20th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140130324 | METHOD FOR ABUTTING PARTS FORMED, AT LEAST IN PART, AS HOLLOW PROFILES - To abut hollow profiled parts, at least two frames includes actuators distributed in an equivalent manner to one another. Each actuator includes a portion which can be displaced in a plane common to the other actuators of the frame so as to project from the frame; the frames are each positioned in an end region of a respective part. The equivalent actuators are mutually opposed; the mobile portions of the actuators of one frame and of the actuators of the other frame are displaced into respective working positions, in which they exert forces on the wall of their respective part so that the end regions of these parts match one another; the parts are fixed to one another in their respective end regions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130325 | System for finishing printed labels using multiple X-Y cutters - A label finishing station receives a web carrying printed images for labels arranged so there are a plurality of images formed in rows or ranks across the width of the web. The images are also arranged in longitudinal columns along the length of the web. A cutting station carries a plurality of cutter heads to cut out the plurality of labels forming each row or rank simultaneously. The web, with the label peripheries cut out, may be slit longitudinally and formed into finished rolls of labels. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130326 | BARBED SUTURES - A system and method for affixing barbs on a suture are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a suture supply mechanism for selectively retaining a length of suture and a barb supply mechanism for operably engaging a barb supply assembly including at least one barb. At least one of the suture supply mechanism and the barb supply mechanism are configured to approximate towards the other of the barb supply mechanism and suture supply mechanism to engage the at least one barb of the barb supply assembly with the suture of the suture supply assembly. Also provided are a barb for use in forming a barbed suture and a suture including at least one barb. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130327 | Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner Leaf Mulcher - An attachment for a utility vacuum appliance, having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a hose and the outlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. In another embodiment, the attachment comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130328 | VARIOUS ARTICLE ADHESIVE HOLDER - An improvement to a various article holder having a slender rigid main body section, securing fastener which communicates with mounds. The fasteners are made of rigid elastic material so it can secure a variety of articles and can be moved along said mounds to accommodate different sizes of articles. The solid body are made of a rigid and durable material such stainless steel and conducive of designs or graphics. The opposite side of the mounds have adhesives in order to be properly stored on a multitude of flat surfaces. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130329 | CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS - The present application relates to connectors that uses canted coil springs to retain a pin to a housing. The connectors have increased disconnect to connect force ratios. Dual concentric spring configuration allows for an initial locking configuration that can be overcome with higher force and deflection of the second spring. Dual springs in series in a constrained groove can require a high force for connector disconnect, since force vectors may be in a direction relatively close to being along the spring major axis. A curved groove wall can offer resistance to a spring that is required to slide first into the groove in order to allow disconnect. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130330 | 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. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130331 | ADJUSTABLE ROD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second rod assemblies, first and second end supports, and a tension rod mechanism. The first rod assembly has telescoping first, second and third tubes of generally straight configurations. The second tube of the first rod assembly is rotatable relative to the first and third tubes of the first rod assembly. The second rod assembly has telescoping first and second tubes. The third tube of the first rod assembly and the second tube of the second rod assembly are secured to the first end support. The respective first tubes of the first and second rod assemblies are secured to the second end support. The tension rod mechanism is fixedly secured within the second tube of the first rod assembly for rotational movement therewith, and has a threaded portion configured to extend into the first tube of the first rod assembly. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130332 | NON-PENETRATING ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An anchor for lightning protection systems include a base and pad that extend over a sufficient area and a sufficient bearing length to hold in shear and in tension against the weight, shear force, and moment of cables, points, and other components of a lightning protection systems. The mounting anchor is non-penetrating, and adheres to a vertical surface almost immediately without requiring damage to structures, long term support over days waiting for cure, and works in overhang situations as well. An integrated clip may be constructed with the base from sheet material. Adhesion of the base to a cover material on a wall or parapet may be promptly followed by snapping cable into clips formed monolithically with the base. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130333 | Fastener Member for Affixation to a Structure in an Orthopedic Device and Method for Securing the Same - A fastener member for mechanical affixation to a structure includes a base having first and second sides, a plurality of fastening elements integrally formed and extending from a first side of the base, and at least one affixation element extending from the second side of the base and arranged to mechanically affix to an attachment opening of a structure. A system includes a structure and a fastener member for mechanical affixation to the structure. A method includes affixing the fastener member to a structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130334 | Adjustable Holding Apparatus - A holding apparatus that includes a base with complex curved upper surface with an upward extending front arc section, a long curved incline section, and a longitudinally aligned slot formed on the upper surface. The area of the upper surface adjacent to the slot is relatively flat enabling the lower surface of a camera or an device holder disposed transversely over the base to may be perpendicular aligned with base adjacent to the bolt. The bolt is inverted with a head and a threaded shaft that extends through the slot. During assembly, an electronic device may be disposed over the top surface of the base and securely attached to the exposed end of the bolt. By moving the bolt to different positions on the slot, the electronic device may be positioned at different locations on the base and at different angles. The base may be used with an optional device holder or an extension adapter. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130335 | STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A two-piece, one-sided-installation fastener system may have an internally-threaded sleeve having a shank and a sleeve head. The fastener system may include an externally-threaded core bolt having a frangible driving provision and a core bolt head. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130336 | INSULATED STUD FOR ATTACHING APPLIQUE TO METAL BODY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - One variation may include a product comprising a stud assembly including a stud comprising a first metal and an insulator attached to the stud. Another variation may include a method comprising providing a stud assembly and an appliqué, wherein stud assembly comprises a stud comprising a first metal and an insulator attached to the stud, the appliqué comprising a second metal; attaching the appliqué to the stud assembly so that the insulator isolates the first metal from the second metal of the appliqué. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130337 | FOREHEAD-CONTACTING DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A forehead-contacting device for a breathing mask includes a support element made from an elastomer material. The support element forms a support face which in an application position is adapted to seat on a forehead area of a user. The support element includes a jacket that defines a hollow chamber adapted to be filled with a viscous medium. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130338 | Protective System - A protective system includes a protective multi-layered body portion for protecting an instrument from debris, wind, temperature extremes, and visual observation. The body portion encapsulates the instrument fully assembled, so that a user has to remove the cover to utilize the instrument. The body portion minimizes contact with instrument. The body portion includes multiple layers. Each layer provides a unique, novel function for protection of the instrument. An inner layer engages the instrument. An intermediate layer contours to the shape of the instrument and provides insulation. An exterior layer forms the exterior protective surface and includes a pouch and a handle. Outside the body portion, a fastener regulates access to the inside. Inside the body portion, an instrument enhancing device, such as silica packs help protect the instrument. At least one wire carries a current along the body portion to provide heat for the instrument from an external source. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130339 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a display apparatus includes providing a display panel including two substrates facing each other and a display device disposed between the two substrates; providing a touch screen panel attached onto an outer side surface of one of the two substrates; attaching a multilayer protection film including a plurality of films having acid resistance onto the touch screen panel; etching the other of the two substrates; and removing the multilayer protection film. The protection films have penetration holes, each of the protection films having a different average area of the penetration holes in a plan view. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130340 | DIE-POSITIONING DEVICE, DIE-POSITIONING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME, AND DIE-POSITIONING METHOD OF LED DISPLAY BOARD - A die-positioning device includes a roller body, a plurality of die-suction portions, and at least one gas control device. The roller body includes a plurality of chambers therein, and the chambers are separated from each other. The die-suction portions are located on the surface of the roller body in columns. The die-suction portions for each column correspond to one of the chambers, and each of the die-suction portions has a die suction region and a gas channel that passes through the die suction region. The gas control device is connected to the chambers and disposed on the roller body. The gas control device selectively sucks the air from a specific chamber, such that each of the die-suction portions on the specific chamber sucks an LED die by the corresponding gas channel. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130341 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PINS DETECTION AND INSERTION OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method and system for pins detection and insertion of an electronic component are provided. The method includes picking an electronic component having a plurality of pins by a pick and place device, acquiring a plurality of serial images with respect to the plurality of pins at different height along an image acquiring direction by an image acquiring device, separately detecting image positions corresponding to the plurality of pins in the plurality of serial images, determining whether the electronic component is qualified according to a distance between the image positions of two adjacent pins, and if the electronic component is qualified, inserting the electronic component to a circuit board according to a position relationship between the image positions of the pins and a geometric center position of the pick and place device. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130342 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING A TURBINE SECTION OF A GAS TURBINE - A counter weight for installing and removing a lower portion of an inner casing of a turbine section generally includes a semi-annular main body having a first radially extending mating surface and a second radially extending mating surface. A radial gear rack extends radially outward from the main body. The radial gear rack includes a primary segment that extends a first angular distance between the first radially extending mating surface and the second radially extending mating surface of the main body. A secondary segment of the radial gear rack extends a second angular distance from the second radially extending mating surface of the main body. The secondary segment defines an at least partially linear inner surface and an outer arcuate surface. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRELOADING A BEARING AND ALIGNING A LOCK NUT - An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member and a press mechanism. The attaching member is releasably connected to the shaft. The press member is coupled to the attaching member and is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes an aligning arm configured to engage a shaft slot of the shaft to align the press mechanism relative to the shaft when the attaching member connects to the shaft. A lock nut is engageable with the shaft and has a plurality of engaging teeth configured to engage a plurality of keeper teeth of a keeper. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130344 | NON-STOP BATTERY EXCHANGING SYSTEM - Provided is a non-stop battery exchanging system including a battery to which a locking protrusion that can enter or exit is coupled, a main body having a receiving groove in which the battery is received and a locking groove recessed in the receiving groove to allow insertion of the locking protrusion and fix the battery, and configured to move in a state in which the battery is mounted, a battery separating unit disposed in a moving direction of the main body and configured to separate the battery from the main body, a battery mounting unit configured to mount a charged battery on the main body, from which the battery is separated, from the battery separating unit, and a power supply unit configured to compensate a voltage difference generated during separation of the battery and mounting of the charged battery, and supply power to the main body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130345 | ASSEMBLY WORK CONVEYOR DEVICE - To inhibit running Running over components such as an electrical wire when displacing a work table is inhibited. An assembly work conveyor device includes a plurality of work tables and a displacement support mechanism that includes a displacement driver causing the work tables to displace along an oval displacement path. The plurality of work tables are displaced along the oval displacement path in a state supported in a cantilevered manner by the displacement support mechanism and in a posture projecting toward an outer periphery of the oval displacement path. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130346 | SENSOR PACKAGE - Sensor package | 2014-05-15 |
