22nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130133220 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT MICROWAVE DRYING OF EXTRUDED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - Systems and methods for efficient microwave drying of extruded honeycomb structures are disclosed. The methods include conveying first and second sets of honeycomb structures in opposite directions through multiple applicator cavities. Each honeycomb structure has a moisture content M | 2013-05-30 |
20130133221 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING DRYER CAPABLE OF DEHUMIDIFYING AIR ENTERING THE OIL EXPANSION VESSELS USED IN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - Process for controlling a dryer, suitable of dehumidifying air entering oil expansion vessels used in electrical appliances, in which a protective casing of the dryer surrounds at least two dehumidifying tanks or vessels containing an absorption device suitable to absorb air humidity coming from the outside and which can be thermally regenerated by resistors. The resistors are connected with a load cell, suitable to determine the state of saturation of the absorption device, so that detecting by the load cell of a measured mass value greater than a predefined threshold value (MFS) operates the resistors in order to regenerate the absorption device to the original state. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133222 | PARTICULATE FLUIDIZATION SYSTEM - The disclosures described herein provide for an apparatus suitable for fluidizing fuel. In one embodiment, a system includes a fluidization vessel. The fluidization vessel includes a first inlet configured to receive a particulate fuel and a round chamber comprising a first aerator, wherein the round chamber is fluidly coupled to the first inlet and is configured to receive the particulate fuel. The system further includes a first outlet fluidly coupled to the round chamber and configured to convey a fluidized particulate fuel outwardly from the round chamber, wherein the first aerator is configured to discharge a first fluid into an interior of the round chamber to fluidize the particulate fuel into the fluidized fuel. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133223 | Foot Trainer - A foot trainer having a generally planar footbed. A heel recess is formed in the footbed. The heel recess is positioned proximate a proximal end of the footbed. A generally longitudinal groove is formed in the footbed. The longitudinal groove extends generally along at least a portion of a lateral edge of the footbed. A transverse arch extends from the footbed medially from the longitudinal groove. The transverse arch is positioned to be disposed proximally relative to a ball of a user's foot. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133224 | Shoe Insole - A shoe insole includes an elastic main body including a front metatarsal, a mid foot and a rear heel sections, the front metatarsal section having an enclosed forefoot buffer zone, the first recesses being formed in the forefoot buffer zone, the rear heel section having an enclosed heel buffer zone, the second recesses being formed in the heel buffer zone; an elastic pad member combined with the mid foot section and the rear heel section at the bottom surface of the elastic main body, a mid foot section of the elastic pad member having a protruding foot arch portion, the mid foot section of the elastic pad member having the elongated arc-shaped grooves and the through holes, a rear heel section of the elastic pad member having a through hole corresponding to the heel buffer zone; and an upper layer combined with the elastic main body. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133225 | FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLIES HAVING DIAGONALLY OPPOSING REINFORCED INSOLE PORTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A footwear assembly has a sole assembly with an insole board having a peripheral edge, a heel portion, a forefoot portion, and an arch portion. The insole board has a lateral side, a medial side, a top surface, and a bottom surface facing away from the top surface. The footwear assembly has an upper with a lower side portion having a lateral forefoot flange, a lateral arch flange, a lateral heel flange, a medial forefoot flange, a medial arch flange, and a medial heel flange. The lateral forefoot flange is stitched to the top surface of the insole board along the forefoot portion, and the lateral arch flange and the lateral heel flange wrap around the peripheral edge along the insole board's lateral side and are attached to the bottom surface at the arch portion and heel portion without being stitched to the insole board's top surface. The medial heel flange is stitched to the top surface of the insole board along the heel portion portion, and the medial arch flange and the medial forefoot flange are wrapped around peripheral edge along the insole board's lateral side and are attached to the bottom surface at the arch portion and forefoot portion without being stitched to the insole board's top surface. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133226 | INSULATED PAC BOOT ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A footwear assembly comprising an upper connected to a sole assembly, the sole assembly having a midsole fixed to a bottom portion of the upper, the midsole being fixed to an outsole, wherein the midsole is sandwiched between the outsole and the upper, the upper having ankle, vamp, and heel portions defined by a plurality of interconnected panels, a top of the ankle portion defining an opening to an interior area, and a lower part of the ankle portion being connected to the vamp and heel portions; the vamp portion having a waterproof vamp panel securely connected along a bottom edge to the the sole assembly, a top edge portion being connected to one or more reinforcement panels, the vamp panel being a waterproof, co-molded, heat-embossed laminate structure comprising an inner open-cell foam layer sandwiched between inner and outer surface layers and of DWR coated fabric material, wherein the inner surface layer faces inwardly toward the interior area, and the outer surface layer is opposite the inner surface layer and faces outwardly away from the interior area. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133227 | Footwear and Production Method Thereof - A method of producing a foamed footwear includes the steps of wearing around a footwear last with an inner covering housing, coating a first partition layer made of mixed rubber material on an outer surface of the inner covering housing, covering on a foaming raw material and an outer decorating fabric, attaching to the bottom side of the footwear last with a footwear sole, attaching to an outer surface of the outer decorating fabric with necessary reinforcing elements and necessary decorating elements, and heating in a vulcanization reactor. The foaming raw material undergoes a foaming reaction process, so that the footwear sole, the necessary reinforcing elements, and the necessary decorating element undergo a vulcanizing reaction process to enhance rubber properties thereof. Both of the inner surface and outer surface of the footwear has an aesthetic appearance. The production efficiency is increased and unnecessary waste of raw material is avoid. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133228 | Universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover for wraping around and decorating only the shaft of an any sized and mundane boot and not the foot of the any sized and mundane boot - A universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover for wrapping around and decorating only the shaft of an any sized and mundane boot. The universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover includes a decorative substrate, and apparatus for universally and readily interchangeably maintaining the decorative substrate around only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot. The decorative substrate is for universally and readily interchangeably wrapping around only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot and not the foot of the any sized and mundane boot so as to at least eliminate potential damage to the universal, readily interchangeable, and non-gaiter cover caused by normal flexure of the foot of the any sized and mundane boot, and in so doing, decorates only the shaft of the any sized and mundane boot. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133229 | POLYURETHANE INJECTED BOOT ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A footwear assembly having an upper that comprises a neoprene sock with a foot portion integrally connected to a leg portion. The foot portion has heel, vamp and under-foot portions. The leg portion has front shin, side wall, and rear calf-side portions. The upper has a unitary, outer, injection molded layer molded directly onto the foot and shin portions of the neoprene sock, while the sidewall and rear calf-side portions remain substantially uncovered by the injection molded layer. The injection molded layer encases the foot portion of the neoprene sock. The injection molded layer on the shin portion defines a shin guard portion having a necked down area integrally connected to the injection molded layer at the vamp portion, wherein the shin guard extends upwardly from the necked-down portion in an outwardly diverging shape away from the vamp. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133230 | Athletic Shoe - An athletic shoe that includes an attached gel layer. The attached gel layer is located in between the sole and the insole of the shoe, with the attached gel layer having an outer casing and a volume of gel within the outer casing. A covering is attached to both the insole and the sole and includes an attached tongue, which can be tightened as needed over an individual's foot by the use of a tongue attached to the covering and a lace that is passed through a number of eyelets on the covering adjacent to the tongue. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133231 | SHOE WITH INTEGRAL PUMP - A shoe, such as an athletic shoe, includes a pump assembly integral therewith. The pump assembly includes a pump which produces a stream of pressurized air and a delivery assembly which operates to deliver the stream of pressurized air to an end use location exterior of the shoe. The shoe may comprise an athletic shoe and may be utilized to inflate sports balls such as basketballs, footballs, and volleyballs. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133232 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133233 | ADVERTISING DISPLAY DEVICE POSITIONED ABOVE GROUND FOR FOOTBALL PLAYING FIELDS - An advertising display device positioned above ground for football playing fields comprising:
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20130133234 | SIGNAL TRANSMITTING FIREARM - A safety feature within a firearm that emits distinctly separate warning signals, the first signal warning of the proximity of the firearm and the second signal indicative of readiness of use of the firearm. These warnings must be functioning for the firearm to be operable. The signal generating part of the safety feature is embedded within the firearm. Optionally, the safety feature includes remote annunciation and transmission of the first and second signals to remote stations. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133235 | Firearm Lubrication System - A firearm system includes lubrication notches are incised into portions of the frame and slide along the region of interaction between these two components. The notches act as reservoirs of lubrication and upon each cycling movement of the slide (firing of the weapon) one or more of the notches is placed opposite a corresponding portion of the slide or frame. The notches themselves are never exposed to the environment and thus retain the lubricant, unlike topically applied material. As a result, the frame and slide are lubricated during each cycle of the slide. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133236 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZABLE FIREARM - A customizable firearm is disclosed. The firearm can perform one or more functions, including firing a bullet, firing a less-than-lethal projectile, and/or providing light. In some cases, the firearm includes a main frame component having an inner cavity, wherein a barrel is slidably received within the cavity so as to selectively slide back and forth within the cavity. In some cases, a proximal end of the barrel comprises a bullet chamber. In such cases, the barrel fires the bullet by carrying the bullet proximally and striking it against a stationary firing pin. In other cases, a firing pin is attached to a distal end of the barrel. In such cases, the barrel discharges the firearm by moving the firing pin distally and striking a cartridge at a distal end of the main frame. In some cases, the barrel rotates between a safe and a fire alignment. Other implementations are described. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133237 | FIREARM WITH MAGAZINE DISCONNECTOR - Firearms with magazine disconnectors include a trigger bar having a first end connected to the trigger and a second end proximate the hammer, the trigger bar being movable between a connected position where the second end operably engages the hammer to operate the hammer responsive to trigger actuation, and a disconnected position where the second end is disengaged from the hammer, such that trigger actuation does not operate the hammer. The disconnector is movable between a first position where the disconnector extends into the magazine well and moves the trigger bar to the disconnected position, and a second position where the disconnector is outside of the magazine well and moves the trigger bar to the connected position. The disconnector is biased to the first position in the absence of a magazine in the magazine well, and operable responsive to insertion of a magazine to move to the first position. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133238 | FIREARM ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY, MEMBER FOR ATTACHING AND METHOD OF SECURING - A firearm attachment assembly is provided. The firearm attachment assembly includes an upper mounting portion and a lower mounting portion. Each portion has an inner surface. Also, the firearm attachment assembly includes a layer affixed to and covering at least a portion of the inner surface of the upper mounting portion and at least a portion of the inner surface of the lower mounting portion. A member and a method of attaching the firearm attachment assembly is also provided. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133239 | Pointing Devices, Apparatus, Systems and Methods for High Shock Environments - Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a conical shaped cantilevered supported beam or S shaped cantilevered beam or a center deflecting beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133240 | LINE CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A knotless connector includes a body that is generally planar, having a top surface and bottom surface oriented generally parallel to one another, and generally planar side surfaces intersecting the top and bottom surfaces at corners. The body may include a slot having an open end and a closed end, and an eyelet positioned adjacent to the slot including a bore and a radial opening providing access to the bore. The tail end of a line may be wrapped around the body to form a wrapped portion of the tail end, and the primary portion of the line may be wrapped over the wrapped portion, through the slot, and through the bore in the eyelet. The corners created by the intersecting surfaces of the body create friction points to help maintain the line on the connector with the use of knots. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133241 | In-Line Fish Teaser - A trolling teaser having a tubular hull having a circumference defined by a wall and an end cap at each end of the tubular hull, each of the end caps having a center opening to receive a fishing line, such that the fishing line passes through each of the center openings and through said tubular hull and each of the end caps having a thickness and the outer edge of each of the end caps including a groove and an o-ring within said groove for contacting the inner wall of the tubular hull when the end cap is within the tubular hull. One of the end caps having a second opening for receiving a first tube and a third opening for receiving a second tube, and the first tube and the second tube disburses fluids from within the tubular hull and the fluid is a fish oil. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133242 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW TOXICITY HYPERGOLIC FUEL - A group of tertiary amine azides are useful as hypergolic fuels for hypergolic bipropellant mixtures. The fuels provide higher density impulses than monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) but are less toxic and have lower vapor pressures that MMH. In addition, the fuels have shorter ignition delay times than dimethylaminoethylazide (DMAZ) and other potential reduced toxicity replacements for MMH. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133243 | QUATERNIZED NITROGEN COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF AS ADDITIVES IN FUELS AND LUBRICANTS - The present invention relates to novel quaternized nitrogen compounds, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as a fuel and lubricant additive, more particularly as a detergent additive; to additive packages which comprise these compounds; and to fuels and lubricants thus additized. The present invention further relates to the use of these quaternized nitrogen compounds as a fuel additive for reducing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, especially in common-rail injection systems, for reducing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, especially of diesel engines with common-rail injection systems, and for minimizing power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, especially in diesel engines with common-rail injection systems. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133244 | CONDUCTIVITY-IMPROVING ADDITIVES FOR FUEL - A fuel additive composition, fuel comprising said additive, and methods of use thereof are provided. The fuel additive composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant and a compound of the following formula: | 2013-05-30 |
20130133245 | OXYGENATE ADDITIVE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FUEL, FUEL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME AND IMPROVED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGHLY METHYLATED GLYCEROL ETHERS - The invention relates to an oxygenate additive for an internal combustion engine fuel, comprising glycerol dimethyl ethers (GDMEs) and glycerol trimethyl ether (GTME); a fuel composition comprising the oxygenate additive; an improved process for methylation of glycerol with dimethyl sulfate to produce highly methylated glycerol ethers; and uses of ethers produced from the process for diesel fuel, for gasoline and for aviation turbine fuel, or as a green solvent or as an antifreezer. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133246 | Method and Apparatus For Processing a Dry Fuel - The invention relates to a method and device for processing a dry fuel, in particular a wood pallet, wherein a dust-binding additive is added to the conveying medium that transports the dry fuel. The conveying medium that transports the dry fuel comprises an air flow fed from a high-pressure or low-pressure source, the dust-binding additive being added to the air flow in the form of a mist. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133247 | Method and Process for Providing a Controlled Batch of Micrometer-Sized or Nanometer-Sized Coal Material - A printing ink includes a micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material. The micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material is produced using a method of providing a controlled batch of micrometer-sized or nanometer-sized coal material. This method includes the steps of: (a) specifying at least one desired physical and/or chemical parameter of the controlled batch of coal material; (b) specifying the desired range of the physical and/or chemical parameter in the controlled batch of coal material; (c) obtaining a feedstock batch of coal material; and (d) processing a feedstock batch of coal material to obtain the controlled batch of coal material having the at least one specified physical and/or chemical parameter in the specified range thereof. In a further step, the controlled batch of coal material can be activated. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133248 | APPARATUS FOR UPGRADING COAL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A method for using an apparatus for upgrading coal comprising a baffle tower, inlet and exhaust plenums, and one or more cooling augers. The baffle tower comprises a plurality of alternating rows of inverted v-shaped inlet and outlet baffles. The inlet and outlet plenums are affixed to side walls of the baffle tower. Process gas enters the baffle tower from the inlet plenum via baffle holes in the side wall and dries the coal in the baffle tower. Process exhaust gas exits the baffle tower into the exhaust plenum via baffle holes in a different side wall of the baffle tower. Coal that outers the baffle tower descends by gravity downward through the baffle tower and enters a cooling auger, where the dried coal from the baffle tower is mixed with non-dried coal. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133249 | PARTITION FLUID SEPARATION - A pervaporation element includes a ceramic monolith having an array of parallel channels separated by porous channel walls extending along an axial length of the monolith, and a functional membrane coating a first plurality of the porous channel walls along the axial length of the monolith. The functional membrane functions to separate a fluid into a retentate portion and a permeate portion. The porous channel walls coated by the functional membrane define a plurality of discrete through segments, where each of the discrete through segments are separated from one another by a plurality of uncoated porous channel walls. Fluid entering the discrete through segments is separated into a retentate portion that exits in substantial portion through the discrete through segments and a permeate portion that exits the ceramic monolith radially outward through the uncoated porous channel walls and through a skin of the monolith. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133250 | System and Method for Removing Contaminants in Liquids - A fluid filtration system using a rotating container, comprising a shell having an inlet pipe installation port and an outlet port, the inlet pipe installation port and the outlet port are located on the same or opposite side (end) of the shell, and having some distance from the outermost edge of the shell, such that said rotating container can retain fluid during rotation. Stirring blades are placed inside the shell of said rotating container, which rotate with the shell synchronously. The purification process includes the injection of the fluid into the rotating container, which can withhold liquid during high-speed rotation. When the fluid in the rotating container swirls at high speed, substances of higher densities will accumulate at the internal wall of the rotating container away from the rotation axis, whereas substances of lower densities will accumulate at the inner ring region closer to the rotation axis. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133251 | DELAYED-ACTIVATION, HYDRATION MAINTENANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A composite, time-delayed, polymer-coated, granulated material for maintaining hydration in plants is formulated to delay acceptance of water in order to operate in drilling, plugging, and disking equipment used for aeration, soil amendment, or both. Whether potted or outdoors, whether relying on a third-material binder or a small, hydrated portion of the polymer itself as a binder, the material may be injected or otherwise placed below the surface of soils. Water is eventually absorbed sufficiently to expose the bulk of the hydrating particles attached to each granule. Addition of the granulated material as a soil amendment resists dehydration normally occurring in plants between waterings, yet its initial delay in hydrating supports water-jet injection and soil integration by resisting premature expansion from hydration. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133252 | PLANTER WITH SNAP-IN RIM INSERT - A molded planter includes a container and a separate rim insert for providing the appearance of a wide upper rim. The rim insert is configured to snap fit into the upper annular edge of the container. When the rim insert and container are assembled, the upper annular edge of the container extends to or above the upper surface of the rim insert such that there is no visible seam between the container and rim insert when the planter is viewed from the side. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133253 | BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AND PLANT CONTAINER - A biodegradable plant container made from a cellulosically derived polymer is coated with an enhancer to facilitate biodegradation of the container. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133254 | MOLDED FIBER HANGING BASKET SYSTEM - Embodiments herein provide hangers and hanging systems for molded pulp fiber hanging pots and baskets, for instance for growing and/or displaying plants. In various embodiments, these molded pulp fiber basket systems may have a lip and/or rim onto which a set of resilient clips may attach to provide support to the basket, and the rim may have a rolled, domed, wedge-shaped, triangular, or flat profile, or any other profile that allows the clips to be mounted easily and that is capable of supporting the weight of the basket in a fully-loaded state. In various embodiments, each clip may include a retaining member and a biasing member, and may also include an optional internal and/or external structural projection. Each clip may couple to or be integral with a corresponding support strand, and all of the support strands may couple to or be integral with a hook or other hanging element. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133255 | ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WATER-SAVING PLANT POT STRUCTURE - An environment-friendly water-saving plant pot includes a first pot body and a second pot body. The first pot body has a receiving space having an upward opening, and a water outlet hole formed in the receiving space. A protruding unit that has several reinforced ribs extends upwards from the periphery of the water outlet hole. The second pot body is disposed in the receiving space of the first pot body, and has a second receiving space having an upward opening. A plurality of through holes are circularly formed inside the second receiving space, and the second pot body extends from the bottom to form a cover that has a cover opening, and the opening of the cover opening and the protruding unit of the first pot body are spaced to form a gap. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133256 | AIR INTRODUCING CONTORL DEVICE FOR PLANT POT - A plant pot includes a pot having an enclosed space and a room defined therein. The room receives soil therein. At least one passage communicates with the room and the enclosed space. A tube is connected to the pot and has a path defined axially therethrough, the path respectively communicates with interior and exterior of the enclosed space. A resistance member is located in one end of the tube and has multiple micro paths which communicate with the interior of the enclosed space. A resistance is formed when exterior air passes through the tube and the resistance member so as to control speed and volume of the exterior air into the enclosed space. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133257 | Plant Container - A plant container includes a container body and an automate watering arrangement, wherein the automate watering arrangement includes a reserve unit and a plurality of watering units. Each of the watering units includes a guiding element and a watering element, wherein one end of the guiding element is communicated with the reserve unit, and another end of the guiding element is coupled with the watering element end-to-end. The watering element is downwardly extended from the guiding element and submerged into the soil of the planting cavity such that the water of the reserve unit is guided to flow to the soil of the planting cavity via the watering element so as to maintain a moisture level of the soil for the plant. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133258 | MULTILAYER ASSEMBLY OF FLUID PERMEABLE GEOMATRIX MATERIAL FOR USE IN VEGETATED ECO-SYSTEM - A multilayer assembly ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133259 | Plant Growth and Imaging Devices and Related Methods and Computer Program Products - A plant growth array device includes an aerial growth chamber configured to receive aerial shoot portions of a plurality of plants and a root growth chamber configured to receive root portions of the plurality of plants. A dividing member is between the aerial growth chamber and the root chamber and has a plurality of apertures for receiving the plurality of plants therein. The plurality of apertures are configured so that the root portions grow substantially in a common orientation. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133260 | GREEN WALL SYSTEM - The system is based on placing on the façade a suitably anchored metal structure to which is fixed a plastic panel supporting geomesh layers that constitute support for the plants. At the top of these geomesh layers drip irrigation nozzles are arranged, supplied by a water recirculation pipe, and excess water is collected in a channel, which is then filtered, analysed, supplemented with fertilizer and acids, all under computer control. There is also the option to empty the recirculation circuit and add new water treated by reverse osmosis from a tank. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133261 | Composite Panel and Method for Strengthening a Door Structure - A composite blast door, when used as an exterior door of a protected structure, can significantly decrease the risk of life threatening hazards to interior occupants. The composite blast door is composed of outer sheets of steel, intermediate sheets of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP), and a filled core of vaporized aluminum. Rubber gaskets may be used as a buffer layer between the FRP and vaporized aluminum core. Fabrication begins with a door skeleton created from steel framing elements, either hollow structural steel members or channels. Afterwards, the rear panels are attached to the door skeleton in inward order: beginning with the outer steel plate, then the FRP sheet and lastly the optional rubber gasket. The door can now be used as a form to receive the vaporized aluminum filling. After filling, the front panels are attached in the reverse order as the rear panels; rubber first, then FRP, then steel. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133262 | AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A home automation system is described formed by multiple components and a control unit bidirectionally network-connected between each other and adapted to coordinate and/or supervise for safety the maneuver of a movable barrier such as sliding or hinged gates, doors or garage doors, awnings, blinds, curtains or blinds in general, characterized by the fact that the network that connects all the components to the control unit is wireless. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133263 | High-Speed Door Assembly - A high-speed door assembly for selectively permitting and prohibiting access through an opening in a wall, or other blocking structure, the door assembly having a shaft or drum located proximate the wall or other blocking structure and outside of the opening, and the shaft or drum having a longitudinal axis, and, a flexible door panel attached to the shaft or drum so as to be capable of being wound and unwound about the drum for selectively permitting and prohibiting access through the opening, the door panel being wound on the shaft or drum in an orientation such that the door panel defines at least one vertical plane when unwound from the shaft or drum, the vertical plane being spaced farther from the wall than the longitudinal axis of the shaft or drum is spaced from the wall or other blocking structure. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133264 | BARRIER BOOM IMPLEMENTED AS BENDABLE BOOM OF A VEHICLE BARRIER - A bendable barrier boom ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133265 | WINDOW REGULATOR - A window regulator is provided with a driving unit, a drum, a carrier plate, a wire, and wire-ends provided at both ends of the wire. The drum has a shape of a cylinder having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface. The drum has a slot portion having a length substantially the same as the length of the wire-end, and a wire-end housing portion disposed to deviate from the slot in the axial direction of the drum. The wire-end housing portion has a height substantially the same as the thickness of the wire-end, with a top surface provided on the side of the upper surface of the drum and a bottom surface provided on the side of the lower surface of the drum. The drum has a guide surface for guiding the wire-end, and a wire-end engagement portion, and a wire guide. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133266 | GLASS RUN - An outer lip | 2013-05-30 |
