24th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090145373 | Geyser - The invention provides a geyser ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145374 | TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE FLOW CONTROL VALVE FOR AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - A temperature responsive control valve is disclosed. The valve may have a housing having a hot inlet, a cold inlet and an outlet. A first valve member, and a second valve member, may be configured to move within the housing to selectively prevent and permit flow from the hot inlet and the cold inlet to the outlet when a sensed temperature is within predetermined ranges. A temperature responsive actuator may be disposed to move the first and second valve members within the housing in accordance with the sensed temperature. A first bias may be configured to bias the first valve member toward preventing flow from the hot inlet to the outlet, and a second bias may be configured to bias the second valve member toward preventing flow from the cold inlet to the outlet. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145375 | Cooling system - A cooling system includes a first cooling system in which coolant is supplied from a radiator to a motor so as to cool the motor, and then the coolant is supplied to banks of an engine through a circulation passage and split flow passages so as to cool the engine; and a second cooling system in which the coolant delivered from the radiator through a branch passage is further cooled by a radiator, and the cooled coolant is supplied to a drive circuit so as to cool the drive circuit. With this configuration, it is possible to efficiently cool the motor, the engine, and the drive circuit whose suitable operating temperatures are different from each other, and to make the configuration of the cooling system simple. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145376 | Control Device for Hydraulically Driven Fan - A control device for a hydraulically driven fan is provided with a cooling fan which is rotated by a hydraulic motor and carries out ventilation for cooling a working fluid. Further, the control device for the hydraulically driven fan is provided with a sensor for detecting a temperature of the working fluid, and a lever switch for detecting whether a working mechanism actuated by the engine is in a stopped state, by determining whether a working machine lever has been operated. In order that a resonance between the cooling fan and the engine is suppressed, the control device for the hydraulically driven fan further adjusts a rotating speed of the hydraulic motor in correspondence to a detection result by the lever switch. In the case that a stopped state of the working mechanism is detected on the basis of an operation state of the working machine lever by the lever switch, the rotating speed of the hydraulic motor is adjusted. Accordingly, it is possible to adjust and change the rotating speed of the cooling fan, thus it is possible to prevent resonance noise and vibration from being generated between the cooling fan and the engine. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145377 | Piston Assembly For Barrel Engine - A barrel engine includes a central drive shaft and a cam plate interconnected to the drive shaft. The barrel engine includes a plurality of cylinders each having a longitudinal axis that is generally parallel with the drive shaft. The axes of the cylinders are arranged in a generally circular manner about the drive shaft. A pair of guide rods are provided, which correspond to each cylinder of the engine. Each guide rod has an axis generally parallel with the axes of the cylinders. The barrel engine includes a plurality of piston assemblies. Each piston assembly includes a piston head slidably coupled to one of the cylinders for reciprocal movement along the axis of the cylinder Each piston assembly also includes a guide block slidably coupled to a respective pair of guide rods for guiding the piston head during reciprocal movement along the axis of the cylinder. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145378 | Switchable component for a valve train of an internal combustion engine - The invention proposes a switchable component ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145379 | VALVE SYSTEM - A valve system includes a first valve provided on an intake or exhaust port; a second valve provided on another intake or exhaust port; a first cam unit on a camshaft, defining first and second lobe heights; and a second cam unit on the camshaft, defining a third lobe height. The first cam unit moves the first valve by a distance of either the first or the second lobe height, and the second cam unit moves the second valve by a distance of the third lobe height. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145380 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING VARIABLE VALVE DEVICE - A variable valve device modulates movement of a valve for internal combustion engine by using a hydraulic pressure. The variable valve device is controlled by a control device via a control valve that modulates hydraulic pressure supply to and discharge from the variable valve device. The control device offsets an operating amount of the control valve by an offset component that shifts the operating amount outside a dead band. The control device sets the offset component smaller as the hydraulic medium temperature increases. The control device sets the offset component smaller when a controlling direction coincides with a biasing direction of a biasing member than that when the controlling direction opposes to the biasing direction. Further, the control device cancels the offset component when the actual valve movement is sufficiently close to the target valve movement. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145381 | Vibration-Damping Control Apparatus and Vibration-Damping Control Method for Internal Combustion Engine - An apparatus and method of controlling vibration-damping for a vehicular internal combustion engine. The combustion is temporarily stopped in some cylinders among a plurality of cylinders, and the engine is operated by the remaining cylinders. Then, a variable valve mechanism which varies a valve lift amount of at least one of intake and exhaust valves of each cylinder is controlled, to decrease the valve lift amount of at least one of the intake and exhaust valves of each cylinder in which the combustion is temporarily stopped. Further, a rotating electric machine having at least one of functions of an electric motor and a generator is controlled, to apply torque to an output shaft of the engine thereby suppressing torque variation in the output shaft at the time when the combustion is temporarily stopped in some cylinders, so that the torque variation due to uneven explosion intervals is reduced. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145382 | Control apparatus for an internal combustion engine and method for controlling the same - In a control apparatus for an internal combustion engine having a valve timing control portion controlling the timing opening and closing of an intake valve disposed in an intake port communicating with a cylinder of the internal combustion engine, when the internal combustion engine is being started from a cold condition, multi-stroke operation is set, in which one combustion cycle of the internal combustion engine includes two or more intake and compression strokes, formed by a first intake stroke and the first compression stroke and a second intake stroke and compression stroke, followed by a combustion stroke and an exhaust stroke. The valve timing control portion controls a lift of the intake valve during the first intake stroke and the first compression stroke to a low lift amount, which is smaller than the normal lift amount required for intake of a requested intake air amount, and controls the lift of the intake valve in a second intake and a second compression stroke to the normal lift amount. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145383 | VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM - A variable valve system includes a camshaft in which a first lobe having a first height and a second lobe having a second height that is higher than the first height from a rotational center axis of the camshaft are formed; a first tappet that corresponds to the first lobe and that has a depression negatively formed in one side thereof; a second tappet corresponding to the second lobe and that is inserted into the depression; at least a pin positioned at the first tappet and fixing a position of the second tappet; and a hydraulic pressure control portion that transfers hydraulic pressure into the depression so as to move the second tappet upwards or downwards and to the pin so as to engage or disengage the first tappet with the second tappet. