| 19th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20150122099 | CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD - The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122100 | CUTTING BLADE COMPRISING A SECURING CAVITY - The invention relates to a cutting blade for a heavy-duty slicing device, comprising a center of rotation and at least one fastening cavity for mounting the cutting blade on the heavy-duty slicing device. The invention further relates to a heavy-duty slicing device and a method for mounting a cutting blade on a heavy-duty slicing device. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122101 | TROUGH-FORM FINE BLANKING DEVICE - A fine blanking device characterized by a trough structure is provided. Preferably, the fine blanking device comprises a punch, a mother die module having a first die cavity allowing the punch to enter therein, and a blank-holder module having a second die cavity allowing the punch to enter therein; wherein one or more trough structures are formed on/individually formed on the mother die module or/and the blank-holder module, wherein the trough structure is formed, surrounding the first die cavity, on the mother die module at a sheet stock contacting side thereof; or/and the trough structure is formed, surrounding the second die cavity, on the blank-holder module at a sheet stock contacting side thereof. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122102 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE CUTTING UNIT SEGMENT OF A CUTTING UNIT OF A MACHINE TOOL SEPARATING DEVICE - A method for producing a cutting unit segment of a cutting unit of a machine tool separating device, includes at least one cutter support element and at least one cutter element. In at least one step, the cutter element is molded on the cutter support element by a drawing process in an at least partially staggered manner relative to an outer surface of the cutter support element. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122103 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CUTTING BLADES - Disposable cutting blades and method for producing disposable cutting blades with profiled cross sections for a device for chipping wood. The method includes heating a primary material of a hardenable material in a soft-annealed state having a worked surface to a temperature above room temperature, but below a conversion temperature Ac1, rolling the primary material to form a profile blank with at least one precisely gaged guide path in a base body in cross section and with an increased thickness of at least one edge region, a metal-removing working of at least one edge region in a longitudinal direction of the profile blank to form a cutting edge and to form scratching edges in a spaced manner directed perpendicularly to the cutting edge, and continuously hardening the edge regions of the cutting blade. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122104 | BASS GUITAR TO ENHANCE THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE OF A USER - An electric stringed instrument for enhancing the musical or artistic performance of a user is provided. The instrument includes a body with a cutout such that a center portion of the body is open, a neck affixed to an outer edge of the body, and a plurality of strings having first ends operably connected to the neck and second ends operably connected to the body, the plurality of strings being oriented such that the strings extend over the cutout of the body. The user may maneuver the instrument and strum the plurality of strings on any portion of the strings located within the cutout of the body, thereby enhancing the sound of the instrument and the performance of the user. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122105 | Adjustable plectrum - An adjustable pick or plectrum for a stringed musical instrument is characterized by a top grip portion and a bottom tip portion, the top grip portion adapted to matingly receive the bottom tip portion through an engagement means. The top grip portion preferably has at least one slot or channel which is adapted to receive and retain at least one leg from the bottom tip portion. Preferably, each leg has one or more protrusions, so that selective holes or slots in the top grip portion are adapted to selectively receive, engage and retain each protrusion. The pick is adapted for height adjustability and/or angular adjustability as desired by the musician. The height adjustability can be set in selected positions for different flexibilities. It is seen that this pick has a multi use capability, adjustable from a solid pick through several different flexibilities, heights and angles. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122106 | GUITAR PLECTRUM AND HARNESS COMBINATION - A harness is provided for securely holding a conventional plectrum or pick in firm engagement with a guitar player's thumb, the harness consisting of a flexible and resilient strap contoured to fit around the thumb in advance of the first knuckle and being provided with a central portion which is slit to receive and hold the plectrum firmly against the undersurface of the thumb with the pointed end of the pick protruding through one of the slits into playing position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122107 | INTERCHANGEABLE DRUM HEAD COVER - An interchangeable drum head cover is disclosed which enables use of multiple advertisements, band identifiers or other visual indicia on a drum or like instrument. A drum head cover with a specific identifier, advertisement or other indicia printed thereon includes a flexible attachment means on its periphery that facilitates quick exchange of covers as needed. A pouch for storage of the cover can be formed as an attachment to the cover. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122108 | KEYBOARD DEVICE - A keyboard device has a plurality of keys, wherein each key includes: a base member formed of a resin material in a box shape having an open lower surface opposite a touching surface, the base member having a rotatably supported base end side; and a pair of wood members formed of a wood material in a rectangular plate shape, disposed respectively on left and right side surfaces of the base member, wherein at least one of the pair of wood members has a thickness dimension within a range of 2 mm or more and 14.5 mm or less. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122109 | STRINGLESS BOWED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - Bowing platforms are disclosed for use in playing a bowed musical instrument without reliance on strings. A bowing platform includes a support and a track that replace the strings, bridge, and tailpiece on a conventional bowed instrument, to provide an alternative vibrational bowing surface. The bowing platform can be attached to a conventional fingerboard or to the body of the instrument. In one aspect, the bowing platform is useful as a bow guide to improve bow technique by restricting the player's bow angle to be within a desirable range, while still allowing for natural arm movement. The bowing platform can be further equipped with piezoelectric sensors to sense bowing motion and to create sound electronically in response to the sensed motion. A stringless bowed instrument includes a bowing platform, bowing sensors, and pitch sensors that sense finger placement along the fingerboard. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122110 | MUSICAL SOUND GENERATION DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND MUSICAL SOUND GENERATION METHOD - An address for reading, from a waveform memory connected by a bus, waveform data to be assigned to each of a plurality of sound generation channels for generating a musical sound, is calculated, by time division, for each sound generation channel, and the calculated address and the sound generation channels are associated and stored in an address memory. When the bus is in an empty state, an address stored in the address memory is read, and waveform data is read from the waveform memory based on the read address; the read waveform data is assigned to the corresponding sound generation channel, and generation of a musical sound is prescribed for the sound generation channel to which the waveform data is assigned. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122111 | ADAPTER FOR MUSIC DEVICES - Embodiments generally relate to an adapter device for music devices. In one embodiment, an adapter includes an adapter body. The adapter further includes a connector for communicating with a music device. The adapter further includes a module for communicating wirelessly. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122112 | SENSING KEY PRESS ACTIVATION - Embodiments generally relate to sensing key press activation. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a signal in an electronic device. The method further includes causing the signal to reflect off of a key of the electronic device. The method further includes determining a movement of the key based on a reflection of the signal. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122113 | Guidance Section Connector Interface for Advanced Rocket Launchers - A guidance section connector interface system operable with smart or guided rockets to be launched from a rocket launcher comprising a rocket connector of a rocket in electronic communication with a guidance system of a guidance head of the rocket, a connector saver, and a launcher connector of a rocket launcher. The connector saver can be configured to connect the rocket connecter to the launcher connector. The connection between the connector saver and the rocket connector is configured to release upon launching the rocket, wherein the connector saver remains connected to the launcher connector to protect the launcher connector from the extreme conditions within the rocket launcher at launch. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122114 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, PARTICULARLY FOR HYDRAULIC MACHINES - A control device includes a valve, having a body connected to the first chamber of a cylinder via a first hydraulic connection and to the second chamber of the cylinder via a second hydraulic connection. The control device includes a first hydraulic duct connected to a first actuating-fluid source, and a second hydraulic duct connected to a second actuating-fluid source. The hydraulic ducts communicate with the body of the valve. The valve further includes a distribution device that is movable within the body of the valve, between a first position, in which the distribution device places the first hydraulic connection and the first hydraulic duct in fluid communication, and a second position, in which the distribution device places the second hydraulic connection and the second hydraulic duct in fluid communication. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122115 | Hydrostatic Axial Piston Machine - A hydrostatic axial piston machine includes a drive shaft and a plurality of cylinder sleeves in which a spherical or ball-shaped section and a spherical or ball-shaped piston are inserted to delimit a respective displacer chamber. The sections are secured on a rotor, while the pistons are secured on a piston disk or piston drum. The piston disk is configured to be tilted at different pivoting angles relative to the rotor in a variable-displacement machine, or the piston disk is tilted continuously relative to the rotor in a constant-displacement machine. The rotor and the piston disk are coupled to one another for conjoint rotation by a driving device. The rotor and the piston disk can also be coupled indirectly by a drive shaft of the machine. A sliding joint axial with respect to a drive shaft is arranged between the rotor and the piston disk. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122116 | BENT AXIS TYPE AXIAL PISTON MOTOR - In a bent axis type axial piston motor, so as to smoothly rotate a drive shaft without lowering motor efficiency and brake the drive shaft if necessary, when the drive shaft is rotated through a cylinder block by causing piston rods to reciprocate, relative rotation between separate plates and friction plates is allowed by removing a pressing force applied by a braking piston, and when the separate plates and the friction plates are pushed to a brake force receiving plate by the braking piston, relative rotation between the separate plates and the friction plates is restrained and thus the drive shaft is braked. Restriction members are disposed between a casing and the brake force receiving plate so as to restrain the brake force receiving plate from moving relative to the casing along the axis of the drive shaft. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122117 | Device And Method In Respect Of A Rock Drilling Machine And Rock Drilling Machine - A device for a hydraulic rock drilling machine ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122118 | CYLINDER LINER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A cylinder liner with a plurality of protrusions on its outside surface and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The protrusions are Ω-shaped, P-shaped or taper-shaped, and the Ω-shaped, P-shaped and taper-shaped protrusions are accounted for 50-99.5%, 0.5-30% and 0-20% of the total number of protrusions, respectively. The density of the protrusions on the outside surface of the cylinder liner is 15-65 per square centimeter. The outer surface of the protrusions of the cylinder liner is curved, and has a large contact area and a concave which can be filled by an aluminum sheath to improve the radial bearing capacity, so as to effectively improve the bite force between the cylinder liner and the outside aluminum sheath and prevent the cylinder liner from breaking away from the cylinder body. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122119 | DISPOSABLE PUMPING SYSTEM AND COUPLER - A coupling system for receiving a push rod includes a housing defining an internal channel having a sloped wall, and a piston received within the internal channel. The piston includes at least one flexible member arranged within the channel to be acted upon by the sloped wall to engage the push rod. The only external force required to couple the push rod is an axial force on the piston in a direction. The only external force required to de-couple the push rod is an axial force on the piston in an opposite direction. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122120 | HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONTROL IN BIODIGESTION PROCESSES - Systems and methods for removing hydrogen sulfide from biogas resulting from anaerobic digestion of biodegradable waste utilize scrubbing vessels with pressure release devices to vent biogas when necessary to avoid over pressurization of the digesters. Use of iron containing sulfide scavengers in the digesters is avoided which avoids the disposal costs associated with iron containing sludge and the regular need to shut down the digesters to remove scale. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122121 | Crosslinked Polymer Compositions, Gas Separation Membranes of Such Crosslinked Polymer Compositions, Methods Of Making Such Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Such Membranes - Gas separation membrane compositions including at least one crosslinked polymer, gas separation membranes made of such compositions, methods for making such gas separation membranes, and methods of using such membranes to separate gases are described. In one embodiment, the crosslinked polymer includes polyarylene ethers (PAE). | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122122 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM HYDROCARBONS - The present disclosure relates to a method for removing carbon dioxide from hydrocarbons, the method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a feed stream comprising hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide with one or more gas-separation membranes to produce a hydrocarbon-rich retentate gas stream and a permeate gas stream rich in carbon dioxide, the retentate gas stream containing less carbon dioxide relative to the feed stream; and (b) passing at least one of the retentate gas stream or the permeate gas stream through an absorption unit to produce a hydrocarbon-rich gas phase and a liquid absorbent phase containing said carbon dioxide. The present disclosure also relates to a system for doing the same. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122123 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING SOLVENT - An electrode is arranged on one wall surface of a flow path of an exhaust atmosphere in a solvent separating apparatus, an electric field is applied to vaporized solvent in the exhaust atmosphere so as to concentrate only the solvent in the exhaust atmosphere in the direction toward the electric field, and the solvent is discharged to the outside of the solvent separating apparatus together with a portion of the exhaust atmosphere in the periphery of the solvent. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122124 | CARBON DIOXIDE GAS ADSORBENT INCLUDING CHABAZITE ZEOLITE, METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SEPARATING CARBON DIOXIDE USING THE SAME - A carbon dioxide adsorbent may include a chabazite zeolite containing an alkali metal ion or alkaline earth metal ion. The chabazite zeolite may have a Si/Al mole ratio of about 1 to about 9.9 and mesopores. The carbon dioxide adsorbent may be included in a carbon dioxide capture module. The carbon dioxide adsorbent may also be used in a method of separating carbon dioxide. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122125 | METHOD OF IMPROVING A PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE ABSORPTION OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE - An absorbent composition that is useful in the selective removal of hydrogen sulfide relative to carbon dioxide from gaseous mixtures that comprise both hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide and the use thereof. The absorbent composition includes an amine mixture of an amination reaction product of tert-butylamine with a polydispersed polyethylene glycol (PEG) mixture having an average molecular weight within a certain specified range of molecular weights. The amination reaction product may also comprise a first sterically hindered amine and a second sterically hindered amine. The absorbent composition, preferably, includes an organic co-solvent, such as a sulfone compound. A method is also provided for improving the operation of certain gas absorption processes by utilizing the absorbent composition. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122126 | DEAERATOR AND METHOD FOR DEAERATION - A system for deaeration of a liquid comprises a heater for heating the liquid to a well-defined temperature, means for pressurizing the liquid, a first piping for guiding the heated liquid to a separation vessel, a vacuum pump for evacuating deaerated gases from the separation vessel, and a second piping for guiding the deaerated liquid from the separation vessel. The system further comprises an inert-gas supply and a mixer for supplying and mixing in inert gas into the liquid in the first piping. The vacuum pump is controllable to maintain a separation pressure in the separation vessel corresponding to a pressure at or slightly above the saturation pressure. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122127 | MULTILAYER FILTER MEDIA - A filter media is disclosed for removing particles from an air stream. The filter media, in an embodiment, includes a porous membrane layer and a pre-filter layer including a downstream surface and an upstream surface. The pre-filter layer is arranged with the downstream surface adjacent an upstream side of the porous membrane layer. The pre-filter layer includes a wet laid composite media having a mixture of glass fibers and synthetic fibers. A method for using the filter media in a gas turbine is also disclosed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122128 | HYDROGEN GENERATION ASSEMBLIES AND HYDROGEN PURIFICATION DEVICES - Hydrogen generation assemblies, hydrogen purification devices, and their components, and methods of manufacturing those assemblies, devices, and components are disclosed. In some embodiments, the devices may include frames with membrane support structures and/or may include a microscreen structure configured to prevent intermetallic diffusion. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122129 | COMPOSITE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE AND HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE - This composite hollow fiber membrane comprises a gas-permeable non-porous homogeneous layer which has a polyolefin resin (A) as the main component and a porous support layer which is made of a polyolefin resin (B) and which supports said non-porous homogeneous layer, and the composite hollow fiber membrane is characterized in that the polyolefin resin (A) of non-porous homogeneous layer is a block copolymer of ethylene units and at least one type of olefin unit selected from α-olefin units having a carbon number of 3-20. By this means, a gas-permeable composite hollow fiber membrane is provided which has good gas permeability, reduces the impact of condensate on the performance of a gas dissolving module, and has excellent elution properties. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122130 | Automated Drink Mixing Machine - An automated drink preparation apparatus that is operable to assist in the preparation of mixed drinks such as but not limited to cocktails. The automated drink preparation apparatus further includes a housing having an interior volume. Operably coupled to the housing is a drink glass conveyor system that is operable to transport drink glasses disposed thereon. Disposed within the interior volume of the housing is a plumbing system containing a plurality of storage vessels, a delivery tube network and a mixing assembly. The mixing assembly further includes a mixing chamber and a multi-port solenoid valve. Mounted to the exterior of the housing is a display screen providing access to the operating software of the automated drink preparation apparatus. An age verification module is mounted to the housing and is operable to facilitate commencement of a self-service mode. A remote interface is further included. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122131 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GRINDING COFFEE BEANS - In a method for grinding coffee beans ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122132 | BREW CHAMBER PACKET EJECTOR - A brew basket for a brewing apparatus is disclosed having a housing adapted to couple the brew basket to a brewing apparatus and a platform extending from the housing, the platform including a brewing chamber defined by a continuous peripheral wall and a perforated floor. The perforated floor is coupled to a vertically reciprocating member at a first end for raising and lowering the perforated floor of the brew basket with respect to the continuous peripheral wall, the vertically reciprocating member extending below a lowermost surface of the platform so that it can be raised by lowering the platform onto a flat surface. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122133 | Automatic Stir-Fryer - Disclosed is an automatic stir-fryer comprising: a machine stand ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122134 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR GAS TAPS - A control device for gas appliances comprises at least one control module ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122135 | Cooking Appliance and Method for Implementing Same - Provided is a cooking appliance comprising a first structure having a hot plate for cooking food, and a measuring device for measuring the thickness of the food arranged thereon and comprising a pivoting rocker connected to a pivotable shaft by a first end thereof, and a means for measuring the pivoting angle of the rocker in order to estimate the thickness of the food. The appliance comprises a second mobile structure which, when moved away from the first structure, generates a pivoting of said shaft in relation to the first structure, causing the pivoting of the rocker, and the measuring means interacts with the rocker towards a second end thereof. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122136 | COOKING POT HAVING ROTATING AND ROLLING BASKET - A cooking pot having a rotating and rolling basket, which comprises a pot body including a pot body housing, a pot body base and a lining pot body, and a pot cover including an outer cover, a heat-insulating inner cover, a heating apparatus and a fan apparatus, wherein the pot body housing is provided with an auxiliary accommodating space for accommodating a drive unit; the drive unit is provided with a drive shaft which horizontally runs through a side wall of the pot body base; an end portion of the drive shaft is provided with an axially recessed nesting hole; a side wall of the lining pot body is provided with a through hole corresponding to an outer end of the drive shaft; and a bridging portion extended towards the center of the lining pot body is disposed on a side wall facing the through hole. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122137 | COOKING POT AND LID THEREOF - In a cooking pot ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122138 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE OF CUSTOMIZED FLEXOMASTER PATTERNS FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING - A method of flexographically printing a uniform pattern on a substrate where the ink deposited on the substrate is deposited in the intended location and not in unintended locations. A flexo-master comprises a pattern formed by a plurality of lines including at least one junction, and printing the pattern including the at least one junction in ink on a substrate forming a printed pattern, wherein the printed junction has a different shape than the at least one junction on the flexo-master. In addition to the junction formation, a discontinuous line on the flexo-master may be used to print a continuous line, a single line may be used to print two lines, and two or more lines may be used to print a single line. The flexo-master pattern lines may additionally have a fill pattern comprising various geometries that are used to uniformly print the pattern on the substrate. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122139 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING IMAGES ONTO SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to a system for transferring images onto substrates (transfer printing) such as textile substrates, particularly T-shirts, cups, magnetic foils, mirrors or other smooth surfaces made of metal, leather, ceramics, wood, Plexiglas, cardboard or plastic. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for transferring images onto substrates, and to a siliconised and corona-treated paper. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122140 | STAMP FACE FORMING APPARATUS, STAMP FACE FORMING METHOD, AND MEDIUM - A stamp face forming apparatus includes a stamp face forming part including a plurality of heating elements arranged in a direction along a surface holding a porous stamp face material that can be made non-porous by heating, and a drive circuit for controlling heat generating states of the plurality of heating elements to form a stamp face on the stamp face material; and a controller for controlling the drive circuit of the stamp face forming part by adjusting a signal to be applied to the drive circuit such that an amount of heat per dot for a dot to be heated directly adjacent to a dot to be non-heated is less than an amount of heat per dot for a dot to be heated not directly adjacent to the dot to be non-heated in image data for forming the stamp face. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122141 | STAMP-FACE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF FORMING A STAMP FACE, AND STAMP-FACE FORMING SYSTEM - A stamp-face forming apparatus is provided for forming a stamp face. The apparatus has a stamp-face forming unit which is provided with plural heating elements disposed so as to face a surface of a stamp face material, and forms the stamp face on the stamp face material, the stamp face material includes porous material which can be non-porous when heated, and the stamp face material is detachably held in a holding body and is at least partially coated with a film. Further, the apparatus has a controlling unit for controlling the stamp-face forming unit such that an amount of heat per unit area to be applied to a part of the film facing at least one edge portion of the stamp face material is larger than an amount of heat per unit area applied to apart of the film facing the other portion of the stamp face material to be non-porous. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122142 | NARROWING HIGH STRENGTH POLYMER-BASED CARTRIDGE CASING FOR BLANK AND SUBSONIC AMMUNITION - A high strength polymer-based cartridge casing includes an upper component of polymer, a bullet of a standard weight, a lower component of polymer, and an insert. The upper component has a shoulder portion and an upper component inner wall has a first diameter extending from the shoulder. The lower component has a lower component inner wall having a second diameter. The upper and lower component inner walls form a propellant chamber; and the first and second diameters reduce a volume of the propellant chamber. The reduced volume of the propellant chamber permits only enough propellant to propel a bullet engaged in the cartridge casing at subsonic speeds. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122143 | MOTORIZED DOLLY - A motorized dolly includes an elongated frame, a first and second arc-shaped rail, a first and second pulley, a continuous belt, a motor, a platform, a first and second set of rollers or wheels, a fastener and one or more controls. The first arc-shaped rail has a first radius to a point in space. The second arc-shaped rail has a second radius greater than the first radius. The first and second pulleys are attached to the elongated frame proximate to each end. The continuous belt is moveably attached to the first pulley and the second pulley. The motor is operably engaged with the first pulley, the second pulley or the continuous belt. The first and second set of rollers or wheels are attached to the platform and moveably engaged with the first and second rails, respectively. The fastener securely is attached to the platform and the continuous belt. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122144 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SILENT ANTI-ROLLBACK FOR TRACK MOUNTED VEHICLES - An anti-rollback apparatus includes a lock arm, a rod, a pawl, a wheel, and a one-way bearing. The rod member is pivotably coupled to the lock arm and the pawl and one-way bearing are coupled to the rod member. The pawl is shaped to selectively engage teeth on a an anti-rollback plate. The wheel is configured to roll on a surface of the anti-rollback plate. The one-way bearing couples the wheel to the pawl. The one-way bearing allows the wheel to rotate freely in a first direction and locks the wheel in relation to the pawl when the wheel rotates in a second direction to force the pawl to engage the teeth. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122145 | END MEMBERS FOR RAIL SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - End members ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122146 | Plate-Shaped Effect Pigment Comprising a Copper-Containing Coating, Method for the Production Thereof, and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to an effect pigment comprising a plate-shaped non-metallic substrate and at least one copper-containing coating, wherein the average particle size D | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122147 | COLORING SOLUTION FOR DENTAL ZIRCONIA CERAMICS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A coloring solution for dental zirconia ceramics and a method for using the same are provided. The coloring solution consists of coloring agents, a solvent, and an additive. The coloring agents are a combination of two or more rare earth metal compounds, wherein the rare earth metal compounds having rare earth metal ions selected from the group consisting of praseodymium (Pr) ions, erbium (Er) ions, cerium (Ce) ions, and neodymium (Nd) ions. The concentration of the rare earth metal ions in the solution is 0.05˜3 mol/liter solvent. The molar ratio of Pr ions:Er ions:Ce ions:Nd ions in the solution is 1:(10˜50):(0˜20):(0˜30). | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122148 | ASPHALT CONCRETE WITH MODIFIED OIL FLY ASH - The asphalt with modified oil fly ash additive provides an improved asphalt binder for asphalt concrete. In one embodiment, the oil fly ash is modified to include a carboxylic acid group (—COOH) attached to the surface of the oil fly ash. In another embodiment, the oil fly ash is modified to attach 1-octadecanoate to the surface of the oil fly ash. The modified oil fly ash additive may be mixed with the asphalt cement or binder material, or mixed with the aggregate material for incorporation into asphalt concrete. The asphalt with modified oil fly ash additive improves the performance grade of asphalt binder from 64-10 to 82-10, eliminates the need for the usual commercial polymer modifier, improves the rutting resistance of asphalt concrete mixes over unmodified oil fly ash, and provides for an environmentally friendly way of disposing of oil fly ash waste. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122149 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POLYSILANE, POLYSILANE, AND SILICON CARBIDE PRODUCED THEREFROM - A method for producing a polysilane includes a step of reacting (i) at least two silane monomers and (ii) at least one alkali metal. The silane monomers contain the following structural units: at least one aryl group, at least one alkyl group, at least one alkenyl group, and at least three halogen atoms. At least three of the halogen atoms are bonded to a silicon atom of one of the silane monomers. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122150 | LOW RESIDUAL BISPHENOL A ALKOXYLATED MATERIALS, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - This invention relates to alkoxylated Bisphenol A compositions containing low residual amounts of Bisphenol A. The present invention also relates to methods for making such alkoxylated compositions containing low residual amounts of Bisphenol A, as well as uses for such compositions. The alkoxylated compositions containing low residual amounts of Bisphenol A may be utilized in packaging applications (such as indirect and/or direct food contact packaging), printing inks, container linings, and the like. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122151 | PELLETIZED ADDITIVE BLENDS WITH HIGH EXTRUSION THROUGHPUT RATE - A melt extrusion process for producing pelletized 100% additive blends using additives with lower Hausner ratio and larger particle size with granular form, compared to powder form of additives; also additive blends produced by such process. Extrusion throughput rate is increased using granular additive particle form with lower Hausner ratio than that of powder form. The productivity and efficiency of the process is enhanced by using a larger particle size of additives. Additive blends and polymer stabilization agent blends can be added in post-polymerization processes in resin manufacturing plants to enhance the processing and performance properties of polymers. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122152 | METHOD FOR REDUCING AGGLOMERATION IN GYPSUM PLASTER OR FILLING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CELLULOSE ETHER - The present invention relates to a method for providing modified gypsum plaster or filling compositions having reduced agglomeration in comparison to gypsum plaster or filling compositions comprising cellulose ether in a specific amount from 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent, based on the total dry weight of said composition. Also provided are dry mortars comprising cellulose ether, gelatin and gypsum for use in such methods, and gypsum-free mixtures comprising cellulose ether and gelatin which may be added to gypsum binder for use a for use in such methods. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122153 | Progressive Bubble Generating System Used in Making Cementitious Foam - A process for producing insulating foam, wherein certain especially small inorganic minerals such as silica fume are directly integrated into bubble fluid to better mechanically strengthen bubbles formed and thus allow the formation of smaller bubbles to be reformed by mechanical means. In this process where these same bubbles are now in some part composed of inorganic solids. A process whereby these minerals are maintained as to their median size and dispersion within the bubble fluid by the following; rotor stator mixing and or a recirculating pump, the inclusion within exotherming calcium-chloride salt, the use of other physical exciters such as hydrogen-peroxide, and by straining out outliers of unwanted size or form. The above mentioned mechanical means is a progressive reforming of bubbles and actualized by a glass bead chamber, a second stage consisting of two screened discs, separated from each other and located at the end of the glass bead chamber, and a third stage chamber presenting itself with a considerably enlarged screen area and having considerably finer meshes than the second stage. This process in its execution results in stronger, smaller and denser bubbles; whereupon when complete hydration has occurred, leaves the smaller solids in their placement within the now open cell structure, and in combination with applied cement from a separate process line, the cured cement foam has a significant registered improvement of insulating qualities as measured by certified R-value tests. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122154 | HIGHLY WORKABLE, HIGH STRENGTH CEMENT COMPOSITIONS - Pozzolanic cement compositions and method manufacturing the same are described. These cement compositions may include a pozzolanic material and an activator based on a salt of glycolic acid, glyceric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, glutaric acid, maleic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, or butyric acid, a retarder based on hepto-gluconates, sulfate salts, sugars, sugar acids, lignins, and/or an accelerator based on amines. The cement compositions may have less than 10% by weight Portland cement. The pozzolanic cement compositions including these activators, accelerators, and retarders can have improved properties such as longer setting time, better slump retention, and improved strength. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122155 | CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITION FOR FORMING MORTARS OR CONCRETES HAVING REDUCED TENDENCY TO REACT WITH ALKALI - The invention has as object a cementitious composition for forming mortars or concretes having reduced tendency to react with alkali, characterized in that it comprises as additive at least a compound of general formula: | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122156 | ACTIVATED PULVERISED GLASS AS AN ADDITIVE FOR MORTARS AND CEMENT, AND RELATED CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a cementitious composition adapted to form mortars or cements comprising glass as an additive having reduced tendency to reaction with alkali, characterised in that said glass is obtained by grinding and subsequent washing with water. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122157 | Seed tray catcher for bird feeders - A seed tray for a bird feeder to catch seed husks and other debris, the seed tray comprising first and second seed tray members secured together about a pole, a first seed tray support located beneath the first and second seed tray members, the first seed tray support being slidable along the pole and lockable in a desired position with respect to the pole, the first seed tray support engaging with first and second seed tray members to retain the tray members together. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122158 | TRAY DEVICE IN A SPORTS ACTION POSE - The present invention provides a tray device in a sports action pose. The device includes a body, a tray, and a base. The body includes a front, a back, and a head. The device's sports action pose contributes to a more stable tray than conventional trays, which is beneficial when multiple objects are unevenly placed on the tray or when the tray is bumped. In additional to a food/beverage tray, the device may also include a cup holder, which is especially useful for tailgating parties. The tray can be disassembled or folded which makes it easier to transport and store the device. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122159 | Caddy Organizer for Use with an Airplane Tray Table - An organizer for use with an airplane tray table or similar structure which organizer allows for improved utilization of space by providing for storage compartments designed to hold objects in vertical orientation. The organizer is designed to attach to the tray table and to the latch which is used to hold the tray table in its upright and locked position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122160 | PAPERBOARD PALLET - A paperboard pallet is provided that includes first and second cardboard stringers positioned substantially parallel to each other. A space is formed between the first and second stringers. At least a first deck board is attached to and positioned substantially perpendicular to the first and second stringers. Both the first and second stringers include a notch on their top sides. Each notch on the top side of the first and second stringer is sized to receive the first deck board, and is located so a first side of the first deck board in each notch in the top side of the first and second stringers is located substantially flush with the first end of the first and second stringers. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122161 | Mineral Additive Blend Compositions and Methods for Operating Combustors for Avoiding Problems such as Agglomeration, Deposition, Corrosion and Reducing Emissions - The method further includes heating at least a portion of the inorganic compound-containing material and clay, such that at least a portion of the clay is at least partially calcined, and the at least partially calcined clay and functional mineral adsorb at least a portion of the inorganic volatile compounds present in the furnace and react with the ash produced during fuel combustion increasing its refractoriness. The method further includes removing at least a portion of the at least partially calcined clay and adsorbed inorganic compounds from the furnace. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122162 | DISTRIBUTING UNIT FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR A SEEDING UNIT - A distributing unit ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122163 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator and planting unit for a seeding machine re described. An aperture is included in a seed-carrying surface of a metering member of the seeding machine. A paddle is included on the metering member, the paddle extending away from the seed-carrying surface toward a seed path. At least one seed-double projection is included on the metering member between the aperture and the paddle, the at least one seed-double projection preventing retention on the metering member of at least one seed of a seed double pair. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122164 | FEED MECHANISM THAT ADVANCES FABRIC - A feed mechanism that advances fabric comprises at least one dog that mechanically advances the fabric toward a sewing head and at least one actuator that is coupled to and actuates the at least one dog in a servo controlled motion so that the sewing head sews the fabric at a desirable position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122165 | SEWING MACHINE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING SEWING MACHINE CONTROL PROGRAM - A sewing machine includes a cloth thickness detection device, a storage device, and a control device. The cloth thickness detection device detects a cloth thickness of a work cloth. The storage device stores cut data that include a plurality of needle drop points for a cutting needle. The control device modifies a distance between adjacent ones of the needle drop points in the cut data in accordance with the cloth thickness that has been detected by the cloth thickness detection device. Then control device performs cut work on the work cloth using the cutting needle, in accordance with the cut data in which the distance between the adjacent needle drop points has been modified. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122166 | VESSEL - A vessel is provided with a hull that includes left and right side walls, a bottom, and a plurality of decks including a freeboard deck; a plurality of rooms divided back and forth in a longitudinal direction of the hull by a bulkhead inside the hull; and flood control watertight compartments that are disposed inside the plurality of rooms, divide a space from a double bottom upper deck or the bottom below the freeboard deck to the freeboard deck, and are in contact with the side wall of a port side or the side wall of a starboard side and the bulkhead. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122167 | Reduced Moment Connection Foundation - A turret mooring system ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122168 | AIR INTAKE DEVICE - An air intake device for a submarine comprises a first fixed member connected to the submarine hull and a second member which is telescopically movable relative to the first member to rise up with an upper end of it above the water's surface to allow air to be taken in from the atmosphere during navigation of the submarine at periscope depth, the movable member mounting at its upper end a radar device designed to emerge from the water together with the selfsame movable member. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122169 | Means for deploying pullout shade system onboard boat - An improved mounting device and assembled configuration for deploying a manually operated pullout shade system of the type having a tensioned roller member carrying a flexible canvas sheet and parallel tubular actuators therefor. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting device is disclosed for securing the manual pullout shade system onto an arching tubular overhead structure onboard a boat so that the pullout shade may be adjusted in its working attitude and maintained in proper position for deployment. The mounting device includes a set of clamp members each constructed in the form of a figure “8” with associated circular sections on each clamp member being rotatably coupled together. The circular sections of the clamp members are further adapted to engage about sections of the tubular actuators and nearby portions of the overhead structure thereby providing an adjustable joint coupling between them that allows the pullout shade and its tubular actuators to be placed in various positions for deployment. In a second embodiment, the tensioned roller member of the pullout shade system is attached along the front of rooftop structure on the boat and the tubular actuators are separated therefrom and set apart vertically within the gunnel of the boat on opposite sides near the bow. In this assembled configuration, the canvas sheet may be drawn forward from the rooftop structure on the tensioned roller member and the tubular actuator pulled into extended upright positions to connect with the canvas sheet and support the extended forward deployment of the shade system. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122170 | ADJUSTABLE FOOT BRACE FOR WATERCRAFT - In one example, a watercraft is provided that includes a hull, and a cockpit connected to the hull. Disposed within the cockpit are first and second adjustable foot braces that are connected to the hull. Each of the adjustable foot braces is operable to define a variety of different foot positions. As well, the adjustable foot braces are each operable with a respective adjustment rod, and a structural configuration of each of the adjustable foot braces is the same regardless of whether the respective adjustment rod is present or not. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122171 | ADJUSTABLE MARKING DEVICE TO VISUALLY IDENTIFY VALVES IN A MULTI VALVE FLUID DISTRIBUTION AND/OR TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An adjustable marking device for visual identification of a valve in a valve housing or a pipe comprises a substantially planar flexible body having a tail, a head, and a visual indicator. A permanent magnet is secured to the body for magnetic attachment to the housing or pipe. A fixing means holds the tail and the head when they are brought into overlapping proximity with one another to form an in use configuration to fit the housing or pipe. The visual indicator may be a colour indicator and/or a directional indicator. A method is provided for visually identifying a valve in a valve housing or a pipe in a multi-valve distribution and/or treatment system by means of a colour indicator and directional indicator of valve operation. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122172 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES - An apparatus for processing materials at high temperatures comprises a high strength enclosure; a plurality of high strength radial segments disposed adjacent to and radially inward from the high strength enclosure; a liner disposed adjacent to and radially inward from the radical segments; a chamber defined interior to the liner; a heating device disposed within the chamber; and a capsule disposed within the chamber, the capsule configured to hold a supercritical fluid. The apparatus may be used for growing crystals, e.g., GaN, under high temperature and pressure conditions. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122173 | CROSSMEMBER DEVICE, FLOOR UNIT AND COATING AND/OR PROCESSING INSTALLATION - In order to provide a crossmember device for a floor unit of a coating and/or processing chamber where components of a drive device for a conveying device are protected from unwanted contamination, it is proposed that the crossmember device includes a crossmember and a force-transmitting drive element of a drive device, wherein the drive element is arranged at least in portions in an interior of the crossmember. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122174 | Die For Depositing At Least One Conductive Fluid Onto A Substrate, And Device Including Such A Matrix And Deposition Method - The invention relates to a die for depositing a conductive fluid onto a substrate, including a structure ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122175 | MARK POSITION DETECTOR, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A detector for detecting a position of a mark comprises: an image sensing device; an optical system which projects the mark onto an image sensing surface of the image sensing device; a pattern located in a position between the image sensing surface and an optical element located closest to a plane on which the mark is to be located, among optical elements forming the optical system, the position being optically conjugated with the plane; and a processor which calculates a position of the mark with respect to one of a position of the pattern and a position already known from the position of the pattern, based on a moire pattern formed on the image sensing surface by the mark and the pattern. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122176 | DISPENSING APPARATUS - A dispensing apparatus used to dispense glue on a workpiece includes a first conveyer, a robot arm and a first storing module. The first conveyer has a work region and a storage region. The workpiece is loaded on the first conveyer and transmitted from the work region to the storage region. The robot arm is movably disposed adjacent to the work region and has a dispensing unit and an image identifying unit. The image identifying unit retrieves an image signal of the work region. The robot aim controls the dispensing unit to dispense glue on the workpiece according to the image signal of the work region. The first conveyer transmits the dispensed workpiece from the work region to the storage region. The first storing module, which is disposed adjacent to the storage region, supports the dispensed workpiece and lifts it away from the first conveyer. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122177 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATE - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus. The substrate processing apparatus includes a chamber having an opened upper side, the chamber having a passage, through which a substrate is accessible, in a side thereof, a chamber cover covering the opened upper side of the chamber to provide an inner space in which a process with respect to the substrate is performed, the chamber cover having a gas supply hole passing through a ceiling wall thereof, an upper antenna disposed on an upper central portion of the chamber cover to generate an electric field in a central portion of the inner space, the upper antenna generating plasma by using a source gas supplied into the inner space, a side antenna disposed to surround a side portion of the chamber cover to generate an electric field in an edge portion of the inner space, the side antenna generating plasma by using the source gas supplied into the inner space, and a gas supply tube connected to the gas supply hole to supply the source gas into the inner space. The gas supply hole is disposed outside the upper antenna. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122178 | REACTION CHAMBER FOR DEPOSITION OF A SEMICONDUTOR LAYER ON THE PLURALITY SUBSTRATES IN BATCHES - A reaction chamber for deposition of a semiconductor layer or layer structure on the plurality of substrate surfaces in substrate batches wherein the chamber comprises a body with an inner volume and a closing bottom lid, in the inner volume rectangular substrates are aranged spaced apart from each other and electrodes suitable for providing high-frequency electromagnetic field are disposed between the substrates; and the space presenting between the surfaces to be deposited provide flow channels making available the laminar flow of reaction gases between two opposite sides of the chamber, and the chamber is characterized in that the closing bottom lid can be opened in the vertical up-and-down direction, and the lid comprises supporting frames for holding the substrates from the bottom and along the side edges, and the supporting frames are provided with adequate recesses to enable them to perform this supporting function. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122179 | PROCESS ROLLER FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING SUBSTRATES IN STRIP FORM IN VACUUM COATING INSTALLATIONS - A process roller for receiving and guiding substrates in strip form in vacuum coating installations. The process roller comprises a heater located inside the process roller, in the form of an elongated radiant heater, and also a cylindrical lateral surface for receiving a substrate in strip form, the process roller being mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation in a vacuum process chamber. A particularly uniform temperature distribution can be achieved on the process roller's lateral surface by the process roller ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122180 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER APPARATUS AND THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A substrate transfer apparatus includes a guide rail, a carrier, a magnetic levitation unit, and a transferring unit. The guide rail is in a vacuum evacuable chamber. The carrier may carry a substrate and may be linearly movable along the guide rail. The magnetic levitation unit is configured to generate a magnetic levitation force between the guide rail and the carrier. The transferring unit is configured to generate a momentum for linearly transferring the carrier and includes a plurality of first transferring magnetic material members on an upper surface of the carrier, a plurality of second transferring magnetic material members over the carrier and spaced apart from the first transferring magnetic material members, and a plurality of containers in which the plurality of second transferring magnetic material members is respectively disposed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122181 | SUSCEPTOR SUPPORT PORTION AND EPITAXIAL GROWTH APPARATUS INCLUDING SUSCEPTOR SUPPORT PORTION - A susceptor support portion of the present invention includes a susceptor shaft and a substrate lift portion. The susceptor shaft includes a support column and a plurality of arms that extend radially from the support column, the substrate lift portion includes a support column and a plurality of arms that extend radially from the support column, the arm of the susceptor shaft includes a first arm, a second arm coupled to the first arm, and a third arm coupled to the second arm, from the support column side of the susceptor shaft, the second arm being provided with a through hole which passes through the second arm in a vertical direction, and a width of the first arm of the susceptor shaft is smaller than a width of the second arm of the susceptor shaft. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122182 | CONTAINED SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE HABITAT FOR HERMETIA ILLUCENS - An apparatus and method of inducing black soldier flies to emerge, mate and lay eggs is provided. The method involves exposing at least one male black soldier fly and at least one female black soldier fly to artificial light in an enclosed space. The artificial light includes at least one wavelength in a visible spectrum and at least one wavelength in an ultraviolet spectrum. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122183 | Stray Light Compensation Method and System for Time of Flight Camera Systems - A method and system to compensate for stray light errors in time of flight (TOF) camera systems uses reference targets in the in the field of view (FOV) that can be used to measure stray light. In different embodiments, one or more reference targets are used. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122184 | SMALL SEED CONVERTER FOR BIRD FEEDER - Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122185 | Pet Feeding Device - Described is a pet feeding device having an elongated post that can be secured in or on the ground in a vertical orientation. A water bowl has a central aperture through which the elongated post can be positioned such that the water bowl is positioned on the ground. A feeding bowl support is secured to the elongated post in an elevated position and holds one or more food bowls thereon. A hose can be secured to a tube that extends through the water bowl, through the elongated post, and is attached to a faucet disposed on the elongated post in order to provide water for a pet. A nipple is positioned on the outlet of the faucet, and excess water from the nipple drips into the water bowl. A cover is disposed on the top portion of the elongated post and provides shelter for the pet's food and water. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122186 | BIRD FEEDER HANGER ASSEMBLY - Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a proximal edge extending around a central line and defining a plane. An outer surface and an inner surface each extends distally from the plane. The inner surface is connected to the outer surface by the proximal edge. An opening is formed by the proximal edge and positioned on the plane. A hanger is disposed distal to and not intersecting the plane, and the hanger assembly has a hanging portion positioned on the central line. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122187 | COLLAPSIBLE FEEDER - A deer feeder includes an upper enclosure, a collapsible middle sleeve, a bottom enclosure, and a feed distribution mechanism. At least three support members may be attached to the upper enclosure for holding the deer feeder in a vertical position. The upper enclosure, collapsible middle sleeve, and bottom enclosure may form a feed storage area that is rainproof. The feed storage area may be made rainproof by attaching a top opening of the collapsible middle sleeve to an inner wall of the upper enclosure and a bottom opening of the collapsible middle sleeve to an outer wall of the bottom enclosure. The feed distribution mechanism may include an auger for removing feed from the feed storage area and/or a centrifugal force mechanism for dispersing feed around the deer feeder. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122188 | FEED-SAVING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In some embodiments, a livestock-feeding apparatus includes an upper frame, a lower frame; and a netting that connects the upper frame and the lower frame together such that the livestock-feeding apparatus has a three-dimensional geometric shape. In some embodiments, a livestock-feeding apparatus includes a clam-shell frame, wherein the clam-shell frame is configured to provide an open position for the apparatus and a closed position for the apparatus, and a netting attached to the clam-shell frame such that the netting is folded upon itself to form a bag that hangs from the clam-shell frame. In some embodiments, a method of feeding livestock includes providing an upper frame and a lower frame, connecting the upper frame to the lower frame with a netting to form a three-dimensional geometric shape, and containing a collection of animal feed within the three-dimensional geometric shape. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122189 | RECONFIGURABLE CAT LITTER BOX AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Reconfigurable cat litter box and method of manufacturing same. An embodiment includes a base and a cover mountable atop the base. The cover includes a hinged lid for the cat owner to access the interior of the box. The cover has a first end wall defining a first access opening and an opposing second end wall defining a second access opening for the cat. The base includes an upright blocking panel to cover the first access opening or optionally to cover the second access opening. If the first access opening is adjacent a wall or furniture, then the first access opening is blocked by the blocking panel and the cat accesses the box through the second accessing opening. If the second opening is adjacent a wall or furniture, then the second access opening is blocked by the blocking panel and the cat accesses the box through the first accessing opening. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122190 | AVIARY WALKWAY AND VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CIRCULATING AIR IN AN AVIARY - The present embodiments provide an aviary that includes a floor, a roof, and at least one wall having a plenum to draw air adjacent the roof down the plenum toward the floor. At least one cage tower is disposed on the floor. At least one walkway is disposed adjacent the at least one cage tower and is configured to facilitate bird access to the at least one cage tower. A fan is disposed in flow communication with the plenum to circulate air in the aviary. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122191 | AVIARY CAGE WITH EGG AND MANURE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME - The present embodiments provide an aviary cage having a cage tower. The cage tower includes a nesting area positioned in the cage tower and a belt extending below the nesting area. A scratching floor extends from the cage tower and is oriented with respect to the belt such that a deposit on the scratching floor is directed back to the belt. The belt is configured to capture eggs laid outside the nesting area. The belt is configured to capture a deposit. The belt may be further configured to remove dead animals from the aviary cage. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122192 | EGG SAVING PERCH AND METHOD - An aviary is provided, wherein the aviary includes a cage tower including an outside surface. An egg collector extends from the outside surface of the cage tower. A cover is positioned over the egg collector. A perch is positioned adjacent to the egg collector so that a gap is formed between the perch and the cover. The gap is sized to prevent eggs from rolling between the perch and the cover. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122193 | AVIARY CAGE WITH ADJUSTABLE BALCONY - The present embodiments provide an aviary that includes a cage tower and an egg collector. A cover is positioned over the egg collector and includes an inner end and an outer end. A cover adjustment member is coupled to the cover to reversibly raise one of the inner end and the outer end to a higher position than the other of the inner end and the outer end to facilitate movement of a deposit disposed on the cover toward the lower positioned end. The present embodiments also provide a method of operating an adjustable balcony in an aviary, which aviary includes a cage tower, an egg collector, a cover including an inner end and an outer end, and a deposit. The method includes disposing the cage tower in the aviary, disposing the egg collector on the cage tower, disposing the cover above the egg collector, and disposing the deposit on the cover. The method further comprises raising, during a first period of time, one of the inner end and the outer end to a position higher than the other of the inner end and the outer end to facilitate movement of the deposit toward the lower positioned end, and lowering, during a second period of time, the one of the inner end and the outer end to a position lower than the other of the inner end and the outer end to facilitate movement of the deposit away from the higher positioned end. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122194 | MAGNETIC MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES - A modular assembly set system for use in modular constructions suitable for behavioral research made of a polycarbonate, acrylic or other material walls with magnetic edges, joints and parts with a support base (floor) made of magnetically active metal sheet glued over a plastic inert polymer surface (or one of similar inert properties). The system comprises a multi piece set that allows to build different mazes or structures for use in behavioral, memory and health sciences studies. The magnetic edges of the walls along with joints and other pieces attaches to the metal base (floor) and permits to modularly build any configuration. The use of this device can be extended to virtually any kind of modular construction (toys, provisional constructions, stands and other low weight assembly). The walls and floor set can be used many times, and assemble and disassemble as required. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122195 | AVIARY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present embodiments provide a method of building an aviary comprising a floor, a roof, a frame, an exterior wall, and a cage tower including a plurality of support members. The method includes disposing the cage tower on the floor. The method also includes attaching the frame to the plurality of support members. The method also includes attaching at least one of the exterior wall and the roof to the frame. The present embodiments also provide an aviary having a cage tower including a plurality of support members. The cage tower is disposed on a floor. A frame is attached to the plurality of support members. At least one of an exterior wall and a roof is attached to the frame. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122196 | UNFOLDABLE PORTABLE PET BAG - An unfoldable portable pet bag has a bearing plate portion, extensible peripheral portion, lacing holes, control pull-cord, flexible portions and pulling and lifting portions. The portable pet bags can be unfolded and directly used as a mat for pets. Moreover, the unfoldable portable pet bag is flat when it is unfolded, enabling elimination of blind corners and making it easier for cleaning and drying. When pet owners plan to take pets with them, the pets could step into (or be carried into) the bearing plate portion. Next, the extensible peripheral portion can be quickly converged into a vertical framed body via upward pulling of said pulling and lifting portion. This could completely solve the problem of pets getting stuck when they're put into or taken out of the pet container, making it more convenient, quicker and safer to carry the pets with multiple functions. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122197 | INSECTICIDE STRIP AND COMBINATION WITH IDENTIFICATION EAR TAG - An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150122198 | Combined cat scratching and activity device with selection of mounts - The proposed utility is a cat scratching device with the replaceable clawing pads covered with fabric and a universal base capable of attaching to various surfaces via a selection of different mounting components. A key feature of the device is its interchangeable clawing pads that don't need any tooling for their replacement. Another key feature is the selection of various non-damaging mounts. The mounts are designed to safely attach the device to different pieces of furniture or directly to the walls. These two features are the main advantages of the device which guarantees the protection of furniture and dwelling surfaces from cat claw damage. The device can be easily relocated and can be applied to a scratching spot already chosen by the pet thereby creating a comfortable habitat for the animal. In addition, various devices for cat development can be installed on standardized mounting base converting the scratching post into an animal activity and play station. | 2015-05-07 |
