28th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090173558 | Structure for Mounting Power Source Pack - A power source pack is arranged on a floor in such a manner that the vehicle front side is positioned higher than the vehicle rear side. Specifically, the front side of the power source pack is placed on a cross member qualified as a structural member that is fixed to traverse the vehicle on the floor. By such a configuration, it is possible to provide a structure for mounting a power source pack that is configured to be less vulnerable to the heat penetrating from a lower surface of the floor to the interior of a cabin even if the power source pack is arranged on the floor. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173559 | BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - A casing houses a bipolar secondary battery used for a power source of a vehicle or the like. The casing includes two inner wall portions facing battery modules at opposite ends of the bipolar secondary battery (a plurality of battery modules). The casing further includes two outer wall portions corresponding to the two inner wall portions, respectively. In each of the two outer wall portions, surface area of the central portion is larger than the surface area of an end portion. As the bipolar secondary battery is housed in the casing, a structure for binding and cooling the bipolar secondary battery can be simplified, and bias in temperature distribution of the bipolar secondary battery can be rectified. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173560 | ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system capable of safely and stably holding an object with an optimum holding method and holding force. A robot control section ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173561 | ROBOT - A robot capable of traveling while constantly directing a predetermined part of a main body to a detection target. In the robot, a main body is jointed to a traveling unit so that relative rotation is possible between the main body and the traveling unit. Based on position information of a detection target detected by a position detection sensor, a control device controls, while the traveling unit is traveling, a body drive motor so that a front surface of the main body constantly faces the detection target and rotates the main body relative to the traveling unit. Accordingly, a CCD camera, a microphone, a speaker, display or the like provided on the front surface of the main body constantly face the detection target. Thus, the robot can reliably communicate with the detection target even during traveling, through mutual transmission of information between the robot and the detection target. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173562 | CRUISE CONTROLLER FOR SADDLE-SEAT VEHICLE - In a cruise controller for a saddle-seat vehicle, it is configured to comprise desired throttle opening control execution means (ECU | 2009-07-09 |
20090173563 | DRIVETRAIN FOR VEHICLES WITH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE AND A TRANSMISSION ARRANGED ALONG THE TRAVEL DIRECTION - A drivetrain for an all-wheel drive motor vehicle which includes a longitudinally arranged central transmission, a transfer box, a Cardan shaft and two drive axles arranged normal to the direction of travel. The transfer box includes a central differential, an input and two output shafts. The input shaft of the central transmission communicates with an engine crankshaft. The transfer box input shaft is connected to an output shaft and an input element of the central differential. The first output shaft of the transfer box is connected to a first output element of the central differential and the first drive axle. The second outputt shaft of the transfer box is actively connected to a second output element of the central differential and to the second drive axle. The two output shafts of the transfer box are coaxially arranged at an angle to the output | 2009-07-09 |
20090173564 | MOTOR VEHICLE - In a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine disposed in an engine compartment provided with a hood, and also an electrical machine for at least assisting in driving the vehicle and generating electric energy, and a power electronics system for controlling the electric power supply to, and from the electric machine during operation of the motor vehicle by the internal combustion engine and/or the electrical machine, the power electronics system is arranged in the engine compartment above the internal combustion engine and below the hood. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE - A method and system for improving steering performance of a vehicle is disclosed. The method and system resides in increasing the flow size of the hydraulic oil flow path from a pump ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173566 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A steering system for a vehicle is disclosed. The steering system includes variable gear ratio steering apparatus, a first ECU for controlling the apparatus, an electric power steering apparatus, a second ECU for controlling the apparatus, The steering system further includes a steering wheel angle sensor and a steering wheel angle ECU, which are integrated. The steering wheel angle sensor detects a steering wheel angle of a steering wheel. The ECU calculates an estimation value of the steering wheel angle of the steering wheel and compare between the estimation value and the detected value of the steering wheel angle. Thereby, the ECU performs a process of determining detection accuracy of the steering wheel angle sensor. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173567 | Folded triangular sidewall ducted ports for loudspeaker enclosure - A loudspeaker enclosure having a folded duct formed by an adjoining pair of the enclosure's panels and a pair of diagonally mounted internal panels. For example, at a lower left corner of the enclosure, a triangular first portion of the folded duct extends inward from a triangular hole in the front panel toward the back panel and is formed by the left panel, the bottom panel, and a first internal duct panel; and a trapezoidal second portion of the folded duct extends in the opposite direction and is formed by the left panel, the bottom panel, the first internal duct panel, and a second internal duct panel. The first internal duct panel is coupled to the front panel but ends short of the back panel to form the fold connecting the first and second portions of the folded duct, and the second internal duct panel is coupled to the back panel but ends short of the front panel to connect the folded duct with the enclosed air volume of the enclosure. The loudspeaker enclosure may be configured as a conventional vented enclosure, or as a fourth or sixth order bandpass enclosure. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173568 | Device and method for active noise cancellation in exhaust gas channel of a combustion engine - In a method and a device for canceling the noise in an exhaust gas channel of a vehicle, a noise signal is received from the exhaust gas channel using a sound sensor, and a frequency signal which has the same amplitude and the opposite phase as the noise signal is generated. The generated frequency signal is acoustically mixed with the noise signal in the exhaust gas channel using a sound converter, there by reducing the noise in the exhaust gas channel. In addition, the temperature in the exhaust gas channel is calculated based on the received sound signal. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173569 | ACOUSTIC ABSORBER WITH BARRIER FACING - An acoustic absorber includes a core of acoustically absorbing material having two major surfaces, and a facing for covering the core on at least one major surface. The facing comprises a porous flash spun plexifilamentary film-fibril sheet having a coherent surface and comprising a plurality of pores having a pore diameter between about 100 nm and about 20,000 nm and a mean pore diameter of less than about 20,000 nm. The use of the facing improves the acoustic absorption of ambient sound at a frequency below about | 2009-07-09 |
