| 32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20120198993 | CAPACITY CONTROL VALVE - A capacity control valve for a variable-capacity compressor such as used in an air-conditioning system in a motor vehicle is provided, wherein foreign matter is prevented from being caught in the sliding parts and leakage on the sliding parts is prevented from occurring by configuring the capacity control valve so that there are no sliding parts between the valving element and the housing (valve body). | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198994 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE ANGLE OF A SWASH PLATE OF A HYDRAULIC PUMP - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling the angle of a swash plate of a hydraulic pump, and more particularly, to an apparatus for controlling the angle of a swash plate of a hydraulic pump in order to fix the swash plate at a desired angle by using an electric motor and an electromagnet. The apparatus for controlling the angle of a swash plate of a hydraulic pump includes a swash plate and a swash plate shaft coupled to the swash plate to be rotatable, and the apparatus further includes: an electric motor which directly connects the swash plate shaft or transmits a rotating force through a link connected to the swash plate shaft to pivot the swash plate; and an electromagnet which generates a magnetic force so that the swash plate moving according to the operation of the electric motor is fixed at a target angle. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198995 | Clean Corona Gas Ionization For Static Charge Neutralization - Clean corona gas ionization by separating contaminant byproducts from corona generated ions includes establishing a non-ionized gas stream having a pressure and flowing in a downstream direction, establishing a plasma region of ions and contaminant byproducts in which the pressure is sufficiently lower than the pressure of the non-ionized gas stream to prevent at least a substantial portion of the byproducts from migrating into the non-ionized gas stream, and applying an electric field to the plasma region sufficient to induce at least a substantial portion of the ions to migrate into the non-ionized gas stream. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198996 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELIMINATING OR REDUCING WASTE EFFLUENT FROM A WET ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR - A method and apparatus are provided for reducing waste effluent from a system including a boiler and a wet electrostatic precipitator, the waste effluent having blow down water discharged by the boiler during a blow down operation and bleed water discharged by the wet electrostatic precipitator. The method includes collecting the blow down water and providing the collected blow down water to the wet electrostatic precipitator as a makeup water supplement, evaporating a portion the bleed water and leaving residual bleed water, providing the evaporated bleed water to the wet electrostatic precipitator as a further makeup water supplement, and using the residual bleed water to quench ash produced by combustion of solid fuel by the boiler. The apparatus includes an evaporator that provides direct contact between hot boiler flue gas and the bleed water such that a portion of the flue gas is quenched before being provided to the wet electrostatic precipitator. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198997 | METHOD OF SEPARATING OFF TRACE COMPONENTS FROM A FRACTION CONTAINING AT LEAST NITROGEN AND HELIUM - A method is described for separating off trace components from a fraction ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198998 | HYDROGEN GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM AND HYDROGEN GAS SEPARATION AND RECOVERY METHOD - The reaction exhaust gas from which chlorosilanes and hydrogen chloride have been removed in a hydrogen chloride absorption unit ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120198999 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR FOR A ROTATING PACKED BED - Provided is a method, liquid distributor and reactor for contacting a gas with a liquid in a rotating packed bed. The method comprises providing a rotating packed bed comprising two sets of rotatable packing rings disposed within a chamber and defining an interior region. The rotating packed bed also comprises at least one liquid distributor with an inlet for accepting a liquid, the inlet in communication with an exit port for infusing the liquid into the interior region. The liquid distributor also comprises at least one gas outlet for accepting gas which has passed through the packed bed and for removing the gas from the interior region. The two sets of rotatable packing rings are caused to rotate. Liquid is infused into the interior region by way of the liquid inlet, and gas is injected through at least one gas inlet into the interior region, with the liquid and gas passing through each of the packing rings in countercurrent flow. Liquid is removed from the interior region through a liquid outlet, and gas is removed through the gas outlet in the liquid distributor. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199000 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION - A two phase gas-liquid separation apparatus is provided that shapes the flow in a flow shaping line. Shaping the two-phase flow allows centrifugal force to send the heavier, denser liquid to the outside wall of the flow shaping line and allows the lighter, less dense vapor or gas to occupy the inner wall of the flow shaping line. With the gas positioned on the inner wall of the flow shaping line, an exit port on the inner wall will allow for the majority, if not all, of the gas, along with a low amount of liquid, to be sent to a conventional separator. A high ratio of vapor/liquid at a flow rate much lower than the total flow rate within the flow shaping line is sent to the conventional separator. This allows for efficient separation of the vapor from the liquid with the use of a smaller conventional separator. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199001 | MOISTURE DIVERSION APPARATUS FOR AIR INLET SYSTEM AND METHOD - A moisture diversion system for a gas turbine inlet. The moisture diversion system comprises a housing that is operably connected with a gas turbine and defines an opening through which air flows to the gas turbine. A hood is attached to the housing adjacent the opening. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A device is disposed relative to the hood to separate moisture from air flowing through the device. Separated moisture is directed onto the hood. A gutter is disposed adjacent an edge of the hood to collect moisture from the hood. A conduit is fluidly connected with the gutter to conduct water away from the gutter and the opening in the housing to inhibit separated moisture from re-entering the air flow through the opening to the gas turbine. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199002 | FILTER WITH ODOR SUPPRESSION LAYER - The present invention discloses a filter having multiple layers including an odor suppressing layer for use with a plurality of different types of air flow inducing devices. One filter layer acts as a standard air filter to filter contaminants out of an air flow. Another filter layer serves as an odor suppressing layer to reduce odors in the air flow. An optional additional layer adds structural integrity to the filter while also supplying additional filtration of particulate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199003 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING SPREAD OF MICROORGANISMS AND AIRBORNE HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATTER AND/OR FOR PROTECTION FROM MICROORGANISMS AND AIRBORNE HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATTER - Disclosed is an air distribution control unit or a filtration/ventilation unit which is portable and/or can be mounted on or integrated in furniture e.g. as a cabinet of at the head region of a bed. The filtration/ventilation unit cleanses air from a person/patient by aspirating the person's/patient's exhalation air into the filtration/ventilation unit. To construct an at least partly isolated area around the patient, filtered air can be directed e.g. vertically out of the filtration/ventilation unit to perform an air curtain. Use of the filtration/ventilation unit reduces the risk of dissipation of air-borne diseases and health hazardous matter, and reduces the amount of air to ventilate a room with patients. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199004 | Membrane Element, Gas Separation Device and Internal Combustion Engine - The present invention provides a membrane element, a gas separation device, and an internal combustion engine capable of improving gas separation performance. A gas separation device | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199005 | LIGHTING AND AIR CLEANING DEVICE - An ultraviolet lamp, and an ultraviolet-shielding member that covers at least a part of an ultraviolet emission portion are provided. The ultraviolet-shielding member includes an ultraviolet non-transmissive and visible light transmissive portion that blocks or absorbs ultraviolet rays. Further, an air passage in which air around the ultraviolet emission portion is provided between the ultraviolet lamp and the ultraviolet-shielding member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199006 | DUST BIN FOR A ROBOTIC VACUUM - A dust bin for a robotic vacuum comprises a dust bin frame having a cavity defined therein to receive debris, a filter frame disposed within the dust bin frame and defining two filter openings at opposite sides thereof, and a central impeller disposed adjacent to or under the filter frame to draw air from outside of the dust bin into the dust bin. The dust bin also comprises two air filters, one air filter being located on each side of the central impeller, each air filter being inserted into one of the filter openings, each filter having an overhang around a perimeter thereof that includes a sealing face to form a vacuum-assisted seal with the filter frame when air is drawn into the dust bin. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199007 | CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION DEVICE | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199008 | Drip Filter Coffee Maker - Disclosed in this specification is a drip filter coffee maker that includes features to improve the taste of the brewed coffee and to enhance to ease of use. In one embodiment, an integral plate burr grinder sends coffee ground down a coffee chute that feeds the filter cone. A chute door at the end of the coffee chute prevents vapours or condensation from entering the coffee chute. In another embodiment, the eject tray that carries the filter cone may be coupled with a dampened spring biasing mechanism which moderates the eject motion. Further, a pivot float may be provided within the carafe so that the user may read the carafe fill level easily. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199009 | BREWING UNIT FOR COFFEE BREWING - Brewing unit ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199010 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A DRINK EXTRACTED FROM A CAPSULE - The invention relates to a device for preparing a drink extracted from a capsule, including a capsule mounting and a capsule housing, inside of which at least one water inlet and a capsule-boring means are arranged, characterized in that said housing is sized so as to at least partially deform any capsule, consisting of a material that is deformable when placed in contact with hot water and placed in the housing, such that the capsule is retained in the housing after the contact thereof with the hot water. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199011 | INFUSION DEVICE FOR INFUSION CAPSULES AND THE LIKE, PARTICULARLY FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES AND THE LIKE - An infusion device for infusion capsules, particularly for espresso coffee machines, comprising a filter basket holder cylinder and a piston which can move with respect to each other from a configuration for loading and unloading at least one capsule for infusions into or from the filter basket holder cylinder to a dispensing configuration and vice versa, the device comprising first elements for movement of at least one of the filter basket holder cylinder and the piston for their first relative movement from the loading and unloading configuration to an intermediate configuration that is comprised between the loading and unloading configuration and the dispensing configuration and vice versa, and second elements for moving at least one of the filter basket holder cylinder and the piston for a second relative movement thereof from the intermediate configuration to the dispensing configuration and vice versa. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199012 | AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND TUBE VALVE - An automatic coffee maker comprises a tube valve which has a passage tube for liquids and/or gases and a control device for controlling a throughput through the passage tube. The tube valve is improved by a direction changing device which changes an orientation of the passage tube during operation. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199013 | INTEGRATED WINE TAP AND AERATOR APPARATUS - An apparatus for aerating wine includes a tap assembly connected to a wine container that maintains wine. Such an apparatus can further include a spout with at least one venturi, wherein said venturi aerates wine by puffing air into said wine. The wine container can be configured as a wine box with a wine bag. The spout with the venturi can be integrated with the tap assembly. Wine from the wine container flows generally through the spout. The tap assembly can include a knob that controls a flow of wine from the wine container. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199014 | Apparatus for Manufacturing Confectionery Products - Apparatus manufactures thin confectionery products with uniform shapes and has first and second drying apparatuses between shape cutting and baking apparatuses for adjusting water content of raw dough pieces. The first drying apparatus has upper and lower levels, the upper level having conveyor belts at plural stages for transporting the dough pieces under hot air atmosphere and the lower level having conveyor belt for cooling, and conveyor belt for maturing the cooled pieces. The second drying apparatus has atmosphere at lower temperature than the first drying apparatus and plural rotary drums each having an inlet and an outlet and being rotatably mounted in the second apparatus. A chute transports the raw dough pieces from uppermost to lowermost ones of the rotary drums. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199015 | STEAM GENERATION UNIT AND STEAM COOKING DEVICE USING SAME - A steam generation device is placed at a lower portion of a side wall of a heating chamber. A steam jet-out part is placed upper than the steam generation device of the side wall of the heating chamber with a distance from the steam generation device. Thus, even if bumping has occurred within a water storage part of the steam generation device, causing boiling water to rush out from a steam supply port into a steam supply pipe, the boiling water is prevented from intruding into a steam jet-out part. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199016 | Griddle Pan - A griddle pan comprises a pan body having sides and an inside bottom defining a perimeter at which the sides protrude upward from the inside bottom. The inside bottom has a center and an upper face on which protrude upwardly rising ribs upon which food to be grilled is laid. The ribs have outside ends disposed at a distance from the sides. The ribs have upper surfaces all lying in a same horizontal, non-curvilinear plane and define intervening spaces therebetween. In the intervening spaces between the ribs, the inside bottom slopes from the center to the outside ends of the ribs and toward the sides. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199017 | Machine for Making Smores - A machine for toasting a marshmallow loaded on a pick and concurrently melting at least a portion of a chocolate bar provided on a separate support. A housing has an internal heat source, a rotatable pick holder shaped to removably and securely receive a pick and support the marshmallow in proximity to the heat source, and a coupling to rotate a so engaged pick. The coupling can be a manual control gearingly coupled to the pick holder. A moveable cover can support the heat source and place it in proximity with a marshmallow-bearing portion of the pick when in a closed position yet move aside for loading and unloading ingredients. A method for making s'mores toasts marshmallows while actively melting chocolate and provides for selective rotation of the marshmallow within the housing during the toasting step by moving a control that is safely disposed exterior of the housing. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199018 | APPARATUS FOR DISPERSION OF A SECOND PHASE INTO A NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID BASE PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for producing a non-Newtonian fluid product including a non-Newtonian fluid base product including at least one second phase is disclosed. A second phase dispersion apparatus is disclosed which receives the at least one second phase and the non-Newtonian fluid base product and disperses the at least one second phase within the non-Newtonian fluid base product to produce the non-Newtonian fluid product. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199019 | BANDING OF PRODUCTS - A spool of banding material orbits a product to be banded, with the banding material unwinding from the orbiting spool and about the product to form a band about the product As the spool unwinds banding material, the shaft or other structure supporting the spool continuously urges the spool in the rewinding direction, thereby enhancing the tension on the unwinding banding material When initiating a band, gripping fingers grasp an end of the unspooled banding material and hold it adjacent the object being banded as the spool orbits the object and wraps the object and the fingers The fingers then slip out from between the object and the forming band, preferably with the assistance of a blast of pressurized air, and grasp the unspooling banding material between the spool and the banded object The length of banding material extending to the object is cut. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199020 | FLEXIBLE DIE - A flexible die ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199021 | EQUIPMENT FOR PRINTING ON CONTAINERS - The invention relates to equipment for printing on containers (B), such as bottles, having a printed design (D) on at least one printing machine having at least one print head ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199022 | PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A state of a print head is checked by printing a plurality of images in order on a sheet fed from a sheet feeding unit, and reading the printed images. A region that is inappropriate for performing printing on the fed sheet is detected. When the inappropriate region has been detected, printing the images is stopped and the sheet is cut. Of the cut sheets, the sheet at an upstream is sent back to the sheet feeding unit. Subsequently, the sheet is again fed to perform printing and conduct a test. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199023 | Mesh for screen printing and method of forming patterns using the mesh for screen printing - A screen printing mesh including a plurality of octagonal first openings and a plurality of polygonal second openings, each of the second openings being disposed between the first openings, wherein an inner angle between a first line segment of each of the second openings and an adjacent second line segment is 90 degrees or greater. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199024 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A BASE MATERIAL FOR SCREEN PRINTING, AND BASE MATERIAL OF THIS TYPE - A base material | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199025 | OFFSET PRINTING PRESS FOR PRINTING SECURITIES - This invention discloses an offset printing press for printing securities, which includes an offset printing unit, inspection camera unit, and sheet quality determination unit. The offset printing unit prints a ground tint pattern on a transported paper sheet. The inspection camera unit is arranged upstream of the offset printing unit in the direction in which the paper sheet is transported, and captures an image of the paper sheet. The sheet quality determination unit determines the quality of the paper sheet based on image data output from the inspection camera unit. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199026 | PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A printing apparatus sequentially prints a plurality of images on a first surface of a sheet, and then sequentially prints a plurality of images on a second surface that is a back surface of the first surface. When a state of a printing unit is determined not to be normal when printing on the first surface, the printing apparatus executes processing for maintenance by using a sheet different from the sheet used for printing on the first surface. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199027 | LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND PLATE MAKING METHOD THEREOF - The invention is directed to a negative lithographic printing plate precursor including a support and an image-recording layer, wherein a layer containing a star polymer is provided between the support and the image-recording layer, and the star polymer is preferably a polymer in which from 3 to 10 polymer chains are branched from a central skeleton. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199028 | PREPARING LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATES - Negative-working lithographic printing plate precursors can be imaged and then processed using a single processing solution in a processing apparatus without rinsing or gumming before the resulting lithographic printing plates are used for printing. The single processing solution (developer) comprises at least 2.5 weight % of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value greater than 15 and at least 5 weight % of a polar organic solvent. Processing is accomplished without replenishment and reduced sludge formation is seen at the end of the processing cycle. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199029 | INTAGLIO PRINTING INK - There is provided an intaglio printing ink that causes little set-off, exhibits improved chalking resistance, and attains improved print quality, and which permits low-cost prevention of blocking by low-dose irradiation with ultraviolet light. The intaglio printing ink comprises at least an ultraviolet curable composition, an oxidation polymerizable composition, a photopolymerization initiator, an oxidation polymerization catalyst, and a pigment. An acid-modified epoxy-acrylate prepared by reacting a polybasic acid anhydride with an epoxy-acrylate obtained by reacting an acrylate, having two or more acryloyl groups and one carboxyl group in one molecule, with an epoxy compound, having two or more epoxy rings in one molecule, is used as the ultraviolet curable composition. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199030 | SHOCK HARDENED INITIATOR AND INITIATOR ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of an initiator support assembly that includes an initiator housing including an initiator cavity system are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a bridge substrate is positioned within the initiator cavity. The bridge substrate includes a substrate base including a uniform first planar surface and an opposed second surface. The bridge substrate further includes a first bridge contact extending over the substrate base. The first bridge contact is substantially flush with the first planar surface. A second bridge contact extends over the substrate base. The second bridge contact is substantially flush with the first planar surface. The first and second bridge contacts and the uniform first planar surface form a continuous planar mounting surface. An explosive charge, positioned within the initiator cavity, includes a charge mounting surface that is continuously coupled in surface-to-surface contact across the continuous planar mounting surface. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199031 | DEVICE FOR VERIFYING DETONATOR CONNECTION - A perforating system having a perforating gun with shaped charges, a chassis sub, a communication line in communication with a controller and extending through the chassis sub and perforating gun, a selectively opened and closed continuity switch in the communication line, a lead line connecting the communication line to a detonator, and an arming switch in the lead line. A method of testing the detonator involves confirming electrical continuity through the detonator. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199032 | SAFE AND ARM EXPLOSIVE TRAIN - A Safe-and-Arm system for the prevention of unintentional operation of an explosive device by interrupting a detonation train, the system employing an interruptive transfer assembly made of silicon and suitable for implementing in a MEMS device, the assembly including a silicon based transfer charge carrier on a porous explosive passageway made by etching, the passageway extending between at least two ports on the circumference of the transfer assembly, and a drive means that can mechanically bring about at least one armed state of a detonation train. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199033 | Coated ammunition and methods of making - Ammunition, consisting generally of a casing, propellant, projectile and primer, is entirely coated with a coating that renders the ammunition resistant to infiltration by moisture or deleterious matter, such as sand or salt, that have the effect of fouling the propellant or otherwise causing the ammunition to misfire or not fire properly. Methods of making ammunition in accordance with the invention are described. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199034 | Aerodynamic projectile - An aerodynamic projectile is provided having a shell with an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, and which exhibits improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which is suitable for less lethal uses. The projectile shell has a closed front cavity housing a payload, such as a marking agent, therein. The projectile shell also has an open rear portion to provide access to the open rear cavity, and to decrease the weight of the projectile and appropriately locate the center of gravity. The projectile shell also includes a plurality of fins on a sidewall member to enhance the accuracy of the projectile. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199035 | SEGMENTING SLUG - A segmenting slug has a body having a generally dome-shaped forward portion, a generally cylindrical rearward portion, and an opening in the rear of the body forming an interior chamber. There are a plurality of generally radially extending notches in the dome-shaped forward portion of the slug, and a longitudinally extending groove in the wall of the interior chamber substantially aligned with each notch. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199036 | METAL-SEALING MATERIAL-FEEDTHROUGH AND UTILIZATION OF THE METAL-SEALING MATERIAL FEEDTHROUGH WITH AN AIRBAG, A BELT TENSIONING DEVICE, AND AN IGNITION DEVICE - A metal-sealing material-feedthrough for igniters includes: a base body including a feedthrough opening, a front side, and a back side, the base body configured such that a ratio of a thickness of the base body to a maximum dimension of the feedthrough opening vertical to an axis direction of the feedthrough opening is in a range of approximately 0.5 to 2.5, the base body having a thickness between 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm; a sealing material; and a metal pin which is located in the feedthrough opening, the thickness being such that the base body is deformed under compression, the deformation adding an additional force to the sealing material such that the metal-sealing material-feedthrough is configured for avoiding a relative movement of the sealing material between the front side and the back side in a direction toward the back side relative to an inside circumference of the feedthrough opening. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199037 | RAIL ANCHOR SPREADER AND COMBINATION SPIKE PULLER - An anchor spreader apparatus and method for moving rail anchors, the anchor spreader apparatus has a mounting member, a rail clamp assembly and an anchor-engaging assembly. With the rail clamp assembly properly clamped to the rail, the anchor spreader apparatus is maintained in a proper and controlled position relative to the anchor as the anchor-engaging assembly is rotatably moved relative to the rail clamp assembly. The anchor spreader apparatus may be paired with a spike-pulling apparatus, whereby the anchor spreader apparatus and the spike-pulling apparatus simultaneously move the rail anchor and pull respective spikes. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199038 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDING RAILS ON A RAIL TRAIN - A system for guiding rails onto a rail train having rail cars with a plurality of vertically spaced rail support shelves includes upwardly opening guide channels extending from funnel members position at the end of the rail car to each shelf in alignment with the outermost rail receiving pockets of each shelf. A guide shoe with a horizontal roller recessed therein and projecting below the bottom of the shoe is mounted on the end of a rail threaded across the shelves and guide channels of the rail support car. An alternative guide shoe further includes vertically extending rollers projecting from the sides of the guide shoe. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199039 | Variable-Speed-Drive System for a Grid Blower - A drive system for a grid blower of a vehicle is provided. The system includes: an electrical bus, a grid of resistive elements connected to the electrical bus, the grid of resistive elements configured to thermally dissipate electrical power generated from braking of the vehicle, the electrical power being transmitted on the electrical bus to the grid of resistive elements, an electrical power modulation device configured to modify electrical power received from at least one of the electrical bus and the grid of resistive elements, and a grid blower motor coupled to an output of the electrical power modulation device, wherein a speed of the grid blower motor varies based on the electrical power that has been modified by the electrical power modulation device. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199040 | TOY CAR CONNECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A toy train car including a coupler or hitch. The coupler includes a first connector (e.g., socket) configured to be connected to the train car and a second connector (e.g., ball) configured to be connected to the train car. The first connector can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. The second connector also can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. Each train car can include a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple together to link a plurality of train cars together. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199041 | RAIL ROAD HOPPER CAR RIDGE FITTINGS - A hopper car discharge section may be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Outflow is controlled by movable closure members. The hopper car has a plurality of hoppers of which two hoppers share a common ridge assembly. The ridge assembly forms a common mating and fit up location for the upper margins of the slope sheets of two lengthwise adjacent hoppers. The ridge assembly includes an horizontal center section and two end plates that angle upwardly outboard toward the top chords of the sidewalls. The ridge assembly stands proud of the upper margin of the respective adjacent slope sheets. A gusset is mounted between the adjacent slope sheets below the ridge plate such that the slope sheets and gusset form a reinforcement tube running across the car, the end plates forming the stems of a vertical T-section attached to the sidewall and overlapping the top chord. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199042 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A RAILCAR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A railway hopper car is provided. The railway hopper car includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes first and second sidewalls, and first and second end walls. The lower portion includes at least two cargo wells and a longitudinal boundary extending between the cargo wells. The upper and lower portions define an interior volume of the hopper car. The railway hopper car further includes a roof panel and a first support assembly. The roof panel includes an access opening extending longitudinally over at least a portion of the cargo wells. The first support assembly is coupled to an inner surface of the first sidewall, and extends between a top edge and a bottom edge of the first sidewall. The first support assembly is positioned proximate to the longitudinal boundary, and is configured to only partially extend into the interior volume of the hopper car. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199043 | BODYSHELL STRUCTURE OF RAILROAD VEHICLE - A bodyshell of a railcar includes side outside plates, end bodyshells, and guiding plates. The side outside plate are located at both end portions of a carbody in a vehicle width direction. The end bodyshell includes an end outside plate and a corner post. The end outside plates are located at both end portions of the carbody in the longitudinal direction. The corner posts are located at four corners of the carbody. The corner post is joined to the adjacent end outside plate and the adjacent side outside plate. The guiding plate is provided at the side outside plate so as to cover the corner post from a vehicle exterior. The guiding plate includes an inclined portion and a joining portion. The inclined portion is provided in front of the corner post and inclined to the rear side toward the side outside plate. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199044 | PREPARING AND DISPERSING SURFACE-MODIFIED COLOUR PIGMENTS - A method of preparing a pigment includes in order the steps of: a) providing a pigment containing a nucleophile group under basic conditions; b) reacting the pigment with 1,4-butane sultone or 1,3-propane sultone in an alkaline medium to form sulfobutyl groups respectively sulfopropyl groups on the pigment surface; and c) adding acid to convert the sulfobutyl groups or sulfopropyl groups to sulfonic acid groups. Pigments obtainable by the method and non aqueous pigment dispersions are also disclosed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199045 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MATERIAL FOR CENTERING A RING WITHIN A GROOVE OF A PISTON WHEN THE RING IS IN A FREE STATE - A material for use as a centering device for centering a ring within a groove of a piston when the ring is in an uncompressed free state is manufactured from a mixture of approximately eighty (80) parts by mass petrolatum with approximately twenty (20) parts by mass carnauba wax based on one hundred (100) parts by mass of the mixture. The petrolatum and the carnauba wax are heated to a liquid state and then combined to form the mixture. Once combined, the mixture is maintained in a liquid state for a pre-defined period of time, after which the mixture is cooled to room temperature to form a block of the mixture. Once cooled, layers of the mixture are scraped from the block. Each layer includes a maximum layer thickness equal to or less than 2.5 mm. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199046 | Healing Agent in Cement-Based Materials and Structures, and Process for Its Preparation - A process for the preparation of the healing agent in cement-based materials and structures, wherein said healing agent comprises organic compounds and/or bacteria-loaded porous particles, which porous particles comprise expanded clay- or sintered fly-ash. Furthermore, said porous particles are intact spheres, broken or crushed particles derived from said intact spheres, having a specific density between 0.4 and 2 g cm | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199047 | Meterable Fiberous Material - A particle or particles of cellulosic wood pulp fibers having a top and bottom face and a hexagonal perimeter, and methods of using it. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199048 | Selectively Configurable Barrier Systems, Wall Assemblies and Related Methods - Disclosed are barrier systems for and methods of retaining articles on or near a surface of an item such as an appliance. In some embodiments, a barrier system includes a plurality of modular wall assemblies joined together by releasable end connector assemblies. The barrier system may be temporarily attached to an item such as an appliance using one or more releasable fasteners. A barrier system attached near the perimeter edge regions of a top surface helps increase the usable space and decrease the risk of articles falling. A barrier catch system releasably attached to a side surface, especially near a door, helps capture falling articles. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199049 | MOBILE WORKSTATION - A preferred embodiment of an improved mobile workstation comprising a work surface that is attached at one end to a curved, sound-absorbing partition. At the other end, the work surface is fitted with a fixed support leg opposite the partition. A pair of locking wheels is positioned at the base of the partition, thus providing the workstation with mobility. When movement of the mobile workstation is desired, a user unlocks the wheels, lifts the work surface at the opposite end closest to the support leg and moves the workstation like a wheelbarrow. After the mobile workstation is guided to the appropriate location and desired position, the work surface is lowered and the wheels are locked. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199050 | HANDLE FOR A PORTABLE TABLE - A table may include a table top capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199051 | SELF-TENSIONING DRIVE BELT SYSTEM - A self-tensioning drive belt system includes first and second gears rotatable relative to each other about a common first axis. A drive belt is fixedly secured to the first gear at a first location on the drive belt, and is fixedly secured to the second gear at a second location on the drive belt. A biasing member is disposed between the first and second gears. Various methods of using and assembling the self-tensioning drive system are also provided. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199052 | RELEASABLE ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed is an engagement assembly for releasably engaging a rigid member, including a rotating member that releasably engages the rigid member to prevent movement of the rigid member in at least one direction by friction. The rotating member is forced by a biasing element to selectively engage the rigid member, preventing retraction of the leg and inhibiting extension of the leg. A control release interacts with the biasing element, providing a releasable engagement of the rotating member with the rigid member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199053 | PAPER MONEY TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE DEVICE - A paper money transmission and storage device with locking mechanism in financial equipment comprises a paper money transmission channel ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199054 | Method And Device For Producing Power By Means Of Oxidation Of Fuel In A Chemical Loop - The invention relates to a method for producing power from at least one fuel, said method including: a step of oxidizing said fuel by means of placing it in contact with at least one oxygen loaded solid compound and of concomitantly reducing said solid compound. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199055 | SINGLE PASS GROUND DRIVEN TILLER AND SEEDER APPARATUS - A single pass ground driven tiller and seeder apparatus includes a support frame, an elongated drive rotor journaled transversely on the frame, a tillage assembly pivotally connected to the frame and formed by a pair of rearwardly extending bearing plates and having an elongated tillage rotor journaled thereto and extending transversely therebetween, and a firming roller journaled between mounting plates pivotally connected to the bearing plates. The drive rotor is rotated by ground contact as the apparatus is drawn along by a tractor. The drive rotor is drivingly engaged with the tillage rotor so that the tillage rotor rotates at a faster speed than the drive rotor. A seed metering mechanism is supported on the frame and deposits seed in front of the drive rotor. The tillage rotor breaks the soil and incorporates the seed into the soil, after which the firming roller firms the seed bed. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199056 | CONFORMAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a conformal electronic device includes securing an electrically-conductive fiber to a fabric or substrate using an assistant thread. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199057 | PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - A personal watercraft includes a hull, a deck disposed above the hull, and a seat supported on the deck. The deck includes a platform disposed at a stern of the personal watercraft, an outer wall disposed between the seat and the platform, and an inner wall disposed forward relative to the outer wall. The outer wall defines an opening accessible to an article storage space provided between the outer wall and the inner wall. The outer wall includes a lid arranged to open and close the opening. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199058 | Watercraft - The disclosed invention is directed to a watercraft which comprises at least one main force member attached to at least one wing; the main force member and/or wing and/or a float attached to the wing comprise sufficient displacement to provide flotation for the craft and its payload. Connected to the main force member is a force transmitting member, to which the engine is connected. The engine may comprise a person or another engine (conventional, electronic, wind, etc.). The engine may comprise a weight which undergoes vertical translation, thereby producing the force transmitted by the force transmitting member to the main force member. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199059 | WATER VESSEL STABILIZATION APPARATUS - An apparatus attachable to a docking structure and configured for getting into and out of a small water vessel. The apparatus may comprise a support structure, a handrail, and a vessel retaining arm. The support structure may comprise a support rail fixed via a base to the dock. The handrail may be pivotally attached to the support structure such that in an unfolded configuration, the handrail extends perpendicular to the support rail, and in a folded configuration, the handrail is substantially parallel to the support rail. The vessel retaining arm may be attached to and freely pivot relative to a distal end of the handrail. In the unfolded configuration, the handrail may extend over the water vessel, allowing a user to grasp the horizontal and/or support structures while getting into and out of the water vessel. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199060 | Angular Rotation Guidance Device for a Surgical Instrument - A guidance device for determining the angular orientation of the distal end of a surgical instrument, comprising an indicator portion containing a constant vertical reference attached to a securing portion for attaching to the surgical instrument shaft. The guidance device has graduated markings upon it for indicating angle of surgical instrument rotation from the vertical reference. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199061 | Method and apparatus for enhancing live-scan fingerprint reader images - A method and apparatus for improving the optical boundary between a person's fingerprint ridges and the surface platen of a live-scan imaging apparatus, which includes providing an absorbent pad containing chemicals selected from the nonvolatile, non-fatty alkyl esters of benzoic, salicylic, and anthranilic acids; benzyl alcohol and its non-fatty alkanoic acid esters and esters of benzoic, salicylic, and anthranilic acids and ethers of non-fatty alkyl esters; and the non-fatty alkanoic acid triesters of glycerol, placing the person's finger to be scanned on the surface of the absorbent pad to coat the fingerprint ridges and subsequently placing the person's finger with the coated fingerprint ridges on the imaging apparatus to provide a high contrast between the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint area and a high resolution of the fingerprint ridge details. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199062 | Method and Apparatus for Application of Mortar - A spray head for spraying mortar is provided. The spray head includes a spinning head positioned at an outlet point of a mortar supply pipe, the spinning head directing mortar supplied from the mortar supply pipe in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of mortar in the mortar supply pipe. The spray head further includes an air intake for receiving air, the air being employed to spin the spinning head pneumatically, and a material input port provided coaxial to the mortar supply pipe and around the mortar supply pipe, the material input port for providing material to be combined with the mortar in the mortar supply pipe at the outlet point of the mortar supply pipe. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199063 | METHOD OF PROCESSING SUBSTRATE HOLDER MATERIAL AS WELL AS SUBSTRATE HOLDER PROCESSED BY SUCH METHOD - A method is provided of processing substrate holder material for a substrate holder on which on a first side of said substrate holder a semiconductor substrate is to be placed for layered deposition of various semiconductor materials on the semiconductor substrate using induction heating. The method includes the operations of determining a first electrical resistivity at at least one measuring position on said substrate holder material, comparing said first electrical resistivity with a second reference electrical resistivity and adapting said substrate holder material in correspondence with said comparison. Also a substrate holder is provided which is processes by such a method. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199064 | Fluid Dispensing Device - A fluid delivery device wherein the traditional quasi-planar doors or gates are replaced by one or more plugs of approximately inverted teardrop cross sectional shape. Said plugs rest and bear against a sealing surface to effect sealing of the tank shut, and are actuated in a direction contrary to the direction of fluid outflow, into the interior cavity of the tank or hopper plenum in order to effect opening and dispensing of the contained fluid. Exit flow is markedly more laminar and uniform that that attainable with conventional quasi-planar door or gate systems, providing an improved exit flow characteristic, and greater accuracy in placing the working fluid onto a target. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199065 | Multi-Module System for Processing Thin Film Photovoltaic Devices - A system for in-line substrate processing includes a horizontal rail structure at a first height. A substrate transfer module next to the rail structure receives substrates ready for processing and delivers substrates after processing. Process modules disposed along the rail structure enable process operations on the substrates. A substrate loader moves along the rail structure and transfers substrates to and from the substrate transfer module and to and from the process modules. A controller manages operation of the system. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199066 | ADHESIVE APPLICATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - An adhesive application apparatus sets a dot pattern such that an amount of paste applied to an area on the reverse side of an area on which an image is formed and an amount of paste applied to an area on the reverse side of an area on which the image is not formed are different from each other, and controls a paste discharge head so that the dot pattern having been set is formed on an adhesion surface of paper. Through this, the amount of paste applied to paper can be changed between an area where an image is formed and an area where the image is not formed, thereby making it possible to apply the paste to paper more appropriately in accordance with the state of image formation. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199067 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS - An atmosphere in a reaction pipe is replaced by supplying a purge gas into the reaction pipe from a slit of a third gas injector when process gases are switched, by providing the third gas injector including the slit along a length direction of the reaction pipe in addition to first and second gas injectors including gas ejection holes for respectively supplying process gases, such as s Zr-based gas and an O | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199068 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A MATERIAL AND AN ELECTRODE FOR USE THEREIN - A manufacturing apparatus for deposition of a material on a carrier body and an electrode for use with the manufacturing apparatus are provided. The manufacturing apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber. The housing also defines an inlet for introducing a gas into the chamber and an outlet for exhausting the gas from the chamber. At least one electrode is disposed through the housing with the electrode at least partially disposed within the chamber. The electrode has an exterior surface. The exterior surface has a contact region that is adapted to contact a socket. A contact region coating is disposed on the contact region of the electrode for maintaining electrical conductivity between the electrode and the socket. The contact region coating has an electrical conductivity of at least 7×10 | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199069 | CVD APPARATUS - A manufacturing apparatus for deposition of a material on a carrier body and an electrode for use with the manufacturing apparatus are provided. The manufacturing apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber. The housing