| 32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
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| 20120202597 | MULTI-PLAYER GAME CONTROLLER SYSTEM WITH COMBINABLE HAND-HELD GAME CONTROLLERS - There is provided a multi-player game controller system first and second hand-held game controllers and engagement circuitry. The first hand-held game controller includes a first input control configured to generate a first input control signal in response to interaction with a first user. The second input controller includes a second input control configured to generate a second input control signal in response to interaction with a second user. The first and second hand-held game controllers have engagement states of an engaged state and an unengaged state. The engagement circuitry is configured to generate an engagement signal when the first and second hand-held game controllers are in an engagement state. There is also provided methods of operating the multi-player game controller system. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202598 | WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION FOR COMBINING ACTIVITIES IN VIRTUAL NETWORK WORLD WITH ACTIVITIES REAL WORLD AND THE METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A website construction combining a virtual network world with real world includes a network station including a main server, a memory, and a communication network; a plurality of databases, at least one play and software being stored in the memory; a play database, a gamer database and a business provider database being stored in the memory; at least one gamer I/O unit being connected to the main server for registration and data communication; at least one business I/O unit being connected to the main server for registration and data communication; at least one business provider connected to the main server through the business I/O unit for registering a profile of the business provider to the business provider database; the main serves further comprising: a classifier; a role assigning unit; a play control unit; and a business communication unit. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202599 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A FANTASY SPORTS GAME - The present disclosure provides a gaming system and method providing a fantasy sports game. The gaming system enables a player to create a fantasy sports team associated with a sports league, select one or more athletes who play or have played in that sports league to include on the player's team, and enter the player's team into a competition against other teams. For each of the teams, for each of the athletes on that team, the gaming system determines a simulated performance of that athlete based on designated historical performance data and determines an athlete score of that athlete based on the simulated performance. The gaming system determines a total team score for each team. The gaming system determines which of the teams has the highest total team score, identifies that team as the winner, and provides one or more awards to the winning team. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202600 | Internet Scavenger Game - A system, method, and computer readable medium for playing a scavenger hunt game via an electronic network, such as the Internet. Players are enabled to search and find clues distributed amongst multiple electronic locations, such as Web pages, in order to reach a final objective. Clues lead each player from a starting uniform resource locator (URL) to a final URL. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202601 | WAGERING GAME COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT - A wagering game community environment is described herein. In some embodiments, the environment includes a community server to provide services for a wagering game community. In some embodiments, the community server comprises a communications controller configured to receive communications from community terminals and to send the communications to wagering game machines. In some embodiments, the community server also includes a promotions controller configured to award promotional material to members of the virtual community based on their use of the community terminals, the promotional material being for use in wagering games available on the wagering game machines. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202602 | AUTOMATIC PLAYER INFORMATION GENERATION FOR INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT - Automatic player profile generation may be implemented for an interactive online game in which one or more players interact via one or more client devices connected to a server device via a network. Information relating to game activity may be collected for the one or more players during one or more game sessions with the server device. One or more player statistics relevant to the game activity may be calculated for each of the one or more players during the game session based on the information relating to game activity with the server device. A player profile may be generated for each of the one or more players with the server. Each player profile may include the one or more player statistics for a corresponding one of the one or more players. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202603 | GAME SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - Provided is a game system capable of easily performing the second and subsequent matching processes of the game which is played in two or more rounds. The game system includes a center server and game machines that can be connected to the center server through a communication line, and executes a game played in rounds. In the game system, the center server performs matching on a predetermined number of game machines from the game machines in response to matching requests and gives the same session ID to the game machines which are matched first. Using the session ID, the matching is performed on each of the game machines to which the same session ID is given or on each of the game machines to which the same session ID is not given. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202604 | Smarter Health Conscious Electroshock Device with Medical Implant Detection - An embodiment of the invention includes a device including at least one probe for delivering an electrical shock to a subject when the probe is in physical contact with the subject. A power source is connected to the probe for providing electrical power to the probe upon actuation of a trigger. The device further includes a medical device sensor for detecting signals emitted from a medical device present in the subject. In at least one embodiment, an alarm is connected to the medical device sensor, wherein the alarm provides an audio and/or a visual alert when the medical device sensor detects signals emitted from the medical device. In at least one embodiment, an override mechanism is connected to the medical device sensor, wherein the override mechanism prevents actuation of the trigger when the medical device sensor detects signals emitted from the medical device. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202605 | Constant Velocity Joint Torsional Damper - A constant velocity joint including an outer race having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface including a plurality of outer bail tracks. The constant velocity joint also includes an inner race having a plurality of inner ball tracks which correspond to the outer ball tracks, a ball cage disposed between the outer race and the inner race, a plurality of balls arranged within the ball cage and contacting the outer ball tracks and the inner ball tracks. A damping assembly is connected to the outer race. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202606 | TRIPOD CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A constant velocity joint for a drive system comprises: a tripod housing coupled to the first rotating shaft and having a plurality of guide grooves therein, each guide groove extending in an axial direction of the tripod housing; a spider coupled to the second rotating shaft and having a plurality of trunnions, each trunnion positioned in a corresponding guide groove of the tripod housing; and a spherical roller disposed between the trunnion and the guide groove of the tripod housing, and a plurality of needle rollers disposed between the trunnion and spherical roller. Each spherical roller is in angular contact with the guide groove of the tripod housing with two contact points displaced relative to a pitch circle diameter line of the tripod housing. The ratio of the length (CL) between two contact points of tripod housing groove to the length (SL) between two edges of spherical roller is between 0.5 and 0.85, and the ratio of the radius (TGR | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202607 | FIXED TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided is a fixed type constant velocity universal joint capable of suppressing heat generation under high load and during high-speed rotation to improve durability, and suppressing a contact resistance between a cage and inner and outer joint members to improve the constant velocity property. An axial offset amount of a curvature center of each track groove ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202608 | WATER AMUSEMENT DEVICE - Disclosed is a deflector for a water dump apparatus positioned within a flow path of water discharged from a selectably dischargable container. The deflector comprises a deflector body having a top deflection surface thereon, a pivot mount for pivotally supporting the deflector body and an adjustor for selectably fixing the deflector plate at an orientation desired by a user. The deflector body may extend between first and second ends and be pivotally supported at the first end thereof. The deflector surface may be a planar concave or convex surface. The deflector body has an exterior edge which is substantially circular. The adjustor may comprise an actuator such as a hydraulic cylinder or a pin selectably engageable within one of a plurality of notches. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202609 | BUMPER POOL GAME - A new and improved method and apparatus for bumper pool adds considerably to the interest and challenge of playing the game. The bumper pool game may be played on larger tables, as compared to conventional bumper pool, with more balls, offering options for players with differing skill levels. The bumper pool game may provide for a variety of different shaped and sized bumpers. The bumper pool table may be designed for coin-operation by a ball return stop mechanism and controls the release of the balls to their respective sides of the table. A ball return set-up may return the balls to their respective ends of the table for quick and easy set up for playing the next game. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202610 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FITTING GOLF EQUIPMENT - A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one embodiment, golf fitting includes collecting data related to the golfer's swing and determining if the golfer's swing technique should be modified based at least in part on the collected swing data. When it is determined that the golfer's swing technique should be modified, then providing swing instruction to the golfer. When, however, it is determined that the golfer's swing technique is fine, then collecting data related to how the golfer's swing launches a golf ball. Finally, golf equipment, e.g., golf clubs, can be specified based on the collected swing data and launch data. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202611 | SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - A sports training device comprising a handle of a sporting implement with a flexible, elastic band attached at one end at or proximate to one end of the handle. The opposite end of the band comprises a clip, loop, hook, or other fastening device, or combination thereof. The size, weight, and general configuration of the handle varies depending on the sport, and is generally intended to simulate the user holding the corresponding sporting equipment (e.g., baseball bat, softball bat, golf club, tennis racquet, hockey stick, lacrosse stick, cricket bat, and the like). During use, the band is attached to a relatively stable and fixed object, and the user performs the swing against the resistance created by the elastic band. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202612 | GOLF PUTTER HAVING AN EYE ALIGNMENT MIRROR - Disclosed herein is a golf putter having an eye ball alignment mirror for aligning, when a golfer is in a putting position, the golfer's line of sight directly over a golf ball and in-line with a desired target. The putter head of the golf putter comprises a substantially planar ball striking face and a body portion extending rearwardly away from the ball striking face. The body portion includes an upwardly facing eye ball alignment mirror configured such that (i) the golfer's eye balls are viewable in the mirror when the golfer's line of sight is directly over the ball striking face and the golf ball at their point of contact, and (ii) the golfer's eye balls, as viewable in the mirror, are in-line with the desired target when the ball striking face strikes the golf ball. The body portion may further include forward and rearward alignment markings to facilitate aiming. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202613 | Collapsible Putting Practice Apparatus - A collapsible putting practice apparatus designed to perfect a golfer's putting stroke, while being easily collapsible and portable. The collapsible putting apparatus incorporates multiple user positions, and includes design elements to conform the user's putting stroke to the apparatus's arced features. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202614 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head with an increased moment of inertia (MOI) about the X axis and the Z axis. Generally, the MOI about the Z axis is at least about 4400 g·cm | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202615 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202616 | Golf Club Head With Composite Weight Port - A golf club head having a face component, a crown, and a composite sole with one or more weight ports for receiving one or more weight inserts is disclosed herein. At least part of each of the weight ports is integrally formed in the composite sole, and each of the weight ports include a weight receiving region for receiving a weight and a screw receiving region for receiving a screw that secures the weight in the weight port. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202617 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH COMPOSITE WEIGHT PORT - A golf club head having a face component, a crown, and a composite sole or a composite body patch with one or more weight ports for receiving one or more weight inserts is disclosed herein. At least part of each of the weight ports is integrally formed in the composite sole or composite body patch, and each of the weight ports include a weight receiving region for receiving a weight and a screw receiving region for receiving a screw that secures the weight in the weight port. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202618 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An iron-type golf club head is disclosed including a main body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The main body has a recessed region including a relief region in the front portion. A replaceable striking plate is inserted into the recessed region and the relief region. The replaceable striking plate includes a front surface, a first rear surface region and a second rear surface region. A threaded opening is located on the rear surface of the replaceable striking plate and receives a fastener to retain the replaceable striking plate on the front portion of the main body and within the recessed region and relief region. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202619 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB - A golf club including a club head having a club head main body including a hitting face and a face support, and a support extension. The support extension extends between the face support and a back flange to define a lower cavity. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202620 | Golf Ball Having Dual Core Deflection Differential - A golf ball comprising a core comprising an inner core center and an outer core layer disposed over the inner core center. The inner core center has a deflection of greater than 0.210 inch under a load of 220 pounds and the core has a deflection ranging from 0.120 inch to 0.080 inch under a load of 220 pounds. An inner mantle layer is disposed over the core, an outer mantle is disposed over the inner mantle layer, and a cover is disposed over the outer mantle. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202621 | Adjustable Height And Position Batting Tee - An adjustable position batting tee comprising a base, where the base rests upon the ground; a central tube rising vertically from the base; a rotatable collar that wraps around the central tube, where the rotatable collar twists around the central tube; a central tee extending vertically from the central tube, where the central tee enables a ball to rest upon a top portion; a side bar fastened to the rotatable collar, where the side bar extends horizontally from a side portion of the rotatable collar; and a lateral tee extending vertically from the side bar, wherein the lateral tee enables a ball to rest upon a top portion of the lateral tee. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202622 | LACROSSE TRAINING DEVICE - A lacrosse stick having a shaft at least a portion of which is hollow and at least one weight or weight addition material disposed in the hollow portion of the shaft. A weight sized and shaped for removable insertion in a hollow shaft of a lacrosse stick. A carrier sized and shaped for removable insertion in a hollow shaft of a lacrosse stick, the carrier comprising at least one compartment operable to receive at least one weight or weight addition material. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202623 | TABLE TOP BASKETBALL GAME COMPRISING A BEVERAGE CUP - This invention relates to a basketball inspired game of skill where people at parties can create games or have competitions revolving around attempting to throw a light weight ball into a beverage cup to which a backboard is attached. The components of the game and the method for playing the game are disclosed herein. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202624 | Basketball Backboard Systems and Methods - There is disclosed a system comprising a basketball backboard; a basketball rim; a support structure connecting the backboard to the rim; a first space bounded by a left side of the backboard, a left side of the support structure, and a left side of the rim; a first stopper occupying at least a portion of the first space; a second space bounded by a right side of the backboard, a right side of the support structure, and a right side of the rim; and a second stopper occupying at least a portion of the second space. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202625 | GOALIE HOCKEY STICK - A goalie hockey stick having a handle with a handle top end and a handle bottom end, the handle bottom end having a first female receiver therein, a paddle with a paddle top end and a paddle bottom end, the paddle top end having a first male end disposed thereon, the bottom end having a second female receiver therein, the first male end being inserted into the first female receiver, and a blade with a blade top end and a blade bottom end, the blade top end having a second male end disposed thereon, the second male end being inserted into the second female receiver. The handle, the paddle, and the blade are removably connected to one another. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202626 | EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD WITH PIVOT ARMS OR SLIDING ARM FOR RETRACTING AND EXPANDING ATTACHED CUTTING BLADES - An arrow broadhead having a pair of cutting blades held in a retracted position during arrow flight and extending outwardly in an expanded position upon arrow contact. The subject broadhead includes a pair of pivot arms or sliding arm received in an elongated groove in a cutting blade housing body. The pivot arms or sliding arm are attached to one end of the cutting blades. At least a portion of the cutting blades are folded into the groove during arrow flight. Upon target contact, the pivot arms or sliding arm pivot the cutting blades outwardly from opposite sides of the groove into an expanded position for increased cutting and penetration in the target. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202627 | Sport Ball - A sport ball may include a casing, an intermediate layer, and a bladder. In manufacturing the sport ball, a panel element of the casing and the bladder may be located in a mold, and a polymer foam material of the intermediate layer may be injected into an area between the bladder and the panel element. In addition, edges of panel element may be heatbonded to each other to join the panel elements and form seams of the casing. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202628 | Controllable Hydraulic Turnbuckle - The invention relates to a controllable hydraulic turnbuckle for a power transmission member having a first mode of operation with increased forces and a second mode of operation with less forces, comprising: first ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202629 | ACTIVE CONTROL TENSIONER - A tensioner system for an engine including at least one driven sprocket, at least one driving sprocket, a chain, and a tensioner for tensioning the chain. The damping of the tensioner is actively controlled by a valve that allows fluid to exit the tensioner. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE MECHANICAL ENTRAINMENT - A method and systems for disengagement of a chain and sprocket actuation system is provided. In one version, an actuation system mechanically couples a motor with a rotatable feature. The rotatable feature may be a threaded stem that alternately raises and lowers a gate as the feature is rotated in a respective direction. A removable key comprised within the actuation key. When the key is removed from engagement with the motor, that rotatable feature is decoupled from the motor. A manual fixture, such as a wheel, may be used to rotate the rotatable feature by hand. The rotatable feature may thus be driven by the motor, or alternately decoupled from the motor and driven by hand. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202631 | BELT DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AUXILIARY UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUXILIARY UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A belt drive arrangement for an auxiliary unit of a motor vehicle includes, but is not limited to a belt pulley for receiving a drive belt, a shaft of the auxiliary unit that can be driven with the torque of the belt pulley, and a clutch device for the releasable torque transmission between the belt pulley and the shaft of the auxiliary unit. The clutch device includes, but is not limited to an electromagnet and a spring element. The spring element is preloaded in such a manner that the clutch in a currentless state of the electromagnet is closed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202632 | BAND DRIVE SYSTEM - This invention is directed to a drive system using a metal band having a curved bias perpendicular to its long axis. Openings can be included along the band's long axis for receiving pins disposed on a gear. The gear's pins drive the band allowing the energy from the drive gear to both push and pull the band due to the curve bias of the band. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202633 | BICYCLE CHAIN RINGS WITH RAMPS - Embodiments of the present invention include bicycle chain rings for bicycles having specially shaped ramps, tapers and profiled teeth for improved shifting performance. Additional embodiments of the bicycle chain rings of the present invention may be configured with one or more additional features formed within the chain rings including a transition slide, a tapered ramp face, a ramp bridge, a ramp lead, a trailing transition slide and a wear pin. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202634 | DOUBLE COGGED V-BELT FOR VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE - A double-cogged V-belt with the upper and lower cog profiles symmetric and having lines (“L”) and arcs (“A”) connected according to a sequence from the center of a root to the center of an adjacent cog of L | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202635 | INTEGRATED SINGLE MOTOR HYBRID TRANSMISSION USING REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION - An apparatus transmitting torque among a first torque generative device, a second torque generative device and an output member includes a first planetary gear set including respective first, second and third members, a second planetary gear set including respective first, second and third members, the respective first member of the second planetary gear set mechanically coupled to the respective first member of the first planetary gear set. The first torque generative device is mechanically coupled to the respective second member of the first planetary gear set. The second torque generative device is mechanically coupled to the respective second member of the second planetary gear set, wherein the second torque generative device includes a grounding state wherein rotation of the respective second member of the second planetary gear set is prevented and a rotational state wherein rotation of the respective second member of the second planetary gear set is not prevented. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202636 | Halfshaft-Differential Disconnect Mechanism - An assembly selectively disconnecting a road wheel from a power source, includes a differential mechanism transmitting rotating power between the power source and an output shaft, a halfshaft, and a disconnect mechanism releasably secured mechanically to the differential mechanism and alternately opening and closing a drive connection between the output shaft and the halfshaft. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202637 | EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An eight speed automatic transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets and five torque transmitting devices. Three of the planetary gear sets are simple and one planetary gear set is compound. Each of the plurality of planetary gear sets has first, second and third members: a sun gear, a ring gear and a planet carrier having a plurality of planet gears rotatably disposed thereon. Three of the torque transmitting devices are clutches and two of the devices are brakes. Eight embodiments of the transmission having different arrangements of the planetary gear sets, clutches and brakes are disclosed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202638 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes and are selectively engageable in combinations of at least two to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202639 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least ten forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202640 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR WORK VEHICLE - A power transmission device includes a first planetary gear reducer, a second planetary gear reducer and a hydraulic clutch mechanism. The first planetary gear reducer includes: a first sun gear receiving torque inputted thereto; a first carrier supporting plural first planet gears; and a first ring gear coupled to a wheel. The second planetary gear reducer includes: a second sun gear coupled to the first carrier; a second carrier, coupled to the hydraulic clutch mechanism while supporting plural second planet gears; and a second ring gear coupled to the first ring gear and the wheel. The hydraulic clutch mechanism includes a rotary part coupled to the second carrier and a stationary part configured to be coupled/decoupled to/from the rotary part. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202641 | HANDHELD DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - The invention relates to devices including rotary units and rotary mechanisms that are suitable for use in numerous applications. Rotary units typically include rotational components that are configured to rotate. In some embodiments, for example, multiple rotary units are assembled in rotary mechanisms such that neighboring pairs of rotational components counter-rotate or contra-rotate relative to one another during operation of the rotary mechanisms. Rotational components generally include one or more implements that are structured to perform or effect one or more types of work as the rotational components rotate relative to one another in a given rotary mechanism. In certain embodiments, implements are configured to rotate and/or to effect the movement of other components as rotational components rotate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202642 | Variator Switching Valve Scheme For A Torroidal Traction Drive Transmision - An apparatus for controlling a variator having at least one roller between two torroidal disks may include at least one actuator responsive to fluid pressure at separate high side and low side fluid inlets thereof to control torque applied by the at least one roller to the disks. First and second variator switching valves may each receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second lesser pressure. The first and second variator switching valves supply the first fluid to the high side fluid inlet and the second fluid to the low side fluid inlet during two of four different operational states together defined by the variator switching valves, and supply the second fluid to the high side fluid inlet and the first fluid to the low side fluid inlet during each of the remaining two of the four different operational states. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202643 | VARIATOR MULTIPLEX VALVE SCHEME FOR A TORROIDAL TRACTION DRIVE TRANSMISION - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to a variator which responsive to separate high and low pressure fluids to control an output torque thereof. A first trim valve may be responsive to a first control signal to supply a first fluid at a fluid outlet thereof. A second trim valve may be responsive to a second control signal to supply a second fluid at a fluid outlet thereof. A variator switching sub-system may controllably supply the high pressure fluid and the low pressure fluid to the variator. A multiplex valve may be fluidly coupled to the outlets of the first and second trim valves, and may supply the first fluid as the high pressure fluid to the variator switching sub-system during at least one predefined operating condition and may otherwise supply the second fluid as the high pressure fluid to the variator switching sub-system. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202644 | FULL TOROIDAL TRACTION DRIVE - A toroidal variable speed traction drive is provided. The drive comprises a driving disc and a driven disc. The discs have a common axis. A plurality of pairs of contacting rollers are interposed between the discs. The discs are urged together against the roller pairs (A) by a clamping force. Each of the rollers has a first rolling surface, by which it rolls on the other roller of the pair, and a second rolling surface by which it rolls on the toroidal surface of a corresponding disc. Each roller is mounted on a supporting axle about which it can rotate. The rotational axes of the rollers in a pair are supported in a plane that contains the two points where the rollers of the pair contact the discs. At least one of the rollers in each pair is adapted to be moved to adopt a stable position within the plane by the reactionary force exerted on it by the other roller of the pair. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202645 | POWER PLANT - A power plant that is capable of attaining downsizing and reduction of manufacturing costs and enhancing the degree of freedom in design thereof. In the power plant | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202646 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control apparatus of a hybrid vehicle provided with an engine, a motor, an automatic transmission performing a shift by engaging/disengaging a plurality of engagement elements, a first clutch arranged between the engine and the motor for transmitting/cutting a driving force between the engine and the motor and a second clutch arranged between the motor and driving wheels for transmitting/cutting a driving force from the motor to the driving wheels, has a slip control section that controls the second clutch to a slip state during the shift of the automatic transmission. In a case of a successive shift in which a current shift and a succeeding shift are successively performed, the slip control section gradually increases an engagement pressure of the second clutch when changing the slip state of the second clutch to a fully engaged state after the current shift is completed and before the succeeding shift is completed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202647 | SPEED CHANGE CONTROL DEVICE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A speed change control device of an automatic transmission comprises a first control section that, upon detecting a speed change instruction for a speed change from a first given speed to a second given speed, carries out the speed change by reducing an engaging pressure of a releasing side frictional element that has established the first given speed and increasing an engaging pressure of an engaging side frictional element that would establish the second given speed; a second control section that carries out a correction processing to increase the engaging pressure of the releasing side frictional element when a throttle open degree is increased during the speed change carried out by the first control section; and a third control section that inhibits the correction processing of the second control section when the engaging pressure of the releasing side frictional element is lower than a given value. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202648 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - There is provided a drive device for a vehicle. A forward clutch that is engaged during forward driving is provided in a power transmission path between an engine and a drive wheel. A spring is incorporated in an engagement oil chamber of the forward clutch, thereby causing the forward clutch to be held in a slipping state or an engaged state through the spring force even during an idling stop that suffers from reduced control oil pressure. This arrangement can prevent the forward clutch from producing an engagement shock during an engine restart. In addition, an input clutch driven by an electric actuator is provided in the power transmission path. With this arrangement, neutral control can be performed by disengaging the input clutch even if the forward clutch which is to be held in a slipping state or an engaged state is provided. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202649 | PEDAL GENERATOR ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A chainless electric cycle design that allows a rider/user to pedal a pedal generator to create an electric transmission energy source that either charges the battery or partially powers a hub motor, discharges the battery to the hub motor contained within one of the wheels, allows the user to set a desired level of resistance from the pedal generator using controls oriented about the handlebars, allows the user to activate the hub motor using a speed controlling device oriented about the handlebars, and allows the user to charge the battery by connecting to a standard 110V/220V AC power supply. A chainless cycle is a cycle where the input power from a rider is not converted into output power by the rear wheel through a gear and chain system connecting the pedals to the rear wheel. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202650 | REHABILITATION/EXERCISE MACHINE AND SYSTEM USING MUSCLE FEEDBACK - There is provided a machine for rehabilitation or exercise, comprising: a frame; a first arm movably secured to the frame via a first actuator; a first force sensor for measuring a force exerted by a user on the first arm; and a control unit adapted for controlling a displacement speed for the first arm via the first actuator as a function of the force and for increasing the displacement speed of the first arm via the first actuator when the force is superior to a target force. In one embodiment, there is further provided an electromyograph for location on the exercised muscle for measuring an electrical potential generated by the muscle and for lowering the target force when the electrical potential is superior to a predetermined maximum electrical potential. There is further provided a system for exercising a muscle. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202651 | GYMNASTIC MACHINE - A gymnastic machine ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202652 | EXERCISE STEP APPARATUS - A step apparatus is disclosed for individual training or group fitness classes. The step apparatus may simultaneously contain a plurality of step heights for a dynamic work out. The platform heights may be quickly adjusted to user preference. The adjustable settings may be self-contained within a single unit, or alternate pieces may be provided for additional variation. The step apparatus has a frame and a plurality of step platform units, with each platform unit having two height settings. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202653 | Sizing Fit Cycle - A modular sizing fit cycle, having an enclosed, acoustically dampened transmission, and calibrated height and angle adjusters, each designed to fit an individual to a bicycle according to specific measurements attained during a controlled ride. The sizing fit cycle is highly portable, having distinct pieces that facilitate portability. Additionally, the sizing fit cycle is preferably equipped with a quiet, chain and bell-driven transmission at the rear, facilitating accurate measurements via a load generator and providing a realistic simulation of a stable cycling session. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202654 | Exercise Apparatus and Methods of Use - The present invention includes an exercise apparatus adapted to exercise a user's gluteus muscles. The exercise apparatus and method of use allow the user to focus on and exercise gluteus muscles with specificity. Embodiments of the exercise apparatus include an upper body support, a foot support, and an exercise space. The exercise space is typically disposed substantially between an upper body support and a foot support, and permits substantial movement of a user's hips in both a forward direction and a rearward direction, substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The exercise apparatus is adapted to load a user's gluteus muscles throughout a generally large range of gluteus muscle flexion and extension. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202655 | Hand-held exercise apparatus - A hand-held exercise apparatus is provided. The hand-held exercise apparatus includes a body portion having a bar to allow a user to grip the apparatus, and a housing portion configured to sit atop of the body portion to receive a weight portion, wherein the weight portion is removable. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202656 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - An exercise device includes a pivot frame rotatably mounted to a base support along a pivot axis, wherein a pivot brace forms a rotatable connection between the pivot frame and the base support. The pivot frame is formed with two pivot frame ends which are disposed at an angle with respect to a location of the pivot brace. A user position a portion of his body between the ends. The pivot frame includes a plurality of pulley sheaves or wheels operative to transmit energy from the user through one or more cables. One or more handles or grips, each grasped by the hand of a user, are connected to the cable, which extends in substantially opposite directions from the grip. Resistance means comprises a housing connected to the pivot frame operable to rotatably receive a spool to take-up the cable, and which imposes a resistance to the free rotation of the spool, the resistance imparted to the user for therapeutic benefit. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202657 | EXERCISE-CORD ANCHORED DEVICE - An exercise-cord anchored device is used to detachably secure an anchoring end of an elastic cord, and includes an anchored mount, a biasing member, and a tubular insert. The anchored mount has an inner tubular wall defining an insert opening and having an inserting route, a seat, and a rest wall. The biasing member is disposed in the insert opening. The tubular insert is coupled to the elastic cord, is insertable into the insert opening and is manually movable against the biasing force of the biasing member, and has a protuberance configured to be guided along the inserting route. When the mounting end is pushed manually to permit the protuberance to extend beyond the seat, the protuberance is turned angularly over the seat so as to abut against the rest wall, thereby retaining the tubular insert to the anchored mount. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202658 | WEARABLE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Wearable exercise equipment includes a weighted vest that may use therapy tubing to provide the user with a variety of exercise options. The intensity of the workout with the exercise equipment may be changed by changing the amount and location of weights used as well as by changing the tension of the therapy tubing. The tubing may be placed on the weighted vest so that the arms, legs, back, stomach and neck can be exercised. The vest may also be used for training for runners. The exercise equipment may be used in the place of a therapy chair. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202659 | Bicycle speed/resistance attachment - An exercise assembly useful in training a bicyclist for increased speed includes a pair of elastic straps adjustable in their length to stretch between the rear axle of the bicycle and the bicyclist's respective thighs. The strap attachment to the thighs is effected by a corresponding pair of adjustable elastic hoops that are limited in their elastic expansion by fabric strips attached to each of the hoops at loosely spaced intervals. When not in use the straps can be attached to the bicycle frame. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202660 | SUSPENDIBLE EXERCISE STRAPS - An exercise strap comprises an upper strap and a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lower strap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced on different locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached to both the upper strap and the lower strap allows for the overall length of the exercise strap to be adjusted. A strap attachment member attached to the upper strap connects the exercise strap to a suitable mounting mechanism. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202661 | Reformer Apparatus Having Integral Ergonomic Purchase Translatable into Deployed and Stowed Positions - A Pilates reformer includes a rectangular frame having two transverse ends connected by longitudinal rails, each transverse end comprising a pair of bases and an interconnecting transverse member. A planar carriage attaches to the frame by springs, and is moveable horizontally against force of the springs by means of rollers along the longitudinal rails. An ergonomic purchase confined to the frame is translatable into a stowed position for spatial efficiency, and into a deployed position that enables a user mounted on the carriage to reach the purchase, one of the transverse ends arresting the purchase when fully translated to the stowed or deployed position. The purchase may be a rotatable bench, a slidable and rotatable jump board, a vertically adjustable ballet bar, or the reformer may include a combination of these purchases. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202662 | Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Improvement of Physical Fitness - The present application includes various embodiments of apparatuses, systems, kits, and methods for physical exercise of a user. Some embodiments, for example, include an apparatus comprising: a strap having a length between a first end and a second end, the strap having an elastic portion between and spaced apart from the first and second ends; a first handle coupled to the strap on a first side of the elastic portion and spaced apart from the elastic portion; a second handle coupled to the strap on a second side of the elastic portion and spaced apart from the elastic portion; and one or more suspension members configured to be coupled (i) to the strap at a first point between the elastic portion and the first handle, and at a second point between the elastic portion and the second handle, and (ii) to be coupled to a supporting structure. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202663 | SEMICONDUCTIVE ROLLER - The semiconductive roller according to the present invention includes a nonporous roller body made of a rubber composition containing styrene-butadiene rubber and epichlorohydrin rubber as rubber components. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202664 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING WASTE AND IMPROVING QUALITY AND PRODUCTION IN WEB PROCESSING OPERATIONS BY AUTOMATIC CUFF DEFECT CORRECTION - Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize waste and improve quality and production in web processing operations. The apparatus and methods provide defect detection both before and after application of component patches to a traveling web to create a product. Web defect detection may be provided by way of at least one visual inspection station located upstream from the patch applicator. Patch defect detection may be accomplished by way of a visual inspection station located proximate the patch applicator. If defects are detected in either the traveling web or the component patch prior to patch application, patch application may be prevented until both a satisfactory web and patch are provided. If defects are detected after patch application, the resulting product may be culled. Furthermore, the apparatus may be provided with diagnostic software to warn against extant or imminent machine complications. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202665 | PARTITIONED CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A partitioned container includes an outer case member erectable from a substantially flat condition to an expanded condition, and at least one partition formed from a unitary blank separate from the outer case member and configured to couple to at least one interior surface of the outer case member in the flat condition, the unitary blank including at least one divider panel and at least one cross member configured to automatically divide an interior of the outer case member into a plurality of cells when the outer case member is erected to the expanded condition. A partition blank for forming the partition member and a method of manufacturing a partitioned container are also provided. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202666 | TRAY FORMING APPARATUS - A tray forming apparatus forms a blank into a tray having a double glued side wall construction for providing a desirable strength to the tray. A platen drives the blank through a forming rails which fold the blank into a partially formed tray having bottom, end and side walls, and inside corner supports formed about the platen. The platen is retracted prior to folding arms further extended portions of the partially formed tray. A compression plate and the folding arms are biased against adhesive portions of the tray for forming a fully formed tray having a double glued side wall construction. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202667 | UNISEX ZIPPERED PACKAGES WITH WIDE MOUTH AND OTHER FEATURES - The disclosure pertains to method for manufacturing reclosable packages, bags or pouches wherein, typically, a unisex zipper is looped and sealed inside of the package. The formation of the looped zipper segment causes the package to have a wide open mouth, and a natural tendency toward the open configuration. Both transverse and machine direction methods are disclosed, as well as resulting packages which may include a spout. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202668 | Sealing and Cutting Unit - Disclosed is a sealing and cutting unit with a sealing device and a cutting device. The latter is assigned with hold-down means positioned downstream of the cutting device in the direction of transport of a film to be sealed and to be detached. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202669 | Method of Folding Sheet Materials Via Angled Torsional Strips - One embodiment described herein is a sheet of material | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202670 | STRUCTURE OF MULTIPURPOSE SHEET FOLDING AND STACKING MACHINE - A folding and stacking machine of a web of paper has first and second feed lines. The machine also has a folding section with folding rollers having a linear folding speed, VP. The folding rollers are adapted to receive a plurality of sheets of length L that can overlap each other for a fraction Y of their length L and to fold them into a plurality of panels P. The machine also has rollers adapted to feed at the folding speed V | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202671 | FOLDING MACHINE HAVING A DEVICE FOR TRIMMING FOLDED EDGES AND METHOD OF FOLDING SHEETS - A folding machine for folding sheet-like elements includes at least a first buckle-folding station, a second buckle-folding station and possibly a further buckle-folding station, for respectively forming folding configurations having at least one fold. A folded edge trimming device is provided upstream of a respective folding station, for removing the at least one previously-formed fold. A method of folding using such a folding machine is also provided. It is thus possible to generate folded products with a high level of folding accuracy. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202672 | ENVELOPE WARPAGE CORRECTING DEVICE - An envelope warpage correcting device includes a sheet feeding portion, a correction means and a control portion. The sheet feeding portion feeds envelopes one-by-one in a state where the envelopes are stacked on a sheet feed table and a rear end portion opposite to a flap portion formed in a front end portion of each of the envelopes is set to a leading portion in a sheet feed direction. The correction means corrects warpage occurring at a side of the rear end portion of the envelope fed by the sheet feeding portion. The control portion controls processing for correcting the warpage occurring at the side of the rear end portion by the correcting portion at certain timing according to an attribution of the envelope. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202673 | CENTRIFUGE ROTOR FOR SEPARATION AND PROCESSING OF COMPLEX FLUIDS - A rotor is provided for use in a centrifuge system configured to spin the rotor for separating complex fluids. The rotor includes a housing configured to be secured by the centrifuge system and several chambers formed in the housing. Each chamber includes a first chamber portion having a port formed therein and a second chamber portion in fluid communication with the port of the first chamber portion. The second chamber portion may be disposed generally below the port of the first chamber portion. Other rotor designs and methods for separating complex fluids are further disclosed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202674 | Treatment of Silica Based Soot or an Article made of Silica Based Soot - One embodiment of the disclosure relates to a method of cleaning silica-based soot or an article made of silica-based soot, the method comprising the step of treating silica-based soot or the article made of silica-based soot with at least one of the following compounds: (i) a mixture of CO and Cl | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202675 | LOW TEMPERATURE CO-FIRED CERAMICS WITH LOW DIELECTRIC LOSS FOR MILLIMETER-WAVE APPLICATION - Provided is a dielectric ceramic composition comprising: 40-70 wt % of a borosilicate-based glass frit comprising 50-80 mol % of SiO | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202676 | SODA-LIME-SILICA GLASS-CERAMIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a glass-ceramic material having SiO | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202677 | HEAT-ABSORBING GLASS PLATE AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS - To provide a heat-absorbing glass plate which comprises soda lime silica glass containing coloring components, the coloring components containing, as represented by mass % based on the following oxides, from 0.45 to 0.61% of total iron as calculated as Fe | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202678 | Thermal spray coating of porous nanostructured ceramic feedstock - By engineering thermal spray parameters, such as temperature and velocity, and engineering feedstock powder size and morphology, ceramic coatings may be produced having desired mechanical and thermal properties. The ceramic thermal spray coating may have a microstructure having about 10-80% by cross-sectional area of a particulate phase based on, surface area of the coating, and the particulate phase is uniformly distributed throughout the coating. The particulate phase is an unmelted portion of the thermal sprayed feedstock, which is highly porous and may be produced by agglomerating nanoparticles of the ceramic. Such coatings can be applied as TBCs or as abradable coatings. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202679 | PROCESS FOR REGENERATING A SPENT SORBENT - A method and apparatus is provided for regenerating a sorbent that has been poisoned by components derived from flue gas. The sorbent is treated with an agent to remove the poisoning components and introduce a promoting agent into the sorbent. The method and apparatus can also be used to enhance the effectiveness of a new sorbent. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202680 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A ZEOLITE-BASED MONOLITHIC STRUCTURE - A process for preparing a zeolite-based monolith including dry-mixing zeolite particles and a temporary binder until homogenization; adding silica and water dispersion; wet-kneading and high-shear mixing until obtaining a homogenous pulp; extrusion-molding the pulp resulting from the previous step; controlled drying of the mold obtained; and oxidizing at a high temperature to obtain the monolith. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202681 | CARBON OXIDES CONVERSION PROCESS - A carbon oxides conversion process includes reacting a carbon oxide containing process gas containing hydrogen and/or steam and containing at least one of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst including shaped units formed from a reduced and passivated catalyst powder, the powder including copper in the range 10-80% by weight, zinc oxide in the range 20-90% by weight, alumina in the range 5-60% by weight and optionally one or more oxidic promoter compounds selected from compounds of Mg, Cr, Mn, V, Ti, Zr, Ta, Mo, W, Si and rare earths in the range 0.01-10% by weight, wherein said shaped units have a reduced to as-made mean horizontal crush strength ratio of ≧0.5:1 and a copper surface area above 60 m | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202682 | Catalyst Layer Supported On Substrate Hairs Of Metal Oxides - In one embodiment, a catalyst assembly includes a substrate including a substrate base and a number of substrate hairs extending longitudinally from the substrate base, the substrate base including a metal M, the number of substrate hairs including an oxide of the metal M; and a catalyst film contacting at least a portion of the substrate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202683 | Layered Catalyst - In one embodiment, a layered catalyst including a surface axis includes a catalyst material layer, and a substrate material layer contacting the catalyst material layer, the catalyst material layer including a compressed atomic distance between two adjacent catalyst atoms along the surface axis relative to an atomic distance of the same catalyst material as in bulk, and the substrate material having a higher surface energy than the catalyst material. In certain instances, at least 70 percent of total atoms of the catalyst material are in a film growth mode. In certain other instances, a surface free energy of the substrate material is 1 to 50 percent greater than a surface free energy of the catalyst material. In yet certain other instances, the catalyst material layer has a d-band center in a range of −2.1 eV to −2.25 eV. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202684 | METAL ION MODIFIED HIGH SURFACE AREA MATERIALS FOR ODOR REMOVAL AND CONTROL - This invention relates to high surface area materials, such as nanoparticles, that are coated with metal ions. These modified nanoparticles have active sites that bind various gases and/or odorous compounds, thereby removing these compounds from a medium such as air or water. Metal ions are adsorbed onto the surface of the nanoparticle and bound strongly to the surface. By selection of the metal ion, specific gaseous compounds and/or odorous compounds can be targeted and removed efficiently and effectively from both aqueous phase and from the air. The modified nanoparticles are useful in numerous article of manufacture for industrial and consumer use. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202685 | DRY SCRUBBING MEDIA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE - Dry-scrubbing media compositions, methods of preparing same, and methods of use are provided. The compositions contain activated alumina and potassium carbonate. Optionally, activated carbon and other impregnates, such as sulfates of group 1A metals, are included in the compositions. The compositions exhibit improved efficiency and capacity for the removal of compounds such as chlorine or sulfur dioxide from an air-stream. The compositions are particularly useful for reducing or preventing the release of toxic gaseous compounds from the areas such as petroleum storage areas, refineries, drinking water systems, sewage treatment facilities, swimming pools, hospital morgues, animal rooms, and pulp and paper production sites. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202686 | HEAT-SENSITIVE RECORDING MATERIAL - The present invention provides a heat-sensitive recording material that suffers no defective coating and is superior in color-exhibiting sensitivity, image quality, and chemical resistance. The heat-sensitive recording material successively comprising, on a support, an undercoat layer, a heat-sensitive recording layer containing a leuco dye and a developer, and a protective layer, wherein the heat-sensitive recording layer contains, as a main pigment, kaolin having an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 0.4 μm measured by a sedimentation method in an amount of 4 to 60 mass % based on a total solids content of the heat-sensitive recording layer, and wherein the heat-sensitive recording layer and the protective layer are formed by applying a heat-sensitive recording layer coating composition and a protective layer coating composition by a simultaneous multilayer curtain coating method, and drying resulting coatings. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202687 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202688 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses pesticidal compostions comprising molecules having the following formulas: | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202689 | FUZZY COTTON SEEDS COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS POLYURETHANE COATING - Fuzzy cotton seeds with an aqueous polyurethane dispersion are provided which have a smooth and non-sticky surface. Said coated seeds have at the same time a sufficient hardness for use in machine-seeding and possess also excellent germination properties. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202690 | HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to substituted heterobicyclic carboxylic acid derivatives, as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use in controlling plant growth, particularly undesirable plant growth, in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or salts as well as mixtures of the same with one or more further active ingredients and/or a safener. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202691 | NOVEL HERBICIDES - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), which is suitable for use as a herbicide wherein G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or latentiating group; Q is a unsubstituted or substituted C | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202692 | PLANT GROWING AGENT, PLANT DISEASE RESISTANCE INDUCER, AND PLANT DISEASE CONTROL METHOD - A disease resistance capacity of vegetables, grasses and flowers, etc., is enhanced and their survival rates are improved by growing plants in an appropriate coexistence of a glycolipid derived from | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202693 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING PENOXSULAM AND GLYPHOSATE - A synergistic mixture of penoxsulam and glyphosate controls weeds in crops, especially vines, range and pasture, industrial vegetation management, rights of way and in any glyphosate tolerant crop. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202694 | PRODUCTION OF ENCAPSULATED NANOPARTICLES AT COMMERCIAL SCALE - The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of a biologically active material using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising such materials, medicaments produced using said biologically active materials in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of said biologically active materials administered by way of said medicaments. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202695 | CORE STABILIZED MICROCAPSULES, METHOD OF THEIR PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides core-stabilized microcapsules, wherein said core comprises at least one active agent encapsulated within a metal oxide shell, processes for their preparations, comparisons comprising them and uses thereof. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120202696 | OPEN-STRUCTURE MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - An open-structure magnetic assembly is adapted to generate a homogeneous magnetic field in an accessible space region, including a first and second independent source of magnetic field ( | 2012-08-09 |
