| 23rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
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| 20130140290 | OPTICAL FIBER FUSION SPLICER - A device for applying electric discharge to an optical fiber is comprised of a pair of electrodes having the optical fiber interposed between the electrodes and being opposed to each other; a pedestal configured to support the electrodes; a member configured to securely press the electrodes onto the pedestal; and a heat radiation fin provided on the member. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140291 | Glass Substrate Slicing Apparatus and Method - A glass substrate slicing apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a laser emitting device and a slicing device. The laser emitting device is adapted to emit a laser beam onto a surface of a glass substrate to be sliced so as to form micro-grooves on the surface of the glass substrate; and the slicing device is adapted to slice the glass substrate at locations of the micro-grooves, and comprises a wheel cutter fixing device and a diamond wheel cutter fixed on the wheel cutter fixing device. A laser beam is emitted by the laser emitting device to form micro-grooves on a surface of the glass substrate so that a diamond wheel cutter can be inserted into the micro-grooves to slice the glass substrate at locations of the micro-grooves. As a result, the frictional force between the diamond wheel cutter and the glass substrate can be enhanced to prevent slipping of the diamond wheel cutter during the slicing process, thus improving the slicing accuracy. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140292 | STOVETOP INTERFACE, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF COOKWARE, AND METHODS OF COOKING USING NUMERICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A temperature control interface for a stove top is provided. The temperature control interface includes a numerical temperature setting to which a temperature of an object heated on the stovetop will be regulated for a predetermined period of time. A method of cooking on a stovetop is provided in which a recipe includes a numerical temperature to which a cookware object should be regulated during cooking for a predetermined period of time. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140293 | HIGH-STRENGTH COLORED GLASS CERAMICS AS A COOKTOP, SMOOTH ON BOTH SIDES - A glass-ceramic cooktop is provided that is made of glass-ceramic material with a flat upper side and an underside. The glass-ceramic material has transmittance values of greater than 0.1% in the visible light range in the total wavelength region greater than 420 nm, a light transmittance in the visible range of 0.8-2.5%, and a transmittance of 0-85% in the infrared at 1600 nm, and wherein the glass-ceramic material has high quartz mixed crystals as the prevalent crystal phase. The underside is flat, unstructured, and coplanar with the upper side. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140294 | HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A heating apparatus includes a heating element adapted to be disposed on a substrate. The heating element includes electrodes and a multi-layer conductive coating of nano-thickness disposed between the substrate and electrodes. The multi-layer conductive coating has a structure and composition which stabilize performance of the heating element at high temperatures. The multi-layer conductive coating may be produced by spray pyrolysis. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140295 | ELECTRIC HEATING CATALYST - An object of the invention is to control the penetration of condensed water into an insulation member or a heater element in an electric heating catalyst (EHC). The EHC according to the invention includes a heater element that generates heat by supply of electric current to heat a catalyst, a casing that houses the heater element, an insulation member provided between the heater element and the casing to provide electric insulation, and an electrode connected to the heater element through an electrode chamber, which is a space located between the inner wall surface of the casing and the outer circumferential surface of the heater element. The EHC is further provided with a bypass passage, one end of which is connected to a bottom part of the casing at a position upstream of the upstream end face of the insulation member. The bypass passage bypasses the insulation member. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140296 | HEATING CARTRIDGE AND THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT COMPRISING SUCH A CARTRIDGE - A heating cartridge includes a tube that is thermally and electrically conductive, a first end portion thereof is to be embedded within a heat-expandable material of a thermostatic element; a rod which is electrically conductive and extends at least partially inside the tube in a substantially coaxial manner; and a heating resistor comprising a tubular body which comprises an electrically resistant material and radially positioned between a first end portion of the rod and the first end portion of the tube, by forming a cylindrical interface for electrical contact between the rod and the inner surface of the tubular body as well as a cylindrical interface for electrical contact between the tube and the outer surface of the tubular body, the tube and the rod including respectively, opposite their first end portion, second end portions which are respectively adapted to be connected to the poles of an external current source. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140297 | INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS - In an induction heating apparatus, an infrared-ray detection portion includes an infrared-ray reception portion adapted to receive infrared rays radiated from an object to be heated, an amplification portion adapted to amplify a detection signal from the infrared-ray reception portion to form an infrared-ray detection signal, and a temperature detection portion adapted to detect the temperature of the infrared-ray detection portion and to output the temperature to the control portion. The control portion is adapted to correct the infrared-ray detection signal to form an infrared-ray real signal, when the temperature of the infrared-ray reception portion is equal to or higher than a temperature to be detected by the infrared-ray detection portion, based on information about a negative signal superimposed on the infrared-ray detection signal outputted from the infrared-ray detection portion, which is negative-signal information about the negative signal with the reverse polarity from that of the infrared-ray detection signal. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140298 | INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS AND INDUCTION HEATING METHOD - A semiconductor substrate thermal treatment apparatus enables excellent heating control in suppressing influence of mutual induction between induction heating coils even when the induction heating coils are arranged in the vertical direction while providing horizontal magnetic flux to susceptors. The apparatus indirectly heats wafers mounted on horizontally-arranged susceptors including induction heating coils to form alternate-current magnetic flux in a direction parallel to a mount face of the susceptor. The wafer are arranged at an outer circumferential side of the susceptor. The induction heating coils are structured with at least one main heating coil and subordinate heating coils electromagnetically coupled with the main heating coil. Inverse coupling coils inversely-coupled to the subordinate heating coils are provided to the main heating coil, and zone control means separately controls a power ratio while synchronizing frequencies and current waveforms of current to the main heating coil and adjacent subordinate heating coils. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140299 | HEATING COIL - A heating coil includes a pair of linear lead portions adapted to be connected to a power supply, and a ring-shaped or coil-shaped head portion having end portions connected to the lead portions respectively. A flow path through which a cooling medium flows is formed inside the lead portions and the head portion. An outer circumferential surface of the head portion has a circular or elliptical cross section and is configured to face a heating target portion of an inner circumferential surface of a work extending, the heating target portion extending in a circumferential direction of the work. Each of the lead portions has a straight side portion in a plane intersecting a longitudinal direction of the lead portions, the straight side portions of the lead portions being arranged in proximity to each other. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140300 | MAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATER - A magnetic induction heater uses a stationary target which is electrically conductive. A plurality of stationary magnets with fixed poles are positioned near the target to induce at least a first and a second magnetic field in the target, where the first and second magnetic fields are different. A shuttering device alternately blocks or allows the magnetic fields from the magnets to reach the target. The shuttering device is activated to alternately allow and block the first and second magnetic fields from the target, such that the target is exposed to varying magnetic fields to produce heat. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140301 | WALL-MOUNTED MICROWAVE OVEN AND HOOD - A wall-mounted microwave oven includes a body comprising a lower case; and a hood mover movable with respect to the body. The hood mover includes a hood plate, a frame member to separably support the hood plate, and a moving member to move the frame member with respect to the body. The hood plate has an inlet formed at a bottom portion of the hood plate, to receive exhaust gas, and an exhaust passage defined in an interior of the hood plate. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140302 | LAUNCHER FOR MICROWAVES - A launcher for microwave radiation comprises an elongate guide part, a surround part which surrounds a length of the guide part, at least one inwardly facing baffle provided on an inner face of the surround part and extending towards the guide part; and at least one outwardly facing baffle provided on an outer face of the guide part which is spaced axially along the guide part relative to the at least one inwardly facing baffle and faces outwards towards the inner surface of the surround part. The baffle(s) together with the guide part and the surround part define a labyrinth seal which in use acts as a choke to prevent microwaves escaping by passing though the gap between the guide part and surround part, and are arranged so that in at least one position of the surround part and the guide part there is no direct mechanical path from the surround part to the guide part, the parts being free to move relative to one another in at least one direction from that position without creating a direct rigid mechanical path from the surround to the guide part. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140303 | SHIPPING CONTAINER AND INSERT FOR THE SAME - A storage apparatus for shipping one or more articles is disclosed as well as a way of manufacturing the storage apparatus and shipping articles with the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus includes a main panel that includes at least two opposing flaps. The opposing flaps extend away from outside edges of the main panel and include an overlay portion and a folding portion. One or more tabs are included on the corners of the storage apparatus and are configured to bend upwardly to engage sidewalls of a storage container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140304 | TEMPORARY WALL FOR A RECTANGULAR LIQUID CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - One embodiment of a temporary wall for a rectangular liquid containment system comprises linear and corner panels. The linear panels comprise a rectangular body including a supporting foot apparatus that deploys from the outside surface of the body. A horizontal panel extends from the bottom of the panel inwardly for stability. The linear panels are joined in an overlapping configuration. The corner panels are pinned together at a hinge. An impermeable membrane is laid over a ground surface to be protected against spills and draped over the tops of the linear and corner panels. A metallic cap is placed over the top of the panels to secure the membrane. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140305 | COLLAPSIBLE BEVERAGE CUP - A collapsible beverage cup and method for its use. The beverage cup is provided with a body portion capable of lying flat in a first state and capable of assuming the shape of a beverage cup in a second state. In its first state, the collapsible beverage cup is substantially two dimensional and planar having a relatively rigid outer shell having a first edge, second edge and boundary edges joining said first and second edges, the collapsible beverage cup further comprising an inner liner for retaining a beverage therein when said collapsible beverage cup is in its second state and a loop, preferably in the shape of a round ring, sized to slide onto the outer shell and releasably maintain the collapsible beverage cup in its second state. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140306 | RECYCLABLE COMPOSITE CONTAINER - The present invention provides a recyclable composite container. The recyclable composite container comprises a cardboard hollow body having an open end defining an opening, the body being formed by a sidewall having inner and outer surfaces, the sidewall being provided with an aperture at a distance from the open end. The recyclable composite container also comprises a framing element removably connectable to the open end having a collar sized and shaped for snugly fitting over said open end; and a resilient arm extending from the collar, the arm extending along the inner surface of the sidewall and having a projection sized and shaped to be removably fitted in the aperture of the sidewall of the hollow body. This construction allows connection of the framing element to the cardboard hollow body by fitting the projection of the resilient arm in the aperture of the hollow body, and disconnection of the framing element from the cardboard hollow body by pressing the projection to disengage the projection from the aperture and by pulling the framing element away from the cardboard hollow body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140307 | "FISH CRATE" COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING FRESH FISH - The invention is a collapsible container for transporting fresh fish or the like, in particular ice-cooled goods or foodstuffs. This “fish crate” is essentially manufactured by means of plastic injection molding, i.e. by injection-molding the side walls and the base of the collapsible container using an injection-molding tool. In particular the four side walls are implemented to be double-walled, a closed air cushion being created by welding on a footing after the injection molding process. In the area of the slightly tray-shaped base, openings for the passage of liquid are provided; in particular, the melt water of the ice-cooled fresh fish is to be drained off to the outside. Besides these base openings, further additional openings which join the base and the side walls in a foldable manner may be provided in the area of the hinges. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140308 | BAG SCAFFOLD - There is a bag scaffold configured to support a flexible bag in an upright and open configuration. The bag scaffold includes a first wall member having a first end and a second end. The first wall member includes a plurality of panels coupled to each other in series by an integral leaf spring. The first wall member includes a first coupling structure and a second coupling structure and is configured to be able to selectably couple to the first coupling structure. The bag scaffold includes a second wall member that is substantially identical to the first wall member and is selectably coupled thereto at their respective first and second coupling structures. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140309 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER CLOSURE WITH VENTING - A beverage container closure or lid adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be opened by pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the button is released. Thus, the user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container. The beverage container closure includes an actuating lever configured to press the button when a user applies a force to the lever. By utilizing the mechanical advantage provided by the lever, a user is able to selectively open and close the stopper using a relatively low amount of force. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140310 | Lid Piercer and Kit - The present disclosure describes a lid piercer that pierces or punctures the lid of a small container. The container may hold a filler that is a liquid, gel, powder or granules needed for a specific task. The lid piercer is desirably usable with one hand. Also provided is an oral care kit that contains the lid piercer; such a kit includes a bag containing implements needed to perform oral care for a patient. The kit also has a container of oral care solution and the container is made from a cup with a top or lid covering it. The kit also has a lid piercer disposed in relation to the container such that a user may bend the tip of the lid piercer into the top of the container to pierce the top and release the oral care solution. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140311 | LOCKABLE AND REVERSIBLE LID FOR A BASE CONTAINER - A lockable, reversible lid for a container having a lip. The lid includes a cover having a perimeter, a first side and a second side. A locking tab pivotally extends from an end portion of the perimeter, such that the locking tab is disposable between the container body and the container lip when the lid is positioned upon the container with the first side disposed toward the container. The lid may be inverted by slipping the locking tab past the container lip, removing the lid, and setting the inverted lid on the container with the first side disposed away from the container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140312 | Case Configured To Removably Couple To A Portable Electrical Device And Method Of Providing And Use Thereof - Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140313 | Plastic Container with Divider Sheets - A plastic container or shelf bin having a plurality of slots for holding divider sheets is provided. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140314 | INTRODUCED IN A SEALED RECIPIENT TO ACCOMMODATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH ONE OR MORE COMPARTMENTS - Improvements introduced in a sealed recipient to accommodate food products with one or more compartments, more precisely, it is a sealed recipient ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140315 | Drinking Container for Use of Consumable Beverage and Method Thereof - A drinking container comprises a retaining member detachably coupled with a container body at a mouth thereof, and a media storing member detachably mounted with the retaining member for processing the beverage, wherein the beverage is thermal treated by the media storing in the media storing member and filtrated by the retaining member installed with a filtration media. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140316 | PORTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH ULTRASONIC WELDED JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A product, e.g., insulated beverage bottle having a lid, and method of making it are disclosed. The product includes an outer hollow blow molded vessel in which an inner hollow blow molded vessel, is disposed. Each of vessel has a sidewall from which a flange projects. The flange of the outer vessel includes an annular wall. The flange of the inner vessel includes an engagement surface having an annular groove to receive the annular wall of the outer vessel. The inner vessel is arranged to be supported within the outer vessel on the flange of the outer vessel and with portions of the annular wall and annular groove engaging each other. Ultrasonic energy is applied to one of the flanges adjacent the engaging surfaces to concentrate the ultrasonic welding energy at those surfaces to produce a good double sided shear joint weldment thereat. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140317 | COMBINATION INSULATION SYSTEM - A thermally insulating packaging system including insulated walls surrounding an internal cavity. At least one of the faces of the packaging system is insulated with a first type of thermal insulating material and the remaining faces of the packaging system are insulated with a second type of insulating material. The first insulation material is a Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP). The VIP is fitted to a frame, which is formed by a single piece of the second insulation material. The second insulating material is a shaped insulating foam. The frame provides a support for the VIP via a contact surface. The VIP is held in contact with the frame. Here, the frame can be shaped and sized so as to provide a positive holding force. Additionally or alternatively, an outer cover can be used such as a rigid external fitting, flexible cover, shrinkable or elastic cover or other means. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140318 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A CAN WITH A CURLED END, SUCH CAN AND BODY - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for making a can, such as a paint can, comprising the steps of: i. providing a cylindrical body; ii. arranging piston means in a first opening of the cylindrical body for defining the diameter of the opening; iii. curling a free end of the first opening radially outwardly and axially along the cylindrical body thereby forming a curl, such that the defined diameter of the first opening is substantially circumferentially, dimensionally stable, and to the can and can body made. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140319 | INNOVATIVE END CAPS FOR IC TRAY - An innovative end cap for IC trays includes a bottom and side walls. The side walls extend upwardly from the bottom and form a tray-accommodating space. The innovative end cap includes a plurality of buffering ribs and buffering grooves on its surfaces. The buffering ribs and buffering grooves arranged on the end cap can fully absorb, disperse and transfer the impact energy generated during testing, storage, collision and shock of the trays which accommodate the precision semiconductor components therein, and increase impact strength and anti-dropping damage ability of the end cap. Therefore, the innovative end cap with the buffering ribs and buffering grooves can not only protect the trays and extend the service lifetime of the trays, but also give better protection to the precision semiconductor components such as Chips, IC etc in the trays. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140320 | Containers and Overwraps Comprising Thermoplastic Polymer Material, and Related Methods for Making the Same - A container comprises a wall and a bottom. The wall includes a thermoplastic polymer material, and forms a cylindrical shape. The thermoplastic polymer material has a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The bottom is joined to an end of the cylindrical shape to close the end such that the beverage and/or other items disposed inside the cylindrical shape don't escape through the end of the shape. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140321 | Removable Handle - Provided is a removable handle for a kitchen object, having a lateral wall extending upwardly by a part that is curved back towards the outside, the handle comprising an inner jaw and an outer jaw to be respectively brought against the inner and outer surfaces of the lateral wall, the two jaws being mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position wherein they pinch the lateral wall. The outer jaw comprises a groove that can receive the free end of the curved part of the lateral wall in abutment when the jaws are in the closed position thereof. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140322 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PELLETS - A device and method for dispensing pellets from a hopper to a desired delivery point. The hopper receives and holds the pellets at an elevation above the elevation of the desired delivery point. A fixed diameter opening is defined through which the pellets pass in order to reach a conduit that directs the pellets to the desired delivery point. A localized, direct mechanical force is imparted to pellets adjacent to the fixed diameter opening to break up bridges above the opening and allow the pellets to flow through the opening. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140323 | LIQUID FOAMING SOAP DISPENSER - The present application relates to a foaming soap dispenser. The soap dispenser includes a housing, a liquid storage tank, a pump, a main control assembly and an output assembly. The arrangement of the pump allows for control of the output which prevents the air-liquid mixture from freely back flowing or dripping. The soap dispenser includes a controller configured to reverse the fluid pumping direction of the pump allowing for some liquid provided to the outlet to be returned to the liquid storage tank. Return of some liquid to the liquid storage tank prevents contamination. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140324 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. Aspects relate to obtaining measurements regarding dispensing an ingredient (including the dispensing conditions of the ingredient) and determining whether to adjust dispensing conditions of at least one other ingredient. In one embodiment, at least one ingredient of a recipe is not dispensed based upon a dispensing measurement. The adjustment of one or more ingredients may comprise the use of adjustable orifices, which do not require separate measurements of ingredients before dispensing, but rather may measure ingredients' parameters (including dispensing conditions) as they are dispensed. Certain embodiments relate to devices and methods that may determine if an ingredient is a non-Newtonian fluid, and if so, may be configured to conduct measurements on such fluids, including, for example, the strain stress and strain rate as the fluid passes within a conduit. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140325 | CONTAINER INCLUDING AN EXTENSION TAB AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140326 | CONTAINER AND BAG APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140327 | COLORANT DISPENSER - A colorant dispenser for use with bagged colorants includes a canister including a base and a top section. A switch is connected to the canister. A pump is adapted to be connected to the switch. The top section of the canister is configured to receive a bag containing a colorant or a cartridge for open colorants. The top section is configured to store a solvent. The pump is configured to dispense solvent or colorant depending on a position of the switch. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140328 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH CLEANING SYSTEM - A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140329 | ACTUATOR FOR AN AEROSOL CONTAINER - An actuator ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140330 | FLUID DISPENSER HAVING A RETRACTABLE HEAD - A fluid product dispenser includes: a tubular body extending along a main axis; a male element, able to slide inside the tubular body; a volume for receiving the product, located inside the male element; a plate molding an external side surface of the tubular body, the plate being provided with at least one projection able to slide in a slit in the tubular body, substantially parallel to the main axis, the projection being able to move the male element in the tubular body, the dispenser including an element for locking the plate on the tubular body in at least two locking positions along the main axis. Thus, a dispensing head, firmly fixed to the male element, can be extracted or retracted by making the plate slide along the tubular body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140331 | LIQUID DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser having an outlet for dispensing liquid, mixing means for mixing liquid and gas, liquid supply means, and gas supply means, the outlet, mixing means, liquid supply means and/or gas supply means are so arranged that in a first condition liquid and gas may be supplied by the liquid supply means and gas supply means respectively through the mixing means to the outlet thereby dispensing foamed liquid from the outlet, or in a second condition liquid may be supplied to the outlet, thereby dispensing unfoamed liquid from the outlet. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140332 | AIRLESS PUMP SYSTEM - Airless pump dispensers for various fluids are disclosed including an airless pump mounted in a housing, a movable piston mounted for moving within the housing starting at the bottom thereof, a dispenser at the top of the housing for receiving fluid from the airless pump and dispensing it, and a spring disposed at the bottom of the housing in contact with the bottom of the movable piston and having an insufficient driving force to independently move the movable piston within the housing when the housing contains the fluid. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140333 | AEROSOL TRIGGER SPRAYER AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An aerosol trigger actuator having two or three parts includes one or more living hinges ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140334 | FLEXIBLE POURING SPOUT - A flexible pouring spout of segmented tubing having an internally threaded adapter cap at one end for connecting with a threaded neck of a fluid container, and an externally threaded terminal end which is adapted to connecting with the adapter cap thereby enabling the device to form a loop of itself. Thus, the interior of the spout remains clean even if it has a sticky or oily substance thereon, and any fluid within the device is retained therein. Also provided is a sealable air inlet valve for allowing air to be drawn into the spout when in use to prevent fluid lock in the device and bottle collapse, and to facilitate rapid and efficient pouring of the fluid from its container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140335 | POURING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF POURING USING THE POURING EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides pouring equipment of a tilting-type that can appropriately pour molten metal at a high speed corresponding to the speed of molding. It also provides a method of pouring the molten metal. The pouring equipment has a holding furnace supplying the molten metal by being tilted, a pouring ladle pouring the molten metal supplied from the holding furnace into molds that are intermittently transported, a device for measuring weight of the molten metal in the pouring ladle, and equipment for control that controls the tiltings of the holding furnace and the pouring ladle. The equipment for control has a device for storing results from measurements and devices for calculating the first and second flow rate. The equipment controls the tilting of the ladle so that the ladle pours the molten metal into the mold according to the flow pattern of the product. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140336 | OPENABLE DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A SHARP SUPPORTING ROB FIT, STICK, HANG AND/OR CLAMP DISTINCT PARTS FOR DRYING AND/OR STORING DISTINCT GARMENTS - A device capable of fitting, sticking, hanging and/or clamping distinct and multiple clothes and drying and/or storing distinct garments, having a hooking part, shoulders and an openable and movable part provided with a supporting rod, connecting the shoulders. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140337 | BACKPACK WITH SIDE BOLSTERS - A backpack includes a stabilizing and ventilating side bolsters coupled to a frame. The side bolsters are secured to the frame by being received in sleeves or by straps having clips disposed through slots in the side bolsters. A particular side bolster includes at least one channel to allow air flow away from the back side of the wearer. The side bolster is comprised of high-density foam to stabilize the backpack under load while providing improved ventilation. The side bolsters have a center axis that is spatially separated in a forward direction from a surface of the frame to allow the side bolsters to contour around the back side of the wearer. The side bolsters may be formed for a particular environment, body type, or loads to be carried in the backpack by changing the stiffness, density, material, dimensions or other aspects of the side bolsters. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140338 | SPLITTING APPARATUS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) AND SPLITTING METHOD THEREOF - A splitting apparatus of an LCD panel and splitting method thereof are described. The LCD panel has a first substrate and a second substrate. The splitting apparatus includes a first splitting device and a second splitting device disposed correspondingly to the first splitting device, and the second splitting device includes protrusion adjustment devices. The protrusion adjustment device extrudes the second substrate for forming a protrusion corresponding to a split line to separate a split plate from the first substrate by a deformation portion of the protrusion and to remove the split plate by the first splitting device. The splitting apparatus makes a rapid separation of the split plate. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140339 | Tape Holder - Disclosed herein is a tape holder for supporting a tape roll and cutting tape from the tape roll. The tape holder includes a first holder body and a second holder body. The first holder body has an overall ‘E’ shape and includes a cutting part which is provided on a first end of the first holder body and on which a cutter is formed to cut the tape; a support part which is provided on a second end of the first holder body to support the tape holder on a support surface; and a coupling part provided on a medial portion of the first holder body to support the tape roll. The second holder body has the same shape as that of the first holder body. The coupling parts of the first and second holder bodies are coupled to each other in a center hole of the tape roll. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140340 | Low-Material-Indicating Center Pull Dispenser - A low-material-indicating center pull dispenser for dispensing a web of material from a center pull roll. In embodiments, the dispenser includes a housing and a roll support platform which supports the center pull roll when loaded within the housing. The preferred roll support platform has an inward portion positioned to support a center pull roll inner region and a lower outward portion positioned to support the center pull roll outer region when the material forming the center pull roll inner region is depleted and the center pull roll drops onto the lower outward portion and changes position thereby providing a low-material indication. The change of center pull roll position may be viewed by center pull roll viewing structure such as at least one window, and/or a light transmissive housing or a housing portion. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140341 | LINEAR STAPLED HEMORRHOIDECTOMY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A hemorrhoidectomy tool is provided having a first arm comprising a first handle and a first linear jaw and a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm in a scissor-like manner. The second arm comprises a second handle and a second linear jaw. The handles can be opened to place the jaws in an Opened position whereafter at least one hemorrhoid bundle can be positioned between the jaws. Subsequently, the jaws can be closed to clasp the hemorrhoid bundle(s) therebetween. The tool additionally includes a linear staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The tool is structured and operable to dispense the staples when the jaws are closed such that the staples pierce the clasped flesh of the hemorrhoid bundle(s) to form a linear suture along the base of the hemorrhoid bundle(s). Subsequently, the hemorrhoid bundle(s) can be excised and the tool removed leaving behind a linear sutured wound. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140342 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus Including Sensing Mechanism - A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140343 | TRUE MULTI-FIRE LINEAR CUTTER - One exemplary surgical apparatus may include an anvil assembly to which a staple holder assembly detachably connected; feeder belts positioned at least partially within the staple holder assembly; staples separably attached to each feeder belt; a wedge assembly slidable within and along the staple holder assembly, the wedge assembly including an engagement feature; and a deployment handle, where, upon closure of the anvil assembly and staple holder assembly relative to one another, the deployment handle engages the engagement feature; where the deployment handle is movable along the anvil assembly to drive the wedge assembly relative to the staple holder assembly, feeder belts and staples in order to deform at least one staple to a closed state and separate at least one closed staple from the corresponding feeder belt. One exemplary surgical method may include providing a surgical stapler having an anvil and a staple holder separably connected to the anvil, where the staple holder holds feeder belts and staples separably connected to each feeder belt; deploying, at least twice, a plurality of staples from the staple holder; and then removing the staple holder from the anvil. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140344 | SOLDER BALL MOUNTING TOOL - A solder ball mounting tool is provided, and includes a base, a positioning plate, a screen plate, and a pushing element. The base includes a first surface, a second surface, a through hole extending through the first surface and the second surface, a first chip accommodating portion, and positioning pillars. The first chip accommodating portion and the positioning pillars are located on the first surface, and the position of the first chip accommodating portion is corresponding to the position of the through hole. The positioning plate includes a second chip accommodating portion and first positioning holes corresponding to the positioning pillars. The screen plate includes a mesh region and second positioning holes corresponding to the positioning pillars. The pushing element is movably disposed in the through hole and includes a first end portion and a second end portion. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140345 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CONTINUOUS SUCKER ROD - A method for manufacturing a continuous sucker rod coil, wherein the method includes the step of selecting a plurality of input coils, each input coil having the same uniform hardness, and each input coil having two free ends. The method further includes the step of fusing adjacent free ends of adjacent input coils together to form one continuous length of rod, the fusing creating fused areas and a heat-affected zone at each fused area. The method also includes the step of treating each of the heat-affected zones to alleviate irregularities induced during fusing. Additionally, the method includes the step of winding the continuous length of rod into a finished coil. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140346 | ULTRASONIC BONDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An ultrasonic bonding system is provided. The ultrasonic bonding system includes a bond head assembly and a bonding tool supported by the bond head assembly. The system further includes a pressing member adapted to press against a bonding material bonded using the bonding tool. The pressing member is supported by the bond head assembly and is movable with respect to the bond head assembly independent of the bonding tool. The ultrasonic bonding system may also be an ultrasonic ribbon bonding system or a solar cell ribbon bonding system for bonding a ribbon material to portions of a solar cell. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MULTIPLE-PANE INSULATING GLASS HAVING A HIGH-VACUUM INSULATION - An apparatus and method for producing an insulating structural element from substrates is provided. The substrates may be connected to one another at periphery by applied pieces and may be insulated from one another by a vacuum. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140348 | APPARATUS FOR FRICTION WELDING - Rotary friction welding apparatus comprising a clamp having a backstop for locating a part to be welded by rotary friction welding and a lateral clamp for applying lateral loads to the part to be welded; and a forge for applying forge pressure to the part to be welded when the part is located in the clamp, the clamp securing the part to be welded through a combination of forge pressure and lateral loads. The clamp has friction elements at the interface of either the lateral clamp and/or the backstop and the part to be welded. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140349 | IMPELLER MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of joining a hub | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140350 | Compressively Bound Packaging Assembly - A composite integrated package for withstanding the loads encountered in vigorous transportation comprising a one-sheet blank, which when folded, forms double-walled spacers in the center of the package, calls and base for the package. Substantially identical articles are inserted in compartments formed between the double-walled spacers and the vertical walls, and the base supporting the articles in the compartments. At least one tensioned inelastic binding member contacts and applies a compressive force in a horizontal plane to the side walls and the double-wall center spacers of the package and further compressing the articles to form a stable, unitary, and load-bearing structural unit. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140351 | FOLDING BOX - The invention relates to a folding box made from a one-piece cardboard blank ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140352 | PACKING CARTON AND RELATED MACHINE AND METHOD - A packing carton for packing pouch-type beverage containers stands on two sides, referred to as bottom surfaces, while in the open state and comprises halves which are open at their respective tops. Each bottom surface is delimited on four sides by carton sides, and the halves have a common longitudinal side, which is bent in the middle when in the open state, and comprises stiffening flaps on the transverse sides. The stiffening flaps are extensions on the transverse sides. A machine for closing such a packing carton is also disclosed, as well as a related method for closing the packing carton. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140353 | CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140354 | DUAL RESOLUTION TWO-DIMENSIONAL BARCODE - A grayscale two-dimensional barcode may be converted to a two-dimensional color barcode. The color barcode includes a set of sub-regions, and the cells in each sub-region exhibits a color pattern that corresponds to pattern of binary, grayscale cells. The two-dimensional color barcode may be decoded by comparing the pattern for each sub-region to a known grayscale pattern. The two-dimensional color barcode may be used for error correction by first decoding the barcode in grayscale form based on the luminance without reference to color, then decoding the barcode based on its color and comparing the results. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140355 | HAND HELD BAR CODE READERS OR MOBILE COMPUTERS WITH CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICES - A data decoding system that includes a server-side proxy component and at least two back-end computers, where the server-side proxy component is configured, when it receives a decoding request from a client, to select a back-end computer to forward the decoding request to, based on either a pre-defined rule, load estimates for the at least two computers, estimated network throughputs across network paths to the two computers. In response to receiving this request, the back-end computer that is selected is configured to decode the request, which is an image of decodable indicia, by locating the decodable indicia within the image and decoding it into a decoded message. The decodable indicia was provided by a raw image byte stream, a compressed image byte stream, or a partial compressed image byte stream. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140356 | CAMERA POSITIONING TOOL FOR SYMBOLOGY READING - A method and device for receiving an image of a symbology captured by an imaging device, displaying an image of the symbology, displaying a boundary indicator around the symbology, adjusting the image size to correspond with the boundary indicator, decoding the symbology, and initiating an action by device. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140357 | Product information distribution - Systems and methods are provided for quickly and easily displaying additional product information to shoppers. In one embodiment, a mobile electronic device such as a smartphone is provided with an application that allows for input of UPC barcode information or the like. In response, a video is retrieved and presented to the user. The video may describe any of various aspects of the product, including manufacture, use, reliability, durability, etc. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140358 | BANKING SYSTEM CONTROLLED RESPONSIVE TO DATA READ FROM DATA BEARING RECORDS - A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine includes a card reader operable to read financial account data from cards of depositors. The machine includes a RFID reader that wirelessly reads data from RFID tags on deposited items, including account number and deposit amount data. A computer credits the account for the read deposit amount. The machine, which can also dispense cash, further includes an NFC reader that can wirelessly receive cash loading data from an NFC component on a cash handler's cash transport bag. The cash loading data can include an amount of cash loaded into the machine. The machine can wirelessly transmit to the bag, dispense data that includes the amount of cash dispensed since the last cash loading. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140359 | Method and System of Sending Information Based on a User Card - Sending information based on a user card includes obtaining, by a card terminal, identification information of the user card and sending identification information of the user card and identification information of the card terminal to a device, such as a data analysis and recommendation device. The data analysis and recommendation device determines whether recommendation information corresponding to the identification information of the user card and the identification information of the card terminal exists according to the identification information of the user card and the identification information of the card terminal, and if yes, sends the recommendation information to the card terminal. The data analysis and recommendation device can send the recommendation information to the card terminal and the card terminal can display the information to the user. As the recommendation information may be in different forms, personalized multimedia information can be provided to the user. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SECURE CARDHOLDER LOAD AND STORAGE DEVICE - A system for a secure cardholder and storage device includes a mobile communication device and a secure card transporter (SCT). The SCT includes a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, a microprocessor, a magnetic stripe card reader, a contact chip card reader, a contactless card reader, an audio jack interface and a micro-USB interface. The SCT interfaces with the mobile communication device via the audio jack interface or the micro-USB interface, and the SCT captures payment card data and transmits the captured payment card data to a merchant point of sale (POS) checkout system both in the physical and virtual environments. The system provides convenient buying experience for buyers, and secure and informative transaction for sellers. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140361 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING OFFLINE COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS - Methods and apparatus for conducting offline commerce transactions that use a barcode as an alternative means for personal identification. The user represented in the bar code format, User ID Barcode, is generated from a number that uniquely identifies the user. Numbers such as a cell phone number or a credit card number may be used to generate the User ID Barcode. These numbers are prefixed with a special character before they are converted to the barcode format. Prefixing a special character is necessary so that the bar code generated can be distinguished from any bar code representing products being sold. If a credit card number is used, the User ID Barcode is printed on the back of the credit card which then becomes a 2 and 1 credit card. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140362 | ELECTRICAL PRODUCT - A wireless IC device processing a high-frequency signal is arranged in an electrical product main body, and an input-output terminal of the wireless IC device is coupled to at least a portion of a power cable externally extending from the electrical product main body | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140363 | TAMPER EVIDENT CARD READER - Tamper evident card readers in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a data-bearing instrument reader includes a sensor configured to read data from a data bearing instrument, circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor, a housing that at least partially contains the sensor and the circuitry, wherein at least a portion of the housing is translucent and the translucent portion of the housing is configured to permit visual inspection of the portions of the sensor and circuitry contained within the housing. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140364 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING TAMPERING OF CARD READERS - Systems and methods for detecting and preventing tampering of card readers are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a secure card reader for detecting and preventing tampering, the secure card reader comprising a reading head configured to extract recorded data from a data card, a processing circuitry coupled to the reading head, at least one printed circuit board comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is closer to the processing circuitry than the outer surface, at least one secure trace coupled to the processing circuitry, and a security mesh coupled to the processing circuitry, wherein the security mesh is disposed between the secure trace and the outer surface, and a housing, wherein the housing and the at least one printed circuit board form a compartment substantially enclosing the processing circuitry. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140365 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE ACQUISITION AND AUTOMATIC PROCESSING OF DATA OBTAINED FROM OPTICAL CODES - The device for the acquisition and automatic processing of data obtained from optical codes comprises a CMOS optical sensor; an analog processing unit connected to the optical sensor; an analog/digital conversion unit connected to the analog processing unit; a logic control unit connected to the CMOS optical sensor, the analog processing unit and the analog/digital conversion unit; and a data-processing unit connected to the logic control unit and the analog/digital conversion unit. The CMOS optical sensor and at least one of the analog processing, analog/digital conversion, logic control and data processing units are integrated in a single chip. The data processing unit processes the digital signals corresponding to the image acquired by the CMOS sensor and extracts the optically coded data. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140366 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MATRIX DECOMPOSITIONS IN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES - A processor is adapted for performing a QR-decomposition. The processor has a program memory, a program controller, connected to the program memory to receive program instructions, and at least one processing unit. The processing unit includes a CORDIC calculation block, and has a distributed memory structure, with separate memory blocks for storing respective parameter values. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140367 | EXTENDABLE IDENTIFICATION TAG - An identification system comprising an extendable identification tag. An identification tag, such as an RFID tag having an electronics module configured to transmit information is provided. The identification tag includes a body portion and a sleeve portion. The sleeve portion is arranged about the body portion such that the sleeve portion can traverse a length of the body portion, thereby extending the overall length of the identification tag. The identification tag may be adjusted to match the thickness of an object, such as a flange, such that the identification tag may be disposed in a tag pocket formed through the object and adjusted to approximately match the thickness of the object so as to be readable from opposing sides of the objects. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140368 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG - A radio frequency identification tag includes a housing shaped as a stripe defining a longitudinal side and an inlay disposed within the housing. The inlay includes a carrier board supporting a packaged chip and a wiring antenna in connection with the packaged chip. The wiring antenna is formed with an electrical joint directly and electrically connecting the packaged chip and an extension portion directly extending out of the electrical joint. The extension direction of the extension portion is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal side. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140369 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device that improves radiation gain without increasing substrate size and easily adjusts impedance, includes a multilayer substrate including laminated base layers. On a side of an upper or first main surface of the multilayer substrate, a wireless IC element is arranged to process a high-frequency signal. On a side of a lower or second main surface of the multilayer substrate, a first radiator is provided and is coupled to the wireless IC element via a feeding circuit including first interlayer conductors. On the side of the first main surface, a second radiator is provided and is coupled to the first radiator via second interlayer conductors. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140370 | RFID ANTENNA MODULES AND METHODS - An RFID chip (CM) is flip-chip mounted and connected to a surface of a substrate (MT), such as for a 6-pad ISO smart card antenna module (AM). A winding core (WC) for an antenna (MA) stiffens, stabilizes and planarizes substrate (MT) to enhance reliability of the connections. The flip-chip antenna module (FCAM) interfaces with a contactless reader. Contact pads (CP) on the opposite side of the substrate (MT) provide a contact interface. Also disclosed is first forming an antenna (MA) on an antenna substrate (AS), then joining it to the module substrate (MT). Such an antenna may be an embedded wire, or an etched metal layer. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140371 | NON-CONTACT IC LABEL AND NAMEPLATE - A non-contact IC label includes a magnetic sheet, an IC chip arranged on the magnetic sheet, a first antenna portion including a first connection portion connected to the IC chip and arranged on the magnetic sheet to extend in a first direction from the first connection portion, and a second antenna portion including a second connection portion connected to the IC chip and arranged on the magnetic sheet to extend in a second direction from the second connection portion, wherein each of the first direction and the second direction is along one side of the magnetic sheet, the first direction and the second direction differ from each other, and each of a length of the first antenna portion in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and a length of the second antenna portion in a direction perpendicular to the second direction ranges from 2 mm to 15 mm. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140372 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A MOVER WITH ACTIVE BYPASS, PREDICTIVE FEEDFORWARD CONTROL, AND PHASE CHANGE HOUSING - A stage assembly includes (i) a stage; (ii) a base assembly; (iii) a stage mover, and (iv) a temperature controller. The stage mover includes a magnet array and a conductor array. The conductor array can be grouped into one or more zones. The temperature controller selectively directs a circulation fluid at a first temperature, and at a second temperature to each zone. Feedforward signals based on the expected heat dissipation of the conductor array can be used to improve the response time of the temperature controller. The temperature controller can include a phase change material and a housing assembly that retains the phase change material in an enclosed chamber near the conductor array. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140373 | POLYURETHANE BALLAST LAYER, THE METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a polyurethane ballast layer, the method for preparing the same and a railway comprising the polyurethane ballast layer. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention comprises a polyurethane-filled ballast layer and a polyurethane external protective layer, wherein the polyurethane-filled ballast layer comprises ballasts and polyurethane foam filled in the space among the ballasts. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention can reduce the probability of ballast crashing, shifting and cracking under heavy load, and separate the ballast track from the outside environment to prevent rain, snow and wastes from entering into the internal space of the ballast track bed. Furthermore, the polyurethane ballast layer can keep the polyurethane foam filled in the ballasts layer away from water in the outside environment to avoid hydrolysis. The polyurethane ballast layer presented in this invention can be used in the railway ballast track bed to extend the track bed maintenance cycle, and save maintenance cost significantly. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140374 | ATOMIZING STERILIZATION OF A PLURALITY OF CLEANING AGENTS - A method for multi-agent fogging. The method includes pressurizing a first agent to a first range of pressure. The method also includes pressurizing a second agent to a second range of pressure. The method also includes pressurizing a gas to a gas range of pressure. The method also includes atomizing at least one of the first and second agents at a nozzle to mix with the pressurized gas. The method also includes applying the atomized mixture to fog a space. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140375 | SPRAYING APPARATUS AND METHODS AND COMPONENTS RELATING TO SPRAYING APPARATUS - A spraying apparatus that is particularly suited to spraying of suspensions, for example liquid suspended fertilizers. The apparatus includes a tank with an inlet configured to create fluid circulation within the tank, thereby reducing settling of solids out of suspension. A mixing unit improves the mixing of particulates with fluids as they are added to the tank. Spray outlets are arranged in a flow loop and only a proportion of fluid passing through the flow loop is sprayed with the remaining fluid returning to the tank for recirculation. Pressure-actuated closures may be used to prevent spraying until pressure has built up sufficiently. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140376 | DIRECT-INJECTION SPRAYING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - The direct-injection spraying device, in particular for an agricultural vehicle, according to the invention comprises:
