28th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100176162 | CLOSING VALVE AND CONTAINER COMPRISING THE SAME - A closing valve for a container for a fluid includes an outer jacket connected or connectable to an opening in the container or forming part of the container. An inner jacket is accommodated inside the outer jacket and has an opening through which the fluid can be fed to or withdrawn from the container. A closing element is positioned inside the inner jacket or between the inner jacket and the outer jacket and movable between at least a first position closing the opening and a second position clearing the opening, wherein at least the closing element is made from a polymer material. The closing element comprises a sealing member and a spring, which urges the closing element into the first position. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176163 | Nozzle brick with a seal - The invention relates to the sealing between the bottom nozzle brick ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176164 | Polymer plastic body worn case - The spread of wireless communication is growing. A handy holder provides an innovative cost-effective support for communication devices when controlling movements of people inside or outside of a building. The idea is to use a plastic case capable of repelling bacteria, a case with perpendicular walls adapted to support a rectangular radio. In preparing plastic walls, it is important to drill holes for broadcast waves and to provide openings for communication ON/OFF. Perpendicular corners are obtained by carving a width of plastic until there remains a thin wall which may be folded either internally or externally, thereby creating a link to a flared normal direction. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176165 | HOLSTER ENHANCEMENTS - A security holster for handguns which utilizes a U-shaped rod as part of the locking and releasing mechanism. The user presses a handgun against a portion of the U-shaped rod, which pushes the U-shaped rod forward, and causes the locking tab to seat against the ejection port or another feature of the handgun. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176166 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR A WEARABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND WEARABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING SAID ATTACHMENT DEVICE - An attachment device ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176167 | Firearm holster mount for vehicles - A Firearm Holster Mounting System for Vehicles | 2010-07-15 |
20100176168 | Collapsible, Three-Wheeled Trolley for Shopping Bags - A shopping trolley has a folding and telescoping frame carried by three wheels. A telescopic rod, a part-circle in shape, carries a handle at its upper end and a front wheel at its lower end. From saddles on this rod, shopping bags with stiffened openings can be hung. Pivotted to the curved rod is a leg carrying two rear wheels each on a respective, pivoting arm. Sliding movement of a collar along the leg, combined with telescoping of the curved rod, serve to collapse the trolley for storage. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176169 | System and Method for Attaching Containers to a Trunk Surface - The present invention is directed to a container system, and a container attachment system, for attaching at least one container to the surface of a trunk lid. The attachment, or fastening, system includes a trunk bra that has flap edging comprising a mechanism for attaching to the interior of the trunk and buckles for attaching to straps on the container. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176170 | Tailgating system - A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle includes a cabinet configured to include at least one of a refrigerator, a grill, a draft system, and a dry storage cabinet. A movable hitch assembly includes a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch ball connectable to the transport vehicle. The movable hitch assembly is configured to move the hitch coupling up and down relative to the cabinet to raise and lower the cabinet when the movable hitch assembly is coupled to the transport vehicle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176171 | UTILITY PACK - Utility packs having a flexible frame system are disclosed and described herein. A plurality of flexible frame members engage guides in the pack body to provide the pack with a resilient structure, and to further provide content protection and accessibility. Packs in accordance with various embodiments may also include a floating coupling between the shoulder harness and the pack body to enhance freedom of movement of the wearer. Embodiments may also include flexible frame members directly coupled to a waist harness to shift pack loads to the wearer's waist. Finally, a unique structure forming rod is disclosed which includes an outer member and inner member that gives items structure, durability, flexibility and resiliency. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176172 | BACKPACK FRAME AND BAG SYSTEM - A backpack system is provided including an external frame, a pack bag and a sling configured for extending between the frame and pack bag providing a space between the frame and pack bag for accommodating heavy or bulky cargo therebetween. The sling can be extended or retracted in order to selectively adjust the distance between the pack bag and frame. The backpack system may also include a pouch for supporting a lower end of relatively long object therein, which may be carried in the space between the pack bag and frame. In one embodiment, the pack bag is equipped with stiffening members for supporting the pack bag when not mounted directly to the frame. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176173 | AMMUNITION POUCH - A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. An generally inverted J-shaped paddle can be attached to the item carrier and engaged with a waistline of a garment or a belt of an individual wearing the item carrier to prevent the item carrier from flopping around if the individual makes a sudden movement or change in direction. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176174 | AMMUNITION POUCH - A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176175 | GAS COMBUSTION-TYPE DRIVING TOOL - In a feed piston/cylinder mechanism | 2010-07-15 |
20100176176 | COMBUSTION TYPE DRIVING TOOLS - A fan switch and an ignition switch are arranged such that the moving directions of operating buttons thereof cross the moving directions of a contact lever and the moving direction of a switch lever, respectively. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176177 | GAS COMBUSTION TYPE STRIKING TOOL - When a movable sleeve | 2010-07-15 |