20140130347 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including; forming an electronic component including an electrode that is formed on at least one side of a body; forming terminals on an upper portion of the electrode and an upper portion of the body; providing a substrate in which a cavity is formed; mounting the electronic component formed with the terminals in the cavity of the substrate; and forming a buildup layer on an upper portion of the substrate and an upper portion of the electronic component. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130348 | COMPONENT MOUNTER, NOZZLE, AND COMPONENT MOUNTING POSITION CORRECTING METHOD - A component mounter includes: a nozzle having a nozzle main body and a reflecting part provided behind the main nozzle body and reflecting light from front, the nozzle main body including a greatest outer periphery section provided to a front section of the main nozzle body, and the greatest outer periphery section of an outer periphery of the nozzle main body provided in front on the reflecting part; a first illuminating unit provided in front of the reflecting part and illuminating the reflecting part from front with light; and an imaging unit provided in front of the nozzle and capturing the greatest outer periphery section positioned in front of the nozzle main body, using the light from the first illuminating light and reflected off the reflecting part. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130349 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes for stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing a substrate comprising (i) a substantially cylindrical body and (ii) a plurality of projections extending radially from the cylindrical body; coating the substrate with first conductive material; patterning the first conductive material on the cylindrical body into a plurality of traces, the plurality of traces extending along the cylindrical body and electrically contacting conductive material about the plurality of projections; providing an insulative layer over the traces; coating the insulative layer over the traces with second conductive material; patterning the second conductive material to form at least a plurality of electrode surfaces including a plurality of segmented electrodes, the segmented electrodes being in electrical contact with conductive material on projections of the plurality of projections; and electrically coupling the plurality of traces to conductive wires of a lead body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130350 | TWISTED LEAK DETECTION CABLE - Disclosed is a leak detection cable that has an outer jacket layer and a four wire construction in a flat wire configuration that is twisted in a helix. Detection cables are disposed on the exterior surface adjacent openings of the jacket to allow for detection of aqueous fluids. The wire is twisted in a helix to allow adjacent detector wires to easily detect aqueous fluids. Disparate materials are used for the jacket and the coatings of the wires, to allow the jacket to be easily removed from the wires without affecting the integrity of the coatings of the wires. The four flat wire configuration is sized and spaced for easy connection to an insulation displacement connector. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130351 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOMACHINE - A method for assembling a variable geometry turbomachine with a bearing housing, an adjacent turbine housing, a turbine wheel rotating in the turbine housing about a turbine axis; an inlet passage upstream of the turbine wheel between inlet surfaces of first and second wall members, one wall member moveable along the turbine axis to vary the inlet passage size; vanes across the inlet passage connected to a first wall member; an array of vane slots defined by the second wall member to receive the vanes for relative movement between the wall members; the second wall member comprising a shroud defining vane slots; the second wall member supported by a support member retained by a mounting feature; the mounting feature being one of the bearing housings, the turbine housing, or the actuation element; and the shroud is fixed to the support member. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130352 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHANGING A GASKET IN AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - Method for removing a front seal plate ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130353 | COMPONENTS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method of manufacturing a turbine engine component comprises the steps of fabricating an inner hub, casting a plurality of blades, forming a blade ring, and bonding the blade ring to the inner hub. Each blade comprises a blade root and an airfoil body extending from the blade root. The blade ring comprises, at least in part, the plurality of blades coupled by a first bonding technique. The blade ring is bonded to the inner hub using a second bonding technique. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130354 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TURBINE NOZZLE HAVING NON-LINEAR COOLING CONDUIT - A method for manufacturing a turbine nozzle having a non-linear cooling conduit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: providing a turbine nozzle. The turbine nozzle includes: an airfoil, a cavity, having an inner surface, located within the airfoil, at least one endwall adjacent the airfoil, and a fillet region connecting the airfoil and the endwall. The fillet region also includes an outer surface. The method also includes: forming a non-linear cooling conduit within the fillet region and adjacent the outer surface of the fillet region of the turbine nozzle. The forming of the non-linear cooling conduit includes curved drilling through a portion of the outer surface of the fillet region of the turbine nozzle. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130355 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF RECYCLED PLATE FOR SLIDING NOZZLE - Provided is a manufacturing method of a recycled plate for a sliding nozzle, which is capable of repairing damage of a plate used for a sliding nozzle to extend an endurance period and widens a range of the used plate as a target for recycling. The manufacturing method of the recycled plate performs, on a plate used for the sliding nozzle, recycling processing including impregnating a matrix of the plate that is formed by a refractory brick with liquid containing at least one of tar and pitch, heating the plate impregnated with the liquid to remove a volatile component, grinding a surface of the plate after having been impregnated with the liquid and heated, and bonding a plate material to one surface of the plate after having been grinded. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130356 | Air Turbine Starter Matched Set Gear Cage Alignment Feature - A gear cage assembly configured to support a plurality of planet gear in an air turbine starter is provided including a main plate and a back plate. The main plate includes a plurality of legs that extend from a first surface. A pin protrudes from a one of the plurality of legs. A plurality of shallow openings formed in the first surface extends over only a portion of a depth of the main plate. The back plate includes a plurality of bearing holes substantially identical to the plurality of shallow openings. A biasing mechanism and at least one alignment feature protrude from the back plate. The at least one alignment feature and the biasing mechanism are configured to contact at least one of the plurality of legs. A bushing mounted within the back plate is configured to receive the pin. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130357 | SECURING TO A PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire assembly includes a pneumatic tire having an inner cavity and an inner surface at least partially defining the inner cavity, a rigid structure for facilitating operation of the tire assembly, and a docking base for securing the rigid structure to the inner surface of the inner cavity. The docking base has been integrally bonded to the inner surface during curing of the pneumatic tire. The docking base has a shape formed by a mold attached to the inner surface of the inner cavity during curing of the pneumatic tire. The mold subsequently is removed thereby resulting in the docking base integrally secured to the inner surface. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130358 | ACTIVELY RELEASED FOOD ADDITIVES - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for actively releasing food additives to deliver aromatic compounds to consumers during food or drink consumption. The food additives may be contained within an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer may be configured to release the food additives in response to being exposed to energy provided by an activation source proximate to the food additives. The activation source may be incorporated into, or connected with, an eating utensil or an oral implant. The activation source can be manually controlled by a consumer, can be controlled based on conditions near the food additives, or can be programmed with a release schedule that defines how and when food additives are to be released. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130359 | Personal food delivery apparatus and method - A personal food delivery apparatus and method includes a utensil with a handle end and a food end where the food end is a flat surface. A food retaining device is connected with the food end where the food retaining device retains food on the food retaining device. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130360 | AXIALLY POSITIONING A ROTATING ARTICLE - An apparatus and associated methodology providing an axial positioner for a rotatable shaft that is selectively extensible along an axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a sleeve having a first race operably fixed in rotation with the shaft, and a second race operably fixed at a predetermined rotational position. The races define opposing bearing surfaces operably supporting the first race in rotation with respect to the second race. The apparatus also includes an indicia device attached to the second race. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130361 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE INDICATION METHOD - A method of indicating an interference magnetic field at an electronic device includes: displaying a first arrow indicating a direction of magnetic north on a display of the electronic device, the direction of the first arrow corrected to remove interference caused by an interference magnetic field; and displaying a second arrow indicating a direction of a source of the interference magnetic field on a display of the electronic device. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130362 | SHAPE MEASURING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CORRECTING SHAPE MEASUREMENT ERROR - A shape measuring machine includes a slider that supports a scanning probe including a tip sphere. A scale unit detects a displacement of the slider. A tip sphere displacement detection unit detects a displacement of the tip sphere. A calculation unit includes a correction filter and an adder, and calculates a measurement value from the displacements of the slider and the tip sphere. The correction filter outputs a correction value that is obtained by correcting the displacement of the tip sphere detected by the tip sphere displacement detection unit based on an inverse characteristic of a frequency transfer characteristic from the scale unit to the tip sphere. The adder calculates the measurement value by adding the displacement of the slider detected by the scale unit and the correction value. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130363 | SPHERICAL-FORM MEASURING APPARATUS - A spherical-form measuring apparatus includes a turntable | 2014-05-15 |
20140130364 | Pivotally-Leveraged Manual Centrifugal Drive - A pivotally-leveraged manual centrifugal drive according to a preferred embodiment of the invention for use with a bowl and a basket formed to nest within the bowl, comprising: a) a housing formed to mate with the bowl; b) a rotation wheel rotatably connected to the housing, formed to mate with the basket, and having a plane of rotation; c) a handle pivotally attached to the housing and oriented to move in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the rotation wheel; and d) gears connecting the handle to the rotation wheel. Also disclosed are an automatic clutch that engages the rotation wheel only when the handle is moved in one direction, and a braking mechanism that includes a disk having a diameter substantially smaller than the rotation wheel. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130365 | MULTIPLE PURPOSE HAIR DRYER - A multiple purpose hair dryer is disclosed. The multiple purpose hair dryer may provide hot or cold air that circulates through a top portion and a bottom portion of an elongated head. The multiple purpose hair dryer may include a plurality of upward bristles and a plurality of downward bristles that intersect alongside each other when the top portion and the bottom portion are clamped together producing a round-brush effect. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130366 | COLLAPSIBLE CHAMBER USING AN EXTERNAL HEAT SOURCE TO DRY WIGS - A wig-drying apparatus is provided, comprising: a heat resistant fabric having six sections attached to each other at common edges to form a six sided chamber with interior and exterior panels joined with vertical stitching forming air ducts with holes in the interior panels, the chamber configured to hold a wig for drying; a wire frame within sleeves around the common edges of four of the sides of the chamber, the wire frame and chamber having a box-like configuration and a collapsed configuration; and a collapsible air intake tube secured at one end to an opening in one side of the fabric and having a second end configured to removably receive and retain an air outlet end of a blow dryer to provide hot air to circulate within the chamber and bake dry the wig when the wire frame and chamber are in the box-like configuration. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130367 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING DEVICE AND SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD - The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible to reuse drying retardant which was used for supercritical drying. A supercritical drying device is provided with a rinse unit ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130368 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING COOLING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE IN WOOD VENEER JET DRYERS - An apparatus for drying wood veneer includes an elongate drying chamber including a conveyor for conveying material to be dried from an input end to an output end; and a cooling section for cooling veneer leaving the output end of the drying chamber, the cooling section including a pressure controller for maintaining a pressure in the cooling section that is slightly higher than pressure in the drying chamber while maintaining a near-zero pressure differential between the drying chamber and the cooling section. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130369 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR WITH ATTACHED COMPRESSIBLE LINING - A method and apparatus for making a lined waterproof footwear product, and footwear product formed there from, are provided. A last, having an exterior surface configured to correspond to the size and shape of the interior surface of the footwear product, is covered with a microcellular lining material. An injection mold comprises shells having a pre-determined configuration to cooperate with the exterior surface of the lining covered last to form: (i) a pre-injection cavity between the shells and the lining covered last when in position in the mold for injection molding; and, (ii) an injection cavity, defining the configuration of the footwear product, between the shells and the lining covered last when injection material is being injected into the injection cavity whereby the injection pressure causes the microcellular lining material to reconfigure the pre-injection cavity. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130370 | SPORTS FOOTWEAR TRACTION ELEMENTS - The invention generally relates to footwear for sports, and particularly to a footwear system for improved athletic performance. The invention provides a footwear system for athletes in which elements provide padding and prevent slippage between an athlete and the ground. The elements are arranged according to precision measurements of maximal stresses that occur between the sole of the feet and the ground during an athletic performance. Using a system of the invention, an athlete avoids unpredictable slippage during a performance and also positions their feet consistently, with the result that performance is consistent and commensurate with equipment choice and physical abilities. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130371 | PROTECTION DEVICES FOR USE IN SHOES OR OTHER PRODUCTS - A variety of devices for protecting a user's foot from injury are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device may be a metatarsal protection device, which may include a first layer of material having top and bottom surfaces, with at least one of such surfaces including a series of cones or a pattern of hexagons thereon. The metatarsal protection device may also include a second relatively rigid layer of material overlying the first layer, and the first layer may be shaped to conform to the metatarsal region of the user's foot, such that the device is configured to protect the metatarsal region against injury. Other configurations and variations of a metatarsal protection device are also disclosed, as are other uses for the principles of the invention(s) disclosed herein (e.g., protection devices for other areas of the foot, etc.) | 2014-05-15 |