20090173570 | ACOUSTICALLY ABSORBENT CEILING TILE HAVING BARRIER FACING WITH DIFFUSE REFLECTANCE - An acoustically absorbent ceiling tile includes a core of acoustically absorbing material having two major surfaces, and a facing for covering the core on at least one major surface. The facing comprises a porous flash spun plexifilamentary film-fibril sheet having a coherent surface and comprising a plurality of pores having a pore diameter between about 100 nm and about 20,000 nm and a mean pore diameter of less than about 20,000 nm. The facing has highly diffuse reflectance of light, and a reflectance of greater than about 86%. The use of the facing improves the acoustic absorption of ambient sound at frequencies below about 1200 Hz. The facing provides a barrier to moisture and particles including microorganisms so that the ceiling tile is suitable for use in environments in which cleanliness is critical. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173571 | Aircraft Trim Panel with Integrated Adjustable Acoustic Properties - A trim panel for an aircraft interior includes a first sound attenuating layer, a structural layer and a second sound attenuating layer. The structural layer is coupled to the exterior sound attenuating layer, and has an exterior side and an opposite interior side. The structural layer defines a plurality of passages that open to both the exterior side and the interior side so as to minimize radiation of noise due to a hydrodynamic shortcut created by each of the passages across the structural layer. The second sound attenuating layer is coupled to the structural layer and has a high sound absorption characteristic. The second sound attenuating layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to the aircraft interior. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173572 | Sandwich panel for sound absorption - An aircraft cabin panel for sound absorption, with a core layer that comprises a plurality of cells that extend in an open manner across the thickness of the core layer and that are separated from each other by cell walls, and with a first cover layer that faces away from the sound field, as well as a second cover layer that faces towards the sound field and that comprises a plurality of perforation holes. The second cover layer is multi-layered and apart from a layer with the perforation also comprises a second layer that acts as a flow resistance device. The second layer is arranged on the outside, and visually closes off the perforation, and the outer layer comprises an air-permeable woven fabric. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173573 | DEVICE FOR ENABLING ACCESS TO A STRUCTURE ABOVE GROUND LEVEL - A device for enabling access to a structure above ground or sea level, in particular a rotor blade of a wind turbine, by lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the structure, the device including a frame structure,—means for supporting the device in relation to the structure, and—means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the structure, where at least part of the frame structure includes a track portion, the track portion being adapted to guide an, in relation to the track portion, movable object along the track portion, where the means for supporting the device in relation to the structure are configured for positioning the device in relation to the structure, and the means for supporting the device in relation to the structure are configured for facilitating a movement of the device essentially in the longitudinal direction of the structure. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173574 | GUIDE SHOE AND CLIMBING SYSTEM FOR USE IN THE BUILDING SECTOR - A guide shoe ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173575 | SECURITY AND STABILITY BRACKET FOR LADDERS - A bracket for securing a ladder to a surface and thereby fix the ladder at a particular inclination and prevent the ladder from falling away from the surface. The bracket can include one or two bracket elements for securing the ladder by holding the rails of the ladder. The brackets can be constructed such that the method of placing the ladder into the brackets locks the ladder in place or, one or both of the brackets can be adjusted from an open to closed position to lock the ladder into place. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173576 | Lightweight movable work platform - A lightweight movable work platform includes two pairs of side rails, each side rail having a top end and a bottom end, hinge means connecting each side rail in one of the pairs of side rails in the proximity of its top end to a corresponding side rail in the other of the pairs of side rails in the proximity of its top end, wheel means connecting each side rail in said pairs of side rails at its bottom end, a plurality of spreaders, each of which connects each side rail in the pairs of side rails between its top end and its bottom end, and drive means operable in the proximity of the bottom ends of the side rails for driving the wheel means. The hinge means is operable from a closed position in which the pairs of side rails are stowed together to an open position in which the bottom ends of such pairs of side rails are spread apart in a self-supporting, working position. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173577 | WORKING PLATFORM - The invention concerns a working platform assembly for use in the interior of a tower-like building. The object of the present invention is to provide a working platform assembly which can be used in the interior of a tower-like building even if the tower is closed at the top by an upper structure thereon. According to the invention that object is attained by a scissor lattice-like carrier structure and a working platform arranged on the carrier structure. In that respect the invention is based on the that the working platform assembly according to the invention can be adapted to different inside diameters of the tower-like building by virtue of the scissor lattice-like carrier structure and can thus extend completely across the tower cross-section. That makes it possible to work on the platform assembly. The working platform assembly can be released from the tower wall by the scissor lattice-like carrier structure and fixed again in another region of the building of a different cross-section. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173578 | PERSONAL HEIGHT RESCUE APPARATUS - There is provided height rescue apparatus comprising a casing which incorporates a bracket for attachment to a harness. The bracket can be releasably attached to a load element which is attached to a safety line which in turn can be attached to a secure anchorage. There is also a release means in the form of a pull cord for releasing the load element from the bracket after a fall and speed control means for controlling the rate of deployment of an elongate element stored within the casing and thus controlling the descent of a user. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173579 | Differential Transmission With Cleaning Feature - A limited slip differential transmission of the closed type in which a pressurized lubricant is fed to the rotating gears and a series of limited slip clutch plates. The clutch plates are engaged by pressurized control fluid. A valve assembly having a spool valve is responsive to engagement pressure to permit discharge of a portion of pressurized fluid from the clutch plates to a sump chamber and the transmission to purge debris that may have accumulated in the clutch plates. The spool valve is arranged so that fluid is passed only during an intermediate movement of the valve to minimize any pressure loss from the lubricating fluid for the transmission and limited slip clutches. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173580 | Container for engine lubricating oil - A removable oil storage tank for lubricating an engine. The oil storage tank includes a body having a reservoir, an oil inlet and an oil outlet. A pick up tube in connected to the oil outlet. Connectors are coupled to the oil inlet and oil outlet. Oil lines are coupled to the connectors to couple to oil inlet of the tank to the outlet of the engine and the oil outlet of the tank to the inlet of the engine. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173581 | Air Tool Oil Apparatus - An air tool oil apparatus is disclosed that may be used by all automotive mechanics to provide easy and convenient maintenance of all air tool equipment. The air tool apparatus may include a holding tank, a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion may include a vent and a fill plug. The bottom portion may include a nozzle and a drain valve positioned above the nozzle. The apparatus may further include a valve actuator configured to open and close the drain valve. The valve actuator may be embodied in different forms including a side mounted push-button, a lever, and a movable nozzle. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173582 | Elevator Backup System - A method of controlling an elevator system comprises transferring power to an elevator car from a primary power supply to a backup power supply without interruption of power if the primary power supply fails or is disrupted. Following transfer of power to the elevator car from the primary power supply to the backup power supply either pending operations of the elevator car are completed or the elevator car is moved to a predetermined floor based on pending operations of the elevator car. The backup power supply can be attached to the elevator car. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173583 | MAGNETIC GUIDE APPARATUS - A signal correction arithmetic unit is provided in a control apparatus to control a magnetic force of a magnetic guide unit. The signal correction arithmetic unit differentiates detection signals of two gap sensors, and integrates and outputs a differential signal with a smallest absolute value. The output signal is used for magnetic control. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173584 | ACTUATING ELEMENT FOR THE PARKING LOCK OF A TRANSMISSION AND PARKING LOCK FOR A TRANSMISSION - A transmission parking lock and an actuating element ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173585 | BRAKE ROTOR WITH EMBEDDED LOOSE-MASS DAMPER SYSTEM - A rotor is provided for use with a vehicle brake assembly that includes a forcing member operable to urge a friction member into mechanical communication with the rotor to thereby oppose movement of the same. The rotor includes a rotor body with an annular rim portion having first and second opposing contact faces. One or more loose-mass damper systems are interposed between the first and second contact faces, and operable to dissipate kinetic energy directly therefrom. Each of the loose-mass damper systems includes at least one mass operable to repeatedly impact against first and second inner faces respectively opposing the first and second contact faces to reduce oscillation of the rotor. Reducing oscillation of the rotor is independent of temperature and pressure. The loose-mass damper systems are preferably oriented proximate to an outer peripheral edge of the annular rim portion generally circumferentially equidistant from one another. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173586 | Safety brake - The present invention concerns a safety brake ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173587 | Resistance mechanism for a pedal assembly - A resistance mechanism used in motor vehicle accelerator pedals for generating an opposing mechanical force. The resistance mechanism includes a piston adapted for movement in a housing between a first detent or stop position and a second compressed position. The piston includes an exterior surface defining at least one recess. A spring, located in the housing, biases the piston in the first position. A pin in the housing is seated in the recess of the piston in the first position of the piston. A retainer is adapted to retain the pin in the piston recess in the first position of the piston. The piston is adapted for movement between the first position and a second compressed position in which the pin is forced out of the recess and into the housing. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173588 | VIBRATION DAMPER NOTABLY FOR AN AEROSPACE STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a vibration damper characterized in that it includes:
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20090173589 | System and Method for Generating Electricity from Automobile Traffic - A system and method for generating electricity from the movement of vehicles over a traveling surface is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a stator having a plurality of windings, a rotor configured to rotate and configured to be mounted adjacent the traveling surface, the rotor having a perimeter and a plurality of magnets mounted to the perimeter and wherein each magnet creates a magnetic field and is mounted to the rotor so that the magnetic field of the magnets induces an electric current in the windings of the stator during rotation of the rotor, and results in an attractive force between the magnets and the vehicles moving over the traveling surface to urge the rotation of the rotor. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173590 | Electro-mechanical gear selector - An electromagnetic gear-clutch assembly ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173591 | TORQUE LIMITER - A torque limiter includes a shaft member | 2009-07-09 |
20090173592 | Conical disk pair assembly with integrated torque sensor - A conical disk assembly including a shaft carrying an axially movable disk and having a fixed disk rigidly connected to the shaft. A support ring having first ramp surfaces facing the axially movable disk is carried on the shaft, and a rotatable sensing piston having second ramp surfaces that face the first ramp surfaces is axially movable along the shaft. Rolling elements are positioned between the ramp surfaces, and when the ramp surfaces are rotated relative to each other, the rolling elements move the sensing piston axially along the shaft. A guide ring is rigidly operatively connected to the axially movable disk and includes guide surfaces associated with the ramp surfaces for radially supporting the rolling elements. The guide ring and the support ring are connected with each other in a non-rotatable and axially movable manner to facilitate assembly of the conical disk assembly | 2009-07-09 |
20090173593 | Clutch Housing - An improvement of the clutch housing structure, comprising a housing that fits the clutch carrier of the clutch disk, where the housing is provided with a skirt portion that embraces the clutch carrier; and a washer in rigid wall, which is fixed onto the inner side of the skirt portion of the housing, where the washer and the clutch carrier press each other to form a obstruction that characterizes high coefficient of friction, which further drives the boss to move the wheels; the target is to improve the imperfections of the prior art which includes the deformation at high temperature, or the skid and incomplete transmission by lacking of enough friction. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173594 | TORQUE BASED PARK LOCK ASSEMBLY - A torque based park lock assembly for motor vehicles, especially passenger cars and trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, includes a lobed wheel secured to a transmission output shaft and a rotation restricting flexible lever which may be selectively moved into engagement with the lobed wheel by a cam. A bidirectional motor rotates the cam. A return spring translates the lever away from the lobed wheel when the cam is rotated into a disengaged (non-Park) position. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173595 | Wear-resistant lining - A wear-resistant lining element ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173596 | TWO DIRECTIONS ESCALATOR DRIVED BY SINGLE MACHINE - A bi-directional escalator includes a going-up escalator ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173597 | CONVEYOR-TYPE DISHWASHER WITH A SLIP-FREE SHORT STROKE - The invention relates to a method for transporting a transportation rack ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173598 | DIAGONAL SORTER - In one embodiment, a conveyor system includes a conveyor belt having a plurality of conveyor belt rollers configured to divert articles on the conveyor belt, and a drive mechanism that engages the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being adjustable such that the conveyor belt rollers can be selectively driven in a first angular direction and, optionally, a second, opposite angular direction so that articles can be selectively diverted to either side of the conveyor belt at a desired diverting angle. One version of the drive mechanism has drive rollers mounted in cartridges and rack gears engaging pinion gears on the cartridges to adjust the orientation of the drive rollers relative to the belt rollers to drive them in selectively opposite angular directions. Such a conveyor system with a series of sequential roller actuation zones driven by separately actuated drive mechanisms is arranged diagonally to an infeed conveyor and a multi-lane outbound conveyor to realize a switch conveyor. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173599 | System and Method for Product Removal - A product removal method that includes providing a blade adjacent a conveyor belt along a path of the conveyor belt and operating the conveyor belt. A product removal system that has a rod oriented generally parallel to a conveyor drum is disclosed. A frame is rotatably carried by the rod and has a first portion extending adjacent a conveyor belt curved path and a second portion extending adjacent a return plane of the conveyor belt. A blade is adjacent the first portion. A product removal system for an oven is disclosed that has scraper assemblies rotationally biased about an axis of rotation. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173600 | CENTRIFUGAL EJECTOR - In the case of a centrifugal ejector with a centrifugal wheel which has at least one ejection lever, is mounted in a housing having an ejection opening and can be driven such that it rotates, the at least one ejection lever is fixed pivotably on the centrifugal wheel, and a mechanism is provided for changing of the pivoting angle of the ejection lever as a function of the angle of rotation of the centrifugal wheel. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173601 | Auger conveyor - A means for improving an auger conveyor consisting of a support shaft with plural flight sections, coaxially layered upon the said shaft made to rotate said section or sections with independent or dependent revolutions or directions on command and incorporating radial slots in the standoffs so that a helical ribbon is allowed to thermally expand thus retaining its concentric tolerance range | 2009-07-09 |