20100176178 | Nailing mechanism for a packing plates - A nailing mechanism for a packing plate comprises a middle feeding device, an upper feeding device, a lower feeding device, a first conveying belt, a second conveying belt, a third conveying belt, a first push panel, a second push panel, a plurality of first nail guns, and a plurality of second nail guns, wherein the nailing mechanism are used to automatically assemble a plurality of first, second, and third slabs together to make a finished packing plate, thus lowering production costs and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176179 | STAPLE STRIP AND STAPLE CARTRIDGE - To provide interlinked staples which are made possible to be fed accurately in the inside of a stapler and a staple cartridge which houses these interlinked staples. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176180 | Gas nail gun - A gas nail gun includes a trigger, a pivoted baffle plate, and a liftable safety rod. When the safety rod is kept in the non-triggering position and not stopped against the workpiece, the baffle plate stops the trigger from operation. When the safety rod is stopped against the workpiece and lifted to the triggering position, the baffle plate is biased, allowing the trigger to be pressed. When the trigger is pressed and stopped against the baffle plate, the trigger is hooked up with a hook of the baffle plate so that the baffle plate is prohibited from biasing upon stoppage of the safety rod against the workpiece, avoiding accidental triggering of the trigger. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176181 | SURGICAL STAPLER - An anvil assembly comprising an anvil shaft and an anvil head, the anvil head having anvil depressions for forming surgical staples, and the anvil head mounted to the anvil shaft. The anvil shaft has a longitudinal axis and a helical slot formed therein. A disk is movable along the slot to a selected position to selectively adjust the positioning of a purse string suture. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176182 | FRICTION STIR WELDING SYSTEM - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a backing plate, a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface, and the tungsten-based member comprises curved grooves configured to secure the tungsten-based member to the backing plate. The system also includes a drive. The system includes a pin tool movable by the drive to create friction along one or more workpieces disposed on the welding work surface, wherein the frictional heating and mechanical stirring is configured to create a stir weld along the one or more workpieces. The system, in some embodiments, also may include a backing plate comprising liquid passages and gas passages and a tungsten-based member disposed along the backing plate, wherein the tungsten-based member defines a welding work surface. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176183 | Guiding Device - The present invention relates to a guiding device ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176184 | ULTRASONIC WELDING USING AMPLITUDE PROFILING - A method of ultrasonic welding aluminum parts together includes placing the aluminum parts in an ultrasonic welding apparatus and contacting at least one of the aluminum parts with a horn tip of a weld horn of the ultrasonic welding apparatus. A weld amplitude is profiled during a weld cycle of the ultrasonic welding apparatus by producing a high weld amplitude above 55 μm at the horn tip of the weld horn during an initial period of a weld cycle and producing a low weld amplitude below 55 μm at the horn tip after the initial period. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176185 | WELDING REPAIR METHOD FOR FULL HOOP STRUCTURES - A unique heat treat method for relieving stresses caused by a repairing weld joint in a full hoop part heat treats locally, at the location of the weld joint, and at a diametrically opposed location. By providing the diametrically opposed heat treat location, the present invention relieves stresses caused by the weld joint, without creating any additional residual stress in the weld joint. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176186 | Alternative Substrate Envelope Sealing And Closure System - An alternative substrate envelope sealing and closure system apparatus and method for same, whereby the system comprises an envelope having a segment of its back panel cut-out and replaced with a material that is more adhereable than the material of the outer surface of the envelope. The envelope lacks hot melt adhesives or peel and seal type latex adhesives. A method for sealing alternative substrate envelopes in mass quantities, whereby alternative substrate envelopes are utilized at high speeds for commercial use and insertion. A method for the large scale packing and sealing of alternative substrate envelopes, whereby the envelopes are packed and sealed using automated devices. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176187 | HEXAGONAL PACKAGE - A hexagonal box is formed from a box blank having a rectangular main body divided into six sections which are separated by score lines so that the main body can be folded to create the hexagonal box. The main body has a set of six flaps extending from one end of the six sections, and a second set of six independent flaps extending from the other end of the six sections. Preferably, at least two-thirds of the end-flaps are non-rectangular. Once the box blank is folded into a hexagonal box, the end-flaps may folded inward to create closed ends with minimal end-flap overlap. The hexagonal boxes may be constructed to have handles. A plurality of boxes may be grouped together into a honeycomb formation to maximize the packing density for shipment or transport. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176188 | Bottle box package - A package for shipping and displaying bottles of beverage vertically upright. A rectangular box is provided for receiving and holding a bottle therein. The box is formed from a top and bottom panels connecting to side panels and front and back support members at the top and bottom of the box. An additional longitudinal member extending along the top at the rear of the box supports the bottle neck with a moveable bar or rod extending across the body of the bottle through a hole in the side panel abutting and engaging a slot or depression formed in the opposing side panel. A retaining means such as a peg or lock secures the rod from moving. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION - Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. Embodiments of the connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. The connectors can have a conductive component that allows electrical continuity to be maintained between adjacent tiles. In yet another embodiment, the connectors can be equipped as radio frequency identification tags by including radio frequency transponders. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. One or more tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on an underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that “floats” on the underlying floor surface. Additionally, the tiles need not be installed directly on the floor surface. Rather, an underlayment, such as a film or cushion or cushion composite, may be positioned on the floor surface prior to the installation of tiles. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176190 | Check accepting and cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method - An automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from user cards which accepts checks and dispenses cash to users. The machine operates to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user in exchange for the deposited check. The machine dispenses cash responsive to communications with a transaction host. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176191 | Automated banking machine with improved resistance to fraud - A cash dispensing automated banking machine includes a card reader associated with a card slot. An anti-fraud sensing device is able to sense ambient light or generated radiation that passes to the sensing device through the card reader slot. The installation of an unauthorized card reading device on the machine changes at least one property sensed by the sensing device. A controller in the machine receives signals from the sensing device, and determines if an unauthorized card reading device has been installed. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176192 | Cash Letter Print Streams - Producing print streams for efficiently generating properly formatted and ordered paper cash letters comprises print stream file that includes electronic form definitions for each cash letter document. The cash letter documents can include a cover page, one or more bundles of substitute checks, a bundle summary for each substitute check bundle, and/or a cash letter bundle summary. Information from an electronic image cash letter file can be input in data fields of the electronic form definitions. Printing the information in the print stream file results in a properly formatted and ordered paper cash letter including substitute checks and audit data. Each substitute check can include all of the MICR data provided on a corresponding, original paper check. The audit data includes the cover page, bundle summary(ies), and/or cash letter bundle summary, which can each detail the documents printed concurrently therewith. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176193 | OPT IN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A financial transaction system includes a computer readable storage medium and a processor in communication with the computer readable storage medium. The processor is configured to receive a financial transaction request message from a payment device reader, and parse the financial transaction request message. The financial transaction request message includes a cardholder response to an offer to enroll in a loyalty program of a commercial entity. The processor is further configured to store the cardholder response in the computer readable storage medium. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176194 | INFORMATION CARD OVERLAY - An information card overlay system can include a base card having multiple claims, an overlay card storing an overlay claim, and an overlay module that can be used to apply the overlay card to the base card. A computer-implemented method can include selecting a base card having multiple claims, selecting an overlay card storing an overlay claim, and applying the overlay card to the base card. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176195 | DISCERNMENT CARD AND A DISCERNMENT CARD BUSINESS SYSTEM USING THE DISCERNMENT CARD - This invention is related to a discernment card which is resistant to bending and high heat, and capable of preventing unauthorized copying of recorded identity information leakage of personal information and deletion of identity information, and to a discernment card business system for preventing unauthorized use of identity information. The discernment card ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176196 | COMPACT PROTOCOL AND SOLUTION FOR SUBSTANTIALLY OFFLINE MESSAGING BETWEEN PORTABLE CONSUMER DEVICE AND BASE DEVICE - A method for providing messaging between a portable device and base device is provided. The method included communicating one or more message codes maintained in the portable device to the base device. The base device then composes a message for a user of the portable device using a dictionary of message codes. The message codes have corresponding message values, which are used to generate the message for the one or more message codes. The generated message is then provided to the user. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176197 | BILL ACCEPTOR HAVING A RFID RECOGNITION FUNCTION - A bill acceptor for use in an automatic vending machine to accept both cash payment and RFID stored-value card payment is disclosed to include a face panel that has a RFID sensing zone for sensing a RFID value-added card, a bill insertion slot for the insertion of a bill, a display for displaying data and operating buttons for operation by the user, and a bill acceptor body that has a bill passage connected to the bill insertion slot, a bill-transfer roller set for transferring an inserted bill from the bill insertion slot through the bill passage to a bill box and a control circuit module consisting of a microprocessor, a RFID chip, a sensor, a memory, a surveillance device and a clock. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176198 | ONBOARD COMPUTER TICKETING TERMINAL - The present invention relates to an onboard ticketing terminal notably aboard a public transport vehicle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176199 | METHOD OF PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA NEWSPAPER - The newspaper provider stores a set of multimedia information about a specific news in a news web site. Then on the printed newspaper, a specific one-dimensional barcode identifying the corresponding set of multimedia information is printed alongside the specific news. When the newspaper reader is interested in learning more about the specific news, the reader uses a barcode reader connected to a computer to scan the one-dimensional barcode. The scanned barcode is sent to the news web site via Internet. The news web site uses the scanned barcode to locate and transmit the specific news' set of multimedia information to the computer where its text and video part is displayed on a display device and its audio part is played through a speaker. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRONG PHOTON LOCALIZATION BY DISORDERED PHOTONIC CRYSTAL STRUCTURES - Periodic high-index-contrast photonic crystal (PhC) structures such as two-dimensional arrays of air holes in dielectric slabs inhibit light propagation in bands of frequencies and confine light in dislocations where the lattice periodicity is broken. The present invention is a conceptually different approach to photon localization in PhC structures. The disclosed design concept introduces structural perturbations uniformly throughout the fabricated crystal by deliberately changing the shape or orientations of elements that form the lattice. Optimized introduction of such random structural perturbations produces optical nanocavities with ultra-small modal volumes and high quality (Q) factors of over 250,000. Applications of such disordered photonic crystal structures are disclosed for optical sensing systems and random nano-lasers. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176201 | OPTICAL READER HAVING AN IMAGER - There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including imaging data can be obtained utilizing the hand held device. The image can include a representation of a signature. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176202 | NONCONTACT DATA CARRIER - When performing radio communication with a reader/writer ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176203 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A PROFILE FOR THE PERSONALISATION OF AN ELECTRONIC ENTITY AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A method for generating a profile for the personalization of an electronic entity, includes the following steps: selection (E | 2010-07-15 |
