32nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130199121 | INTERLOCKING PANEL SIDING - An interlocking panel system including: a pair of panels, each including: a front face including a fastener notch; a rear face; a top edge, wherein the top edge includes a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge; and a lower edge, wherein the lower edge includes a front edge that extends below a bottom middle edge and a bottom rear edge, further wherein the bottom rear edge extends below the bottom middle edge; wherein, when the lower edge of the first panel is placed onto the top edge of the second panel, the bottom front edge of the first panel covers the fastener notch of the second panel. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199122 | NATURAL THERMAL CUT WINDOW AND DOOR FRAME - A natural thermal cut window and door frame ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199123 | COLUMN SHOE - The object of the invention is a column shoe for securing steel concrete columns to a base. The column shoe includes a bolt housing, which includes a base-plate provided with a bolt hole, and an upper structure which is connected to the baseplate and to which at least one attachment unit is connected for securing the column shoe and the steel concrete column together. The bolt housing is fabricated by casting such that the upper structure and the baseplate form a single-piece casting. A hole is formed in the bolt housing for the attachment unit. The hole is substantially coaxial with the bolt hole of the baseplate. The upper structure of the bolt housing includes a sleeve structure which is formed integrally with the upper structure and on which the hole for the attachment unit is formed, and the upper structure of the bolt housing includes a wall structure by which the sleeve structure is connected with the baseplate, and the wall structure of the bolt housing is tapering in direction of the sleeve structure. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199124 | PANEL INSTALLATION SUPPORT APPARATUS - A panel installation support apparatus versatile and convenient for temporary attachment of the panel to a frame member includes an adjustable support surface for accommodating various panel thicknesses, a sloped surface to support the leading edge of the panel when positioning in place, and an alignment support shelf to properly align an edge of the panel with the joist or stud while supporting the edge of the panel. An accessory block may be used when standing a panel against a wall or when hanging drywall on sloped ceilings. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199125 | System and Method for Decorating Posts - A tile retaining bracket includes a tile saddle portion having a pair of saddle arms that extend away from one another to engage a corner portion of a support structure. A tile retainer portion extends outwardly from an end portion of the tile saddle and, along with portions of the tile saddle portion, partially defines a channel in which the edge portions of one or more tiles may be secured. The tile saddle and tile retainer may be separately or integrally formed. A plurality of tile retaining brackets may be used to decoratively conceal one or more exposed faces of support posts and similar structures. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199126 | Radiant insulating, venting and moisture control assembly - The present invention comprises an effective manufactured insulation and ventilating assembly that can insulate a structure, usually in roofing or exterior wall applications, from conductive, convective and radiant heat. The radiant insulating and venting assembly is comprised of a rigid upper layer that is moisture resistant. The bottom layer of the assembly is made up of a radiant reflective surface. Between the rigid upper moisture resistant layer and the radiant reflective layer are non-collapsing air spacer columns, approximately ⅝ths to 1 inch in length, that create the needed air space for effective radiant heat reflection and air and moisture venting. The radiant reflective layer may be attached to the ends of the air spacers during the rigid upper layer and air spacer manufactured forming or the radiant reflective layer may be applied to the roof sheathing or rafters, or to the wall sheathing or wall stud members before the formed rigid layer with air spacers is applied to the roofing or wall application. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199127 | GROUP FOR THE IN-LINE MEASURING OF THE QUANTITY OF CARBON DIOXIDE DISSOLVED IN A LIQUID CONTAINED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND AUTOMATIC CONTAINERS FILLING PLANT COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention refers to a group for the in-line measuring of the quantity of carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid contained in a closed container such as bottles, jars and so on and to an automatic containers filling plant comprising such measuring group. The measuring group according to the present invention comprises at least one inspection area ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199128 | Printer with Split Platen for Printing Web Material and Method - A printer assembly for a form fill and seal machine prints indicia on the top web. The indicia are spaced apart on the top web. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199129 | AUTOMATED PUSHER MECHANISMS FOR PACKAGING SYSTEMS - Automated pusher mechanisms with pusher heads that reciprocally travel in a product chute. The pusher head has a laterally extending planar forward portion and semi-circular side portions. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER - A system for manufacturing a filled plastic container includes an actuator, a base unit including a heating surface, and a dispensing device or nozzle. The actuator includes a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of said container. In embodiments, the actuator is configured to apply a force or pressure on said container to contact the base unit, the base unit is configured to receive a base portion of said container, the heating surface is configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container, and the dispensing device or nozzle is configured to introduce an inert gas into said container. Methods for providing a filled plastic container and providing a thin-walled plastic container are also disclosed. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199131 | Insulating Rolltainer Liner - According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199132 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STACKS OF SLICES - The invention relates to a device for producing stacks of slices ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199133 | PACKING STATION AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED LOADING OF PIECE GOODS ON A LOAD CARRIER INCLUDING SUBSEQUENT FOIL WRAPPING - An automated packing station for automated loading of load carriers with piece goods and for automated wrapping a stack with a foil, comprising: a fixedly arranged packing robot; and a rotational-arm winding device arranged adjacent to the packing robot and comprising a frame which is adapted to absorb forces which occur during the wrapping of the stack with the foil, and to forward the forces to an environment of the packing station. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199134 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS OF OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS CONTAINING A SPOUT CAP - This invention includes a closure for covering a container. The closure has a base with an upper surface and a neck, with the neck capable of being fastened to the opening of a bottle. The upper surface sits above the opening of the bottle. It has a spout having an exposed front surface, a front inside surface, and a cap rim. The cap is pivotally attached to the base to permit movement of the cap relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The exposed front surface and front inside surface together have a bottom end and a top end. The inside front surface contains a spout cap, such that when the cap is closed the spout cap mates with the spout to form a liquid tight seal, and such that when the cap is opened the liquid tight seal between the spout and the spout cap is opened. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199135 | Unit For Picking-Up A Tubular Blank In A Flattened Configuration And For Opening Out The Tubular Blank - A unit for picking-up a flattened tubular blank and for opening out the blank has gripping devices borne by a pick-up member, a frame, and a first arm hinged to the frame and to the pick-up member. A second arm is hinged to the frame, at a hinge axis being arranged at a lower height than the first arm hinge axis. A third arm is hinged to the second arm and which to the pick-up member. The first arm and the second arm are activatable in phase relation with one another. The unit is configured such that the pick-up member picks up the flattened tubular blank from the pick-up position (P), rests the tubular blank on a rest plane, and opening-out the tubular blank. The unit then moves the pick-up member towards the pick-up position (P), passing over the opened-out tubular blank. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199136 | STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR A SADDLE - The invention also a stabilizing system to stabilize a rider in the saddle comprising a saddle stabilizer block which can be used alone or in combination with a complementary boot stabilizer block to restrict movement of the rider in the saddle. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199137 | DUST COLLECTOR WITH A CONSTANT SUCTION FORCE - A dust collector including a cylindrical cyclone tube, a central outlet channel, a swirl generator, and a swirl reflector is disclosed. The cylindrical cyclone tube can include one or more inlets. The central outlet channel includes a lower inlet end and an upper outlet end, wherein the upper outlet end is located above the one or more inlets. The swirl generator can be configured to generate a swirl between the cylindrical cyclone tube and the central outlet channel, the swirl generator configured to encircle the central outlet channel. The swirl reflector can be located near a bottom of the cylindrical cyclone tube and forming a particle chamber therebelow. A distance between the swirl reflector and the lower inlet end of the central outlet channel can be between ten to fifty percent of the length of the cylindrical cyclone tube from the one or more inlets to the swirl reflector. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199138 | Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and, methods - The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199139 | FILTER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A filter, in particular a pocket filter for filtration in air systems and devices, comprises at least one filter pocket, which is formed by folding a filter medium. A method for producing a filter, in particular a pocket filter for filtration in air systems and devices, comprises forming at least one filter pocket by folding a filter medium over a self-contained folding edge. A filter, in particular a pocket filter for filtration in air systems and devices, is also provided, which comprises a filter pocket made of a filter medium, wherein the filter pocket is self-contained and wave-shaped. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING AND SEALING FILTERS - In some embodiments, an air filter coupling device may include an elongated member, an elongated first cap, and an elongated second cap. The elongated member may include a substantially planar first side, a substantially planar second side positioned substantially opposite the first side, and a fourth side positioned substantially opposite the third side. In some embodiments, the elongated first cap may be coupled to the third side in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the elongated member. In some embodiments, the elongated second cap may be coupled to the fourth side in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the elongated member. A second distance between the first cap and the second cap adjacent each first end portion of the first and second caps inhibits removal of the first air filter. The air filter coupling device inhibits conveyance of materials between the first air filter and the second air filter. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199141 | MULTILAYER FILTER MEDIUM FOR USE IN FILTER, AND FILTER - A multilayer filter medium, which is used as a constituent member of a filter and has a multilayer structure, includes a wet type nonwoven fabric layer A containing 0.5 to 20% by weight, based on layer weight, of short-cut nanofibers which are composed of a fiber-forming thermoplastic polymer, have a single fiber diameter (D) of 100 to 1,000 nm and are cut so that the ratio (L/D) of the length (L) to the single fiber diameter (D) is within the range of 100 to 2,500 and core-sheath conjugate type binder fibers having a single fiber diameter of 5 μm or more, and a nonwoven fabric layer B having a lower density than that of the wet type nonwoven fabric layer A. A filter uses the multilayer filter medium and has the nonwoven fabric layer B arranged on a fluid inlet side. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199142 | System and Method For Replacing a Return Air Filter - A system for replacing a filter of return air vent. The system includes a return air vent grill affixed to a surface. The grill is hinged on a first side to the surface allowing the grill to swing to an open position while still attached to the surface. The system also includes a closing mechanism for attaching the grill to a second end opposite the first end of the grill. In addition, a filter is detachably affixed to a tray located on an inner surface of grill. Furthermore, the system includes an extension tool having a length sufficient to contact the closing mechanism by a user located below the grill. The extension tool enables the opening and closing of the closing mechanism. The tray and filter may be slid down to the user by an extendible track. The user may pull the tray and filter down the extended track, replace the filter, slide the filter and tray back to the grill and close the closing mechanism. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199143 | Panel Filter with Reduced Restriction - A filter assembly, panel filter element, and servicing method is provided for reducing inlet flow restriction from a housing inlet into an inlet plenum and reducing outlet flow restriction from an outlet plenum to a housing outlet. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199144 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING GRASS - An apparatus for cutting grass comprising: a lawn mower equipped with movement means and one or more blades for cutting grass; a perimeter cable, delimiting a cutting area; a management device for generating an electrical signal (ES) in the cable; a recharging base. The lawn mower further comprises a control unit equipped with: sensor means to detect the electrical signal (ES); a memory to store a maximum value (Vmax) and a minimum value (Vmin); a calculation module to determine, for said intensity of detection, a target value (Tv) that is non-null and comprised between the maximum (Vmax) and minimum value (Vmin), the target value (Tv) being different from a preceding target value; an operative module to command the movement means so as to move the lawn mower in such a manner that the sensor means detects the electrical signal (ES) at an intensity equal to the target value (Tv). | 2013-08-08 |
20130199145 | LAWN MOWER ROBOT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present embodiment relates to a lawn mower robot. A lawn mower robot system, comprising: a lawn mower robot disposed with a moving device; a mowing device disposed in the lawn mower robot and mowing lawns; a first communication device disposed in the lawn mower robot and transmitting an inquiry signal for state information; a plurality of boundary display apparatuses, arranged in a lawn presence region, disposed with a second communication device for receiving the inquiry signal for the state information from the first communication device and for transmitting an acknowledge signal for the state information to the first communication device; a controller for recognizing a plurality of absolute coordinates from the lawn presence region based on the acknowledge signal for the state information received from the second communication device and for controlling the mowing device within the limit of the plurality of absolute coordinates. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199146 | CORDLESS MOWER INCLUDING COOLING AIR FLOW ARRANGEMENT - A cordless mower includes a deck, a rechargeable battery, a blade for cutting grass, a blade motor and a drive motor. The deck is supported by front and rear wheels and has a top side, a bottom side, a front end and a rear end. The rechargeable battery is supported on the deck. The blade is on the bottom side of the deck and is coupled with a blade motor. The drive motor is connected to the rear wheels for driving said rear wheels to move the mower. The drive motor is located in a chamber at the rear of the mower adjacent the rear wheels. The chamber has an opening therein to allow air to flow through. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199147 | REEL LAWN MOWER - A reel lawn mower which has a connection structure for connecting a reel cutting unit to a main body. The reel cutting unit has a spiral cutting reel which is rotated by a prime mover to cut grass together with a bedknife. In the connection structure, in order to connect the reel cutting unit to the main body so that the reel cutting unit rolls around a virtual horizontal line perpendicular to the shaft center of the cutting reel in the center of the axial direction of the cutting reel, the reel cutting unit includes a connecting arm with an arc portion shaped so as to follow a virtual arc centered on the virtual horizontal line. The connecting arm is slidably supported so as to prevent the arc portion from coming off the virtual arc. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199148 | Cutting Blade Method and Apparatus - A rotary cutting blade for rotation about a fixed axis. The cutting blade has a generally rectangular planar body section having first and second ends and defining long and short edges. Each end of the cutting blade has both a downwardly oriented (leading) lifting and cutting member, and an upwardly oriented (trailing) lifting member. The downwardly oriented cutting member has a generally flat sharpened section oriented generally parallel to the plane orientation of the body section, and perpendicular to the rotational axis of the blade. The cutting blade can be re-sharpened without removal from a mower or other device. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199149 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR CREATING FASHION ACCESSORIES - A device comprising: (a) a body portion including; (i) a first end and ii. a second end; (b) a holder at the first end; (c) a holder at the second end; (d) a rotation device at the first end in communication with the holder at the first end; and wherein the holder is fixedly attached to a split gear having a channel therethrough so that one or more flexible mediums may be placed through the channel and removed from a work area located between the holder at the first end and the holder at the second end. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199150 | STEAM INJECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A COMBINED CYCLE SYSTEM - A steam injection assembly for a combined cycle system includes a heat recovery system having at least one superheater configured to generate a steam supply. Also included is a gas turbine system having an inlet and a compressor, wherein the inlet receives an air supply and the steam supply for combined injection into the compressor. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199151 | Steam Generator for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Plant - A steam generator for the generation of steam from recovered heat from the flue gases of the gas cycle of a combined cycle gas turbine power plant comprising at least one high pressure drum; at least one intermediate pressure drum; at least one low pressure drum; steam outlet means to enable extraction of auxiliary process steam from a location downstream of at least one drum. A combined cycle gas turbine power plant including the above. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199152 | TURBINE ENGINE HEAT RECUPERATOR PLATE AND PLATE STACK - A heat recuperator includes a plurality of channel walls composed substantially of thermally-conductive material and supported in spaced-apart relation, defining fluid channels and interstices therebetween. The fluid channels receive at least one primary fluid flow and the interstices receive at least one secondary fluid flow so as to effect heat exchange between the two flows. In use, the plurality of channel walls are deformable by pressure differential between the primary and secondary fluid flows. When at least some of the channel walls are in a deformed state, the plurality of channel walls are stabilized through press fit engagement of mutually opposed contact regions formed in adjacent pairs of the channel walls. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL PART-LOAD PERFORMANCE OF A TURBINE - A method of controlling the part-load performance of a turbine includes generating a bypass flow in the turbine by removing a portion of a compressed fluid from a compressor of the turbine, determining an operating load of the turbine, transmitting the bypass flow to a turbine section of the turbine; and selectively heating the bypass flow according to the determined operating load of the turbine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199154 | RAMJET SUPERHEATER - The present invention provides a regenerative superheater system for an ejector ramjet engine. The invention includes a superheater in thermal communication with the combustion chamber of the ramjet engine. The superheater transfers thermal energy from combustion chamber to an ejectant which is then redirected upstream to the ramjet ejector. In one embodiment of the invention the temperature of the ejectant is modulated by a variable geometry cooler that controls the amount of thermal energy removed from the superheater system by ambient air. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the temperature of the ejectant is modulated by a variable geometry superheater that controls the amount of thermal energy added to the superheater system through combustion gas. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199155 | Rocket Propulsion Systems, and Related Methods - In an aspect of the invention, a system for rocket propulsion includes a heater operable to generate thermal energy from energy supplied from a non-chemical energy source, and to supply the thermal energy to a non-cryogenic fuel to thermally decompose the fuel into components that include at least a first component and a second component. The rocket propulsion system also includes a combustion chamber and a nozzle. The combustion chamber is operable to receive an oxidizer and at least a portion of the thermally decomposed fuel, and allow the two to combust. The nozzle generates thrust by directing the products of the combustion out of the system. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199156 | ADAPTIVE FAN SYSTEM FOR A VARIABLE CYCLE TURBOFAN ENGINE - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique variable cycle gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique adaptive fan system for a variable cycle turbofan engine having at least one turbine. Another embodiment is a unique method for operating a variable cycle gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and related systems. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199157 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING REDUCTANT DELIVERY TO AN EXHAUST STREAM - Methods and systems are disclosed for determining a feed rate for direct introduction of a reductant gas into an exhaust stream to achieve a NO | 2013-08-08 |
20130199158 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SOLID STORAGE MEDIA QUALITY FOR A NOX REDUCTANT - A system and method includes an exhaust aftertreatment system for an internal combustion engine having a reductant stored in a solid storage media. The reductant is released by heating the solid storage media to convert the reductant to gaseous form. The system and method determines the quality of the solid storage media by measuring operating parameters of the aftertreatment system and comparing the operating parameters to expected parameters stored in a memory of a controller of the system. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199159 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REGENERATION WITHIN AN AFTER-TREATMENT COMPONENT OF A COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE - A method for controlling regeneration within an after-treatment component of a compression-ignition engine includes receiving a value of a parameter associated with an exhaust stream passing through the after-treatment component and determining a rate of change of the parameter. A filtered parameter value is calculated based on the value of the parameter, the rate of change of the parameter, and a predetermined filtering relationship for the parameter. Accumulated particulate matter in the after-treatment component is estimated based, at least, on a soot accumulation model and the filtered parameter value. The estimate of accumulated particulate matter in the after-treatment component is compared to a predetermined threshold associated with the after-treatment component, and a remedial action is initiated when the estimate of accumulated particulate matter in the after-treatment component exceeds the predetermined threshold. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199160 | AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - A system includes an internal combustion engine. An aftertreatment system is coupled to the internal combustion engine to receive an exhaust gas stream. The aftertreatment system comprises one or modules. Each module includes one or more emission reducing devices to reduce undesirable constituents in the exhaust gas stream from the internal combustion engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199161 | DEVICE FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electronic control device calculates the maximum actual oxygen storage capacity of a catalyst. The gradient of a linear expression formed between the catalyst temperature and the maximum oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst is stored for each degradation level of the catalyst. The gradient can be learned in accordance with the same temperature of the catalyst and the maximum actual oxygen storage capacity. When the maximum actual oxygen storage capacity is calculated, it is revised in accordance with the temperature of the catalyst, a reference temperature, the linear expression, and the learned gradient. The revised maximum oxygen storage capacity which is the maximum oxygen storage capacity when the temperature of the catalyst during the same calculation period is equal to the reference temperature is then calculated. If a response delay is detected in the output of an oxygen sensor, the gradient of the learned linear expression is discarded. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199162 | TWO-STAGE TURBOCHARGED ENGINE - A turbocharged internal combustion engine disclosed that may comprise an engine block with a first end side opposing a second end side and a two-stage turbocharged system. The two-stage turbocharged system may comprise a low-pressure turbocharger with a first turbine and a first compressor and a high-pressure turbocharger with a second turbine and a second compressor. A turbine connection may fluidly connect the first turbine and the second turbine and a compressor connection fluidly connects the first compressor and the second compressor. The low-pressure turbocharger is mounted at the first end side of the engine block and the high-pressure turbocharger is mounted at a second end side of the engine block. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199163 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine in which a first fuel, which has a property to inhibit the adsorption of exhaust gas components by an exhaust gas purification catalyst, and the second fuel, which has a property not to inhibit the adsorption of the exhaust gas components by the exhaust gas purification catalyst, are able to be selectively used, the present invention has a task to decrease an amount of consumption of the second fuel in a suitable manner. In order to solve this task, the fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine according the present invention is constructed such that the second fuel is first supplied to the internal combustion engine when the exhaust gas purification catalyst is in a cold state, and a change from the second fuel to the first fuel is then made before the exhaust gas purification catalyst subsequently rises in temperature to an activation temperature thereof. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199164 | HEAT SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - An exhaust system for an engine is disclosed herein. The exhaust system includes a catalytic converter, a heat collector downstream from the catalytic converter, and a heat transfer system receiving waste exhaust heat via a thermosyphon evaporator for storage and/or use in a cabin heating system. In this way, waste heat is utilized to provide better cabin heating, particularly at engine cold start. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199165 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST DEVICE - An electrically heated catalyst device has a cylindrical outer skin part and a cell formation part. A pair of electrodes formed on the outer skin park faces relative to each other in a radial direction of the honeycomb structural body. An electrode terminal is formed on the corresponding electrode in an outer radial direction of the honeycomb structural body. A length edge line of each electrode is inclined to a virtual reference line at a predetermined angle. The virtual reference line is a virtual line defined on the outer circumferential surface of the outer skin part and is parallel to the axial direction of the honeycomb structural body. The electrode terminals are formed at a predetermined interval in the axial direction of the honeycomb structural body to make an angle of less than 180° when viewed from one end surface perpendicular to the axial direction of the honeycomb structural body. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199166 | EXHAUST EVACUATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for evacuating exhaust from an exhaust pipe of a vehicle having an external turbine and an internal turbine connected to the external turbine such that when the external turbine rotates the internal turbine rotates. An apparatus for evacuating exhaust from an exhaust pipe of a vehicle having an external turbine, an external motor assembly and an internal turbine connected to the external motor assembly such that the external motor assembly rotates the internal turbine, and the external turbine drives the external motor assembly when the external turbine reaches a greater rate of rotation than the external motor assembly. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199167 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE PITCH OF A PROPELLER - A hydraulic device for changing the pitch of a propeller including a piston rod actuated by a hydraulic fluid, the piston rod including at its end a clevis mount able to provide a connection for transmitting the movements of the piston rod so as to change the pitch of at least one propeller, a thread nut held in position on the clevis of the piston rod by a fastener, the nut being able to collaborate with a threaded rod in order to provide a connection. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199168 | Apparatus and Method for Recuperation of Hydraulic Energy - An apparatus for recuperation of hydraulic energy from an actuator comprises a first hydraulic machine having a first drive and a second hydraulic machine having a second drive mechanically coupled to the first drive. The first hydraulic machine is in hydraulic communication with an actuator, and the second hydraulic machine ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199169 | MULTISTAGE COMPRESSED GAS ENGINE AND MOTOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a multistage compressed gas engine, comprising: impellers and at least one impeller chamber where the impeller is installed, the impellers including a first impeller and a second impeller; a plurality of working chambers being formed by the side plates on both sides between the teeth on the circumferential surface of the first and second impellers, and a plurality of gas chambers allowing relative sealing of injected gas being formed by inner surface of the impeller chamber where the impeller is installed and each of the working chambers; the impeller chamber where the first impeller is installed being provided correspondingly with a first-stage compressed gas injection hole and a first-stage compressed gas discharge hole, and the impeller chamber where the second impeller is installed being provided correspondingly with a second-stage compressed gas injection hole and a second-stage compressed gas discharge hole, the first-stage compressed gas discharge hole being connected at its output to the second-stage compressed gas injection hole. Also disclosed is a motor vehicle equipped with the above compressed gas engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199170 | Hydraulic Drive with Energy Recovery - A hydraulic drive device with energy recovery function, includes a pressure medium pump for supplying a consumer with pressure medium and a return line for removing the pressure medium from the consumer. The discharged pressure medium is returned under pressure to the suction side of the pressure medium pump. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199171 | Wave Power Assembly - A wave power buoy assembly for underwater installation having a tensile member with an operatively upper end and an operatively lower end, a buoy attached to the upper end of the tensile member and a friction coupling attached to the lower end of the tensile member for installing the tensile member to a driveshaft of an electrical generator, such that when installed on the driveshaft, the frictional coupler rotationally engages the shaft upon tensioning of the tensile member and disengages the driveshaft upon relief of tension of the tensile member. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199172 | ACTIVE MATERIAL ELEMENTS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS - A load-carrying active material assembly and a method of preparing such an active material assembly suitable for attachment to a movable component of a mechanism is described. The assembly includes a shape memory alloy (SMA) element, a connector adapted to engage the moveable component mechanically crimped to the SMA element, and a filler material disposed intermediate the connector and SMA element. The filler may be a solder or a polymer. Methods for appropriately distributing the filler material and for promoting good adhesion of the filler to the SMA element and the connector are described. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199173 | RANKINE CYCLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A Rankine cycle system and method is described and illustrated, and in some embodiments includes an expander, a pump, a condenser, and a receiver comprising a variable fluid volume at least partially defined by a movable member, wherein the variable fluid volume defines at least a portion of the working fluid flow path between the condenser and the inlet of the pump. Also, a method of charging a Rankine cycle system with working fluid is described and illustrated, and can include applying a regulated pressure to a chamber located within a receiver, introducing the working fluid to the Rankine cycle system, the working fluid being separated from the chamber by a movable member of the receiver, monitoring displacement of the movable member, and stopping the introduction of working fluid into the Rankine cycle system when the movable member reaches a predetermined position. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199174 | Position Sensing Assembly for Use with a Vehicle Hydraulic Master Cylinder of a Vehicle Braking System with Master Cylinder Assembly Including Such a Position Sensing Assembly - A position sensing assembly adapted for use with a master cylinder to measure travel of a piston of the master cylinder via a magnet operatively coupled to the piston thereof for movement therewith between a zero brake apply position and a full brake apply position. According to one embodiment, the position sensing assembly includes a housing adapted to be attached to a master cylinder housing and a flux concentrator operatively disposed with the position sensing assembly housing. The flux concentrator includes a first end, an intermediate body, and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end defines a longitudinal plane and at least a portion of the intermediate body is oriented at an angle relative to the longitudinal plane whereby the position sensing assembly is adapted to measure the travel of the piston of the master cylinder via the magnet. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199175 | WASTEGATE VALVE - In a wastegate valve which is provided in the bypass path bypassing the turbine of the turbocharger in the exhaust gas path and which opens and closes the bypass path, the wastegate valve is provided with a valve seat which is formed in a plane perpendicular to or tilted with an inclination angle with respect to an axial direction of the bypass path, and a valving element which is pivotable around a pivot point which has a relationship of 0°<β<90° with respect to the plane including the valve seat where β is an inclination angle, the valving element being moved away from or closer to the valve seat by pivotation of the valving element to open or close the valve. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199176 | EXHAUST GAS THROTTLE VALVE - A method for driving exhaust gas recirculation comprising the steps of restricting exhaust gas flow into the turbine inlet to create backpressure in the exhaust system under low engine operating conditions, and providing an unrestricted exhaust gas flow to the turbine under normal engine operating conditions. Restriction of exhaust gas flow is accomplished through the use of an exhaust gas throttle valve disposed upstream of the turbine inlet. The valves can be adjustable knife edge flap valves or D-shaped valves situated in each passageway of a divided exhaust manifold, which are closed to varying degrees to generate desired levels of backpressure while allowing exhaust gas to pass though open regions of the partially obstructed flow pathway to reach the engine turbocharger. This allows the turbine to continue to spin, while at the same time exhaust gas back pressure upstream of the turbocharger is used to drive exhaust gas recirculation. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199177 | Method and device for adapting signals of an oxygen sensor in the air supply channel of an internal combustion engine - A method/device for evaluating oxygen sensor signals of an air supply channel connected to an exhaust gas channel of the internal combustion engine, via an exhaust gas recirculation having at least one exhaust gas recirculation valve; the oxygen sensor being downstream from the exhaust gas recirculation initiation; the sensor signal(s) being corrected as a function of at least one characteristics variable describing the dependence of the sensor signal on the oxygen concentration or a correlated variable, and/or additional physical variables. At at least one engine operating point(s), in response to a closed exhaust gas recirculation valve, output oxygen sensor signals and additional operating point parameters are recorded/stored; and an adaptation of the characteristic variables is derived assuming that the gas composition corresponds to pure air. Also, a characteristics curve adjustment and a compensation of pressure temperature dependencies may be performed to improve the accuracy of the oxygen sensor signals. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199178 | Waste Heat Utilization Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engine - A Rankine circuit ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199179 | TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM - A turbocharger system for ensuring a sufficient exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) amount in all operating conditions, and reducing NOx emission from an engine. The system includes an EGR controller that re-circulates a part of exhaust gas discharged from the engine to an intake side. The turbocharger is a power-assisted turbocharger including an electric motor that assists a drive force of a compressor. The EGR controller controls an amount of exhaust gas recirculated to the intake side so as to inhibit the generation of NOx regardless of an amount of oxygen necessary for combustion of the engine. An electric motor control unit drives the electric motor, by the control of the EGR controller, when the amount of oxygen necessary for the combustion of the engine is deficient. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199180 | GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH TURBINE ENGINES - A geothermal power generation system configured to generate power by suspending turbine engines over a pit exposing a geothermal energy source is disclosed. The geothermal power generation system may include a support structure sized to a pit and at least one turbine engine hanging below the support structure. One or more turbine engine deployment systems may be configured to move the turbine engine, i.e. raise or lower, such that a distance between the turbine engine and the geothermal energy source changes. In one embodiment, the turbine engine deployment system may be formed from a plurality of cables extending from a rotatable cable drum on the support structure and downward from a plurality of pulleys positioned along the pulley track. The support structure may also include a pulley track extending from the first base to the second base. One or more electrical transmission lines may extend from the turbine engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199181 | CLOSED-LOOP GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH TURBINE ENGINES - A geothermal power generation system configured to generate power by suspending turbine engines over a pit exposing a geothermal energy source is disclosed. The geothermal power generation system may include a support structure sized to a