20130133267 | DOOR MOLDING - A door molding configured to attach to a window frame of a vehicle door includes a design member formed in a thin-film form provided on a surface of a core member, the design member made from a resin material containing metal particles. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133268 | Dimension Adjustable Composite Doors, Bi-Fold Doors, and Methods of Construction Thereof - Composite bi-fold doors and other composite closures having improved assemblies are described, wherein the assemblies provide enhanced strength and durability of the doors and their construction while simultaneously maintaining their aesthetics. Additional improved bi-fold door and semi-solid door assemblies are also provided, which allow for the dimensional adjustment of the height of the doors by the installer as necessary, while simultaneously maintaining the structural integrity of the doors following the height adjustment. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133269 | ABRASIVE COMPACT WITH IMPROVED MACHINABILITY - An abrasive compact may include an ultra-hard phase that may include ultra-hard particles having a Knoop hardness of 5000 KHN or greater, a sinter catalyst, and a reaction phase that may include a catalyst-ceramic compound having a Knoop hardness lower than that of the ultra-hard phase. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133270 | Solar Panel Attachment System - A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133271 | RELIEF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORTING SYSTEMS - A stackable mobile platform vehicle with a body with attached tires and wheels. The vehicle body and operation components such as, computer controls, LCD screens, GPS, radio, fuel tank, engine, motor, generator and battery are removable. Motor and generator can be used together to generate electricity to supply power to lighting, communications equipment, water, water pumps, water filter and other equipment. The vehicle body or fame can be used to form buildings, walls, enclosures and the like. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133272 | ALUMINUM ACCOMMODATIONS MODULE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME - A modular building and a method of constructing a United States Coast Guard certified modular building for utilization on USCG approved vessels, out of aluminum and special Firemaster Marine Blanketing material. Under the method of the present invention, the walls are constructed as to not be connected, allow the fire insulation blanketing to be a prime barrier to potential fire hazards. Due to several reasons aluminum can be a better material than steel to utilize for the purpose of marine accommoda tions. Aluminum is considerably lighter, due to the crane capacities on offshore floating platforms and boats, the lighter the building the safer it is to lift. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133273 | Foldable Building Units - Foldable building units are provided based on structural frame and connection assembly designs that enable greater construction efficiency and flexibility. The structural frame and connection assembly designs allow for easier connection of frame elements in the prefabrication process of the foldable building units and for easier connection of frame elements at the building site, for example, of foldably connected frame elements after unfolding. They also allow for more finish in the pre-fabrication process, and/or less and faster work at the building site, for example, by enabling conventional structural lumber grids that can be continuous through the edges and corners of the building envelope for conventional exterior finishing, while providing a tight building envelope with reduced heat transfer, particularly, through the edges of the foldable building unit. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133274 | TRANSPARENT WALL, GREENHOUSE, WINDOW, FACADE, AND ROOF - The invention relates to a transparent wall, comprising at least one transparent wall substrate having a light-guiding structure, wherein the light-guiding structure is imprinted directly or indirectly on the wall substrate. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133275 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AND ATTACHING PANELS OR THE LIKE, AND ROOF SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for supporting and attaching panels to a roof including an added sealing covering on the surface thereof includes brackets for tiltedly supporting and bearing the panels, including a bottom bearing portion and at least one top portion for supporting the panels, the brackets having a triangular structure and consisting of a hollow body. The device is characterized in that the bottom portion ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133276 | Building Closure with Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties - A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior. At least one moisture weep opening is disposed in the top portion of the frame from the cavity to the interior chamber of the frame such that moisture in the cavity flows through the weep opening into the chamber, within the chamber around the frame and then out of a drain opening in a bottom portion of the frame. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133277 | Insulating Wall Panel System - An insulating panel to be used in a panelized insulation system for insulating and finishing walls, including basement walls has a foam core made of inorganic materials. The system incorporates a capillary break, an integrated water drainage system and an electrical wire chase system within an insulating wall panel. Vertical slots are provided for insertion of metal studs for use in attaching the interior finish panel, such as inorganic fiber cement board with a vinyl laminate finish, onto the insulating panels. Embedding metal studs in the panel core reduces the sound transmission though the panel and eliminates thermal bridging between warm and cold surfaces. Steps on the edges and the top/bottom surfaces of the insulating panel allow more panels to join together with shiplap joints. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133278 | NON-WELDING TYPE CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBE COLUMN HAVING SLOT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A non-welding type concrete-filled steel tube column utilizing a slot, in which an external steel tube is bended and retracted to allow a jointing portion thereof to be formed as a T-shaped bending part is provided. A slot is inserted into the T-shaped bending part in a sliding manner to construct in a non-welding manner, and a multi-perforated penetrating part can be formed on the external steel tube to secure fire resistance capacity thereof. A method of fabricating the same is also provided. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133279 | INSULATIVE SEALING SYSTEM AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - This disclosure relates to an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition disposed at the junctions of the framing and exterior sheathing. In particular, an insulative system and materials therefor comprising a polymeric composition in the form of a sealing structure in contact with both the framing and exterior sheathing of a building are described. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133280 | Fixing System for Cladding - A fixing system for securing cladding boards to the framing of a building in a partially overlapping relationship, each board having front and rear faces with a recess being provided in and along the rear face. The fixing system comprises a plurality of fixing devices, supported by the framing, that are spaced apart relative to one another and arranged in rows, each row of fixing devices being arranged to support a board or row of boards and each fixing device having an engagement portion that is arranged to engage with a section of the recess of a board to, in co-operation with a number of other fixing devices of that row also engaging with a section of the recess, support the board in place on the framing. Also, the fixing system comprises a plurality of fixing components that are arranged to extend through the front face of each board within the overlapping region of adjacent boards and into the framing to secure each board to the framing in co-operation with the fixing devices. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133281 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING FLOOR PANELS, DEVICES USED THEREBY, AS WELL AS FLOOR PANEL AND PACKED SET OF FLOOR PANELS - A method for manufacturing floor panels, wherein boards of laminate material are formed by means of a press treatment and wherein these boards are divided into several panels, from which the actual floor panels are formed. In a press treatment of the method, at least one impression is provided in the board, which at least is employed as a guiding groove for guiding the aforementioned board or the subsequently obtained panels in further treatments. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133282 | LOFT FLOORING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a loft flooring system that comprises: a plurality of bridging supports each adapted to bridge between an adjacent substantially parallel pair of joists of a loft floor and having a first upright leg with a foot to mount onto a first of the joists and a second upright leg with a foot to mount onto a second of the joists, and a spanning element therebetween onto which flooring boards/panels may be laid. The insulation can be laid between the joists to a required depth rising above the joists and the bridging support mounted in place accommodating the laid insulation thereunder so that the insulation remains substantially un-compacted and fully effective. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133283 | MODULAR TILING INSTALLATION HAND TOOL - A handle assembly having a handle and a carrier arm. A receiving channel included in the carrier arm. A plurality of flange openings in the receiving channel being wider and extending deeper into the carrier arm than the receiving channel. A flange slot included in the carrier arm adjacent each of the flange openings and recessed from the receiving channel. An attachment unit having an attachment rail including a base rail running along a portion of a top side of the attachment unit. A plurality of securing flanges positioned on the base rail that project laterally outward and above the base rail. The securing flanges being received into the flange openings and the base rail being received into the receiving channel so that a sliding movement of the carrier arm along the attachment rail directs the securing flanges into and out of the flange slots. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133284 | PURLIN CONSTRUCTION FOR ROOF STRUCTURES - An elongated purlin for use in roof structures includes an elongated mounting wall designed to be mounted to and supported on roof beams, an upright wall affixed to the mounting wall and extending longitudinally approximately the length of the mounting wall, and first and second horizontally outwardly opening channels affixed to the upright wall and extending approximately the length of the upright wall. The first and second channels open outwardly in opposite directions and each of the first and second channels is designed to receive an edge of a solar panel or roof section engaged therein. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133285 | APPARATUS FOR CLOSING CONTAINERS WITH CONTACTLESS TORQUE GENERATION - An apparatus for treating containers includes a housing, inside which a sterile chamber is formed. A treatment element is arranged inside the housing and is rotatable about a predefined axis. The treatment element is arranged on a carrier inside the housing, and has a drive device for driving the treatment element. The drive device is arranged at least partially outside the sterile chamber and includes at least a first drive element arranged outside the sterile chamber for generating rotational movements, and a second drive element arranged inside the sterile chamber. The first drive element and the second drive element cooperate in a contactless manner to generate rotational movement of the treatment element. The drive elements in each case have at least one magnetisable element and preferably at least the second drive element is displaceable in the direction of its axis of rotation relative to the sterile chamber. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133286 | MULTI-LANE TRAY SEALER - The invention concerns a four-lane tray sealer, which has two double lanes for sealing trays with a cover film, wherein the double lanes can be operated independently from one another. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133287 | CLOSING APPARATUS FOR CONTAINERS - An apparatus for closing containers includes a movable closing head for applying closures to the containers and is arranged in the interior of a sterile chamber of the apparatus and arranged to move in a longitudinal direction (L) of the containers to be closed. At least one wall is provided which delimits the sterile chamber, wherein the closing device is arranged on a carrier which is arranged partially inside the sterile chamber and partially outside the sterile chamber, and extends through the wall and moves in the longitudinal direction (L) relative to the wall. Arranged in the interior of the sterile chamber is a first sealing element which is elastic in the longitudinal direction (L) and which seals off from the sterile chamber a region of the outer periphery of the carrier. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133288 | ADAPTIVE COVER FOR SEALING MULTIPLE OBJECTS HAVING IRREGULAR SHAPES AND METHOD OF USING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an adaptive cover for sealing multiple objects having irregular shapes. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133289 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AMORPHUS VALGANCYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE - Amorphous valgancyclovir hydrochloride has a median particle size of below 100 μm. A process for the preparation of the compound includes dissolving valgancyclovir hydrochloride in at least one solvent, removing the solvents under moisture controlled conditions, and drying the wet mass. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133290 | PACKAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - Device for packaging goods, in particular a stack of goods with a tubular film having a film-feeding means with a welding and cutting array for producing and feeding a tubular film hood and having a film-fitting means that cooperates with the film-feeding means, can be translated up and down vertically and is designed to grip and fit the film hood over the goods, characterized in that the film-feeding means is disposed so that it is horizontally translatable between an operating position and a maintenance position. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133291 | MEMBER AND METHOD FOR FORMING SEALED PACKAGES OF POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM A TUBE OF PACKAGING MATERIAL - A forming member for controlling the volume of packages of pourable food products formed from a tube of packaging material and sealed at a number of sections of the tube crosswise to an axis of the tube; the forming member having: a main wall which cooperates cyclically with a first portion of the tube extending between two consecutive sections; and at least one flap extending alongside the wall. The flap is movable, with respect to the wall, between a first position, in which it cooperates with a second portion of the tube, extending between the two consecutive sections, to control the volume, between the two consecutive sections, of the package being formed, and a second position, in which it is detached from the second portion. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133292 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PACKETS - A process for sequentially forming a plurality of enclosed containers ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133293 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PORTIONED PACKAGING OF A FOOD MASS - The invention relates to a method for the portioned packaging of a food mass that is at least substantially incompressible, in particular of processed cheese, and that is filled as a flowable mass into a tubular sleeve comprising a thermoplastic plastic film, wherein the thermoplastic plastic film of the sleeve enclosing the food mass is deformed in a mold into individual units each defining a portion by forcing the food mass out of sealing areas, such that the units arranged one behind the other are delimited with respect to each other by means of sealing in the sealing area and are subsequently separated from one another. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133294 | METHOD FOR THE PREFERABLY CONTINUOUS PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a method for the preferably continuous packaging of products, in particular foods, with or without an already stabilized inherent shape such as fresh meat, meat products and sausage products, sausage meat emulsion or similar products by encasing them on all sides with single-layer or multilayer films that can be fed from the web. According to the invention flexible films that can be deformed without the action of heating and are self-resetting, are used as bottom web films, wherein the bottom web films are temporarily deformed by the action of pressure in order to form troughs for receiving product. The respective product is introduced as portions into the trough and fixed there, wherein it is fixed by a top web film or covering film, optionally supported by a restrainer. When the action of pressure is released, preferably the bottom web film performs its resetting process and encloses the product thereby at least in part in such a manner that unwanted air inclusions are removed and also a certain product compaction occurs. Then, sealing between top and bottom web films is performed. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133295 | Polymer Sheet with Improved Barrier Properties - A polymeric sheet structure for use in a packaging container. The sheet contains a first layer of oxygen barrier material and a second and optionally third protective layer bonded to the first layer. The oxygen barrier layer material can be saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyamide, polyvinyl alcohol, modification products thereof, or mixtures thereof, and the second and third protective layer can contain a polymer and an inorganic filler with an aspect ratio distribution in an amount sufficient to further enhance the moisture barrier property of the outer protective layer over what it would be in the absence of the filler. Also a process for protecting an oxygen or moisture sensitive material that includes the step of enclosing the material in a container that is completely or partially constructed of the sheet structure. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133296 | ICE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133297 | CONTAINER MANUFACTURING PLANT COMPRISING AN AIR RECYCLING CIRCUIT AND RECYCLING METHOD - A recycling method and to a plant ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133298 | SELF-CLEANING AIR FILTER - The self-cleaning air filter uses reverse pulse self-cleaning for small scale, small volume air filtration applications, such as vehicles and motorized equipment. The self-cleaning air filter includes a filter casing, a filter element housed within a filter casing, an electronically controlled pulse valve that releases the compressed air pulse, and a pulse pressure relief vent. During the cleaning cycle, the pulse pressure vent opens to vent the compressed air pulse to the atmosphere thereby maintaining the positive pressure differential between the inside and outside of the filter element, which sustains the cleaning action for the duration of the compressed air pulse. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133299 | SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES OF FIRST FLUID FROM A FLOW OF A SECOND FLUID - Sparation system | 2013-05-30 |
20130133300 | Two-Part Cyclone Separator - A cyclone separator ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133301 | MODULAR AIR FILTER - An air filter for exemplary use with forced air circulation systems includes a modular media core having rigid top and bottom media supports that are connectable with a variety of axial supports to form a high efficiency air filter cartridge useful with many different types of air circulation systems. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133302 | FLEXIBLE DRAPER HEADER HAVING CENTER DRAPER - A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a flexible cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a conveyor assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The conveyor assembly includes a fore-and-aft draper with a draper frame swingably supported on the header frame at a pivot where the draper frame projects forwardly from the pivot, such that the draper frame is operable to swing relative to the header frame. The fore-and-aft draper includes a draper belt supported on the draper frame to present a rearwardly moving run for conveying the crop rearwardly. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133303 | COMBINE HARVESTER DRAPER HEADER WITH PIVOTING STRUCTURE WITHIN SIDE DRAPER - A harvesting header includes a header frame, a flexible cutterbar assembly mounted to the header frame, a plurality of laterally spaced apart support arms, and a draper assembly. The support arms are attached to and cooperatively support the cutterbar assembly and are pivotally coupled to the frame for swinging movement about a laterally extending axis. The draper assembly includes a side draper carried on multiple ones of the support arms so as to flex with the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes rollers and a roller frame that operably interconnects the interior support arm and a respective one of the rollers. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133304 | MACHINE FOR PROCESSING ELONGATE STRAND-FORM MATERIAL - A machine is provided for processing elongate strand-form material, having a rotatably mounted rotor bow which is used to twist the strand-form material and, proceeding from a cross-sectional area, extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis. In the direction of this longitudinal axis, the rotor bow extends in a curved manner at least in portions. In this direction, the rotor bow has a longitudinal groove extending substantially orthogonal to this cross-sectional area. At least regions of this longitudinal groove are covered by at least one guide element. In this rotor bow, the strand-form material is guided movably in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The present rotor bow is preferably made of plastics, preferably reinforced with fibres. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GASIFICATION - A system includes a gasifier having a first enclosure having a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first interior volume. The first inlet is configured to receive a first fuel feedstock into the first interior volume, and the first outlet is configured to output a first syngas away from the first interior volume. The system also includes a plasma gasifier disposed downstream from the first outlet and coupled to a waste stream produced by the gasifier from the first fuel feedstock. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133306 | Starter Control Valve Prediction System to Predict and Trend Starter Control Valve Failures in Gas Turbine Engines Using a Starter Control Valve Health Prognostic, Computer Readable Medium and Related Methods - Starter control valve failure prediction machines, systems, computer readable media, program products, and computer implemented methods to predict and trend starter control valve failures in gas turbine engines using a starter control valve health prognostic and to make predictions of starter control valve failures, are provided. A computer implemented method according to an embodiment of the present invention can include the steps of generating a continuous starter control valve deterioration trend function responsive to a plurality of health indices derived from gas turbine engine startup data downloaded from gas turbine engine sensors for a plurality of startups and analyzing the continuous starter control valve deterioration trend function to identify potential starter control valve failure points where the points on the starter control valve deterioration trend function correlate to a starter control valve health prognostic responsive to historic gas turbine engine startup data downloaded from gas turbine engine sensors. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133307 | POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGIZING AN ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST - A power system and a method for energizing an electrically heated catalyst are provided. The system includes a controller that generates a first control signal to set a switching device to a first operational state if the first temperature level downstream of the catalyst is less than a threshold temperature level and the engine is being decelerated. The controller further generates a second control signal to induce a generator to output a second voltage if the first temperature level is less than the threshold temperature level and the engine is being decelerated, such that the second voltage is applied through the switching device in the first operational state to the catalyst to increase a temperature of the catalyst. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133308 | Apparatus And Methods For Determination Of Total And Solid Carbon Content Of Engine Exhaust - The present disclosure provides apparatus and methods to determine real-time total carbon content, non-inclusive of carbon dioxide, and/or solid carbon content of engine exhaust. For a total carbon content determination, substantially all carbon dioxide is removed from the exhaust, and thereafter substantially all the remaining carbon of the exhaust is oxidized to provide a quantity of carbon dioxide which then may be used to determine total carbon content of the exhaust. For solid carbon content determination, in addition to substantially all carbon dioxide being removed from the exhaust, substantially all carbon-containing non-solid substances are also removed from the exhaust, and thereafter substantially all the remaining carbon of the exhaust is oxidized to provide a quantity of carbon dioxide which then may be used to determine solid carbon content of the exhaust. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133309 | METHODS FOR AN EXHAUST FLUID SENSOR - Various methods are provided for diagnosing an exhaust fluid sensor disposed in an exhaust fluid passage. By monitoring the sensor during conditions when it is in contact with the exhaust fluid and when it is not in contact with the exhaust fluid, an expected change in the sensor output can be monitored to identify whether the sensor is generating sufficiently accurate readings. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133310 | METHOD AND DEVICE PERTAINING TO COOLING OF DOSING UNITS OF SCR SYSTEMS - A method pertaining to an SCR system which includes a dosing unit ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133311 | EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a first exhaust collecting section, a first exhaust passage, a first exhaust sensor, and a rib. The first exhaust passage is connected to the first exhaust collecting section and has a curved shape to change a flow direction of the exhaust gas from a direction in which the exhaust gas is ejected from each of first cylinders. The first exhaust passage includes an outer wall provided on a radially outer side of the curved shape. The rib is provided on the outer wall of the first exhaust passage and extends along a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the exhaust gas flows. The rib is positioned downstream from the first exhaust sensor. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133312 | EXHAUST GAS REFLUX AMOUNT ADJUSTING DEVICE - There is provided an exhaust gas reflux amount adjusting device capable of reducing the possibility of deterioration of a catalyst causing an operation failure of an EGR valve. An EGR gas reflux amount restricting device | 2013-05-30 |
20130133313 | DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS HAVING A WASHCOAT THAT IMPROVES FILTER PERFORMANCE - Aspects of the invention include Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) that include a layer of inert particles some of which are in contact with a catalyst and are associated with the surface of the filter. Particles associated with the inlet side of the filter are sized such that they coat portions of the inlet surface and portions of the channels that connect the inlet surface to the wall separating the inlet surface from the outlet surface. In some aspects the particles comprise alumina of between about 1.0 microns to about 40.0 microns and colloidal alumina particles that are between about 1.0 nm to about 10.0 mu. The coating is applied by contacting the filter body especially the inlet channels of the filter body with a washout that includes the different sized particles and at least one catalyst that facilitates the conversion of soot particles into gases. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133314 | BURNER WITH STEADY ATOMIZATION AT LOW BACK PRESSURE - An apparatus for fuel preparation ( | 2013-05-30 |
20130133315 | Work Machine - A work machine, comprising:
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20130133316 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH HYBRID CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD - An exhaust manifold and related method have a hybrid clamshell construction including an outer manifold half stamped from a first metal and having a first wall thickness, as well as an inner manifold half stamped from a second metal that is different from the first metal and has a second wall thickness which is different from the first wall thickness. Opposite side edges of the outer and inner manifold halves are rigidly interconnected to define a hollow manifold bottom. Port and outlet flanges are rigidly attached to inlet and outlet sides of the manifold body. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133317 | Ambulance Shock-Absorbing Platform for Stretcher - An ambulance shock-absorbing platform for stretcher. The ambulance shock-absorbing platform for stretcher has a plurality of gas actuators mounted to an ambulance floor, and a stage mounted atop the gas actuators. A prime mover drives a pump to actuate the gas actuators to raise the level of the stage to provide shock absorption; a valve may be opened to vent the gas actuators to reduce the stage height for rolling a stretcher on and off the stage. Means to limit the upper and lower stage ends-of-travel is disclosed, and means to control stage height. An M bar and hook are mounted to the stage; a stretcher may be locked into place by means of the M bar, the hook support, and a hook slidably attached to the hook support. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133318 | HYDRAULIC TRAVEL DRIVE WITH A CLOSED HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A TRAVEL DRIVE - A hydraulic travel drive includes a primary hydraulic machine and at least one secondary hydraulic machine connected in a closed hydraulic circuit via a first and a second working line. A first accumulator is connected via a first valve to the first working line and via a second valve to the second working line. A second accumulator is connected via a third valve to the first working line and via a fourth valve to the second working line. The four valves are non-proportional switching valves each having two defined switching positions. A method for operating the drive includes comparing the high pressure working line to the first accumulator. If pressure in the accumulator is lower than in the working line, the first accumulator is connected to the high pressure working line for charging until pressure in the accumulator corresponds to that of the working line. | 2013-05-30 |
20130133319 | AUTOMATED SHIFTING OF HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEMS - A drive system for propelling a power machine over a support surface is disclosed. The drive system includes a hydraulic pressure source and a drive assembly. The drive assembly has a hydraulic motor in fluid communication with the hydraulic pressure source that is switchable between first and second displacement arrangements. A shift valve receives pressurized fluid from the hydraulic pressure source and provides a shift signal to the hydraulic motor to selectively cause the displacement of the hydraulic motor to shift between the first and second displacement arrangements. A sensing device capable of generating a load signal indicative of a load condition provided by the drive assembly is also provided. An electronic controller provides a control signal to the shift valve to control the displacement of the hydraulic motor in response at least in part due to the load signal. | 2013-05-30 |