| 17th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20120097014 | MIXING AUTOMATIC ACCOMPANIMENT INPUT AND MUSICAL DEVICE INPUT DURING A LOOP RECORDING - Provided are a method, electronic musical instrument, and computer storage device for mixing automatic accompaniment input and musical device input during a loop recording. During a first loop recording, automatic accompaniment information is generated from a storage device having patterns of automatic accompaniment information. First musical device input is received from at least one coupled musical device. The first musical device input and the automatic accompaniment input based on the generated automatic accompaniment information are mixed to produce a first mixed output. The first mixed output in a recording memory. During a second loop recording following the first loop recording, the first mixed output is outputted from the recording memory. Second musical device input from the at least one coupled musical device is received while outputting the first mixed output. The received second musical device input and the first mixed output are mixed to produce second mixed output. The second mixed output is stored in the recording memory. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097015 | EXPLOSIVES - A liquid-jacketed disrupter comprising a container ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097016 | Field Gun - A field gun comprising: a chassis, a barrel defining a barrel axis and having a traverse range and an elevation range, a cradle supporting the barrel, a joint for enabling pivoting in at least two axes, the joint connecting the cradle to the chassis, a first linear actuator, extensible along a first linear actuator axis, pivotally attached to a first point on the chassis and pivotally attached to a first point on the cradle, a second linear actuator, extensible along a first linear actuator axis, pivotally attached to a second point on the chassis and pivotally attached to a second point on the cradle, such that a first combination of first linear actuator and second linear actuator actuation varies the traverse a second combination of first linear actuator and second linear actuator actuation varies the elevation. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097017 | ARMOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An armor system includes a hard face and at least one reinforcing layer covering a rear surface of the hard face. The reinforcing layer is fabricated from a glass-ceramic material exhibiting crystalline bodies throughout the mass of the glass-ceramic material. At least one resilient layer forms a rearward outer layer of the armor system. The hard face and cooperating reinforcing layers serve to disburse energy caused by the impact of an incoming projectile with the armor system, while the resilient layer serves to retain any pieces of the hard face and reinforcing layers fractured during ballistic impact. In certain embodiments, a plurality of hard faces, each with cooperating reinforcing and resilient layers, are held in parallel and spaced apart arrangement. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097018 | DEBRIS ENTRAPMENT SYSTEM - Debris entrapment systems and methods for utilizing are disclosed. One such debris entrapment system includes a track configured to be mounted proximate a window opening. A plurality of slidable carriers are attached proximate an attachment edge of a mesh curtain and are configured to fit with a guide of the track and to be slidably attached to the track. A first plurality of trapped carriers are attached proximate the attachment edge and a first edge of the mesh curtain and a second plurality of trapped carriers are attached proximate the attachment edge and a second edge of the mesh curtain. The trapped carriers are configured to fit with the guide of the track and are trapped from sliding along the guide. The debris entrapment system further includes a reinforcement strip attached to the mesh curtain. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097019 | Lightweight Blast Resistant Armored Cab For Vehicles - An armored cab comprises a top wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The cab has a longitudinal axis extending from the back wall to the front wall. The bottom wall includes a first downwardly facing convex wall, at least a second downwardly facing convex wall above the first convex wall, and a plurality of connecting members interconnecting the first convex wall and the at least a second convex wall. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097020 | DAMPING SUSPENSION WITH AN UP-LIFT CAPABILITY FOR AN ADD-ON ARMOR SYSTEM - A damping suspension for an add-on armor system of an ACV (Armored Combat Vehicle), comprises mounting means for mounting said add-on armor system to an ACV; and damping means coupled to said mounting means and to said add-on armor system's armor means, in order to damp vibrations and restrain shocks unto which said armor means might be exposed as an outcome of said ACV's travel; and wherein said damping suspension is characterized by that said damping suspension includes a device of the ‘wire rope isolator’ type. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097021 | BOOTSTRAP ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM WITH TELESCOPING ACTUATOR CYLINDER - A bootstrap accumulator system includes an actuator cylinder that drives an accumulator piston through a multiple of nested actuator sleeves, comprising a multistage actuator cylinder. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097022 | PUMP UNIT - A pump unit includes a variable capacity pump, and a balanced piston mechanism having a piston body, connected to an operation section of a variable swash plate, provided inside a cylinder, capable of sliding in an axial direction. The balanced piston mechanism has first, second and third pressure receiving chambers provided in the cylinder. Primary side and the secondary side working fluid pressures of an actuator switching valve are respectively introduced to the first receive pressure chamber and the second pressure receiving chamber, and a set pressure that has been previously set, corresponding to a working fluid differential pressure arising before and after passing through the actuator switching valve, in a steady state of the operating position of the actuator switching valve is introduced to the third pressure receiving chamber. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097023 | Load Cylinder For Compensating Unbalanced Forces - A load cylinder for compensating unbalanced forces applied by a load. According to one implementation the load cylinder comprises a hollow ring-shaped body, a base fixed to a first end of the ring-shaped body, and a rod housed partially in the hollow space of the ring-shaped body, a chamber being delimited between side walls of the ring-shaped body, the rod and the base. The rod is housed partially in the chamber and may move in its interior. The rod comprises a housing on one end, and the load cylinder comprises a compensation member housed in the housing, the compensation member being acted on to cause the movement of the rod. The housing comprises a greater width than the width of the compensation member, with the result that the compensation member may move inside the housing. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097024 | DOUBLE-ACTING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WITH INTEGRATED GAS SPRING ACTION AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method for constructing a gas-filled double-acting hydraulic cylinder ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097025 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR OSCILLATING POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES - The present invention concerns a drive mechanism for oscillating positive-displacement machines such as for example diaphragm pumps comprising an eccentric shaft and a plurality m of piston rods, wherein the piston rods are connected to the eccentric shaft in such a way that rotation of the eccentric shaft produces an oscillating linear movement of the piston rods. To provide a corresponding drive mechanism which avoids or at least reduces the described disadvantages it is proposed according to the invention that the eccentric shaft and the piston rod are connected together by way of a sliding unit guide. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097026 | Piston Pump With Leak Diagnostic Port - Described are embodiments of a pump having a diagnostic port that enables users and support personnel to diagnose the source of a pump leak. The diagnostic port is monitored visually or with a pressure or liquid detection sensor. In some embodiments, fluid detected at the diagnostic port corresponds to a leak around a circumference defined at an outer sealing surface of a high pressure seal. In other embodiments, fluid detected at the diagnostic port corresponds to a leak around a plunger at the inside diameter of the high pressure seal. Multiple diagnostic ports can be provided to allow separate determinations of leaks about the different portions of the high pressure seal. The embodiments may eliminate the need to disassemble the pump to determine the source of leaks. Thus the effort required to diagnose and repair the pump can be substantially reduced, and fewer misdiagnosed components are ordered or replaced. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097027 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PURIFYING BIOGAS FOR EXTRACTING METHANE - A method for extracting methane purifies a biogas and components present in the biogas, such as carbon dioxide, sulfur compounds, and ammoniac are separated in a plurality of different process steps. The method for extracting methane is characterized by low energy consumption and allows an increase in methane content of at least 10%. In a first purifying step, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, ammoniac, and other water-soluble organic substances present in the raw gas are removed in a washing column at a standard pressure or at overpressure of up to 6 bar by use of fresh water. The methane gas having a methane content of at least 65% is drawn off at the head of the washing column. Methane and carbon dioxide dissolved in the wash water are sequentially separated from the contaminated wash water discharged from the washing stage, in a first stripping column and subsequently in a second stripping column, by adding stripping air under standard pressure. An oxygenic stripping gas having fuel gas quality arises in the first stripping stage. The purified wash water accruing in the second stripping stage is returned to the washing stage. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097028 | ELECTRODE CLEANING IN AN ELECTRO-KINETIC AIR MOVER - An electro-kinetic or electro-static apparatus for moving fluid includes an enlogated electrode energizable with respect to at least one other electrode to generate ions and thereby motivate fluid flow there between. A cleaning device is positioned to frictionally engage at least two opposing surfaces of the elongated electrode. The cleaning device is movable along a length of the elongated electrode to thereby remove detrimental material from the at least two opposing surfaces of the elongated electrode. The cleaning device can be substantially off-center relative to the elongated electrode to frictionally bind upon the elongated electrode during movement of the cleaning device. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097029 | WATER RECOVERY USING THERMALLY LINKED SORBENT BEDS - A water recovery system includes a sorbing bed, a desorbing bed, a heat pump and a controller. The sorbing bed receives a first fluid stream and absorbs and/or adsorbs water from the first fluid stream. The desorbing bed is aligned with and thermally connected to the sorbing bed, and receives a second fluid stream and desorbs water to the second fluid stream. The heat pump is positioned between the sorbing bed and the desorbing bed and transfers heat from the sorbing bed to the desorbing bed. The controller distributes power to the heat pump to maintain an area near the outlet of the desorbing bed at a temperature greater than an area of the sorbing bed aligned with the area near the outlet of the desorbing bed. A method for recovering water from a fluid stream includes directing fluid streams through the described water recovery system. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097030 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRYING FUEL, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device for drying fuel, e.g., in a motor vehicle, has a storage reservoir for a desiccant which absorbs moisture at temperatures below a regeneration temperature, and releases it again at temperatures above the regeneration temperature. Furthermore, a connection between the storage reservoir and a fuel tank storing the fuel is provided, the air situated above the fuel coming into operative connection with the desiccant via the connection. Using a heating device for heating the desiccant to a temperature above the regeneration temperature, the desiccant is able to be regenerated. The device for drying fuel enables removal of water contained in the fuel. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097031 | Gas Scrubber Apparatus and Method - A scrubber for removing contaminants from a gas stream, comprising a tank, a submerged head extending horizontally, wherein the submerged head comprises a plate having slots extending throughout, four solid joined vertical walls inset from the walls of the tank below the plate to form an open ended box under the plate, and openings along each edge of the plate between the walls of the tank and the vertical walls of the submerged head; a first baffle above the submerged head and means for spraying scrubbing fluid. The scrubber may comprise a flooded head extending horizontally above the first baffle and head having narrow slots extending throughout; and a second baffle extending horizontally between the four walls of the tank. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097032 | FLUTABLE FIBER WEBS WITH HIGH DUST HOLDING CAPACITY - The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The fiber webs may exhibit a high dust holding capacity. The fiber webs may also exhibit a low thickness. The fiber webs may be sufficiently flexible and/or deformable so that they may be processed to include a series of waves (also known as flutes) that extend along the cross-machine direction. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097033 | FILTER FOR FILTERING PARTICULATE MATTER FROM EXHAUST GAS EMITTED FROM A COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - A filter for filtering particulate matter (PM) from exhaust gas emitted from a compression ignition engine, which filter comprising a porous substrate having inlet surfaces and outlet surfaces, wherein the inlet surfaces are separated from the outlet surfaces by a porous structure containing pores of a first mean pore size, wherein the porous substrate is coated with a wash coat comprising a plurality of solid particles comprising a molecular sieve promoted with at least one metal wherein the porous structure of the wash coated porous substrate contains pores of a second mean pore size, and wherein the second mean pore size is less than the first mean pore size. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097034 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DE-GASSING A LIQUID - An apparatus configured to de-gas a liquid includes a semi-permeable membrane having a first side on which the liquid is provided; and (i) a vaporizer configured to provide vapor of the liquid to a second side of the membrane; or (ii) a gas inlet configured to provide a gas to the second side of the membrane, the gas adapted to dissociate when dissolved in the liquid and an ion exchanger for the liquid downstream of the semi-permeable membrane. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097035 | FILTRATION MATERIALS USING FIBER BLENDS THAT CONTAIN STRATEGICALLY SHAPED FIBERS AND/OR CHARGE CONTROL AGENTS - A filtration material comprising a blend of polypropylene and acrylic fibers of round, flat, dog bone, oval or kidney bean shape in any size from 0.08 to 3.3 Dtex. A preferred blend contains about 50 weight percent polypropylene fibers and about 50 weight percent acrylic fibers. The fibers can be blended ranging from 90:10 to 10:90 polypropylene to acrylic. The shape contains 25 weight percent round, flat, oval, dog bone and kidney bean shapes. The fiber blend contains 25 weight percent of at least one size between 0.08 and 3.3 Dtex. Electret fibers incorporated within these blends have 0.02 to 33 weight percent of a charge control agent. These fibers can be used in producing electret material by corona or triboelectric charging methods. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097036 | FILTER AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are a filter and a home appliance including the filter. In one embodiment, a filter comprises: a first main filter member and a second main filter member, which are at least partially spaced apart from each other, and generate static electricity with each other; and at least one auxiliary filter member attached to at least one of the first and second main filter members, and coated with a material for providing at least one of a sterilization function, an anti-bacterial function, a deodorization function, and an anti-allergic function. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097037 | AIR FILTER MATERIAL USING LAMINATED ELECTRET NONWOVEN FABRIC - Present invention provides an air filter material using a laminated electret nonwoven fabric subjected to electret processing in which one layer or a plurality of layers of nonwoven fabrics (referred to as nonwoven fabric B) including fibers having a mean fiber diameter in the range of 10 micrometers to 100 micrometers and being larger than a mean fiber diameter of fibers constituting nonwoven fabric A are laminated on at least one side of a nonwoven fabric (referred to as nonwoven fabric A) obtained by mixing two kinds of fibers having a mean fiber diameter in the range of 0.1 micrometer to 15 micrometers and having a different melting point (fibers having a lower melting point are defined as fibers D and fibers having a higher melting point are defined as fibers E), and a laminated electret filter material having a low pressure loss and a high collection efficiency. The filter material is suitably used for a medical mask, an industrial mask, a general purpose mask or the like. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097038 | Method of Fabricating a Separator Helix - A separator with a helix assembly and methods for fabricating the helix assembly. In some embodiments, the helix assembly includes a plurality of segments disposed end to end and forming an intermediate casing. Each of the segments has a tubular portion with a first circumferential edge and a second circumferential edge and a helical portion extending from the second circumferential edge. The tubular portions of the segments form an intermediate casing, while the helical portions of the segments form a spiral helix. The helix assembly further includes an inner casing concentrically disposed within the intermediate casing and coupled to the spiral helix. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097039 | PHASE SEPARATOR - Phase separator comprising a housing with a main inlet and a main outlet and one or more secondary outlets, the main inlet arranged for allowing the multiphase mixture to enter the phase separator and the main outlet arranged for allowing the treated multi-phase mixture to leave the phase separator, i.e. after separation of phase entities from the multi-phase mixture, the one or more secondary outlets arranged for allowing the separated phase entities to leave the phase separator, characterized in that the phase separator further comprises compartmentalization means. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097040 | FILTER HOLDER - A filter holder ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097041 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE EMBEDDING AN IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage. The capsule includes first and second covering walls connected for forming a cavity containing a beverage ingredient and a contactless identifying element for identifying the capsule by detecting the identifying element using the detector of a beverage producing device. The identifying element is preferably disposed in the cavity. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097042 | Infusion press lid assembly - An infusion press lid assembly is taught consisting of a lid body having a configuration capable of attaching to a straight walled beverage containing vessel. An actuator lever ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097043 | THERMO-FUSE FOR A PUMP OF A BEVERAGE MACHINE - A pump for a beverage preparation machine which includes a heat-radiating electric arrangement; and a thermo-fuse connected to the electric arrangement via an electric connection. The thermo-fuse is connectable to a power source for powering the heat-radiating electric arrangement via the thermo-fuse. The thermo-fuse is in thermal communication with the heat-radiating electric arrangement so as to disconnect the electric arrangement from the power source when the thermo-fuse reaches a predetermined maximum temperature in reaction to an excessive heat radiation from the electric arrangement. The thermo-fuse and the heat-radiating electric arrangement are so configured that heat radiating from the electric arrangement to the thermo-fuse is predominantly conducted along the electric connection from the electric arrangement to the thermo-fuse. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097044 | ANTI-BURN/ANTI-JAM ELECTRIC TOASTER WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC LATCH - In a toaster, a toasting carriage is latched during toasting by an electromagnet actuated by a timer control circuit, and released when toasting time has elapsed. One of two rectifying circuits is always live and supplies a DC current to the timer control circuit and another, separate rectifying circuit supplies a DC current to energise the electromagnet when the toasting cycle is initiated. A first switching module switches a current flow through the heating element, while a second switching module isolates the always live rectifying circuit from the heating element. Switches of the first and second switching modules are disposed in an array and are closed by movement of the toasting carriage to the toasting position. More responsive and stable electromagnetic latching contributes to reducing risks associated with a fire that could occur during use of the toaster. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097045 | COOKING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAMME FOR SAME - A cooking device includes: first and second heating cooking units; a mode setting unit configured to set heating modes of the first and second heating cooking units; a receiving unit; a priority managing unit configured to store priorities which are given to the first heating cooking unit and the second heating cooking unit, respectively; and a power adjusting unit configured to adjust using power of a heating cooking unit to which a lower one of the priorities of the first heating cooking unit and the second heating cooking unit stored in the priority managing unit is given when the receiving unit receives a power adjustment request signal transmitted from a power controlling device. The priorities are different values for each heating mode. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097046 | Kabob cooker and grill - An automatic kabob cooker and grill that utilizes a motor to automatically rotate a plurality of skewers to cook food in a kabob style manner indoors or outdoors. The disclosed invention utilizes a heating element which is located above the skewers and below a grill plate. The heating element serves to cook food of the rotating skewers as well as to heat the surface of a grill plate that is used to cook foods other than foods cooked on the skewers. Grill plate for the purpose of present invention is reversible with ribs on one side for grilling and flat on the other side for griddle capabilities. The present invention has cylindrical devices that can be temporarily attached to said skewers which provide a rotating rolling surface for grilling hot dogs and like foods. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097047 | Heat-Storage Cooker - A heat-storage cooker has at least one heat source and a thermogenerator with a hot side and a cold side for generating electrical energy during operation of the heat source for the purpose of supplying the electrical energy to an electrical functional unit, in particular an electronic control means, of the heat-storage cooker. The hot side is provided close to the heat source with good thermal coupling to the said heat source, and the cold side is routed to the surrounding area, to a baking-oven muffle or to a cooking plate of the heat-storage cooker. Therefore, an electronic control means can be operated even in the case of a heat-storage cooker without an electrical connection. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097048 | CURD KNEADING APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF PASTA-FILATA CHEESE - The apparatus comprises a kneading channel slanting downwards from an upstream inlet end, which is open to receive curd to be kneaded, to a downstream outlet end, which is open to unload the curd. A pair of opposed augers are pivotally supported side-by-side in the kneading channel and are operatively connected to motor elements for rotating in opposite directions and moving the curd to the downstream end. First stem blowing elements are open to the kneading channel. A kneading chamber with plunger arms is arranged at the outlet end of the kneading channel for receiving the curd unloaded from the channel. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097049 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF STEEL SURFACES, PARTICULARLY OF CHEESEMAKING MACHINES - In order to avoid using anti-stick paints, based on polytetrafluoroethylene or the like, on parts of cheesemaking machines which are to be in contact with hot curds (pastafilata), their surfaces are sandblasted with preferably virgin white corundum powder having a granulometry of about 180 mesh. Surprisingly, surfaces so treated are non-stick for the purposes mentioned above. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097050 | DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE ROOM - A control system for a controlled atmosphere room (“CA room”) for storing perishable commodities, such as fruits and vegetables. The control system includes an enclosure that can be placed within the CA room to store a representative sample of the commodities in the CA room. The control system includes an atmosphere valve selectively operable to provide atmospheric communication between the enclosure and the CA room or to isolate the enclosure from the CA room. The control system includes a sampling control system for determining a dynamic control value based on the isolated representative sample. The dynamic control value may be determined by monitoring the respiratory quotient in the enclosure while it is isolated. Once determined, the control system can use the dynamic control value to adjust the atmosphere of the CA room, thereby using tests on a representative sample to control the atmosphere for the full volume of commodities in the CA room. When not testing, the enclosure generally remains in atmospheric communication with the CA room, which improves the correlation of the representative sample with the commodities in the CA room. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097051 | KITCHEN APPLIANCE - A kitchen appliance is provided, comprising a rotatable filter element ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097052 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH JUICE EXTRACTING FUNCTION - A display device with juice extracting function includes a base body, a displaying unit, a juice extracting module and a locking member. The displaying unit is connected to the base body in a rotatable manner, so as to rotate against the base body. And the displaying unit is provided to receive image signals to display images. The juice extracting module is disposed on the base body, and provides the juice extracting function. The locking member connects the juice extracting module to the displaying unit, and the rotation of the displaying unit drives the juice extracting module. Through rotation of the displaying unit against the base body, the juice extracting module is driven to squeeze a vegetable or fruit. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097053 | BANDING DEVICE - A banding device includes a frame. A feeding assembly is mounted on the frame for feeding elastic tubing into the frame. A transfer assembly disposed within the frame includes transfer arm and fingers. The fingers receive the rubber tubing as fed. A cutting assembly is disposed between the transfer assembly and the feeding assembly for cutting the tubing into bands. The fingers of the transfer assembly move between a first closed position for receiving the band and a second open position for opening the band. The transfer arm is moveable between a first position for receiving the band and a second position for transferring the band. A banding assembly disposed at the second position receives the band from the transfer assembly. The banding assembly stretches the band and receives an item to be bundled within the band. The banding assembly releases the band about the bundle. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097054 | Method And Apparatus For Forming Carbon Dioxide Particles Into Blocks - An apparatus for forming a block from carbon dioxide particle is configured to allow changing between precise thicknesses with very little downtime, utilizing both weight based and volumetric dosing. A spacer supports the lower ejection piston during block forming, with a shuttle discharging particles into the forming chamber while simultaneously pushing a previously formed block on to a conveyor. In one embodiment, the shuttle dosing cavity has a volume that is greater than the volume of the forming chamber volume, which allows more pellets, volumetrically, to be dosed into the dosing cavity than the volume of the forming cavity. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097055 | APPARATUS FOR LABELING CONTAINERS, PARTICULARLY SPECIMEN CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL SPECIMEN, METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS, AND USE OF A LABELING APPARATUS - The invention relates to an apparatus for labeling containers, especially specimen containers for medical specimens. The apparatus comprises a printing device; a supply and removal device for supplying and removing at least one container to and from the printing device. The printing device is designed such that it can be moved into at least one first position and into a second position. In the first position, the container is automatically supplied to and removed from the printing device with the aid of the supply and removal device. The container can be manually supplied and removed from the printing device when it is in the second position. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097056 | TRANSFER PRINTING APPARATUS FOR MASK PATTERN AND MASK PATTERN PREPARATION METHOD - The present invention discloses a mask pattern transferring device and a method of preparing a mask pattern transferring device. The mask pattern transferring device comprises: a magnetization head disposed on a magnetization head carrying device, for magnetizing composite powders each comprising a core of ferromagnetic metal and an outer resin film; a rotary roller formed of a non-ferromagnetic material, for adsorbing the composite powders magnetized by the magnetization head; a demagnetization head disposed at a downstream of the magnetization head in the rotating direction of the rotary roller, for demagnetizing the magnetized composite powders adsorbed by the rotary roller; and a collecting container, the outer edge of which is tangent with one side of the rotary roller, and which is disposed at the downstream of the magnetization head along the periphery of the rotary roller to collect the demagnetized composite powders. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097057 | PRINTING UNIT AND A PRINTING PRESS AND PRINTING ROLLER OR IMPRESSION CYLINDER OF A PRINTING PRESS - A printing unit of a printing press and a printing roller or an impression cylinder of a printing press is disclosed. The printing roller or the impression cylinder has a first and a second base element ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097058 | Multiplexed Biomolecule Arrays Made By Polymer Pen Lithography - Methods of patterning multiple biomolecules on a surface are disclosed. The method includes inking a polymer pen array, where tips are inked with selected inks comprising the biomolecules, and transferring the biomolecules to a surface using a polymer pen lithography technique. Methods of using the multiple patterned biomolecules on a surface are also disclosed. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097059 | NANOWIRE INK COMPOSITIONS AND PRINTING OF SAME - Described herein are ink compositions suitable for forming conductive films by printing, in particular, by gravure, flexographic, and reverse offset printing. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097060 | PROGRESSIVE PROPELLANT CHARGE WITH HIGH CHARGE DENSITY - A method for producing propellant charges with progressive combustion characteristic and a higher charge density than previously considered possible to achieve, intended in the first instance for direct-firing barrel weapons such as tank cannons. Combined in the charge are at least two radially perforated propellant tubes, which are arranged in their entirety inside or after one another, and which have at an e-dimension selected in relation to the actual type of propellant and its desired combustion characteristic, combustion or ignition channels, and which have circular outer and inner boundary surfaces, in conjunction with which, before initiation of the charge, at least one of the total number of outer surfaces of these propellant tubes that are available for initiation has been treated with an inhibition, surface treatment or surface intended to delay the propagation of ignition to that surface so that the combustion of the propellant tubes is partially mutually overlapping. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097061 | SUPERCAVITATING PROJECTILE HAVING A MORPHABLE NOSE - A supercavitating projectile having a nose that is capable of morphing its shape or length for extended operating range is disclosed. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097062 | USE OF PYROPHORIC PAYLOAD MATERIAL IN AMMUNITION TRAINING ROUNDS - The present invention relates to munitions employed for training and tactical purposes. Specifically, the present invention relates to training munitions (e.g., training rounds) used with various weapons (e.g., grenade launchers), wherein each training round includes a projectile that contains a pyrophoric payload that is released into the environment and reacts with air, upon impact of the projectile with an impact site. The reaction of the pyrophoric payload with air creates a signal that can be observed from a distance, thereby marking the landing or impact site of the projectile after it has been fired from a weapon. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097063 | COMBINED THERMAL AND CHEMILUMINESCENT REACTION SYSTEM - A multiple-part marking system that comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt chosen from sodium thiosulphate, potassium thiosulphate, cobalt acetate, copper acetate, lead acetate, cupric chloride, ferric chloride, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and silver nitrate; and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst chosen from sodium salicylate, lithium salicylate, 5-chlorolithium salicylate, triazoles (e.g., 1,2,3-triazole and 1,2,4-triazole), substituted triazoles (e.g., substituted 1,2,3-triazole and substituted 1,2,4-triazole), imidazoles, and substituted imidazoles. Light and heat are emitted when the two parts interact. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097064 | METHOD AND LOADING SYSTEM FOR ORDER-PICKING ARTICLES ONTO DESTINATION LOAD CARRIERS - A method and loading system for order-picking articles in the form of individual articles and/or pack units, in which requested articles are packed, in accordance with the orders, onto destination load carriers and dispatched. The requested articles ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097065 | BOGIE FOR GUIDE RAIL TYPE VEHICLE - A bogie for a vehicle of a guide rail type which is guided by guide wheels that rotate while keeping contact with a guide rail arranged along a guideway of the vehicle, comprises: a guide frame which includes a pair of transverse beams and a connecting member arranged between the pair of the transverse beams, each of the traverse beams being equipped with the guide wheels rotatably on both ends thereof; an axle which is supported on a non-turning part of the bogie such that the axle is capable of turning; and running wheels which are attached to both ends of the axle, wherein the running wheels are rigidly fixed to the axle and the guide frame is fixed to the axle so as to steer the guide frame, the axle and the running wheels integrally. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097066 | RAILCAR - A railcar that includes an underframe, a front surface frame located at a front surface portion of a carbody and having a lower end portion coupled to the underframe, and a buffer member coupled to the front surface frame and extending toward a vehicle interior side. Then, the buffer member is provided at a position higher than the underframe. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097067 | BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING OF STARCH AND FIBER MADE BY EXTRUSION - This invention provides both void-filling pellets and packaging board that are environmentally compatible and biodegradable. They are made from starch and cellulose fiber, potentially from recycled paper Extruded Pulp Fiber shell waste The void-filling pellets have a hard outer shell and a foamed interior. This makes them resilient to crushing, while at the same time reversibly compressible, providing protection for the item inside the packaging. The reinforced packaging board also has a hard outer shell and a foamed interior, and is reinforced by way of a multi-laminate or corrugated structure. Both the pellets and the board are made by an extrusion process that creates the outer layer and fills the interior with foam. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097068 | MODIFIED ZNO NANOPARTICLES - Process for the preparation of modified zinc oxide nanoparticles, which comprises reacting zinc oxide nanoparticles, which are dissolved in a solvent, in the presence of ammonia or amines with a tetraalkyl orthosilicate and optionally with an organosilane, with the proviso that the reaction takes place at a content of less than 5% by weight of water, based on the total amount of solvent and water. Modified zinc oxide nanoparticles which have Si—O-alkyl groups and are soluble in organic solvents, obtainable by this process for the preparation. Liquid or solid formulations which comprise modified ZnO nanoparticles. Inanimate organic materials, for example plastics or coatings, which comprise modified ZnO nanoparticles. Method of stabilizing inanimate organic materials against the effect of light, free radicals or heat, where modified ZnO nanoparticles, which optionally comprise UV absorbers and/or stabilizers as further additives, are added to the materials. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097069 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING OPACITY - The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous suspension of dispersed calcium carbonate, wherein the resulting coating of said suspension provides opaque properties or has a specific light scattering coefficient S. The invention further relates to compositions of such suspensions of dispersed calcium carbonate and to its use in the field of paper coatings and paper mass fillings as well as paints and plastic coatings. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097070 | SILICONE PROTECTANT COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of use for an automotive protectant composition and/or automotive cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition includes silicone, organic solvent, rheology modifier and water. The composition also optionally includes other components. The weight ratio of the silicon to the organic solvent is at least 0.5:1 and generally no more than 3:1. The organic solvent generally is or includes mineral oil. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097071 | MESOPOROUS AMORPHOUS OXIDE OF TITANIUM - This invention pertains to a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium and processes of making a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium. This is not the same as Title | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097072 | CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS FOR DECREASING THE RATE OF WATER VAPOR EMISSIONS FROM CONCRETE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - Cementitious compositions and processes for preparing and using the cementitious compositions are provided. The cementitious compositions are characterized by the property of a reduced or an attenuated water vapor emission from a cementitious mix and a concrete formed therefrom. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097073 | HIGH ELONGATION FIBRE WITH GOOD ANCHORAGE - The invention relates to a steel fibre for reinforcing concrete or mortar. The fibre has a middle portion and anchorage ends. The middle portion has a maximum load capacity F | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097074 | Stabilized Sulfur Binding Using Activated Fillers - A method of making a stable, sulfur binding composite containing elemental sulfur, a solid aggregate, and an organic modifier is claimed. The resulting sulfur composite compositions are also claimed. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097075 | DURABILITY IMPROVING AGENT AND CEMENT COMPOSITION - It is an object of the present invention to provide a durability improving agent for a cement composition that improves the freezing-thawing resistance of the cement composition and also exhibits a sufficient shrinkage reducing performance as well, and a cement composition including such a durability improving agent. Specifically, the present invention provides a durability improving agent for a cement composition, characterized by comprising a hydrocarbon-based compound having an average molecular weight of 150 to 600 and a pour point of 20° C. or less as an active ingredient, and a cement composition including such durability improving agent. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097076 | Dust Free Powdery Building Material Composition - The invention relates to a powdery building material composition, preferably a factory-made dry mortar, and in particular tile adhesives, joint fillers, knifing fillers, sealing slurries, repair mortars, leveling mortars, reinforcing adhesives, adhesives for thermal insulation composite systems (TICSs) mineral plaster or render, fine knifing composition, and screed systems, containing an ester of A) 2-ethylhexanoic acid and B) an alcohol having a boiling point of at least 160° C. The invention further relates to the production of said products and to the use of the esters according to the invention in powdery building material compositions to reduce dusting. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097077 | FURNITURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A furniture piece has a body, a surface, at least one moveable leg, and at least one stationary leg. The surface is in communication with the body and has a surface portion and a leaf portion. The leaf portion is moveable in relation to the surface portion. The at least one moveable leg is in communication with the body and is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one moveable leg in the extended position is operable to provide structural support to the leaf portion. The at least one stationary leg is in communication with the body. The at least one stationary leg is affixed to the body such that the at least one stationary leg remains stationary in relation to the body. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097078 | REMOVABLE TABLE TOP DISPLAY - The present invention provides for a flexible laminate table top display for releasable attachment to a table top. The flexible laminate table top display has a base substrate having an upper and lower surface, an adhesive layer on the lower surface of the base substrate, at least one printed graphic element on the upper surface of the base substrate and a protective substrate attached to the top surface of the base substrate overlying the top of the printed graphic element. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097079 | MODULAR FOLDING TABLE - The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097080 | TREE ANCHORING KIT AND A STRAP TENSIONER FOR USE THEREWITH - There is provided a tree anchor system kit. The kit has a strap tensioner for us therewith | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097081 | EMBROIDERY WORKSTATION UTILITY CART - An embroidery workstation utility cart for optimizing the positioning of supports for the embroidery machine, thread spool rack, monitor, workpiece queue, and other accessories desired for optimal embroidery processing. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097082 | Tufting Machine for Creating a Cut Pile Carpet with Two Different Pile Heights - A tufting machine for creating cut pile carpet with two different pile heights. A knife ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097083 | MULTI-NEEDLE QUILTING MACHINE AND NEEDLE AND LOOPER DRIVE MECHANISM THEREFOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A multi-needle quilting machine is provided with a common drive that drives the needles and loopers. It may also drive the presser foot assembly. In the illustrated embodiment, a drive motor drives a rotating drive shaft. The drive shaft has an off-center drive assembly connected to it that rocks a needle rocker shaft as well as looper rocker shafts, and also a presser foot shaft. The off-center drive includes a pair of eccentrics on the drive shaft at each side of the machine. Each eccentric oscillates a linkage plate that is fixed to a shaft such as the needle rocker shaft and is also linked to the looper rocker shafts and the presser foot shaft. The eccentric thereby reciprocates the needles and oscillates the loopers, as well as reciprocates the presser foot plate, in permanent synchronization. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097084 | SEWING-MACHINE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION CONTROLLER, AND SEWING MACHINE - There is provided a sewing-machine bobbin thread tension controller capable of elaborately, accurately controlling bobbin thread tension without depending on frictional force. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097085 | SEWING MACHINE PRESSER ATTACHING MECHANISM AND SEWING MACHINE PROVIDED THEREWITH - A presser attaching mechanism for a sewing machine is disclosed which detachably attaches to a presser bar a presser foot pressing a workpiece cloth or a presser holder supporting a presser foot. The presser attaching mechanism includes a locking mechanism located on a lower end of the presser bar so as to be switchable between a locking position where the presser foot or the presser holder is fixed to the presser bar and a unlocking position where the presser foot or the presser holder is released from the fixed state to the presser bar. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097086 | FLEET PROTECTION ATTACK CRAFT AND UNDERWATER VEHICLES - A marine vessel comprising a command module, first and second buoyant tubular foils, and first and second struts for connecting the first and second buoyant tubular foils to the command module, respectively, wherein the first and second buoyant tubular foils provide substantially all buoyancy required for the marine vessel, and wherein the marine vessel further comprises first and second engines enclosed within the first and second buoyant tubular foils, respectively, and first and second propulsion units connected to the first and second engines, respectively, for moving the marine vessel through water, and means for reducing drag on the vessel as the vessel moves through water. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097087 | Lightweight Personal Hydroplane Watercraft - A lightweight watercraft device designed for use by general consumers and those without means or desire for a traditional, larger boat. The device comprises a pilot seat, an outboard electric motor and steering means mounted to a lightweight foam hull wrapped in a composite shell. The hull comprises a central region bounded by two forward sweeping sides that form the bow of the vessel. The sides taper from bow to stern, terminating at the rear of the boat in a squared configuration. The hull is a unitary foam structure, wrapped in plys of composite material for structural reinforcement. A plank board is bonded between plys along the central axis of the boat, and provides support for the seat, a rear transom board and an area for carrying supplies. Mounted on the transom board is the outboard electric motor, which provides motive power for the vessel. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097088 | Floating support or vessel equipped with a device for detecting the movement of the free surface of a body of liquid - The present invention relates to a ship or floating support ( | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097089 | FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE REDUCING DEVICE OF SHIP - A gas room is arranged in a hull to cross a longitudinal frame and to extend into a width direction. A scattering member is arranged in the gas room to cross the longitudinal frame and to extend into the width direction. Air blown into the gas room from an air supply pipe hits the scattering member to scatter into the width direction, and is blown from an air blowing hole formed in a bottom of the gas room into water. Because the gas room crosses the longitudinal frame and extends into the width direction, an air bubble flow with a wide width can be formed into the width direction by the single gas room. Therefore, the number of the gas rooms which are necessary to form the air bubble flow which covers the whole width of a ship bottom may be few, and the number of the air supply pipes which are provided every the gas room may be few. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097090 | Retractable Post with Alarm Device - A retractable post with an alarm device includes a plurality of retractable pipes retractably sleeved with each other. A retractable air whistle is secured by a latch block at a proper location inside the retractable pipe. A plug piece is installed at a bottom of the retractable post. The plug piece and the latch block make an interior of the retractable pipe present a dummy seal state, which means the retractable pipe is almost but not completely sealed. When an abnormal rapid falling displacement of the retractable pipes occurs, the latch block and the retractable air whistle compress the air inside the retractable pipe, and then a bellow of the retractable air whistle is further compressed, such that the air inside the bellow is rapidly discharged through a sounding valve disposed at a front end of the air whistle, thereby generating an alarm sound. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097091 | MULTI-MARKER MARKING SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a marking system comprising at least one module, which comprises at least two sections, wherein the at least one module fails upon an expulsion charge initiation or a delayed expulsion charge initiation, and wherein the at least two sections each independently comprise at least one system chosen from a fluorescent system, a thermal-generating system, and a chemical light system. In some embodiments, a section of a module as disclosed herein comprises a heat/light system that generates both heat and light signals. The heat/light system comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt, and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097092 | APPARATUS FOR GROWING SINGLE CRYSTALS - A crystal growth apparatus includes a vacuum sealable container, a crucible in the vacuum sealable container. The crucible can receive a polycrystalline material. The crucible comprises a seed well configured to hold a seed crystal. The wall of the crucible can include a base layer of a first material and a coated layer of a second material. The base layer provides mechanical strength to the crucible. A heater can heat the polycrystalline material to form a melt in contact with the seed crystal. The coated layer of the crucible allows a single crystal to grow in the melt. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097093 | LOAD LOCK CHAMBER, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VENTING - A lock chamber for a substrate processing system is provided which includes at least a first conduit adapted to provide an inner portion of the lock chamber in fluid communication with atmospheric pressure or overpressure. Additionally, the lock chamber includes at least a first control valve for controlling a flow rate of the fluid communication of the inner portion of the chamber with the atmospheric pressure or the overpressure, wherein the control valve is adapted to continuously control the flow rate. Furthermore, an according method, a computer program and a computer readable medium adapted for performing the method is provided. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097094 | System for Coating a Stent - A system for forming a coating on a stent has a hub for holding a plurality of cartridges. Each cartridge has a plurality of mandrels, each mandrel capable of supporting a stent. A chamber has a drying section and a spray coating section, and is configured to receive a cartridge from the hub. An arm moves a cartridge from the hub to the chamber. A spray applicator applies a coating composition to a stent in the spray coating section. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097095 | Thermal Method to Control Underfill Flow in Semiconductor Devices - Apparatus for assembling a semiconductor device has a plate with body and a surface heatable to a controlled a temperature profile from location to location across the plate. Mesas at same temperature of plate protrude from the surface are configured to support a portion of the substrate. Movable capillaries have openings for blowing cooled gas onto selected locations of the assembly. At least one movable syringe movable has an opening for dispensing a polymer precursor. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097096 | Coating Head and Coating Apparatus Using The Same - The invention discloses a coating apparatus for coating slurry on a substrate. The coating apparatus comprises: a container for storing the slurry; a slurry pushing means connecting with the container through a discharging pipe; a coating head connecting with the slurry pushing means through another discharging pipe and connecting with the container through a feed-back pipe, and a controlling valve provided within the feed-back pipe. The coating head comprises: a coating slit; a discharging concave; a feed-back concave; a separator provided between the feed-back concave and the discharging concave; and an extending concave for correspondingly covering and matching with the discharging concave and the feed-back concave. The discharging concave and the feed-back concave are respectively provided with a discharging aperture and a feed-back aperture for respectively connecting with the discharging pipe and the feed-back pipe. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097097 | NOZZLE ROTATION MECHANISM AND APPLICATION DEVICE THEREWITH - Disclosed is a nozzle rotation mechanism that is small in size, has a simple structure, and can accurately adjust the rotational direction of a nozzle tip. Also disclosed is a coating device provided with the aforementioned nozzle rotation mechanism. The nozzle rotation mechanism is provided with: a nozzle having a discharge outlet from which a liquid material is discharged; a nozzle unit having a channel that connects the nozzle and a liquid material supply source; a base member; and a rotation device that is provided on the base member and rotates the nozzle unit. The nozzle is disposed in the nozzle unit such that the centerline of the discharge outlet of the nozzle forms an angle with the rotational centerline of the nozzle unit, and the nozzle unit is removably mounted to the rotation device. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097098 | COATING APPRATUS HAVING TWO COATING DEVICES FOR SUCCESSIVELY COATING SAME SURFACE OF SUBSTRATE - A coating apparatus includes a first coating device, a number of second coating devices and a number of substrate holders. Each of the substrate holders is rotatable relative to the first coating device and the second coating devices such that one of two opposite holding surfaces of the substrate holder alternately faces the first coating device and the second coating devices. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097099 | DIP COATING LINE - A line for the dip coating of objects operates with a known conveyor system. In order to avoid a collision between the objects and the hard structure adjoining the movement path, a position transducer measuring the absolute value is provided for each possible degree of freedom of movement of the object fixed to the holding frame. The course of a first boundary surface or a boundary line, which reproduces the course of the hard structures along the movement path of the object, is stored in a memory. Also stored is the course of a second boundary surface or boundary line, which runs at a distance from the first boundary surface or boundary line. Finally, the course of a contour which represents the course of the object fixed to the holding frame is also stored. The control device calculates, from the signals supplied to it by the position transducers and the other stored data, whether the contour representing the object fixed to the holding frame intersects the second boundary surface or boundary line or not and, in the first case, interrupts immediately the further movement of the object. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097100 | Headlight restoration kit - A method and kit for restoration of a plastic headlight surface including the steps of conditioning a headlight surface by wet sanding with 600 grit sandpaper effective to remove a laminate coating, wiping the headlight surface with a lint free towel, cleaning the headlight surface with an alcohol treated towel, coating the headlight surface with an ultra violet light curable restoration formulation comprising aliphatic urethane acrylate in the range of 25% to 60%, a photoinitiator in the range of 1% to 5%, N-butyl acetate in the range of 5% to 25%, Toluene in the range of 3% to 15%, a Methyl isobutyl ketone in the range of 3% to 15%, a light stabilizer in the range of 1% to 5%, and includes a flow agent; and exposing the coated headlight surface to an ultra-violet light for at least 10 minutes. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation includes a hydrocarbon propellant and is applied from a spray can. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097101 | Modularly Integrated Coating Systems - Modularly integrated coating systems for coating a plurality of parts include a part handling system that transports parts between one or more modular ovens configured to modularly connect to one another to form a single curing station of selectable size for curing the plurality of parts, wherein the one or more modular ovens comprise a gas burner and a circulating fan, one or more modular support equipment platforms configured to stackably support the one or more modular ovens in the modularly integrated coating system, wherein the one or more modular support equipment platforms comprises, a water treatment system, a water heat generation system, an integrated lab kit module, and an integrated process control system, and a part coating system operationally integrated with the one or more modular ovens and the one or more modular support equipment platforms, wherein the part coating system coats the plurality of parts. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097102 | APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A THIN FILM OF MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE AND REGENERATION PROCESS FOR SUCH AN APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus for depositing a thin film of material on a substrate and a regeneration process. The apparatus includes a chamber, a cryogenic panel disposed inside the chamber, a sample holder able to support a substrate, a gas injector able to inject a gaseous precursor into the chamber, a first trap connected to the vacuum chamber and able to trap a part of the gaseous precursor released by the cryogenic panel, the first trap having a fixed pumping capacity S | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097103 | PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE FOR COATING WORKPIECE - A physical vapor deposition device includes a deposition chamber, a workpiece carrier received in the deposition chamber, a plurality of plate-shaped inner targets, and a plurality of plate-shaped outer targets. The workpiece carrier rotates about a rotation axis thereof. The workpiece carrier includes an inner carrier, and an outer carrier fixed relative to the inner carrier. The outer carrier surround the inner carrier. The inner targets are arranged between the inner carrier and the outer carrier. The outer targets surround the outer carrier. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097104 | RF IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK WITH SECONDARY DC INPUT - Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a matching network for a physical vapor deposition system. The matching network may include an RF generator coupled to a first input of an impedance matching network, and a DC generator coupled a second input of the impedance matching network. The impedance matching network may be configured to receive an RF signal from the RF generator and a DC signal from the DC generator and cooperatively communicate both signals to a deposition chamber target through an output of the impedance matching network. The matching network may also include a filter disposed between the second input and the output of the impedance matching network. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097105 | MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WAFERS OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - A molecular beam epitaxy apparatus for producing wafers of semiconductor material includes a growth chamber surrounding a process area, a main cryogenic panel having a lateral part covering the inner surface of the lateral wall of the growth chamber, a sample holder, at least one effusion cell able to evaporate a material, a gas injector to inject a gaseous precursor into the growth chamber, a pumping element connected to the growth chamber to provide high vacuum capability. The apparatus includes an insulation enclosure covering at least the inner surfaces of the growth chamber walls, the insulation enclosure including cold parts having a temperature T | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097106 | PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE FOR COATING WORKPIECE - A physical vapor deposition device includes a deposition chamber, a workpiece carrier received in the deposition chamber, at least one cylindrical inner target, and a plurality of cylindrical outer targets. The workpiece carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis thereof. The workpiece carrier includes an inner carrier, and an outer carrier surrounding and being fixed relative to the inner carrier. The inner target is located at a central area of the inner carrier. The outer targets surround the outer carrier. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097107 | DAIRY ANIMAL MILKING PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The present invention relates to preparing dairy animal teats for being milked, and more particularly to teat preparation, rinsing, and milking that all take place in a milking machine teat cup liner. Such a method includes: applying a teat sanitizer to the teat; injecting air into the liner to force the teat sanitizer toward a waste milk line connected to the liner; pulsating the liner at a first pulsation rate; drawing a rinsing milk from the teat; directing the teat sanitizer, the air, and the rinsing fluid to the waste milk line; pulsating the liner at a second pulsation rate to draw additional milk from the teat; and directing the additional milk to a good milk line. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097108 | DEVICE FOR AND A METHOD OF MILKING A DAIRY ANIMAL - The present invention relates to a milking device for milking a dairy animal, including at least one teat cup including a flexible cup liner around a teat space, and a single pulsation space and a milk line, a milking vacuum pump connected to the milk line, for providing a milking vacuum, a pulsator connected to the pulsation space, for providing a controllable air pressure therein, and a control device for controlling at least the pulsator during at least a milking action. The control device is configured to cause the pulsator and/or the milking vacuum pump to provide, in a period of time consecutive to a milking action wherein a dairy animal is milked and a teat is located in the teat space, such a substantially stable, non-pulsating pressure difference between the pulsation space and the teat space, that the cup liner shuts off the teat space from the milk line. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097109 | LEVER MOUNTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FEEDING AND CLEANING GAME - A game feeder system is disclosed. Specifically, a game feeder system is disclosed comprising a lever having a first end, a second end, and a fulcrum point. Further, said game feeder system comprises one or more legs each having a first end and second end. The game feeder system also comprises a core attached to said fulcrum point and to said legs. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097110 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A LARGE NUMBER OF FISH EGGS - It is an object of the invention to provide a method for processing a very large number of fish eggs for gene injection and so on, which employs a simple system with high performance and a reasonable construction expense. It is another object to provide the method having an water tank apparatus capable of producing a large number of fish eggs continuously. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A LARGE NUMBER OF FISH EGGS - It is an object of the invention to provide a method and an apparatus for processing a very large number of fish eggs for gene injection and so on with a superior performance. An egg case has an egg-arranging plate and a cover plate. The fish eggs are dropped into concave portions of the egg-arranging plate, when the cover plate opens the concave portions. The cover plates closes the concave portions after fish eggs are accommodated in the concave portions. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097112 | SEA CUCUMBER CULTIVATOR - In a sea cucumber cultivator, sea cucumber cultivation baskets are arranged in multiple layers within a housing to protect the sea cucumbers from the external environment, to enable mass production and easy management of sea cucumbers. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are arranged to adjust the inflow and outflow of seawater to and from the housing. Each hose outlet is formed at a center region of a lower surface of a bottom of each sea cucumber cultivation basket in each layer so as to supply food for sea cucumbers to the cultivating spaces formed in the cucumber cultivation baskets arranged in multiple layers. Thus, food is discharged through the hose outlets and settles in the baskets to feed sea cucumbers and to enable sea cucumbers to easily intake food. | 2012-04-26 |
| 20120097113 | TALKING PET TOYS SYSTEM - A talking pet toys system comprising an audible pet toy for use by a pet, at least one audible speaker; and a DC power source. The pet may include but is not limited to a dog, a cat, or a bird. Further, the audible pet toy comprises an outer covering of material and an inner volume within the outer covering. The inner volume preferably houses stuffing, audible speaker(s), and a DC power source (batteries) contained internally within. The outer covering of the audible pet toy is preferably double-stitched and reinforced so as to be durable in an ‘in-use’ condition such as to withstand repeated dog or cat chewing or bird pecking at the audible pet. In such a manner, audible pet toy may be durable for extended use. | 2012-04-26 |
