32nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110192828 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ARC WELDING PROCESSES AND CORRESPONDING MONITORING METHOD - Described herein is a system for monitoring arc-welding processes, comprising arc-voltage sensor means ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192829 | WELDING GUN - A welding gun is provided that can endure high loads due to increasing the lead of the ball screw, while also being able to achieve a reduction in the size of a motor driving the ball screw. A welding gun equipped with a servo motor ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192830 | Portable Stove and Slow Cooker - A multi-function, portable, electrically-heated appliance for use in vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, watercraft and aircraft. A unit with digital controls can be powered through connection to a vehicle DC power outlet such as a cigarette lighter, as well as other external power sources. A heating element transfers heat energy to a removable container housed within the base unit to heat foods or liquids. The removable container is sealed by a cover so the food or liquids may be cooked or kept warm. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192831 | Mirror and window de-fogging device - The de-fogging device and has an elongated heating element mounted within a housing. There is an elongated opening in the housing beneath the heating element for admission of air below the device and a second elongated opening in the housing above the heating element through which air heated by the heating element flows by convection. The device is mounted to a mirror or window and is positioned such that the heated air flows upwardly across the mirror or window. There is means for regulating the temperature of the heating element such that the heated air prevents any moisture in the air surrounding the mirror or window from condensing on it. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192832 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT HEATERS - A temperature monitoring system for a flexible, thin-film graphite heater element includes a temperature sensing component that uses the heater element to sense temperature. The temperature sensing component includes a current sensor and a voltmeter circuit. A temperature control component is associated with the heater element. The temperature control component receives at least one set point value associated with the heater and controls the temperature of the heater element based on the at least one set point value. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192833 | MAGNETOCALORIC THERMAL GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a heat generator ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192834 | MAGNETOCALORIC THERMAL GENERATOR - A heat generator ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192835 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKER - An induction heating cooker includes a plurality of heating coils to heat a container, an inverter having a plurality of switching elements to be operated such that a high-frequency voltage is selectively supplied to the plurality of heating coils, and a control unit to control the operations of the plurality of switching elements such that the high-frequency voltage is time-divisionally supplied to a heating coil, on which the container is positioned, among the plurality of heating coils. By this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of inverters and manufacturing costs. In addition, since the thickness of the cooker is reduced, it is possible to reduce the overall size of the cooker. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192836 | THERMAL GENERATOR WITH MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIAL - A heat generator comprising at least one thermal module comprising a magnetocaloric element crossed by a heat transfer fluid and two hot and cold chambers arranged on each side of the magnetocaloric element and containing a displacement device for directing the heat transfer fluid through the magnetocaloric element. A magnetic arrangement creates a magnetic field variation in each magnetocaloric element. A device for driving the displacement device, according to reciprocating movement in the concerned chamber, to displace the heat transfer fluid in synchronization with the magnetic field variation. The drive device contains a closed fluid circuit which connects the hot and cold chambers in which a working fluid is driven by a suction and discharge device. At least one switching interface is synchronized with the magnetic arrangement for alternately connecting each hot and cold chamber to suction and discharge sides of the suction and discharge device and inversely. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192837 | GRAPHITE CRUCIBLE FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION MELTING SILICON AND APPARATUS FOR SILICON MELTING AND REFINING USING THE GRAPHITE CRUCIBLE - Disclosed herein are a graphite crucible for electromagnetic induction-based silicon melting and an apparatus for silicon melting/refining using the same, which performs a melting operation by a combination of indirect melting and direct melting. The crucible is formed of a graphite material and includes a cylindrical body having an open upper part through which a silicon raw material is charged into the crucible, and an outer wall surround by an induction coil, wherein a plurality of first slits are vertically formed through the outer wall and an inner wall of the crucible, and a plurality of second slits are vertically formed from an edge of a disc-shaped bottom of the crucible toward a center of the bottom. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192838 | INDUCTIVE HEATING DEVICE - Disclosed is an inductive heating device which can lower losses in the device and readily provide cooling, wherein a controller is operated in a first control mode which controls the operation so that a unipolar first switching element and a unipolar second switching element conduct alternately when one of a bipolar third switching element and a bipolar fourth switching element is conducting and the other is disconnected when an aluminum object to be heated is heated, and in a second control mode in which the conduction of the first switching element and the fourth switching element and the conduction of the second switching element and the third switching element alternate when an iron object to be heated is heated. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192839 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR A HOME APPLIANCE PROVIDING DOOR MOTION IN A NON-CIRCULAR PATH - A cooking appliance includes a housing forming a food handling compartment, a door positioned at the front of the housing that is configured to rotate about a vertical axis, and a hinge assembly secured to the door. The hinge assembly includes a hinge pin extending along the vertical axis and a double slider-crank mechanism that is coupled to the hinge pin. As the door rotates about the vertical axis, the hinge assembly moves the vertical axis along an elliptical path. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192840 | TECHNIQUES FOR AT LEAST ONE OF TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND DISPLAY OF ONE OR MORE ITEMS OF AT LEAST ONE OF APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES - An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat. An opening of the crib is defined by one edge of each of the bottom plate, the back plate, and the first and second side plates. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192841 | Folding trash can - A folding trash can is disclosed. Comprised of seven plastic panels, six metal track hinges, and seventy-two self-tapping stainless steel flange-head screws used for securely holding waste. The folding trash can may be fabricated in a variety of sizes, colors or other decor that is weather resistant, durable and economical to manufacture, thereby providing a compact folding trash can to keep your environment clean. A folding trash can comes assembled and ready for use. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192842 | SPILL AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, for preventing overflow in a tank, fillable via a nozzle, includes a fill passage connecting the storage tank to an external atmosphere. An adjacent passage has a lower end disposed at a predetermined level within the storage tank and an upper end communicating with a hole in the fill passage. A vent passage connects the adjacent passage to the external atmosphere, and a valve is disposed in the vent passage, permitting the flow of air through the vent passage and prohibiting the flow of liquid through the vent passage. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192843 | ENGINE WITH REMOTE OIL FILL ASSEMBLY - A remote oil fill assembly for an internal combustion engine that has an engine oil fill point is provided. The remote oil fill assembly comprises a main body portion, an engine oil port end, and an oil fill end. The engine oil port end is disposed at a first end of the main body portion. The oil port end is fixedly attached to the engine oil fill point. The oil fill end is disposed at a second end of the main body portion. A flow path forms between the engine oil port end and the oil fill end to deliver fluid to the engine oil fill point. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192844 | FILL HEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING MEMBRANE FOR PROTECTING RECIRCULATION LINE - A fill head assembly for a fuel storage system includes a check valve disposed within a central region of the fill head assembly. The check valve includes a membrane covering a vent outlet of the fill head assembly. The check valve prevents liquid flow from the central region into the vent outlet, while simultaneously allowing vapor flow from the central region into the vent outlet. The membrane includes a micro-porous material that is liquid impermeable, thereby preventing liquid flow through the membrane, and is vapor permeable, thereby allowing vapor flow through the membrane. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192845 | MUG WITH STIRRING MECHANISM - A mug body has an open top. A lid is fitted to the open top. The lid has first and second top to bottom holes formed therein. An arm extends down from the bottom of the lid into the mug body. An actuator handle extends out from the top of the lid, through the second hole. The actuator handle is coupled to the arm to move the arm relative to the mug body. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192846 | APPLICATOR-RECEPTACLE SECURING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a securing system ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192847 | Food Packing with a Closing Lid - Packaging comprising a container with an upper opening ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192848 | CLOSURE FOR PRESSURE VESSELS - A closure for pressure vessels provides ease in access to the inside of a pressure vessel and at the same time provides a tight pressure seal for the closure. The closure for pressure vessels includes a hub adapted to fit on to an opening on the pressure vessel, a door connected to the hub, a hinge assembly to secure the door to the hub, and a locking assembly attached to the door. The locking assembly includes a slide lock operating around a central support, a plurality of locking lug arms radially operating around the central support, a pressure alert valve connected to the door, and a handle connected to the slide plate operating around the central support. The handle moves the locking assembly from a locking position to an unlocking position as the result of the groove pattern machined in the back of the slide plate. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192849 | BREAK APART PACKAGING FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS - A package assembly includes a package housing ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192850 | CULINARY ARTICLE COMPRISING A NON-STICK COATING HAVING IMPROVED NON-STICK PROPERTIES - A culinary article comprising a vitreous type coating which has improved non-stick properties. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such an article. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192851 | FOOD PLATE HAVING A SLOPE, A SLOPE ADAPTER FOR A CONVENTIONAL FOOD PLATE, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein at least the first surface or each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope; an adapter for a conventional food plate comprising a graduated, optionally flexible, rim, which, upon attachment to the food plate, causes the food-bearing side of the food plate to have a slope; a method of making a food plate; and a method of making an adapter for a conventional food plate. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192852 | INSULATED FOOD CONTAINER - The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of aluminum foil, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192853 | GLUE PAN - A glue pan includes a pan body defining therein a holding chamber for holding a glue, and an adjustment member mounted in a through hole on the bottom wall of the pan body and having an overflow hole for guiding an excessive amount of the glue out of the holding chamber of the pan body and vertically adjustable relative to the pan body to regulate the capacity of the holding chamber in holding the glue. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192854 | CABINET ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY UNIT THEREOF - A cabinet assembly having at least one assembly unit and multiple cover plates. Each assembly unit has a tapered shell and mounting frame. The tapered shell is hollow and has a first end, a second end, multiple outer surfaces and multiple first fastener sets. A diameter of the second end is smaller than a diameter of the first end. Each multiple first fastener set is formed on a corresponding outer surface. The mounting frame is mounted around the second end of the tapered shell and has multiple exterior surfaces and multiple second fastener sets. Each exterior surface aligns with a corresponding outer surface of the tapered shell in a plane. Each second fastener set is formed on a corresponding exterior surface. The cover plates are detachably attached to the tapered shell and the mounting frame. The cabinet assembly is easily manufactured and assembled. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192855 | CARBONATED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A carbonated beverage container includes a bottle having a flexible sidewall of generally circular cross section, a cap for closing a top opening of the bottle, pairs of coupling elements provided on diametrically opposite portions of the sidewall respectively and configured to be pushed towards each other and couple together, thereby partially collapsing the bottle and expelling a predetermined amount of air therefrom. A method of preserving the taste of carbonated beverage in a container is also disclosed. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192856 | Contents Indicators & Container System - A container indicator system having an internal surface and internal area for storage of materials and an external surface; and an indicator (swiveling arm, reflector, textile material, rubber, plastic, metal flag, sign) attached to the container. The indicator described is optionally a flexible material, a swiveling arm integrated with an axis and a swiveling arm without an axis, a reflector or combinations of the foregoing and even multiple combinations of the foregoing to indicate various states of the container. The indicator is attached to the internal or external surface of the container or in the case of the swiveling arm (using a mounting plate) that acts itself as an indicator a further indicator like a reflector, or flag is attached near its extreme external end. The indicator is moveable from the internal area of the container to an external area. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192857 | Magnetically Attached Accessories (For A Case) for a Portable Electronics Device - A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192858 | ADJUSTABLE FUEL TANK FOR A VEHICLE - An adjustable fuel tank for a vehicle includes a container body having a first container section and second container section. A container volume is defined by the container body. The first and second container sections are moveable relative to one another for adjusting at least one of an exterior shape of the container body and the container volume of the container body. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192859 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER SLEEVE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An improved cooling and/or heating system for a beverage container, a method of manufacturing the container sleeve, and a method of using the container sleeve are disclosed herein. The improved sleeve is configured to cover a beverage container and actively cool and/or heat the container while helping to maintain the temperature of the beverage once it is cooled or heated. The cover includes a flexible insulating material with a cooling and/or heating device positioned on the inner surface. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192860 | PACKAGE - The packaging ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192861 | MEDICAL GLOVE DISPENSING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF DISPENSING MEDICAL GLOVES - A medical glove dispensing device includes a panel having a plurality of differently sized ports, wherein each of the ports is sized to provide indicia about a size of a medical glove adapted to be disposed behind and dispensed through the port. A holder is disposed adjacent the panel and provides a plurality of storage spaces sized and adapted to support a plurality of medical glove containers holding differently sized medical gloves. The plurality of storage spaces are aligned respectively with the plurality of ports, with each of the storage spaces having substantially the same width. A medical glove dispensing assembly, and a method of dispensing medical gloves, are also provided. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192862 | WIPE DISPENSER - There is a wipe dispenser configured to dispense wipes. The wipe dispenser includes a cartridge including a plurality of damp wipes. The wipe dispenser includes a replacement cap configured to selectably couple to the cartridge, having a bottom aperture configured to dispense a wipe and a reservoir barrier extending upwardly from a top surface of the replacement cap and circumscribing the bottom aperture. The wipe dispenser includes a wall mount coupled to the replacement cap and extending upwardly from a side portion thereof, including coupling device secured to a mounting member. The wipe dispenser includes a cartridge coupling member selectably coupled to the replacement cap and extending upwardly therefrom and configured to support the cartridge. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192863 | Ingestible Tablet Dispensers And Methods Of Dispensing Tablets - A portable tablet dispenser includes a plurality of cartridges including a first cartridge including a first plurality of ingestible tablets housed therein and a second cartridge including a second plurality of ingestible tablets housed therein. A main housing includes a first cartridge port that receives a dispensing end of the first cartridge and a second cartridge port that receives a dispensing end of the second cartridge. A dispensing mechanism is located in the main housing. The dispensing mechanism is configured to selectively dispense an individual ingestible tablet from one and simultaneously both of the first cartridge and the second cartridge where selection is based on a user input. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192864 | DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system for dispensing polyurethane foam from DOT-39 compliant tank, includes a compressor having an outlet through which air is supplied, and a booster coupled to the outlet of the compressor. The booster provides a supply of compressed air at a pressure of between about 160 and about 200 pounds per square inch. At least two bladderless tanks having an internal volume sized less than 1,526 cubic inches to comply with DOT-39 specifications each contain a quantity of a polyurethane foam component that is sufficient to fill at least 70 percent of the internal volume of the bladderless tanks. A first valve on the bladderless tanks connects to the high pressure outlet of the booster. A second valve is adjacent the bottom of each bladderless tank. A dispenser for dispensing the polyurethane foam component is connected to the second valve on each of the bladderless tanks. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192865 | DISPENSER - The invention relates a dispenser comprises: an outer container ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192866 | Aggregate Material Feeder - The invention is an apparatus to more efficiency move aggregate material from a bulk shipping or storage container to a hot melt or intermediate tank. The apparatus allows the chips to flow from the shipping container into an enclosed chamber by means of a feed chute which opens close to the floor of the chamber so that, as the chips fall out of the feed chute onto the chamber floor, the chips form a pile of a predictable size. By raising or lowering the bottom end of the chute, the size of the pile is varied such that the outer edge of the chip pile reaches the chamber's exit portal, so the chips fall into the hot melt tank or a transportation system, taking the material to the hot melt tank with minimal bridging or complex instrumentation. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192867 | Dispensing System for Dispensing a Product from a Handheld Container - An overcap for a container includes a body having a sidewall. An opening is provided in the sidewall. An actuation mechanism includes an actuator with an elongate button and a manifold. The elongate button extends through the opening in the sidewall. The actuation mechanism is actuable to open a valve of a container by movement of the elongate button in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the overcap. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192868 | AIR INGRESS TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER AND A KIT EMPLOYING SAME - A container, such as a flask, from which a liquid can be poured uninterruptedly employs an air ingress tube which includes a tube attached near one end within the neck of the flask or other container. The tube extends from the neck region of the flask down to near the bottom internal surface of the flask. The tube allows air to flow to the air cavity that is formed when pouring from the flask, resulting in a smooth pour. In addition to the air ingress tube and the flask, a kit may include a specially designed funnel to adjust the tube. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192869 | RETAIL DISPLAY STRAP FOR ATTACHING AND DISPLAYING TWO ARTICLES OF CLOTHING - In accordance with one embodiment, a display strap for displaying a first article of clothing (e.g., a tie) with a second article of clothing (e.g., a hanky, etc.) includes an elongated strap body having a first end and an opposing second end along with a top edge and an opposing bottom edge. The body has a plurality of score lines to permit the elongated body to be folded and the first end be drawn toward the second end. The body further has a locking slit formed therein proximate the first end and a locking tab formed at the second end for reception within the locking slit to form a continuous, folded strap body that captures the first and second articles of clothing for holding thereof at a first location. The display strap has a flag portion that extends upwardly from the top edge of the body and includes an opening formed therein for receiving a fastener that couples the first and second articles of clothing together at a second location that is spaced from the first location. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system may use a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface generally parallel to one another. The system may also include at least one cross bar having a pair of end supports. Each support rail may include a decorative cover and metallic support element, with the decorative cover being positioned over the metallic support element, and secured thereto, to at least substantially cover the metallic support element. The metallic support element may include at least one aperture at each opposing longitudinal end thereof that allows the support rail to be secured to the outer body roof surface at only its opposing longitudinal ends, and to use pre-existing fastening elements mounted in the outer body roof surface as attachment points for the support rails. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192871 | LOADING AND UNLOADING STATION - A loading and unloading station, comprising: a frame, on top of which a cassette intended for the carrying and storage of loads can be placed; at least two supporting arms connected to the frame in a pivotable manner so that the supporting arms can pivot around substantially horizontal pivot axes to a substantially horizontal position, in which the supporting arms are placed under the cassette, and to a substantially vertical position, in which the supporting arms extend through the cassette; at least one supporting beam, on top of which the load can be placed and to which said at least two supporting arms are connected in a movable manner; and said supporting arms are fitted both to lift the supporting beam from below the cassette through the cassette above the cassette, and to lower the supporting beam back under the cassette; and said supporting arms are further fitted to keep the supporting beam substantially horizontal. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192872 | MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAG - A motorcycle saddlebag is formed of a plurality of panels. The saddlebag includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a lid, and a hinge. Some embodiments may also include a bottom panel. The lid is coupled to the outer panel by the hinge. The inner panel includes flanges extending around at least some of its perimeter edges. The outer panel is generally U-shaped shaped and receives the inner panel such that the flanges engage inner surfaces of the outer panel. The flanges are joined to the inner surfaces of the outer panel such that the outer and inner panel (and, in some embodiments, a bottom panel) cooperate to define a storage chamber. In some embodiments, portions of the outer panel extend beyond the inner panel and may be trimmed after bonding of the inner and outer panels to customize an inner contour of the saddlebag for different motorcycle applications. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192873 | Storage and carrying racks - Storage and carrying racks for a military hitching apparatus. The carrying racks allow for the quick hitching and unhitching of various trailers, cannon, and other military equipment that are towed on wheels. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192874 | Ladder rack for vehicle - Apparatus for carrying a ladder on a vehicle. The ladder rack has a clamping assembly and a horizontal member hingedly connected with a pivoting mechanism. The clamping assembly includes an upper member with a pair of jaws that clamp the ladder to the clamping assembly. The jaws are selectively positionable along the vertical member. In one configuration a rung lock is attached to the clamping assembly and engages a rung of the ladder. The pivoting mechanism includes an axle and a locking member. Disengagement of the locking member allows the clamping assembly to swing or rotate about the axle relative to the horizontal member. In one embodiment, the horizontal member has a removable toolbox support that secures a toolbox or other object to the ladder rack. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192875 | Shipping bag reversible into a backpack - A flexible shipping bag, which after use for shipping an item in commerce, can be turned inside out and transformed into a re-usable backpack with an open top. The flexible shipping bag includes sealing flaps configured to enable opening the flexible shipping bag by cutting off a portion of the sealing-flap. The sealing-flaps fold into the flexible shipping bag when the flexible shipping bag is turned inside out revealing backpack flaps each configured to define a draw-string tube-like passage therethrough. The flexible shipping bag includes a drawstring and a tab extending from an inside edge of the shipping bag, preferably near the bottom, and configured to secure the drawstring. The inside of the shipping bag may also include a separate pouch. The top of the pouch may include means to close the pouch. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192876 | Concealment caddy shoulder holster - A universal type shoulder holster caddy, designed specifically to conceal hand guns of various sizes. This invention is unique in that it completely conceals the hand gun and gun holster within a zipper closed compartment. This invention is also unique in that it is designed to be secured to the wearer's body by a loop attached to the inside panel or by a strap attached around the wearers' belt. The highly flexible and durable material used in construction of the caddy and holster provides a snug fit, concealing handguns of various sizes. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192877 | SLINGBAGS - A slingbag is provided that has a carrier that may be suspended from either shoulder and around the body of a bearer by means of a shoulder strap. The slingbag will present an opening to a compartment in the carrier of the slingbag to the bearer in the same configuration when the carrier is rotated to the front of the bearer, regardless of which shoulder over which the shoulder strap passes. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192878 | GLASS ROLL AND METHOD OF PROCESSING GLASS ROLL - A roll-to-roll apparatus reliably reduces breakage of a glass film even in a case of sequentially performing predetermined processing on the glass film. Provided is a glass roll ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192879 | Pneumatic Nailer with Sleeve Actuated Piston Return - A pneumatic nailer for use with a high pressure fluid source is disclosed. The pneumatic nailer includes a housing defining a storage chamber positionable in fluid communication with the high pressure fluid source, a cylinder positioned within said housing, a piston having a piston head, said piston head being movable within said cylinder, said cylinder and said piston head defining a return chamber on side of said piston head, a sleeve movable with respect to said cylinder between a first sleeve position and a second sleeve position, said sleeve and said cylinder defining a sleeve space therebetween, wherein, when said sleeve is positioned in said first sleeve position, said sleeve space is isolated from fluid communication with said return chamber, and wherein, when said sleeve is positioned in said second sleeve position, said sleeve space is positioned in fluid communication with said return chamber. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192880 | TWO PIECE ANVIL FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a stapling assembly including a staple cartridge for retaining and selectively releasing a plurality of staples, a forming member engageable by a staple during formation thereof, and first and second anvil sections for forming the staples. The first and second anvil sections are configured for independent actuation. A method of stapling first and second sections of tissue is also disclosed. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192881 | MULTI-FIRE STAPLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ARRAYS OF STAPLES - A staple housing includes an array of staples each in a staple delivery position or “ready position” ready to be fired into target tissue. A staple driver is advanceable to drive the ready-position staples from the staple head into the tissue using staple pushers. During use, the staples in the ready positions are simultaneously fired into the target tissue using the staple pushers, forming an array of staples in the target tissue. After the array has been fired, one or more feed mechanisms within the staple housing advance a second group of staples from one or more staple storage locations into the ready positions in preparation for firing of the second group of staples. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192882 | SURGICAL STAPLE HAVING AN EXPANDABLE PORTION - A surgical staple including features which can reduce bleeding from soft tissue. In various embodiments, the surgical staple can include at least one deformable member which can puncture a hole in soft tissue as it is inserted therethrough. The deformable member can include a material thereon, or can be comprised of a material, which can expand and substantially fill the puncture hole in the soft tissue. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the deformable member can be coated with a hydrophilic material which can expand when exposed to water, or other bodily fluids, and apply a compression force to the perimeter of the puncture hole. Such a compression force can reduce bleeding from the puncture hole and thereby reduce any potential complications resulting therefrom. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192883 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192884 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS - A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192885 | WIREBONDING PROCESS - Consistent with an example embodiment, a wirebonding process comprises forming a bond pad with a roughened upper surface, lowering a copper wirebond ball onto the roughened bond bad, and applying a force to the wirebond ball against the roughened surface, A heat treatment is applied to form the bond between the wirebond ball and the roughened surface, wherein the bond is formed without use of ultrasonic energy. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192886 | DRUM FOR WASHER AND DRYER - Drum for a washer and a dryer including a cylindrical metal body part, reduced parts at opposite end parts of the body part, each having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body part, and bent parts each having a folded edge of the reduced part, thereby providing a drum that can prevent occurrence of vibration and noise. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192887 | Micro-Fluidic Injection Molded Solder (IMS) - A portion of compliant material includes four walls defining a slot. The slot has a relatively large cross-section end in fluid communication with a solder reservoir, and also has a relatively small cross-section end opposed to the relatively large cross-section end. The slot has a generally elongate rectangular shape when viewed in plan, with a length perpendicular to a scan direction, a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively large cross section end, and a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively small cross section end. The slot is configured in the portion of compliant material such that the relatively small cross-section end of the slot normally remains substantially closed, but locally opens sufficiently to dispense solder from the reservoir when under fluid pressure and locally unsupported by a workpiece. Methods of operation and fabrication are also disclosed. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192888 | FACE MASK COMBINATION AND AUTOMATIC PACKAGING METHOD FOR FACE MASKS - A face mask combination includes: an envelope having two interconnected sheet layers that confine a space therebetween, an opening formed in one of the sheet layers, and a closure sheet closing openably the opening and attached adhesively and releasably to the sheet layer formed with the opening; and at least one face mask disposed in the space and having two opposite ends, one of the opposite ends being disposed in proximity to the opening so as to be exposed from the opening when the closure sheet is opened. An automatic packaging method for face masks is also disclosed. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192889 | INSULATED FOOD CONTAINER - The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of aluminum foil, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192890 | INSULATED FOOD CONTAINER - The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of metallic or non-metallic heat reflective film, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192891 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A SELF-ATTACHING CONTAINER - A support mechanism for a container includes a container coupling mechanism, a flap overlap mechanism and an attachment mechanism. The container coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a distal end of a first flap of the container. The flap overlap mechanism is configured to overlap a second flap of the container when the first flap and the second flap are in a closed position, such that the second flap is between an interior portion of the container and the flap overlap mechanism in the closed position. The attachment mechanism is configured to selectively maintain the first flap and the second flap in the closed position. The support mechanism supports a greater force applied in a direction normal to a plane formed by the first flap and second flap in the closed position than a force supported by the first flap and the second flap without the support mechanism. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192892 | MAILPIECE WITH PERSONALIZED COMMUNICATION AND RETURN SLIP AND RELATED METHOD UTILIZING WRAPPER SYSTEM - The present teachings relate to a mailpiece and method for assembling a mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapper system. The assembled mailpiece has outgoing and reply envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, inserted documents, or coupons. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192893 | Method and Apparatus for Handling Packages in an Automated Dispensary - In a method and apparatus for handling a package in an automated dispensary, a package is positioned in an inspection station of the dispensary. Images are captured of the package and are read to identify data on labels or on the package itself. The data is encoded as source data in an identifying label which is applied to the package and is used subsequently in handling the package for dispensing and other inventory management procedures. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192894 | METHOD FOR ONE-STEP DOCUMENT CATEGORIZATION AND SEPARATION - A method, apparatus, and hardcopy document are provided. The method provides for separating and categorizing documents and includes receiving a scanned batch of documents. The batch includes a plurality of scanned documents to which document separator stamps have been applied before scanning. Each document separator stamp includes first and second machine recognizable patterns applied on a same page of a document, the first and second patterns being spaced by a designated field for receiving a user-applied category code. The scanned batch of documents is processed to identify pages that contain a document separator, the processing including identifying at least one of the first and second spaced patterns. For each of a plurality of document pages for which a document separator is identified, the method includes locating the corresponding designated field and identifying the category code associated with the designated field. The document containing the identified separator is separated from other documents in the batch based on at least the identified separator and a document category is assigned to the document from a set of document categories, based on the identified category code. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192895 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH A LOCATION - The method of the present invention allows obtaining location associated information ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192896 | ELECTRONIC NAME CARD AND ELECTRONIC NAME CARD SYSTEM USING RADIO FREQUENCY OR MICROWAVE IDENTIFICATION - An electronic name card and an electronic name card system using radio frequency or microwave identification are disclosed. A chip in the electronic name card includes an identification code and a reserved memory block, and the identification code is used to store an identification data thereof, and the reserved memory block is used to store a user's information thereof. Therefore, the memory section of the chip can be used efficiently to achieve the identification function of the electronic name card. By using the electronic name card system, the user can utilize a reading device to read and store the information in an electronic form without scanning or transforming, and the manual input and amendment are not needed to achieve the electronic management for the name card. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192897 | METHOD FOR PAYMENT WHEN PARKING VEHICLES IN WHICH A CREDIT CARD IS USED FOR POST-PAYMENT - A payment method when parking vehicles in which a credit or debit card is used for post-payment, which system includes a number of parking machines provided with credit or debit card readers, which parking machines are connected to a supervisory computer system including a computer and a database, where a credit or debit card is read by the card reader at the commencement and termination of the parking period. The registration number of the vehicle is input into the parking machine by the person parking the vehicle, using elements associated with the parking machine, the number of the credit or debit card and the registration number are transferred to the computer and stored and associated with each other in the database, when the card is read at the commencement of a subsequent parking period and when the number of the credit card or debit card is received by the computer, the computer system retrieves at least the registration number with which the credit or debit card most recently associated in the database. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192898 | FITTING ROOM TERMINAL, JOB SUPPORTING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION ACQUIRING METHOD - A display unit displays information in a fitting room. An operation input unit receives operation input of information in the fitting room. An RFID reader writer performs radio communication with an RFID tag, which is attached to a commodity and stores data of a commodity ID for identifying the commodity, and sets a radio communication range in the inside of the fitting room. A control unit that (i) acquires data of a commodity ID from an RFID tag attached to a commodity in the fitting room via the RFID reader writer, (ii) acquires, according to the acquisition of the data of the commodity ID, data of questionnaire information including a question and plural answers to the question from a questionnaire information file that stores the data of the questionnaire information, and (iii) causes the display unit to display the acquired questionnaire information, waits for selection of one or two or more answers, which are included in the questionnaire information displayed by the display unit, by operation input in the operation input unit, and causes a storage area to store the answers selected by the operation input in the operation input unit. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192899 | Identification System - The invention concerns generally systems and methods to provide emergency information related to and identification of an individual, such as an infant, separated from a parent or guardian. The system can be designed such that it increases the likelihood that emergency aid providers can gain access to critical information about those individuals who cannot themselves provide such information. The system generally does not require emergency personnel to use any special devices to access information, and instead allows them to access the information using devices that they commonly use. Moreover, the system is designed to increase the possibility that the information accessed by the emergency personnel is up-to-date. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192900 | READING APPARATUS - A reading apparatus according to an embodiment includes a placing part, a scanner, and a scanner holding part. The placing part has a placing surface on which an article is placed at the upper surface thereof. The scanner has a front wall provided with a reading window. The scanner reads article identification information positioned at a reading region in front of the reading window. The scanner holding part disposes the scanner above the placing surface. The reading apparatus has a space between the scanner and the placing part. The reading apparatus allows the article to be displaced on the placing part corresponding to a part below the scanner. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192901 | RF POINT OF SALE AND DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM USING COMMUNICATION WITH REMOTE COMPUTER AND HAVING FEATURES TO READ A LARGE NUMBER OF RF TAGS - A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing. The electromagnetic field is moved or altered within the micro-warehouse through the use of reflectors, devices that move the antennas, or other mechanisms. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192902 | METHODS FOR UTILIZING RF TAGS TO COLLECT DATA CONCERNING POST-CONSUMER RESOURCES - A post-consumption item that has a Radio Frequency (RF) tag associated therewith is disposed of by reading the RF tag to obtain information stored thereon and selecting a manner to dispose of the post-consumption item based on the obtained information. An inventory of post-consumption items that have RF tags associated therewith, respectively, is maintained by reading the RF tags to obtain categorization information stored thereon and maintaining the inventory of the post-consumption items based on the obtained categorization information. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192903 | MAGNETIC READ DEVICE - A magnetic read device including: a magnetic read head including a first conductive winding; and a second conductive winding connected in phase opposition to the first winding. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192904 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CODE APPLIED TO A POSTAL ITEM, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE POSTAL ITEM WITH THE MACHINE-READABLE CODE - There is provided a method for detecting a machine-readable code that has been applied onto a mailpiece. An exemplary method comprises checking in at least one area of a surface of the mailpiece whether at least two parallel lines are present in the at least one area of the surface, at least two of the parallel lines being at a distance from each other that corresponds to a module width, at least one of the lines having a width that equals the module width. The exemplary method also comprises detecting modules of a data matrix code, in at least one partial area of the surface that is adjacent to one of the lines, taking into account the detection of the at least two parallel lines, the data matrix code having modules of the module width. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192905 | DATA COLLECTION MODULE AND SYSTEM - A data collection module including an illumination assembly and an imaging assembly, a processor configured to operate the illumination and imaging assemblies, at least one network interface configured to communicate with a terminal module, at least one power supply and a terminal module interface configured to communicate with a terminal module when the data collection module is mated with the terminal module. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192906 | SECURE AUTHENTICATION FEATURE - A security tag comprising at least one overt data carrier ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192907 | Gem Based Credit Card Identifier - A credit card studded with gems to identify the card holder as an individual having top financial privileges provided by the card issuer and/or the institutions honoring the card. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192908 | EXPANSION DEVICE FOR A GUIDE RAIL - An expansion device for a rail suitable for guiding a wheel of a vehicle along a track, and a method for installing the expansion device. Specifically, the rail has a portion of track formed of a series of elements in the form of transverse track plates whose cross section is the same as that of the rail. The track plates are arranged in longitudinal succession along the portion with compressible modules inserted between them. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192909 | Fine droplet atomizer for liquid precursor vaporization - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for forming a droplet aerosol for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The apparatus includes a mechanism to control the rate of liquid flow through the apparatus, the mechanism including a piezoelectric actuator to adjust the rate of liquid flow and an atomizing mechanism drawing gas from a compressed gas source such that when the gas source conjoins with the liquid, the liquid is atomized to form droplets suspended in the gas thereby forming a droplet aerosol suitable for subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The method includes drawing a gas from a compressed gas source and drawing a liquid from a liquid source. The liquid and gas are conjoined in either a coaxial flow relationship or a radial flow relationship or an angular relationship between radial and coaxial flow wherein the gas engages the liquid to faun droplets suitable for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192910 | Spraying Method and Nozzle for Atomization of a Liquid - A method for atomizing a liquid (L) in a spraying nozzle ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192911 | Wearable pest repellant for people and pets - A Wearable pouch for people and pets includes absorbing beads, corn cob, pulverized dried wood, gel, corn starch, or plastic pellets, coated with dried or liquid citronella oil, a pouch, containing the absorbing material, a fastener, adapted to fasten the pouch shut, or surge closed; a grommet on the pouch; a carrying member, which threads through grommet or fastener; resealable packaging; and a label. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192912 | LIQUID COMPOSITION FOR AIR FRESHENER SYSTEMS - Embodiments relate to passive liquid air freshener systems that allow fragrances to evaporate through use of a wicking element where fluid moves by capillary action towards the emanating surface, as well as the fragrance stabilizing compositions used therein and to active liquid air freshener systems that assist the evaporation of the fragrances through use of electrical devices, heated elements or forced air units. Cyclomethicone-based liquid compositions, preferably clear, provide an improved rate of evaporation of perfume materials from the air freshener device emanating surface and allow the use of fragrance materials with a wide range of characteristics. Embodiments utilize cyclomethicone in combination with other solvents specifically to increase solubility, enhance performance, maintain consistent fragrance character and maximize the range of aromatic materials that can be used. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192913 | CLEANING METHOD AND FLUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A method for cleaning a fluid ejecting apparatus is provided. The fluid ejecting apparatus includes a fluid ejecting head that has a plurality of nozzle openings through which fluid is ejected, a fluid supply passage through which the fluid is supplied toward the fluid ejecting head, an open/close valve that is provided on the fluid supply passage, and a pressure reduction mechanism that generates negative pressure in a space outside the nozzle openings. The cleaning method includes a valve-closing operation of putting the open/close valve into a closed state and a pressure reduction operation of generating negative pressure in the space by using the pressure reduction mechanism after the valve-closing operation to cause the fluid to bulge outward at the nozzle openings. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192914 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE ATOMIZER - There is provided a surface acoustic wave atomizer which can guide a liquid to an atomizing area on a substrate surface stably at a constant quantity per unit time and can limit a distribution of the liquid on the substrate surface, so that a stable and efficient atomization and a deterioration control of an interdigital transducer and so on can be achieved with a simple configuration. The surface acoustic wave atomizer includes a piezoelectric substrate which has a pattern electrode on a surface and a liquid supply member for supplying a liquid to the surface and atomizes the liquid supplied to the surface by surface acoustic wave, and between the liquid supply member and the surface of the piezoelectric substrate, a small gap is provided in an area which is designed to hold and guide the liquid and a large gap is provided in an area which is not designed to supply the liquid, so that the liquid is supplied to an atomizing area in an area away from the pattern electrode in the surface of the piezoelectric substrate by using a difference in surface tension due to sizes of the gaps. The liquid can be supplied stably by the small gap and a distribution of the liquid can be limited by the large gap. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192915 | SHOWER WITH JOYSTICK FUNCTION - A shower with joystick function, comprising a fixed unit, a switching unit, and a watering unit, wherein the fixed unit comprises a main body and a supporting cover mounted together, a watering chamber able communicate to with the water supply. The center of said supporting cover has an upwardly projecting part and multiple sets of water outlets. The switching unit comprises a driving plate disposed in the watering chamber and rotably connected to the projecting part. The driving plate is connected to multiple sets of sealing columns uniformly and circumferentially spaced and respectively corresponding to each water outlet. A joystick projects from the driving plate, through the main body. The sealing columns are inserted or pulled out of the water outlets to seal or to open the water outlets by rotating the joystick. The watering unit is mounted under the fixed unit and comprises multiple watering sets. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192916 | Watering Device - A watering device includes a main body having a main inlet for receiving pressurized water and an intermediate cap member in fluid communication and sealingly engaged with the main body. The watering device also includes a top cap member sealingly engaged with the intermediate cap member. The top cap member includes at least one watering outlet. The watering device also includes a diaphragm substantially covering a base portion of the intermediate cap member and arranged to interact with water flowing from the main body to divert water to function as a pressure compensator for substantially maintaining the flow rate of the watering device. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192917 | SPRAY APPARATUS AND COATING SYSTEM USING SAME - An exemplary spray apparatus includes a first nozzle assembly and a second nozzle assembly, which are parallel to each other. The first nozzle assembly includes a plurality of feed inlets and a feed outlet in communication with the feed inlets. The first nozzle assembly configured for spraying a liquid coating material on a substrate. The feed inlets are aligned along a first imaginary straight line. The second nozzle assembly includes a plurality of air inlets and an air outlet in communication with the air inlets. The second nozzle assembly is configured for spraying air with uniform air toward the liquid coating material applied on the substrate. The air inlets are aligned along a second imaginary straight line parallel with the first imaginary straight line. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192918 | INJECTOR - An injector includes an injection nozzle to inject high-pressure fuel, and a main part connected to the injection nozzle in an axis direction. The injection nozzle has a nozzle body, and a cylindrical member having an inner circumference face to support a nozzle needle slidable in the axis direction. The nozzle body has a cylinder to accommodate the nozzle needle and the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is liquid-tightly connected to the main part in the axis direction. A sliding clearance is defined between the nozzle needle and the cylindrical member, and an annular fuel passage is defined between the cylinder and the cylindrical member. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192919 | NOZZLE OF A VALVE - A nozzle of a valve includes a nozzle edge limiting a nozzle opening with a sealing surface that can be sealed or released by a nipple. Spaced apart from the nozzle edge at least one supporting surface for the nipple is provided on the nozzle. The supporting surface is spaced apart from the nozzle edge by a distance area. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192920 | ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - An in-vehicle compartment electrostatic atomization device (A) for use in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The in-vehicle compartment electrostatic atomization device (A) includes water supply unit ( | 2011-08-11 |
20110192921 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FINELY DIVIDED CALCIUM HYDROXIDE - Method for the preparation of finely divided calcium hydroxide, where calcium oxide is comminuted in an impact disintegrator into which in addition to the calcium hydroxide a small amount of water is led to wet the particles obtained and to bind the dust. The calcium oxide powder is led to a conveyor being in connection with the impact disintegrator and operating as a pre-quencher, to which conveyer water is added and where the material is subjected to a kneading effect. The material which is a mixture of calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide is led from the conveyor to a cistern operating as post-quencher, to which cistern the remaining portion of the total water amount required for quenching is added. The amount of water added to the impact disintegrator and to the pre-quencher is altogether 20 . . . 50% of the total amount of water required for quenching, preferably about ⅓ of the total amount of water required for quenching, and the amount of water added to the post-quencher is 80 . . . 50% of the total amount of water required for quenching, preferably about ⅔ of the total amount of water required for quenching. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192922 | SHREDDER WITH ROTATABLE DEVICE FOR MOVING SHREDDED MATERIALS ADJACENT THE OUTLET - Disclosed herein is a shredder having a rotatable device located adjacent an output opening of the shredder housing. The rotatable device includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis parallel to an axis of the cutting assembly so as to allow for rotation of the device. The rotatable device has a plurality of fingers extending at least partially radially with respect to an axis of the shaft. The rotatable device is able to rotate about the shaft axis in either direction, so as to disperse any accumulation of shredded materials in the waste bin, as well as remove shredded materials caught in or near the cutting assembly within and adjacent the output opening. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192923 | WOOD CHIPPER INFEED CHUTE - An infeed chute that is configured to more effectively and safely guide brush into a chipper is provided. The infeed chute is configured to guide brush upwards, thereby minimizing the occurrence of branches inadvertently catching the bottom edge of the chute. The infeed chute is also configured so that operators can conveniently load the chipper while being along a side of the chipper. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192924 | Mini Big Bale Vegetation Shredding and Dispersal Apparatus - The present invention is directed toward a reduced size vegetation shredding and dispersal apparatus that is capable of being attached to a skid steer front end loader (such as a Bobcat) that can be maneuvered into restricted areas and deliver shredded vegetation and mulch into recently seeded and landscaped areas. The apparatus comprises five major components: 1) a holding tray which is lined with a suitable plastic or other similar low coefficient of friction material to provide a consistent coefficient of friction; 2) two or more bale clamps which grasp the bale after the holding tray is placed over it; 3) a shredding conveyor wherein the bale comes into contact with a series of spikes on the conveyor; 4) a combination beater/blower shaft wherein the vegetation is further shredded and then directed through the blower out onto the surface to be covered; and (5) an integrating surface wherein the device is integrated into the quick disconnect, mounting plate for specialized attachments on the skid steer front end loaders. The interaction of these components as the device is operated is described in detail below. The holding tray and bale clamps are used so that the skid steer loader equipped with the present invention is self loading. The shredding conveyor then feeds pieces of the baled vegetation into the beater/blower apparatus. The beater/blower apparatus then continues to shred the vegetation and keep it suspended in the air that is being directed into the blower. The shredded mulch is then ejected from the blower and spread onto newly seeded areas to prevent ground erosion and to promote seed germination. A skid steer loader equipped with the present invention is more economically feasible for the smaller landscaping company that would like to utilize the labor saving large rectangular bales of vegetation. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192925 | MACHINE FOR OBTAINING RUBBER PELETS FROM USED TIRES - A machine for obtaining rubber pellets from used tires is described comprising: a frame; a first pair of cutting rollers, which cuts the tire segment in strips as said tire segment passes through both cutting rollers. The machine further comprises feeders, which receive the strips coming from the first pair of cutting rollers and align them one following the other; and a second pair of cutting rollers, which receive the strips coming from said feeding means and which cut the strips in the form of pellets. The tires fibers and cords remain at the surface level or encapsulated inside the obtained pellets. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192926 | Comminution Machine And Method For Producing A Hollow Rotor For Said Machine - A comminution machine comprises a rotor which is equipped with blade elements and interacts with at least one counter-blade that is mounted stationarily in the housing. The rotor is separated by a sieve from a collection compartment for comminuted material. The rotor has a rotor base having through-openings, in which rotor base a screw is arranged. In this way, the rotor itself can be used as an additional sieve via which sufficiently comminuted material can be discharged. | 2011-08-11 |
20110192927 | SPIDER HAVING SPIDER ARMS WITH OPEN CHANNEL - A spider for use with a gyratory crusher. The spider includes spider arms each formed from two spaced flanges joined by a connecting web to define an open channel having an open top end. The configuration of the spider arms increases manufacturability and provides the required strength and rigidity for the spider. The channel formed in each spider arm is covered by a spider arm shield to reduce abrasive wear to the spider arm. | 2011-08-11 |