20140130372 | FOOTWEAR ARTICLE HAVING CORD STRUCTURE - A footwear article is provided herein. The footwear article may include a sole coupled to a cord structure. The cord structure may include interconnected bights in a vamp cord and a rand cord forming a loop line extending along at least a portion of the footwear article. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130373 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130374 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130375 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130376 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component With Interior Layer Features - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the exterior surface of the knitted component. The knitted component may an asymmetric interior layer secured to the interior surface of the knitted component. The asymmetric interior layer has varying medial and lateral portions that provide for different amounts of feel and cushioning along the varying sides of the upper. The asymmetric interior layer includes a lining layer and a connecting layer that join to form the asymmetric interior layer. Other interior layer features are provided, including collar portions and a heel pad that extends along the heel region of the knitted component from a sockliner to an opening on an ankle cuff of the knitted component. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130377 | SURFACE-MODIFIED PLASTIC SHEET AND ARTICLE COMPRISING THE SAME - A surface-modified plastic sheet includes: a polymer substrate having a plasma treated surface; and a transparent surface-modifying polymer film coated on the plasma treated surface. The surface-modifying polymer film is made from a modified CTBN composition or a clear lacquer composition. The clear lacquer composition contains linear polyester polyol. The modified CTBN composition contains a modified CTBN that is represented by formula (I) | 2014-05-15 |
20140130378 | ADJUSTABLE ATHLETIC POSITIONING APPARATUS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An apparatus for use as at least part of a sole of a shoe or as at least part of an insole of the shoe, the apparatus comprises a fixed section that provides a positioning of a big toe area at a lower position than a heel area and/or at a lower position than an outer edge area, and an adjustable section associated with the fixed section, wherein the adjustable section adjusts at least one of the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the heel area and the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the outer edge area. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130379 | ADJUSTABLE SHOE | 2014-05-15 |
20140130380 | Footwear With External Heel Counter - Footwear includes a sole, an upper secured to the sole for covering a foot of the wearer, and an external heel counter located at a rear of the upper and configured to be located behind a heel of the foot and to not extend along lateral sides of the heel. Portions of the upper adjacent the heel counter comprise leather and the heel counter comprises molded rubber. Lateral sides of the heel counter are arcuate and concave and an external surface of the heel counter is provided with raised ridges. Some of the leather portions of the upper adjacent the rubber heel counter are stitched to and over the rubber heel counter and some of the leather portions of the upper adjacent the rubber heel counter are stitched to and under the rubber heel counter. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130381 | FOOTWEAR ABLE TO BE WIRELESSLY CHARGED AND WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE USED FOR THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a footwear able to be wirelessly charged, the footwear including: an insole; an outer cover installed on the insole and having a wear space formed therein; a heel attached to a lower surface of the insole; an ion generator installed in the wear space to create an ionization effect; a battery supplying a power to the ion generator; a secondary coil receiving a wireless power signal from an external wireless charging device; a rectifying module configured to rectify an induced electromotive force generated from the secondary coil; and a controller configured to charge the battery by receiving a power from the rectifying module, and to control an operation of the ion generator, and a wireless charging device used for the same. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130382 | Pneumatic Excavation System And Method Of Use - An excavation system employing a high-pressure pulsed air jet in combination with a low-pressure high velocity blower for excavating improvised explosive devices or other buried objects. The excavation system may also be employed to operate a pneumatic tool such as a cut-off tool or a chisel. The high velocity blower may incorporate a bifurcated fan duct having two air outlets. The system may include a pressure control module for regulating the from a high-pressure air source to an evacuation valve. The evacuation valve employs first and second valves where the second valve controls the operation of the first valve. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130383 | Pneumatic Excavation System And Method Of Use - An excavation system employing a high-pressure pulsed air jet in combination with a low-pressure high velocity blower for excavating improvised explosive devices or other buried objects. The excavation system may also be employed to operate a pneumatic tool such as a cut-off tool or a chisel. The high velocity blower may incorporate a bifurcated fan duct having two air outlets. The system may include a pressure control module for regulating the from a high-pressure air source to an evacuation valve. The evacuation valve employs first and second valves where the second valve controls the operation of the first valve. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130384 | Snow plow-blower - A snow plow-blower operates as a snow plow, snow blower, or as a snow plow-blower combination. The device includes a plow head blade optionally having retractable/pivotal scoop wings and a cavity with an aperture with blower doors and a blower unit. The snow blower unit includes an auger and impeller to move snow into the unit and force it out of a discharge chute. Blower doors are provided over the snow blower unit cavity to prevent snow from entering into the cavity when the blower is off. Optionally, the blower doors move along a track and rest flush against the plow head to open and close off access to the cavity. Alternatively, the blower doors are hingedly mounted to pivot to open and closed positions. The blower doors may be constructed to operate as blower blades to direct snow into the blower unit; alternatively, separate blower blades are provided to optimize snow removal and mitigate jamming/clogging. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130385 | SHAKING INFLATABLE FIGURE - A shaking inflatable figure has a body, an inflating unit and a vibrating unit. The body has an inflatable air chamber. The inflating unit and the vibrating unit are mounted inside the body. The inflating unit pumps air into the air chamber. The vibrating unit has a driving motor. A weight is connected to a spindle of the driving motor at an eccentric direction to the spindle of the driving motor. The vibrating unit is mounted on a partition diaphragm inside the body. Vibrations arising from the shift of center of gravity of the eccentric weight are transmitted to the body through the partition diaphragm so that the body is also vibrated to increase animated visual effect and entertaining pleasure to viewers. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130386 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - Disclosed herein are electric fireplaces comprising (a) a shade comprising a plurality of openings; (b) a reflector comprising a shaft and a plurality of flame-shaped reflecting elements; (c) a simulated fuel bed; (d) a light source; and (e) a flame display screen, wherein the flame display screen is located between the reflector and simulated fuel bed, and wherein the shade is located between the light source and the reflector so that light from the light source passes through the plurality of openings of the shade. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130387 | Backlit Graphic Display Device with Device-to-Surface Mounts - A graphic display device illuminates interchangeable graphic panels and is mountable to a translucent mounting surface. The graphic display device includes a housing assembly, a light source assembly, a light guide assembly, and device-to-surface mounts. The housing assembly includes a housing back, a housing front, and peripheral housing edging. Together, the housing back and housing edging define a panel-receiving volume. The light source assembly includes a power source, a light source, and circuitry. A light guide of the light guide assembly is positionable within the panel-receiving volume for guiding light from the light source in an anterior direction. The device-to-surface mounts fasten the graphic display device to a translucent mounting surface, and are cooperably associated with the peripheral housing edging for supporting the housing assembly such that the light from the light source is guided in an anterior direction through the translucent mounting surface. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130388 | INTERCHANGEABLE BUMPER DISPLAY - An interchangeable bumper display is provided. The interchangeable bumper display may include a transparent front sheet and a magnetic rear sheet connected together forming a pocket and an opening to the pocket. A sheet having a design or message may be secured within the pocket. A user may then place the interchangeable bumper display on the rear of their vehicle. If the user would like to change the design or message, the user may remove the sheet and replace the sheet with a new sheet with a new design or message. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130389 | Firearm magazine and method of making same - A box magazine ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130390 | MODULAR RIFLE HANDGUARD - The present disclosure provides an ergonomic handguard that supports rail mounted weapon accessories in a variety of different orientations. The handguard includes sides and bottom surfaces that are ergonomic. The stem includes modular sections of picatinny rail that can be attached to various locations on the handguard as needed to provide a mounting structure for rail based weapon accessories. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130391 | DUCKBILL STYLE SPREADER ATTACHMENT FOR A SHOTGUN - A muzzle attachment for a shotgun is disclosed including a first portion that has a first end, a second end, a central axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a through bore extending from the first end to the second end, concentric about the axis. The muzzle attachment also includes a second portion having a pair of opposing extensions defining a gap therebetween. Each extension has a base adjacent the second end of the first portion and a distal end extending away from the base. Additionally, the gap has a narrow end adjacent the base, a wide end adjacent to the distal end, and a pair of opposing lateral sides extending along a projection of the axis. Each of the sides includes a webbing disposed at the narrow end; wherein each webbing has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a radial thickness which tapers from the narrow end to the wide end. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130392 | COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR A WEAPON - A communication connector system is provided for a weapon. The system includes an upper connector configured to be mounted directly to an exterior side surface of an upper receiver of the weapon. The upper connector is configured to be communicatively connected to electronics associated with the upper receiver. The upper connector has a mating interface. The system includes a lower connector configured to be communicatively connected to electronics in a base of the weapon. The lower connector is configured to be mounted directly to an exterior side surface of a lower receiver of the weapon. The lower connector has a mating interface that is mated with the mating interface of the upper connector when the upper receiver is in a closed position. The mating interfaces are physically separable from one another such that the upper receiver is configured to be moved to an open position from the closed position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130393 | SHOOTING RESTS - A shooting rest includes first and second poles each having a length, and a gun rest assembly for holding the first and second poles in selected angular relationships and at selected locations along the lengths thereof. The gun rest assembly includes a swivel connecting a first rest component mounted to the first pole for reciprocal movement along the length thereof, and a second rest component mounted to the second pole for reciprocal movement along the length thereof. A first clamp assembly is carried by the first rest component and a second clamp assembly is carried by the second rest component. The first and second clamp assemblies are configured for independently locking and releasing the respective first and second rest components relative to the respective first and second poles. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130394 | Recoil Spring Guide Mounted Target Marker - In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a target marker for a firearm may comprise a module having a first portion, and a second portion electrically connected and coupled to the first portion. A light source may be disposed within and electrically connected to the second portion. An optical component may be coupled to the first portion at a first fixed distance from the light source. A circuit board may be electrically connected to the light source via at least one lead, wherein the lead may permit relative movement between the circuit board and the light source and may maintain a second fixed distance between the circuit board and the light source. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130395 | PROJECTILE AIMING OPTICAL SYSTEM - Described herein are technologies related to a weapon-mounted scope to facilitate an aiming of a projectile (e.g., bullet, arrow, etc.) towards an intended target. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130396 | REFLECTIVE DECOY - A reflective decoy device for hunting wild turkey employs a glass mirror and strutted gobbler feathers. The turkey decoy device is attached to a hunting weapon, such as a shotgun or compound bow, with its mirror element substantially vertical to the line of fire. A partially transparent, partially reflective one-way mirror, half-silvered sight is incorporated in the mirror decoy for aiming the mirror perpendicular to the line of sight. This device create an illusion of a 3D decoy which may be used as a big game decoy for various animals such as antelope, mule deer, white tail, and elk. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130397 | Eyelet Or Line Guide Element For A Fishing Rod Or Pole - This invention relates to improved fishing rod components, more particularly an improved eyelet or line guide for a fishing rod or pole and a method of manufacturing the same. The invention resides in a fishing rod or pole that comprises a plurality of longitudinally disposed attachment means secured and spaced apart along a substantially identical axis of the rod or pole; and a line guide or eyelet that is pivotally engaged with each of the plurality of longitudinally disposed attachment means for guiding a fishing line there-through, wherein the pivoting of the line guide or eyelet facilitates storage, transport and use of the rod or pole without damaging the line guide or eyelet. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130398 | TABLET FOR DELIVERING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES AND EVAPORATION DEVICE FOR USE WITH SAID TABLET | 2014-05-15 |
