| 32nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
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| 20090196661 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - An image forming apparatus, including: | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196662 | METHOD OF MEASURING A CORRECT LATERAL REGISTRATION SETTING AND PRINTING MACHINE SUITABLE THEREFOR - The invention relates to a method of ensuring a correct lateral registration setting, in a digital multi-color electrographic sheet-printing machine, which the sheets adhere to a support, preferably a transport belt, are transported past printing units. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196663 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a movable belt; a transfer member opposed to the image bearing member with the belt therebetween; wherein the transfer member has a contact surface substantially parallel with a surface of the belt and contacted to the belt, and wherein when the belt is moving, the belt rubs the contact surface, and a toner image is transferred from such a part of image bearing member as is opposed to the contact surface; and a supporting member for supporting the transfer member, the supporting member being swingable. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196664 | IMAGE HEATING APPARATUS - An image heating apparatus includes a contact-sliding member parallel to a generatrix of a heating roller and brought into contact with the heating roller configured to heat a toner image on a recording material. An inlet space and an outlet space are formed at the upstream and downstream ends, respectively, of a contact area. A cleaning member, provided on the downstream side of the contact area, cleans the surface of the heating roller to remove toner and paper dust from the surface of the heating roller. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196665 | PROTECTIVE AGENT FOR IMAGE BEARING MEMBER, PROTECTIVE LAYER SETTING UNIT, AND PROCESS CARTRIDGE - A protective agent for an image bearing member of an image forming apparatus. The protective agent is applied onto a surface of the image bearing member and includes a hydrophobic organic compound (A), an inorganic fine particle (B), and an inorganic lubricant (C). | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196666 | WASTE TONER RECOVERING MECHANISM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A technique is provided which allows an agitation paddle, which flattens waste toner in a waste toner container, to rotate at a sufficiently low rotation speed and contributing to a decrease in cost with the saving of space and a simple configuration. A waste toner recovering mechanism includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, a linking member, and a one-way clutch which is disposed between an agitation paddle and the second rotating member and which transmits only a rotational driving force from the second rotating member rotating in a first rotation direction to the agitation paddle. Here, the support positions of the linking member relative to the first and second rotating members and the length of the linking member are set so that a rotation angle range of the second rotating member while the first rotating member rotates in one turn is narrower than 180°. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196667 | Printing System for Printing Banner Media And Method Thereof - A printing system for duplex printing of a banner media is disclosed. The printing system includes a drive roll, a pair of nipping rolls abuttingly coupled to the drive roll forming a first nip and a second nip with the drive roll, a media path including a printing region and a duplex region, and a diverter disposed in the media path and coupled to the drive roll. A first side of the banner media is printed in the printing region and exited partially from the first nip. Further, the partially exited banner media is re-fed into the duplex region and transferred to the printing region to print the second side of the banner media and exited from the second nip. The duplex region is capable of receiving the banner media from the first nip and the printing region is capable of exiting the banner media from the second nip simultaneously. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196668 | Image Forming System Including Finisher Applying Punching Processing and Staple Processing to Printed Papers, and Image Forming Apparatus Having Mechanism for Printing on Both Surfaces of Paper - An image forming system is given, in advance, unique setting as a behavior to be performed when an error occurs regarding postprocessing. In a case where the postprocessing becomes inexecutable during the operation of the system, the system either cancels the postprocessing to continue printing (Steps S | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196669 | Tape printer and cassette - A projection is provided in a roller holder. Accordingly, in a state wherein the roller holder is pressed against a supporting board to make a platen roller come in close contact with a thermal head, a cassette presses the roller holder through the projection in a process of loading the cassette inside a cassette loading portion. As a result, the roller holder moves in a biasing direction (direction from inward to outward of the cassette loading portion) , causing the roller holder to move away from the supporting board. Thus, even if a state is maintained wherein the platen roller adhered to the thermal head and the roller holder is kept pressed against the supporting board, the roller holder can be separated from the supporting board when the cassette is loaded up. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196670 | TAPE DRIVE AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A tape drive for use in for example a transfer printing apparatus to drive a printer ribbon. The printer ribbon is mounted on two spools each of which is driven by a respective stepper motor. A controller controls the energization of the motor such that the ribbon is transported in at least one direction between spools mounted on the spool support. The controller is operative to energize both motors to drive the spools of ribbon in the direction of ribbon transport to achieve push-pull operations. Ribbon tension is monitored to enable accurate control of ribbon supply and ribbon take-up, the ribbon tension being monitored, for example, by monitoring power supply to the two stepper motors. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196671 | Printing roll release mechanism - A printing roll release and retainer mechanism to facilitate the insertion of a printing roller into a printing head of a thermal printer and to facilitate the locking thereof to the printing head and to facilitate the removal of the printing roller from the printing head wherein a holder is provided for receiving and permitting withdrawal of the printing roller and a pair of oppositely spaced members is provided for to hold the shaft roller. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196672 | PRINTER - A printer includes a fragment receiving section provided below a cutter and receiving a non-printing area cut off as a fragment falling thereinto, and a printed matter receiving section provided below the cutter and receiving a printing area cut off as a piece of printed matter and falling thereinto. The fragment receiving section includes a rocking plate rocked by a rocking mechanism between a first rocking position, where an upper end of the rocking plate resides on the downstream side in a paper conveying direction with respect to a cutting position so as to allow the fragment to fall into the fragment receiving section, and a second rocking position, where the upper end of the rocking plate resides on the upstream side in the paper conveying direction with respect to the cutting position so as to guide the piece of printed matter into the printed matter receiving section. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196673 | CUTTER DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A cutter device includes a medium supporting surface that supports a recording medium being transported, and a cutter carriage that has a cutter blade for cutting the recording medium and that is movable in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the recording medium. An opening that forms a passage region for the cutter carriage is provided in the medium supporting surface so as to extend in the moving direction of the cutter carriage. The opening is provided with a cover capable of switching between a first state in which the cover covers the opening and forms part of the medium supporting surface and a second state in which the cover is retracted to form the passage region for the cutter carriage. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196674 | Writing Instrument With A Tape Flag Dispenser - A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be removed to enable a flip cover portion of the flag dispenser to be opened to provide access to a tape flag chamber. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196675 | DISPENSER AND PROCESS - A dispenser ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196676 | TIP FOR WRITING INSTRUMENT - The present invention provides a tip for a writing instrument includes: a tip main body; a ball seat formed at the front end of the tip main body, communicated with the ink channel, and having a chamfer on the inner side thereof; a ball retained with a portion exposed, in the ball seat; and an elastic member disposed in the ink channel of the tip main body and always applying force to the ball in the exposure direction, in order to keep the tip clean and achieve a smooth line by preventing ink from remaining at the front end of the tip. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196677 | Directional dispensing valve - A flexible, pressure-openable dispensing valve has a mounting base and has an outwardly extending head having at least three peripheral walls that each projects forwardly from the base. The head also includes an end wall that extends between, and connects, the outer margins of the peripheral walls. The end wall has a dispensing orifice surrounded by a spreading surface. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196678 | RIVET NUT AND RIVET BOLT AND COMBINATION OF A RIVET NUT OR A RIVET BOLT WITH A SHEET METAL PART - The invention relates to a rivet nut ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196679 | STANCHION SYSTEMS, STANCHION ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS, AND HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEMS INCLUDING STANCHION SYSTEMS - A stanchion system, includes a stanchion post and an attachment system for attachment to a flange which includes a first edge and a second edge. The attachment system includes a crossbar including an extending section and an abutment member on a first end thereof to abut the first edge of the flange; a base including a passage through which the extending section of the crossbar is movable and a seating for the stanchion post; and a connector including a first section and a second section. The second section of the connector is attachable to the extending section of the crossbar at one of a plurality of incremental positions. The first section of the connector is movable relative to the second section to adjust the position of the first section relative to the abutment member of the crossbar. In several embodiments, the first section is movable relative to the second section to abut the base on a side of the base opposite the side upon which the flange is positioned to adjust the position of the first section relative to the abutment member. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196680 | Stretch type fixing mechanism - The present invention provides a stretch type fixing mechanism for an electronic device. The stretch type fixing mechanism includes a first component, a second component and a casing having a base plate to carry the first and the second components. The stretch type fixing mechanism includes a first limiting unit having a first wedging section disposed on the casing and a second wedging section disposed on the first component for limiting the first component to move relatively to the base plate in a first direction; a second limiting unit having a third wedging section disposed on the casing and a fourth wedging section disposed on the second component for limiting the second component to move relatively to the base plate in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and a positioning unit disposed on the first component and having a propping portion. By propping the propping portions against the blocking portions of the second component, the first and the second components are fixed to the casing without using screws. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196681 | JOINT AND/OR BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A joint and/or bearing arrangement ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196682 | Bi-directional strut end for ball stud mounted devices - A ball and socket joint connector is provided at opposing ends of a strut, the connector includes a socket body having an interior chamber and a ball stud including a ball end movable within and relative to the interior chamber. The ball end is connected to a stud base. The socket body includes sidewall extensions to limit movement of the ball in a first direction and prohibiting movement of the ball stud in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A retainer secures the ball end within the interior chamber preventing fore and aft movement of the ball stud but allowing rotation movement of the ball end within the chamber. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196683 | LOCKING CONNECTOR SYSTEM - Components for use in a locking connector system, such a heavy duty shackles, comprise a retainer, a body structure and pin which is axially moveable into a receiving cavity of the body structure, the body structure having a transversely directed cavity interconnecting with the cavity and have a latching shoulder. The retainer has a body, a latch element associated with the body and adapted to move into a space adjacent the latching shoulder of the aperture when the retainer is inserted into the transverse aperture to retain the retainer in its aperture and the body of the retainer having a projecting portion for location adjacent the surface portion of the pin for restraining the pin from removal when the retainer is inserted, the retainer further having a latch actuator which is displaceable in the body from a released position to an engaged position for moving the latch element from its retracted position to a latching position, and the latch actuator further having releasable retention means for retaining the latch actuator in the engaged position but, on application of a retraction force, adapted to release the latch actuator to permit its return to its retracted position, thereby allowing return of the latch element to its retracted position, whereby the retainer may be removed from the aperture and the pin removed from the cavity. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196684 | Compression type fixing mechanism - The present invention provides a compression type fixing mechanism for an electronic device. The compression type fixing mechanism includes a first component, a second component and a casing having a base plate to carry the first and the second components. The compression type fixing mechanism includes a first limiting unit having a first wedging section disposed on the casing and a second wedging section disposed on the first component for limiting the first component to move relatively to the base plate in a first direction; a second limiting unit having a third wedging section disposed on the casing and a fourth wedging section disposed on the second component for limiting the second component to move relatively to the base plate in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and a positioning unit disposed on the first component and having a propping portion. By propping the propping portions against the blocking portions of the second component, the first and the second components are fixed to the casing without using screws. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196685 | Alignment Feature for Hub and Driveshaft Assembly - A hub-driveshaft assembly comprises a hub and driveshaft with a flat portion having a width. The hub comprises a body having an axial bore therethrough, a set screw hole extending radially through a wall of the body and communicating with the axial bore, and an alignment feature positioned near an entrance to the axial bore, wherein the alignment feature substantially aligns the flat portion of the driveshaft with the set screw hole when the driveshaft is inserted into the axial bore. In another embodiment, the hub comprises an alignment feature to promote proper alignment of the driveshaft with respect to the hub when the driveshaft is inserted into the axial bore, wherein the alignment feature is eliminated under load. In yet another embodiment, the hub comprises an alignment feature that flattens in response to loading from the driveshaft. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196686 | WASHER AND THREADED ASSEMBLY PROVIDED THEREWITH | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196687 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A coupling arrangement has a housing, a cylindrical supporting element having a center axis, which at least partly axially overlaps with the housing and contacts it at a first axial end area to disable movement at least in one direction along the center axis, the supporting element has at least a first protrusion, a connecting element with at least a second protrusion, which at least partly axially overlaps with the supporting element and which is arranged along the center axis facing away from the first axial end area, and a spring arranged and designed such that a first and a second axial end rest on the first protrusion and the second protrusion, respectively. The spring, the supporting element with its first protrusion and the connecting element second protrusion are designed and arranged such as to provide an axial force along the center axis at the first axial end area. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196688 | GLARE SCREEN FOR ROAD MEDIAN BARRIERS - The present invention relates to a glare screen for road median barriers, which is configured not only to enable the locations of median barriers to be distinguished, both at night and in bad weather, but also to enable the road traffic conditions ahead to be determined. The glare screen for road median barriers according to the present invention includes a safety guidance lamp using solar power, by which the locations of median barriers can be easily distinguished at night or in bad weather, so that safe travel can be achieved and traffic accidents can be prevented from occurring. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196689 | Collapsible traffic barricade - An easily collapsible guardrail to separate opposing streams of traffic that includes specialized buffer blocks having chambers with two hollow interiors and with the interiors having a particular shape that promotes the movement of energy in a collapsing motion that allows the colliding vehicles to remain closer to the point of impact, minimizing any bouncing back into the moving stream of traffic. The specialized blocks are mounted to a post at two positions using staggered positioning of bolts, thereby removing the prior art single bolt that has been the cause of a lot of property damage and personal injury upon collision. The unique, staggered positioning of the bolts allows for directional movement of the vehicle away from the flow of traffic. Optionally, a specialized post can also be used that also minimizes the effects of a crash. The post is made of a rubber material that acts as a shock absorber and/or insulator. Additionally, the post can include slight relief areas that are incorporated therein that allow more flexible movement upon impact to absorb the harmful impact of a collision and help direct the forces, and thereby the vehicle, downward. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196690 | ANTI-SLIP COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING ANTI-SLIP LAYER USING THE SAME - A non-slip composition used for paving a road and a method of forming a skid resistant pavement using the non-slip composition. The non-slip composition includes a mixture of a tire waste, a steel slag and a ceramic waste as a main component, and is constructed as a skid resistant pavement on a specific section of the road, such as a sharp slope, a sharp curve or a ramp, which requires a braking distance, in order to prevent vehicles from skidding on the road. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196691 | DRAIN BOARD INSTALLING DEVICE WITHOUT ANCHOR PLATE - A drain board installing device without an anchor plate is disclosed. A drain board temporary clamp device | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196692 | PIG PUMPING UNIT AND METHOD - A pumping unit is provided that controls fluid pressure in a pipe being traversed according to the degree of resistance encountered by a pig traversing the pipe under fluid pressure. Increasing fluid pressure in constricted areas enables an intelligent pig to traverse the pipe with a more uniform speed by controlling the fluid velocity. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196693 | Support Structure for Sea Wave Energy Farms - A structure for supporting wave energy conversion mechanisms driven by—floats ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196694 | CONSTRUCTION CONNECTOR ANCHOR CAGE SYSTEM - An anchor member securing system includes a securing member and a rebar cage structure secured to the member. The securing system may include at least a first foundation placement guide. The anchor members may comprise mudsill anchors and anchor bolts, and the system provides more exact placement of the member or members in a foundation. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196695 | Modular Block Connecting Techniques - One embodiment of a system of the present disclosure can be implemented as follows. A plurality of wall blocks are stacked to form at least a portion of a retaining wall, each wall block having an interior face, an exterior face; a top surface, and a bottom surface. The system further includes retaining means for securing at least one reinforcement member between stacked wall blocks. The retaining means includes a pair of retaining bars that are positioned within a slot crossing the transverse length of the top surface of at least one wall block. Each retaining bar has at least front, base, and side faces. The reinforcement member is secured between the front faces of the retaining bars through wedging action produced by force being applied to the base face of the second one of the retaining bars. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196696 | PORTABLE DRILLING DEVICE - It is an object of the present invention to prevent recurrence of an overload condition after occurrence of the overload condition, thereby improving operability and safety in a drilling device. A motor | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196697 | Multi-Function cutting machine with working depth measurement - A multi-function cutting machine includes a cutting tool for cutting a workpiece, a feeder for selectively feeding a gas or fluid to through a longitudinal passage of the cutting tool to the workpiece to carry away cutting chips from the workpiece, a first laser beam and a second laser beam respectively projected through the passage of the cutting tool onto the workpiece, and a detection control device for receiving the reflective light wave of the second laser beam reflected by the workpiece for measuring the working depth of the cutting tool. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196698 | TOOL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a tool system, comprising: a holder comprising a supply device for cooling lubricant, a cutting tool which has a tool cutter and a fixing part, and a tensioning device which has a tension screw by means of which a tension force acting upon the cutting tool can be produced for the purpose of fixing the latter in position on the holder, wherein a support face is realized on the holder for direct bearing contact of the fixing part of the cutting tool that is pressed-on by the tensioning screw, and wherein there is constituted a fluid space which adjoins this support face, is delimited by wall parts of the bearing fixing part of the cutting tool and is fluidically connected to the supply device for cooling lubricant, and from which cooling lubricant can be passed on to the region of the main cutter via a channel which, provided in the cutting tool, comes from the adjoining wall of the fixing part. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196699 | METHOD FOR DRILLING HOLES ACCORDING TO AN OPTIMIZED SEQUENCE - A method for drilling holes in a component according to an optimized sequence is provided. The sequence is determined so as to minimize a total displacement of all axes of a hole drilling machine that is required for moving between each hole in the sequence. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196700 | Rotary tool system with centering member - A rotary tool includes a collet which in one embodiment includes a bit holder defining a shank receiving bore, a transfer member for transferring rotational force from the bit holder to the shank of an accessory, and a centering member positioned within the bit holder and configured to automatically grip the shank when the shank is positioned within the shank receiving bore. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196701 | TOOL FOR CHIP REMOVING MACHINING, AS WELL AS A BASIC BODY AND A CUTTING INSERT THEREFOR - A tool for chip removing machining, including a basic body, in which at least one seating is included, which is delimited by a base surface and a rear support protruding in relation to the base surface, the base surface including a first coupling section in the form of one or more ridges and grooves, and a replaceable cutting insert having an upperside, an underside and a clearance surface extending between the upperside and the underside and transforming into the upperside via at least one cutting edge, the underside including a second coupling section having one or more grooves and ridges which engage the grooves of the first coupling section, and vice versa, at the same time as a part of the clearance surface is urged against the rear support. An imaginary extension of the ridges of the first coupling section extends by the side of the rear support. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196702 | MACHINE TOOL WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDING DOOR - A machine tool is provided. The machine tool can comprise a machine frame, at least one tool holder device which is held for movement on the machine frame, a work space in which workpieces are machinable, a work space cladding, at least one workpiece carriage which is displaceable on a path guiding device relative to the machine frame, the path guiding device being arranged alongside the work space, and at least one sliding door for access to the work space. The sliding door particularly can be arranged on the path guiding device of the at least one workpiece carriage. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196703 | Compact engraving machine - An engraving machine includes a base with two side panels extending upward from two sides of the base, and a top board is driven horizontally by a motor in the base. A horizontal frame is movably mounted on two rods connected between the two side panels by a motor. A vertical frame is located on a front side of the horizontal frame and is movable along two rods in vertical direction by another motor. The horizontal frame, the vertical frame and the top board are movable along X, Y and Z directions by three independent motors. A chuck is connected to the vertical frame and secures an engraving tool which is driven by a main motor connected between the two side panels. The object to be engraved is secured on the top board and engraved by the engraving tool in X, Y and Z directions. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196704 | DEBURRING WELDED PIPE - Methods of producing a pipe include curling a skelp into a cylindrical shape by bringing laterally opposed edges of the skelp together to form a seam, butt welding the seam to define the pipe downstream of the skelp, thereby leaving a radially inwardly extending weld bead. The weld bead is deburred off the pipe according to a depth of cut of a cutting tool. The depth of cut may be adjusted during deburring, and/or rotation of the cutting tool may be adjusted during deburring. The methods may be carried out using one or both of an adjustment device carried by a housing to pivot an adjustment member for adjustment of an upstream guide to adjust a depth of cut of the cutting tool into the weld bead, or an adjustment device carried by the housing and coupled to the cutting tool to rotate the cutting tool during deburring. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196705 | PARALLEL SHAFT STRAP TIE DOWN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system. Exemplary embodiments include a parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system for vehicle transports. Exemplary embodiments include a central shaft having a ratchet wheel and a pawl configured to wrap a strap around the central shaft. A parallel shaft is positioned parallel to the central shaft. The strap can be inserted between a variable gap between the central shaft and the parallel shaft. When the central shaft is rotated the strap is wound around the central shaft and the parallel shaft, both of which cooperate to create a self-tightening response of the strap on the central and parallel shafts. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196706 | PARALLEL SHAFT STRAP TIE DOWN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system. Exemplary embodiments include a parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system for vehicle transports. Exemplary embodiments include a central shaft having a ratchet wheel and a pawl configured to wrap a strap around the central shaft. A parallel shaft is positioned parallel to the central shaft. The strap can be inserted between a variable gap between the central shaft and the parallel shaft. When the central shaft is rotated the strap is wound around the central shaft and the parallel shaft, both of which cooperate to create a self-tightening response of the strap on the central and parallel shafts. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196707 | PARALLEL SHAFT STRAP TIE DOWN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system. Exemplary embodiments include a parallel shaft strap tie down apparatus and system for vehicle transports. Exemplary embodiments include a central shaft having a ratchet wheel and a pawl configured to wrap a strap around the central shaft. A parallel shaft is positioned parallel to the central shaft. The strap can be inserted between a variable gap between the central shaft and the parallel shaft. When the central shaft is rotated the strap is wound around the central shaft and the parallel shaft, both of which cooperate to create a self-tightening response of the strap on the central and parallel shafts. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196708 | Shear screw - A shear screw has predetermined breaking points in two planes, separated axially from one another, and it has centrally a blind hole extending over a substantial length and having a cross section which is suitable for transmitting a torque to the shear screw by means of a pin-like tool of adapted dimensions which can be inserted into the blind hole. The blind hole extends to about level with the predetermined breaking point which is arranged in the lower region, facing the end face of the shear screw, of the latter and has a strength greater than that of the other predetermined breaking point. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196709 | RIVET AND RIVETED STRUCTURE USING SAME - An exemplary rivet includes a main body, and a riveting portion extending from the main body. The riveting portion has a first flange, and a second flange nearer to the main body than the first flange. The first flange and the second flange cooperatively defines a receiving cavity. A distance between a side surface of a portion of the second flange and a center axis of the rivet is greater than the distance between a side surface of the first flange and the center axis of the rivet. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196710 | SECURING ARRANGEMENT OF LOOSE ELEMENTS OF DRAFT SCRAPBOOKING PAGE - An apparatus for securely holding and protecting a layout of elements for a page of a scrapbook includes a portfolio having first and second covers, each cover having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page; and a first overlay having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page. The first overlay and the first cover are releasably cohered together, preferably utilizing magnetic forces. A scrapbooking page and loose elements arranged thereof thereby may be secured between the overlay and the cover for safe storage and transport between scrapbooking sessions. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196711 | Pipe Handling Apparatus and Methods - Apparatus and methods for moving a tubular member to and from an elevated drilling rig floor. A support structure has an elongate indentation in its upper surface. A ramp assembly comprises telescoping assemblies having nested tubular elements extendable between retracted and deployed positions, thus forming a guide extending from the elongate indentation towards the drilling rig floor. Indexers may urge the tubular member towards or away from the elongate indentation. Kickers may urge the tubular member into or out of the elongate indentation, and may be operable via actuators which also operate the indexers. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196712 | PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A racking assembly for receiving and storing at least one pipe, the racking assembly comprising a setback assembly including a selectively rotatable member having a plurality radial slots sized to receive a first portion of the pipe(s) in sliding engagement, and a base placed distal from the selectively rotatable member and coupled thereto so as to permit mutual rotation, the base arranged to support the pipe(s) on a support face of the base; a barrier located about a peripheral edge of the base, such that the setback assembly rotates relative to the barrier, the barrier arranged to prevent the pipe(s) from moving radially from the base, the barrier having a gap sized to permit selective lateral movement of the pipe(s); where mutual rotation of the selectively rotatable member and the base permit alignment of the gap and a selected slot of the selectively rotatable member, and so permitting the pipe stands to be moved laterally into the setback assembly. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196713 | BALE TOTE IMPLEMENT - A bale tote implement for a skid steer vehicle including an elongated body having a plurality of openings. Each opening is configured to receive one or more fasteners and at least one of the openings is configured to receive a fastener to retain the implement in position on a bucket of the skid steer vehicle. The implement also includes a plurality of substantially hollow gathering teeth having a first end and a second end. The first end is substantially flattened and the second end includes a support dowel inserted therein. Slots are configured to receive the second end of the gathering teeth. U-shaped fasteners are positioned adjacent the second end and through at least two of the openings in the elongated body. The U-shaped fasteners apply a retention force on the second end and the support dowel to retain the teeth in position within the slots. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196714 | Device for the transport, storage, and transfer of substrates - According to the invention, a transport box ‘ | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196715 | Automatic handling buffer for bare stocker - A buffer station for automatic material handling system can provide throughput improvement. Further, by storing to-be-accessed workpieces in the buffer stations of an equipment, the operation of the facility is not interrupted when the equipment is down. The buffer station can be incorporated in a stocker, such as bare wafer stocker. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196716 | Scalable stocker with automatic handling buffer - Scalable storage can be achieved with linear array storage of wafers, comprising two linear arrays of storage compartments on opposite walls, with a middle transfer mechanism. Together with a buffer station for automatic material handling system, a scalable bare wafer stocker can provide flexible and uninterrupted services to a fabrication facility. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196717 | Apparatus for Handling a Substrate and a Method Thereof - An apparatus and method of handling substrates is disclosed. A detecting system, capable of determining whether a substrate is tilted in relation to the platen, is positioned proximate to the substrate. In some embodiments, the detecting system is a distance measuring system. In other embodiments, it is an angle sensor. The detecting system is in communication with a controller, which, in turn, is in communication with a substrate handling robot. If, based on information received from the detecting system, the controller determines that the substrate is tilted beyond an acceptable range, it is assumed that the substrate has remained attached to the platen. In such a case, the substrate handling robot does not attempt to remove it from the platen. In this way, the substrate is not damaged. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196718 | HOLDING APPARATUS - A holding apparatus for holding a semiconductor wafer comprises a pneumatic cylinder, a plunger movably connected to the pneumatic cylinder, an inlet pipe connected to the pneumatic cylinder, and a relief valve connected to the inlet pipe. Clean dry air is pumped into the pneumatic cylinder through the inlet pipe to impel the plunger in a first direction to contact the wafer. A part of the air in the inlet pipe is discharged through the relief valve to regulate air pressure to the pneumatic cylinder. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196719 | INSERT FOR CARRIER BOARD OF TEST HANDLER - An insert for a carrier board of a test handler is disclosed. The insert pocket having hooks is detachably coupled to the insert body. The insert body can be reused. The latch apparatus is installed to the insert pocket, so that the damaged latch apparatus can be easily replaced. The insert has a plurality of holes in the bottom of the loading part thereof, to expose the leads of the semiconductor devices through the holes in the lower direction. Thus, the insert can load semiconductor devices regardless of the sizes of the semiconductor devices. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196720 | METHOD OF STORING AND RETRIEVING ARTICLES - The invention relates to a method for storing articles ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196721 | Multi-lift for lifting and storing motorcycles and other vehicles - A multi-lift for lifting and storing motorcycles and other vehicles includes a column, incorporating a vertical threaded shaft therein. The shaft is capable of rotation in opposite directions through a reversing motor. The shaft has a threaded carriage mounted thereon, so that as the shaft rotates in one direction, the vehicle laden carriage may be elevated for storing a vehicle or the reversing motor may be turned in an opposite direction, for lowering a vehicle laden carriage, to provide for unloading a vehicle. The threaded carriage that mounts on the threaded shaft may hold one or more wheeled vehicles, and is telescopically constructed so as to extend its length, to allow for storing one or more vehicles lengthwise thereon. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196722 | ARTICULATED VEHICLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - An articulated vehicle is provided including a stabilization system configured to resist roll-over of a trailer portion of the vehicle. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196723 | CABLE REEL TRAILER - The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196724 | EDGE CONTACT GRIPPER - The present invention generally provides a method and apparatus for supporting and transferring a substrate. One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus configured for handling a substrate comprising a base member, a first finger movably connected with the base member, wherein the first finger is pivotable about a pivoting axis, a second finger movably connected with the base member, wherein the second finger is pivotable about the pivoting axis, the first and second fingers form an opening, and pivoting of the first and second fingers allow the opening to vary for receiving a substrate and for carrying the substrate by contacting an edge of the substrate, and an actuator connected with the first finger and second finger, wherein the actuator is configured to pivot the first and second fingers simultaneously along opposite directions. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196725 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BUFFERING CONTAINERS WITH PLANTS - The invention relates to a method for buffering containers ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196726 | Device for Overturning Containers - The invention relates to a device ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196727 | FLIPPING APPARATUS - An exemplary flipping apparatus includes a slider, a flipping member and a holding table. The slider is slanted relative to the horizon. A first end of the flipping member is connected to the slider. The flipping member includes a first flipping plate and a second flipping plate facing the first flipping plate. The first flipping plate and the second flipping plate are contoured to define a workplace groove to receive a workpiece to be flipped. An angle defined by the slider and an end section of the first flipping plate opposite to the slider is less than an angle between the slider and the horizon. The holding table is connected to a second end of the flipping member, and the second end is opposite to that of the first end of the flipping member. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196728 | Apparatus and Method - Associated with a form-fill-seal packaging machine for liquid-packaging cartons is an apparatus ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196729 | CARGO CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system and method for cargo handling is provided. The system includes a transport vehicle including a cargo bay capable of housing a plurality of cargo containers, and a loading dock for coupling to the cargo bay. The system also includes at least one railcar and pylons positioned along a floor of the cargo bay. A predetermined number of pylons are operable to elevate and lower a cargo container within the cargo bay. The present invention also provides a railcar for transporting cargo containers, as well as an apparatus for positioning at least one cargo container within a transport vehicle. The present invention also provides a system for aligning a loading dock and a transport vehicle that includes a mechanism for adjusting the height of the transport vehicle or loading dock, or a plurality of engagement members that are capable of aligning the loading dock and transport vehicle. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196730 | Gas turbine with a compressor with self-healing abradable coating - A gas turbine with a compressor includes at least one row of blades, with the blades having a free end each, with a self-healing abradable coating being provided adjacent to the free end of the blades on an annular casing area and/or an annular drum area. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STARTING SUPERSONIC COMPRESSORS - A supersonic gas compressor. The compressor includes aerodynamic duct(s) situated on a rotor journaled in a casing. The aerodynamic duct(s) generate a plurality of oblique shock waves for efficiently compressing a gas at supersonic conditions. The convergent inlet is adjacent to a bleed air collector, and during acceleration of the rotor, bypass gas is removed from the convergent inlet via a collector to enable supersonic shock stabilization. Once the oblique shocks are stabilized at a selected inlet relative Mach number and pressure ratio, the bleed of bypass gas from the convergent inlet via the bypass gas collectors is eliminated. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196732 | Turbomachine, in Particular a Gas Turbine - The invention relates to a turbo-machine, in particular to a gas turbine and to a method for accelerating a temperature modification of a rotor shaft rotationally mounted in said turbo-machine. The aim of said invention is to develop a device and a method for the turbo-machine making it possible to reduce the size of a radial split of the turbo-machine in order to obtain greater degree of efficiency. The inventive turbo-machine comprises a rotor rotationally mounted in the case of the turbo-machine, a feeding channel embodied in the rotor for introducing a fluid and an outlet channel embodied in the rotor for removing said fluid. An inlet orifice of the feeding channel is disposed further inside than the outlet orifice of the outlet channel, and means influencing a liquid flow is formed of an actuating device dependent on centrifugal force. Methods for cooling the rotor only by decelerating the gas turbine and for heating the turbo-machine rotor by heating fluid flowing there-through are also disclosed. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196733 | Rotary Pressure Rise Combustor For A Gas Turbine Engine - A gas generator for providing continuous pressure rise combustion, including: a rotatable member including a forward end, an aft end, a circumferential wall and a longitudinal centerline axis extending therethrough; an outer circumferential wall, wherein the rotatable member is positioned therein so that the circumferential wall of the rotatable member is spaced radially inwardly from the outer circumferential wall; at least one helical channel formed by a plurality of helical sidewalls extending between the circumferential wall of the rotatable member and the outer circumferential wall, each helical channel being open at the forward end and the aft end of the rotatable member so as to provide flow communication therethrough; an air supply for providing air to each helical channel; and, a fuel supply for providing fuel to each helical channel. Each helical channel includes an inlet portion having a first cross-sectional area for receiving a flow having a designated shape and orientation, a throat portion downstream of the inlet portion having a second cross-section less than the first cross-section of the inlet portion, and a diffusion portion downstream of the throat portion having a third cross-section greater than the second cross-section of the throat portion. A device is also positioned downstream from the diffusion portion of each helical channel for holding flame therein. A mixture of the fuel and air is continuously combusted downstream of the diffusion portion of each helical channel in a manner such that combustion gases exit therefrom with an increased pressure and temperature. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196734 | TURBO VACUUM PUMP - A turbo vacuum pump comprising a suction part | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196735 | Systems and Methods for Internally Cooling a Wheel of a Steam Turbine - A system may cool a wheel of a steam turbine, the wheel being associated with a rotor of the steam turbine. The system may include an inlet passage and an outlet passage. The inlet passage may be positioned to communicate steam from an exterior of the rotor, through an interior of the rotor, and to the wheel. The outlet passage may be positioned to communicate steam from the wheel, through the interior of the rotor, and to the exterior of the rotor. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196736 | APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS FOR TURBINE COOLING - An apparatus and a method for cooling and/or sealing a gas turbine by selectively boosting the pressure of air extracted at a lower extraction stage is provided. The pressure of the extracted air is boosted by an external compressor before it becomes available for cooling and/or sealing the turbine components. A bypass line includes a higher extraction stage providing air for cooling the turbine. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196737 | Cooling airflow modulation - A gas turbine engine airfoil ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196738 | GAS TURBINE AND GAS TURBINE COOLING METHOD - A gas turbine includes a nozzle vane and a sealing unit engaged with the nozzle vane inside a turbine supplied with combustion gases produced by mixing and burning air for combustion and fuel. The nozzle vane and the sealing unit are disposed in a channel of the downward flowing combustion gases on the outlet side of a gas path. A plurality of engagement portions between the sealing unit and the nozzle vane are provided successively from the upstream side toward the downstream side in a direction of flow of the combustion gases, and a downstream one of the plurality of engagement portions has a contact interface formed in a direction across a turbine rotary shaft. A reduction in the thermal efficiency of the gas turbine can be suppressed. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196739 | AXIAL FLOW FLUID DEVICE - An axial flow fluid device in which blade rows having radially-arranged blades are provided in a flow passage of a fluid (Y). The axial flow fluid device includes a turbulent flow eliminating device for eliminating turbulent flow components (Y | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196740 | Multi directional augmenter and diffuser - This invention relates to increasing the use of an adjustable or flexible augmenter for the increase of power generation primarily used for utilizing wind energy. The adjustable augmenter is a wind enhancement structure with a plurality of flexible walls connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is used with a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation and an inlet air flow regulation to achieve optimal power output. A preferred embodiment includes lightweight low cost structure of flexible wall to enhance an air flow into impact impellers connected to a rotation creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than ten. A preferred embodiment includes a furling or wind velocity control means for optimizing the power output of a wind power generating means with a flexible air velocity enhancement means. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196741 | TURBO COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATOR - A position adjustment device of a turbo compressor that supports an annular member of which at least a portion is capable of being disposed in a diffuser flow path and that can be disposed in and adjusts the height of the annular member. The position adjustment device has a plurality of lever mechanisms that each have a rod connected to the annular member and are disposed separated from each other in the circumferential direction; and a transmission mechanism that transmits a drive force that at least one of the plurality of lever mechanisms has received to the other lever mechanisms. The transmission mechanism has a substantially circumferential linkage in which an open section is partially provided. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196742 | RETRACTABLE COMPLIANT PLATE SEALS - A seal arrangement for sealing the space between a rotating element and a stationary element, the sealing arrangement comprising a compliant plate seal housing supported adjustably in the stationary element, the compliant plate seal housing supporting a compliant plate seal; and a spring system provided between the compliant plate seal housing and the stationary element to bias the compliant plate seal housing in a direction away from a surface of the rotating element. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more actuators may be provided to move the compliant plate seal housing in a direction away from a surface of the rotating element. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196743 | Turbocharger - A sealing structure includes a labyrinth seal provided between a housing and an outer periphery of an end portion of a turbine shaft on a turbine wheel side, and a piston ring seal disposed on a side toward a center of the turbine shaft in an axial direction thereof from a position on the turbine shaft at which the labyrinth seal is provided, and a ring groove is formed along a circumferential direction of the housing in a middle portion of the labyrinth seal to reverse a flow direction of exhaust gas entering from the exhaust passage. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196744 | FAN AND IMPELLER THEREOF - A fan includes a frame, a motor and an impeller. The motor is disposed on the frame and coupled to the impeller to drive the impeller to rotate. The impeller includes a hub, a plurality of blades and an air exhausting structure. The hub has an opening formed on a top portion of the hub. The blades are disposed around the hub. The air exhausting structure is disposed in the opening for discharging hot airs generated by the motor out of the hub. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196745 | INLET GUIDE VANE, COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATOR - An inlet guide vane is turnably installed about an axis line at a suction port into which a fluid is drawn by rotation of an impeller in order to adjust a suction amount and flow direction of the fluid, the inlet guide vane, and includes: a shaft that is turnably supported by inserting a round bar-shaped shaft main body portion thereof in a bearing sleeve; and a plate-shaped vane main body that is joined with the shaft and projects from an inner periphery surface of the suction port to a central portion of the suction port, the shaft including a flange portion that is provided at a distal end side in a direction of the axis line to join with the vane main body and that extends to an outside in a direction perpendicular to the axis line so as to be extended outward in a radial direction of the bearing sleeve. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196746 | Steam turbine - A steam turbine has a two-shell housing, including an outer casing and an inner casing arranged therein, as well as a pipe that extends through the outer casing for supplying and/or removing steam to or from the inner casing, the pipe being provided with a pair of apertures arranged opposite each other on the inner casing. According to the invention, a first steam supply or discharge pipe can be connected to a first aperture, and the second aperture is closed by a cover. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196747 | COMPACT VARIABLE PITCH FAN - A compact variable pitch fan has a hydraulic pitch change mechanism. A pitch change piston is constrained to follow reciprocating motion under hydraulic control within a peripheral hub from which fan blades extend outward. An additional feature is the use of separated guiding and seal surfaces. A still further feature is the use of a pitch sensor, particularly on the hydraulic line leading to the variable pitch fan. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196748 | WIND TURBINE IMPROVEMENTS - A wind turbine arrangement is disclosed that includes a substantially vertical tower mounted to a ground surface, a horizontally-extending hub rotatably fixed in a substantially horizontal plane to an upper end of the tower, at least one radial support arm rotatably fixed with a distal end of the hub, each support arm including a turbine mounting means at a distal end thereof, and at least one electricity-generating turbine selectively mountable with the turbine mounting means of the any of the support arms. An elevator means adapted to raise and lower each of the turbines between an upper loading position adjacent to a lower loading position of each support arm, and a lower loading position adjacent to the ground surface. In use, each support arm may be rotated to the loading position for receiving one of the turbines thereon. The support arm is then rotated about the hub into an operating position. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196749 | PRENTICE WIND ENGINE - The Prentice Wind Engine will operate 100% from “wind power” from any direction to produce both air pressure as well as hydraulic pressure at the same time to work together to generate electricity. In the case of the Prentice Wind Engine, assuming that the wind is coming from the north direction, panel # | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196750 | Fluid rotor - A rotor having at least two flightings includes a plurality of elongated support ribs rigidly interconnecting at axially spaced intervals, the outer edge of a first flighting with the inner edge of the other flighting, the ribs having a connecting boss at a distal end and a balancing mass intermediate a proximal end and the distal end. A method of forming the rib is further included. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196751 | WIND TURBINE BLADE WITH LIGHTNING RECEPTOR - A wind turbine blade having two shell portions bonded together to form a wind turbine blade having an interior space having an axial length. A web disposed between the shell portions in the interior space and extending substantially the axial length thereof. Lightning receptors are disposed on the shell portions and a conductor is disposed in the interior space. The conductor is configured to contact the lightning receptors. One shell portion of the two shell portions has a removable section, e.g. a plug, receptor or panel, to provide access to the opposite conductor. A cable mounted on the web is configured to extend substantially the axial length of the wind turbine blade and is in electrical contact with the conductor. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196752 | METHOD FOR STOPPING A WIND TURBINE - A method for stopping a pitch controlled wind turbine comprising at least one blade and a pitch system for adjusting the blade pitch angle, the pitch system allowing turning said at least one blade towards the feathered position or towards the fine position, that includes the step of turning said at least one blade towards the feathered position or towards the fine position so that the blade loads are minimized. Said step is carried on taking into account the state of one or more of the following operational conditions: the blade pitch angle, the blade angle of attack, the wind velocity, the blade loads. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196753 | BLADE SUPPORT LIMB FOR VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - A blade support limb structure of vertical axis wind power generator includes a fixed support limb ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196754 | IMPELLER AND COOLING FAN INCORPORATING THE SAME - A cooling fan ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196755 | Modular Construction for Wind Turbine Blade - A vertical axis wind turbine including a blade having a modular structure, comprising at least two connectable blade sections. Each section has an upper and lower panel with a cavity formed therebetween through which extends a spar. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196756 | Wind turbine blades and method for forming same - A method of forming a wind turbine blade includes forming a root portion, a tip portion, and an airfoil portion extending radially outward from the root portion to the tip portion. The method also includes forming a spar cap extending radially outward from the root portion through at least a portion of the airfoil portion. At least a portion of the spar cap is oriented substantially longitudinally and extends generally linearly from a first end of the spar cap to a second end of the spar cap. The method also includes forming at least one spar cap extension that extends from the spar cap, wherein at least a portion of the spar cap extension is oriented nonlinearly relative to the spar cap. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196757 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE TRUSS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A lightweight wind turbine blade formed with a truss support structure assembly of composite truss joints including composite spar and cross members attached to and supporting in spaced relation a spine of lightweight rib panels. The rib panels are oriented in parallel spaced relation from one another and individually molded with perimeters defining individual areas of curvature for the finished blade assembly. The truss support structure is covered with a lightweight fiberglass or hardened fabric skin attached to and fitted on respective rib panel edges forming an airfoil structure. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196758 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE TRUSS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A lightweight wind turbine blade formed with a truss support structure assembly of composite truss joints including composite spar and cross members attached to and supporting in spaced relation a spine of lightweight rib panels. The rib panels are oriented in parallel spaced relation from one another and individually molded with perimeters defining individual areas of curvature for the finished blade assembly. The truss support structure is covered with a lightweight fiberglass or hardened fabric skin attached to and fitted on respective rib panel edges forming an airfoil structure. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196759 | Polymer Nanocomposites for Air Movement Devices - In one embodiment, the invention provides an air movement device having a matrix polymer and nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of manufacturing an air movement device having dry-mixing about 30% to about 80% by weight matrix polymer and about 2% to about 15% by weight layered clay to form a dry mixture, extruding the mixture to form a polymer nanocomposite, and molding the polymer nanocomposite into an air movement device. In yet another embodiment, the invention provides an air movement device having about 30% to about 80% by weight polypropylene, about 3% to about 10% by weight layered clay, and about 1% to about 10% by weight maleic anhydride grafted polystyrene, wherein the air movement device has a UL 94 5VA flame retardant rating. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090196760 | Nickel-Base Superalloy Excellent in the Oxidation Resistance - A nickel-base superalloy having excellent oxidation resistance is provided. It is useful as high-temperature members such as turbine blades and turbine vanes for jet engines or gas turbines. The nickel-base superalloy has a composition containing Co: 0.1 to 15% by weight, Cr: 0.1 to 10% by weight, Mo: 0.1 to 4.5% by weight, W: 0.1 to 15% by weight, Al: 2 to 8% by weight, Ta+Nb+Ti: 0 to 16% by weight, Hf: 0 to 5% by weight, Re: 0.1 to 16% by weight, Ru: 0.1 to 16% by weight, Si: 0.2 to 5% by weight and a balance made of Ni and unavoidable impurities. | 2009-08-06 |
