| 32nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
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| 20090194360 | Multi-Wheel Vehicle - A vehicle comprises a steering operation device, a pair of running-driving wheels, which differentially drive when the steering operation device is manipulated, a pair of steerable running wheels interlocking with the steering operation device, and a steering mechanism interposed between the steering operation device and the pair of running-driving wheels. The steering mechanism includes a pair of drive gears interlocking with the steering operation device and a pair of follower gears interlocking with the respective steerable running wheels. The drive gears mesh with the respective follower gears so as to control lateral turning of the respective steerable running wheels. A gear radius of the drive gear may be greater than that of the follower gear meshing with it. A gear ratio between the mutually meshing drive and follower gears may be variable. The lateral turning centers of both the steerable running wheels may coincide with each other, and further coincide with a lateral turning center of the vehicle body caused by differential rotation of the running-driving wheels. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194361 | Power Assisted Steering System with an Auxiliary Electric Pump - A power assist steering system for a vehicle, especially for a truck or commercial vehicle, is disclosed that includes a mechanical engine-driven power steering pump that pumps hydraulic fluid to a power steering unit, and an electrical pump adapted to pump hydraulic fluid so as to optimize a power steering flow to the power steering unit and to minimize internal pump flow. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194362 | Vehicle steering system - A steering system includes a steering unit which can be configured to convert an operation input to an input shaft into an arbitrary amount of rotation or an arbitrary turning force and output the arbitrary amount of rotation or the arbitrary turning force from an output shaft. A steering handlebar can be configured to be coupled to the input shaft. A support bracket can be configured to be coupled to the output shaft and to support a front wheel of the vehicle. A housing can be configured to accommodate the steering unit. The steering unit can be configured to be mounted to a front end portion of a vehicle body frame of the vehicle integrally therewith by the housing. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194363 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE HAVING A STEER SYSTEM INCLUDING A TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICE - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame comprising an operator's compartment; wheels supported on the frame, at least one of the wheels being a steerable wheel; a steer-by-wire system and control apparatus. The steer-by-wire system is associated with the steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel about a first axis. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194364 | MUFFLERS WITH POLYMERIC BODIES AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Mufflers having polymeric bodies that are protected from being overheated from the exhaust pipe by having an air gap between the exhaust pipe and the polymeric body are disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for making muffler systems wherein the muffler polymeric bodies have a cross section that is constant over the length of the muffler polymeric body. The muffler systems are inexpensive to make and install. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194365 | Sound reducing system - A system is disclosed for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between a first and second wall surface of a wall comprising a first and a second beam for supporting a sound panel. Each of the first and second beams comprises first and second flanges interconnected by an inner connector with a fold defined in the inner connector for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between the first and second flange. The fold cooperates with one of the flanges for defining a pocket for receiving an edge of a sound panel. The first and second flange support the first and second wall surface of the wall with the sound panel. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194366 | ENERGY ABSORBERS, CONNECTORS AND HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEMS - An energy absorber including a strap including at least a first path of relatively reduced strength extending over at least a portion of the length of the strap. The energy absorber also includes at least a first transition region including a first initial point where tearing begins along the first transition region when a force above a threshold force is applied (to the energy absorber/strap) and a first end point. The first end point is in operative connection with a first point on the first path so that tearing continues along the first path after tearing along the first transition region. A gradual increase in load occurring as tearing occurs along the transition region. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194367 | HUNTING STAND ACCESSORY DEVICE - An accessory shelf device mountable on the safety rail assembly of a hunting and observation stand. The accessory shelf device is expandable along its length to adjust to differently sized safety rail assemblies. The accessory shelf device may include a pivotal mount for attachment to the safety rail assembly allowing the device to be selectively rotated out of the area within the safety rail assembly. The accessory shelf device of the present invention may also include an adjustable gun rest assembly. The accessory shelf device of the present invention is also scalable so that two accessory shelf devices can be quickly and easily combined into a side-by-side configuration for use with larger hunting and observation stands that feature two or more seats. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194368 | PORTABLE ROOF ANCHOR - A portable anchor for supporting a line along a side of a structure, having a beam member comprising a line support end and a counterweight end distal to the line support end, a counterweight attachable to the beam member at a counterweight location proximate the counterweight end, a support member that supports the beam member at a pivot location arranged between the line support end and the counterweight end, a line stand-off rotatably mounted to the support member and rotatable from a line deployed position and a storage position where the line stand-off guides the line away from the side of the structure in the deployed position; and an adjustable locking device that allows rotation of the support member, and selectably fixes the support member to the beam member at a selected angle. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194369 | LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR - In an outboard engine, an upstream oil return path is connected to an oil passage upstream of an oil filter to return lubrication oil that is accumulated in the oil passage upstream of the oil filter to an oil pan. A downstream oil return path is connected to an oil passage downstream of the oil filter to return lubrication oil that is accumulated in oil passages and a main gallery downstream of the oil filter to the oil pan. The lubrication oil accumulated in a portion of an oil passage downstream of the oil filter is hindered from flowing to the outside even if the oil filter is removed when the engine is stopped. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194370 | PERMANENT MAGNET ELEVATOR DISK BRAKE - A brake assembly ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194371 | MULTI-CAR ELEVATOR HOISTWAY SEPARATION ASSURANCE - A pair of elevator cars ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194372 | Hitch attachable no skid emergency brake - This invention creates a novel way to stop a vehicle on an icy, snowy or wet surface when normal tire tractions can not do it, and it is adoptable to any vehicle with a hitch. The emergency brake system is a pivotable metal piece, which makes hard contact with the road surface when activated by a winch. The winch pulls up the leading end of the brake bar forcing the other end to make a hard surface contact to scrape the road. Brake rod is attachable to the hitch, height is adjustable for cars, trucks, SUV-s. Since the emergency brake is centered and it is in the rear of the vehicle, it keeps the vehicle straight and balanced as the speed is decreased on any slippery surface. Installation or removal is quick, needs only safety pin insertion into the hitch and quick electrical connection for heavy current. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194373 | BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR ROLLATORS AND ROLLATORS COMPRISING THE SAME - A brake system for a rollator may include a brake handle, a braking device operatively coupled to the brake handle, and a gear rim mechanically coupled to at least one wheel of the rollator. The brake handle may be pivotally attached to a frame of the rollator and comprises a service-brake position and a parking-brake position while the braking device may be disposed on the frame of the rollator proximate the at least one wheel. When the brake handle is in a service-brake position, a braking member of the braking device is frictionally engaged with an inner portion of a rim of the at least one wheel thereby braking the wheel. When the handle is in a parking-brake position, the braking member of the braking device is engaged with teeth of the gear rim thereby preventing the wheel from rotating. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194374 | Quick-release device of a bicycle brake cable - A quick-release device of a bicycle brake cable includes a brake arm mounted on a frame of the bicycle, a guider selectively slidably mounted on a free end of the brake arm and a safe lever pivotally mounted in the brake arm. The brake arm includes a groove defined along an axis thereof. The guider is hollow to allow the brake cable extending therethrough. The safe lever includes a pivot point that divides the safe lever into a press portion and a stop portion extending toward the guider to prevent the guider from an accidental operation due to an improper force. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194375 | MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH AUTOMATIC POSITIVE LOCKING - A wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the retracted position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its retracted position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its retracted position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, most of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock is transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194376 | MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT - An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its release position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its release position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, much of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock can be transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194377 | Electromechanically Actuated Disc Brake with Guide Plate - A self-boosting electromechanically actuable disc brake is characterized in that a component (pressure piston | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194378 | BRAKE SHIELD - A brake shield is provided to cover a brake disc in a vehicle. The brake shield is arranged to at least partly cover one side of the brake disc, and the brake shield includes, but is not limited to a cover portion adapted to cover a hub of said brake disc. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194379 | Fluid-pressure shock absorber - A fluid-pressure shock absorber comprising: an external cylinder with an open portion provided at one end thereof, a piston rod, a tip of which projects from the open portion of the external cylinder; a rod guide, wherein the open portion of the external cylinder is closed with caulking works so as to make a caulking portion, and further comprising: an annular bump cap coaxially arranged relative to the external cylinder; a cap holder arranged on a side of the tip of the piston rod relative to the rod guide so as to retain the bump cap, wherein an end portion on the rod guide side of the bump cap is abutted to the caulking portion, and a clearance in an axial direction is formed between an end portion of the cap holder on a side towards the tip of the piston rod and the bump cap. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194380 | Isolator with damping - An isolator comprising a hub, a pulley frictionally engaged with the hub through a bushing for instantaneous rotational movement, the bushing and hub having a coefficient of friction, a resilient member engaged between the pulley and the hub for transmitting a torque, and a locking member for retaining the pulley on the hub. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194381 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH IN AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION - A selectable one-way clutch includes a strut plate co-annular to a slide plate and a notch plate. The selectable one-way clutch is configured to transfer torque between a strut plate and a notch plate in a first direction when a displacement actuator moves a pin and a slide plate to a first position. The selectable one-way clutch is configured to disengage the strut plate from the notch plate when the displacement actuator moves the pin and the slide plate to the second position. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194382 | CLUTCH - The invention relates to a clutch for connecting a component at the driving end and a component at the driven end. Said clutch comprises at least one first and a second clutch part ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194383 | DUAL CLUTCH ARRANGEMENT - A dual clutch arrangement for a dual clutch transmission for motor vehicles has a first and a second friction clutch. The friction clutches have a common input member and in each case one output member. The output member of the first friction clutch is connected to a first shaft. The output member of the second friction clutch is connected to a second shaft which is formed as a hollow shaft concentrically around the first shaft. The first and the second friction clutches are nested radially one inside the other. The input member is mounted radially on the second shaft. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194384 | WET MULTI-PLATE CLUTCH - A wet multi-plate clutch supplies lubricating oil via a lubricating gallery from an inner circumferential surface of a cylindrical member of a clutch hub to a plurality of plates. The lubricating oil is appropriately supplied to a space between adjacent plates even under an idle neutral control. In the wet multi-plate clutch, a cylindrical member is divided into a plurality of areas having identical length in the circumferential direction, each area is provided with a group of lubricating gallery set consisting of a plurality of lubricating galleries formed at mutually different positions in the axial direction by shifting the positions of the plurality of lubricating galleries which constitute the group of lubricating gallery set in the circumferential direction. An open end portion of the cylindrical member is provided with a circular dam portion protruding inward in a radial direction, an inner radius of the dam portion is configured to be not greater than a radius of a concentric circle which is concentric with the cylindrical member and is tangent to a line joining two ends of each area of the cylindrical member in the circumferential direction. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194385 | Positive-Fit Freewheel Mechanism That Can Be Electromechanically Actuated, Electromechanical Brake With A Freewheel Mechanism Of This Type For A Motor Vehicle and Method For Adjusting The Play In A Brake Of This Type - The invention relates to an electromechanically switchable form-locking freewheel mechanism for preventing an electromechanical brake from releasing. According to the invention, the freewheel mechanism is embodied in the form of an electric motor in which a pivot angle of the armature is limited, the armature is counterbalanced and has a locking element that cooperates with a gear. The invention permits a compactly designed freewheel mechanism that can be integrated into an electromechanical actuating unit of the electromechanical brake. The counterbalancing of the armature equipped with the locking element prevents external accelerations of the freewheel mechanism of the kind that can occur during driving operation of a motor vehicle from exerting a moment on the armature that could switch off the freewheel mechanism. A method for adjusting the clearance of an electromechanical brake is also provided. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194386 | Roller track storage system and method - A storage system is provided. The storage system may include a roller track configured for being placed within an attic or crawl space. The roller track may have left and right side rails and a plurality of rollers that extend therebetween. At least a portion of the rollers are capable of rotating with respect to the side rails. The roller track may be configured for being oriented at an incline so that objects capable of being located on the rollers are oriented at an incline. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194387 | Self service terminal - A self service terminal having a slot; at least one shutter for selectively opening and closing the slot and a gear drive for moving the shutter between open and closed positions, the gear drive having a first gear that interacts with a second gear, at least one of the first and second gears defining a stop that is engagable with the other of the first and second gears to stop or prevent non-gear driven movement of the shutter. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194388 | MODULE FOR A CONVEYOR MAT, MODULAR CONVEYOR MAT AND CONVEYOR - A conveyor, comprising a modular conveyor mat ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194389 | CONVEYOR DRIVE ROLLER - There is disclosed a conveyor drive roller of the type which may be used for example for supporting and driving a conveyor medium. The conveyor drive roller has a hollow drum which defines a cylindrically shaped rotatable supporting surface, and an internal surface. The hollow drum is rotatably connected to a first and a second support structure. An internal gear assembly is disposed inside of the hollow drum and operably connected to the internal surface of the hollow drum. The second support structure is adapted to permit a rotor of a motor located outside of the hollow drum to releasably couple to the internal gear assembly through the second support structure, so that when the rotor is coupled to the internal gear assembly, through the second support structure, rotation of the rotor is transmitted by the internal gear assembly to the hollow drum to cause rotation of the hollow drum about the first and second support structures. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194390 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-BELT CONVEYOR IDLER CONDITION MONITORING - A method and system are provided for in-belt conveyor idler condition monitoring. A sensor is mechanically coupled to a conveyor belt and senses a characteristic of a support structure associated with the conveyor belt. The sensor wirelessly transmits a corresponding signal to a monitor system. The monitor system determines a condition of the support structure based upon the transmitted signal. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING CONDITIONS LOCAL TO A MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT - Apparatus and method for sensing conditions local to a modular conveyor belt and wirelessly transmitting signals representing those conditions to an off-belt belt monitoring system. In a preferred version, a load cell pin installed in a clevis formed at a hinge joint between adjacent rows of a modular conveyor belt serves as a clevis pin to interconnect the rows and as a sensor sensitive to belt tension transmitted through the clevis. A special load-sensing belt module forms the clevis and holds electronic circuitry that takes the measurements made by the sensor, logs them in a memory element, and transmits them wirelessly to the belt monitoring system. The measurements may also be used as part of a closed-loop control system to control the speed or other operating characteristics of the conveyor system. Furthermore, a variety of sensors housed in sensor modules similar to standard conveyor belt modules may be installed in the belt as drop-in replacements for standard modules. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194392 | HYBRID DRAPER BELT SPLICE - A connector assembly for a draper belt in a harvesting machine having first and second connecting bars on opposite first and second sides of belt end flanges and a flat belt splice along the leading or trailing edge of the draper belt. By providing a flat belt splice along the leading edge, the draper belt can be located underneath a belt cover to prevent grain from leaking out onto the ground. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194393 | Conveyor Comprising A Plurality Of Hinged Modules And Means For Avoiding Axial Displacement Of The Module Hinge Pins - A conveyor comprising a plurality of modules ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194394 | Method and Apparatus for Repair of a Belt Conveyor Assembly - A frame adapter assembly for use in connection with a belt conveyor assembly including: a frame adapter body having a top surface and a bottom bearing surface for at least partially contacting a surface of a belt conveyor frame; at least one bracket extending from the top surface of the frame adapter body for operatively engaging at least a portion of a shaft of at least one roller; and at least one attachment arrangement for removably or permanently attaching the frame adapter assembly to at least a portion of the existing belt conveyor frame. A method for repairing a belt conveyor assembly is also disclosed. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194395 | Operation device for vehicle - An operation device for a vehicle is provided in which selection/execution means for selecting any one of operation menus related to in-vehicle equipment displayed on a monitor and selecting and executing any one of functions related to the in-vehicle equipment is formed from an operating knob ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194396 | Assembling structure of a quick installation/uninstallation switch - An assembling structure of a quick installation/uninstallation switch, including a layout fixing seat formed with a central opening and a transverse insertion slot intersecting the central opening. A locating member is inserted through the transverse insertion slot. The locating member is formed with a central hole corresponding to the central opening. A resilient locating member and at least one lateral projecting section with a guide slope are disposed on the circumference of the central hole. At least one resilient restoring member is disposed between the locating member and the layout fixing seat for restoring the locating member to its home position. A connecting end of a switch main body is fitted in the central opening. A lateral locating section with a guide slope is formed on a circumference of the connecting end corresponding to the lateral projecting section. A locating transverse slot is formed on the circumference of the connecting end. The resilient locating member is inlaid in the locating transverse slot. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194397 | PLANAR MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE HAVING A STOPPER STRUCTURE FOR OUT-OF-PLANE MOVEMENTS - A microelectromechanical device has a mobile mass that undergoes a movement, in particular a spurious movement, in a first direction in response to an external event; the device moreover has a stopper structure configured so as to stop said spurious movement. In particular, a stopper element is fixedly coupled to the mobile mass and is configured so as to abut against a stopper mass in response to the spurious movement, thereby stopping it. In detail, the stopper element is arranged on the opposite side of the stopper mass with respect to a direction of the spurious movement, protrudes from the space occupied by the mobile mass and extends in the space occupied by the stopper mass, in the first direction. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194398 | SPEED RATIO SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, PROXIMATE THE STEERING WHEEL - A vehicle control device including: a support; a steering member mounted mobile relative to the support; and at least one speed ratio shifting member including a base rigidly fixed to the support and having a single end, the at least one speed ratio shifting member including one part mounted mobile on the base and forming the end. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194399 | PRESSURE SWITCH STRUCTURE - In an improved pressure switch structure, a metal casing is provided for sealing and covering the exterior of the pressure switch, such that a wire contact point at an end of the pressure switch is sealed and protected from moisture, and a plug cap in a wire through hole of the metal casing is provided for wrapping and binding a power supply wire to achieve a fixed positioning effect, so that the power supply wire will not be pulled or loosened easily and is sealed and protected from moisture and dust. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194400 | SEAL FOR ELECTRICAL SWITCH PAD - Methods and apparatus are provided for an electrical assembly. The apparatus comprises a base member comprising a recessed portion and a circumferential flange, the recessed portion adapted to receive an electrical device and the flange having a channel on a first side and a sealing member comprising a retention portion and a protruding portion disposed on the retention portion, the retention portion adapted to at least partially enclose the circumferential flange with at least part of the sealing member disposed at least partially across the channel, and the protruding portion extending away from the channel. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194401 | LIGHT EMITTING KEYPAD - The present invention provides a light emitting keypad, which can obtain a more uniform light emitting surface and the same effects as or superior effects to conventional light emitting keypads even though a small number of light sources are used as compared with the conventional light emitting keypads, by causing light emitted from light sources arranged in a top view type through a light guide film to be incident into the light guide film and by emitting the light to the outside through the light guide film. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194402 | Low-profile switch mechanism - A switch mechanism includes a frame, an electrical switch on the frame, a lever extending from the frame alongside the switch and including an activation portion whereupon deflection of the lever, the activation portion bears upon the switch so as to activate the switch A force-transfer device associated with the frame moves upon user-activation to deflect the lever. Furthermore, the present switch mechanism is not limited in its application to ON-OFF switches as it could be equally applied to other function switches of low-profile devices. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194403 | HEAVY-DUTY CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH A HOUSING - A heavy-duty circuit breaker has a housing with a longitudinal housing axis and a contact arrangement disposed in the housing. The contact arrangement is conductively connected to a first electrical lead fed through the housing and a second electrical lead fed through the housing. The housing comprises a first housing part and a second housing part. The first electrical lead is fed through the first housing part, and the second electrical lead through the second housing part. The two housing parts are connected together so as to be rotatable in opposite directions about the longitudinal housing axis. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194404 | PRESSING-TYPE INPUT DEVICE - A pressing-type input device includes an operation part and pressure sensors that are provided on the lower surface of the operation part. The operation part includes an operation region where the pressure sensors are provided, and an outer region that is formed outside the operation region. An inner portion of the operation region is locally more flexible than the outer region that is formed outside the operation region. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194405 | Safety Switch - A safety switch for affecting the operating state of equipment to which the safety switch is at least indirectly connected. The safety switch includes a configuration, such as a number of contacts, that is arranged to change from a first condition to a second condition depending on whether or not an actuator has been engaged with or disengaged from the safety switch. The safety switch includes an arrangement for determining information that is at least indicative of an operational property of the configuration, and for storing information that is at least indicative of the obtained information. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194406 | CAPACITIVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - An occupant classification system for a vehicle seat includes an electrode arrangement for being integrated into a seating portion of the seat, which electrode arrangement includes a sensing electrode, a shielding electrode and an insulating layer sandwiched between the sensing electrode and the shielding electrode. The electrode arrangement is provided with at least one local test region, the electrode arrangement includes means for enhancing, inside the at least one test region with respect to outside the at least one test region, electrolytic conduction between the sensing electrode and the shielding electrode, under moist environmental conditions. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194407 | Method and system for disposal of furfural wastewater and method and system for furfural production - A method and system for disposal of furfural wastewater, wherein raw crop material is transported into a hydrolysis reactor after crushed and mixed with acid to be hydrolyzed to form raw furfural liquid, and then said raw furfural liquid is transported into a distillation column to be distilled, during which furfural wastewater is discharged from said distillation column. Firstly said furfural wastewater is transported into a wastewater evaporation system to be heated it into wastewater vapor which is then transported back into said hydrolysis reactor to form recycle of said furfural wastewater. Wastewater vapor residues generated therein can be utilized directly to combust in boiler, mix with acid, or prepare end product acetate. The system for disposal of furfural wastewater comprises at least a wastewater evaporation system connecting with a heat resource which is one of steam, electricity, coal, oil, gas, plant straws or wastewater vapor residues. The present invention further provides a method and system for furfural production utilizing said method and system for disposing the wastewater. The present invention realizes furfural production with no pollution. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194408 | Conversion of carbon dioxide into useful organic products by using plasma technology - The present invention provides a plasma method for conversion of carbon dioxide into useful organic products. In this method, carbon dioxide and counterpart molecules are mixed in a reaction chamber and the plasma excitation is utilized to trigger chemical reactions. Depending on the magnitude of the input power and molecular structures of counterparts, the final product may be polymers, oligomers, or low molecular weight small molecules. The conversion yields of carbon dioxide and chemical structures of the resulting products are strongly dependent on the selection of the counterpart molecules. Through this plasma technology, carbon dioxide is converted into useful materials such as plastics or fuels. This method is not only used to remedy global warming but also to produce new materials and energy. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194409 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING MAGNET ASSEMBLY, MAGNETRON SPUTTERING DEVICE, AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING METHOD - A magnetron sputtering magnet assembly of the invention is a magnetron sputtering magnet assembly movable in a direction generally parallel to a sputtered surface of a target while facing the target, the magnetron sputtering magnet assembly comprises an inner magnet extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the movement, the N pole or S pole of the inner magnet being opposed to the target; an outer magnet surrounding the inner magnet with a spacing from the inner magnet, the magnetic pole of the outer magnet opposed to the target being opposite to that of the inner magnet; and a nonmagnetic member provided between the inner magnet and the outer magnet and holding the inner magnet and the outer magnet. The magnetic pole opposed to the target in each of the inner magnet and the outer magnet is invertible. The nonuniformity of electron density at the end of the target can be reduced, and the plasma density therein can be made uniform. Thus, the sputtering rate at the target end can be made uniform, and the nonuniformity of film formation distribution on the object under film formation can be reduced. Furthermore, the nonuniformity of target erosion can also be decreased to improve target utilization efficiency. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194410 | Electrode of an Integrated Circuit - The present invention refers to an electrode comprising a first metallic layer and a compound comprising at least one of a nitride, oxide, and oxynitride of a second metallic material. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194411 | Cathode For Electrolytic Processes - The invention relates to a cathode for electrolytic processes, particularly suitable for hydrogen evolution in chlor-alkali electrolysis, consisting of a nickel substrate provided with a coating comprising a protective zone containing palladium and a physically distinct catalytic activation containing platinum or ruthenium optionally mixed with a highly oxidising metal oxide, preferably chromium or praseodymium oxide. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194412 | MULTI-CATHODE IONIZED PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A multi-cathode ionized physical vapor deposition system includes a reactor in which a wafer holder is arranged at a bottom wall, and at least two angled cathodes opposite a wafer are arranged at a top wall, each of the cathodes is supplied with a RF current via a matching circuit, and a pressure control mechanism including gas inlets and a gas outlet. In the system, an inner pressure of the reactor is controlled to be relatively high pressure by the pressure control mechanism. Thus, the system can form better side-wall and bottom coverage in patterned holes or trenches on the wafer surface using the atoms sputtered on each of the angled multi-cathodes. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194413 | MULTI-CATHODE IONIZED PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A multi-cathode ionized physical vapor deposition system includes a reactor in which a wafer holder is arranged at a bottom wall, and at least two angled cathodes opposite a wafer are arranged at a top wall, each of the cathodes is supplied with a RF current via a matching circuit, and a pressure control mechanism including gas inlets and a gas outlet. In the system, an inner pressure of the reactor is controlled to be relatively high pressure by the pressure control mechanism. Thus, the system can form better side-wall and bottom coverage in patterned holes or trenches on the wafer surface using the atoms sputtered on each of the angled multi-cathodes. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194414 | MODIFIED SPUTTERING TARGET AND DEPOSITION COMPONENTS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Deposition apparatus are described herein that include at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof comprises a surface, and wherein at least part of the surface comprises a regular depth pattern. Methods of producing a coil, coil set or a coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus are also disclosed herein that comprise: providing at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof comprises a surface, providing a patterning tool; and utilizing the patterning tool to create a regular depth pattern in at least part of the surface. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194415 | PAIR OF MEASURING ELECTRODES, BIOSENSOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF MEASURING ELECTRODES OF THIS TYPE, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A pair of measuring electrodes comprising a first and a second, preferably in each case sheet-like electrode comprises an insulation layer arranged between said electrodes. One or more nanopores, which extend through said insulation layer as far as said first electrode, the surface of which is at least partially uncovered by said nanopores, are provided in each second electrode. The invention also describes a biosensor comprising a pair of measuring electrodes of this type, an electrochemical cell comprising a biosensor of this type and a process for producing said pair of measuring electrodes. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194416 | Potentiometric biosensor for detection of creatinine and forming method thereof - The present invention discloses a potentiometric biosensor for detecting creatinine, and the forming method thereof. The disclosed biosensor comprises a substrate, a working electrode formed on the substrate, a first reference electrode formed on the substrate, a second reference electrode formed on the substrate, and a packaging structure which separates the above-mentioned three electrodes. The working electrode comprises creatinine iminohydrolase (CIH). The detection signal is transmitted out from the biosensor for further processing through a wire or an exposed surface. The disclosed biosensor is replaceable. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194417 | Electrochemical sensors - An electrochemical sensor comprising sensing and counter electrodes and first (sensor) and second (reservoir) matrices of respectively different porosity, each matrix containing electrolyte, the surface of the first matrix adjacent and in contact with the second matrix having a catalytic coating applied thereto as sensing electrode and the electrolyte contained within the second matrix being capable of flow to or from the first matrix. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194418 | NANOMATERIAL OBSERVATION SAMPLE PREPARATION APPARATUS AND PREPARATION METHOD - An observation sample is prepared by immobilizing a nanomaterial on a substrate | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194419 | Method and Apparatus to Perform Limited Two Dimensional Separation of Proteins and Other Biologicals - A method and apparatus are provided for performing capillary isoelectric focusing followed by mobilization of the focused zones by induced hydrodynamic flow or chemical mobilization. These two dimensions of separation are integrated with real-time whole-channel electrophoresis detection and automatic sample injection to achieve a separation resolution superior to that obtainable using known orthogonal capillary two dimensional arrangements. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194420 | Systems and Methods for Separating Particles and/or Substances from a Sample Fluid - Systems and methods for separating particles and/or toxins from a sample fluid. A method according to one embodiment comprises simultaneously passing a sample fluid and a buffer fluid through a chamber such that a fluidic interface is formed between the sample fluid and the buffer fluid as the fluids pass through the chambers the sample fluid having particles of interest therein; applying a force to the fluids for urging the particles of interest to pass through the interface into the buffer fluid; and substantially separating the buffer fluid from the sample fluid. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194421 | Apparatus for Generating Electrolytic Gas Composite Fuel, and Method for Generating this Fuel - An electrolytic gas composite fuel generation apparatus is disclosed having a mixing tank in which a liquid organic compound, such as an alkane, alcohols or ether, is stored so that a gaseous fossil fuel is continuously mixed with an electrolytic gas that is supplied as bubbles, an electrolytic gas supply device for supplying bubbles of electrolytic gas, and a fossil fuel supply device for supplying gaseous fossil fuel as bubbles. The fuel generation apparatus also includes an electrolytic gas composite fuel discharge device for discharging an electrolytic gas composite fuel that is produced by continuously mixing the electrolytic gas with the gaseous fossil fuel, an elevating portion capable of ascending and descending within the mixing tank, and a controller. The present invention further discloses a method for continuously mixing an electrolytic gas, generated by water electrolysis employing a basic electrolyte, with gaseous fossil fuel, and generating an electrolytic gas composite fuel. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194422 | Method and apparatus for plating metal parts - A method and apparatus for plating parts like lug nuts or other metal parts that have both an easily plated outside surface as well as a recessed cavity. The invention works in combination with a standard multi-station plating process. Also, a method and apparatus for preventing areas of electrode contact on a part from being non-plated. The present invention drains and plates a part containing a cavity by moving the part from a position where the cavity is facing around 45 degrees down to a position where the cavity is facing around 45 degrees up and then back down at various times during the process. The moving is generally initiated when the rack moving along a track above the fluid tanks encounters a roller. The roller causes a depression bar to activate a mechanical mechanism that shifts the position of the part. Other embodiments of the present invention can also rotate the part on an electrode finger as a roller on the track is encountered by the rack to avoid non-plated regions on the part. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194423 | WATER FILTERS AND METHODS INCORPORATING ACTIVATED CARBON PARTICLES AND SURFACE CARBON NANOFILAMENTS - A method of making a filter material for producing potable water comprises providing activated carbon particles, depositing one or more nanofilament precursors at least partially onto the surface of the activated carbon particles, agitating the activated carbon particles and deposited nanofilament precursors in the presence of carbonaceous vapor, and heating the activated carbon particles and the deposited nanofilament precursors in the presence of carbonaceous vapor at a temperature and time sufficient to produce the filter material comprising activated carbon particles having carbon nanofilaments on the surface of the particles. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194424 | CONTACT METALLIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES - In one embodiment, SWNTs are synthesized from an embedded catalyst in a modified porous anodic alumina (PAA) template. Pd is electrodeposited into the template to form nanowires that grow from an underlying conductive layer beneath the PAA and extend to the initiation sites of the SWNTs within each pore. Individual vertical channels of SWNTs are created, each with a vertical Pd nanowire back contact. Further Pd deposition results in annular Pd nanoparticles that form on portions of SWNTs extending onto the PAA surface. Two-terminal electrical characteristics produce linear I-V relationships, indicating ohmic contact in the devices. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194425 | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Including Use of Surface Treatments to Reduce Overplating and/or Planarization During Formation of Multi-layer Three-Dimensional Structures - A method of fabricating three-dimensional structures from a plurality of adhered layers of at least a first and a second material wherein the first material is a conductive material and wherein each of a plurality of layers includes treating a surface of a first material prior to deposition of the second material. The treatment of the surface of the first material either (1) decreases the susceptibility of deposition of the second material onto the surface of the first material or (2) eases or quickens the removal of any second material deposited on the treated surface of the first material. In some embodiments the treatment of the first surface includes forming a dielectric coating over the surface and the second material is electrodeposited (e.g. using an electroplating or electrophoretic process). In other embodiments the first material is coated with a conductive material that doesn't readily accept deposits of electroplated or electroless deposited materials. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194426 | EUTECTIC MIXTURES BASED UPON MULTIVALENT METAL IONS - There is provided a mixture having a freezing point of up to 50° C., formed by reaction between: (A) one molar equivalent of a salt of formula I (M | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194427 | USING POLYPYRROLE AS THE CONTRAST PH DETECTOR TO FABRICATE A WHOLE SOLID-STATE PH SENSING DEVICE - A process for fabricating a whole solid-state pH sensing device by using the polypyrrole as the contrast pH detector and a whole solid-state pH sensing device fabricated by the process are disclosed, wherein said device is a differential pair framework potential electrochemical sensing device fabricated by using a non-insulating solid-state inorganic ion-sensing membrane and a polypyrrole sensing membrane. The differential pair framework uses tin dioxide as the ion-sensing membrane and the reference electrode, and uses a polypyrrole sensor as the differential sensor so that the sensing device framework has practicability. Since the sensitivity of the polypyrrole can be controlled by means of its polymerization, a sensing device with controllable sensitivity can be fabricated for applying to the fabrication of a pH sensor or a biosensor. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194428 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY DESORBING OR ADSORBING CRYPTATE [18F] FLUORIDE COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to a method of electrochemically desorbing or adsorbing a cryptate [ | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194429 | Apparatus and Method for Sensing a Time Varying Ionic Current in an Electrolytic System - An apparatus and method for sensing time varying ionic current in an electrolytic system having a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber separated by a barrier structure is provided, wherein the barrier structure includes thick walls and a substrate having an orifice therein, with the first and second fluid chambers being in communication via the orifice. A potential is applied between electrodes in respective first and second fluid chambers, thus driving an electrical current between them and through the orifice. Total capacitance of the system is less than 10 pF. Analytes are added to one of the first and second fluid chambers and time varying ionic current that passes across the orifice is measured. An amplifier proximal to the barrier structure and electrodes amplifies the ionic current signal. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194430 | Analysis of copper ion and complexing agent in copper plating baths - A simple titration method involving a single copper ion titrant detected by a copper ion specific electrode provides the concentrations of both copper ions and bath complexing agent (ethylene diamine, for example) in alkaline copper electroplating baths of the type used to deposit or thicken copper seed layers on silicon wafers. Standard addition of an excess of a strong complexing agent (EDTA, for example) and back-titration with the copper ion titrant yields the bath copper ion concentration, and continued titration to a second endpoint, preferably after addition of hydroxide to adjust the pH of the analysis solution, yields the total concentration of bath complexing agent. Based on these analyzes, the concentration of free bath complexing agent may be calculated. The method also provides direct determination of the free bath complexing agent concentration via standard addition of excess bath complexing agent to a sample of the plating bath and titration with the copper ion titrant. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194431 | ELECTROLYTE ANALYZING APPARATUS AND MEASUREMENT DATA PROCESSING METHOD OF THE SAME - An electrolyte analyzing apparatus according to the present invention includes an A/D converter which converts analogue data output from an ion selective electrode into digital data. The electrolyte analyzing apparatus also includes a data processor which calculates a median of multiple pieces of the digital data converted from multiple pieces of the analogue data output from the ion selective electrode and outputs the median as measurement data of an electrolyte; and a calculator which calculates a concentration of the electrolyte contained in a specimen based on the measurement data of the electrolyte output from the data processor. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194432 | System and Methods for Determination of Analyte Concentration Using Time Resolved Amperometry - A method for determining a concentration of an analyte is disclosed. The method includes applying a potential excitation to a fluid sample containing an analyte and determining if a current decay curve associated with the fluid sample has entered an analyte depletion stage. The method also includes measuring a plurality of current values associated with the fluid sample during the analyte depletion stage and calculating an analyte concentration based on at least one of the plurality of current values. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194433 | Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Device - A solid-state hydrogen storage device includes a steel cylinder accommodating a ceramic sintered body that has fine open spaces therein for storing hydrogen, a housing, which houses the steel cylinder, and a fire-retarding stuffing material stuffed in the housing around the steel cylinder for protection. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194434 | Unit dose packaging system with reusable electronics component - Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronic component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronic component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194435 | ARRAY OF PRODUCTS - An array of products including a plurality of common containers wherein two or more on-functional, different, separable graphics is provided. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194436 | ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING REINFORCED BOTTOM WALL - An article carrier comprises upstanding walls adjoining a reinforced bottom wall. The reinforced bottom wall has an arrangement of lesser-reinforced regions. Each lesser-reinforced region may comprise a region of enhanced deformability. The reinforced bottom wall comprises at least a first bottom-wall panel and a second bottom-wall panel disposed in face-contacting relationship with respect to one another. Each lesser-reinforced region may comprise an aperture in one of the first bottom-wall panel and the second bottom-wall panel. Each lesser-reinforced region may comprise an embossment in one of the first bottom-wall panel and the second bottom-wall panel. Each lesser-reinforced region may comprise an embossment in one of the first bottom-wall panel and the second bottom-wall panel and an aperture in another one of the first bottom-wall panel and the second bottom-wall panel in alignment with the embossment. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194437 | Beverage cup carrier - A disposable beverage cup carrier is preferably made from molded pulp, plastic or other resilient material capable of withstanding the force of four filled beverage cups while carried by integral carrying handle and preventing collapsing of the carrier and resultant spillage of the hot or cold beverage. The beverage cup carrier has a top surface, generally square in shape, of sufficient diameter capable of accommodating a integral ergonomically carrying handle. The beverage cup carrier is capable of holding one to four cups of various sizes and shapes of beverage containers providing a safe and sturdy means during transportation preventing spillage. The integral carrying handle positioned in the center of the top surface allows the user to carry up to four beverage containers with one hand providing enhanced safety and allowing a free hand for purposes of opening the door of one's automobile. The larger surface area of the top surface to accommodate the carrying handle further provides more stability to the carrier. The beverage cup carrier is a unitary mold and is capable of nesting with a plurality of similar beverage cup carriers. The top surface is attached to a peripheral rim by a plurality of annular rib components. The peripheral rim having four rounded corners at which points are positioned sockets to receive the beverage cups. The sockets extending downwardly about five inches in depth from a bottom surface containing stabilizing components within an internal wall of the sockets to provide stability by exerting an external force against the beverage container during use. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194438 | STRUCTURE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL STICKER PACKAGE - A sticker package includes a sticker assembly and a package case. The sticker assembly includes an elongate strip of flexible film and a continuously extended sticker attached to a surface of the flexible film. The sticker has a projection area on the surface of the flexible film that is smaller than the surface area of the surface of the flexible film. The package case includes upper and lower lids. The upper lid is bulged to form a receiving compartment. The lower lid is cut to form an opening. The sticker assembly is wound up as a roll received and retained in the receiving compartment with a leading end extending out of the case through the opening. To use, the sticker assembly is pulled off the package case through the opening and the sticker is then allowed to peel off the flexible film. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194439 | Bicycle chain replacement part holder - A bicycle chain replacement part holder. In an embodiment, the part holder is a generally parallelepiped shaped resilient urethane rubber block with slight notches at the corner suitable for releasably securing the part holder in an interference snap-in fit pattern with the interior perimeter walls of a part holder aperture in a chain linking tool. Alternately, the part holder may be provided for separate use in a stand alone fashion. In an embodiment, a thru hole aperture is provided in the parts holder for use with a securing device, such as a key chain, so that the parts holder can be reliably secured to a known location, especially in the event that the parts holder is not secured to and within a chain linking tool. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194440 | Necktie bag - A bag for mailing neckties with a large pointed end with a tip, having an underside, a top side, a bottom end with symmetrical glued ends defining symmetrical triangular crimp lines and an alternative notch, a top end with a sealable-flap with a display hole, and an opening for insertion of a folded necktie, pointed end first, and a compartment for containment of the folded necktie, said compartment being defined at the bottom end by the triangular crimp lines to match the pointed end of the folded necktie. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194441 | Carrying Case - A carrying case is disclosed that includes a body having a first portion moveably attached to a second portion such that the first and second portions are moveable from a closed position to an open position. The first portion has an exterior surface and an interior surface The interior surface of the first portion defines a cavity The second portion has an exterior surface and an interior surfice. The interior surface of the second portion defines a cavity. The first portion and the second portion are configured such that at least one object is positionable within at least one of the cavity of the first portion and the cavity of the second portion when the body is positioned in the open position. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194442 | MEDIA DISC CONTAINER WITH SLIDE-IN POCKET - A media storage container has a sleeve defining a media disc holding pocket that holds the disc in an unstressed configuration. Compressible shoulders disposed at the neck of the pocket retain the media disc within the pocket. In one configuration, the container has a base that defines the pocket and a cover that pivots between open and closed configurations. In other configurations, the base having the disc pocket is carried within a sleeve. The media disc may be loaded and unloaded through an opening in the top or the side of the base. The base may optionally define a window that allows one or both of the major disc surfaces to be viewed and engaged by the user's finger without allowing the disc to be removed through the window. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194443 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR A WILDLIFE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A protective case that resists fractures, punctures, deformations, and other failures for use with a wildlife surveillance system is provided. The protective case includes a cooperating base and cover. The base and cover define a cavity therebetween, which houses the wildlife surveillance system. The base and cover interlock with each other, providing multi-dimensional stability of the entire assemblage. In addition, the protective case is made from a material that can endure manipulations, handling, or attacks from various wildlife animals, including, e.g., bears and others. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194444 | Electronics Device Case - A case for protecting and storing a preselected electronics device includes a flexible fabric material body and a strip of fabric extending from a portion of the body. The strip of fabric has an open and an inverted closed position. The body and strip of fabric in the closed position are together configured to envelope and tightly fit contours of the preselected electronics device. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194445 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CARRYING SLEEVE - An inflatable carrying case for sensitive electronic device and other delicate devices are described herewith. The inflatable carrying case is made by stitching an outer sleeve to an inner sleeve with a layer of open cell foam glued in between. Two rigid top and bottom surfaces or plates (as 2 examples) are attached to the outer sleeve. An inflating mechanism comprising of an air valve assembly is positioned where the latch hooks over it to secure the carrying case. The inflating mechanism is used to inflate the carrying case and thus increase fortification against movement, sudden jolts and direct impact to the enclosed sensitive electronic device. The inflating mechanism is easily accessible and simply operated. Detachable pockets to carry accessories and shoulder strap are included in this invention. Many embodiments, examples, and variations are given. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194446 | Vertebral Access System and Methods - Medical devices, medical procedure trays, kits and related methods are provided for use to perform medical procedures that require access to the interior of a bone. The devices, trays and methods allow multiple use of non-sterile medical devices with sterile medical devices for performing medical procedures requiring sterile conditions. A coupler assembly, capable of releasably attaching to a non-sterile medical device at one end and releasably attaching to one or more sterile medical devices at another end, and further comprising a containment bag which allows maintaining sterility of a non-sterile medical device which may be used in conjunction with sterile medical devices and procedures. The devices, trays, kits and methods enable the performance of multiple medical procedures with a single insertion into bone. For example, a vertebral procedure such as a vertebroplasty may be performed along with biopsy and/or bone marrow aspiration procedures, thereby reducing patient trauma and costs. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194447 | PATCH PACKAGE STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a patch package structure which includes a package and a patch disposed in the package, in which the package includes a first sheet material which is substantially planar and a second sheet material which has been molded, the second sheet material has a first region which projects outward from the package and a second region which surrounds the first region and is substantially planar, the first region has a planar outer shape which includes a planar outer shape of the patch, and the second region has a first sealed region which surrounds the first region and an unsealed region located nearer to a central part of the second sheet material than the first sealed region. According to the invention, the patch is inhibited from adhering to the inner surface of the package and the package can be easily opened by hand. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194448 | Sheet package - A package member ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194449 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH READILY IDENTIFIABLE LABEL - A beverage container, such as a PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottle or a cup or a can, is provided with a readily identifiable label by providing a scratch-off film on an outside surface of a container body. The scratch-off film has a distinct color for eye catching and is easy to scratch off to provide a beverage container with an identification mechanism. The scratch-off film has an effective area that can be scratched off by a user to form an easily recognizable mark, such as figure, a character, or a pattern, to allow the user to identify the user's own beverage among a number of identical beverage containers. Thus, sanitary and safety problems caused by mistakenly drinking other's beverages or disposal of incompletely-consumed beverage containers caused by un-recognition of the beverage containers can be eliminated. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194450 | Coating Compositions, Coated Substrates and Hermetic Seals Made Therefrom Having Improved Low Temperature Sealing and Hot Tack Properties - Novel coated substrates are disclosed wherein a substrate is coated with a coating composition that forms good hermetic seals at very low temperatures and exhibits good blocking and slip characteristics. Such coating composition is comprised of an aqueous dispersion of a substantially non-polar copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having less than 20 carbon atoms, and an additive selected from the group consisting of an anti-blocking and slip agent, a coalescent and wetting agent, and mixtures thereof. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194451 | Packaging for Storing a Free-flowing, Paste-like or Powdery Substance and Method for Storing and Applying the Substance - A packaging ( | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194452 | UNIT DOSE PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH REUSABLE ELECTRONICS COMPONENT - Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronics component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronics component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194453 | Convenience IV kits and methods of use - A convenience kit assembled and organized to measure, fill and dispense medication and flush solutions to patients through connections to patient lines and catheters while improving safety and efficacy of such procedures by requiring fewer post-sterilization makes and breaks when compared to similar filling and dispensing methods using conventional components. Further the kit improves flush compliance by facilitating dispensing of flush solutions and decreases likelihood of infections by providing for flushing of patient lines and catheter connecting fittings without any additional line breaks. The kit is provided in resealable, tamper evident kit packaging which permits sealed transport of kit parts after initial opening and follow-on parts use. Convenience of operation is provided by a two syringe assembly which is operable by a single hand by which selective dispensing is accomplished from either of the two syringes while obstructing flow from the other syringe. The kit comprises a clip for the stabilizing the two syringe assembly for use by a single hand. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194454 | Disposable pad with wipes for cleaning pet paws - The disposable pad with wipes for cleaning pet paws is a pad having packaged wipes attached thereto. Both pad and wipes are employed to clean the paws of a pet. The pad is fabricated from moisture-absorbent material with sealed edges and a liquid impervious rear surface to prevent leakage. A resealable container housing multiple individual wipes is integrally attached to the front surface of the pad. Both pad and wipes are fabricated from biodegradable material that can be easily and safely disposed of after use. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194455 | WATERPROOF CASING FOR A POWER SUPPLY - A waterproof casing for a power supply has a lower casing, an upper casing, an inlet cover and an outlet cover. The lower cover contains electronic components. The upper casing is mounted on the opening of the lower casing and has an inlet cavity, at least one inlet, an outlet cavity and at least one outlet. The at least one inlet and outlet are formed through the upper casing and respectively communicate with the inlet cavity and outlet cavity. The inlet cover and outlet cover respectively seal the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity, communicate the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity with the lower casing to allow the air to flow inside the casing and to keep the water from flowing in the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity. Structure of the waterproof casing is simplified, so benefits manufacturing. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194456 | WAFER CASSETTE - A front opening wafer container including an enclosure portion and a door. A wafer support system is provided including a pair of spaced apart cantilever wafer shelves, each wafer shelf including a pair of opposing inclined ramp portions. The ramp portions are cooperatively positioned and configured so that when the wafer is received on the shelves, the wafer is supported on the ramps at a lower peripheral corner of the wafer, all other portions of the wafer being free from contact with the wafer support system. Each wafer shelf may have a generally concave upper surface and the incline of the ramps is continuous with the concave upper surfaces of the wafer shelves. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194457 | Catalyst Distribution in the Regenerative Reforming Progress - The invention concerns a regenerative reforming process in 3 or 4 reforming reactors, wherein:
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| 20090194458 | Process and Apparatus for Upgrading Steam Cracked Tar - A process and apparatus are provided for upgrading steam cracked tars. The invention also relates to a steam cracking process and apparatus for reducing the yields of tars produced from steam cracking while increasing yields of higher value products, heating cooled steam cracker tar containing asphaltenes, to a temperature, e.g., above about 300° C., which is sufficient to convert at least a portion of the steam cracked tar to lower boiling molecules. The resulting heat-treated tar can be separated into gas oil, fuel oil and tar streams. | 2009-08-06 |
| 20090194459 | Fuel processing of feedstocks having components harmful to hydrodesulfurization - A reformer system ( | 2009-08-06 |