pit and at least one turbine engine hanging below the support structure. One or more turbine engine deployment systems may be configured to move the turbine engine, i.e. raise or lower, such that a distance between the turbine engine and the geothermal energy source changes. In one embodiment, the turbine engine deployment system may be formed from a plurality of cables extending from a rotatable cable drum on the support structure and downward from a plurality of pulleys positioned along the pulley track. The support structure may also include a pulley track extending from the first base to the second base. One or more electrical transmission lines may extend from the turbine engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199182 | GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH TURBINE ENGINES AND MARINE GAS CAPTURE SYSTEM - A geothermal power generation system configured to generate power by suspending turbine engines over a pit exposing a geothermal energy source is disclosed. The geothermal power generation system may include a support structure sized to a pit and at least one turbine engine hanging below the support structure. One or more turbine engine deployment systems may be configured to move the turbine engine, i.e. raise or lower, such that a distance between the turbine engine and the geothermal energy source changes. In one embodiment, the turbine engine deployment system may be formed from a plurality of cables extending from a rotatable cable drum on the support structure and downward from a plurality of pulleys positioned along the pulley track. The support structure may also include a pulley track extending from the first base to the second base. One or more electrical transmission lines may extend from the turbine engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199183 | ECONOMIZER IN SOLAR TOWER PLANT AND OPERATING METHOD OF SAID PLANT - An economizer in a solar tower plant and operating method of said plant the purpose whereof is to make use of the heat from the heat losses generated around the solar tower receivers ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199184 | DUAL REHEAT RANKINE CYCLE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A rankine cycle system includes a heater configured to circulate a working fluid in heat exchange relationship with a hot fluid to vaporize the working fluid. A hot system is coupled to the heater. The hot system includes a first heat exchanger configured to circulate a first vaporized stream of the working fluid from the heater in heat exchange relationship with a first condensed stream of the working fluid to heat the first condensed stream of the working fluid. A cold system is coupled to the heater and the hot system. The cold system includes a second heat exchanger configured to circulate a second vaporized stream of the working fluid from the hot system in heat exchange relationship with a second condensed stream of the working fluid to heat the second condensed stream of the working fluid before being fed to the heater. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199185 | Improved Heat Utilization In ORC Systems - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for the improved use of waste heat recovery systems which utilize the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) to generate mechanical and/or electric power from waste heat of large industrial machines (prime movers) generating power from biofuel such as biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion process. Waste heat energy obtained from prime mover(s) is provided to one or more ORC system(s) which are operatively coupled to separate electrical generator(s). The ORC system includes a heat coupling subsystem which provides the requisite condensation of ORC working fluid by transferring heat from ORC working fluid to another process or system, such as anaerobic digester tank(s), to provide heat energy that enhances the production of fuel for the prime mover(s) without requiring the consumption of additional energy for that purpose. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199186 | Fan-less Thrust Generating Component for Air-bypass Engine - A fan-less thrust generating component for air-bypass engine includes an outer casing, a fluid moving device, and a plurality of core components. The fluid moving device and the plurality of core components are positioned within an intake opening of the outer casing. The fluid moving device is positioned in front of the plurality of core components and connected to with the plurality of core components. The fluid moving device includes a hub, a helical fin, and a fluid inlet. The helical fin is connected around the hub and the fluid inlet is positioned on the helical fin. The fluid moving device pulls air fluid into the intake opening through the fluid inlet upon rotation so that thrust can be generated within the air-bypass engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199187 | Gas-turbine combustion chamber having non-symmetrical fuel nozzles - The present invention relates to an annular gas-turbine combustion chamber having a radially outer and a radially inner combustion chamber wall relative to a machine axis, a combustion chamber head and a combustion chamber outlet nozzle, where the combustion chamber head includes several fuel nozzles spread over its circumference for supplying air and fuel, the latter exiting in an outlet surface of the fuel nozzles, where the respective fuel nozzle has a burner axis which is vertical to the outlet surface and where the intersections of the burner axes with the outlet surfaces define a circular burner centerline around the engine axis, characterized in that a cross-sectional area of the fuel nozzle radially outside the burner centerline is identical to a cross-sectional area radially inside the burner centerline. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199188 | Combustor Assembly with Trapped Vortex Cavity - Embodiments of the present application include a combustor assembly. The combustor assembly may include an annular trapped vortex cavity located adjacent to a downstream end of a bundle of air/fuel premixing injection tubes. The annular trapped vortex cavity may include an opening at a radially inner portion of the annular trapped vortex cavity adjacent to the head end of the bundle of premixing tubes. The annular trapped vortex cavity may also include one or more air injection holes and one or more fuel sources disposed about the annular trapped vortex cavity such that the one or more air injection holes and the one or more fuel sources are configured to drive a vortex within the annular trapped vortex cavity. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199189 | FUEL INJECTION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A fuel injection assembly for use in a turbine engine is provided. The fuel injection assembly includes a plurality of tube assemblies wherein each of the plurality of tube assemblies includes a plurality of tubes. At least one injection system is coupled to at least one tube assembly of the plurality of tube assemblies. The injection system includes a fluid supply member that is positioned a predefined distance upstream from the tube assembly. The fluid supply member includes a first portion that includes at least one first opening for delivering fluid toward the tube assembly for reducing dynamic pressure oscillations within a combustor and/or reducing NOx emission within the combustor during operation of the turbine engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199190 | FUEL INJECTION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A fuel injection assembly for use in a turbine engine is provided. The fuel injection assembly includes a plurality of tube assemblies wherein each of the plurality of tube assemblies includes a plurality of tubes. At least one injection system is coupled to at least one tube assembly of the plurality of tube assemblies. The injection system includes a fuel delivery pipe and a fluid supply member coupled to the fuel delivery pipe, wherein the fluid supply member is positioned a predefined distance upstream from the tube assembly and includes at least one first portion having an annular end portion. The annular end portion includes at least one opening for delivering fluid toward the tube assembly for reducing dynamic pressure oscillations and/or reducing the temperature within a combustor during operation of the turbine engine. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199191 | FUEL INJECTOR WITH INCREASED FEED AREA - Provided is a nozzle tip assembly having at least one tube member housed within a tubular shell, the tube member having a first passage connecting the first outlet port to the first inlet port and a second passage connecting the second outlet port to the second inlet port. The configuration of the tube member allows the tubular shell to be sized such that separation of fluid flowing around the tubular shell is reduced, thereby reducing the amount of aerodynamic wake that occurs in an injector. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199192 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAS TURBINE NOX EMISSION IMPROVEMENT - In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a gas turbine system for NOx emission reduction and part load efficiency improvement is described. The system includes a gas turbine having a compressor which receives inlet-air. A direct-contact heat exchanger heats and humidifies the inlet-air before the inlet-air flows to the compressor. Heating the inlet-air reduces an output of the gas turbine and extends the turndown range. Humidifying the inlet-air can lower NOx emissions from the gas turbine unit. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199193 | TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERTS AND METHOD - Systems and methods provide for wear reduction in a combustion system of a gas turbine. A system for wear reduction includes: at least one substantially H-shaped block, the substantially H-shaped block being configured to secure a transition piece of a gas turbine combustor to a support piece; a first insert including a tungsten carbide in a metal matrix, the metal matrix being selected from a group including cobalt and nickel; and a brazing material which is used in brazing the first insert to the at least one substantially H-shaped block in at least one location on an interior wear surface of the at least one substantially H-shaped block. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199194 | COMBUSTOR HEAD ARRANGEMENT - A combustor head arrangement including a heatshield including an aperture therethrough. A meter panel having a cold side and a hot side, an aperture and a slot. At least one of the meter panel and the heatshield has a retaining feature on the cold side; one of the meter panel and the heatshield has an anti-rotation feature. The arrangement includes a burner seal sized to fit through the aperture in the meter panel from the hot side towards the cold side. The burner seal has a tang configured to pass through the slot when the burner seal is in a first orientation and to be retained by the retaining feature and the anti-rotation feature when the burner seal is rotated to a second orientation. Also a method of assembling the combustor head. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199195 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER GENERATION USING A CARBON DIOXIDE CIRCULATING WORKING FLUID - The present invention provides methods and system for power generation using a high efficiency combustor in combination with a CO | 2013-08-08 |
20130199196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAS TURBINE PART LOAD EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT - In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a gas turbine system for part load efficiency improvement is described. The system includes a gas turbine having a compressor which receives inlet-air. An evaporative cooler system using heated fluid heats the inlet-air before the inlet-air flows to the compressor. Heating the inlet-air reduces an output of the gas turbine and extends the turndown range. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199197 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR REGULATING A TURBINE ENGINE, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A regulator device ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199198 | METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY REGULATING AN AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT, A DEVICE, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A method of automatically regulating a power plant ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199199 | DRIVE FOR A TURBINE AND DRIVE METHOD - The invention relates to the drive for a turbine, in particular for an aviation turbine, as well as to a method for operating such a turbine. An aviation turbine is a gas turbine that accelerates an aircraft. The invention further relates to an aircraft having the drive for a turbine. According to the invention, a drive for a turbine is provided with a compressor for compressing air, with a nozzle for injecting a first fuel into the compressed air, and with a combustion chamber for igniting the air-fuel mixture. Furthermore, the drive comprises another nozzle for injecting a second fuel. The nozzle for injecting a first fuel serves for starting the drive or a turbine engine comprising the drive as well as a turbine, which provides mechanical energy by the igniting the air-fuel mixture. Therefore, the first fuel is a conventional fuel, in particular kerosene. It is thus ensured that the engine can be started at any time, because it is, or at least can be, of a conventional design in this regard. The second nozzle serves for injecting a new fuel, which at least at first is a liquid gas. In particular, a mixture of and Bio LNG with a high calorific value, which is drawn from a tank and fed to the combustion chamber in an insulated pressure pipe, is used as the liquid gas. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199200 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR - A fuel system for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of duplex nozzles arranged on each side of top dead center and a plurality of simplex nozzles. A primary manifold is operable to communicate fuel to a primary flow jet in each of the plurality of duplex nozzles and a secondary manifold is operable to communicate fuel to a secondary flow jet in each of the plurality of duplex nozzles and a secondary flow jet in each of the plurality of simplex nozzles. An equalizer valve that is in communication with both the primary manifold and the secondary manifold distributes fuel at various pressures to both the primary and secondary manifolds. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199201 | MAIN ENGINE START BY MEANS OF AN AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air conditioning system in an aircraft is provided. The system comprises at least one air cycle air-conditioning pack with a compressor comprising a bleed air outlet and with a compressed-air line connected to the bleed air connection, which compressed-air line is connectable to a starter turbine for a main engine. With the use of air from a compressor of an air conditioning pack it is not necessary to switch off the air conditioning pack; bleed air removal from the auxiliary power units becomes obsolete; and, since there is no unnecessary discharge of compressed air from a bleed air system, noise pollution on the ground is reduced. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199202 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAS TURBINE INLET AIR HEATING - In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a gas turbine system for part load efficiency improvement and anti-icing within the inlet and at the compressor inlet is described. The system includes a gas turbine having a compressor which receives inlet-air. A direct-contact heat exchanger heats the inlet-air before the inlet-air flows through the inlet and to the compressor. Heating the inlet-air reduces an output of the gas turbine and extends the turndown range, and avoids ice-forming conditions within the inlet and at the compressor inlet bellmouth. The direct-contact heat exchanger may also be configured to act as an evaporative cooler, air chiller, or use liquid dessicant. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199203 | Linear Detonation Wave Diverter - The presently disclosed linear detonation wave diverter provides a structure and method for quickly and controllably venting a detonation event out of the diverter without igniting working fluid upstream of a microporous barrier within the linear detonation wave diverter. Further, the detonation wave is linearly vented out of the diverter upon the failure of a burst member, which provides a low resistance path for detonation waves to exit the detonation wave diverter. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199204 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A CHECK OF THE HEALTH OF A TURBINE ENGINE OF AN AIRCRAFT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE TURBINE ENGINE - A method of automatically performing an engine health check for checking the health of at least one turbine engine of an aircraft. During flight, the stability of at least one monitoring parameter is verified by acquiring a measurement signal, by performing first filtering of each signal by a high-pass filter over a long first duration (TPS | 2013-08-08 |
