31st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120192629 | EROSION TESTING ASSEMBLY - An erosion testing assembly adapted to test an abradable surface of a component, the testing assembly including: a shroud attachable to the component; the shroud being adapted to receive an erosion gun. The present disclosure also relates to a method of testing an abradable surface of a component, wherein the method includes: attaching a shroud to the component; connecting an erosion gun to the shroud; and testing the abradable surface with the erosion gun. The present disclosure may also relate to a method of testing an abradable surface of a component, wherein the method includes: using the component; and testing a portion of the abradable surface with an erosion gun after use of the component. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192630 | Pulse Detonation Turbine Engine Using Turbine Shaft Speed for Monitoring Combustor Tube Operation - The present application provides a shaft speed monitoring system for a pulse detonation combustor with a number of combustion tubes and positioned about a shaft of a pulse detonation turbine engine. The shaft speed monitoring system may include one or more shaft sensors positioned about the shaft and a control in communication with the shaft sensors to determine a number of shaft speed fluctuations related to each of the combustion tubes. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192631 | AXIAL LOADING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAGNETICALLY-SUPPORTED ROTOR SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for testing a turbomachine, with the apparatus including a loading device housing, a disk, and a non-contacting seal. The loading device housing has an inner surface and a fluid inlet configured to receive a pressurized gas. The disk is located outside of a turbomachine housing in which the turbomachine is disposed and is coupled to a shaft of the turbomachine, proximal an axial end of the shaft. The disk is received in the loading device housing and is axially moveable in the loading device housing while the shaft is rotating. The non-contacting seal is disposed between the inner surface and the disk. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192632 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor and Thermal Airflow Meter Including the Same - An intake air temperature sensor capable of detecting an intake air temperature highly accurately and at high speed. The intake air temperature sensor of the present invention includes: a secondary passage | 2012-08-02 |
20120192633 | INTER-CYLINDER AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE ABNORMALITY DETECTION DEVICE FOR MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD THEREFOR - The invention provides an inter-cylinder air-fuel ratio imbalance abnormality detection device for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, in which when abnormality detection processing of detecting an inter-cylinder air-fuel ratio imbalance abnormality on the basis of revolution speed fluctuations of the multi-cylinder internal combustion engine and ignition timing control for controlling the ignition timing so as to restrict revolution speed fluctuations in the multi-cylinder internal combustion engine are implemented, the implementation of the ignition timing control is restricted when the abnormality detection processing is implemented, and an abnormality detection method to be used in such a device. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192634 | ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION DEVICE FOR AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR - An abnormality determination device for an air-fuel ratio sensor includes a differential value calculator and an abnormality determiner. The differential value calculator is configured to calculate a differential value of an output value of the air-fuel ratio sensor which is configured to detect an air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas. The abnormality determiner is configured to determine abnormality of the air-fuel ratio sensor based on a result of comparison between a reference output value of the air-fuel ratio sensor and a predetermined threshold. The reference output value is obtained by the air-fuel ratio sensor when the differential value calculated by the differential value calculator becomes a predetermined value. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192635 | EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE LOSS CALCULATION DEVICE FOR ENGINE - An object of the present invention is to provide a corrected exhaust gas pressure loss calculation device which corrects an exhaust gas pressure loss that varies from moment to moment in accordance with engine operating conditions to a corrected exhaust gas pressure loss that can be used directly in control. The present invention converts an exhaust gas pressure into the corrected exhaust gas pressure loss, which is an exhaust gas pressure loss under a reference condition, from a relationship between an exhaust gas mass flow rate and an exhaust gas mass flow rate under the reference condition, a relationship between an exhaust gas temperature and an exhaust gas temperature under the reference condition, a relationship between the exhaust gas pressure and an exhaust gas pressure under the reference condition, and a relationship between an exhaust gas viscosity coefficient under a condition of the exhaust gas temperature and a viscosity coefficient of a viscous gas under the reference condition. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192636 | WHEEL BEARING WITH SENSOR - A sensor equipped wheel support bearing assembly, in which detection error is relieved to accurately estimate load is provided. A vehicle body fitting flange of an outer member of the bearing assembly has a front elevational shape of line symmetry or of point symmetry. A sensor unit including a strain generating member having two or more contact fixing segments to be fixed to the outer member and a strain sensor is provided at an arcuately sectioned portion lying from the flange to the outer member, or an outer peripheral surface portion of the outer member adjoining to the outboard side thereof, or a position crossing a line segment passing through a center of a rolling element or a position adjoining thereto. Alternatively, a plurality of sensor units are provided on the outer periphery of the outer member in a fashion spaced circumferentially equidistantly. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192637 | Method for Determining the Transverse Curve of a Generally Cylindrical Receiving Surface - Method for determining the transverse curve of a receiving surface of generally cylindrical form designed, during the assembly of the tire blank, to receive the components forming a crown belt in which threads are placed at zero degrees relative to the longitudinal direction, the threads being continuously wound without tension. The elongation rate (A) to be applied to a turn of a zero-degree thread is determined according to the desired pre-tension (A=f(T)), according to its axial position in the tire. Depending upon the radial position (Rf) of the thread of the said turn in the tire fitted into its mould, the initial radial position (Ri=Rf/(1+A)) is determined so that the thread of the turn in question sustains the desired elongation rate during forming in the press. The transverse profile (Rfdp) of the receiving surface is determined, in the axial location of the said turn, by subtracting from the initial position of the thread (Ri) the thickness (e) of the components placed radially inside the turn of the said zero-degree thread (Rfdp=Rf/(1+f(T)) e). | 2012-08-02 |
20120192638 | METHOD OF TESTING SEAL LIP BOND STRENGTH TO METAL SUBSTRATE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of testing one of bond or fatigue strength of an elastomeric seal lip to a metal substrate and apparatus therefor is provided. The method and apparatus avoid causing inadvertent damage to the seal lip during testing. Further, the method and apparatus allow a tensile force to be applied along an axis of the seal lip along which the seal lip extends regardless of the angle of inclination of the seal lip relative to a central axis of a metal substrate to which the seal lip is attached. Accordingly, accurate and repeatable test results indicating one of bond strength of the seal lip to the metal substrate or fatigue strength of the seal lip are obtained via the method and apparatus. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192639 | GAS SORPTION ANALYSIS OF UNCONVENTIONAL ROCK SAMPLES - Systems and methods for gas sorption analysis, or analogous practices, of samples from unconventional reservoirs are described. The described analysis of samples is used to determine various properties of unconventional reservoirs, which are used in evaluating their worth and producibility. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192640 | Borehole Imaging and Formation Evaluation While Drilling - A logging tool having a plurality of different sensor types having close spacings mounted on an articulated or extendible pad, a sleeve, a mandrel, a stabilizer, or some combination of those is provided and used to make measurements in a wellbore in a single logging run. Those measurements are used to create images of the wellbore and the images are used to deduce the local geology, optimize well placement, perform geomechanical investigation, optimize drilling operations, and perform formation evaluation. The logging tool includes a processor capable of making those measurements, creating those images, performing those operations, and making those determinations. The plurality of different sensors may be one or more resistivity sensors, dielectric sensors, acoustic sensors, ultrasonic sensors, caliper sensors, nuclear magnetic resonance sensors, natural spectral gamma ray sensors, spectroscopic sensors, cross-section capture sensors, and nuclear sensors, and they may be “plug-and-play” sensors. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192641 | IDENTIFICATION OF FLUID FLOW BOTTLENECKS - Techniques for determining one or more fluid flow characteristic values of a structure are disclosed. A fluid flow vector and a pressure gradient vector for a portion of the structure are determined, and a dot/cross product of the fluid flow vector with the pressure gradient vector is obtained to provide a fluid flow characteristic value. The fluid flow characteristic value can be used for modifying the structure to improve fluid flow through the structure. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192642 | FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL BYPASS CHANNEL - Flow sensor assemblies having increased flow range capabilities are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a flow sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port, a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port, and a bypass channel having a pair of taps fluidly connected to the fluid channel at separate locations. A flow sensor for sensing a measure related to a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel can positioned in the bypass channel. A pressure differential between the two taps of the bypass channel can drive a fraction of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel through the bypass channel. The flow sensor assembly may be configured to achieve, control, and/or balance a desired fraction of fluid flow through the bypass channel and past the flow sensor. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192643 | FLOW SENSOR WITH ENHANCED FLOW RANGE CAPABILITY - Flow sensor assemblies having increased flow range capabilities are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a flow sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port, and a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port. One or more partitions are provided in the fluid channel of the housing to define two or more fluid sub-passages. A flow sensor, for sensing a measure related to a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel, is positioned in one of the two or more fluid sub-passages. In some cases, the cross-sectional area of each of the two or more fluid sub-passages may be substantially the same, but this is not required. The housing may be formed from a single molded part defining the inlet and outlet flow ports, at least a portion of the fluid channel, and one or more of the partitions. In this case, a top cover may be provided and mounted to the housing to define the remaining portion of the fluid channel, if desired. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192644 | Thermal Flow Sensor - A thermal flow sensor includes a heater temperature controller that realizes stable startup characteristics and prevents degradation of a sensor element and can also accommodate a smaller heater. The sensor also includes a semiconductor substrate; a cavity portion provided in the semiconductor substrate; a dielectric film provided on the semiconductor substrate; a thin layer area formed as a result of the dielectric film covering the cavity portion; a heating resistor provided in the thin layer area on the dielectric film; a first temperature-sensitive resistor provided in the thin layer area on the dielectric film; a heating controller; a second temperature-sensitive resistor provided near the heating resistor; and a flow rate detector that detects a flow rate of a fluid on the basis of temperature of the second temperature-sensitive resistor. The heating controller controls the temperature of the heating resistor on the basis of first and second reference temperatures. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192645 | FLOW SENSORS HAVING NANOSCALE COATING FOR CORROSION RESISTANCE - A corrosion resistant flow sensor apparatus includes a flow sensor including a micromachinable substrate mounted on a package substrate that includes electrically conductive traces and substrate bond pads. The flow sensor includes a MEMS sensing structure for sensing a mass flow parameter and sensor bond pads coupled to the sensing structure. The sensor bond pads include a top metal layer on a metal diffusion barrier layer including a metal diffusion barrier layer sidewall. Bond wires couple the sensor bond pads to the substrate bond pads. A housing including sides and a top portion is around the flow sensor and includes a flow channel having an inlet and an outlet. A multi-layer corrosion protection coating includes a nm scale adhesion layer and a self assembled monolayer (SAM) is on the adhesion layer. The protection coating covers the sensor bond pads including the metal diffusion barrier layer sidewall. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192646 | STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR STORING WASTE COOKING OIL - A storage tank and method for monitoring thereof is provided. The tank includes a first panel that defines a mounting surface for carrying a heating element. The heating element extends into the tank for heating liquids stowed therein. A sidewall interconnects the first panel and a spaced-apart second panel. A support extends from a bottom-facing surface of the second panel for supporting the tank in a spaced-apart relation from a nearby surface. The support further defines an upward-facing pocket for receiving a portion of the heating element. A control system may monitor the storage tank and alert a service provider of operative conditions thereof. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192647 | READOUT METHOD AND ELECTRONIC BANDWIDTH CONTROL FOR A SILICON IN-PLANE TUNING FORK GYROSCOPE - Disclosed are methods and a sensor architecture that utilizes the residual quadrature error in a gyroscope to achieve and maintain perfect mode-matching, i.e., ˜0 Hz split between the drive and sense mode frequencies, and to electronically control sensor bandwidth. In a reduced-to-practice embodiment, a 6 mW, 3V CMOS ASIC and control algorithm are interfaced to a mode-matched MEMS tuning fork gyroscope to implement an angular rate sensor with bias drift as low as 0.15°/hr and angle random walk of 0.003°/√hr, which is the lowest recorded to date for a silicon MEMS gyroscope. The system bandwidth can be configured between 0.1 Hz and 1 kHz. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192648 | Mode-Matching Apparatus and Method for Micromachined Inertial Sensors - In an inertial sensor having a resonator and an accelerometer, acceleration signals are induced by resonating at least one shuttle of the resonator in a device plane at a shuttle resonance mode frequency and modulating the motion of the at least one resonator shuttle to induce accelerometer signals from the accelerometer. The motion may be modulated in the device plane or out of the device plane. A shuttle resonance mode and an accelerometer resonance mode may me matched based on the induced accelerometer signals, for example, by providing a feedback signal to the inertial sensor in response to such induced accelerometer signals to substantially nullify the induced accelerometer signals. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192649 | MEMS VIBRATING-BEAM ACCELEROMETER WITH PIEZOELECTRIC DRIVE - A high-temperature drive component for a double-ended tuning fork (DETF). The drive component attaches to a surface of at least one of the tines. The drive component includes at least one piezoelectric trace sandwiched at least partially between two electrical traces. At least one of the tines includes a doped silicon base with drive component located thereon. One of the electrical traces is electrically connected to the doped silicon base and the other is electrically isolated from the doped silicon base. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192650 | DETECTION SYSTEM AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - A signal processing method is adapted for dealing with a plurality of vector matrixes to detect the image of a predetermined range, and the vector matrix data are generated by reflecting a plurality of ultrasonic beams in the predetermined range. The signal processing method of the present invention is that summing all vector matrix data in a predetermined time interval so as to generate a total correlation matrix. In addition, obtaining a correlation matrix through the total vector matrix multiplied by a transposed total vector matrix, and obtaining a weight value according to inversion correlation matrix. Then, a weighting operation is performed for the vector matrix data in the predetermined time interval according to the weight value, so as to obtain a weighting operation result for performing an image synthesis procedure. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192651 | MULTI PROBE UNIT FOR ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION APPARATUS - Multi probe unit for an ultrasonic flaw detection apparatus, includes a plurality of probes contacting a surface of an object to be inspected; a plurality of connection members connecting two neighbor probes of the plurality of probes with each other; support members disposed on top portions of the plurality of probes so as to be spaced apart from the plurality of probes; and a pressing member connecting the plurality of probes with the support member and pressing the plurality of probes to the object to be inspected. According to the present invention, a plurality of probes smoothly contacts a flexural surface of an object to be inspected. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192652 | Device for detecting a selvage of a material web - A device for detecting a selvage of a material web or the selvage position in one measuring direction. The device comprises at least one ultrasonic sensor, with the ultrasonic sensor comprising a transmitter element and a receiver element. The external contour of at least one of the transmitter elements and/or of the receiver elements comprises at least one arc segment side and at least one flattened side. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192653 | CONTACT MEMBER FOR GAS SENSOR, GAS SENSOR, CONSTRAINT MEMBER, CONNECTING METHOD OF SENSOR ELEMENT AND CONTACT MEMBER OF GAS SENSOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GAS SENSOR - To provide a gas sensor which can stably carry out a securement of an electric continuity between a sensor element and a contact member. A contact member in which an electric connection to a sensor element is obtained by pinching and fixing the sensor element in an inserting port formed by a pair of housing members includes a constraint member which is provided in an outer periphery of a pair of housing members. The constraint member constrains a displacement of a pair of housing members within a predetermined range before the sensor element is pinched and fixed by a pair of housing members, and exists in a state of being pinched between the annular member and a pair of housing member without generating any reaction force with respect to the external force, after the sensor element is pinched and fixed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192654 | HYBRID COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HYBRID COMPONENT - A hybrid component supporting component for a motor vehicle includes a base component made of a metallic material, at least some parts of which are provided with a plastic material. The hybrid component includes a detection device having at least one conductor element by means of which a deformation of the hybrid component can be detected. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192655 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING COMPONENT AND MATERIAL TESTS ON SAMPLES - The device is used to perform component and material tests on samples, in particular compression tests and tensile tests on springs and elastic components, assemblies, and material samples. The device comprises two sample retainers ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192656 | MEASURING SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING FLOW OF A MEASURED MEDIUM THROUGH A MEASURING TUBE BY MEANS OF ULTRASOUND - A measuring tube, a measuring system and a method for determining and/or monitoring flow through a measuring tube, comprising a measuring tube, on which ultrasonic transducers are releasably placeable. The ultrasonic transducers transmit and/or receive ultrasonic signals, which pass through the measuring tube approximately coaxially to the measuring tube axis. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192657 | VORTEX FLOWMETER - Vortex flowmeter ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192658 | CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER - A Coriolis mass flowmeter with at least four bent measuring tubes, at least one actuator assembly and at least one sensor assembly, wherein a first measuring tube and a second measuring tube are located in a common first plane and a third measuring tube and a fourth measuring tube are located in a common second plane, wherein the first plane and the second plane run parallel to one another, and wherein all four measuring tubes are joined together in terms of flow on the input side and on the output side with a collector. A Coriolis mass flowmeter for large amounts of flow, which is improved in respect to its measurement accuracy, is implemented in that the geometry and/or the surface characteristics of the measuring tubes are set so that the tube flow resistance of all four measuring tubes is identical. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192659 | PUSH FORCE SIMULATOR - A push force simulator for measuring a force applied to a first component being attached to a second component with a pressure-sensitive adhesive located therebetween. The push force simulator can include a handheld block having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a palm-simulating polymer layer attached to the bottom surface. In addition, a pushable force gauge having an engagement end engaged with the top surface of the handheld block can be included. The pushable force gauge can measure an amount of force applied thereto, and thus measure the force transmitted through the block, through the palm-simulating polymer layer and applied to the pressure sensitive adhesive. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192660 | AUTOMATED PROCESSING MACHINE USED FOR PROCESSING SAMPLES PLACED ON SLIDES AND HAVING AN OUTPUT DEVICE - An automated processing machine, in particular an automated coverslipper or an automated stainer used for processing samples placed on slides and having an output device for outputting slides that have been processed by the automated processing machine. The output device includes an extensible and retractable drawer unit. The drawer unit includes at least one receiving channel for receiving a plurality of holders for slides. Holders received in any position in the receiving channel can be removed therefrom when the output device is in the open position. The automated processing machine is designed such that holders intended for output are inserted into the at least one receiving channel. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192661 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A measurement apparatus includes a pedestal, a supporting tray, a first movable base, a first measuring assembly, a second movable base, a second measuring assembly, a third movable base, a third measuring assembly, and a console. The supporting tray is rotationally fixed in the pedestal and can be rotated to position a workpiece at different angles to ensure that images of all portions and surfaces needing to be measured can be captured. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192662 | Ball Screw And Steering Device Equipped With The Same - Proposed is a ball screw for a steering device of a motor vehicle, which ball screw has a threaded spindle ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192663 | BALL SCREW ASSEMBLY WITH ENHANCED RADIAL LOAD CAPACITY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A linear ball screw assembly and method of construction thereof is provided. The assembly includes a screw having a helical external groove and a ball nut having a through bore configured for receipt of the screw therethrough and including a helical internal groove radially aligned with the external groove of the screw to form a helical raceway. A plurality of axial load balls are disposed in the helical raceway. The nut includes a pair of non-grooved internal cylindrical surfaces extending in axially opposite directions from the internal groove along the external groove of the screw to provide outer surfaces of a pair of radial load raceways. A plurality of radial load balls are disposed in the radial load raceways. The radial and axial load balls have different diameters and/or the internal cylindrical surfaces are provided by a pair of sleeve inserts. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192664 | Powertrain Comprising A Three Speed Transmission - Disclosed is a powertrain comprising a three speed transmission and an electric motor. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192665 | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A shifting sleeve for selectively engaging a transmission gear in a vehicle transmission is provided. The transmission gear has at least one opening defined therein. The shifting sleeve comprises at least one tooth for selectively engaging the at least one opening defined in the transmission gear. The at least one tooth extends from the shifting sleeve body and has a first portion, a second portion and a third portion. The first portion has a top surface disposed at a first height and the second portion has a top surface disposed at a second height, the first height being greater than the second height. The third portion is disposed between the first and second portions, and has a top surface disposed at an angle and extending between the top surfaces of the first and second portions. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192666 | MOVEMENT MECHANISM AND SOLAR PLANT USING SAID MECHANISM - A movement mechanism for moving an interception element of a solar plant. The mechanism is mounted on a support frame and is constrained to the interception element to allow the movement thereof with respect to the support frame. The mechanism comprises a drive member which generates a motion, and a transmission kinematism which transmits the motion to a rotation shaft constrained to the interception element. The transmission kinematism comprises a first mechanical member with gears mounted rotatable on a first support and mechanically connected to the drive member, and a second mechanical member with gears engaged on the first mechanical member, mounted on a second support, and keyed to the rotation shaft. The first and the second support are pivoted to each other with respect to a determinate pivoting axis, in order to rotate around the pivoting axis, so as to bring together/distance the first and the second mechanical member. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192667 | BALL SCREW WITH A CIRCULATING ASSEMBLY - A ball screw with a circulating assembly is disclosed. The circulating assembly of the ball screw is divided into a first circulating block and a second circulating block and can be assembled on the ball screw in such a method that the first and the second circulating blocks are assembled separately, so that the circulating assembly is applicable to the screw shaft whose helical groove doesn't extend to the shoulder portion thereof. In addition, the circulating assembly is limited in terms of an angle, and the relation between the first circulating block and the second circulating block is especially limited, so that the ball screw is applicable to the nuts with smaller outer diameter. Hence, the ball screw can be applied to both the nuts with smaller diameter and the screw shafts whose helical groove doesn't extend to the shoulder portion thereof. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192668 | DEFLECTOR FOR BALL SCREW - A deflector for use in a ball screw is composed of a main body and a junction member connected with the main body to form a channel having a first guide groove and two second guide grooves formed at two opposite sides of the first guide groove. Each of the second guide grooves has two walls extending outward from the first guide groove. Each two of the walls have a conjunction formed therebetween. The vertical section of the channel can define an extending axis passing through centers of the two conjunctions. At least one of the walls of each second guide groove is not parallel to the extending axis. In light of the above features, the roller chain can avoid wear and tear to prolong its service life thereof. Besides, the mold for forming the deflector can be designed to be structurally subject to mold release, such that the production efficiency can be increased. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192669 | FRONT/REAR WHEEL BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE - A front/rear brake control device applicable for bicycles, electric bicycles or motorcycles includes a first driving member and a second driving member accommodated in a control member, coupled to each other and brake lines of the rear and front wheels respectively, and moved in the control member reciprocally. The first driving member is coupled to the brake handle through the control line, and the second driving member is delayed and driven by the first driving member. When the brake handle is operated, the first driving member links and moves the corresponding brake line to brake the rear wheel, and then the delayed and driven second driving member brakes the front wheel by the corresponding brake line, such that the brake handle of the bike body can be operated to brake the rear wheel first, and then the front wheel to achieve a safe, comfortable and sectional braking operation. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192670 | OPERATION DEVICE OF SHIFT MECHANISM IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION - An operation device of a shift mechanism in a manual transmission includes a cylindrical support member fixedly mounted within the transmission housing in such a manner that a radial projection on an operation shaft of the shift mechanism is concentrically placed in the cylindrical support member and a leaf spring having a central portion formed with a V-shaped concave to be engaged with the radial projection of the operation shaft and a pair of side portions fixed to opposite ends of the cylindrical support member such that the V-shaped concave is maintained in engagement with the radial projection to retain the operation shaft in a neutral position, whereby load of the leaf spring acting on the operation shaft respectively when shifted in one direction and in the other direction can be adjusted in different characteristics. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192671 | MOTOR-DRIVEN SELF-LOCKING ARTICULATION FOR A ROBOT ARM - A motor-driven joint of a robot arm comprising a first segment ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192672 | Throttle Adjustment Device for Brush Cutter - According to one embodiment, a throttle adjustment device, for a brush cutter in which an engine is mounted at one end of a handle pipe and in which a throttle adjustment wire extends from a throttle of the engine, include: a throttle lever having an operation portion to be operated by the user; a sub lever having a holding portion to be connected with an extending end of the throttle adjustment wire; a case to be fixed to the handle pipe, the throttle lever and the sub lever being rotatably mounted in the case; and a connecting member configured to bring the throttle lever and the sub lever into: an interlocked state where the throttle is adjustable in accordance with an operation amount of the throttle lever; or an un-interlocked state where the throttle is not adjustable regardless of the operation amount of the throttle lever. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192673 | ARRANGEMENT WITH A MASS DAMPER FOR CANCELING OUT TORSIONAL VIBRATIONS OF A SHAFT - An arrangement having a gear side and a shaft side includes a shaft. A first flange is disposed on the gear side. A second flange is disposed on the shaft side. A mass damper is attached between the first flange and the second flange and including a damper ring, a hub and an elastomer layer disposed between the damper ring and the hub. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192674 | BICYCLE CLIPLESS PEDAL - A bicycle clipless pedal includes a pedal, a locking sheet pivotally mounted on the pedal, and a plastic elastomer located between the pedal and the locking sheet. The pedal has a first clipless end extending therefrom. The locking sheet has a second first clipless end extending therefrom opposite to the first clipless end. A clipping space is defined between the first clipless end and the second clipless end. The elastomer has one end abutting against the pedal and the other end abutting against the locking sheet. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192675 | MODULAR HOUSING WITH A FIRST HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATION OF AT LEASET ONE MAIN GEAR - A modular housing, which comprises a first housing assembly for accommodating at least one main transmission by which various gear ratios can be obtained, and whose transmission output shaft can be brought, in an area of the first housing assembly, into functional connection with a drive output of a vehicle that comprises at least one driven vehicle axle. The first housing assembly has an interface, at least in this area, by which the first housing assembly can be connected with an interface of a second housing assembly for accommodating at least one further transmission element. The interface of the first housing assembly is designed as a universal interface for connection of variously designed second housing assemblies with a respectively corresponding interface. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192676 | DUAL RATIO SHEARING SYSTEM - A dual speed drive system for alternatively driving a pair of parallel output shafts at one or the other of two different speeds, comprises a pair of parallel idler shafts interposed between the output shafts. A first gear train for mechanically couples the idler shafts to each other and to the output shafts. An input shaft is aligned coaxially with and rotatable independently of one of the idler shafts, and first and second drive gears are respectively received on and are rotatable relative to the input shaft and the one idler shaft. A second gear train mechanically couples the first drive gear to the second drive gear. The second gear train is configured and arranged to effect rotation of the second drive gear in the same direction as and at a different speed from that of the first drive gear. A clutch assembly is adjustable between a first speed mode in which the input shaft and the one idler shaft are rotatably fixed to each other and are rotatable in the same direction and at the same speed in relation respectively to the first and second drive gears, and a second speed mode in which the input shaft and the one idler shaft are independently rotatable and rotatably fixed respectively to the first and second drive gears, whereby rotation of the input shaft results in rotation of the one idler shaft in the same direction and at a different speed from that of the input shaft. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192677 | Method and apparatus for making liquid iron and steel - A carbonaceous-based metallizing method and apparatus wherein a metallic oxide is converted into a carbon-containing, metallized intermediate that is melted in an induction channel furnace to produce liquid metal from said metallic oxide. In the application of iron ore in the form of fines or concentrate, using low-cost coal will greatly reduce capital and operating costs by virtue of eliminating agglomeration of ore, cokemaking, and blast furnace operation. The liquid iron so produced is efficiently converted into steel in a steelmaking furnace such as a basic oxygen furnace (BOF), especially when it is physically integrated to the induction channel furnace wherein the liquid iron is directly poured into the integrated BOF by the induction channel furnace, producing low-cost steel, little heat loss, and minimum emissions. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192678 | Methods of Using Tires and Scrap Rubber in the Manufacture and Melting of Steel and Other Metals - A method of using scrap rubber and other scrap materials, such as tires or parts or pieces of tires, to manufacture or melt steel and other metals in a furnace is disclosed. The scrap rubber may be used as a carbon source for the manufacture of steel and other metals, and may be used as an energy source to melt the scrap metal used to make the steel and other metals. The net benefit of this method includes reducing the amount of scrap rubber, such as tires, to be sent to a waste disposal facility or landfill, thereby improving the environment. In addition, by increasing the use of scrap rubber as a source of energy for steel or metal production, less energy is required from other sources. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING METALLIC IRON - A method of production of metallic iron nodules comprises assembling a hearth furnace having a moveable hearth comprising refractory material and having a conversion zone and a fusion zone, providing a hearth material layer comprising carbonaceous material on the refractory material, providing a layer of reducible material comprising and iron bearing material arranged in discrete portions over at least a portion of the hearth material layer, delivering oxygen gas into the hearth furnace to a ratio of at least 0.8:1 ponds of oxygen to pounds of iron in the reducible material to heat the conversion zone to a temperature sufficient to at least partially reduce the reducible material and to heat the fusion zone to a temperature sufficient to at least partially reduce the reducible mateπal, and heating the reducible material to form one or more metallic iron nodules and slag. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192680 | Fabricated Mill Body with Blade Pockets for Insert Placement and Alignment - A mill body is machined integrally with blades that have pockets to receive PDC inserts. The insert pockets can have an orientation feature to ensure that inserts that require specific rotational orientation are put into the pockets at the right orientation for efficient milling. The orientation of some of the pockets closest to the bottom and center of the bit have their axis reoriented to a near parallel orientation to the bit center axis to allow the bit body and blade fabrication equipment access to drill the insert pocket. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192681 | TATTOO NEEDLE STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates generally to a tattoo needle stabilization device. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a device that is inserted through the sanitary cutout and engages the shaft of a tattoo needle near the point, biasing the point of the needle against the inside of the tip aperture and stabilizing the needle. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192682 | One-Way Driver - A one-way driver includes a handle, a shaft and an engagement unit. The shaft is rotationally inserted through the handle. The engagement unit is used to engage the shaft with the handle when the handle is pivoted in a direction and allow disengagement of the shaft from the handle when the handle is pivoted in an opposite direction. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192683 | HAND TOOL WITH A BUSHING - A hand tool with a bushing includes a receiving space defined in a driving head thereof, a ratchet assembly movably received in the receiving space for adapting to driving a work piece, and a bushing disposed between the ratchet assembly and an inner periphery of the receiving space. The ratchet assembly has an outer configuration substantially corresponding in geometry to the receiving space. When the ratchet assembly is operated, the bushing is able to sustain a wear of the ratchet assembly. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192684 | ADJUSTABLE WRENCH - An adjustable wrench is provided which provides several advantageous aspects. One aspect of the wrench is to facilitate rapid adjustment of the jaws, which are typically spring biased toward one another. Another aspect is the ability to adjust the jaws according to Metric system measurements or English system measurements or the like. A further aspect is the quick and effective tightening of the jaws. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192685 | HIGH STRENGTH FASTENER SYSTEM - A fastener system is constructed wherein the installation and removal drive surfaces intersect an enlarged core diameter in a transitional surface that extends between the installation and removal surfaces of adjacent wings. The transitional surface has a concave form that conforms to the core diameter. The projections of the driver in the system are formed in a blunt shape. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192686 | POWER LINE SPREADING DEVICE - A power line spreading device used to separate the two conductor lines of a twisted pair conductor. The spreading device includes a substantially conical body and a handle. The body further includes a groove in an outer surface orientated in a conic spiral along a length of the body wherein the diameter of the conical body gradually increases from a first end to a second end. The spreading device is engaged with the two conductor lines proximate the first end, rotated about an axis of rotation whereby the groove acts to draw the two conductor lines from a first end toward a second end of the body. The gradual increase in diameter of the spreading device causes and maintains a desired spread distance between the two conductor lines of a twisted pair connector. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192687 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING NOODLE - A noodle strand cutting apparatus for cutting gelatinized noodle strands used in manufacturing of instant noodles is provided with: a conveyer for conveying at least one bundle of the gelatinized noodle strands; and a rotary cutter arranged above the conveyer and intended to cut, to a predetermined length, the at least one bundle of the gelatinized noodle strands conveyed on the conveyer in a substantially horizontal direction. The rotary cutter is provided with a plurality of blades that extend side by side with a rotational axis in radial directions around the rotational axis, the plurality of blades being spaced from each other in a circumferential direction by predetermined intervals. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192688 | PUNCH TOOL AND METHOD FOR ROTARY BLADES - A two piece punch and die button tool is used to punch a hole in a rotary mower blade. The upper punch has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the upper side of the hole. The lower die button has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the lower side of the hole. The upper and lower circumferential radii of the holes reduces stress risers in the hole and increases the durability and safety of the blade. The punch and die button form the circumferential radii with one stroke of the machine. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192689 | GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND SHEET MATERIAL SLITTER INCORPORATING THE SAME - A sheet material slitter with a guide assembly for receiving the edges of material along a slit formed in the sheet material. The slitter includes a cutting assembly in the form of a pair of cooperative slitting knives rotatably mounted in axially offset relation. A drive motor is coupled to the slitting knives and operative to counter-rotate the knives such that sheet material fed into the slitter is drawn through the slitter as the material is cut to form a slit. The guide assembly is mounted adjacent the slitting knives and comprises a pair of guide rollers rotatably supported in axially spaced relation. Each guide roller is capable of receiving a respective edge of material along the slit formed in the sheet material. The guide rollers are supported in substantially parallel relation to one another and may be supported at an angle with respect to the slitting knives. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192690 | Controlling Rules and Variables for Cutting - The present invention relates to a method and a system for machine cutting several parts ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192691 | MEDIA PUNCH AND METHODS - A media punch includes an outer cutter configured to cut a fractional outer border pattern in a media sheet. The media punch also includes an inner cutter configured to cut a fractional inner pattern in a media sheet. The fractional inner pattern is interior to the fractional outer border pattern within the media sheet. The media punch also includes a selector configured to move between an outer cut position to engage the outer cutter alone, an inner cut position to engage the inner cutter alone, and a combination cut position to engage both the inner cutter and the outer cutter. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192692 | Sheet Material Punching Device - A sheet material punching device comprises punching pins, a die member having die holes formed therein, a frame having a housing space defined by wall portions inside to house therein the die member and the punching pins, the frame having a longitudinal direction extending in a width direction of a sheet material W, and paper feed ports formed in the wall portions of the frame for the sheet material W to be transported through, wherein the die member being bridged across the paper feed ports is supported in a predefined length in the width direction of the sheet material W. The sheet material punching device thus configured can prevent deflection of the die member caused by a punching force applied to the die member by the punching pins during the formation of punched holes. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192693 | CUTTING MACHINE - The present invention provides a cutting machine, comprising: a worktable including an opening and an upper surface for supporting a workpiece; a supporting unit for supporting the worktable; a cutting mechanism mounted on a lower surface of the worktable and received in the supporting unit comprising: a motor for outputting a rotation motion; a reciprocating rod driving a saw blade moving reciprocately through the opening; a motion conversion mechanism converting the rotation motion of the motor into a reciprocating motion of the reciprocating rod; and a saw blade clamp for clamping and releasing the saw blade. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192694 | Saw Blade With Reduced Modal Frequencies In The Operating Frequency Range - A saw blade is provided including a circular metal disc including a circular metal disc including a central aperture and a plurality of teeth spaced around a periphery of the circular metal disc. A first plurality of fully enclosed body slots are generally equally spaced from a center of the circular metal disc by a first distance and a second plurality of fully enclosed body slots are each disposed directly radially outward from a respective one of the first plurality of body slots. The second plurality of slots are generally equally spaced from the center of the circular metal disc by a second distance greater than the first distance. The saw blade design provides a blade with no modal frequencies in the operating frequency range. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192695 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING A SURFACE LAYER FROM A FOOD PRODUCT - An apparatus for removing a surface layer from food products includes a product feed which feeds a product to be processed along a product conveying direction to a removal tool. The product is pressed with a component perpendicular to the product conveying direction toward an operative surface of the removal tool. The relative position between the product feed and the removal tool is adjustable by means of an adjustment apparatus, with a control unit associated with the adjustment apparatus designed to adjust the position of the removal tool relative to the product feed in dependence on the contour of the product. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192696 | CABLE STRIPPING TOOL - A cable stripping tool 200 having a body 201 which comprises an arm 202, a cable mounting portion 203 and a blade assembly 205 that is movable between a retracted position and an engaging position, the cable mounting portion 203 comprises means having first and second cable mounting axes, wherein the arm 202 extends from the cable mounting portion 203 in a direction between the first and second mounting axes. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192697 | PIN-BARREL FOR A MUSICAL BOX AND MUSICAL BOX COMPRISING THE SAME - The pin-barrel ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120192698 | Neck Stiffener for Stringed Musical Instruments - A musical instrument neck stiffener includes a beam fabricated by embedding uni-directional material only at the upper and lower portions of the beam, and constrained by braid or bias weave material. In a preferred embodiment, the uni-directional layers are preferably made from carbon fiber tow, cloth, or pultruded carbon fiber and the braid or bias weave material is made of carbon fibers. To reduce weight, the middle section of the beam is preferably hollow. An angle neck stiffener includes a hollow tube connected to a cradle, which is bonded within an instrument neck. The angle neck stiffener bridges the connection between the instrument neck and a preferably D-shaped neck stiffener. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192699 | THUMB PICK - A thumb pick formed as a unitary one-piece body having a substantially inflexible pick point portion including at least one slot extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the pick point portion. A pliable strap portion extends away from the pick point portion toward a tail portion including a terminal end. The pliable strap portion is designed to wrap around a musician's thumb, while the tail portion becomes engaged in the slot with the tail portion confined between the upper and lower surfaces of the pick point portion. A gusset can be included on an upper surface of the pick point portion to strengthen the inflexibility of the pick point portion. The tail portion of the strap can include a series of grooves while the slot includes a pawl designed to engage at least one of the series of grooves to secure the strap within the slot. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192700 | MUSIC DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method of displaying a musical composition for a musical instrument, comprising displaying at least a portion of the musical instrument; displaying, on the musical instrument, a fingering position indicator, indicating a fingering position that is becoming due to be played; and displaying a timing indicator indicating when the fingering position is due to be played. The fingering position indicator may comprise one or more marks on the musical instrument, and the timing indicator may comprise an object moving towards the fingering position indicator on the musical instrument, wherein the object reaches the musical instrument when the fingering position is due to be played. The object and/or the mark may be shaped to indicate an articulation to be played | 2012-08-02 |
20120192701 | SEARCHING FOR A TONE DATA SET BASED ON A DEGREE OF SIMILARITY TO A RHYTHM PATTERN - It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved technique for searching for a tone data set of a phrase constructed in a rhythm pattern that satisfies a predetermined condition of similarity to a rhythm pattern intended by a user. The user inputs a rhythm pattern via a rhythm input device. An input rhythm pattern storage section stores the input rhythm pattern into a RAM on the basis of clock signals output from a bar line clock output section and trigger data included in the input rhythm pattern. A rhythm pattern search section searches through a rhythm database for a tone data set presenting the highest degree of similarity to the stored input rhythm pattern. A performance processing section causes a sound output section to audibly output the searched-out tone data set. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192702 | Electronic Signal Processor - An electronic signal processor for processing signals includes a complex first filter, one or more gain stages and a second filter. The first filter is characterized by a frequency response curve that includes multiple corner frequencies, with some corner frequencies being user selectable. The first filter also has at least two user-preset gain levels which may be alternately selected by a switch. Lower frequency signals are processed by the first filter with at least 12 db/octave slope, and preferably with 18 db/octave slope to minimize intermodulation distortion products by subsequent amplification in the gain stages. A second filter provides further filtering and amplitude control. The signal processor is particularly suited for processing audio frequency signals. Related methods include filtering the input signal with an input filter of the second or third order high pass type, amplifying the filtered signal and further filtering the | 2012-08-02 |