20140130399 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A DURABLE INSECT BAIT STATION - The present invention discloses devices and methods for a durable insect bait station. Such devices including a membrane for providing access to the bait station, the membrane adapted to be permeable to volatile components, the membrane configured to allow easy insect-probe penetration, and to be resistant to degradation caused by outdoor environmental conditions and/or harsh indoor environmental conditions. Preferably, the membrane has at least one inclusion. Preferably, the membrane has at least one perforation. Preferably, the device further includes a bait core for providing bait to the bait station, the bait core including a sugar-source bait, at least one oral and/or contact insect toxin, and a solvent, wherein the bait core is configured to be substantially in direct contact with the membrane. Most preferably, the bait core further includes an odorant. Most preferably, the bait core further includes a fibrous material as a support for the membrane. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130400 | Treatment process and apparatus for reducing high viscosity in petroleum products, derivatives, and hydrocarbon emulsions and the like - The reduction of viscosity of petroleum products and hydrocarbon emulsions and the like is effected by applying electrodynamic shocks unto a foaming streamflow of the high viscosity emulsion to create a densely whirled streamflow by agitation with a high radial gradient of pressure. Chemical bonding breakup and destruction of long structured molecules of paraffin occur in the emulsion to result in the formations of free radicals and carbamides, and separation of a processed mixture into light and heavy fractions. The process alters the physiochemical properties of the emulsion to cause decrease of density, and the reduction of viscosity. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130401 | Systems and Methods for Utilizing Alcohol Fuels - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for producing, storing and using alcohol fuels. In one aspect of the disclosed technology, a method to provide a fuel for an engine includes mixing an alcohol with water to produce a wet alcohol, adding a fuel constituent in the wet alcohol to form a liquid fuel, the fuel constituent being soluble in the wet alcohol, and converting, in a container having an interior formed of an armored material, the liquid fuel into a gaseous fuel substance using at least one of heat energy or electrical energy to pressurize the liquid fuel, the gaseous fuel substance exhibiting a higher pressure and lower density than that of the liquid fuel. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130402 | TORREFACTION REDUCTION OF COKE FORMATION ON CATALYSTS USED IN ESTERIFICATION AND CRACKING OF BIOFUELS FROM PYROLYSED LIGNOCELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCKS - A bio-oil production process involving torrefaction pretreatment, catalytic esterification, pyrolysis, and secondary catalytic processing significantly reduces yields of reactor char, catalyst coke, and catalyst tar relative to the best-case conditions using non-torrefied feedstock. The reduction in coke as a result of torrefaction was 28.5% relative to the respective control for slow pyrolysis bio-oil upgrading. In fast pyrolysis bio-oil processing, the greatest reduction in coke was 34.9%. Torrefaction at 275° C. reduced levels of acid products including acetic acid and formic acid in the bio-oil, which reduced catalyst coking and increased catalyst effectiveness and aromatic hydrocarbon yields in the upgraded oils. The process of bio-oil generation further comprises a catalytic esterification of acids and aldehydes to generate such as ethyl levulinate from lignified biomass feedstock. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130403 | EXPANSION OF FUEL STREAMS USING MIXED HYDROCARBONS - Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130404 | SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING ORGANIC MATERIALS INTO OIL, FUEL AND UNCONDENSED VAPORS UTILIZING A PYROLYSIS CHAMBER - A system and method for converting feedstock material into crude oil, lighter fuels such as diesel fuel, and uncondensed vapors such as natural gas. The material to be converted is properly sized and heated prior to be provided to a reactor. The heated feedstock is metered into the reactor where it is vaporized at a uniform temperature in an oxygen free environment. The reactor breaks down the carbon chains of the feedstock into strands of molecules containing less than 24 atoms per molecule. Any vaporized gas exits the reactor and enters a two-stage fractional distillation column which recovers the converted fuel. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130405 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SPRAY SYSTEM - An improvement to a roadside sprayer fixates spray nozzles on a registration plate. The registration plate may include integral tabs depending on the application. Inclination of the tabs is adjustable to place streams and droplets in a desired swath coverage. With the nozzles rigidly mounted onto the plate, the entire plate is nutated. The use of the registration plate in a spray unit creates a uniform nutation among the nozzles, thereby reducing variability in droplet placement, and providing a more predictable spray from the nozzles. In other embodiments, the spray unit is utilized in a spray system adaptable to service vehicles, and may be utilized in conjunction with a vegetation engagement device, such as a cutter to engage multiple zones of a roadway right-of-way. Additionally, an improved spray unit includes an electromagnetic field and an attractor to generate plate motion. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130406 | Shading device for potted plants - A shading device for potted plants has a plurality of stakes planted in the soil of a flower pot. The stakes can be telescoping in nature so as to be adjustable lengthwise. A piece of shading material preferably made of canvas is stretched across the stakes by way of grommets. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130407 | CONTAINER COVER DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A container cover device including a pliable sheet comprising a perimeter configured to be secured to an upper portion of a container so as to prevent spillage of contents of the container if the container were tilted, said pliable sheet having a first side and a second side, an opening provided in the pliable sheet extending from the first side to the second side of the pliable sheet, and a slit extending from the opening to the perimeter, thereby defining a first end and a second end of the container cover device, wherein the first end and the second end are configured to be removably engageable with one another, wherein the container cover device inhibits and/or prevents vegetative growth around an object configured to extend through the opening in the container cover device. A system and method are also disclosed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130408 | COIR FIBER AND COIR PITH SEED MAT - A seed mat utilizing coir fiber (base or bottom) with a second layer of coir pith particles adhesive, and seeds and possible nutrients (top), the coir pith has a compression of 5:1, the coir fiber layer and adhesive holds the seed and coir pith mixture in place for significant reduction of run off and also adds moisture retention allowing for faster and more successful germination and turf establishment. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130409 | Method to Arrest Growth of Invasive Species' Seeds While in Non-Natural Environment Prior to Transport - This invention pertains to the application of a chemical composition rinse agent to equipment or vehicles and apparatuses generally used in non-agricultural areas in an effort to prevent the spread of undesired seeds of invasive species. The rinse agent comprises a composition known to inhibit growth of the mature variant of the invasive species. The application would be directly to equipment or vehicles or other mobile apparatuses. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130410 | MINERAL WOOL PRODUCT - A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130411 | RAISED BORDER BRACKET ARRANGEMENT - A raised border system is disclosed. The system includes one or more brackets that secures at least one beam in position using at least one anchor stake to create a variety of edging systems. The brackets include nubs that can be inserted into the brackets without the use of tools and are sized and shaped to securely engage a beam in a manner such that the force required to assemble the beams is relatively small and is well exceeded by the force required to disengage the beam from the bracket. While the nubs obviate the need for traditional fasteners or tools, the border system is still compatible with traditional fasteners affording the user a wide variety of options during construction. The system is also universally compatible with a variety of beam materials and sizes. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130412 | SELF-WATERING POT ASSEMBLY FOR PLANTS - It comprises an outer pot having an inner cavity for receiving an inner pot, the outer pot having an interior where a tray structure is provided comprising trays dividing said interior into sub-chambers arranged at different levels for supplying watering liquid towards the inner cavity at different heights through openings formed in the outer and inner pots. Valve means operated according to the hydrostatic pressure of the watering liquid in the sub-chamber are provided for allowing controlled supply of watering liquid to the inner cavity. Adjusting means are provided for controlling the amount of watering liquid supplied into each sub-chamber. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130413 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A method for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The method comprises providing a basin for holding a volume of liquid, forming an opening in the basin, providing a hydroponic container having a first end and a second end, cooperating the first end of the hydroponic container with the opening in the basin, growing plants within the hydroponic containers, moving liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container, and exchanging the harvested hydroponic containers with unharvested hydroponic containers. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130414 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A hydroponic produce display apparatus for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The hydroponic produce display apparatus comprises a basin for holding a volume of liquid with an opening formed in the basin. A hydroponic container is provided having a first end and a second end with the first end of the hydroponic container cooperates with the opening in the basin and the plants growing within the hydroponic containers. An irrigation mechanism moves liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container wherein harvested hydroponic containers are exchanged with harvested containers. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130415 | Method And System For Production Of Hydrogen And Carbon Monoxide - A method for preparing a fuel using oxygen-storing compound nanoparticles is provided, in which the nanoparticles is heated at a first temperature to release an amount of oxygen, thereby producing a reduced oxide compound, and the reduced oxide compound is exposed to a gas at a second temperature to produce the fuel. The gas can include carbon dioxide and water vapor, and the fuel can include carbon monoxide and/or hydrogen. The oxygen-storing compound nanoparticles can be nano ceria or nano ceria doped with one or more metals, such as Cu and/or Zr. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130416 | Imidazole-Containing Polymer Membranes and Methods of Use - Imidazole-containing polymer membranes are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use are also described herein. The methods of using the membranes include capturing and reducing volatile compounds from gas streams. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130417 | SLIDING AND SWINGING DOOR SYSTEM - The invention relates to a sliding and swinging door system, comprising a rail profile in which at least two door leaves are mounted so as to be displaceable by way of two support elements, and which profile is provided with an expanding clamp for receiving a locking element disposed on a door leaf, in each instance, wherein at least one lateral outlet opening for release of a support element of a door leaf is disposed in the rail profile, at a distance from the expanding clamp, wherein at least one support part ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130418 | METHOD OF MAKING CARBONATE PCD AND SINTERING CARBONATE PCD ON CARBIDE SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a polycrystalline diamond body includes mixing a sintering agent with diamond powder to form a premixed layer, the sintering agent including at least one alkaline eat mewl carbonate; forming an infiltration layer adjacent to the premixed layer, the infiltration layer including an infiltrant material including at least one alkaline earth metal carbonate; and subjecting the premixed layer and the infiltration layer to high pressure high temperature conditions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130419 | CONTAINERIZED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A portable container is provided which comprises a passing room(s) allowing entry into a second area into a first area, the passing room having at least two openings with a walkway in-between. Barrier device(s) can be located in the walkway but not connected to the first or second opening. A control room(s) can also be provided, the control room being connected to the passing room(s). | 2014-05-15 |
20140130420 | DRIVE UNIT, ELEVATOR AND METHOD FOR DRIVING ELEVATOR - An elevator and also to a drive unit for driving an elevator includes one or more hoisting members that are continuous in the vertical direction, a load-receiving part suspended on the hoisting member, and also a driving member engaging with the hoisting member for moving the load-receiving part. The driving member engaging with the hoisting member is configured to be driven with a detachable drive unit. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130421 | TELESCOPING FRAME SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE HOME OR OTHER STRUCTURE - A telescoping frame system comprising a non-telescoping frame with a longitudinal side, first and second attachment arms; a main arm that is parallel to the longitudinal side of the non-telescoping frame; a first pivot arm with a top surface that acts as a rail for a first roller wheel; a second pivot arm with a top surface that acts as a rail for a second roller wheel; and first and second brace arms that maintain each pivot arm at a ninety-degree angle to the longitudinal side of the non-telescoping frame when the first pivot arm is fully extended. The first and second pivot arms are pivotally attached to the first and second attachment arms, respectively. The first roller wheel is pivotally attached to a first end of the main arm, and the second roller wheel is pivotally attached to a second end of the main arm. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130422 | MODULAR TURBINE ENCLOSURE - The present application provides a modular enclosure for use with an equipment platform and a turbo-machine. The modular enclosure may include a first number of walls attached to a number of legs of the equipment platform and a second number of walls attached to the legs of the equipment platform. The first number of walls may include a number of pivotable panels. The second number of walls may include an access aperture therein. The equipment platform may provide a roof for the modular enclosure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130423 | PAINT MIXING ROOM - The invention relates to a paint mixing room ( | 2014-05-15 |