20100176204 | IC CHIP - An IC chip comprises a carrier, a memory unit and a contact unit. The carrier has two opposite ends. The memory unit is mounted on one end of the carrier and has multiple parallel memory terminals. The contact unit is mounted on the other end of the carrier and has multiple contact terminals The contact terminal connects to a contact IC smart card. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176205 | CHIP CARD WITH DUAL COMMUNICATION INTERFACE - The invention relates to a chip card with a dual contact and contactless communication interface, including a microelectronic module ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176206 | Memory Card - Provided is a memory card that reinforces rigidity of a product, and increases the value of the product by improving the appearance of the product. The memory card includes a semiconductor chip; a case installed to surround the semiconductor chip; and a reinforcement member attached to one surface of the case so that rigidity of the case is increased. The surface of the case can be textured or marked by a variety of surface finishing techniques. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176207 | SIM CARD IC MODULE AND SIM CARD - The invention provides a SIM card IC module and a SIM card having a small antenna gain change. A SIM card | 2010-07-15 |
20100176208 | AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An air conditioner and a method for controlling the air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include an air-conditioning device having a variety of components that provide air-conditioning of an indoor space, an input device that receives signals to manipulate the air-conditioning device and signals to select a sleep mode, and a controller that, when the input device receives a signal to select the sleep mode, controls the air-conditioning device to perform a rapid eye movement sleep operation at least one time to air-condition the indoor space at a temperature higher than a temperature that is set in accordance with the sleep mode. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176209 | Engine block warming controller - The engine block warming controller is an engine warming device for diesel engines. The controller includes a thermostat/temperature controller unit that monitors temperature outside during operation of the engine block warming controller. The unit includes a sensing probe for sensing the outside temperature. A heavy-duty outdoor timer controls time to turn on and off the engine block warming controller and a heavy-duty extension cord electrically connects the engine block warming controller to an engine cord of the vehicle. A backing board is used for securely receiving the engine block warming controller to mount it on an inside wall away from outside elements. A plurality of fasteners mounts the probe on an outside wall to detect a temperature of the outside elements. When the timer turns on the controller, the probe detects the outside temperature and warms the diesel engine. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176210 | Hydrophilic Porous Wicks for Vaporizable Materials - This invention provides a hydrophilic porous fiber wick for delivering vaporizable material into the atmosphere, such as a room environment. The wick may be biodegradable. The wick is comprised of a sintered synthetic bicomponent fibers, optionally combined with synthetic monocomponent fibers or natural monocomponent fibers. The wick is optionally treated with plasma or finishing agents for improved hydrophilicity. The wick can wick aqueous and/or non-aqueous-based fragrances or other vaporizable materials and evaporate them into the air without the use of heat, convection air, or atomization. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176211 | AIR DEODORIZER AND PUMP - Air deodorizer provided with a container for being at least partly filled with a deodorizing fluid and a hollow wick, wherein the container, or a part connected thereto, abuts on the wick around said hollow wick, such that leakage between the outer wall of the wick and the container is substantially prevented, wherein the wick is provided with a seal for preventing leakage through the hollow part of the wick, which seal is at least partly arranged within the hollow part of the wick. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176212 | Central scent distribution system - The invention pertains to a fragrance distribution system. The system includes a fragrance control chamber including a removable fragrance cartridge having a fluid fragrance located therein. The cartridge has located therein a drum having a wick wound thereon. A dial outside of the cartridge controls the extent of the wick standing in an upward direction within the chamber and being subjected to a flow of air being generated by way of a fan located in the chamber. The speed of the fan is controlled by an adjusting dial located on the exterior of the chamber. There is further an air volume control dial located on the exterior of the chamber which controls the volume of the air being expelled from the chamber into a duct system of an air conditioning system. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176213 | Volatile material dispenser - A volatile material dispenser includes an upper housing with an opening extending therethrough and a lower housing with an opening extending therethrough, wherein the upper housing is secured to the lower housing to define a cavity therebetween. Electrical circuitry is disposed within the cavity, wherein the electrical circuitry includes a heater and a USB interface that extends from the upper and lower housings. Further, a volatile material cartridge is disposed within the cavity. The dispenser is adapted to dispense volatile material from the volatile material cartridge through the openings in the upper and lower housings in a passive mode and an active mode, wherein the USB interface is coupled to a power source to energize the heater in the active mode. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176214 | GREETING CARD FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fragrance delivery system for delivering a fragrance from a card is disclosed. In the system, a canister attached to a first surface, which may be the face of a card. An emanator is disposed within the canister, including a fragrance-emitting material. A removable cover is attached to a second surface, which may be an opposing face of the card, such that the when the first and second surfaces are brought together, the cover inhibits or prevents fragrance from escaping the canister. Upon opening the card, the cover is removed and fragrance escapes from the canister. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176215 | COLOR CHANGE FOR POWDER COATING MATERIAL APPLICATION SYSTEM - A color changer has a common feed passage that is connected to two or more inlet passages. The common feed passage can be reverse purged in a direction that is opposite a direction of powder flow through the common feed passage. A valve element seals a supply port that connects the inlet passage to the common feed passage to eliminate dead space and form a near bore line seal. The valve element is an elastic material that expands in response to applied compressed air inside the valve element. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176216 | Convection Type Discharge-Irrigation Pipe - A convection type discharge-irrigation pipe comprises an outer pipe, an inner pipe and a joint. The inner pipe is disposed in the outer pipe. Between the inner and outer pipes is defined outer discharge-irrigation channels, and an inner discharge-irrigation channel is defined in the inner pipe which can be triangle-shaped or rectangle-shaped in cross section. In a bottom of the outer pipe is defined a plurality of apertures. In both lateral surfaces and a bottom of the inner pipe is defined a plurality of apertures. The apertures defined in the lateral surfaces of the inner pipe enable the inner discharge-irrigation channel to be in communication with the outer discharge-irrigation channels. The apertures in the bottom of the inner pipe are aligned with the apertures in the bottom of the outer pipe. Thereby, such a discharge-irrigation pipe has the double function of discharging and irrigating water. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176217 | Arc Adjustable Rotary Sprinkler Having Full-Circle Operation - A rotary sprinkler is provided that includes a housing having a riser assembly and a rotatable nozzle turret on an upper end of the riser assembly. The sprinkler includes an arc setting assembly that enables part-circle operation of the turret and a selector assembly that permits selection of either part-circle or full-circle operation of the nozzle turret where the components of the selector assembly are generally separate from the components of the arc setting assembly. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176218 | Apparatus for delivery of lawn treatment products through a lawn irrigation system and for maintenance of said system - This invention comprises a new and improved apparatus for distributing automatically lawn treatment products, including chemical nutrients, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, through a lawn irrigation system using either potable or reclaimed water, and for maintaining the system in good working order. An adjustable multi-outlet watering manifold allows a user to regulate the amount of product to be applied to the particular zone serviced by each sprinkler station. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176219 | FLUID SPRAYING GUN - A fluid spraying gun of the present invention includes: a tube-shape guide, on which a brush extending forward is implanted; a nozzle, which is formed of a flexible pipe member with a front end thereof as a free end, and sprays one portion of gas, which is supplied from the flow separation portion and passes through the nozzle, toward the brush from the front end thereof, while the nozzle undergoes the gyrating motion guided by the tube-shape guide; an inner nozzle, which sprays gas which has passed through a flow rate adjustment portion from a tip portion thereof; and a liquid distribution pipe, which penetrates the tube-shape guide, links an inside of the tube-shape guide with a liquid supply source, has an intermediate portion into which the inner nozzle is inserted in a state where the inner nozzle is directed toward the tube-shape guide, and draws up liquid from the liquid supply source by a negative pressure arising from spraying of gas by the inner nozzle to cause spraying of liquid on the inside of the tube-shape guide. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fluid spraying gun in which a liquid with an adequate flow rate can be mixed with a gas, converted into minute drops and sprayed. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176220 | MOVING BODY - A moving body, such as a vehicle, having one or more fuel cells mounted thereon. The fuel cells, which power the moving body, generate electricity and release water as a by-product. Accordingly, the moving body includes a water discharge module that releases water produced by the fuel cells to the atmosphere using a water outlet. The water outlet may be located in a front section of the moving body. The moving body may further include a water tank that temporarily stores water before releasing the water to the atmosphere. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176221 | MICROBUBBLE THERAPY METHOD AND GENERATING APPARATUS - A micro bubble generating system includes a shell having a well for retaining a first liquid to immerse an object. A micro bubble apparatus is provide to the shell for providing a pressurized mixture of a second liquid and a dissolved gas into the well so as to create a plurality of micro bubbles within the first liquid for engaging the object. A shower apparatus includes a head having a plurality of projections for engaging a surface of an object, and an orifice therein; and a micro bubble component for fluid communication with the orifice. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176222 | Pressure Actuated Fuel Injector - An engine assembly may include a fuel injector having a housing, an actuation mechanism, and a valve member. The housing may define a high pressure region, a low pressure region, a longitudinal bore, and a valve seat having an aperture extending therethrough. The actuation member may be disposed within the longitudinal bore and may include a first axial end surface. The valve mechanism may include a second axial end surface abutting the first axial end surface. The first and second axial end surfaces define an outer contact perimeter and a chamber within the outer contact perimeter. A radial surface area defined by the chamber formed by the first and second axial end surfaces may be at least 25 percent of a radial surface area defined within the outer contact perimeter. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176223 | Stator assembly and fuel injector using same - A fuel injector for a common rail fuel system includes a common rail inlet port fluidly connected to a high pressure common rail, and a cooling inlet fluidly connected to an output from a lower pressure fuel transfer pump. The cooling fluid circulates internally through the fuel injector to cool a single pole solenoid via both internal and peripheral cooling passages. In order to accommodate a small spatial envelope while providing superior performance, a thin insulating layer may separate the solenoid coil winding from an inner pole piece, and small flux gap clearances may permit a flux carrying portion of the injector body to be a portion of the single pole solenoid assembly. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176224 | ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with one embodiment a system is provided that includes an aerosol spray can, a receiver configured to electrically insulate the commercially available aerosol spray can, and a nozzle headpiece configured to couple to a neck portion of the aerosol spray can. Further, the nozzle headpiece is configured to electrostatically charge the aerosol spray can, and the nozzle headpiece includes an electrostatically charged passage. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176225 | SELF-PROPELLED IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH ARTICULATED DRIVE TOWER - A self-propelled irrigation system has an elongated pipeline supported above a field by a plurality of drive towers. The drive towers each have a base beam assembly, a tower structure extending above the base beam assembly for supporting the elongated pipeline, and a plurality of drive wheel assemblies for moving the base beam assembly over a field. The drive assemblies include first and second drive assemblies mounted to respective ends of the base beam assembly. At least one of the drive towers also has a third drive assembly mounted to the base beam assembly between the first and second drive assemblies. The base beam assembly supporting the third drive assembly is articulated between its first and second ends and pivotally connected to the lower ends of the tower structure to allow the third drive assembly to move vertically relative to the first and second drive assemblies when traversing uneven terrain. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176226 | WATERLESS SEPARATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COAL AND MINERALS - A waterless method of processing coal to remove impurities therefrom includes drying a batch of coal to remove moisture therefrom, pulverizing the coal into individual coal particles to liberate impurity particles from the coal and without substantially reducing the size of the impurity particles, and separating the impurity particles and pulverized coal particles into respective product streams via air classification. The dryer includes a plurality of rotating paddles, and an air stream forces the coal through the plurality of rotating paddles to pulverize the coal into individual particles and liberate the impurities. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176227 | ANTI-JAMMING ASSEMBLY FOR SHREDDERS OF SHEET LIKE MATERIAL - An anti-jam assembly for incorporation in an article destroying appliance includes a fixed core mount assembly including a first support member spaced apart from a second support member. At least one moveable cutter shaft is disposed between and rotatably mounted to the first and second support members. A third elongate member extends in parallel relationship to the at least one cutter shaft. This third support member is moveable from a first position to at least a second position. The first and the at least second position correspond to a variable width of a feed path directing an article toward the at least one cutter. An arm is affixed to the elongate member and pivotal at a mounting surface when the elongate member moves toward the second position. A sensor activates when it detects movement of the arm. The arm and the sensor are removed from a proximity of the at least one cutter or the feed path. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176228 | Safety switch of a shredder - This specification discloses an improved safety switch of a shredder. The paper outlet at the bottom of the shredder housing is provided with several switches around it, each of which is connected by a wire with another one in series to form a switch circuit. The switch circuit is connected through wires with a shredder control circuit to form s closed circuit. The switch is triggered by an external force, and the signal is transferred to the next switch. If the next switch is not triggered by an external force, the signal is interrupted and stopped. In other words, the switch circuit cannot form a closed circuit with the shredder control circuit and the shredder cannot function. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176229 | Bin full detector for shreder - This specification discloses a bin full detector for shredder. A bin full detector is disposed in the bottom of the shredder housing at a position not lower than the blade set of the shredder. The bin full detector includes at least one emitted for emitting an infrared beam downward to the paper chips and at least one receiver for receiving the reflected signal. The feedback signals from chips of different distances or heights are converted into different voltages and sent to a signal processing circuit. A microcontroller analyzes, computes, and compares the signals. Finally, a displaying unit shows to the user whether the paper chips in the bin need to be emptied. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176230 | PANEL EMPTYING BIN FOR SHREDDERS OF SHEET LIKE MATERIAL - A chad containment bin includes a chad containment space formed by a pair of opposing longitudinally extending sidewalls connected by a pair of opposing, laterally extending sidewalls. A shredder head assembly is situated above the chad containment bin. A cabinet body supports the shredder head assembly while removeably housing the chad containment bin. A generally vertically oriented support member extends upwardly from a first of the longitudinally extending sidewalls. The support member includes a handle on an outer face for carrying the chad containment bin. A panel is pivotally connected to the chad containment bin for providing access to the chad containment space when the chad containment bin is suspended by the handle over a waste receptacle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176231 | Package-type break-preventing device for rotary shafts of a shredder - This specification discloses a package-type break-preventing device for rotary shafts of the shredder. It consists of two bent boards, each of which has a horizontal upper board, a vertical side board, a horizontal lower board, and a vertical base. When the two boards are connected and fixed on the machine frame and tail frame, the rotary shafts and stripper are enclosed within the space formed by the two boards. The vertical side board and the horizontal lower board directly urge against the stripper, providing a supporting effect on the rotary shafts. The rotary shafts therefore do not break under an external force due to the supporting force. This achieves the goal of preventing the rotary shafts from deformation under an external force. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176232 | ROLLER MILL FOR GRINDING PARTICULATE MATERIAL - A roller mill ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176233 | WASTE SHREDDER COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO ROTORS - A waste shredder ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176234 | ROLLER PRESS WITH RETRACTABLE GRINDING MATERIAL GUIDE METAL SHEET - The invention relates to a material bed roller mill having two rollers ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176235 | LOCKING ELEMENT FOR USE WITH A KNIFE CLAMPING ASSEMBLY - A locking component for locking a clamping component to a movable base on a wood working machine is disclosed which includes a locking component body having an externally threaded portion to engage the clamping component, a head having a shoulder to engage the machine, a through bore for receiving a threaded fastener and driving features for driving the locking component into and out of threaded engagement with the clamping component. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176236 | HIGH PERFORMANCE TIGHTENER - A self stopping seat belt retractor is provided with a spindle for winding a seat belt thereonto and unwinding a wound seat belt therefrom and a housing rotatably supporting the spindle and having a locking device that includes a locking means for the spindle that can be controlled in a vehicle sensitive and/or belt sensitive manner into engagement with a toothed gearing system on the side of the housing. A tightening device operating on the spindle includes a drive wheel, which is, prior to the release of the tightening device, secured in a force-transmitting manner on the housing, is connectable upon release of the tightening device with the spindle, whereby the drive wheel of the tightening device is connectable via the locking device with the spindle for the transmission of force to the spindle. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176237 | PAPER ROLL DISPENSER WITH SENSOR ATTACHED TO MANUAL ACTUATOR - A hybrid towel dispenser is provided that is operable in an automatic dispensing mode and a manual dispensing mode. The dispenser comprises a rotatable drum; a motor; a one-way bearing coupling the motor to the drum such that the motor rotates the drum in the automatic dispensing mode and a user can rotate the drum in the manual dispensing mode separately from the motor. The sensor controlling the motor has a sensing path through the user engagement surface of the manual advance assembly. The dispenser can additionally have a manual advance assembly with a lever rotationally coupled to the cutting drum and operable by the user to rotate the drum in the manual dispensing mode. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176238 | STABILITY MULTIPLEXED AUTOPILOT - Rolling airframe projectile guidance and stability systems are disclosed. Flight control surfaces, such as canards and/or tail fins are attached to a projectile airframe that is designed to roll during flight. Stepper motors are attached to the flight control surfaces and move the flight control surfaces in discrete increments. A control system generates signals that control the flight control surfaces. The control system may include a neural network that is trained to generate control signals in response to received inputs. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176239 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN AIRCRAFT TURBOPROP ENGINE COMPRISING HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENTS - An engine unit for an aircraft including a turboprop engine and its device for mounting on to a wing surface. The device includes a rigid structure and a mechanism for fastening the turboprop engine on to this structure. The fastening mechanism includes six mutually independent hydraulic systems, each one exclusively dedicated to the transfer, to the rigid structure, of efforts exerted respectively according to one of the six degrees of freedom of movement. Each hydraulic system includes at least one hydraulic jack with a piston attached to one of the two elements, i.e. either the turboprop engine or the rigid structure, together with a cylinder housing the piston and attached to the other of the two elements. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176240 | LANDING GEAR CASING WITH REDUCED SPACE REQUIREMENT - The invention relates to a landing gear casing that comprises a longitudinal box with walls defining an inner housing ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176241 | AIRCRAFT FRONT PORTION INCLUDING A CONCAVE BULKHEAD SEPARATING A NON-PRESSURIZED RADOME AREA AND A PRESSURIZED AREA - The invention relates to an aircraft front portion ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176242 | Gap Covering Device - A gap covering device ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176243 | Anti-Icing Piccolo Tube Standoff - A standoff structure for an anti-icing piccolo tube wherein a flexible structure is formed from support ribs, a support bar and a diverter bar for supporting the piccolo tube within the slat or other aircraft leading edge, and for diverting hot gas from the piccolo tube across the inner surface of the slat or other aircraft leading edge. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176244 | Intelligent Ballistic Parachute System with Fuel Discharge - A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a wing, aircraft fuel, and a whole-aircraft parachute that is coupled to the aircraft. The method comprises: deploying the whole-aircraft parachute while the aircraft is in flight; and after deploying the parachute, but before the aircraft contacts the earth or any object coupled to the earth, discharging at least a portion of the aircraft fuel from the wing of the aircraft. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176245 | CROSS SHIP ARCHITECTURE FOR DISPATCH CRITICAL FUEL TANK INERTING SYSTEM - A fuel tank inerting system uses two “half systems” for providing inerting gas for the fuel tanks. Each inerting system may be composed of a temperature control and air pressurization unit (TCPU) and an air separation unit (ASU). A cross-ship duct and valve allows using one TCPU (sized for about half capacity or more, but less than full system capacity) connected to two ASUs. The inerting system may provide for redundancy in the TCPU section. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176246 | Intelligent Ballistic Parachute System that Performs Pre-activation and/or Post-activation Actions - An aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft. The aircraft determines if a pre-activation action needs to be performed before activation of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute. The aircraft also receives a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute activation request. The aircraft then issues a command to perform the pre-activation action and then activates the deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute. The aircraft then issues a command to perform a post-activation action. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176247 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE THRUST OSCILLATIONS IN A LAUNCH VEHICLE - A launch vehicle comprising a casing, a solid propellant, a channel, a geometric feature, and a suppression structure. The solid propellant is located within the casing. The channel is through the solid propellant, and the geometric feature is in the channel. The suppression structure is located around a centerline for the channel and located upstream in a flow path from the geometric feature. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176248 | SPACECRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH GYROSCOPIC MECHANISM - A propulsion method employing gyroscopes ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176249 | Engine Nacelle Of An Aircraft Comprising A Vortex Generator Arrangement - An engine nacelle of an aircraft, which engine nacelle on one side comprises several fin-shaped vortex generators so that with an increase in the angle of attack, to improve maximum lift, the field of vorticity generated by said vortex generators overall extends over an increasing region of the wing in the direction of the wingspan, with the first vortex generator being located within a positioning corridor situated between two boundary lines, wherein: the starting point of the first boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=35 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L/4; the end point of the first boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=25 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L·⅔; the starting point of the second boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=90 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L/4; the end point of the second boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=55 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L·⅔. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176250 | FAIRING FOR A PYLON VIA WHICH A TURBINE ENGINE IS SUSPENDED FROM A WING OF AN AIRCRAFT - Fairing for a pylon via which a turbine engine is suspended from a wing of an aircraft. According to the invention, the forward attachment ( | 2010-07-15 |
