17th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100101095 | TACTICAL KNIFE - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a tactical knife. The knife, in certain embodiments, includes a handle and a blade. The blade may further be formed so as to include a sharp edge, a sharp serrated edge, a non-sharp serrated edge and a gut hook. In certain embodiments, the handle may house a light source so the knife may be used in poorly lit environments and/or in combination with a gun. A power source may be housed inside of the handle and the handle may also include a dome switch to operate the light source. Sufficient sealant is placed in strategic locations throughout the handle so as to make the knife of certain embodiments of the present invention water resistant. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101096 | Power tool with a rotatable working head - A power tool according to the present invention comprising a working head including a working element, the working head is mounted on a first shaft with a first axis and can be rotated about the first axis, a gripping part, an adjusting mechanism connected between the working head and the gripping part, wherein the adjusting mechanism comprises at least a first transmission element and a second transmission element which are engaged with each other, the first transmission element is connected fixedly to the working head and mounted on the first shaft, the second transmission element is mounted on a hollow rod with an axis, the hollow rod can be rotated relative to the gripping part, a locking means for collectively locking the angular position of the working head mounted on the hollow rod. The arrangement simplifies the structure of the power tool, while facilitating the adjusting operation. The user only needs to rotate the gripping part to adjust the trimming angular position without changing the original operation posture. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101097 | Cutting Knife, in Particular for Cutting Food - A cutting knife, in particular for cutting food, comprises a blade being disposed rotatably about a rotation axis and a drive being designed as an electric motor, which comprises a rotating rotor and a stationary stator, which interact for driving the blade and which impart a rotational movement on the blade during operation of the cutting knife. Herein, the rotor is rotatable about the rotation axis, is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the blade and rotates during operation of the cutting knife together with the blade about the rotation axis. In this way, a cutting knife is provided which is improved with regard to its construction such that the driving of the blade is simplified and the manageability of the cutting knife is improved. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101098 | Blade unit for rotary paper trimmer - A rotary paper trimmer includes work board and a blade unit is slidably engaged with the rail on the work board. The blade unit includes a space and a locking member is inserted into the space and biased by a spring. The locking member includes two hooks. A blade carrier carries a blade and includes two lugs which are inserted into two insertion holes in the blade unit. The lugs have two respective through holes with which the hooks of the locking member are engaged. The blade carrier is easily removed from the blade unit by pushing the locking member to disengage the hooks from the through holes of the lugs of the blade carrier, so that a new blade can be installed again. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101099 | Line Loader for a Grass Trimmer - In a rotating grass trimmer, a top loading line blade and corresponding head securely hold the cutting lines with multiple orientations of the line blade. An alternative embodiment provides a simplified loading scheme where a cutting line is loaded into the trimmer head from its outside, through a line outlet to a fixed receiver without the need for a moving or mechanical line gripping or biting type mechanism. With this construction, a worn line can be replaced by pulling it back out or by reversing it back through the same outlet from which it was initially inserted. The design eliminates practically all of the costs associated with the current state of the art rapid loading mechanisms as there is no physical compression, gripping or biting into the line by any mechanical or moving mechanism. Additionally, the line is insertable in multiple orientations. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101100 | Handheld Tactical Knife - Handheld tactical knife combining structural features of a structurally advantageous and stress distributing base cross section (FIG. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101101 | PROGRESSIVE FORCE CUT PATH DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A RECIPROCATING TOOL - Embodiments are disclosed of a drive apparatus for a reciprocating tool, that comprises a housing, a rotatable drive shaft assembly located in the housing, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion, the plunger having a front end portion for attaching a cutting blade thereto, a rotary joint elongated rocker having a lower end portion with a lower pivot connection to the housing and an upper end with an upper pivot connection to a mid portion of the plunger, a wobble plate interface operatively connected to the drive shaft assembly, a lower portion having an effective lower pivot connection, the interface also having an upper pivot connection to a rear portion of the plunger and configured to reciprocate the plunger generally in its lengthwise direction during alternating cutting and return strokes, the distances between the upper and lower pivot connections of both the rocker and wobble plate interface together with the distance between the upper pivot connections thereof to the plunger defining a four bar mechanism that produces a path of movement of an attached cutting blade that is effective to apply a progressive non-linear cutting force to a workpiece during the cutting stroke. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101102 | Container piercing device - A metal piercing device is useful for creating vent holes in containers. The device has ergonomic and safety features including a removable guard that protects from accidental exposure to the piercing element while doubling as a hanger. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101103 | TILT SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A tilt sensor includes a light emitting element and two light receiving elements accommodated in a case. The case is formed with an inner space in which a rolling member is provided in a freely movable manner by the pulling force of gravity. A cover plate is fixed to the case to close the inner space. The cover plate is provided with an irregular, inner ceiling surface that is exposed to the inner surface so as to come into sliding contact with the rolling member. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101104 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A SCANNING HEAD - A method of calibrating a measurement scale in a motorised scanning head using a reference artefact is described. The method comprises the step of rotating a surface sensing device, such as a scanning probe, mounted on the scanning head about at least one axis of the scanning head to move the surface sensing device into a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the reference artefact. A step is then performed of measuring, with the surface sensing device, at least one property of the reference artefact at each of the different angular orientations. An error map or function is then created for at least one measurement scale of the scanning head using the properties of the reference artefact measured and optionally known or calibrated properties of that reference artefact. The method may comprise use of co-ordinate positioning apparatus, such as a co-ordinate measuring machine, to move the scanning head. The reference artefact may comprise a single feature or an array of features. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101105 | METHOD OF MEASURING SHAPE OF WORKPIECE BY USING ON-BOARD MEASURING MACHINE FOR CARRYING OUT TEMPERATURE DRIFT CORRECTION AND MACHINE TOOL HAVING ON-BOARD MEASURING MACHINE - In a machine tool having an on-board measuring machine and controlled by a numerical controller, a method of measuring a shape of a workpiece presets a reference point for temperature drift correction on the workpiece, moves a probe to the reference point, resets a coordinate system of the probe to correct a temperature drift of the probe, and carries out shape measurement of the workpiece along a first measuring path. Next, the method moves the probe to the reference point again, resets the coordinate system of the probe to correct a temperature drift of the probe again, and carries out shape measurement of the workpiece along a second measuring path. Thereafter, similar temperature drift correction is carried out for each measuring path until the shape measurement of the workpiece is carried out along the last measuring path. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101106 | LYOPHILIZING TRAY EMPLOYING REAGENT CARTRIDGE, LYOPHILIZING SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PREPARING LYOPHILIZED REAGENT - A method of manufacturing a lyophilized reagent, including mounting a plurality of reagent cartridges in which a liquid reagent is loaded in a tray including one or more tunnel-shaped first rails having opened end portions in a lengthwise direction and an opening formed in the top of the one or more first rails; closing the opened end portions, placing the tray in a lyophilizer and lyophilizing the liquid reagent according to a lyophilizing program. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101107 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRYING FUELS IN THE FORM OF DUST, PARTICULARLY TO BE FED TO A GASIFICATION PROCESS - According to a method for drying fuels in the form of dust, particularly to be fed to a gasification process, such as coal, petroleum coke, biological waste, or the like, wherein the fuel ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101108 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR SCREENING AND DRYING STRAND MATERIAL UPSTREAM OF A DISTRIBUTION MACHINE IN THE COURSE OF MANUFACTURING WOOD MATERIAL BOARDS - A method and an installation or machine for screening and drying strand material. The strand material still in the moist state is screened with a screening device into at least two different fractions of strand material. At least one of the screened fractions is fed to at least one dryer, and the feeding of the strand material to the dryer is carried out by means of a conveying device, which is controlled by a control unit. The control unit assures a uniform, predetermined weight and/or volume input into the dryer(s) by measuring the mass and/or the weight per unit area of the strand material by means of a measuring device. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101109 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING EVAPORATION RATES OF BLOW-DOWN APPARATUS - This disclosure reveals a combination of embodiments that increase the evaporation rate of liquid solutions when subjected to blow-down gas flows. Certain gas flow separator baffles or framed inserts with vanes may be especially effective to enhance evaporation when combined with aggressive blow-down flow rates and centrifugal force. The centrifugal force applied to the evaporating liquid protects sample integrity by preventing the solution(s) from splashing out of the drying container. Such splashing, when high blow-down gas flow rates are directed into the sample containers, affects yield and purity. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101110 | WELL-BEING BODY DRIER AND ITS CONTROLLING METHOD - The present invention relates to a well-being body drier and a method for controlling it. More specifically, the present invention relates to a body drier designed to remove moisture in a bathroom to thereby inhibit various bacterium and smell, to blow uniform hot air to thereby prevent skin from excessively drying and prevent skin diseases, to reduce a mechanical noise due to an action of air guide without change of blast pressure, and to warm bathroom air upon senior's bathing to thereby prevent taking cold, and to a method for controlling the body drier which blows a hot air while repeated revolving within a range of a certain angle a discharge opening to a head part, a body part and a leg part of users. According to the present invention, there is provided a well-being body drier, including a case wherein an air blower motor and an air blower revolved by the air blower motor are mounted, an opening part being formed in the upper part and the front direction, and a plurality of intake openings being formed in the lower part; an air guide which is mounted to surround the air blower, a discharge opening being mounted to project in the front direction, and to revolve in an opening part of the case within a range of a certain angle; and a heating element mounted in the above discharge opening. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101111 | MULTISTRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A SOLE IN A RUNNING SHOE - A shoe structure for foot strike energy dissipation employs compressible members each having an internal void containing a first working fluid. A set of mating compressible members are each connected to a related one of the first compressible members through a fluid conduit such that the first working fluid is transferred from the related compressible member to the mating compressible member responsive to compression induced by foot strike. A sole pad and a foot bed intermediately constrain the compressible members. Resilient structural members are placed intermediate the compressible members to deform responsive to compression of the foot bed induced by foot strike provide both energy dissipation and resilient recovery of the compression cylinders to their uncompressed state. The sole pad and foot bed are interconnected by a peripheral wall forming a cavity which contains a second working fluid that is transmissible between the compressible members responsive to compression of the foot bed. Cooling tubes are provided for energy dissipation of the second working fluid which bathes the compressible members, conduits and resilient elements. A buoyant magnet carried within the void of at least one compressible member is displaced within the compressible member responsive to foot strike. An induction coil encircling the compressible member is operatively connected to a resistive element for energy dissipation responsive to electromagnetically generated current resulting from relative motion of the buoyant magnet. A repelling magnet having opposite polarity to the buoyant magnet is mounted in the compressible member to prevent bottoming out of the buoyant magnet during compression. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101112 | ORTHOTIC HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE - The invention provides an orthotic heel support device comprising a heel lift, at least one securing strap connected to the back of the heel lift, at least one fastening strap, connected to the securing strap, and at least one foot strap, separated from the fastening strap. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101113 | Article of Footwear with Interchangeable Heels - An article of footwear includes a group of interchangeable heels. Each heel in the group may be removably associated with the article of footwear. A finger-operable locking mechanism prevents a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving toward a toe region. Similarly, a tab positioned at the rear of the article of footwear inhibits a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving away from the toe region. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101114 | LACE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may to be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101115 | Boot For Use With A Gliding Board - Gliding board equipment systems and individual components are disclosed herein. A gliding board equipment system of one embodiment includes a boot having an upper cuff and a lower boot. The upper cuff of the boot defines opposed slots, and a respective pin passes through each slot to couple the upper cuff to the lower boot and allow the upper cuff to move laterally relative to the lower boot. Means are included for selectively covering at least one portion of each slot to restrict movement of the upper cuff relative to the lower boot. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101116 | Sports Shoe - A football/soccer shoe ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101117 | SHOE HAVING SECURELY PRINTED TAB - Provided is, among other things, a shoe having a sole that includes multiple layers and an upper attached to and extending above the sole. In addition, the shoe includes a tab having: (1) a first portion, located between adjacent layers of the sole and thus hidden from view, that is imprinted with identification information pertaining to the shoe and (2) a second portion that is visible during ordinary use of the shoe. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101118 | RESILIENT SUPPORT - The invention discloses a resilient support having a slit in the heel part. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101119 | QUICK-ATTACH SECONDARY LIFT MECHANISM FOR SNOWPLOWS - A secondary lift mechanism configured for quick attachment to an existing snowplow assembly. A secondary lift mechanism is intended as a backup lift mechanism in the event the primary lift mechanism of a snowplow assembly fails. The secondary lift mechanism (the secondary snowplow lift mechanism) is attachable to the lift arm of any of a variety of snowplow assemblies without the use of tools. A novel mounting plate allows the secondary snowplow lift mechanism to be quickly ad easily attached to a variety of lift arm configurations common to various snowplow assemblies. the secondary snowplow lift mechanism restores vertical control of the moldboard when the primary lift mechanism has failed. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101120 | Fluid Pressure Drive Unit and Snow Removal Unit - There is provided a fluid pressure drive unit that can fulfill a position holding function stably even when an external force acts during the time when the position is held, the unit being used, for example, for the right and left angle adjustment of a snow plow blade. There is provided a first excessive load relief valve | 2010-04-29 |
20100101121 | Hose band connector - The invention relates to a hose band connector for connecting hose band elements, which each comprise a plurality of hoses for lines arranged in a band or strip. The hose connector comprises a flange carrier with two connecting sides as well as fixing devices, with which the hoses are flanged to the connecting sides. According to the invention at least one receiving element for a plug-type connection between a first electric line and a second electric line is formed on the flange carrier. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101122 | IRONING SHOE - The invention relates to an ironing shoe ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101123 | Plateguard - A license plate holder for automobiles which allows the maximum viewable area for the plate and offers weather protection. This invention avoids the problem of the license plate frame, tabs and mounting holes covering portions of the plate. The plate is held firmly in the cover even when the plate thickness varies and the cover attaches to the automobile at the back side. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101124 | Object Identification System - An object identification apparatus for efficiently distinguishing an object. The object identification apparatus generally includes a body comprised of a unitary one-piece structure, wherein the body is comprised of an expandable material throughout thereof. The body includes a band portion and an identification portion linearly connected to form a non-ending circular structure to encircle an object, such as a beverage container. The identification portion includes a marking space for writing thereupon with a writing utensil. The identification portion is also generally larger in height and thickness than the band portion. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101125 | Multipurpose Advertisement Board - Disclosed is a multipurpose advertisement board having a film between glass plates of a double glazed window, wherein pieces of steel wire are provided to respective ends of the film and the pieces of steel wire can be wound around winding rollers, so that the multipurpose advertisement board can display a variety of patterns printed on the film, and also can act as a normal glass window. The multipurpose advertisement board includes a double glazed window that includes two or more glass plates, a film moving in the space of the double glazed window, an upper winding roller and a lower winding roller installed at the upper and lower portions of the double glazed window for winding the film, pieces of steel wire connected to the left and right ends of the film, and steel wire winding grooves provided to the upper and lower winding rollers. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101126 | Reflective Material for Signage, Buildings and Vehicles - A reflective sheet material for use on exterior signs and exposed surfaces includes a sheet member having a series of adjacent, parallel primary grooves extending across at least one surface. Each group is defined by first and second elongate facets forming an angle of at least 90 degrees in a plane perpendicular to the surface and to the length of the facets. A thin opaque, reflective layer extends over the surface in the region of the grooves and conforms to the series of grooves so as to form a series of associated angular grooves. A transparent material extends over and substantially fills these angular grooves, thereby forming a substantially smooth outer surface which is located at or close to the top edges of the grooves. The sheet material can be flexible or rigid. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101127 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) ROAD SIGN PLATE - An improved light emitting diode (LED) road sign plate includes a plate seat, fixed mount, light guide plate, LED lights and graphical text shield. The fixed mount is provided with grooved rail. Several LED lights are embedded into the holding tank, and the light guide plate adhered with graphical text shield is incorporated into the grooved rail. The LED light source emits rays towards the center, and the opening is sealed by the adhesive tape. After being energized, a few LED lights emit light sources for the central graphical road signs, then the light guide plate makes its uniform rays penetrate the graphical text shield for outwards irradiation and clear visualization of the graphical road signs, thus saving the electricity and extending the service life with better assembly. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101128 | Ballcap Banner - The ballcap banner is a team flag or banner that integrates 7″×5″ pockets for the storage of baseball caps. Only the ballcap banner evolves a team flag/banner into a multi-pocketed storage device allowing users to display their team pride while conveniently storing their baseball caps. Grommets at the four corners allow the user to hang the banner on the back of a door or on a wall. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101129 | CLEAR PLASTIC STAND-UP POCKET CHART - An transportable presentation support system comprised of a standup, multi-pocket display chart is presented. The chart has the additional features of a transparent slot pocket that runs the length and width of the display chart that accommodates a background poster, over which symbol and word cards can be placed in the transparent pockets covering the front of the display chart. The cards can illustrate the underlying poster. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101130 | SIGN POST COMPRISING COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a tubular support ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101131 | Retaining Clip - A frame assembly for the display of holiday or seasonal decorations such as greeting cards, decorative lights, craft work, art objects and the like. The frame assembly includes a frame having a channel defined in a front surface of the frame along a margin thereof and a plurality of clips for securely retaining decorative items to the frame. The clip has a clip arm for securing the decorative items. The clip is attached to the frame by cooperative engagement of a finger and a latch arm extending from the clip, wherein the finger engages the frame channel and the latch arm engages a back surface of the frame. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101132 | ARCUATE MAGAZINE FOR A FIREARM AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An arcuate magazine for a firearm, such as a rifle or carbine, which has a keyway and follower assembly for delivering rounds of ammunition one at a time to the firing area of the firearm and which may be fabricated from a single piece of metal and have a smooth interior free of welds and rough spots. The invention also includes a method of making such a magazine which includes the steps of deep drawing and wiping the magazine body under substantial pressure using a progressive die having numerous stations. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101133 | AIMING DEVICE - An aiming device is provided. The aiming device includes an erector tube assembly, a moving plate and a crosshair. The moving plate, disposed on the erector tube assembly, is movable along a direction. The crosshair is disposed on the moving plate. When the moving plate moves, the crosshair moves with the moving plate along the direction. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101134 | CLEANING TOOL FOR FISHING DEVICES - A cleaning tool for fishing lures having a connector member and a cleaning member wherein when a fishing lure is brought into contact with the cleaning member, the cleaning member removes debris disposed on the fishing lure. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101135 | Method of Scenting Hunting Clothing and Related Gear - A method for masking human scent on clothing and gear for used for hunting is provided. The method involves filling a breathable bag with natural materials, such as leaves, twigs, needles and other foliage. The natural scent of the materials is transferred to the clothing and gear using a dryer. The natural scent effectively masks the hunter's human scent. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101136 | ASYMMETRIC ONE-LEGGED WIRE GUIDE FOR FISHING ROD - The conventional wire guide, constructed as described above, has the following problems. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101137 | LIVE-BAIT-SIMULATING RESILIENT PUPPET FISHING LURE - A resilient fishing lure, which simulates the movement of live bait when a fisherman tugs on the fishing line, includes a molded, resilient worm/amphibian larvae-like body. The body is unitary, having a head equipped with a longitudinal aperture, an attached tail equipped with at least two apertures, and at least one hook secured to the body. A fishing line is routed, first through the longitudinal aperture in the head, then in an “S” pattern through the remaining apertures, and secured to the body through the aperture farthest from the head. Resiliently-hinged jaw flaps on an anterior portion of the head open to positions of maximum hydrodynamic drag when the lure is pulled forward through the water, thereby transferring a portion of the pulling force to the tail so that is transformed from an elongate configuration to a serpentine configuration. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101138 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure that includes a bait head, bait body and an attachable action lip, where the lure can provide a realistic swimming action or a twitching or jerking motion when used for jigging. The action lip is mounted in a bowed attitude between a bait head rearwardly pointing lip stop wire and at a lip center keyhole opening that is fitted onto an eyelet that extends from the bait head nose, where the lip stop wire is mounted to extend rearwardly from a bait head rear lower edge, with the bait head nose eyelet to receive a fishing line attached thereto. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101139 | Process for the Manufacture of a Colloid of Iron Oxide - The invention concerns a two-stage process for the manufacture of a colloid of iron oxide, and results in the dispersion of the desired iron oxide particles within a carrier fluid by a mixture of mono- and polycarboxylic acids providing excellent properties to the colloid. The process also has the advantage of preserving the physical form of the iron oxide particles, allowing any desired properties of the iron oxide core (such as crystal form or magnetism) to be maintained within the colloid. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101140 | METHOD OF MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING DENATURANT CONCENTRATION IN FUEL ETHANOL - Disclosed is a method of monitoring and optimizing the concentration of a denaturant composition in a fuel ethanol. The method includes adding a known amount of the denaturant composition to the fuel ethanol to create a treated fuel ethanol. A measured spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal provides information for determining the concentration of the denaturant composition in the fuel ethanol. A component in the denaturant composition is capable of providing the spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal or capable of being chemically derivatized to provide a spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal. Based upon the measured spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal, the concentration of the additive composition in the fuel ethanol may be adjusted. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101141 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO BIOFUEL - Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101142 | METHOD FOR THE WET-CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION OF BIOMASS BY HYDROTHERMAL CARBONIZATION - A method for converting biomass into higher-energy-density solids, in particular carbon, humus or peat, is described. In the method, organic substances from the biomass are suspended in water to form a suspension and at least a part of the suspension to be converted is heated to a reaction temperature and is converted into higher-energy-density solids by hydrothermal carbonization at elevated pressure. The conversion is carried out in a reaction volume which is located underneath the Earth's surface. Uniformity of the product quality and an increase in the economic efficiency of the process are achieved by the method. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101143 | Plant pot hanger - An apparatus designed to securely hang any size pot to all types of fences, for the purpose of growing flowers or various vegetable plants off the ground and in confined areas. The fence pot hanger can be manufactured to a preset pot size with no adjustments, or can be manufactured with an adjustable spring rim holder that fits and slides over the top hanger main body and locks at a desired height to accommodate larger or small pots. By pushing the spring lever back, causes the pot rim holder to move up or down and firmly secures the rim holder inside the pot. There are additional holes in the main fence pot hanger to provide secure anchor by way of securing the pot to the hanger main body using nylon straps or other means while providing additional drain holes to the pot. This can prevent accidental mishaps when accidentally nudged or possibly strong winds. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101144 | LIVE GOODS PLANTER CAGE AND CONTAINER - Planter apparatus for supporting live goods has an upwardly open container with a sidewall, a wire planter cage frame supported on the sidewall, and clips releasably securing the planter cage frame to the container. The planter cage frame has downwardly extending legs with distal ends that are received on an inner peripheral ledge of the container. The distal ends may engage the container without clips, or may rest on the rim of the container. The clips are deformable C-shaped clips with end hooks that engage the container rim and a transverse rib of the planter cage frame. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101145 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A hydroponic system comprising an upper panel adapted to carry plants to be grown in said hydroponic system, a lower panel arranged below said upper panel to form a space between said panels such as to allow for roots of said plants to extend through said upper panel into said space. Said panels each comprise a downwardly inclined panel surface, and a nutrient solution dispenser arranged such as to allow for distribution of a nutrient solution between said upper and lower panels. Said panel surfaces are of such a shape that at least three, preferably at least four, tangential planes to each said panel surfaces can be defined, none of said tangential planes of each panel surface being parallel or coincident. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101146 | FLUIDIZED BED GASIFICATION METHOD - Provided is a fluidized bed gasification method wherein an amount of solid particles to be circulated in a fluidized bed combustion furnace is controlled to enhance gasification efficiency in the furnace. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101147 | AUTOMATIC HINGE FOR DOORS, SHUTTERS, GATES ETC. - The invention concerns a motorized automatic hinge device with a rotatable support device for mounting of a door, shutter, gate or similar, at least one drive motor with transmissions for achieving the rotation of said rotatable support device, and power supply and control elements for said drive motor(s) and transmissions, wherein the support device for the door, shutter or gate is arranged in a hollow, substantially cylindrical outer structure in which said support device is accommodated, and wherein the motor(s) and transmissions are arranged within said substantially cylindrical outer structure such that, on activation of the control device, they cause said substantially cylindrical outer structure to rotate about its axis. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101148 | Casement window operator - An operator for a casement window, the operator comprising a base, at least one arm for securement to the base, an upper securement member extending through an aperture in the base and an end of the arm with the securement member having a threaded recess therein. A lower screw securement member is screw threadedly engaged with the upper one to assist in drawing the arm into the desired position. A monocoque housing surrounds the operator and has sealing members to prevent air infiltration. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101150 | SUSPENSION WHEEL APPARATUS FOR GLASS DOORS - A suspension wheel apparatus for glass doors includes a suspension wheel set, a wheel seat and a bridging element. The bridging element is screwed on a clamping fixture to hold a glass door and has an arched round head held by the wheel seat to form an arched surface contact. Thus the bridging element can be directed to an upright position without skewing forwards, rearwards, leftwards or rightwards. The wheel seat has a conical orifice to increase the swinging room of the bridging element. Therefore, the glass door can be moved smoothly and steadily for opening or closing in close contact with a track, and adjustment can be made accurately and securely. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101151 | WEATHER STRIP INSTALLATION DEVICE - A weather strip installation device for mechanically installing weather strip along the opening of a vehicle door is disclosed. The device includes a frame outlining said opening, and a plurality of contact pads enclosing the frame. A selectively movable unit is disposed between the frame and the contact pads, wherein the selectively movable unit is operable to push each of the contact pads outwardly from the frame. In the first preferred embodiment the movable unit is a plurality of expandable bladders disposed between the contact pads and the peripheral edge of the frame. In the second preferred embodiment, the movable unit is an extensible arm rotatably attached to the frame. The extensible arm includes a roller disposed between the frame and contact pads that presses against the contact pads thereby installing the weather strip along the opening of the door as the extensible arm rotates about the frame. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101152 | FASCINES - An inflatable tube ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101153 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL - Insulation spacer devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers. The device can also be stored in rolled form. The openwork of the device can additionally or alternatively include a sheet of Entangled net filaments or other similar material. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101154 | Pre-engineered building for an integral mobile imaging unit - A pre-engineered building ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101155 | MODULAR WORK STATION WITH AIR COLLECTOR - A modular work station including a plurality of modular walls, each of which include a plurality of modular wall sections having a first and second lower frame member forming a lower frame section width and a lower frame section height. At least one lower panel element is included having a lower panel width configured to conform to the lower frame section width and is mounted to the frame members. An air collection unit is included which has an air intake width approximately equal to the lower panel width such that it may be mounted to any of the plurality of modular wall sections in place of the lower panel element. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101156 | BARRIER SYSTEM - A mobile barrier system comprises a wheeled trailer and a barrier mounted on the trailer. The barrier comprises a series of panels configured to form walls of the trailer in a collapsed condition for transportation of the barrier. The panels are movable to an erected condition for assembly of the barrier in which the panels are substantially aligned to form the barrier. One or more panels may be adjustable to vary the width of the barrier and two or more barrier systems may be linked to form a wider barrier. Stabilisers are provided to resist movement of the barrier in the erected condition. Guard panels at the top of the barrier can be deployed to resist scaling of the barrier by individuals and/or to increase the height of the barrier. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101157 | WEATHERPROOF BUILDING ENVELOPE - The invention relates to a weatherproof building shell, especially a pitched roof, comprising a plurality of rectangular weatherproof shingles which are laid diagonally to mutually overlap in a scale-type fashion in relation to a line of slope. Shingles that overlap in an edge zone at a right angle to the line of slope are set off in relation to each other. The shingles are connected to a supporting structure in a lower corner zone of the shingle in relation to a line of slope, respective sealing elements being arranged on said corner zone of the shingle and obturating a gap between shingles that are arranged on the same level at a right angle to the main direction. The rectangular shingles have respective through-openings for fastening elements in two opposite corner zones so that the shingles are connected to the supporting structure in their lower and upper corner zones in relation to the main direction. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101158 | THEMED CEMETERY - An improved cemetery experience whereby the cemetery and accompanying facilities may celebrate and demonstrate the passion and hobbies of the deceased individual. The contemplated themed cemetery may be a stand-alone cemetery that celebrates a common passion of a plurality of individuals, yet still maintains the traditional burial and memorialization process. The themed cemetery may take a specific event, or commonly understood and loved location and memorialize that location in the theme of a cemetery where those with that common interest and enjoyment of the commonly understood location may desire to be buried. The cemetery would closely resemble both visually, and physically a replica of the theme being celebrated and may provide space for the deceased while still providing adequate income and revenue in the way of advertising for the operator. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101159 | Framed Wall Construction and Method - A framed wall construction ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101160 | Method and Apparatus for Increasing the Energy Dissipation of Structural Elements - According to one embodiment, the energy dissipation of a structural element is increased by inserting one or more resisting elements into the structural element at any time during or after construction of the structural element. The continuous resisting elements are rigidly attached to the structural at one end and connected to the structural element by and through a damping material over at least a portion of its length. When a dynamic force is applied to the structural elements, such as may result from wind or earthquakes, there will be a strain in the structure, in a direction parallel with the longitudinal direction of the resisting elements. In this way, the forces and deformations within the structure will result in a relative motion between the structural element and resisting element, a substantial portion of which is ultimately transmitted by and through the damping material layer. In transmitting such a force and movement through the damping material layer, a portion of the energy associated with such force and movement is dissipated. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101161 | Window structure with expansion member for inhibiting flood waters - A flood barrier system for windows for inhibiting a water breach into a residential or commercial structure. The flood barrier is adapted to fit within a retaining wall cavity using an expansion member to assist a mechanical seal so as to stop water intrusion. The barrier operates with an extruded frame having vertical reveal members and high strength glass. A sealing joint is fitted about the retaining wall and the flood barrier's vertical reveal members for inhibition of flood seepage. The sealing joint, having at least two surfaces forming an open end and a tapered end, is anchored at the bottom wall of the extruded frame member and about the glass flood barrier's vertical reveal members at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation level. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101162 | MULTI-LAYER CONCRETE CEILING STRUCTURE COMPRISING A PIPE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a concrete ceiling structure having a multi-layer design and comprising pre stressed elemental plates ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101163 | MODULAR ELEMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT - A structural element made of a composite material includes a plurality of modular cells disposed within the composite material that have tensile elements that create axially directed tension anchoring elements attached to the tensile elements that create compression with anchoring elements of proximate modular cells. The modular cells may be disposed randomly or in a patterned manner within the composite material. A stackable structural cell facilitates more efficient creation of beams or columns and can include rebar for some of the tension elements that are axially arranged. Additionally, modular cells and/or supported capsules may be added to increase tension and/or decrease mass or weight of the beam or column. The structural cell can further include a boundary layer for containing the composite material prior to hardening. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101164 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR A PROTECTIVE WALL - The present invention relates to a structural element comprising of a rigid, hollow body having upper and lower, essentially parallel sides and interjacent side sections and configured in such a way that it can be positioned above a similarly configured structural element, and that it is locked to prevent movement orthogonally in relation to a subjacent, similarly configured structural element by such positioning, and that the structural element comprises one filling orifice ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101165 | LOW-DENSITY FILLED POLYURETHANE FOAM - A filled polyurethane foam that includes a closed-cell polyurethane matrix having a mineral filler dispersed therein, wherein the polyurethane foam has a density of from about 1.5 to about 3.0 pounds per cubic foot, is described. The filled polyurethane foam can be prepared by mixing a polyol component that includes a blowing agent and an isocyanate component under reaction conditions, wherein one or both of the polyol component and the isocyanate component include a mineral filler, and allowing the mixed components to expand and cure. The filled polyurethane foam can be used as a door core that includes less polyurethane than polyurethane door cores that lack the mineral filler. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101166 | REINFORCING SPACER DEVICE - A reinforcing and spacing device is described for use in a masonry wall structure of successive courses of brick, block, stone or other similar masonry material. The reinforcing spacer device includes parallel side rods with interconnecting intermediate rods and spacing nodes disposed on the side rods and the intermediate rods. The embedment of the reinforcing spacer device in the horizontal and vertical mortar joints of a masonry wall structure provides simultaneous reinforcement of the horizontal mortar joint and uniform spacing of the brick, block, stone or other similar masonry material. The reinforcing spacer device is a labor-saving, combination device that is economical to manufacture and allows for proper positioning and strengthening of a masonry wall structure. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101167 | Adjustable Hanger Assembly for Use with Metal Bar Joists and Beams - An adjustable hanger assembly for hanging support rods or ceiling fixtures includes two adjacent spanning angles or channels having at least one clamp assembly at each end thereof and at least one fixture hanging assembly disposed between the ends of the spanning angles or channels. The clamp for use with joists utilizing angles includes legged and washer clamp plates, fastener, and fastening device. The clamp for use with beams utilizing angles includes alternate legged clamp plate, fastener hook, and fastening device. The fixture hanging assembly includes legged and washer fixture plate, hanger rod with threaded end, and fastening. Each legged clamp plates, alternate legged clamp plates, and legged fixture plates is adapted to ride horizontally along top of spanning angles or channels. The load bearing capacity of the angles or channels is increased by bracing these members against each other at clamp assembly and fixture hanging assembly locations. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101168 | MOLDED POLYMERIC DRIP EDGE - A drip edge device is disclosed for use with the drainage system of a cavity wall structure. The drip edge device is disposed in the outer wythe, above the shelf angle or lintel, of a cavity wall structure extending the flashing and directing water and water vapor collected within the cavity wall to the weep holes and beyond the exterior surface of the outer wythe. The drip edge further allows for cavity wall ventilation. Removal of the water and the water vapor inhibits staining and material degradation. The drip edge device is a molded polymeric which withstands adverse environmental elements, including ultraviolet radiation. The drip edge device includes a peel-and-stick hot melt adhesive which, upon pressure activation, creates a durable bond with the rough surface of the masonry block or the flashing material. Optionally, a foam layer is placed on the lower surface of the drip edge. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101169 | SIDING SYSTEM OR ROOF SHINGLE SYSTEM COMPRISING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A board-type or log-shaped cementitious siding system, or a cementitious roof shingle system, having a reinforcement material contained therein, and an optional foam insert at least partially enveloped by a cementitious shell. Each system is molded from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture. A reinforcement material and an amount of the slurry are introduced into an open molding system or an alternative closed molding system, either molding system including a mold surface member having a face defining an exposed surface of the siding or roof shingle system. The slurry introduced to the mold surface member is to a desired depth and/or weight, or for a desired period of time. A foam insert is optionally introduced into the molding system. After sufficient curing, the siding or roof shingle system is separated from the mold surface member and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing. Alternatively, a system and method are provided for continually producing board-type cementitious siding systems and cementitious roof shingle systems that may be elongate and can be cut to an appropriate size, without the need to produce individual siding or roof shingle systems of limited size. The cementitious siding and roof shingle systems continually produced thereby are ready for immediate use and/or further processing. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101170 | Modular construction block - The modular construction block is a modular construction element for forming structures such as earth retaining walls, for example. A plurality of modular construction blocks are provided for the formation of the desired structures, with each block being hollow so as to fill the structure with concrete. Rather than acting as a removable form for the construction of a concrete wall, for example, the blocks are left in place, forming part of the permanent structure. Each modular construction block includes a hollow parallelepiped frame having first and second laterally opposed walls secured to a pair of laterally opposed ends of the hollow frame. The upper end, the lower end and a pair of longitudinally opposed ends of the hollow frame all remain open for receiving poured concrete. Both horizontally and vertically adjacent ones of the blocks are secured to one another to form the structure. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101171 | PANELS - Wall panels where cementitous material at least partly embeds sheet metal arrays that overlap embedded flanges of an array from one side beyond embedded flanges of an array from the other side. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101172 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS HAVING SECOND ORDER AUGMENTATION - A deployable truss is formed from a plurality of column members connected at their ends where at least some of the column members are formed from column assemblies, each including a plurality of strut members that are at least connected to each other at a first and second end of the column assembly. For added rigidity, strut members of a column assembly may be connected to each other between the first and second ends using, for example, a rigidizable resin, a fixed spacer, or a deployable spacer. Connecting strut members between the ends of the column assembly provides mutual bracing to the strut members and decreases the free buckling length of the individual strut members. Spacers are preferably configured to radially space the strut members away from the longitudinal centerline of the column assembly to increase its moment of inertia, and hence its buckling strength. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101173 | WIND TURBINE TOWER JOINTS - A wind turbine tower includes a first substantially tubular wall section having a tapered edge; a second substantially tubular wall section, arranged substantially coplanar with the first wall section, having a flared edge for seating against the tapered edge of the first wall section; and at least one fastener for securing the tapered edge of the first wall section to the flared edge of the second wall section. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101174 | EXTRA STRENGTH BACKING STUD HAVING NOTCHED FLANGES - Disclosed herein is an elongated C-shaped backing stud having a plurality of receiving notches positioned along its outer flanges. The backing stud is fastened to the studs of a sheet metal wall assembly by means of a plurality of fasteners, and such that the plurality of studs of the wall assembly abuts a planar web portion of the backing stud. The backing stud may be characterized in that (i) the ratio of the width of the web portion to the width of the backing stud flanges ranges from about 8 to 16, (ii) the ratio of the width of the backing stud flanges to width of the outer returns is at least about one, and (iii) the ratio of the width of the plurality of studs to the width of the outer returns ranges from about 6 to 8. The backing stud is configured to support wall hung grab bars, hand rails, cabinets, shelves, and the like. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101175 | LOCKING CONCRETE INSERT - A locking insert is described for use in a poured concrete structure. The locking insert includes a hollow elongated body, a longitudinal channel with two configured side edges and a channel floor, a paired gear nut and locking plate that interengages said configured side edges, an attachment bolt, and a method to prevent concrete from seeping into the locking insert. The embedment of the locking insert into a concrete structure provides a positive locking, positional and anti-slip method of attachment for a structural or secondary element. The locking insert allows for vertical positioning and locking of the paired gear nut and locking plate to ensure a proper connection with a structural or secondary element through an attachment bolt. The locking insert with an attached outwardly projecting element transfers the load associated with the structural or secondary element throughout the concrete structure to allow for a high strength connection. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101176 | Non-Rotating Panel Clip - A panel clip ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101177 | Anchor device with double-sectioned head and method of using the same - A modified anchor device for attaching a structure to a thin-walled work piece allows a structure, such as a luggage or utility rack, to be attached to a work piece, such as an automobile roof, without threaded fasteners connecting the structure to the work piece. The anchor device has an double-sectioned head having an upper head member and a lower head member The upper head member extends above the surface of the work piece a sufficient distance such that the upper head member engages the top surface of the structure, thus retaining the bottom side of the structure in face-to-face contact with the top side of the work piece. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101178 | FASTENING CLAMP FOR CONNECTING WOODEN PARTS - A mounting clamp for joining wooden parts to one another and to the foundation is used particularly for joining boards of outdoor balcony and deck covers. A rectangular, preferably square bottom plate is provided, and two vertical webs which are stamped out of the bottom plate in opposite directions in a U-shaped manner and are vertically bent are provided at a short distance next to each other in the center of the bottom plate relative to the width thereof. Each web supports a vertically projecting nail in the center, the nails extending in opposite directions. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101179 | Structural reinforcement system for concrete structures - A structural reinforcement system that is implemented during the preparation of the area when pouring a concrete slab such as, but not limited to, commercial and residential floors, patios and driveways. The system includes digging foundation holes that are selectively disposed around the area being poured. The system further includes positioning steel bars above the ground in the lower twenty-five percent (25%), rather than upper fifty percent (50%) as known in the prior art, of the concrete being poured. In this manner, the poured concrete encapsulates the lattice in the lower twenty-five percent (25%) of the concrete when it hardens. As a result, the system improves and often removes the possibility of any cracks in the concrete and eliminates the need for saw joints. In addition, due to the stability created with the addition of strategically placed foundation holes, less concrete is required on the job resulting in a significant cost savings. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101180 | DRYWALL PANEL LIFTER - A drywall panel lifter having two stanchions into which jacks are vertically set, wherein each jack has an extending portion capable of rising past the tops of the first and second stanchion respectively; a set of bars hinged to the jacks; a cross-piece assembly connecting the bars, having a crank is operatively connected to the screw gear that operates the jacks; and panel holding grippers mounted on the extending portion of the jacks. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101181 | LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION HAVING A FRACTALLY STRUCTURED SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - A lightweight construction includes a superficial surface and a regularly, periodically configured supporting structure that mechanically reinforces the superficial surface. The supporting structure has fractal structuring into at least two fractal planes which have integrated fluid transitions therebetween. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101182 | COMPOSITE PANEL - A composite panel comprises an outer skins and an inner core. The inner core includes a frame, an elastomeric material disposed between at least a portion of the frame and the outer skin, and a foamed polymer filler. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the same. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101183 | BEVERAGE BOTTLING PLANT FOR FILLING BOTTLES WITH A BEVERAGE, A CONTAINER FILLING PLANT FOR FILLING BOTTLES, CANS, BAGS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH A LIQUID, AND A CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS IN A CONTAINER FILLING PLANT - A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a beverage, a container filling plant for filling bottles, cans, bags, or similar containers with a liquid, and a container filling machine for filling containers in a container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101184 | HEAT-SEALING DEVICE FOR SHEET PACKAGES - A heat-sealing device for sheet packages includes: a pressure heat-sealing part that presses and heat seals a lid unit component placed on a moving bag-forming film; a heat-sealing mechanism having a frame body to support the pressure heat-sealing part; a drive mechanism having a linear motor that serves as a drive source to move the heat-sealing mechanism back and forth; and a link mechanism that links the two mechanisms, wherein the heat-sealing mechanism includes double heat-sealing mechanisms having two units of the heat-sealing mechanism installed side by side in parallel at positions vertical to the moving direction of the bag-forming film. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101185 | Method and device for manufacturing rolls of web material with an outer wrapping - A rewinder machine for the production of rolls of web material is described, comprising: a winder unit ( | 2010-04-29 |