also defines an inlet for introducing a gas into the chamber and an outlet for exhausting the gas from the chamber. At least one electrode is disposed through the housing with the electrode at least partially disposed within the chamber. The electrode includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, and a head disposed on one of the ends of the shaft. The head of the electrode has an exterior surface having a contact. An exterior coating is disposed on the exterior surface of the electrode, outside of the contact region. The exterior coating has a greater wear resistance than nickel as measured in mm | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199070 | FILTER FOR ARC SOURCE - An arc source filter is disposed between an arc cathode and a substrate in a vacuum arc deposition system. The filter includes a plurality of duct elements that surround the arc source. The duct elements have sufficient spatial dimensions to block particles. In addition, the duct elements have electrical and magnetic properties that are conducive for plasma transmission through the filter. On passing through the filter, the highly ionized arc plasma is essentially rid of particles making a source plasma for reacted as well as un-reacted coatings characterized by high density and near defect free quality. The design allows for flexibility in terms of filtering degree, length of coating zone as well as choice of arc source. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199071 | PLASMA IMMERSION CHAMBER - Embodiments described herein relate to a plasma chamber and processing system utilizing robust components. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided. The chamber includes a body having an interior volume, a gas distribution assembly disposed in the interior volume opposing a substrate support, the gas distribution assembly having a coolant channel disposed thereon, and a first hollow conduit and a second hollow conduit coupled to the body and in fluid communication with the interior volume. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON THIN FILM LAYER AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS OF SOLAR CELL - A method and apparatus for manufacturing a silicon thin film layer and a manufacturing apparatus of a solar cell are disclosed. The manufacturing apparatus of solar cell comprises an outer chamber; an inner chamber disposed within the outer chamber; a container disposed at the inner chamber and which receives a fluid; and a heat exchanger disposed at the outside of the outer chamber and which exchanges heat of the fluid. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199073 | System and Method for Determining Whether to Operate a Robot in Conjunction With a Rotary Milking Platform Based on Detection of a Milking Claw - In certain embodiments, a system includes a robotic arm. The robotic arm is operable to extend between the legs of a dairy livestock located in a milking stall of a rotary milking platform. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the robotic arm. The controller is operable to determine whether a milking claw is attached to the teats of the dairy livestock. The controller is also operable to control the robotic arm to extend between the legs of the dairy livestock based at least in part on whether the milking claw is attached. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199074 | MULTI-LAYER PET BED - A pet bed having an upper fabric layer, lower fabric layer and a peripheral edge joining the upper and lower fabric layers defining the shape of the pet bed. Proximate the upper fabric layer is located a casing, the casing enclosing chopped memory foam and proximate the lower fabric layer is located sheet of open cell foam having an undulating surface next to the lower fabric layer such that the undulating surface creates dimples on said lower fabric layer. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199075 | MULTI-LAYER PET BED - A pet bed having an outer fabric layer which defines its shape. The fabric layer encases at least two distinct regions. A first regions comprises a fiber filled bolster and the second region comprises memory foam. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199076 | AUTOMATED FEEDING STATION FOR IN-HOUSE COMPANION ANIMAL TESTING - An automated feeding station for in-home testing away from unfamiliar laboratory settings test the acceptance of pet food by monitoring the reaction of the companion animals or pets in their comfortable in-home environment where the animals make their preferred choice of food without distractions caused by an unfamiliar environment. A pet owner scans appropriate food identifiers to verify the proper diet is being distributed into the appropriate food-receiving region(s). Once the food bowls are placed in appropriate food receiving regions within the feeding station, the testing system begins collecting data and transmits this data, preferably wirelessly, to the testing investigators. The preferred feeding station can measure: intake for the companion animal, information pertaining to the rate of food consumption, the animal's first approach to food, and the food first tasted by the animal. This information is provided via appropriate sensors and algorithms designed for this purpose within the system. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199077 | POULTRY FEEDER - A feeder is provided, in particular for feeding poultry, comprising a polygonal feeding pan defined by a base and a plurality of side walls depending from the base. The side walls define an outer peripheral edge of the feeder having a plurality of substantially straight outer edges. The feeder provides increased feeding space and feed volume with respect to a circular feeder having a radius equal to the apothem of the polygonal feeding pan. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199078 | TRANSPORTABLE DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING A COLONY OF INVERTEBRATES AND FOR HARVESTING SAME, AND USE OF SAID DEVICE - A transportable device for colonizing and harvesting invertebrate animals in proximity to a floor of a body of water includes at least two quadrangular frames, each of which include a trapping surface. A central hinge is disposed between opposing, inner traverse sides of the at least two quadrangular frames and has a first one-way folding direction. Two secondary hinges are disposed on opposite sides of the central hinge, each of the secondary hinges having a second one-way folding direction that is opposite to the first one-way folding direction such that the at least two quadrangular frames have an opening angle with respect to each other that is adaptable to a structure the floor of the body of water. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199079 | ELECTROMAGNETIC APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AFFECTING BEHAVIOR IN ELASMOBRANCH FISH - An apparatus for selectively affecting the behavior of elasmobranch fish such as rays, skates and sharks, with electromagnetic waves. The apparatus comprises a power source, an electrical circuit capable of generating a selected voltage, current, and alternating frequency, an antenna capable of receiving the converted power from the electrical current and transmitting the converted power as an electromagnetic field, and an optional control means disposed between the power source and the antenna. In operation, this apparatus generates and transmits electromagnetic waves whose effects are perceivable by certain aquatic elasmobranch fish, which can be adjusted to cause a selected behavior, such as attraction or repulsion. The characteristics of the emitted electromagnetic waves can be controlled and changed to fit the desired needs. The apparatus can be self-contained or part of a larger system, and can be incorporated into a variety of devices. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199080 | Climate Controlled Animal Shelter and Method of Using and Controlling Same - A climate controlled animal shelter and method of controlling a climate controlled animal shelter is presented. The animal shelter includes an interior volume and a climate unit. The climate unit comprises an air conditioner, an evaporative cooler, an electric heater, and a radiant heater. The radiant heater includes a length of tubing attached to the animal shelter, a quantity of heating material disposed within the length of tubing. The heating material is configured to receive thermal energy and radiate the received thermal energy into the interior volume of the animal shelter. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199081 | ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION ENTERTAINMENT AND SAFETY DEVICE - An animal identification entertainment and safety device acts as a play toy, an animal identifier and a movement control device. The device includes a main body having a concave bottom portion that is capable of resting on the back of an animal, the device includes attachment units for connecting to an animal collar and a leash. The device can connect only to the collar of an animal in order to act as an identification unit and to prevent a pet owner from being bitten. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199082 | Wearable Wound-Covering for a Quadruped Animal - A variable wound-covering for a quadruped animal is arranged to substantially cover the abdomen of the animal and includes at least one front leg aperture for accommodating the front legs of the animal. The covering is providing with back fastening means arranged to releasably fasten the covering along the back of the animal to define a head aperture separate from the at least one front leg aperture. The wound-covering may comprise a wound-facing portion arranged to at least partly overlie the to abdomen of the animal. The wound-facing portion may comprise an absorbent material and/or a waterproof material. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199083 | MITIGATING THE EFFECT OF SILOXANES ON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES USING LANDFILL GASSES - A waste gas combustion method that includes providing a combustible fuel source, in which the combustible fuel source is composed of at least methane and siloxane gas. A sodium source or magnesium source is mixed with the combustible fuel source. Combustion of the siloxane gas of the combustible fuel source produces a silicon containing product. The sodium source or magnesium source reacts with the silicon containing product to provide a sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or a magnesium containing silicate. By producing the sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or the magnesium containing silicate, or magnesium source for precipitating particulate silica instead of hard coating, the method may reduce or eliminate the formation of silica deposits within the combustion chamber and the exhaust components of the internal combustion engine. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199084 | THERMOSTAT AND COOLING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - If an engine undergoes high-load operations immediately after start up from its cold state, a thermostat is closed to inhibit passage of cooling water through the inside of the engine, and the cooling water stagnant in a cylinder head receives heat from a combustion chamber. Therefore, the cooling water will possibly boil. However, the thermostat is formed in such a manner that a valve body may be opened forcedly if the discharge flow rate of a water pump is greater than the flow rate in a normal use region. Therefore, in such a situation, the discharge flow rate of the water pump is increased greater than the flow rate in the normal use region to open the valve body with good response, thereby passing water into the engine quickly. This configuration prevents the cooling water stagnant in the cylinder head from boiling before the valve body is opened completely. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199085 | CAMSHAFT ARRANGEMENT - A camshaft arrangement ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199086 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A valve timing control apparatus includes a linear solenoid having a coil, a casing, a needle, a pair of cylindrical stators and a cylindrical spacer. The pair of cylindrical stators oppose with each other through an air gap in an axis direction. The pair of stators and the needle form a magnetic circuit so as to drive the needle to reciprocate. The cylindrical spacer fits with an outer circumference side of the pair of stators so as to restrict a short circuit from being generated in the magnetic circuit between the pair of stators. The spacer defines a discharge passage that connects the air gap to a discharge port of the casing. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199087 | ROCKER ARM STRUCTURE - A rocker arm arranged between a camshaft and a valve which opens/closes an intake port or an exhaust port. A rolling bearing for supporting a support hole formed in a rocker arm is of a type of bearing wherein a plurality of needles are mounted on an inner side of an outer peripheral shell, and the outer peripheral shell is fixed to the support hole, the cam follower includes an outer ring which is supported on a periphery of a cam follower shaft which is held by a pair of left and right arm portions of the rocker arm by way of a plurality of rollers, a position of the outer ring and a position of the rollers in the lateral direction are restricted by the arm portion, and an outer diameter of the outer ring is set equal to or less than an inner diameter of the support hole. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199088 | CORONA IGNITION DEVICE HAVING ASYMMETRIC FIRING TIP - A corona ignition system for providing a corona discharge ( | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199089 | PUSH BUTTON STARTING SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A starting system for outdoor power equipment that has a controller and a start button to control the activation of an internal combustion engine. The starting system includes a controller that receives a start signal from a start button. The controller monitors for the presence of an enable device in an enable device receptacle and, upon activation of the start button and the presence of the enable device in the enable device receptacle, the controller provides electric power to the electric load of the power equipment. When the start button is depressed for longer than a minimum engagement period, the controller initiates operation of the engine. If the start button is pressed for less than the minimum engagement period, the controller activates the electric load for an auxiliary period without starting the engine. During engine operation, if the start button is depressed, the controller terminates operation of the engine. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199090 | ENGINE STARTING DEVICE - Provided is an engine starting device enabling the meshing engagement of a pinion gear and a ring gear to be quickly and quietly achieved in an automatic idle-stop system while an engine is rotating by inertia. The engine starting device includes: a ring gear connected to a crankshaft of an engine; a starter motor for starting the engine; a pinion gear for transmitting rotation of the starter motor to the ring gear; pinion-gear moving portion for moving the pinion gear so as to achieve meshing engagement with the ring gear; and starter control portion for executing any one of a plurality of control modes. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199091 | HANDHELD WORK APPARATUS AND STARTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A HANDHELD WORK APPARATUS - A work apparatus has an engine and a starter arrangement for the engine. The starter arrangement has an actuating unit and a coupling unit for connecting to a crankshaft of the engine. The actuating unit is rotatably mounted about a rotational axis. A coil spring is arranged between the actuating unit and the coupling unit. The spring has a contact surface in its region located radially inwardly in relation to the axis. At least one stub projects into the interior of the spring. The stub has a support surface in its region located radially outwardly relative to the axis. To achieve a comfortable actuating force, in the non-actuated state of the starter arrangement, a distance, which increases in size in the direction of the axis of the actuating unit, is formed between the contact surface and the support surface in a section of the spring. | 2012-08-09 |
| 20120199092 | INTAKE VALVE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An intake valve of an internal combustion engine includes a valve body and a valve stem extending from a central portion of the valve body. The valve body includes a valve body framework portion and a valve body thick portion provided on an outer side of the valve body framework portion. The valve body framework portion and the valve stem are made of iron material and the valve body thick portion is made of aluminum alloy. | 2012-08-09 |