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145384 | ADAPTER PHASOR CONTROL HOLD DUTY CYCLE SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - A camshaft phasor control system for an engine includes a camshaft position sensor that generates a current camshaft position signal based on position of a camshaft. A first comparator generates a camshaft position signal based on the current camshaft position signal and a crankshaft position. The second comparator generates an error signal based on the relative camshaft position signal and a commanded camshaft position signal. A control module determines a current control hold duty cycle (CHDC) for a camshaft phasor based on an engine state parameter. The control module also generates a correction signal based on the error signal, adjusts the current CHDC based on the correction signal to generate a commanded CHDC signal, and generates another CHDC based on the commanded CHDC signal. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145385 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A valve timing control apparatus includes a driving rotation member, a driven rotation member, an advance angle chamber displacing a rotation phase of the driven rotation member relative to the driving rotation member in an advance angle direction, a retard angle chamber displacing the relative rotation phase in a retard angle direction, an advance angle oil passage, a retard angle oil passage, an oil pump, a passage switching valve switching a position between first and second positions, and a drain mechanism provided between the passage switching valve and at least one of the advance angle chamber and the retard angle chamber to accelerate discharge of the hydraulic fluid from one of the advance angle chamber and the retard angle chamber when the hydraulic fluid is supplied to the other of the advance angle chamber and the retard angle chamber. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145386 | VALVE TIMING ADJUSTING APPARATUS - A valve timing adjusting apparatus for an internal combustion engine having a bearing includes a camshaft, a housing, a vane rotor, a control valve, and a fastening member. The fastening member is mounted on an axial end portion of the camshaft on a side of the vane rotor opposite from the bearing. The vane rotor is coaxially fastened to the camshaft between the fastening member and a step portion, which is provided to the camshaft on a side of the bearing. A sleeve of the control valve is coaxially received in an axial hole of the camshaft, which opens at an end surface of the end portion of the camshaft. Each of the advance output port and the retard output port is communicated with a corresponding one of the advance chamber and the retard chamber through the camshaft. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145387 | ENGINE - A valve mechanism drives an exhaust valve with a valve lifter and an exhaust camshaft. Oil is supplied to a journal surface of the camshaft and a bearing supporting the camshaft journal surface through an axial oil passage formed in the camshaft. The bearing is defined by a cam cap and a bearing main body. An oil collecting recess is defined between cam cap and the bearing main body. An auxiliary delivery passage extends from the oil collecting recess to a sidewall of the bearing that is located adjacent to the valve lifter. A guide wall is formed in the sidewall to lead oil from an opening of the auxiliary delivery passage to a part of the valve lifter that generates a striking noise in the absence of buffering oil. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145388 | Valve gear and rocker ARM unit - A valve gear comprises a cylinder head, a supporting member fixed to the cylinder head, a rocker arm which is mounted on the supporting member so as to be placed on the latter, a substantially plate-shaped clip mountable to the rocker arm, the clip having a fitting hole in which an outer periphery of the supporting member is fitted so that the clip is prevented from falling off, a pair of walls which is formed on the rocker arm so as to be opposed to each other with the supporting member being located therebetween, and a pair of locking portions formed in inner faces of the walls so that outer edges of the clip are elastically engaged with the locking portions thereby to be locked, respectively. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145389 | ROCKER ARM FOR VARIABLE VALVE LIFT, AND VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - The present invention provides a variable valve lift including a housing, a plurality of swing arms that are rotatably arranged at the housing, and a plurality of latching mechanisms for selectively latching the plurality of swing arms. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145390 | VALVE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cylinder valve operating system for a variable displacement internal combustion engine having poppet valves includes a cam arm driven by a camshaft and a valve arm selectively driven by the cam arm. A valve arm positioner, which may be hydraulically cushioned, adjustably maintains the valve arm in contact with the valve stem when the valve arm is not being driven by the cam arm, in order that the valve arm will be accurately located for speedy and precise linkage of the cam arm to the valve arm. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145391 | SWITCHING ELEMENT FOR A VALVE TRAIN OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention proposes a switching element ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145392 | FUEL FORMULATIONS - A diesel fuel formulation is disclosed containing a water-in-fuel emulsion of (a) a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil, optionally in combination with conventional diesel, (b) a fatty acid alkyl ester in an amount of at least 1% v/v and (c) water. An emulsifier may be present. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145393 | Valve Stem Seal With Gas Relief Features - A valve stem seal can include an elastomeric component having a first portion for having a sealed engagement with a valve stem, and a pressure relief lip engaging a valve guide. The pressure relief lip can have a sealing configuration and a venting configuration. The venting configuration can allow excess exhaust gases to vent from a combustion chamber. After the venting of excess exhaust gases, the pressure relief lip can close to the sealing configuration to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber. The elastomeric body or the valve guide can include a pressure relief channel. The elastomeric body can also include a bumper engaging the valve guide. The pressure relief channel can be disposed in the bumper. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145394 | PISTON ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING ROD HAVING A PROFILED WRIST PIN BORE THEREFOR - A piston assembly and connecting rod therefor is provided. The connecting rod has an elongate body extending to an end for operable attachment to a piston. The end has a wrist pin bore extending between opposite sides of the body. The wrist pin bore has a wavy profile extending between the sides. The wavy profile has at least one concave surface with a valley extending along a circumferential direction of the wrist pin bore and convex surfaces having peaks extending along a circumferential direction of the wrist pin bore on laterally opposite sides of the valley. The peaks and valleys cooperate to form a smooth load gradient and uniform lubrication flow across the interface region between the wrist pin bore and the wrist pin extending therethrough. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145395 | Oil pan structure and an engine therewith - An oil pan structure includes a plurality of reinforcement beads of several kinds. An engine utilizes the oil pan, whereby the strength and vibration-rigidity (rigidity against vibration) of the oil pan and the engine are sufficiently enhanced so that a natural frequency of the oil pan and the engine therewith becomes adjustable through a selection as to the numbers, locations, and sizes of the beads. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145396 | Coupling Device - A coupling device for a split, in-line engine is provided. The coupling device may be configured to connect a first section of a crank shaft to a second section of the crank shaft of the engine. Further, the coupling device may be positioned at at least one main bearing of the crank shaft. Further still, the coupling device may be encircled by the at least one main bearing. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145397 | Rotary engine systems - This rotary internal combustion engine has two rotatable vane type pistons mounted for axial rotation in a sealed casing. In an exemplary cycle, one piston is released to rotate at or prior to initiating combustion in the combustion space between the two pistons, while the other remains fixed. As the free piston rotates around to the position where the fixed piston is located, it drives exhaust from a prior cycle out of an exhaust outlet and then compresses air towards the combustion space. The roles of the pistons are reversed on the next cycle. Two units may be operated in tandem so that the power stroke of one unit provides power to help finalize the cycle of the other. Hydrogen is used as a preferred fuel, and water preferably serves as a lubricant. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145398 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES WITH SURCHARGING AND SUPRAIGNITION SYSTEMS - An internal combustion engine includes first and second cylinder assemblies each to repeatedly carry out a combustion cycle including intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust processes. In a surcharging system of the invention, the first cylinder assembly is coupled to the second cylinder assembly in gaseous communication to apply a charge of exhaust gas produced from a first combustion cycle of the first cylinder assembly to a compression process of a second combustion cycle of the second cylinder assembly. In a supraignition system of the invention, the first cylinder assembly is coupled to the second cylinder assembly in gaseous communication to apply a charge of ignition gas produced from a first combustion cycle of the first cylinder assembly to a compression process of a second combustion cycle of the second cylinder assembly. Buffer vessels coupled in gaseous communication with corresponding cylinder assemblies are also used in surcharging and supraignition processes. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145399 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL VALVE AND/OR AN AIR VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for controlling a valve of a crank case scavenged internal combustion engine includes determining a valve control sequence, wherein the valve is controlled in consecutive periods of revolutions each having a period length of at least ten revolutions, and controlling the valve according to the valve control sequence to adjust the ratio of fuel to air in a combustible mixture delivered to an engine combustion chamber. Determining the valve control sequence for each period includes providing a number of valve shut-off positions, wherein the number of valve shut-off positions corresponds to an amount of fuel or air to be supplied to the engine during the corresponding period, and determining which revolutions of the period that the valve is to be closed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145400 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF PRESSURE RESERVOIRS - A fuel injection system ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145401 | Injection nozzle - An injection nozzle for a compression ignition internal combustion engine, the injection nozzle comprising: a nozzle body provided with a bore, within which a unitary valve needle is movable along a primary valve needle axis, the valve needle being engageable with a valve seating defined by the bore to control fuel delivery through first and second outlets, and including a first valve region, a second valve region and a first seat region defined by a transition between the first and second valve regions that seats against the valve seating when the nozzle is in a non-injecting state, wherein the valve needle comprises a third valve region, a relieved region defined by a transition between said second and third valve regions, the relieved region defining a first exit volume between the valve needle and the bore adjacent to the first outlet when the valve needle is lifted from the valve seating into an injecting state, and a fourth valve region having at least a part in closer proximity to the bore than said relieved region, said second outlet being disposed downstream of the fourth valve region. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145402 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING FUEL FILTER INSTALLED DOWNSTREAM OF FEED PUMP - A fuel supply system for an accumulator fuel injection system designed to inject fuel, as stored in an accumulator, into an internal combustion engine through a fuel injector The fuel supply system includes a feed pump working to pump the fuel out of a fuel tank and a fuel filter disposed between the feed pump and a high-pressure pump working to deliver the fuel to the accumulator. The fuel supply system also includes a return path and a control valve. When the pressure of the fuel between the fuel filter and the flow rate control valve exceeds a first set pressure, the control valve opens the return path to return the fuel from downstream to upstream of the feed pump to keep the pressure of fuel supplied to the flow rate control valve below the first set pressure, thereby controlling the flow rate of the fuel passing through the fuel filter. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145403 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING FUEL FILTER INSTALLED DOWNSTREAM OF FEED PUMP - A fuel supply system for delivering fuel to, for example, a common rail of a diesel engine fuel injection system. The fuel supply system includes a priming pump, a feed pump, a fuel filter disposed downstream of the feed pump, a return path, and a return valve. When the pressure of the fuel between the feed pump and the fuel filter exceeds a first set pressure, the return valve is placed in a first open position to open the return path to return the fuel from downstream to upstream of the feed pump. When the pressure of the fuel, as fed by the priming pump, exceeds a second set pressure, the return valve is placed in a second open position to open the return path to direct the fuel, as fed by the priming pump, to upstream of the fuel filter to prime the fuel filter directly. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145404 | INJECTOR OF A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An injector with a double-switching control valve in which a valve body is guided in the housing of the control valve in a way that reduces the wear on a valve cone of the valve body and on a first valve seat in the housing of the control valve. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145405 | Jet for orifice damping - The present invention provides a jet for providing orifice damping in the fuel delivery system of a compression-ignition combustion engine, wherein the jet ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145406 | FUEL INJECTION BODY SIZED TO REPLACE CARBURETOR BODY - A fuel injection unit is designed for replacement of existing carburetors. The fuel injection unit can be sized similarly to the existing carburetor. The fuel injection unit can have concealed fuel injectors. End caps can be provided that overlie the fuel injectors and that contain fuel line connections. The end caps provide an appearance of carburetor fuel bowls while generally concealing the fuel injectors and the associated fluid connections. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145407 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A coupling arrangement ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145408 | CARBURETOR LIMITER CAP DEVICE - An adjustment limiting device for a carburetor including a fuel adjustment valve rotatable to adjust a supply of fuel in or delivered from the carburetor includes an adjustment limiting cap and a connector. The adjustment limiting cap is adapted to be disposed over a portion of the fuel adjustment valve and includes a rotary connection feature adapted to limit relative rotational movement between the adjustment limiting cap and the fuel adjustment valve, and a rotation limiter to limit rotational movement of the adjustment limiting cap. The connector may be carried by the adjustment limiting cap to maintain the adjustment limiting cap on the fuel adjustment valve. The connector may be concealed by the carburetor body, permit the adjustment limiting cap to be fitted onto the fuel adjustment valve, and prevent the adjustment limiting cap from being removed from the fuel adjustment limiting valve. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145409 | Intake-air cooling apparatus for internal combustion engine and automobile using the same - There is provided an intake-air cooling apparatus for an internal combustion engine which can be arranged compactly. The intake-air cooling apparatus for an internal combustion engine is configured such that an intercooler that cools intake air with outside air and an evaporator that cools the intake air with refrigerant circulating through a refrigerant circuit are arranged in this order in an intake-air passage from a supercharger to the internal combustion engine, wherein the intercooler is disposed in a duct through which the outside air passes; the evaporator is disposed in a case through which the intake air passes; and one wall of the case constitutes part of the duct. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145410 | Breathing for an internal combustion engine - In one aspect of the disclosure an internal combustion engine may be provided that may include a combustion chamber and a piston reciprocally moveable in the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber may have an intake port and a dual function port. The dual function port may be connected to an exhaust system and to an intake system. A method may be provided including opening a fluid connection between the intake system and the combustion chamber via the intake port as well as the dual function port during at least a part of an intake stroke of the piston. Instead of, or in addition, the method may include opening a fluid connection between the exhaust system and the combustion chamber via the dual function port during at least a part of the intake stroke of the piston. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145411 | Compound archery bows - Quiet, lightweight, well-balanced, forgiving, and accurate compound archery bows which have significantly reduced vibration and bow jump. The limbs and cams of these bows can be removed and replaced without a bow press, and the limbs of the bows are functional (active) over essentially their entire length and allow one to obtain equivalent performance from a more compact and lighter bow. The bow limbs may be leverage locked in articulated limb pockets. The limb butts extend forward well beyond the front of the riser. This eliminates limb length and limb angle as major factors in determining brace height, allowing one to choose a riser style and limb length which optimize arrow speed and bow stabilization. Novel adjustment mechanisms allow one to easily adjust the poundage or poundage and brace height of the bow. Vibration isolation systems may be employed to isolate the bow riser from the limb pockets. Bows with translating pockets, bows with stationery pockets and articulated risers, asymmetric bow limbs, and solid bow limbs with double belly cuts are also disclosed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145412 | Projectile launching devices particularly useful in toys - A projectile launching device, comprising a housing having a barrel at one end, an air pulsator within the housing having an inlet and an outlet, a pump communicating with the inlet of the air pulsator for pumping air into the air pulsator to pressurize the air therein, a projectile chamber within the barrel for receiving a projectile to be launched, and a valve in the outlet of the air pulsator which is normally closed to permit the pump to pressurize the air therein to a desired level, the valve being openable to produce an air pulse discharge therefrom into the projectile chamber, and thereby launch the projectile from the barrel at a velocity according to the force applied to the projectile by the air pulse discharge. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145413 | Pneumatic Toy Gun and Air Valve thereof - A pneumatic toy gun includes a pneumatic assembly and an air valve. The pneumatic assembly has an air intake duct to receive high pressure gas and includes a first duct, a rear push rod, a front push rod and a harness element. A first gas chamber is formed between the rear push rod and the first duct. A second gas chamber is formed between the front push rod and the first duct. The second gas chamber has a second thrust surface smaller than a first thrust surface of the first gas chamber. The front push rod has a recess. When the front push rod is moved and the recess is located beneath the first sealing element, the second gas chamber communicates with an air outlet through the recess. The pneumatic toy gun of the invention can provide a strong instantaneous blast force without increasing battery voltage. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145414 | PNEUMATIC LAUNCHER - A pneumatic launcher includes a number of chambers for holding a compressed gas and a valve for releasing the compressed gas into a firing chamber to fire a projectile. The firing valve may include a number of surfaces on which pressure acts to slide a sliding valve body between an open position and a closed position. The launcher may include a recess for preventing pressure from acting on one of those surfaces when the valve is in the closed position. A part of the sliding valve body may interact with adjacent parts to form a closed region ahead of the sliding valve body, in order to cushion motion of the sliding valve body. The launcher may have a breech and a breech pin shaped to create a desired gas flow within the firing chamber during firing. The breech may include a breech pin seal which seals between two faces oriented transverse to the axis of the launcher. The launcher barrel may have a number of ribs for improved stability and accuracy. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145415 | INLAID STONE COMPOSITE - An inlaid stone composite broadly includes a body stone and an inlay stone secured within a groove of the body stone, with the inlaid stone composite presenting a finished layered edge surface, and with the surface having a longitudinally extending edge profile. The inlaid stone composite is manufactured using a stone machine tool that includes, among other things, powered assemblies for machining the groove, machining the profile, and for polishing the profile. The body stone and inlay stone are machined to close tolerances so that the stones include respective surfaces in abutting engagement with one another. The stones are further machined to limit chipping of the composite. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145416 | ADAPTABLE TILE-CUTTER APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING DISPARATELY-SIZED TILES - This invention is related to an adaptable tile-cutter apparatus for scoring and breaking disparately-sized tiles. The apparatus broadly includes: a pair of end castings removably; a rigid crossbeam and a travel rail spanning the pair of end castings; vertical-adjustment mechanisms mounted to the travel rail; one or more platform assemblies each coupled to the rigid crossbeam; and a cutting mechanism slidably engaged to the travel rail. The vertical-adjustment mechanisms individually adjust a height of the travel rail with respect to the pair of end castings. In addition, the rigid crossbeam and the travel rail comprise a first matched set, and are each removably coupled to the pair of end castings. Accordingly, a second matched set that includes another rigid crossbeam and another travel rail possessing lengths at variance with the rigid crossbeam and the travel rail of the first matched set may be interchanged therewith. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145417 | Power tool stand and tool coupling for mounting a portable power tool on the stand - A power tool stand includes a guide carriage ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145418 | Superheated steam grill - A superheated stream grill includes a heating tray to serve as a heat source for heating and cooking the food materials. In addition, it also provides a function of heating food materials by using a superheated stream. The grill has a heating system for generating the superheated stream. The heating system atomizes the water molecules to form mist by means of the supersonic vibration, and then the mist is heated and converted into the superheated stream. The superheated stream is injected and sprayed onto the food materials. In this way, the mouth feeling of the food materials after cooking is much better and the time for cooking is also reduced. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145419 | FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention provides an alternative single burner heat exchanger combination for a gas-fired furnace for hot air generation to be used to heat spaces in residential and commercial settings. The fuel fired furnace is compiled of the known set-up of a plurality of spaced heat exchangers wherein each heat exchanger has an inlet port for receipt therein of combustion gases. The single burner is a premix burner providing an excellent combustion of the gas-air mixture. The burner is in fluid communication with each port of each heat exchanger through a dilution zone and a distributor. Preferably, these are all airtight connected to each other as can be seen in FIG. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145420 | Disposable Microwaveable Food Container Warmer - A disposable enclosure or sealed envelope packet configured to be used for the purpose of warming objects and utensils intended for use in conjunction with prepared food products. The warming packet incorporates organic material and is shaped and sized to be positioned next to a food container and to thereby keep the container warm as well as the food within or on the container. The organic material contained within the packet is susceptible to warming by microwave ovens and retains such heat energy for a period of time to assist in the maintenance of warmth in the food products. In a preferred embodiment, flat circular shaped packets are designed to incorporate organic materials such as a starch (rice grains or the like) as well as a heat retention material (such as crystalline salt). The packets are heated in a microwave oven, individually or collectively in a stack, and then placed in between empty plates for the purposes of maintaining the plates in a warm condition prior to being used to serve food. In addition, the present invention anticipates a removable, re-usable cover for the individual packets that would facilitate the handling of the packets and provide a more attractive surface upon which the service ware and the food might be placed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145421 | Portable outdoor gas oven and grill - An improved portable gas oven and grill adapted for outdoor use consisting of a metal grill on top of a metal oven comprising an oven chamber, at least one burner positioned at the bottom of the oven chamber, a thermostat operatively connected to the burner for indicating and controlling the temperature of the oven chamber, and at least one removable shelf within the oven chamber for placement of food therein. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145422 | Gas burner for cooking appliances - A gas burner for cooking appliances employing a ring of main flames for cooking, and a ring of simmering flames for heating. A first chamber contains the gas and primary air mixture for feeding the ring of main flames through a circumferential wall with a plurality of radial apertures. The chamber contains the gas and primary air mixture for feeding the ring of simmering flames through radial passages. The chambers are superposed, and a separator plate is interposed between the chambers. A cover rests on the separator plate and the radial apertures are defined therebetween. The cover extends beyond the passage and shields same from ambient conditions. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145423 | Solar-panel unit - A solar-panel unit is provided with: an attachment structure; at least one solar panel, which is delimited by an extensive plane surface of incidence of the solar radiation and is connected to the attachment structure; and a hinging assembly, set between the attachment structure and the solar panel, to enable rotation of the solar panel with respect to the attachment structure about an inclined hinge axis forming an angle smaller than 90° with a horizontal plane. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145424 | Solar collector - Disclosed is a solar heater with a primary circuit course in a panel for heating two separate inter connected storage reservoirs. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145425 | Photovoltaic panel and solar-panel unit made using photovoltaic panels of the same sort - A photovoltaic panel has an external casing, which is delimited by at least one wall permeable to light and defines a liquid-tight chamber communicating with the outside world through an inlet passage and an outlet passage; the liquid-tight chamber houses a polydimethylsilicone liquid, which circulates in the liquid-tight chamber itself through the inlet and outlet passages and in which at least one photovoltaic cell is immersed at least partially, electrically connected with the outside of the photovoltaic panel. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145426 | REFINED SUGAR MANUFACTURING PROCESS - “PROCESS OF DIRECT REFINED SUGAR PRODUCTION”, being a process that uses the sugar syrup as raw material to produce granulated refined sugar, characterized by changing the conventional process of non-refinated sugar production by the addition of three modules designated as clarification, decoloration and new cooking process that, together with the conventional plant, allow the production of refined sugar, and there is not necessity of crystallized sugar dissolution, followed by its recrystallization. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145427 | Method for Applying a Polymer Coating to an Internal Surface of a Container - A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145428 | System and Method for Controlling Supply of Oxygen Based on Breathing Rate - A portable oxygen concentrator system weighing 4-20 pounds that is adapted to be readily transported by a user and deliver oxygen to the user includes a rechargeable energy source; a concentrator powered by said energy source and adapted to convert ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user; an inspiration sensor that senses respiratory activity of the user, and produces a signal in response thereto; and a control unit that receives the signal in response to sensed respiratory activity, determines a breath rate based in part on the received signal in response to sensed respiratory activity and controls the portable oxygen concentrator system to deliver oxygen flow sufficient to meet oxygen demand of the user based at least in part on the determined breath rate. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145429 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH ELBOW ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145430 | Breathing Mask with Sticky Edge - Breathing assist kits having a cranio-cervical extension device and a strapless breathing mask are presented. The mask comprises a seal that couples the mask to a victim's face preferably using an adhesive gasket that ensures the mask does not become dislodged while a care giver provides assisted breathing. The mask can also include, among other enhancements, a window or a light gathering lens to provide a view into the victim's mouth | 2009-06-11 |