20100101186 | Container With Compactor - A container is provided. The container includes a lid, a bottom and a compactor. The compactor is contained within the container and serves to collect, accumulate or compact any loose products within the container. The compactor and lid can mate such that rotation of the lid can transfer torque to the compactor to adjust a storage portion of the cavity of the container to collect, accumulate or compact the loose product. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101187 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING FOOD PRODUCTS INTO PACKAGES - Apparatus and methods for inserting food products into packages are disclosed, and in particular apparatus and methods for inserting generally thin or planar food products from a stack of such food products into a package. A stacker assembly includes a pusher mechanism for advancing a bottommost food product or products from the stack toward an opening or edge disposed above a package so that the food product or products can fall into the package. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101188 | BAG MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING APPARATUS AND BAG MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING METHOD - A bag manufacturing and packaging apparatus manufactures a bag by sealing a packaging material formed in a tubular shape and at the same time fills the bag with articles to be packaged. The bag manufacturing and packaging apparatus includes a conveyance mechanism, a squeezing mechanism and a conveyance adjusting unit. The conveyance mechanism is configured and arranged to convey the packaging material in a conveying direction. The squeezing mechanism includes a squeezing unit configured and arranged to sandwich the packaging material and to perform a squeezing motion so as to move the articles to be packaged to the downstream side in the conveying direction. The conveyance adjusting unit configured and arranged to move the packaging material towards the upstream side in the conveying direction during the squeezing motion of the squeezing unit. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101189 | MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POUCHES OF COHESIONLESS MATERIAL | 2010-04-29 |
20100101190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FILLING DOWN-FILLED ARTICLES - The apparatus and method of the subject invention facilitates the filling of an air-permeable casement or shell with feather down material. The apparatus of the subject invention includes two chambers which are selectively connected to one another by means of a passageway. The subject invention further includes a mechanism for selectively inducing a partial vacuum in either chamber to facilitate the filling of article casements with feather down. By inducing a partial vacuum in the first chamber and connecting a supply hose to its access port, feather down may be conveyed from a supply container into the first chamber. By selectively opening the passageway and inducing a partial vacuum in the second chamber, the feather down is conveyed from the first chamber to the second chamber in a clean, efficient and controlled manner where it is contained within an air permeable casement formed over the passageway. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101191 | Shuttle System and Method for Moving Food Products into Packaging - A shuttle system including a main conveyor for transporting food products in a longitudinal direction, a supply of open top containers displaced along a longitudinal direction and movable in the longitudinal direction into a filling station. The shuttle system includes a shuttle robot for moving food products from the main conveyor to an open top container in the filling station. A sensor for receiving food product position data and a controller receiving data from the sensor and for instructing operation of the robot. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101192 | CAPPING TORQUE HEAD AND METHOD OF CAP APPLICATION - A torque head assembly and method of capping effective to cap a variety of trigger spray cap bases or common caps to a spray bottle or container includes a drive roller mounted on a drive gear. The drive gear is in meshed gear communication with a plurality of train gears enclosed within a generally C-shaped driver housing wherein the a distal train gear engages a driven gear upon which a driven roller is mounted. An actuator allows the driver housing of torque head assembly to approach a variety of trigger spray cap bases or common caps within a plane generally horizontal thereto and at least partially co-planar therewith so as to capture the same between the dive roller and the driven roller and to thread mount the same onto the spray bottle or container. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101193 | FORM-FILL-SEAL MACHINE - A form-fill-seal machine for manufacturing pouches of a plurality of types having different shapes includes a tubular part, a conveying part and a sealing part. The tubular part is replaceable according to a shape of the pouch to be manufactured. The conveying part is configured and arranged to convey tubular packaging material along the tubular part with an internal surface of the packaging material facing an external surface of the tubular part. A position of the conveying part with respect to the tubular part is selectively movable according to the shape of the pouch to be manufactured. The sealing part is configured and arranged to seal a prescribed position on the packaging material conveyed by the conveying part. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101194 | Dally horn wrap - The present invention is a wrap designed to protect the saddle horn when a lariat rope is dallied around it and pressure applied, as when roping cattle in the sports of team and calf roping. The horn wrap consists of a strap having desired elasticity and durability, as well as a sufficient coefficient of friction. The horn wrap can have one or two apertures at the tips which can be pulled over the saddle horn and act to attach the horn wrap to the saddle horn. Generally anticipated to be in a generally bell shape, the attachment pieces act to protect the saddle pommel near the base of the saddle horn. The horn wrap may be beveled near its edges so as to allow for smooth layers on the saddle horn which can increase the contact of the rope to the saddle horn to increase the friction resisting the dally sliding when weight is applied to the rope. | 2010-04-29 |
20100101195 | TWIST AND LOCK CONNECTION FOR PLEATED FILTER ELEMENT WITH FLANGE-TO-FLANGE LOCKING MEANS - A baghouse and filter assembly are provided for at least partially removing particulate matter from a gas stream. The filter assembly includes first and second filter portions to be coupled together by a coupler for establishing fluid communication between the first and second filter portions when connected. The coupler includes a first coupling portion including a side wall defining an interior passage through which the gas stream can pass in an axial direction between the first and second filter portions, and one or more flanges projecting from said side wall, the one or more flanges supporting a plurality of male studs. The coupler further includes a second coupling portion including a plurality of female keyhole-shaped receivers spaced apart for receiving at least a portion of the male studs and coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. | 2010-04-29 |