| 31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20130193156 | MERCHANDISE DISPENSING UNIT - A security dispenser for the display and dispensing of merchandise items, having an elongate housing for storing a row of merchandise items, a rear end, a front delivery end, and a lid. An incremental feed device is disposed in the security dispenser, comprising a pusher assembly for advancing merchandise items to the front delivery end, and a stop mechanism allowing the pusher assembly to achieve its travel in a plurality of predetermined increments. When the pusher assembly is engaged with the stop mechanism, an actuator operably connected to the stop mechanism and having an engagable component, must be actuated by a user wishing to dispense a merchandise item, causing the pusher assembly to temporarily disengage the stop mechanism, thereby allowing the pusher assembly to travel in one of the predetermined increments. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193157 | Utensil Dispenser - A utensil dispenser including a reservoir that stores utensils and front and rear pedestals in contact with a next utensil. The pedestals contain a plurality of utensils within the reservoir. A gravity feed ramp moves the next utensil to an access port of the utensil dispenser. The utensil dispenser includes an actuator operably connected to a drive pin or other drive mechanism. The actuator is configured to halt a dispensing utensil at a ready position based upon contact between the dispensing utensil and the actuator. In the ready position, a handle portion of the dispensing utensil is accessible via the access port. The drive mechanism is configured to contact the next utensil. The actuator is configured to move the drive mechanism to move the next utensil to clear the front pedestal to release the next utensil from the reservoir onto the gravity feed ramp when the dispensing utensil is dispensed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193158 | Napkin Dispensing System - A napkin dispensing system improving the efficiency of napkins dispensed from a Tall-Fold napkin dispenser. A housing fits over a Tall-Fold napkin dispenser and the slot for pulling the napkins from the Tall-Fold dispenser and through the housing is shaped in such a way as to allow only one napkin at a time to be dispensed. The system's napkins are tri-folded, interleaved, and have an approximate width of between 6.4 to 6.6 inches, and an unfolded, approximate length of between 10 to 12 inches. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193159 | ARTICLES DISPENSER - A dispenser includes a housing; and an adapter within the housing and configured to be removably coupled to a container, the adapter having a base having a substantially planar surface and an arm extending from the surface; a collar on the aim and movable with respect to the arm; and a sleeve on the arm and contacting the collar, wherein the adapter can be moved between an insertion orientation in which the sleeve has a first outer diameter and a coupling orientation in which the sleeve has a second outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193160 | Fluid additive delivery system - A system for delivering an additive to a flowing fluid wherein the system is in whole or in part powered by the flow of the fluid is provided. The fluid-additive delivery system includes a fluid motor, a speed sensor, an electricity generation and storage system, a clutch, an additive pump, and a flow meter, where the fluid motor and the flow meter are in fluid communication with a piping of the fluid to which the fluid additive is to be added. Preferably, the fluid is a fuel and the fluid additive to be added is a fuel additive. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193161 | Toy Gun With Pneumatic to Hydraulic Pressure Magnifier - A toy gun includes a hydraulic cylinder, a nozzle from which water from the hydraulic cylinder can be expelled, and a hydraulic piston movable in the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is of a certain surface area. A pneumatic piston is movable in a pneumatic cylinder and is connected to the hydraulic piston. The pneumatic piston has a surface area that is larger than that of the hydraulic piston. Upon triggering, compressed air is delivered to the pneumatic cylinder and pressure induced in the hydraulic cylinder is magnified substantially by the ratio of the two surface areas. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193162 | FLOATING, SQUIRTING TOY INCLUDING BELLOWS, AND METHODS THEREOF - A squirting toy is comprised of a cylindrical housing and a piston that slides within to force water into or out of the housing via a hole therein. The housing is encased within a shell creating a water impervious volume sufficient for the toy to float in water. The shell is soft, so that the gun is not a safety hazard when left floating in a swimming pool. The squirting toy can further include bellows that can provide safety benefits as well as other benefits. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193163 | MULTI-COMPONENT DISPENSER - A dispensing device for a multi-component composition comprises a plurality of collapsible bag compartments ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193164 | SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID COLLAPSIBLE LINER, CONTAINER AND/OR LINER FOR REPLACING GLASS BOTTLES, AND ENHANCED FLEXIBLE LINERS - The present disclosure relates to a blow-molded, rigid collapsible liner that can be suitable particularly for smaller storage and dispensing systems. The rigid collapsible liner may be a stand-alone liner, e.g., used without an outer container, and may be dispensed from a fixed pressure dispensing can. Folds in the rigid collapsible liner may be substantially eliminated, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated with pinholes, weld tears, and overflow. The present disclosure also relates to systems and liners, including the liners just mentioned, that may be used as alternatives to, or replacements for, simple rigid-wall containers, such as those made of glass. Such advantageous systems and liners may replace simple rigid-wall containers in a system for delivering a high purity material to a semiconductor process substantially without modification to an end user's existing pump dispense or pressure dispense systems. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193165 | AUTO-VENTED AUTOMATIC STOP FLOW POURING SPOUT - The pouring spout includes a first tube detachably connectable to a liquid-storage container, a second tube slideably connected to the first tube, and a liquid outlet duct and an air inlet duct. The liquid outlet duct and the air inlet duct can be both selectively opened and closed by a spring-biased valve system. The air inlet duct, when the valve system is moved from a closed position to an opened position, is initially made in fluid communication with the liquid-storage container only either simultaneously with the liquid outlet duct or immediately after the liquid outlet duct is initially made in fluid communication with the liquid-storage container. This arrangement prevents the liquid from filling the air inlet duct when the liquid is poured using the pouring spout. It also minimizes evaporation and permeability of the liquid on internal surfaces inside the pouring spout. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193166 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (1) and a dispenser member (2), the reservoir (1) comprising a slide cylinder (11) that is cylindrical, and a follower-piston (14) that includes at least one lip (16) that is in sliding contact with the cylinder (11), the slide cylinder (11) being provided with a bottom (12), an equalizing space (E) being formed between the follower-piston (14) and the bottom (12), this space (E) communicating with the outside so as to keep the space (E) at atmospheric pressure, such that, each time fluid is dispensed, outside air penetrates into the space (E), which increases as the follower-piston (14) moves away from the bottom (12); the dispenser being characterized in that a bacterial filter (F1) filters outside air coming into contact with the lip (16) of the follower-piston (11) through the equalizing space (E). | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193167 | DUAL-WALLED DISPENSER - A dispenser comprising an inner barrel, outer shell, screw member, platform and control member; the outer shell, screw member and control member having configurations that provides for particular engagement features in the assembled dispenser, including features that compensate for dimensional variation. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193168 | DISPENSER - In the case of a dispenser for packs containing single-component or multi-component compounds, having a receptacle for the pack, having at least one piston rod and having an advancing mechanism for moving the at least one piston rod in the direction of the receptacle, whereby the advancing mechanism has at least one clamping element that can engage with the piston rod and that can be detachably clamped to the at least one piston rod in order to move it, it is provided that the advancing mechanism is movably joined to the receptacle for the pack in such a way that the advancing mechanism with the piston rod can be moved along the advancing axis out of a first position into a second position. This can prevent or minimize afterflow of the compounds. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193169 | CONTAINER CAPABLE OF POURING OUT LIQUID IN FIXED QUANTITY - A container includes a quantifying device, an upper sealing cover and a container body. The quantifying device includes an external quantifying cup, a fixing portion and a fluid guide port. The quantifying device is disposed on an opening of the container through the fixing portion. Corresponding to a place above the opening of the container, the fluid guide port is disposed on an upper portion of the quantifying device, and a lower portion of the fluid guide port communicates with the container. The quantifying cup communicating with the fluid guide port is disposed on an outer side of the fluid guide port. The volume of a liquid fluid can be accurately measured and a non-metered original solution can be directly poured out, and the metering accuracy is improved during use. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193170 | DISPENSING CAP FOR A SQUEEZEABLE BOTTLE - A vented automatic dispending cap for use with a flexible container may generally include a body and a retainer cap attached to the body. A pressure chamber is formed between the body and retainer cap. A set of resilient spring members spaced around the body holds the retainer cap against the body, which seats a valve within a dispensing hole extending through the cap. When the container is squeezed, product in the container may be forced into the pressure chamber expanding the pressure chamber and unseating the valve, thereby allowing product to exit the dispensing opening. A lip seal around the upper circumferential edge of the body prevents fluid from leaking out of the sides of the chamber but allows air to enter the chamber for venting the flexible container. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193171 | SYSTEM FOR STEAMING CLOTHES - A system for steaming clothes is disclosed. A steamer is connected through a hose to a human torso device. The human torso device includes a plurality of holes, wherein a plurality of steam air jets are located in the plurality of air holes. This human torso device is configured to be encapsulated in an article of clothing, where the human torso device is configured to receive steam from the steamer then utilize the plurality of steam air jets to simultaneously expel the steam through the plurality of air holes to entirely steam an entire portion of the article of clothing. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193172 | Mold and method of using the same in the manufacture of holsters - A forming mold and method using the forming mold to form thermoplastic sheets into a more comfortable and concealable weapon holster. The two piece forming mold includes an upper section and a lower section having mating concave and convex surfaces. The upper section includes a deformable foam pad mounted to its concave inner surface and the lower section includes a deformable foam pad mounted atop its convex upper surface. The curvature of the mating concave and convex surfaces approximates the curvature of the average human hip. The foam pad mounted to the concave inner surface of the upper mold section is thicker than the foam pad mounted to the convex outer surface of the lower mold section. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193173 | GOLF CAR AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE INCORPORATED THEREIN - A golf car employs a mounting system to attach a display device to the golf car housing such that the display device is movable so as to facilitate viewing of a display screen of the display device by a user whether the user is located inside or outside the golf car. In one embodiment, the mounting system includes a rigid base member, a swivel member and at least one extension member. The swivel member mechanically connects the display device to the rigid base member and facilitates rotation of the display device about a vertical axis in a range of 0 to about 360 degrees relative to an initial position of the display device. The extension member is connected to the rigid base member and facilitates upward and downward movement of the display device distally from at least one point of attachment of the mounting system to the golf car housing. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193174 | Device for attaching a tablet computer - A device for attaching a tablet computer to the rear-side of a motor vehicle seat has a support ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193175 | CARGO ACCESSORY MODULAR ADAPTER - A cargo mounting system is shown and described. The cargo mounting system may include a rail having first and second portions and a length, the first portion being opposite the second portion, a first engaging member positioned on the first portion of the rail, and a second engaging member positioned on the second portion of the rail. The cargo mounting system may also include at least one vehicle attaching member selectively attached to and positionable on the second engaging member of the rail, the at least one vehicle attaching member selectively attachable to a vehicle, and at least one accessory mounting member selectively attached to and positionable on at least one of the first and second engaging members, where the at least one accessory mounting member is capable of carrying an item. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193176 | Securing Apparatus for a Roof Rack - Method and apparatus for securing an object onto a roof rack. The method and apparatus utilizes a securing arm to rotate and press an object onto a roof rack. The securing arm is held in a closed position to keep the object securely pressed onto a roof rack. The method and apparatus provides a more convenient and secure means of securing an object onto a roof rack. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193177 | LOAD CARRIER FOOT AND A VEHICLE RACK ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a vehicle rack arrangement ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193178 | LIQUID TANK AND SUPPORT - An auxiliary tank for a liquid is removably mounted on a rod extending from a support attached to selected threaded studs supporting a spare tire on a vehicle. A plurality of snaplock elements retain the tank locked with the support. A second tank for a liquid may be mounted on the rod adjacent the first tank. A further plurality of snaplock elements interlock the two tanks with one another. To prevent unauthorized removal of the tank(s), a conventional padlock is engaged with a passageway at the end of the rod. A variant support includes a flange for attachment to a bumper, running board, or the like, of a vehicle. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193179 | EQUIPMENT-STORAGE/CARRYING APPARATUS - An apparatus implemented as an integrated storage and transport system is described. The apparatus can be made of a high tensile strength material that is resistant to tearing and to inclement weather. Incorporated into the apparatus is a plurality of reinforced straps where each strap contains a core of multiple strand high tensile cord. The number of reinforced straps is generally based on a square foot size of the apparatus. Also combined, in some variations, is the strategic placement of box stitching and vertical straps for extra support. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193180 | AMPOULE BREAKAGE DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATION - An apparatus for removing a tip of an ampoule including a hollow cylindrical body including an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall. A plurality of longitudinal ridges project radially inward from the inner cylindrical wall of the hollow cylindrical body. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193181 | Device and Method for Guiding Bands to be Joined to one Another Along Their Longitudinal Edges - The invention relates to a method and a device for guiding bands to be joined to one another along their longitudinal edges, comprising guide elements which form tracks for guiding the bands that are configured such that the bands approach one another in the transport direction and the longitudinal edges thereof rest on one another at a non-overlapping contact point. At least one of the tracks may be configured to undulate with a wavelength of ¼≦λ≦2, such that transverse displacement of the band guided thereon occurs. The axes of rotation and/or longitudinal central axes of the guide elements may also be inclined towards one another at different angles of inclination in relation to a horizontal plane of reference, such that the band guided on said track is rotated about its longitudinal axis in the transport direction. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193182 | NAIL GUIDING DEVICE FOR COIL NAILER - A guiding device for coil nailers includes a nose connected to a barrel with a longitudinal path defined in the barrel and an inlet is located at the mediate portion of the longitudinal path. A side plate extends from the barrel and a guiding slot is defined in the inside of the side plate. A hollow portion is defined in the inside of the lower end of the side plate and a cylinder is located on outside of the side plate. A stop plate extends from one side of the inlet of the barrel. The minimum distance from one side of the stop plate to the other side of the inlet is between two respective maximum diameters of the nail shank and the nail head. A rib extends from the inside of the stop plate and toward the axis of the path to maintain the nails to be straight. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193183 | SURGICAL STAPLER FASTENING DEVICE - A fastener applying device including a staple housing having a proximal end attached to a handle, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween. There is at least one fastener within the housing. The device also includes an anvil movable within the staple housing. The anvil has a proximal position and a distal position, wherein when in the distal position a distal end of the anvil extends distal to the distal end of the staple housing by a distance. The device also includes an adjustment nut connecting the staple housing to the handle. Rotation of the adjustment nut changes the distance. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193184 | SURGICAL STAPLER FASTENING DEVICE - A surgical fastener applier having a handle and a fastener housing extending from the handle. The housing contains at least one anvil movable within the staple housing, the anvil has a proximal position and a distal position. When in the distal position a distal end of the anvil extends distal to the distal end of the staple housing. The housing contains a plurality of surgical fasteners each of which in the shape of a loop. At least one of the fasteners is placed around a portion of the anvil when in the distal position. The applier has a first mechanism for moving the anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed, and a second mechanism for moving the anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed. The second means is independent of the first means. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193185 | SURGICAL FASTENING APPARATUS - A surgical fastening apparatus includes a fastener retaining frame having a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers circumferentially disposed thereon and a second annular portion having a plurality of circumferentially arranged perforations. The fastener retaining frame is detachably secured to a supporting structure. After the plurality of surgical fasteners has been mated with the plurality of retainers, an annular blade severs the perforations. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193186 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a cartridge assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; an anvil assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly by at least one anchor. A loading unit is provided including a surgical buttress releasably secured to an anvil assembly and/or a staple cartridge secured thereto by at least one anchor, and a drive assembly including a knife blade, wherein movement of the drive assembly from a proximal position to a distal position results in the knife blade cutting the at least one anchor and freeing each surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or cartridge assembly. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193187 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INDICATOR - A surgical stapling instrument including a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion and an indicator. A firing trigger is movable between first and second positions. The head portion includes an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The indicator is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly and is movable between a first position and a second position in response to movement of the anvil assembly towards its approximated position. The indicator is movable between the second position and a third position in response to firing of the instrument. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193188 | POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH FIRING SYSTEM LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS - Surgical instruments and/or fastener apparatuses comprising an end effector with a pair of jaws pivoted at a proximal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position. At least one of the jaws may comprise a channel for receiving a cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners. Also, an electrically powered actuator may be for deploying the surgical fasteners and may comprise a power source and a motor. An activation mechanism may be attached to the handle to move the pair of jaws from the open to the closed position and to activate the actuator. A lockout mechanism may be configured to permit current to flow from the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the closed position and to prevent current from flowing to the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the open position. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193189 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED MOTORIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH AN END EFFECTOR - A surgical tool configured for operation in connection with a robotic system. The surgical tool includes a shaft and an end effector extending distally from the shaft. The end effector comprises a first jaw member and a second jaw member movable relative to the first jaw member from a closed position to an open position in response to at least one axial motion. In addition, the surgical tool includes a motor configured to generate at least one rotational motion and a motion conversion assembly operably coupled to the motor and the second jaw member, wherein the motion conversion assembly is configured to convert the at least one rotational motion to the at least one axial motion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193190 | Circular Stapler Including Buttress - A surgical stapling device for joining tissue portions includes a handle assembly, and a tubular body portion having a staple cartridge assembly containing a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The surgical stapling device includes an anvil assembly having a shaft for removably connecting the anvil assembly to the tubular body portion. The anvil assembly and the tubular body portion are juxtaposed with respect to one another along the shaft and are arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another. The surgical stapling device includes a buttress material supported by the tubular body portion and disposed between the anvil assembly and the staple cartridge assembly. The surgical stapling device includes a suture material that is adapted for engagement with the tubular body portion and the buttress material to secure the buttress material to the tubular body portion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193191 | Buttress Support Design For EEA Anvil - An apparatus for joining two hollow organ sections with an annular array of surgical staples includes a staple cartridge, an anvil, a buttress member, and a buttress mount. In particular, the staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The anvil includes an anvil member and a shaft extending therefrom. The anvil member defines a plurality of staple pockets for deforming the surgical staples. The anvil is movable relative to the staple cartridge component between spaced apart and approximated positions to adjustably clamp tissue between the staple cartridge and the anvil. The buttress member is concentrically aligned with the plurality of staple pockets defined in the anvil member. The buttress mount is detachably secured with the shaft of the anvil. The buttress mount includes at least one support member radially extending outward to secure the buttress member to the anvil member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193192 | Surgical Device Including Buttress Material - The present disclosure provides a surgical stapling device and a method for joining tissue portions. The surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly and a tubular body portion supported on a distal end of the handle assembly having a staple cartridge assembly containing a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. An anvil assembly is at a distal end of the stapling device and has a shaft for removably connecting the anvil assembly to the tubular body portion. The anvil assembly and tubular body portion are juxtaposed with respect to one another along the shaft and are arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another. A support member extends from the tubular body portion towards the anvil assembly and a buttress material is supported by the support member and removably attached to the support member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193193 | ULTRASONIC BONDING - The described embodiment relates generally to the field of ultrasonic bonding. More specifically, an apparatus for bonding a number of wires directly to a metal substrate in a single operation without the use of any kind of adhesive or solder is disclosed. The apparatus is an ultrasonic bonder. The ultrasonic bonder has a horn with a cavity specifically sized for the number of wires to be bonded. The ultrasonic bonder is driven at a frequency that corresponds to a resonant frequency of the wires to be bonded. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193194 | INNOVATIVE BRAZE AND BRAZING PROCESS FOR HERMETIC SEALING BETWEEN CERAMIC AND METAL COMPONENTS IN A HIGH-TEMPERATURE OXIDIZING OR REDUCING ATMOSPHERE - A superior braze material, along with a method of producing the braze material and a method of sealing, joining or bonding materials through brazing is disclosed. The braze material is based on a metal oxide-noble metal mixture, typically Ag—CuO, with the addition of a small amount of metal oxide and/or metal such as TiO | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193195 | ENVELOPE SEAL STRIP - A sealing strip on a release layer is disclosed. The release layer can include an envelope with walls cooperatively enclosing a pocket with an opening The envelope can include a closure flap pivotable to close the envelope. A first location of the envelope can include a sealing strip releasably adhered to the envelope (or a release layer on the envelope). This sealing strip can be removable from the first location and placeable in a second location overlapping the closure flap in the closed position and an adjacent portion of an envelope wall. The sealing strip can include an adhesive capable of adhering to the closure flap and adjacent portion of the second wall for securing the closure flap in the closed position. The sealing strip can include a removable grasping tab connected by a weakened area. The sealing strip can be provided on a release layer independent of an envelope. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193196 | CARTONS - There is provided a carton comprising a side wall (4) comprising a first panel (6) connected to a second panel (8), a first lower flap (16) hingedly connected to the first panel, the first and second panels having free ends, a second lower flap (18) hingedly connected to the second panel, a hinged locking base panel (30) hingedly connected to the first lower panel and an inner base panel (36) hingedly connected to the second lower panel, a plurality of strengthening tabs (54,56,58,60) attached to the hinged base locking panel or the inner base panel, the first lower flap being folded over and affixed to the first panel, the second lower flap being folded over and affixed to the second panel, the hinged base locking panel being folded along a hinge line (34) thereof and affixed to the inner base panel, in which substantially diagonal weakening lines (80,82,84,86) are positioned on the lower flaps. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193197 | SHEET AND FOLDING METHOD FOR SELF-LATCHING CLAMSHELL FOLDED BOX - Suitably configured sheets of material and related folding methods provide self-latching clamshell folded boxes that may be used, for example, to securely package consumer goods such as shoes or other clothing items. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193198 | METHOD OF FORMING SIDE PAPER OF A FOLDABLE PAPER CUP, AND FOLDABLE PAPER CUP - The present invention relates to a paper cup, and more particularly, to a foldable paper cup in which a volume of a container is variable, and a method of manufacturing a side paper of the foldable paper cup. The method of manufacturing the side paper of the foldable paper cup includes: a first step of forming a cutting part for dividing a portion of a continuous side paper source paper into upper and lower portions of the side paper; a second step of providing a release part to which the side paper source paper and a film do not adhere on a portion of the upper portion of the side paper so as to laminate the film and the side paper source paper; a third step of cutting a film on one end of the release part and separating the side paper from the side paper source paper in a fan shape; and a fourth step of rolling up the side paper around a forming mechanism to form a container sidewall having a cone shape. A curling part is formed on the entire circumference of an upper end of the side paper of the foldable paper cup manufactured so that upper and lower portions of the container are separated so as to fold a boundary between the upper and lower portions. Here, a bottom paper support part, for supporting a bottom paper inserted into the entire circumference of the lower end of the side paper, is formed. Thus, in the method of manufacturing the foldable paper cup of the present invention, an additional process is performed prior to an existing manufacturing process to utilize the existing process of manufacturing the paper cup as-is. Also, since the manufacturing processes are simplified, additional costs required for manufacturing the foldable paper cup may be inexpensive. In the foldable paper cup of the present invention, the volume of a container of a cup ramen may be reduced to reduce distribution costs in stages of distribution. Also, the foldable paper cup may be easily portable. When the foldable paper cup is used, the foldable paper cup may provide a container having a large volume similar to that of the container of a conventional cup ramen and may also be firm. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193199 | DEGRADABLE HEAT INSULATION CONTAINER - A container includes a paper-made container body, a waterproofing layer and a foaming layer. The container body has an outer surface and an inner surface. The waterproofing layer is coated on the inner surface in the manner of lamintaing. The waterproofing layer mainly consists of talcum powder, resin and calcium carbonate. The foaming layer is disposed on at least a part of the outer surface. The foaming layer consists of a binder and a thermo-expandable powder. The binder is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl acetate resin, ethylene vinyl acetate resin, polyacrylic acid resin and a mixture thereof. The thermo-expandable powder consists of a plurality of thermo-expandable microcapsules, each of which consists of a thermoplastic polymer shell and a low-boiling-point solvent wrapped by the thermoplastic polymer shell. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193200 | Method and Apparatus for Tracking Items and Providing Item Information - A method and apparatus for tracking products and providing product information receives information from a user device at a product server. A user scans a Quick Response code (QR code) using a mobile communication device which transmits product identification information from the QR code and user device information to a product server. The product server determines product information associated with the product identified by product identification information received from the user device. The product information is transmitted by the product server to the user device. The information received from the user device can also be used to track the location of products and acquire user information. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193201 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR AN INFORMED RESPONSE - A system and method that permits a person to gain information regarding one or more products by capturing data in the form of a scan or image capture to the data capture device, identifying the product, and delivering to the person information relevant to the product. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193202 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR EXPRESSING MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS CORRESPONDING TO PRINT MEDIA - A media asset system and method is provided comprising a handheld reader having a sensor enabled to detect a discrete coded zone within a visual image, with the reader capable of producing an output signal corresponding to the discrete coded zone. An output device responds to the output signal with an audio output presentation corresponding to the discrete coded zone. Output is responsive to the reader's selection of output action, and may also be provided for in a video presentation. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193203 | METHODS FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE REMOTE IDENTIFICATION AND PROVISIONING OF SPECIFIC DEVICES - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. Device-specific data is, at manufacture, encoded onto machine-readable labels and complied in a table within a remote database. The present invention thus allows identification and provisioning of individual devices using a mobile device such as a smartphone or the like. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193204 | METHOD IN WHICH A MOBILE PHONE READS A BAR CODE LOCATED ON A DEFECTIVE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE AND IS AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE - A method for supporting an operator of a household appliance, in particular a domestic appliance, by making contact with customer service for the household appliance with the aid of a portable communication device is disclosed. A machine-readable code affixed to the household appliance, in particular the domestic appliance, is detected by an optical detection device of the portable communication device. On the basis of the detected code, a communication link is established between the portable communication device and communication equipment of customer service, specifically automatically via the portable communication device. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193205 | CURRENCY DISPENSER - A vertically arranged combination desktop currency denominating machine and currency dispenser comprising a currency denominating module adapted to receive a stack of currency bills to be denominated and to denominate the received currency bills, wherein a transport mechanism transports bills individually from an input receptacle adapted to receive the stack of currency bills to one or more output receptacles. The combination further comprising a dispenser retaining section adapted to store currency bills to be dispensed to the one or more output receptacles during a dispensing operation, the retaining section comprising one or more dispensing receptacles, each dispensing receptacle adapted to hold bills having a common denomination, wherein the dispenser retainer section is positioned above the currency denominating module. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193206 | COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY LICENSE METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for licensing a system for obtaining an X-ray image of a subject. The system employs flexible information carrier plates for computed radiography, which are exposed to X-rays and then scanned in a scanner. A license media is provided with a RFID transponder, which stores in its memory identification information referring to the system components as well as information referring to an amount of valid licenses available for use of the system components. When the identification information stored in the memory of the license media RFID transponder matches the identification information transmitted to the scanner by a processing and acquisition station the carrier plates are scanned automatically. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193207 | LATERAL DISCRIMINATION METHOD AND DEVICE - The present invention relates to the field of radio frequency identification (RFID). In one form, the invention relates to a method and/or device adapted to provide at least some level of providing lateral discrimination within a given area. The invention has been developed primarily for interrogating multiple passive transponders which are attached to objects to be identified by those respective transponders and will be described hereinafter with reference to that application. A typical application is the identification of RFID transponders or other RFID devices, such as those embedded in plastic tokens or cards within a selected area and which may be provided near each other or stacked on each other. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193208 | CONVERTIBLE BARCODE READER - A convertible barcode reader which includes different configurations for self-service operation and assisted-service operation. An example convertible barcode reader includes a first housing portion including a first barcode reader engine, and a second housing portion including a second barcode reader engine. The second housing portion is moveable between a first position recessed within the first housing portion and a second position extending from the first housing portion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193209 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ASSOCIATED RFID ANTENNAS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF TRANSPONDERS - An RFID system for selectively communicating with a targeted transponder from among a group of multiple adjacent transponders is provided. The RFID system may include a transponder conveyance system adapted to transport at least one targeted transponder from a group of multiple adjacent transponders through a transponder encoding area along a feeding direction and an antenna having a resonant inductor and a ferrite material, wherein the ferrite material at least partially covers the resonant inductor and defines an exposed portion of the resonant inductor. In one antenna-transponder alignment, the exposed portion extends substantially parallel to the feeding direction. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193210 | COMMODITY RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND COMMODITY RECOGNITION METHOD - A commodity recognition apparatus comprises a function of recognizing a commodity in an image from the image captured by an image capturing unit, and a function of recognizing a data code attached to the commodity in the image from the image, and can switch these functions by a switching unit. The commodity recognition apparatus outputs the information of the commodity recognized by commodity recognition processing or the information of the data code recognized by data code recognition processing to a POS terminal. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROBUST REAL-TIME 1D BARCODE DETECTION - A fast image-based barcode detection and recognition technique allows a user of a device to analyze an image containing a barcode, locating the barcode containing region of the image automatically, without requiring a user to frame and align the image. In one embodiment, the technique may locate multiple omni-directional barcode regions simultaneously. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193212 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR READING VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE CODE SYMBOLS IN A USER-TRANSPARENT MANNER USING VISIBLE/INVISIBLE ILLUMINATION SOURCE SWITCHING DURING DATA CAPTURE AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS - A digital imaging based symbol reading system has the capacity to automatically read both visible and invisible symbols in the same application environment. Typically, the system reads the symbols in a user-transparent manner. The system may employ visible/invisible illumination switching during operation. The system may include LED illumination sources. A method for reading both visible and invisible symbols using a single device is also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193213 | System and Method for Noise Reduction in a Bar Code Signal - A system and method for reading a bar code are disclosed which may include transmitting light pulsed at a selected frequency to illuminate the bar code; converting light received at the bar code reader from the bar code into an electrical signal; transmitting the electrical signal through a signal conditioning circuit to filter and amplify the electrical signal, to thereby provide a conditioned electrical signal; sampling the conditioned electrical signal at the selected frequency; removing energy due to light scattering within a housing of the bar code reader from the sampled, conditioned electrical signal; generating one of a logical “1” and a logical “0” output based on a value of the signal generated by the step of removing; and resolving output from the step of generating into data indicative of information on the bar code. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193214 | Product Identification Tag and Associated Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a product identification tag, generally including a durable material that includes indicia thereon corresponding to useful information. The durable material is generally configured to be at least one of pierced and/or punched to capture distinctive identification information for a specific product. The distinctive identification information can be at least one of a serial number, an in-service date, and an inspection date. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to a method of product identification, comprising providing a durable material that includes indicia thereon corresponding to useful information. The exemplary method further includes at least one of piercing and/or punching the durable material to capture distinctive identification information for a specific product and detachably securing the durable material to the specific product. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193215 | PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATABLE SECURITY TAG - A permanently deactivatable security tag and method to create a permanently deactivatable security tag to eliminate tag pollution caused by reactivated tags reentering a store premises and setting off false alarms. The security tag includes a frangible conductive portion that fractures due to stress applied on the frangible conductive portion from a hardened substrate located on the tag. The hardened substrate induces stress to the frangible conductive portion located adjacent to the edge of the hardened substrate as the tag is flexed and bent. The fracture of the frangible conductive portion of the tag results in a shifting and/or disabling of the predetermined frequency of the security tag. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193216 | System for Generating an Incrementally Completed 2D Security Mark | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193217 | System for Generating an Incrementally Completed 3D Security Mark | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193218 | System for Generating an Incrementally Completed Security Mark | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193219 | LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH-LOW TEMPERATURE TEST BOX CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING HUMIDITY - A low pressure and high-low temperature test box capable of controlling humidity comprises a test box body ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193220 | METHOD FOR CLIMATE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS - A method for climate control in buildings | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193221 | WATER HEATER CONTROL USING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system for controlling a water heater that operates according to a voltage supply includes a temperature sensor, mounted on at least one of a temperature and pressure (T&P) valve of the water heater and a hot water line of the water heater, that generates a temperature signal corresponding to a first temperature of the at least one of the T&P valve and the hot water line. A control module mounted on the water heater includes a switching module that receives the voltage supply and outputs the voltage supply to the water heater. The voltage supply passes at least one of through and adjacent to the control module. The control module determines a second temperature of water within the water heater based on the temperature signal and selectively actuates the switching module to turn on and turn off the voltage supply to the water heater based on the second temperature. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193222 | ELASTIC PAD FOR CONCRETE ELEMENTS ON WHICH RAILS OF A RAILWAY REST - Elastic pad with a concrete element on which rails of a railway rest, whereby the elastic pad includes a fixing mat and an elastic mat, the fixing mat being provided with standing filaments that are at least partially embedded in the concrete element. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193223 | STEEL RAIL FOR HIGH SPEED AND QUASI-HIGH SPEED RAILWAYS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present discloses a steel rail for high speed and quasi-high speed railways and a manufacturing method thereof. The steel rail having a superior rolling contact fatigue property can be obtained by reducing content of carbon in conjunction with controlled cooling after rolling. The steel rail includes 0.40-0.64% by weight of C, 0.10-1.00% by weight of Si, 0.30-1.50% by weight of Mn, less than or equal to 0.025% by weight of P, less than or equal to 0.025% by weight of S, less than or equal to 0.005% by weight of Al, more than 0 and less than or equal to 0.05% by weight of a rare earth element, more than 0 and less than or equal to 0.20% by weight of at least one of V, Cr, and Ti, and a remainder of Fe and inevitable impurities. The steel rail manufactured according to the method of the present invention maintains the strength and hardness of the existing steel rail for the high speed railways, while enhancing the toughness, plasticity and yield strength, and an energy value required for initiating and expanding microcracks formed at the surface of the steel rail due to fatigue is increased, and thus under the same conditions, the rolling contact fatigue property of the steel rail can be improved, thereby finally improving the service lifetime and the transportation safety of the steel rail. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193224 | NACELLE - A nacelle is configured to be coupled to an underside of a wing and forms a clearance space between the nacelle and a leading edge slat of the wing. A portion of an outlet cowling moves longitudinally aft when a reverse thrust configuration is activated and the leading edge slat is deployed toward the nacelle. The outlet cowling also includes another portion located adjacent to the leading edge slat that does not move when the reverse thrust configuration is activated and thus maintains its clearance space from the leading edge slat. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193225 | IN-GROUND, POPUP WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR CUSTOM LAYOUTS - A sprinkler system for lawns and landscaping is custom-fitted to each particular lot or area to be irrigated. Each in-ground, pop-up, rotating sprinkler head has a pattern defining plate fitted therein having a central opening made therein, as by laser cutting, solid particle deposition, or the like, the opening being congruent with the area to be watered, as adjusted for any sloped portions of the area. A pattern sampling aperture aligned with spray nozzles of the sprinkler rotates about the opening in the defining plate, feeding an amount of water to each radial line of the area about the sprinkler sufficient to reach from the sprinkler position out to the periphery. A speed control comprising a spring-biased cam and an opposing turbine wheel in the water flow slows spray head rotation at arc portions of longer water throw and speeds rotation where the throw is shorter, thus to obtain substantially uniform water coverage over all parts of the area served by each sprinkler head. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193226 | DISPENSER DEVICE AND CONTAINER - One embodiment includes a dispenser device and container for mixing a chemical concentrate and a diluent to produce a diluted mixture. The dispenser device may include a housing, a slide, and an eductor. The container holds the chemical concentrate. The dispenser device communicates with the chemical concentrate and with the diluent. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193227 | LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A liquid ejecting head includes a substrate in which pressure generation chambers that communicate with corresponding nozzle openings are formed, and piezoelectric elements having a piezoelectric material layer, a first electrode formed on the side of the substrate that faces the piezoelectric material layer, and second electrodes formed on the opposite side of the piezoelectric material layer as the side on which the first electrode is formed; the piezoelectric material layer is formed upon the entirety of the first electrode. The second electrodes are formed in correspondence with respective pressure generation chambers, and the second electrodes are formed separated from each other by regions on the piezoelectric material layer formed in a continuous manner. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193228 | FUEL INJECTOR - An electrical module for use within a fuel injector for delivering fuel to an internal combustion engine is described. The electrical module has a variable length. The electrical module comprises electrical contacts for operatively connecting the electrical module to a power plug of a fuel injector. The electrical module also comprises an actuator for operatively controlling a control valve disposed within the fuel injector. The electrical module also comprises electrical conductors arranged within a protective housing. These electrical conductors provide an electrical connection between the electrical contacts and the actuator in order to provide electrical power to the actuator when the electrical contacts are operatively connected to the power plug of the fuel injector. The body of the electrical module is comprised of a compressible elastic element, such that the length of the module is variable by compressing the elastic element. Injectors including such electrical modules are also described. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193229 | THERMAL SPRAY COMBUSTION GUN WITH A TOLERANCE COMPENSATION SPRING - A thermal spray combustion gun including a burner assembly, a combustion chamber assembly, a middle gun body, and a spring. The spring is structured and arranged to provide a spring force that maintains a first metal-to-metal seal between the burner assembly and the combustion chamber assembly, and maintains a second metal-to-metal seal between the combustion chamber assembly and the middle gun body. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193230 | LIQUID CONTROL APPARATUS - A liquid control apparatus | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193231 | VEHICLE BASED SPRAY SYSTEM - A mobile system for dispensing cleaning fluid at a jobsite comprising a vehicle with wheels and an interior; a lower level provided in the interior; an upper level provided in the interior and separated from the underlying lower level by a deck; a clean fluid supply tank located on the lower level; at least one outflow pump downstream from and in communication with the clean fluid supply tank arranged on the upper level; and, at least one spray hose for dispensing fluid from the clean fluid supply, the spray hose downstream from and in communication with the at least one pump, at least a portion of the at least one spray hose external to the vehicle for dispensing the fluid at the jobsite. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193232 | Cartridge Sprayer System - A sprayer for forming and spraying a dispersion of a dispersible substance from a cartridge and a liquid dispersion medium from a source. The sprayer has a first passageway comprising a pump, wherein the first passageway is configured for supplying at least the liquid dispersion medium from the source in response to operation of the pump; a receptacle for removably receiving the cartridge; and a second passageway in fluid communication with both the receptacle and the first passageway for supplying the dispersible substance from the cartridge to the first passageway and, thereby, forming the dispersion in response to operation of the pump. A discharge apparatus is in fluid communication with the first passageway for dispensing the dispersion from the sprayer. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193233 | FOAMING AEROSOL ACTUATOR AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An aerosol actuator and manifold for dispersing an aerosol product wherein the manifold includes one or more air vents to promote the foaming of an aerosol product dispersed from the aerosol actuator. In some embodiments, the one or more air vents may be positioned downstream of an orifice cup mounted on the orifice of the manifold. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193234 | OUTLET MECHANISM WITH PULSING AND ROTATING WATER EFFECT AND A WATER PROCESSOR WITH PULSING AND ROTATING WATER EFFECT - The present invention is provided with an outlet mechanism with pulsing and rotating water effect, wherein comprising a body and a water processor, the body is disposed with an inlet end and an outlet end, a waterway connected to the inlet end and the outlet end is disposed inside the body, the waterway is disposed with a first cavity, the first cavity is disposed with an inlet hole connected to the inlet end, the section area of the inlet hole is smaller than the discharge area of the first cavity; the water processor is disposed with a corkscrew waterway, which is connected to the inlet end and the outlet end. The outlet mechanism is with simple structure, and it needs less components to be fitting to industrial production. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193235 | Apparatus and Method for Preventing Crosswind Interference in Induction Nozzles - A modified version of an induction nozzle having a central “see-through” passive zone protects the induction ports from crosswind disruption. Modified features include: (i) a full-length wind band extending below the induction port inlets; (ii) multiple full-length mounting brackets, which impede circumferential crosswind flow around the nozzle; (iii) a transverse induction port separation plate, orthogonal to the centerlines of the induction ports; and (iv) elimination of one induction port opening. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193236 | SPRAY GUN - A spray gun, including a gun body, a handle attached to the gun body, a fluid passageway, a handle switch, and a buckle. The fluid passageway is disposed in the gun body and the handle. The handle switch is movably disposed on the handle by a rivet for opening and shutting the fluid passageway. The buckle is movably disposed on the handle via a switch shaft. The spray gun employs the buckle as a locking mechanism that has fewer parts, and therefore costs are reduced and convenience, reliability, and durability improved. The spray gun can be operated with one hand only by swinging it once to open and swinging it again to close. As a result, the performance and quality of the spray gun are improved. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193237 | SPRAY HEAD - A spray head assembly comprising a body configured to receive a supply of fluid and a face in fluid communication with the body, the face having a plurality of nozzles arranged in a non-linear pattern for directing the fluid from the spray head, wherein the plurality of nozzles are configured to direct the fluid flow to form a wedge-shaped spray pattern between the face and a focal region at a focal length from the spray head, and wherein the spray pattern forms a linear spray arrangement in the focal region. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193238 | SHOWER HEAD - A shower head includes a shower body, a spherical joint, a fixing seat, a TPR roller, a welding sheet, a switching shaft, a connecting member, a water dispensing disc, a supporting frame, an inclined member, a rotor, an air intake valve, a TPR lid, and a cover. The switching shaft is a concave body with a handle. A cylinder having a hole is provided in the concave body. A spring and a sealing gasket are sleeved on the cylinder. A pillar is arranged on the outer side of the concave body. The pillar is connected with the connecting member. The handle of the switching shaft is connected with the welding sheet. The shower head has the advantages that the sealing effect is better when the water pressure is lower, and it is easy to switch when the water pressure is higher. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193239 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INJECTION VALVE, INJECTION VALVE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A VALVE ASSEMBLY OF AN INJECTION VALVE - A valve assembly for an injection valve and a method for assembling a valve assembly are provided. The valve assembly includes a valve body with a central longitudinal axis and having a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, an end portion being arranged at an axial end facing away from the fluid outlet portion, and a seat being arranged at an axial end of the valve body facing the fluid outlet portion. A valve needle is axially movable in the cavity and prevents a fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in a closing position and releases the fluid flow through the flu-id outlet portion in further positions. The valve needle has an axial end facing away from the fluid outlet portion and facing the end portion, and a seat part resting on the seat of the valve body in the closing position. A contact area between the seat part and the seat of the valve body has a first outer diameter. The valve assembly includes an electro-magnetic actuator unit being designed to actuate the valve needle. A bellow arrangement includes a bellow and an end portion, the bellow is fixedly coupled to the end portion in a coupling area. The coupling area has a second outer diameter. The first outer diameter is equal to the second outer diameter. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193240 | AEROSOL CAN SPRAY NOZZLE EXTENSION TUBE ADAPTER - Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto the spray nozzle and to receive the extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the spray nozzle and the extension tube. The adapter includes a spray nozzle portion and an extension tube portion. The spray nozzle portion includes an opening sized and configured to allow the spray nozzle to be insertable therein to create frictional engagement therebetween. The extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193241 | Faucet Extender - A device and method for delivering water to a person who is unable to reach household or other types of water dispensing faucets. In some embodiments, the device comprises a trough for delivering the liquid and an attachment member for attaching the trough to a faucet. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193242 | SPREADER UNIT FOR DE-ICING MATERIAL AND RESPECTIVE VEHICLE - A spreader unit for a de-icing substance to clear a road or pedestrian surface, comprises a hopper containing the de-icing substance, a spreader device that receives the de-icing substance from the hopper spreading the latter on the road or pedestrian surface, a carrying device to convey the de-icing substance of the hopper to the spreader device, a rechargeable battery to power the carrying device and an electric mechanical converter for charging the rechargeable battery transforming mechanical power. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193243 | AVOIDANCE OF BOUNCING AND SPLASHING IN DROPLET-BASED FLUID TRANSPORT - A system for fluid transport is provided where a quantity of fluid is held in a reservoir. A droplet generator is employed to generate droplets from the fluid, for example a nozzle-based system or a nozzleless system such as an acoustic ejection system. A generated droplet has a trajectory whereby it arrives at a target. A circuit is used to modify one or more characteristics of the generated droplet in a way which increases the likelihood that the droplet will not splash or bounce when it arrives at the target. The circuit may in different embodiments control the speed of the droplet or the Weber number of the droplet. The circuit may create an electric field in an area of space where the droplet passes. The circuit may charge the droplet by causing it to contact ions. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193244 | MECHANIZED SEPARATION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE - Methods and systems for separating a mixed waste into a wet organic fraction, a dry organic fraction, and an inorganic fraction are achieved by (i) comminuting the mixed solid waste, (ii) fractionating the comminuted stream by size to produce two or more particle-sized waste streams, and (iii) processing one or more of the particle-sized waste streams using density separation to produce an intermediate wastes stream, and (iv) recovering a homogenous product (e.g., a recyclable material or an organic fuel) from the intermediate waste stream. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193245 | Apparatus and method for producing crumb rubber - The apparatus and method produces fine mesh crumb rubber and provides for independently driving two parallel rolls, with one roll turning at tip speeds far above conventional cracker mills. Turning the roll at a rate (rpms) that results in “hyper” outer roll surface speeds between 1000 ft/min and 1300 ft/min., which is four and a half times the normal maximum speed of conventional mills yields several unexpected and beneficial results. The previously expected effects of operating at surface speeds about 400 ft/min are reduced or eliminated. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193246 | SPICE MILL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SPICE CONTAINERS - This disclosure describes systems and methods for grinding and reducing spices prior to application of the spices. In some embodiments, a spice grinding system may include a powered base and at least a first spice container. The powered base may include an electric motor and a control system. The control system may function to activate the electric motor. The first spice container may be releasably couplable to the powered base. In some embodiments, the first spice container may include a first opening in the first spice container configured to contain spice. In some embodiments, the first spice container may include a grinding mechanism. The powered base may function to rotate a portion of the first spice container and simultaneously inhibit another portion of the first spice container from rotating, in order to grind/sift spice in the first spice container. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193247 | Bale Processor for Bales of All Shapes - A bale processor ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193248 | Product, Dispenser and Method of Dispensing Product - A method for fabricating a roll of sheet product includes facilitating wrapping a sheet product material about a core to form the roll of sheet product, and applying a reference indication to a distal end of the core following the formation of the roll of sheet product. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193249 | Product, Dispenser and Method of Dispensing Product - A method for fabricating a roll of sheet product includes forming reference indications on portions of a sheet material, wrapping the sheet material about a spindle to form a core about the spindle, wrapping a sheet product about the core to form a log, removing the spindle from the log, and cutting the log into individual rolls of sheet product, wherein the log is cut proximate to the reference indications such that the reference indications are arranged at a first distal end of each of the individual rolls of sheet product. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193250 | DUAL-BEARING REEL - A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool, a handle, a clutch mechanism, a clutch operation member, a clutch return mechanism, and a clutch control mechanism. The clutch control mechanism includes a clutch plate that moves in conjunction with movement of the clutch operation member from the on position to the off position and causes the clutch operation member to move from the off position to the on position in conjunction with the operation of the clutch return mechanism. The clutch operation member includes a contact portion at which the clutch operation member contacts at least first end surfaces of the clutch plate. The contact portion includes a first contact portion that is urged to the side of the reel unit by the clutch plate when the clutch operation member is moved from the off position to the on position by the clutch plate. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193251 | YARN FEED-SEPARATION DEVICE - A device to enable yarn to be fed for textile applications and the relative turns to be separated. The device includes a wheel/drum directly or indirectly motorized for rotation about its axis, the wheel/drum presenting in its lateral surface a series of slits to receive relative blades the projecting profile of which enables the yarn turns wound on the wheel/drum to advance. The blades form an assembly which rotates together with the wheel/drum but about an axis having an inclination and/or an eccentricity relative to the axis of the wheel/drum, such that the profile projection of the blades from the relative slits varies gradually along the perimeter of the wheel/drum, from a minimum to a maximum, to then return to a minimum, but remains constant with time. The blades have a length to be able to receive all the yarn turns which concern the device. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193252 | REVERSIBLE SEAT BELT TENSIONER - A reversible seat belt tensioner includes an electric motor ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193253 | MODULAR CORD ORGANIZER - A modular cord organizer apparatus for organizing and supporting at least one coiled cord on a mounting surface including at least one modular frame for receiving the coiled cord is provided. The modular frame has an ‘H’ shaped perimeter defining a pair of frame sides a pair of frame ends spaced by the frame sides. The frame ends define a cord receiving recess and a planar sheet extends between the frame ends. A rim extends perpendicularly to the planar sheet of the modular frame. A rack is provided for receiving at least one modular frame and supporting the modular frame on the mounting surface. At least one connection removably attaches one of the frame sides to the rack in a mounting direction generally parallel to the frame sides and includes a coupler having a pair of shaped tabs defining a slot and a channel for receiving the modular frame. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193254 | UNWINDER - The present invention relates to an unwinder for a packaging machine, in particular for a thermoformer or tray sealer, comprising a holding mandrel provided for receiving thereon a film reel having a film wound thereon. The unwinder comprises a measuring module configured to detect a distance to an end face of the film wound on the film reel and/or a distance to a stop member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130193255 | Filament Winding Apparatus - A filament winding apparatus prevents a fiber bundle supplied to a liner from interfering with other fiber bundles and fiber supplying guides. First and second guide units include a plurality of fiber supplying guides arranged radially and extending and contracting in a direction approximately perpendicular to a liner central axis. When a fiber bundle supplied from a first supplying guide of the first guide unit crosses between a second supplying guide of the second guide unit and the liner, the distance from the second supplying guide to the liner central axis is made larger than the distance from the first supplying guide to the liner central axis, and in the reverse case, the distance from the first supplying guide to the liner central axis is made larger than the distance from the second supplying guide to the liner central axis. | 2013-08-01 |