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| 20130140377 | BICYCLE MISTING SYSTEM - Various embodiments provide a bicycle misting system or apparatus. Example embodiments include a manual (e.g., trigger-activated) or automated (e.g., valve-activated) system that is self-contained, small, and light-weight. Various embodiments improve safety, allow convenient interchangeability of the fluid reservoir, and enable easy installation on a bicycle with or without a mounting system on the bicycle itself. Embodiments also allow the rider to select a variety of spray types, stream, spray, or mist depending on the intended use or amount of fluid desired for each release. The various embodiments provide for an improved cooling fluid delivery system of design simplicity, ease of use, and interchangeability that allows a cyclist an evaporative cooling concept safely, efficiently and conveniently, while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme temperatures. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140378 | BICYCLE MISTING SYSTEM - Various embodiments provide a bicycle misting system or apparatus. Example embodiments include a manual (e.g., trigger-activated) or automated (e.g., valve-activated) system that is sell-contained, small, and light-weight. Various embodiments improve safety, allow convenient interchangeability of the fluid reservoir, and enable easy installation on a bicycle with or without a mounting system on the bicycle itself. Embodiments also allow the rider to select a variety of spray types, stream, spray, or mist depending on the intended use or amount of fluid desired for each release. The various embodiments provide for an improved cooling fluid delivery system of design simplicity, ease of use, and interchangeability that allows a cyclist an evaporative cooling concept safely, efficiently and conveniently, while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme temperatures. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140379 | SPRINKLER - In some embodiments the present disclosure provides a sprinkler comprising: a nozzle for projecting a stream of liquid in a first direction; and a spinner having a liquid deflecting surface, which is pivotally mounted in-line with the nozzle such that a stream of liquid from the nozzle impinges on the liquid deflecting surface; where the liquid deflecting surface is shaped such that the stream of liquid causes the spinner to spin and furthermore, where the liquid deflecting surface is shaped such that the stream of liquid is deflected in a second direction that is substantially transverse to the first direction. Additional embodiments of this disclosure pertain to the sprinkler that includes a frame, where the spinner is pivotally mounted on the frame. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140380 | VORTEX ATOMIZING FOAM PUMP AND REFILL UNIT UTILIZING SAME - Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers, and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an inverted foam pump includes a compression chamber having an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The compression chamber is in fluid communication with a flow restrictor, an atomizer, a mixing chamber, a foaming chip and an outlet. The inlet valve, outlet valve, flow restrictor, atomizer, mixing chamber, foaming chip and outlet extend along a common axis. An air inlet is included that extends into the mixing chamber; the air inlet is an opening to atmospheric pressure. During operation, the liquid pump is located below the liquid container and liquid flowing from the compression chamber is accelerated and atomized. The atomized liquid enters the mixing chamber at a velocity sufficient to draw in air from the air inlet to mix with the liquid to form a foam. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140381 | ROTARY SWITCH OUTLET MECHANISM - The present invention discloses a rotary switch outlet mechanism, it comprises a fixed unit, a switch unit and two outlet terminals, the fixed unit is provided with an inlet that is communicated with the water resource ever-lasting and a second outlet, the first outlet terminal is connected to the fixed unit in a rotating manner and is provided with a first outlet, and the second outlet terminal is communicated with the second outlet, and the first outlet terminal is linked to the switch unit and is provided with two locating position with the fixed unit, water comes out of the first outlet terminal when it is at the first position, water comes out of the second outlet terminal when it is at the second position. The present rotary switch outlet mechanism achieves simple structure, bigger operating surface, easier assembly, multiple functions and more convenient and faster switching process. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140382 | Spray Gun Attachment for a Fluid Handling System - A spray gun attachment is provided for fluid supply lines in a fluid handling system. A fluid input portion of a gun body is coupled wife a swivel connector, which includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled with a housing stem. In various embodiments, a bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the housing stem and anchored at an opposite end with the rotor. An O-ring seal is positioned between the rotor and the exterior surface of the housing stem. A bearing assembly residing within a raceway that is defined by flat surfaces on each of: the rotor, the housing stem, and ah interior bearing wall within the bearing cup. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140383 | Reagent Injector Control System - A reagent injector control system includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) control module and an injector driver module. The PWM control module monitors current through a reagent injector during an injection control cycle, generates a PWM signal based on an amount of reagent to be injected during the injection control cycle, and at least one of selectively increases and selectively decreases a duty cycle of a PWM signal during the injection control cycle based on the current. The injector driver module selectively enables and disables the current based on the PWM signal. The reagent injector opens and injects a reagent into an exhaust system based on the current. The exhaust system receives exhaust output from an engine. The reagent reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx). | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140384 | Hand-Held Coating Dispenser Device - A hand-held, electrostatically- and/or compressed gas-aided coating material dispensing device comprises a barrel and a handle extending downward from the barrel. The handle includes a module selected from modules having a number of different characteristics for coupling sources of coating material, compressed gas and/or electrical supply to the coating material dispensing device. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140385 | CHARGE INJECTED FLUID ASSIST LIQUID ATOMIZER - A charge injected fluid assist liquid atomizer including a liquid delivery channel, a flow focusing member for generating a coaxial air stream to draw a slender jet from the liquid in the delivery channel toward an opposing orifice, an electrode in the channel submerged in the liquid, and a power source for applying a voltage between the electrode and channel to inject a charge into the liquid entrained in the focused flow of the jet and through the opposing orifice. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140386 | THICKNESS DETECTING SAFETY SHREDDER - A thickness detecting system for a paper shredder having a lever arm extending into the shredder's throat. One or more sensors may be in communication with the lever arm and configured to measure the rotation of the lever. A first maximum thickness and second maximum thickness may correspond to the paper inserted into the throat before and during shredder, respectively. Circuitry may reverse the motor when the thickness is exceeded to ease the removal of the paper and to prevent further shredding. A touch structure and the preferential power supply switch may be used to engagingly interact with each other, so that the motor can be switched off when the plate is selectively positioned to close the paper feed opening, can be switched on when the plate is selectively positioned to open the feed opening, and can be switched off when unexpected items are introduced into the feed opening. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140387 | WEAR PLATE FASTENING SYSTEM, ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A wear plate system comprises a wear plate for mounting to the inside of a grinding mill A fastening arrangement comprises an elongate coupling member having a first end arranged to secure to the wear plate such that when so secured the coupling member is arranged to pivot with respect to the wear plate. A second end of the elongate coupling member secures to the grinding mill | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140388 | STORAGE PACKAGE FOR STRING-LIKE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR STORING STRING-LIKE MATERIAL - A tubular storage package which stores a string-like material includes a tubular core rod which is mounted in a center of a bottom of the storage container, the string-like material is a plurality of continuous loop shapes, a storage starting end of the string-like material protrudes, and a winding center of each loop of the plurality of loops is deviated around an axis of the storage container and the loop is laminated. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130140389 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COMPRISING A TENSIONING DRIVE - A seat belt retractor for a safety belt is provided. The retractor includes a seat belt spindle for winding up and unwinding the safety belt and a tensioning drive, which comprises a gas generator, a drive wheel and a supply pipe which connects the gas generator and the drive wheel, a plurality of thrust elements being present in the supply pipe which, after triggering the gas generator, are accelerated and indirectly or directly drive the drive wheel for winding up the safety belt. At least one of the thrust elements is a fiber-reinforced thrust element. | 2013-06-06 |
