| 27th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
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| 20100170322 | VIBRATORY FLOW METER AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING FOR AN ENTRAINED PHASE IN A TWO-PHASE FLOW OF A FLOW MATERIAL - A vibratory flow meter ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170323 | COMBINED DEVICE FOR ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS - A method for measuring the concentration of a component gas in a gas stream in the presence of water vapor comprises introducing a gas stream into a gas analyzer, measuring in the gas analyzer the concentration of the component gas and storing a value representing the measured concentration, measuring the water vapor pressure in the gas analyzer and storing a value representing the measured water vapor pressure; and measuring the total pressure of the gas stream and storing a value representing the measured total pressure of the gas stream. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170324 | INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC MICROBALANCE PLUS CHEMICAL SENSOR - An electronic microbalance made in a semiconductor body accommodating an oscillating circuit adjacent to a diaphragm. A stack formed by a first electrode, a second electrode, and a piezoelectric region arranged between the first and the second electrode extends above the diaphragm. Any substance that deposits on the stack causes a change in the mass of the microbalance and thus in the resonance frequency of a resonator formed by the microbalance and by the oscillating circuit and can thus be detected electronically. A chemical sensor is obtained by forming a sensitive layer of a material suitable for binding to target chemicals on the stack. The sensitivity of the microbalance can be increased by making the first electrode of molybdenum so as to increase the piezoelectric characteristics of the piezoelectric region. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170325 | SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN SENSING - Exemplary embodiments provide a self-powered wireless gas sensor system and a method for gas sensing using the system. The system can be used to detect and constantly track a presence of various gases including hydrogen, ozone and/or any hydrocarbon gas, and remotely transmit the sensing signal. The system can include a low power gas sensor that consumes less than about 30 nano-watts of power. As a result, the system can detect the presence of hydrogen at about 10 ppm. The sensor can also provide a fast response time of about 1-2 seconds. In various embodiments, the system can be physically small and packaged with all components assembled as a single compact unit. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170326 | LEAK DETECTION IN COMPOSITE TOOLS - A device for detecting an air leak in a tool comprises a vacuum bag and a leak detection film disposed along an inside face of the vacuum bag. The leak detection film may include oxygen sensitive material configured to change physical appearance at a location of an air leak in the tool. A breather layer may be interposed between the tool and the leak detection film for facilitating air flow therebetween. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE COAGULATION CHARACTERISTICS OF A TEST LIQUID - An apparatus and a method for measuring the coagulation characteristics of a test liquid ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170328 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SANDABILITY OF COATING AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a method for measuring sandability of a coating or an article. This invention is particularly directed to a method for measuring sandability of a coating or an article quantitatively by measuring weight loss of said coating or article after being sanded. This invention is also directed to a system for measuring sandability of a coating or an article using said method. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170329 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TESTING A FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE - An apparatus and method is described for testing a multi-hole fuel injector nozzle. The apparatus comprises mounting means for the multi-hole nozzle and fuel supply means for supplying fuel to the multi-hole nozzle. The multi-hole nozzle is mounted outside a measurement chamber for capturing the fuel spray from an individual spray hole outlet of the multi-hole nozzle. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a spray target plate, located within the measurement chamber, at which the fuel spray is directed. The spray target plate ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170330 | System And Method For Testing A Vehicle - A test system ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170331 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING A TIRE - An apparatus for testing a tyre ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170332 | TIRE MODULE WITH PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER - Tire module for the detection of tire state quantities which includes a printed circuit board and a piezoelectric transducer with a housing and at least one transducer element, wherein the transducer element is coupled to piezoelectric material or consists of piezoelectric material, and wherein the piezoelectric transducer is executed as a surface-mounted device (SMD) and as such is mounted on the printed circuit board by terminal areas and is electrically connected to the printed circuit board. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170333 | FLUID FLOW MONITORING - In order to discriminate between laminar flow and turbulent flow states, and to provide an indication, e.g. to a pilot of an aircraft of air flow over an aircraft wing, a sensor mounted on the wing provides an analogue signal of airflow, and an intermittency value of the analogue signal is derived in analogue circuitry including an AC coupling of the signal to an integrator for integrating the signal for a preset time. The integrated value is compared with a threshold value to indicate whether the intermittency represents quiet laminar flow or noisy turbulent flow. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170334 | SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING THE GROUND EFFECT FOR TESTING VEHICLES OR THEIR SIMULACRA IN WIND TUNNELS - A system for simulating the ground effect for testing vehicles or their simulacra in wind tunnels includes a resting surface for the vehicle incorporating a moving belt for simulation of the ground, extending between the wheels of the vehicle, at least from one end to the other of the vehicle, as well as two auxiliary moving belts set immediately adjacent to the two sides of the front portion of the main moving belt, for simulating the ground in areas in front of the front wheels of the vehicle. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170335 | THERMAL TYPE FLOW SENSOR - A thermal type flow sensor measures a flow rate of a fluid by means of a heat resistive element having a temperature dependency. The sensor is comprised of: plural heat resistive elements used for a flow rate measurement; and a driver circuit for controlling a current applied to these heat resistive elements to cause their heating. The driver circuit is configured to sense a resistance change of a lower-temperature side heat resistive element among the plural heat resistive elements and to control the current to be applied to the plural heat resistive elements in accordance with a sensed value of the lower-resistance's variation. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170336 | Device For Treating Specimens And Method For Determining The Fill Level Of Reagent Containers - The invention relates to a device ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170337 | BAROMETRIC PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention relates to a device and method for measuring atmospheric pressure and processing atmospheric-pressure information. The invention is based on the idea that the atmospheric pressure is measured at several moments in time, the atmospheric-pressure data is stored in a memory and, and the measured atmospheric-pressure data is displayed on a display unit with the aid of special atmospheric-pressure indicators ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170338 | MAGNETOSTRICTIVE LIQUID DENSITY DETECTOR - A fluid level probe for use in a tank containing a first fluid, including a probe shaft, a first float with a first magnet that is slidably disposed for movement along the probe shaft and adapted to float at the top surface of the first fluid, a second float with a first magnet that is slidably disposed for movement along the probe shaft beneath the first float and adapted to float within the first fluid, and electronics adapted to determine a first distance between the first magnet of the first float and the first magnet of the second float which is used to determine a first density of the first fluid. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170339 | Method for balancing radical projections detached from a rotating assembly - The invention discloses an improved method and apparatus to statically equalize the span wise and chord wise moments of a detached plurality of radial projections. These detached radial projections are associated with a rotating assembly and constitute the majority of its rotating mass. When installed on the rotating assembly, the balanced radial projections will necessarily produce a center of rotating mass approximately concentric with its axis of rotation, thereby minimizing vibrations associated with its rotation. The method to statically equalize the span wise moments of the radial projections comprises first determining the span wise moment by finding the center of gravity and multiplying the distance from the center of gravity to the plane of attachment of the radial projection to the rotating assembly by its total weight. Once all of the span wise moments are known, all span wise moments are made equal to some preferred span wise moment by the addition or subtraction of corrective weight at a corrective distance on the respective radial projections. The method to statically equalize the chord wise moment of the radial projections comprises first establishing the center of gravity of the radial projection and measuring the chord wise moment about a preferred longitudinal axis. Once all of the chord wise moments are known at the center of gravity, all chord wise moments made equal to some preferred chord wise moment by the addition or subtraction of weight on the chord wise axis at the center of gravity of the radial projection. By extension of this method, both span wise and chord wise moment profiles and weight distribution profiles can be made of respective radial projections and compared to a reference profile of parameters. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170340 | CLAMPING FLANGE - A clamping flange that is designed to press a rim of a vehicle wheel against a flange of a shaft of a balancing machine and has a clamping plate with a plurality of recesses for accommodating centering bolts and a central opening to be slid onto the shaft of the balancing machine. The centering bolts can be inserted into the front of the clamping plate. The clamping flange is slidable onto the shaft while a clamping arrangement is provided for centering the clamping flange on the shaft. The clamping arrangement encompasses a clamping sleeve which is mounted in the central opening so as to be movable in an axial direction relative to the clamping plate. The clamping sleeve is movble into a clamping position by applying a pressure acting in an axial direction. In the clamping position, the clamping sleeve is mounted without play on the shaft and clamping flange. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170341 | MEMS ACCELEROMETER HAVING A FLUX CONCENTRATOR BETWEEN PARALLEL MAGNETS - Microelectromechanical (MEMS) accelerometer and acceleration sensing methods. An example MEMS accelerometer includes a housing, a proof mass suspended within the housing by at least one torsional flexure, at least one planar coil on the proof mass that extends on both sides of an axis of rotation of the proof mass, at least one magnet oriented such that a north-south axis of the at least one magnet is oriented approximately orthogonal to the rotational axis of the proof mass, at least one pole piece located outside the coil, and at least one magnetic flux concentrator located inside the coil opposite the at least one of the at least one pole pieces. A method includes sensing a change in capacitance of a pickoff in the MEMS accelerometer and rebalancing the MEMS accelerometer by sending a current through the planar coil between the magnetic flux concentrator and the pole piece. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170342 | Method for Rheological Characterization of a Viscoelastic Medium - Method for rheological characterization of a viscoelastic medium, comprising the following steps: (a) an excitation step during which a vibratory excitation is generated in the viscoelastic medium leading to a deformation of the medium, (b) a deformation measurement step during which the deformation of the medium caused by the excitation is observed, (c) and a characterization step during which at least one non-zero power parameter y is determined such that a rheological parameter of the medium x is equal to x (f)=a+b.f | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170343 | ULTRASONIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SEPARATION OF AN OBJECT FROM AN ULTRASONIC SENSOR - The invention relates to a method for determining a separation, spacing or distance of an object from an ultrasonic sensor, in which ultrasonic pulses are emitted by a transducing or sensing element and in which ultrasonic pulses reflected by the object are detected by the same transducing element. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that there is a spectral analysis of the signal detected by the transducing element, that the multiple echo frequency attributed to multiple echoes of the ultrasonic pulses is determined in the spectrum of the detection signal and that on the basis of the multiple echo frequency the separation of the object from the ultrasonic sensor is determined. The invention also relates to an ultrasonic sensor for determining the separation of an object. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF TUBULAR AXLE SHAFTS WITH VARIABLE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RADIUS PROFILES - An apparatus testing axle shafts includes i) a test bench to receive a tubular axle shaft including a wall exhibiting variable known external and internal radius profiles, ii) at least one ultrasonic probe to analyze at least one selected portion of the wall in a selected angular sector and thus acquire analysis data, iii) a controller to control the test bench to place each probe on the wall external or internal surface in at least one first site selected as a function of its profiles and a possible loading of the shaft such that it analyses the first and second selected wall portions respectively in at least one first and at least one second selected angular sector oriented in first and second opposing longitudinal or transverse directions, to thus acquire analysis data for various relative angular positions of the shaft in relation to the probe, and iv) a processor to create from these acquired analysis data maps representing the transverse or longitudinal orientations and positions of indications of echoes within the wall. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170345 | Elastic wave measurement apparatus and method - The elastic wave measurement apparatus, when a high-frequency burst signal is input to the first ball SAW device, an input destination of the high-frequency burst signal is switched in sequence to another one of the ball SAW devices before a detection time at which an output signal from the first ball SAW device is detected, and at and after the detection time, output signals of the response characteristics of those ball SAW devices from the first ball SAW device to the last ball SAW device are detected in sequence. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170346 | SENSOR ELEMENT FOR CAPACITIVE DIFFERENTIAL-PRESSURE SENSING - A sensor design, respectively a micromechanical sensor structure for capacitive relative-pressure measurement, that will allow very small pressure differentials to be reliably recorded at high absolute pressures even in harsh, particle-laden measuring environments. For that purpose, the micromechanical sensor element includes a deflectable diaphragm structure which is provided with at least one deflectable electrode, and a fixed support structure for at least one fixed counter-electrode which is located opposite the deflectable electrode. The diaphragm structure includes two mutually parallel configured diaphragms that are joined rigidly to one another via at least one connecting crosspiece, so that each application of force to one of the two diaphragms is directly transmitted to the respective other diaphragm. The first diaphragm is able to be pressurized by a first measuring pressure emanating from the front side of the sensor element, and the second diaphragm is able to be pressurized by a second measuring pressure emanating from the rear side of the sensor element. The fixed counter-electrode is located in the sealed volume between the two diaphragms of the diaphragm structure. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS MACHINERY ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods are provided for continuously determining the alignment of one or more machines. A method includes measuring one or more stresses on a first component of a first machine coupled to a second machine during operation of the first machine, wherein the first machine is coupled to the second machine, and determining alignment of the first machine based on stress measurements of the first machine. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170348 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining Deformation Response - One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force deliverer | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170349 | Force sensing device - The force sensing device includes a deformable member having portions arranged to make a pair with respect to the Z-axis. Three sets of strain detecting elements are formed on the deformable member for detecting deformations of the deformable member caused by a linear force in the X-axis, a linear force in the Y-axis and a rotational force about the Z-axis. The force sensing device includes a connecting member which connects between the pair of portions of the deformable member, and between the deformable member and a shaft of a manipulatable member. The force sensing device can be manufactured with easy wiring work and can detect the applied force in three degrees of freedom, including the linear force in the X-axis, the linear force in the Y-axis and the rotational force about the Z-axis. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170350 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING A FLUID SAMPLE - A system for collecting a sample of fluid from a fluid source and reintroducing the sample of fluid to the fluid source is disclosed. The system includes a pump in fluid communication with the source of fluid, a filter vessel in fluid communication with the pump and the source of fluid to receive a flow of fluid from the pump and substantially eliminate contaminants from the fluid flowing therethrough, and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the pump, wherein the fluid is directed from the pump into the fluid reservoir when in a sample mode. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170351 | Wipe sampling device of radioactive contaminants on surface of spent nuclear fuel storage canister - A wipe sampling device of radioactive contaminants on surface of spent nuclear fuel storage canisters is revealed. The wipe sampling device of radioactive contaminants takes samples from the storage canister to get at least one sample for monitoring radioactive contamination on the surface of the canister. The sampling device mainly includes a sample stick and a tube. The sample stick disposed in the tube is used to take samples from the surface of the canister. The wipe sampling device of radioactive contaminants on surface of the canister provides an effective sampling method for remote detection of canister contamination and ensures accuracy and representation of the detection results. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170352 | ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND RECORDING TAG WITH REMOTE SENSING CAPABILITY - A tag includes an integrated circuit thereon, including memory, antenna means for RF transmission of data acquired by the integrated circuit, a sensor sensing environmental conditions to which the sensor is subjected, the sensor providing signals based on the environmental conditions to the integrated circuit, a thermistor device of increasing the accuracy of the tag by confining on-board calculation data to a resistance domain and leaving conversion of the data to a temperature domain for an external device once the data is retrieved from the tag's memory. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170353 | PUMPING UNIT - A pumping unit that removes fluid from a well includes a base disposed on a foundation adjacent the well. A group of support posts is mounted on the base and extends upwardly to a center bearing, and is connected to the center bearing. A walking beam is pivotally mounted on the bearing. A Pitman arm is pivotally connected to the walking beam rearwardly of the center bearing, and extends downwardly to a crank assembly. The crank assembly is mounted on the base centrally beneath the Pitman arm, and is pivotally connected to the Pitman arm. A gear reducer is mounted on the side of the crank assembly, and a drive unit is mounted on the base and is connected to the gear reducer. Actuation of the drive unit actuates movement of the gear reducer, crank assembly, Pitman arm, and the walking beam to pump the fluid from the well. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170354 | LOCK RELEASING MECHANISM - There is provided an lock releasing mechanism coupled to a locking mechanism via a cable and configured to be capable of releasing a locked state of the locking mechanism by electrically towing the cable, and an lock releasing mechanism can include a main switch configured to operate manually, a motor configured to be driven by a current passing operation via the main switch, a conversion gear mechanism configured to convert the direction of output of the motor, converting means configured to convert a rotating motion to a reciprocating linear motion, a slider to which the cable is coupled and configured to perform the reciprocating linear motion, and a limit switch configured to be able to pass a current to the motor by a parallel circuit different from a current passage circuit of the main switch. The limit switch is in a current blocking state when the slider is at a neutral position. In contrast, a current passing state is retained while the slider makes one reciprocating motion, and the slider is retained at a full-stroke position for a predetermined period. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170355 | ROTARY ACTUATOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - An electric motor drives and rotates a rotor shaft, and a speed reducer reduces speed of rotation of the rotor shaft and outputs the rotation. A shaft is fixed to a front housing. A turning member is meshed with an external teeth member provided to an output shaft of the speed reducer and is supported to be able to rotate around an axis line of the shaft. A turning angle sensor senses a turning angle of the turning member by sensing a magnetic field corresponding to a turning angle of a magnet section provided to the turning member. An outer wall of a cup is fixed to the turning member, and an inner wall of the cup is fitted to a ball bearing. A plate is provided slidably between a bottom outer wall surface of the cup and an end surface of the front housing around the shaft. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170356 | DRIVE FOR RECLINING FURNITURE - A drive mechanism for a piece of reclining furniture. The mechanism has a housing whose side walls are formed adjacent an upper wall with a pair of longitudinally spaced seats defining a pair of generally parallel and transversely extending axes lying in a common first plane. Respective furniture shafts rotatable in the seats are connectable to parts of the piece of reclining furniture, and respective arms project from the furniture shafts. Respective servomotors in the housing each have an output shaft defining an output rotation axis. The output rotation axes define a second plane forming an angle greater than 0° with the first plane, respective transmissions and links between the output shafts and the control arms so that rotation of the output shafts is transmitted through the respective transmissions and links to the control arms to rotate the furniture shafts. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170357 | Robot joint driving apparatus and robot having the same - Disclosed are a robot joint driving apparatus and a robot having the same, capable of minimizing a load applied to a drive motor by rotating a ball nut part such that a ball screw part performs linear movement in a power transmission structure using a wire and the ball screw apparatus. The robot joint driving apparatus includes a reversible drive motor, a ball nut part rotated according to operation of the drive motor, a ball screw part performing linear movement according to rotation of the ball nut part, a wire connected to the ball screw part from both sides of the ball screw part, an idle pulley rotatably installed at one side of the wire, and a joint part rotatably installed at an opposite side of the wire. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170358 | DRIVE TRANSMISSION DEVICE, DEVELOPMENT DEVICE PROVIDED THEREWITH, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A drive transmission device includes a first gear for drive input, arranged in a development unit of an image forming apparatus, a third gear for driving a development roller and a magnetic roller, and a second gear transmitting rotation of the first gear to the third gear. A phase in a circumferential direction of a first gear portion and a second gear portion is adjusted so that an angle formed between an engagement point between the first gear and the first gear portion and an engagement point between the second gear portion and the third gear is substantially identical to a fixed angle formed by centerlines drawn between the rotational axis of the second gear and the rotational axes of the first and the third gears. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170359 | Ball return device for ball screw device - A ball screw device includes a screw engaged into a nut member for forming an endless ball guiding passage and for receiving a number of ball bearing members, a ball return device includes a U-shaped structure having a central carrying member and a protrusion extended out from each end for engaging into the nut member and for increasing the curvature of the ball return pathway of the ball return device, and a return device holder engaged with the protrusions of the ball return device for retaining the ball return device to the nut member and for preventing the ball return device from moving laterally relative to the nut member and for suitably guiding the ball bearing members to smoothly move through the endless ball guiding passages of the ball screw device. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170360 | Deflecting device for ball screw device - A ball screw device includes a screw engaged into a nut member for forming an endless ball guiding passage between the nut member and the screw and for receiving a number of ball bearing members, the nut member includes two orifices aligned with the helical grooves of the nut member and an axial ball return channel communicating with the orifices of the nut member, a deflecting device includes two deflecting members engaged into the orifices of the nut member and each having a ball deflecting channel communicating with the helical grooves and the axial ball return channel of the nut member for increasing the strength and the working life of the deflecting device. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170361 | Transmission with adjustment member for varying tension force - A transmission apparatus includes a drive member, a driven member, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the driven member. The flexible transmission is configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The flexible transmission includes a first tension element having a first portion coupled to the drive member, a second portion coupled to the driven member, and an intermediate portion between the first portion and the second portion. The transmission apparatus also includes an adjustment member that engages the intermediate portion of the first tension element. The adjustment member is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the first tension element. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170362 | Transmission with first and second transmission elements - A transmission includes a first component, a second component, and first and second transmission elements. The first component has a drive member and a portion configured to be actuated to inhibit movement of the drive member. The first and second transmission elements are each coupled to the drive member and the second component and configured to cause movement of at least one of the first component and the second component in response to movement of the drive member. At least one of the first and second transmission elements includes a first plurality of transmission sub-elements. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170363 | Steering Column of Vehicle - A steering column of a vehicle can protect a driver's knee by disposing an operation lever inside a column cover in a locked state of the operation lever. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170364 | ELECTRIC CLAMPING DEVICE FOR AN ADJUSTABLE MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN - An adjustable steering column adjustable includes a steering shaft mounted in a body tube arranged in a movable support member and immobilized on a fixed support member by an electric clamping system. The clamping system is mounted in a casing supporting an electric actuator and includes a transmission mechanism, an immobilizing assembly and a clamping rod passing through the fixed support member. The immobilizing assembly includes a fixed cam rotationally fixed with respect to the clamping rod, and a rotationally movable cam, the cams having rolling paths for balls. Each rolling path has the shape of a spiral with an escape slope for a ball, in order to initiate clamping or unclamping depending on the rotation direction of the movable cam relative to the fixed cam. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170365 | MULTI-LINK PARKING BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM - Systems and apparatus are provided for a parking brake assembly for actuating a parking brake in a vehicle. The parking brake assembly comprises a mounting bracket fixedly attached to a mounting location of the vehicle, a first linkage element having a first end coupled to the mounting bracket at a first pivot, and a second linkage element having a first end pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. A brake cam is coupled to the first end of the first linkage element at the first pivot. A handle mechanism is pivotally attached to a second end of the first linkage element and to the second end of the second linkage element. The handle mechanism is configured such that movement of the handle mechanism actuates the brake cam. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170366 | SURVEY HUB INSTALLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - The Survey Hub Installation apparatus is principally comprises an elongated rod having a penetration point and penetration anvil at a first end and a Hub receptacle and Hub receptacle anvil at a second end. A hammer is tubularly received at the rod intermediate the penetration anvil and the Hub receptacle anvil. A feather receptacle and a feather hammer is formed at the second end. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170367 | Ratchet Wrench with Prevention of Tooth Damage - A ratchet wrench includes a drive member and a switch rotatably received in a body. A pawl is movably received in the body and has first and second sides. The second side of the pawl includes a pressing portion having upper and lower sections. The pressing portion further includes two pressing sections. Two positioning units are mounted between the switch and the second side of the pawl. The positioning units press against the upper and lower sections to bias the first side of the pawl to engage with the drive member. The positioning units press against one of the pressing sections corresponding to one of two positions of the switch. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170368 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a coupling member having an end for coupling with a tool. A body includes a rounded base pivotably mounted to the other end of the coupling member. The body further includes a drive column spaced from the rounded base along an axis. A reinforcing section is intermediate the rounded base and the drive column. The reinforcing section includes an outer periphery having a recessed portion with a receptacle extending in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis. A control member is moveably received in the receptacle to control coupling of the drive column and an object to be driven. In any case, a spacing from an outer end of the control member to the axis in the radial direction is substantially not larger than a spacing from the outer periphery of the reinforcing section to the axis in the radial direction. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170369 | TORQUE TOOL DEVICE - An object is to provide a torque tool device which can positively identify which torque tool was used to tighten a bolt. Another object is to provide a torque tool device which can be provided with traceability from the torque tool to standards of torque. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170370 | TORQUE TOOL DEVICE - An object is to provide a torque tool device which can expedite tightening operations using a torque tool without requiring any other manipulation than the tightening. The device is also capable of performing tightening operations consecutively by determining instantly whether the tightening has been adequately performed. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170371 | PRECISION GUIDANCE DEVICE IN A MACHINE FOR MACHINING CYLINDRICAL COMPONENTS - According to the invention, the pin ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170372 | SPINDLE HEAD FOR MACHINE TOOL - In a spindle head for a machine tool in which a spindle ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170373 | CUTTING DEVICE - Cutting device ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170374 | WINDOW COVERING MODIFICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for modifying window blind assemblies. The apparatus may have a base plate and a wall, the base plate and wall supporting the blind assembly. The apparatus may have a horizontal clamp assembly attached to the base plate that may secure a side of the blind assembly. The wall may support a slide clamp assembly. The slide clamp assembly may be slidably connected along the wall and pivotally adjusted to secure an adjacent side of the blind assembly. A cutting assembly may be attached to the base plate. The cutting assembly may have a saw guide for securing a saw that may be positioned to modify the blind assembly along a plane. The apparatus provides measuring and cutting the adjacently bundled blinds together along a plane, until the bundled blind assembly is again secured within the apparatus for modifying another end of the bundled blinds, for symmetry purposes. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170375 | Method and Machine for Cutting Blinds - A method and machine for cutting woven wood blinds is disclosed. The disclosed machine can include a cutting mechanism, a support surface adjacent at least one opening in the cutting mechanism housing, a spring loaded clamp which engages the woven wood blind to hold the blind securely for cutting without damaging the blind. The clamp is preferably operated by a hand screw. An indicator such as a collar attached to the hand screw is provided to tell the user when the clamp is positioned to provide the desired pressure. The disclosed method can include positioning a window covering into a cutting machine, positioning a first cutting support member on the window covering, moving a clamp to engage the first cutting support member and cutting the window covering. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170376 | Window Covering Cutting Machine - A window covering cutting machine sized and configured to trim window covering work pieces is disclosed. The cutting machine includes a base, a work surface connected to the base, at least one cutting mechanism, adjacent the work surface, one or more controllers connected to the one or more cutting mechanisms and at least one data entry device connected to the controller The controller includes a program. The program is configured to determine an amount to be cut from a window covering work piece based on allowance input received from one or more of the data entry devices. The one or more controllers are configured to prompt a user to provide the allowance input to the program. The allowance input identifies an allowance value used by the program to determine the amount to be cut. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170377 | ECCENTRIC PUMP - The invention relates to an eccentric pump ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170378 | CUTTING TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH REVERSIBLE TOOTH - A cutting tooth assembly for a rotary cutting machine is described. The assembly includes a tooth holder adapted for mounting about the periphery of a rotating element of the rotary cutting machine, and a reversible cutting tooth, removably mounted to said tooth holder. The cutting tooth has opposed first and second cutting faces which are spaced apart along a central tooth axis extending therebetween. Each of the first and second cutting faces at least partially defines more than two cutting edges, and the cutting tooth is reversible by 180 degrees about a transverse tooth axis to dispose a selected one of the first and second cutting faces in an operable cutting position when mounted to the tooth holder. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170379 | ROTARY CUTTING MACHINE WITH REVERSIBLE TEETH - A rotary cutting machine is described and includes a circular rotatable element, a plurality of tooth holders disposed on the circular rotatable element at spaced apart locations about its periphery, and at least one reversible cutting tooth removably fastened to each tooth holder such that at least one cutting edge is disposed in a operable cutting position. Each cutting tooth includes opposed first and second cutting faces spaced apart along a central tooth axis extending therebetween. Each of the first and second cutting faces at least partially defines at least four of the cutting edges. The cutting tooth is reversible by 180 degrees about a transverse tooth axis such that it is mountable on the tooth holder in at least eight different positions, each of the positions providing a different selected one of the cutting edges in the operable cutting position. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170380 | SPRING HOLDING MECHANISM FOR FOOT PEDAL OF BASS DRUM - A spring holding mechanism is adapted to a foot pedal including a spring which applies a tensile force to a rotation shaft interconnected with a drum beater of a bass drum. It includes an external thread (i.e. a bolt) interconnected to one end of the spring, a support member having a hole allowing for the external thread running therethrough, and an internal thread (i.e. a fixing nut) that is engaged with the external thread so as to fix the support member in position, thus limiting the vertical movement of the external thread in an axial direction. A projection and a recess are formed in the support member and the internal thread respectively. The projection having an external slope is engaged with the recess having an internal slope so that the projection is received inside the recess when the internal thread is attached to the support member. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170381 | Walking on notes - a method for learning how to read sheet music - A method, which presents reading sheet music as a game in three easy steps:
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| 20100170382 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, SOUND MATERIAL CAPTURING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus is provided which includes a music analysis unit for analyzing an audio signal serving as a capture source for a sound material and for detecting beat positions of the audio signal and a presence probability of each instrument sound in the audio signal, and a capture range determination unit for determining a capture range for the sound material by using the beat positions and the presence probability of each instrument sound detected by the music analysis unit. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170383 | Methods and apparatuses for detecting and neutralizing remotely activated explosives - A system and apparatus for detecting and neutralizing remotely activated explosive devices in a combat zone, especially one of relatively limited geographic area such as an urban setting. The apparatus is configured for mounting on or within an airborne drone and includes both transmitting and receiving circuits and antennas. The apparatus detects radio transmissions by analyzing received signals using standard RF direction finding techniques and a spectrum analyzer or other signal processing circuitry. Signals may be classified as threats using predetermined criteria, and the direction of threat signals may be assessed to allow for a determination of an enemy position from which an explosive is to be detonated. The apparatus also transmits a jamming signal which may serve to detonate devices within the dynamic RF footprint of the transmitting antenna. The drone also includes a highly directional low frequency audio device which is periodically directed randomly and at suspected enemy positions. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170384 | LOCKING DEVICE - A pyrotechnic releasable locking device for maintaining a first and a second member of a structure in a fixed relationship. The locking device comprises a body for locating on or within the first member of the structure such that, in use, a part of the body protrudes into the second member of the structure. The pyrotechnic compound is located on or within the body and a channel is located in the interior of the body and runs between the pyrotechnic compound and an exterior surface of the part of the body that, in use, protrudes into a recess in the second member of the structure. When the pyrotechnic compound is ignited the combustion gases travel along the channel into the recess of the second member of the structure, and the resultant gas pressure forces the body out of the recess thereby releasing the second member of the structure. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170385 | AMMUNITION CONTAINER AND FEED SYSTEM - A linkless ammunition feed system for a firearm. The ammunition feed system has an ammunition container with a path for holding a plurality ammunition rounds in a single file manner and an exit for passing the ammunition rounds out of the container. A pusher is positioned in and adapted to freely slide through the ammunition path, the plurality of ammunition rounds being positioned between the exit and the pusher, the pusher adapted to push the ammunition toward the exit. The pusher is pulled through the ammunition path by a feed line connected to the pusher and extending through the ammunition path. A rotatable feed line spool collects the feed line at the container exit, and a feed sprocket rotates to move an ammunition round from the container exit to a firearm associated with the ammunition feed system. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170386 | SPACED LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE ARMOR - Lightweight, ballistic resistant articles are provided. More particularly, armor structures incorporating two or more spaced apart, ballistic resistant panels, having superior impact and ballistic performance at a light weight. The panels are spaced by air or by an intermediate material. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170387 | ARMOR PLATE - An armor plate for use in the ballistic protection of a structure against projectiles incoming from an expected threat direction, the plate having an outer face facing the threat direction and comprising a layer of first pellets made of ballistic material of a high density S | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170388 | ARMOURED VEHICLE - An armored vehicle is provided having an armored driver's cab ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170389 | ARMOURED VEHICLE - An armoured vehicle is provided having an armoured driver's cab ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170390 | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - A hydraulic cylinder includes a cylinder having a shaft hole, a piston inserted into the shaft hole so as to have clearance with respect to an inner circumferential surface of the shaft hole, and seal members arranged in annular grooves formed in an inner circumference of the shaft hole to seal an annular gap between the inner circumference of the shaft hole and the piston, wherein in the hydraulic cylinder in which cavitation could occur in a portion of the clearance accompanying motion of the piston, an expansion part obtained by expanding a portion of a sidewall surface of the annular grooves on an inner circumferential edge side outward from an arrangement area of the seal members is provided to make a distance from a location where cavitation occurs to the seal members longer by a space formed by the expansion part. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170391 | Combination of a chamber and a piston, a pump, a motor, a shock absorber and transducer incorporating the combination - A combination of a piston and a chamber, wherein the chamber defines an elongate chamber having a longitudinal axis, the chamber having, at a first longitudinal position thereof, a first cross-sectional area thereof and, at a second longitudinal position thereof, a second cross-sectional area, the second cross-sectional area being 95% or less of the first cross-sectional area, the change in cross-section of the chamber being at least substantially continuous between the first and second longitudinal positions, the piston being adapted to adapt itself to the cross-section of the chamber when moving from the first to the second longitudinal position of the chamber. The piston may comprise an umbrella-like support structure or a fibre enforced deformable container comprising a foam or a fluid. The combination may be used in a pump, a linear actuator, a motor, or a shock absorber. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170392 | Apparatus and Method for Enhancing Filtration - Disclosed is a filtration enhancement apparatus and an associated method. The apparatus includes a number of electromagnetic grids that are placed in series. The first grid conditions ambient particles to generate particles with both a positive and a negative charge. These charged particles are then delivered to a second and third grid wherein a low, medium, and/or high frequency alternating current is employed to force the positive and negative charged particles to collide and conglomerate with one another. The conglomerated particles are then sent into the ambient environment for subsequent filtration. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170393 | MESH-ADJUSTABLE MOLECULAR SIEVE - A metal-organic framework-based mesh-adjustable molecular sieve (MAMS) exhibiting a temperature-dependent mesh size. The MAMS comprises a plurality of metal clusters bound with a plurality of amphiphilic ligands, each ligand comprising a hydrophobic moiety and a functionalized hydrophilic moiety, and wherein the metal clusters and amphiphilic ligand functionalized hydrophilic moieties form a metal cluster layer, the metal cluster layer forming at least one hydrophilic pore. On each side of the metal cluster layer, a plurality of associated amphiphilic ligand hydrophobic moieties cooperate with the metal cluster layer to form a tri-layer and a plurality of tri-layers are packed in a facing-spaced apart relationship to form at least one hydrophobic pore. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170394 | SILICATE-RESISTANT DESULFURIZATION SORBENT - A silicate-resistant sorbent composition, as well as a method of making and using the same, is provided. The sorbent composition generally comprises a support component comprising one or more silicate-resistant silica-containing components that have been treated one or more silicate-inhibiting metals. The inventors have discovered that sorbent compositions made and used according to embodiments the present invention exhibit a surprisingly low in situ silicate generation rate when exposed to oxidative regeneration conditions. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170395 | Tetratopic Phenyl Compounds, Related Metal-Organic Framework Materials and Post-Assembly Elaboration - Disclosed are tetratopic carboxylic acid phenyl for use in metal-organic framework compounds. These compounds are useful in catalysis, gas storage, sensing, biological imaging, drug delivery and gas adsorption separation. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170396 | CO2 OR H2S REDUCING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDUCING CO2 OR H2S | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170397 | REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM FLUE GAS WITH AMMONIA COMPRISING MEDIUM - A process of removal of CO | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170398 | Apparatus and Method for the Purification of Air Entering Animal Transport Vehicles - An air purifier ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170399 | LOW DENSITY MIST COLLECTOR PAD - A wire mesh mist collector pad having multiple density zones, the zones being arranged other than to provide a constantly increasing density gradient, provides a reduced pressure drop and increased capacity. For example, the pad can include at least three zones with the zones arranged so that the density gradient in the direction of gas flow through the pad varies from low to high to low or from high to low to high. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170400 | Waste gas system for bioreactors - The invention relates to a waste gas system for bioreactors having a hydrophobic sterile filter, arranged at the end, and a heat exchanger which protects the sterile filter against blocking by liquid media. The gas outflow duct for discharging waste gas from a bioreactor vessel is divided in a cooling zone of the heat exchanger into a multiplicity of subducts and is extended in a heating zone of the heat exchanger to a calming zone. Due to the multiplicity of subducts, a considerably larger surface area for the removal of heat from the waste gas is available, with the result that in the case of laminar flow of the waste gas through the subducts a high effectiveness of the separation of liquids from the waste gas can be achieved. In the heating zone, the waste gas can heat up again due to the reduced flow rate until it reaches the hydrophobic sterile filter by way of taking up heat from the surroundings to a such a degree that the relative vapor contents are below 100% and separation of liquids from residual vapors at or in the hydrophobic sterile filter is precluded. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170401 | RIDDLING MACHINE SYSTEM - A riddling machine for making champagne is proposed, comprising: a base, main motor, main shaft driven by the motor, pivotal parallel frames each fixed to a first half-axle and a second hollow half-axle revolvably mounted, and an inner shaft enclosed into the second half-axle, bevel gears including a driving wheel coupled to the inner shaft, and a driven wheel rotatably mounted on the frame furnished with bottle holders and controllably rotatable within an ALPHA angle range and with means revolving the holders driven by the driven wheel, a first gear means for conveying rotation from the main shaft to the inner shafts, an intermediate shaft controllably engaged/disengaged with the main shaft, and connected through a braking muff to an intermediate axle, and a second gear means for providing a controllable tilt angle BETA of the frames driven via the intermediate axle, and conveying rotation to the first half-axles of frames. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170402 | Coffee & Tea Pod - A pod for mixing an amount of a tacky material and water. The pod may include a sidewall and a base positioned about the sidewall. The base may include a number of apertures and a number of spikes. The spikes may include a top point of about three (3) to about fifteen (15) degrees. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170403 | Method And An Apparatus For Thawing Frozen Meat - The invention comprises a method of thawing meat frozen in meat blocks ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170404 | Multiple Blade Accessory for a Food Processor - A multiple blade accessory device for a food processor is provided. The accessory has a hollow hub that is adapted to carry a pair of lower blades and a pair of upper blades. The lower blades and the upper blades being similar, each formed from a single blank. Each blank is formed to present two cutting edges, diametrically opposed. The upper blade pair is moulded into a separate sleeve. The hub is adapted to be assembled with the sleeve. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170405 | PRESS MACHINE, CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF PRESS MACHINE - A control apparatus of a press machine in which a motor performance torque is fluctuated in accordance with a rotational angle of the rotating body in the case of rotating the motor at a fixed instruction speed. The control apparatus includes an angle detecting apparatus detecting a rotational angle of the rotating body, a torque determining apparatus determining a necessary motor torque in correspondence to a characteristic of the press machine on the basis of a value of the rotational angle input from the angle detecting apparatus, and a speed adjusting apparatus increasing the rotational instruction speed of the motor to a value more than the fixed instruction speed, at the rotational angle of the rotating body in which the necessary motor torque becomes smaller than a predetermined motor torque reference value. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170406 | JUG FUNCTIONING TO SQUEEZE JUICE - A jug functioning to squeeze juice includes a top cover. The top cover is provided for shielding, the bottom side of which is formed with a juice squeeze pedestal. Thus, when the top cover is right set on the jug body, a jug cover is formed. When the top cover is upside down and assembled onto the jug body, the juice squeeze pedestal may be used to squeeze juice. The innovative jug may fill drinking water and further functions to squeeze juice. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170407 | Baler Plunger Drive System - A baler for making parallelepiped bales includes a planetary gear drive arrangement including a planet carrier coupled through an overrunning clutch for driving an output shaft which extends cross wise to a forward end of an elongate baling chamber. A plunger is mounted for reciprocating within the baling chamber for compressing crop into a bale, with a crank shaft arrangement being mounted for rotation with the output shaft and being coupled to the plunger by a connecting rod arrangement. When the gear drive arrangement is operating for effecting a compression stroke of the plunger, the overrunning clutch operates in a driving mode. When the gear drive arrangement is operating for effecting a reverse stroke of the plunger, the overrunning clutch operates in an overrunning mode so long as compressed crop is exerting a force on the plunger. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170408 | Cylinder Body for Orienting Magnetic Flakes Contained in an Ink or Varnish Vehicle Applied on a Sheet-Like or Web-Like Substrate - There is described a cylinder body ( | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170409 | STAMP PEN - The present invention discloses a stamp pen including a housing, an ink-permeable foam pad, a hood and a cover, wherein the ink-permeable foam pad is embedded in the hood, the hood is snapped at the housing, a spring supporting the ink-permeable foam pad is provided between the hood and the housing, an elastic leak-proof member is provided on the ink-outlet of the housing, and the ink-permeable foam pad is attached on the outlet of the leak-proof member. Compared to with the prior art, the stamp pen according to the present invention is improved by adding an elastic leak-proof member, which can close and seal the housing to prevent the ink from leaking from the housing when the stamp pen is in unused state. When the stamp pen is in use, the ink is discharged appropriately to stamp a pattern on a paper properly. Besides, the ink-permeable foam pad has a great ink-stored ability and appropriate rigidity, therefore users can effectively control the ink flow of the stamp pen in every dab, and produce an aesthetic pattern neatly. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170410 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED IGNITION SYSTEM FOR PYROTECHNICS - A remote pyrotechnic ignition system includes a power supply for producing an electrical current in a transmitting induction coil to induce an electrical current in a receiving induction coil for igniting a pyrotechnic device. Thus, a wireless ignition communication section allows pyrotechnic mortars to be reused and substantially reduces set-up time by eliminating the wiring of fireworks normally required for a pyrotechnic production. Optionally, a capacitor is charged by the power source via a charging circuit and discharged via a firing circuit to produce the electric current in the transmitting coil in a pulse. The capacitor provides a two-stage firing safety feature. An electronic control device such as a circuit board may be mounted on the pyrotechnic device for controlling ignition of the pyrotechnic device and is especially useful in controlling ignition sequencing and overall ignition timing of a lift charge and burst charge of the pyrotechnic device. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170411 | REMOTE INITIATOR FOR THE REMOTE INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGES - A remote initiator for the remote initiation of explosive charges. The remote initiator having: (i) a transmitter with means for generating and transmitting a coded signal and input means for inputting operational commands into the transmitter for generating the coded signal, (ii) at least one receiver adapted to be connected with the explosive charges, the receiver having means for receiving the coded signal from the transmitter and input means for inputting operational commands into the receiver for generating an output signal for the remote initiation of explosive charges upon receipt of a valid transmitted coded signal, (iii) a power source for each of the transmitter and receiver, and dual processing means that are independent of each other are adapted to provide independent control of a firing circuit and adapted to synchronize with each processing means before initiation can occur so as to enhance safety and reliability of the transmitter and receiver and the initiation of the remote initiator. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170412 | Trolley Assembly for Passenger Restraint System - Disclosed is a trolley assembly that is adapted to be used with a passenger restraint, such as a locking reel. The trolley assembly allows the reel lock to be securely positioned at any of a number of discrete locations along the length of an associated track. A mechanism is included for permitting the user to selectively lock and unlock the trolley as needed. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170413 | Locomotive Truck and Method for Distributing Weight Asymmetrically To Axles of the Truck - A locomotive (or other rail vehicle) truck and method for distributing weight asymmetrically to axles of the truck includes a first axle of a truck uncoupled from a traction system of the locomotive and a first suspension assembly coupling the first axle to the truck for applying to the first axle a first portion of a locomotive weight. The truck also includes a second axle coupled to the traction system and a second suspension assembly coupling the second axle to the truck for applying to the second axle a second portion of the locomotive weight greater than the first portion so that weight is asymmetrically distributed to the first axle and the second axle so as to transmit a corresponding incremental amount of tractive effort for a given amount of a driving torque applied to the second axle via the traction system of the locomotive. The axle weight distribution involves relatively slight weight distribution compared to the nominal weights normally carried by the axles. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170414 | Dual Engine Locomotive - A diesel-electric locomotive has two separate engine systems, including a large engine system and a small engine system. The power output from the separate engine systems may be combined to power the locomotive's traction motors. When the locomotive requires low power output for propulsion, only the small engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires higher power output, only the large engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires maximum power output, the small and the large engine system may both be used and their power output combined to power the traction motors. Also, a unique control strategy maintains a smooth delivery of power to the traction motors in the event that one engine shuts down or starts as a result of a change in the commanded power output of the locomotive. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170415 | Method for minimizing tread damage and profile wear of wheels of a railway vehicle - A method for minimizing tread damage and profile wear of wheels of a railway vehicle is provided. The railway vehicle includes two sets of wheels, or a bogie of a railway vehicle with two sets of wheels, wherein setpoint values for parameters characterizing the position of a wheel relative to the track are determined based on measured values of a variable parameter relevant for the creation of tread damage and profile wear during the movement of the railway vehicle, on condition that the tread damage and profile wear on the wheels of the railway vehicle are minimized, wherein the position of one set of wheels is adjusted according to the setpoint values by means of actuation, control, or a combination of both. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170416 | PIT Emulsions - A PIT emulsion, including asphalt or bitumen; one or more non-ionic emulsifiers; optionally one or more cationic co-emulsifiers, and/or one or more solvents is provided. A PIT emulsion, including 10% to 70% b.w. asphalt or bitumen; 5% to 15% b.w. of one or more non-ionic emulsifiers; 0 to 5% b.w. of one or more cationic co-emulsifiers; and 0 to 40% b.w. of one or more solvents, where the quantities shown add up to 100% b.w. with water, and optionally other auxiliaries and additives is also provided. A method for making a finely-divided asphalt or bitumen PIT emulsion, including subjecting an aqueous mixture of asphalt or bitumen, at least one non-ionic emulsifier, and optionally a solvent to vigorous stirring to obtain a homogenous composition; heating the homogenous composition above the phase inversion temperature to obtain a PIT emulsion, and cooling the PIT emulsion is also provided. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170417 | CUTBACK ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING AN EXTENDER DERIVED FROM TALL OIL, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Cut back asphalt compositions and product wherein the cutting solvent comprises a tall oil based solvent and optionally other renewable solvents. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170418 | COMPLEXES OF CARBON NANOTUBES AND FULLERENES WITH MOLECULAR-CLIPS AND USE THEREOF - Separation of carbon nanotubes or fullerenes according to diameter through non-covalent pi-pi interaction with molecular clips is provided. Molecular clips are prepared by Diels-Alder reaction of polyacenes with a variety of dienophiles. The pi-pi complexes of carbon nanotrubes with molecular clips are also used for selective placement of carbon nanotubes and fullerenes on substrates. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170419 | SILICA-BASED SOLS - The invention relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and specific surface area of at least about 600 m2/g. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and S-value up to about 25. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g, wherein the silica-based particles are surface-modified. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having a viscosity of at least 50 cP and silica content of at least about 3% by weight, wherein the silica-based particles have a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g. The invention further relates to a process for producing the aqueous silica-based sol according to the invention, a sol containing silica-based particles obtainable by the process, use of the sol containing silica-based particles as a flocculating agent. The invention further relates to a process for producing paper in which the sol containing silica-based particles is used as a drainage and retention aid. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170420 | ADDITIVES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IN CEMENT - A method for reducing hexavalent chromium in cement comprising the addition, to said cement, of antimony (III) compounds as reducing agents. | 2010-07-08 |
| 20100170421 | Process for Preparing a Filler for Asphalt or Concrete Starting From a Slag Material - The present invention relates to a process for preparing, starting from a slag material, a filler for construction materials which contain bitumen or a hydraulic binding agent. The slag used to prepare the filler contains γ-dicalcium silicate. The process comprises the step of removing from the slag material a finer fraction formed by particles of a size between 0 and at least 0.75 mm so as to reduce the γ-dicalcium silicate content of the slag material; and the step of finely milling at least a portion of the remaining coarser fraction of the slag to obtain the filler. The invention also relates to the obtained filler, to the use thereof for preparing construction materials and to concrete or mortar compositions and asphalt compositions containing the filler. By removing the finer fraction from the slag material, a filler is obtained which has a considerably lower water content so that it becomes suitable for use in asphalt or concrete or mortar compositions, in particular in self-compacting concrete compositions. | 2010-07-08 |