20090145431 | LIQUID FORMULATION EJECTION DEVICE - There is provided a liquid formulation ejection device which improves reliability of inhalation even in a case where a preejection is performed and resolves a concern about hygiene. The liquid formulation ejection device ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145432 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a medicament delivery assembly that has a mouthpiece provided with an air amplifier and a primer source, where the mouthpiece and the air amplifier are each connected to the primer source via an actuatable valve. The air amplifier is also provided with a medicament extraction tube such that when the actuatable valve is opened, the primer source is activated and causes air to flow to the air amplifier. There is also described a method of administering a medicament using such a medicament delivery assembly. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145433 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A POWDERED COMPOSITION INTO THE AERODIGESTIVE TRACT - An apparatus for dispensing a powdered composition into the aerodigestive tract comprises a dispensing apparatus for dispensing an amount of powdered material and an inhalation attachment apparatus connected to the dispensing apparatus. The amount dispensed by the dispensing apparatus may be a restricted amount. The inhalation attachment apparatus comprises a channel for receiving the dispensed powdered material from the dispensing apparatus, a plurality of apertures for mixing air with the powdered material, and an outlet aperture at an end of the channel for expelling the powdered material. Air is draw in through the outlet apertures upon inhalation by a user at the outlet aperture. The air mixes with the powdered material dispensed from the dispensing apparatus. The powdered material is dispersed and accelerated by the air, and expelled into and through the mouth of a user, and thereby deposited into the aerodigestive tract. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145434 | AROMATHERAPY FACE MASK AND METHOD THEREFOR - A face mask, and specifically a surgical face mask, that uses aromatherapy to combat symptoms or improve the user's mood, and thoughts. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145435 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145436 | BREATHING APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION PROVIDING PROTECTION AGAINST HYPOXIA - The invention relates to a breathing apparatus for an aircraft crew member comprising at least one breathing mask ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145437 | VOLUME ADJUSTABLE MANUAL VENTILATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145438 | LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY DEVICE - The invention relates to a laryngeal mask airway device ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145439 | Medical tube holder - A medical tube holder that is designed to secure a medical tube, such as a standard tracheostomy tube. In one embodiment the medical tube holder includes: (1) a single-piece, nonabsorbent retention band with a length based on the circumference of a patient's neck and (2) two hook fastener portions, which can be looped through slots on a medical tube flange and connected back onto a loop fastener piece that is attached to the nonabsorbent retention band. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145440 | ENDO-TRACHEAL TUBE SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A system for securing an endo-tracheal tube or other medical article in position upon a patient includes a head contact member, retainer, and attachment members which can be adjustably attached between the head contact member and the retainer. The retainer may include a bite block. Certain embodiments of the head contact member have a concave shape which follows a portion of the patient's skull and may have a rigid or flexible structure. The attachment member attaches to the retainer which grips the endo-tracheal tube or other medical article. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145441 | DELAYED RESISTANCE NASAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Delayed resistance nasal devices include an airflow resistor that is configured to normally have a higher resistance to exhalation than inhalation, but the higher resistance to exhalation may be suspended, or delayed by activation of an airflow resistor bypass. Activation of an airflow resistor bypass bypasses or decreases the effect of the airflow resistor on nasal airflow through the nasal device, decreasing the resistance to exhalation. Methods of decreasing, suspending, or delaying the onset of the inhibition of the exhalation through such nasal respiratory devices are described. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145442 | Cranio-Cervical Extension Pillow with Dual Arcs - A device comprising a supporting material shaped with dual arcs is presented. When the device is placed beneath a person's neck, the arcs cradle the neck and the device provides proper capital extension for CPR. One of the arcs has a smaller curvature to cradle adult necks while the other arc has a larger curvature to cradle smaller neck of children. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a pillow having a saddle shape that can used to support a victim's neck during CPR. In some embodiments, the pillow includes electronics that can guide a CPR provider through CPR procedures. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145443 | MAGNETIC POSITIONER - An example surgical positioner includes a first support member and a second support member moveably joined to the first support member. A magnet is operative to generate a magnetic force that attracts the first support member toward the second support member to resist relative movement between the first support member and the second support member. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145444 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO DUST MASKS HAVING EAR PROTECTION - A dust mask, the dust mask being lightweight, disposable and configured for a human face, the dust mask further being substantially continuous, and unitary if desired, and sized and configured to extend from ear to ear and to cover all of and substantially only a mouth, nose and ears, the mask further configured to transmit air inhaled by or exhaled by the user yet substantially completely block at least dust from reaching the nose, mouth and ears of the user. The mask can be further configured to substantially completely block at least one undesired air-borne contaminant in addition to dust and can comprise a central portion covering the user's nose and mouth and two earpieces seamlessly attached to the central portion. The mask can further comprise a pliable, resilient nose bridge that can be adjusted to conform to the nose of the user as well as a variety of other structural elements and configurations. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145445 | Cough catcher with protection against germ transmission by hand contact - In order to prevent tainting of a cougher's hand with germs, the product from a cough is carried in contact with a germicide inside a hollow article, and is vented out of the hollow article, in directions away from the user's face and hand holding the article. More specifically, the cough catcher has a hollow region for accepting the product from a cough therein. This hollow region has a filter element containing a germicide mounted therein, and a series of channels formed between the filter element and a bottom surface of the hollow region. The channels communicate with vent ports around a rim portion of the cough catcher. The vent ports are oriented away from both the mouth opening and the outside surface of the cough catcher for conveying the product from a cough away from both the face and the hand of a user. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145446 | Method for detecting at least partial medical device disengagement from a patient - A method for detecting at least partial medical device disengagement from a patient includes inserting the device in the patient so a Hall effect sensor connected to the device is positioned at an initial location substantially proximate to one of a plurality of magnetically charged components. Each of the components is removably attached to the patient, and is positioned a predetermined distance from another component. A magnetic field indicative of the one of the plurality of magnetically charged components is detected with the sensor. The sensor monitors for a failure to detect the magnetic field. In response to the failure detection, the sensor monitors for a subsequent detection of another magnetic field indicative of another of the plurality of magnetically charged components. The subsequent detection is associated with movement of the medical device substantially equal to the predetermined distance between the one and the other of the components. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145447 | METHOD OF MAKING A TOBACCO PRODUCT - A tobacco product is formed by rolling a sheet of material supplied by a roll or rolls (e.g. moistened tobacco leaves) and/or homogenized sheet tobacco about a slit mandrel to form a shaped tube. The shaped tube is then packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The shaped tube remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the shaped tube is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the tube with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the sheet or to the finished tube to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. The tubes are unfilled when packaged and sent to a consumer/end user in tube form so that they have a “memory” that helps hold a tubular cigar shape after they are filled with selected tobacco fill material. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145448 | Smoking cylinder with cleanout - The present invention presents a smoking cylinder which includes a lighter chamber having a top opening which communicates with an interior surface for accommodating a cigarette lighter. A cigarette chamber is connected, typically with a spacer, to the lighter chamber. The cigarette chamber includes an interior surface for storing a single cigarette. A top cap which mates with a top surface of the cigarette chamber allows for insertion and removal of a cigarette. A bottom cleanout cap which mates with a bottom surface of the cigarette chamber allows for easy cleaning of the cigarette chamber. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145449 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPILING GROUPS OF FILTER SEGMENTS WHEN PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER ASEMBLIES - A method of making segmented filters including moving substantially identical segments of one type at uniform rate to a transferring element, which places each segment separately on an exit path. Setting of the filter segments in a repeating group on the exit path is accomplished by delay in collecting segments by a transferring element in each module of the apparatus. Uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element which includes uniformly spaced drivers, and non-uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element with non-uniformly spaced drivers. The apparatus includes a guiding element positioned adjacent to a cutting drum and has a wall closing a channel for a set of segments drawn out of a flute on the drum. The filter set is led through the channel with the aid of a dog of a chain and is advanced by a worm surface of a pushing together drum. A separator positioned at the end of the channel which separates single filter segments and may be a disc cam pushing out the segment onto the transferring element between two neighbouring drivers into a chamber created by a supporting element. A stream of compressed air from nozzle directed towards the area between a shoe guide and separator helps separate and stabilize the filter segment. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145450 | Mold for Making Nail Decorations - Disclosed is a mold for making nail decorations. The mold includes at least one cavity defined therein for receiving solvent that will cure and become a nail decoration. Then, the mold can be bent to release the nail decoration from the cavity. Finally, the nail decoration can be attached to a nail. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145451 | FINGER CLEANING MULTI-TOOL - The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145452 | DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE FOR TREATMENT OF SKIN AND HAIR - Devices and methods of use are disclosed for treating hair and/or skin. The devices include light sources or heat sources useful in activating polymerization initiators thereby polymerizing monomers in situ on skin or hair. Exemplary devices include hair brushes, eyelash brushes, curling irons, curlers, and flat irons. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145453 | Hair Parting Apparatus - A hair parting apparatus comprising: a handle, a first prong extending from the handle; a second prong extending from the handle and orientated such that the second prong is generally parallel to the first prong; a rotatable wheel located on the handle and in operational communication with the first prong and the second prong, and wherein the rotatable wheel can rotate in a first direction and in a second direction; and wherein the hair parting apparatus is configured such that when the wheel is rotated in a first direction, the first and second prongs will move away from each other, while maintaining a parallel orientation to each other, until the distance between the prongs reaches a maximum value; and where the hair parting apparatus is further configured such that when the wheel is rotated in a second direction, the first and second prongs will move towards each other, while maintaining a parallel orientation to each other, until the distance between the two prongs reaches a minimum value. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145454 | INTERCHANGEABLE HEADBAND - A headband includes a hair band and a band insert. The hair band has a generally arcuate configuration with opposed free ends. The hair band defines a hair contacting surface positionable against a wearer's head, an opposed outer surface, and an aperture extending therethrough. The band insert is adapted to be releasably mounted into the aperture of the hair band. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145455 | HAIR STYLING APPARATUS - A hair styling apparatus includes a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head. The head band member defines a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends. The head band member defines a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member. The apertures may be in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member. At least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145456 | Ultrasonic Bubble Reduction System - An inspection system includes an inspection station configured to receive a plurality of ophthalmic devices, and a fluid supply fluidly connected to the inspection station. The fluid supply contains a working fluid. The system also includes an ultrasonic degassing assembly configured to remove at least one bubble carried by the plurality of ophthalmic devices upstream of a packaging station. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145457 | Method For The Wet-Chemical Treatment Of A Semiconductor Wafer - A method for the wet-chemical treatment of a semiconductor wafer involves: a) rotating a semiconductor wafer; b) applying a cleaning liquid comprising gas bubbles having a diameter of 100 μm or less to the rotating wafer such that a liquid film forms on the wafer; c) exposing the rotating semiconductor wafer to a gas atmosphere containing a reactive gas; and d) removing the liquid film from the wafer. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145458 | SOLID CLEANERS FOR HEATED FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES - A solid cleaner for heated surfaces is disclosed. The solid cleaner includes a solidifying agent including wax, and a cleaning agent. The solid cleaner is solid at room temperature and liquid at an elevated temperature. Methods of cleaning a heated surface and cleaning articles are also disclosed. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145459 | HEAT-COMPRESSED ERODIBLE FOAM SUBSTRATE IMPREGNATED WITH AN ACTIVE AGENT - A cleaning implement comprising a heat-compressed erodible foam substrate impregnated with an active agent and substantially free of a chemical controlled release composition. The cleaning implement reduces the loss rate of the active agent and extends the life of the cleaning implement. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145460 | Remotely Controlled Decoking Tool Used in Coke Cutting Operations - The present invention relates to a system that allows an operator to remotely switch between cutting and boring while removing solid carbonaceous residue from large cylindrical vessels called coke drums comprising a cutting head for ejecting high pressure fluids into the coke bed; a flow diversion apparatus; and a shifting apparatus. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145461 | Degassing System - An ophthalmic device forming system includes an inspection station configured to receive a plurality of ophthalmic devices, a fluid supply fluidly connected to the inspection station, the fluid supply containing a working fluid, and a degassing assembly fluidly connected between the fluid supply and the inspection station. The degassing assembly comprises a housing, a vacuum device, and a membrane. The vacuum device is fluidly connected to the housing adjacent to the membrane. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145462 | Maintaining an Ophthalmic Device in a Hydrated State - An ophthalmic device hydration system includes an inspection station configured to receive a plurality of ophthalmic devices and fluid supply fluidly connected to the inspection station. The fluid supply contains a working fluid. The ophthalmic device hydration system also includes a hydration assembly disposed proximate the inspection station and configured to vaporize a volume of the working fluid. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145463 | Ozonated water mixture supply apparatus and method, and substrate treating facility with the apparatus - Provided are an ozonated water mixture supply apparatus and method, and a substrate treating facility that receives an ozonated water mixture from the apparatus to treat a substrate. The ozonated water mixture supply apparatus includes a mixing line and distribution lines. The mixing line respectively receives a treating liquid and an ozonated water from a treating liquid supply line and an ozonated water supply line and mixes the treating liquid and the ozonated water to generate the ozonated water mixture satisfying a previously set concentration. Each of the distribution lines distributes the ozonated water mixture generated from the mixing line into a process unit. The mixing line includes a mixing valve and a static mixer. Therefore, the ozonated water mixture having the previously set concentration is generated and supplied using an in-line mixing method without requiring a mixing vessel such as a mixing tank. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145464 | Proximity head with angled vacuum conduit system, apparatus and method - A proximity head including a head surface. The head surface including a first flat region and a plurality of first conduits. Each one of the plurality of first conduits being defined by corresponding one of a plurality of first discrete holes. The plurality of first discrete holes residing in the head surface and extending through the first flat region. The head surface also including a second flat region and a plurality of second conduits. The plurality of second conduits being defined by a corresponding plurality of second discrete holes that reside in the head surface and extend through the second flat region. The head surface also including a third flat region disposed between and adjacent to the first flat region and the second flat region and a plurality of third conduits. The plurality of third conduits being defined by a corresponding plurality of third discrete holes that reside in the head surface and extend through the third flat region. The third conduits being formed at a first angle relative to the third flat region. The first angle being between 30 and 60 degrees. A system and method for processing a substrate with a proximity head is also described. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145465 | CLOG-PROOF NOZZLE FOR SPRAY CANS - A cap is provided for preventing clogging of a spray nozzle on a container. Structurally, the cap includes a hollow, truncated cone-shaped member with first and second ends. At its first end, the cap defines an orifice dimensioned to selectively receive the spray nozzle to create a fluid-tight seal with the container. At its second end, the cap defines a periphery. Further, the cap includes a panel that has a flat surface bounded by a perimeter that is interconnected to the periphery by an intermediate section. As a result, the cone-shaped member, intermediate section and panel form a fluid chamber. Fluid is positioned in the chamber for movement between a first location where the spray nozzle is submerged and a second location where the fluid is held at a distance from the spray nozzle for removal of the cap from the spray nozzle. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145466 | ANTIGEN EXPOSURE CHAMBER AND METHOD OF CLEANING AND DRYING THE SAME - An antigen exposure chamber for quickly performing cleaning and drying with high quality is provided. The antigen exposure chamber of the present invention includes: a cleaning water supply device for supplying cleaning water for cleaning the antigen exposure chamber; cleaning nozzles | 2009-06-11 |
20090145467 | NOZZLE APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided that includes a length of pipe having a passageway for communicating a liquid under pressure therethrough, and at least one nozzle in communication with the passageway. The at least one nozzle is configured to discharge a liquid, a portion of which is discharged in a stream, and a portion of which is discharged in a volume of aspirated spray. The aspirated spray effectively shields the pipe and the at least one nozzle from heat radiating within the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a displacement device for controllably displacing the length of pipe. The length of pipe and at least one nozzle are configured to be extended through an opening in the enclosure for discharging a stream of liquid for cleaning a surface within the enclosure. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145468 | WASHING AND/OR RINSING DEVICE AND DISHWASHING MACHINE FEATURING SUCH A DEVICE - A washing and/or rinsing device for an electric household appliance, has an arm mounted in a rotating manner about and radially overhangingly from a generally vertical axis within a washing chamber, immediately either over or under a container basket for dishes, the arm delimiting a cavity therein, connected to dispensing means of a pressurized operative fluid and being provided with a plurality of nozzles arranged reciprocally spaced lengthwise along the arm and communicating with the internal cavity to eject in use corresponding pressurized jets of operative fluid; wherein at least first nozzles are arranged rotated with respect to a radial plane of the rotation axis passing through a longitudinal symmetry axis of the arm by angles progressively increasing with the distance of each first nozzle from the rotation axis and set so that, having fixed a direction of rotation in use of the arm about the rotation axis, the resultant of the absolute vectorial speed components of each jet generated by each first nozzle is noticeably parallel to the rotation axis. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145469 | Umbrella - An umbrella provided with motor means suitable for automatically carrying out the closing and opening operations. The umbrella is provided with sticks suitable for rotating so as to move, in a closed configuration, into a shaft of the umbrella, along with the relevant covering sheet. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145470 | Cane and Walking Stick Management System - The invention is a cane or walking stick system, which is comprised of four members that can be removably attached to a cane or walking stick, and a fifth member which can be separately attached to a wall or other vertical objects away and apart from the first four members. The present invention is comprised of the first and second members of the invention being removably attached to a cane or walking stick, and the third and fourth members of the invention being carried and stored on the first and second members of the invention until put to use. This provides a variety of means and methods to hang or store a cane or walking stick from a plurality of objects and surfaces, when not in use for walking or support. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145471 | PORTABLE TENT - A tent frame is disclosed including at least three support legs. The at least three support legs may have a connected end and a free end and may include a collapsible truss with at least two compression members, a hinge situated between the compression members, and a tension member extending from a first point near the free end to a second point near the connected end. The at least three support legs may be joined at their respective connected ends. A tent is also disclosed including a collapsible frame and a shell adapted to cover the frame, the shell having at least one window opening and at least one window curtain covering the at least one window opening, the at least one window curtain being adapted to slidably open and close. A method of setting up a tent is also described. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145472 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES HAVING CONDUCTIVE PATHS FORMED THROUGH THE ACTIVE PHOTO ABSORBER - A solar PV module comprises an array of serially interconnected spaced PV solar cells on a common substrate, each cell comprising a 1 | 2009-06-11 |