20090173602 | Device for feeding sterile closures, which are delivered in bags, into a filling system for bottles or the like - A device for feeding sterile closures, which have been delivered in bags, into a filling system for bottles or the like, having a housing that features an inlet opening for the bags, an outlet opening for the closures and a sterilization device, wherein a conveying device that transports the bags is provided in the housing, and wherein the conveying device for the bags is embodied as a suspended conveyer. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173603 | CARRIER TYPE CONVEYING APPARATUS AND CONVEYING CARRIER CONNECTION SYSTEM OF THE CONVEYING APPARATUS - A carrier type conveying apparatus capable of solving a problem in a conventional conveying apparatus wherein a conveying carriers ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173604 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND TOOL THEREFOR - A tool is provided to manipulate an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, with respect to a housing structure. The circuit breaker has a mechanical interface. The tool includes an actuating mechanism having a plurality of segments and joints, which movably connect the segments. One segment is engageable with the mechanical interface of the circuit breaker. Another segment comprises a handle portion structured to be gripped by a user. The actuating mechanism is movable between a first position in which the segments are substantially parallel with respect to one another, and a second position in which adjacent segments are substantially perpendicular to each other. When disposed in the first position, the tool is stowable in an opening of the circuit breaker. When disposed in the second position, the tool is operable to move the circuit breaker in a predetermined manner with respect to the housing structure. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173605 | KEYCAP FOR GUIDING LIGHT LATERALLY AND KEYPAD PANEL HAVING THE SAME - A keycap is made of a light-transmitting material. The bottom of the keycap has a light-entering surface. A light-exiting surface extends from one side of the light-entering surface and intersects therewith. A connecting surface is formed between the light-entering surface and the light-exiting surface. The connecting surface is covered by a light-shielding layer. A light-reflecting surface is formed in the light-shielding layer. The light is introduced from the light-entering surface and reflected by the reflecting surface so as to project toward the light-exiting surface. The keypad panel is constituted of the above-mentioned keycap. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173606 | Keyboard - A keyboard includes a printed circuit board, a light guide sheet, a keypad member and a light shield. The printed circuit board has a plurality of light-emitting devices. The light guide sheet is disposed over the printed circuit board to receive the light output from the light-emitting devices. The keypad member has a plurality of keys, wherein the light guide sheet is disposed between the printed circuit board and the keypad member. The light shield is disposed between the light guide sheet and the keypad member. The light shield has a light-absorbing surface, a light-reflective surface and a plurality of light-outlet holes. The light-reflective surface faces the light guide sheet. The light-absorbing surface faces the keypad member. The light output from the light-emitting devices passes the light-outlet holes to illuminate the keypad member. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173607 | THIN KEYMAT MODULE WITH A REFLECTION STRUCTURE - A thin keymat module with a reflection structure includes a circuit board with a plurality of elastic conductive elements, a mirror reflection sheet, a transparent elastic layer, a keymat layer and a light-emitting unit. The mirror reflection sheet is disposed on the circuit board, evenly corresponding to the elastic conductive elements. The mirror reflection sheet has a reflection microstructure corresponding to the elastic conductive elements. The transparent elastic layer is disposed on the mirror reflection sheet and has elastic portions corresponding to the elastic conductive elements. The keymat layer is disposed on the transparent elastic layer and has transparent portions corresponding to the elastic portions. The light-emitting unit is located on one side of the transparent elastic layer. When the light-emitting unit projects light onto the mirror reflection sheet and the reflection microstructure, each elastic portion and each transparent portion have a light displaying effect. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173608 | LIGHT-GUIDE SHEET, MOVABLE CONTACT UNIT AND SWITCH USING THE SAME - A light-guide sheet includes a light transmissive film substrate, and luminescent protrusions formed at predetermined points on the substrate. At least one of the substrate and each of the luminescent protrusions is colored to a color tone that absorbs yellow light more than blue light. Alternatively, a reflective layer colored to a color tone that absorbs yellow light more than blue light is provided on at least one of the top and bottom faces of the substrate. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173609 | PROCESS FOR KEYCAPS CAPABLE OF GUIDING LIGHT LATERALLY - A process for keycaps includes the steps of: providing a light-transmitting material; making the light-transmitting material into a keycap body, the keycap body having a light-entering surface, one side of the light-entering surface extending to form a light-exiting surface intersecting with the light-entering surface, a connecting surface being formed between the light-entering surface and the light-exiting surface; and coating a light-shielding layer on the connecting surface to form a light-reflecting surface in the light-shielding layer. Via the above process, a keycap that guides light laterally can be obtained. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173610 | System and methods for electronic device keyboard illumination - A keyboard may be generally illuminated while also providing for key-specific illumination of one or more particular keys. The keyboard may be generally illuminated using any configuration of any number of suitable illumination sources. The keyboard may selectively illuminate any key or keys together with or apart from the general illumination of other keys. The keyboard may also variably illuminate certain keys to aid the user in navigating the keyboard. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173611 | COMPACT OPERATING MECHANISM FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR - Operating mechanism for medium and high voltage switchgear, in which a rotatable main shaft is coupled to a switch, and a rocker plate is rotatable with the main shaft, the main shaft being arranged to open and close said switch by tilting the rocker plate. The rocker plate constitutes a plurality of force transmission levers and comprises a plurality of zones distributed around the main shaft. A rotary actuator has force transmitting means for driving the rocker plate in a direction corresponding to closing of the switch, and an opening spring for driving the rocker plate in a direction corresponding to opening of the switch. Closed switch locking means are coupled to the rocker plate ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173612 | Rotational stabilizer - An in-line electrical conductor switch including a frame, an electrical connection section movably connected to the frame, and a rotational stability device. The frame includes first and second connection sections insulated from each other by an electrical isolation section. The first and second connection sections are configured to connect to respective ends of first and second electrical conductors. The switch is entirely supported by the first and second electrical conductors. The electrical connection section is movably connected to the frame between a first connected position and a second disconnected position. The rotational stability device is connected to the frame and adapted to reduce or prevent rotation of the frame about an axis through the ends of the electrical conductors during movement of the electrical connection section to the second disconnected position. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173613 | Electronic Key - The aim of the invention is to provide a simple and economical embodiment of an electronic key comprising dimensionally stable push buttons ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173614 | ENHANCED KEY STRUCTURE WITH COMBINED KEYCAP FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A key structure assembly is provided for a mobile computing device. The key structure assembly includes a keycap having at least a first segment and a second segment. A first actuation member extends inward into the housing from the first segment of the keycap, and a second actuation member extends inward from the second segment of the key cap. A substrate including a plurality of electrical connects, including a first electrical contact aligned underneath the first actuation member, and a second electrical contact aligned underneath the second actuation member. The keycap is moveable inward to direct either the first actuation member into contact with the first electrical contact, or the second actuation member into contact with the second electrical contact. One or more sections of material are positioned above the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. The material for the one or more sections is formed from a material that deforms with inward movement of either the first segment or the second segment of the keycap. A layer formed by a thickness of the one or more sections of material extending over the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact is non-uniform in either dimension or amount of material. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173615 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING DIISOPROPYLBENZENE (DIPB) AND TRIISOPROPLYBENZENE (TIPB) FROM A FEED COMPRISING DIPB, TIBP, AND POLYALKYLATE HEAVIES - Processes and apparatuses for separating diisopropylbenzene (DIPB) and triisopropylbenzene (TIPB) from a feed comprising DIPB, TIBP, and polyalkylate heavies are disclosed. The disclosed processes include introducing the feed into a distillation column having a column top pressure of less than 5 psia, a column bottoms pressure of less than 3 psi, and preferably 2 psi or less above the column top pressure with a bottoms temperature ranging from about 435° F. to about 465° F. The processes also include taking off a side draw comprising at least 99.8 wt % of the DIPB and at least 50 wt % of the IIPB present in the feed and a bottoms stream comprising at least 95 wt % of the heavies contained in the distillation feed. The low temperature bottoms temperature enables high pressure steam to be used as the bottoms reboiler heat source. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173616 | Water Ionizing System - This invention is directed toward a water ionizing system which combines a traditional water ionizing machine with a reverse osmosis machine and mineral filter. The invention can be configured several different ways, with the goal of purifying the water through the reverse osmosis component, optionally sanitizing it with UV light, then remineralizing the water with the mineral filter, and finally ionizing and alkalizing the water with the water alkaline ionizing machine. The result is purified water from which all impurities have been removed, but which also contains helpful minerals and is alkalized and ionized. The invention also provides means by which the pH of the water can be raised up to 3 pH points. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173617 | Desalinization by evaporation from capillary material - A method and an apparatus for desalinizing raw water are disclosed. The method can include wicking the raw water into a porous material by capillary action and heating the raw water in the porous material with a heating element to form water vapor. The water vapor then can be condensed to form purified water. The apparatus can include a chamber for holding raw water, a heating element, a sheet of porous material and a chamber for collecting water vapor evaporated from the raw water in the porous material. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173618 | Method of an apparatus for generating a vacuum and for separating volatile compounds in polycondensation reactions - The invention relates to a method for generating a vacuum and for separating volatile compounds during esterification, transesterification and/or polycondensation reactions. One or several jets of steam comprising a spray condenser, which is arranged up or downstream, are connected to the suction side of a reactor which is to be evacuated and phenol or steam containing phenol is used as propellant steam at a pressure of 0.5 hPa to approximately 1.5 MPa and liquid phenol or a liquid containing phenol is used as a spraying agent. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173619 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY DISSOCIATING MOLECULES - An apparatus and method for selectively dissociating target molecular species present in a gas mixture is disclosed. An embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention comprises a containment structure for containing a gas mixture having a target molecular species; and a radiation source proximate to the containment structure and configured to apply electromagnetic energy to the gas mixture in the containment structure, the electromagnetic energy having a wavelength that dissociates molecules of the target species. An embodiment of a method of the present invention comprises the steps of containing a gas mixture having a heavy hydrocarbon; and applying to the gas mixture electromagnetic energy having a wavelength that dissociates molecules of the heavy hydrocarbon. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173620 | COMBINED CHEMISTRY HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus or hydrogen generating system including a galvanic or first hydrogen generator and a thermally-activated or second hydrogen generator connectable to one another. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173621 | METHOD OF MAGNETRON SPUTTERING AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POWER MODULATION COMPENSATION FUNCTION FOR A POWER SUPPLY APPLIED TO A MAGNETRON SPUTTERING SOURCE - A method of magnetron sputtering, comprises rotating a magnet of a magnetron with an angular frequency ω, and, during sputtering of material from a source of the magnetron onto a substrate, periodically modulating a power level applied to the source with at least a component comprising a frequency f which is a harmonic of the angular frequency ω of rotation of the magnet other than the first harmonic. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173622 | REACTIVE SPUTTERING WITH HIPIMS - A method and apparatus for sputter depositing an insulation layer onto a surface of a cavity formed in a substrate and having a high aspect ratio is provided. A target formed at least in part from a material to be included in the insulation layer and the substrate are provided in a substantially enclosed chamber defined by a housing. A plasma is ignited within the substantially enclosed chamber and a magnetic field is provided adjacent to a surface of the target to at least partially contain the plasma adjacent to the surface of the target. A voltage is rapidly increased to repeatedly establish high-power electric pulses between a cathode and an anode. An average power of the electric pulses is at least 0.1 kW, and can optionally be much greater. An operational parameter of the sputter deposition is controlled to promote sputter depositing of the insulation layer in a transition mode between a metallic mode and a reactive mode. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173623 | EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE - An exhaust gas treatment device includes an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has an ion-conducting layer, anode and cathode electrodes, and a filter. The anode and cathode electrodes are provided spaced apart from each other on the ion-conducting layer having proton conductivity. The filter is provided between the anode and cathode electrodes and the thickness of the filter is greater than that of the anode and cathode electrodes for capturing particulate matter in exhaust gas. One part of the electrode assembly is overlapped with different part thereof in such a way that the filter of the one part thereof supports the different part thereof so that a space is formed between the two parts thereof. The anode and cathode electrodes and the filter are arranged such that exhaust gas supplied to the electrode assembly contacts with the anode electrode, and flows through the filter and contacts with the cathode electrode. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173624 | SET OF PARTS FOR POSITIONING ELECTRODES IN CELLS FOR THE ELECTRODEPOSITING OF METALS - A vertical guide for electrodes characterized in that it includes 1) an upper portion or aligning head and a lower portion that corresponds to the guide itself, whose aligning head, designed to make it easier to introduce the cathode in the guide, has cylindrical-hexahedral perforations that permit attaching the vertical guide by means of bolts or another means to the electrolytic cell's support structure made of insulating material; 2) the head formed by a cylindrical housing having a horizontal axis and two inclined symmetrical surfaces that approach each other in a downward line until they become tangential to the interior faces of the “U” profile that continues downward, so that they are similar to a funnel open on one side; 3) a lower portion made up of the actual guide, whose space through which the electrode slides must be slightly wider than it, consists of a U-type profile with flanges, and which, on the outside, has triangular, or rectangular stiffening ribs, or both types, preferably separated at regular intervals; and 4) a lower end that is introduced into the vertical housing of the union elbow. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173625 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN ALUMINA COATING COMPRISED MAINLY OF ALPHA CRYSTAL STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a process for producing an alumina coating comprised mainly of α crystal structure on a base material. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173626 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE AND SPUTTER TARGET ASSEMBLIES USING REACTIVE MULTILAYER JOINING - A method for joining component bodies of material over bonding regions of large dimensions by disposing a plurality of substantially contiguous sheets of reactive composite materials between the bodies and adjacent sheets of fusible material. The contiguous sheets of the reactive composite material are operatively connected by an ignitable bridging material so that an igniting reaction in one sheet will cause an igniting reaction in the other. An application of uniform pressure and an ignition of one or more of the contiguous sheets of reactive composite material causes an exothermic thermal reaction to propagate through the bonding region, fusing any adjacent sheets of fusible material and forming a bond between the component bodies. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173627 | Sintered Sputtering Target Made of Refractory Metals - Proposed is a sintered sputtering target containing two or more types of refractory metals. In particular, proposed is a sintered sputtering target of refractory metals that is able to improve the target structure to prevent the dropout of metal particles other than the matrix-forming major component, improve the deposition quality as well as the workability of the target by reducing impurities such as gas components, enhancing the density and eliminating the generation of arcing and particles in sputtering. This sintered sputtering target of refractory metals is composed of one or more types of minor components selected from W, Ta and Hf at less than 50 at % as well as at least one or more major components selected from Ru, Rh and Ir and inevitable impurities as the remainder. The metal structure of the major component comprises a granular minor component metal phase, or an alloy phase or a compound phase of the major and the minor component having an average grain size of 100 μm to 500 μm. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173628 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173629 | MULTIPARAMETER SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING - A miniature, lightweight, inexpensive, environmental monitoring system containing a number of sensors that can simultaneously and continuously monitor fluorescence, absorbance, conductivity, temperature, and several ions. Sensors that monitor similar parameters can cross-check data to increase the likelihood that a problem with the water will be discovered. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173630 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor element for detecting a specific gas component contained in a gas to be measured includes: a solid electrolyte layer; a first electrode disposed on the solid electrolyte layer; a second electrode disposed on the solid electrolyte layer; and a porous layer disposed on one of the first electrode and the second electrode such that the gas to be measured is introduced from the outside of said gas sensor element and passes through the porous layer to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode. The porous layer includes: a first porous layer including a first ceramic porous body which does not include noble metal particles dispersed therein; and a second porous layer provided on the first porous layer and including a second ceramic porous body and noble metal particles dispersed therein. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173631 | Single Cell Analysis of Membrane Molecules - Interrogation of surface receptors of individual cells within a population of cell types in a single mixture is described. Each cell comprises, bound to target surface receptors on the cell, a collection of binding compositions, each comprising a distinct molecular tag. A continuous flow of cell medium containing the cells is pneumatically transported through a channel in a separation device, toward a cleavage/release zone, where specific tags correlating to each binding composition, and thus to each corresponding cell surface receptor, are released from the binding compositions on the cell surface. The method is effective to produce a separately detectable collection of tag signals for each cell. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173632 | SECONDARY CELL ELECTRODE AND FABRICATION METHOD, AND SECONDARY CELL, COMPLEX CELL, AND VEHICLE - In a nonaqueous electrolyte cell-oriented electrode ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173633 | COATING LINE AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A MULTILAYER COMPONENT COATING ON A SUBSTRATE - A process for forming a multilayer composite coating on a substrate is provided. The process includes forming an electrodeposition coating layer on the substrate by electrodeposition of a curable electrodepositable coating composition over at least a portion of the substrate. Optionally, the coated substrate is heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to cure the electrodeposition coating layer. A basecoating layer is formed on the electrodeposition coating layer by depositing an aqueous curable basecoating composition directly onto at least a portion of the electrodeposition coating layer. Optionally, the basecoating layer is dehydrated. A top coating layer is formed on the basecoating layer by depositing a curable top coating composition which is substantially pigment-free directly onto at least a portion of the basecoating layer. The top coating layer, the basecoating layer, and, optionally, the electrodeposition coating layer are cured simultaneously. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173634 | EFFICIENT GALLIUM THIN FILM ELECTROPLATING METHODS AND CHEMISTRIES - The present invention relates to gallium (Ga) electroplating methods and chemistries to deposit uniform, defect free and smooth Ga films with high plating efficiency and repeatability. Such layers may be used in fabrication of electronic devices such as thin film solar cells. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a solution for application on a conductor that includes a Ga salt, a complexing agent, a solvent, and a Ga-film having submicron thickness is facilitated upon electrodeposition of the solution on the conductor. The solution may further include one or both of a Cu salt and an In salt. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173635 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GENERATION OF A BIOCIDAL LIQUID - Methods and systems for generating biocidal solution having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH, including an electrolytic cell that generates the biocidal solution by an electrolytic reaction, the electrolytic cell including an input pipe for receiving an input brine solution, an anode chamber including an anode and a cathode chamber including a cathode separated by a separator, electrical connections for application of voltage to the anode and cathode; temperature sensing means for detecting a temperature of a solution of the electrolytic cell and outputting a signal indicative of the detected temperature; and process control means for adjusting the voltage applied to the electrolytic cell by the process control means thereby maintaining the level of available free chlorine and pH at the predetermined level in response to the signal output from the temperature sensing means. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173636 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF DIARYL CARBONATE - The invention relates to a process for production of diaryl carbonate combined with the electrolysis of the resultant alkali metal chloride-containing process wastewater. The process according to the invention makes possible, inter alia, improved utilization in electrolysis of the alkali metal chloride-containing solution obtained in the production of diaryl carbonate. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173637 | Manufacture of Multi-Leaf Collimators - We propose to shape the leaf by the use of electro-chemical machining (ECM). ECM is a technique by which a blank is suspended within a mould, with a small gap therebetween. A conductive fluid is caused to flow through the gap, and a large electrical current is passed from the mould to the blank. The blank steadily erodes, dissolving into the fluid. The fluid should not provoke a reaction from the material of the blank, such as a surface oxide. Sodium Chloride solution is a common choice. The current that is passed can, if desired, be controlled to a profile that will affect the manner of erosion. Thus, the current profile can be a steady on/off current, or it can be pulsed. One known arrangement is for the current to rise to a peak, then fall to zero, followed by a brief reverse flow. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173638 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCOAGULATION OF LIQUIDS - An electrocoagulation treatment device includes a plurality of spaced reaction plates disposed within a reaction chamber. A voltage is applied to selected reaction plates to create an electrical field within the electrocoagulation chamber. The plates are arranged vertically which induces a vertical flow of liquid through a device. The voltage and amperage of the electrical field chamber may be adjusted by placing selected reaction plates in electrical contact with the voltage source. One embodiment is adapted for treatment of fluid containing soluble or particulate organic compounds recalcitrant to biodegradation, including nitrogenous contaminants, such as ammonia or an ammonium compounds. The device and method of the invention include the use of an oxidizing agent such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide to aid in the removal of organic contaminants. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173639 | WATER DRAINING SYSTEM FOR A FUEL FILTER - A water draining system for a fuel filter having a water collecting reservoir is disclosed. The water draining system has a housing adapted for attachment to the reservoir, the housing having a water sensor arranged to protrude into the reservoir and having a valve with an inlet for draining water collected in the reservoir. The valve is selectively moveable between an open and a closed configuration. The water draining system also has a controller connected to the sensor such that when the water level in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level, the sensor sends a signal to the controller and movement of the valve between the open and closed configuration is directly or indirectly dependent upon subsequent signals generated by the controller. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173640 | Electronic methods for the detection of analytes - The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173641 | AUTOMATED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ERRONEOUS SAMPLE COLLECTION IN CLINICAL ASSAYS - A method for identifying biological samples that are collected using the wrong anticoagulant for subsequent analytical testing. The method also provides for identification of certain analytical test results that are substantially or partly adversely affected. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173642 | PACKAGING ARTICLE FOR A SUBSTANCE TO BE INFUSED - A packaging article for a substance to be infused, includes two layers ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173643 | Packaging Solutions - Packaging systems for storing ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses and to methods for packaging such ophthalmic devices with solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear are disclosed. A packaging system includes an ophthalmic device stored in an aqueous packaging solution comprising a copolymer which is the reaction product of one or more polymerizable polyhydric alcohols and one or more polymerizable fluorine-containing monomers. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173644 | Soapbox - This soapbox is capable of draining wet bar soaps very quickly and efficiently and keeps water away from the surface of the bar soap. The unique design of the soap rack and its rack-bars keep the soap bar significantly dry and minimizes the wastage of soap. After its use, the bar soap will be conveniently stored in a compact, watertight box without the worry of spoiling the surroundings with the soapy water. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173645 | Partially Cut Loosefill Package - A package of compressed blowing insulation includes a body of compressed blowing insulation, a bag encapsulating the body of compressed blowing insulation and a slit extending through the package to define a partially divided package. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173646 | Carrier - for Bottles and Such - The device according to the present invention is primarily meant for carrying and storing bottles (e.g. wine bottles etc) and cans. The common irritating phenomena of rattling and unstable bottles during transport are eliminated. This is achieved by carrying the bottles lying down in a (more or less) horizontal position, firmly packed against each other by the force of gravity and the enclosing straps. The device furthermore has preferably one compartment per bottle. The force of the bottles against each other, with the carrying handles extended as to function as straps/bands that enwrap all the bottles, holds the bottles firmly in place when carried. The opening of the device is closable, by means of a top lid or other closure. This makes sure that the bottles cannot fall out, even if their force against one another disappears, as when they are no longer carried, but placed in a car trunk or so. The device is superior to the prior art for bringing home full bottles of wine etc, as well as for storing empty bottles and bringing them to their place of disposal. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173647 | FOOTWEAR CARRIER: SHOE HOLDING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A light weight, molded foot wear carrier consists of a body forming two open cavities with a dividing wall between the cavities. Each body formed cavity is open on a top end there of for easy footwear insertion. The carrier has straps, which may be adjustable, to hold the footwear in a secure position inside the carrier, with one strap extending across each opening for each cavity. The footwear is held upright for ease of insertion and removal. The straps may be formed as elastomeric straps that may be adjustable to hold footwear of various geometries. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173648 | MULTI-FUNCTION HOLDER AND CARRIER FOR HOT APPLIANCES - A carrier includes foldable sheets attached together and including an aesthetic outer surface and a heat-resistant insulating inner surface. The sheets include end flaps and first closures for closing the end flaps to form a three-sided pocket adapted to retain a hot appliance therein, and further the sheets include a side flap and second closure for closing the side flap to totally enclose the pocket to securely positively retain the hot appliance therein. The carrier includes a retainer for holding a power cord to the hot hair care device, regardless of an orientation of the device, in a location spaced from a hot portion of the hot appliance. Also, a scent is embedded in the sheets to provide a desired aroma when warmed by a heated appliance. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173649 | BENDABLE MULTI-SECTIONAL CUSHIONING COVER BAG - A bendable multi-sectional cushioning packing cover bag used for packing an article includes a packing box, a first air cylinder sheet, a second air cylinder sheet and a light reflection sheet, where one end of the second air cylinder sheet is connected to the first air cylinder sheet to allow the second air cylinder sheet to communicate with the first air cylinder sheet, and a plurality of first cushioning sections of the first air cylinder sheet correspond to a plurality of second cushioning sections of the second air cylinder sheet. Three sides of each second cushioning section are adhered to three sides of the first cushioning section corresponding thereto by means of hot sealing to form a storage space to accept the article, and at least one second cushioning section is lodged in a window of the packing box to allow the first air cylinder sheet and the second air cylinder sheet to be placed in the packing box, and the light reflection sheet may be used for reflecting light onto the article. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173650 | Twist tip cleaning devices for ear wax removal - Left-handed and right-handed twist tip cleaning devices for cleaning left and right ear canals of a user comprise a shaft having a soft twist tip head which is positioned over a hemisphere type end of the shaft which is supported by two angled inwardly legs. The soft twist tip head has six flutes encircling a bullet shaped body along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The flutes of the left-handed twist tip cleaning device differ from the right-handed twist tip cleaning device by angling the flutes to optimize cleaning of the ear canals when rotated by the user. A tickler extends from the top of the twist tip head to provide a safety warning when the tickler contacts an ear drum. A storage box comprises a plurality of left-handed twist tip cleaning devices in one-half of the box with one end removably hinged to an edge of the box. A second half of the storage box comprises a plurality of right-handed twist tip cleaning devices removably hinged to an edge of the box. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173651 | Sheet metal pry hooks - The sheet metal pry hooks are pry hooks having a hook end oriented in a manner to allow gripping and bending of an automotive sheet metal panel(s) in almost any situation encountered in the repair of such panel(s). As presently contemplated, the pry hooks will be made available either individually or as a kit of three pry hooks having different configurations of the hook, including at least one hook having the hook member offset from the longitudinal axis of the shank of the tool. The kit allows a user to have at hand a complete array of hooks needed for bending and orienting sheet metal panels in almost any repair situation. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173652 | DOUBLE-LAYERED ROTARY CUP - A double-layered rotary cup includes an outer receptacle in which an inner container is received. The container has an open top along which a circumferential lip carrying a seal ring in an underside thereof is formed to be slidably positioned on a top rim of the receptacle. The bottom of the receptacle forms a hole through which a bolt extends to engage an internally-threaded projection formed on the bottom of the container thereby forming a relatively rotatable configuration between the receptacle and the container. A spring biased positioner is arranged between the bottoms of the container and the receptacle for setting the relative angular position therebetween. Films on which patterns are printed are attached to an outside surface of the container and an inside surface of the receptacle and the film of the receptacle forms windows for exposing the patterns of the film of the container. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173653 | Merchandising Systems, Methods of Merchandising, and Point-Of-Sale Devices Comprising Micro-Optics Technology - A merchandising system, including: a consumer product. The merchandising system includes at least one of the consumer product, packaging for the consumer product, and advertisement material pertaining to the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system includes indicia and/or an image that relates, or is analogous to, an attribute and/or targeted benefit of the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system further includes a micro-optic structure capable of controlling the scatter of light impinging thereon so that the micro-optic structure reflects and/or transmits light in a field of view over which at least a portion of the indicia and/or image appears brighter relative to that outside the field of view. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173654 | Merchandising Systems, Methods of Merchandising, and Point-Of-Sale Devices Comprising Micro-Optics Technology - A merchandising system, including: a consumer product. The merchandising system includes at least one of the consumer product, packaging for the consumer product, and advertisement material pertaining to the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system includes indicia and/or an image that relates, or is analogous to, an attribute and/or targeted benefit of the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system further includes a micro-optic structure capable of controlling the scatter of light impinging thereon so that the micro-optic structure reflects and/or transmits light in a field of view over which at least a portion of the indicia and/or image appears brighter relative to that outside the field of view. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173655 | PADLOCK DISPLAY PACKAGE - An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to the display package by positioning the loop portion of the item around the post and through the slot. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173656 | Storage Container and Container System - A storage container system has a plurality of container bases and lids. Each base has a bottom, a continuous side wall extending up from the bottom and terminating at a top edge, an interior storage space within the side wall above the bottom, and an open top bounded by the top edge. Each lid has a main panel section, a perimeter skirt around the main panel section, a top side, and a bottom side. Each lid is configured to close off the open top of any one of the plurality of container bases by connecting a part of the perimeter skirt to the side wall near the top edge. Each lid has a first connecting structure with a lid-to-lid component and a mating lid-to-lid component. Each lid-to-lid component is configured to connect to the mating lid-to-lid component on any other one of the plurality of lids to connect any two of the plurality of lids together. Each lid also has a lid-to-base component, which is part of a second connecting structure and is different from the first connecting structure components. Each base has a mating lid-to-base component of the second connecting structure. Each lid-to-base component is configured to connect to each mating lid-to-base component to connect any one of the plurality of lids to the bottom of any one of the plurality of container bases. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173657 | INFANT HAIR PROTECTOR KIT - A kit containing infant hair protection devices which minimize hair loss and scalp irritation resulting from friction with materials contacting an infant's head, especially the back of an infant's head, is disclosed. The devices are configured for use with commonly used infant apparatuses, such as cribs, bassinets, car seats, bouncers, high chairs, strollers. | 2009-07-09 |