| 31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20130192456 | BRAKE SERVO - A pneumatic brake servo for motor vehicles having a servo housing, the interior of which is divided into at least one working chamber and at least one vacuum chamber by at least one axially movable wall which can be loaded with a pneumatic differential pressure, having a control valve which controls the differential pressure and is arranged in a control housing for connecting the working chamber to the vacuum chamber or to atmosphere. The movable wall includes a diaphragm plate and a rolling diaphragm, and the working chamber is sealed by a sealing ring which bears against the control housing and which is clamped in the radial direction in relation to a longitudinal axis of the brake servo. An actively loaded area of the movable wall is reduced by division of the working chamber into a prechamber and a main chamber to avoid stick/slip effects and reduce disruptive noises. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192457 | CYLINDER APPARATUS - Provided is a cylinder apparatus capable of obtaining optimum valve characteristics. The cylinder apparatus has an annular valve member provided with at least a part of flow paths and having a through-bore, a pin member inserted through the through-bore of the valve member, and an annular disk valve having the pin member inserted therethrough and movable at both inner and outer peripheries thereof selectively away from and into contact with one end surface of the valve member to open and close the flow paths, respectively. The valve member has a projecting portion around the through-bore on the one end surface. The projecting portion is locally provided with circumferentially spaced grooves. The disk valve has small-diameter portions extending toward the grooves from the inner periphery thereof. The small-diameter portions are slidable relative to the pin member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192458 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PISTON RING HAVING EMBEDDED PARTICLES - A sliding element, in particular a piston ring or a cylinder liner, comprising at least one a-C:H:Me layer, where Me is germanium and silicon, having a layer thickness of 10-40 μm, is provided. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192459 | HOLLOW FIBRE MEMBRANE - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a hollow fibre membrane having a supporting layer and a separating layer, said process comprising:
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| 20130192460 | GRAPHENE MEMBRANE WITH REGULAR ANGSTROM-SCALE PORES - Technologies are generally described for perforated graphene monolayers and membranes containing perforated graphene monolayers. An example membrane may include a graphene monolayer having a plurality of discrete pores that may be chemically perforated into the graphene monolayer. The discrete pores may be of substantially uniform pore size. The pore size may be characterized by one or more carbon vacancy defects in the graphene monolayer. The graphene monolayer may have substantially uniform pore sizes throughout. In some examples, the membrane may include a permeable substrate that contacts the graphene monolayer and which may support the graphene monolayer. Such perforated graphene monolayers, and membranes comprising such perforated graphene monolayers may exhibit improved properties compared to conventional polymeric membranes for gas separations, e.g., greater selectivity, greater gas permeation rates, or the like. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192461 | ACCELERATING TRANSPORT THROUGH GRAPHENE MEMBRANES - Technologies are generally described for a membrane that may incorporate a graphene layer perforated by a plurality of nanoscale pores. The membrane may also include a gas sorbent that may be configured to contact a surface of the graphene layer. The gas sorbent may be configured to direct at least one gas adsorbed at the gas sorbent into the nanoscale pores. The nanoscale pores may have a diameter that selectively facilitates passage of a first gas compared to a second gas to separate the first gas from a fluid mixture of the two gases. The gas sorbent may increase the surface concentration of the first gas at the graphene layer. Such membranes may exhibit improved properties compared to conventional graphene and polymeric membranes for gas separations, e.g., greater selectivity, greater gas permeation rates, or the like. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192462 | ELECTROSTATIC AEROSOL CONCENTRATOR - Disclosed is an electrostatic aerosol concentrator for the concentration of aerosol particles and their collection for subsequent analysis. The concentrator comprises an airflow chamber that includes alternately energized and grounded electrode elements that work in concert to impart radial inward motion to charged aerosol particles and focusing them toward an enriched aerosol outlet. If desired, filtered air inlets may be used to provide a sheath of aerosol-free air along the chamber periphery and prevent deposition of particles onto electrode surfaces. Aerosol particles entering the airflow chamber may carry a positive or negative charge naturally, or a charge may be induced on the particles using a charging section located upstream of the aerosol inlet. Natural or induced charges on the aerosol particles may be used to selectively concentrate subpopulations of aerosol particles from a mixture of particles. For example, bacterial spores or aerosolized viruses may be selectively enriched without concentrating other aerosol particles. The particles of interest are focused and collected at an aerosol rich outlet in a small air volume, while the majority of the airflow, stripped of particles of interest, is purged to the atmosphere through an aerosol lean outlet. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192463 | COLLECTING DEVICE FOR GASES AND AEROSOL, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for collection devices, methods of making collection devices, methods of collecting gases and aerosol particles, and the like. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REGENERATION OF AN AIR DRYER - A regeneration controller for an air dryer on a vehicle includes a location identifier that determines a current location, a regeneration profile identifier that selects a regeneration profile based on the current location, and a regeneration initiator that initiates regenerations of the air dryer based on the regeneration profile. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192465 | Process for Recovery of Processing Liquids - A process for recovering a processing liquid used in gas purification systems, e.g., to remove greenhouse gases, and containing water, the processing liquid, components having higher and lower boiling points than water and a component less volatile than the processing liquid, wherein the feed mixture is heated and introduced into a first separation zone, a portion of the water and the processing liquid being volatilized to produce a hot vapor stream comprising volatilized water and processing liquid. There is also produced a first residuum stream which contains some of the less volatile components and the unvolatilized portion of the water in the processing liquid. The hot vapor stream is introduced into the separation system forming part of a gas purification system. The majority of the energy in the hot vapor stream is recovered for use in the separation system forming part of the gas purification system. A substantially degassed processing liquid stream is recovered from the separation system forming part of the gas purification system. There is also recovered, from the separation system forming part of the gas purification system, the feed stream to the first separation zone. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192466 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING METHANE OR ANOTHER FLUID FROM A FLUID MIXTURE - A method and apparatus for separating a first fluid from a fluid mixture. In one embodiment water containing methane is passed through an agitation chamber with a plate at the chamber's proximal and distal ends. Both plates have orifices permitting the mixed fluid to pass into and out of the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid rotates about its axis of flow through the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid passes through a separation chamber having a plurality of baffles that promote separation of the methane from the methane/water mixture. In one embodiment, the separated methane is removed from the water in a collection chamber that facilitates gravity separation of the mixed fluids. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192467 | TWO STAGE DUST COLLECTION TRAILER WITH HEPA FILTRATION - A central mobile air collection and treatment platform to establish and maintain a negative air pressure environment in a designated structure. Multiple stage air filtration stations within a central vacuum source combine general dust filtration, collection and disposal with inline multiple particulate HEPA filtration in a high volume self-contained mobile platform configuration for adaptable multi-venue staging. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192468 | GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LIQUEFACTION OF DILUTE GAS COMPONENTS - The invention provides gas purification systems for the recovery and liquefaction of low boiling point organic and inorganic gases, such as methane, propane, CO | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192469 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DEFOAMING A WASTE TANK - The present disclosure relates to a defoaming substance for defoaming an aqueous solution. The defoaming substance includes a defoaming agent and a carrier material intermixed with the defoaming agent to form a solid mass, the carrier material being at least minimally soluble in the aqueous solution. In one embodiment, the carrier material includes at least one type of organic acid. The defoaming agent may include at least one type of silicon-based defoamer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making a defoaming substance. The method may include selecting a defoaming agent capable of hindering foam formation and reducing foam build-up in an aqueous solution, selecting a carrier material that is at least minimally soluble in the aqueous solution, combining the defoaming agent with the carrier material, and forming the combined defoaming agent and carrier material into a solid defoaming substance. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192470 | CO2 RECOVERY SYSTEM | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192471 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING AIR CONTAMINANTS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for removing air contaminants, which adsorbs dust and harmful substances contained in the air contaminants using an absorbing unit connected to an inlet pipe inserted in a tank. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192472 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192473 | VALVE ARRANGEMENT OF A COMMERCIAL COOKING DEVICE AND COMMERCIAL COOKING DEVICE - Disclosed is a valve arrangement which includes a housing having a first conduit having a first discharge cross-section, a second conduit having a second discharge cross-section, and at least one valve seat within the interior chamber of the housing having at least one valve seat opening which cooperates with at least one valve disc. The valve disc is moveable between a closed position seated on the valve seat opening, and an open position spaced apart from the valve seat opening. There can be also provided an actuator for moving the valve disc between the open and closed positions. The valve seat opening has a cross-section that is larger than the discharge cross-section of the first conduit and/or the discharge cross-section of the second conduit. The cross-section of the valve disc is greater than the valve seat opening. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192474 | ROTATING GRILL FOR GRILLING FOOD - This invention refers to a spinning food grill characterized because it is mainly constituted by a base upon which an electric engine is mounted, which moves a main shaft which is held in a vertical position by a post that is placed parallel to it. This main shaft is held by oarlocks located over crossbars that are perpendicular to a post. The oarlocks allow the main shaft to spin freely; additionally it is provided with a height regulator which allows the modification of the height of a circular grill located in the upper extreme of such main shaft. In such way, the distance of the circular grill is controlled, allowing it to come near or move away from the heat source, in this case ignited charcoal, to roast foods. Also, this grill is accompanied by a pair of frames that allow its use in open spaces such as gardens or patios. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192475 | Flat Flexible Cooker - A user-friendly apparatus for the preparation of convenient frozen foods such as pizza, hot pockets, pre-breaded and deep fried foods. Apparatus is made of food grade heat conducting woven wire, varying in wire thickness and size. Apparatus size and thickness depends on customer preference and task. The woven wire will vary in openness from 65% to 70%. The woven wire will be a square or rectangular shape with all the edges folded twice. Where the corners meet, it is 6 wires thick. The corners are locks, which allow the woven wire to be flexed, stretched and twisted. This flexing allows for easy food release and the self-cleaning action of the woven wire. The folding of the edges and corners is what makes it possible for the woven wire to always be returned to its original shape. The openness of heat conducting woven wire allows the ambient and conductive heat to produce crisper food in less cooking and clean-up time. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192476 | ADJUSTABLE FLAVOR BAR AND SMOKER BOX FOR A GAS GRILL - An adjustable food flavoring device with removable smoker box for use in a gas grill is disclosed. The apparatus includes an inverted V-shaped upper plate, an inverted V-shaped lower plate, a feature or features to prevent the movement of the assembly once a user obtains the desired length, a plurality of tabs to keep ceramic briquettes in their desired locations, and a removable smoker box in which to place articles for heating and burning to produce smoke that flavors the food being cooked on the grill. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192477 | Combination Juicer-Blender - An motorised base apparatus for selectively receiving an appliance. The apparatus comprising: a control interface; an appliance coupling element; an appliance sensor element; an appliance retaining mechanism; and a processor element. The processor element being coupled to the appliance sensor element for receiving data indicative of the selectively received appliance. The processor element being coupled to the control interface for adapting the interface in response to the identified appliance. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192478 | MATERIAL WASTE SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Exemplary embodiments include improved systems and methods for sorting and metering materials to be recycled at a material recovery facility. Systems and methods for the accurate and automated sorting and metering of recoverable materials may include a bunker with an integral conveyor adapted to meter presorted materials such that predetermined amounts of the materials may be delivered to a baler for baling and sale. Exemplary systems may include an auger screw type conveyor sized and shaped to deliver the materials to, for example, a baling system. The systems may also include a crusher for reducing the volume of the materials prior to metering from the bunker; by reducing the volume of the materials in the bunker, a baler may operate more efficiently, increasing output from the facility. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192479 | EMBOSSING APPARATUS - An embossing apparatus comprises an embossing die comprising a printed relief pattern, and a resilient surface for pressing media against the embossing die to emboss features corresponding to the printed relief pattern on the media, in which the printed relief pattern comprises a number of layers of a deposited material, and in which a number of layers of the deposited material closest to the top of the printed relief pattern comprises a deposited material with a relatively lower coefficient of adhesion than layers of the deposited material disposed under the deposited material closest to the top of the printed relief pattern. A printed relief pattern for embossing media comprises a number of preliminary layers, the preliminary layers comprising a first material, and a number of terminal layers, the terminal layers comprising a second material, in which the second material has a lower adhesive coefficient than the first material. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192480 | SCREEN PRINTING DEVICE AND SCREEN PRINTING METHOD - Prior to a mark imaging process executed for the purpose of detecting a position of recognition marks for positioning the substrate and the mask, an optical axis calibration processing process of detecting a horizontal relative position between imaging optical axes, and a surface correction data creation processing process of detecting a local positional deviation of the imaging optical axes, which is caused by the travel of the imaging unit, are executed. Before starting production, a production pre-start precision evaluation process for evaluating a substrate positioning precision is executed by using a verification substrate and a verification mask, and after starting the production, a production post-start precision evaluation process for evaluating a substrate positioning precision after starting the production is executed by using a commercial production substrate and a commercial production mask. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192481 | SCREEN PRINTING DEVICE AND SCREEN PRINTING METHOD - Prior to a mark imaging process executed for the purpose of detecting a position of recognition marks for positioning the substrate and the mask, an optical axis calibration processing process of detecting a horizontal relative position between imaging optical axes, and a surface correction data creation processing process of detecting a local positional deviation of the imaging optical axes, which is caused by the travel of the imaging unit, are executed. Before starting production, a production pre-start precision evaluation process for evaluating a substrate positioning precision is executed by using a verification substrate and a verification mask, and after starting the production, a production post-start precision evaluation process for evaluating a substrate positioning precision after starting the production is executed by using a commercial production substrate and a commercial production mask. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192482 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A STENCIL PRINTER - A material applicator includes a printing device configured to deposit viscous material upon a circuit board, and a controller operatively coupled to the printing device. The controller is configured to control a plurality of system components, including an operating system component configured to operate the printing device, and a remote interface component configured to exchange printer operation data between the operating system component and at least one plug-in application. The plug-in application is configured to extend capabilities of the operating system component. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192483 | APPARATUS FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESS WITH WET ON WET CAPABILITY - The present disclosure is related to an apparatus for a flexographic printing process with wet on wet capability based on controlled polymer or polymer segment precipitation that leads to gel formation of ink compounds by controlling the solubility parameter of the ink system. Insoluble segments in the ink form a reversible gel that is broken to a liquid by heat and/or shear forces during the application process, allowing application of a liquid ink. After application, the ink reverts to its gel state with such strength as to allow overprinting in the wet on wet flexographic printing process. The disclosure is also related to a flexographic printing apparatus comprising a feeding system for providing a flexographic ink, wherein the ink in a liquid state has a viscosity ranging from about 100 cps to about 4,000 cps, and the ink in a gel state has a measurable hardness. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192484 | SCREEN CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A screen cleaning apparatus ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192485 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING PRINTING PLATES - A method and an apparatus for changing a printing plate on a printing press, include feeding the printing plate to a withdrawal chute of a plate changing apparatus by rotating the plate cylinder backward. Drivable transport rollers grip the printing plate and pull the latter out of a previously opened clamping device for the leading edge of the printing plate during the plate cylinder rotation, without the plate cylinder having to be stopped. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192486 | Computer system for the timed firing of pyrotechnic devices that uses a closed or open ethernet network. - Some of the most advanced fireworks displays incorporate music, video, lights, and other special effects. For the seamless operation of these displays, the presence of computerized firing systems on the market can be greatly appreciated. In addition to entertainment value, the abilities of initiating a fireworks display from a distance and being able to stop a display at any time has made shooting fireworks displays safer than ever. However, because of the expense of this hardware, these elaborate displays can be far out of reach for anyone who has a lower budget. The idea outlined in this patent will help solve that issue by suggesting an asynchronous computerized firing system. This system can be initiated using a personal computer without any proprietary hardware with the exception of low cost modules. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192487 | Track Systems - A track system includes a track | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192488 | Railcar Cover Systems - A cover assembly for an open top railcar, the assembly having semi-rigid cover reversibly movable between a closed position atop the railcar and an open position alongside the railcar or separate from it. The cover may be connected to the railcar with hinge-latches or linkage arms which permit the cover to be held flat alongside the railcar in an open position, or removed from the railcar during loading and unloading. A load grooming device shapes the load of a loaded railcar to a selected contour. Opening and closing of covers may be continuous and automated, using curved tracks, cranes or mechanical arms to engage and open covers, and conveying devices or vehicles to handle covers during loading and unloading of railcars. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192489 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE FILM - The present invention provides a process for producing a cellulose film in which a) cellulose is at least partly dissolved at a temperature of about 100° C. or lower in a dope comprising an ionic liquid and a cosolvent to form a cellulose solution, wherein said cosolvent comprises a polar aprotic component, and B) cellulose film is cast from the cellulose solution. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192490 | USE OF POLYETHYLENIMINES AS ADDITIVE IN AQUEOUS SUSPENSIONS OF CALCIUM CARBONATE-COMPRISING MATERIALS - Use of at least one polyethylenimineas an additive in an aqueous suspension, containing from 25 to 62 vol. % of at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material, wherein the use provides improved stability with regard to the conductivity of the suspension. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192491 | MODIFIED POLYHEDRAL POLYSILOXANE, COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE MODIFIED POLYHEDRAL POLYSILOXANE, AND CURED PRODUCT OBTAINED BY CURING THE COMPOSITION - A modified polyhedral polysiloxane obtained by hydrosilylation of an alkenyl group-containing polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a), a hydrosilyl group-containing compound (b), and a cyclic olefin compound (c) having one carbon-carbon double bond in its molecule. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192492 | Compositions Having Increased Concentrations of Carboxymethylcellulose - Embodiments of the present description provide methods for increasing the concentration of carboxymethylcellulose alkali solutions that are particularly suitable for use in a high solids paper coating, barrier materials, etc. Generally described, the method includes dissolving carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and an alkali salt in water to obtain an alkali solution of CMC. The CMC desirably has a degree of substitution less than about 0.9. The alkali solution of CMC includes CMC in a concentration greater than about 9.8% by weight, has a pH from about 7.5 to about 11, and is characterized as having a viscosity of less than about 5,000 mPa. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192493 | NARROW PSD HYDRAULIC CEMENT, CEMENT-SCM BLENDS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Hydraulic cements, such as Portland cements and other cements that include substantial quantities of tricalcium silicate (C | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192494 | HYDRAULIC SETTING MIXTURE FOR MATERIALS HAVING "EASY-TO-CLEAN" PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a hydraulic setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.001% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulic setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as face concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192495 | SULFUR STEEL-SLAG AGGREGATE CONCRETE - A sulfur-steel slag aggregate concrete, and methods of preparing the sulfur-steel slag aggregate concrete and disposing of elemental sulfur, are disclosed. In embodiments, the sulfur-steel slag aggregate concrete includes elemental sulfur, steel slag aggregate, limestone powder, and sand. Modifiers, such as plasticizers, are not required and are not used in embodiments of the sulfur-sand limestone mortar. In embodiments of the method to prepare the sulfur-steel slag aggregate concrete, each of the elemental sulfur, limestone powder, steel-slag, and sand are heated to at least 140 C, then combined, and then allowed to solidify. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192496 | DISPOSAL OF SULFUR THROUGH USE AS SAND-SULFUR MORTAR - A sulfur-sand limestone mortar and methods of preparing the sulfur-sand limestone mortar and disposing of elemental sulfur, are disclosed. In embodiments, the sulfur-sand limestone mortar includes elemental sulfur, limestone powder, and sand. Modifiers, such as plasticizers, are not required and are not used in embodiments of the sulfur-sand limestone mortar. In embodiments of the method to prepare the sulfur-sand limestone mortar, each of the elemental sulfur, limestone powder, and sand are heated to at least 140 C, then combined, and then allowed to solidify. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192497 | TREATMENT DEVICE AND TREATMENT METHOD FOR CHLORINE BYPASS DUST - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a treat chlorine bypass dust while preventing increases in chemical cost and concentrations of heavy metals in clinker, and ensuring stability in quality of cement. In a chlorine bypass facility | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192498 | COMPACT LAP DESK - A compact lap desk for space-saving storage and convenient portability. The compact lap desk includes a frame structure comprising a folding leg that is mechanically attached to a main tray, wherein the folding leg is configured such that it can be extended away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform adapted for receiving a laptop computer or other suitable articles. The compact lap desk includes an expandable fabric body that is substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the expandable fabric body is equipped with a retention mechanism to retain and conceal an expanding section of fabric material, when closed. When the retention mechanism is opened, the expanding section of fabric material is released and accommodates the mechanical extension of the folding leg away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform for the compact lap desk. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192499 | LOCKABLE ENCLOSURE - A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is easily shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192500 | FIRE GRATE TYPE INCINERATION APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a fire grate type incineration apparatus, which includes movable fire grates and fixed fire grates alternatively arranged in a step pattern and incinerates waste while moving the waste to a discharge hole by the operation of the movable fire grates, wherein a channel is formed in the fixed fire grates so that a coolant cools the fixed fire grates while flowing along the channel, wherein the air introduced into the movable fire grates cools the movable fire grates and then is preheated and supplied into the incineration apparatus through an exhaust hole formed in the movable fire grates. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192501 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT, CLEAN AND PRESSURIZED GASIFICATION APPARATUS FOR DRY POWDER OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL AND METHOD THEREOF - A gasification apparatus for solid fuel, especially an apparatus for producing syngas by pressurized gasification of coal powder, including a gasification chamber (II) and a syngas cooling chamber (III). The inner wall of the gasification chamber is a water-cooling wall ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192502 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND IRRIGATION - A planting and irrigation apparatus and method for planting seeds in and irrigating a field. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of spray nozzles configured with a pressure setting sufficient for forming a plurality of holes into soil of the field and a seed dispenser configured for dispensing one or more seeds into one or more of the holes. Once the seeds are dispensed throughout the field, the apparatus may irrigate the field, thereby washing soil displaced when the holes were formed back into the holes, thereby covering the seeds. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192503 | Particulate Material Delivery System For Variable Rate Sectional Control - A particulate material delivery system is provided that allows for variable rate sectional control while delivering particulate material to an agricultural field. The system may include an air cart and a drill that are towable behind a tractor and that includes a metering system receiving product from the air cart and delivering the product to the drill for distribution to the ground, such as an agricultural field. The metering system includes multiple metering units that receive separate portions of the product from the air cart. Multiple prime movers drive the multiple metering units. A controller is connected to and individually controls the multiple prime movers such that distribution rates of the multiple metering units can be varied independently of each other. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192504 | Seed Meter - A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192505 | FULL FORM SHIP'S HULL WITH REDUCED WAVE MAKING RESISTANCE - The efficiency of a full form hull is improved by moving the position of the forward shoulder ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192506 | RUDDER GROUP FOR BOATS - Rudder group ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192507 | RETRACTABLE TRIM VANE FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE - A trim vane assembly for amphibious armored vehicles and having a trim vane movable along a generally horizontal path between a deployed position in which the trim vane extends rearward from the vehicle and a stowed position in which the trim vane is positioned beneath the amphibious vehicle. In the retracted position, the trim vane movable is flush against or received within the vehicle bottom such that the trim vane supplements the belly armor. Similarly, the trim vane extends from or overlaps with the bottom of the vehicle when extended into the deployed position to provide continuous bottom face of the vehicle extending from the front of the vehicle to the end of the trim vane. Conventional trim vanes are rotated between a vertical orientation against the rear of the vehicle and a horizontal position extending from the rear of the vehicle reducing viscous drag. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192508 | Boat Buoyancy Tube Retention - A system and method of installing an outer cover over a buoyancy tube associated with a rigid hull buoyant boat includes installing a first portion of an outer cover onto the rigid hull buoyant boat, the first portion including a plurality of grommets. A second portion of the outer cover is installed onto the rigid hull buoyant boat, the second portion including a plurality of female connective elements, each female connective element associated with a male connective element. The first portion is connected to the second portion such that the first and second covers enclose the buoyancy tube, wherein connecting includes inserting each of the male connective elements through their associated grommet to be further received by their associated female connective element. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192509 | COVERLESS TOWABLE STRAP SYSTEM - A coverless towable is provided having a towing strap system that encircles the towable structure and comprises retention loops welded to the structure sides to retain a nylon webbing strap which is threaded through retention loops around circumference of towable to spread out the pull load. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192510 | SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS STORAGE CONTAINER - An LNG storage container carrier includes: one or more cargo holds provided on a hull such that upper portions thereof are opened; a plurality of first and second upper supports installed on the cargo holds in a width direction and a length direction to partition the upper portions of the cargo holds into a plurality of openings, wherein storage containers are vertically inserted into the openings and supported; and a lower support installed under the cargo holds and supporting the bottoms of the storage containers inserted into the openings. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently and stably transport the storage containers storing LNG or PLNG pressurized at a predetermined pressure. Such storage containers may be transported through simple modification of the existing container carrier. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192511 | METHOD FOR DETERMINIG STRESS IN FLEXIBLE JOINTS BY USE OF LEVELING MEANS - The invention relates to a method for determining if a flexible joint means is out of alignment, i.e., if excess torque or pressure has caused malformation or malpositioning of the joint means. This is accomplished by incorporating a flexible leveling means onto a visible surface of the joint means. The leveling means has horizontal and vertical markings which permit simple visible inspection of the joint and a simple determination of the position and condition of the joint. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192512 | SAFETY GAUGE TO PREVENT SLING USERS FROM EXCEEDING A SAFE WORKING LOAD OF A SLING - A safety gauge prevents sling users from exceeding the safe working load of a sling. Unlike conventional devices, the safety gauge described herein has no interference from internal yarns and can be preset to a prescribed load. A strand of yarn (indicator yarn) can be disposed between inner and outer jackets of the sling, in a choke configuration, and attached to an indicator. The outer jacket is then closed in the traditional manner and a window tag in the outer layer is strategically placed over the indicator to permit a user to view the indicator during use of the sling. When pressure is applied, the indicator yarn begins to move in direct relation to the load being applied, causing the indicator to move in the window tag. At a predetermined point, a red color shows, alerting the user that they are in danger of an overload. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192513 | DISPOSABLE OPHTHALMIC/MEDICAL APPARATUS WITH TIMED COLOR CHANGE INDICATION - A disposable ophthalmic or medical apparatus has a portion with a color changeable dye disposed thereon. The dye changes color after being exposed to oxygen for a controlled and predetermined period of time indicating that the apparatus should no longer be used. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192514 | GAME SCORE KEEPER - A wrist-worn game score keeper is disclosed herein. The wrist-worn game score keeper includes a band portion operable to be worn on a wrist by a user. The wrist-worn game score keeper also includes a body portion connected to opposite ends of the band portion. The wrist-worn game score keeper also includes a display module mountably supported by the body portion. The display module has a display screen and a plurality of buttons. The display screen is operable to generate a display of a score of a game. The buttons are operable to be engaged to change the display generated by the display screen. The display module is operable to display scores in a plurality of different formats. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192515 | Tennis scoring apparatus - An improved tennis scoring system using dual purpose flipping cards showing either game counts or alternatively tie break scores, which include a mounting bracket placeholder to maintain accurate positioning as the cards are flipped, an indicator showing when the dual purpose cards reflect tie breaker scoring, and coding indicating the players or doubles teams associated with the scores displayed by the flipping cards. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192516 | METHOD OF PREPARING CAST SILICON BY DIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION - A method of preparing a silicon melt in a crucible for use in the manufacture of cast silicon, wherein the crucible comprises an opening, an opposing bottom surface, and at least one sidewall joining the opening and the bottom surface. The method comprises charging a silicon spacer to the bottom surface of the crucible; arranging a monocrystalline silicon seed crystal on the silicon spacer such that no surface of the monocrystalline silicon material is in contact with the bottom surface of the crucible; charging polycrystalline silicon feedstock to the crucible; and applying heat through at least one of the opening and the at least one sidewall in order to form a partially melted charge of silicon in the crucible. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192517 | Method And System For Alumina Nanofibers Synthesis From Molten Aluminum - A method for synthesizing monocrystalline alumina nanofibers by controlled liquid phase oxidation of a melt including molten aluminum. The method comprises two stages. During the first stage, metallic aluminum is melted and various additives are introduced into the melt. During the second stage, the alumina nanofibers are synthesized from the resulting melt in the presence of oxygen. In one or more embodiments, the inventive method is performed in a reactor. The reactor is designed to provide the heating and to enable melting of metallic aluminum. In addition, the reactor is designed to maintain a sustained temperature of between 660° C. and 1,000° C. When the additives are introduced into the molten aluminum, it is desirable to provide steady and uniform the stirring of the melt. To this end, the reactor may be provided with a stirring mechanism. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192518 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SINGLE CRYSTAL OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - A single crystal of semiconductor material is produced by a method of melting semiconductor material granules by means of a first induction heating coil on a dish with a run-off tube consisting of the semiconductor material, forming a melt of molten granules which extends from the run-off tube in the form of a melt neck and a melt waist to a phase boundary, delivering heat to the melt by means of a second induction heating coil which has an opening through which the melt neck passes, crystallizing the melt at the phase boundary, and delivering a cooling gas to the run-off tube and to the melt neck in order to control the axial position of an interface between the run-off tube and the melt neck. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192519 | APPARATUS FOR POWER COATING - The present invention relates to an apparatus which coats a substrate inside the vacuum chamber with the powder transported and entrained on the air from the outside without any extra gas supplier. Namely, the apparatus can coat the powder transported and entrained on the air naturally sucked in from the outside on a substrate through the spray nozzle inside the vacuum chamber as the pressure of the vacuum chamber is controlled and the pressure of the front of the spray nozzle is set under the atmospheric pressure. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192520 | NOZZLE FOR DISPENSING RANDOM PATTERN OF ADHESIVE FILAMENTS - A nozzle for dispensing a random pattern of liquid adhesive filaments generally includes a plurality of liquid outlets positioned in a liquid discharge plane and first and second pluralities of air passages. The first plurality of air passages is positioned in a first plane oriented at a first angle relative to the liquid discharge plane, while the second plurality of air passages is positioned in a second plane oriented at a second angle relative to the liquid discharge plane. The first angle is different than the second angle so that pressurized process air streams from the first and second pluralities of air passages are directed asymmetrically toward adhesive filaments discharged from the liquid outlets to produce the random pattern. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192521 | SHADOW MASK AND COMPENSATING DESIGN METHOD THEREOF - The disclosure provides a compensating design method for a shadow mask including: providing a first shadow mask having a first opening pattern and a first material pattern; disposing the first shadow mask on a substrate having a predetermined depositing film area with first and second sides; performing a deposition process by using the first shadow mask as a mask to form a film on an actual depositing film area, wherein the distance between the first and the third sides is a first bias, and the distance between the second and the fourth sides is a second bias, and a single side gray zone of the actual depositing film area relative to the predetermined depositing film area is substantially half of the sum of the first and the second biases; and designing a second shadow mask according to the single side gray zone. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192522 | THERMAL DIFFUSION CHAMBER WITH CONVECTION COMPRESSOR - Preferably, a frame supporting a containment chamber, with a sealed process chamber confined within the containment chamber, and at least one fluid inlet structure in fluidic communication with an exterior of the sealed process chamber, the fluid inlet structure including at least a flow adjustment structure to control a fluid flow from a fluid source around the exterior of the sealed process chamber; and an open loop fluid convection system in fluidic communication with an interior of the sealed process chamber, wherein the fluid convection system includes a rotary compressor assembly that extends into the sealed process chamber is disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192523 | Systems and methods for printing electronic device assembly - The present invention discloses systems and methods for printing functional blocks from a plurality of printheads to a target substrate. In exemplary embodiments, the printing system comprises a main printhead for the majority of printing process, and a secondary printhead for supplemental printing. The system further comprises a controller, utilizing a positioning intelligence system to distribute the printing of the functional blocks between the main printhead and the secondary printhead, to minimize the motions of the printheads while maximize the printing speed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192524 | Continuous Substrate Processing System - A processing chamber having a plurality of movable substrate carriers stacked therein for continuously processing a plurality of substrates is provided. The movable substrate carrier is capable of being transported from outside of the processing chamber, e.g., being transferred from a load luck chamber, into the processing chamber and out of the processing chamber, e.g., being transferred into another load luck chamber. Process gases delivered into the processing chamber are spatially separated into a plurality of processing slots, and/or temporally controlled. The processing chamber can be part of a multi-chamber substrate processing system. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192525 | DAIRY INFLATION - A dairy inflation includes a barrel portion connected to a milk tube portion for extracting milk from a teat of an animal. The barrel portion includes an axial passage defined by a wall, the wall having an exterior surface defining an outer periphery having a substantially circular shape. The wall further includes an interior surface defining an inner periphery having a substantially elliptical shape. The elliptical inner periphery includes a major axis and a minor axis, and the disposition of the elliptical inner periphery within the circular outer periphery creates reduced-thickness regions on opposing sides of the wall along the major axis. The reduced-thickness regions allow a controlled collapse of the barrel portion during milking operations. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192526 | System for Detecting Information Regarding an Animal and Communicating the Information to a Remote Location - An animal data communication system, including a rover unit to be carried by an animal, an animal accessory device to interact with the rover unit and/or animal, at least one detector to detect an occurrence of an action engaged in by the animal, and to generate a signal indicative of a detected action, a processing unit to generate animal data identifying the detected action based on the generated signal, and a communication unit disposed on at least one of the rover unit and the animal accessory device to transmit the animal data over a network in response to an occurrence of one or more particular conditions associated with the detected action. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192527 | GRAVITY FED AUTOMATIC ROTARY VEIN DISPENSER - In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, an automatic feeder comprising a feed bin for storing bulk material, a trough for dispensing the feed to livestock, and a vein assembly positioned horizontally between the feed bin and the trough for transferring the bulk feed from the feed bin to the trough is provided. The vein assembly comprises a vein tube that houses a rotatable vein shaft and flexible wipers affixed as spokes to the shaft that form vein compartments for the feed. A motor assembly with a programmable timer rotates the vein shaft within the vein tube thereby transferring feed from the feed bin, to the vein compartments, and then to the trough. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192528 | Gulp Guard - A pet bowl device designed primarily for pet owners comprises a bowl unit and an insert component. The bowl unit comprises an interior and exterior portion, with the insert component being positioned on the interior portion. The insert component comprises a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of individual openings positioned in a spaced apart relationship along the top surface. The plurality of individual openings is smaller in diameter than the bowl unit. The individual openings will divide up the serving size of pet food. Thus, the individual openings separate the food into smaller sections, which prevents the pet from opening their mouth wide enough to consume large gulps of food at once. Pets will then be forced to take smaller bites while eating, which slows down the rate at which the pet consumes its food and aids in the prevention of abdominal bloating (GDV). | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192529 | Self-filling Bowl - A self-filling bowl formed in a supply reservoir is disclosed herein. The self-filling bowl may provide a sustainable water level in a drinking cavity during travel, even when the self-filling bowl is subjected to movement typical in common forms of travel, such as travel by an automobile, travel by commercial aircraft, and travel by a water vessel. The self-filling bowl may include an integrated reservoir, a base, and a drinking cavity at least partially formed within the reservoir. By integrating these components, the self-filling bowl may easily be transported between various locations. The drinking cavity may include at least two apertures that discharge liquid from the reservoir into the cavity to fill the cavity up to the upmost aperture. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192530 | PET LITTER BOX EMPLOYING ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION AND REFLECTIVE INTERIOR - A litter box for pets is provided having a container defined by a bottom and side walls and a germicidal ultraviolet light lamp positioned parallel to the bottom of the container and around the interior peripheral edge of the container, whereby the light from the lamp has an unobstructed path to the absorbent granular material in the container. The interior surface of the container is reflective to maximize the incident UV light treating the granular material. A motion detector may be provided to turn the lamp off and on when a pet approaches the litter box. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192531 | DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING HABITATS IN THE UNDERWATER AREA OF AN OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION - A device for habitat development of marine fauna in an underwater region of an offshore structure having foundations laid in a bed of a body of water includes climbing aids disposed on the offshore structure in the underwater region and at the bed of the body of water. The climbing aids include guide profiles configured to allow vagile hard floor animals to climb the offshore structure that are disposed on the offshore structure, in sections or continuously, in at least one of a vertical, horizontal and diagonal direction. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192532 | DYNAMIC KENNEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A dynamic kennel system for use in combination with a pre-existing barrier. One dynamic kennel system comprises at least one side panel rotatably interconnected to the pre-existing barrier and a gate rotatably interconnected to the at least one side panel. The at least one side panel and the gate are positionable in a first collapsed configuration such that the at least one side panel and the gate are situated substantially parallel with each other. The at least one side panel and the gate are also positionable in a second expanded configuration such that the at least one side panel and the gate are situated transverse with each other. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192533 | PORTABLE DOG HOUSE - A portable structure having a frame which is foldable between a stored position and a deployed position is provided in the form of a dog house. Preferably the dog house includes a peaked roof construction and the material forming the walls, floor and roof all are self-contained with the frame in the stored position and is defines the confines of the dog house in the deployed position. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192534 | EQUINE TRAINING EQUIPMENT - Equine training equipment which is a receptacle comprising a sheet of material forming an envelope for retaining a bulk material in the form of a stackable unit, wherein one or more units may be stacked to form a solid component of a jumping hurdle, such that a face of the/or each unit visible when the jumping hurdle is approached from the front presents a visible image located on the sheet material. The invention also extends to processes of preparing the equipment and use thereof. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192535 | Rubber Dog Toy with Thrower - Dog retrieval toy consists of both a retrievable component and an attachable throwing arm. The retrievable component is composed entirely of rubber with its symmetry based around a hollow axis. The axis of the retrievable component is designed to fit perpendicularly into the distal gripping fingers of the attachable throwing arm. The axis of the retrievable component is hollow to accommodate treat material as well as decrease production costs by reducing the amount of material. While holding onto the handle of the attachable throwing arm, picking up the retrievable component is accomplished by fitting the retrievable components' axis into the throwing arm's distal gripping fingers by pressing the retrievable component against the ground with the attachable throwing arm. The retrievable component is released from the grip of the throwing arm simply by the force of the throw. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192536 | PET EXERCISE AND TRAINING DEVICE - A pet exercise and training device for exercising and training dogs comprising a rod constructed of a sturdy, yet light weight, class 200 or comparable PVC pipe and a bungee cord tether line preferably covered with a Dacron® polyester sheathing for greater strength, durability and weather resistance, and for preventing whiplash to the dog. The hand held flirt pole of the present invention is especially suitable for exercising and training dogs such as pit bulls and other hyperactive and powerful dogs that require the use of a sturdy and unbreakable flirt pole. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192537 | ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR DEER REPELLANT DEVICE - An improved electrode design is provided for a baited, shock-producing, deer repellent device deployed in an area to be protected. This device has straight, parallel, positive and negative, un-insulated metal electrodes extending vertically from the top. The electrodes are spaced and sized so that they surround and protect the bait. This electrode design increases the chance that a deer will make effective contact with the electrodes while also allowing easy access to the bait for servicing. This electrode design also decreases the chances of the device collecting ice or snow, and it decreases the chance of discharge of the device by moisture or by contact between the electrodes. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192538 | FULLY AUTOMATED, SENSOR-DRIVEN, CATCH SYSTEM FOR A HYDRAULIC LIVESTOCK SQUEEZE CHUTE - A fully automated, sensor-driven, catch system for a hydraulic livestock squeeze chute which includes a plurality of spaced-apart sensors positioned on the chute. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192539 | NO-SLACK LENGTH-LIMITED ELASTIC LEASH - A leash has a first end for gripping and a second end for securing to an animal, a length of elastic material, and a length of inelastic material including first and second portions. The length of elastic material and length of inelastic material are configured so that application of tensile force to the first or second end of the leash extends the length of elastic material. Extension of the length of elastic material causes the first portion of the length of inelastic material to lengthen and the second portion of the length of inelastic material to correspondingly shorten. Contraction of the length of elastic material causes the second portion of the length of inelastic material to lengthen and the first portion of the inelastic material to correspondingly shorten, preventing slack in the leash upon sudden deapplication of a tensile force. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192540 | SYSTEM FOR COMBINED FLUE GAS HEAT RECOVERY AND DUST PRECIPITATION IMPROVEMENT AS RETROFIT SOLUTION FOR EXISTING COAL-FIRED POWER STATIONS - A power plant is suggested with an additional heat transfer between the flue gas that flows through a flue gas line ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192541 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF STEAM IN A BOILER - A method and a corresponding device for controlling the temperature of steam in a boiler of a steam generator are provided. The gradual accumulation of dirt on heat exchanger surfaces inside the boiler is incrementally regulated by soot blowers. The targeted influencing of the heat transfer on the heat exchanger surfaces enables the steam temperatures to be controlled and regulated. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192542 | SPLIT PASS ECONOMIZER BANK WITH INTEGRATED WATER COIL AIR HEATING AND FEEDWATER BIASING - An apparatus for using a water coil air heater with a single bank economizer. A boiler economizer arrangement includes an economizer bank which has separate hot pass bank and cold pass bank economizer portions in a parallel arrangement, each facing the same flow of hot flue gas. Feedwater enters the cold pass bank economizer where it is heated by the hot flue gas, and then flows to a water coil air heater away from the hot flue gas. The feedwater dissipates heat energy in the water coil air heater which may be used to heat air bound for combustion. The feedwater continues into the hot pass bank economizer portion of the economizer arrangement where it absorbs additional heat from the flue gas. The heated feedwater flows out of the economizer arrangement and may be subject to additional heating by a boiler or other heat exchanger. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192543 | Device for Introducing Biomaterial into a Combustion or Carburetor Chamber - The invention relates to a device for introducing biomaterial into a pressure-loaded combustion or carburetor chamber ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192544 | INLINE THERMOSTAT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A snowmobile coolant system that includes an engine outlet line, an engine inlet line, and an inlet thermostat. The engine outlet line provides coolant flow between an engine and a heat exchanger of the snowmobile. The engine inlet line provides coolant flow between the heat exchanger and the engine. The inlet thermostat is positioned in the engine inlet line and is operable between open and closed states based on a temperature of coolant flowing from the heat exchanger to the inlet thermostat. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192545 | VARIABLE OIL PUMP DIAGNOSTIC - Embodiments for indicating degradation of a piston-cooling jet system are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises indicating degradation of a piston-cooling jet system in response to a relationship between engine speed and oil pressure at maximum oil pump displacement conditions. In this way, engine operation may be adjusted in response to an indicated degradation. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192546 | Coolant Jacket for a Liquid-Cooled Cylinder Head - A coolant jacket is provided for a liquid-cooled cylinder head for an internal combustion engine having a crankcase. The cylinder head has a gas exchange intake side having two gas exchange intake valves and a gas exchange exhaust side having two gas exchange exhaust valves. A fuel injection valve is provided on the intake side and an ignition device is provided on the exhaust side between the gas exchange valves. The coolant jacket extends as a first partial coolant jacket on the exhaust side, coming from the crankcase, between the gas exchange exhaust valves and then radially outside around the ignition device and the fuel injection valve and further in the direction of the intake side and the crankcase. Optimal cooling of the ignition device and the fuel injection valve is achieved which enables high specific powers and pressures leading to fuel consumption and cost advantages. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192547 | CONTROL OF ENGINE WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT - An engine includes a fluid pump configured to pressurize oil and a cylinder configured to combust a mixture of fuel and air therein. The engine also includes a valve arrangement configured to deliver air or fuel and air mixture to and exhaust post-combustion gases from the cylinder. The engine additionally includes fluidly connected first and second switching mechanisms, and an oil gallery fluidly connecting the fluid pump and the second switching mechanism. The engine additionally includes an oil squirter in fluid communication with the second switching mechanism and configured to spray the pressurized oil into the cylinder. The second switching mechanism is operated by the pressurized oil to selectively activate and deactivate operation of the valve arrangement. Moreover, the first switching mechanism is configured to alternately direct the pressurized oil to the second switching mechanism to deactivate the operation of the valve arrangement and to feed the oil squirter. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192548 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE VALVE SYSTEM - A variable valve timing apparatus for an internal combustion engine, includes an actuator ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192549 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING APPARATUS - A control system for a variable valve timing apparatus that changes a valve timing of an internal combustion engine using a motor which is controlled by operating a switching element includes: an oil temperature estimating portion; a substrate temperature estimating portion; and a current limit controller. The oil temperature estimating portion estimates a temperature of lubricating oil of the engine. The substrate temperature estimating portion estimates a temperature of a substrate to which the switching element is mounted based on the temperature of the lubricating oil. The current limit controller limits a current flowing through the switching element based on the temperature of the substrate in a manner that a temperature of the switching element is restricted from exceeding a predetermined upper limit value. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192550 | ADDITIONAL SPRING AND FOLLOWER MECHANISM BUILT INTO VALVE COVER OR BEARING BRIDGE - A torque pulsated variable cam timing camshaft arrangement for a reciprocating piston, internal combustion engine is provided. The arrangement includes a sprocket. A torque pulsated phaser unit is operatively associated with the sprocket. A camshaft is operatively associated with the sprocket and the camshaft torsionally powers the phaser unit. The camshaft has a cam lobe engaged with a first cam follower for controlling a position of a spring biased valve. A spring biased second cam follower is engaged with the cam lobe providing a torsional input to the camshaft. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192551 | VALVE TIMING CONTROLLER AND ASSEMBLING METHOD OF THE SAME - A valve timing controller includes a reed valve interposed between an end surface of a vane rotor and an end surface of a driven shaft. The reed valve has a fixed part, a first reed part and a second reed part. Each of the first reed part and the second reed part has each lower limit pressure for allowing working oil to flow from a first supply passage to a second supply passage. The lower limit pressure of the first reed part is different from the lower limit pressure of the second reed part. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192552 | PHASE VARYING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE ENGINE TECHNICAL - The inventive phase varying apparatus ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192553 | CAM HOUSING STRUCTURE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAM - In a cam housing structure for a three-dimensional cam including: plural intake side supporting parts rotatably supporting an intake side camshaft from above; and plural exhaust side supporting parts rotatably supporting an exhaust side camshaft from above at an upper part of a cylinder head, any one of the supporting parts of the intake side supporting parts or the exhaust side supporting parts is coupled to two or more pieces of the other supporting parts via reinforcing members. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192554 | LUBRICATING STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - There is provided a lubricating structure for an internal combustion engine which has a crankcase, a cylinder block, a cylinder head housing a valve driving device, and a cam housing provided on an upper portion of the cylinder head to support an intake-side camshaft and an exhaust-side camshaft, the lubricating structure including: a main oil passage formed in the cam housing; an oil passage formed in an outer wall upper portion of the cylinder head so as to communicate with the main oil passage; and a pipe connection portion formed so as to allow an external oil pipe to be connected to the oil passage from an outside. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130192555 | ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE STEM SEAL FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - An exhaust valve stem seal assembly includes a casing and an elastomeric seal coupled to the casing. The elastomeric seal includes a stem seal portion for sealing against a stem of an exhaust valve. The stem seal portion includes a gas lip that extends radially inward. The casing includes a frustoconical shoulder extending radially inward toward a valve axis to a distal edge. The frustoconical shoulder defines an angle relative to a plane perpendicular to the valve axis between the range of 5° and 45°. The distal edge of the frustoconical shoulder is disposed behind and is substantially aligned with the gas lip along the valve axis. | 2013-08-01 |
