| 17th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20140109982 | VALVE STEM REPAIR KIT AND METHOD - A method for repairing damaged valve stem assemblies includes enlarging a bore within a body of a valve stem to form an enlarged bore portion and creating a conical hole in an end of the valve stem body around the enlarged bore portion. Internal threads are created within the enlarged bore portion, and a valve stem repair extension is installed in the enlarged bore portion. The valve stem repair extension has a beveled surface that mates with the conical hole to form a hermetic seal between the valve stem body and the valve stem repair extension. The steps of enlarging the bore and creating the conical hole may both be performed using a countersinking drill bit having a beveled cutting portion. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109983 | High Pressure Relief Valve Spring Assembly - In one featured embodiment, a spring assembly for a valve comprises a spring, a spring seat including a cup-shaped portion for seating one end of the spring, and a ball received within a recess formed within the cup-shaped portion of the spring seat. The ball is defined by a ball diameter. A disc prevents the ball from contacting a piston. The disc is defined by an outer diameter and includes a center opening defined by an inner diameter. A ratio of the inner diameter to the ball diameter is between 0.60 and 0.65. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109984 | CAPACITIVE COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A FAUCET - A faucet includes a spout and a manual handle that controls a manual valve located in a passageway that conducts fluid flow through the spout. An electrically operable valve is also located within the passageway. The faucet also includes an insulator located between the spout and the manual handle so that the spout is electrically isolated from the manual handle, a first touch sensor on the manual valve handle, a second touch sensor on the spout, and a capacitive sensor directly coupled to one of the first and second touch sensors and capacitively coupled to the other of the first and second touch sensors. The faucet further includes a controller coupled to the capacitive sensor. The controller monitors an output signal from the capacitive sensor to detect touching of the spout and the manual valve handle. The controller is also coupled to the electrically operable valve to control the electrically operable valve in response to the output signal from the capacitive sensor. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109985 | AUTOMATIC FAUCET AND WATER DISCHARGING DEVICE - An automatic faucet that is easy to use with a sensor window that can be easily cleaned and a sensor that is suppressed from falsely detecting water stream ejected from a water spout member. An automatic faucet, which has a water spout member and a sensor placed in a front end section of a water spout pipe and automatically ejects water from the spout member by the detection by the sensor. The water spout member and the sensor are axially inserted into the water spout pipe from the obliquely downward opening of the tip of the water spout pipe, and the sensor is disposed above the water spout member. The water spout member is disposed in a state where the front end face thereof is positioned to the inside of the water spout pipe than the front end face of the sensor. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109986 | Drain Plug - A drain plug for selectively draining a source of fluid is described, and which includes first, second and third portions which provide coaxially aligned fluid passageways which extend therethrough, and wherein the second portion is moveable relative to the first and third portions between a first position which substantially occludes, and prevents the passage of fluid through the coaxial aligned fluid passageways, and a second position where fluid is allowed to pass therethrough and may be collected for disposal as required. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109987 | Coupling Assembly - A coupling assembly includes a mechanical attachment to accommodate various diameter fluid passages and resists rotational forces of attaching and detaching a hose from the hose coupler. The mechanical attachment includes a shank having a shoulder defining a space with a conduit of the hose coupling assembly or with a spacer disposed in the conduit. A threaded coupler includes a projecting portion disposed adjacent to the shoulder. The threaded coupler includes a key, or a recess to mate with a key, to substantially prevent rotation of the threaded coupler with respect to the hose coupler. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109988 | DRAIN LINE ACCESS DEVICE - A drain line access device is provided for flushing HVACR drain lines. The device includes a main body having input and outlet connection ports on opposite ends for inline installation to a drain line, a flapper assembly sized and configured for seated placement in an interior cavity of the main body, and a removable top cover. The flapper assembly includes a flapper holder, a flapper, a flapper seat, and a spring hinge for rotatably urging the flapper into the normally raised position. An injection port is provided on the top cover for delivering a flow of pressurized gas or liquid for flushing out a clog in the drain line. In operation, delivery of pressurized gas or fluid into the drain line forces the flapper against the flapper seat, thereby sealing off one of the respective ends of the main body and directing the pressurized gas into the drain line. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109989 | HYDRAULIC VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A hydraulic valve arrangement, in particular a control valve arrangement of an axial piston machine, includes at least two valves that have springs supported in each case on a spring seat. The two spring seats are connected to one another with a material-to-material fit in one or more of a non-positive manner and a positively locking manner. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109990 | Remotely mounted irrigation control system - A remotely mountable irrigation unit which can be mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The preferred embodiment of the present invention centralizes all of an irrigation systems control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit, thus ensuring ease of maintenance and installation. The unit may be controllable via personal computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet allowing the user to program all aspects of the system, from zone irrigation duration, to which zones receive irrigation at what time, and observe system performance such as power consumption, fluid consumption, and determine if there are any leaks in the system via pressure drops sensed at one of the valves. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109991 | APPARATUS UTILIZING BUOYANCY FORCES - An apparatus has a base and a flow path assembly movably supported by the base and defining a serpentine flow path having an entry opening and an exit opening. An actuator is coupled with the flow path assembly and the base and is configured to rotate the flow path assembly between a vertical and an angled position relative to the base. The flow path is configured to allow a column of a first fluid with a first density to be trapped between columns of a second fluid with a second density higher than the first density. The first fluid column has a first height and the second fluid columns have second heights, so that a volume of the first fluid and a volume of the second fluid flow through the flow path and through the exit opening as the flow path assembly is rotated between the vertical and angled positions. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109992 | RACK CONSTRUCTION - A cargo rack includes a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion of the frame has a base with a floor providing a load holding position. A tank, vessel or tank module that is supported with the frame during use, the lower end portion of the tank, vessel or tank module resting upon the load holding position of the base. The frame includes a plurality of side walls or side panels or side trusses that attach to and extend upwardly from the base frame. Each side wall, side panel or side truss has a pair of corner columns. The frame can include at least one horizontally extending beam connecting between each pair of corner columns. Each side wall, side panel or side truss can include the pair of columns, a central plate, and a plurality of diagonal members, each diagonal member connected to a corner column and a central plate. The diagonal members include an upper pair that can form an obtuse angle and a lower pair that can form an acute angle. Specially configured fittings are fitted to each corner of the tank, each fitting held in position with a pair of tensioning members that can be in the form of bolted connections that interface each fitting with two of the side walls, panels or trusses. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109993 | Gully arrangement - A gully arrangement comprises a housing ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109994 | Sanitary Automatic Water Leakage Detection and Shut-Off Apparatus - The present invention provides a sanitary automatic water leakage detection and shut-off apparatus installed between a water controlling unit and a water outgoing unit and comprising a water controller, an accumulating unit and a detecting unit; wherein the water controlling unit comprises an inlet, an outlet and a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is a normally-open solenoid valve capable of closing the outlet to stop water from going out. The accumulating unit is mounted between the water controlling unit and the water outgoing unit and comprises an accumulating hole adjacent to a bottom thereof. The detecting unit is installed on the accumulating unit and electrically connected to the solenoid valve. The detecting unit activates the solenoid valve via an electronic communication method based on a leakage status of the accumulating unit to shut off the water outlet of the water controlling unit and to stop water supply thereof immediately. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109995 | Mass Flow Controller Driven by Smart Material Actuator with Mechanical Amplification - An improved mass flow controller with a body having an inlet and an outlet; a sensor adapted to sense the flow of material out of the outlet; a controller adapted to receive a signal from the sensor; a proportional valve operatively connected between the inlet and the outlet; and a mechanically-amplified smart material actuator electrically connected to the controller and operatively connected to the proportional valve. The mechanically-amplified actuator comprises a smart material device, a compensator, a movable supporting member, at least two mechanical webs, at least two actuating arms, and a second stage assembly. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109996 | Constant Flow Rate Pressure Regulator - A flow valve that maintains a constant flow valve despite varying pressures at its inlet, comprising: (a) an elongated cage with alternating axially-extending pockets and ridges on its inner surface; and (b) an elongated generally conical shaped elastomeric sleeve received within the elongated cage; wherein the sleeve flexes outwardly at higher pressures, thereby decreasing the size of the flow channel between the sleeve and cage, thereby restricting flow to maintain constant flow valve despite varying inlet pressures. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109997 | VALVE WEDGE TRIM - A choke is provided. The choke includes a trim that includes, in one embodiment, a wedge-shaped member (“wedge”) and a cage with an opening for receiving the wedge. The wedge includes a first surface and a second surface that is angled with respect to the first surface. As the wedge is positioned into the opening of the cage, the space between the second surface and a third surface inside the opening forms a throttling orifice that restricts the flow of fluid. The size of the throttling orifice is variable depending on the position of the wedge relative to the cage. In another embodiment, the trim provides a positive shut-off point that is separate from the throttling area. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109998 | FUEL TANK FOR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - A fuel tank for a construction machine is disclosed, which can prevent a diesel heater from being inoperable due to an inflow of moisture that is generated within a fuel tank in an extremely cold area and make the moisture within the fuel tank be filtered through a water separator. The fuel tank for a construction machine includes a baffle plate preventing fuel flow during movement of the machine, a lower cover mounted on a bottom surface of the fuel tank, a drain port mounted on the lower cover to discharge the moisture included in fuel a fuel return port capable of making the fuel from an engine side return to the fuel tank, a fuel suction port mounted on the lower cover to supply the fuel from the fuel tank to the engine side, a suction filter mounted on the fuel suction port. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140109999 | Method for Determining an Adjustment Parameter for a Hydraulic Actuator Arrangement in a Motor Vehicle Drivetrain - Method for determining an adjustment parameter in a hydraulic actuator arrangement for a motor vehicle drivetrain. The actuator arrangement has a pump and a hydraulic cylinder. A pressure port of the pump is connected to a port of the hydraulic cylinder. The adjustment parameter is a function of the volume of the fluid that must be delivered by the pump in order to realize a predetermined operating point of the actuator arrangement. The operating point is defined by a value pair of an operating point rotational speed value of the pump and an operating point control value of the pump. The method has the steps: regulating the pump to the operating point rotational speed value such that the pump delivers a fluid volume flow rate corresponding to the operating point rotational speed value; and integrating the fluid volume flow rate over the time until a termination operating state of the actuator arrangement, in which the control value of the pump is less than or equal to the operating point control value. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110000 | VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A device to enhance sealing is provided. The device includes a body and a pressure cup. The pressure cup includes a channel, a first pressure channel, and a second pressure channel. The channel is formed in a surface of the body to surround a first portion of the surface. The channel is configured to hold an o-ring. The first pressure channel extends through the body and opens into the first portion of the surface. The second pressure channel extends through the body and opens into the channel. Pneumatic pressure within the second pressure channel is controlled to hold the o-ring in the channel when a second pressure within the first pressure channel changes. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110001 | PIPELINE PRESSURE ISOLATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A pressure isolation device for a pipeline system is described. The pressure isolation device changes from an open position to a closed position when the pressure of a fluid flowing through the device exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. In some embodiments, the predetermined threshold pressure is defined, in part, by a spring. The pressure isolation device provides a simple mechanical solution to protecting pipeline components from over-pressurization. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110002 | PIPELINE PRESSURE ISOLATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A pressure isolation device for a pipeline system is described. The pressure isolation device changes from an open position to a closed position when the pressure of a fluid flowing through the device exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. In some embodiments, the pressure isolation device comprises a housing having an internal chamber, a main inlet, and a main outlet. An elongated member is disposed within the internal chamber between the main inlet and main outlet, and is biased towards the open position. As fluid pressure increases, the elongated member is pushed to the closed position and a portion of the elongated member blocks the fluid pathway from the main inlet to the main outlet. The pressure isolation device provides a simple mechanical solution to protecting and isolating downstream pipeline components from over-pressurization. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110003 | RELIEVABLE CHECK VALVE FOR MEDICAL LINES - This invention concerns relievable normally closed check valves for use in conjunction with fluid delivery systems for medical patients, as well as methods for making and using valves. In the medical context, such valves function at very low fluid pressures, and include a multi-part valve body made from upper and lower housings capable of movement relative to each other that, when operably connected, dispose between them a compliant or deformable, resilient valve element normally biased in the closed position against a valve seat present on the inner surface of the upper housing. The upper housing also includes a lower housing seat. The inside surface of the lower housing contains or supports a structure that positions the valve element to engage the valve seat in the absence of fluid pressure above the valve's pre-determined cracking pressure. The valve's flow prevention function may be relieved in the absence of sufficiently pressurized fluid by causing the valve element to disengage from the valve seat, for example, by adjusting the valve body to distance the valve element from the valve seat. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110004 | MULTIPLE-LAYER ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE MEDIUM LINE - In a multiple-layer electrically heatable medium line having a medium-resistant inner layer, a heating layer which is provided with at least two conductors or heating conductors, and an outer layer, the layers of the medium line are single-layer or multiple-layer, and the conductors or heating conductors are embedded within the heating layer such that they are coiled in the longitudinal direction of the medium line, in a radially and/or axially predefined position. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110005 | Flow regulator for shower head - A flow regulator for a shower head includes a hollow cylindrical member including a plurality of spaced latches around a center, an annular cavity between the latches and an inner surface of the hollow cylindrical member, and a plurality of exit holes having both ends open in which a first end of the exit hole communicates with the cavity; an O-ring disposed in the cavity to engage the exit holes; and a ring member including a central channel and a plurality of spaced tunnels around the central channel, the ring member being fastened between the latches and the O-ring. The number of the tunnels is equal to that of the exit holes. The tunnels are aligned with the exit holes. A stable flow through the shower head can be carried out. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110006 | DEVICE FOR REHABILITATING PIPELINES - The invention relates to a device for rehabilitating pipelines, having a support structure ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110007 | DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRAINAGE CHANNELS - A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110008 | Drain Nipple - The present invention is a low point pipe fitting for draining accumulated condensation from electrical conduit systems that are installed in industrial, commercial and residential facilities. The fitting includes a centrally disposed engaging tool members with opposing threaded fittings with a drain incorporated in the underside of the engaging tool members. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110009 | VEHICLE EXHAUST TIP ASSEMBLY - An exhaust tip assembly for an exhaust system of a vehicle includes an accent member and a collector member that is made substantially from a polymeric material. The collector member includes a collector portion and an attachment portion. The collector portion includes a first end and a second end. The collector portion defines a passage that extends from the first end to the second end. The first end is operable to receive a downstream end of a tailpipe, and the second end is operable to removably attach to the accent member. The attachment portion is configured to mount to a fascia member of a vehicle to thereby expose the accent member from the fascia member. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110010 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - A connection arrangement comprising a tube element formed from a fiber composite material, the tube element has a conically shaped tube attachment area on one of its ends; a flange attachment area is provided on a flange element, the flange attachment area is inversely conically shaped to the tube element; the tube element and the conically shaped tube attachment area are integrally formed and the tube attachment area is glued to the flange attachment area. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110011 | CORRUGATE TUBE WITH CLAMP AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF THE SAME - A corrugate tube with a clamp integrally includes a straight tube portion and a bellows tube portion and a locking clamp is provided on the straight tube portion. The straight tube portion provided with the clamp is thicker than the bellows tube portion. A slit in a longitudinal direction of the tube is provided in an opposite direction of the clamp. A hole is provided communicating with the slit. A groove or a hole is provided on the straight tube portion. A radius d2 of a hill portion of the bellows tube portion is sufficiently larger than a radius d of a valley portion of the bellows tube portion, and a thickness T of the hill portion is gradually smaller as the bellows tube portion extends toward a tip. The bellows tube portions are arranged in between straight tube portions, and the clamps are provided on required straight tube portions. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110012 | PARTIALLY MOLDED CORRUGATE TUBE - A partially molded corrugate tube integrally includes: a straight tube portion, a small-diameter bellows tube portion, and a large-diameter bellows tube portion of which diameter is larger than the small-diameter bellows tube portion and integrally continued to the small-diameter bellows tube portion, and configured to be bent firstly. The small-diameter bellows tube portion is integrally continued to an end of the large-diameter bellows tube portion, and the straight tube portion is integrally continued to the other end of the large-diameter bellows tube portion. The large-diameter bellows tube portion is formed shorter than the small-diameter bellows tube portion in a longitudinal direction of the tube. A thickness T of a hill portion of the large-diameter bellows tube portion is gradually reduced as the hill portion extends toward a tip. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110013 | Flexible hose structure with a interlaced reinforcement - A flexible hose structure includes at least one inner tubular layer of a first polymeric material defining a longitudinal axis, at least one meshed intermediate reinforcement layer arranged on the inner layer and having at least one first series of yarns defining first chained wales and first courses arranged according to a helical progression with a first pitch of predetermined length, and at least one second series of yarns defining second chained wales and second courses arranged according to a helical progression with a second pitch of predetermined length. The first pitch is a multiple of the second pitch, and the first wales (and the second wales are mutually interlaced with respective meshes not in a chain to exert an independent resistance to radial expansion on the inner layer. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110014 | TUBULAR DUCT MEMBER - A tubular duct member comprises a plurality of sheet metal panels | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110015 | FABRIC STRAPS WITH TUBULAR STRUCTURE CONTAINING FREE-FLOATING YARNS AND VARIED WIDTH - Fabric strap having at least two different segments. The first segment is wider and less elastic, providing a comfortable contacting area to the skin and the other segment is narrower and more elastic which is aesthetically more pleasing and easier for applying sewing process in the garment production. Preferably, the first segment is a sealed tubular structure and contains internally free-floating yarns, making it exert less stress to the skin and thus more comfortable to the wearer. In addition, the different segments of the strap are made in a single integral weaving process and thus is conducive to industry automation. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110016 | LOOM AND WEAVING METHOD USING THE SAME - The loom comprises: a first and a second fill yarn-holding conveyor rods ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110017 | HYDROGEN DISPENSING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a process for dispensing gaseous hydrogen, comprising the steps of: a) providing a first vessel comprising a first quantity of gaseous hydrogen at a pressure in the range of from 350 to 1000 bar absolute and a temperature in the range of from −20° C. to 50° C.; b) passing in the range of from 40 to 100 wt %, based on the weight of the first quantity, of the first quantity gaseous hydrogen from the first vessel through an isenthalpic valve to obtain a cold second quantity of gaseous hydrogen having a temperature in the range of from −100 to −20° C.; and c) dispensing the cold second quantity of gaseous hydrogen to a second vessel. In a further aspect the invention provides a system for dispensing gaseous hydrogen. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110018 | SELF SERVICE CONTROLLED BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A self service controlled beverage dispensing system that includes a self-service container filling station, a reusable beverage container, and a dispensing tap. The self service station including a communication unit and a biometric identity unit capable of confirming the identity and age of a user. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110019 | COMBINATION SCOOP AND FUNNEL - A combination scoop and funnel apparatus provides a scoop portion defining a dry material reservoir having an open top and a downwardly tapered conical bottom portion which terminates in a discharge aperture. A handle is joined to the scoop reservoir. A movable frusto-conical funnel member defines a funnel aperture at its lower end and an open top at its upper end. The funnel member supports a valve slide which extends upwardly through the discharge aperture and further supports a valve cap on the upper end thereof. The valve member is movable between a downwardly extending valve closed configuration and an upwardly positioned valve open configuration. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110020 | SYSTEM FOR ASEPTIC FILLING OF BIG CONTAINERS WITH AN OUTLET - The invention relates to an aseptic filler system for big containers having an outlet. The system comprises an outlet ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110021 | Robotic Tree Trimmer And Cutter - A train like vehicle composed of a plurality of interconnected cars (e.g. about 25 cm in length) linked together with springs and cables making it flexible. The shape and tension of the unit will be altered by remote control or an autonomous response system enabling steering and ability to grab on to various shapes of tree trunks and branches. The cars will be equipped with drive wheels that will move the vehicle. The device is configured to include a rotating turret capable of turning in a 360-degree circular motion, and a turret attached to the belly of the front car that is configured to roll 180 degrees back and forth. A hinge after the turret may be provided to give it more angle and flexibility to hold a chainsaw. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110022 | HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A hot-rolled steel sheet satisfies that average pole density of orientation group of {100}<011> to {223}<110> is 1.0 to 5.0 and pole density of crystal orientation {332}<113> is 1.0 to 4.0. Moreover, the hot-rolled steel sheet includes, as a metallographic structure, by area %, ferrite and bainite of 30% to 99% in total and martensite of 1% to 70%. Moreover, the hot-rolled steel sheet satisfies following Expressions 1 and 2 when area fraction of the martensite is defined as fM in unit of area %, average size of the martensite is defined as dia in unit of μm, average distance between the martensite is defined as dis in unit of μm, and tensile strength of the steel sheet is defined as TS in unit of MPa. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110023 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including the steps of providing a substrate including a first metal layer formed thereon, and forming a patterned first insulation layer on the first metal layer. The method further includes patterning the first metal layer to allow the first metal layer to have a pattern corresponding to that of the first insulation layer, thus forming a first circuit layer, and forming a second insulation layer on the substrate such that the second insulation layer surrounds the first circuit layer and the first insulation layer formed on the first circuit layer. The printed circuit board is advantageous in that process time and process cost can be reduced because a first insulation layer is used as an etching resist and is included as a part of a printed circuit board even after etching. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110024 | Variable Compliance Wheel - A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110025 | TREAD FOR HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE TIRE - Tread for a tire for a heavy goods vehicle of total thickness E and of total volume V, having at least one continuous groove comprising: at least two wearing layers in the thickness of the tread, each having a thickness at most equal to 75% of the total thickness E of the tread, a plurality of external cavities and a plurality of internal cavities positioned radially and entirely on the inside of the tread surface in the new state, each internal cavity being connected to an external cavity by a connecting channel, and having a total voids volume Vc at least equal to 7% and at most equal to 12% of a volume equal to the sum of the total volume V and of the total voids volume, and having an effective voids volume Ve for each wearing layer less than the total voids volume Vc, and satisfying the equation: 0.4 St−65° C. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110026 | PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRE - A pneumatic radial tire according to the present invention has a tread pattern specifying a tire rotation direction and an optimized shape of a groove wall on a kicking-out side of a lateral groove. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110027 | PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE - A pneumatic vehicle tire for commercial vehicles is provided wherein the wet traction properties are improved with simultaneously good rolling resistance properties. At least 120 transverse grooves are arranged in each of the central profile ribs over the entire circumference of the tire. The width (B | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110028 | SYSTEM FOR NON-PNEUMATIC SUPPORT OF A VEHICLE - A non-pneumatic tire includes a plurality of springs. Each spring comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and an arching middle portion. Each spring is interwoven with at least one other spring thereby forming a toroidal structure extending about an entire circumference of the non-pneumatic tire. The toroidal structure is at least partially coated with an elastomer. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110029 | VEIN PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE - An air maintenance tire and air pump assembly is provided including a tire and an elongate tubular air passageway enclosed within a flexing region of a tire sidewall. A plurality of check valve devices are spaced apart and positioned along the air passageway into multiple air passageway segments. A check valve membrane opens to allow pressurized air to directionally pass through the check valve device from an upstream passageway segment to a downstream passageway segment and closes to prevent air from passing in an opposite direction through the check valve from the downstream segment to the upstream segment. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110030 | SELF-INFLATING TIRE - A self-inflating inner tube with a pumping mechanism is provided. The self-inflating inner tube employs a non-elastic band that constrains the tube from expanding completely within the tire-rim cavity thereby creating a low pressure zone. The pumping mechanism is placed in the low pressure zone and compresses as load is applied to the section of wheel thereby pushing air into the inner tube. As the wheel rotates the load is removed and the pumping mechanism returns to its original shape drawing in air for the next pumping cycle. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110031 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR INNER-LINER JOINT STRIP, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - A rubber composition for an inner-liner joint strip is capable of improving green strength and adhesion, while maintaining good durability (oxidative degradation resistance, crack growth resistance) and good air retention properties, which are exhibited by a pneumatic tire formed from the composition. The rubber composition for an inner-liner joint strip, includes: a butyl rubber; silica and/or carbon black; and an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate represented by formula (1) below, wherein a butyl rubber content is 60 to 100 mass % based on 100 mass % of the rubber component of the rubber composition, a total combined amount of the silica and the carbon black is 21 to 70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and an amount of the alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate is 0.1 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110032 | LAMINATE, TIRE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TIRE - The laminate according to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin film-containing layer and a rubber layer, in which the rubber layer contains a modified diene polymer, and the rubber layer has a dynamic storage modulus E′ at −20° C. of 1.0×10 | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110033 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE HAVING A HYBRID CONSTRUCTION - A pneumatic tire includes a tread, two circumferentially extending annular bead regions, a carcass structure, and an overlay ply. The tread is rotatable about an axis and contacts a road surface. The tread further has an equatorial plane intersecting the axis at 90°. The carcass structure extends between the tread and the bead regions. The carcass structure supports the tread about the axis. The carcass structure includes two or more carcass plies having reinforcing cords oriented to cross at opposite angles of 20° to 65° with respect to the equatorial plane. The overlay ply extends circumferentially and extends radially between the carcass structure and the tread. The overlay ply includes cords oriented between −5° and +5° relative to the equatorial plane. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110034 | Pneumatic Tire and Method of Manufacturing Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire includes: an annular structure that is cylindrical and metal where at least an outer side surface in the radial direction is a rough surface; a tread rubber layer that will become a tread portion provided along a circumferential direction of the annular structure on an outer side of the annular structure; and a carcass portion including fibers covered with rubber, provided on at least both sides in a direction parallel to a center axis of the cylindrical structure including the annular structure and the tread rubber layer. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110035 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire in which basic performances needed for a side portion can be satisfied without compromising a light weight effect due to decrease in the gauge of the side portion. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110036 | REINFORCING STRUCTURE OF IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND PRODUCING METHOD OF IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - A reinforcing structure of an image display device includes reinforcement of an image display device by interposing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having a tensile elastic modulus (JIS K-6251) at 23° C. of 0.2 MPa or more and 10 MPa or less in a gap between a first member and a second member provided in the image display device and disposed in opposed relation to each other so as to be in contact with the first member and the second member. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110037 | Method And Apparatus For Forming An Adjustable Pant-Like Disposable Undergarment With Laser Cutting - A method and apparatus for producing a pre-fastened adjustable pant-like disposable absorbent undergarment including a fully or partially severed front body panel is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a moving web and passes through a fastener attachment station to define a leading portion of the moving web and a trailing portion of the moving web at a location under the fastener assembly. The moving web is then passed through a laser cutting station to cut to web, such that the leading portion and trailing portion remains bridged together by the fastener assembly without damaging the fastener assembly. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110038 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A PLASTIC FUEL TANK - A process for manufacturing a fuel tank, including: inserting a plastic parison including two distinct parts into an open two-cavity mold; inserting a core inside the parison, the core including two parts of a reinforcing element capable of securing two different locations inside the parison; pressing the parison firmly against the mold cavities; fixing the two reinforcing element parts at the two locations of the parison using the core; withdrawing the core; closing the mold, bringing its two cavities together to grip the two parison parts around their periphery to weld them together; injecting a pressurized fluid into the mold and/or creating a vacuum behind the mold cavities to press the parison firmly against the mold cavities; opening the mold and extracting the tank; making an opening into the tank wall; and through the opening, putting at least a third reinforcing element part to link/connect the two first parts together. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110039 | PVB FILM WITH HIGH UV PROTECTION AND LOW YELLOWNESS INDEX FOR LAMINATED SAFETY GLAZINGS - The invention relates to a plasticizer-containing polyvinyl acetal film which has a transmission of less than 20% and a yellowness index db of less than 3 at 400 nm, containing at least one UV absorber of formula | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110040 | IMPRINTED MICRO-LOUVER STRUCTURE METHOD - A method of making a micro-louver structure includes coating a curable layer on a surface and imprinting a pattern of micro-channels in the curable layer. The micro-channels have a greater depth than width and are spaced apart by a separation distance greater than the width. The curable layer is at least partially cured to form a cured layer. A light-absorbing material is coated over the cured layer and in the micro-channels and at least a portion of the light-absorbing material removed from the surface of the cured layer leaving at least a portion of the light-absorbing material in the micro-channels. The light-absorbing material is cured to form a light-absorbing structure in each micro-channel. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110041 | SHEET STICKING APPARATUS AND SHEET STICKING METHOD - A sheet sticking apparatus | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110042 | HEAT-TRANSFER LABEL WELL-SUITED FOR LABELING FABRICS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label comprises (i) a support portion, the support portion comprising a carrier and a release layer; (ii) a wax layer, the wax layer overcoating the release layer; and (iii) a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising an adhesive layer printed onto the wax layer and an ink design layer printed onto the adhesive layer. Preferably, at least a portion of the ink design layer is printed using a variable printing technique, such as thermal transfer printing. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110043 | PROCESS FOR REFLECTIVE PRODUCTS - The subject invention is related to a method for preparing a reflective film, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first substrate and forming a releasable adhesive layer thereon; (b) applying reflective particles onto the releasable adhesive layer, where the reflective particles are partially embedded in the releasable adhesive layer; (c) applying a pigment onto the reflective particles and the releasable adhesive layer; (d) removing part of the pigment so that the pigment does not completely cover the reflective particles; and (d) forming a reflective layer on the pigment and the reflective particles. The invention further pertains to a method for manufacturing a reflective article by using the reflective film prepared according to the above-mentioned method. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110044 | Manufacturing Method for Glass Panel with Glazing Gasket and Glazing Gasket Molding Apparatus - In a manufacturing method for a glass panel with a gasket, an elastic member is placed on a table, and a multilayer glass panel is placed thereupon. A die is pressed against a top surface of the multilayer glass panel, thereby compressing the elastic member and glazing gasket molding material together with adhesive ejected from the application nozzle and applied to the top surface of the multilayer glass panel. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110045 | MAGNETIC PROPERTY RETENTION - A method and an apparatus for retaining magnetic properties of a magnet while undergoing manufacturing processes are presented. Ferrous materials with relatively good magnetic permeability are disposed adjacent to poles of magnet substantially containing magnetic field lines from the magnet within the ferrous materials. When the magnetic field lines are thereby substantially contained, the magnet can be exposed to elevated temperatures without losing magnetization strength. Adhesives, particularly adhesives that cure when exposed to elevated temperatures can be used with magnets configured to contain magnetic field lines without having the magnets lose magnetic strength. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110046 | Infant Water Ski Apparatus and Method - A platform board is shown which allows a small child or infant to learn the art of water skiing. The platform is wide enough to accommodate at least the width of two foot grips located on an upper surface of the platform. A handle bar extending upwardly from the upper surface of the platform from a location in front of the foot grips. The handle bar includes a grip portion which can be adjusted to lie in a horizontal plane at a height which allows the grip portion to be conveniently gripped by a small child or infant. The platform board is manufactured similarly to a surf board that will support the weight of a child prior to acceleration of an associated towing craft. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110047 | BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF BONDING COMPONENT ON SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - A bonding apparatus configured to bond a component on a substrate is presented. The apparatus includes a stage, a push member, a support member and a compression member. The stage fixes the substrate in place and by using at least one first suction part formed in the stage. The push member is disposed above the stage and pushes the substrate fixed to the stage to support the substrate on the stage. At least one second suction part is formed in the support member to attach to a pad part of the substrate. The compression member compresses the component into the pad part fixed to the support member. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110048 | URETHANE (METH)ACRYLATE OLIGOMER AND SHEET USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer which is obtained by reacting at least one polyoxyalkylene polyol (A), at least one monool (B1) soluble in the component (A) and/or at least one silane coupling agent (B2) reactive with an isocyanate group, at least one polyisocyanate (C) and at least one hydroxylated mono (meth)acrylate compound (D) at a ratio at which the equivalent weights of hydroxy groups, active hydrogen groups and isocyanate groups in the respective components satisfy the following formulae (1)-(3). The urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer does not substantially contain an unreacted isocyanate group. B(active hydrogen)+D(OH)=C(NCO)−A(OH) (1) 1.05≦C(NCO)/A(OH)≦2 (2) {C(NCO)−2A(OH)+2m}×0.35≦D(OH)≦{C(NCO)−2A(OH)+2m}×0.70 (3) In the formulae (1)-(3), A(OH) represents the total equivalent weight of hydroxy groups contained in the component (A); B(active hydrogen) represents the total equivalent weight of active hydrogen groups contained in the component (B1) and/or the component (B2); C(NCO) represents the total equivalent weight of isocyanate groups contained in the component (C); D(OH) represents the total equivalent weight of hydroxy groups contained in the component (D); and m represents the number of moles of the component (A). | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110049 | Three Dimensional Interconnected Porous Graphene-Based Thermal Interface Materials - A thermal interface material provides thermal conduction or thermal dissipation across an interface, using a three-dimensional interconnected porous graphene (3D-IPG) foam structure. The 3D-IPG foam structure is constructed of three-dimensional interconnected graphene sheets formed as a plurality of monolayers, and having an flexible interconnection architecture. The flexible interconnection architectures allow the 3D-IPG to maintain a high interfacial thermal conductance by the 3D-IPG filling a gap between a heat source and a heat sink across the interface, and by capping small features up to nanoscale roughened surfaces. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110050 | INSULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION THEREOF - A system of insulation and jacketing of industrial equipment is provided. The system comprises an insulation layer comprising one or more layers of insulation, applied to an outer surface of the equipment and a jacketing layer applied and adhered to an outer surface of the insulation layer. An outer surface of an outermost layer of insulation is conditioned to form a smooth outer surface and promote adhesion of the jacketing layer to the insulation layer. A method of insulating and jacketing industrial equipment is also provided. The method comprises the steps of applying an insulation layer comprising one or more layers of insulation, to an outer surface of the equipment, conditioning an outer surface of an outermost layer of insulation and applying and adhering a jacketing layer to an outer surface of the insulation layer. Conditioning the insulation layer serves to smoothen the outer surface and promote adhesion of the jacketing layer to the insulation layer. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110051 | METHOD FOR MAKING A SANDWICH TYPE COMPOSITE BY CO-FIRING - The invention provides a method for making a composite ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110052 | METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING DISCRETE ARTICLES ONTO A WEB - A method of attaching a discrete article to a web being conveyed over a carrier member is disclosed. The method comprises providing a transfer assembly comprising a transfer member comprising a transfer surface, engaging the discrete article with the transfer surface, providing a resilient member on the carrier member or on the transfer surface, applying, using the transfer surface, a portion of the discrete article to a portion of the web when the portion of the web moves over a portion of the resilient member, and applying a force to the portion of the discrete article, the portion of the web, and the portion of the resilient member during the first applying step to attach the portion of the discrete article to the portion of the web. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110053 | Apparatuses and Methods for Bonding Substrates - A method includes rotating a drum about an axis and rotating an anvil roll about an axis adjacent to the drum so as to form a nip there between. The drum includes a fluid nozzle and a press member, the press member having an outer surface. The anvil roll includes a compliant outer circumferential surface. First and second substrates are advanced in a machine direction onto the drum. The fluid nozzle moves radially outward and a jet of heated fluid is directed onto the substrates. The fluid nozzle retracts radially inward and the press member is shifted radially outward. The substrates are advanced through the nip and compressed between the press member and the anvil roll such that the press member deforms the compliant outer circumferential surface of the anvil roll. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110054 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - There is provided a manufacturing method for a composite structure that makes it possible to join a thermoplastic resin molding, which serves as a second member for reinforcement, while at the same time preventing the deformation of a first member to be reinforced. The second member contains magnetic substances in a portion thereof that is to be abutted on the first member. The second member is introduced into an induction heating unit and subjected to induction heating, thereby heating the abutting portion of the second member to join the second member to the first member. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110055 | Curing Agents Providing a Low Ratio of Thin-Film Cure Time to Gel Time - The present disclosure relates to a curing agent for a curable resin which is a reaction product obtained from the reaction of a liquid epoxy and a polyamine component. The curing agent may be used as part of a two component curable system for the curing of unmodified epoxy resins. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110056 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - A method for manufacturing an image display device includes: providing an image display unit having an image display surface; providing a translucent protective material having a light-shielding portion; disposing a liquid optically clear adhesive (LOCA) between the image display surface of the image display unit and the translucent protective material; and curing the LOCA to adhere the image display unit with the translucent protective material. The LOCA is a two-part redox-type adhesive composed of a first composition including a first base agent containing a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and a polymerization initiator and a second composition including a second base agent containing a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and a reducing agent capable of decomposing the polymerization initiator. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110057 | SEGMENTED FOCUS RING ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a focus ring segment and a focus ring assembly. In one embodiment, the focus ring segment includes an arc-shaped body having a lower ring segment, a middle ring segment, a top ring segment and a lip. The lower ring segment has a bottom surface, and the middle ring segment has a bottom surface, wherein the middle ring segment is connected to the lower ring segment at the middle ring segment bottom surface. The top ring segment has a bottom surface, wherein the top ring segment is connected to the middle ring segment at the top ring segment bottom surface. The lip extends horizontally above the middle ring segment, wherein the lip is sloped radially inwards towards a centerline of the focus ring segment. In another embodiment, the focus ring assembly includes at least a first ring segment and a second ring segment. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110058 | POLISHING PAD, POLISHING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE POLISHING PAD - The present invention relates to a polishing pad comprising a polishing surface. The polishing surface comprises a first polishing area and a second polishing area. The first polishing area comprises a plurality of first foaming holes, and the second polishing area comprises a plurality of second foaming holes, and an average pore diameter of the first foaming holes is less than an average pore diameter of the second foaming holes. The polishing pad according to the present invention uses the polishing areas with the different pore diameters of the holes to avoid unevenly removing the edge and central part of a substrate when polishing, so that a thickness of the substrate becomes uniform. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110059 | ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATES - An Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma processing apparatus used for Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma processing of substrates, comprises a radio-frequency generator and two electrode plates disposed vertically and opposing each other. The two electrode plates have two surface opposing to each other, one of which is a flat surface, and the other is a stepped surface, such that a gap is provided between the two electrode plates and said gap comprising a narrower gap part at an upper side and a wider gap part at a lower side. The radio-frequency generator is connected to the two electrode plates, and applies radio-frequency signals to the two electrode plates so as to generate plasma within the gap. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110060 | ADJUSTING SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE TO IMPROVE CD UNIFORMITY - A plasma etching system having a substrate support assembly with multiple independently controllable heater zones. The plasma etching system is configured to control etching temperature of predetermined locations so that pre-etch and/or post-etch non-uniformity of critical device parameters can be compensated for. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110061 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - In a plasma processing apparatus, a heating element | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110062 | MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATIONS FOR A MAGNETIC CORE - A machine ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110063 | COMPACTING DEVICE FOR A MACHINE FOR WINDING A FIBROUS TEXTURE ONTO AN IMPREGNATION MANDREL - A compacting device for a machine for winding a fiber texture on an impregnation mandrel, the device including a frame including mounted thereon a compacting roller for bearing against an outside surface of an impregnation mandrel of a winding machine, and two compacting wheels, each configured to bear against a corner formed between the outside surface and a side plate of the impregnation mandrel. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110064 | SWITCH LADDER SENSOR FOR ROLL-UP DOOR - A system and method for detecting damage to a door system by detecting the presence or absence of a magnetic source attached to the door system for stopping motion or reversing motion of the door to prevent any further damage to the door system. For example, a roll-up type door may be damaged by a vehicle and pulled from its vertical support guides; detecting this event causes stopping of any motion of the door, such as opening or closing the door. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110065 | AWNING ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL LIGHTING - Embodiments of an awning assembly are taught which utilize an awning rail assembly including a connector having integrated luminaires. The integrated luminaire does not interfere with the extension or retraction of the awning. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110066 | WATER BARRIER FOR A PASSAGE - Water barrier for a passage for persons or vehicles, which water barrier is movable between a storage position in which the passage can be passed through and a water-retaining position in which water passing through the passage is prevented, wherein the water barrier includes a flexible, watertight cloth and a series of rigid segments, such as planks, wherein the segments are individually attached to the cloth and in the water-retaining position of the water barrier at least substantially connect to each other. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110067 | SYSTEM FOR UNEVENLY WEIGHTED SECTIONAL DOORS - A sectional garage door has a roller track and a plurality of sections pivotally coupled together for movement along the roller track to and between open and closed positions relative to a door opening. A first one of the sections is heavier than other sections. The sectional garage also includes a counterbalance mechanism coupled to the sections to assist an operator in moving the sections along the roller tracks to and between the open and closed positions. The sectional garage door also has a weight assist mechanism coupled to the door and engaged with at least one of the sections to assist at least one of the sections to assist in the movement of the first one of the sections during movement along at least a portion of the roller track due to the weight of the first section relative to the other sections. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110068 | DRAPERY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A drapery support assembly includes a head rail having a backing with an upper flange, lower flange and a channel slide holder. The backing, flanges and channel slide holder are integrally formed as the body of the head rail. The assembly includes a channel formed lengthwise within the channel slide holder of the body, and a plurality of channel slides laterally movable within the channel, the channel slides being configured to be attached to drapery hooks for supporting a drapery thereon. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110069 | PIPING SYSTEM FROM REACTOR TO SEPARATOR AND METHOD TO CONTROL PROCESS FLOW - An apparatus, for the steam explosion treatment of biomass, having a pressurized reactor vessel to receive a biomass material and steam, discharge lines connecting the pressurized reactor vessel to the separation device, the lines sized and positioned to allow for the steam explosion of biomass material. At the outlet end of the discharge lines is a collection-expansion manifold to connect the outlet end of each of the discharge lines to a collection line, wherein the collection line provides a passage for biomass material and steam flowing from the discharge lines. The collection line passage has a substantially larger cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area of a single discharge line. The collection line is coupled to a separation device such that the separation device receives the biomass material and steam from the collection line. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110070 | METHOD FOR CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF CELLULOSE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CELLULOSE PRODUCT - In a method for catalytic oxidation of cellulose a heterocyclic nitroxyl radical is used as catalyst, hypochlorite is used as main oxidant acting as oxygen source, and a tertiary amine or chlorine dioxide as an activator of the heterocyclic nitroxyl radical. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110071 | NOVEL CREPING ADHESIVES AND METHODS TO MONITOR AND CONTROL THEIR APPLICATION - This invention is method of creping a paper web comprising a) applying to a rotating creping cylinder an adhesive composition having a pH of about 6.5 to about 8 and comprising one or more vinylamine/N-vinyl formamide polymers composed of about 10 to about 99 mole percent vinylamine monomer and about 90 to about 1 mole percent N-vinylformamide monomer; b) pressing the paper web against the creping cylinder to effect adhesion of the paper web to the creping cylinder; and c) dislodging the paper web from the creping cylinder with a doctor blade. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110072 | COMPRESSION-MOULDED TRAY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A FIBRE TRAY - A compression-moulded tray of fibre material, said tray being formed of fibre material in a compression method, from a suspension of mechanical pulp of cellulose. The formed tray has been formed by press-drying using heat to a dry content of 80-95%, preferably 90-95%, and the fibre material of the formed tray has a density in the order of 400-650 kg/m3. The inside of the tray is provided with a protective barrier. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110073 | FIXATIVE COMPOSITION, THICK STOCK COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR FIXATING HYDROPHOBIC AND/OR ANIONIC SUBSTANCES ON FIBRES - The present invention relates to a fixative composition and process for reducing hydrophobic and/or anionic substances in fibre-containing stock for making of paper, board or the like. The composition comprises a synthetic cationic polymer, which has a charge density of 3.0-24 meq/g, and a cationic non-degraded starch, which has charge density of 0.5-3.0 meq/g. The invention relates also to thick stock composition comprising fibres and a fixative composition according to the invention. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110074 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING WATER LOSS IN A PAPER MILL - A method and system for reducing waste water from a paper machine system. The system involves splitting a flow output from a seal water tank. With a portion of the flow output being used to maintain a fluid level within a wire pit, and the balance being recycled to the system as substantially clean water. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110075 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MOULDS FOR METAL CASTING - An arrangement and method in a ram-up machine ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110076 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CASTING MOLDS AND A DEVICE FOR REALIZING THE SAME - A method of pulsed-air compacting of mold-sand in combination with compacting by compression supplements the pulsed-air compacting of the mold-sand by an operation of re-compacting the mold-sand by pressing which is performed with the pattern plate containing the patterns by the plate moving inside the cavity of the filling frame in the direction of the latticed pressing element which is subjected to a counter-pressure force corresponding in its value to the prescribed level of the half mold compaction. The method is realized with a device in which the pattern plate containing the patterns is mounted with the possibility of a reciprocal motion inside the cavity of the filling frame, and the pressing cylinder is mounted with the possibility to apply a force against the movable pattern plate. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110077 | Casting Process and Apparatus - A casting method includes coupling a mold to a crucible, the mold having one or more part-defining cavities and one or more feed passageways. A first rotating of the crucible and mold pours molten metal from the crucible through the one or more feed passageways into the one or more part-defining cavities. A second rotating of the crucible and mold returns molten metal from the one or more feed passageways, while leaving the part-defining cavities filled. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110078 | BREATHER FOR PERMANENT ALUMINIUM-CASTING MOULD - The patent relates to the field of metallurgical products and comprises a cylindrical body ( | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110079 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF METAL ELONGATED PRODUCTS - A method for producing elongated rolled products uses a steelmaking station for producing liquid metal at a first production rate, a rolling mill having a second production rate, and a continuous casting station located between the steelmaking station and the rolling mill. The continuous casting station contains at least two casting lines, each line being operable to produce elongated intermediate products. A first casting line is directly aligned with the rolling mill to feed the rolling mill with casted products, and at least one second casting line not aligned with the rolling mill and not feeding the rolling mill. The method further uses a varying device for varying simultaneously the production rate of the first casting line and the production rate of the at least one second casting line depending on a difference between the steelmaking station production rate and the rolling mill production rate. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110080 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE AND PLANT, METHOD AND USE THEREOF - The invention provides a thermal energy storage and heat exchange unit, comprising a solid state thermal storage material, a heat transfer fluid and means for energy input and output, distinctive in that: the storage comprises at least one heat transfer container, solid state thermal storage material is arranged around the heat transfer container, and the heat transfer container contains the heat transfer fluid and the means for energy input and output, so that all heat transferring convection and conduction by the heat transfer fluid takes place within the respective heat transfer container. Method of building the thermal energy storage, plant comprising the storage, method using the plant and use of the storage or plant. | 2014-04-24 |
| 20140110081 | Heater Core Isolation Valve Position Detection - A vehicle is disclosed that has multiple coolant paths selected by control of a three-way valve in which the position of the valve is detectable. A method for detecting the valve position during fault conditions is disclosed. The vehicle has a heating system that includes a first coolant loop with a heating source, a water pump, and a heater core. The heating system also has a second coolant loop that includes an engine and a second water pump, in addition to the elements of the first coolant loop. Temperature sensors are located in each coolant loop. A three-way valve fault is detected by monitoring the behavior of the temperature sensors in response to the position of the three-way valve and the status of the heating sources. | 2014-04-24 |
