| 18th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
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| 20140117047 | PRESSURE RELIEF FOR ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A hot melt system is described which includes a container of hot melt pellets, a melter, a feed system, a pump, and a dispensing system. A pressure relief system is built around the pump, which may redirect liquefied adhesive from the pump outlet to the pump inlet. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117048 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR HOT MELT DISPENSING SYSTEMS - Heating of hot melt adhesive in a hot melt dispensing system is provided by heaters distributed in a plurality of zones of the system. A controller receives input electric power and distributes that electric power to the heaters on a time sharing basis. The controller delivers power to the heaters as a function of the total current target, a temperature set point, the current draw of each of the heaters, and stored priority criteria such as heating priorities of the zones, a history of on and off periods for each heater, and distance from the temperature set point. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117049 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MELT ON DEMAND AT POINT OF DISPENSING - An adhesive dispensing system and method are configured to melt adhesive on demand and maintain the adhesive in a liquid state between dispensing cycles. The dispensing system includes a dispensing applicator with a manifold passage, a receiving device including a receiving chamber for holding a small amount of solid adhesive at the dispensing applicator and a first heating device for melting the adhesive on demand, and a second heating device at the manifold to maintain the temperature of the melted adhesive before dispensing. The receiving device is positioned adjacent to or partially nested within a manifold of the dispensing applicator such that the melted adhesive is delivered directly into the dispensing applicator. The second heating device applies heat energy to maintain the adhesive in the manifold passage as a liquid. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117050 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ACTUATION SIGNALS FOR DIAGNOSTICS - A dispensing system includes a hot melt unit delivering heated adhesive through a hose to at least one dispenser gun, which is actuated by an outside source of gun actuation. Rather than directly connecting the source of gun actuation to the dispenser gun, the source of gun actuation is connected to the hot melt unit and then to the dispenser gun. For example, the gun actuation signals may be terminated at a terminal block in the hot melt unit, which enables the hot melt unit to monitor the gun actuation signals. The dispensing system is operable to perform various diagnostics pertaining to the dispenser gun and the system as a whole based on these monitored gun actuation signals. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117051 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING HEAD - A fluid dispenser head for associating with a dispenser member, such as a pump, and with a reservoir, so that together they form a fluid dispenser, the head including a fluid dispenser orifice via which the fluid leaves the head so as to be accessible to a user, the head also includes a removable protective cap that masks the dispenser orifice in its storage condition, the dispenser head being characterized in that the cap emits radiation that is suitable for irradiating any fluid residue at the dispenser orifice. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117052 | Dispensing System for a Viscous Fluid - The disclosure depicts a dispensing system for a viscous fluid. The system has a reservoir for containment of a fluid a pump removably insertable into an aperture in the recessed portion of the top of the reservoir, and the pump has an elongate handle having a spout adjacent a terminal end of the elongate handle. The pump handle may be selectively rotated from a stowed position to a dispensing position. In the dispensing position, a piston mechanism enables the handle to be selectively positionable between an initial position and a depressed position. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117053 | FOAM PUMPS WITH LOST MOTION AND ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT FOAM PUMPS - Embodiments of lost motion foam pumps are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a liquid chamber, a liquid piston movable in the liquid chamber, an air chamber and an air piston movable in the air chamber. The air piston is linked to the liquid piston. A connector is linked to the air piston or the liquid piston. The connector includes an engagement member for connecting to an actuator of a foam dispenser. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the liquid and air pistons to contract the liquid chamber and the air chamber. Movement of the actuator a first distance in a second direction does not move the liquid piston or the air piston; however, continued movement of the actuator a second distance in the second direction moves the liquid piston and the air piston and expands the liquid and air chambers. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117054 | CARBON BLENDS FOR ENHANCED GAS STORAGE - Containers for releasing pressurized contents that include adsorbent such as, for example, mixtures of activated carbons from different sources are described herein. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117055 | SYRUP DISPENSER - A dispenser according to one example includes a container portion, a collar base portion and a lever portion. The container portion includes a sidewall, a bottom surface, a hollow interior and an open top. The open top includes an upwardly extending neck. The collar base portion includes a neck receiving recess defined therein, a flow aperture defined therein, a receiving cavity defined therein, a dispensing edge defined in a forward portion thereof, an upwardly extending first pivot member, and a handle portion extending from a rearward portion thereof. The lever portion includes an elongated body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a dispensing end and an actuating end. The lever portion defines a cutoff edge adjacent the dispensing end, a second pivot member extending downwardly from the lower surface, and a biasing member extending generally downwardly from the bottom surface. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117056 | Dispenser with Fitment - A dispenser for storing and dispensing product and a method of assembly is defined. The dispenser includes a tubular body having an open first end and an opposing second end. The body is formed by a sidewall surrounding a longitudinal axis and defining an internal volume. The sidewall includes an inside wall surface and a side seam sealing the sidewall. A fitment attachment member is formed separately from the body and is secured to the inside surface of the sidewall, adjacent the open end of the body. The attachment member has a linear dimension, with linear end portions of the member positioned adjacent one another in forming a ring within the tubular body. A fitment is provided having a fitment retainer pattern formed thereon. A corresponding retainer pattern is formed on the attachment member, with the retainer patterns cooperating for securing the fitment to the body. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117057 | IMPACT PAD - A tundish impact pad formed from refractory material comprises a base having an impact surface which, in use, faces upwardly against a stream of molten metal entering a tundish, and a wall extending upwardly from the base around at least a part of the periphery of the impact surface. The wall has at least one latitudinal portion. An inwardly-extending feature protrudes from the latitudinal wall. The inwardly-extending feature inhibits flow exiting the impact pad from passing over the center of the latitudinal portion of the wall. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117058 | Patients drinking water container - The plastic container is a clear plastic which holds one cup of water. It has a drinking spout on the top with a snap-on cap to drink from. On one side has a screw on cap to pour water in which fits firmly on the wrist with an elastic bandage and the container is curved on the bottom to fit over the wrist. It's going to be made latex free, bacteria free, oder resistant and the plastic bottle cancer free. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117059 | Sensor Mounting Apparatus and Methods of Using Same - An apparatus to allow a one-handed operation of mounting a vibration sensor to a mounting pad adhered to a machine. An attachment screw includes a recessed socket with a detent to releasably retain a ball-end hex driver such that the driver can remain coupled to the attachment screw without force being applied by the user. Also, a handheld device includes a driver having a handle portion and a driver shaft extending therefrom, the driver shaft having a driver portion at a distal end, and a vibration sensor support configured to support the vibration sensor such that the driver portion has access to an attachment screw threaded through the vibration sensor, and coupled to the driver such that the vibration sensor support is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the driver shaft and slidable along a longitudinal portion of the driver shaft. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117060 | WEARABLE MEDICAL STORAGE DEVICE - A wristband assembly according to the present disclosure includes a body including one or more chambers formed therein and a cap retainer disposed adjacent to the chamber opening. The assembly further includes a cap including a cap seat and a protrusion extending from the cap opposite the cap seat, where the cap seat interfaces with the cap retainer, and the cap seals the chamber from the environment. In at least one embodiment, a body is a flexible material. In at least one embodiment, the assembly includes multiple caps. In at least one embodiment, a cap includes a tab. In at least one embodiment, a cap includes a protrusion that is round. In at least one embodiment, a hinge attaches the cap to the body. In at least one embodiment, a cap protrusion may substantially conform or enclose a pill, tablet, blister packet, or other form of medication. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117061 | ELECTRONIC TABLET HOLDER - A portable support for an electronic tablet, including a first and section to display and capture the tablet and a second section, hinged to the first section, adapted to be removable secured to a tray table. The electronic tablet holder may be carried inside a vehicle on person, or it can be offered to the passenger by the operators of the vehicle along with a tablet for a fee. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117062 | TRUCK CROSSBAR ATTACHMENT - A crossbar system for a truck bed and methods of mounting a crossbar system to a truck bed are disclosed. In some examples, the crossbar system may include two towers, each coupling an end portion of a crossbar to a truck bed wall. Each tower may include a crossbar housing having a clamp device for securing the crossbar housing around a selected location along the crossbar, and a coupling mechanism configured to secure the crossbar housing to the truck bed. The crossbar housing may have a ledge portion configured to sit on an upper surface of the truck bed wall. The coupling mechanism may include a hook member configured to removably engage the ledge portion of the crossbar housing; and an over-center lever that is operable between open and closed positions, which may cause a bridge piece to move between unclamped and clamped positions. The coupling mechanism may include a plurality of alternate bridge pieces, each configured to engage a different truck bed rail structure. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117063 | FRAME SYSTEM FOR STRETCHERED PERSONS - A stretcher receiving system is provided for installation in an interior compartment of a vehicle, as well as a method of converting a vehicle to a stretchered passenger carrying vehicle. An example of the system includes a plurality of adjustable mounting assemblies, capable of being attached to an interior surface of the vehicle compartment. The mounting assemblies support an adjustable frame assembly which may have at least two vertical posts. Interconnecting these vertical posts is at least one stretcher receiver adapted to hold an end of a stretcher. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117064 | Concealment Holster for a Weapon - Disclosed is a specialized holster design and system. The holster disclosed herein is intended to be used by an individual to carry a handgun on his or her person in such a way that the weapon may be partially or completely out of view, securely in place yet immediately available to be drawn from the holster when needed. The holster is variable in ways that also allow the user to make adjustments for comfort and tactical preferences. Once the weapon is drawn the holster remains open allowing one handed re-holstering. Among other attributes, four key features enable in part its broad ranges of functions. These four are the unique outer coating, the retention qualities, fold out attachment tab, and the particularly angled clip. The design enables a novel lightweight holster form fitted to the weapon and maintained securely in place firmly against the user's body in a concealed manner. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117065 | Backpack with Adjustable Strap - A backpack assembly includes a lower portion having a bottom and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom. The lower portion includes a first through-opening located proximate to the bottom and a second through-opening located proximate to the bottom and disposed away from the first through-opening. An upper portion has an opening. A strap has a first end coupled to the upper portion and a second end coupled to the upper portion disposed away from the first end. A portion of the strap extends through the first through-opening, into the lower portion, and out of the second through-opening. The portion has a first length having a first securement device and a second length having a second securement device, wherein the first securement device is releasably couplable to the second securement device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117066 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS - A loading unit for use with a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a tool assembly having a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly that are movable in relation to one another; a surgical buttress releasably secured to a tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly, wherein each surgical buttress is secured to the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly by at least one anchor; a release assembly associated with the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly; and a drive assembly slidably translatable through the tool assembly between proximal and distal positions, wherein the drive assembly actuates the release assembly to thereby release the anchor to free the surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117067 | VISCOUS MATERIAL FEEDER AND VISCOUS MATERIAL PRINTER - This viscous material feeder includes a nozzle to discharge a viscous material stored in a storage portion storing the viscous material and a feeding mechanism transferring the viscous material from the storage portion to the nozzle and discharging the viscous material from the nozzle. The nozzle has a bent feed route to guide the viscous material from the storage portion to a tip of the nozzle and is configured to be dividable along the bent feed route. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117068 | Field-Customizable Inflatable Purge Dam Apparatus - A field-customizable inflatable purge dam apparatus for welding includes first and/or second inflatable purge bladders. A bridge conduit extends between the purge bladders. First and second quick-disconnect couplers are provided for detachably connecting the bridge conduit to the first and second purge bladders, respectively. The quick-disconnect couplers allow the bridge conduit to be selectively attached to, and detached from, one or both of the first and second purge bladders. The purge dam apparatus can be field-customized by combining the bridge conduit with one or more different purge bladders. Alternatively, the purge bladders may be selectively combined with one or more different bridge conduits. In another aspect, one end of the bridge conduit may be detachably connected to a single inflatable purge bladder, and the other end of the bridge conduit may be adapted to connect to a purge gas source. Various purge dam apparatus sub-assemblies may also be provided. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117069 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TAILORED SHEET METAL STRIP OR METAL PROFILE - An apparatus for producing a tailored sheet metal strip, comprising at least one welding station, by means of which at least two sheet metal strips can be welded to one another along their longitudinal edges, and at least two strip feeding devices for respectively feeding one of the sheet metal strips into the at least one welding station, wherein the at least two strip feeding devices and the at least one welding station define a production line. A further-processing station for further processing is integrated in the production line downstream of the at least one welding station in the strip running direction and is equipped with tools for applying reinforcing material, to local points of at least one of the sheet metal strips which are connected to one another, for punching holes and/or for forming at least one of the sheet metal strips which are connected to one another. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117070 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLDER-ON-PAD STRUCTURE AND FLIP-CHIP BONDING METHOD USING THE SAME - A method of fabricating a solder-on-pad structure is provided. The method may include providing a substrate with a pad, coating a solder bump maker including a first resin and a solder powder on the substrate, heating the solder bump maker to a temperature lower than a melting point of the solder powder to aggregate the solder powder on the pad, and removing the first resin. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117071 | Cushioning Assembly - A cushioning assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet opposing the first sheet. A plurality of foam elements are between the first and second sheets and adhered to at least one of the first sheet interior surface and the second sheet interior surface. The aspect ratio of the plurality of foam elements is at least 1.2. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117072 | REUSABLE FOLDABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER - A foldable container comprises a body having an interior chamber with a top opening and a closed bottom. The body includes two opposing short sidewalls and two opposing longer sidewalls that form a perimeter around the interior chamber. The short sidewalls are foldable along respective vertically extending fold lines. The container also includes a bottom panel positionable within the interior chamber to be laid against the closed bottom, and a lid hingedly coupled to the body for selectively closing the top opening. The bottom panel is hingedly coupled to the body and is foldable along a first horizontal fold line. Furthermore, the lid is foldable along a second horizontal fold line. The foldable sidewalls, bottom panel, and lid allow the container to be folded between an expanded position and a collapsed position. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117073 | CONNECTING TO MEETINGS WITH BARCODES OR OTHER WATERMARKS ON MEETING CONTENT - Methods and Systems for connecting to online meetings are provided. In order to connect to an online meeting, coordinates for the meeting can be discoverable by an image or audio watermark overlaid onto content being shared by the online meeting. A person attending a physical meeting in which at least one attendee device or meeting facilitation device is connected to an online meeting can discover the coordinates for the online meeting by capturing and decoding an image or audio watermark overlaid on the content of the online meeting. The image or audio watermark may include a barcode superimposed on a content screen that can be captured and decoded by the person's computing device. A meetings application client on the computing device can be used to navigate to the coordinates discovered by the person's computing device to enable the person to join the meeting. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117074 | TIME-VARYING BARCODE IN AN ACTIVE DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention provide time-varying barcodes in an active display for information exchange. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for communicating information between electronic devices via a barcode image sequence. In a typical embodiment, a barcode image sequence is displayed on the display screen of a first electronic device. A second electronic device reads and decodes the barcode image sequence. The second electronic device displays an acknowledgement on the display screen of the second electronic device. The acknowledgement is read by the first electronic device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117075 | Mobile Device-Based Electronic Payment Systems and Methods - A system and method for processing a payment at a point-of-sale terminal in a mobile device-based electronic payment system. The method includes initiating an app on a mobile device of a user, transmitting a first security code request to a security code server, and receiving a first security code from a security code server. A bar code is determined based at least in part on the received first security code. The bar code represents data for authenticating the user when read by a bar code scanner. The bar code is displayed on a display of the mobile device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117076 | MOBILE MAPPING OF QUICK RESPONSE (QR) CODES TO WEB RESOURCES - A method includes receiving a target Uniform Resource Locator (URL), receiving a scan of a Quick Response (QR) code, where the QR code includes an alias URL, and mapping the alias URL encoded on the QR code to the target URL. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117077 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ASSETS - A method for identifying assets is provided. The method includes illuminating an identification pattern associated with the asset with non-visible light. The identification pattern includes retroreflective material that represents identity information of the asset. The method further includes adjusting either a shutter speed of an image sensor, or a power of the non-visible light, or both, based on motion state of the asset. The image sensor is configured to receive response of the retroreflective material to the non-visible light. Furthermore, the method includes the step of identifying the asset based on decoded identity information. The decoded identity information is obtained by processing the response of the retroreflective material. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117078 | SUBCRIPTION OF A USER - A machine may be configured to subscribe a user to a data feed that corresponds to an activity. The machine may generate an optically scannable code that encodes an activity identifier of the activity. The machine may cause a first device to access this optically scannable code, and the first device may present the optically scannable code to a second device. The second device may scan the optically scannable code, and the machine may detect that the optically scannable code has been scanned by the second device. In response to this detection, the machine may subscribe a user of the second device to a data feed that corresponds to the activity. Hence, a first user may present the optically scannable code using one device, and a second user can scan the optically scannable code using another device and be subscribed to the data feed for the activity. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117079 | LAYAWAY APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for associating a computing device of a customer with a layaway transaction corresponding to the customer is disclosed. The method may begin with a computer system initiating a layaway transaction with a customer. The computer system may then issue a receipt documenting the layaway transaction and comprising a machine readable code. The customer may use a computing device (e.g., mobile telephone) in his or her possession to scan the machine readable code. Accordingly, the computer system may receive, from the computing device, data extracted by the computing device from the machine readable code. The computer system, in response to the receiving, may link the computing device with the layaway transaction. The computer system may then serve an electronic receipt to the computing device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN COLLECTION - A computer-implemented method for tracking and processing a pathology specimen after collection comprises the step of creating a pathology specimen record with a unique specimen identification code for at least one specimen. The method further includes the step of creating a label for application to a container holding the specimen, wherein the label includes the unique specimen identification code and creating an order with a unique accession number after the container is forwarded for processing, by scanning the label. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117081 | ADAPTABLE INFORMATION EXTRACTION AND LABELING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Disclosed is a computerized method and system for identifying a medicinal substance from a plurality of different machine-readable codes that are each compliant with a different coding standard. A code reader reads a machine-readable code and transmits a signal indicative of the machine-readable code in response. A recognition identifies the coding standard with which the machine-readable code complies. Based on the identification by the recognition unit, computer-executable instructions specific to decoding information according the identified standard are selected and executed to decode the information encoded pursuant to the identified coding standard. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117082 | CONTACTLESS SMART SIM FUNCTIONALITY RETROFIT FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A contactless transaction adaptor for use with a mobile communicator, including a thin SIM card signal interceptor portion arranged for insertion intermediate an existing SIM card, having SIM card-based contacts, and communicator based SIM card contacts located in a SIM card recess formed in the communicator, the interceptor portion having first contacts for communication with the communicator-based SIM card contacts and second contacts for communication with the SIM card-based contacts, a contactless communication circuit bearing portion arranged for insertion in the communicator, a contactless antenna and a contactless communication circuit both mounted onto the circuit bearing portion, a flexible connector portion interconnecting the intercept or portion and the circuit bearing portion, a first electrical path extending along the connector portion between the contacts of the interceptor portion and the contactless communication circuit, and a second electrical path extending along the circuit bearing portion between the antenna and the contactless communication circuit. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117083 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AN ELECTRIC LOAD VIA RFID TAG ASSOCIATED WITH A POWER PLUG - A method and apparatus for identifying a load powered by an intelligent AC outlet, sub outlet and socket via an AC plug including an attached or otherwise associated RFID tag. Said tag is selected from a group of RFID tags structured to fit a given standard AC plug size and shape for attachment to said plug about the plug power pins opposite an RFID antenna included in said intelligent outlet. The tags can be pre-coded or individually coded to identify the load powered via said plug. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117084 | IN-LINE QUALITY ASSURANCE - Systems and methods for verifying character(s) on a personalized document, and electronically verifying a magnetic stripe and a smartcard chip of the personalized document, are provided. A quality assurance station is located downstream of personalization stations of a document personalization system. The quality assurance station can provide automated, in-line verification and quality assurance for personalized documents. The quality assurance station integrates a vision verification sub-station, a magnetic stripe sub-station, and a smartcard sub-station. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117085 | CELLULAR PHONE FOR ILLUMINATING INVISIBLE INFORMATION IN AN OBJECT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCATED AT A WEB SERVER - A cellular phone configured to be used by an operator. The cellular phone includes a light-emitting element, a digital camera, and a memory. The light-emitting element is configured to emit light of a specific wavelength to illuminate invisible information written in invisible ink in an object to make the invisible information visible. The invisible information includes a Universal Resource Locator (URL) of an address of a web server at which additional information is located. The URL is encoded in a code within the invisible information. The digital camera is configured to take a picture of the illuminated invisible information to capture an image of the code. The memory is configured to store the captured image. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117086 | TECHNIQUES FOR CHECKING INTO A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - Techniques for checking into a retail establishment are provided. A retailer provides a substrate having a magnetic-field encoded tag. A consumer waves the consumer's device over the tag to electronically capture the magnetic-field encoded tag. The consumer's device is used to communicate the tag to a retailer to validate that the consumer is physically present and now checked into the retail establishment of the retailer. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117087 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTERNET BASED DATING SERVICES - A system and method for providing a dating service using dating cards with unique QR code/s. A registered member of the dating service acquires one or more dating cards with unique QR codes and presents the card a potential date. When the potential date scans the QR code, the potential date is forwarded to personal information of the registered member. The potential date therefore can appraise the merits of the registered member based on the personal information and decide whether to establish further contact. Preferably, the dating card has a detachable tab with a unique QR code that correlates to the QR code on the card that is handed to the potential date for tracking and access control purposes. Each card can reveal a partial or different façade of the personal information and display a different personal greeting message. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117088 | CASH REGISTERING APPARATUSING APPARATUS, POINT SERVER AND CASH REGISTRATION METHOD - In accordance with an embodiment, a cash registering apparatus comprises an input/output apparatus configured to input or output information; a communication interface configured to carry out communication with an external apparatus; a first reading section configured to read a first ID from a storage medium in which the first ID is stored and output a second ID which is fixedly assigned to the first ID based on the first ID; and a control section configured to receive accumulated points corresponding to the second ID from a point server in which accumulated points are stored for each second ID and carry out a checkout processing based on the accumulated points. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117089 | ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT THEREOF - An analysis system for analyzing biological samples, such as body fluids, methods implemented by the analysis system, and a computer program product for implementing the analysis system are disclosed. The system may include first and second lab devices, at least one of the lab devices may have a user identification component for identifying a user, a device identification component for identifying the lab device, and an interface component for sending a user identifier of the identified user and a device identifier of the lab device. The system may include a server computer having a server interface component for receiving the user identifier and the device identifier, and a processing component for determining a step of a workflow to be executed by the identified user, wherein the server interface component is operable to send a signal being indicative of a determined workflow to the lab device identified by the device identifier. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117090 | System for Preventing an Unauthorized Withdrawal of Objects - A system for preventing an unauthorized withdrawal of objects has a securing element attachable to an object, an identification element attachable to the object and identifying at least one parameter of the latter, and a control unit constructed to examine the identification element and to allow removal of the securing element from the object only after the examination of the identification element. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117091 | FRAUD PREVENTION - A method of preventing fraud, and a fraud prevention terminal, are described. The method comprises: detecting an unauthorized reader in the vicinity of a dip card reader, and closing a pin to prevent a card being inserted into the dip card reader. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117092 | COMPACT IMAGING MODULE WITH ADJUSTABLE AIMING PATTERN AND ARRANGEMENT FOR AND METHOD OF SPATIALLY ADJUSTING THE AIMING PATTERN - A lightpipe, which is mounted on one chassis part of an imaging module of an imaging reader, optically modifies an aiming beam emitted by an aiming laser, which is mounted on another chassis part of the imaging module, to generate and shape an aiming light pattern on a target. In one embodiment, at least one, or both, of the chassis parts are movable relative to each other to spatially adjust the aiming light pattern relative to an imaging field of view. In another embodiment, the aiming laser and the lightpipe are received in respective pockets of the chassis parts with clearance, and are adjustably fixed in place to spatially adjust the aiming light pattern relative to the imaging field of view. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117093 | Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler - An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117094 | MULTIPLE SENSOR DETECTOR SYSTEMS AND DETECTION METHODS OF MAGNETIC CARDS AND DEVICES - A powered card may include a plurality of types of sensors used to detect a read-head of a card reader. Detection of a read-head may include comparing characteristics of a detection event to characteristics of an expected detection event and/or a sequence of expected detection events. An inductive read-head sensor may include a coil of a dynamic magnetic stripe communication device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117095 | TAG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MODULE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING TAG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MODULE APPARATUS - Provided is a tag integrated circuit (IC) module apparatus and a method of fabricating tag IC module apparatus. The tag IC module apparatus may include an n-turn loop coil, n denoting a natural number, connected in series with a tag IC, and a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed below the tag IC and patterned with the n-turn loop coil. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117096 | TRANSPONDER FOR OBJECT IDENTIFICATION AND METHOD FOR ITS FABRICATION - The present disclosure relates to a transponder for object identification comprising at least one semiconductor component ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117097 | MICROCIRCUIT MODULE AND SMART CARD COMPRISING SAME - A microcircuit module for a smart card includes a generally rectangular carrier film ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117098 | Method for Manufacturing a Data Carrier - A method for manufacturing a portable data carrier includes the steps of: providing a carrier band having an upper side and a lower side disposed opposite the upper side including a contact field formed with at least one contact area; arranging a semiconductor circuit on the lower side of the carrier band and electroconductively connected with the corresponding contact area; and carrying out an injection molding process on the lower side a potting compound formed around the semiconductor circuit and having outer dimensions according to a portable data carrier standard specification. An injection channel for injecting the potting compound is arranged on a side of the potting compound mold parallel to the lower side, and after the injection of the potting compound a depression remains in the finished data carrier due to the injection channel. A portable data carrier includes the features and is used as a subscriber identity module. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117099 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE COMPONENT AND WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC chip, a coupling electrode, and a radiation plate. The coupling electrode includes coupling portions arranged to be coupled to the wireless IC chip and a pair of opposing ends. The pair of opposing ends are capacitively coupled to each other and oppose the radiation plate to be coupled to the radiation plate. The wireless IC chip uses the radiation plate as an antenna to transmit and receive signals having certain frequencies to and from an RFID system. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117100 | OPTICAL CODE - A method of presenting an optical code on a display is described. The method comprises: presenting the optical code in a first format at a first time period so that the optical code can be captured and decoded by a mobile device, such as a smart phone. The method also comprises presenting the optical code in a second format at a second time period. The second format is visually different to the first format to a human but when captured and decoded by a mobile device, the second format produces the same decoded results as the first format. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117101 | PRODUCING AN IMAGE AND OPTICAL FILE FROM A VISIBLE FIRST DIGITAL IMAGE AND FROM A VISIBLE SECOND DIGITAL IMAGE OF A MACHINE-READABLE OPTICAL CODE WHICH ENCODES INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH OR DERIVED FROM THE FIRST DIGITAL IMAGE - A method of making a digital image file from a visible first digital image and from a visible second digital image of a machine-readable optical code, wherein the machine-readable optical code encodes information associated with or derived from the first digital image includes using a scanner to scan the visible first digital image and using the scanner to scan the visible second digital image and using a processor to make the digital image file by storing in a memory the scanned first digital image in an image portion and storing the scanned second digital image in retrievable association with the first digital image in an information portion. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117102 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY MONITORING, REGULATING AND REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM AN AREA ABOVE A BODY OF LIQUID - A system for automatically monitoring, regulating, and removing contaminants from a structure housing a body of liquid and for introducing the proper amount of outside air to maintain a negative pressure in the structure. The invention comprises a sensor for monitoring contaminants, a port assembly connected to at least one conduit, a controller to receive input from the sensor, a controller programmed to regulate environmental conditions of the structure at a predetermined level correlating to desired air quality in the structure, at least one exhaust fan, a climate control system, a cold plasma ionization system, a control signal from the controller for regulating the introduced outside air into the structure and for advancing fresh air into the structure, and a fresh air damper or fan. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117103 | THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING FOR THERMOSTAT - A thermostat is provided that includes a housing, a temperature sensor assembly, a switching arrangement and an adjustment shaft is provided. The housing includes a generally L-shaped main body attached to a generally U-shaped cover. The temperature sensor assembly includes a bellows operably fluidly attached to a capillary tube. The bellows and capillary tube define a sealed cavity storing a working fluid. The switching arrangement is operably actuated by the temperature sensor assembly to open and close a circuit as a result of changes in temperature of the working fluid. The adjustment shaft is configured to adjust a temperature set point at which the temperature sensor assembly actuates the switching arrangement. The adjustment shaft extends through the housing. Methods of assembly of the thermostat are also provided. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117104 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioner for a vehicle includes: a heater core which heats air for air-conditioning by using cooling water of a cooling circuit which cools a fuel cell of a fuel cell vehicle or an engine of a hybrid car as a heat source; a heat exchanger arranged upstream of the heater core in a flow of the air for air-conditioning to heat the air for air-conditioning by using refrigerant which flows through a heat pump cycle as a heat source; and a control part which controls operation of the heat pump cycle in a manner that a target temperature of the air for air-conditioning heated by the heat exchanger is changed in accordance with a temperature of the cooling water. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117105 | WATER HEATING DEVICE WITH RAPID HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a modular water heating device, comprising a means to allow a quantity of hot water to be made available in a short time and/or to avoid any risk of hot water shortage, in order to ensure the maximum comfort of the consumer. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117106 | THRUST REVERSERS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE REVERSE THRUST - Thrust reversers and methods to provide reverse thrust are disclosed. An example thrust reverser includes a cascade to direct air from an interior volume of an engine nacelle to generate reverse thrust with respect to a direction of travel, and an air extractor to extract a portion of air approaching the cascade from within the interior volume. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117107 | LIGHTED WATERFALL DEVICE - A lighted waterfall apparatus for producing an artificial waterfall having a waterfall apparatus including a chamber for containing a removable light source and a port for accessing the light source, such that the light source can be easily accessed, inserted, removed, and/or replaced. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117108 | Smart Irrigation Assistant - The Smart Irrigation Assistant (SIA) adaptor works in conjunction with an existing standard sprinkler timer to automatically modify the amount of water that is delivered to each zone based on the relative humidity. Provisions are also made for having the water delivered in intervals within the maximum time set on the standard sprinkler timer. This allows time for the water to soak into the ground before the remainder of the water allocated for that zone is applied. The SIA is powered from the existing standard sprinkler timer. It is connected to each of the wires that control the irrigating valves and it is connected in series with the common (ground) wire that goes to all valves. The SIA breaks the connection on the common circuit to the valves in order to stop the flow of water to the active zone. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117109 | COLD SPRAY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Cold spray devices and systems are disclosed. They include a flowpath having an inlet adapted for receiving communication with two or more inputs and an outlet adapted to discharge the two or more inputs. A discharge nozzle may be included in the flowpath of the outlet and a confluence may be included in the flowpath at the inlet for combining the two or more inputs. A nozzle body houses the discharge nozzle separate and downstream from the confluence of the two inputs. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117110 | VEHICLE FOR DISPLACING FEED - An autonomous and self-propelled vehicle for laterally displacing feed, having a frame and a housing, the housing including a rotatable feed-displacement device, at least a bottom section of the feed-displacement device being rotationally symmetrical about a cylinder axis , the cylinder axis being at an angle to the vertical direction in such a manner that a part of the feed-displacement device which, viewed in the direction of travel, is situated at the front is arranged closer to the ground than a part of the feed-displacement device which, viewed in the direction of travel, is situated at the rear. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117111 | POSTS - An in-ground shrouded sprinkler assembly is provided, including: a sprinkler assembly which includes an upright riser on which a sprinkler head is mounted; a shroud which includes one or more wads with an opening at the top thereof, wherein the wall(s) substantially surround a sprinkler assembly, but wherein the wall(s) do not surround the sprinkler head in a manner which will, in use, interfere with delivery of liquid via the sprinkler head; and wherein the shroud is configured to include: an above ground portion; and a below ground engaging portion; wherein the shroud also includes an animal guard which covers the opening and protects the sprinkler assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117112 | Oscillating Shower Head Massager - An oscillating shower massager that provides a rotating or oscillating spray pattern that may be adjusted by the user. The oscillating shower massager has a housing with a forward facing water discharge outlet and a rotating side discharge outlet. A water driven gear system drives the rotating side discharge outlet. A series of stop pins are provided that may be used to adjust the rotation. When the stop pins are retracted, the rotating discharge outlet turns a full 360 degrees, allowing the user to spray all the walls and ceiling of the shower stall to facilitate cleaning. When the stop pins are extended, the rotating side outlet provides an oscillating spray pattern. A heated shaving mirror is incorporated onto the front of the housing. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117113 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLES OF JET ENGINES - Methods and apparatus for sealing variable area fan nozzles of jet engines are disclosed. An apparatus in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure includes a frame and a seal to be coupled to the frame. The seal to enclose petals of a variable area fan nozzle to substantially prevent airflow between the petals. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117114 | Hygiene Product Disposal Apparatus and Method of Use - A product disposal apparatus includes a bin for receiving discarded products, a cover assembly including a lid positioned at least partially over the bin, a power module receiving pocket situated in the cover assembly for receiving one of a power module and a power shell module, and a fragrance receiving pocket situated in the cover assembly for receiving one of a fragrance module and a fragrance shell module. The lid is rotatably secured to the cover assembly and has a partial cylindrical shape having a front portion and a back portion, and wherein a back portion of the lid is positioned to at least partially cover the bin opening as the lid is rotated into an open position. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117115 | IRRIGATION - A shroud for an in-ground sprinkler assembly is provided including an above ground and a below ground portion, wherein the height of the above ground portion is at least substantially 150 mm above the surface of the ground. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117116 | SPRAY HEAD FOR TWO COMPONENT MIXER - A device for mixing at least two separate streams of components which, when mixed, form a combined fluid stream. The device comprises a conduit with at least two separate passageways leading to exit openings at an end face of the conduit. Each passageway communicates with a separate component stream and is arranged to direct the separate component stream in a downstream direction. The exit openings each have a predetermined cross-sectional flow area. A separate channel is located at a downstream end of each passageway exit opening The channels are arranged to redirect the flow from each passageway to an axial direction. A single mixing chamber communicates with all of the separate channels, the mixing chamber being arranged to receive each of the component streams at an upstream end thereof and to permit a mixing of the component streams. An outlet is arranged downstream of the mixing chamber through which the combined fluid stream is dispensed. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117117 | Sprayer - A sprayer system having a sprayer assembly adaptable to a variety of sizes and shapes of containers. The sprayer assembly includes a dual venturi in the flow conduit to provide even pressure and consistent flow in the spray volume. A metering device is coupled to the flow conduit for accurate and reliable regulation of mixture ratios. A dip tube, coupled to the fluid conduit, is adaptable to a variety of container orifices. In addition to acting as a conduit for passage of concentrate into the sprayer assembly, the dip tube may also be used as a cutting device to open the container into which it will be inserted. By adapting to a variety of container orifices, the dip tube allows the sprayer assembly to fit to a variety of containers. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117118 | Detecting Leaks In A Feedthrough Device - A feedthrough device includes first and second opposing outer end faces. The feedthrough device includes an opening, between the first and second opposing outer end faces, that allows fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the feedthrough device. A conductor extends through the feedthrough device from the first end face, through the interior, to the second end face. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117119 | MEMBER FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A high-frequency power supply | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117120 | COATING PACKAGED SHOWERHEAD PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS - An advanced coating for showerhead used in plasma processing chamber is provided. The advanced coating is formed using plasma enhanced physical vapor deposition. The coating formation involved a physical process, such as condensation of source material on the showerhead surface, and chemical process, wherein active species from plasma interact with the condensed source materials. Also, non-reactive species from the plasma impinge on the bottom surface to condense the formed coating. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117121 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - A fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes a sleeve having a first end proximate an outlet; a piston slidingly received in the sleeve, the piston having a first end proximate the outlet; a pumping chamber at least partially defined by the sleeve between the first end of the piston and the outlet; and a normally-open inlet valve through which fuel passes to enter the pumping chamber. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117122 | Road salt spreader mount assembly - A road salt spreader assembly adapted to be mounted to the chassis of a vehicle, and that the granular salt particles can with this device be spreaded in a zone extending on each side of the central line until the zone destined for circulating. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117123 | VOC-Less Electrostatic Fluid Dispensing Apparatus - Systems and methods for rapidly atomizing and dispensing electrostatically atomized insecticides and similar low electrical conductivity active materials without the use of VOCs. The active materials are dispensed via insertion of a disposable cartridge in a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus is hand actuated and the exhausted cartridge is minimized to the size of a wad of chewing gum and it is doubly sealed to prevent any residual active material from leaking into the environment. Spray flow and configuration may be user selectable. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117124 | Method for Extracting Heavy Metals from Hard Rock and Alluvial Ore - A machine is employed for recovering heavy metals and precious or semi precious minerals, such as gold, copper, lead, diamonds, and garnets from placer, or hard rock ore. The machine employs a cylindrical, annular outer drum mounted for rotation at an inclination to the horizontal and including at least one spiral vane extending the length of its inner surface. A cylindrical, annular inner barrel is mounted within the drum and has an upper fragmentation section, an intermediate screened section, and a lower discharge section. A spray of water is directed into the inner barrel and a water spray bar is located in the annulus between the inner barrel and the outer drum. A fine sluice box is located to receive under one-quarter material input from a side trommel and a coarse sluice box located to receive discharge from the side trommel and discharge from the fine sluice box. The sluice box includes a plurality of landings, matting and screens upon which heavy materials, such as gold or precious stones, collect. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117125 | IRON ORE CONCENTRATION PROCESS WITH GRINDING CIRCUIT, DRY DESLIMING AND DRY OR MIXED (DRY AND WET) CONCENTRATION - The present invention discloses an advantageous and effective process for the concentration of iron ores, which can be fully dry or mixed, part of the process being dry, part wet. The invention thereby improves process efficiency as a whole by increasing recovery of concentrators and increasing the useful life of the mines. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117126 | UNDER-SINK WASTE PROCESSING APPLIANCE - An under-sink waste processing appliance includes a waste separator which extracts liquid from organic waste and a composting aid and passes such extracted liquid to a residential drain line. The remaining solid, in the form of organic pulp, is dried in a dryer and deposited in a removable collection receptacle. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117127 | TRAMP MATERIAL INDICATION - A method for detecting tramp material in an inertia cone crusher having an outer crushing shell and an inner crushing shell is provided. The inner crushing shell is supported on a crushing head. The crushing head is rotatably connected to an unbalance bushing. The unbalance bushing has an unbalance weight for tilting the unbalance bushing when it is rotated, such that the crushing head will gyrate about a gyration axis, the inner crushing shell thereby approaching the outer crushing shell for crushing material in the crushing chamber formed therebetween. The method includes the steps of measuring at least one of a position and a motion of the crushing head; obtaining, based on the measurement, a gyration value; comparing the gyration value with a gyration reference value; and determining, based on the comparison, whether to issue a tramp material warning signal indicating the presence of tramp material in the crusher. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117128 | EQUIPMENT TO PREPARE ORE CONCENTRATE FOR PELLETIZING - The invention relates to an equipment to prepare ore concentrate for pelletizing and sintering/indurating of pellets in ferroalloys production. The equipment comprises a grinder ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117129 | Rock Breaker - In one preferred form of the present invention, there is provided a rock breaker | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117130 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL FOOD PROCESSING TOOL FOR USE WITH A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A food processing device including a base having a motor positioned therein, a removable bowl coupled to the base, and a removable lid coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber. The food processing device includes a multifunctional food processing tool that is positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor. The food processing tool includes a pair of adjustable blades. The food processing device includes an adjustment assembly operable to change the pitch of the adjustable blades while the food processing tool is driven by the motor. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117131 | CENTRIFUGAL BALL MILL - A centrifugal ball mill has a cylindrical container in which an object to be crushed and a crushing ball are contained, a revolution mechanism that revolves the container about a revolution axis, and a rotation mechanism that rotates the container about a rotation axis. Furthermore, the centrifugal ball mill has an inclination mechanism that inclines an inner periphery face relative to the rotation axis such that a position where centrifugal force acting due to revolution about the revolution axis is maximum in the inner periphery face changes in an axial direction of the container as the container rotates about the rotation axis, and such that the crushing ball moves in a circumferential direction and the axial direction of the container to describe a trajectory of a three dimensional Lissajous curve. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117132 | FOOD BASED HOMOGENIZER - A food homogenizer is provided, including a base with a driving motor and a homogenizer assembly removably coupled to the base. The homogenizer assembly includes a homogenizing chamber, an inlet chute, and an exit spout. A shredder is disposed within the homogenizing chamber and is driven by the driving motor to homogenize food ingredients into a soft texture with a similar consistency as ice cream or sherbet. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117133 | CRUSHING RING OF A CRUSHING ROLL - A crushing ring of a crushing roll includes a base body with a through-opening, for connecting it to a shaft in a rotationally rigid fashion. At least one crushing tooth is in the form of a projection that is provided on the outer circumference of the base body and extends radially outward. A crushing cap encases the projection. The crushing cap includes a front wall section, a rear wall section and a head section that connects the two. A first pin-shaped connecting member detachably mounts the crushing cap on the projection. A second pin-shaped connecting member also detachably mounts the crushing cap on the projection. The second connecting member extends through the rear wall section of the crushing cap and is separably held in the projection. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117134 | SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING THE ORIENTATION OF A COIL - An assembly for maintaining the orientation of a coil having a longitudinal axis and an interior diameter defining a bore, the assembly comprising a core having a longitudinal axis; a plurality of members extending from the perimeter of the core and having inner and outer surfaces, where the plurality of members are biased radially outward; where the assembly has an expanded state where the members are radially unconstrained, the expanded state defining an expanded diameter greater than the interior diameter of the coil. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117135 | COMPACT ROLL OF ABSORBENT PAPER - A roll of wiping paper is obtained by winding a sheet of multi-ply absorbent paper around a core. The sheet includes at least a first and a second ply of absorbent paper, each with a grammage of between 15 and 30 g/m | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117136 | Hose Reel Rewind Speed Control - The invention is a centrifugal brake device that is a speed control means for spring motor hose and cable reels. This brake device is mounted to a shaft of a hub associated with the reel, such that the device controls the reel rotation speed. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117137 | Cargo Restraint - A cargo restraint in the form of a belt retractor with a spool includes a manually engageable lock cam actuator mechanism including a lock cam actuator handle and a cam movable by the lock cam actuator handle between a first position blocking belt withdrawal and a second position allowing belt withdrawal. A return spring always biases the spool for rotation in the belt retraction direction when the lock cam actuator mechanism is in either the first position or the second position. A ratchet mechanism is manually actuatable to selectively rotate the spool in the belt retraction direction to remove elasticity or slack in the belt webbing. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117138 | SEATBELT RETRACTOR - An engagement-side flange portion, one of a pair of flange portions on the respective axial ends of a webbing-take-up portion of a take-up drum, is positioned to face engagement teeth and includes a projecting portion formed to project radially outward from its peripheral edge that faces a pawl when the pawl moves to reach engagement position with the engagement teeth. Outer peripheral diameter of engagement-side flange portion is smaller than inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth. Maximum outer peripheral dimension formed by the projecting portion and engagement-side flange portion is larger than inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth. In a state where the take-up drum is attached to a housing, the projecting portion projects radially outward over inner peripheral diameter defined with tip ends of engagement teeth that is located at axially outward side of the projecting portion. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117139 | SEAT BELT DEVICE - A seat belt device includes a belt reel around which webbing is wound, a winding spring that rotationally biases the belt reel in a winding direction, a motor that is configured to transmit a driving force to the belt reel, a clutch that is interposed between the motor and the belt reel, and which performs connection/disconnection of the motor and the belt reel, a webbing speed detection unit that detects the winding speed of the webbing, a fastened/released state detection unit that detects a fastened state and a released state of the webbing, a basic winding control unit that drives the motor in the winding direction in a rotating manner and puts the clutch into a connected state, and a speed increase correction unit that increases the speed of the motor with respect to the speed of the motor obtained by the control of the basic winding control unit. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117140 | REEL BASED LACING SYSTEM - A reel based lacing system is disclosed. The reel can be configured to allow the incremental tightening of a lace about a spool by rotation of a knob in the tightening direction. In some embodiments, the system can include a substantially inflexible pawl beam configured to resist rotation of the knob in the loosening direction and a pawl spring configured to bias the pawl against the housing and to allow the pawl to be displaced away from the housing when the knob is rotated in the tightening direction. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117141 | WINDER FOR ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - Disclosed is a winder for an electrode assembly of a rechargeable battery for improving space usage. The winder includes a plurality of spools supplying a negative electrode member, a positive electrode member, a first separator member, and a second separator member, a mandrel stacking and spirally winding the first separator member, the negative electrode member, the second separator member, and the positive electrode member supplied by the spool, a first frame accommodating a predetermined number of spools from among the plurality of spools and the mandrel, a second frame connected to the first frame and accommodating other spools from among the plurality of spools, a reorienter installed between the first frame and the second frame and reorienting a progressing direction of one of the members, and a position controller controlling a position of the member that passes through the reorienter and progresses towards the mandrel. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117142 | Presser Finger for a Roving Winder, Roving Winder, and Method of Winding a Roving - The invention relates to a presser finger ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117143 | Device for handling spool of windable material - A device for handling a spool having a barrel about which a wire or cable is wound and two flanges at each end of the barrel includes a pair of wheeled carriers wherein each carrier includes an elongated frame having two opposite end portions and wherein the opposite end portions of the frame are adapted to be moved toward and away from one another. A roller is rotatably supported at each end portion of each frame and is arranged so that the rotational axis of the two rollers of each frame are substantially parallel to one another, and a screw jack is incorporated within each frame for moving the rollers of each frame toward one another so that by positioning each carrier of the device adjacent a corresponding flange of the spool and then moving the end portions of the carrier toward one another, the flange of spool is raised to an elevated condition above the floor. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117144 | CHARGING CABLE HOUSING APPARATUS - A charging cable housing apparatus includes a winding core having a charging cable wound around an outer peripheral surface thereof, an end plate provided with a first slit extending from the winding core in a radial direction and having a predetermined width, and a side plate disposed to connect the base plate and the end plate and provided with a second slit having the same width as that of the first slit. One end of the charging cable wound around the winding core is being pulled out through the first slit or the second slit. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117145 | Reels with Corrugated Flanges and Undercuts - Reels or spools for carrying wires or the likes, where the flanges of these reels or spools have corrugations with undercuts selectively formed thereon, are provided. These undercuts may aid in the molding process, such as injection molding or compression molding with substantially rigid molds, among other things. The reels or spools may also have supports dispersed between the corrugations to provide additional structural integrity to the flange. These supports can be mid-plane supports between the corrugations and may be positioned closer to the inside surface or to the outside surface of the flange, and the supports may form an angle with the corrugations. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140117146 | CABLE GUIDE FOR FIBRES THAT ARE COMBINED IN CABLES - In a cable guide for fibers, particularly carbon fibers, which are combined into cables and extend in a transport direction in a transport plane, characterized in that the cable guide comprises a plurality of individual pins for separating said cables consisting of fibers, it is provided that the pins relative to the transport direction of the cables are inclined in the transport direction and together with the transport plane include an angle from 20° to 70°. | 2014-05-01 |
