least 30%, 40%, 45%, 55%, 65% or 75% of the pozzolan cement (combined pozzolan and hydraulic cement particles) consists of pozzolan, and less than 70%, 60%, 55%, 45%, 35% or 25% consists of hydraulic cement. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089294 | Paintball Work Table - A paintball work table having a paintball pod carry suspender, helmet cavity and paintball gun cavity is described herein. The paintball work table permits the paintball player to effectively and efficiently manage his/her equipment between paintball scrimmages. Also, the paintball work table may be foldable and easy to carry. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089295 | Continuously-Fed Non-Densified Biomass Combustion System - A combustion system for extracting thermal energy from biomass or other formable fuels that does not require densification or other processing of the biomass prior to combustion. This system continuously feeds the biomass fuel from an auger or other conveyance system while simultaneously causing the biomass fuel to be formed with a hollow core. The biomass fuel is ignited from within the hollow core and burns primarily radially outward due to negative pressure surrounding combustion chamber thus facilitating and containing the combustion process. This system also utilizes pre-heating the fuel, primary and secondary air pre-heating, insulated combustion chambers, and carefully control combustion air to ensure substantial combustion is achieved even with fuels having high moisture content. In the preferred embodiment, a heat exchanger is utilized to capture thermal energy of combustion products for use as an energy source for additional processes. | 2010-04-15 |