20130199205 | CUSTOMER BLEED AIR PRESSURE LOSS REDUCTION - A bleed air supply system for a gas turbine engine comprising a duct having an inlet end and extending to an outlet end. The inlet end of the duct is provided with a central insert. In another feature, there may be a plurality of ducts, and inlet ends of the plurality of ducts being spaced by at least 90°. In another feature, a compressor may have a diffuser with a shroud ending upstream of the downstream end of an inner shroud, having an outer shroud ending at a location upstream of a downstream end of an inner shroud at locations circumferentially aligned with an inlet end of the duct. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199206 | SPEED SENSOR PROBE LOCATION IN GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine includes a fan, a fan drive gear system coupled to drive the fan about an engine central axis, a compressor section including a first compressor and a second compressor and a turbine section. The turbine section includes a first turbine coupled to drive a first spool. The first spool is coupled at a first axial position to a compressor hub that is coupled to drive the first compressor. The first spool is also coupled at a second, different axial position to a fan drive input shaft that is coupled to drive the fan drive gear system. The turbine section also includes a second turbine coupled through a second spool to drive the second compressor. A sensor probe is operable to determine a rotational speed of the first spool. The sensor probe is located at a third axial position that is axially forward of the first axial position and axially aft of the second axial position. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199207 | GAS TURBINE SYSTEM - A gas turbine system including a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section, wherein the compressor section includes a first wheel and a second wheel having a center bore extending axially therethrough, and wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are relatively adjacent each other. Also included is a gap disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel, wherein airflow is directed radially inward within the gap toward the center bore of the second wheel with or without the help of impellers extending radially. The compressor section further includes an airflow manipulation device disposed within the gap, comprising of at least one or multiple vanes which may start in radial direction but extend at least partially into the center bore. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199208 | LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AT LEAST ONE HEAT GENERATING COMPONENT - A liquid cooling system for cooling at least one heat generating component, comprises a liquid loop in which liquid is arranged to be circulated, and arranged to be cooled by a first stage cooling unit, where the cold side of at least one Thermo Electric Cooling unit is arranged at a position situated downstream of the first stage cooling unit and upstream of the at least one heat generating component to be cooled by liquid, where the at least one Thermo Electric Cooling unit is arranged in its operative state to cool the liquid in order to provide for further cooling power when the cooling power of the first stage cooling unit is not sufficient. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199209 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE CHANGE OF SUBSTANCES - A method for controlled temperature change of substances, in which the course of an endo- or exothermic reaction of one or several reactants in aqueous solution, which is in direct or indirect contact with the substances, is influenced using galenic methods is disclosed. At least one of the reactants is present in a solid form and is at least partly included in a galenic matrix. The galenic matrix is at least partly in a form such as tablets, granules, prills, pellets, rods or combinations thereof. The galenic matrix is differently strongly pressed and/or agglomerated in at least one of different regions and different parts. Also disclosed is a galenic matrix containing at least one solid reactant and methods of using such a galenic matrix. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199210 | CRYOPUMP - A cryopump includes a low-temperature cryopanel, a high-temperature cryopanel provided outside the low-temperature cryopanel, and a housing provided outside the high-temperature cryopanel. The high-temperature cryopanel includes an extension panel extending outward. The housing includes an inlet flange surrounding the extension panel. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199211 | REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199212 | REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199213 | REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199214 | ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR - An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199215 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS - Methods of manufacturing a frozen food product in a chamber having a tubular refrigerated wall and a partition which is movable along the chamber between upper and lower positions include multiple steps. First, after positioning the partition at its upper position, a liquid food product mix is introduced into the chamber above the partition so that the mix forms a pool of a selected depth atop the partition. The partition is then moved downward towards its lower position at a selected rate which causes the mix in the pool to flow outward under gravity into contact with the wall where it at least partially freezes to form an adherent uniform frozen mix layer on progressively lower segments of that wall. Then, the frozen mix layer is scraped from the wall to form a multiplicity of frozen scrapings, which are collected in a receptacle and dispensed as a frozen food product. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199216 | Industrial Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger - The invention discloses an industrial shell and tube heat exchanger for providing freezing or chilling of brine to produce slurry ice, which includes a shell and tube heat exchanger located in a horizontal position and which includes at least one tube within the shell and tube heat exchanger; and at least one rotatable spiral driven in at least the one tube, and which is adapted to move or pump the brine and slurry ice through the respective tube to ensure individual supply of brine for the production of slurry ice. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199217 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioner for a vehicle includes: a compressor ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199218 | ICING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ICING PROTECTION SYSTEM - An icing protection system comprises a fuel cell, an evaporative cooling system, a thermal deicing device, a control unit and a device for measuring the pressure in the evaporative cooling system. The evaporative cooling system is in thermal contact with the fuel cell and with the thermal deicing device in order to conduct heat from the fuel cell to the thermal deicing device. The control unit controls the electrical power demanded from the evaporatively cooled fuel cell in dependence on a deviation of the pressure measured by the pressure measuring device from a predetermined NOMINAL pressure. In this way, an energetically very efficient and very well controllable icing protection system is made available that can be operated without bleed air supplied by engines or electrical energy provided by engine generators. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199219 | REFRIGERANT ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PERFLUOROPOLYETHERS - The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199220 | Method and Device for Air Conditioning with Humidity Control - An air temperature and humidity control device using a liquid-desiccant humidity controller thermally coupled to a heat pump is disclosed. The humidity controller may include a contactor having at least one contact module with a porous sidewall that is permeable to water vapor and impermeable to the liquid desiccant. The disclosed device provides air temperature control through heat transfer between the liquid desiccant and heat pump and provides humidity controls through water transfer between the desiccant and surrounding air. | 2013-08-08 |