20100176251 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING RAILWAY VEHICLE-SIDE AND TRACKSIDE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A railway vehicle-side communication device for a railway vehicle for communicating with a trackside communication device. The trackside communication device has at least two communication modes, namely, a first communication mode having a first data transfer rate and a second communication mode having a second data transfer rate that is higher than the first data transfer rate. The railway vehicle-side communication device has a switch-over element setting the second communication mode in or in the vicinity of a station for communicating with a station-side communication device and setting the first communication mode outside of a station for communicating with a track-side communication device. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176252 | FLORAL EASEL - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to an erectable and/or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object, and more particularly but not by way of limitation, to an erectable or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object. In one aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a floral easel for holding and/or supporting a floral object. In yet another aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to methods of shipping a floral easel, methods of using a floral easel, methods of storing a floral easel, and methods of placing a floral object on a floral easel. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176253 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING SUCKING PLATE AND TABLEWARES FOR TABLE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for fastening tableware. The apparatus includes a piece of tableware, a suction unit, a support column, and a locking unit. The tableware is provided with a space in which food is contained. The suction unit is closely attached to a desk or table using vacuum pressure. The support column is configured to protrude upwards from the suction unit. The locking unit is used to couple the tableware to the support column. When the support column and the tableware are coupled with each other, the difference in vertical position between the tableware and the support column is adjusted so that the tableware is not inclined. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176254 | LIFT MECHANISM SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176255 | QUICK LIFT COMPUTER STAND - The present invention comprises a computer support stand that rests upon a support surface and provides a front deck that can support a computer display monitor, a keyboard and a mouse pad that can be easily and quickly raised or lowered manually by a computer operator. The front deck is slidably coupled to two vertical support posts. Brake-release side levers encased by elastomeric boots release spring-loaded brake means that secure the front deck to the vertical support posts. Cable and pulley means attach the front deck to a horizontally disposed rear counterbalance tray that is likewise slidably coupled to the vertical support posts. The rear tray provides a support surface for a computer system case and computer accessories that substantially counterbalances the combined weight of the front deck, display monitor, keyboard and mouse pad. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176256 | CABINET LEVELING DEVICE - A cabinet leveling device has a first channel for receiving a first cabinet sidewall, a second channel for receiving a second cabinet sidewall, an intermediate section connecting said first and second channel, and an adjustable threaded member received through said intermediate section for providing leveling adjustability to said device. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176257 | TABLE LEG ASSEMBLY - A table leg assembly includes an upright leg and two branch legs. The upright leg has two tubes longitudinally extended therefrom. Each tube has a joint member plugged into a lower end thereof. At least one positioning pin passes through the joint member. Each branch leg has a cylinder formed in one end thereof. The cylinder is coaxially connected to the tube. The cylinder has multiple positioning holes defined therein. The at least one positioning pin is corresponding to one of the multiple positioning holes and plugged into the corresponding one of the multiple positioning holes. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176258 | Mounting structure for sprinkler head - Disclosed herein is a mounting structure for a sprinkler head. The mounting structure includes a joint unit, a locking unit, an actuating unit, a head and a coupling unit. The joint unit includes a fitting part provided on the outer surface of the upper portion of the joint unit so that an airtight ring is fitted over the fitting part, a cylindrical part provided under the fitting part, a threaded part provided under the cylindrical part, and a through hole formed in the central portion of the joint unit. The locking unit has on its upper portion a plurality of locking pieces which are inserted into the fitting part. The locking pieces are provided on the upper portions of inclined parts which are formed to be flared outwards by slits, so that the locking unit is fitted over the cylindrical part. The actuating unit is fitted over the lower portion of the locking unit in such a way as to move up and down. The head has a threaded hole which corresponds to the threaded part. The coupling unit has an insertion hole into which the fitting part is inserted, with a coupling groove formed at a predetermined position in the insertion hole so that the upper portions of the locking pieces are fitted into the coupling groove. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176259 | Container holder for use on a bicycle - Embodiments of the present invention include a container holder for a bicycle that has a mounting member and a mating member. The mounting member facilitates mounting the container holder to a portion of the bicycle. The mating member is operatively coupled to the mounting member and is interdependently configured to inter-engage a corresponding reciprocal mating member of a container upon receipt of the container by the container holder to facilitate retention of the container by the container holder. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176260 | Suction foot operating mechanism with pivot lever - In a suction foot operating mechanism comprising a suction foot housing with a suction membrane, a shaft attached to the suction membrane, a transverse pin extending through a transverse opening in the shaft remote from the suction membrane and a pivot lever of plastic including two legs each having a transverse opening receiving one of the ends of the transverse pin and a cam structure supported on the top side of the suction foot housing, the transverse openings of the legs of the pivot lever are in the form of dead end openings which are closed on the outside by a wall and each dead end opening is provided with a radially extending insert passage with a cross-section reduction so that the legs of the pivot lever can be snapped onto the ends of the transverse pin. | 2010-07-15 |
20100176261 | WALL HANGER AND ASSEMBLY OF THE WALL HANGER AND A COMPUTER DEVICE - A wall hanger includes first and second components. The first component includes a first main body for mounting to a computer device, an insert member provided on the first main body, and a first engaging member provided on the first main body and located above the insert member. The second component includes a second main body for mounting to a wall surface, an insertion groove portion provided on the second main body, and a second engaging member provided on the second main body and located above the insertion groove portion. The insert member is inserted into the insertion groove portion along an insertion direction until the first engaging member is brought into engagement with the second engaging member. | 2010-07-15 |