20120192703 | TWO-STAGE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT EFFECTS PEDAL - An effects pedal including a first stage configured to asymmetrically limit an input signal, and a second stage configured to symmetrically clip the asymmetrically limited signal. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192704 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEUTRALIZING EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - An apparatus for neutralizing an explosive comprises a housing including at least one relief groove along an outer portion of the housing, and an inner chamber. The inner chamber includes a first hollow section and a second hollow section. The cross-sectional area of the second hollow section is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first hollow section. A forward section of the housing is adapted to receive a first nose member and a rear section of the housing is adapted to receive a removable fin set. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192705 | ANTIBALLISTIC ARMOUR PLATE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ANTIBALLISTIC ARMOUR PLATE - The invention is an antiballistic armour plate comprising one or more layers of one or more antiballistic ceramic plates laminated with a first, underlying fibre reinforced thermoplastic layer comprising a first thermoplastic material and reinforcement fibres, the antiballistic ceramic plates arranged for receiving and deforming ballistic projectiles or shrapnel, and underlain by a spall liner of one or more loosely bound sheets of antiballistic fibres arranged for receiving the ballistic projectiles or shrapnel having penetrated the ceramic plates. The antiballistic armour plate further has one or more of the antiballistic ceramic plates provided with holes distributed across the one or more ceramic plates, wherein the holes have apertures at least toward the first, underlying thermoplastic layer and provided with a thermoplastic matrix compatible with the first thermoplastic matrix material and provided with reinforcement fibres. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192706 | Vented Armor V Structure - An armor structure for a vehicle underbody. The armor structure includes an inner plate that is mounted proximate to the vehicle underbody, the inner plate having a plurality of first openings; and an outer plate that is mounted distal to the vehicle underbody, the outer plate having a plurality of second openings. The inner plate and the outer plate are substantially parallel and separated by a spacing. The inner plate and the outer plate each have substantially equal V bends at an obtuse angle, and the V bends in the inner plate and the outer plate are aligned. The first openings and the second openings are (i) aligned across the spacing from each other, and (ii) substantially equal in area. When an underbody blast event is encountered by the vehicle, the outer plate is forced towards, and substantially against the inner plate such that there is no longer fluid communication through the first openings. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192707 | Expanding Countermeasure and Launcher System - Systems and methods described herein provide for the protection of personnel within vehicles and structures from handheld grenades and other threats. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a countermeasure system includes an expandable countermeasure having a flexible body with a number of weighted projectiles attached around a perimeter of the body. A threat detection and launch control system detects incoming threats and, in response, triggers a launch of the expandable countermeasure from the launcher to intercept and neutralize the threat. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192708 | Reduced Size, Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Crew Compartment Vehicle Construction - A vehicle construction in which a survivability capsule and underbody V-deflector plate are located off-center relative to the vehicle providing desirable survivability and size characteristics, and minimizing overall vehicle width providing desirable maneuverability characteristics. The survivability capsule is constructed around occupants oriented to minimize capsule width and may incorporate traditional or spaced frame construction. The location of the capsule provides the ability to incorporate a large amount of storage area into the construction of the vehicle, or to use a spaced armor array on one side of the capsule providing protection from road-side threats including EFPs, RPGs, and RKG-3s. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192709 | FIREARM CONTROL DEVICES - A fire selector control device for a firearm with a lower receiver that is operable from either side of the firearm. The device includes a selector body designed to fit within the lower receiver and extend between one side of the lower receiver and an opposite side of the lower receiver. The selector body is designed to engage a firing mechanism within the firearm and switch the firing mechanism to any one of a plurality of firing modes. First and second levers are attached to opposite ends of the body to move the body to any one of the plurality of firing options. The first lever is accessible from the exterior of the right side of the lower receiver and the second lever is accessible from the exterior of the left side of the lower receiver. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192710 | Oil-Free Air Compressor for Rail Vehicles - An oil-free compressor for a rail vehicle includes a multi-piece compressor housing, a first piston cylinder supported in a first opening in the compressor housing, a second piston cylinder supported in a second opening in the compressor housing, and a multi-piece crankshaft assembly supported by the compressor housing. The crankshaft assembly is linked to pistons of the first and second piston cylinders by respective connecting rods. The connecting rods connect to a wrist pin associated with each of the pistons, and the wrist pins are respectively supported by a dry lubricant bushing to the associated piston. The compressor housing may have at least a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The first housing portion and the second housing portion may form respective halves of the compressor housing that are secured together with mechanical fasteners. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192711 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM A GAS - A fluidized reactor system for removing impurities from a gas and an associated process are provided. The system includes a fluidized absorber for contacting a feed gas with a sorbent stream to reduce the impurity content of the feed gas; a fluidized solids regenerator for contacting an impurity loaded sorbent stream with a regeneration gas to reduce the impurity content of the sorbent stream; a first non-mechanical gas seal forming solids transfer device adapted to receive an impurity loaded sorbent stream from the absorber and transport the impurity loaded sorbent stream to the regenerator at a controllable flow rate in response to an aeration gas; and a second non-mechanical gas seal forming solids transfer device adapted to receive a sorbent stream of reduced impurity content from the regenerator and transfer the sorbent stream of reduced impurity content to the absorber without changing the flow rate of the sorbent stream. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192712 | HYDROGEN SEPARATION MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING HYDROGEN - Provided is a novel hydrogen separation membrane formed of a Nb—W—Mo-based alloy. A method for separating hydrogen using the hydrogen separation membrane and hydrogen separation conditions are selected by a particular procedure. A hydrogen separation membrane formed of the Nb—W—Mo-based alloy membrane. A method for separating hydrogen using the Nb—W—Mo-based alloy membrane and the conditions for separating hydrogen using the Nb —W—Mo-based alloy membrane are set by measuring the hydrogen pressure P of a hydrogen atmosphere for the Nb—W—Mo-based alloy membrane and the dissolved hydrogen content C of the Nb—W—Mo-based alloy membrane at a temperature T; generating a PCT curve associating the temperature T, the hydrogen pressure P, and the dissolved hydrogen content C on the basis of actual measurement data about the three requirements; and setting operating temperature and primary and secondary hydrogen pressure conditions by determining the relationship between the dissolved hydrogen content C and the brittle fracture of the Nb—W—Mo-based alloy membrane on the basis of the PCT curve to evaluate critical dissolved hydrogen content related to hydrogen embrittlement resistance. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192713 | Electrostatic Precipitator Charging Enhancement - An electrostatic precipitator collector plate assembly including at least one electrically conductive sheet adapted to be electrically grounded; a rib or baffle in physical and electrical contact with the at least one conductive sheet; and a hollow structure physically associated with the rib or baffle adapted to contain a cooling liquid. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192714 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING PARTICULATE SOLIDS FROM A GAS STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for separating particulate solids from a gas stream. The process can include regenerating a catalyst in a regenerator, separating particulate solids in first and second cyclone stages, passing the gas stream from the second cyclone stage to an external third stage separator, and passing the gas stream from the external third stage separator to a cyclone recirculator to obtain a clean gas stream. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192715 | METHOD FOR RECLAIMING AN EVAPORATED LIQUID FROM AN AIR STREAM AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - A method is provided for reclaiming an evaporated liquid from an air stream including transferring the evaporated liquid from a first quantity of air into a second quantity of air, wherein the second quantity of air is smaller than the first quantity of air. A device for performing the method is also provided. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192716 | Method for Reduction of Oil, Alkalinity and Undesirable Gases Using a Mechanical Flotation Device - A mechanical vessel may effectively and simultaneously displace a first undesired gas from within water with a second desired gas, and remove at least one alkaline species and oily matter from the water. The vessel raises the pH of the water and reduces the lime requirement for subsequent lime softening. The vessel receives the water containing the first gas and passes the water through a series of gasification chambers. Each gasification chamber may have a mechanism that ingests and mixes a second gas into the water thereby physically displacing at least a portion of the first gas into a vapor space at the top of each gasification chamber from which it is subsequently removed. There is an absence of communication between the vapor spaces of adjacent chambers. An acid is added to remove the alkaline species, where the first gas is an optional by-product that is also removed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192717 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED PARTICULATE FILTER WITH REDUCED STRESS - A system comprises a particulate matter (PM) filter comprising an inlet for receiving exhaust gas. A zoned heater is arranged in the inlet and comprises a resistive heater comprising N zones, where N is an integer greater than one. Each of the N zones comprises M sub-zones, where M is an integer greater than one. A control module selectively activates one of the N zones to initiate regeneration in downstream portions of the PM filter from the one of the N zones and deactivates others of the N zones. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192718 | RECIRCULATING FILTRATION SYSTEMS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of recirculating filtration and exhaust systems for material processing systems are disclosed herein. A material processing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes an enclosure for processing a workpiece, the enclosure having an enclosure inlet and an enclosure outlet. The system also includes a first flow path fluidly coupled to the enclosure inlet and the enclosure outlet, and a first filtration assembly in the first flow path. The first filtration assembly draws airflow from the enclosure and returns the airflow to the enclosure. The system further includes a second flow path in fluid communication with the first flow path upstream from the enclosure inlet, and a second filtration assembly in the second flow path. The second filtration assembly draws airflow from the first flow path and returns airflow to the first flow path. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192719 | HOLLOW-FIBER MEMBRANE CASTING SOLUTION ADDITIVE FOR RAPID SOLVENT REMOVAL - Hollow fiber membranes, such as those used in air separation modules, are generally made from solution spinning. Typically, solvent is present in the bore of the fiber for the spinning process. This solvent, in addition to the solvent already present in the polymer casting solution, may cause voids in the fiber material. By adding a polycarboxylic acid to the polymer casting material, these voids may be reduced or eliminated. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192720 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING A STEAM NOZZLE OF AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - A method for cleaning a steam nozzle of an automatic coffee machine. The automatic coffee machine comprises a steam nozzle and is connectable to at least one steam source. Cleaning of the steam nozzle is obtained by steam generated by the steam source. A device for cleaning a steam nozzle of an automatic coffee machine that comprises a sanitization chamber adapted to house the steam nozzle, the sanitization chamber being configured to be in communication with a steam source of the automatic coffee machine. An automatic coffee machine provided with such a device. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192721 | TORTILLA WARMER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING OF TORTILLAS - A tortilla warmer control system is disclosed for controlling preparation and dispensing of tortillas. The control system includes a control unit capable of receiving inputs from a user, and providing outputs. The control unit receives user inputs including: a frequency of heating sessions, a number of tortillas to be heated and dispensed during each heating session; and tortilla texture. The control unit provides outputs including: a speed at which tortillas are to be conveyed through a heating sub-system of the tortilla warmer, and/or a temperature to be provided during each heating session; and a heating session initiation signal. The user inputs received by the control unit can also include a selected rate at which the tortillas are to be dispensed during the heating session. The outputs provided by the control unit can also include a rate at which tortillas are introduced into the heating sub-system. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192722 | Convertible Grill and Smoker - A grill having a bottom section and a middle section for expanding the diameter of the bottom section and at least one insert for separating the opening formed by the bottom section to allow smoking or an open fire. Different cooking surfaces are thereby a grill, a flat frying surface, an open area for receiving and holding a reservoir of water, such as a pot, and an open area for receiving a wok. There is also a hearth section for enclosing at least a portion of the exterior of the bottom section. It also envisions a smoker or ash guard expandable to fit either diameter to protect the cook and provide a surface for placing items attached to the stand apart from the heat source. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192723 | SHISH KEBOB ROTISSERIE DEVICE - A kabob rotisserie for cooking multiple kabobs comprising: a top plate, where the top plate includes a plurality of holding nests and each nest receives a kabob skewer; a bottom plate, where the bottom plate includes a plurality of holding nests and each nest receives a kabob skewer; a rotating shaft, vertically extending through the top plate and bottom plate; a heating element attached to the rotating shaft, where the element is positioned inside the kabob skewers; bearings provided at the top and bottom of the rotating shaft; a cover, where the cover contains the kabob rotisserie; and a motor, where the motor rotates the rotating shaft. In one exemplary embodiment, the top plate may include eight or less holding nests and the bottom plate may include eight or less corresponding holding nests. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192724 | GRILL INSERTS AND TOOL FOR THE SAME - A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192725 | DRAWER TYPE COOKING DEVICE HAVING TURNTABLE MECHANISM - The invention provides a drawer type microwave oven having a turntable functioning as a uniform heating mechanism with a visual effect, while maintaining the ceiling height of a heating chamber and having improved usability. A turntable drive mechanism | 2012-08-02 |
20120192726 | CONVECTION GRILL - A convection grill including a body having a base and a lid, and defining a cooking chamber, and a convection system coupled to a wall of the base. The convection system includes an air conduit defined at least in part by a front panel and a back panel, the air conduit including an intake aperture, a duct, and an exhaust vent. The convection system also includes a fan assembly including a convection fan positioned within the duct proximate to the intake aperture, and a motor coupled to the convection fan by a motor shaft. The back panel includes a first end distal from the wall, a second end proximate the wall, and a cross section having a substantially continuous curve between the first and second ends. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192727 | JUICE EXTRACTOR WITH BRAKE DEVICE - A juice extractor includes a main body including a cutting device and a brake device received therein. The cutting device includes a motor with a driving shaft and a blade disc is connected to the driving shaft. The brake device includes an operation member movably connected to the main body, a spring connected to the main body, a brake frame pivotably connected to the main body, and a brake disc connected to a driving shaft. The operation member has a push member which contacts the brake frame and the spring. When the operation member is moved downward, the push member releases a force applied to the brake frame and the spring, so that the brake frame applies a force to the brake disc to brake the juice extractor. When the operation member is moved upward, the push member applies a force to the brake frame and the spring, so that the brake frame releases a force applied to the brake disc. | 2012-08-02 |
20120192728 | Juice Machine and Lid Thereof - A juice machine includes a lid, and the lid includes an upper casing, a feeding barrel, and a block member. The feeding barrel is installed on the upper casing, and the feeding barrel is hollow inside. The block member is surrounded around an external side of the bottom of the feeding barrel. The juice machine can enhance both juice squeezing efficiency and juice yield. | 2012-08-02 |